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Obituary for Carole J Chockley Fowler Shaw
Rushville Times, May 9, 2001, page 17, column 4
Carole J. Shaw
  Carole J. Shaw, 64, of Rushville, died Monday, May 7, 2001, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Jan. 25, 1937, in Rushville Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, to the late Herman and Iva Prunty Chockley.  She married Franklin Shaw Oct. 2, 1968, in Canton.
  She survives along with two sons, Rick Fowler (wife, Cam) of Rushville, and Bill Fowler of Houston, Texas; two step-daughters, Becky Downs (husband, Merlin) of Rushville, and Rose Shaw of Jacksonville; one stepson, Donnie Shaw (wife, Jo) of Rushville; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Chockley of Rushville; two sisters, Doris DeWitt of Beardstown, and Linda Tankersley of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by one step great-granddaughter. 
  She was a dispatcher for the Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, retiring Jan. 21, 1998.  She enjoyed playing cards with her family and afternoon coffee at the Dairy Queen with her friends.  She also enjoyed going for car rides with her husband, Frank.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Willis Gerald Shaw
Rushville Times, January 17, 2001, page 13, column 2
  Willis Gerald Shaw, 61, of Astoria, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  He was born Aug. 16, 1939, in Macomb, the son of Willis G. "Pat" and Marlyn M. (Hulvey) Shaw.
  He was preceded in death by two sons, Willis and Shawn, his mother, and one sister, Betty Thompson.
  Surviving are two sons, Marty (and Michelle) Shaw of Astoria and Daniel Shaw of Astoria; one daughter, Misty Dawn Shaw of Astoria; one grandson; his father and stepmother, Willis "Pat" (and Dorothy) Shaw of Astoria; one brother, Robert W. "Artie" (and Bonnie) Shaw of Davenport, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Duane (Shirley) Richards of Browning.
  He was a member of Local 537 Operating Engineers of Rock Island and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Macomb.
  He was a mechanic and heavy equipment operator.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.  Burial will be in the Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852.
Obituary for Aubrey Dean Shawgo
Rushville Times, February 2, 2000, page 13, column 3
Aubrey D. Shawgo
  Aubrey Dean Shawgo, 76, of Springfield, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000, at his residence.
  He was born Nov. 9, 1923, in Pleasant Township, Fulton County to the late Raymond and Millie May Malott Shawgo.  He married Anita Lenover Hale July 4, 1959, in Hernando, Miss.
  She survives, along with one step-son, George Hale of Riverton; four daughters, Linda Smothers of Springfield, Mrs. William (Sandra) Dragoo of Sherman, Karen Hale of Springfield, and Bonnie Jansen of Quincy; one sister, Mrs. Dayton (Marjorie) Grover of Memphis, Mo.; two brothers, Larry and Raymond, both of Galesburg; nine step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, Phillip Shawgo.
  A U.S. Army veteran of both W.W. II and the Korean Conflict, he was a member of the American Legion Post #32, in Springfield.  Aubrey worked 32 years for Associated Car Carriers of St. Lous, Mo., retiring in 1985.
  Funeral services were held Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery, where military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post. #4.
  Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
  Note: The daughters are all stepdaughters - daughters of wife, Anita Lenover with her first husband, Glen Hale.
Obituary for Dixie Jean Logan Shepherd
Rushville Times, Nov. 1997
Dixie Shepherd
  Dixie Jean Shepherd, 48, of Rushville, died at 12:47 P.M. Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  She was born on Nov. 1, 1949, in Rushville, the daughter of James "Bud" Logan  and Z. Aline (Rebman) Logan.  She married Ron Shepherd on Sept. 30, 1967, in Rushville.
  She is survived by her husband, Ron; father James "Bud" Logan of Rushville; a son, Jim Shepherd and wife Tina of Rushville; a daughter, Mrs. Cory (Ronda) Fried of Rushville; three grandchildren, Dalton and Julie Shepherd and Emma fried; two brothers, Richard and Dannie Logan, both of Rushville; and one sister, Nancy Stoneking of Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by her mother and one brother, George William Logan.
  She and her husband owned and operated Ron's Auto and Body and Sales and the Schuy-Rocket Laundry, the Sunport, all in Rushville.  She assisted her mother and sister at the Virginia at Scripps park in Rushville.  She worked at the Rushville Junior High cafeteria from 1977-1986.  She had served as
the secretary of Rushville Chamber of Commerce.  She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville and the Late Knight Cruisers car club.
  Funeral services were Monday at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville with Rev. Robert Belew officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may given to the Schuyler Athletic Club.
Obituary for Martha Moore Gould Robinson Sheppard
Rushville Times, March 1, 1933
Former Oakland Township Resident Died in Ottawa
  Mrs. Martha Moore Sheppard, widow of the late Frank Sheppard and a resident of Schuyler county for more than a half century, died at the home of her son, Willis Robinson, in Ottawa in her 82nd year.
  Funeral services conducted by Rev. Arthur Nutt were held from the Church of the Nazarene in Ottawa on Friday. Interment in Ottawa Cemetery.
  Martha Moore Sheppard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Moore, was born December 9, 1851 in Indiana and departed this life February 21, 1933 in Ottawa aged 81 years 2 months and 13 days.
  She was united with the Church of the Nazarene at Rock Island and remained a member until the end.
  Besides 4 children: Geo. Gould of Davenport, Iowa; Mrs. Olive Webb, of Rock Island; Mrs. Anna Smith of Lincoln, Nebraska; Willis Robinson of Ottawa; she is also survived by 3 sisters: Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Luticia Abbott, Mrs. Ellen Thurman of Rushville; 2 brothers: Samuel Moore of Rushville, and Solomon Moore of Littleton. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1926 and 1 daughter, Mrs. Fred Jenson, who passed away 16 years ago.
Obituary for Dana A. (Earl) Sherman
Rushville Times, December 29, 1924
D. A. Sherman Dead
Death Came While He Slept Monday Night About 10:30 O'clock
  Dana A. Sherman died at his home on the Macomb road, Monday night about 10:30 o'clock, from an unlooked for heart attack, as he had retired without any complaints as to feeling badly.
  Mrs. Sherman was awakened when she heard him moan, and tried to rouse him, but he had lapsed into unconsciousness and was dead when Dr. Munson arrived at the home a short time afterward.
  Mr. Sherman had not been well for several days, but his condition was not regarded as serious and his sudden death came as a sad shock to his family and his many friends.
  Mr. and Mrs. Sherman have resided in Rushville since retiring from their Buenavista Township farm several years ago, and their grandson, Lloyd Moore, lived with them and attended school.
  Thruout his life, Mr. Sherman had ever taken an active part in the community life of the neighborhood in which he resided.  He had served as justice of the peace for many years and held this office at the time of his death.
  Mr. Sherman had long been associated with the Free Methodist church and was active in relations with the Antioch church and Sunday school.  He was ever opposed to the liquor traffic and was one of the leaders in the Prohibition party in this county and always took a firm stand for law enforcement.
  Dana A. Sherman was born December 9, 1852, in Hancock county, and was 72 years and 20 days of age.  He was the son of J. L. and Rachel Sherman and was the last of a family of six children - four daughters and two sons.
  He was married to Anna Ashwood and to them were born six children, five of whom survive, namely: Mrs. J. E. Robbins, Earl, and Clarence Sherman, Mrs. Grace Sargent, and Mrs, Lena Elliott.  One daughter, Mrs. Lutie Moore, is deceased.
  Arrangements for the funeral will not be made until it is known if the daughter, Mrs. J. E. Robbins of Visalia, Calf., can be here.  The services will be held at Antioch church conducted by Rev. B. F. Ray of Cowden, Ill., assisted by Rev. R. C. Nowlin, pastor of the circuit, and Rev. J. L. Mayhew of Lewiston, Ill.
Obituary of Floy Maude Bartlow Sherman
died: December 19, 1976
Rushville Times, December 23, 1976
  Mrs. Floy M. Sherman, 85, of Rushville died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday in Culbertson Memorial hospital.
  Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington funeral home.  The Rev. Wayne Sill and The Rev. Marvin Chalfant officiated and burial was in Littleton cemetery.
  She was born in Schuyler county February 24, 1891, a daughter of James C. and Olive Rose Turner Bartlow. She married Clarence Sherman.
  Surviving are three nephews and seven nieces.
  Her husband, one son, two brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Sherman was a Schuyler county elementary school teacher 42 years, teaching at Tullis and White Oak school and in Springfield schools.
  She was a graduate of Illinois State college and was a member of the Free Methodist church.
  Memorials may be made to the Free Methodist church.
Obituary for Mabel L. Crawford Sherman
August 5, 1987
Mabel Sherman
  Graveside services for Mabel L. Sherman, 95, of Littleton are 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Littleton Cemetery.
  She died at 10:50 a.m. Monday in McDonough District Hospital.
  The Rev. Dale Stimpson will officiate.
  Friends may call at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to the Avon Nursing Home.
  She was born May 4, 1892 in Littleton, a daughter of Hardin and Lela Hall Crawford.
  She married Earl Sherman.  He died in 1960.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fred (Elizabeth) Wolcott of Bushnell; a son, Clarke Sherman of Abington; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sophia Thorburn; and two brothers, Guy and Wayne Crawford.
Obituary for Alexander "Alex" Sherrill
Rushville Times, May 31, 1906
  Alex. Sherrill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Sherrill, was born August 21, 1829, in Shelby county, Ill., and departed this life May 22, 1906, at his home west of Littleton, aged 76 years and 9 months.
  In early life he lived in North and South Carolina, returning to Illinois in 1833. He was united in marriage to Mary Gray and to this union was born three children, one having preceded him to the better world.
  Mrs. Dora McWilliams of Galesburg, Ill., and George W. Sherrill of Iowa, with their mother, survive him.
  Mr. Sherrill had nine brothers and four sisters, only one of whom is living, Leonard Sherrill of Browning, Ill.
  Deceased was converted and united with the Union Baptist church about 34 years ago, and has since lived a devoted christian life, being a minister of the gospel for many years.
  On May 23 funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church at Littleton, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Bauer cemetery.
Obituary for Elizabeth Lancaster Sherrill
Rushville Times, April 26, 1906
  Mrs. Elizabeth Sherrill died last Thursday after a short illness.  Funeral services were held at the Central Christian church, conducted by Rev. Stephen Robertson.  Interment in the Baders cemetery.
  Note: Elizabeth Lancaster Sherrill, born March 31, 1840, died April 18, 1906, married Leonard Sherrill.
Obituary for Ann Collins Jones Sherwood
Rushville Times, Dec. 8, 1999, page 15, column 4
Ann Sherwood
  Mrs. Ann Collins Sherwood, 70, of Table Grove, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born June 10, 1929, in Peoria, the daughter of A. Edward and E. Edith Clems Collins.  She first married Robert L. Jones in January 1950.  She later married Thomas M. Sherwood Aug. 17, 1960, in Humboldt, Iowa.  He died June 14, 1999.
  She is survived by two sons, Frank C. Jones of Half Way, Mo., and John E. Jones of rural Macomb; one step-son, Thomas E. Sherwood of East Port, Idaho; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild;  and one brother, Rex C. Collins of Macomb.
  She was a graduate of Monmouth High School and Illinois State University in Normal.  She was a special education teacher in Dodge City, Kans., from 1959-1966 and Farmington from 1969-1984, before retiring.
  She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary for Post 413 American Legion in Table Grove, Illinois Association of Retired Teachers and the Table Grove Community Church, where funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating.  Burial was in Harris Cemetery in Table Grove.  Kost Memorial Home in Vermont was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Leona Ogden Shipp
Rushville Times, Nov. 17, 1999, page 17, columns 5
Leona Shipp
  Leona Shipp, 81, of rural Auburn died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, at Doctors Hospital in Springfield.
  She was born April 8, 1918, in Summum, the daughter of Clem and Molly Shaffer Ogden.  She married Bruce Shipp in 1945 in Lewistown.  He survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Michael (Rosemary) Cloyd of Virden, Mrs. Richard (Cheryl) Copelin of Linneus, Mo., Mrs. Don (Leta) Fite of Springfield and Mrs. Rick (Naomi) Hammond of Meadville, Mo.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Murven and Clinton (wife Beulah) Ogden of Rushville; and several nieces, nephews and cousins
  A daughter, Janet Shipp; a sister, Flossie Wise; and a brother, Galen, preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Shipp was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church of Auburn.
  Services were Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at the Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Auburn, with the Rev. Gary Fore and Don Neisier officiating.  Burial was in the Brush Creek Cemetery in Divernon.  Brainley Funeral Horne in Auburn was in charge of the arrangements.
Death Notice and Obituary for Grover Ervin Shirley
Rushville Times, April 2, 1914
 Death Notice
  This community was shocked Monday morning to hear of the sudden death of Grover Shirley, which took place at the home of Arthur Ellis, where he was at work. The remains were taken to the home of his mother, Mrs. Samuel Montgomery, Monday afternoon, where funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Center Church; interment in the Phillips cemetery.

Obituary, Rushville Times, April 9, 1914
  Grover Ervin, youngest child of William and Ella Shirley, was born Jan. 9, 1890, near Ray, Ill., and died at the home of Arthur Ellis, where he was employed, March 3, 1914; aged 24 years, 2 months, and 21 days. His death came as a great shock to his relatives and many friends, as his illness was of but a few hours duration, verifying the words that in the midst of life we are in death.
  Grover was of a kind disposition and generous almost to a fault, always thinking of the happiness of others, and especially that of his mother, as was evidenced by his many gifts and remembrances. He was a member of the men's adult Bible class of the Ray Christian Sunday school and will be greatly missed by the class as well as by many families in the Houston neighborhood, where he has been employed.
  He leaves a step-father, mother and a brother, Charles Monroe, of South Haven, Kan., two sisters, Orva Mitchell of Galesburg, Ill., Lola Aten of Gerard, Kan., besides one half-brother, Birl, and two half-sisters, Mary and Gertrude Montgomery at home. Funeral services were held at Oakland Center church, conducted by Rev. T. A. Baley of Vermont, assisted by Rev. B. F. Ray of Vermont.
Obituary for James Shouse
Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 4
  James Shouse, 62, of Branson, Mo., formerly of Rushville, died Dec. 17, 1999, at his home.
  He was born June 21, 1937, in Beardstown, the son of Eugene and Opal Shouse. They are both deceased.
  He is survived by his wife, Edna Glaub Shouse of Branson; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Linda) Scoggan of Walls, Miss., and Mrs. Nick (Pam) Bergmann of Salem; two sons, Ron (wife, Tammy) of Clinton and Dan of Rushville; three stepsons, Ed and Johnny Glaub of Bloomington and Lenny Glaub of Leroy; three sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Dorothy) Lashbrook of Centralia, Mrs. Jerry (Kay) Bateman of Florida and Mrs. Don (Mary) Provencher of California; four brothers, Gene (wife, Lucille) of Rushville, Bob (wife, Ellen) of North Carolina, Richard (wife, Nan) of Texas and John of New York; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was the owner of Rocketland Cleaners in Rushville from 1977-1984.
  Funeral services for Mr. Shouse were Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington with his son-in-law, Rev. Gordon Scoggan, officiating. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice.
Obituary for Allen Simeral I
Astoria Argus, Mar. 30, 1905
  Allen Simeral aged 69 years, 2 months, and 22 days, passed away Thursday morning at his farm home five miles west of Astoria. The cause of his death was heart failure attendant upon old age.
  Mr. Simeral came to Illinois from Ohio, at the age of 18 years. He taught school several years, and on Jan. 24th, 1860 was united in marriage with Elizabeth Gains. To them were born nine children, of whom seven, with the aged mother, survive to mourn the death of a kind father and true husband.
  In the year 1861 Mr. Simeral enlisted in the 2nd Illinois Cavalry and served his country in this relation for three years. He was a member of the Vermont G. A. R., and also a member of the Vermont Order, Knights of Pythias, of which lodge he was the first Chancellor Commander at that place. In 1867 he returned to Ohio, where he resided until 1890, when he came back to Illinois and located on the farm, where he resided at the time of his death.
  He was not a member of any church, but the whole object of his life was to encourage and make possible the happiness of others.
The funeral services were held Friday at Oak Grove church, Rev. D. E. Baer officiating. Interment was made in the Oak Grove cemetery.

Another obit
  Died at his residence 5 miles west of Astoria on March 23, 1905, Allen Simeral age 69 years 2 months and 22 days.  He was born in Adams county, Ohio, January 1st, 1836.  In 1855 he came to Ray, Schuyler county, Ill.  For a number of years he taught school.  On January 24, 1860 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Gain.  To them were born nine children, seven of whom with their mother remain to mourn the loss of a kind father and a faithful husband.  In 1861 he enlisted in the second Illinois cavalry and served his county for three years and was honorably discharged and returned to his home.  In 1867 he moved back to Ohio and remained there till 1890 when he returned to Illinois locating on the farm which proved to be his last earthly home.  The deceased was a brave soldier, an honest man, loved and respected by all who knew him.  For a number of years he had been an honored member of the K. of P. lodge and of the Vermont G. A. R. post.  The funeral services were held at Oak Grove church on March 2?, 1905, conducted by Rev. D. E. Baer and the ??? {remains} were laid to rest in the Oak Grove ????? {cemetery ???} the honors of the G. A. R.
  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."
  Submitted by Sara Hemp
Obituary for Newton Max Simpson
Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 12, column 6
Newton Simpson
  Newton Max Simpson, 75, of Lewistown, died Wednesday May 31, 2000, at his residence.
  He was born Nov. 6, 1924, at Ray, the son of Newton and Alice (Robinson) Simpson.  He married Martha Knappenberger on Feb. 11, 1967, at Macomb.  She survives with one son, Allen Simpson of Colchester; one daughter, Alesa Simpson of Macomb; one stepson, Frank Shanks of Amarilo, Texas; two step-daughters, Nancy Fugate of Navarre, Fla., and Helen Nasep of Peoria; one grandson; nine step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Romeo Simpson of Rushville; one half-brother, Wayland Billingsley of Appleton, Wisc.; and three sisters, Doris Dean of Yakama, Wash., Hazel Becraft of Roseville and Ruey Strubenger of Ridge Farm.
  He was preceded in death by one half-brother, one half-sister, one step-grandson, and one step-great-grandson.
  He worked as superintendent at the Peoria Post Office, and later worked as postmaster at the Lewistown Post Office before retiring.  He was a WW II Army Veteran, and a recipient of a Bronze Star.  He was an active member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee, a board member, and a member of the Methodist Men's Club.  He had served as an alderman for the city of Lewistown, and was a member of the Lewistown VFW Post 5001, American Legion Post 1, Lewistown Optimist Club, and the Sierra Club.  He also had served as a delegate at the United Methodist Church Convention.  He was an avid gardener, and also collected antique John Deere tractors (full size).
  Services were held Tuesday, June 6, at his church, with Rev. Jon Sims officiating.  Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery, with military services by his VFW and American Legion Posts.  Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown was in charge of services.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Lewistown United Methodist Church Endowment Fund.
Obituary for Donald "Don" J. Sinnock
Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 2
  Don J. Sinnock, 75, of Macomb, died Wednesday, Feb. 9 at his residence.
  He was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Quincy, the son of Milton and Virginia Koch Sinnock. He married Bettie Daniel Williams on Aug. 15, 1946, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Rosemary Sue (husband, Dean) Paisley of Chatham and Donna J. (husband, Michael) Ingles of Pontiaç; one son, Marc (wife, Katharine) Sinnock of Indianapolis, Ind.; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one sister, Pat (husband, Don) Daniel of Ashland; and one brother, Robert of Havana.
  He owned his own contracting business in Rushville and developed the Parkview Acres subdivision. Later, he was on the staff at the physical plant at Western Illinois University.
  He was a W.W. II veteran and served in the 26th Yankee Division which landed on Utah Beach in Normandy with General Patton's third army in August 1944.  He served in northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe and received a Bronze Star for valor and four Bronze Battle Stars. He also served in the National Guard’s 44th Division as 1st Sgt. in Beardstown. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW
  Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 12 at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Mary Roberts officiating and burial with military rites in the Rushville City Cemetery
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital's Hospice Program, 525 E. Grant, Macomb, IL 61455.

Peoria Journal Star, February 11, 2000
Don Sinnock
  MACOMB - Don J. Sinnock, 75, of 9885 E. 950th St. died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at his residence.
  Born Dec. 12, 1924, in Quincy to Milton and Virginia Koch Sinnock, he married Bettie Daniel Williams on Aug. 15, 1946, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Rosemary (and Dean) Paisley of Chatham and Donna (and Michael) Ingles of Pontiac; one son, Marc (and Katharine) of Indianapolis; one sister, Pat (and Don) Daniel of Ashland; one brother, Robert of Havana; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  He was a World War II Army veteran, serving with the 26th Yankee Division. He served in northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and central Europe. He received the Bronze Star.
  A member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, he later served in the National Guard's 44th Division in Beardstown as a first sergeant.
  He owned a contracting business in Rushville and developed the Parkview Acres subdivision. He later was a member of the staff at the physical plant at Western Illinois University.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Mary Roberts will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program, 525 E. Grant, Macomb, IL 61455.

Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, February 15, 2000
Don J. Sinnock
  PONTIAC - The funeral of Don J. Sinnock, 75, of 9885 E. 950th St., Macomb, father of a Pontiac resident, was Saturday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home, Macomb. The Rev. Mary Roberts officiated. Burial was in Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, with military rites.
  He died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 9, 2000) at his residence.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital's Hospice Program, 525 E. Grant, Macomb, IL 61455.
  Mr. Sinnock was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Quincy, the son of Milton and Virginia Koch Sinnock. He married Bettie Daniel Williams Aug. 15, 1946, in Rushville. She survives.
  Other survivors include two daughters, Donna J. "Dee" (Michael) Ingles of Pontiac, and Rosemary Sue (Dean) Paisley, Chatham; one son, Marc (Katharine) Sinnock, Indianapolis, Ind.; one sister, Pat (Don) Daniel, Ashland; and one brother, Robert Sinnock, Havana.
  Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Scott Paisley, Christopher Paisley, Jeffrey Paisley, Tadd Ingles, Adam Ingles, Amanda Sinnock and Abby Sinnock; and two great-grandchildren, Lauren and Jake Paisley.
  Mr. Sinnock owned his own contracting business in Rushville and developed the Parkview Acres subdivision. Later he was on the staff at the physical plant at Western Illinois University.
  He was a World War II veteran and served in the 26th Yankee Division that landed on Utah Beach in Normandy with General Patton's 3rd Army in August 1944. He served in northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and central Europe, and received the Bronze Star for valor and four Bronze battle stars. He also served in the National Guard's 44th Division as first sergeant in Beardstown. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Obituary for Nina R. Armel Sipes
Rushville Times, October 4, 2000, page 15, column 1
Nina Sipes
  Nina R. Sipes, 88, of Rushville, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Nov. 26, 1911, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late George and Maude (Logsdon) Armel.  She married Claude Sipes on Dec. 18, 1929, in Rushville.  He preceded her in death on April 20, 1973.
  Surviving are five daughters, Portia Brierton (husband Jack), Gladys Taber (husband Amos "Slim"), Delores Crouse (husband Robert), Gwen Root (husband George) and Sandra Chockley (husband Richard), all of Rushville; 21 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Deana Renee Taber, one great-granddaughter, Desiree Taber; two great-grandsons, Christopher Brierton and Christopher Root; one brother, Jay Hal Armel; and two sisters, Violet Davis and Irene Wilson.
  She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.  She enjoyed sewing rugs, making crafts and decorating birthday and wedding cakes.
  Funeral services were Sunday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with David Haney officiating.  Burial was in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
Obituary for Edwin "Rip" DeWayne Six
Rushville Times, March 15, 2000, page 15, column 4
Edwin Six
  Edwin DeWayne "Rip" Six, 72, of Franklin, died March 5, 2000, at Prairie Village Health Care Center in Jacksonville.
  He was born Feb. 14, 1928, in rural Versailles, the son of Ira Eldon and Dollie Belle Ingram Six.  He married Betty J. White Feb. 12, 1950, at Concord Methodist Church.  She survives.
  He is also survived by two sons, Kevin Walter and Orlando Dean, both of Franklin; seven grandchildren and one brother, Robert Lee of Jacksonville.
  He was preceded in death by a brother, George, and a sister in infancy, Laura Mae.
  He was a truck driver and worked construction for 30 years.  He was a member of Teamsters Local 916 of Springfield and served on their board for 20 years.  He was also a member of the Franklin Masonic Lodge and Chambersburg Christian Church.  He lived in Franklin from 1961-1983. During that time, he was a precinct committeeman and Vice President of the Democratic Central Committee.  From 1983-1994 he lived in Chambersburg until moving back to Franklin.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 8 at the Schaefer-Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia with burial at Versailles West Cemetery.
Obituary for Carrie B. Robertson Skiles
December 18, 1994
Carrie B. Skiles, 100, Dies Here Last Thursday
  Mrs. Carrie Skiles, 100, passed away early Thursday morning, Dec. 12, at the Snyder Nursing Home.  Funeral services were held on Saturday at 11 a. m., at the Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Don Skiles officiating.  Burial was in Ridgeville cemetery.
  Carrie B. Skiles was born in Browning township on Aug. 30, 1874, the only daughter of Allen Robertson and Maria Wisdom Robertson.  She attended the public school in Ridgeville in Browning township, and was a member of the old United Brethern church there.
  She was married on November 2, 1891, to J. Ernest Skiles, also of Browning township, who died in 1952.  Six children were born to this union - Mrs. Faye Williams of Silver Spring, Md., Mrs. Allie Hewitt of Fairfax, Va., J. Clyde Skiles of Beardstown, Mrs. Meyer (LeIsle) Kinnear of Rushville, Mrs. Freida Miller of Dayton, Ohio, and R. Winfield Skiles of Annandale, Va.
  Mrs. Skiles is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fannie Venters of Beardstown; her six children; nine grandchildren; 143 great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchildren.
Obituary for Charles "Charlie" Allen Skiles
unknown paper, April 3, 1975
Services to Be Friday For Charles A. Skiles, 79
  Charles A. Skiles, 79, lifetime Astoria area resident, passed away on Tuesday evening at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Shawgo Memorial Home with the Rev. Oliver S. Knell, officiating.  Burial will be in Astoria cemetery.  Friends may call at the Home Thursday afternoon and evening.
  Mr. Skiles was born on December 21, 1897 in Browning, son of James and Rose Stambaugh Skiles.  He married Mary Kolp on February 23, 1915 in Rushville.  She survives.  Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. West of McCall, Idaho, Mrs. Edna Fisk of Astoria, Mrs. Mary Haney of Industry, Mrs. Alice Kiel of Aurora, Mrs. Alloise Beard of Springfield; three sons, Edward of Industry, Charles E. of Astoria and Orrin at home; 18 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Cox of Browning, five brothers, Henry and Lester of Browning, John of Industry, Monroe of Astoria and Donald of Bowen.  He was preceded in death by an infant son and one sister.  He was a retired farmer and member of the Assembly of God church.
Death Notice and Obituary for Reverend Donald E. Skiles
Rushville Times, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 2
  The Rev. Donald E. Skiles, 95, of Colchester, died Monday, Nov.29, 1999, at Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester. Services are pending at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 3
  Rev. Donald E. Skiles, 95, of Colchester, died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at the Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester.
  He was born April 22, 1904, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to James Allen and Rose Ann (Stambaugh) Skiles.
  He married Garnet Clark on Nov. 6, 1924, in Browning. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1997.
  He is survived by one daughter, Evangeline (Ray) Allen of Moorpark, Calif.; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
  He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
  He became a Christian at age 15 in the Methodist Church in Browning. After having the flu in 1919, he developed rheumatic fever which damaged his heart so he was an invalid. He healed and was again able to help his father with the farm work as before. He began preaching at age 19 and continued to do so for the next 70 years.
  He was ordained by the Assemblies of God, serving as pastor, evangelist, sectional presbyter, hospital chaplain, and nursing home chaplain. In Illinois he pastored churches in Alto Pass, Buckner, Grafton, Astoria, Rushville, West Point, and 13 years in the new church, which was established in Carthage in 1958. In Iowa, he pastored churches in Mt. Ayr, Chairton, Conrad, Grinnell, and eight years in the church Garnet began in Ames in 1936.
  He preached regular radio broadcasts for many years in Marshalltown, Iowa; and Carthage. He went into semi-retirement in Bowen in 1971, but he still preached or taught Sunday School. He continued his favorite pastimes of playing his electric Hawaiian guitar and raising his garden and flowers as long as he was able.
  He loved helping people and encouraging them.
  Services were held Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, at the Astoria Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Steve Adamson and the Rev. Clifford Parry officiating. Burial was in the Ridgeville Cemetery in Browning. Shawgo Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Reverend Harvey A. Skiles
Rushville Times, February 23, 1893
Skiles, Rev. Harvey A.
  Rev. Harvey A. Skiles was born Aug. 29, 1830, and died Feb. 17, 1893; aged 62 years, 5 months and 18 days.  Too often in this busy life the sterling qualities of such men are overlooked, or not sufficiently prized until we come to estimate their value by their loss.  Mr. Skiles was a liberal, charitable Baptist minister, good-hearted, kind and generous to all; perhaps too much so for his success in the business affairs of life.  He will be greatly missed in this community where he was so well and favorably known and universally esteemed.  The funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Christian Church in Browning, under the auspices of the Masonic fraternity, he having been an honored member of that order.  He was made a Mason in the West Point (Iowa) lodge in 1860; was admitted a member of Benevolent Lodge No. 52 Meredosia, Ill., Nov. 25, 1876, for 33 years.  He leaves a wife and a married daughter, who have the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement. (Northeast Dept.)

Rushville Times, March 2, 1893
  Skiles, Rev. H. A. - Mrs. B. W. Billingsley {Florence Isabelle Skiles - Mrs. Benjamin Warfield} was called to Browning on the 18th {February} to attend the funeral of her father, Rev. H. A. Skiles. (Shiloh)
Obituary of Harvey "Wood" Woodrow Skiles
Eagle Publications, February 13, 2004
Harvey W. "Wood" Skiles
  Harvey W. "Wood" Skiles, 89, Browning, died at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with Shane Baker officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
  Burial will be at Ridgeville Cemetery, Browning, with military services conducted by the Astoria American Legion.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 12, 2004, Page: 15 & February 13, 2004, Page: 26
Harvey W. Skiles
  Browning - Harvey W. "Wood" Skiles, 89, of Browning died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Browning Township, the son of William Harvey and Elsie Ellen Belville Skiles.
  Mr. Skiles was a farmer. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in the 43rd Mobile Repair and Reclamation Squadron, 9th Air Force. He attended Ridgeville Church and Bader Christian Church in Browning.
  Survivors: a brother, Virgil Skiles of Rushville; a sister, Rosella (husband, Paul) Piper of Monmouth; three nieces; and three nephews.
  Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Shane Baker officiating. Interment: Ridgeville Cemetery in Browning.

Peoria Journal Star, February 12, 2004, Page: B4
Harvey Skiles
  Browning - Harvey W. "Wood" Skiles, 89, of Rural Route 1 died at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Nov. 14, 1914, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to William Harvey and Elsie Ellen Belville Skiles.
  Surviving are one brother, Virgil of Rushville; and one sister, Mrs. Paul (Rosella) Piper of Monmouth.
  He was preceded in death by two sisters.
  A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he served in the 43rd Mobile Repair and Reclamation Squadron, 9th Air Force.
  He was a farmer. He attended Ridgeville Church, then Bader Christian Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be one hour before services. Shane Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Ridgeville Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by Astoria American Legion Post 25.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Jefferson Ernest Skiles
July 3, 1952
J. E. Skiles, 82, Died In Washington, D. C. Tuesday
  J. E. Skiles, 82, died on Tuesday morning in Washington D. C., where he and his wife had resided the past 15 years.  He was ill only one day.
  Mr. Skiles was born in Browning township, April 7, 1870, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Skiles.  He is survived by his wife, the former Carrie Robertson, and six children, Mrs. H. A. Williams, Mrs. Allie Hewitt, Clyde and Winfield, all of Washington, D. C., Mrs. William Miller of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Meyer Kinnear, of Rushville.
  The body will be at the Cline funeral home in Beardstown this (Thursday) evening, where friends may call from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
  Funeral services will be held on Friday at 11 a. m. at the Ridgeville church, with the Rev. Earl Braun, of Macomb, officiating.  Burial will be in the Ridgeville cemetery.

July 10, 1952
J. E. Skiles
  Jefferson Ernest Skiles, sixth child of Thomas Jefferson and Nancy Whalen Skiles, was born April 27, 1869 on the farm where he later lived most of his life in Browning township, Schuyler county, Ill.
  His ancestral family were pioneers in the settlement of Schuyler county and several of them were ere early ministers of the gospel and leaders in community affairs.  His father was typical of the pioneer spirit and emigrated to California in 1849 and returned to Illinois a few years later via Cape Horn.
  Ernest grew up in the Ridgeville neighborhood with his brothers and sisters all of whom have predeceased him except one sister Mrs. Effie Mercer of Vermont, Ill.
  He became affiliated with the Ridgeville church at an early age and thenceforth until he removed to Washington D. C. in 1937.  He was most active in the church and in the Sunday school which he served for many years as teacher and later as superintendent.  No one worked harder or was more devoutly and unselfishly interested than he in promoting the Christian way of life in his family and in the community.
  On November 1, 1891, he was married to Carrie, daughter of Allen and Marie Wisdom Robertson of the Ridgeville community and they were recently privileged to celebrate their 60th anniversary together with all their children in their home at Washington, D. C.
  Six children were been born of the marriage: Faye, wife of A. J. Williams, Allie S. Hewitt, and Clyde, all of Washington, D. C.,  LeIsle, wife of Meyer Kinnear Rushville; Freida, wife of William  Maurice Miller of Dayton. Ohio; and Winfield of Arlington, Virginia.  He is survived by nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  Since Mr. and Mrs. Skiles marriage in 1891 his is the first death in the family.
  Mr. and Mrs. Skiles have returned to Schuyler county several times since moving to Washington and have keenly enjoyed visiting among their old friend and acquaintances.  They have always kept up a keen interest in their old Schuyler friends and in the Ridgeville church which to the last was always dear to their hearts.
  Mr. Skiles had the gift of making and keeping friends wherever he was.  He took great joy and pride in his family, and was blessed with remarkably good health and worked at his employment until the day before his death.
  He lived a useful, happy and purposeful life and everyone who knew him and worked with him felt better and was better by doing so.  May his memory stay bright and the example of his sincere Christian character continue to bless and inspire us.
  Funeral services were held on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Ridgeville church, with the Rev. Earl Braun of Macomb officiating.
Obituary for Leland J. Skiles
Rushville Times, October 11, 2000, page 15, column 4
Leland J. Skiles
  Leland J. Skiles, 75, of Astoria, died Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at the Astoria Healthcare Center. He was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Astoria Township, the son of Leland and Hazel (Hoke) Skiles. He married Madelyn D. Foster on June 6, 1944, in Alexandria, La. She died Aug. 22, 1999.
  He also was preceded in death by one son, Brad Skiles.
  Surviving are two daughters, Landa Skiles of Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Kenton (Robin) Shawgo of Astoria; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Mrs. Wayne (Charlotte) Walden of Seligman, Mo.; and one brother, Carroll (Wanda) Skiles of Astoria.
  He was a member of the Astoria United Methodist Church, Astoria Lion's Club Astoria Legion Post 25, ANSAR Temple AAONMS of Springfield, Masonic Lodge 116 of Vermont, Order of the Eastern Star 226 of Ipava, Good Sam Club; former member of the Board of Directors of the Farmers State Bank of Astoria, former trustee of the Village of Astoria.
  He was owner and operator of Skiles Fertilizer in Astoria from 1946 until his retirement in 1996.
  He was a veteran of the Army Air Corp 452nd Bomber Group Association, 729th Bomb Squadron, stationed in Deopham Green, England, as an aerial gunner.
  Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 10, at Shawgo Memorial Home with Rev. Marian Stone officiating. Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post 25.
  Memorials may be given to the Astoria United Methodist Church or to the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Margaret Kearby Skiles
unknown paper, 1921
Death Claims Young Wife
  Mrs. Margaret Kearby Skiles, aged twenty-three years, young wife of Otto Skiles, died Thursday night of last week, after a brief illness from appendicitis at the home of her sister, Mrs. Winnie Agans, in Camden township.
  The death of this young woman, a bride of less than three weeks, is extremely pathetic, but from the beginning of her illness on March 2d, it was apparent that her condition was critical, and altho the best medical aid was available death won the victory and the light of this brilliant young life went out.
  Margaret Kearby, second daughter of Thomas and Mary Kearby, was born in McDonough county, March 27, 1897, and when a small child removed with her parents to Schuyler county, where practically all the years of her young life has been spent.
  For the past few years she has been recognized as one of the efficient school teachers of Schuyler county, and when stricken with her last illness she was engaged in teaching school at Nebo, in Huntsville township.  She was a member of the Christian church at Camden and will be sadly missed both in educational and church work, where she was loved by all who knew her.
  Besides her young husband, to whom she was married on Feb. 22, 1921, she is survived by her parents, two sisters and two brothers.
  On Saturday forenoon a brief funeral service was held at the home of the sister, Mrs. Winnie Agans, after which the remains were taken to the Christian church in Pleasantview, where funeral services, conducted by Rev. Hooe of Bowen, were held and interment was made in the Messerer cemetery.
Obituary for Mariah "Maria" Jane Wisdom Robertson Perkins Skiles
February 22, 1923
  Mariah, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Wisdom, was born in Browning, Illinois on July 4, 1850.
  In 1866 she was united in marriage with Allen Robertson.  This union was blest with four children - three sons, Curtis R., of Roswell, N. M.; James C., of. Beardstown; William, and the daughter, Carrie Skiles, of Browning.
  The father died Feb. 1878.  In 1880 she was married to Henry Perkins, having one child, a daughter, Weltha, wife of B. T. Lancaster, who has passed to the great beyond.
  Mr. Perkins died March 18, 1888.
  On August 21, 1891, she was married to W. C. Skiles, who passed away March 22, 1920.  This union was blest with a daughter, Fannie, wife of J. E. Vouters of Beardstown.
  She gave her heart to God early in girlhood, and joined the Union Baptist Church.
  After a brief illness of but a few days, she passed away at "Our Savior Hospital," in Jacksonville, Feb. 15, 1923, at the age of 12 years, 7 months and 11 days.  Thus ended a life of one whose every day living was it testimony of her never falling faith in her Master, as were her last words in "The Beautiful Home."
  She leaves to mourn their loss her three sons, and two daughters, two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Hendrix of Quincy; and Mrs. Maggie Swan of Beardstown; besides several grandchildren and many other relatives and hosts of friends.
  There whispers a voice, "T'was the voice of her God; 'I love thee, I love thee; pass under the rod.’"
  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. McKee from the home in Browning, and the Ridgeville church, of which she was a member, on Monday afternoon, at 2 o'clock.  Interment in Ridgeville cemetery.
Obituary for Orrin Wayne Skiles
Rushville Times, December 13, 2000, page 15, column 1
Orrin Skiles
  Orrin Wayne Skiles, 74, of Astoria, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, at the Astoria Healthcare Center.
  He was born July 13, 1926, in Astoria, the son of Charlie Allen and Mary (Kolp) Skiles.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, Harry Allen, one sister, Mary Haney, four nieces and three nephews.
  He is survived by two brothers, Louis Edward (wife, Beulah) of Industry and Charles Edmond (wife, Leona) of Astoria four sisters, Edith West of McCall, Idaho, Edna Fisk of Astoria, Alice Kiel of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Aloise Beaird of Sherman; eight nieces and nine nephews.
  Funeral services for Mr. Skiles were held Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Gary Schultz officiating. Burial was in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Otto A. Skiles
September 1957
Funeral Held Monday for Otto A. Skiles, 58
  Otto A. Skiles, 58, died Saturday Sept. 14, [1957] at a Jacksonville hospital, where he had been a patient for several years.
  Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, at the Worthington funeral home, the Rev. Lewis Dee Hopper, officiating.  Burial was in the Messerer cemetery near Pleasant View.
  Otto A., the fourth child of Otis E. and Josephine Rebman Skiles, was born Nov. 4, 1898, in Schuyler county.  He was reared to young manhood in the rural communities of this county and attended the public schools.  For a short period of time he served as a guard at the Joliet state penitentiary and was later associated with his father and brothers in the operation of a service station in Rushville.
  On Feb. 22, 1921, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Kearby, whose death occurred on March 10, 1921.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Pearl and Ruth, and a brother, Orris, who died in infancy.  Another brother, Harold Dawson, died in December, 1930.
  His survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lulu Corman, of Chicago; two brothers, Berl and Orion, of Rushville; six nieces and two nephews.
Obituary for William Carl Skiles I
April 4, 1920
  The angel of death has again visited our community, this time claiming as its own William C. Skiles, who was born in Browning township Oct. 1, 1841.
  In 1861 he was united in marriage with Margaret Pierce.  To this union seven children were born: William of Montana, Ross of Wisconsin, Mary of near Ray, James of Browning, Thomas of Astoria, Minnie of Colorado and Amanda who is deceased.  The mother of this family died in 1875.
  In 1889 he was married to Mariah Perkins.  One child, Fannie Venters of Beardstown came to bless this union.
  He was converted and joined the Union Baptist church, living a consistant christian life.  He has lived most of his life near Browning and made many true friends who will regret his passing.
  Mr. Skies had been in ill health for several years, and all that kind hearts and loving hands could do was done for his comfort.
  He answered the call of his country and was a soldier in Company C, Third Missouri calvary during the civil war.  He answered the last call, the call of his Master, Monday morning March 22, aged 79 years, 5 months and 21 days.
  He leaves his loving wife beside the above named children and a host of relatives and friends.
  Card of Thanks: -- The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to the many friends who so kindly assisted during our sad bereavement. --Mrs. Mariah Skiles and Family.
  Note: his wife, is Mariah Wisdom Robertson Perkins, daughter of Elijah Wisdom.  Her 1st marriage: Allen Robertson. 2nd: Henry O. Perkins.
Obituary for Elizabeth A. Humphreys Sloan
From Illinois State History Library, Old State Capitol, Springfield, Illinois 62701
Rushville Times, January 5, 1905; Page 1, Column 1
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Sloan
  Elizabeth Sloan, wife of the late James Sloan, of Littleton township {Schuyler County},
died home of her daughter,  Mrs. Geo. Montooth, at Ray {Oakland Township, Schuyler County}, early
Tuesday morning, she was seventy-nine years of age. Was one of the pioneer residents of the
{Schuyler County} county.  She resided in Littleton Township the greater part of her life, but 6 months
ago went to Ray to make her home with her daughter.  Mrs. Sloan is survived by a family of grown
children.  Was a member of the Baptist Church of Littleton and funeral services were held there yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock.
Obituary for James Sloan
Rushville Times, March 2, 1893
  James Sloan, an old and successful farmer residing 3 ½  miles east of Littleton, died last Saturday morning after a long illness.  He was born in Belfast, Ireland, in 1821; came to America in 1844,
locating in Gibson County, Indiana, where he was married to Elizabeth A. Humphreys in 1846.  In 1849 he came to Illinois, locating near Littleton, and in December of that year he joined the Baptist Church in that place, the meeting being conducted  by Rev. Pickard, who conducted his funeral serviced on Monday.  He leaves a wife and seven grown children, five sons and two daughters - Mrs. Geo. {Mary Jane} Montooth and Mrs. J.  C. {Emma Ann} Garrison.  During the past ten years Mr. Sloan was treated by nine different physicians (three out of the county), seven of whom preceded him to the other shore {died}.

Schuyler Citizen, Rushville, Illinois, March 2, 1893
The Death Record
  James Sloan, Esq., aged 72 years, of Littleton township, who had been confined to his bed two weeks prior to Sunday last, but who has been an invalid for nine years, induced largely by failing eyesight, passed to his eternal home at sunrise last Sabbath morning.  Mr. Sloan was born at Belfast, Ireland, and came to America in early manhood, and soon afterward was married to Miss Elizabeth Humphrey, in Indiana.  He was well known, and esteemed by all his neighbors, and leaves a large family circle and hosts of friends to mourn their loss.  He was a member of the Baptist Church for near a half century, and his funeral took place from the church of that persuasion at Littleton Monday morning, the Rev. Mr. Pickard, who conducted the revival in which deceased first confessed Corist, conducted the solemn funeral services, and the remains were followed to the tomb by a large concourse of sympathizing friends.  Interment in Littleton cemetery.
  Found on Microfilm: The Prairie Telegraph and Schuyler Citizen; Rushville, Illinois; Misc and Missing Issue; (1815 positive).  Microfilm is at the Schuyler County Historical Society and Jail Museum, Rushville, Illinois.
Obituary for Nathan Sloan
Schuyler Citizen, Rushville, Illinois, June 24, 1863
  Sloan, Nathan ... Died June 10th, near Littleton, Nathan Sloan, Infant son of James and Elizabeth Sloan; aged 11 months.
  From earth, sweet babe, thou art forever gone;
  Help us, O Lord, to say thy will be done.
  Found on Microfilm: The Prairie Telegraph and Schuyler Citizen; Rushville, Illinois; Misc and Missing Issue; (1815 positive).  Microfilm is at the Schuyler County Historical Society and Jail Museum, Rushville, Illinois.
Obituary for Caroline "Callie" Lenover Smedley
Rushville Times, August 13, 1964
Rites Aare Today For Mrs. Caroline Smedley, 90
  Mrs. Caroline Smedley, 90, she formerly live in Pleasant View, but resided the past two years in Beardstown at the Brierly House, died there at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon.  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at two o'clock at the Roby Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Marshall Ervin will officiate.  Burial will be in the Messerer cemetery.
  Mrs. Smedley was born February 20, 1874, the daughter of Alexander and Caroline Dupoy Lenover.  She was married Aug. 4, 1897 in Mt. Sterling to Roscoe Smedley who died Dec. 8, 1953.  There were no children.
  She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters, Benjamin Lenover, Adeline Dietz, Sara Orr, Frone Degrut, Catherine Ward.
  From: "Tammy Matthews" <tamlma@cityscape.net>
Obituary for Dalbert W. Smith
Rushville Times, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 5
Dalbert Smith
  Dalbert W. Smith, 75, of Lewistown, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at Prairieview Care Center of Lewistown.
  He was born July 25, 1924, in Vermont, the son of Darel and Goldie (Sours) Smith.  He married Bessie Simpson on Aug. 13, 1944, at Astoria.  She survives along with two daughters, Mrs. Herschel (Sheila) Belville of Lewistown and Mrs. Michael (Connie) Beard of Lewistown; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Albert Smith of Havana; and two sisters, Ida Ferne Cluney of Astoria and Marie Roudebush of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by one grandson, one brother, and two sisters.
  He retired in 1983 from the Canton Works of International Harvester after 23 years, and also farmed in the Lewistown area many years.
  Services were held Friday, May 12 at Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown, with Rev. Layton Malone officiating.  Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery at Lewistown.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene.
Obituary for Ella May Trone Smith
died: October 1, 1936
Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Funeral Held Saturday for Mrs. Edward Smith
  Mrs. Ella May Trone Smith, wife of Edward Smith, died Thursday morning at the family residence in this city after a brief illness, caused by an infected wound on her thumb.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren, were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Gordon funeral home. Interment was in the Boling cemetery in Bainbridge township.
  The following obituary was read at the funeral:
  Ella May Trone, daughter of Silas and Elizabeth Stevens Trone, was born near Pleasant View, Illinois, September 2, 1890, and departed this life October 1, 1936, after an illness of five weeks at her home, aged 46 years and 29 days.
  She was of a family of eight children of whom three sisters and four brothers survive, namely: Mrs. Nellie Reno, Rushville; Mrs. Mary Harris, Terre Haute, Ill.; Mrs. Delia Portwood, Rushville; Silas Trone, Browning, and Nick Trone, Rushville.
  On October 2, 1910, she was united in marriage to Edw. Smith of Pleasant View, Illinois. To this union two sons were born, Kenneth of Peoria and Dale at home. Besides the husband and sons she is survived by her father and her two daughters-in-law, who were indeed real daughters to her.
  Their home was established in McDonough county where they lived until 1929 when they returned to Schuyler county, living in the city of Rushville the last few years.
  Her home was her pride, and being possessed of a kind helpful nature she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. All that medical care and loving hands could do was done to keep her but God knew best.
Obituary for Harlan Kermit Smith
Rushville Times, Jan. 19, 2000, page 13, column 2
Harlan K. Smith
  Harlan Kermit Smith, 91, of Goodrich, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at his home.
  He was born Sept. 12, 1908, in Rushville, the son of Arthur and Flossie Irene (Edmonston) Smith.
  He is survived by one daughter, Allene Richardson of Goodrich; one granddaughter, two grandsons, two great grandsons, and two great granddaughters.
  He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
  Funeral services for Mr. Smith were held Monday, Jan. 17, 2000, at Cochran Funeral Home in Goodrich, Texas, with the Rev. Victor Winkleman officiating.  Burial was Tuesday Jan. 18, 2000, at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.
Obituary for Joyce E. Lashbrook Smith
The Journal Courier, Jacksonville Illinois, 2 July 1988
  Joyce E. Lashbrook Smith of San Diego, California, formerly of Beardstown, died Saturday, July 2, at UCLA Medical Center in California.
  She was born March 30, 1936, in Schuyler County, daughter of Edward and Betty Lashbrook.  She married C. (Claude) Victor Smith on April 2, 1955, in Beardstown.  He survives.
  Also surviving are four children, Laura Avilez of Santee, California, Annette Smith of Arlington, Texas, Gary D. and Leslie G. Smith of San Diego; one grandchild, Brian Avilez of Santee, California; three brothers, William D. Lashbrook of San Antonio, Texas, Alan C. Lashbrook of Washington, D.C., and Charles E. Lashbrook of Independence, Missouri; one sister, Carol E. Hagener of Manteno; and numerous other relatives.
  She graduated from Beardstown high school as salutatorian of the class of 1954.  She attended western Illinois University at Macomb and received a B.S. in business from National University of San Diego.  She is a former cub Reporter for the Beardstown Illinoian Star.
  She served his national vice president of the Navy Wives Club of America in 1971 and president of the Southwest region of the Navy Wives Club of America 1968-70.
  She was a member of the first Presbyterian Church of Linda Vista, California, and was affiliated with united Presbyterian women, where she had held several offices and also had been ordained as a deacon in the first Presbyterian Church of San Pedro.  She was active with the Cubs Scouts in San Diego and San Pedro for seven years.
  She was employed by the Space Systems Division of General Dynamics for eight years.  She served on the Board of Directors for the Space Systems Chapter of the National Management Association, and she served as treasurer of the Space Systems Chapter of the Toastmasters Association.
  Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m.Thursday at the Bethel church of the Nazarene and 11 a.m. Saturday at the first Presbyterian Church of Linda Vista, California.
  Mrs. Smith's body has been donated to science.  The family requests that memorials be made to the National Liver Foundation, the American Cancer Society, or to a charity of the donors choice.  Cline Funeral Home of Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

{The following is all copy printed on the Funeral service program. It is not listed in any order and appeared with a picture of Joyce.}
Joyce Evelyn Lashbrook Smith
  Joyce, eldest child of William Edward Lashbrook and Virginia Elizabeth McKinley Lashbrook of Beardstown, Illinois, passed away on July 2, 1988, to at UCLA Medical Center following a lengthy illness.  She was born in Ripley, Illinois, on March 30, 1936.  Joyce married Claude Victor Smith in Beardstown, Illinois, April 2, 1955.
  Joyce is survived by her parents, husband, children - Laura Avilez, Gary, Leslie of San Diego and Annette of Arlington, Texas, and one grandson, Brian Avilez.  She also has three brothers, William Lashbrook, Alan Lashbrook, Charles Lashbrook and one sister, Carol Hagener.
  Joyce was employed by Space Systems Division of General Dynamics and was a past employee of Maxwell Laboratories. Over the course of years, Joyce belonged to many organizations; Mutual Fund Toastmaster Club 1823, National Management Association, Navy Wives Club of America, Girl Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of America, PTA, Girls Softball Association and the Little League Association.
  After raising her family, Joyce completed her college education while working and being both wife and homemaker.  In 1985 she was awarded her Bachelor Degree of Business Administration from National University.
  Joyce was a member of the Linda Vista Presbyterian Church.  She had been active with the Mariners, Linda Vista Presbyterian women to, Church Schoolteacher.  She also served one term of office as a Deacon.
  Joyce and her husband, Victor, were licensed by the County of San Diego as foster parents to and served in this capacity by providing love and care for several foster children.
  Shared thoughts:
  This is an apology of sorts to all of you friends, co-workers and relatives of Joyce.  Her passing came too many as a severe shock to.  The following is offered in explanation.
  When Joyce was diagnosed as having Chronic Active Hepatitis in 1977, she was informed by her physicians that those with the illness could anticipate an active remaining life of about 10 years.  At that time we had a long soul searching discussion, and her decision was that no one would be informed.
  The logic behind this decision was that no undue pressure would be levied on those she dealt with to modify or affect any behavior because of her illness.  I never considered this to be deception nor unethical.  We never discussed the decrease in the time remaining.
  The advances in medicine and treatment of diseases afforded some hope that eventually a method of reversing the damage to her body by the disease and the medications would be found.  We're gathered here because to date, These strides in medicine have not yet been accomplished.  She wished her body to be used for the continuing research to in this endeavor.
  Joyce stated in her high school year book that her ambition was to raise a family and this she did with all the love and support that any woman could possibly provide to those that she loved dearly.  All family and friends will forever hold these memories deep in their hearts of our beloved, Joyce.   Evelyn Lashbrook Smith.

Afterglow
I'd like the memory of me
To be a happy one.
I'd like to leave an afterglow
Of smiles when day is done.
I'd like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy  times, and laughing times
And bright and sunny days.
I'd like the tears of those who grieve
To dry before the sun
Of memories I leave
Behind - when day is done.
From: Moments of Awareness Inspirational Verses
By: Helen Lowrie Marshall

Funeral Note:
July 9, 1988, 11:00 a.m., Reverend Harold M. Heath, Jr., Organist: Rita Schneider, Soloist: Kim Pointer, Prelude  Lara's Theme (Somewhere My Love), Scriptural Sentences, Opening Prayer, Readings: Old Testament: Proverbs 31 Verses 10-31, Psalm 23, Psalm 121; New Testament: Romans 8 Selected Verses, 2nd Corinthians Chap 5, 1st Thessalonians Chap 4, Revelations Chap 21; Solo You Needed Me, Shared Thoughts, Hymn  - In The Garden:  I come to the garden alone, While the dew is still on the roses. And the voice I hear falling on my ear, The son of God discloses. CHORUS: And he walks with me, and he talks with me, And he tells me I am his own. And the joy we share as we tarry there, None has ever Known. He speaks and the sound of his voice, Is so sweet the birds hush their singing. And the melody that he gave to me, Within my heart is singing.  CHORUS, Closing Prayer, Hymn #385 What A Friend We Have In Jesus, Benediction, Postlude  The Rose
  Submitted by: Beth Presley; Walls, Mississippi <Starr28xx@aol.com>
Obituary for Leo P. Smith
Rushville Times, January 17, 2001, page 13, column 2
  Leo P. Smith, 74, of Anchor died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001, at the BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal. His funeral service was Friday, Jan. 12, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Anchor with the Rev. Robert Ferro officiating. Burial was in St. John's Lutheran Churth Cemetery, Anchor. The Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home in Bloomington was in charge of services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Illinois Feed and Grain Association Scholarship Fund in memory of Leo P. Smith or for grounds improvement at the Community Cancer Center in Normal.
  He was born Dec. 14, 1926, in Bluffs, the son of Paul and Elsie Little Smith. He married Jeanine White. He then married Fern Winterland Ummel on March 23, 1979, in Anchor. She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Steve (and Barbara) Smith of Wasilla, Ala., Jeff (and Barb) Smith of Morrison, Colo., and Stanley Smith of Dawsonville, Ga.; two daughters, Faye (and Doug) Koppang of Brentwood, Tenn., and Suzanne (and Monte) Swearingen of Decatur; three stepsons, Richard (and Jeanne) Ummel of Anchor, Paul (and Carol) Ummel of Saybrook and Rodney (and Kim) Ummel of Cooksville; one step-daughter, Rhonda (and Robert) Armstrong of Huntsville; eight grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; one half-sister, Donna (and Don) Rakes of Waverly; and his stepmother, Evelyn Smith of Winchester. His parents, two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
  He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Anchor. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana with a degree in agriculture. He was grain elevator manager and retired from Anchor Grain Co. in 1991. Since then, he has served as an interim manager at elevators all over Illinois and Iowa. He served as director of the Feed and Grain Association of Illinois for more than six years. He also was instrumental in keeping the railroad in Anchor, and helped form a short line railroad called the Bloomer Line, which is still running today. With his skill and knowledge of grain elevator operations, he was well known for his expertise in agriculture.
Obituary for Locie M. Smith
Rushville Times, March 21, 2001, page 15, column 4
Locie Smith
  Locie M. Smith, 79, of Bushnell, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at his daughter's residence in Peoria.
  He was born Aug. 15, 1921, in Industry, the son of Loran W. and Mary E. Carnes Smith.  He married Frances N. Thompson on Sept. 25, 1949, in Bushnell.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Kevin (wife Marjorie) Smith of Darien; two daughters, Mrs. Judy (husband Tom) O'Connel of Peoria arid Mrs. Connie (husband Dexter) Cave of Elgin; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, James B. Smith of Laurie, Mo., Wilbert C. Smith of Chillicothe, Samuel B. Smith of Bushnell and Orville D. Smith of Ocala, Fla.; three sisters, Mildred Still of Astoria, Mary Robertson of Rushville and Arlene Willis of Baker, Mont.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, George B. Smith and one sister, Betty Morrill.
  He was raised in McDonough, Hancock, and Schuyler counties and was a 1939 graduate of Rushville High School.  He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps during W.W. II and was employed at Camp Ellis.  He was a resident of Bushnell since 1949, where he was employed by the City of Bushnell for over 30 years.  He served for many years as the superintendent of the Municipal Gas Plant.  After retiring in 1983, he continued to serve as a member of the Bushnell Municipal Utilities Board.  He was a long time member of the Bushnell Christian Church, where he served as a deacon and treasurer.  In recent years, he was a member of the Maple Avenue Christian Church of Macomb.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22, at Martin-Rolls Funeral Home in Bushnell with Rev. Chris Williams and Pastor Terry Roady officiating.  Visitation will be from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 at the funeral home where friends may call after 3 p.m.  Burial will be in the Bushnell Cemetery.
  Memorial contributions can be made to Bushnell Rescue Squad, Bushnell Public Library or the Maple Avenue Christian Church of Macomb.
Melvin Smith Death
taken from Obituary of father-in-law, James "Buffalo" Park/Parks
Rushville Times, September 1934
  On November 28, 1901, he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa Robertson of Browning.  To this union five children were born: Paul, Jennie, Grace, Ethel and Ralph, who died in infancy.  Grace became the wife of Melvin Smith of Columbus, Adams county, and the fatal motor accident that befell him was a great sorrow to visit their door.  After her bereavement, Mrs. Smith and little daughter, Maxine, returned to the home of her parents and were very attentive and helpful to the sick parent during the sultry summer months, as were the devoted wife and other children, whose attentions were a solace to the kind, indulgent husband and father.
Obituary for Russell Glade Smith
Peoria Journal Star, February 13, 1999
Who: Russell Glade Smith, of Rushville.
Died: Feb. 11, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Buried: Rushville City Cemetery.
Born: May 30, 1909, in Fulton County.
Parents: Alfred L. and Laura Day Smith.
Married: Juanita Daly on Jan. 1, 1933, in Paxton.
Surviving: one son, James of Rushville; one granddaughter; and two great-grandsons.
History: He was the postmaster in Ray for five years until moving to Rushville in 1938, when he started a carpentry shop. He was a 50-year member of Rushville Masonic Lodge 9, A. F. & A. M., and a 60-year member of Modern Woodmen of America.
Obituary for Lucille Hagans Snow
Rushville Times, September, 1961
Death of Former Resident
  Carl F. Hagans has been notified of the death of his sister, Mrs. Lucille Snow of Los Angeles, who passed away Sunday evening after a brief illness. Funeral services (September 21, 1961) were held in Los Angeles with burial in that city. Mrs. Snow was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Hagans, deceased. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Lena Steiner of Quincy and one brother, Carl F. of Browning. A brother, Dr. F. M. Hagans passed away in June of last year. To many it will be remembered that Mrs. Snow, then Miss Lucille Hagans, a beautiful young lady, was the one person chosen to be at the christening of the old Beardstown bridge.
  Note: Lucille is the daughter of Zachary Taylor Hagans and Laura A. Bates
Obituary for Mary Edith Montooth Snyder
October 1893
  Snyder, Mrs. David - The funeral of Mrs. David Snyder was preached in the M. E. church by Rev. C. Wherman last Friday.  Her remains were lain to rest in the Littleton cemetery.  Mr. Snyder and family have the sympathy of the people.  (Littleton)
Obituaries for Robert "Bob" P. Southwell
Robert Southwell, Beardstown Gazette, 1984
  Robert Southwell, 65, of 704 West 6th Street, Beardstown, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Beardstown Hospital.
  He was born June 19, 1918, in Beardstown, a son of Lorenzo and Olive Weare Southwell.
  He married Hazel Walters, April 11, 1936 in Rushville and she survives with three sons, Robert L., of Merritt Island Florida, Russell E. and James A. (D.) both of Beardstown, one daughter, Mildred Kirby of Monroe Louisiana, one sister, Mrs. Olive Smith of Jacksonville, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded by a brother and two sisters.
  He was a retired steamfitter and welder.  He was a member of Pipefitters Local 353 of Peoria and past president of Local 579 of Beardstown, and worked in central Illinois for the past 40 years.
  Services were January 14 at the Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home in Beardstown with burial in City Cemetery.

Robert Southwell
The Courier, Jacksonville, IL, January 13,1984
Robert Southwell of Beardstown Dies; Funeral Saturday
  Robert Southwell, 65, of 704 West 6th Street, Beardstown, died at 5:45 P.M. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Beardstown Hospital.
  He was born June 19, 1918, in Beardstown, a son of Lorenzo and Olive Weare Southwell.
  He married Hazel Walters, April 11, 1936 in Rushville and she survives with three sons, Robert L., of Merritt Island Florida, Russell E. and James A. (D.) both of Beardstown, one daughter, Mildred Kirby of Monroe Louisiana, one sister, Mrs. Olive Smith of Jacksonville, six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded by a brother and two sisters.
  He was a retired steamfitter and welder.  He was a member of Pipefitters Local 353 of Peoria and past president of Local 579 of Beardstown, and worked in central Illinois for the past 40 years.
  Services were January 14 at the Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home in Beardstown with burial in City Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday, family to meet friends 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Peoria Journal Star
Robert Southwell
  Beardstown - Robert P. Southwell, 65, of 704 W. 6th Street, Beardstown, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Beardstown Hospital.
  Born June 19, 1918, in Beardstown to Lorenzo and Olive Weare Southwell, he married Hazel Walters  April 11, 1936 in Rushville.
  He was a retired steamfitter and a member of Pipefitters Local 353, Peoria, the past 40 years.
  Surviving are his wife; three sons, Robert Lee of Merritt Island Florida, Russell E. and James D.  both of Beardstown, one daughter, Mildred Kirby of Monroe Louisiana, six grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Olive Smith of Jacksonville. One brother and two sisters preceded him.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home, Where friends may call anytime after 4 p.m. today until services. Family visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight. Pastor James Beatty will officiate.  Burial will be in  Beardstown Cemetery.

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Robert Southwell services held
  Funeral services for Robert Southwell were held Sat. morning at the Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home with Pastor James Beatty of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating.
  Organist was Katherine Shugart who accompanied Lori Meyer and Melissa Smith in singing "Amazing Grace" and "Peace in the Valley."
  Pallbearers were Robert Walters, Greg Walters, Mike Walters, Kenneth O'Hara, Ted Fowler and Tom Suratt.
  Burial was in City Cemetery.

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  Southwell, Robert, 10 a.m., Saturday, Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home, Beardstown, City Cemetery. Visitation after 4 p.m. Friday, family to meet friends 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

  Funeral Service Program:
  Funeral Services For Robert "Bob" Southwell
  Date and Place of Birth: June 19,1918 in Beardstown, Illinois
  Date and Place of Death: January 11,1984 in Beardstown, Illinois
  Services: 10:00 a.m. Sat. January 14, 1984, Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home, Beardstwon, Illinois
  Officiating Clergyman: Pastor James Beatty
  Organist: Katherine Shugart
  Vocalists: Lori Meyer, Melissa Smith
  Final Resting Place: City Cemetery, Beardstown, Illinois
  Pall Bearers: Mike Walters, Ted Fowler, Greg Walters, Tom Surratt, Robert Walters, Kenneth O'Hara
  Funeral conducted by Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home
  Submitted by: Beth Presley; Walls, Mississippi <Starr28xx@aol.com>
Emma Adelia Spangler Death
Schuyler Citizen, August 17, 1864
  Emma Adelia Spangler died on 14 August, aged 13 months, daughter of John and Emma Spangler.
Obituary for Zola E. Estes Harvey Sparks
Rushville Times, November 22, 2000, page 17, column 2
Zola Sparks
  Zola E. Sparks, 89, of Camden, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Jan. 1, 1911, in Schuyler County to James and Anna Myrtle Heitz Estes. She married C. D. Harvey. He preceded her in death. She later married Leonard L. Sparks on Dec. 4, 1973, at Palmyra, Mo. He died Dec. 3, 1983.
  Survivors include her twin sister, Lola E. Greene of Camden, a step-daughter, Jeannie Shaner of Redlands, Calif.; two nephews; a step-granddaughter; three grandnephews; a grandniece; three great-grandnephews; four great-grandnieces; and step-nieces and nephews.
  Mrs. Sparks had worked in a factory in Macomb during W.W. II and then attended beauty school. She worked as a beautician in Quincy from 1956 until her retirement in 1973. She attended Palmyra United Methodist Church in Palmyra, Mo.
  Funeral services were held Friday at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra with Rev. Bruce Jeffries officiating. Burial was at the Grandview Burial Park in Hannibal, Mo.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Palmyra United Methodist Church or Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Elizabeth C. Nichols Speed Death
died: April 5, 1891
Rushville Times, April 9, 1891
    Speed, Elizabeth C. - Elizabeth C. Speed, wife of  Wm. Speed, died in Buena Vista, Col. last Sunday at the residence of her son-in-law, Aug. Warren, in the 81st year of her age.  The remains arrived here yesterday accompanied by her aged husband and grandson, Speed Warren. Funeral services will take place here today at 2:30 from the residence of her son, Dr. J. N. Speed.
Obituary for Herbert W. Speed
died: November 6, 1973
Rushville Times, November 8, 1973
Rites to be Friday for Herbert Speed, 93
  Herbert W. Speed, 93, a retired farmer, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Culbertson Memorial hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wesley Trendle officiating. Burial will be in Rushville City cemetery.  Friends may call at the Funeral Home.
  He was born on April 30, 1880, in Rushville, son of Mathew and Sarah Anderson Speed. He was married to the former Nora Anderson, and she passed away on Oct. 1, 1963. He is survived by two nephews, Jack Phillips of Rushville and Paul Phillips of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Nora, two brothers, and four sisters.
Obituary for Dr. Joshua N. Speed
died: November 5, 1900
Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
Dr. J. N. Speed Dead. - Rushville's Oldest Physician Passes Away Monday Night.
  Dr. J. N. Speed died at his home on East Washington street Monday night of Bright's disease, after an illness of several weeks. He was taken ill a few months ago and went rapidly into a decline. For weeks he has laid in a semi-conscious condition and his death was expected at any time.
  Dr. Speed was one of Rushville's foremost citizens and an old resident of the city. He has practiced at his profession here for more than forty years and had a large circle of acquaintances. Of a determined, resolute temperament, he was ever ready to combat what he thought was detrimental to the town as its institutions, and was always an aggressive leader in temperance reforms. In the Methodist church Dr. Speed was a tower of strength, and his wise counsel was valued highly. He gave largely of his time and means to christian work, and was always an aggressive leader in the cause.
  Joshua N. Speed was a native of Danville, Kentucky. The date of his birth was Feb. 1st, 1834. Wm. Speed, father of the deceased, came to Rushville in 1854. In 1853 Dr. Speed graduated from Center college, Danville, Ill., and after teaching for a few years he began the study of medicine under Dr. Sweeney, following this with a course in a medical college. On the 13th of June, 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Virginia Ellen Scripps. Five children were born to this union, two of whom are now living -William of Baltimore and Miss Elizabeth of this city.
  For a short time after his marriage Dr. Speed practiced his profession in Ripley, but in the fall of 1861 and since that time has been one of the leading physicians here.
  At 10 o'clock tomorrow morning funeral services will be held at the family residence, conducted by Rev. Wm. Rrandon of the Methodist church, and the remains will be interred in Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Nellie Virginia Speed
Rushville Times, October 3, 1928
Miss Nellie Speed's Death Followed Long Illness
  Early Thursday morning of last week death came to Miss Nellie Virginia Speed at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ira Garrison, six miles north of Rushville. Her illness had been a prolonged one, due to cancer, but with fortitude she bravely faced the situation that gave no hope for recovery and during her illness was cheered by the companionship of her family and friends, who visited her at the country home of her sister.
  Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock by her pastor, Rev. Alexander McFerran and the interment was in the Rushville
cemetery.
  Nellie Virginia Speed, daughter of Mathias and Sarah J. Speed, was born August 1, 1869 near Rushville and departed this life at the home of her sister, Katherine Speed Garrison, Sept 27,1928. In her childhood she professed faith in Jesus and was converted during the pastorate of Rev. S. C. Palmer and became a member of the Presbyterian church.
  She made many and everlasting friends during the almost sixty years of her life. A pleasing personality, a character of highest ideals, a friendly and helpful spirit towards all people and all things, endeared her to the hearts of many people. Those friends will not forget.  Their memory of her will linger with them and they will be helped by the goodness of her life. Her's was a self-sacrificing nature, for she gave almost four years of her life to the care of her mother in her last illness.
  She was deeply religious and through all her suffering until the very last she bore her cross with the bearing and quiet acceptance of one who had prepared herself and was ready and willing to meet her maker. She was generous, kind and thougtful. As she had lived, so has she left her influence upon those who knew and loved  her best.
  Besides her aged father, Miss Speed is survived by three sisters and three brothers to mourn her death, namely: Mrs. C. B. Griffith, Azusa, Calif.; Mrs. Ira Garrison and Mrs. Ralph Phillips and Harry H., Walter and Herbert Speed of Rushville and vicinity.
Obituary for L. Kenneth Speer
Rushville Times, May 31, 2000, page 13, column 2
Kenneth Speer
  L. Kenneth Speer, 73, of Table Grove, died Friday, May 26, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born June 3, 1926, in Union Township, Fulton County, the son of Tom and Lila Dalefield Speer.  He married Dana K. Gray on July 4, 1948, at Philadelphia, Penn.  She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. David (Jackie) Thompson and Mrs. Steve (Jill) Bainter, both of Macomb; two grandchildren; four brothers, Eugene of Eureka, Creel of Table Grove, Kermit of Mattoon and Orvan of Bushnell; and two sisters, Leota Speer of Macomb and Mrs. Wayne (Eileen) Melvin of Galesburg.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, Dean.
  He lived early in life in Bushnell and moved to Table Grove in 1948.  He ran Speer Grocery in Table Grove with his brother, Creel, for 42 years, retiring in 1980.  He was a member of the Table Grove Community Church and served on its endowment board, member of the Table Grove Fire Department for 30 years and a member of Vermont Lodge 116 AF & AM.  He served on the Hipsey Trust Board.  He served one term on the Fulton County Board of Supervisors and was on the Board of Directors of the Table Grove Savings and Loan Bank.
  Funeral services were Tuesday at the Table Grove Community Church with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating.  Burial was in Harris Cemetery in Table Grove.  Kost Memorial Home in Vermont was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to Macomb Bomber Booster Club, Table Grove Rescue Squad or Table Grove Community Church's Building Fund
Obituary for Reverend Percival Spurlock
 Rev. Percival Spurlock died April 1, 1894.  He was born at Guyandotte, W. Va., Mar. 6, 1833.  He removed with his parents to Illinois in 1836.  He was converted, in 1851, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church.  In 1856 he was licensed to peach, and was appointed under Rev. Harrison Preston, junior preacher on Knoxville Circuit.  The year following he was admitted to Central Illinois Conference, and remained in the Methodist Episcopal Church and ministry twenty-three years.  In 1874 he cast his lot with the United Brethren in Christ its discipline and polity being more in accord with his own views - and in that church he remained a devoted member and minister until the time of his death.  Thirty-eight years of his life were given to the work of the Christian ministry.  His end was easy and peaceful.  He was married to Miss Martha N. Nixon, of Elmwood, Ill., in 1860.  To them were born three children. The boy sleeps in Hermon.  The daughters lived to mourn the loss of their mother, in 1872, and now join with other relatives in the grief at the going of their father.  Mrs. Emma Sturgeon, of Guthrie, Oklahoma, arrived in time for the obsequies, while Mrs. Carrie Spurlock Robinson, of Farmington, Ill., was by sickness prevented from having this last sad satisfaction of being present at the interment of her loving, honored father.  In 1874 there came into his life the wife we have all known and loved so well, Miss Adelia Harlan, of London Mills, Ill.  together they stood at the coffin side of their infant daughter who sleeps at Swedonia, Mercer Co., Ill.  together they endured the toils of the United Brethren itineracy on South Grove, Keithsburg, Alexis, Fowler, Mount Station, Dallas, Astoria, Cuba, Swedonia, and Roseville circuits.  Together they rejoiced over successes won and souls converted into God.  Together they watched with ever increasing interest and deepening love the development of the three lovely daughters who are spared now the comfort the widow in this bereavement.  There are, also, brothers and sisters of the deceased each with a number of children left to mourn.  The funeral service was held from the Methodist Episcopal Church in London Mills, and even this the largest building available was too small to hold the vast concourse of friends and relatives who gathered to pay the last tribute of respect to the noble life now done.  The sermon was preached by Presiding Elder Rigney, of Adair, Ill., Assisted by Rev. Nettie Moore, pastor in charge of local church.  The interment was at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.  "We are going down the valley one by one."  God grant that when human comrades can go no farther with us we may have, as he had, the companionship of Jesus Christ, and, like him, gain ???? {admission} to the love of paradise.
  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 Albert Washington Stambaugh
Albert Stambaugh Died Friday
  Albert Stambaugh, a resident of Browning township the past eighty odd years, passed away at his farm home Friday, after only a week's illness, suffering from heart ailment.  He was eighty-four years of age and was in apparent good health until he became ill last Saturday after returning home from walking to town, a distance of two and one-half miles.  The community extends its sympathy to the sorrowing family.  Funeral services will be conducted this (Wednesday) afternoon at the Browning Methodist church.   Interment in Browning cemetery.

Wednesday, March 17, 1943, In Memoriam
Albert Stambaugh
  Albert, son of Amos and Catherine Stambaugh, was born October 19, 1857, near Smith's Station, Pennsylvania, and departed this life March 5, 1943, at his home near Browning, aged 86 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
  Mr. Stambaugh came from Pennsylvania with his parents in the summer of 1806, traveling in a covered wagon, and located near Bader, where he grew to manhood.
  On January 12, 1881, he was united in marriage to Susan Robertson at Browning by J. P. Skiles.  Nine children were born to this union, three of whom, Mary, Henry, and Dewey, having preceded him in death.  Those surviving are: Mrs. Jennie Mathis and Rev. Earle Stambaugh of Browning, Rev. Corbin Stambaugh of Rushville, Mrs. Bessie Patton of Littleton, Mrs. Agnes Frew of Canton, and William Stambaugh of London Mills.  Mrs. Stambaugh preceded him in death on May 6, 1941.  He is also survived by twenty-eight grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, a brother, Amos Stambaugh, and a sister, Mrs. Rosa Skiles, of near Browning.
  For more than sixty years he was a member of the Union Baptist church.  Mr. Stambaugh had always resided in the Ridgeville community, where he was a friend and good neighbor, and held in highest esteem by the people with whom he came in contact.  He was a loyal attendant of the church, and seldom missed a service.
  Funeral services were conducted by John H. Trone, Wednesday at 2:00 p. m., at the Methodist church in Browning.  Interment was in Browning cemetery.
Obituary for Amos D. Stambaugh
Amos Stambaugh.
  Amos D. Stambaugh was born at Smith's Station, York Co. Pennsylvania, May 10, 1838, died at his home in Bader, Jan. 18, 1916, aged 77 years, 18 months, 8 days.  He was united in marriage January
7, 1858 to Cathryn Stambaugh, who preceded him in death, twelve years ago.  To this union, seven children were born, five sons and two daughters, namely Albert W., of Browning, Mrs. Sarah Hayes of Vermont, John S. of Astoria, Henry W., Mrs. Rosa Skiles, Nathaniel and Amy {Amos}of Bader.  He is
survived by one brother, Henry S. of Smith's Station, Penn. and a sister, Mrs. Cecelia Meckley of Hanover, Penn.  In the month of May, 1904, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Kathryn Walton {nee Roudebush}, and they been residents of Bader until death.
  Uncle Amos took the grip, and as his body was weak from age, and his wife away in Galesburg hospital, the troubles were to many to bear.  He was a man of peaceful character, and tried to live a Christian life, always attending services, when he could, being -a member of the Christian church at  Bader.
  He came to Illinois in '64, and settled on the old homestead southwest of Bader.  He was a hard worker and attained wealth by being economical and good financier.  His illness was of short duration, but he expressed his desire to go -- life was full of troubles, and he worried greatly about the condition of his wife, but, the Infinite and merciful One, called him, and his spirit to God who gave it.  Funeral services were held from the Christian church, Thursday afternoon, the Rev. Chloe.  Interment in the Bader cemetery.
Obituary for Reverend Corbin B. Stambaugh I
August 29, 1974
Rites Are Wednesday for Rev. C. B., Stambaugh
  Rev. Corbin B. Stambaugh, 87, Rushville, passed away Sunday afternoon at the Culbertson Memorial hospital in Rushville.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur McKinley officiating, assisted by the Rev. Don Skiles.  Burial was in the Rushville city cemetery.
  Mr. Stambaugh was born on May 12, 1887, in a log cabin in Schuyler county, the son of Albert W. and Susan Robertson Stambaugh.  He was married to the former Nellie McVicker, and she passed away in 1929.  He was ordained into the ministry on September 6, 1918, and faithfully served the Lord for 55 years in the Assembly of God Faith, until his health failed.
  He is survived by his wife, the former Volta Halford; five sons and one daughter - Merlin C. of Versailles, Edward E. of Phoenix, Ariz., Guy L. of Havana, Corbin Jr. (Jim) of Granite City, Charles of West Point, and Mrs. Fern Blair of Morrilton, Ark.; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a brother, Rev. Earl Stambaugh of Browning; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Frew of Canton, and Mrs. Bessie Patton of Littleton.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Henry, three brothers, and two sisters.
Obituary for Corbin "Stan" B. Stambaugh II
In Memory Of Corbin B. "Stan" Stambaugh
1930 - 1996
  Corbin B. "Stan" Stambaugh, Jr., age 66 of Plumerville passed away Tuesday, April. 9, 1996 at the Veterans Medical Center in Little Rock.
  Corbin was born in Virden, Illinois on January 18, 1930, the son of Corbin B. and Nellie McVickers Stambaugh.  Mr. Stambaugh was employed as an Electronics Technician for McDonnell Douglas Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri for over Thirty-two years.  He was a member of' the McDonnell Douglas Union, District 837 in Hazelwood, Missouri, a member of A.A.R.P., and a member of the First Baptist Church of Morrilton.
  Corbin was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the United States Air Force from 1949-1952, he was in the Naval Reserves from  1976-1978.
  "Stan" is survived by his wife Leslie June Kirby Stambaugh of Plumerville whom he married on December 12, 1982.  One son, Timothy Stambaugh of Granite City, Illinois.  Five Step-sons Larry and John Withouse both of DeSoto, Missouri, Ray Withouse, and James Murphy both of Missouri, and Timothy Murphy of Enola, Arkansas.  Two Daughters, Linda Beuchlar of Troy Illinois and Anna Grabowski of Bellville, Illinois.  Two Step-daughters, Sandra Guenther and Cindy Pearson both of Missouri.  Two Brothers: Guy Stambaugh of Illinois, and Edward Stambaugh of Arizona.  Four Grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

"Surely He has borne our griefs, And carried our sorrows."  Isaiah 53:4a
Services: Friday - April 12, 1996 - 10:00 a. m.; First Baptist Church; Morrilton, Arkansas
Interment: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery; Hill Creek, Arkansas
Minister: Dr. Bill Brown
Music: "I'll Meet You In The Morning"; "Just Over In The Glory Land"
Pallbearers: T. L. Davis; J. R. Francis; Archie Barry; Guy Thompson; Gerrell Hillis; Billy Bartlett
Funeral Arrangements By: Bob, Brenda, Richard, & Michael Neal; Bob Neal &  Sons; Morrilton Funeral Service; Morrilton, Arkansas



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