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Obituary for Milton B. Keown
Rushville Times
  Milton B. Keown, 92, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died June 19, 1994, at the Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital.
  Born Jan. 16, 1902, in Barry, Ill.,  the son of John W. and Josephine (Mercer) Keown, he married Bessie Geneva Van Sandt in Pheonix Ariz., in 1931.
  He studied theology at A.T. College and was awarded a divinity degree in 1926. He served the area as a independent itinerant minister for over 30 years. In 1965, he retired from the engineering department, space division, of Lionel Pacific at Gardena, Calif. He then moved to the Rushville area and farmed until 1971. At that time he moved to the Siloam Springs area and worked as a cabinet maker for several years. He was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church of Siloam Springs, Ark.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters.
  Survivors include his wife; one sister Clarine Jacobus of Cuba; and several nieces, nephews and friends.
  Services were Tuesday, June 21 at the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Lonnie Nelson officiated. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Siloam Springs.
Obituary for Robert Franklin Kerlin II
Rushville Times, September 13, 2000, page 13, column 2
Robert Kerlin
  Robert Franklin Kerlin Jr., 86, of Beardstown, died at Rushville's Culbertson Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2000.
  He was born on Jan. 29, 1914, in Independence, Mo., the son of Robert Franklin and Ollis Anderson-Kerlin.  He was one of seven children.  He married Dessie Faye Smith on April 2, 1951, in Springfield.  Mr. Kerlin was preceded in death by both parents, a son, Charles Richard Hunter, and a granddaughter.
  Mr. Kerlin is survived by his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Brenda June Livingston two grandsons; and five great-grandchildren.
  He was a high school graduate of Independence, Mo., and attended two years of college.  Mr. Kerlin worked several years as foreman and operator of carnival and amusement parks before entering the Army/Air Force on March 24, 1943.  He was an airplane electrical mechanic while serving during the Southern France Campaign, North Appennines Campaign, and Air Combat Balkans Campaign.  He earned the AAF Air Crew Member Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with four bronze battle stars, Good Condect Medal, and Air Medal with three bronze stars.  Technical Sergeant Robert F. Kerlin was discharged on Oct. 23, 1945, at Sheppard Field, Texas.
  Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown was in charge of graveside services Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000, at the City Cemetery of Beardstown on the Springfield Road with Chaplin Stevens officiating.
Obituary for Bessie I. Bowen Kerr
Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 4
Bessie Kerr
  Bessie I. Kerr, 88, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at St. John's North in Springfield.
    She was born Jan. 6, 1912, in Schuyler County; the daughter of William Henry and Lillie Lashbrook Bowen. She married John T. Kerr on Feb. 23, 1932, in Rushville. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1974.
  In 1977, Bessie retired from Brown County Community Unit #1 School District. She was employed as an office clerk and later as a secretary at Timewell Grade School. Mrs. Kerr was of the Methodist faith. She was received into the Methodist Church at Sugar Grove as a young girl. She later transferred her membership to the Mt. Sterling First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 25 years. She was a member of the Women’s Society, WSCS and at the time of her death, she was serving as president of the 3Bs Class.
  She was a 4-H club leader, serving as foods and clothing construction leader for the Liberty Bell 4-H Club. She was also a former member of the Home Extension of Brown County. She was a member of the Brown County Republican Women’s group and for 40 years she served as an election judge in both Missouri Township and Mt. Sterling Township. Mrs. Kerr was known to be a very artistic person and enjoyed wood carving and gardening.
  Survivors include two daughters, Mary Belle Fox (husband Harlan) of Meredosia and Shirley Dodds of Godfrey; four grandsons; one granddaughter eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frances Mae Rittenhouse of Cassville, Wisc., Goldie Norine Moreland of Rushville, and Eva Pauline Ashbaker of East Alton; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-in-law, Philip Dodds; one sister, Inez Pearl Wright, and six brothers, Roy Cecil Bowen, Marion Arthur Bowen, Charles Chester Bowen, Orville Bryce Bowen, Dona Ray Bowen and Warren Eugene Bowen.
  Funeral services were held Friday, April 14, at the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Sterling with Rev. Julie Allison officiating. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials are suggested to the Brown County Cancer Society; St. John's Hospice or the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Sterling.
Obituary for Charles "Chick" J. Kerr
Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 3
Charles Kerr
  Charles J. Kerr, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

Rushville Times, April 26, 2000, page 13, column 2
Charles Kerr
  Charles J. "Chick" Kerr, 80, Rushville, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born Jan. 15, 1920, in Rushville, to the late Lewis J. and Geneva Hammond Kerr.  He married Irene Chapdelaine Feb. 28, 1946, in the Virginia Community Building at Scripps Park in Rushville.  She died July 16, 1999.
  Surviving are three sons, Charles Robert "Bob" Kerr (wife, Sue), of Topeka, James Michael Kerr (wife, Barb), and Thomas William Kerr (wife, Terri), all of Rushville; two daughters, Mary Katherine Danner and Mrs. Todd (Elaine Ann) Boyd, both of Rushville; 13 grandchildren; two step grandchildren: a sister, Virginia A. Corley of Marseilles; and a brother, John H. Kerr of Wilmington, Del.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis and William Kerr, and one sister, Betty J. Whalen.
  An Army Air Force veteran of World War II, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4.  He also was a member of Rushvile Moose Lodge 506; Rushville Lodge 9, A.F. & A.M.; Rushville Commandry 56, Knights Templar; and Ansar Shrine of Springfield.
  In his early years, he was associated with Kerr Hardware in Rushville.  He was a member of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 137 in Springfield, retiring in 1985.  He was in charge of the Duck Program at Scripps Park.
  He and his wife delivered Meals-On-Wheels in Rushville for many years.  He also was a member of the Rushville Volunteer Fire Department for many years.
  Funeral services were Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Father Robert Reynolds officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery where military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.  Memorials may be given to the Rushville Fire Department Thermal Imagery Fund.

Public Notice
  In the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Schuyler County, Illinois
  In Re: the Estate of Charles J. Kerr, No. 2000-P-9
  Notice is givin of the death on April 18, 2000, of Charles J. Kerr, late of Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois.
Obituary for Archie J Kessler
Rushville Times, July 12, 2000, page 13, column 3
Archie Kessler
  Archie J. Kessler, 83, of Macomb, died Wednesday July 5, 2000, at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.    He was born Jan. 29, 1917, in Astoria, the son of John and Elizabeth Etter Kessler.  He married Maxine Hinds in Astoria an Feb. 1, 1938.  She preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 1999.
  He is survived by two sons, Max (wife Deb) Kessler of Little York, and Kenneth (wife Donna) Kessler of Bushnell; five grandchildren; four great-grandchilren; and one sister, Ferne Bucher of Astoria.
  He also was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary Kessler, and one brother, Orville Kessler.
  Mr. Kessler had lived most of his married life in McDonough County.  He was a farmer and also drove a grain truck, hauling grain to local elevators, and to the river elevator.  He was a member of the Camp Creek Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8 at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.  Marshall Litchfield officiated.  Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.
Obituary of Ferne E. McMullen Kessler
Rushville Times, Wednesday, May 16, 2001, page 7B, column 5
Ferne Kessler
  Ferne E. Kessler, 82, of Astoria, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001, at her home.
  She was born April 2, 1919, in Pleasant Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Elbert and Sarah (Emig) McMullen.
  She married Clinton E. Kessler, Sr., Feb. 18, 1940, in North Manchester, Ind.  He survives.
  She also was preceded in death by one brother, Loy McMullen; two half brothers, Earl Gross and Milo McMullen; and one grandson, Damen Kessler.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Sharon) Cameron of Astoria; one brother, Elbert (wife, Theresa) McMullen of Table Grove; two sons, Clinton (wife, Mindy) Kessler Jr. of Thornville, Ohio, and Robert (wife, Betty) Kessler of Lewistown; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren.  She was a cook at the Astoria Healthcare Center in Astoria for 10 years and a Home Health Caregiver for more than seven years.
  Services were Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Woodland Church of the Brethren, Astoria, with Pastor Vernon Dean officiating.  Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Woodland Church of the Brethren, Schuyler-Cass Hospice, Astoria Lions Club or the Astoria Rescue Squad.
  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.
Obituary for Marshall W. Kessler
Rushville Times, November 7, 2001, page 13, column 2
Marshall Kessler
  Marshall W. Kessler, 87, of Rushville, died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at his home.
  Born Oct. 13, 1914, in Astoria, the son of the late Samuel and Minnie (Etter) Kessler.  He married Alberta E. Wilson on Oct. 20, 1940, at the Astoria Church of the Brethren parsonage.  She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Gloria Diane Sorenson (husband Gerald) of Granite City and Lisa G. Skinner (husband Kelly) of Elwood; two grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Dean Kessler (wife Mildred) of Ipava, and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Orvie, Russell and Clinton Kessler, and two sisters, Nelda Bucher and Mae Bollinger.
  He graduated from Astoria High School in 1933.  He farmed north of Astoria, before moving to Rushville in the late 1960s, where he continued to farm until 1972.  He also drove a school bus for Schuyler Community Unit 1 School District.  He was a Rockford Life Insurance agent for several years and independently sold various other insurance lines.
  He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville where he was active in the Christian Men's Fellowship.
  He also served as an R.S.V.P. volunteer for many years.
  Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville with the Rev. Kevin Kessler and Dr. E. Ambrose Stump officiating.  Burial will follow in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the First Christian Church.
Obituary for Lloyd "Jess" Kinnamon
Rushville Times, May 2, 2001, page 15, column 2
"Jess" Kinnamon
  Lloyd "Jess" Kinnamon, 80, of Rushville, died Sunday, April 29, 2001, at his residence.
  He was born May 10, 1920, in Rushville, to the late Jesse A. and Ethel I. Hoke Kinnamon.
  He married June Kuhn Sept. 13, 1941, in Palmyra, Mo.
  She survives, along with two aunts, Nellie Moore of Beardstown, and Ruth Kinnamon of Peru; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, Harold Kinnamon.
  He was an army veteran of World War II.  He worked for Strong Equipment, Mickelberry Packing Co., and Green Motors, all of Rushville.  He also was a Schuyler County Deputy Sheriff and Rushville City Police officer, retiring in 1985.
  He was a life member and past commander of Schuyler American Legion Post 4, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Voiture 1100 40 & 8, Rushville Masonic Lodge No. 9 AF & AM, Quincy Consistory AASR, Rushville Commandary No. 56 Knights Templars, Ansar Shrine of Springfield, Schuyler 22 Club, Schuyler County Shrine Club, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows Friendship Lodge No. 24. 
He also was a member of the Scripps Park Board for many years and was a Rushville volunteer fireman for nine years.  He headed the Shriner's Golf Scramble fund-raiser for Shriner's Hospitals at Scripps Park the last 13 years.  He was an avid Rushville Rockets sports fan.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with David Haney and Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by Schuyler Legion Post 4.  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Schuyler Athletic Association, Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary for Vera "LeIsle" LeIsle Skiles Kinnear
March 19, 1997
LeIsle Kinnear
  LeIsle Kinnear, 96, of Wesley Village, Macomb, formerly of Rushville, died Monday, March 17, 1997, at the Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb.
  She was born March 4, 1901, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, to J. Ernest and Carrie Robertson Skiles. She married Meyer Kinnear in Rushville on May 11, 1922. He preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1980.
  She attended Schuyler County schools, graduating from Rushville High School with the class of 1920 and attended Western Illinois State Teachers College. She taught in the elementary schools of Schuyler County, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville; Be-kik-a-nin-ee Chapter of the DAR; and the Schuy-Rush Chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society.
  Surviving is one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Janice) Pickard of Macomb; two grandchildren, Ms. Pamela Pickard Perdue of Winchester, Va., and Lt. Patrick M. Pickard, serving in the United States Navy; one sister, Mrs. Allie Hewitt of Reston, Va.; and one brother, Winfield Skiles of Annandale, Va.
  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Faye Williams and Mrs. Freida Miller; and one brother, Clyde Skiles.
  Cremation has been accorded. Memorial services will be held at 1 p. m. Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Buried will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 4 p. m. to 6 p. m. Sunday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
Obituary for Bertha Mabel Caldwell Kirchner
Rushville Times, May 3, 2000, page 17, column 4
Bertha Kirchner
  Bertha Mabel Kirchner, 83, of Beardstown, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Springfield's Memorial Hospital.
  She was born Jan. 2, 1917, in Cass County, the daughter of Joseph Thomas Caldwell and Mabel Brasel. She married Howard Francis Kirchner on June 20, 1934, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1977. She also was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Carl Caldwell, and a sister, Ollie Herron.
  She is survived by two daughters, Doris A. (husband Claude) Spradlin of Ashland and Mary Beth Gentle of Rushville; three grandsons; one great-grandson; two great-granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews; and one sister, Betty (husband Marshall) Dorsey of Beardstown.
  She attended Beardstown High School. She worked as a retail manager in Beardstown for 20 years. During her life, she loved to sew and was an avid seamstress, making wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and several dancing costumes. She also loved to fish and play cards. She belonged to numerous card clubs and was a charter member and past president of the Beardstown Emblem Club.
  Funeral services were held Monday, May 1, 2000, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown. Saying of the Rosary was held Sunday. The Emblem Club performed a memorial service. Burial was in the Beardstown City Catholic Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Beardstown Emblem Club or the St. Alexius Catholic Church.
Obituary for Inez Fulks Kirk
Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Mrs. Robert Kirk, Macomb, Died Suddenly Monday
  Mrs. Robert Kirk of Macomb, well-known in Rushville where she resided for a number of years, her husband being engaged in the tailoring business, died suddenly Monday morning at 4 o'clock of a heart attack.
  The deceased before her marriage was Miss Inez Fulks, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fulks of Beardstown. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by one son, Clifford Kirk, who resides in Chicago, and a sister, Miss Irma Fulks, of Beardstown. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at her late home.  Burial was in the Oakwood cemetery at Macomb.
R. A. Kirkpatrick Funeral
Rushville Times, March 15, 1906
  Samuel Work went to Macomb on Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, R. A. Kirkpatrick, an old resident of that city.
Obituary for Kathryn Beam Tyler Knepp
Peoria Journal Star, Apr 7, 1995, page C7
East Peoria
  Kathryn Knepp, 89 of 304 Pine St. died at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday, Apr 5, 1995, at Rosewood Care Center of Peoria.
  Born Jan 16, 1906, in Bader to Jeff and Alvira Schisler Beam, she married Lawrence Tyler on Dec 21, 1926, in Bartonville.  She later married Raymond F. Knepp on Aug. 4, 1956, in Peoria.  He died Mar 21, 1984.  She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Dunham on Feb. 17, 1994, and seven brothers and sisters.
  Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy Tyler of East Peoria; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one brother, Francis Beam of FL; and two sisters, Nelda Conrad of the state of Oregon and Helen Hartness of Bartonville.
  She worked in the installment loan department of Jefferson Bank, retiring in 1962.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, where visitation will be one hour before services.  Burial will be in St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Bartonville.
Obituary for Ernest A. Knous
Rushville Times, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 2
Ernest Knous
  Ernest A. Knous, 86, of Beardstown, died late Saturday, May 6, 2000, at his residence.
  He was born April 7, 1914, in Schuyler County, the son of Joshua and Fannie Miller Knous. He married Louella Bishop on Jan. 4, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives in Beardstown.
  Also surviving are two sons, William "Bill" Knous (wife Carol) and Joshua "Jim" Knous (wife Marcia) both of Beardstown; one daughter, Fannie Weishaar (husband Alfred) of Beardstown; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Dollie Briggs and Mary Edna Bishop, both of Beardstown, and Nettie Steele of Camp Point.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.
  He attended school in Pleasant View and Frederick. He was a member of the Frederick Christian Church. He faithfully served his country in World War II from 1942 until 1945 in the 29th Naval Construction Battalion. He was in the European Theater of Operations and received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal for his service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He also was given a naval award, “Golden Dragon,” in May of 1945 for crossing the International Date Line.
  He served in the Liberation of the Philippine Islands and received a Bronze Star and ribbon for his participation in the bombardment and invasion of the French coast between June 6, 1944, and June 25, 1944. He and his family were most delighted when on Nov. 10, 1997, Congressman William O. Lepenske honored Mr. Knous with the Normandy Jubilee Medal for participating in the invasion on the coast of France.
  He was a lifetime member of the Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post #1239 in Beardstown. He was formerly employed by the CB&Q Railroad in Beardstown, had worked in the coal mines in Schuyler County and Petersburg, and later was a member of the Carpenter’s Local Union #904.
  Funeral services for Ernest A. Knous were held Tuesday, May 9, at the First Christian Church in Beardstown with Mike Courson officiating. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials have been suggested to the Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice or the Frederick Christian Church Building Fund.
Obituary for Louella C. Bishop Knous
Rushville Times, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 3
Louella Knous
  Louella C. Knous, 78, of Beardstown, died early Saturday morning, May 13, 2000, at her residence.
  She was born Aug. 8, 1921, in Sheldon's Grove, the daughter of James Ezekiel and Margaret Caroline Irvin Bishop. She married Ernest A. Knous on Jan. 4, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death, one week prior to her death, on May 6, 2000.
  Surviving are two sons, William "Bill" Knous (wife Carol) and Joshua "Jim" Knous (wife Marcia) both of Beardstown; one daughter, Fannie Weishaar (husband Alfred) of Beardstown; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Bishop (wife Zelda) of Lockport; and three sisters, Mary Jane Pate of Beardstown, Edna Kirkham of Rushville, and Joan Kirkham (husband Edgar) of Fort Meyers, Fla.
  She also was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and two sisters.
  Mrs. Knous attended school in Frederick and was a member of the Frederick Christian Church.  For 30 years Mrs. Knous was a cab driver for several cab companies in the Beardstown area as well as owning and operating a cab company in Petersburg from 1951 until 1952. She retired in 1981.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 16, at the First Christian Church in Beardstown with Mike Courson officiating. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of services.
  Memorials have been suggested to the Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice or the Frederick Christian Church Building Fund.
Obituary for Esther Marie Knowles
Rushville Times, August 16, 2000, page 11, column 4
Esther Knowles
  Esther Marie Knowles, 98, of Rushville, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born July 2, 1902, in Rushville, to the late Walter William and Marie Anderson Knowles.
  Surviving are a nephew, Peter J. Park (wife Gladys) of Chicago; one great-nephew; and two great-nieces.
  She was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Knowles; and one sister, Anna M. Park.
  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rushville, Chapter AL, PEO Sisterhood, and Rushville Federation of Women.
  She also delivered Meals-On-Wheels and volunteered on the juice and library carts at Culbertson Hospital.  She was a music teacher for 16 years in the Atlanta, Ill., schools and for 26 years in the Schuyler County schools, retiring in 1969.  She graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville in 1950.
  Funeral services were held Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with David Haney officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery
  Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Rushville.
Obituary for Margaret Louise Bader Kolp
Rushville Times
Margaret Kolp
  Margaret Louise Kolp, 83, of 572 W. Washington died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1993, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born march 10, 1910, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to Howard O. and Inez Robertson Bader, she married Martin Geiman Kolp on Dec. 24, 1930, in Rushville.  He died October 4, 1983.  She also was preceded in death by two infant sons, two brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are two daughters, Linda McClure of Beardstown and Judy Leavitt of Decatur; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Bader of Morrisonville, Wis., and Wendell Bader of Bloomfield, Iowa; and three sisters, Wilma Brook of Sunrise, Fla., Anna Crafton Psinas of Manito, and Esther Baxter of Kankakee.
  She was a member of Bader Christian Church.
  Services were Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.  The Rev. James Shirley officiated.    Burial was in the Bader Cemetery in Bader.

Daily Journal, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois, Sept. 2, 1993
Margaret L. Kolp
  Rushville - Margaret L. Kolp, 83, of Rushville died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1993 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital there.
  She was born March 10, 1910 in Browning township to Howard O. and Inez (Robertson) Bader. She married Martin Geiman Kolp Dec. 24, 1930 at Rushville. He preceded her in death Oct. 4, 1983.
  She is survived by two daughters, Linda McClure of Beardstown and Judy Leavitt of Decatur; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wilma Brook of Sunrise, Fla., Anna Crafton Psinas of Manito and Esther of Kankakee; and two brothers, Harold Bader of Morrisonville, Wis. and Wendell Bader of Bloomfield, Iowa.
  She was also preceded in death by two infant sons, two brothers and two sister.
  Mrs. Kolp was a member of the Bader Christian Church.
  Services are 11 a. m.  Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. James Shirley officiating. Burial will be in Bader Cemetery.
  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p. m. Friday at the funeral home.

Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois, Sept. 2, 1993
Memorial Obituary, Margaret Kolp
  Rushville - Margaret Louise Kolp, 83, of 572 W. Washington died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1993, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born March 10, 1910, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to Howard O. and Inez Robertson Bader, she married Martin Geiman Kolp on Dec. 24, 1930, in Rushville. He died Oct. 4, 1983. She also was preceded in death by two infant sons, two brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are two daughters, Linda McClure of Beardstown and Judy Leavitt of Decatur; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Bader of Morrisonville, Wis., and Wendell Bader of Bloomfield, Iowa; and three sisters, Wilma Brook of Sunrise, Fla., Anna Crafton Psinas of Manito, and Esther Baxter of Kankakee.
  She was a member of Bader Christian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a. m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.
The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Bader Cemetery in Bader.
Obituary for Martin "Geiman" Geiman Kolp
unknown paper, think it's Rushville Times
Rites Held in Astoria
For Geiman Kolp, 78
  Geiman Kolp, 78 a retired farmer of rural Browning, died at 9:35 p.m. last Tuesday in Culbertson Memorial hospital, Rushville.
  Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. The Rev. James Shirley officiated and burial was in Bader Cemetery.
  Born Jan. 24, 1905, in Browning to Martin and Navada "Vada" Geiman Kolp, he married Margaret Bader Dec. 24, 1930, in Rushville.
  Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Linda McClure of Beardstown and Mrs. Judy Leavitt of Decatur; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two infant sons and three sisters.
Obituary for Martin Luther Kolp
unknown paper, November 1946
Well Known Browning Twp. Farmer Dies
  Martin Luther Kolp, well known farmer of Browning township, died at the Marietta-Phelps hospital, Macomb, Tuesday evening, following several weeks illness.
  Mr. Kolp was born in Pennsylvania Nov. 10, 1870, the son of John and Mary Behman Kolp.  He was aged 75 years, 11 months and 25 days.  He came to Illinois with his parents at the age of six years and lived in Fulton and Schuyler county the rest of his life.  In 1924 he accepted Christ as is saviour, Assembly of God church.
  He was united in marriage to Nevada Geiman, Dec. 5, 1897, and to this union was born four children, one daughter, Kathryn, preceding him in death, Dec. 10, 1923, aged 16 years.
  His wife and the following children survive to mourn his passing:  Mrs. Mary Skiles, Browning; Mrs. Isabella Avery, Elwood, and Geiman Kolp of Ray; one sister, Mrs. Katie Johnson of LaHarpe; two brothers, Elmer and Abe, both of Astoria; also 12 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Astoria Church of the Brethren, conducted by Elder Will Miller, assisted by Rev. G. G. Canfield.  Burial at South Fulton cemetery.  Friends may call at the Shawgo Memorial Home until funeral hour.
Obituary for Nevada "Vada" Zentz Geiman Kolp
unknown paper, November 1947
Aged Bader Woman Dies
  Mrs. Navada (correct: Nevada) Kolp died Monday afternoon at her home near Bader, aged 80 years, 10 months and 7 days. She had been in failing health for several years and bedfast the past year.
  Mrs. Kolp was born December 26, 1866 near Bader, a daughter of Joseph and Isabel Zentz Geiman.  She married Martin Kolp, who died Nov. 5th, 1946.
  Children surviving are: Mrs. Charles Skiles, Browning; Mrs. Louis Avery, Elmwood; Geiman Kolp of Ray; also 12 grandchildren, one sister, Miss Belle Geiman, and one brother, David Geiman, both of Astoria.
  She was a member of the Church of the Brethren.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Astoria Church of the Brethren, conducted by Elder Will Miller and Rev. G. G. Canfield.  Burial is at South Fulton cemetery. 
  Friends may call at the Shawgo Memorial Home until funeral hour.
Obituary for Dorothy Isabel Dean Kost
Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
  Private graveside services were held for Dorothy Dean Kost, 97, of Roswell, N.M., who died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at a local nursing home. A memorial service was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 7, 2000. Father Bob Williams of St. Andrew’s officiated.
  Dorothy was born Aug. 26, 1902, in Rushville, Ill., to {Lawrence and} Nettie Wetzel Dean. A graduate of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, she taught at Rushville High School in the 1920s, where she met fellow teacher, John C. Kost, Jr. of Galesburg. They were married Dec. 26, 1932, in Springfield, Ill. The couple made their home in Roswell, N.M., where John taught Latin and ancient history at New Mexico Military Institute. He preceded her in death in 1991.
  As a civil service employee, Dorothy was supervisor of the Mechanical Drafting Department of Walker Air Force Base in Roswell for 25 years. She was a past worthy matron of the Roswell Chapter of Eastern Star, first president of the Roswell Chapter of the Social Order of Beauceaunt and past regent of Roswell Chapter of the D.A.R. She was also a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and resided in Roswell for 68 years. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Kost Harvey of Roswell; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were a sister, Mary Dean Shrader Marley, and three brothers, Bernard, Judson and Kerchival Dean.
  Memorials may be made to the Assurance Home for Abused Children, 1000 E. 18th, Roswell, N.M. 88201.
  Arrangements were under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
  {clarification by Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com> It was left out of the obit and reprinted the next week} 
Obituary for Mary E. Walker Kost
  Mary E. Kost, (nee) Walker, was born July 15, 1820, near Baltimore, Ma. She was married to Abraham Kost April 1, 1841. This union was blessed with four children: Mrs. Julia Beers, of Ipava, Mrs. Elizabeth Thomas and Mrs. Catherine Hays, of Astoria and William, who died Nov. 25, 1887. Her husband Abraham Kost, died Feb. 14, 1894.
  Sister Kost was converted at the Berlin meeting house in Ohio, when she was only 13 years of age, 72 years ago.
  The last scripture words she spoke were these: "Be ye also ready, for the Son of Man cometh at an hour when ye think not."
  She died, as we believe, in the full faith and hope of the gospel, departing from her relatives and friends May 13, 1905. Thus, at the remarkable age of 84 years, 9 months and 28 days, God took her to Himself.
  The services were held at the residence of James Hays in this city, Monday at 10 a. m., Conducted by Rev. Artz. Her remains were taken to Ipava for interment.
  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 Sandra Sue Martin Mortland Kost
Rushville Times, February 7, 2001, page 13, column 4
  Sandra Sue Kost, 50, of Mapleton, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Feb. 21, 1950, in Canton to Charles and Myra Armstrong Martin, she married Dennis Gene Mortland. She later married Bruce W. Kost on June 18, 1995, in Nassau, Bahamas. He survives.
  Also surviving are her mother, Myra Smith of Canton; two sons, David A. Mortland of Peoria and Danny G. Mortland of Canton; one step-son, Brian N. Kost of Vermont; one step-daughter, Stacey K. (husband, Pete) Savage of Beardstown; one grandson; three step-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Enders and Jeaninne (husband, Gary) Murphy, both of Canton; one brother, Michael (wife, Jeanie) Martin of Morehead City, N.C. and one step-brother, Dan (wife, Melanie,) Smith of Canton.
  She was preceded in death by her father, step-father, Hiram Smith, and one grand-daughter, Kimberly Mortland.
  She was a 1968 graduate of Canton High School in Canton. Mrs. Kost had worked as the bookkeeper for KRX Trucking in Vermont for the past nine years. She previously had worked for the ACPM Podiatry Group at their Canton office for six years as a bookkeeper. She attended the Northwoods Community Church in Peoria.
  Private services will be Saturday in Morehead City, N.C. Arrangements are by the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society; 4234 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61614 or the Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637.
Obituary for Tressie Masocco Kozelka
Rushville Times, August 16, 2000, page 11, column 2
Tressie Kozelka
  Tressie Masocco Kozelka, 91, of Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2000, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Nov. 16, 1908, in Fiatt to Angelo and Antonia Licini Masocco, she married Robert Kozelka on July 14, 1968, in Rockford.
  Also surviving are two step-sons, David (wife Reba) of Springfield and Robin (wife Beverly) of Poquoson, Va.; one step-daughter, Francia (husband William) Hawkins of Hawley, Penn.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  One brother preceded her in death.
  She received a bachelor's degree in science from Eureka College in 1981; a master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Chicago in 1945; and did graduate studies at the University of Wisconsin, Columbia University, New York University; University of Illinois, University of Colorado and Fresno State.
  She was a teacher and counselor for 40 years in several schools; in the biology department of Eureka College, Brokaw Elementary in Fairview, Rushville High School, Oakwood Township High School, Woodruff High School, Richwoods High School, Rockford West Senior High School, Bradley University and Northern Illinois University.  She last worked as a counselor at Peoria High School, retiring in 1971.
She was a case aide for the Illinois Emergency Relief Commission and a camp counselor.  She was vice president of the Illinois Guidance and Personnel Association.  She was a member of many college committees.  She was a member of Eureka College alumni association and past president of its board of trustees, where she received the award of merit and the honorary degree of doctor of humane letters.
  She is listed in the ninth edition of Who's Who of American Women.  She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, where she served on many committees, including the board of deaconess and chair.
  Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 8 at her church.  The Rev. Anna Saxon and Dr. George Hearne officiated.  Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel was in charge of services.  Graveside services were Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery in Fairview.
  Memorials may be made to her church, Eureka College Scholarship Fund, Rescue Squad of Fairview or the J. C. Proctor Endowment Home.
Obituary for Martha L. Hood Krouch
Rushville Times, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, page 15, column 5
Martha L. Krouch
  Martha L. Krouch, 75, of Henderson, Nev., formerly of Beardstown, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in Henderson, Nev.
  She was born Nov. 12, 1924, in Independence, Mo., the daughter of Robert L. and Louisa M. Hood.  She married Robert L. Krouch in 1944 in Woodville, Miss., in a ceremony performed by the army chaplain.
  Surviving are her husband of Henderson, Nev.; one son, Chris Krouch (wife Molly) of Henderson, Nev; one daughter, Louise Mohr of Columbia, Mo.; one granddaughter; and one sister, Mrs. Frances Grinter of Rushville.
  Mrs. Krouch attended school in Independence, Mo., and she also attended Iowa State University.  In Beardstown, Mrs. Krouch was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ.  She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
  Cremation rites have been accorded with memorial services to be held in Henderson, Nev. and burial in the Boulder City Veterans' Cemetery.  Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of local arrangements.
  Memorials have been suggested to Cottey College, Nev., Mo. or Holy Trinity Presbyterian Church, North Nacogdoches Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78247.
Obituary for Elizabeth C. Garrett Kruse
Rushville Times, May 29, 1919
  The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Kruse, widow of the late F. H. D. Kruse, on last Saturday, brought to an end a remarkable life whose youth, fullness and old age was spent on the farm where she resided for more than seventy-five years. With her passing there comes a break in the five generations of this family, there surviving two great great grandchildren. Mrs. Kruse lived to the ripe old age of ninety-four years and retained her faculties to a remarkable degree and her death removes probably the last of the pioneers who settled near Rushville in the thirties. On Monday afternoon funeral services were held at the old homestead, four miles east of Rushville, conducted by Rev. W.E. Dudley of Charleston, Ill. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.
  Elizabeth C. Garrett, daughter of Thos. I. and Susan Garrett was born at Georgetown, Russell Co., KY, April 16, 1825; departed this life at the old home, two miles east of Rushville, May 24, 1919, at the ripe old age of 94 years, 1 month and8 days.  In the year 1836 her father's family, in company with the family of the late Jonathan Patterson, moved to Schuyler county, coming down the Columbia and Ohio rivers in a flat boat and up the Illinois river by steamboat, landing at old Eric, between Beardstown and Frederick. With the exception of two years in McDonough county she has been a continued resident of Schuyler county. She was united in marriage with the late F. H. D. Kruse Dec. 3, 1843, who preceded her to the great beyond July 4th, 1899. The day following their marriage they went to housekeeping in a cabin in the woods, at which place she has lived continuously ever since, a period of a little more than 75 years. To this union was born seven children, one son dying in infancy; Mary Ellen dying after reaching young womanhood and George W. at the age of 65 years. Four yet remain to mourn the loss of a true and loving mother, viz: Jas. K. Polk of Milsap, Texas, Henry of Brady, Texas: Susan H. wife of M. W. Greer and Dora K. widow of the late Jas. T. Mathews; also fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Mother Kruse came of a long lived family, her mother and oldest brother each living to the age of 92 years. She was a woman of remarkable constitution and endurance and outlived by many years all of the pioneer settlers in her community and is the last of her father's family of eight children, all of whom lived to be heads of families.
Obituary for George W. Kruse
Rushville Times, September 10, 1914
  Geo. W. Kruse, son of Franz H. D. and Elizabeth Kruse, was born on the home farm, two miles east of Rushville, May 3d, 1849, and departed this life at Conrath, Wis., Sept. 2, 1914, aged 65 years, 3 months and 29 days.
  He was the third child of a family of seven children, four of whom are yet living, viz: Jas. K. Polk, of Millsap, Texas; Franz Henry of Brady, Texas; Susan H. Greer of Rushville, Ill., and Dora K. Mathews of Guthrie, Okla. His aged mother still survives and is now in her 90th year.
  He was united in marriage to Maggie McKee Nov. 16, 1870, by whom he is still survived. To this union was born four children--Ora M. Carpenter of Coalmont, Ind.; Mrs. Orpha Lowe, now in Colorado; Mrs. Maggie Higby and Elza of Conrath, Wis. After getting thru with the country schools he spent some time at Eureka College in order to fit himself for the business of teaching, which occupation he engaged in very successfully for a number of years. Later on he accepted a clerkship in the hardware store of the late Aug. Nell {a year}. Afterward he conducted a grocery store in Rushville for some few years, since which time he has been principally engaged in farming.
  In early life he made a profession of religion and accepted Christ as his savior, and altho, like many others, there were times in his life that he did not live up to and enjoy the full measure of the christian life, yet at the close he felt no fears and died in the full assurance of a blessed immortality.
  Mr. Kruse was a man of more than ordinary intelligence, and very emphatic and decided in his convictions, ever ready to defend what he believed to be the truth and oppose that which he regarded as error.
  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Martin W. Greer, who resides about two miles east of Rushville. The services were conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson, pastor of the Christian church of Rushville; and by request of deceased Mr. Greer made a short talk. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Elizabeth "Lizzie" Belle Ashwood Crumley
March 13, 1952
In Memoriam, Mrs. John H. Crumley
  Lizzie Belle Ashwood, daughter of John and Rose Ashwood, was born near Ray, December 29, 1879 and departed this life March 5, 1952 at her home in Rushville.
  She was united in marriage to John H. Crumley December 25, 1902 at Ray, and to this union nine children were born, seven sons and two daughters.  Two sons and two daughters preceded her in death.
  She leaves to mourn her death her husband and five sons, Ralph, of Canton, Kenneth of Neosha Falls, Kansas, Paul, Herbert, and John Jr. of Rushville, also 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  Three brothers, Harry Ashwood of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Ned and John of Astoria, also survive.
  Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
  She was converted at the age of 16 and united with the Free Methodist church in Ray, at the time of the organization of the church there, thus becoming a charter member of that society.  She later united with the Church of the Nazarene, and was a faithful member attending regularly all the services while she was able.
  Mrs. Crumley was ill for almost a year having suffered from a stroke in March 1951 and another in August of the same year, thus leaving her helpless.
  Her mind was clear to the last; she remembered all the birthdays of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, sending each of them a card.  She was indeed a patient sufferer, never complaining, but always cheerful and happy in her Lord.
  Services were held Sunday at the Free Methodist church with the Rev. C. H. Coates officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Harry Lee Crumley
unknown paper, July 27, 1922
  Harry Lee Crumley, son of John and Lizzie Crumley, was born Oct. 16, 1905, at Freeport, Kansas, and died at Osceola, Mo., July 18, 1922, age 16 years, 9 months and 2 days.
  One sister, Marietta, died eight months ago, and one brother Charles, died three years ago.
  He leaves to mourn his departure, father, mother, five brothers, Ralph, Kenneth, Paul, Herbert and John Jr., one sister, Laura; also grandparents, and many other relatives.
  He fell from a load of hay on the first of April and had been failing in health since, which finally ended in death.  On Saturday before his death, in conversation with his mother, he gave evidence of being ready to meet his Savior and expressed is desire to live to serve God, yet was resigned to his will.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. B. F. Ray, were held in the Free Methodist church in Ray, Friday afternoon of last week.  Interment in the Ashcraft cemetery.
Obituary for Ralph Isaac Crumley
Rushville Times, January 18, 1995
Ralph Crumley
  Ralph Isaac Crumley, 91, of Monmouth, died Jan. 10, 1995, at Community Memorial Hospital in Monmouth.
  He was born Oct. 30, 1903, in Ray, the son of John Herbert and Lizzie Belle Ashwood Crumley.  He grew up and was educated in the Ray community.
  He married Sarah Mrytle Dodds Dec. 9, 1928, in Rushville.  She survives.
  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Prior to his retirement, he worked for the Hicksatomic Gas Company in Canton and Monmouth.
  Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Kathryn Rosa of Canton and Mildred Gooch of Knoxville, Tenn.; one son Clyde R. Crumley of Morton; one brother, Herbert Crumley of Rushville; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter, two sisters, four brothers and one grandson.
  Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 13, 1995, at Messerer Cemetery near Pleasantview.  The Rev. Doug Habegger officiated.  The Turnbull Funeral Home of Monmouth was in charge of services.  A memorial fund will be established.

Unknown paper
  Monmouth - Ralph Isaac Crumley, 91, of Rural Free Delivery 4, Monmouth, died at 11:56 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 10, 1995) at Community Memorial Hospital of Monmouth.
  Born Oct. 30, 1903, at Ray, Ill., the son of John Herbert and Lizzie Belle (Ashwood) Crumley, he married Sarah Myrtle Dodds on Dec. 9, 1928, in Rushville. She survives.
  Other survivors include one son, Clyde R. Crumley of Morton; two daughters, Kathryn Rosa of Canton and Mildred Gooch of Knoxville, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Herbert Crumley of Rushville. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Bruce Howerter; four brothers; and two sisters.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Messer Cemetery near Pleasantview, Ill., the Rev. Doug Habegger officiating. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth. No family visitation hours are planned. A memorial fund is to be established at a later date.
Obituary for Sarah Myrtle Dodds Crumley
unknown paper, October 4, 1995
Sarah Crumley
  Sarah Myrtle Dodds Crumley, 89, of Cuba, formerly of Monmouth, died Thursday Sept. 28, 1995, at Graham Hospital Extended Care, in Canton.
  She was born June 21, 1906, the daughter of Grover and Lula Herring Dodds of Schuyler County.  She married Ralph Isaac Crumley Dec. 9, 1928, in Rushville.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1995.
  She is survived by one son, Clyde R. Crumley of Morton; two daughters, Kathryn Rosa of Canton and Mildren Gooch of Knoxville, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one brother, William C. Dodds of Canton; and one sister, Ruth Price of Pinellas Park, Fla.
  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Alberta Jett, one grandson, three brothers and three sisters.
  Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 2, 1995, at Messerer Cemetery in rural Rushville, with the Rev. Norman Chandler officiating.  Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.
Obituary for Alberta Rose Crumley Barnes Jett
unknown paper, July 15, 1987
Alberta Jett
  Alberta Rose Jett, 56, of 116 LaSalle Drive in East Peoria died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, where she had been a patient since May 26.
  Born July 16, 1930, in Murrayville to Ralph and Sarah Dodds Crumley, she married Norvel E. Jett Nov. 25, 1965, in Peoria.
  Surviving are her husband; her parents of Monmouth; three sons, Ed E. Barnes of Peoria, Brian L. Barnes of Knoxville, Tenn., and Steven D. Jett of Winter Park, Fla.; three daughters, Marcie A. Barnes of Sarasota, Fla., Mrs. James (Melodee) Comenzo of Maitland, Fla., and Susan N. Jett, at home; one brother Clyde Crumley of Morton; and two sisters, Mildred Gooch of Knoxville, Tenn., and Katherine Rosa of Canton.
  She worked as a telephone operator for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for 32 years, retiring in 1983.  She was a member of the Bethany Baptist Church, where she served as deaconess, and the Telephon Pioneers fo America.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at her church.  The Rev. Allen E. Russell will officiate.  Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.  Visitation will be 6 to 8 tonight at Wilton Mortuary.
  Memorials may be made to the Bethany Baptist Church.
  Note: First husband was Edgar Everett Barnes II.
Obituary of Harold A. Lambert
October 4, 1979
Former Resident Dies in Cimarron, N. Mex.
  Harold A. Lambert 69, of Cimarron, New Mexico, a former Rushville resident, died on Sept. 21 at a hospital in Cimarron. Funeral servces were held on Tuesday at the United Methodist church in Cimarron with the Rev. Royce Herndon officiating.
  He at born in Schuyler county, the son of Frank H. and Minnie Pearl Lambert. He married Winifred (Peggy) Venters., She survives along with three daughters, Joyce Douglas of Tulsa, Okla., Judy Reyner of Austin, Texas and Jane Jacobs of Las Vegas, Nevada; two sisters, Violet C1ayton of Rushville and LeIsle Miller of Beardstown and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Nina May.
  He was a pharmacist in Cimarron and operated his own business, Lambert Drugstore, for 25 years.
Obituary for Juanita D. Donason Lambert
Rushville Times, June 20, 2001, page 9, column 5
Juanita Lambert
  Juanita D. Lambert, 97, of Rushville, died Monday, June 18, 2001, at the Snyder's Vaughn-liven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born June 26, 1903, in Allen, Kan., to the late Frank and Ara Holloway Donason.  She married Robert Wayne Lambert Oct. 15, 1926, in Rushville.  He died June 24, 1979.
  She also was preceded in death by two sons, Gene and Robert Lambert Jr.
  Surviving are one grandson, Robert A. Lambert, of Rushville; three granddaughters, Cathy Atchison of Glenarm, Janet Kays of Beardstown, and Mary Ingles of Rushville; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
  Juanita attended Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb.  She taught school in Maquon and Good Hope before her marriage.  She later taught one term at the White Oak School in Schuyler County.
  She was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school from 1926 to 1970.  She was a former member of the Schuyler Home Extension and the Schuyler Farm Bureau.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 am. Friday at the Littleton United Methodist Church with Rev. Joe Tomich officiating.  Burial will be in the Bethany Cemetery southeast of Littleton.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to the Littleton United Methodist Church or Bethany Cemetery.
Obituary for Mary Jane Lambert
  Mary Jane Lambert died near Churchville, Augusta Co., Va., September 11, 1890, aged 70 years, 6 months, and 20 days. She was a worthy member of the United Brethren Church forty-nine years, and was an affectionate wife, and loving mother from her girlhood to old age. She died in very great peace, and leaves an aged husband and four children to mourn. But while they mourn here below she is at home with the saved.
  Homo.
  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 Ward Henry Lambert
Newspaper clipping, December 20, 1973
Funeral Held Sunday For Ward Lambert, 86
  Ward Henry Lambert, 86, died Friday, December 14, at McDonough District hospital in Macomb.
  Funeral services were held on Sunday at 2 p. m. in Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.  The Rev. Wesley Trendle officiated.  Burial was in Rushville city cemetery.
  Mr. Lambert was born on a farm in Littleton township May 7, 1887, the son of George Henry Lambert and Willie Sprague Lambert.  Ward had been in ill health for several years.
  He was married to Helen Racie Acheson in St. Louis, October 18, 1906.  Surviving are his wife and several cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Karl Lambert.
  Ward attended rural schools and was graduated from Kennedy Normal.  He farmed in Littleton township until he and his wife moved to Long Beach, Calif., in 1918.  Later they owned an English walnut farm near Chino, Calif.
  The Lamberts moved back to Illinois in 1961, and have since made their home at 302 West LaFayette street in Rushville.  Ward enjoyed having his friends and relatives come in and visit with him, and will be sadly missed by his wife, relatives and friends.
Obituary for Winifred "Peggy" Venters Lambert
  Lambert - Winifred Lambert, 79, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 1994. She is survived by three daughters, Joyce Douglass and husband, James of Tulsa, OK, Jane Jacobs and husband, Bill of Las Vegas, NV, and Judy Lybrand and husband, Lee of Los Lunas; a half brother, Kent Venters of Washington; and five grandchildren, Chris, Gary, Keith, Robert and Amy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Lambert; and two brothers, Francis Venters and Karl Venters. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1:00 p.m., at the Cimarron Methodist Church in Cimarron, New Mexico, with Rev. John Farris, officiating. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Cimarron, NM. Strong-Thorne Mortuary, 1100 Coal SE, In charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, P. O. Box 8766, Albuquerque, NM 8718-8766.

June 2, 1994
Winifred Lambert
  Winifred Lambert, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, N. M., died May 10. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold A. Lambert, and two brothers Francis Venters and Karl Venters.
  She was a member of the Methodist Church.
  She is survived by three daughters, Judy Lybrand and her husband Lee, of Los Lunas Joyce Douglass and her husband, James, of Tulsa, Okla., and Jane Jacobs and her husband Bill, of Las Vegas, Nev.; a half brother, Kent Venters of Washington; Five grandchildren, Chris, Gary, Keith, Robert and Amy.
  Funeral services were held at the Cimarron United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Farris officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery, Cimarron.
  Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Disease Association, P. O. Box 8766, Albuquerque, NM 87198-8766.
  Arrangements were under the direction of Strong-Throne Mortuary, Albuquerque.
Obituary for William Lamprell
William Lamprell
  William Lamprell was in Kent, England, May, 16, 1834. He died near Astoria, Illinois, January 4, 1911. At the time of his death, he was 76 years, 7 months and 19 days old. The deceased came to the United States during the year of 1856 and settled in Ohio where he remained for one year. He came from Ohio to DeKalb, Illinois, and lived there for two years. He went from the latter place to Kansas and made that state his home for two years. He came from Kansas to Astoria during the year 1860. In 1860 he enlisted in Company H., 3rd Illinois Cavalry. He was honorably discharged from the army at St. Louis, Mo., July 13, 1862, on account of injuries received from the army, he returned, to Astoria. February 9, 1865, the deceased was married to Miss Angeline Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Lamprell were the parents of twelve children. Three of the children died in infancy. The nine living are: Edward Lamprell, and Mrs. William Sears, Astoria; Mrs. Corda Howell, Rushville, Ill.; Mrs. Lena Sears, Geo. Lamprell, Mrs. Elsie Plank and Miss Florence Lamprell, Vermont, Ill.; Mrs. Helen Wheeler, Center Point, Ia.
  The wife, the surviving children and grandchildren have sincere sympathy of many friends which shown by the large attendance at the funeral.
  Mr. Lamprell was highly esteemed and loved by family and friends. Another one of the "Boy in Blue" has lain down his armor. He has mustered out. Listened to the last roll call. He has gone. "the march of another soldier is over, his battles are all fought, his victories are all won, and as in other days he lies down to rest awhile under the arching sky awaiting the bugle's call."
  The funeral was held at the Salem church, west of Astoria, Saturday, January 7, at 11 o'clock a.m. Six members of the G. A. R. brothers acted as pall-bearers. Rev. C. M. Wilson preached the funeral sermon from the text, "So teach us to …
  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 Donald Edgar Lancaster
Rushville Times, Mar. 24, 1904
   Donald, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Benj. Lanscaster, died at the home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lancaster, on the 16th. Funeral was conducted by Elder G. R. Shultz; interment in the Bader cemetery.
  Note: Donald Edgar Lancaster, born December 12, 1903, son of Benjamin Thomas and Wealtha Perkins Lancaster, grandson of William and Elizabeth Walton Lancaster.
Obituary for Wilma M. Crawford Landis
Rushville Times, Nov. 24, 1999, page 15, column 4
Wilma Landis
  Wilma M. Landis, 89, of Rushville, formerly of Springfield, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Sept. 3, 1910, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Frances (White) Crawford.  She married Gerald Landis on May 22, 1943, in St. Louis.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 30, l978.
  Surviving are one step-daughter.  Mrs. George (Cheryal) Swafford of Muncie, Ind.; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and one niece.
  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Hildreth Moore and Luella Fogarty.
  She worked for the City of Springfield for 25 years, retiring in 1976.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville and the Business  and  Professional Women in Springfield.
  Funeral services were Tuesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
Obituary for Patricia J. McMurl Landrith
Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 6
Patricia J. Landrith
  Patricia J. Landrith, 65, of Macomb, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at the Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb.
  She was born May 10, 1934, in Beardstown, the daughter of the late Roy W. and Mildred C. (Trotter) McMurl. She married Russell Landrith. He preceded her in death.
  A nurse's aide, she worked at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb and at various health care facilities in Jacksonville and Springfield. She was a member of the Tabernacle of God Church in Colchester.
  Surviving are two sons, David (wife, Julie) of Dallas, Texas, and Dewayne (wife, Tammy) of Macomb; two daughters, Debbie Sue Clair of San Jose and Donna Boyd of Beardstown; six grandchildren; three brothers, Roy McMurl (wife, Ruby) of Kansas, Rev. John McMurl (wife, Joan A.) of Colchester, and Rev. Glen McMurl (wife, Darlene) of Jacksonville; and one sister, Cleon D. Crow of Pompano Beach, Fla.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Dale Wayne Landrith.
  Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Donald Sutton officiating. Burial of the cremains will follow in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for John Lane
born: June 28, 1883; died: February 22, 1942
Beardstown, Ill., February 25, 1942
  Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Browning with the Rev. Fred Thompson of Astoria in charge, Wednesday afternoon for John Lane, 58, a Burlington railroad fireman, who died Monday afternoon in his Browning home after a brief illness.  The burial was in the Browning cemetery.
  He is survived by his wife, Ethel, two daughters, Mrs. Doris Hamm of Browning and Miss Wilma at Chicago; a son, Private Bryan Lane, who has just been sent overseas; two brothers, Floyd, Browning and Allie, Frederick, and three sisters, Mrs. Harry Nelson and Mrs. Lena McCombs, both of Browning, and Mrs. Ralph Kirkpatrick of Abingdon.
  Note: John is the son of Adrian Lane and Jennetta "Nettie" Burrell.  He wife was Mary "Ethel" Ethel Bryan, daughter of Christopher "Lon" Leonidas Bryan and Clara Belle Sarah Foster.
Obituary for Mary "Ethel" Ethel Bryan
unknown paper
  Rushville - Mrs. Mary Ethel Lane, 75, of Browning, died at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
  Funeral plans are pending at Roby Funeral Home, Rushville.
  Mrs. Lane was born August 12, 1887, a daughter of Christopher and Clarabelle Foster Bryan. She married John Lane in June, 1907, and he preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dora Hamm and Miss Wilma Lane, both of Browning; a son, Bryan of Oroville, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
  Note: She died September 04, 1962 and is buried in Browning Cemetery.
Obituary for Jennetta "Nettie" Burrell Lane
died: November 5, 1941
Mrs. Nettie Lane Died Today
  Mrs. Nettie Lane, who has been ill for the past seven months, died this (Wednesday) morning at 2:30 o'clock, at her home in Browning, at the age of eighty-one years.
  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Christian Church in Browning.
  Mrs. Lane is survived by three sons and three daughters, John and Floyd of Browning, Allie of Frederick, Mrs. Leland McCombs and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Browning, and Mrs. Edna Kirkbride of Abingdon.
  Note: Her hubby was Adrian Lane.
Obituary for Henrietta "Ettie" Bisby McIntyre Lapierre
Augusta Eagle, August 14, 1930
  Life ended peacefully at 10 o'clock, Friday night, August 8, for Mrs. Henrietta LaPiere, at the home of her son, Ralph LaPierre, east of Plymouth, in Scott neighborhood. Mrs. LaPierre had been ill for the past year, having been treated for about two or three months at the Baker institute in Muscatine, Ia.
   Funeral services were held sunday afternoon at three o'clock at Scotts church. The services were largely attended by relatives and friends. Rev. Frank W. Leonard, of Blandinsville, conducted the services. Interment in Scotts cemetery.
  Henrietta LaPiere was born in Fulton county, Astoria, Ill., Sept. 29, 1868 and departed this life Aug. 8, 1930 at the age of 61 years, 10 months and 9 days. She was one of a family of 10 children, two of whom with her father and mother, Levi and Nancy Bisby preceded her to their final reward.
  Surviving are her two sons, Ralph C. LaPiere, of Plymouth, with whom she made her home and Mert McIntyre, of Tracy, Calif. Two grandchildren and five sister, Mrs. Emma McCormick, of Vermont, Ill., Mrs. Laura B. Bolen, Katy, Texas; Mrs. Ella Adair, of Macomb, Ill.; Mrs. Alta Daniels, of Augusta, Ill., and two brothers, Will Bisby of Plymouth, Ill, and Ross Bisby, of Colchester, Ill.
  She was united in marriage to Charles A. LaPiere in the year 1901, and who preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1930.
    Note: born  29 Sep 1868 Astoria, Fulton Co., IL. Died 8 Aug 1930 near Plymouth, Hancock Co., IL. Buried 10 Aug 1930 Scott Cemetery, McDonough Co., IL.  She married John McIntyre on 30 Dec 1886 in McDonough Co., IL. John McIntyre was born in 1860. They had the following children: Mert McIntyre.  She also married Charles A. Lapierre in 1901. Charles A. Lapierre, died on 30 Oct 1920. They had the following children: Ralph C. Lapierre.
Obituary for Clyde S. Lashbrook
Rushville Times, June 20, 2001, page 13, column 4
Clyde Lashbrook
  Clyde Lashbrook, age 80, of Frederick, formerly of Beardstown, died Sunday morning, June 17, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born August 22, 1920 in Brown County, the son of Earl and Flora Mae Lear Lashbrook.  He married Lena V. Waugh on September 23, 1941, in Rushville.  She died September 19, 2000.
  Surviving are two sons, Alvin Lee "Abe" Lashbrook (wife, Sharon) of Camp Point and Scotty Richard Lashbrook (wife Margie) of Cahokia; five daughters, Alberta Lucille Mattson of Temple, Texas, Mrs. George (Shirley Mae) Norton of Alamo, Texas, Mrs. John (Dana) Hammes of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, Mrs. Orville (Linda) Williams of Frederick, and Mrs. Roger (Sandra) Brown of Little York; 26 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Lashbrook of Beardstown and Fred Lashbrook, of Rushville; and three sisters, Grace Johnson of Moline and Justine Sipes and Maroy Clausson, both of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Norman Eugene Lashbrook; two brothers, Wayne Lashbrook and Robert Lashbrook Jr.; and three sisters, Ruth Wheelhouse, Beatrice Hopkins, and Pauline Fischer.
  Mr. Lashbrook attended Schuyler County schools.  He served in U.S. Navy during World War II.  As a carpenter, Mr. Lashbrook assisted in the construction of the Beardstown bridge, several highways in the local area, and many homes in the Beardstown and Rushville area.  Mr. Lashbrook also co-owned and operated the Home Improvement Center in Beardstown during the 1950's and 1960's.  He enjoyed spending his spare time woodworking and refinishing furniture and he also enjoyed hunting and fishing.
  Funeral services for Clyde Lashbrook will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with Mr. Lashbrook's grandson, Rev. Tony Lashbrook, officiating.  Burial will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery. 
  Memorials have been suggested to American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
Obituary for Lena V. Waugh Lashbrook
Rushville Times, September 27, 2000, page 15A, column 3
Lena Lashbrook
  Lena V. Lashbrook, 77, of Beardstown, died Tuesday morning, Sept. 19, 2000, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born March 11, 1923, in Ray; the daughter of James and Clara Jennings Waugh.  She married Clyde S. Lashbrook on Sept. 23, 1941, in Rushville.  He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Alvin Lee "Abe" Lashbrook (wife Sharon) of Camp Point and Scotty Richard Lashbrook (wife Margie) of Cahokia; five daughters, Alberta Lucille Mattson of Temple, Texas, Shirley Mae Norton (husband George) of Alamo, Texas, Dana Hammes (husband John) of Oconomowoc, Wisc., Linda Williams (husband Orville) of Frederick, and Sandra Brown (husband Roger) of Little York; 26 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Orville Lee Waugh, and one son, Norman Eugene Lashbrook.
  Mrs. Lashbrook attended Kinderhook School.  She formerly attended the Beardstown Church of the Nazarene.  Mrs. Lashbrook enjoyed embroidery, playing the organ and the harmonica, and being a homemaker for her family
  Funeral services for Lena Lashbrook were held Thursday, Sept. 2l, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.  Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials have been suggested to the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary for Martha Ruth Young Lashbrook
Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 3
Ruth Lashbrook
  Martha Ruth Lashbrook, 72, of Rushville, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at her residence.
  She was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Schuyler County to the late Ben H. and Goldie Evans Young.  She married Erle Wayne Lashbrook Feb. 24, 1946 in Rushville.  He died Sept. 1, 1962.
  Surviving are three sons, Lewis Lashbrook of Table Grove, Phillip Lashbrook of Springfield, and Michael Lashbrook of Rushville; five daughters, Betty Richey (husband Willard) of Vermont, Ruby Bryant (husband David) of Rushville, Kay Bowman of Springfield, Sheila Lashbrook of Rushville, and Becky Lewis of Rushville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, John Young of Ripley; and two sisters, Lois Gossage of Rushville and Frances Faxon of Palmyra, Mo.
  She was preceded in death by one grandson, two brothers, Bennie Jr., and David Young; three sisters, Mary Ellen Zeisler, Anna Belle Young and Louise Zeisler.
  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4, First Southern Baptist Church, and the National Audubon Society.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Albert Brown Lawler
Rushville Times, February 20, 1913
A. B. Lawler
  A. B. Lawler, the last surviving member of the older generation of a family that has been prominent in Schuyler county from pioneer times, died at his home south of Rushville on Thursday of last week. Born in Schuyler in 1840, Mr. Lawler made his home in Bainbridge the greater part of the time since then, and was a man prominent in local and county affairs.
  On Saturday morning at 11 o'clock funeral services were held at the family home, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson, and the interment was in the Lawler cemetery. The following obituary has been furnished the Times:
  Albert Brown Lawler was born on a farm seven miles southeast of Rushville, June 10, 1840, and died at his late residence in Bainbridge township, two and one-half miles south of Rushville, Feb. 13, 1913, aged 72 years, 8 months and 3 days.
  Among the scenes and hardships of early pioneer days he grew to manhood on the farm settled upon by his parents, James and Nancy Lawler, who immigrated from Fauquir county, Virginia, in 1835. He was the youngest and last survivor of a family of six children.
  Deceased was well educated, having received his early training in the common schools of Schuyler county. He studied law for a time under the instruction of Judge Johnston, after which he attended Davis and Tipton's Commercial college in Peoria, from which he graduated. On his return in 1860 he again studied law with Judge Johnston, remaining with him about a year and a half. He finished his law reading with Mr. Morgan of Macomb, and was admitted to the bar in 1863.
  In 1865 he went to Brownville, Neb., and there entered into a law partnership with E. W. Thomas, formerly of Charleston, S.C. He later returned to Schuyler county, and was married March 4, 1869, to Miss Josephine Lawler, who survives him, together with eight children - Hugh, Howard and Lizzie, at home; Eppa of Gooby, S.D.; Claude of Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Myrtle Howell and Mrs. Eloise Grimwood of Rushville and Patrick of Menahga, Minn. Two children, Winifred and Clinton, died in infancy. All of his surviving children excepting Eppa were at his bedside at the time of his death. He also leaves twelve grandchildren, together with a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
  Altho Mr. Lawler had not been very rugged for a number of years he had been enjoying fairly good health until the time when taken with the sudden illness a few days prior to his death. All that a loving wife, children, kind relatives and friends could do was done in vain.
  Mr. Lawler was not affiliated with any church organization, but believed in God and thruout his life, by many deeds of kindness, testified to his belief in the teachings of Christ, and it can truthfully be said that his life on this earth has caused no one to suffer or feel the pinch of want. These and the many generous acts testify to the "Fatherhood of God" and the "Brotherhood of Man." Always believing in the existence of a soul and a life beyond the grave, he never expressed a fear of death, passing to that great beyond as peacefully and calmly as men do whose lives have been guided by the principles of right and justice to their fellowmen, and their love and respect for a supreme being.
Obituary for Elizabeth "Lizzie" Virginia Lawler
Rushville Times, June 29, 1972
Rites Held Tuesday For Miss Elizabeth Lawler, 98
  Miss Elizabeth Virginia Lawler, 98, of Rushville, died Saturday in Hills Convalescent home.
  Funeral services were held on Tuesday in Roby Funeral chapel, the Rev. Wayne Sill officiating. Burial was in Lawler cemetery.
  She was born in Bainbridge township, Schuyler county, Jan. 4, 1874, to Albert and Josephine Lawler.
  She was the last of a family of 10. During the years of her life, "Lizzie", as she was affectionately known to her friends and relatives, served her family and community in many ways. She was a teacher for more than 20 years. She was helpful to any who needed her. "Lizzie" took care of her mother, brothers and sisters in their later years, and even though she never traveled far beyond her birthplace, her influence was far-reaching and she brightened the lives of all those she
touched.
  She is survived by a cousin, Mrs. Harold Bonser of Rushville, other cousins, nieces and nephews.
Obituary for  James "Michael" Michael Lawler
Rushville Times, August 8, 2001, page 14, column 1
Michael Lawler
  A private family service was held for James "Michael" Lawler, 53, at Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home in California.
  Mr. Lawler, formerly of Rushville, died Friday, July 20, 2001, at a local convalescent hospital.
  Lawler was born Jan. 4, 1948, in Beardstown, and moved to California with his family in 1956.  He graduated from Chico High School in 1965 and entered the Navy soon after.  Upon discharge, he enrolled in San Francisco State University and graduated as a medical technician.
  He worked several years at Smith Klein lab in Chico and Chico Community Hospital, and later became managing director of Smith Klein lab in Long Beach.
  He was also a partner in the Chico Express Wildlife Art and Stamp Gallery, and he and his partner did shows in California, Oregon and Washington.
  Lawler has been in poor health for many years.
  Survivors include his mother, Irene of Chico; a sister, Sharon Hotson of Chico; and two brothers, Patrick of Fort Bragg, and Gary of Citrus Heights.
  Memorials may be made to Sun Plus Home Health Care in care of Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home.
Obituary for Joseph "Thomas" Thomas Lawler
died: February 10, 1900
Rushville Times, February 15, 1900
J. Thomas Lawler
  J. Thomas Lawler, a prominent farmer of Woodstock township, died last Saturday morning at 9 o'clock after an illness of several weeks' duration. On Monday funeral services were held at his late residence, conducted by Rev. H. A. Hoffer, and the remains were interred in the Serrott cemetery.
  Mr. Lawler was one of the early residents of this county, coming here with his parents in 1839. He was born in Fauquier county, Virginia, May 7, 1824. Of a family of fourteen children he was the last remaining son, all of whom were respected and honored citizens of this community. Three of his sisters survive him; Mrs. Amanda Scott, Mrs. Margaret Boice and Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmerman of Texas.
  Soon after Mr. Lawler reached the age of manhood the Mexican war broke out and he went to the front as a private soldier. Returning from war he was married May 7, 1848, to Miss Sarah E. Pinkerton, and the union of love so solemnized was not broken until death called home to the world beyond. Eleven children were born to this union, nine of whom are still living.
  Soon after he was married Mr. Lawler settled on the farm which he owned at the time of his death and resided there continuously. He was a thrifty, intelligent farmer and left his family well provided for.
  Mr. Lawler had long been a member of the Methodist church, was a true to its teaching and died a firm believer in the faith.
Obituary for Minnie Kennedy Lawler
Rushville Times, February 14, 1957
Mrs. Minnie Lawler, 73, Dies Here Wednesday
  Mrs. Minnie Lawler, 73, died at the Culbertson Memorial hospital Wednesday afternoon and funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Rose Catholic church with Rev. Fr. Van Raes of Bushnell officiating. Rosary will be recited at Voorhees funeral home tonight on (Thursday) at 7 o'clock.
  Mrs. Lawler was born on Feb. 20, 1883, in Cass county, the daughter of Robert and Florence Kennedy. She was married to Patrick Lawler who survives with a daughter, Mrs. Florence Roberson of Houston, Tex., and two sons, James of Madera, Calif., and Vernon at home. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ruth Brazell of Arenzville and a brother, Lawrence Kennedy of Mt. Lake, Wash. And seven grandchildren.
  Mrs. Lawler was a teacher in Schuyler county schools for many years.
Obituary for Orrin Lawler
Rushville Times, September 10, 1914
  A telegram sent from Medford, Oregon, last Friday by Chas. E. Lawler, brought the sad news of the death of his youngest son Orrin, who passed away that morning. He had been ill for several weeks and his father was with him during the last days of his illness.
  Orrin Lawler was one of the Rushville boys who had gone out in the world and made good, for altho only twenty-seven years of age he has won signal success as a practicing attorney in the thriving city of Medford.
  About two years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Greer, one of Rushville's charming young ladies, and his untimely death is a crushing sorrow to his young bride, who within the span of a few years has lost her parents and husband.
  Mr. Lawler wired that the burial would be in Rushville, and, accompanied by Mrs. Lawler, started on the long trip last Sunday. Wm. R. Lawler and Miss Blanche Cannon went to Monmouth Wednesday to meet them, but they had not reached that city and no announcement of the funeral will be made until they reach Rushville.
Obituary for Robert Eppa Lawler I
Rushville Times, May 31, 1973
Robert E. Lawler
  Robert Eppa Lawler, the last member of an early pioneer family in Schuyler county, passed away about noon on May 19, 1973, at his home in Bainbridge township, near the place of his birth on January 18, 1880.
  Robert was the youngest son of John Hugh Lawler, who came from Fauquier County, Virginia, in 1835, and Mary O'Connor Lawler, formerly of Lyons, France.
  After graduating from Rushville Normal school in 1900, Robert taught school for two years. The remainder of his life was spent as a farmer seven miles southeast of Rushville.
  From his marriage to Grace Almeda Hood, who passed away on January 12, 1956, eight children survive: Mary Lucille Milby, Jessie Almeda Willard, Kathryn Imogene Pepple, Helen Maurine Hyde, Robert Edward, David Woodrow, Grace Geraldine Kirk, and Richard Douglas. Preceding their father in death were an infant daughter, Violet Genevieve and John Hugh, the eldest child and son. Also surviving are many fond daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, May 23, at Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dan Duerksen officiating. Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
2 year old Son of Vern Lawson
Rushville Times, September 27, 1923
  Funeral services for the 2 year old son of Vern Lawson and wife of Colchester, was conducted at the M. E. church, Sunday afternoon.
Obituary for Alfred Verne Learned
Rushville Times, September 12, 2001, page 15, column 2
Alfred Learned
  Alfred Verne Learned, 74, of Newport, Ark., died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at Little Rock, Ark.
  He was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Erwin, Ill., the son of Aaron and Ethel Marie Barbie Learned. He married Goldie McCance and she preceded him in death.
  He was a self employed carpenter and electrician, retiring in September 1997.  He was of the Church of God faith, a U.S. Army Air Force veteran, and enjoyed reading.
  He is survived by two brothers, Marion Learned of Newport, Ark., and Glenn Learned of Bushnell; and one sister, Leatha Weber of Macomb.
  Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 6, at Grace Free Will Baptist Church in Diaz, Ark., with Rev. Orville Berg officiating. Graveside committal services were Saturday at the Point Pleasant Cemetery in rural Fulton County, with Rev. Michael Brown officiating.

Eagle Publications, September 13, 2001
Alfred Verne Learned
  Alfred Verne Learned, 74 of, Newport, Ark., a former McDonough County resident, died Tuesday Sept. 4, 2001, at Little Rock, Ark.
  He was born Sept. 27, 1926, in Erwin, the son of Aaron and Ethel Marie Barbie Learned. He married Goldie McCance; she preceded him in death.
  He is survived by two brothers, Marion Learned, Newport, Ark., and Glenn Learned, Bushnell; and one sister, Leatha Weber, Macomb.
  He was a self employed carpenter and electrician, retiring in September 1997. He was of the Church of God faith. Mr. Learned was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran. He enjoyed reading.
  Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, at Grace Free Will Baptist Church, Diaz, Ark., with the Rev. Orville Berg officiating. Graveside committal services were held Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at the Point Pleasant Cemetery, rural Fulton County, with the Rev. Michael Brown officiating.
Obituary for Delphine Gillenwater Learned
Rushville Times, Oct. 20, 1999, page 15, column 5
Delphine Learned
  Delphine E. Learned, 68, of Galesburg died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born April 18, 1931, in Rushville to Orren C. and Lulu Danner Gillenwater, she married Durward R. Learned on Sept. 20, 1950, in Palmyra, Mo.  He died July 25, 1990.
  Four brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.  Surviving are five sons, Dayle and David, both of East Galesburg,  Kenneth  and Donald, both of Galesburg, and Delbert of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Martha Fletcher of Staunton, Ind.,  Mary Welty of LaBelle, Mo., and Wava Zednick of Chicago; four grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.
  She worked in the laundry section of the housekeeping department of the Regal 8/Motel 6 in Galesburg for several years, retiring in 1994.
  Graveside services were Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Memorial Park Cemetery.  The Rev. James Ecklund officiated.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel of Galesburg was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Rita Robertson Lee
April 9, 1970
Death of Former Resident
  Friends here received word of the death of Mrs. Rita (Robertson) Lee who passed away in California after a long illness. Mrs. Lee grew to young womanhood near Browning the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson. Our sympathy is extended her sister, Mrs. June Condit of Astoria and other members of their family in California. Mrs. Condit had just returned home after being with her sister for four weeks, soon after her arrival home, word was received of Rita's death. She then returned to California, where interment was to be made.
Obituary for Alice Marie Dean Leigh
October 22, 1970
Mrs. Maurice Leigh, 75, Dies in Hoopeston Home
  Mrs. Maurice (Alice) Leigh, 75, a native of Rushville, was found dead Wednesday of apparent natural, causes at her home in Hoopeston.
  Funeral services were held at 1 p. m. Saturday at Hamilton Funeral Home with burial in Hoopeston.
  She was born April 6, 1895, a daughter of John and Sadie Rose Dean,  and was married in Rushville.
  Surviving are three sons, Maurice and Don, both of Hoopeston, and John Paul Leigh of Aurora; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, David Dean of this city and Merlin Dean of Hot Springs, Ark., one sister, Mrs. Mary Nelson of Petersburg.
  Her husband preceded her in death.


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