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Obituary for Ardath M. Runkle Wilson
Rushville Times, October 18, 1989
Ardath Wilson Dies at Age 83
  Ardath M. Wilson, 83 of Rushville, a former Littleton resident, died at 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1989 in Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Graveside services will be at 2  p.m. Wednesday in the Doddsville Cemetery. The Rev. Gene McIntosh will officiate. Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  She was born April 4, 1906 in Littleton, the daughter of Roy L. and Viola M (Tipton) Runkle. She married Russell H. Wilson in 1930 in Missouri. He died in 1983.
  Survivors include a daughter, Marilee Selby of Littleton, four grandchildren, anf five great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Willa Jean Lowe, and a brother.
Obituary for Ina Mae Knight Wilson
Rushville Times, Dec. 1, 1999, page 15, column 5
Ina Mae Wilson
  Ina Mae Wilson, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  She was born on Jan. 14, 1919, in Huntsville Township, Schuyler County, the daughter of the late James William and Lillie Leona (Sims) Knight.  She first married. James Russell Prunty.  She later married Frank Wilson on July 12, 1968, in Versailles.  He preceded her in death on March 29, 1981
  Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Tomlinson of Rushville; two sons, James Robert Prunty of Cambridge, Minn., and Danny Joe Prunty of Mackinaw; one step daughter, Patricia Hall of Beardstown; one stepson, Gary Allen Wilson of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren, step grandchildren, and step great grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by a great grandson, D. Morris Tomlinson; three sisters, Wilma Prunty, Irma Robinson, and Janie Knight; one half brother, Troy Knight; and one half sister, Gertrude Rutledge.
 She retired from the packaging department of Bartlow Brothers in Rushville after 17 years.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.
  Graveside services were Saturday at the Rushville Cemetery in Rushville with Carl Wiggins officiating.  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Letitia Hindman Wilson death
Rushville Times, July 30, 1903
    Mrs. Letitia Wilson, aged 72, died Tuesday night at the home of her sister Mrs. Hannah Anderson in the South part of the city, services at Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock.
Obituary for Reverend Andrew Wimsett
February 1901
Rev. A. Wimsett
  Rev. Andrew Wimsett was born in Vermillion County, Indiana, January 7, 1823, and died at the home of his son, at Lakeview, Kansas, on January 29, 1901, aged 78 years, 22 days.  He was converted and joined the United Brethren Church in 1837.  He began preaching the gospel in 1840, and one year later received his first license from the Church.  During his Christian life he served the Church as class-leader, circuit preacher, presiding elder, and evangelist.  It is likely he reached his highest degree of usefulness in the last named relation.  This seemed to be the sphere most congenial to him, and in this sphere of work he held meetings in almost every county in the States of Indiana and Illinois.  Besides this, great meetings were held by him in many other States, especially in Kansas.  Eternity will make known the number of souls saved through his instrumentality.  It is believed by some who have known him long and well that he has been the means of bring more souls to Christ than any other man in the United Brethren Church since the days of Otterbein.  Brother Wimsett, though a cripple from the time he began his ministry, was a man of unusual physical energy and endurance.  The incessant toils and exposures to inclement weather, without apparent injurious results, through so many years, gave evidence to his great powers of endurance.  He was a man of strong, clear-cut convictions, concerning the great truths of revelation.  These convictions, accompanied by a deep heart experience in the Christian religion, gave power and keenness to  his public preaching and private conversation.  What he had seen and heard, and believed and felt, he unhesitatingly proclaimed, and this brought results.  There are large numbers of people in the ministry and ???ity of the Church who can witness that his presence was a benediction to their lives.  Uncle Andy not only maintained his vigor of body and mind through these years of toil, but ?? I have heard it remarked during the past ???ar, he ""kept sweet," no complaint that ??as not appreciated, or that the church ???st its power.  He rejoiced in the mate?? Prosperity of the Church, often speaking with pleasure of the growth of the Publishing house, and the prosperity of our colleges.  He had no words of complaint concerning the officials of the Church, and that which saved him in these things was the conscious presence of God, and his earnest work in soul-winning.  But the time for his departure had come, and he was ready to be offered.  About two weeks before his death, it became evident that incessant toil and old age were doing their work of dissolution.  The brain, the organ through which the mind works, showed signs of failure.  And when his son met him, to ??ing him home, he said, in his lucid moments, "My son, my work is done; I have preached my last sermon."  Mentioning some details as to his funeral, he spoke of a bright cloud he had seen come to the door of their house, upon which he stepped and was by it carried ?? {up} into the heavens.  On the date above mentioned, at 4:00 p. m., he slept quietly away, and his spirit departed.  Brother Wimsett was married three times.  He leaves his third companion, to whom he was united in 1866.  There are two sons living; three sons and two daughters dead.  The funeral was conducted ?? writer.  The text was the last words he ??: "I have fought a good fight."
  ? C. or G.} W. Huffman
  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 Doris Eber Winfield
Rushville Times, April 18, 2001, page 13, column 2
Doris Winfield
  Doris Winfield, 95, of Toulon Healthcare Center formerly of Augusta, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at the health-care center.
  She was born March 7, 1906, near Columbus in Adams County to Alfred Leornard and Nina (Trout) Eber.  She married Ernest Winfield July 18, 1925, in Carthage.
  She is survived by two daughters, Judy (husband Mark) Ingles of Wyoming, and Betty (husband Guy) Compton of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Ethel Pruitt of Prior, Okla.; one half-brother, Carl Gray, of Quincy; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Sid Winfield; one sister; one brother; three half-sisters and one half-brother.
  Mrs. Winfield and her husband owned and operated the Mindale Store for many years.  She also was employed at Stieners Hardware in Augusta.  She was a graduate of Maplewood High School in Camp Point.  She was a member of the Augusta Christian Church.  She was a longtime member of the Royal Neighbors and the Rebekah Lodge.
  Services were held Saturday at Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, with Rev. Matt Haberman officiating.  Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Camp Point.
  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Abner Winner
Rushville Times, June 1, 1922 (1924?)
Death of Civil War Veteran
  Death came suddenly to Abner Winner, a veteran of the Civil War, when he dropped dead in the yard at the home of his son, Nathan, in this city, on Thursday morning of last week, death being due to heart failure. Mr. Winner was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Winner and was in his eighty-first year. Besides his son, with whom he resided, he is survived by several grand-children and a wife.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson, of Vermont, were held from the Ray Christian church on Saturday morning. Interment was in the Salem cemetery near Astoria.
  Abner Winner, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Winner, was born in Schuyler county in the year 1843. He was twice married. He was married to Sarah B. Heaton in the year 1865, June 15. To this union was born seven children. One son, Nathan, survives. The wife and mother departed this life Sept. 29, 1910. He was again married to Mary H. Seward on April 13, 1913, at Rushville, Ill. This wife, still survives with the son and grand-children - Douglas Heaton of Vermont and Mrs. John White of Springfield. Mrs. John Taylor of Rushville, Maro D. Cameron of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. J. H. Pryor of LaHarpe.
Obituary for Elmer "Dick" Lee Winner
Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
Elmer (Dick) Winner
  Elmer L. "Dick" Winner, 73, of St. Louis, Mo., died at his home on March 17, 2000.
  Born on March 27, at Sheldon's Grove in Schuyler County to Charles E. and Cecil (Cole) Winner, he married Elizabeth Hoffmueller Winner in Germany. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Harry Winner at home; one daughter, Christine (husband David) Faulstick; one granddaughter; one grandson; one brother, Robert E. (wife Patty) Winner of Browning; one sister, Mary Winner of Galesburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
  His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
  He was a veteran of WW II and a former member of the American Legion. He retired from Wagner Electric in 1980 and later drove a van for Bevo Community Center in St. Lous.
  The Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary 6464 Chippauoa at Watson was in charge of services which were held at the National Cemetery Chapel.
Obituary for Larry Vern Winston I
Rushville Times, October 4, 2000, page 15, column 4
Larry Winston, Sr.
  Larry Vern Winston, Sr., son of Norma and the late Vern Winston, died Sept. 19 at Mesa, Ariz.
  Preceding him in death were his father, Vern Winston, his wife, Mary Winston, his son, Larry Vern, Jr., and two grandchildren.
  Surviving are his mother, Norma (Kehr) Winston-Mohr of Springfield; two sisters, Mary Lauder of Arizona and Carol Meredith of Lincoln, two daughters in Arizona and four grandchildren.
He is the nephew of Mary Winston.
Obituary for Zaidee "Grace" Grace Snyder Winters
died: September 13, 1951
Rushville Times, September 1951
Funeral Held Saturday For Mrs. Grace Winters
   Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Littleton Saturday at 2:30 p.m. for Mrs. Grace winters of that village, who died Thursday morning at the home of her son Herbert Winters near Augusta. Mrs. Winters had been ill a week with pneumonia. Burial was in the Littleton cemetery.
   Mrs. Winters was born Feb. 7, 1869 near Littleton, a daughter of Madison and Mary Jane Lambert Snyder. She lived all of her life in the Littleton community except for four years when  she resided in Missouri. In 1887, she was married to Hosea B. Winters, who died in 1927. She was a member of the Littleton Baptist church for 60 years.
   She is survived by seven children, Mrs. Elva Boyd of Littleton, Howard Winters of Augusta, Herbert Winters of Augusta, Mrs. Beulah Nell of Rushville, Geneva Winters of Miami Beach, Fla., Mrs. Marjorie Greer of Littleton, Mrs. Katherine Evans of Kirkwood; three sisters, Mrs. Olive Woods of Macomb, Mrs. Nell Ross of Macomb and Mrs. Nina Runkle of Littleton; and a brother, Clarence O. Snyder of Englewood, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
   A son, Maurice, a daughter, Irene, and two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Sloan, and Mrs. Nora Wells are deceased.
Obituary for Tom Wisecup
Rushville Times, July 4, 2001, page 13, column 4
Tom Wisecup
  Tom Wisecup, 64, of Rushville, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Sept 25, 1936, in Rushville, the son of the late Robert N. "Bunk" and Helen E. (Walker) Wisecup.
  Surviving are nieces Mrs. Larry (Linda) Sample of Lebanon, Ore., Martha Rockwell of Rushville, and Bette Bricker of Macomb; nephew Larry Wisecup (wife Nancy) of Rushville; great-nephews Rick Rockwell of Rock Falls, Andy and Chris Wisecup and Wes Rolland; great-nieces, Becky and Sarah Wisecup and Angie Rolland; and two great-great-nieces, Hannah Rockwell and Gwen Wisecup.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert; and two sisters, Mary Louise Wisecup and Florence Bricker.
  He served in the U.S. Army from April 12, 1960, to May 4, 1962.  He worked in the cemetery department for the City of Rushville for 34 years, retiring on Jan. 22, 1999.  He was a member of the Schuyler American Legion, 40 et 8, and Rushville Moose Lodge 506.
  Funeral services for Mr. Wisecup were Saturday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev, Scott Henley officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery with military rites by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
  Memorials may be given to the charity of one's choice.
Obituary for Harry Witmer
Funeral of Harry Witmer
  In addition to what was said in last week's issue concerning the sad death of Harry Witmer, there are these additional facts.
  Harry Witmer was born in Lancaster, Pa., Oct. 30, 1886, died Feb., 23, 1920, making him at the time of his death, aged 33 years, 3 months, 23 days.  He came to Illinois in 1905 and lived in the vicinity of Astoria most of the time until his death.  He worked for the farmers of this vicinity and lived on thir farms as a tenant, and was recognized as a hard-working, efficient young farmer.
  In 1908 he was married to Miss Alice Suratt of Astoria.  To this union were born three sons and one daughter, Lloyd, Keith, Wayne and Naomi.  These have lost a loving father and the wife a kind and appreciative husband.  There are also to mourn their loss, a step mother, Mrs. Adaline Witmer, half sister Miss Clara Witmer both of Pennsylvania, and a number of other relatives, as well as the members of his church and many friends.
  Mr. Witmer united with the Church of the Brethren in 1909 and has been a member ever since.  Nothing that he could do to help others was too much trouble for him.  He was always ready to do what he could.  Funeral services were conducted at the Church of the Brethren on Wednesday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Elder S. S. Blough, and Elder Charles Walters of the Woodland Church of the Brethren.  The funeral text was 1 Cor. 15: 55-57.  A large and sorrowful audience showed in what regard he was held in the genuine sympathy for the bereaved family.  Interment in South Fulton cemetery.
Obituary for William Alvie Woelfel
Rushville Times, May 30, 2001, page 13, column 4
William Woelfel
  William Alvie Woelfel, 75, of Hardin, died May 22, 2001, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton.
  He was born Oct. 3, 1925, in Hardin, the son of John and Clara (Tepen) Woelfel.
  He married Helen K. Hillen on April 23, 1949.  She died July 11, 1993.
  He is survived by one daughter. Mrs. Jack (Judy) Baker of Rushville; one granddaughter; one grandson; two sisters, Marie Woelfel of Hardin and Agnes Klunk of Michael; three brothers, John of Bethalto and Steve and Bernard, both of Michael.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers.
  A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a watchmaker and jeweler in Hardin for more than 25 years before retiring in 1985.
  He was a member of St. Norbert's Catholic Church of Hardin and the Hardin American Legion.
  Funeral services for Mr. Woelfel were held Friday, May 25, 2001, at St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardin with Father Tom Hagstrom officiating.  Burial was at St. Norbert's Cemetery.  Graveside military services were conducted by the Hardin American Legion.
  Memorials may be made to St. Norbert's School, the Calhoun Health Department or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Elgin B. Wooddell II
Rushville Times, Oct. 6, 1999, page 15, column 5
Elgin WooddelI, Jr.
  Elgin B. Wooddell, Jr., 74, of Ipava, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at his home.
  He was born June 27, 1925, at Cuba, the son of Elgin and Mable (Cramblett} Wooddell.  He married Clarice Burrows.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Milburn and Ross Wooddell, one sister, Lois Wells, and a friend, Yvonne Campbell.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis (Chuck) Burlingame of Ipava and Mrs. Sheila (Steve) Robertson of Ipava; four granddaughters; two sisters, Mrs. Doris (Hank) Jensen of Lamar, Colo. and Ruby Tuttle of Canton.
  He was a member of Ipava American Legion Post #17 where he was a 53-year member.  He was also a member of the Lewistown VFW Post #5001 and a Navy veteran of World War II.  He was a farmer and was Pleasant Township Road Commissioner.  He was a welder at MSD in Canton.
  Services were Friday, Oct. 1, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with the Rev. Damien Spikereit officiating.  Burial was at Cuba Cemetery with military rites by Ipava American Legion
Post #17.
  Memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services of Canton, McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program, or the YWCA Lunch with Friends, 111 North Avenue A, Canton, IL 61520.
Obituary for Robert D. Woods
Rushville Times, June 13, 2001, page 13, column 4
Robert Woods
  Robert D. Woods, 78, of Ipava, died Monday, June 4, 2001, at The Elms in Macomb.
  He was born Aug. 8, 1922, in Buckheart Township of Fulton County, the son of H. Harrison and Rose A. (Fouts) Woods.
  He married Maude Weaver in April 1943, in Maple Mills.  She died on April 17, 1948.  He then married Mary Barrick on May 7, 1949, in Ellisville. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, John (wife, Norma) Woods of Ipava; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Rose Mary) Middendorf of Leroy, Mrs. John (Jane) Derry of Lewisville, Texas, and Rita Young of Vermont; seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two sons, Joe Allan and James William.
  He was a member of the Table Grove Odd Fellow Lodge, served on the Pleasant Township Board and was a member of the Ipava Christian Church were he served on the church board and as a deacon.
  He worked at Buckheart Mines and farmed until 1957 when he moved to Ipava and was a petroleum salesman for FS for 38 years.
  Funeral services for Mr. Woods were held Thursday, June 7, 2001, at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with Pastor Kevin Kessler and the Rev. Tracy Armstrong officiating.  Burial was in Wiley Cemetery in Ellisville.  Memorials may be made to the Ipava Christian Church or to The Elms.
Obituary for Bette M. Rining Workman
Rushville Times, January 10, 2001, page 13, column 4
  Bette M. Workman, age 72, a resident at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven in Rushville and formerly of Frederick, died Monday evening, January 8, 2001, at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born January 12, 1928 in Frederick, the daughter of Russel Edward and Marie Keeran Rining. She married Franklin Dewey Workman on November 17, 1951 in Browning and he preceded her in death May 23, 1997.
  Surviving is one son Terry Workman (wife Karla) of Beardstown; one daughter Vicki Workman of Browning; four grandchildren, Amber Lenover, Russel Reedy, Tiffanie Workman, and Tyler Workman; three great grandchildren Ross and Carly Lenover and Abbigail Reedy; and one brother Don Rining (wife Audrey) of Browning.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Frank.
  Mrs. Workman attended Schuyler County schools. She was previously employed at the Clock Factory in Table Grove, Wells-Lamont Glove factory in Beardstown, and Goodwill Industries. Mrs. Workman also farmed with her family for many years.
  Funeral services for Bette M. Workman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2001, at the Beardstown Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Bill Couchenour officiating.
  Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with family meeting friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.
  Memorials have been suggested to the Beardstown Church of the Nazarene Youth Group.
Obituary for Fern Gilson Workman
Rushville Times, Wednesday, May 2, 2001, page 15, column 4
  Fern Workman, 92, of Havana Healthcare Center, formerly of Astoria, died Tuesday, April 24, 2001, at Havana Healthcare Center.
  She was born May 28, 1908, in Astoria, the daughter of Fay and Della (Slaight) Gilson.  She married Kenneth Workman.  He died Aug. 4, 1985.
  She also was preceded in death by one brother, Willis Gilson.
  Surviving are one son, Robert (wife, Deloras) Workman of Beardstown; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Hopping of Browning; one step-daughter, Mrs. W. D. (Shirley) Corum of Peoria; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a homemaker.
  Graveside services were Thursday, April 26, 2001, at Astoria Cemetery with Collis Trone officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice, Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.
Mrs. Margaret Worsham Death
Rushville Times, 13 June 1901
  Mrs. Margaret Worsham died in Holdrege, Nebraska on Tuesday at the home of relatives where she had spent the winter. Her remains will arrive in Rushville today on the 12:10 train and the funeral services will be held in the Christian Church at Pleasantview. Mrs. Worsham was taken with her fatal illness a few days before she planned to return to her home in this county. Her condition became alarming some ten days ago and her three children - Branch Worsham, Mrs. G. W. Gragg and Mrs. T. P. Ballard went to her bedside and ministered to her wants in her last days.
  Note: G. W. Gragg is George W. Gragg and T. P. Ballard is Theodore "T P" P. Ballard
Obituary for Mary Anna Montooth Worthington
died March 19, 1991
Mary Anna Worthington, 68, of 505 N. Liberty St., Rushville, died at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday at home.
  Services were Saturday at her church, with the Rev. Roy Adams and Mr. David Haney officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Scripps Park Swimming Pool or the Cass County In Home Health Care Program.
  Born on Sept. 12, 1922, in Rushville to Robert S. and Nellie D. Walker Montooth, she married William Edward Worthington on Dec. 27, 1944, in Troy, Kans. He died on April 23, 1986.
  Surviving are four sons, John T. Worthington of Macomb, James M. Worthington, William R. Worthington and Joseph M. Worthington, all of Rushville; three daughters, Elizabeth A. Johnson of Rock Falls, Maria J. Wildrick of Carthage and Susan E. Krasula of Greensboro, N.C.; and nine grandchildren.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville. She and her husband established the Worthington Funeral Home in 1949 and she was still active in the funeral   home at the time of her death.
  She attended Western Illinois State Teacher's College and taught in rural Schuyler County schools before her marriage.
Obituary for William "Ed" F. Edward Worthington
died April 23, 1986
W. F. "Ed" Worthington
  Services for W. E. "Ed" Worthington, 79, of Rushville were held Saturday at the family lot in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  The longtime owner and operator of Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville died April 23 at his home.  David Haney conducted services with burial following.  Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Memorials may be made to Scripps Park, Rushville.
  He was born Feb. 24, 1907 in Pittsfield, a son of William H. and Clara Van Natta Worthington.  He married Mary Ann Montooth Dec. 27. 1944 in Troy, Kan.
  Mr. Worthington graduated in 1929 from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago.  He owned and operated the Worthington Funeral Home until the time of his death.
  In 1981 be was honored by the Illinois Funeral Directors Association in recognition for more than 50 years of honorable service to the funeral profession.
  He was past president and honorary member of the Rushville Rotary Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.  He was an Army veteran of World War II.
  He is survived by his wife; seven children: John T. of Macomb; Mrs. James (Elizabeth A.) Johnson of Rock Falls; James M., William Robert and Joseph Michael of Rushville; Mrs. Kent, (Maria J.) Wildrick of Macomb, and Mrs. James   (Susan E.) Krasula of, Greensboro, N. C.; seven granddaughters; and two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Pauline) Ashbaker of Rochester and Mary Worthington of Jacksonville.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Lewis, and one sister, Helen Joy.
Obituary for Joseph Caldwell Wright II
Mason County Democrat, March 12, 1910
  Lynchburg - Joseph Wright one of the oldest citizens of Snicarte, died Saturday morning of heart failure. Although he was under doctors care for some time no one thought he was dangerously ill. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon from the Baptist church, Elder J. Barrett. A large congregation was present and followed the remains to the last resting place in Snicarte cemetery. The deceased was 66 years, 2 months, and 15 days of age at the time of his death. Mrs. Nancy Wright, wife of the deceased is also very sick and confined to her bed for the past two weeks.
Obituary for Lula "Mick" Catherine Lamb Wright
Rushville Times, December 22, 1999, page 11A, column 1
  Lula Catherine "Mick” Wright, 99, of Beardstown, died the evening of Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, at Heritage Manor South.
  She was born Dec. 18, 1899, in Beardstown, to the late William J. and Martha Ellen Sheppard Lamb. She married Ernest E. Wright on Nov. 30, 1928. He preceded her in death on May 19, 1975.
  She is survived by one niece, Janice (husband John) Burns of Cheyenne, Wy., and three nephews, Carlyle (wife Wilma) Lamb of Frederick, Dale (wife Susan) Lamb of Beardstown, and Gale (wife Sue) Lamb, also of Beardstown.
  Also preceding Mrs. Wright in death were five brothers and five sisters.
  Mrs. Wright worked for several years at Beardstown Laundry and dry cleaners, was an avid sports fan and loved fishing and crocheting. She was of the Methodist faith.
  Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in the Beardstown City Cemetery with Rev. Sue Bailey officiating. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of services. Memorials are suggested to the the donor's choice or Beardstown Jr./Sr. High School Sports Department.
Obituary for Nancy Ellen Moss Wright
Mason County Democrat, February 8, 1924
    Nancy Moss was born 9 April 1854 in Hickory, Schuyler County, Il. Her parents were William and Margaret Tippitt Moss. She had two brothers James T. and Allen, three sisters Sarah Ellen, Susan M., and Salvia Moss. Nancy married Joseph Caldwell Wright Jr. on the third day of July 1871, by J. A. Brown minister of the gospel in Mason County, Illinois. There were born to this union seven children. Only two are known. William Henry born 1872 and Rosa May born Dec. 1890. She removed to Snicarte in her youth (abt. 1857) and spent the remainder of her life there. Her husband died Saturday, March 5, 1910. Nancy died January 31, 1924. In her sickness she spoke of her not being alone that the lord was with her and at last she said He was calling her. Nancy and Joseph are buried in Snicarte cemetery.
Obituary for Nancy Luttrell Baker Mace Wright
died September 23, 1897
  Nancy Wright was born December 28, 1??? {December 28, 1813} in the state of Tennessee, being the second child of Shelton and Sarah Luttrell. Wh?? {when} a small child her parents moved to Alaba?? {Alabama} , and remained there several years and fr?? {from} there they went to Arkansas, stayed th?? {there} one year then moved to Morgan county, I? {Illinois} in the fall of 1829, the winter of the de?? {deep} snow.  The next spring they settled ?? {in} Schuyler county where she has spent ?? {the} greater part of her life.  She married Bax?? {Baxter} Baker when 17 years of age.  Five children was given to this union, none of ???m {whom} a?? {are} living.  She was married a second time ?? {to} Joseph Mace, four children were born ?? {to} them, three of whom are living, ???old { no idea} Arealus Mace lives in Kansas, one daughter, Martha Wright lives in Browning and ?? {the} youngest Addie Stroops lives ?? {in} Bader.  She was married a third time to Jose?? {Joseph} Wright.  She made a profession of relig?? {religion}  when 18 years old and lived a Christian ??? {life?} ever afterwards, never turning back on ?? goodness of God.  Mrs. Wright was a stro?? {strong} advocate of His doctrine and died in the triumphs of a living faith, said she was ready and willing to go.  She had not been well all summer.  Five weeks ago she took down to her bed and did not get any better, suffering terribly all of the time with heart trouble, congestion of the stomach and bowels and catarrhal affection of the stomach and lungs.  She died at the home of her granddaughter Mrs. Samuel Rogers, 6 miles west of Astoria on Thursday morning, September 23rd, 1897, at 5:30, aged 83 years, 8 months and 25 days.  Funeral services were held at Ridgeville church Rev. Stephen Robinson {Robertson} officiating.  She had been a member of the Baptist church for 40 years.  Her remains were interred in the Ridgeville cemetery.

One by one earth's ties are broken
As we see our love decay,
And the hopes so fondly cherished
Brighten but to pass away.
One by one our hopes grow brighter
As we near the shining shore,
For we know across the river
Wait the loved ones gone before.

Call not back the dear departed
Anchored safe where storms are o'er,
On the border land we left her
Soon to meet and part no more,
Far beyond this world of changes
Far beyond this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved one
On our Father's mansion fair.

Farewell dear grandma, sweet thy rest
Weary with years and worn with pain,
Farewell 'till in some happy place
We shall behold thy face again.
'Tis ours to miss thee all our years
And tender memories of thee keep,
Thine in the Lord to rest for so
He giveth his beloved sleep.
   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 Delilah Jane Tipton Walker Wyand
Rushville Times, July 6, 1922
  Mrs. Jane Wyand, wife of George Wyand, died Friday night at her home near this city, aged eighty-six years. Mrs. Wyand had been an invalid for the past six years, during which time she was confined to her bed.
  Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Eliza Booker of Canton,  John Walker of Rushville,  Mrs. Lizzie Witchell [Mitchell] of Vermont, Mrs. Laura [Aten] of Ray, Mrs. Clara Lee of St. Louis, and Frank Wyland [Wyand], who resides with his parents. One son, J. Elmer Wyand, preceded his mother in death a year ago.
  Funeral Services, conducted by Rev. Frank Ashcraft, were held from the late home on Saturday, at 4 o'clock, interment was in Sugar Grove cemetery.
Obituary for Elva Maxine Lung Yates
Rushville Times, November 8, 2000, page 16, column 7
Elva Yates
  Elva Maxine Yates, 80, of rural El Paso, died Nov. 6, 2000, at her residence.
  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.  Rev. Carl Wiggins will officiate.  Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Froelich Memorial Home in El Paso, and for one hour prior to services on Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
  She was born March 11, 1920, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Frank and Jessie M. Bartlett Lung.  She married Warren W. "Fuzzy" Yates on Dec. 9, 1942, in Palmyra, Mo.  He survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Rosemary (husband, Dallas) Smith of Paragould, Ark., and Rita (husband, Harold "Punke") Burtis of El Paso; one son, Leslie G. (wife, Truong) Howard of Falls Church, Va.; and one sister, Hazel Yates of Rushville; 17 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of First Baptist Church of El Paso.  She was employed as a waitress and at Pfister Hybrid Corn Company in El Paso for several years.
Memorials may be directed to BroMenn Home Health Services, 1322 S. Main St., Normal, IL 61761.
Harry Richard Yates
Rushville Times, September 13, 1923
  Harry Richard Yates, the two and a half year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yates of Camden township, died Monday.  Funeral services were held by Rev. R. J. Watts Tuesday afternoon; interment in the Marlow cemetery.
Obituary for Howard "Bill" Yates
Rushville Times, August 9, 2000, page 11, column 3
Howard Yates
  Howard "Bill" Yates, 87, of Camden, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  He was born Dec. 26, 1912, in Camden Township, Schuyler County; the son of Robert Richmond and Clara Ann Black Yates.  He married Hazel Lung on Sept. 12, 1937, in the Methodist Church parsonage in Industry.
  She survives, along with two sons, Dennis (wife Sheila) of Rushville and Steve of Camden; one daughter, Dianne Filbert (husband Warren) of Columbia, Mo.; two grandchildren; one brother, Warren (his twin), of El Paso; and one sister, Catherine Ward, of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by one infant son, John Richard; five brothers and five sisters.
  He was a member of the Bethany Church near Camden and Camden Lodge #648 A.F. & A.M.  The lifelong Camden Township farmer was a Camden Township clerk and supervisor for many years and was a member of the Township Officials of Illinois.
  Funeral services were held Sunday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with burial in the Rushville City Cemetery.  The Rev. Carl Wiggins officiated.  Masonic services were conducted on Saturday by the Camden Lodge #648 A.F. & A.M.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Wayne "Yock" Yockey
Rushville Times, April 25, 2001, page 15, column 2
Wayne Vockey
  Wayne "Yock" Yockey, 78, of Mt. Sterling, died April 18, 2001, at his residence.
  He was born July 23, 1922, in Hersman, the son of Fred and Myrtle Moore Yockey.
  He is survived by a longtime companion, Doris Shelts of Mt. Sterling; two sons, Ron (wife, Lin) Yockey of Nauvoo and Jeff Yockey of Mt. Sterling; one daughter, Mrs. Doug (Deborah) Bey of Normal; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mervin and Lyle and one sister, Kathryn Nations.
  He was employed as a lineman for Central Illinois Public Services for 36 years, retiring in 1984.  He also had been an Illinois State Police Officer for three years and had been co-owner of the Sportsman's Club Tavern in Mt. Sterling for 24 years.  He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and a survivor of the Bataan "Death March" in the Philippines.  He was sent to the Philippines as part of the army's 60th Coast Artillery, where he became part of the first American Army ever to surrender.
  During his time in the army, he was a corporal and earned nine Overseas Service Bars, one Service Stripe, the American Defense Ribbon with one Bronze Star, World War II Victory Medal, Gold Conduct Medal, Philippine Defense Ribbon with one Bronze Star, the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star and the POW Medal.
  He was a member of the Community of Christ in Beardstown, Mt. Sterling American Legion Post 374, Moose Lodge 506 and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1239 in Beardstown.
  He was a graduate of Mt. Sterling High School.
  Services for Mr. Yockey were held Saturday, April 21, 2001, at the HufnageI-Graham Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Roger Simpson and Debbie Spoon officiating.  Burial with military honors were in the Hersman Cemetery near Mt. Sterling.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass/Schuyler Hospice.
Obituary for Michelle Sue Yost
Rushville Times, December 27, 2000, page 9, column 3
  Michelle Sue Yost, 10, of Yigo, Guam, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000, at Tripler Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii.
  She was born April 22, 1990, in Colorado Springs, Colo., the daughter of Mark D. and Susan C. Taylor Yost.
  Surviving are her parents, Mark and Susan Yost, who were stationed in the U.S. Air Force in Yigo, Guam; paternal grandparents, Richard and Beth Yost of Beardstown and Evelyn and John Lewis of Rushville; maternal grandmother; Betty Taylor of Beardstown; one sister, Taylor Jo Yost of Yigo, Guam; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Delbert Taylor.
  Michelle was attending fifth grade at the Anderson Elementary School in Guam.
  Funeral services for Michelle Yost were Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000 at the Sager Funeral HomE in Beardstown with Pastor Carl Wiggins of the Bethany Bible Church in Rushville officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary for Amarilla/Merilla Belle Wilson Young
Mrs. Porter Young
  Marilla B. Wilson was born January 4, 1860 on the old home place near Industry and died at her home in Flat Woods, May 20, 1899 at the age of 39 years 4 months and 16 days.
  She made a profession of religion at the West Prairie Church in 1883, was united in marriage with James Porter Young on September 5, 1894. To this union was, born one child, Nellie, two and one-half years old. The deceased had been afflicted since last January and at times suffered greatly but she seldom made any complaint. Great is the sadness occasioned by her death, as she was the first of the large family of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Wilson to be called.
  Funeral services were held at the home of her parents, conducted by Rev. Rist, assisted by Rev. Milo Hobart, an uncle of the deceased, on Monday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m., after which interment was made in the Vance Cemetery. A huge number of sympathizing friends and neighbors were in attendance.
  Submitted by Betty Young Adair, step-granddaughter
Obituary for Carrie Victoria Kemble Young
died: August 02, 1959
Mrs. Carrie Kemble Young of Industry Dies
  Mrs. Carrie Victoria Young, 80, of Industry died about 10:15 a.m. Sunday at McDonough District Hospital.  Mrs.Young had been the Journal's Industry news correspondent since 1947.
  She had been in poor health the past year and seriously ill because of a blood clot the past three weeks.  She had been in the hospital 17 days.
  Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the Industry Methodist Church, the Rev. Fred Norman officiating and burial will be in Industry Cemetery.  Mrs. Young was born Nov. 2, 1878 in Schuyler County to Harvey and Laura Keeran Kemble.  She had lived in the Industry community most of her life except a few years in Decatur.  She had been a member of the Industry Methodist Church more than 45 years and was a member of the Eastern Star, Rebekah Lodge and VLX Club, all of Industry.
  In 1900 she married Porter Young, who died in 1929.  Surviving are a son, Ira Young of Decatur; three step-children, Mrs. Nell Logan of Arcola, Mrs. Grace Bridges of Blandinsville, and Ed Young of Industry; two grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Galliher of Vermont.  Two step-children, Orrie and Willis Young, three brothers, Bert, Frank and Charles Kemble, and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Hayes, are deceased.
  Friends may call at the Clugston Funeral Home in Industry.
  Submitted by Betty Young Adair, step-granddaughter
Obituary for Edward Young
 died March 10, 1987
  Services for Edward Young, 98, a resident of the Elms Nursing Home, are 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Clugston-Tibbetts Funeral Home.
  The former mayor of Industry died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday at the nursing home.
  Marshall Litchfield will officiate.  Burial is at Industry Cemetery.
  Friends may call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Thursday until the time of services.  Family visitation is 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday.
  Memorials may be made to the Elms Activities Fund.
  He was born Jan. 10, 1889 in Vermont Township, a son of James Porter and Ann Justus Young.
  He married Anna Standard Dec. 24, 1910 in Macomb.  She died Feb. 2, 1967.
  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John C. (Betty) Adair of Macomb, Mrs. Glenn (Eileen) Russell of Adair and Ila Price of Bushnell; two sons, Gerald Young of Mesa, Ariz., and Lyle Young of Hot Springs, Ark.; 15 grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; one step great-great grandchild; and one half brother, James Ira Young of Tucson, Ariz.
  He was preceded in death by a son, Cleone; a grandson; two brothers; a sister; and one half sister.
  Mr. Young spent most of his life in the Industry area, moving to Bushnell in 1973 and to Macomb in 1983.
  He was a former mayor and road commissioner of Industry.
  He was a self-employed truck driver, retiring in 1954.  Following retirement he worked as a carpenter.
  Mr. Young was a member of the Industry IOOF and a former member of the Industry Christian Church.
  from Betty Adair <Blaquilt@macomb.com>
Death and Obituary of Eli Young
Eli Young obit abstract
Pease Newspaper Abstract, McDonough County, Illinois, v7, page 20, Thursday 10 March 1898
  Eli Young, a resident of Flat Woods near Sugar Creek about 12 miles south of Industry at the edge of Schuyler Co., died yesterday in the road near the old Stockton farm, 3 miles south of Standard farm. The funeral will be tomorrow near Table Grove, Fulton Co. He was a brother-in-law of D. B. Campbell of Macomb.

March 11 issue:
  J. Porter Young is 1/2 brother of the deceased.  Eli was born in Dec 1863 and is survived by his wife (who is a daughter of Jas. Campbell of Eldorado twp.) and 2 children.  Burial will be in the Vermont Cemetery.
  From Barbara  Abate <BeeeZeee@aol.com>

Eli Young Possible Murder
The Eye, March 1899
Possible Murder
  At between the hours of three and four o'clock Wednesday afternoon, the insensible body of Eli Young was found in the roadway near Industry.  He was discovered by Ed Fry who gave the alarm and the body was taken into the house of Reece Adams.  Young died in about thirty minutes and before regaining consciousness.  A physician was summoned from Industry and he found a scalp wound on the left side of the head back of the ear.  The skull was also fractured.
  From exclusive information THE EYE is able to give to it's readers the following information.  Wednesday morning, Young left his home, near Industry, with a wagon and team, and went to Elliott McCormick's farm, four and one-half miles southwest of Vermont, to secure a load of farming implements belonging to him.  McCormick's home farm is but a short distance south of the tenant house, and Elliott was at the latter place when he arrived.  "Bad blood" has existed between the two for some time past, trouble having come up when they tried to reach settlement when Young left the farm.  McCormick claims that Young was owing him some money.  John Moore, who now resides in the tenant house, met Young and the two talked for a short time.  Moore then went about his business, first telling Young that Elliott had his stuff locked up and intended to keep it until his claim was settled.  Elliott was working in a lot south of the house and Young went that way to see him.  Shortly Moore heard a vicious whack, and turning around saw Young in a reclining position on the ground, with McCormick on the other or south side of the fence which separated them.  He ran to the fallen man, placed his cap on his head and told him to get up.  This Young did, apparently being only dazed for a few minutes by the blow, which McCormick claims was delivered with his fist.  It is a significant fact, however, that two witnesses affirm that he held a fork in his hand, with which he had been cleaning the stocks from the ground.  After regaining his feet, Young seemed to experience no ill effects from the blow, and he and McCormick settled their difference, by the former giving Elliott a half ton of hay.  Young loaded his wagon and started home.  On the way he stopped and told John Gibble to let McCormick and Moore have the hay as agreed, and these two gentlemen got it that evening.  Mrs. Moore did not see the fray.  She says Young was there from 9 o'clock until a little after 10.  Young passed several people on the road home, and as far as known he spoke to all of them and did not exhibit any wounds.  Besides John Moore there were no witnesses to the combat.  The fractured skull is the best witness obtainable that the blow was struck by the fork handle.
  It's position and nature is such as would occur by a man striking a right-handed blow.  Young was standing on the fence at the time, probably half way up, and McCormick claims he struck in self defense.
  The Coroner's inquest is in session this afternoon at Young's home.  It's verdict is awaited with interest, as the prominence of the parties concerned make the affair particularly disagreeable.
  Eli Young was a young man about 35 years of age.  He married several years ago to Ellen Campbell and four children were born to them, two of whom are living.  Mr. Young was a member of the local M. W. of A. and carried insurance to the amount of $3,000.
  from Betty Adair <Blaquilt@macomb.com>

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Found Dying In The Road
  Wednesday evening Eli Young, a farmer residing near Industry, was found unconscious and dying in the road by Ed Fry.  He was taken into Reece Adam's house, where he died in about thirty minutes.  Mr. Young had recently moved to the Martha Standard farm about three miles east of Industry, and was on his homeward trip with the last load of goods, and was within about one-half or three quarters of a miles of home.  He formerly lived in Flat Woods.  There is a report circulating as to the cause of his death, but as yet we are unable to give authoritive facts in regard to it, other than that when found he had a scalp wound in the back of his head and the skull was fractured, from which injuries death resulted.
  from Betty Adair <Blaquilt@macomb.com>
Obituary for James F. Young
Rushville Times, August 2, 2000, page 11, column 3
James F. Young
  James F. Young, 75, of Industry died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born Sept. 5, 1924 in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa to the late William E. and Blanche R. Scott Young.
  He married Lorene L. Longcor Aug. 12, 1984 in Keokuk, Iowa.
  She survives along with one son, William James Young of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; two daughters, Mary Ann Downey and Carla Jean Johnson both of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; one sister, Louise Woolley of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
  He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
  He was a farmer in Iowa and Illinois for many years and then was a janitor at the Industry School retiring in 1989.
  Graveside services were held Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the Industry Cemetery with Marshall Litchfield officiating.  The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
Obituary for James "Porter" Porter Young
Death Calls Well Know And Prominent Farmer
James P. Young Passes Away Friday Following a Three Week's Illness - Life Sketch
  J. P. Young, one of the old and well known residents of this vicinity, passed away at his farm home, three and one-half southwest of town, Fri. morning, Jan. 11, 1929 at 6:45 o'clock, after being seriously ill for three weeks.
  Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Sunday afternoon, Jan. 13, at 2 o'clock.  The services were in charge of Rev. Paul R. Nestler, of Lewistown, former pastor of the Industry M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. P. G. Batty, the present pastor.  The funeral rites of the local A. F. & A. M. Lodge, of which deceased had been a member eight years, were observed at the church.  A quartette composed of Rev. P. G. Batty, Bain Sullivan, Dr. J. S. McCreight and Edward Greenup, members of
the lodge, sang "Going Down the Valley," "In The Garden" and "Jesus Lover of My Soul."  The pallbearers were also members of the local Masonic Lodge.  Interment was made in the Industry Cemetery.
  James Porter, son of John and Elizabeth Porter Young, was born in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on Oct. 22, 1851.  He moved to Illinois with his parents when he was three years of age and settled in Schuyler County.  At the age of sixteen, he moved with his parents to Webster City, Iowa, and about five years later returned to Illinois, where he had since resided.
  On March 23, 1876, he was married to Margaret Ann Justus who departed this life Feb. 12, 1893.  To this union five children were born--Myrtle and Willis, deceased, Orrie, of Rushville, Mrs. Grace Bridges, of Blandinsville, and Ed, of Industry.
  On September 5, 1894, he was united in marriage to Marilla B. Wilson, who passed away May 20, 1899. To this union was born one child, Mrs. Nellie Logan, of Arcola.
  On Feb. 7, 1900, he was married to Carrie Kemble, who still survives.  To this union was born one child, Ira, who is at home.
  Besides his wife and children, he is survived by fourteen grandchildren, two half brothers, George and Joe Young, both of Industry, one half sister, Mrs. Nola Aten, of Ray, and one step sister, Mrs. Sarah Stroops, of Vermont.  There are two sisters, two half sisters and five half brothers who have preceded him in death.
  His failing health had extended over a period of several months, but had been seriously ill with  urenic poisoning for only three weeks.  He was a kind and loving husband and father and was a patient sufferer all during the time of his failing health.  His wife and children were all with him during his last illness and until he was called away from this life on Friday morning,  Jan. 11, 1929 at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 19 days. 
  Submitted by Betty Young Adair, Grandaughter
Obituary for Joseph "Joe" A Young
died: February 23, 1943
Joseph A. Young died Tuesday In Macomb
  Joseph A. Young, 69, a native of Oakland township, where his early life was spent, and where for several years he was engaged in the mercantile business in Ray, passed away Tuesday morning at the St. Francis hospital in Macomb, after a brief illness.
  Funeral services will be held at the Dodsworth Funeral home in Macomb, Thursday at 11:00 a. m., with burial in the family lot in the Rushville cemetery at 2:00 p. m.
  In early manhood Mr. Young was married to Miss Minnie Ashwood, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ashwood of near Ray. She preceded him in death in September, 1923, leaving an only daughter, Leona, who is now the wife of Ivan Swearingen of Industry. Several years later Mr. Young was married to Mrs. Edith Jewison of Macomb, who survives.
  Besides his wife and daughter, he is survived by a grandson and a granddaughter, and one sister, Mrs. Nola Aten, of Vermont.

Rushville Times, March 3, 1943
Joseph W. Young
  Funeral services for Joseph W. Young, a former resident of Rushville, who passed away at the St. Francis hospital in Macomb, Tuesday of last week, were held Thursday forenoon at the Dodsworth Chapel in Macomb, with Rev. C. C. Nording officiating.  Burial was in the Ashwood family lot in the Rushville cemetery.
  Deceased was born October 19, 1873, to John and Almira (Lovell) Young.  On February 9, 1898, he was married to Minnie Ashwood, who passed away September 3, 1923.  To this union was born a daughter, Mrs. Leona Swearingen, who survives.
  On June 27, 1929, he was married to Mrs. Edith Jewison, who survives.  Deceased was 69 years, 3 months, and 27 days old at the time of his death.
  He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nola Aten, of Vermont.  He was preceded in death by the following brothers and sisters: Justine Stocton, William, Eli, Oscar, George, Marion, and John Young; and the following half-sisters and half-brothers: Olive, Porter, and Flora Young, Diantha, Kerr, and Sarah Stroops.
Obituary for Lena Faye Young
1921
Lena Faye Young
  Lena Faye Young, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Young of Woodstock township, departed this life Sunday morning, January 16 at the age of eleven years, five months and four days, after a few months illness of tuberculosis.
  All that living hands could do for her was done, but of no avail. Faye was of a kind and loving disposition, always greeting her little playmates with a smile. She loved to go to school and Sunday School as long as her health would permit.
  Her mother preceded her in death some eighteen months ago.
  Besides her grief-stricken father and step-mother, she leaves to mourn her loss two brothers, Wayne and Lloyd, her grandfather, and other relatives and friends.
  Funeral services, conduct by Rev. George P. Snyder, were held from Memorial Chapel, Monday afternoon. Interment is the Palm cemetery.
  We desire to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness and assistance during the sickness and death of our daughter - Frank Young and Families.
Obituary of Margaret "Ann" Anna Justice/Justus Young
February 1893
Mrs. Ann Justice Young
  Mrs. Porter Young whose critical illness was mentioned in last week's Eye, died at her home in Eldorado, 10 miles west of this city, Sunday night, Feb. 12, 1893.  She was conscious almost to the last and at the very earliest period of her illness, which was scarcely more than a _____, seemed perfectly aware of her impending death and advised with husband and friends relative to the care of her little ones after she would be taken away.  Mrs. Ann Justice Young was a kind hearted, noble minded Christian woman, and though she lived but 41 short years, her life was in every particular, worthy of emulation.  She was essentially a home woman, devoted to husband, family and friends.  She died with the blessed assurance and unwavering faith in the promises of Jesus Christ.
  She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her death, who have the sympathy of a large circle of relatives and friends.
  Funeral services were held at her late home Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1893, Rev. Meade of Industry officiating.

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  Died, Sunday, Feb. 12, at her home in Eldorado, 7 1/2 miles west of Vermont, Mrs. Ann Young, in her 41st year.  Ann Justice was born Feb. 14, 1852, was married to J. P. Young March 23, 1876.  Five children were born to them, 3 sons and 2 daughters, 4 of whom are living.  By her death the community has sustained the loss of a kind neighbor.  She was a loving and faithful wife and a kind and gentle mother.  The bereaved friends have the sympathy of the community.  The funeral exercises were conducted by Rev. Mead of Industry, after which the remains were interred in the Chockley cemetery.
  Submitted by Betty Young Adair <Blaquilt@macomb.com> Granddaughter
Obituary for Minnie May Ashwood Young
 Rushville Times, September, 6, 1923
Death of Mrs. J. W. Young
  Mrs. Minnie Young, wife of Joseph W. Young died at their home in this city, Monday following a prolong illness.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 o'clock at the M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. J. C. Brown.   Interment in Rushville Cemetery.
  Mrs. Young was a daughter of the late Thomas Ashwood of Oakland township, where she was born April 4, 1876.
  Mr. Young and family removed to Rushville a few years ago and built a new home on the site of the Anderson homestead.  The husband and one daughter, Leona, survive her, together with her mother, Mrs. Thomas Ashwood, sister, Mrs. Fred Ritchey and brother Herschel Ashwood.

Rushville Times, September 13, 1923
  Minnie May Ashwood, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Ashwood, was born April 4, 1877, and died September 3, 1923, aged 46 years and 5 months.  She was the eldest in a family of four children.  Her father and one sister, Hattie Montooth, have preceded her in death.  Her school days were spent in the public schools of Ray, Ill., near which place she lived until two years ago, when she with her family moved to Rushville.  On the 9th of February, 1898, she was united in marriage to Joseph Young.  To this union was born one daughter, Leona.
  When a young girl Minnie was converted and united with the Methodist church at Ray, where she was a member at the time of her death.  During her life she manifested the desires of an earnest Christian.  She loved the Methodist church and its deepest spiritual and practical principles. She has long been a defender in a vigorous manner of the thorough-going principles of righteousness long taught and held sacred by that church. She was much concerned with religious subjects and very diligent in her Master's Service.  For years she was a teacher in the Sunday school and was a very regular attendant at the services of the church.
  Mrs. Young has been in poor health for some time.  About a year ago it became apparent that her trouble might be serious.  From then on she grew worse, and it was found that she was suffering from the cause and cure of which has not been discovered.  At times her suffering was intense, and in our loss we can be comforted in knowing she is at last at rest.  She was tenderly cared for by her husband and daughter and by her mother, who left her home to be a tower of strength and comfort in the home of her daughter.
  There remains to mourn the untimely death of this estimable woman, her loving husband, their only child, Leona; her mother, her brother, Herschel Glenn Ashwood, of near Adair, Ill., and she sister, Mrs. Nora Ritchey, of near Rushville, besides many other sorrowing relatives and friends.
  Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Rushville on Wednesday Sept. 5th, conducted by Rev. J. C. Brown; interment in Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Orrie Young
Unknown paper
Orrie Young, 74, Of Industry, Dies
  Orrie Young, 74, of Industry, died Sunday morning at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. He had been seriously ill for a week.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Industry Methodist Church. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery. The Rev. R. H. Muelder will conduct the services.
  Young was born July 27, 1882, in Industry, a son of James Porter and Margaret Ann Justus Young. On Jan 14, 1911, he married Pearl Ritchey, who survives. He resided in McDonough County all his life except for 15 years when he lived in Schuyler County.
  He was a retired farmer and merchant.  He resided in Industry for 24 years and operated a grocery store there for a number of years.
  He is also survived by a brother, Ed Young of Industry; a half-brother, Ira Young, Decatur; a sister, Mrs. Grace Bridges, Blandinsville; and a half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Logan, Arcola.
  A brother, Willis Young, and a sister, Myrtle, died previously.
  Friends may call at the Clugston Funeral Home in Macomb until noon Tuesday and then at the Young residence in Industry.  Submitted by Kathleen (Stoneking) Cooper

Rushville Times, August 1956
Funeral Services For Orrie Young, 74, Held At Industry Wednesday
  Orrie Young, of Industry, a retired farmer and merchant, and a former resident of the Rushville community, died Sunday morning at St. Francis hospital, in Macomb, following a long illness. He was 74 years old.
  He was born July 27, 1882, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Young, in Oakland township, Schuyler county. He married Pearl Ritchey, Jan. 14, 1911. He had resided in McDonough county the last 15  years and for a time operated a grocery store at Industry.
  Besides his wife, he leaves one brother, Ed, of Industry; one sister, Mrs. Grace Bridges, Blandinsville; a half-brother, Ira Young, Decatur, and a half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Logan, Arcola.
Obituary for Pearl Ruch Richey Young
died: June 28, 1969
Mrs. Pearl Richey Young 84, Rushville, Dies
  Mrs. Pearl R. Young, 84, of 388 West Lafayette St., Rushville died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville where she had been a patient since June 14.  She had been ill two years.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Clugston Funeral Home in Industry.  Burial will be in Industry Cemetery.  The Rev. E. L. Dunavin and the Rev. Don Williams will conduct the services.
  Mrs. Young was born July 7, 1884, a daughter of Scott and Mary Harns Richey.  She resided in Rushville and Doddsville before moving to Industry in 1931.  She lived in Industry until she moved back to Rushville a few years ago.  She was married  Jan. 14, 1911, to Orrie Young; he died Aug. 14, 1956.
  She is survived by several nieces and nephews, some of whom she reared in her home*; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Heaton of Industry and Mrs. Bertha Orr of Industry.
  Three brothers, Leonard Richey, Orville Richey, and John Richey, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Walker and Anna Richey died previously.
  Friends may call at the Clugston Funeral Home in Industry; visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight.
  Submitted by Betty Young Adair, niece - *I (Betty) remember that Mary Helen Orr & Pearl Walker lived the Youngs.
Obituary for Permilia "Anna" Anna Standard Young
died February 2, 1968
Mrs. Anna Young, 73, of Industry Dies
  Mrs. Anna Young, 73, of Industry died at 11:20 a.m. today at McDonough District Hospital. She had been in poor health three years and seriously in the past three months.
  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Sunday at the Clugston Funeral Home in Macomb, the Rev E. L. Dunavin officiating, and burial will be in Industry Cemetery.
  Mrs. Young was born March 20, 1894, in Eldorado Township to William Ambrose and Lulabelle Payne Standard. She was a lifelong resident of the Industry community and had lived in town since 1957. She was a member of the Industry Methodist Church and was a 54-year member and past noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge.
  She was married at Macomb Dec 24, 1910, to Edward Young, who survives with six children, Cleone Young of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs. Glen (Eileen) Russell of Adair, Mrs. Ray (Ila) Price of Macomb, Gerald Young of Galva, Mrs. John (Betty) Adair of Colchester, and Lyle Young of Bushnell; 16 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. Three brothers, William and Orlo Standard and an infant brother, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Anstine, are deceased.
  Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, where friends may call after noon Saturday.
Obituary for Willis Young
Willis Young
  After an illness of nine months, Willis Young died at his home in Doddsville, Ill., Saturday, Dec 31, 1910 at the age of 30 years, 1 month and 15 days.  The cause of death was tuberculosis.
  Deceased was born in Eldorado township, McDonough Co., Ill., Nov 16, 1880. He was the oldest son of James Porter, and Margaret Ann Young.  His mother preceded him in death some 18 years ago.  On Nov 18, 1902 he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Cook, of Oakland township, Schuyler Co., and to them
were born two sons, Gurnie Farris, aged six years and Willis Verl, aged sixteen months.
  Deceased was highly respected, and a loving and faithful husband and father.
  Besides his wife and children he leaves a father, step mother, two brothers and two sisters, all living near Doddsville, Ill, and a host of ..........
  Note: The rest of the obit was not included. I do have an abstract to post that my g'father, Edward Young wrote in a story about his life. Willis and Edward were brothers, Willis was my great-uncle.
  My brother, Willis, was farming the Dood's farm down by Doddsville and he asked me what I would take to work for him. I told him that Orrie was getting $25 per month and that was what I would like to have. He said OK, he would give me that and I hired out to him.  Along that summer Bert Messmore came down from Macomb. He was in charge of renting the farm. He had been to see Willis who had been sick most of the summer but wanted to rent the place for another year. Mr. Messmore came out to the field where I was working and asked me if he did rent to Willis and if Willis was not able to farm, would I take over the farm and see that it was farmed. I told him I would and I worked the year through for him and shucked 80 acres of corn by myself by hand.
I was going with Anna Standard all of that summer. On December 24, 1910 we were married and took over the farm for the next year of 1911. About a week after we were married, on December 31, 1910 Willis passed away from tuberculosis.
  Submitted by Kathleen (Stoneking) Cooper in Rantoul, IL

Another:
  Willis Young died at his home in Doddsville Saturday, December 31, 1910, aged 30 years, 1 month and 15 days.  The cause of his death was tuberculosis from which he had suffered for about nine months.  Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church at Doddsville, Monday morning at 11 o’clock.  Interment was in Chockley Cemetery in Eldorado township.
  Deceased was born in Eldorado township, McDonough county, November 16, 1880 and was the eldest son of James Porter and Margaret Ann Justus Young, his mother preceding him in death some eighteen years ago.  On November 18, 1902, he was united in marriage to Miss Jennie E. Cook, daughter of Henry and Rebecca Cook of Oakland township, Schuyler county.  To this union was born two sons - Gurnie Farrist, aged 6 years, and Willis Vearl, age 16 months.  Deceased was highly respected by all who knew him and was a loving and faithful husband and father.  Besides his wife and children he leaves a father, step-mother, two brothers, and two sisters, all living in the Doddsville area and one sister deceased.
  Submitted by Betty Young Adair, Niece
Obituary for Willis Verl Young
1969
Willis Verl Young Dies at Age 59
  Canton - Willis V. Young, 59, a retired International Harvester Co. Employee of 1904 E. Chestnut St., was dead on arrival at 10:20 a.m. yesterday at Graham Hospital after being stricken at home.
  Services will be announced by Murphy Memorial Home.
  He was born in Industry Aug. 19, 1909, the son of Willis and Jennie Cook Young, and in Peoria May 25, 1935, he married Clydell Robertson, who survives.
  Also surviving are a son, Spec. 5 Gary K. Young, with the U.S. Army in Germany; and a brother, Gurney Young, and a sister, Mrs. Opal Anderson, both of Canton.
  A son preceded him in death.
  Mr. Young was a World War II veteran.
  Submitted by Betty Young Adair, Cousin - Verl was a carpenter & built the Young addition on the east side of Canton.
Obituary for Don Charles Zeigler
Rushville Times, March 7, 2001, page 13, column 3
  Don Charles Zeigler, formerly of Schuyler County, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001, at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, Ill.
  He was born March 20, 1910, on a farm in Browning Township, the youngest son of Calvin and Emma Lenhart Zeigler.
  Always an artist, his pen and ink sketches were in the Rushville Times when he was attending Rushville High School. He graduated from Rushville High School with the class of 1928. After graduation, he went to Chicago where he graduated from Chicago Art Institute with a degree in commercial art in advertising. His career continued with the firm of Potter and Zeigler until his retirement.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, his parents, one brother, Alfred Zeigler of Galesburg, and one sister, Mrs. Charles (Grace) Orwig of Frederick.
  He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George (Diane) Wright of New York City, N.Y.
  Cremation rites were accorded, with memorial services held Saturday, March 3, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elmhurst.
Obituary for Jessie Zimmerman, died November 17, 1951
Jessie Zimmerman, Lifetime Forest City Man, Dies
  Manito - Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Forest City Methodist church for Jessie Zimmerman, 50, a resident of Forest City for 49 years, who died in Pekin hospital at 8:30 p.m. Saturday after an illiness of several months.  The Rev. Joseph Hobbs will officiate and burial will be in Mason City cemetery.  Friends will be received at Johnson funeral home in Manito until 10 a.m. Tuesday and after that time in the church.
  He was born on April 2, 1901, the son of John and Rebecca Robertson Zimmerman.
  Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. May Breedlove, Mrs. Lillie Jackson, both of Forest City; Mrs. Ruby Sollberger, Peoria; Miss Geneva Zimmerman, Pekin; three brothers, earl Zimmerman, Kilbourne; Carl and Howard, both of Pekin.
Memorial Service for Alfred "Al" Zornow
Rushville Times, October 29, 1964
Plan Memorial Services for Al Zornow Nov. 8
  Friends in Rushville have received word that special memorial services will be held for Al Zornow, husband of the former Marian Winters, who has been missing from a plane trip over the Cascade mountains in Washington since Sept. 16. He was returning to his home and family in Edmonds, Wash., at the time.
  The services are scheduled for 4 p.m. on November 8 at the St. Mathews Lutheran church, Five Corners, Edmonds, Washington. Mrs. Zornow has requested that there be no flowers, but if friends wish, they may send monies to her, which will be given either to the St. Lutheran Extension fund or the Navy Relief Fund. Her address is 829 Puget Way, Edmonds, Washington.
  Following the missing report on Zornow, who was a former resident of Rushville, extensive search parties covered the area where the plane was believed to have been lost. The search was both by air and on foot, but no trace of Zornow or his pilot has been found.
Obituary for Dale L. Abernathy
Dale Abernathy
  Dale L. Abernathy, 78, of Table Grove, died Saturday, Nov. 24, at the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  He was born March 28, 1923, in Table Grove, the son of Ray and Dana Killion Abernathy.  He married Mary Ritter on Oct. 30, 1950, in Macomb.
  She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, James of Table Grove and Jeffrey of Lewistown; three grandsons; two sisters, Ida Lindsey of Macomb and Betty Lou Reynolds of Memphis, Tenn.
  He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.
  He was a WW II Army veteran and worked at the King-Seely Manufacturing Plant in Macomb.
  Cremation rites have been accorded.  There will be no services.
  Rushville Times, November 28, 2001, page 15, column 6
Death of George Allphin's daughter
December 6, 1878
Allphin, Daughter of George
  A little daughter of George Allphin, died on the 28th ult., of diptheria.
  Note: I think this is the daughter of George W. and Atlanta Jane Wilson Allphin.
Obituary for Sarah Harrington Allphin
Rushville Times, April 22, 1915
  Mrs. Sarah Allphin, whose maiden name was Harrington, was born near Charleston, West Virginia, May 6, 1829, and died at her home in Camden, April 17, 1915, aged 85 years, eleven months and eleven days.
  When she was seven years of age she came from West Virginia to Illinois with her parents who settled near Rushville. She was united in marriage with Luke P. Allphin, Dec. 8, 1853. More than fifty years these two walked life's pathway together. The heavenly Father blessed this home with three daughters: Mary Elizabeth Young, who has resided with her mother and most faithfully cared for her in her recent illness; Margaret Melissia Austin, of Berkeley, Calif.; and Frances Columbia Binkley, of Golden, Colorado.
  Grandma Allphin was blessed with a long life, much of which was spent in blessing the residents of Camden who have been associated with her. Only three of the people who were residents of Camden when she came now remain. Fifty infants were dressed by her and more than that many dead have been lain out by her own hands. Her greatest joy was the result of her service to others and when she found herself too weak to do this service she was anxious to pass to the new life.
  Those who will miss her are three children, two step-children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and host of friends.
  Grandma Allphin united with the M. E. church in Camden soon after her marriage. She was a faithful member of the same until the time of her death.
  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church in Camden, conducted by Rev. Dennis U. Park; interment was in the Camden (west) cemetery.
Obituary for Samuel "Doc" D. Bader
Rushville Times, Dec. 23, 1948
S. D. Bader Dies
S. D. Bader passed away at his home in Columbia City, IN. He was a resident and business man at Bader several years. He was 99 years old.
Obituary for William " W. F." F. Bader
died: April 04, 1960
W. F. Bader Prominent Vermont Man Dies
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  William F. Bader, 87, of Vermont well-known grain elevator owner for more than 50 years, died Monday morning in the Mason District hospital at Havana where he has been a patient for several months.
  Mr. Bader was the founder of Bader and Company, who have grain elevators in Vermont, Astoria, Walnut Grove, Adair, Rushville, Swan Creek and Prairie City.
  He was born on July 7, 1872 near Ipava, son of B. F. and Azuba (Farr) Bader.  He was married to Elizabeth Gardner on Nov. 9, 1893.  She died in 1941.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lenore Richey and Mrs. Christine Bader, both of Glendale, Calif.; a son, B. B. Bader, of Vermont; a granddaughter, Jane Richey of Glendale, Calif. and a grandson, Burke Bader of Perryville, Mo.
  Mr. Bader was a member of the Vermont Christian church, and has been a member of the Vermont Masonic Lodge and Crescent Chapter O.E.S. for more than 50 years.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Vermont Christian church by the pastor, Rev. Ira K. Hall.  Burial was in Vermont cemetery.
Death of Thomas Binkley
December 27, 1878
Binkley, Thomas
  Died on the 19th inst., of congestion of the brain, Thomas Binkley; aged 68 years.  Mr. Binkley has resided in this township since 1855 and was honored and respected by all who knew him.  (Huntsville Jottings)
Death of James Boling
Rushville Times, April 28, 1921
Brother Kills Brother; Sons Of "Bud" Boling, Former Schuyler Resident, Engage In Drunken Brawl; One Killed
  Two sons of "Bud" Boling, a former resident of Camden township, engaged in a drunken brawl at Farmington last Thursday in company with two other men.
  James Boling was killed, his brother Homer "Doc" Boling firing the shot that ended his life. "Doc" himself is in a critical condition at the Canton hospital from the beating he received from the other two men in the party.
  The coroner's jury brought in a verdict of accidental death as the testimoney brought out at the inquest tended to show "Doc" had aimed his revolver at either Dennis Dunnigan or Harry Langstaff.
  The two Boling brothers, Dennis Dunnigan and Harry Langstaff had driven from Farmington to Canton in an automobile Thursday afternoon, where they picked up William Chance. On the way back to Farmington, James Boling was left at his home in Diamond Point in an intoxicated condition.
  The rest of the party went to Farmington, to a ball game.
  Here an arguement arose between Langstaff and "Doc" Boling, with the result the latter struck Langstaff and threatened him with a gun.
  This argument was settled satisfactorily, and on the way back to Farmington the party drove to the Boling home to get something to drink.
  Mrs. Boling said there was nothing in the house and the party stopped for a visit. Chance had taken the gun away from "Doc" Boling and concealed it in his shirt bosom.
  "Doc" Boling and Dunnigan got into an argument over the fight at the ball park, which aroused James Boling, who got up and protested against any trouble in his house.
  "Doc" had regained possession of the revolver. He fired several shots. The first went wild. The second struck his brother James in the stomach, causing a wound that resulted in his death yesterday.
  Dunnigan wrestled the gun away from Boling and tossed it into the road. The pair then fought in the yard, where Dunnigan struck "Doc" Boling twice.
  A physician hurriedly was summoned from Canton, but could do nothing toward saving Boling's life.
  "Doc" Boling went to Canton on a street car. He was found on the platform unconscious and hurried to the hospital. He is suffering from alcoholism and wounds received in the fights which have paralyzed his bladder. He also had many convulsions.
Obituary for Isabelle Green Bowling Bowling
Rushville Times, October 8, 1925
  The remains of Mrs. Isabelle Bowling, a former resident of this locality, who died last Thursday in a Galesburg hospital, following a surgical operation, arrived here Saturday noon, accompanied by her son, Frank Bowling, and daughters, Mrs. Roy Talley of Galesburg and Mrs. W. W. Ruck of Chicago.
  The funeral party proceeded at once to the city cemetery, where brief funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Muran and interment made in the family lot.
  Isabelle Green, a sister of Frank Green of Camden township, was born near Rushville, July 1st, 1873. She spent most of her life in Galesburg, where her efficiency as a practical nurse was widely recognized.
  She was first married to William Bowling, who died in 1893. In the year 1895 she was united in marriage to James Bowling, who preceded her in death four years ago. She is survived by four children - one son and three daughters - one brother and one sister.
Obituary for Dane "Dannie" D. Breeden
Dane Breeden 81, Of Browning Died
Argus Searchlight, Astoria, Illinois, Dec. 14, 1974
  Dane D. Breeden 81, of Browning died at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Centeral Christian Church in Browning with the Rev. Lottie Morrow and the Rev. Ted Shirley officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Schuyler County Post 4 American Legion at 8 p.m. tonight at the Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Family Visitation will be form 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral chapel and friends may call at the church from noon Tuesday until the time of the services.  Burial will be in the Browning Cemetery.
  Mr. Breeden was born in Snicarte on Dec. 29, 1892, a son of Bearaman J. and Lillie Jolly Breeden. He married Alice Phillips in Beardstown on May 27, 1922. She survives.
  He has been a wholesale-retail fish dealer in Browning for several years. He was a member of the Central Christian Church and a charter member of the Schuyler County Post 4 American Legion, holding as honorary lifetime membership. He was the first man from Schuyler County called to service in the U.S. Army during World War 1.
  In addition to his widow, Mr. Breeden is survived by one son, Albert J. of Browning: three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Flock of Grafton and Mrs. Tilda Van Drosick of Alton, and one brother Nelson of Browning. One son Ernest and three sisters, and one brother proceeded him in death.
Obituary for Jewel M. Fitzgerald Sego Breeden
April 1993
Jewel M. Breeden
  Rushville - Jewel M. Breeden, 78 of Rushville and formerly of Browning, died at 2:04 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1993 at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born March 6, 1915 in Bland, Mo. to Walter and Frances (Crider) Fitzgerald. She married Raymond R. Breeden in April 1934 in Virginia. He died Sept. 6, 1967.
  She is survived by one daughter, Doris Burnett Lee of Rushville; one step-son Eugene Breeden of East Peoria; one brother Everett Fitzgerald of Canaan, Mo.; three sisters, Mae Grannermann, of Gerald, Mo. Ruby Bossaller, Owensville, Mo. and Frances "Bonnie" Busby of Rushville; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 24 step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was proceded in death by her parents; one son, Stanley Sego; one brother, Raymond Fitzgerald; one niece and one nephew.
  She was a former member of the Browning Assembly of God Church and a member of the Rushville Assembly of God Church. She wa a housewife and worked for several years at the Boyd and Myers Nursing Homes in Beardstown before retiring in 1965. In later years she enjoyed serving as a volunteer at the HELP Center in Rushville.
  Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday in the Rushville Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Tim Lotz officiating.  Burial will be in the Browning Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Memorials may be made to the Rushville Assembly of God Church or the donor's choice.
Obituary for Lawrence Jackson Breeden
Lawrence Jackson Breeden Age 57 years
Born; July 17, 1912, Browning, Illinois
Son of: Barryman and Lilly Jolly Breeden
Married: Mildred L. Bivens, March 14, 1935, Rushville, Illinois
Sons: Dennis E. Breeden, Ricky J. Breeden
Died: 10:53 a.m. Fri. Nov. 28, 1969, Iowa City, Iowa
Funeral : 10 a.m. Mon. Dec. 1, 1969, Larson Funeral Home, Milan, Ill.
Minister: Rev. William Cluck
Burial: Browning Cemetery, Browning, Ill.
Obituary for Lilly B. Jolly Breeden
  Mrs. Lilly Breeden was born in Madison County in 1873 and died at her home near Browning, Oct. 3rd, 1916.
  She leaves beside her husband, nine children, three brothers and three sisters to mourn her death. The children are: Dannie, Raymond, Gertie, Ethel, Nelson, Mable, Tenie, Tilly and Lawrence.
  She was converted and became a member of the Baptist church at Snicarte, about 30 years ago and has since lived a christian life.
  The funeral services were conducted at the Sheldon's Grove church Thursday morning at 11 o'clock conduted by Rev. Flavel Anderson. Burial in the cemetery near by.
  Note: She was the daughter of John and Abagail Shaffer Jolly and was married to Bearaman J. Breeden.


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