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Obituary for Robert Edward Sands
March 1938
  R. E. Sands, whose entire lifetime of almost eighty-nine years had been spent within a four mile radius of Rushville, died on Saturday morning at 5:30 o'clock at his home three miles northeast of Rushville.
  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the farm residence, conducted by Rev. DeWitt C. Ellinwood.  Interment was in the family lot in the Sugar Grove Cemetery.
  Robert Edward Sands, one of Schuyler County's substantial citizens, passed away at his late residence three and one-half miles north of Rushville Saturday morning from the infirmities due to age, at the ripe age of 88 years, 11 months and 4 days, after being confined to his bed only one week.
  Mr. Sands, a son of Robert Ramsey and Katherine Frances Sands, was born on a farm near Rushville. He was one of a family of eight children, three daughters and five sons, and grew to manhood in the farm where he was born.
  On October 9, 1871, he was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Montooth and established their home near Rushville.  To this union were born Walter Sands, now of Indianapolis, Indiana; Mrs. Kate A. Jones of Hartford City, Indiana and Mrs. May Greer of Littleton.  He was bereft of his wife on January 21, 1885 leaving him with three young children to whom he performed the duties of both mother and a father.
  He was united in marriage on January 18, 1899, with Amanda Ritchey, who for almost forty years shared with him the joys and sorrows of life, with never a happening to mar their happiness.
  Mr. Sands is survived by his widow, three children, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.  Also two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Crandall of Augusta and Miss Anna Sands of the state of Washington and one brother.
Obituary for Sarah Ann Montooth Sands
Rushville Times, January 8, 1885
  Mrs. Sarah Sands died yesterday afternoon, at her residence four miles northeast of Rushville, in the 36th year of her age, Funeral services will be held at her late residence tomorrow at 11 o'clock.
Obituary for Jennie Maude Croxton Sapp
Mrs. Ray Sapp of Huntsville Died Last Wednesday
  Mrs. Ray Sapp, 76, a lifelong resident of Huntsville community, died last Wednesday evening about 7:45 in her home near Huntsville.
  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 in the Sapp home and at 2 in the Huntsville Methodist church with the Rev. Gary Bass officiating.  Burial was in Huntsville cemetery.
  Jennie Maude Sapp, daughter of Joel E. and Josephine Croxton, was born July 5, 1883, and passed away from this world on July 15, 1959.  Her early life was spent in the Shiloh neighborhood where she attended school.  On October 25, 1906, she was married to Ray Sapp.  They celebrated their golden wedding in 1956.  To this union was born one daughter, Josephine Smith of Alton; three sons, Ralph, who passed away in early mangood, Wayne and Robert at Huntsville; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; a number of relatives and a host of friends also mourn her departure.
  Mr. and Mrs. Sapp have spent the past several winters in Phoenix, Arizona.
  Mrs. Sapp was a member of the Methodist church in Huntsville where she took an active part as a teacher of a Sunday school class and a helper in many church activities.  She was a devoted mother and to know her was to love her.
Obituary for Ray Coleman Sapp
unknown paper, May 20, 1965
Rites Held in Augusta For Ray C. Sapp, 80
  Ray Coleman Sapp, 80, Huntsville, died May 11 at the Good Shepard Home in Golden where he had been a patient for five months.  He was a farmer.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. last Thursday at the Cookson Funeral Home in Augusta.  Burial was in Huntsville cemetery.  The Rev. Kenneth McConkey conducted the services.
  Mr. Sapp was born May 16, 1884, near Huntsville, the son of Henry and Fidelia Dorsett Sapp.  He married J. Maude Croxton on October 25, 1906.  His wife died in July of 1959.  He resided on a farm near Huntsville all of his life and was a member of the Huntsville Methodist church and a former member of the Huntsville-Augusta IOOF Lodge.
  He is survived by two sons, Wayne and Robert, both of Huntsville; a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Smith of Alton; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Obituary for Robert Raymond Sapp
Robert Sapp
  Robert Raymond Sapp was born July 13, 1921 the son of Ray C. and J. Maud Croxton Sapp at Rushville.  He spent his entire life near Huntsville.  He attended Huntsville grade school and Augusta high school.  He was a member of the Huntsville Methodist church and Masonic lodge.
  He was married to Miss Doris Tweedell of Huntsville Sept. 26, 1941 at Palmyra, Mo.  three children were born to this union, Ralph Eugene, Dianna Lynn and Russell Dale all at home.
  Mr. Sapp passed away March 16 {1967} in Culbertson hospital in Rushville after several months illness.  He is survived by his wife and children, a sister Mrs. Josephine Smith of East Alton and a brother, Wayne Sapp of Huntsville, nieces and nephews.  His parents and a brother, Ralph, are deceased.
  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Huntsville church and burial in the Huntsville cemetery.  Rev. Gary Bass of Bowen and Rev. Jerry Wheeler...
Obituary for Wayne Roy Sapp
Wayne R. Sapp
  Wayne R. Sapp, 83, of Huntsville, died May 3, 1996, at his home.
  He was born May 18, 1912, near Huntsville to Ray C. and Maude (Croxton) Sapp.  He married Mildred Ecklund Oct. 1, 1938, at St. Charles, Mo.  She survives.
  He is also survived by one daughter, Pay {Pat} Sawyer of Springfield; one grandson, Jeff Sapp of Huntsville; two granddaughters, Juanita and Rhonda Sawyer of Springfield; and one sister, Josephine Smith of Huntsville.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Ralph Sapp.
  He was a retired farmer.  He was a 1930 graduate of Augusta High School, and also attended Gem City Business College in Quincy.  He was a member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church, and was a member of Huntsville Lodge 465 AF & AM.
  Services were Monday at the Huntsville Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Boussard officiating.  Burial was in the Huntsville Cemetery.  Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta was in charge of services.  A Masonic service was held Sunday evening.
  Memorials may be made to Blessing Hospice or Huntsville Methodist Church.
Obituary fo Grace Sherman Sargent
died: May 31, 1960
Rushville Times, June 2, 1960
  Mrs. Lena Elliott of Rushville recieved word Tuesday evening of the death of her sister, Mrs. Paul Sargent, who died suddenly that morning about 7 a.m. at her home in Edinburg, Texas.  She had been in ill health for several years.
  The body is being brought to the Roby Funeral Home in this city where funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. William R. O'Neill of Westminister Presbyterian church of Peoria officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville cemetery.
  A daughter of Dana and Anna Ashwood Sherman she was born in Schuyler Co. October 8, 1887.
  On February 19, 1915 she was married to Paul Sargent in Rushville and they were the parents of one daughter, Ruth.  They lived in the Rushville area for many years where Mr. Sargent engaged in farming until they moved to Chicago to make their home.  Just last fall they returned to Rushville to spend several weeks before moving to Texas to make their new home.
  Besides her husband and daughter, Mrs. Ruth Suddeth, now of Stamford, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. Lena Elliott of Rushville and Mrs. J. Edgar Robbins of Visalia, Calf.
Obituary of Paul Young Sargent
Rushville Times, July 6, 1972
Paul Y. Sargent
  Paul Y. Sargent, oldest child of Charles E. and Catherine Young Sargent, was born in Rushville township, Schuyler county, Illinois, on February 19, 1889.  He died June 18, 1972.
  Paul's early schooling was in the Rushville grade school.  In 1900 the family moved to a farm in Buenavista township, where he finished his grade school education at Tullis school.  He attended Kennedy Normal school and was graduated in two years.  He then went to work on the farm with his father.
  While attending Kennedy Normal school, he met Grace Sherman and they were married February 22, 1912.
  They lived on a farm in Buenavista township.  Their only child, Ruth, was born on October 8, 1915.  They lived at the same farm until 1947, when Mr. Sargent retired for reason of health.  They lived in Chicago several years.  The winter of 1959-60 was spent at McAllen, Texas, where Grace died May 31, 1960.
  Paul then went to live with his daughter, Ruth, in Stamford, Texas.  He lived with Ruth and her husband, Edward Suddeth, until Ruth died October 30, 1965.
  In 1965, Paul came back to Rushville to live.  On December 15, 1966, he was married to Florence Young, who is still living.
  He leaves his wife, Florence, and her two sons, Earl of St. Louis, and Walter of Rushville; a brother, Clarence, of Springfield, Mo., and Harold of Des Plaines, Ill.  A sister, Lilian Rittenhouse, preceded him in death.
  Paul became a member of the Presbyterian church when he was quite young and has been a member ever since.  At one time he was Sunday school superintendent and an elder in the church.
  Memorial services were held at the First United Presbyterian church on Tuesday, June 27, by the Rev. Harold Hedden.
Thomas Allison Sargent,  Carl D. Williams and Dale L. Dilts Deaths
Rushville Times, November 16, 1961
  Thomas A. Sargent, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Sargent, former residents of Rushville who since 1953 have made their home in Macomb, was one of three young men of the latter city who were killed Saturday about 11:30 p.m. when their car, traveling at a high rate of speed left the Blandinsville-Tennessee blacktop road in McDonough County.
  Sargent, along with Carl D. Williams, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ozro Williams of Macomb, were instantly killed. Dale L. Dilts, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Dilts, was fatally injured and died about three hours later in McDonough district hospital without gaining consciousness. State police reported that the southbound car, owned by Dilts, veered off the highway into a drainage ditch on the east side of the road, tore up a section of fence, rolled sideways then somersautled end over end, clipping a utility pole 14 feet above the ground. All three of the young men were thrown from the car, the body of one being found 150 feet beyond the wrecked automobile.
Obituary for Jack Dale Savage
Rushville Times, March 22, 2000, page 17, column 3
Jack Savage
  Jack Dale Savage, 43, of Blandinsville, a former Table Grove resident, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at his residence.
  He was born Dec. 5, 1956, in Canton, the son of Dale and Evelyn Bowhay Savage.  They survive in Brownsville, Texas.
  He is also survived by five brothers, Mike (wife Debbie) Savage of Havana, Rick (wife Cris) Savage of Blandinsville, Bob (wife Nancy) Savage of Table Grove; Terry Savage of Rockville, Ind., and Kenny (wife Staci) Savage of Longview, Texas; two sisters, Kathie Savage of Table Grove, and Cris (husband David) Ramos of Brownsville, Texas; 18 nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews.
  He earned an associate degree from Illinois Central College in Peoria, and a bachelors degree from Western Illinois University.  He has been disabled since 1978.  He was formerly employed at Caterpillar.
  Funeral services were Monday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with Rev. James Comstock officiating and burial in Harris Cemetery in Table Grove.
  Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Obituary for William Thomas Crum
March 1, 1917
William Thomas Crum
  William Thomas Crum, son of Joseph Lafayette Crum and Sarah Ann Crum, was born near Palmyra, Macoupin county, Ill., Feb. 21st, 1869, and passed to his eternal reward from his home near Ray, Ill., Feb. 25th, 1917, aged 48 years and 4 days.
  He moved with his parents to Greene county in 1879, where he grew to manhood.  He was the third child in a family of eleven children.
  He was converted to God at about the age of 24 years and later united with the Free methodist church, becoming a charter member of the Naples class organized October 10th, 1900.  About two years ago he cast his lot with the class at Ray.
  He was a sincere, conscientious follower of the Lord Jesus, and his constant thought was to better serve the Lord and glorify him in the earth.  Among his last words were "All is well between my soul and God; I haven't a fear."
  October 14, 1908, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Mable Ashwood of Ray.  To this union were born seven children, three of whom preceded him to the spirit world.
  He leaves to mourn their loss a loving companion, three bright girls - Maple {Mabel} Ruth, Helen Marie, Verna Belle and a sweet baby boy, William Ashwood; five brothers and one sister, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
  Funeral services were conducted from the Free Methodist church in Ray Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Homer Tanner of Vermont, assisted by Rev. J. L. Mayhew of Rushville.  Interment in the Ritchey cemetery.

Death Certificate info From Lavina:
William Thomas Crum; wife: Gertrude Mabel Ashwood; born: February 21, 1869 Illinois; died February 25, 1917 Rushville Township, Schuyler County, Illinois; father: Joseph L. Crum, born: Kentucky; mother: Sarah Gosch, born: Illinois; buried Pittenger Cemetery, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois; info given by Lucius L. Crum
Obituary for Virgil Dell Crum
July 17, 1913
  Virgil Dell Crum, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Crum, was one of twins born June 2, 1913, and died July 9, 1913, aged 1 months and 7 days.  He leaves to mourn his departure, father, mother and three sisters, besides many other relatives.  Funeral services were held at the F. M. church in Ray on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Baily of Vermont.
  Note: His parents are William Thomas and Mabel "Gertrude" Ashwood Crum.  His twin is Verna Belle and the other two sisters are Helen Marie and Mabel Ruth.
Obituary for William Ashwood Crum
January 5, 1994
William A. Crum
  William A. Crum, 77, of Rural Route 1, Rushville, died at 9:13 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 1994, at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  He was born November 19, 1916, in Ray, Illinois, the son of William Thomas and Gertrude Ashwood Crum.  He married Hazel R. Vogler Aug. 15, 1937, in Rushville.
  She survives, along with four daughters: Jane DeWitt of Rushville, Vera Hammerslough of Champaign, Ruth Passmore of Mt. Sterling and Becky Crum of Champaign; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Verna Hay of Macomb and Helen Goldsborough of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
  He was affiliated with the Rushville Free Methodist Church.  He was a avid hunter and fisherman, belonging to numerous organizations.  He worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation several years, retiring in 1984.
  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 6, at the Rushville Free Methodist Church, with the Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Worthington Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Rosalie Irene Goldsborough Kirkham
October 12, 1983
Rites Here Friday for Rosalie Kirkham, 47
  Services for Rosalie Irene Kirkham, 47, of Rushville, who died Oct. 4 at her home, were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in the Free Methodist church. The Rev. Marvin Chalfant officiated and burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.  Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to the Rushville Free methodist church of which she was a member.
  She was born March 14, 1936, in Buenavista township, Schuyler county, a daughter of Kenneth and Helen Crum Goldsborough.  She married John Kirkham Dec. 30, 1954, in Rushville.
  Surviving are her husband; two sons, The Rev. J. Robert Kirkham of Bunker Hill and Kevin, at home; a grandchild; her mother of Rushville; a brother, The Rev. Robert Goldsborough of Cowden; and a sister, Ruth Evans of Jacksonville.
  She was preceded in death by her father and an infant daughter.
Obituary for Albert A. Markwood
March 18, 1976
Albert Markwood, 82, Dies In California
  A former Rushville resident, Albert A. Markwood, 82, died on March 10 in Adin, California.
  Funeral services were March 16 at Kerr Mortuary in Alturas, California, with interment in the Adin Cemetery.
  Mr. Markwood was born Jan. 20, 1894, at Ursa, Ill., son of Karl F. and Bessie Hughes Markwood.  He married Mabel Crum and she died in 1966.  He later married Margaret Kerr, who survives with a son, William F. Markwood.  There are two grandsons.
  A brother, Herschel of Quincy, and a sister, Goldie Pitman of Lorraine, also survive.  One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
  The deceased was a veteran of World War One and member of VFW, American Legion, World War One Barracks, Zingbad Grotto, Malta Shrine 51, and Lodge 570 in Jacksonville.  He was a former member of the Rushville Lodge, having served as a past master here.
Obituary for Margaret A. Kerr Markwood
November 1991
Margaret Markwood
  Margaret A. Markwood, 89, of Rushville died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 1991, at Snyder Vaugh-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born Jan. 21, 1902, in Rushville Township, Schuyler County, to Robert J. and Naomi C. Carter Kerr, she married Albert A. Markwood on Aug. 26, 1968, in Elko, Nev.  He died March 10, 1976. One half sister also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one stepson William Markwood of Vancouver, Wash.; and several cousins.
  She was a bookkeeper at Kerr Hardware in Rushville for several years.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a 50-year member and past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star, Schuyler Chapter 694.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home, the Rev. Jerry Watkins officiating.  Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Death of William Saylor
Pike County, IL Democrat, Nov. 5, 1868
Fatal Accident
 We learn that one day last week, Mr. William Saylor, Jailer at Rushville, Ill. and brother of Mr. J. W. Saylor of this place, was killed by the accidental discharge of his pistol. Mr. Saylor was scuffling in sport with another person when, upon being advised to remove a pistol from his person for fear of accident, he took it from its case and threw it upon the ground. By a sad mishap the pistol was discharged by striking upon the ground and its contents discharged into his abdomen. He lingered but for a short time when death ended his suffering. He was an estimable and worthy man and a good citizen.
Obituary for Francis Marian Sayrs
Rushville Times, September 27, 1923
Francis Marian Sayrs
  Francis Marian Sayrs died at Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 16, 1923.  He was born in Fulton county,  Ill., July 20, 1845, his father, Jonathan Sayrs, being a pioneer settler who came from Harrison county, Ohio, a few years before.
  Mr. Sayrs was married to Miss Hulda C. Derry at Astoria, Ill., Dec. 1, 1867.  To them four children were born, all of whom survive their father - Mrs. H. D. Himmel of Valeria, Iowa; N. J. Sayrs of  Rushville, Ill.; Mrs. Elmer Martin of Mapleton, Minn., and J. J. Sayrs of Webster City, Iowa.  He is also survived by eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  His wife died at Vermont, Ill., in 1905, since which time he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Martin.
  Mr. Sayrs was on of the boy soldiers of the civil war, having served for three years.  he was not yet twenty years old until July 20, 1865.  He first served as a private in the 84th Illinois infantry, having received an honorable discharge at the expiration of his time of enlistment, he at once re-enlisted and was placed in Co. K. 36th Illinois infantry and remained in the service until he received an honorable discharge Oct. 8, 1865, at New Orleans, Louisiana.  Soon after his marriage he bought a small farm without improvements and there, in the vigor of life, he builded for himself and family a home.  In 1903 he left the farm and moved to Vermont, Ill., where two years later his wife passed away, at which time he returned to the old homestead and made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Martin.  Mrs. Martin and family moved to a farm near Mapleton, Minn.  Mr. Sayrs has continued to make his home with them.
  Thru life he enjoyed good health until a few days before his death.  His sudden decease was a shock to his family and friends.  But Mr. Sayrs was ready for the change.  At an early age he was soundly converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church.  Later he transferred his membership to the Free Methodist church.  Bro. Sayrs was a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.  He enjoyed the blessing and grace of full salvation and as a result was always ready to join to all the work of the church in establishing the kingdom of God among men.  His was a life devotion to God, his church, his family, friends and country and he has left an example worthy of emulation by his children and his friends.
  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. H. Ashcraft assisted by Rev. Homer Tanner, pastor of the circuit, at the Free Methodist church in Vermont, Ill., the 19th day of September, 1923, and all that was mortal of our Bro. Sayr was laid to rest in the Salem cemetery to await the resurrection of the just.
Obituary for Dorothy M. Donaldson Schake
Rushville Times, May 24, 2000, page 15, column 3
Dorothy Schnake
  Dorothy M. Schnake, 85, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
  She was born May 14, 1915, in Warren County near Galesburg, the daughter of Timothy W. and Iva Mae Tharp Donaldson.  She married Harold Schnake on Sept. 2, 1951, in Rushville.  He survives in Beardstown.
  Surviving also are one son, Steve Schnake (wife Nancy) of Virginia; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert W. Donaldson (wife Annis) of Beardstown; and one sister, Juanita Corrie of Littleton.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Leslie Donaldson, and one sister, Wilma Higgins.
  Mrs. Schnake graduated from Rushville High School.  She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Before her marriage, Mrs. Schnake owned and operated the Chanticleer Restaurant in Rushville from 1939 until 1946 and she also owned and operated a dress shop in Rushville from 1946 until 1951.  She enjoyed working in her flower garden at her home.
  Funeral services were Friday, May 19, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.  Burial was in the Oetgen Cemetery near Beardstown.
  Memorials have been suggested to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Lee "Alice" Alice Greenleaf Schenck
Rushville Times, November 1, 2000, page 14A, column 2
  Lee Alice Greenleaf Schenck was born April 18, 1905, in Birmingham, a daughter of Joseph Peter and Nona Alta Sell Greenleaf.  She died on Oct. 15, 2000, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  She married Roger Clyde Schenck March 2, 1952, in Anthony, N.M.  He died Nov. 7, 1969, in Albuquerque, N.M.  She also was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Greenleaf (an infant) and Mrs. Joseph (Pauline) Bovey; three brothers, Joseph Uriah Greenleaf, Sterling Greenleaf, and Roger E. Greenleaf; two nieces; and two nephews.
  Mrs. Schenck graduated from Augusta High School in 1923, and taught school in the area until she entered nurse's training at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago.  She received a BSN from the University of Chicago, and then was a nurse in Indianapolis, Ind., and Pittsburgh, Penn.  When World War II began, she was the first woman from Schuyler County to enter World War II military service, Oct. 4, 1942.  She was stationed first at Fort Ord, Calif., then in Brisbane and Sydney, Australia, where she served 28 months as staff nurse and chief nurse.  She was discharged from service as a captain, Sept. 30, 1946.
  In 1946, Alice moved to Albuquerque, N.M., where she was head therapy nurse for the Veterans Administration Hospital.  She obtained her master's degree in nursing education from the University of New Mexico in 1951.  After several years in the VA hospital at Prescott, she retired, returning to live in Albuquerque.  There she was the New Mexico State Inspector of Schools of Nursing for several years.
  After the death of her husband, she moved to Phoenix, Ariz., in 1971, to be near family members.  After her retiremeat, she traveled extensively throughout the world and worked on her hobbies, including stamps, dolls, bird figurines, pitchers,  Depression and Fenton glass, flea marketing, family history and genealogy.  In 1985, she published a genealogy, "Peter and Mary Halenbeck Greenleaf of New Jersey and sons Peter and Joseph of Illinois."  In 1992 she moved to Sunset Home in Quincy to be near her sister, Violet G. Rose.
  Alice is survived by one sister, Violet G. Rose of Quincy, and several nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Glen (Mary) Hanning of Huntsville; and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
  Memorials may be given to the Sunset Home building fund, 418 Washington St., Quincy, IL 62301.
Obituary for Loren Frederick Schieferdecker
Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 3
  Loren Frederick Schieferdecker, 96, of Eureka, formerly of Rushville, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at the Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.
  He was born Jan. 15, 1903, in Adams County, the son of the late Fred J. and Anna (Miller) Schieferdecker. He married Dorothy Grace Fisk Gray on July 18, 1956, in Reno, Nev. She survives.
  Also surviving are one stepson, Darrell Gray (wife Sandra) of Eureka; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Grace Fano of Cleveland, Ohio.
  He was preceded in death by two sons, Edward and Robert; one daughter, Anna Trone; two brothers, Roy and Elmer Schieferdecker; and two sisters, Lena Greene and Edith Anderson.
  He farmed for many years and worked at Bartlow Brothers in Rushville. He worked at Armour Meat Packing in Peoria for 10 years.
  Funeral services were Tuesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Ken Yocum officiating. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Schuyler County Youth Center.
Obituary for Amanda "Mandy" Robertson Schisler
Amanda Schisler Died Suddenly At Her Home In Avon
  Mrs. Martin Schisler who has been a sufferer from heart trouble for several years, died suddenly at her home in Avon, at noon Monday, aged 67 years, 6 months and 28 days.
  Amanda Robertson was born near Browning, February, 12, 1856, where she spent her girlhood days.  She was united in marriage to Martin Schisler, July 4, 1874, the ceremony being performed in Rushville.
  For a number of years after their marriage they lived at Astoria, going from here to a farm near Abingdon, where they resided until 1901, when they moved to Ellisville and coming from there to Avon in 1917 to spend their declining years.
  Mr. Schisler's death occurred November 19, 1921.
  Mr. and Mrs. Schisler were the parents of fourteen children, nine boys and five girls of whom twelve survive.  One son died in infancy and daughter, Mrs. Sarah Beck, passed away April 8, 1907.
  The surviving children are: Mrs. Ida Danner of Abingdon; Edward of St. Augustine; Harvey of Vermont; Martin of Herman; Mrs. Amanda McDonald of Adair; Mrs. Inez Danner of Adair; John of Abingdon; Arthur of Fairview; Bidie of Ellisville; Cooney of Abingdon; Mrs. Fannie Voorhees of Ellisville; and Homer of Avon.
  There are fifty grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
  She is also survived by the follow brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Rice of Greensburg, Mo.; Mrs. Susan Stambaugh and Daniel Robertson of Browning; Mrs. Louise Parks of Rushville; Mrs. Rebecca Zimmerman of Forest City; and Stephen Robertson of Riverside, Calif.  Her father and mother and one sister, Mrs. Anna Leninger, and one brother, William, have preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Schisler  was converted at age of fifteen years.  She joined the  United Brethren church and was baptized in Sugar Creek by A____ Valentine.  In 1877 she was again baptized in the Church of the Brethren at the Woodland church by Rev. David Miller.  She endeavored to live up to her religious  convictions and teaching of the church.  The family altar was established and maintained in the house during their married life.
  Brief services were held from the home at  9:30 o'clock this morning, conducted by Rev.  L. J. Sailor, after which the funeral party under the direction of Undertaker K. R. Clugston, motored to Astoria where the funeral services were held at 2:00 o'clock at South Fulton Church of the Brethren, conducted by the pastor, Rev. C. A. Gruther.  The remains were laid to rest beside those of her husband in the cemetery, adjoining the country church yard.

Rushville Times, Sept. 20, 1923
  Mrs. Martin Schisler - Mrs. Martin Schisler, a former resident of Browning Twp. died at her home in Adair Monday of last week.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday and the remains taken to Astoria for interment.
  Amanda Robertson was born near Browning, IL, Feb. 12, 1856, where she spent her girlhood days.  She was united in marriage to Martin Schisler, July 4, 1874, the ceremony being performed in Rushville.
  Mr. Schisler's death occurred Nov. 19, 1921.
  Mr. and Mrs. Schisler were the parents of 14 children, 9 boys and 5 girls, of whom twelve survive.  One son died in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Beck, passed away April 8, 1907.
  The surviving children are:  Mrs. Ida Danner of Abingdon; Edward of St. Augustine; Harvey of Vermont; Martin of Hermon; Mrs. Amanda McDonald of Adair; Mrs. Inez Danner of Adair; John of Abingdon; Arthur of Fairview; Biddie (should be "Bidie") of Ellisville; Cooney (should be Conrad) of Abingdon; Mrs. Fanny Voorhees of Ellisville and Homer of Avon.  There are 50 grand-children and two great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters:  Mrs. Mary Rice of Greensburg, MO.; Mrs. Susan Stambaugh and Daniel Robertson of Browning; Mrs. Louisa Parks of Rushville; Mrs. Rebella (should be Rebecca) Zimmerman of Forrest City and Stephen Robertson of Riverside, Calif.
Obituary for Ananias "Miles" Miles Schisler
Rushville Times, August 3, 1938
Ananias Schisler
  Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Church of Christ for Ananias Schisler, who passed away July 28, 1938 after 6 weeks illness.
  Ananias Schisler born December 22, 1871 near Browning to Lewis and Juliana (Kolthrider) {should be Julia Ann Kaltrader (several surname spellings} Schisler, departed this life July 28, 1938 at his home near Browning where he had spent most of his life.
  On October 11, 1927 he was united in marriage to Lou Ella Skiles at Rushville.  To this union were born 2 children, one having died in infancy and Mrs. Hattie Purdue of Pekin, IL. February 11, 1927 his wife preceded him in death and September 24, 1930 he married Mrs. Charlotte Walton at Browning.
  Some years ago he united with the Baptist church at Ridgeville in later years he transferred his membership to the Church of Christ in Browning.
  Besides his friends and neighbors who are grieved at his passing are his wife, Mrs. Charlotte Schisler, his daughter, Mrs. Hattie Purdue and 2 grandchildren, Charlotte and Gerald Purdue, a sister, Mrs. Anna Rockwell of Frederick, 3 brothers, Dan and Henry of near Roseville and John of Astoria, and one foster-brother Pearl, of Swan Creek.
Obituary for Byron "Bidie" S. Schisler
unknown paper, September 1960
Bidie Schisler
  Funeral services for Bidie Schisler were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the Martin Funeral Home at Bushnell.  The Rev. John Watson of Abingdon officiated and burial was in Avon Cemetery.
  Mr. Schisler died Thursday morning, September 8, (1960) at the St. Francis Hospital in Macomb, where he had been a patient for one week.
  He was born in Astoria, November 23, 1889, to Martin and Amanda Robertson Schisler.  He married Neva Kreps in Galesburg June 10 (should be December 10), 1910.  She died in June 1934.
  He was a member of the Ellisville Christian Church.  He resided in Ellisville until 20 years ago when they moved to Bushnell.  He was a retired farmer and for the past 30 years had been a feed salesman.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bernita Homer of Greentop, MO; five grandchildren, five brothers, John of Berwick; Martin and Conrad both of Abingdon; Arthur of Rock Island, and Homer of Claymore, OK, and three sisters, Mrs. Amanda McDonald of Astoria; Mrs. Ida Danner and Mrs. Fannie Voorhees, both of Abingdon, and several nieces and nephews.  Three brothers, Ed, William and Harvey, and two sisters, Mrs. Inez Danner and Mrs. Sarah Beck are deceased.
Obituary for Charles Schisler
  Charles Schisler died Feb. 29, 1904, at his home near Astoria, Fulton county, Illinois, aged 36 years and 22 days of that dreaded disease consumption.  Mr. Schisler had numerous relatives and friends. He bore his affliction patiently and was fully resigned to his Master's will.  He leaves a wife and son Glen and a host of relatives and friends to mourn the loss of the precious one.  A large congregation assembled at the funeral service conducted by Rev. J. B. Miller.  Interment in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
  Father's voice will no more cheer us
  On the sad, rough road of life,
  But the good advise he gave us,
  Will prepare us for the strife.
  His life work is complete.  Shall we be prepared to meet in a house not made with hands?
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death.  "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends.  These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties.  These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
  Note: He was married to Ellen "Ella" Davis.
Obituary for Daniel "Dan" Schisler I
died: April 29, 1961
unknown paper
Daniel Schisler, 80, of Tennessee Dies
  Daniel Schisler, 80 of Tennessee Township, died Saturday evening at the St. Francis Hospital in Macomb.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday in the Chapel of the Jones Mortuary in Colchester.  The Rev. Donald Skiles of the Carthage Assembly of God Church will officiate and burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery in Warren County.
  He was born Jan. 13, 1881 in Schuyler County to Lewis and Julia Kaltreider Schisler, Jr.  He was a farmer and resided in Warren County for many years before moving to Tennessee Township.  He was a member of the Colfax Methodist Church.
  He married Agnes Beebe May 30, 1905 in Rushville.  She survives with six children, Clauson Schisler of Crowley, LA, Kenneth of Abingdon, Dale of Monmouth, Beryl of Macomb, Mrs. Jessie Glazner of Chula Vista, CA, and Mrs. Marguerite Byland of Colchester; two brothers, Henry Schisler of Galesburg and Pearl Schisler of Swan Creek; a sister, Mrs. Anna Rockwell of White Hall, MI, 22 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
  Two sons, two grandchildren, three brothers, Annius, John and Noah, and two sister, Josephine Trone and Sarah Graham died previously.
  Friends may call at the chapel and the family will meet with friends there Tuesday evening.
  Note: According to the Internet and what I have been told the correct name is: Point Pleasant Cemetery, located near Raritan, IL, 3 miles West of Hwy 67 South of Roseville, IL.
Obituary for Fairy "Opal"  Curless Schisler
Rushville Times, January 23, 2002, page 13, column 4
Opal Schisler
  Opal C. Schisler, 93, of Astoria, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
  She was born July 23, 1908, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Hugh and Susie (Farwell) Curless.
  She married Evert Schisler on Aug. 15, 1925, in Lewistown.  He died Oct. 3, 1980.
  She also was preceded in death by one son, Claire, one infant daughter, Clarice; two brothers, Hartford and William Curless; and two sisters, Nellie Ruth and Nora Curless.
  Survivors include one son, Phillip (wife Jeanette) Schisler of Rushville, one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Susie) Bucher of Macomb, one daughter-in-law, Helen Schisler Wise of Astoria; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Olive Howe of Havana, Edith Lee of Ipava, Doris Robertson of Ipava, and Myra Phillips of Astoria; and Two brothers, John Curless of Astoria and Ted Curless of Pekin.
  She was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Culbertson Auxiliary.
  Services were Friday, Jan. 18, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Greg Parker officiating.  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad or Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
  Note: written on the side: s/o Edward Schisler b. 3-26-1875 and Josephine Branchfield b. 8-30-1868

Eagle Publications, January 10, 2002
Opal C. Schisler
  Opal C. Schisler, 93, of Astoria, died at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at the Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb. She was born July 23, 1908, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Hugh and Susie Farwell Curless. She married Evert Schisler Aug. 15, 1925, in Lewistown. He died Oct. 3, 1980.
  She is survived by one son, Phillip (Jeanette) Schisler, Rushville; one daughter, Susie (Jim) Butcher, Macomb; one daughter-in-law, Helen Schisler Wise, Astoria; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Olive Howe, Havana, Edith Lee, Ipava, Doris Robertson, Ipava, and Myrna Phillips, Astoria; and two brothers, John Curless, Astoria, and Ted Curless, Pekin.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Clair; one infant daughter, Clarice; two brothers, Hartford and William Curless; and two sisters, Nellie Ruth and Nora Curless.
  She was a homemaker and a member of the Culbertson Memorial Hospital Auxilary.
  Services were held Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at the Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with the Rev. Greg Parker officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad or Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
Obituary for Harvey (Harvie) Schisler
Macomb Daily Journal, March 2, 1955
Harvey Schisler of Bushnell Dies Here:
  Harvey Schisler, 76 of Bushnell died at the St. Francis Hospital in Macomb yesterday afternoon following an illness of about three weeks. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at the Bushnell Methodist Church with the Rev. A. J. Copeland officiating.  Internment will be in the Vermont Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Craycraft Funeral Home in Bushnell.
  He was born Dec. 25, 1878, in Fulton County, Illinois, to Martin and Amanda (Robertson) Schisler.  He worked on farms in the Bushnell community most of his life.
  He is survived by his wife, Lora; five children, Mrs. Violet Walsh of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Anna Cambers of Bushnell, Mrs. Wanda Hopping of Vermont, Lester Schisler of Tallahoma, Tenn., Richard Schisler of Clifton, NJ.; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six step-children; seven brothers, John, Martin, Homer, Cooney (Conrad), Edward, all of Abingdon, Arthur of Rock Island and Biddie (Byrom "Bidie") of Bushnell, and three sisters,  Mrs. Ida Danner of Abingdon, Mrs. Amanda McDonnel (McDonald) of Astoria and Mrs. Fannie Voorhees of Ellisville.

  Bushnell - Harvey Schisler, 76, of Bushnell, a former resident of Abingdon, died Tuesday morning in St. Francis Hospital, Macomb.
  He was born in Fulton County Dec. 25, 1878.
  Besides his wife, Lora, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Violet Walsh, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Anna Chambers, Bushnell, and Mrs. Wanda Hopping, Vermont, and a son, Lester, Tullahoma, Tenn.
He also leaves seven brothers, John, Martin, Homer, Cooney (Conrad) and Edward, all of Abingdon; Arthur, Rock Island and Biddie ("Byron "Bidie"), Bushnell and three sisters, Mrs. Ida Danner, Abingdon; Mrs. Amanda McDonnel (McDonald), Astoria, and Mrs. Fannie Voorhees, Ellisville, in addition to six stepchildren, 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in the Bushnell Methodist Church.  Burial will be in the Vermont Cemetery.  Friends may call at the Craycraft Funeral Home.
  Note: Harvey first married Carrie Edith Derry, then Lora Fitch.
Obituary for Homer Page Schisler I
Galesburg, IL Register Mail, December 3, 1982
Homer P. Schisler
  Abingdon - Homer P. Schisler, 85, Abingdon, died Thursday at 8:20 p.m. in the Owen Care Center in Abingdon.
  He was born June 5, 1897, near Vermont.  He married Nada M. Mitchell in Ellisville Dec. 21, 1918.  She died Oct. 7, 1976.
  Surviving are seven sons, Giles, Don and Jim, all of Abingdon, Robert of Tetesky, Mich., Jack of St. Augustine, Bradley of Galesburg Route 5 and Junior of Mount Morris, Mich.; four daughters, Betty Sickles, Muriel Derry and Dorla Dwyer, all of Abingdon, and Lois Munson of Westminster, Calif.; 29 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
  He was employed by Gale Products.  He was a member of the Abingdon Christian Church and Order of the Eagle Lodge 518.
  Funeral will be Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Larson Funeral Home, Rev. Howard Fawbush, officiating.  Burial will be in the Avon Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Saturday evening.
  Memorials may be made to a charity or church of the donor's choice the family said.
Obituary for John Wesley Schisler
October 14, 1948
John Wesley Schisler Died in East Moline
  John Wesley Schisler passed away at an East Moline hospital at 4:45 p.m., Thursday, October 7, 1948.  He had been removed there from the Monmouth hospital just three days before his death.  He was taken to the Monmouth hospital about two weeks ago from the home of his brother, Dan Schisler, with whom he had been making his home for the past three years.  He is survived by his brothers, Dan and Henry Schisler, both of the Roseville community.  His wife, Martha, died in 1934, and he was preceded in death by two children.
  He was about 75 years of age, having been born May 8, 1874, in Schuyler County, the son of Louis (Lewis) and Julia Coltrider (Kaltreider) Schisler, (Jr.).  He lived most of his life in Schuyler County.
  Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, in the Church of the Brethren in Astoria, in charge of the service was the Rev. C. G. Canfield.  Burial was made in Oak Grove Cemetery near Astoria.
Obituary for Julia Ann Hess Schisler
Julia A. Hess Schisler
  Julia A. Schisler, 97, Astoria, Illinois died Sunday, March 16, 2003 at 2:28 a.m. at Astoria Gardens, Astoria, IL.
  She was born May 17, 1905 in Astoria Township, Fulton County, Illinois to Lewis and Ida Belle Dupuy Hess.
  Mrs. Schisler was a homemaker.  She was a member of Astoria Church of the Brethren and their Women's Fellowship and the Salem Club.
   She married Jacob Edward Schisler on January 20, 1923 in Astoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 20, 1976.
   Surviving are two daughters, Doris West, Goodfield, IL, Margaret Scrogum, Astoria, IL; one son, William (Virginia) Schisler, Princeton, IL; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; one niece, Ida Tate, Marietta, IL.
  She was also precede in death by one half-brother, Clarence Furnace; one half-sister, Maye Riebling.
  Services were Wednesday, March 19th at Astoria Church of the Brethren. Pastor Jackie Kessler and Pastor Gary Schultz officiated.  Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery, Astoria.  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to her church or the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Julia Ann (Koltrider) Kaltreider Schisler
February 13, 1935
  Mrs. Julia Schisler died Sunday at State hospital in Bartonville.  Funeral services were held by Brother Chris Gruber at the South Fulton Church. Interment in the South Fulton Cemerty.

Mrs. Louis Schisler Dies at State Hospital
  Mrs. Julia Schisler died Friday in the Peoria State hospital, Bartonville, aged 83 years, 8 months and 18 days.
  The deceased was born in York County, PA, May 21, 1851.  She was united in marriage to Louis Schisler in 1869.  To this union were born nine children, six of whom survive, namely, Annias of Browning, John of Astoria, Dan and Henry of Roseville, Annie of Frederick and Pearl of Smithfield.
  Mrs. Schisler united with the Brethren early in life and remained a devoted Christian.  She with her family spent most of her life in the vicinity of Bader.
  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the South Fulton church, conducted by Rev. C. A. Gruber, assisted by Rev. I. J. Gibson.  Interment in the cemetery nearby.
  Note: maiden name has several spellings: Coltrader, Coldrider, Koltrider, and so on.  She was married to Lewis (Louis) Schisler II, son of Ludwig "Lewis" Schisler and Anna Maria Hollinger.
Obituary for Kenneth "Dick" Richard Schisler
Rushville Times, August 29, 2001, page 13, column 1
Kenneth Schisler
  Kenneth R. Schisler, 59, of lpava, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at his residence.
  He was bom March 17,1942, in Fulton County, the son of Perry G. and Grace Etter Schisler.
  He is survived by his mother of lpava; one son, Richard Schisler of Erwin, Tenn.; one daughter, Deanna Morefield of Fairview; two grandchildren; and two brothers, Bill of lpava and Jerry of Astoria. He was preceded in death by his father and one son, Randy.
  He was a lathe operator for Caterpillar in Peoria for 20 years.
  Funeral services were Monday at Kost Memorial Home with Rev. Nedra Bollinger officiating. Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Ipava Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Larry Gilbert Schisler
Galesburg Register Mail, April 4, 2003
Larry G. Schisler
  Monmouth - Larry G. Schisler, 59, Monmouth, died at 8:05 a.m. Thursday (April 3, 2003) in Community Medical Center.
  He was born Sept. 19, 1943, in Macomb, the son of Gilbert and Virginia Brown Schisler.
  He married Barbara Bass on June 28, 1964.
  Surviving are his wife; two sons, Bryan Schisler and Brent Schisler, both of Burlington, Iowa; two daughters, Amy Schisler, Burlington, and Angela Schisler, Monmouth; two brothers, Randy Schisler, Galesburg, and Jerry Schisler, Indianapolis, Ind.; and five grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  He was raised in Colchester and moved to Monmouth when he was 10 years old.  After his marriage, he lived in Smithshire before moving back to Monmouth four years ago.
  He worked at Wilson's Meat Packaging in Monmouth for many years.
  Gravyside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Roseville, with the Rev. James Olsen officiating.  Friends may call from noon Sunday until one hour before the service at Corman Memorial Home, Roseville; family will be present from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary for Louella Skiles Schisler
Argus Searchlight, February 16, 1927, Browning Item
Mrs. Anannias Schisler
  Louella, youngest daughter of Marion and Malinda Skiles, was born February 10, 1872 and died February 11, 1927, aged 55 years and 1 day.  October 11, 1899 she was united in marriage to Anannias Schisler.  To them were born one son, who died in infancy, and one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Purdue. 
  Thirty-seven years ago she united with the Baptist Church at Ridgeville, living since a true and faithful Christian life and always active in Sunday School work, for years teaching a class of girls.  She received the baptism of the Holy Spirit, June 10, 1920 at Alton, Illinois under the peaching of sister McPherson.  It was her habit when downhearted to read the 37th Psalm.  Her favorite hymn was "Honey In The Rock". 
  Besides the husband and daughter, there survives her father and mother, one grandchild, one sister and many other relatives. 
  Funeral services were held at the Ridgeville Church, Sunday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Lawson of Granite City officiating.  Interment at the Ridgeville Cemetery.
Obituary for Martin V. Schisler I
Martin Schisler Of Avon Died Suddenly Saturday
  Martin Schisler, an aged and highly respected citizen, died suddenly Saturday morning at his home in Avon.
  He was apparently in his usual good health, he went after his mail and while out on the street of the village, complained of a pain in his chest.  He returned to his home and after reaching there was seized with another spell and very soon expired.  Death was due to heart trouble.
  For years Mr. Schisler resided near Astoria, moving to the neighgorhood of Ellisville, years ago, from which place he moved to Avon about four years ago.
  The remains were brought here, Tuesday, overland in an auto hearse.  The funeral was held at about 2:30 o'clock at the South Fulton church, conducted by Elder Chris Gruber.   Burial in the South Fulton cemetery.
  The deceased leaves, besides his aged wife, twelve children to mourn.

Macomb Daily Journal, November 21, 1921
  Avon, Ill., Nov. 19 - Martin Schifler (misspelled, should be Schisler), one of the old and respected residents of this section died very suddenly this morning.  Apparently in his usual good health he came up town after his mail, but while on the streets complained of a pain in his chest. Death occurred very soon after he reached home.
  The effect of his death on his wife is much feared, for she has long been ill and she too has heart trouble and is in a precarious condition.
  Mr. Shifler (Schisler) was a man of about seventy years of age and had had a large acquaintance in this community.  For years he lived in the vicinity of Ellisville, but four or five years ago moved to Avon.  He was highly esteemed.
  Obituary: 
  Martin Schisler, son of Martin and Anna (Hollinger) Schisler, died in Astoria, Illinois, May 18, 1921,___(unable to read)_____the youngest of a family of sixteen children, of whom only two, a brother and sister survive.  His parents were natives of Pennsylvania and came overland to Astoria before the subject of this sketch was born.
  He was united in marriage July 4, 1874 to Miss Amanda Robertson, the ceremony being performed in Rushville.  Mr. Schisler followed the occupation of farming until four years ago when he retired and moved to Avon to spend their declining years.  A number of years of their life were spent in the vicinity of Astoria.
  Mr. and Mrs. Schisler were the parents of 14 children, twelve of whom with the mother survive, namely:  Mrs. Ida Danner of Abingdon, Edward of St. Augustine, Harvey of Vermont, Martin of Hermon, Mrs. Amanda McDonald and Mrs. Inez Danner of Adair, John of Abingdon, Arthur of Fairview, Bidie (Byron) of Ellisville and Homer of Avon.  There are 42 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
  Mr. Schisler was a devout member of the Church of the Brethren, having united with that denomination in 1877, and endeavored faithfully to live up to its religious teachings.  The family altar was maintained and remained in the home until death.
  Brief services were held at the home at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning, conducted by the Rev. Ernest Eshelman of Canton, after which the funeral party motored to Astoria where funeral services were conducted at the South Fulton church south of Astoria conducted by Rev. C. G. Gruber, after which the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that church.
Obituary for Matilda "Agnes" Agnes Beebe Schisler
died: June 17, 1965
unknown paper, June 26, 1965
Mrs. Agnes Schisler, Tennessee Twp., Dies
  Mrs. Agnes Schisler , 80, died at her home in Tennessee Township {McDonough County, Illinois} Thursday afternoon following a short illness.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Chapel of Jones Mortuary in Colchester.  The Rev. Donald Skiles of Carthage will officiate, and burial will br in Pennington Point Cemetery, Warren County.
  Mrs. Schisler was born June 6, 1885, in Schuyler County to John and Jessie Fisher Beebe.  She was a member of the Monmouth Assembly of God Church.
  On May 30, 1905, she married Daniel Schisler, who preceded her in death. 
  Surviving are five children: C. L. Schisler of Crowley, La., Kenneth Schisler of Abingdon, Dale Schisler of Indio, Calif., Beryl Schisler, RR Macomb, and Marguerite Byland, RR Colchester; one brother, Fred Beebe of Rushville; one sister, Mellie Morrell of Beardstown; 22 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.  A daughter, Jessie Glazner, died in 1963, and two sons, Elmer and Daniel, Jr., died in infancy.  Nine brothers and sisters, Winnie Thompson, Bertha McNealy, Bessie Thompson, Clarabelle Elgin, Stella Umphreys, Sherman, Danny, Glen, and Jerome Beebe are deceased.
  Friends may call at the chapel after this evening.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday evening at the chapel.
  Note: According to the Internet and what I have been told the correct name is: Point Pleasant Cemetery, located near Raritan, IL, 3 miles West of Hwy 67 South of Roseville, IL.
Obituary for Nada Miriam Mitchell Schisler
died October 7, 1976
  Abingdon - Mrs. Nada Schisler, 78, of 404 W. Lower St., died in St. Mary's Hospital in Galesburg Thursday at 11:18 p.m.
  The former Nada Mitchell was born Feb. 17, 1898, at Ellisville and married Homer Schisler there Dec. 21, 1918.
  He survives as do seven sons, Giles, James, Donald and Homer, Jr., all of Abingdon, Robert of Jacksonville, Bradley of Galesburg route 6 and Jack of St. Augustine; four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Munson of Westminster, Calif., Mrs. Harold (Muriel) Derry, Mrs. Elmer (Betty) Sickles and Mrs. William (Darla Jean) Dyer, all of Abingdon; a brother, Gee Mitchell, 28 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A resident of the Abingdon area for 35 years, Mrs. Schisler was a member of the Abingdon Christian Church.
  Funeral will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the Abingdon Christian Church. Friends may call at the Larson   Funeral Home Sunday afternoon and evening.  Burial will be in the Avon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Christian Church or the Heart Fund, the family said.
Obituary for Neva Ethel Kreps Schisler
  Mrs. Neva Schisler - Tues June 26, 1934 - Daily Register Mail, Galesburg, IL
Prairie City, June 26. - (Special.)  Mrs. Neva Ethel Schisler, wife of Bidie Schisler of Ellisville, died at St. Francis hospital in Peoria at 9:30 o'clock Sunday morning. Death was caused by peritonitis following an operation.
  Funeral services were held in the Christian Church in Ellisville today.

Neva Ethel Schisler
  "Through the sharp thorns that lie along our way
  Make thou a path for tired and bleeding feet;
  And bring us to the wonder of that day
  When Love and Memory in Thee shall meet." - (Watt).
  The path for tired feet reached that day "where Love and Memory meet," for Neva Ethel Schisler last Sunday, June 24, 1934.  It was a comparatively short path, for it had only passed the 43rd milestone.  But we do not count time by the calendar in weighing human worth.  The measure of this life, in its significance for loved ones, span more than the brief years of an earthly pilgrimage.
  There was no secret as to why Mrs. Schisler was highly respected.  All know that she came from a good home.  Born to William and Lillian (Mitchell) Kreps, October 5, 1890, at Pleasant Hill, six miles east of Avon.  She was one of seven brothers and sister, who with their mother survive:  Albert, Lulu Dellafeld, Harry, Lillian Harris, Sadie Hendel, all of this general vicinity and Eva Behrent of Herford, South Dakota.  One brother and four sisters died in infancy while the father passed away nearly two years ago.
  Mrs. Schisler made use of her opportunities.  She not only attended the rural schools but obtained a higher education, graduating from the Avon High School with the class of 1908.  She chose wisely in her marriage, becoming the bride of Bidie Schisler December 10, 1910, in Galesburg.  Their first home was on a farm one mile north of Ellisville and the remaining years have been spent in this community.  To complete the happiness of this home, there came a little daughter, Bernita Onalee.  She shares with her father in a common loss but also in rich heritage of sustaining memories.
  The final reason that may be mentioned to explain the esteem held for the deceased was her Christian character.  She gave public expression of her faith when she united with the Christian Church in Ellisville, September 9, 1913.  In her brief but intense illness of the past few weeks she found that her trust in God was not vain.  The inspiration of her example will remain as a benediction to the many friends and loved ones who today "rise up and call her blessed."
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 26, at 2:pm o'clock P.M., from the Christian church in Ellisville, conducted by Rev. L. J. Sailor of Bushnell.
  Interment was made in the Avon Cemetery.
  "Upon the wreckage of thy yesterday.
  Design thy structure of tomorrow.
  Lay strong corner stones of purpose and prepare
  Great blocks of wisdom cut from past despair.
  Shape mighty pillars of resolve, to set
  Deep in the tear - met mortar of regret.
  Believe in God - in thine own self believe
  All thou has hoped for thou shalt yet achieve."
  (Ella Wheeler Wilcox.)
  Note: She was married to Bryon "Bidie" Schisler
Obituary for Dorothy M. Donaldson Schnake
Rushville Times, May 24, 2000, page 15, column 3
Dorothy Schnake
  Dorothy M. Schnake, 85, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
  She was born May 14, 1915, in Warren County near Galesburg, the daughter of Timothy W. and Iva Mae Tharp Donaldson. She married Harold Schnake on Sept. 2, 1951, in Rushville. He survives in Beardstown.
  Surviving also are one son, Steve Schnake (wife Nancy) of Virginia; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert W. Donaldson (wife Annis) of Beardstown; and one sister, Juanita Corrie of Littleton.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Leslie Donaldson, and one sister, Wilma Higgins.
  Mrs. Schnake graduated from Rushville High School. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Before her marriage, Mrs. Schnake owned and operated the Chanticleer Restaurant in Rushville from 1939 until 1946 and she also owned and operated a dress shop in Rushville from 1946 until 1951. She enjoyed working in her flower garden at her home.
  Funeral services were Friday, May 19, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the Oetgen Cemetery near Beardstown.
  Memorials have been suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Harriet A. Shaw Schomer
Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 4
Harriett Schomer
  Harriett A. Schomer, 62, of Astoria, died Friday, April 1, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
  She was born May 3, 1931 in Astoria, the daughter of Lester and Helen (Lau) Shaw.
  She married Jack L. Schomer on Nov. 22, 1979, in Astoria.  He survives.
  Also surviving are two brothers, Willis (wife Irene) Shaw and Bud Shaw of Astoria; and one sister, Evelyn Hopping of Washington.
  She was a member of Summum Christian Church.
  She worked as a waitress since the age of 16.  She waitressed at the Subway cafe from 1970 until 1979.  She also worked as a press operator at Durite Laundry in Havana for six years and at Gordon Cleaners in Astoria for five years.
  Services were Sunday, April 9 at the Summum Christian Church in Summum, with this Rev. Brian Culver officiating.  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of the services.
  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Death Notice for Elizabeth Hess Schramm
Rushville Times, July 25, 1856
    Died in this county on Saturday, the 20th instant, Mrs. Elizabeth Schramm, wife of Mr. Peter Schramm; aged 64 years.
  Note: Elizabeth Hess was born 1792 Dillenburg, Hessen, Germany.  She married John "Peter" Peter Schramm in Germany.  They had 6 children.
Obituary for Norah Thompson Harrison Schramm
Rushville Times, March 22, 2000, page 17, column 1
Norah Schramm
  Norah Schramm, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at her residence in Rushville.
  Arrangements will be announced later by the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 2
Norah T. Schramm
  Norah T. Schramm, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at her home.
  She was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Warrington, England, to the late Enoch and Sarah Conner Harrison.
  She married Kenneth Schramm on Dec. 23, 1943, in Warrington, England.  He survives.
  Also are surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jim (Sandra) Utter of Beardstown, Mrs. Mike (Karen) Webster of Liberty, Mrs. Jim (Janene) Thompson of Rushville and Mrs. Gene (Terri) Haines of Rushville; two sons, Keith B. (wife, Nancy) of Beardstown and David M. (wife, Vicki) of Algonquin; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Ron (Mary) Tempest of Manchester, England.
  She was preceded in death by one great-grandson, one brother and one sister.
  She volunteered at the Schuyler Senior Center and was a member of the Overseas War Bride Club of Illinois.  She worked for 12 years at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1982.
  Funeral services for Mrs. Schramm were held Friday, March 24, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating.  Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary for Frederick Carl Schulze
April 4, 2001
Frederick Schulze
  A memorial service will be held April 7 for Frederick C. Schulze of Eugene, who died March 29 of age-related causes.  He was 88.
  Schulze was born March 3, 1913, in Las Animas, Colo., to Herman and Marie Siemaier Schulze.  He married Helen Ollivant in Lookingglass in 1935.  She died Jan 24. 2000.
  He moved to Lookingglass in 1919 and lived there until 1935 when he moved to Eugene.  He moved back to Lookingglass in 1946 and lived there until 1995 when he returned to Eugene.  He worked for Southern Pacific Railroad as a boilermaker from 1935 to 1946 and then as a rancher and dairy farmer from 1946 to 1976.  He enjoyed gardening and woodworking.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Roseburg where he also served as a reserve deputy sheriff.
  Survivors include a son, Robert of Eugene; two brothers, Charles of Lookingglass and Cecil of Winston; two sisters, Bessie Johnson of Eugene and Jane Weisz of Lookingglass; five grandchildren: and 16 great-grandchildren.  A daughter, Donna Clark. died previously.
  Saturday's service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Lookingglass Cemetery in Roseburg.  Musgrove Family Mortuary in Eugene is in charge of arrangements.  Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Foundation or a charity of choice.
Obituary for Alfred M. Schuman I
Journal Star, Peoria, Illinois, July 26, 1999
Alfred Schuman
  Canton - Alfred M. Schuman Sr., 73, of S. First Ave. died at 10:45 p.m. Friday, July 23, 1999, at Graham Hospital.
  Born March 4, 1926, in Browning to Elmer and Elzie Staubaugh Schuman, he married Rosemary Jennings.  He later married Charlotte Clark Cook on Dec. 5, 1969, in Dixon.  She survives.
  Also surviving are six sons, Elmer Schuman of Pekin, Alan Schuman, Bill Cook and Randy Cook, all of Canton, Mike Schuman of Havana and David Cook of Gurnee; five daughters, Brenda Hopkins and Elsie Johnson, both of Dallas, Rose Marie Wilcoxen and Donita Weaver, both of Canton, and Vickie Hand of Morton; three sisters, Emma Bucy of Silvis, Annabelle Grubb of Canton and June Clanin of Dayton, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  Three children, two brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.
  He worked for 27 years at the Canton Grain Elevator and for 12 years in the maintenance department of Canton School District 66.
  He was a Modern Woodsman member.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home.  Gene Danner will officate.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to a trust fund in his name c/o Norwest Bank in Canton.
  Note: His mother was Elsa "Elsie" Stambaugh, daughter of Nathaniel "Ness" L. Stambaugh and Emaline "Emme Emma" Mathis.
Obituary for Dorothy E. Rose Schuman
Rushville Times, March 8, 2000, page 15, column 6
  Dorothy E. Schuman 89, of Astoria, died Saturday, March 4, 2000, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Nov. 24, 1910, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Quinn and Mary Charlotte (Smith) Rose.
  She married Miner M. Schuman Oct. 27, 1927, in Macomb.  He died March 6, 1984.
  She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Nellie Schuman, two brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Max (Betty) Danner of Astoria, and one sister, Nelda Schuman of Lodi, Calif.
  She was a member of the Astoria Church of the Brethren, where she was active in the Clothes Closet Ministry and the Women's Fellowship
group.  She was a homemaker.
  Services were held Tuesday, March 7, at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Pastor Gary Schultz officiating.  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
Obituary for Iva J. McElhoe Scott
Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 5
  Iva Scott, 92, of Shelbina, Mo., formerly of Rushville, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo.
  Mrs. Scott was born in Shelby County, Mo., on Nov. 18, 1907, the son of Fred and Bessie Carter McElhoe.
  On Nov. 10, 1931, she married Chappell Scott in Quincy. He preceded her in death.
  Iva is survived by two children, Jack V. Scott of Malta, Ill., and Sharon Kratz of Imbroden, Ark.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Myrtle Stevens of Shelbina, Mo., Pauline Kleckner of Quincy, Ill, and Mabel Copeland of Carthage, Ill.
  In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
  She was a member of Avon Federated Church in Avon, Ill., and graduated from Steffenville High School in 1925.
  Graveside services were Saturday, March 25 at the Shelbina Cemetery West Lawn Addition in Shelbina, Mo., with Jim Bilbro officiating.
Obituary for Laura D. Hettrick Scripps
  Laura D., daughter of D. M. and Ella K. Hettrick, was born in McDonough county, Illinois, Jan. 7, 1871, and died August 15, 1901.
  In her eighth year she came with her parents to Astoria, Illinois, where she has lived until her decease.
  Having thus grown up in this city, a pupil of the city schools and Sunday schools she was known by almost everyone in the community.
  On the 21st of March, 1894, she was united in holy matrimony to Mr. John Scripps and began life anew in their beautiful home in this city.
  These brief years of married life soon terminated, disease, weakness, death is the short story.  Everything that means, science and love could do for her was done without avail and she quietly slipped away to be at rest.
  Her light has gone out but she lives in the memory of her loved ones and friends.
  In her death she leaves to mourn her early departure her husband, her parents, two sisters and a host of friends.
  The funeral was conducted from the family residence, where a large assembly gathered to pay the last sad rites to the dead and to enter into sympathy with the bereaved family.
  The services were brief yet everything was planned to draw away the gloom encircling the home.  They were conducted by Rev. James O. Kirkpatrick of the M. E. church who spoke words of consolation and sympathy from the text: "We all fade as a leaf."  A quartet from the Methodist choir furnished befitting music.
  The remains were placed in the Emerson receiving vault temporarily, owing to lack of time to make permanent the final place of interment.  A profusion of beautiful flowers was in evidence, which betokened the esteem of friends, a host of whom followed her to the last resting place in the cemetery to ??
  "Know the end of strife.
  And taste the deathless life
  And find the last the best"
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death.  "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends.  These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties.  These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Obituary for Harold M. Seckman
Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 4
  Harold M. Seckman, 86, of Mt. Sterling died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, in the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
  He was born June 2, 1913, in Brown County, the son of Clyde Alvin and Tracey Butler Seckman. He married Ruth Kathleen Thomas on Nov. 1, 1940, in Mt. Sterling. She survives.
  He was a farmer. He attended Ripley School, McKee School, White Oak School and the Mt. Sterling High School. He was a member of the Mt. Sterling First Christian Church, where he had served as an elder for several years. He was also a member of the Brown County Farm Bureau and served as an election judge in Buckhorn Township for many years.
  Other survivors include three children, Robert Wayne Seckman of Lake Mary Fla., Lloyd Lee Seckman of Chapmanville, W.V. and Mary Caroline Armstrong of Mt. Sterling; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one nephew, Dauris “Jerry” Lozelle Sechman of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Harold Edward Seckman, five brothers, Dauris, Clifford, Cecil, Merle and Lloyd Seckman of Rushville, and one sister in infancy.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000, at the Mt. Sterling First Christian Church.  Burial will be in the Hersman Cemetery near Mt. Sterling. Friends may call one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the family.
Obituary for Esther Seeley
Rushville Times, October 9, 1929
Funeral Held At Normal For Miss Esther Seeley
  The funeral of Miss Esther Seeley took place at the home in Normal, Illinois October 3. Miss Seeley was born in Littleton and was the daughter of Dr. Lewis and Mrs. M. C. Seeley. She leaves her mother and 2 sisters, Helen and Ada at home. A large number of friends were at the Park Hill Cemetery where interment took place.
Obituary of Hartwell Sellers
Rushville Times, June 18, 1885     
  Mr. Hartwell Sellers, an old and well known citizen of Littleton township, died very suddenly Tuesday night.  He was around as usual during the day, but died soon after going to bed.  He was about 80 years old.
Obituary for Melissa Pennington Sellers
Macomb Journal, September 1901
  Melissa Sellers died Sept. 2, 1901 at about 2:30 a.m. at the home of her son, M. A., Sellers (note-his full name was Miles Albert Sellers who married Elizabeth A. Strickland 10/25/1874) of Emmet township with whom she lived for a number of years.  Her ailment was general disability. Her age was 87 years, 7 months and 25 days.
  Melissa Pennington was born June 6, 1814 in Barren county, Kentucky. When about 4 years old she moved with her parents to Crawford county, Indiana. About four years later they moved to Franklin county, Illinois and when 11 years of age moved to Schuyler county and in 1870 came to McDonough county.
  She was united in marriage to Thomas Sellers Dec. 23, 1833 (error-they married 12/23/1832). To this union 12 children were born, of whom only three survive: Leroy Sellers of near Rushville, Schuyler county; M. A. Sellers of Emmit township, this county, Melissa Belle Schroeder of Huntley, Neb. Her husband died 46 years ago.
  She had three sons in the Civil war - John A., Co. B, 84th Reg., Ill. Vol., who was killed at the battle of Stone River; Andrew T. and Leroy were members of Co. A, 10th Mo.  Andrew T., after serving three years with his regiment, was mustered out and started home on a vessel called the General Lyon. The vessel and all onboard were lost. Leroy being the only person who lived to return home.
  She was one of the earliest settlers in Schuyler County. When she crossed the Illinois river there were only about 14 families then in that county. She was a sister to Joel Pennington, the first sheriff of Schuyler county (error - Joel was the second sheriff).
  Mrs. Sellers joined the Methodist church in Schuyler county about 50 years ago, in which faith she had lived ever since.
  Funeral services were held at the Guy church Monday afternoon by Rev. T. Brown; internment in the Walker cemetery.
  Note: Melissa's mother was Ann Osborn(e) and her father was Moses Pennington.
Obituary for Michael Dale Settles
Rushville Times, April 11, 2001, page 15, column 1
Michael Settles
  Michael D. Settles, 34, of Scottsboro, Ala., died at his home April 4, 2001.
  Michael was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Settles of Scottsboro and is survived by five brothers, Neil of Jacksonville, Barry of Rushville, Aaron of Oakland City, Ind., Chris of Scottsboro and Jim of Decatur, Ala.; and grandmother Mrs. Paul Settles of Rushville.
  Graveside services will be held in Rushville at a later date.
  Michael attended Calvary Baptist Church in Scottsboro.
  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goose Pond Colony Beautification Fund, 417 Ed Hembree Drive, Scottsboro, AL 35768.

Rushville Times, May 16, 2001, page 7B, column 3
Services - Michael Settles
  Graveside services will be held for Michael Dale Settles on Thursday, May 24, at 10 a.m. at Rushville City Cemetery.  Pastor Robert Belew of Mt. Sterling will conduct the services.
Obituary for Donna J. Pryor Severns
Rushville Times, April 25, 2001, page 15, column 4
Donna Severns
  Donna J. Severns, 69, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at her residence.
  She was born Sept. 7, 1931, in Rushville, the daughter of Lester and Gladys Marie Sellers Pryor.  She married William "Bill" Severns in 1948 in Beardstown.  He preceded her in death on March 7, 1996.
  Surviving is one son, David Severns (wife, Linda) of Browning; two daughters, Kay Dodds (husband, Ted) of Frederick, and Marilyn McGee (husband, Lee) of Hannibal, Mo.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, William Pryor of Oxnard, Calif.; and three sisters, Sandra Launer of Washington, Mary Lou Breeden of East Galesburg, and Betty Adcock of Chula Vista, Calif.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, three grandchildren, one sister, Joyce Thompson, and three brothers, Ronnie "PeeWee" Pryor, Lester Pryor, and Beverly Pryor.
  Mrs. Severns attended school in Rushville.  She had been employed as a waitress at several restaurants in Beardstown including Yates' Restaurant, the A & W, the Illini, and the Star Cafe.  She also sold Fuller Brush products in her spare time.  Mrs. Severns loved to go to yard sales, play bingo, and most of all - play with her grandchildren.
  Funeral services for Donna J. Severns were held Friday, April 20, 2001, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with burial in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials have been suggested to the Beardstown Christian Academy.
Obituary for Rev. Lydia Casad Sexton
A Mother in Israel
  Rev. Lydia Sexton, who was so well known in many in the Church, passed peacefully away at the residence of her late son, Joseph Z. Sexton, in Seattle, Washington, on the evening of December 15, 1894, aged 95 years, 8 months, and 3 days.  Mrs. Sexton was born in Sussex (now Rockport) County, N. J., in 1799.  She was the daughter of Rev. Thomas Casad, a Baptist minister, and was a cousin to Bishop Matthew Simpson, of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
  Her father died when she was nine years old, and for six years thereafter she lived with relatives or strangers respectively, and earned her own living amidst many trials and hardships.  When in her sixteenth year she went with her brother Anthony to Ohio.  The journey of eight hundred miles was made with a horse and cart.  In 1820 she married Joseph Sexton, of Jacksonborough, Ohio, and with him lived happily for more than fifty years.
  Mrs. Sexton was converted, and joined the church of the United Brethren I Christ, near Germantown, Ohio, in 1834, under the labors of Rev. Jacob King.  Soon after her conversion she felt that it was her duty to preach the gospel, but from a sense of her inability to perform such a responsible duty, and because there were so few women in the Church, she resisted the divine call for some years.  Finally, yielding to the judgment and advice of the leading ministers and the leading of the Holy Spirit, she began to exhort sinners to flee from the wrath to come.  In 1851 she was licensed by a quarterly conference, held on Iroquois Circuit, in Illinois, to peach, Rev. Josiah Terrill being the presiding elder.  Mrs. Sexton was eminently successful in promoting revivals of religion.
  She, in company with her husband, traveled extensively in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Kansas holding revival meetings and organizing societies.  Everywhere her labors were blessed of the Lord, and thousands of souls were converted and led to Christ through her instrumentality.  At a session of Upper Wabash Conference, in 1850, she was most heartily recommended to all the churches as a successful helper in Christian work.  This recommendation was signed by Bishop Edwards and Secretary Cougill.  The invitations that she received to hold revival meetings far exceeded both her time and her strength.
  In 1870 Mrs. Sexton was appointed to the chaplaincy of the Kansas State Penitentiary.  Very marked success attended her labors among the prisoners, many of whom, by her presence, were reminded of their own mothers.  At the close of her term of service as chaplain she counted ninety-five among the number of the inmates of the prison who had been converted under her labors.  The last years of her life were spent with her two sons, David F. and Joseph Z. Sexton, in Washington.  Her last sermon was preached at the First Methodist Protestant Church, in the city of Seattle, Wash., when she was ninety-three years old.
  Her son, Joseph Z. Sexton, with whom she spent the last days of her life, preceded her to the glory world just one month and ten days.  Mother Sexton became blind toward the close of her life, but although deprived of her natural sight she was cheerful and happy in possession of that spiritual vision which beholds the beauties and glories unseen by mortal eyes.  She retained consciousness to the last, called her grandchildren by name, and spoke of the many loved ones who had gone before.  She was buried from the First methodist Protestant Church in Seattle, Rev. Clark Davis, the pastor preaching the funeral sermon.
  P. C. Hetzler
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death.  "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends.  These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties.  These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Peter Shaffer I death
died: December 14, 1907
Rushville Times, December 19, 1907
    Peter Shaffer, an old resident of Schuyler county, died at his home, eight miles southwest of Rushville, on Friday morning at 5 o'clock. He was seventy-seven years of age and had been in failing health for several months. He leaves a widow and two children, Mrs. George Griffith of Brown county and Peter Shaffer of Oklahoma. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning at the residence at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bassett of Ripley, and the remains were interred in the Palm cemetery.
Meets A Tragic End!
L.  R. Shannon, an Astoria Boy, Killed at Clinton, Ill.
{written in pencil: age 29 years, 8 days; Nov. 8-99 (1899?)}
  (From Clinton Daily Public, Nov.10. {DeWitt County})
  About 10:30 Wednesday night, L. R. Shannon, a switchman, was run over by two Illinois Central cars in the yards here and almost instantly killed.
  There were no eye witnesses to the accident, but fellow-switchman, C. S. Atwood, was on the two cars that passed over his companion.  He felt the jar to the cars and when he ____ reached the injured man's side he was breathing his last.  The body was horribly mutulated.
  The remains were taken to the undertaking establishment of Campbell & Oakman and Coroner Emery notified.  An Inquest was held in the court house on Thursday.  The witnesses examined were Switchman C. S. Atwood, Foreman Harve Toombs, C. G. Martin and Fireman Will Haynic {Haynie}.
  The inquest developed the fact that the crew was making a drop switch to place two cars on the house track at the freight depot.  Five cars wers {were}  being pulled by switch engine No. 115.  The third car from the rear was a flat car and Shannon was staning {standing} on this car to pull the pin and cut off the two remaining cars to drop in on the house track.  The train was going toward the switch and Shannon was heard to halloo, "All Right," signifying that he had drawn the pin.  The engine and three cars pulled away.  It was then that Switchman Atwood, who was riding the cars in the house track, felt the cars pass over some object, and called the remainder of the crew to investigate.  They found him lying beside the track.
  After the cars were cut off and the flat car had passed the switch, it was noticed that Shannon's lantern was on the car.
  The unfortunate man leaves a wife, parents and many relatives.  He had been recently employed here and had been at work but three nights.  His wife is visiting her parents at Meredosia {Morgan County}.  Following is the verdict of the corner's jury.
  We, the undersigned jurors, sworn to inquire into the death of L. R. Shannon, on oath do find that he came to his death by being run over by cars in yard while in the act of making a drop or running switch.
  R.  P. McHenry, Foreman.
  Lenord {?}  R. Shannon was a son of ?? ?? ?? Asel Shannon who  ..
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death.  "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends.  These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties.  These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Obituary of Muriel Edith Cox Stambaugh Zeigler Shannon
March 10, 1967
Rites Held Tuesday for Mrs. Muriel Cox Shannon
  Mrs. Muriel Cox Shannon 64, of Browning, died about noon Saturday at Memorial hospital in Spring-  {Springfield}
  Mrs. Shannon was born Feb. 5, 1903 near Browning, a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Walton Cox.  She was married to Edward Dewey Stambaugh in 1920; he died in 1928.  She resided in the Browning area for most of her live and in Macomb for a few years.  She was a member of the Browning Church of Christ.
  She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Sarah Cox of Browning; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Trone of Davenport, Neb., Mrs. Norma Chockley of Browning;  a son, Homer Stambaugh of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Henry Cox, Homer Cox, and Ira Cox, all of Browning; and Ralph Cox of Camden; and two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Henderson and Mrs. Doris Morris of Browning.
  Her father and an infant child died previously.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria with Rev. Numa Crowder officiating.  Burial was in Browning.
  Note: Muriel married 2nd Charles Zeigler, Jan. 16, 1939; 3rd Nathan Shannon.



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