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Obituary for Bertha May Phillips Rebman
  Bertha M. Rebman, 91, of Rushville, died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, at the Culbertson Long Term Care facility in Rushville.
  She was born Jan. 19, 1907, in Schuyler County, to the late Samuel and Catherine Montooth Phillips. She married Herbert H. Rebman July, 19, 1931, in Kahoka, Mo. He died May 23, 1980.
  Surviving are two sons, James P. Rebman and Herbert Stanley Rebman, both of Rushville; one daughter, Mrs. Norma Downs of Ames, Iowa; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Willard Phillips of Rushville; and two sisters, Nina Walker and Mrs. Catherine Sargent, both of Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by one infant son, Kenneth Lee; one grandson; four brothers; and two sisters.
  She was a member of the Littleton United Church.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Littleton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joe Tomich officiating. Burial will be in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.
  Memorials may be given to the Littleton United Methodist Church or Culbertson Long Term Care.

Peoria Journal Star, February 3, 1998, Page: D6
Bertha Rebman
  Rushville - Bertha M. Rebman, 91, of Rushville died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 1998, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
  Born Jan. 19, 1907, in Schuyler County to Samuel and Catherine Montooth Phillips, she married Herbert H. Rebman on July 19, 1931, in Kahoka, Mo. He died May 23, 1980. One infant son, Kenneth, four brothers, two sisters and one grandson also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, James and Herbert, both of Rushville; one daughter, Norma Downs of Ames, Iowa; one brother, Willard Phillips, and two sisters, Nina Walker and Catherine Sargent, all of Rushville; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Littleton United Methodist Church in Littleton, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev.
  Joe Tomich will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Messerer Cemetery, near Frederick.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
Obituary for Dorothy Jane Street Rebman
Rushville Times, May 30, 2001, page 13, column 2
  Dorothy Jane Street Rebman, 73, of Greenville, South Carolina, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at her home.
  She was born March 19, 1928, in Rushville, the daughter of Lewis and Anna Strickland Street.  She married Jack Rebman on March 14, 1948, in Rushville.  He survives.
  Also surviving are three brothers, Jesse Street of Rushville, Don Street of Bradenton, Fla., and Gene Street of Champaign, and one sister, Ruth Powell of Coatsburg.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one brother.
  She graduated from Rushville High School in 1945 and worked at Mickleberry Packing Plant until her marriage.  She also was employed as a government librarian, for the U.S. Navy in the graphic office and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.  She lived in Canada for a while and was a payroll clerk for an oil drilling company.
  She was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Greenville.
  Graveside services were held Tuesday at the Rushville City Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Rushville.
Obituary for Herbert H. Rebman
June 5, 1980
Herbert H. Rebman
  Herbert H. Rebman, 81, of Rushville, died May 23 at 8:55 a.m. at Culbertson Memorial hospital in Rushville.
  Services were held Sunday at 3 p. m. at the Worthington Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Bass officiating. Burial was in Messerer Cemetery.
  Mr. Rebman was born July 12, 1898, in Schuyler county, the son of William and Ida Strong Rebman. He was a retired farmer and was retired from Amax Coal Co., where he worked for 15 years. He was a member of the Littleton Methodist church.
  On July 19, 1931, in Kahoka, Mo., he was married to Bertha May Phillips, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, James P. of Rushville and Herbert Stanley of rural Rushville; a daughter; Mrs. Norma Downs of Ames, Iowa; seven grandchildren and one great grandson; a brother Adam (Addie) of Rushville and a sister, Mrs. Margaret Moore of Macomb.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Kenneth Lee; four brothers, Bert, Charles, Henry and Francis and a sister, Mrs. Carrie Thompson.
Obituary for James "Big Jim" Lee Rebman
Rushville Times, July 2, 1997
  James L. "Big Jim" Rebman, 64, of Rushville, died Monday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Aug. 23, 1932, in Rushville, the son of the late George and Caroline Bradbury Rebman. He married Dorothy Maxine "Dottie" Becker on Oct. 17, 1953, in Pleasant View. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Linda L. Rebman of Rushville; one brother, Thomas Rebman of Rushville; three sisters, Jeanette Thompson of Rushville, Mrs. Paul (Harriet) Enloe of Salem, MO and Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Wilson of Havana. He was preceded in death by one brother, George H. Rebman, and one
sister, Z. Aline Logan.
  He worked as a truck driver fro Rushville Truck Lines and for the last 23 years, owned and operated Rebman Concessions. He was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Post #4, VFW 2305 and the Showman's Association.
  Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, with the Rev. Marvin Chockley officiating. Burial will follow in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick with grave side military rites by Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.

Peoria Journal Star, July 1, 1997, Page: D6
James Rebman
  Rushville - James L. "Big Jim" Rebman, 64, of Rushville died at 1:40 a.m. Monday, June 30, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born Aug. 23, 1932, in Rushville to George and Caroline Bradbury Rebman, he married Dorothy Maxine "Dottie" Becker on Oct. 17, 1953, in Pleasant View. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Linda L. Rebman of Rushville; one brother, Thomas of Rushville; and three sisters, Jeannette Thompson of Rushville, Mrs. Paul (Harriet) Enloe of Salem, Mo., and Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Wilson of Havana. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  He was a truck driver for Rushville Truck Lines. For the last 23 years, he owned and operated Rebman Concessions. He was a member of the Showman's Association.
  A Korean War Army veteran, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2305. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Marvin Chockley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Messerer Cemetery near Frederick, with military rites accorded by his American Legion Post.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary for Lorinda "Caroline" Caroline Bradbury Rebman
died May 28, 1985
Rushville Times, 1985
  Rushville - Services for Caroline Rebman, 79, of Rushville, who died Tuesday in Culbertson Memorial Hospital, will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Worthington Funeral Home here. The Rev. Michael Orsted will officiate and burial is in Rushville City Cemetery. Family visitation is 7 - 9 tonight.
  She was born Dec. 27, 1905, in Rushville, a daughter of Walter and Mary L. VanOrder Bradbury. She was a member of the Rushville First United
Presbyterian Church. She married George Rebman June 12, 1923 in Rushville. He died July 23, 1971.
  Surviving are two sons, Thomas and James, both of Rushville; four daughters, Mary Jeanette Thompson and Zelma Aline Logan, Rushville, Harriet Enloe of Salem, MO and Mildred Irene Wilson of Havana; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a brother, Marshall VanOrder of Port Hueneme, Calif.; and a sister, Margaret Lerch of Rushville. She was preceded in death by a son, George H.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers and three sisters.
Obituary for Minnie Louise Roudebush Rebman
Minnie Rebman Of Rushville Dies
   Minnie L. Rebman, 97, of Rushville died at 8:35 p. m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
   Services were Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Wayne Bonser officiated with burial in the Rushville  City Cemetery.
   Memorials may be made to the Bethany Church.
   She was born June 11, 1892, in Littleton Township, Schuyler county, the daughter of Jonathan M. and Nora M. Fulks Roudebush. She married Bert Rebman on Feb. 28, 1912 in Rushville  township. He died in June, 1954.
   She attended the Bethany Church near Camden.
   Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Maurice (Faye) Anderson of Camden; one brother, Alva D. Roudebush of Rushville; and one grandchild.
   She was preceded in death by four brothers and three infant sisters.
Obituary for Thomas Edward Rebman
Rushville Times, Feb. 23, 2000, page 15, column 5
Thomas Rebman
  Thomas E. Rebman, 75, of Rushville, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  He was born June 24, 1924, in Rushville, to the late George and Caroline Bradbury Rebman.  He married Wilma F. Farrar on April 18, 1943, in Palmyra, Mo.  She died Feb. 25, 1986.
  Surviving are two sisters, Harriet J. Enloe of Salem, Mo., and Mildred Irene Wilson of Havana; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Farrar Rebman, and one daughter, Cheryl Marie Rebman; two brothers, George H. Rebman and James L. Rebman; two sisters, Zelma Aline Logan and Mary Jeanette Thompson.
  A navy veteran of W.W. II, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4 and was a life member of Beardstown V.F.W. Post No. 1239.  He also was a member of the former Pleasant View Methodist Church.  He worked for Bartlow Brothers, Inc. in Rushville for 22 1/2 years; was administrator of the Schuyler County Ambulance Service for four years; and worked for the C & IM Railroad for five years, retiring in 1986.
  Funeral services were held Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating.  Burial was in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick, where military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4.
  Memorials may be given to the Messerer Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, February 19, 2000, Page: B04
Thomas Rebman
  Rushville - Thomas E. Rebman, 75, of 125 E. Madison St. died at 9:23 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield.
  Born June 24, 1924, in Rushville to George and Caroline Bradbury Rebman, he married Wilma F. Farrar on April 28, 1943, in Palmyra, Mo. She died Feb. 25, 1986.
  He also was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Farrar Rebman, one daughter, Cheryl Marie Rebman, two brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are two sisters, Mildred Wilson of Havana and Harriet Enlow of Salem, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and a life member of Beardstown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1239.
  He worked for Bartlow Brothers Inc. in Rushville for 22 1/2 years. He also was administrator of the Schuyler County Ambulance Service for four years and worked for the C&IM Railroad for five years, retiring in 1986.
  He was a former member of Pleasant View Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Home in Rushville. The Rev. Stacy Tomich will officiate. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Messerer Cemetery near Frederick, where military services will be conducted by his American Legion post
  Memorials may be made to Messerer Cemetery.

CLAIM NOTICE
In the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Schuyler County, Illinois
In Re: The Estate of Thomas E. Rebman, Deceased
Docket No. 2000-P-4.
Notice is given of the death on Feb. 17, 2000, of Thomas E. Rebman, late of Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois.
Obituary for Adah Z. Easley Rector
Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 5
Adah Z. Rector
  Adah Z. Rector, 96, of Table Grove, died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
  She was born Sept. 26, 1903, at Vermont, the daughter of Marion and Harriet (Edie) Easlsy
  She married Ward Whitney Rector on Jan. 21, 1922, at Macomb. He died May 12, 1969.
  She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Louise, one grandson, two sisters, Leta Rauch and Edith Cunningham, and three brothers, Clifford, Lester and Abram Easley.
  Surviving are two sons, Eugene (wife Carolyn) Rector of Ipava and Dean Eldon (wife Carolyn Ann) Rector of Vermont; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Vermont Christian Church and was a homemaker.
  Funeral services were Tuesday, April 18, at the Vermont Christian Church with Rev. Gilliland officiating. Burial was in Baughman Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava is in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to Table Grove Fire and Rescue, or the building fund at the Vermont Christian Church.
Obituary for Louisa "Barbara" Barbara Fulk Reed
Decatur Review, April 15, 1911, page 8
Oreana Woman Cancer Victim
  Oreana, April 15 - Mrs. Robert Reed died at her home 3 1/2 miles south-east of Oreana Thursday afternoon. Death was caused by cancer from which she had been a sufferer for the past two years and had been confined to her bed for the last three months.
  Louisa Barbara Fulk was born in Indiana, August 13, 1856 and was married to Robert Reed April 19,1875, in Decatur, Illinois.
  Mrs. Reed was the mother of fourteen children, all living and all present at the funeral. She leaves a husband and the fourteen children who are: Albert and Mark Reed of Decatur, Roy Reed of Casner, Lee Reed and Mrs Frank Stuart of Oakley, John Reed, Ralph Reed and Mrs. Guy Bullock living near Oreana and Byron, Melvin, May and Fern all at home. She also leaves one brother near Oakley.
  The funeral services will be at the Union Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev F. E. Gallgar of the Christian Church. Interment will be in Union Cemetery.
  Death of Mrs Robert Reed
  Mrs. Robert Reed died at her home three and one half miles southeast of Oreana April 13, 1911, aged 54 years and eight months. She had been a sufferer from cancer for the past 2 years and for the last three months had been confined to her bed. Through all her sufferings she was kind and patient and always thoughtful of those who cared for her.
  Barbara Fulk was born in Green County, Indiana August 13, 1856. She came to Macon County with her parents when she was quite young and has spent the remainder of her life in this vicinity.
  She married Robert Reed April 19,1875 and to them were born 14 children all of who are living. They are Albert F. and Mark T. of Decatur, John W., Mrs. Fannie Bullock and Ralph H. of Oreana, Lee A., and Mrs. Nellie Stuart of Oakley and Lester, Homer, Byron, Melvin, May and Fern who reside at home. Besides the children and husband she leaves one brother, John Fulk of Oakley, 16 grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn her loss.
  She was a noble wife and unusually kind and loving mother and an excellent neighbor.
  The funeral services were held at the Oreana Christian Church Sunday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by Rev F. E. Galigern, pastor of the Oreana Christian Church. The music was furnished by a double quartet composed of Mrs. E. E. Conley, Misses Grace Kirby and Ida Strope, Mrs. J. C. Spooner, Misses Ira Thompson, Kenneth Cooper, J. C. Spooner and J. H. Moothart. The honorary pall-bearers were O. L. Stuart, D. Turpin, J. Stuart, H. Hirsch, D. Seitz and H. C. Bower. The active pall-bearers were J. H. Burgess, T. Pensinger, J. P. Dilling, N. Larson, J. W. Duvall and M. Boyer. The flowers were in charge of Mrs. C. Betzer and Mrs. E. Thurman. The floral tributes were many and beautiful.
  Interment was in the Union Cemetery.
Obituaries for Robert Reed
Robert Reed Dies In Oreana Home
  Was born in Macon County{Illinois} 78 years ago; Operated Sawmill for many years.
  Robert Reed, born and reared in Macon County where he had lived for 78 years, died Saturday morning at 12:30 o'clock in his home near Oreana. For many years he had operated a saw mill and was widely known in that section of the county. He was born in Oakley Township, October 20,1845 and was married to Louisa B. Fulk April 19, 1875. Mrs Reed died in 1911.
  He leaves the following named children: Albert, John, Mark and Byron Reed and Mrs Nellie Stuart of Decatur; Ralph of Busnell; Roy of Oreana; Homer of Oshkosh, Wisconsin; Lee of Luverne, Iowa; Melvin of Hammond, Indiana; Mrs Fannie Bullock, Oreana; Mrs Mae Elkins, Corwith, Iowa; Mrs Fern Beaman, Hammond, Indiana. His descendants include 37 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the Union Church near Oreana Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Decatur Review, April 14, 1923, page 9.
Robert Reed, 78, Dies In Oreana
  Had Lived in That Vicinity All His Life
  Robert Reed, an old resident of Oreana, died a little after midnight Friday at about the age of seventy-eight. He had lived there practically all his life.
  He leaves the following children: Albert, John, Byron, Mark and Mrs Nellie Stewart, all of Decatur; Mrs Fannie Bullock and Roy Reed, both of Oreana; Ralph of Illinois; Homer of Oshkosh, Mich {Wisconsin?}; Melvin Reed and Mrs Fern Beaman of Chicago; and Mrs May Elkins of Iowa.

Decatur Review, April 15, 1923, page 4.
  Robert Reed died at 12:30 o'clock Saturday morning at his home near Oreana. He was seventy-eight years old. Mr Reed suffered two strokes of paralysis about two years ago, but recovered, and Friday night he seemed in good health. He ate hearty supper and seemed all right when he retired. He became ill about 10:30 o'clock and sank rapidly.
  Mr Reed was born in Oakley Township October 20, 1845, but for many years he had lived in or near Oreana. He was engaged in the lumber business practically all his life and had a saw mill and lumber yard at Oreana at the time of his death. He was one of the best known of the old settlers in that part of the county. He and Miss Louisa Barbara Fulk were married April 19, 1875. Her death occurred April 13, 1911. He is survived by the following children: Albert Reed, John Reed, Mrs Nellie Stuart, Mark Reed and Byron Reed, all of Decatur; Ralph Reed of Bushnell, Ill; Mrs Fannie Bullock of Oreana; Homer Reed of Oskosh, Wis; Mrs Mae Elkins of Corwith, Ia; Lee Reed of Luverne, Ia; Mrs Fern Beaman of Hammond, Ind;and Melvin Reed, also of Hammond, Ia. there are thirty-seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
  The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon at the Union Church near Oreana.
Obituary for Jane Orr Reeve
 Rushville Times, April 22, 1920
Mrs. Jane Reeve
  Mrs. Jane Reeve, widow of Simon A. Reeve, was born in County Fermanagh, Ireland, Oct 14, 1833, and died at the home of her son, William H. Reeve, in this city April 14th, aged 86 years and six months.
  In 1840 her parents, Joseph and Mary Ann Orr, emigrated to America, and after a long ocean voyage and trip up the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, landed at Erie, then a flourishing river town between Frederick and Beardstown, and from there removed to Bainbridge township, where they established a home. Her girlhood days were spent amid pioneer surrounding, and on Jan 12, 1854, she was united in marriage to Simon A. Reeve, and they began housekeeping in a log house on the farm where she lived for fifty years.
  The young couple worked together to overcome the hardships and privations of pioneer life, and while the husband toiled in the field the young wife carded and spun the wool that was made into garments, and treasured among her valued possessions were many bits of handiwork her hands had fashioned in pioneer days. Mrs. Reeve was truly a noble pioneer women, and her long life was filled with good deeds. The need of humanity in those pioneer days made a great appeal to her generous heart, and friendship to her meant service and many were the hearts that were lightened by the kindly ministration of her hands in time of sickness and sorrow.
  From early childhood Mrs. Reeve had been a member of the Methodist church, and she lived so close to her Master that her faith was clear and sustained her with hope and cheerfulness as the years lengthened and sorrow and suffering came into her life. And yet her cheery nature and bouyant spirit was undaunted and it blessed all those who came in contact with her.
  It was in 1904 that Mr. and Mrs. Reeve removed from their pioneer home and came to Rushville to live, and the loving union of hearts was broken by the death of the husband on May 26, 1908. Four children had been born to bless their home - three sons and a daughter, and of these two sons were left to minister to their aged parents - Pulaski and Henry Reeve of this city, also one grandchild and one other whom she knew as her grandchild Ruth, and two great grandchildren. Mr. Reeve [should say Mrs. Reeve] also leaves one brother and a sister - Henry Orr and Mrs. Mary Ann Vaughn. With the ending of a life so filled with good deeds there is solace in the thought that the inspiration of her life will continue to live in the hearts of her family and friends.
  Funeral services were held in the M. E. church on Friday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Adams. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Barbara Jane Thomson Reimuller
Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 2
Barbara Reimuller
  Mrs. Barbara Jane Reimuller, 76, of Banning, Calif., a former Table Grove resident, died Monday, April 3, 2000, at her residence.
  She was born April 23, 1928, in Galesburg, the daughter of Vernon and Winifred Cox Thomson.
  She married Christian John Reimuller in 1945.  He died January 7, 1981.
  She is survived by one son, Christian Reimuller of Cherry Valley, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two brothers, William Thomson and Vernon Thomson, both of Table Grove.
  She was a member of the Southern California Federation of Republican Women and the Antique Automobile Club of America.
  Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating.  Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Table Grove.
Obituary for Andrew Jasper Reno
Rushville Times, 1892
  Andrew Jasper Reno was born March 3, 1860, in Pleasantview, Illinois; died in Rushville, May 31, 1892, aged 32 years, 2 months and 28 days. He was married Oct. 1, 1882, to Nancy E. Kuhn, who with his father, mother and one sister, remain to mourn his early loss.
"Sleep in the dark cold grave,
  The blue skies smile above him.
He was too kind and good for earth--
 None knew him but to love him.
His sweet, fair form has faded now,
 His cheeks have lost their roses,
His guileless heart so free from sin
 In heaven now reposes." Sister
Obituary for Henry Dray Reno
died: January 8, 1951
Newspaper clipping, January 11, 1951
Henry D. Reno, 75, Died At Macomb On Monday
  Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Dodsworth-Piper funeral home in Macomb for Henry D. Reno, former Browning resident, who died at the St. Francis hospital in Macomb Monday morning.  He had been ill for about 10 years.  Rev. C. J. Robertson officiated at the service and burial was in the Bardolph cemetery.
  Mr. Reno was born June 12, 1875 at Browning, a son of Lewis and Joannah Garrett Reno.  He was a farmer, and he resided in Bardolph area a number of years.  The past six years he had resided at Blandinsville.  He was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and the Baptist church.  In 1903 he married Gertrude Saul, who preceded him in death.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Isla Applegate of Hamilton; four sons, Herschel W. Reno of Broadview, Ill., Max I. Reno of Moline, Donald F. Reno of Macomb, and Bryce D. Reno of Belleville; one brother and one sister, Harry Reno and Mrs. Kate Baker, both of Browning.
Obituary for Louisa Ruth Roudebush Replogle
Rushville Times, December 9, 1998
Louisa Replogle
  Louisa Ruth Replogle died Nov. 10, 1998, in Temple, Ariz.
  She was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Rushville, the daughter of Hazel and H. Delbert Roudebush.
  She graduated from Rushville High School in 1952.
  During high school, she was active in 4-H.  Following graduation, she attended the National 4-H leadership camp where she met her future husband, John Replogle.  They were married Feb. 2, 1957.
  She earned a bachelor of science degree in home economics from Western Illinois University and a master of science degree in home economics from the University of Illinois.
  They moved to Tempe in 1963.  She taught school in the Roosevelt School District until retirement in 1995.
  She is survived by her husband, two sons, Neal and Brent, one sister, Mary Ann Vrhovnic {Urhovnic} and two brothers, Keith and Don Roudebush.
Obituary for T. Marie Teel Richey
Rushville Times, February 7, 2001, page 13, column 4
Eagle Publications, February 8, 2001
T. Marie Richey
  T. Marie Richey, 89, of New Philadelphia, formerly of Vermont, died at 11:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born June 23, 1911, in McDonough County, to Jeff and Carie Mershon Teel. She married Walter S. Richey Aug. 25, 1925, in Lewistown. He died Jan. 10, 1991.
  She is survived by: six sons, Willard, Vermont, Walter, New Philadelphia, Lyle, Adair, Jim, Vermont, Dale, Vermont, and Theodore, Vermont; three daughters, Nelda Reid, Canton, Mary Ann Plate, Adair, and Linda Short, Clarendon, Texas; two half-sisters, Betty Teel, Arizona, and June Demey, Damme, Ohio; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Charles; one daughter, Rosemarie Osborn; one grandson; one great-grandson; and three brothers, Ted, Henry and Willard.
  She was a former member of Vermont Rebekah Lodge; she formerly worked at the Vermont Foundry, retiring in 1973.
  Funeral services were held Feb. 6, 2001, at the Kost Memorial Home, Vermont, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. Burial was in Vermont Cemetery, Vermont. Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
Obituary for Arthur Mae Ridings
Rushville Times, 1935
  Arthur Ridings, a life-long resident of Schuyler county, died Friday night at his home on South Monroe street. He had been confined to his bed for the past few weeks, a sufferer from cancer.
  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church. Interment was made in the family lot in the Littleton cemetery.
  The following obituary was read at the service.
  Arthur Mae Ridings, son of James and Elizabeth Bennett-Ridings, was born on a farm in Woodstock township, Schuyler county, May 25, 1868, and passed away at his late home in Rushville, March 1, 1935; aged 66 years, 9 months and 4 days. His death followed a prolonged illness from cancer of the stomach.
  In the year 1890 Mr. Ridings was joined in marriage to Miss Fannie Henry of Rushville, and the entire period of their married life has been spent in Schuyler county. Four children were born to this union, one of whom, Eathyl, died in early womanhood, in the year 1916.
  Mr. Ridings was a man of quiet, unassuming manner; ever kind and affectionate to members of his family, and he was considered a loyal friend to those less fortunate than himself. He united with the Christian church of this city during a meeting held by Rev. Harmon, and has ever since remained a member.
  He is survived by his wife and the following children: Everett Ridings of near Good Hope; Clara, wife of Lloyd Fretueg, and Miss Nell Ridings, both of Rushville.
  He is also survived by the following sisters and brother: Mrs. Abbie Bertroche of Burlington, Iowa; Mrs. Effie Dean of Littleton; Mrs. Estella Shupe, and Ralph Ridings, both of Macomb.
Obituary for Emily Z. DeCounter Ridings
April 23, 1930
  Emily Z. Ridings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel DeCounter, was born at Ripley, Brown County, IL, February 28, 1853, and died in Rushville, IL, April 16, 1930 at the home of her step-sister, Mrs. Lottie Bea. Her age at time of her death was 77 years 1 month and 16 days. Mrs. Ridings had been in failing health for some time but on Tuesday was able to be up and around the house. At 3 o'clock Wednesday morning she suffered a hemmorrhage and remained critical until relieved by death.
  On January 14, 1871 (note: should be 1872) she was united in marriage to Nelson M. Ridings. To this union 8 children were born. Her husband and 4 children preceded her in death. Four sons are living, namely: J. Samuel of Chicago; Clifford of Camden; Logan of Morrisville, N.Y., and Raleigh of Plymouth.
  She had been a member of the Christian Church of Augusta for a number of years. The passing of this citize and friend is the source of general regret among those who knew her but they are comforted with the memory of her well lived life, her willingness to help others, in time of sorrow and distress, her lovable, unselfish disposition, her Christian faith that has ever proven a source of comfort to her through times of sorrow.
  She leaves to mourn her departure, besides the 4 sons and their wives, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, and her step-sister Mrs. Lottie Bea of Rushville.
  Funeral services were held at the Augusta Christian Church, Friday afternoon April 18, at 2:30 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. F. W. Leonard of Blandinsville and the body was laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Obituary for Eythel Ridings
Rushville Times, January 20, 1916
  Macomb Journal: Miss Eythel Ridings of Littleton, who has been staying at the home of Dr. J. W. Hermetet, died Saturday morning at 3 o'clock of double pneumonia, with which she had suffered but one week. Had she lived, she would have been eighteen years of age on her next birthday, Feb. 14. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Littleton Methodist church; interment in the Littleton cemetery.
  Deceased, daughter of Arthur and Fannie Ridings, was born at Woodstock, eight miles west of Rushville, Feb. 14, 1898. She resided in that community practically all of her life. This fall she entered the State Normal school here and it was while attending school here that she contracted the disease of which she died. The sympathies of the entire community are extended to the bereft family in their time of sorrow. She is survived by her parents, one brother, Everett, and two sisters, Clara and Nellie, who mourn her loss deeply.
Obituary for James E. Ridings
November, 1903
  James Ridings, one of Schuyler county's old time residents, died at his home in Woodstock township Monday evening at 11:30 o'clock. Mr. Ridings had been a sufferer months with a cancer upon his face. He had tried all kinds of treatment, but failed to gain relief, and finally the disease became spread over his entire system and he rapidly lost strength. For two days before his death he was unconscious and delirious till at last death came to relieve his sufferings.
  Mr. Ridings was born in Tennessee in 1825. He had resided on his farm in Woodstock township for forty years or more. He was twice married and leaves a family of ten grown children, Nelson M. Ridings, a brother, resides in Mason City, Mo., and Mrs. Stinnett, a sister at Joplin, Mo.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. yesterday, at his late residence, conducted by Rev. J. N. Craig. Interment in the Palm cemetery, the Oddfel ???.
Obituary for Margaret James Ridings
Rushville Times, June 8, 1882
  Ridings, Mrs. Margaret died at the residence of her husband in Woodstock township, June 3, 1882 of consumption.
  Mrs. Margaret Ridings, wife of James Ridings; aged 41 years 5 months and 26 days. The deceased was a daughter of the late John James.
  She leaves a husband and 7 children, with many friends to mourn her departure. The last time I met her, she requested me to sing for her and we united in singing "Home of the Soul", she joining us in the song until her strength failed, looking upward with a smile on her face. May God bless her husband and the children.
Obituary for Nelson McNaire Ridings
October 6, 1926
  Nelson, son of James & Catherine Ridings, was born in Nodaway County, Missouri, December 2, 1849 and passed away at Camden, September 28, 1926 at the age of 76 years, 9 months & 26 days.
  When a lad he came to Schuyler County. On January 14, 1872 he married Emily DeCounter. To this union was born 8 children, 5 boys and 3 girls: Sam of Chicago, Logan J. of New York, Raleigh of Augusta, Clifford of Camden with whom he made his home. One son Guy died overseas in the service. The three girls Katie, Daisy and Laura have also preceded their father in death. The past 2 years he has attended church in Camden. Besides his wife and four sons, he leaves one sister, Abbie Bertroche of Burlington, Iowa, one brother, Arthur of Rushville, on half-brother Ralph Ridings of Macomb, 2 half sisters, Estella Shoupe of Macomb and Effie Dean of Littleton, 8 grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
  Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church in Camden, September 30 at 10 a.m., Rev. H. C. Aris officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta.
Obituary for Byron "Hank" B. Riebling
Rushville Times, September 13, 2000, page 13, column 5
Byron B. Riebling
  Byron B. "Hank" Riebling, 76, of Vermont, died Monday, September 11, 2000 at Cuba.  He was born April 2, 1924, in McDonough County, the son of Carl and Lilly Stambaugh Riebling.  He married Joan DeField on December 1, 1946, in Astoria.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Greg Riebling of Bradenton, Fla.; two daughters, Debra Riebling of Chicago and Deanna (Steve Butler) of Pekin, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four brothers, Wayne of Crescent City Fla.; Dale of E. Peoria, Max of Holiday Island, Ark., and Lyle of Lake Mary, Fla.
  He was preceded in death by one sister, Lucille Kingery.
  He was a World War II Navy veteran serving from 1942 to 1946 and was also an Air National Guard veteran serving from 1949 to 1952.  He was a life member of Carroll-Rankin Post 26 American Legion, a member of Voiture 812 40et8, and a member of Astoria Methodist Church.  He retired from Amax Coal Co. in 1936 [1986] and was the present owner/operator of Riebling Spray Painting Co. for 40 years.
  Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at Kost Memorial Home with Rev. Carl Kingery, his nephew, officiating and burial with military rites by his American Legion Post in the Astoria Cemetery.
  Visitation is Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Kost Memorial Home.  Memorials go to Carroll-Rankin Post 26 American Legion.
Obituary for Howard P. Rigsbee
Rushville Times, June 27, 2001, page 23, column 4
Howard Rigsbee
  Howard P. Rigsbee, 81, of rural Plymouth, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born March 11, 1920, in Plymouth to Everett L. and Iva Phillips Rigsbee, he married Jane Brassington on June 2, 1951, in Painesville, Ohio.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, David (wife, Diane) of Mendon; two granddaughters and three nieces.
  He was preceded in death by one sister.
  He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in Alaska and Europe.
  He was a retired farmer.  He also had served as a supervisor of crop reporting for the Department of Agriculture and had been a substitute rural mail carrier.
  He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church near Colchester.
  He had served on the board of supervisors in Brooklyn Township for 25 years.
  Services were Saturday, June 23, 2001, at Hamilton Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jim Richardson officiating.  Burial was in Scotts Cemetery near Plymouth.
  Memorials may be made to Scotts Cemetery.
Obituary for Jane Coe Rippetoe
Rushville Times, September 1907
  Jane Coe was born in Russell County, Kentucky, January 2, 1814; died in Rushville, Sept. 9, 1907, aged 93 years.
  In early childhood she came to Illinois with her parents and in 1837 was married to James Rippetoe and located in McDonough county, removing to Rushville a year later, where she has made her home. Mr. Rippetoe died Sept. 6, 1888.
  From this union were born ten children, six of whom have passed over the river of death. The living are: Mrs. Martha Lee, St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs C. W. Gorges, Mrs. Lola Morehead, and Robert Rippetoe of Rushville.
  The deceased is remembered both as one of the eldest and most esteemed citizens. To a well developed moral character she added the grace and beauty of a devoted christian life. Her's was a life long lived in the way of righteousness, her feet having trod this way for over three score and ten. She accepted Jesus Christ and united with the Christian church and her Master. She therefore passes from us beloved by those who knew her and leaving behind the sweet aroma of the christian life.
Newspaper Article: around November 11, 1958
  Wayne Osborn and Kenneth Barton Killed in  L..
  Both were Army Engin. on Dredging Job on L..
  Wayne Osborn, 26, 808 West 7th St.; and Kenneth Barton, 20, of Peoria, formerly of Beardstown, were killed early Tuesday near Sidnaw, Michigan [Upper Peninsula, about 25 miles from Wisconsin border] when their government truck was struck by a Duluth and South Shore freight train.
  Both were employes of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of the Peoria district office.
  The men were assigned to the Corps of Engineers in Keweenaw County, uppermost in Michigan.  Both had been on tempory assignment since last summer on the dredging job at Eagle Harbor, Mich., on Lake Superior.
  The two young men had gone to Sidnaw to get supplies, and the collision occurred while they were enroute back to the dredging site.
  Osborn had been employed as a laborer with the Peoria district engineer corps since 1952.
  Dave Hood of Frederick was foreman on the job over Osborn and Barton.  He arrived here early this morning, bringing with him Mr. and Mrs. John W. (Bill) Beaty, 514 East 2nd St., parents of Connie Osborn. Mr. Beaty is also employed with the Corps of Engineers in the Michigan area.
  The accident occurred about 65 miles away from the construction site.  Osborn and Barton were returning with material for the project when their truck was hit by the train with such force that it was totally demolished.  The truck was cut into sections when removed.
  Identification of the bodies was impossible until Barton's billfold was found, and contact was made with Dave Hood at the Army Engineers' construction site.
  Wayne Osborn was born in Beardstown June 4, 1932, a son of Hary and Jessie Osborn.
  Surviving are his parents, his wife, Connie and two children, Bobby and Susan; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Lehmkuhl, Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, Mrs Hazel Looker, and Mrs Joan Mallicoat, all of Beardstown; and one brother, Harley Osborn of Rock Falls, Ill.  Two brothers preceded him in death.
  The body is at the Northcutt Funeral Home.  Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Baseball Player Struck By Lightning
Rushville Times, June 28, 1923
  At Stronghurst, where a local ball nine was playing a game with the Macomb club, Roy Mears of Gladstone, playing second base for Stronghurst, was struck by lightning and killed instantly.  Orson Croxton, a Macomb player, was playing "off second" almost ten feet and was knocked to the ground and remained unconscious for several hours.  Paul Nebergall, another Macomb player, who was some distance from second base, was also knocked down and sustained a severe burn in his ankle.  The pitcher and umpire were also knocked down, but not injured.
  Upon examination it was found that the lightning had struck Mears first on one side of the head and from the head had gone to his chest, where on each side a large place was burned, and from there to his ankles, each of which was burned.  It could not be found where the lightning struck the ground after it left him.  Young Mears was a married man.
Obituary for Fred D. Ritchey
Rushville Times, May 08, 1969
Services Held Wednesday For Fred D. Ritchey, 88
  Fred D. Ritchey, a native of Oakland Township and a lifelong resident of Schuyler, died Monday at the Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial hospital, where he had been a patient for the past several weeks.
  Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Worthington Funeral home with the Rev. Ronald C. Colton officiating. Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
  Fred, son of William and Inez Harris Ritchey, was born December 17, 1880 in Oakland Twp. and passed away on May 05, 1969, at the age of 88.
  On May 16, 1900, he was united in marriage to Nora Ashwood, with whom he lived in happy companionship for over 57 years. To this union was born four children: Hazel, wife of Delbert
Roudebush, Ivan, who met a tragic death on Feb. 28, 1918 at the age of 15 years, Mabel, wife of Vaugh Anderson, and Ruth, wife of Donald Yeast of Arlington Heights.
  He is preceded in death by his devoted wife, his son, Ivan, his parents and a sister, Mrs. Clara
Adkisson.
  Mr. Ritchey leaves to mourn his passing, three daughters, eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two nephews, besides a host of relatives and friends.
Obituary of Ivan Ashwood Ritchey
Rushville Times, April 04, 1918
Ivan Ritchey Falls on Pitchfork and Dies Few Hours Later
  That death leaves a shining mark was forcibly presented to our people when the news went out that the life of Ivan Ritchey, the  promising young son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Ritchey, had gone out in a Macomb Hospital last Thursday morning from injuries sustained by jumping on a pitch fork handle Wednesday evening. The handle entered the lower bowel and penetrated the abdomen for the distance of fourteen inches. The injured lad was taken to the hospital Wednesday night, where an operation was performed in an effort to save his life, but to no avail.
  The lad was performing the evening chores and about 5:30 pm the mother heard her son give out a cry of distress. She saw him come to the barn door and fall. A horse had just passed him and she thought he had been kicked. When she reached hid side he told her he had jumped from the barn window onto the pitch fork handle. He complained of being cold and severe pains in his stomach, and immediately lapsed into unconsciousness, in which condition he remained most of the time until death came.
  A coroner's inquest was held at the hospital on Thursday and the jury reached a verdict that he came to his death by falling on a pitchfork handle.
  The following obituary was read at the funeral :
  Ivan Ashwood Ritchey, second child and only son of Fred and Nora Ritchey, residing six miles northeast of Rushville, was born Feb. 28, 1903, and died at the Marietta Phelps hospital  in Macomb, March 28, 1918, age 15 years and 1 month.
  He attended the Kinderhook school and graduated from the eighth grade, June, 1916. Since his graduation he attended school in the winter months and when not in school helped his father on the farm.
  Ivan was a member of the Kinderhook Sunday school which he attended from childhood. He was a boy of exceptionally high ideals and had a horror of the evil things in life. He loved his home and when not at work his greatest enjoyment was to spend his time in the association of his father, mother, and sisters.
  During his last great suffering he told his parents not to worry. When he was told that the Lord could help when others could not, replied that he was asking the Lord for help. Ivan was loved by all who knew
him. He leaves to mourn his loss his sorrowing father, mother, three sisters, Hazel, Mabel, and Ruth; three grandparents, a number of neighbors and friends.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. T. H. Ballary, were held from the family home on Sunday afternoon. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for John Q. Ritchey
Rushville Times, 1911
  John Q. Ritchey, who died in the St. Francis hospital in Macomb, at 4:15 a.m. Aug. 9, 1911, was the son of Mr. A. B. and Mrs. Mary A. Ritchey. He was the second of fifteen children and was born near Littleton, Ill., Aug. 22, 1847. Twelve of this family grew to maturity and nine of them are still living.
  He enlisted in Co. K, 137th Ill. Reg. when only sixteen years of age. He was one of the large host of boys who heard their country's call and willingly responded. On his seventeen birthday he was in an engagement near Memphis, Tenn. The war experiences shattered his nerves and seriously undermined his health. A paper in his possession, which he very highly esteemed, was his regular and duly accredited discharge, signed by Abraham Lincoln, of whom he was ever a great admirer.
  Mr. Ritchey was reared on the farm, but learned and followed the carpenter trade. He was a faithful and competent workman. Altho a strong looking man, and spending much of his life engaged in hard labor, yet he was never a real well man.
  He entered the St. Francis hospital for an operation in September 1910, and remained there until his death. His disease, a cancer, caused him much pain and intense suffering. Mr. Ritchey was a man of industry, economy, integrity and uprightness. He was a charter member of the A. F. & A. M. lodge of Littleton, and was ever a highly respected citizen.
  He leaves to mourn his loss an aged mother, who resides in Cannon City, Col., three brothers, W. F. of Cheney, Kan.; W. W. of Cowles, Neb.; C. D. of Springdale, Ark., and six sisters, three of whom, Mrs. Mary Ward and Mrs. Della Dayton of Chicago, Mrs. Sarah Vance of Hastings, Neb., together with the three brothers, were present at the funeral services; also Mrs. Nettie Logue of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Kate Corrie of Corvallis, Ore., and Ida Weaber of Canon City, Col.
  Others of the immediate relatives present in addition to those mentioned above were Mrs. Geneva Ritchey of Macomb and Mrs. Charles Ritchey of Springdale, Arkansas.
  Note: Mrs. Geneva Ritchey is Geneva Moore, daughter of John D. Moore and Mary A. Turner, married Hardin Ritchey.
Obituary for Nora Edith Ashwood Ritchey
Rushville Times, August 06, 1957
Mrs. Fred Ritchey Dies Sunday; Rites Held Here Tuesdays Afternoon
  Mrs. Fred Ritchey a native of Oakland Township and a lifelong resident of Schuyler, died Sunday at the Culbertson Memorial hospital, where she had been a patient for the past week.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Voorhees Memorial home, conducted by Rev. Lewis Dee Hopper and burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Nora, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Aten Ashwood, was born Nov. 16, 1882 in Oakland Township, and passed away on July 28, 1957 at the Culbertson hospital, at the age of 74 years , 8 months and 12 days.
  Her school days were spent in the public schools of Ray, near her home.  She was reared in a Christian home where Christian principles were paramount and where thrift was the prevailing attribute continuing through her life.
  On May 16, 1900, she was united in marriage to Fred Ritchey with whom she lived in happy companionship for over 57 years. To this union was born four children: Hazel, wife of Delbert Roudebush, Ivan, who met a tragic death on Feb. 28, 1918 at the age of 15 years, Mabel, wife of Vaughn Anderson and Ruth, wife of Donald Yeast of Arlington Heights, Illinois.
  Mrs. Ritchey accepted Christ while in her teens and was a member of the Methodist church in Rushville. Her home was her castle and she was happy when her loved ones were with her.
  She had been in failing health for a number of years and all that medical science and loving hands could do were to no avail, and on Sunday morning, July 28, she answered the summons to "Come up Higher". She was preceded in death by her son, Ivan, her parents and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Young and Mrs. Hattie Montooth.
  Mrs. Ritchey leaves to mourn her passing her devoted husband, three daughters, eight grandchildren and one brother, Herschel Ashwood of Vermont, besides a host of relatives and friends.
Obituary for Frances Mae Bowen Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, May 30, 2001, page 13, column 2
Frances Rittenhouse
  Frances Mae Rittenhouse, 87, of Cassville, Wisc., formerly of Rushville and Godfrey, Ill., died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Orchard Manor, Lancaster, Wisc.
  She was born on April 18, 1914, in Schuyler County, the daughter of William Henry and Lillie Belle Lashbrook Bowen.  She married Ralph H. Rittenhouse on Nov. 18, 1933, in Rushville.  He died May 12, 1986.
  Mrs. Rittenhouse was of the Methodist faith, attending the Sugar Grove Methodist Church as a young girl.  She later was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Godfrey.  She was a very artistic person and loved to oil paint, work with ceramics, wood carve, crochet, and quilt.
  Survivors include one son, Ronald R. Rittenhouse (wife, Jeanne) of Cassville, Wisc.; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Goldie Norine Moreland of Rushville and Eva Pauline Ashbaker of East Alton; and several nieces and nephews.
  Mrs. Rittenhouse was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Inez Pearl Wright and Bessie Irene Kerr; six brothers, Roy Cecil Bowen, Marion Arthur Bowen, Charles Chester Bowen, Orville Bryce Bowen, Dona Ray Bowen, and Warren Eugene Bowen.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial will follow at Ebenezer Cemetery south of Rushville.  Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Wednesday until time of services.  Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army Citadel, 525 Alby, Alton, IL 62002.

Madison County, Illinois newspaper, 05/26/01
Rittenhouse
  Frances M. Rittenhouse, 97, formerly of Godfrey, died May 26, 2001, in Orchard Manor in Lancaster, Wi. Her husband, Ralph, preceded her in death.
  Surviving are a son, Ronald of Cassville, Wi.; and sisters, Norine Moreland of Rushville, and Eva Ashbaker of East Alton.
  Services were in the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Memorials may be given to the Salvation Army in Alton.
Obituary for Fred Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, October 14, 1965
Fred Rittenhouse Rites Held Here On Monday
  Fred Rittenhouse, 82, of Browning, died Saturday morning at Schmitt Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient since October 3.
  The body was removed to the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, where services were held Monday at 2 p.m. Burial was in the Browning Cemetery. Rev. Shirley of the Christian Church of Browning was in charge.
  He was born September 11, 1883 in Schuyler County, near Rushville, a son of Marion and Mary Newell Rittenhouse.
  He married Minnie Young on April 25, 1907. She died a year ago. He is survived by two sons, Ralph Rittenhouse of Rushville and Ora Rittenhouse of Adair; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Bollinger and Mrs. Guy Robertson, both of Browning; Mrs. Dorothy Bivens of Monmouth and Miss Frieda Rittenhouse of Arlington, Virginia; 16 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Black of Pekin and Mrs. Minnie Snyder of Beardstown.
  He was a state highway maintenance employee.
Obituary for James Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, June 1, 1922
James Rittenhouse Drowned
  Rushville relatives were notified last week of the death of James Rittenhouse who has been a resident of Pioneer, La., for several years. He came to his death by drowning, his body being found May 19th in a creek near his home, by some boys who were  fishing. The fact that he was in his sock feet raised the theory that he was walking a foot log when he lost his balance and fell into the water. He had no family, and altho he had not been seen around town since May 4th, his absence created no alarm as he often made visits away from home.
  James Rittenhouse was born in Schuyler county sixty-one years ago, and is survived by five brothers and four sisters, viz: Washington, William, Hiram, Marion, and Henry Rittenhouse, Mrs. Sam Montague, Mrs. Thomas Burnside, Mrs. Henry Hatfield and Mrs. Edward Grist.
  Note: He is the son of William Rittenhouse and Nancy C. Kelly and was married to Nettie Bedenbender.
Obituary for Minnie Ruth Young Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, October 22, 1964
Rites Held Saturday for Mrs. Minnie Rittenhouse
  Mrs. Minnie Rittenhouse, 72, of Browning died Wednesday at Schmitt hospital in Beardstown following a lengthy illness.
  Funeral services, in charge of the Worthington Funeral Home were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Browning Christian church. The Rev. Shirley officiated and burial was in Browning cemetery.
  She was born Feb. 1, 1892 in Schuyler county, the daughter of Charles and Nancy Vincent Young. She was married to Fred Rittenhouse, who survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Ralph of Rushville and Ora of Adair; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Bollinger and Mrs. Fairy Robertson of Browning, Mrs. Dorothy Bivens of Monmouth, and Freida Rittenhouse of Arlington, Va.; 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Obituary for Ralph Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, 1993
Ralph Rittenhouse
  Ralph Rittenhouse, 84, of Rushville died at 2:43 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, 1993, at Myers Nursing Home, Beardstown, Illinois.
  Born Nov. 25, 1908, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Fred and Minnie Young Rittenhouse, he married Stella Daniels on June 26, 1937, in Rushville. She died October 25, 1972.
  He married Dorotha Trone on September 21, 1973, in Rushville, Illinois. She survives.
  Also surviving are one brother, Ora of Adair; and four sisters, Mildred Bollinger of Beardstown, Illinois, Dorothy Bivens of Galesburg, Illinois, Freida Rittenhouse of Washington, D.C., and Fairy Robertson of Browning, Illinois.
  He was a truck driver and had served as Frederick Township Road Commissioner in Schuyler County before retiring.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery, Browning, Illinois.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
  Note: Dorotha Trone is Dorothea Rose Catherine Yarbrough, daughter of Charles Whitney Yarbrough and Alta Lee Race and the widow of George "Bill" Schultz Trone.
  Note: Stella Daniels is the daughter of Harry William Daniel and Amanda Elizabeth Barr.

Peoria Journal Star, August 25, 1993, Page: D5
Ralph Rittenhouse
  RUSHVILLE - Ralph Rittenhouse, 84, of Rushville died at 2:43 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1993, at Myers Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  Born Nov. 25, 1908, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Fred and Minnie Young Rittenhouse, he married Stella Daniels on June 26, 1937, in Rushville. She died Oct. 25, 1972. He married Dorotha Trone on Sept. 21, 1973, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are one brother, Ora of Adair; and four sisters, Mildred Bollinger of Beardstown, Dorothy Bivens of Galesburg, Freida Rittenhouse of Washington, D.C., and Fairy Robertson of Browning.
  He was a truck driver and had served as Frederick Township Road Commissioner in Schuyler County before retiring.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 25, 1993, Page: 11
Ralph Rittenhouse
  RUSHVILLE - Ralph Rittenhouse, 84, of Rushville died at 2:43 a.m. Tuesday at Myers Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, with burial in Browning Cemetery.
  Surviving are his wife Dorotha; a brother, Ora Rittenhouse of Adair; four sisters, Mildred Bollinger of Beardstown, Dorothy Bivens of Galesburg, Freida Rittenhouse of Washington, D.C., and Fairy Robertson of Browning.
Obituary for Stella Daniel Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, October 26, 1972
Rites To Be Saturday For Mrs. Stella Rittenhouse
  Mrs. Stella Rittenhouse, 60, of Frederick, passed away early Wednesday morning at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, where she had been admitted on Tuesday.
  Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harold Hedden officiating. Burial will be in the Browning Cemetery. The family will meet with friends on Friday evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
  She was born on February 14, 1912, in Nickelton, Missouri, a daughter of Harry and Amanda Barr Daniel. She married Ralph Rittenhouse on June 26, 1937, in Rushville, who survives. Also surviving are six sisters, Mrs. Hazel Spillers and Mrs. Betty Sinnock, both of Macomb, Illinois; Mrs. Helen Burk of Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Daisy Cox of Versailles, Illinois; Mrs. Arlene Runkle and Mrs. Bebe Reische both of Rushville, Illinois, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jack.
Obituary for William S. Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, July 7, 1937
Wm. Rittenhouse, Schuyler Pioneer, Died on Sunday
  William Rittenhouse, a resident of Schuyler county during his entire lifetime of fourscore years, died Sunday at the home of his son, Otis, near Rushville. His death was the result of a hip fracture sustained in a fall six months ago.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Fairfield Free Methodist church, south of Rushville. Rev. Cecil Covey, pastor of the Antioch church, conducted the services. Interment was in the Ebenzer cemetery.
  The following obituary was read at the service:
  William Rittenhouse was born in Schuyler county, Illinois, Feb. 11, 1857, and fell asleep in Jesus on Sunday, July 4, 1937. His last day on earth was like his life, a beautiful day, with a few dark clouds at the end, and his life went out as the sun sank behind the few drifting clouds in the evening tide.
  He was the son of William and Nancy Kelly Rittenhouse, pioneer residents of Bainbridge township, and was born on the homestead farm which was purchased by his father at an early date. There, together with a large family of brothers and sisters, he spent his happy boyhood days and received his education in the district school.
  He was married to Rachel Stoneking on Feb. 10, 1876, and for fifty years they were permitted to travel life's pathway together. Their life was one of happiness and pleasure, not a death or much sorrow came to them until September 1916 when the good wife was stricken with paralysis and for almost ten years was invalid and constant sufferer as he gave her every care that was possible. Her passing on July 8, 1926, caused a great sorrow which he never was able to overcome.
  He spent his entire life near the home of his birth, except a few years spent in Norton county, Kansas.
  He was converted at an early age and received the experience of holiness more than fifty years ago. He helped to build the little Free Methodist church at Fairfield, and is the last one of the charter members.
  His home was a home of prayer and his children were raised in a truly Christian atmosphere. He was most happy when he was in the service of his Master and his greatest delight was to entertain the ministers and their wives. He was superintendent of the Fairfield Sunday school for many years, until his wife's health failed and he was denied the privilege of attending church. He was a great temperance man, and his politics were prohibition. After his wife's death he went to make his home with his children and a sister, Nancy Burnside, where he was tenderly cared for by Leo and Adra Vancil.
  On January 7 of this year he fell and broke his hip and was taken to the Culbertson hospital where he received the best of medical care.
  After it became apparent that he might never walk he was taken to the home of his son, Otis, where he was given every care and devotion that a son and daughter-in-law could possibly give, and there in their happy little home among the trees and flowers, of which he loved so much, he spent his last days.
  He leaves to mourn his passing his five children, namely: Otis Rittenhouse, Mrs. S. B. Orr, Mrs. Frank Illman, Mrs. Hugh Logsdon, and Robert Rittenhouse, all of Rushville, Illinois. Also eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren , and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Burnside, two brothers, Marion of Browning, Illinois, and Hiram of Brown county, besides a host of relatives and friends.
  Note: His five children are: Otis Tilden Rittenhouse married to Alma May Hodgson; Nancy Leonora Rittenhouse married to Sylvanus B. Orr; Sarah Jane Rittenhouse married to Frank Phillip Illman; Mary Magdeline Rittenhouse married to Hugh Henry Logsdon; Robert Sanderson Rittenhouse married to Tressa Isabella Bartlow.  His sister, Nancy Jane Rittenhouse married Thomas Burnside.
Obituary for Betty Sue Twaddle Roberts Roberts
Rushville Times, Wednesday, December 27, 2000, page 1, column 3
Huntsville Woman Dies in Fire
  A Schuyler County woman was fatally injured and her husband received serious burns as a result of a fire during the early morning hours of Christmas day that destroyed their Huntsville home.
  Betty Roberts, 72, was pronounced dead at the scene by Schuyler County Coroner Dr. Robert Cox.
  Her husband, Bill, was taken by ambulance to Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville and was then transferred to the burn unit at Memorial Hospital in Springfield.
  According to Schuyler County Sheriff Don Schieferdecker, the woman apparently died when the fire trapped her inside her upstairs bedroom.
  Although Huntsville is in Schuyler County, the area is served by the Augusta Fire Protection District.
Schieferdecker said that the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department received a call at 2:38 a.m. to report the fire.
  According to the Schuyler County Sheriff, a neighbor looked out his window and saw flames coming out of the house, then went to the scene.
  Mr. Roberts was found in only pajama pants pounding on the door of a nearby mobile home trying to get assistance.
  Schieferdecker said that apparently Mrs. Roberts was sleeping upstairs and Mr. Roberts was sleeping downstairs when the fire broke out.
  Mr. Roberts heard his wife screaming and tried to get upstairs to help her, but was forced to turn back by the smoke and flames, according to Sheriff Schieferdecker.
  Mr. Roberts received extensive burns as well as frostbite.
  According to Sheriff Schieferdecker, the fire apparently started around the flue of the two-story home.
  Firemen were hampered by the extremely cold temperatures during the night as lows fell to -8 degrees, limiting their ability to get water onto the flames.
  Fire fighters from Augusta, Rushville, Littleton and Industry fought the blaze.

Rushville Times, Wednesday, December 27, 2000, page 9, column 5
Betty Sue Roberts
  Betty Sue Roberts, 72, of Huntsville, died Monday, Dec. 26, 2000, in her home in Huntsville as a result of a house fire.
  She was born Jan. 15, 1928, near Augusta in Hancock County, the daughter of Olaf and Mildred (Turner) Twaddle.
  She married Eldon Roberts on Oct. 20, 1946, in Bowen.  He died Nov. 18, 1966.  She later married Billy Dean Roberts on Feb. 27, 1970, in Bushnell.  He survives.
  Also surviving are six sons: David George Roberts (wife, Jenny) of Fort Payne, Ala.; James E. Roberts (wife, Ronda) of Normal, William Eugene Roberts (wife, Lisa) of Rushville, Richard Mark Roberts (wife, Christy) of Augusta, Mike Roberts of: Richmond, Texas, and Mark Roberts (wife, Myra) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three daughters: Linda Sue Bradshaw (husband, Bob) of Chickamauga, Ga., Maria Alexander of Hannibal, Mo.  (husband, Paul of LaPrairie), and Marcy Hopping (husband, Brad) of Plymouth; 18 grandchildren; two brothers, John Twaddle of Augusta and Dick Twaddle (wife, Betty) of Carthage.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Twaddle, and two brothers-in-law, Virgil Roberts and Glenn Bunnell.
  She was a retired cook at the Bowen and Augusta grade schools, and had been a food service supervisor at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb and the Hancock County Shelter Care Home in Augusta.  She also operated Betty Sue's Cafe in Bowen.
  She was a graduate of Augusta High School, and was an active member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church.
  She was well known in the area for her cake baking and decorating skills.  She was a member and president of the Augusta Senior Center.  She served as superintendent in the domestic department of the Hancock County Fair and organized the pie baking contest.  She served as a volunteer aide at the Southeastern Elementary School in Plymouth and was a past leader of the Center Satellites 4-H Club.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2000, in the United Church of Augusta in Augusta, Ill., with Rev. Kathleen Hughes and Rev. Gary Bass officiating.  Burial will be in Huntsville Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta.
  Memorials may be made to the Southeastern Elementary School Library, Augusta Senior Citizens Center, or the Huntsville United Methodist Church.
Obituary for George Carl Roberts
died August 10, 1972
Former Browning Man Dies in Ohio Saturday
  George Carl Roberts, 62, Fairborn, Ohio, and former resident of Colchester and Browning, died Saturday in Ohio.
  Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Turnbull Funeral home in Monmouth. Burial was in the Monmouth cemetery.
  Mr. Roberts was born Feb. 6, 1910, in Browning to Frank and Ethel Roberts. He married Laura Moore.
  He was a graduate of Colchester high school and Chicago Technical college. Mr. Roberts had been a government employee for 32 years for the Wright-Patterson Air Force base in Ohio.
  Surviving are his widow; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Hoyle of Colchester and Mrs. Rex Van Horn of Augusta; and one brother, Warren Roberts of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Obituary for Louise Grosclaude Roberts
Rushville Times, February 20, 1919
  Louise Grosclaude, daughter of James and Elizabeth Grosclaude, born February 19, 1839 at Rushville, Ill., died January 9, 1919 at Greeley, Colorado. She was married to William J. Roberts, April 12, 1860. To this union were born ten children, two of whom died in infancy. The oldest daughter, Mrs. P. E. Mann, died in Denver three years ago. She leaves to mourn her loss, Alfred and Harry of Ault, Colo., Louis of Akron, Colo., and Mrs. Harriet Madison of Greeley, Colo.; Charles of Findley, S. D., Frank, who is in Y.M.C.A. work in France and Emery of Mt. Sterling, Ill.  Two brothers survive her - Charles F. Grosclaude of Denver and August Grosclaude of Camden, Ill.  Also many relatives and friends in Illinois and Colorado.
  Mrs. Roberts had the misfortune to fall and break her hip two years ago, from which she never recovered.  Her suffering was great, yet she bore it with christian fortitude and was cheerful until the end. She often expressed her willingness to join her Savior, whom she so faithfully served. During the past several years she made her home with her youngest daughter, Mrs. Madison. For several days before she died she was comforted and cared for by her children who reside in Colorado.  Funeral services were held in Denver from Horan's parlors. Interment at Fairmont Cemetery, Denver.
Death of Agnes McCombs Robertson
Rushville Times, March 26, 1896, Northeast Dept.
  Agnes Robertson, wife of Daniel Robertson, died of quick consumption, March 19th, 1896, aged 24 years and 4 months.  Two dear little children, an affectionate husband, sorrowing parents, relatives and friends now miss the dear departed young mother, faithful wife and devoted christian.  Agnes, who 'tis said, died in full home of blessed immortality.  Her funeral was preached by Rev. Henry Phillips.
Obituary for Alexander "Alec" Robertson
Alexander "Alec" Robertson
  Alexander Robertson was born Dec. 22d, 1834, in Schuyler County, Illinois, and died in Browning, Illinois, May 19th, 1910; aged 75 years, 4 months and 27 days.
  His parents were William and Elizabeth Robertson, who were among the early pioneers of this state, coming to illinois in 1825.
  Deceased was born and reared to manhood on his father's farm in Browning Township, and remained there until about seventeen years ago, when he removed with his family to the village of Browning , where he resided at the time of his death.
  In 1855 he was united in marriage to Sarah Reno, and to this union were nine children, seven of whom are living, one dying in infancy.  Those surviving are: Mandy Schisler of Ellisville; Mary Rice of Greensburg, Mo.; Susan Stambaugh, Daniel and Rev. Stephen Robertson of Browning ; Rebecca Zimmerman of Forest City; Louisa Park of Pleasantview and Anna L. Iminger of Mason City, who died about five years ago.
  Father Robertson was a consistent christian, having united with the Union Baptist Church at Ridgeville about thirty years ago, and did all he could to advance the cause of Christ among his fellow men.  In the language of one of old, "Having fought a good fight, having finished his course, there is laid up for him a crown of rightrousness which God the righteous judge shall give in that day."
  Father Robertson has lived a pure and Godly life and has earned his reward, a home in heaven.  Sweet peace to his soul, and sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends is the prayer of all who know him in this life.
  Funeral services were held last Friday at the Ridgeville Church, conducted by Rev. George McKee of Littleton.  Interment in Ridgeville Cemetary.

Same issue about May 22th, 1910.
  Mrs. Daniel Robertson and daughter spent Sunday with Mrs. Sarah Robertson.  Nettie is going to stay with her grandmother a while.

Moved to Brown County in 1893 from Schyuler County.  Was a member of the United Union Baptist Church.
Obituaries for Annabel Fowler Robertson
May 6, 1971
Rites Held Saturday for Mrs. Annabel Robertson
  Mrs. Annabel Fowler Robertson, 93, a lifetime resident of Browning, died last Wednesday at 6:30 p. m. at Elmwood Manor Nursing home in Beardstown.
  Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria. Collis Trone officiated and burial was in Ridgeville cemetery.
  Mrs. Robertson was born Dec. 24, 1877, in Browning, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George. W. Fowler.  In 1894, she married Ed Robertson, who died in 1908.  She taught school in Browning for 38 years and was a member of the Browning Church of Christ.
  Surviving are two sons, Floyd of Browning and Edgar of Belleville; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. 

May 6, 1971
Annabel Fowler Robertson
  Mrs. Annabel Fowler Robertson, daughter of George and Julia Fowler was born in Browning Dec. 24, 1877.
  She was united in marriage to Edd Robertson, who passed away in 1908.  They were parents of three children: one daughter, Eunice, who passed away in young womanhood, and two sons, Edd of Belleville and Floyd of Browning who can cherish the memory of a mother who cared.
  Besides her sons, she leaves four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
  Annabel had been a teacher in our school system for more than 35 years.
  She was a life member of the Church of Christ, since the age of 13.
  Mrs. Robertson passed away in the Elmwood Manor Nursing center in Beardstown April 27. 1971, being aged 93 years, 4 months and 4 days. 
  Funeral service conducted by Brother Collis Trone, pastor of the Church of Christ, were held in the Shawgo Funeral home Saturday afternoon and burial was in the Ridgeville cemetery.
  Note: Clarence "Ed" Edgar Robertson I, son of Joel Robertson and Lydia "Esther" Esther Walton.
Obituary for Bessie M. Stroops Robertson
July 26, 1973
Mrs. Bessie Robertson Dies Saturday, July 14
  Mrs. Bessie M. Robertson, 75, a lifetime area resident, died Saturday July 14, at Culbertson Memorial hospital.
  She was born Oct. 8, 1897, near Browning, a daughter of George and Florence Justus Stroops. She married Dwight E. Robertson in Rushville on June 22, 1918. He died Jan. 23, 1972.
  She is survived by two sons Edmon of Browning and Marvin of Ray, five brothers, Carl of Galesburg, Harry of Summum, Earl of Henderson, Ansel of Browning, and Bert of Rushville; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Sayers of Browning and Mrs. Lela Belville of Vermont; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
  She was a member of United Methodist church of Astoria.
  Services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in Shawgo Memorial home, with Earl Stambaugh officiating. Burial was in Ridgeville cemetery near Browning.

Astoria Argus - In ink July 14, 1973
Bessie Robertson Of Astoria Dies
  Mrs. Bessie Myrtle Robertson, 75, of Astoria, died at 7 a.m. Saturday at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Oct. 8, 1897, in Browning, the daughter of George Curtis and Florence (Justus) Stroops.  She married Dwight E. Robertson June 22, 1918 in Rushville.  He died Jan. 23, 1972.
  Surviving are two sons, Edmon Robertson of Browning and Marvin Robertson of Ray; 10 grandchildren; a great grandchild; five brothers, Carl Stroops of Galesburg, Harry Stroops of Summum, Earl Stroops of Browning and Bert Stroops of Rushville; and two sisters, Mrs. Alma Sayers of Browning and Mrs. Lela Belville of Vermont.
  Mrs. Robertson, a lifetime resident of the Astoria area, was a member of the Astoria United Methodist Church.
  Funeral services were held at Shawgo Memorial Home on Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. with Rev. Earl Stambaugh officiating.  Burial was in the Ridgeville Cemetery.
Obituary for Clarence "Ed" Edgar Robertson I
  Clarence E. Robertson was born March 12, 1876, and died Oct. 17, 1908.  He was the son of Joel and Esther Robertson, was born and reared on his father's farm in Schuyler county; was married about the year 1890 to Miss Anabell Fowler, daughter of Geo. W. and Julia Fowler.  He has left to mourn his departure a wife and three small children, father and mother, one brother and three sisters - all married except one sister, who resides at home with her parents.  He was a member of the Christian church.
  Mr. Robertson was a christian, moral and conservative citizen.  He commanded the respect and enjoyed the confidence and goodwill of the entire community, and his departure will be regretted by numerous friends.
Obituary for Cora Belle Haffner Robertson
June 12, 1952
Funeral Saturday At Frederick For Mrs. Robertson
  Mrs. Cora Belle Haffner Robertson, 75, wife of Fred Robertson, died last Thursday at her residence in Frederick.
  Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at the home with the Rev. M. P. Pierson of officiating. Burial was in the Ridgeville cemetery.
  Cora, daughter of Samuel and Emaline Haffner, was born near Browning, Nov. 25, 1876, and passed away at the late home in Frederick, June 5, 1952, being aged 75 years, six months and 10 days.
  On April 1, 1894, she was united in marriage with Fred Robertson. All of their married lifetime was spent at their beautiful farm home, west of Browning, until two and one-half years ago, when they removed to their present home in Frederick.
  To this union six children were born, one son, Rex, having died at the age of six years.
  When a very young woman she accepted Christ as her Saviour, and was a member of what was then the United Brethren and Baptist church of Ridgeville. Her Christian character was shown by her many deeds of kindness in relieving suffering, helping care for, relatives and neighbors during times of long and serious illnesses.
  Mrs. Robertson had been a sufferer for several years, and an invalid for more than five and one-half years. All of the love and tender care of her family was given her to help ease her suffering but on Thursday morning God called her home as a blessed relief from pain, as a token of His loving care.
  Beside her husband she leaves five children: Mrs. Marie Hodgin of San Luis Obispo, Calif., Ansel of Beardstown, Mrs. Gladys Stambaugh and Kenneth of Browning, and Miss Urla, who left her work in Indianapolis, Ind., to help care for her mother; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
  Also surviving are three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Lillie Parks and Roy Haffner of Beardstown; Mrs. Ida Haffner of Rushville; Mrs. Mabel Geer of Browning and Fred Haffner of Ft. Scott, Kan.
  Those from away, here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Robertson were:
  San Lids Obispo, Calif. - Mr., and Mrs. George Hodgin
  Macomb - Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hodgin
  Manito - Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bader
  Springfield - Miss Katherine Nichols and Mrs. C. R. Soule
  Creve Coeur - Mrs. Laura McMullen
  Canton - Robert Haffner
  Pekin - Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robertson
  Astoria - Mr. and Mrs. George Sayers, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hoopes and son Gary
Obituary for Curtis Ross Robertson
Rushville Times, Aug. 22, 1951
Robertson Rite Here
   Curtis Ross Robertson, son of Allen R. and Mariah Robertson was born January 6, 1868, near Browning and passed away on August 11, 1951, in Clovis, New Mexico, at the age of 83 years 7 months, and 5 days.
   In 1894 he was united in marriage to Miss Ida F. Berry of Roodhouse, who preceded him in death on September 5, 1932. To this union were born two sons, Allen R. and William H., both of Clovis, New Mexico. One granddaughter, Shirley, preceded him in death May 5, 1944, and one sister, Wealthy Lancaster, in 1905.
   In addition to his two sons, Mr. Robertson is survived by two brothers, James C. Robertson, Beardstown, and William W. Robertson, Astoria, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Skiles, Washington, D. D. and Mrs. Fannie Venters, Beardstown.
   Mr. Robertson, a retired employee of the Santa Fe Railroad, had made his home in New Mexico for the past 41 years. He also was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge of Browning, and enjoyed this fraternity in the latter years of his life.
   Funeral services were conducted by Bro. John H. Trone at the Browning Methodist church, Thursday afternoon with burial in Browning cemetery.
Obituary for Daniel Robertson
  Daniel, son of Sarah and Alex Robertson was born Feb. 1, 1868, in Browning township on the home place where he lived all of his life.
  0n, July 28, 1891, he was married to Agnes McCombs and to this union three children were born - Betty, who died in infancy, and two others now living.  His wife died in 1896 and for eight years his sister, Louisa, cared for him and lovingly mothered his little children.
  On April 2, 1902, he was married to Pernecia Fowler, who died in 1914.  In 1922 he married Alice Gragg, who has been a true companion to him thru the years.
  In young manhood he united with the Baptist church in Ridgeville.  His most outstanding virtue was his strict practice of honesty in all of his dealings.
  For sometime he had been in failing health, and when he entered the Rushville hospital on Sept 9, his condition was very grave, but thru the kindly ministrations of love and care of his daughter Mrs. Nettie Stambaugh who was with him constantly, and others of his family, who did everything possible, his days of suffering were made more comfortable, and on the evening of September 19 God called him home at the age of 70 years, 7 months and 18 days.
  He leaves his companion, two children, Mrs. Nettie Stambaugh of Astoria, and Dwight of Browning, eight grandchildren and one little great granddaughter, three sisters, Mrs. Mary Rice of Greensburg, Mo.; Mrs. Louisa Park of Pleasant View; Mrs. Susan Stambaugh of Browning, and one brother, Stephen, of California, to ever cherish the memory of their loved one.
  Funeral services were held at the Ridgeville church, Browning township, on Thursday afternoon; burial in the cemetery close by.

Rushville Times, September 28, 1938
Daniel Robertson
   Daniel, son of Sarah & Alex Robertson, was born February 1, 1868 in Browning township on the home place, where he lived all of his life.
   On July 28, 1891 he was married to Agnes McCombs & to this union 3 children were born, Betty who died in infancy and 2 other now living. His wife died in 1896 & for 8 years his sister, Louisa cared for him & his little children.
   On April 2, 1902 he married Pernecia Fowler who died in 1914. In 1922 he married Alice Gragg. In young manhood he united with the Baptist church in Ridgeville.
   He passed away September 19 at the age of 70 years, 7 months & 18 days. He leaves his wife, 2 children, Mrs. Nettie Stambaugh of Astoria, Dwight of Browning, 8 grandchildren & one little great-granddaughter, 3 sisters, Ms. Mary Rice of Greensburg, MO., Mrs. Louisa Park of Pleasant View, Mrs. Susan Stambaugh of Browning, one brother, Stephen of Calif.
   Funeral services were held at Ridgeville church, Browning township on Thursday. Burial in the cemetery close by.
Obituary for Dwight "Dacz" Earl Robertson
died: January 23, 1972
January 27, 1972
Rites Held Thursday for Dwight E. Robertson
  Dwight Earl Robertson, 78, of Astoria, died at 10:20 p. m. Sunday at Graham hospital in Canton.
  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p. m. at the Shawgo Memorial home, Astoria. The Rev. Earl Stambaugh will officiate. Burial will be in Ridgeville cemetery, near Browning.
  He was born Oct. 20, 1893, at Browning, the son of Daniel and Agnes McCombs Robertson. He was a veteran of World War I, and on June 22, 1918, he married Bessie Stroops at Rushville. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 25 and was a farmer.
  Surviving are the widow; two sons, Edmon of Browning, and Marvin of Ray; a sister, Mrs. Nettle Stambaugh of Astoria; and 10 grandchildren. A sister and a granddaughter died previously.

Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
Dwight Robertson, 78, Of Astoria, Dies
  Dwight Earl Robertson, 78, of Astoria, died at 10:20 p.m. Sunday at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  He was born Oct 20, 1893 at Browning, the son of Daniel and Agnes McCombs Robertson.  He was a veteran of World War I, and on June 22, 1918 he married Bessie Stroops at Rushville.  He was a member of American Legion Post No. 25 and was a retired farmer.
  Surviving are the widow; two sons, Edmon of Browning, and Marvin of Ray; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Stambaugh of Astoria; and 10 grandchildren.  A sister and a granddaughter died previously.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Earl Stambaugh officiating.  Burial will be in the Ridgeville Cemetery near Browning.
  Friends may call at Shawgo’s after 4 p.m. today.
Obituary of Edith "Leome" Leoma Drescher Robertson
October 8, 1997
  Leoma Robertson, 90, of Browning, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born March 2, 1907, in Fulton  County, the daughter of the late Fred and Elizabeth (Hamm) Drescher.  She married Kenneth Robertson on March 5, 1927, in Virginia.  He preceded her in death on Jan. 29, 1981.
  Surviving are two sons, Les Robertson (wife Jo Ann) of Rushville, and Lyle Robertson of New Berlin; two daughters, Joyce Robertson and Judy Smart, both of Browning; five grandchildren, Eric Smart and wife Melinda, Mark Robertson and wife Vicky, Bryce Robertson and wife Kathy, Mrs. Kelly (Ellen) Cassiday and Kevin Robertson and wife Melinda; 11 great grandchildren Gerad, Seth, Heather, Casey, Nicholas, Dustin, Kristin and Bryan Robertson, Shane and Trace Cassiday, and Brett Smart.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Lena Trone.
  She was a homemaker and a member of the Ridgeville Community Church.
  Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Pat Clements officiating.  Burial was in the New Ridgeville Cemetery near Browning.  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County Ambulance or the charity of one's choice.

Peoria Journal Star, October 2, 1997, Page: D7
Leoma Robertson
  Browning - Leoma Robertson, 90, of Browning died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born March 2, 1907, in Fulton County to Fred and Elizabeth Hamm Drescher, she married Kenneth Robertson on March 5, 1927, in Virginia, Ill. He died Jan. 29, 1981. She also was preceded in death by one sister.
  Surviving are two sons, Les of Rushville and Lyle of New Berlin; two daughters, Joyce Robertson and Judy Smart, both of Browning; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Ridgeville Community Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Pat Clements will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in New Ridgeville Cemetery near Browning.
  Memorials may be made to the Schuyler County Ambulance or any charity.
Obituary for Ella Amanda Gragg Robertson
July 8, 1954
Services Held At Astoria For Mrs. W. W. Robertson
  Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Fred Thompson in the Astoria Evangelical United Brethren church for Mrs. Ella Amanda Robertson, 78, who died Friday in San Bernardino, Calif., following a four-month illness. Burial was in Ridgeville cemetery.
  Born in Frederick, July 28, 1876, a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Kirkham) Gragg, she was married in 1894 to William W. Robertson who survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Rita Lee, and Mrs. Carolyn Wood, of San Bernardino, Calif., Mrs. Fanny Anderson, of National City, Calif., and Mrs. June Condit, of Astoria, eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren, four sisters, Mrs. Dora Newell, of Beardstown, Mrs. Ida Butler, of Browning; Mrs. Polly Hollenback, of Rushville, and Mrs. Eva Ritchie, of Hannibal, Mo., and a brother, Jesse Cragg {Gragg?), of Oshkosh, Wis.
  She was a member of the Ridgeville church.

July 15, 1954
  Ella Amanda daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Kirkham) Gragg, was born near Frederick July 28, 1875. Her young life was spent in and near Browning, where on June 12, 1894 she was united in marriage to William W. Robertson, having spent the 60th milestone of sharing life together in June of this year.
  Seven daughters were born to this union. Beulah, Bernice, and Weltha having preceded their mother in death. Surviving, with the husband are: Mrs. Rita Lee and Mrs. Carolyn Wood of San Bernardino, Calif., Mrs. Fanny Anderson of National City, Calif., and Mrs. June Condit, of Astoria.
  Surviving also are three sisters, Mrs. Dora Newell of Beardstown; Mrs. Ida Butler of Browning, and Mrs. Polly Hollenback of Rushville; a half sister, Mrs. Eva Ritchie of Hannibal,, Mo., and a. half brother, Jay Gragg of Oshkosh, Wis.; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
  Mr. and Mrs. Robertson lived on a farm near Browning with the exception of a few years which were spent near Rushville, until 1941 when they moved to Astoria and established their home. In March, 1952 they moved to Colton, Calif., where they have since resided.
  Mrs. Robertson was a member of the Baptist church at Ridgeville, but after moving to Astoria had made the E. U. B. church her church home.
  She passed away at the Canyon Road Nursing Home in San Bernardino, Calif., Friday morning, July 2, at the age of 78 years, 11 months, four days, after a four months illness.
  Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday July 6 by the Rev. Fred Thompson in the Astoria Evangelical United Brethren church. Burial was in the Ridgeville cemetery near Browning.
Obituary for Eunice Evelyn Robertson
  Eunice Evelyn, eldest child and only daughter of Ed and Annabell Robertson, was born in Browning, Ill., Oct. 29, 1897; died June 5, 1919, aged 21 years, 9 months and 6 days. She is survived by her mother and two brothers, Floyd and Edgar, her father preceding her in death Oct. 17, 1908.
  She united with the Christian church in 1913 and has been a faithful worker for her Savior, leading a life of purity and unselfishness, and her passing out has been in the morning of life, when the world beckons for willing hearts and ready hands, but she has gone to live with the beautiful in the great beyond.
  She bore her sickness patiently alone, until one week before her death she told her mother she was sick and had to give up to the call awaiting her.
  Eunice has left many friends who feel her death has been a great sorrow. Her sweet face and companionship will be missed in the home, but the thought comes we enjoyed her being here and we feel she will triumph over the grave and enjoy home over there, where she will join the angels in their song as she heard them singing a few hours before she passed away.
Obituary for Floyd "Sodder" Robertson
May 1, 1991
Floyd Robertson
  Floyd "Sodder" Robertson, 85, of Columbus, Ga., formerly of Browning, died at 5:40 p. m. Tuesday, April 23, 1991, at the Medical Center in Columbus.
  Born Sept. 3, 1905, in Browning to Clarence E. and Annabel Fowler Robertson, he married Bernice G. McCausland on Sept. 28, 1928. She died Dec. 12, 1969. He also was preceded in death by one sister, one brother and one granddaughter.
  Surviving are one son, Floyd C. of Columbus; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  He was a retired painter and a member of Painters and Allied Trades Local 157.
  Graveside services were Friday at Browning Cemetery. Collis Trone officiated. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.
Obituary for Fred Robertson
July 25, 1957
Fred Robertson Dies At Beardstown Monday
  Fred Robertson, retired farmer of Frederick, formerly of Ridgeville, Browning township, died Monday at the Park View Nursing home in Beardstown where he had been a patient for two years. He was 85 years of age.
  Mr. Robertson was born Aug. 12, 1871, in Mason county a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Robertson. He was married to Cora Belle Haffner, April 1, 1894 and she died June 5, 1952.
  He is survived by two sons, Ansel of Beardstown and Kenneth of Browning; three daughters, Miss Urla Robertson of Frederick, Mrs. Gladys Stambaugh of Browning and Mrs. Marie Hodgin of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Inez Bader of Browning; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at the Christian church in Frederick at 2:30 p.m. DST with C. J. Adams officiating. Burial will be in Ridgeville cemetery.
Death of Family of George Robertson
Rushville Times, January 30, 1890, Northeast Department, Browning item
George Robertson of Grand Prairie, Texas, writing to his brother Joel of this vicinity, says:
  "I have very sad news to write, Ed, my only son died the 5th of this month; my wife died the 14th and later on death took the life of my daughter, Mollie. My wife's remains were taken to Milan County for burial, and while there I received a telegram that my daughter, Mollie was at the point of death, and when I returned home found a later telegram saying that Mollie's remains were on the way here for burials but as yet have not obtained particulars regarding her last illness, nor the exact date of her death. Thus, you see, of my large family I am left with but one, Georgia Ann, who accompanied me to Illinois 5 or 6 years ago. I cannot write more now.
Obituary for George Robertson
Rushville Times, May 7, 1908
  George Robertson, brother of Joel Robertson of Browning Township, died at his home in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was about seventy years of age and leaves a widow and two daughters. Mr. Robertson left Schuyler County, nearly fifty years ago, but will be remembered by many of the older residents.
Obituary for George S. Robertson
Rushville Times, November 1, 1894, Northeast Dept.
Robertson, G. S. Died, of quick consumption, Oct 27th, - 1894, at his home in Browning.
  G. S. Robertson; aged 37 years. Deceased was married about seven years ago, and his faithful and devoted companion survives him, but to them no child was born. The body was followed to the Ridgeville cemetery by a remarkable long funeral cortege, and sometime in the near future deceased's funeral will be preached at Ridgeville.
  Note: He was married to Amelia "Millie" Ann Thornton.
Death Notice for Capt. George W. Robertson
Rushville Times, October 16, 1857
    Died last evening, Captain George W. Robertson, of the mercantile firm of Nelson & Robertson & Co. Mr. Robertson was one of our most respected citizens and the loss of no man, perhaps will be more generally or deeply felt. He leaves a young family and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. His disease was consumption.
Obituary for Guy Robertson
picture taken 1990

Rushville Times, December 15, 1999, page 15, column 3
  Guy Robertson, 77, of rural Browning, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at his residence.
  He was born April 15, 1922, in Browning, to the late Fred and Ethel McFetridge Robertson. He married Fairy Rittenhouse Sept. 9, 1946 in Canton. She survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Marsha) Jones of Browning; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Keith Robertson of Browning; and one sister, Mrs. Maude Leighton of Canton.
  He was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister.
  An army veteran of World War II, he was wounded in action in Italy, receiving the Purple Heart and three bronze battle stars. He worked for McDougall and Hartman Construction Co. of Peoria for more than 35 years, retiring in 1983.
  He also served three terms on the Schuyler County Board from December of 1986 until November of 1998. He was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Post #4 and Vermont Masonic Lodge 116 A. F. & A. M.
  Graveside funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Browning Cemetery with Rev. Jim Shirley officiating. Graveside military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post #4. The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements. Masonic services were conducted at the funeral home by Vermont Lodge 116. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

Peoria Journal Star, December 11, 1999, Page: B04
Guy Robertson
  Browning - Guy Robertson, 77, of Rural Route 1 died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at his residence.
  Born April 14, 1922, in Browning to Fred and Ethel McFetridge Robertson, he married Fairy Rittenhouse on Sept. 9, 1946, in Canton. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Marsha) Jones of Browning; one brother, Keith of Browning; one sister, Maude Leighton of Canton; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister.
  He worked for McDougall & Hartman Construction Co. in Peoria for more than 35 years, retiring in 1983. He also served three terms on the Schuyler County Board from December 1986 until November 1998.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was wounded in action in Italy and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4. He also was a member of Vermont Lodge 116, AF&AM.
  Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Browning Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by his American Legion post. The Rev. Jim Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, where Masonic services will be conducted by his lodge at 8 tonight.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Helen Irene Pittman Robertson
October 16, 1924
Mrs. Kenneth Robertson
  Helen Irene, daughter of E. G. and Nellie Pittman was born in Galesburg, Illinois, March 3, 1904.
  Site finished her nurse's training and was a graduate at, Holmes hospital, Macomb, March 21, 1922.
  She rendered faithful service for nine months at the Culbertson hospital, Rushville, and it was there, while nursing a patient, she contract the flu, whose after effects, though she tried bravely, she was unable to conquer.
  June 1, 1923, she was united in marriage with Kenneth Robertson of Browning.
  She returned with her husband to the Robertson home, May 1, 1924, where all that loving and tender hands could do, was done for her.
  Helen's bright sunny disposition won the love of all who knew her and her ever ready smile made caring for her a real pleasure for her loved ones.
  Smilingly she spoke several times of being ready to go to her heavenly home, where on Oct 10, 1924 at the age of 20 years, 7 months and 7 days, she fell asleep in the arms of her Master to be with the blest, "For in God's own dear way. He doeth blest."
  A husband, mother, father, three sisters, Fannie Bowman of Hammond, Ind., Alice Lee of Springfield, Audrey at home; one brother, Phillip of Galesburg, besides other relatives are left to cherish the memory of a loved one gone on before.


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