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Obituary of Ralph "Jack" Joseph Ewing
The Rushville Times, Rushville, IL, October 7, 1954
Ralph J. Ewing, 67, Died Suddenly Sunday Morning
  Ralph J. Ewing, 67, prominent Rushville township farmer, died Sunday in the Culbertson Memorial hospital.  He had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday night at his home south of Rushville.
  Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Rushville First Methodist church with the Rev. Harry S. Crede, of Quincy, officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Ralph J. Ewing, son of William A. and Ellen (Marquis) Ewing, was born in Astoria, July 6, 1887, and passed away Sunday, Oct. 3 at Culbertson Memorial hospital in Rushville following a cerebral hemorrhage suffered a few hours previous.
  His entire life was spent in Illinois, with the exception of eight years spent in Webster and Sigourney, Iowa.
  On May 29, 1907, he was united in marriage to Annie Settles, daughter of Leander and Jessie (Rebman) Settles, of Rushville.  To this union were born eight children, all of whom survive, namely:  Mildred, wife of Joseph Walters; Mary, wife of Gilbert Englehart and Martha, wife of Ray Black, all of Iowa City, Iowa; Glen L. of Lombard; M/Sgt. William R. with the U.S. Armed forces stationed at Springfield; Margaret, wife of Max S. King, Don E. and James A. of Rushville.  Fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive.
  On Feb. 10, 1940, his wife, Annie, passed away.  He was later married to Mrs. Rose Cox of Beardstown, who together with two sisters, Mrs. Emma Linkhart of Grants Pass, Oregon, and Mrs. Hattie Reiley of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and two brothers, Joseph A. of Springfield and Hal A. Ewing of Rushville survive him.
  Ralph, who was known to his many friends as "Jack", chose farming as his profession, and was actively engaged in that work until his retirement a few years ago.
  One of his predominate characteristics was the love and devotion to his children and grandchildren.  He was a good neighbor, ready to offer a helping hand or assistance in time of need, and will be sadly missed in the community of which he was a part.
Obituary of Hal A. Ewing
died April 16, 1957
The Rushville Times, April 18, 1957
Hal Ewing, 63, Dies Suddenly Here On Saturday
  Hal A. Ewing, 63, prominent Rushville citizen, died suddenly early Saturday evening, shortly after he had voted at the school election.  He suffered a heart attack while in his car at the school grounds and was rushed to the hospital where he died.  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the First Christian church with Rev. Mack Warren of Bloomington in charge, assisted by Rev. LeRoy Cronkhite.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Hal A. Ewing, son of William A. and Ellen Marquis Ewing, was born July 20, 1893 in the Christian Neck neighborhood near Ray.  Educated in the Schuyler county schools, he lived on the family farm until entering army service in World War I.  He served first in the cavalry and then as sergeant in the field artillery.
  On August 25, 1920 at the Methodist church in Macomb he was married to Mildred McMillen, daughter of Gilbert and Myra Rose McMillen.  One daughter, Myra Jean, is the wife of Milton Lawler.
  After discharge from the army he entered the employ of the Burlington railroad and after serving a decade on the Beardstown division and other assignments accepted appointment with the newly organized State Police under the administration of Governor Louis L. Emmerson.  Those were pioneering days when the force rode four cylinder Henderson motorcycles and drove four cylinder model A Fords.
  Additional public service was in the corporation department, Secretary of State, where he was employed at the time of his death.  Long active in republican organization work he served in many posts.  He could always be counted on for assistance on civic projects in his community.  The end came as he was leaving the voting polls in the grade school building.
  He was a member of the Rushville Christian church.  He loved people and that love was returned by all who knew him, old and young alike.  Children especially found in him a champion and ever faithful and understanding friend.
  He was a charter member of Schuyler Post No. 4 of the American Legion, admired and respected by his comrades.
  He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Mildred, daughter, Myra Jean Lawler, grandchildren, John, Jeanne, and Jane Lawler, two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Linkhart, Grants Pass, Oregon and Mrs. Maurice E. Reiley, Oskaloosa, Iowa, and one brother, Joseph A. Ewing, Springfield.  His older brother, Ralph J. Ewing preceded him in death.
  A loving husband and father, his home was his castle and never happier than when in the company of the grandchildren he loved so well.  A favorite uncle to many a nephew and niece his counsel and unfailing loyalty will be sadly missed.
  All generations loved him.  Serving mankind was his vocation.  Truly he loved his neighbor as himself as Christ commanded.  Truly it can be said of him well done good and faithful servant.
Obituary of Nancy "Isabelle" "Belle" Isabel Trone Ewing
died February 28, 1937
The Rushville Times, Rushville, IL, March 3, 1937
Paralytic Stroke Fatal To Mrs. William Ewing
  Mrs. Isabelle Trone-Ewing, widow of William Ewing, who spent practically all of her life in Schuyler county, died suddenly Saturday night at her home in Washington, D. C., following a stroke of paralysis.
  She had been in her usual health, and had returned Saturday morning to her apartment from an over-night visit with her son, Joseph, and family when she was stricken before she had time to remove her wraps.
  Other residents of the apartment house heard her fall, and upon  investigation found her lying unconscious on the floor.  Her son, Joseph, was called and had his mother removed to his home where she passed away a few hours later.
  The remains, accompanied by her son and his wife, were brought to the Gordon funeral home Monday afternoon.
  Funeral services will be held this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren.  Interment will be made in the family lot in the Rushville cemetery.
  Isabelle Nancy Trone, daughter of Abram and Nancy Stambaugh-Trone, was born in Fulton county, Illinois, Feb. 28 1862.
  In early childhood she removed with her parents to a farm in Browning  township, where she continued to reside until the year 1897 when she was joined in marriage to William Ewing of Rushville township, and assumed the care of his four young motherless children who shared equally the devotion which she bestowed upon her own son, Joseph.
  Mrs. Ewing was an ambitious, home-loving woman and a member of the Christian church of this city.
  She was bereft of her husband in the year 1926, and since that time has resided within or near the home of her son, Joseph, which was the occasion of her moving to Washington, D. C., where he holds a federal position.
  Besides her son, she is survived by four step-children, Ralph and Hal Ewing of Rushville; Mrs. Hattie Reilley of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and Mrs. Emma Linkhart of Grants Pass, Oregon.  She is also survived by four brothers, Henry, Jacob, Carl and Ephriam Trone, all of Browning township, and a half-brother, John Ebbert, residing near Ray.
  Here to Attend Funeral
  Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral today were: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Surratt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter LaRue, Mrs. John Sandidge and Mr. and Mrs. Waldon, of Springfield; and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Byland of Augusta.
Obituary of Mildred M. McMillen Ewing
The Rushville Times, Rushville, IL, October 19, 1987
Mildred Ewing
  Rushville - Graveside services for Mildred M. Ewing, 86, of Rushville are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Rushville City Cemetery.
  The 40-year employee of the Rushville Times died at 10:20 p.m. Saturday at the Snyder-Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  David Haney will conduct services.
  Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  She was born July 2, 1901, in Ray, the daughter of Gilbert and Myra Rose McMillen.  She married Hal A. Ewing Aug. 25, 1920 in Macomb.  He died  April 16, 1957.
  She is survived by a grandson, John Lawler of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two granddaughters, Jeanne Bartlow of Rushville and Jane Schafer of Dunedin, Fla., and five great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Myra Jean Lawler; a great-grandson Jacob Lawler Bartlow, a brother and two sisters.
  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Rushville, the Rushville Business and Professional Women, the American Legion Auxiliary and Schuyler County Republican Women.  She was employed at the Rushville Times Co. for 40 years until her retirement in  1979.
Obituary of Bertha Ellen Ashcraft
Star Gazette, Beardstown, IL, June 2005
Bertha Ashcraft February 12, 1911 - June 21, 2005
  Bertha Ellen Ashcraft, 94, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
  She was born February 12, 1911 in Beardstown, the daughter of George Harvey and Perbel Trent Ashcraft.
  Surviving is her sister Mildred Goetz of Manito, a caregiver and niece, Kay Larkin of Beardstown and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, George Herbert and Ezra (in infancy), and one sister, Beulah Brockman.
  Bertha attended Beardstown schools and graduated from Canton High School in 1929.  She began her employment at the Meyer Store in Beardstown from 1930 until 1944.  That year, she worked first as a clerk with F. W. Woolworth's in Beardstown and then as assistant manager until she retired in 1977.  She loved children and after her retirement she was a self-employed child-care provider from 1978 until 1995.  Since 1950 she has been a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown where she taught the three-year-old Sunday School class for over 30 years and held all offices in the Helpers Circle.  Bertha was a member of the Business and Professional Women in Beardstown for 55 years where she formerly served as Past President, Past District Director, and chairman of various committees including the Travel Chairman where she organized many bus trips including a trip to the World's Fair in 1982.  She served as Cass County Chairman of the American Heart Association for many years and she assisted with the American Cancer Society.  She served as an election judge in Beardstown for many years.  For several years on her vacations, she worked at the Illinois State Fair, selling tickets at the Grandstand.  Her hobbies included needle-work, Search-a Word puzzles.  Her favorite things were playing cards, children, animals, traveling to Colorado, Branson, MO, and the countryside in the fall, reading, and being with family and friends.  Through God her extended family consisted of Jack A. Scott, Gary, and Joe Hamilton.
  Funeral services for Bertha Ashcraft will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown with Rev. David Natzke officiating.  Burial will be in the Oetgen Cemetery in Beardstown.
  The family will meet with friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.
  Memorials have been suggested to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
  Condolences may be sent to the family at sagerfh@cass-comm.com
Obituary of Ivon Alonzo Ashwood
Canton Daily Ledger, Canton, IL
Ivon Ashwood
  Orofino, Idaho - Ivon A. Ashwood, 75, of Orofino, Idaho, formerly of Canton, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999, in Orofino.
  Born April 6, 1924, at Muskogee, Okla., the son of Ned and Daisy Ashwood, he married Polly Bastien on Jan. 6, 1947. She survives.
  Others survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dave (Cindy) Cress of Pocatello, Idaho, Mrs. Jim (Jackie) Bates of Richland, Wash. and Mrs. Bo (Pam) Bullock of Pierce, Idaho; ***Ron Watkins*** {this is the way it is in the obit}; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters; one sister-in-law, Melba Ashwood; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one grandson, Jason Watkins, six brothers, and one sister.
  He was raised on a farm on Illinois and became the first member of his family to graduate from high school in 1943.  He was in the U. S. Navy during World War II and served as a radarman in the Pacific.  He was a heavy equipment operator and he started the following construction, heading out west after the birth of his first daughter, Cindy.  He finally settled in Orofino in August 1967.
  After retiring from Operating Engineers Local 37, he continued working as a millwright for his friend, Dean Brandt, until he fell ill with diabetes.  He was a Mason and Shriner and was an avid reader, golfer, bowler, fisherman, and hunter.  He and his wife travels extensively, especially to bowling tournaments where he usually placed well.
  A memorial potluck dinner was held at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at Riverside Lanes in Orofino.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to the Orofino Meals on Wheels program.
  Note: Cremated ashes scattered in the mountains two years later.
  Note: Ron Watkins is the 2nd husband of daughter, Cindy.
Obituary of Polly Annastacia Bastien Ashwood
Clearwater Tribune, Orofino, Idaho, October 12, 2000
Polly Annastacia Ashwood, 71, Orofino
  Polly Annastacia Ashwood, an Orofino homemaker, died of emphysema at the family home in Orofino Oct. 3, 2000.  She was 71.
  She was born Nov. 27, 1928 in Chicago, Ill. and was specially picked for adoption by Dewey and Anne Bastien.
  She married Ivon A. Ashwood on Jan. 6, 1947 at Lewistown, Ill.
  They spent 52 unboring years together until Ivon passed away 14 months ago.
  Polly was also preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Jason Watkins.
  She is survived by three loving daughters, Cindy and Dave Cress of Pocatello, Jackie and Jim Bates of New Orleans and Pam and Bo Bullock of Pierce; three {two living} grandsons, Shawn and Tawnya Sullivan and Jeremy Watkins; four granddaughters, Michelle Sullivan, Stacy and Jim Larsen, Terra and Conrad Dabling, Amanda and Ashly Bullock.
  The family feels blessed that Nana got to know her first great-grandchild, Konner Dabling.
  Polly has one cousin surviving in Illinois, Don and Pat Hovey, a sister-in-law, Melba Ashwood and may {many} favorite nieces and nephews there.
  She also has special family members in Ron Watkins and Terry and Rosa Christiansen in Tri-Cities, WA.
  the family says "Mom and Nana, how well we learned the lesson that when you put something away for safekeeping, it is really safe!  Life was never dull with you and we all love you the mostest.  Hope you and Dad are holding hands together like you did for 52 years."
  No services will be held.  Pine Hills Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
  Note: Cremated ashes scattered in the mountains of Idaho.
  Note: Ron Watkins was daughter, Cindy's 2nd husband. Terry Christiansen is daughter Jackie's 1st husband and Rosa is his 2nd wife.
Obituary of Kenneth Leroy Ashwood
Canton Daily Ledger, Canton, IL
Kenneth Ashwood
  Canton - Kenneth L. Ashwood, 67, of 643 E. Walnut died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1995, in Canton.
  Born June 22, 1927, in Ray to Ned D. and Daisy Robinson Ashwood, he married Melba Rutledge on Feb. 13, 1947, in Ipava.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Kenneth K. of Tampa Bay, Fla., three daughters, Sheryl McCullough of Chandlerville, Marsha A. Duckweiler of Tuscola and Lori L. Haynes of Canton; two brothers, Ivon of Orofino, Idaho, and Loren of Hanna City; two sisters, Geneva E. Kaler and Lonie Koelling, both of Canton; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  One daughter, Karen J. Ashwood, preceded him in death.
  He was a machinist at Caterpillar, Inc. for 32 years, retiring in 1981.
  He was a member of Morning Star Masonic Lodge 734; Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Peoria; and Mohammed Temple, Shrine in Peoria.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home.  The Rev. Delmar Smith will officiate.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with Masonic services at 6 p.m.  Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
  Note: Duckweiler should have been spelled Duckwiler.  Lonie should have been spelled Loine.
Death of Sarah Kesiah DeCamp Ashcraft
Died: November 23, 1891
Rushville Times, November 26, 1891
Ashcraft, Sarah
  Mrs. Sarah Ashcraft of Oakland Twp., died on Tuesday of a paralytic stroke. She was born in this vicinity Feb. 28, 1832 and was married to Abner Ashcraft, Nov. 22, 1849.  She was a mother of eight children, 5 of whom survive her.
  Funeral services were held yesterday at the M. E. Church in Ray.
  Note: Sarah Kesiah DeCamp, daughter of  Joel and Matilda Bridges DeCamp; 8 children: Margaret M., Laura, Rev. Frank, Marietta Rose Ashwood, Isabelle, Abner Burris, Jr., Dollie Lenore and Ned Watson Ashcraft.
Obituary for Terry "Joe" Joe Ashcraft
Rushville Times, October 6, 1993
Joe Ashcraft
  Terry Joe Ashcraft, 51 formerly of Rushville, died Sept. 5, 1993.
  He is survives by his wife, Patricia, one daughter, Mrs. Tricia Broughton; one son, James; one brother Robert; a nephew, Steve; aunt, Luvenia Steele; and an uncle, Richard.
  He was preceded in the by his parents, Allen Abner and Evelyn Chockley Ashcraft of Rushville.
  Funeral mass was held at St. Dominic Church. Burial was at Evergreen cemetery in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
  Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation.
  He was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and Schuyler VFW Post 2305.
Death Notice for Len B. Aten
Died: February 05, 1951
Rushville Times, February 1951
Len B. Aten, 59 At St. David Monday
  Len B. Aten, St. David business man died Monday in his home. He had been in failing health for five years.
  Mr. Aten was born on July 14, 1891 in Catleton ????, son of William Fremont and Laura Walker Aten. He married in Rushville on Dec. 23, 1909 to Nora Nall.
Obituary for Nora Nall Aten
Rushville Times, October 14, 1981
Mrs. Nora Aten, 91, Dies in Canton
  Mrs. Nora (Mom) Aten, 91, of Canton, died Sept. 22 at Graham hospital in Canton.
  Services were Sept. 24, at Murphy-Sedgewick Memorial Home the Rev. Ed Snow officiating. Burial was in Vermont cemetery.
  She born July 15, 1890, in Astoria, a daughter of William F. and Racheal (Lynch) Nall. She married Len B. Aten Dec.23, 1909 in Rushville. He preceded her in death in 1951.
  Survivors include two sons, Cleo Paul of Canton and Fremont of Williamsville; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Melba) Lindsey of Girard; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Lula Phillips of Macomb.
  She was a member of Navy Mother's club of Canton. She and her husband owned and operated "Pop's" tavern in St. David for 21 years, and she was employed at her son's tavern "Poor Ole Paul's" and Edward's Dept. Store.
Obituary of Doris Lorina Vollmer McMunn
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 23, 2002, page 17, column 5
Doris McMunn
  Doris McMunn, 77, of Rushville, formerly of Hamilton, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2002, at Culbertson Long Term Care in Rushville.
  She was born May 10, 1925, in Rushville, the daughter of David V. and Etta P. Atkinson Vollmer. She married Earl McMunn on Nov. 5, 1945, at the First Christian Church in Denver, Colo. He preceded her in death on June 14, 1999.
  Survivors include one son, Richard E. (wife Diane) McMunn of Hamden, Conn.; three sisters, Margie Luthy of Rushville, Louisa Cripe of Astoria and Nancy Longwell of Mountain Grove, Mo.; and two grandchildren.
  Mrs. McMunn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a granddaughter, Erin McMunn, and a sister, Iola Icenogle.
  She graduated from Rushville High School. Mrs. McMunn was a member of the First Christian Church in Hamilton. She served as a Sunday School teacher for many years and was a member of King's Daughters.
  She worked for more than 30 years as an administrative assistant at Cosgrove Insurance Agency, Serfass Insurance Agency and Lofton Insurance Agency. She was a member of Montebello Flora Society. She also served on the Hamilton Library Board and the election board.
  Services will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at Lamporte Funeral Home of Hamilton with Rev. Dr. E. Ambrose Stump officiating and Father Robert Reynolds assisting. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton.
  Visitation will be held at Lamporte Funeral Home of Hamilton on Wednesday, Oct. 23 after 3 p.m. with the family meeting friends between 6-8 p.m. Family will also meet with friends on Thursday, Oct. 24, between 9 a.m. and the time of the service at Lamporte Funeral Home of Hamilton.
  Memorials in memory of Doris McMunn may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice, 331 S. Main Street, Virginia, IL 62691.
  From: "Carol Miller" <misswings@kc.rr.com>
  Note: Iola Vollmer Icenogle is a half sibling (mother was Gladys Greer) as was (not mentioned) David E Vollmer (died at about 3 years old) and Harold F Vollmer (died as an infant).
Obituary of James "Jim" Roy Hall
Canton Daily Ledger, Monday, August 15, 2005
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James Hall
  James R. "Jim" Hall, 89, of 175 North Park Drive, Canton, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday (August 13, 2005) at his residence.
 Born November 21, 1915, in Schuyler County, the son of Roy and Delle (Nall) Hall, he married Beatrice "Bea" Bartlett on November 28, 1945, in Rushville.  She survivies.
  Other survivors include one sister, Anadel Bedenbender of Rushville and several nephews and nieces.
  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  He served in the United States Air Corps in the Southwest Pacific from 1942 until his discharge in September 1945.  He and a friend started a business known as Settles and Hall Garage in Rushville until he enlisted in the Army.  He moved to Canton upon his return from the service.  He was employed by several Chryler Dealers and in 1960, he started his own business, Jim's Auto Service in Canton until 1980.
  He was consideded a well-known auto mechanic attending many workshops and seminars and receiving many plaques and qualified as a Master Technician.  He was a member of the Metropolitan Car Club and seved as president for two terms.  In 1955 {think it should be 1985}, he was awarded a 50-year membership pin and was a life member of the VFW.  He was also a member of the American Legion Post 16 in Canton.
  Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, the Rev. Dean Austin officiating.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Rushville Cemetery.
Obituary of Hermenia "Menie" Bollinger Egbert
Rushville Times, Wednesday, August 3, 2005
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"Meni" Egbert
  Hermenia "Menie" Egbert, 89, of rural Browning, died Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  She was born Sept. 19, 1915, in Browning Township in Schuyler County to Lossie and Lula Gibson Bollinger.  She married Raymond Egbert on June 12, 1936, in Rushville.  He died May 21, 1988.
  Also preceding her in death are one brother, Virgil Bollinger, one sister, Donna Wehmeier, and one brother-in-law, Dwayne Orwig.
  She is survived by one son, Larry (wife Debby) Egbert of Browning; one daughter, Sandy Dianne (husband Jack) Stower of Dixon; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Inez (husband George) Egbert of Holiday Island, Ark., Edna (husband David) Miller of Browning, Betty (husband Max) Riebling of Holiday Island, Ark., and Marilyn Orwig of Astoria; and one brother-in-law, Art Wehmeier.
  She was a graduate of Astoria High School.  She worked as a homemaker and helped her husband on the farm.  She loved gardening and sold eggs.
  She was a former member of the Ridgeville Community Church where she served as treasurer and attended the Church of Christ in Browning.
  Funeral services were held Friday, July 29, at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. John Ruppel officiating.  Burial was in Browning Cemetery, north of Browning.
  Memorials may be made to either the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Church of Christ in Browning.
Obituary of Dora Josephine Young Bollinger
Rushville Times, August 3, 2005
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"Dee" Bollinger
  Dora J. "Dee" Bollinger, 77, of Browning, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at Culbertson Long Term Care in Rushville.
  She was born Feb. 28, 1928, in Otoe Reservation, Okla., to the late Joseph Thomas Young, Sr. and Maime Jones Young.
  She married Richard Wayne Bollinger, May 22, 1951 in Beardstown.
  He survives along with two sons, Wendell, of Spencer, Okla.,and Rick of Browning, two daughters, Anita (husband Bruce) Mercer, of Vermont and Melanie Waller, of Rushville, one brother, Llewellyn of Red Rock, Okla., nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Michael, and four brothers.
  She worked at Wells Lemont Glove Factory, retiring in 1984.  She was a member of the Otoe-Missouria War Mothers and a member of the Church of Christ (Christian) Church in Rushville.
  Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, at Worthington Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment was at Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
  Condolences of expressions of sympathy may be sent through Worthington Funeral Home Web site at www.worthingtonfh.com

Peoria Star Journal
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Dora Bollinger
  Browning - Dora J. "Dee" Bollinger, 77, of Browning, died Friday, July 29, 2005 at Culbertson Long Term Care in Rushville.
  She was born Feb. 28, 1928 in Otoe Reservation, Okla., to Joseph Sr. and Maime Jones Young, she married Richard Wayne Bollinger, May 22, 1951 in Beardstown. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Wendell of Spencer, OK, and Rick of Browning; two daughters, Anita (and Bruce) Mercer, of Vermont, Ill. and Melanie Waller, of Rushville; one brother, Llewellyn Young of Red Rock, Okla.; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Michael, and four brothers.
  She worked at Wells Lemont Glove Factory, retiring in 1984.
  She was a member of the Otoe-Missouria War Mothers.
  She also was a member of the Church of Christ-Christian of Rushville.
  Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today.  The Rev. Jim Cook will officiate. Burial will be at Browning Cemetery in Browning.
  Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice

Eagle Publications, August 2, 2005
Avon Sentinel, Avon, IL, Aug 20, 2005
Dora J. "Dee" Bollinger
  Dora J. "Dee" Bollinger, 77 of Browning, IL passed away Friday, July 29, 2005 at Culbertson Long Term Care, Rushville.
  She was born February 28, 1928 in Otoe Reservation, Okla., to the late Joseph Thomas Young, Sr. and Maime Jones Young. She married Richard Wayne Bollinger, May 22, 1951 in Beardstown. He survives along with 2 sons, Wendell, of Spencer, OK, and Rick of Browning, 2 daughters, Anita (Bruce) Mercer, of Vermont and Melanie Waller, of Rushville, l brother, Llewellyn of Red Rock, Okla., 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Michael, and 4 brothers.
  She worked at Wells Lemont Glove Factory, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Otoe-Missouria War Mothers and a member of the Church of Christ-Christian of Rushville.
  Funeral Services will be held Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. at Worthington Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Cook. Internment will be at Browning Cemetery, Browning. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. July 31 at the Worthington Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent through Worthington Funeral Home Web site at www.worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Clarence Lee Crafton
Rushville Times, Thursday, March 1, 1962
Clarence Crafton, 74, Dies Suddenly in Springfield; Rites to Be Saturday
  Clarence Crafton, 74, father of Mrs. Robert Sloan of Rushville, died suddenly Tuesday night at 10:30 at his home in Springfield.  The body was taken to the Staab Funeral home in Springfield where visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today (Thurdays ). Remains then will be brought to the brought to the Roby Funeral Chapel where visitation will be after 4 p.m. on Friday. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m.at the Church of Christ in Browning and burial will be in the Bader cemetery.
  Clarence Crafton was the son of Henry and Laura Warren Crafton and was born in Browning on January 29, 1888. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Lane Crafton in 1953. He is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Sloan, a sister, Mrs. Paul Caldwell of Quincy, a brother, James Crafton of Manito, two grandchildren, one great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Obituary of Jerry Belville
Canton Daily Ledger, Thursday, May 26, 2005
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Jerry Belville
  Jerry Belville, 68, of Beardstown, died Tuesday (May 24, 2005) at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  He was born October 23, 1936, in Browning, the son of Glen and Elva (Newell) Belville.
  Surivors include one son, Jeffrey (Tonya) Belville of Banner; one grandson, Jeffery James "J.J." Belville of Banner; two brothers Robert (Mary Lou) Belville of Astoria and George (Lyn) Belville of Beardstown; four sisters, Mrs. Carl (Iola) Stoneking, Mrs. Jack (Donna) Thurman and Bonita Hill, all of Beardstown, and Betty Briney of Bowning.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Edith Dowler; and two brothers, Roy Belville and Raymond, in infancy.
  He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown.
  He attended school in Browning and Rushville. He served in the United States Army in Korea from April 1960 until March 1966. He retired in 1989 after 26 years of employment with Midland Coal Company in Farmington.
  He was a member of the American Legion Post 644 in Fairview, and AF & AM, Vermont Lodge 116. He enjoyed the outdoors and especially fishing.
  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, the Rev. Roger Barnes of the First Southern Bapist Church in Beardstown officating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Beardstown Fire Department.
Obituary of Lenore Esther Sullivan Ames
Eagle Publications, September 5, 2002
Lenore E. Ames
  Lenore E. Ames, 92, Astoria, died at 3:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville. She was born April 11, 1910, in Adair, the daughter of David and Rosella (Schisler) Sullivan. She married Robert A. Ames March 1, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death March 27, 1993.
  She is survived by one nephew, Donald Ames, Table Grove; and seven nieces, Norma (William) Hammond, Pekin, Sharon (Charles) Evans, Pekin, Mary Hummer, West Burlington, Iowa, Linda Conley, Dellwood, Mo., Janet Desideri, Cicero, Wilma Fitch, Bushnell, and Bernita Arnett.
  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Sullivan; and one niece, Rose Gamm.
  She was a schoolteacher in rural Astoria area schools, including the Crossroads School, for several years She was a member of Astoria Church of the Brethren, where she served as Sunday school teacher and church clerk for many years.
  Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with Pastor Gary Schultz officiating. Interment was in South Fulton Cemetery, Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Church of the Brethren.
Obituary for Herman "Hody" L. Ashcraft
Rushville Times, September 21, 1983
Herman L. Ashcraft
  Herman L. "Hody" Ashcraft, 76, of Beardstown, died Sept. 13, at Beardstown hospital.
  Services were held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cline Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in Beardstown City cemetery.
  He was born in Beardstown on May 20, 1906, son of William and Captitola Butler Ashcraft. He married Velma Spillers Dec. 20, 1952 in Beardstown and she survives.   
  Also surviving are a son, Michael of Springfield; a sister Helen Winston of Topeka, Kansas; a brother, Henry Ashcraft of Hammond, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death.   
  Mr. Ashcraft, a member of the First Congregational Church of Christ, was a charter member of Beardstown Moose Lodge 709 and belonged to the Beer Can Collectors of America. He worked for many years for Pearlman and Glenn Ice and Fuel Company.
Obituary of Victor "Rudy" Rudolph Corman
Canton Daily Ledger
Victor Corman
  Roseville - Victor Rudolph "V. Rudy" Corman, 90, of Roseville, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, (August 8, 2005) at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home in Roseville.
  He was born December 6, 1914, in Rushville, the son of Frank Curtis and Anna Pearl (Garrison) Corman, he married Margaret Catherine Miller on September 24, 1938, in St. Louis. She died April 6, 2004.
  He was also preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Erskine Corman and Robert Corman.
  Survivors include one son, Victor H. (Ann), of Roseville; one daughter, Mrs. Gordon (Margaret Jane) Young, of Roseville; six grandchildren, Don C. (Linda) Farr of Monmouth, Dr. Curtis C. (Chris) Farr of Macomb, Charles C. Farr of Roseville, Dr. V. Rudy II (Amy) Corman of Roseville, Sarah (Dr. David) Hall of Peoria and Cmdr. Julia A. (Major James) Buck of Padre Island, Texas; 13 great-grandchildren, Sarah Farr and Andrea Farr, both of Monmouth, Rachael, Chloe and Adam Farr of Macomb, Nathan and Nicholas Corman of Roseville, Courtney and Isaac Buck of Padre Island (Texas), Makenna, Makayla, Thomas and Victoria Hall of Peoria; and one sister, Emma Reick, Oak Brook.
  He was a member of the Roseville Christian Church, serving 17 years as past treasurer, serving as deacon, and elder and past chairman of the board and trustee.
  He was born and raised on a farm at Rushville, where he was a 1932 graduate of Rushville High School. 
  He attended Western Illinois University and then received his B.S. from the University of Illinois in 1939. He was a 1941 graduate of Worsham's College of Mortuary Science in Chicago. He served his apprenticeship at Carlson's Funeral Home in Chicago. He then worked for Wilton Mortuary in Peoria until coming to Roseville in 1945.
  He bought Lyons Funeral Home, which he operated as the Corman Memorial Home, until retiring in 1979. He also bought funeral homes in Avon and London Mills in 1957.
  He was a 60-year member of Roseville Masonic Lodge 519, AF & AM, serving as Past Master.  He was a member of the Valley of Moline Consistory, Roseville Library Board, a 60-year and current member of Roseville Chamber of Commerce, and had served as past president. He was a member of the Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery which he founded in 1949, serving as past president and current board member. He was a member of Roseville Order of the Eastern Star. He was member of the Steering Committee of the LaMoine Christian Nursing Home Board, serving 30 years from its beginning.
  He was a 60-year member of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. He was a member of a team which was instrumental in securing federal housing, a doctor and reopening the pharmacy and senior resident housing in Roseville.
  After retiring from the funeral business, he enjoyed golfing, overseeing his farmlands, traveling, sports and was an avid Chicago Bears and Illini fan.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Roseville Christian Church, the Revs. Tim Randall, James Oliver and Tom Mehaffy officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Corman Memorial Home in Roseville, with Masonic services at 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church, LaMoine Christian Nursing Home or McDonough District Hospital Hospice.
  Memorials may be made to Roseville Christian Church, LaMoine Christian Nursing Home or McDonough District Hospital Hospice, Macomb.

Eagle Publications, August 11, 2005, Peoria Star Journal, August 9, 2005
Victor Rudolph "Rudy" Corman
  Victor Rudolph "Rudy" Corman, 90, Roseville, died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, 2005, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
  He was born Dec. 6, 1914, in Rushville, the son of Frank Curtis and Anna Pearl (Garrison) Corman. He married Margaret Catherine Miller Sept. 24, 1938, in St. Louis. She preceded him in death April 6, 2004.
  He is survived by one son, Victor H. (Ann), Roseville; one daughter, Margaret Jane (Gordon) Young, Roseville; one sister, Emma Reick, Oak Brook; six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
  In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers.
  He graduated from Western Illinois University, Macomb, and later received a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois in 1939. He also was a 1941 graduate of Worsham's College of Mortuary Science, Chicago.
  He served an apprenticeship at Carlson's Funeral Home, Chicago, and the worked at Wilton Mortuary, Peoria, until moving to Roseville in 1945. There, he bought Lyons Funeral Home, which he operated as Corman Memorial Home until retiring in 1979. He also bought funeral homes in Avon and London Mills.
  He was a 60-year member of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association and was a member of the National Funeral Directors Association.
  He was a board member of Roseville-Memorial Park Cemetery, which he founded in 1949 and served as past president. He was a member of the LaMoine Christian Nursing Home Board since its beginning 30 years ago and served on its steering committee from 1970 to 2004.
  He was a 60-year member and past master of Roseville Masonic Lodge 519, AF&AM. He also was a member of Roseville Order of the Eastern Star.
  He was a 60-year member and past president of Roseville Chamber of Commerce. He was a former member of Roseville Library Board and Warren County Fair Board.
  He was a member of a team that was instrumental in securing federal housing, a doctor and reopening the pharmacy and senior resident housing in Roseville.
  He was a member of Roseville Christian Church, where he served 17 years as treasurer, was past chairman of the board and served as deacon, elder and trustee.
  Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at Roseville Christian Church, with the Revs. Tim Randall, James Oliver and Tom Mehaffy officiating. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005, at the Corman Memorial Home, Roseville, with Masonic services at 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Roseville Christian Church, LaMoine Christian Nursing Home or McDonough District Hospital Hospice, Macomb.
Obituary of Herbert Franklin Crumley
Peoria Journal Star, June 25, 2004
Herbert Crumley
  Rushville - Herbert F. Crumley, 89, of Rushville died at 3:48 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 , at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born May 23, 1915, in Ray to John and Lizzie Ashwood Crumley, he married June Brackett on July 1, 1934, in Brown County. She died Jan. 8, 1983.
  He later married Veda Bunch on March 20, 1990, in Taylor, Mo. She died June 13, 1998.
  He also was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers.
  Surviving are one son Allen and Connie of Sevierville, Tenn.; two daughters, Dorothy and Aubrey Bucher of Camp Point, and Melba and Beverly Johnson of Rushville; one stepson, Gene and Pauline Crumley of East Peoria; one step-daughter, Margaret and John Shaver of Macomb; 8 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
  He worked for Bartlow Brothers Meat Packing and Page Furniture, retiring in 1982
  He attended Rushville Free Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Worthington Funeral Home.  The Revs. Robert Kirkham and Rose Ross will officate.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.
  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
Obituary of Gordon Danner
died: March 04, 1980
Gordon Danner
  Amboy,  Ill - Gordon Danner, 77, of Amboy, formerly of Augusta, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at Maple Side Manor Nursing Home in Amboy.
  Services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday al Martin Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell the Rev. Ralph Dude officiating. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery.  Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
  He was born April 21, 1902, in Ellisville, the son of Eli and Ida Schisler Danner, He married Lucille Hood on Nov. 24, 1936 in Monmouth. She died June 8, 1979. He was retired farmer.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Mary) Wear of Mendota; two sons, Robert Mullen of Orange Park, Fla. and George Danner of Arlington; 21 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Leo and Cline of Abingdon.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a son Clifford, an infant child and one grandchild.
Obituary of Lucille Hood Danner
died: June 11, 1979
Hold Rites For Mrs. Lucille Danner, 68
  Funeral services were to be held at 1:30 p.m. today at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell for Mrs. Lucille Danner, 68, of Augusta, a former Bushnell resident. The Rev. Ralph Dude was to officiate and burial was to be in Bushnell Cemetery.
  Mrs. Danner died at 10:30 p.m. Friday at Mendota Community Hospital.
  She was born April 16, 1911 in Bushnell, the daughter of Clarence W. and. Mary Johnson Hood. She married Gordon Danner at Monmouth on Nov. 24, 1936. He survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Robert Mullen of Orange Park, Fla., George Danner of Arlington, Ill., and Clifford Danner of Mendota; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Wear of Mendota; 26 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren; and one brother, Clarence L. (Spike) Hood of Bushnell.  She was preceded in death by her
parents, one brother, one sister and one grandson.
Obituary for Mariam B. Black Dechow
Eagle Publications, March 22, 2001
Mariam B. Dechow
  Mariam B. Dechow, 93, of Abingdon, died at 6:58 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
  She was born July 17, 1907 in Sciota Township, McDonough County, the daughter of William S. and Sarah Belle Head Black. She married Lorell Philip "Doc" Dechow on Nov. 9, 1928 at Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1979.
  Survivors include two sons, Philip (Sue) Dechow, Columbus, Ohio and Ricker (Sue) Dechow, Abingdon; one daughter, Jean (Don E.) Brown, RR, Abingdon; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two sisters.
  She received her Bachelor’s degree from Western Illinois University in 1928 and taught Home Economics at Mt. Sterling Public School from 1928-29. She returned to Western Illinois University and received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 1964. She taught fifth grade at Abingdon Grade School until her retirement in 1972.
  She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Abingdon for 55 years.
  She served on the board of John Mosser Public Library in Abingdon for many years.
  She was active in P.E.O., Delphian Club, Garden Club, Button Club and several Bridge Clubs.
  She was an avid gardener.
  Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, Abingdon with Rev. N. Annette Faull, officiating.
  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements.
  Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope, Ill.
  Memorials may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Obituary for Sarah Angeline Ashcraft Engle
Rushville Times, July 20, 1899
  Sarah Angeline Engle nee Ashcraft, wife of Isaac - born at Ray, died July 15, 1899.  Survivors: husband, 3 young daughters, father and four brothers. She was born in Oakland twp. December 5, 1860.
  Remains of Mrs. Isaac Engle of Rushville who died Sat. were brought here Sunday afternoon and interred in the Pittenger cemetery in Ray.  Washington and Stephen Ashcraft, brothers of the deceased were in attendance at the funeral.
  Note: d/o Richard and Lucinda Caster Ashcraft
Obituary of Amanda Schisler Fitz
died: January 22, 1956
Funeral This Afternoon for Mrs. Amanda Fitz
  Amanda Fitz, daughter of Henry and Magdalena Wise Schisler, was born southwest of Astoria, Dec. 23, 1866.  She passed away at her home Jan. 22, 1956, at the age of 90 years and 27 days.
  She was united in marriage to Emanuel H. Fitz, Oct. 9, 1887.  To this union was born two daughters, Mrs. Ada E. Rust, who preceded her mother in death, and Mrs. Bula Stambaugh of Astoria who cared for her.  Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 6, 1948; also four brothers and three sisters.
  Those surviving are the daughter and husband; one grandson, Milton D. Rust, Evergreen, Colo.; one great granddaughter, Rita Rust, Westminster, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Drusella Sullivan, Astoria; also many nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.
  Mrs. Fitz united with the Church of the Brethren 65 years ago.  In later years she changed her membership to the South Fulton Dunkard Brethren church.  She lived a consecrated Christian life.  Was a wonderful Christian mother and was always willing to help those in need.  Dearest mother thou hast left us.
  Funeral services were conducted at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the South Fulton Dunkard Brethren church, by Elders George Replogle and H. R. Dickey.  Burial was in South Fulton cemetery.
  Note: Stone Inscription: Amanda Fitz 1865-1956
Death of infant, William F. Illman
Rushville Times, February 22, 1906
  William F., infant son of Frank and Sarah Illman, was born February 11, 1906 and died February 16, 1906, aged 6 days. The remains were laid to rest in the Palm Cemetery.
Obituary for Cleveland "Cleve" "Bud" E. Jones II
Rushville Times & Peoria Star Journal, December 2004
Cleve Jones
picture taken 1988
  Rushville - Cleve E. "Bud" Jones, Jr., 84, of 325 W. Madison St. died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born March 14, 1920, in Rushville to Cleve E. and Bernice M. Morris Jones, he married Doris Toland on Nov. 23, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Judy Chaplain of Springfield, Mo.; two sons, Ron (and Dee) of Rolling Meadows and Bob (and Becky) of Rushville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Elizabeth Vincent of Springfield, Irilla Vaughn of Morris and Mary Gerdes of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters.
  He owned and operated Jones TV in Rushville, retiring in 1985.  He was a member and treasurer of Schuyler County Building Commission and also was a Rushville City alderman.
  He was a 50-year member of Odd Fellows Lodge 24 and a sponsor and active member of the Rushville Little League for many years.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home.  The Revs. Mary and Paul Arnold will officiate.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.  Friday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church or Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
Obituary of Albert Leroy Kreps
hand dated: Jan 6, 1960
Albert L. Kreps
  Bushnell - Albert L. Kreps, 75 of 1098 Crafford St., Bushnell, a retired farmer, died Wednesday afternoon at his home.
  He was born in Fulton County May 10, 1884, attended rural schools there and was married to Mabel Knott at Prairie City, Jan 1, 1908.
  Mr. Kreps was a member of the Methodist Church at Prairie City, and a former member of Modern Woodmen of America.  He had lived in Bushnell since 1940.
  Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Verna at home, and Mrs. Alberta Danner of Adair; a brother, Harry of Bushnell and four sisters, Mrs. Eva Behrent of Sturgis, S. D., Mrs. Lilly Harris of Little Falls, Minn., Mrs. Lula Becktel of Roseville and Mrs. Sadie Hendel of Avon.
  Funeral services will be Sunday 15 2 p.m. at the Martin Funeral Home, with the Rev. V. F. Chaffee officiating.  Burial will be in Prairie City.
  Friends may call at the funeral home after Friday morning.  The family will receive callers Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.
  Stone Inscription: Kreps Albert L 1886-1960 married Jan 1, 1908 Mabel R 1887-1978
Obituary of Kenneth L. Kreps
died: June 12, 1987
Kenneth L. Kreps
  Avon - Kenneth L. Kreps, 49, Avon, died today at 4:10 A. M. in St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
  He was born in McDonough County July 30, 1937.  He married Martha Taft in Bushnell Nov. 2, 1957.
  Surviving are his wife; one son, Kevin D. Kreps, Avon; two daughters, Teresa K. Kreps, Bushnell, and Becky S. Kreps, Avon; seven brothers, Eugene Kreps, Bushnell, Loren Kreps, Pekin, John Kreps, Industry, Lyle Kreps, California, Giles Kreps, Indiana, Donal Kreps, Abingdon, and Jerry Kreps, Wisconsin; three sisters, Francile Schreffler, Bushnell; Rosalie Hendricks, Keithsburg and Connie Wells, Oklahoma; and three grandchildren.
  He was reared and educated in Bushnell, where he lived until 1966, when he moved to the Avon area.  He worked for Admiral for 31-1/2 years.
  Funeral will be Monday at 10:30 A. M. in the Avon United Methodist Church.  Burial will be in Avon Cemetery.  Friends may call in Corman Memorial Home, Avon, Sunday from 7 to 8:30 P.M.
  A memorial fund has been established, the family said.
  Note: Stone Inscription - Alley 2 Durie Add'n Blk 5 - Kreps Dad Kenneth L July 30, 1937 June 12, 1987 Mom Martha M Feb 9, 1939 married Nov 2, 1957 reverse side Kreps Parents of Teresa, Kent, Kevin and Becky
Obituary of Mabel Remina Knott Kreps
Mabel Kreps
Mrs. Mabel R. Kreps, 90, of 1098 Crafford St., Bushnell, died at 11:15 p.m. Friday, March 31, 1978, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb where she had been a patient the past week.
  She was born in McDonough County on Sept. 16, 1887, the daughter of David and Julia VanVelsor Knott and married Albert L. Kreps Jan 1, 1908, at Prairie City.  He died Jan. 6, 1960.  She attended Prairie City schools and was a member of the Bushnell United Methodist Church.
  Mrs. Kreps is survived by two daughters, Miss Verna Kreps of Bushnell and Mrs. Alberta Danner of Adair; and one sister, Mrs. Vera Copeland of Bushnell.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, and one sister who died in infancy.
  Services were held Monday at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell with Rev. Paul Simpkins officiating.  Burial was in the Prairie City Cemetery.
  Note: Stone Inscription: Kreps Albert L 1886-1960 married Jan 1, 1908 Mabel R 1887-1978
Obituary of Verna I. Kreps
Verna Kreps
  Bushnell - Verna I. Kreps, 87, of 1098 Crafford St. died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2000, at Prairie City Nursing Center in Prairie City. She was born Sept 9, 1912, in Avon to Albert and Mabel Knott Kreps.
  Surviving are several cousins.
  One sister preceded her in death.
  She had worked for Mickleberry Processing Plant in Bushnell for several years.
  Grave side services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Prairie City Cemetery.  The Rev. Martha Scaff will officiate.  Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. today at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
  Note: Stone Inscription: Verna I Kreps Sept 9, 1912-Jul 31, 2000
Obituary of Lloyd S. Moore
Rushville Times, February 20, 1985
  Services for Lloyd S. Moore, 78, of Mesa, Ariz., a former resident of Macomb and Rushville, who died February 7, in Scottsdale, Ariz. were conducted February 9 in the Community Christian Church in Mesa.  Burial was in Phoenix, Arz. Memorial Park.
  He was born April 26, 1907 in Rushville.  He was a car salesman for Brown Motors in Macomb until retiring and moving to Mesa.  He was active in the Macomb Maple Avenue Christian Church.
  He married Margaret Rebman. She survives.
  Surviving also are five sons, Herbert L. of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dr. Allen E. of Dayton Ohio, Neal E. Blandinville, Larry D. of Galsburg, and Mike of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren: two step-grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Francis L. and a grandson.
Death Notice for Carroll Lloyd Parker
Eagle Publications, September 2, 2003
Carroll L. Parker
  Carroll L. Parker, 71, Astoria, died Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, at his home.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003, at Central Christian Church, Browning with the Rev. Ray Artrip and the Pastor Jeff Moore officiating. Interment will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria was in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, September 1, 2003
Carroll Parker
  Astoria - Carroll L. Parker, 71, of 216 N. Logan died at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 2003, at his residence.  Born July 10, 1932, in Vermont Township to Lloyd and Margaret Maye Bair Parker, he married Nelda Schisler on July 10, 1954, in Summum. She survives.  Also surviving are three sons, Greg (and Debby) of Hurst, Gerry (and Teresa) of Bath and Gale (and Georgia Faye) of Astoria; two sisters, Vera Miner and Mrs. Russ (Marlene) Robison, both of Washington; and seven grandchildren.  He was...
Obituary for Jerald "Jerry" L. Peacock
Eagle Publications, November 12, 1998
Jerald "Jerry" Peacock
  Jerald L. "Jerry" Peacock, age 74, of 202 East Martin Street, Abingdon, died at 2:34 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 1998 at his home.
  He was born March 29, 1924 at Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Ralph Edward and Flossie Bell Kirgan Peacock. He married Dora Mae Bridgewater on October 14, 1944 at Benton, Arkansas. She survives.
  Other survivors include two sons, Billy Peacock, and Tim Peacock, both of Abingdon; one daughter, Connie Geerdes, Buffalo, New York; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, one granddaughter, and one sister.
  He had lived in Abingdon since 1955.
  He had worked as a farmer and later worked at the former Outboard Marine Corporation in Galesburg before retiring in 1984.
  He served in the US Army during World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient.
  He was a member of Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post #381 in Abingdon.
  Funeral services will be at 1:30 Sunday, November 15 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon with Reverend Danny Hunt officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, November 14 at the chapel.
  Burial will be in the Abingdon Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #381.
  Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Banty League.
Death Notice for John B. Poppenhager
Eagle Publications, December 11, 2004
John B. Poppenhager
  John B. Poppenhager, 90, Astoria, died at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at Astoria Gardens and Rehab Center, Astoria.
  Services were held Saturday, Dec. 11, 1004, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria with Pastor Gary Sheets officiating.
  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria United Methodist Church or the Astoria Gardens.

Obituary for John B. Poppenhager
December 10, 2004
John Poppenhager
  Astoria - John B. Poppenhager, 90, of 516 East Broadway, Astoria, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday  (December 7, 2004) at Astoria Gardens and Rehab Center.
  Born November 21, 1914, in Astoria, the son of Carl and Grace Fern (Litchfield) Poppenhager, he married Lucille Gillenwater on August 4, 1936, in Missouri. She survives.
  Other survivors include three daughters, Diane Dean of Astoria, Mrs. Freddie (Sherry) Henninger of Rushville and Mrs. Jerry (Susan) Barrett of Bristow, Va.; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Orlen Poppenhager and Wayne Poppenhager.
  He was a member of the Astoria United Methodist Church.
  He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was the owner and operator of John's Oil Company and John's Shoe Store in Astoria, retiring in 1981. He also drove a school bus for Astoria Community District 1 for 25 years.
  He was a 60-year member of the Astoria American Legion Post 25, a member of the Vermont Masonic Lodge 116 AF & AM, where he was a Past Worshipful Master, a member of the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star 226, and a member of the ANSAR Shrine Temple, Valley of Springfield. He enjoyed square dancing.
  Services were held at 11 a.m., December 11, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with Pastor Gary Sheets officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., December 10, at the memorial home, with Masonic services at 8 p.m. conducted by the Vermont Masonic Lodge 116 AF & AM. Burial was at Astoria Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post 25.
  Memorials may be made to his church or the Astoria Gardens.
Obituary for Sheila Ann Prather
Eagle Publications, April 7, 2005
Sheila Ann Prather
  Sheila Ann Prather, 49, Rushville, passed away at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2005 at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  She was born Monday, Aug. 15, 1955 at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville, the daughter of Virgil W. and Virginia (Burnside) Prather.
  She is survived by one son, Lance (Tiffany) Prather, rural Rushville; two grandsons, Braxton and Kanon Prather at home; her mother,Virginia Prather, Rushville; two sisters, Vicky Prather, Avon, and Penny Scrogum, Macomb; three brothers, Rex Prather, Victor Prather and Marshall Prather, all of Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by her father, Virgil, and a brother, Paul Prather. She was a member of the Rushville Free Methodist Church. She worked at Capital Records, Jacksonville.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005, at the Rushville Free Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Kirkham and the Rev. Rose Ross officiating. Burial will be in the Chockley Cemetery near Industry. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at the Worthington Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to the Sheila Ann Prather Memorial Fund c/o the Rushville State Bank.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Worthington Funeral Home Web site at www.worthingtonfh.com.
Obituary for Marie G. Graham Ranck
Eagle Publications, October 28, 2004
Marie G. Ranck
  Marie G. Ranck, 89, of Carthage, died of natural causes at 11:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at Blessing Hospital, Quincy.
  She was born Jan. 7, 1915, in Adams County, the daughter of Fred S. and Mabel (Scott) Graham. She married Robert N. Ranck Feb. 22, 1939, Lorraine at her parents home. He preceded her in death in 1953.
  She survived by on son, Fred (Ellen) Ranck, Wheaton; one daughter, Mary Roxanne “Roxie” (Terry) Wilson, Bolivar, Mo.; four grandchildren, Toni (Wilson) Gordley, Brian Wilson and Chris and Andrew Ranck; and four great grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
  She graduated from Bowen High School. She attended classes at Carthage College and Carl Sandburg College. She worked at WIEC and Sears in Carthage as a bookkeeper and for many years as bookkeeper at the Hancock County Farm service retiring in 1982. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Carthage, R.S.V.P., Red Hat Society, and the Carthage Senior Citizens. She had formerly been a very active member of the B.P.W. in Carthage and was currently a member of the Memorial Hospital Association.
  Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.
  Burial was at Bowen Cemetery, Bowen.
  Memorials may be directed to the Carthage Senior Citizens Center or the American Lung Association.
Obituary for William "Bill" Howard Randall
Eagle Publications, May 31, 2001
William Howard "Bill" Randall
  William Howard "Bill" Randall, age 66, of St. Augustine, Ill., died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2001 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  He was born Dec. 20, 1934 in Avon, Ill., the son of Walter A. and Margaret J. Moore Randall. He married Lucinda Ella Schisler on June 6, 1953 at Abingdon, Illinois. She survives.
  Other survivors include one son, Tim (Paula) Randall, St. Augustine, Ill; two daughters, Kay (John) Patton, Crowley, TX; and Becky (Steve) Donnelly, Wedgewood, TX.; three brothers, John Randall, Keithsburg, Ill.; Ronnie Randall, Galesburg and Larry Randall,Texas; three sisters, Delores Connour, Pat Randall and Joyce Herslow, all of Galesburg; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four step grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Randall.
  He had lived in the Avon, Abingdon and St. Augustine areas all of his life.
  He had worked at the former American Sanitary Company (Brass Factory) in Abingdon, for Sundberg Grocery in Avon and was a former custodian at Club 41 Restaurant in St. Augustine. He retired on Feb. 28, 1992 from Avon School District #176 where he was a custodian for 23 years.
  Cremation was accorded.
  A memorial service was held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon with Rev.Christine Bivens officiating
  Private family burial of cremains will be in Abingdon Cemetery.
  A Memorial fund will be established.
Death Notice for Rachel Rohamah Logsdon Rebman
Eagle Publications, November 21, 2002
Rachel Rebman
  Rachel Rebman, 94, Rushville, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday Nov. 14, 2002, at the Culbertson Long Term Care Facility in Rushville.
   She was born Thursday, April 2, 1908, in the Hard Scrapple community in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
  Note: Her parents are Hugh Henry Logsdon and Mary Magdeline Rittenhouse.  She married Adam "Addie" Enos Rebman.

Obituary of Rachel Logsdon Rebman
Peoria Journal Star, November 15, 2002, Page: B05
Rachel Rebman
  Rushville - Rachel Rebman, 94, of Rushville died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
  Born April 2, 1908, in Hard Scrapple community in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Hugh and Mary Rittenhouse Logsdon, she married Adam ''Addie'' Rebman on Oct. 18, 1925, in Winchester. He died Aug. 4, 1986.
  She also was preceded in death by one grandson, two brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are one daughter, Barbara (and Elvis) Wilson of Houston, Texas; two sons, William (and Joan) of Henderson, Nev., and Jack (and Jewell) of Greenville, S.C.; three grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren.
  She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Schuyler Home Extension.
  She was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
Obituary for Nelda C. Richey Reid
Canton Daily Ledgar, Friday, January 7, 2005
  Nelda C. Reid, 62, of 123 East Myrtle Street, Canton, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday (January 2, 2005) at Graham Hospital Emergency Room in Canton.
  Born June 18, 1942, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Walter and Marie (Teel) Richey, she married Daryl J. Reid on November 25, 1965, in Lewistown. He survives.       
  Other survivors include two sons, Kip (Beatriz) Reid of Rio Rancho, N.M. and Kirk Reid of Canton; two grandchildren, Ethan Reid and Kara Reid, both of Rio Rancho; two stepgrandchildren, Alex Ontiveros of El Paso, Texas and Tami Mears of Rio Rancho; six brothers, Willard (Betty) Richey, James (Beverly) Richey, Keith (Vicki) Richey, and Ted Richey, all of Vermont, Walter (Sandy) Richey of New Philadelphia and Lyle Richey of Indianapolis, Ind.; and two sisters, Mrs. Norman (Mary Ann) Plate of Adair and Linda Short of Clarendon, Texas.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
  She last worked at the Canton YWCA as a kitchen assistant for the Lunch With Friends Program.
  Graveside services were held at 1:15 p.m., January 6, at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, the Rev. Kevin VanTine officiating. Visitation was from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., January 6, at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Obituary for Marilyn Louise Horney Galbreath Renard
Eagle Publications, November 11, 1999
Marilyn Renard
  Marilyn Louise Renard, 66, of Biggsville, passed away at 11:26 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 1999, at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
  Born November 10, 1932, in Rushville to Sloan LaVern and Helen F. Baker Horney, she married Gerald M. Galbreath in 1954. He passed away in 1961. She married Raymond H. Renard in August 1965. He preceded her in death.
  Also preceding her in death was one infant brother.
  Surviving are one son, Rick of Burlington, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Anna) Ellis of Macomb; one brother, Wendell Horney of Roseville; and three grandchildren.
  She was a secretary at the University of Illinois Extension.
  She was a member of the Henderson County Home and Community Education and its Golden Circle Unit and Henderson County American Legion Auxiliary. She was a 4-H leader.
  She also was a member of the Biggsville United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school.
  Services were held Wednesday, November 10, at 10 a.m.at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville with the Revs. Arla Morse and Bill Morse officiating. Burial was in Ellison Cemetery in Smithshire.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Henderson County Cancer Association.

Peoria Journal Star, November 8, 1999, Page: B4
Marilyn Renard
BIGGSVILLE -- Marilyn Louise Renard, 66, of Biggsville died at 11:26 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
  Born Nov. 10, 1932, in Rushville to Sloan LaVern and Helen F. Baker Horney, she married Gerald M. Galbreath in 1954. He died in 1961. She married Raymond H. Renard in August 1965. He preceded her in death.
  Also preceding her in death was one infant brother.
  Surviving are one son, Rick of Burlington, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Anna) Ellis of Macomb; one brother, Wendell Horney of Roseville; and three grandchildren. She was a secretary at the University of Illinois Extension.
  She was a member of the Henderson County Home & Community Education and its Golden Circle Unit and Henderson County American Legion Auxiliary. She was a 4-H leader.
  She also was a member of Biggsville United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. The Revs. Arla Morse and Bill Morse will officiate. Friends may call from noon Tuesday until time of services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Ellison Cemetery in Smithshire.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Henderson County Cancer Association.
Death Notice of Evelyn Mae Shaffer Reno
Eagle Publication, July 26, 2005
Evelyn Mae Reno
  Evelyn Mae Reno, 86, Havana, died at 5:49 p.m. Friday, July 22, 2005, at Manor Care, Normal.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with the Rev. Darrell Auten officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2005, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Internment will be in Summum Cemtery, Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Summum Cemetery.

Obituary of Evelyn Mae Shaffer Reno
Canton Daily Ledger
Evelyn Reno
  Havana - Evelyn Mae Reno, 86, of 16951 County Road East, Havana, died at 5:49 p.m. Friday (July 22, 2005) at Manor Care in Normal.
  Born Feb. 26, 1919, in Woodstock Township in Fulton County, the daughter of Carl G. and Dolla (Conner) Shaffer, she married Herman Garrett Reno on Sept. 17, 1944, at Browning.  He died Dec. 2, 1987.
  Survivors include one son, Gary Reno of Orpington, England; one daughter, Diana (Lou) Schierbeck of Orongo, Mo.; one grandson, Scott Reno of Orpington; Two granddaughters, Sherry (Dan) Supan of Norman and Janna Reno of Orpington; one sister, Esther L. Irwin of Lewistown.
  She was a Womens Ordinance Woker (WOW) from December 1942 to May of 1943 in Peoria, Rockford, and Litchfield, and worked for the National Youth Administration (War production training).  She and her husband owned and operated the City Service Gas Station in Havana.  She was also a waitress at several local restaurants, worked as a custodian in the Havana Drivers License Facility, and worked at Atwood Factory in Havana.  She attended the Grace Baptist Church in Hanvana.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, the Rev. Darrell Auten officiating.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the memorial home.  Burial will be at Summum Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to the Summum Cemetery.
Obituary for Ardella J. Nelson Ritchey
Eagle Publications, July 27, 2004
Ardella J. Ritchey
  Ardella J. Ritchey, 71, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2004, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  She was born January 7, 1933, in Colchester, the daughter of Carl H. Nelson and Beatrice L. Vawter. She married Bennie L. Ritchey April 29, 1950, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death.
  She is survived by one son, Benny (Jeannie) Ritchey, Colchester; seven daughters, Janet (Frank) Alexander, Colchester, Sherry (Don) Hightower, Prairie City, Marie (Charles) Johnson, Thousand Oaks, Calif., Nurita (Steve) Wrolstad, Caprenteria, Calif., Vickey (Lowell) Melvin, Galesburg, Bonnie Lotz, Macomb and Ginger (David) Carey, Macomb; 20 grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; four brothers, Leonard Nelson, Colchester, Floyd Nelson, Scappoos, Ore., Lloyd Nelson, Blandinsville and Gary Nelson, Colchester; six sisters, Louisa Stallings, Pasco, Wa., Beatrice Ann Adams, Mountain View, Ark., Linda Rice, Belvidere, Rosalee Kennedy, Colchester, Izella Switzer, Colchester and Alabama Shallenberger, Colchester.
  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Thomas.
  She was a homemaker, full time mother and a member of the Fandon Christian Church.
  Services were held Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at Jones Mortuary, Colchester, with the Rev. Algie Peterson officiating.
  Burial was at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Colchester.
  Memorial may be made to Elms Nursing Home (Bird Aviary) or the Fandon Christian Church.
Obituary for Dorothy Allene Wright Robinson
Eagle Publications, October 14, 1999
Dorothy Allene Robinson
  Dorothy Allene Robinson, 92 of 100 W. Jefferson, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at LaHarpe.
  She was born near Ipava on Aug. 16, 1907, to Della Logan and Mary Pearl Elliott Wright.
  She married C. Emory Robinson at Monmouth on Jan 31, 1925. He died on Feb. 14, 1988.
  Survivors include son Jim of Tucson, Ariz.; daughters Mrs. Don (Marjorie) Johnson of Lombard and Mrs. Don (Peggy) Bellomy of Industry; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister Jean Sale of Canton.
  Preceding her in death were son Bob, brothers Carroll and Don Wright, and sister Betty Fuller.
  Mrs. Robinson lived most of her life in Macomb where she was a homemaker and member of the McDonough County YMCA Senior Center.
  Services were Monday in the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home at Macomb with Chaplain Ron Green officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
Obituary of Nell "Nellie" Windsor Robinson
died: November 13, 1982
Rushville Times, November 24, 1982
Rites Held in Colchester For Nell W. Robinson
  Funeral services for Mrs. Nell W. Robinson, 78, of Colchester were held Nov. 16 in the chapel of Jones Mortuary. The Rev. Robert Gridley officated. Burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
  Mrs. Robinson, a lifelong resident of Colchester, and retired school teacher and librarian, died at 5:10 p.m. Nov. 13 at McDonough District hospital.
  She was born May 17, 1904, at Colchester, the daughter of Thomas and Jane McClure Windsor. She was a member of the Colchester First Christian Church OES, Colchester Past Matron clpb, Retired Teachers association and Colchester Home Extenion.
  Mrs. Robinson attended Colchester high school and graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb. On Feb. 8, 1929, she married Charles W. Robinson. He died Dec. 14, 1971, and later she married Elva Robinson Jan. 21, 1973. He died July 13, 1974.
  Surviving are step-daughters, Louise Scott of Galesburg, Marjorie Aten of Macomb and Norma Toland and Betty Herche, both of Rushville; 12 step-grandchildren; 26 step-great grand-children; and one step-great-great-grand child.
Obituary of Olaf "Aaron" Aaron Robinson
Rushville Times, December 7, 1950
Aaron Robinson, 93, Died, At Blandinsville Friday
  Funeral services for Aaron Robinson, 93, of Macomb, who died at the Newland nursing home in Blandinsville were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Guinea church. Rev. Toliver officated and interment was at the Cox cemetery.
  Mr. Robinson had been ill about two years and had been at the nursing home several months. He was a retired farmer who went to Macomb in 1947. He was born in Schuyler County and resided at Brooklyn before going to Macomb. He was born May 13, 1857, to John W. and Hannah (Pruitt) Robinson and was one of a family of 15 children. He was married Dec.25, 1883, to Martha Cox, who is now deceased.
  He is survived by three children, Lorenzo Warren Robinson of Beardstown, Clarence Wilson Robinson of Galesburg, and Mrs. Effa Mabel Berry of Macomb, two sisters, Mrs. Lurinda Johnson and Mrs. Lucinda Brough of Brooklyn.
  He was a member of the Methodist church for about 60 years.
  Note: not mentioned is daughter, Sylvia Ethel Robinson Butterfield, who died August 6, 1928.
Obituary for Marie F. Smith Hulvey Roudebush
Rushville Times, December 15, 2004
Marie Roudebush
  Marie F. Hulvey Roudebush, 98, of Rushville, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born Sept. 7, 1906, in Fulton County, the daughter of Darrell and Goldie (Sowers) Smith.  She first married Guy James Hulvey on June 1, 1926, in Monmouth.  He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1976.  She later married William Roudebush on May 13, 1979.  He preceded her in death on March 17, 1989.
  Surviving are one daughter, Marlene Briggs (husband, Max) of Rushville; two sons, Eugene Hulvey of Camden and Maynard Hulvey (wife, Connie) of Rushville; seven granchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Albert Smith (wife, Delores) of Havana, and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Garrett T. Grover; three sisters, Evelyn Rowe, Ida Fern Cluney and Pearl Workman; and two brothers, Ernest Smith and Dalbert Smith.
  She worked with her husband, Guy, on the family farm for many years.  In 1955, they moved to Rushville where she worked as a cook in the Canary Room of the Schuyler Hotel, Mary's Dari-Maid, L & H Drive-In, the Rushville Junior High Cafeteria and the Rushville Dairy Queen.  She was a member of Bethany Bible Church near Camden and the Schuyler Home Extension.
  Funeral services were Monday, Dec. 13, 2004, at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with the Revs. Carl Wiggins and David Watkins officiating.  Interment followed in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the Bethany Bible Church or the Schuyler County Senior Citizens Center.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at <woodfh@frontiernet.net>

Peoria Journal Star, December 12, 2004, Page: B6
Marie Roudebush
  Rushville - Marie F. Hulvey Roudebush, 98, of Rushville died at 12:43 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Sept. 7, 1906, in Fulton County to Darrell and Goldie Sowers Smith, she married Guy James Hulvey on June 1, 1926, in Monmouth. He died Feb. 12, 1976. She later married William Roudebush on May 13, 1979. He died March 17, 1989.
  She also was preceded in death by one great-grandson, three sisters and two brothers.
  She and Hulvey farmed for many years. She worked as a cook in the Canary Room of Schuyler Hotel, Mary's Dari-Maid, L&H Drive-In, Rushville Junior High cafeteria and Dairy Queen.
  She was a member of Bethany Bible Church in Camden.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home. The Revs. Carl Wiggins and David Watkins will officiate. Burial will follow in Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Schuyler County Senior Citizens Center.
Obituary of William ''Pete Bill'' Clinton Roudebush
Rushville Times, March 22, 1989
Services Held For William Roudebush
  William "Bill" Roudebush, 91, of Rushville died Friday, March 17, at Snyder Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Services were held Sunday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, the Rev. Robert Pate officiated.  Burial was in Rushville Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to the Bethany Church or to the First Christian Church of Rushville.
  Born May 16, 1897, in Schuyler County, to Rolla and Anne E. Strong Roudebush, he married Lola Hillyer in 1917. She died April 3, 1976.  He later married Marie Hulvey May 13, 1979, in Mt. Sterling. She survives.
  Also surviving are two stepsons, Eugene Hulvey of Camden and Maynard Hulvey of Rushville; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Max (Marlene) Briggs of Rushville; seven step grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Hildreth, who died June 3, 1933.
  He was a member of the Rushville First Christian Church.  He had been employed at Jackson Shoe Store in Rushville for 32 years before his retirement.

Peoria Journal Star, December 7, 2000, Page: B04
William Roudebush
  Canton - William C. ''Pete'' Roudebush, 82, of 466 Thompson Court died at 10:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at Sunset Manor.
  Born May 21, 1918, in Rushville to James and Erma Green Roudebush, he married Helen L. Walton on Sept. 2, 1940, in New London, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Albert and Robert, both of Canton; one daughter, Karen Johnson of Canton; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Leroy of Curtis, Neb., and Clifford of Canton.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter, Erma Helen Roudebush; four brothers; and four sisters.
  A member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1984, he was a World War II Army veteran.
  He was a machinist at Caterpillar Inc. for more than 30 years, retiring in 1980.
  Private graveside services will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens. The Rev. Kevin Kessler will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation's Central Illinois Chapter.
Obituary for John Henry Rowland
died: January 22, 1950
John H. Rowland, 82 dies in Rockford
  John H. Rowland, 82, died Jan. 22 in a hospital in Rockford, where he had been a patient for about ten weeks.  Years ago he resided in Astoria.
  Mr. Rowland was twice married.  He was first married to Mary Schisler on May 14, 1896, who passed away on February 15, 1925. Two children were born to them, Mrs. Ethel Dohner of Vermont and Earl Rowland of Pekin. His second wife survives; also nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
  In early manhood he joined the Church of the Brethren.  At one time he served in the Standing Army.  A military funeral was held.
  Attending the funeral were:  Mrs. David Dohner, Clarice and Norma, Vermont, Robert Dohner, Astoria, Mrs. Beula Garabrauth, Mrs. Audrey Nicot, Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rowland, Pekin.
Obituary for Mary Schisler Rowland
Mrs. Mary Rowland called by death Sunday Evening.
  Mary Schisler was born November 13, 1872, near Astoria, Illinois, and passed away at her home three miles southwest of Astoria, Sunday evening, Feb. 15, 1925, at 5:00 o'clock after four weeks of illness, at the age of 52 years, 3 months and 2 days.
  She was united in marriage to John H. Rowland May 15, 1896, and to this union two children were born, namely:  Mrs. David Dohner of near Astoria and Earl C. Rowland of Bardolph, ILL.
  She leaves to morn their loss, her husband, two children and six grandchildren, also three sisters and two brothers, namely:  Mrs. Amanda Fitz, Mrs. Lydia A. Sears and Mrs. Rosella Sullivan, Samuel and Edward Schisler, all of Astoria, besides nephews and nieces and a host of relatives and friends.
  She was a faithful companion and a good mother, also a good Neighbor always ready and willing to do what she could for others and will be greatly missed in the community in which she lived.
  She united with the Church of the Brethren 30 years ago and lived a faithful Christian life until called away and when the end came she fell asleep in Jesus.
  Feb. 9, she was anointed with oil in the name of the Lord, according to James 5:14 and just a few days before passing away she spoke of going home and said she was only waiting.
  Funeral services will be held at the Church of the Brethren in Astoria, Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Gruber and Rev. Lind.  Burial in South Fulton cemetery.
  Beautiful toiler, thy work is done,
  Beautiful soul into glory gone,
  Beautiful life with its crown now won,
  God giveth thee rest.
  Rest from all sorrow and sighing and tears,
  Rest through God's endless, wonderful years,
  At home with the blest.
Obituary for Glenn H. Russell
Eagle Publications, November 25, 1999
Glenn H. Russell
  Glenn H. Russell, 86, of Adair, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in McDonough District Hospital at Macomb.
  He was born on May 12, 1913, in McDonough County, the son of George and Mary Renner Russell.  He married Eileen Young on Aug. 18, 1934, at Industry. She survives.
  Survivors also include son Richard (Jane) Russell of Adair; daughter-in-law Donna Russell of Indian Head Park, Ill.; grandchildren Marcy (Rodd) King of Plano, Texas, Linda (Dan) O’Neill of Macomb, Julie (Mike) Benstent of Willow Springs, Ill., Todd (Shelly) Russell of Macomb, Chad (Dorvea) Russell of Adair, and Dr. Eric (Yvonne) Russell of Quincy; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, son Rodney, great-grandson Cody Russell, brother Ghlee and sister Bertha Vail.
  Mr. Russell was a farmer in the Adair area all of his life. He loved family, farming and his horses. He also loved to express his opinion about John Deere tractors and Ford vehicles.
  He was a 50-year member of Industry Masonic Lodge 327, a 50-member of Quincy Consistory and a member of the Shrine - Mohammed Temple at Peoria.
  He was a member of the National Trotters Association and past board member of McDonough County Soil and Water, Federal Land Bank, McDonough County FHA and the Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Board.
  Services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24 in Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home at Macomb with Marshall Litchfield officiating. Burial was in Vance Cemetery near Industry. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday until time of services. There will be no family visitation.
  Memorials may be made to Vance Cemetery or Wesley Village Healthcare Center.
Obituary for Frances E. Caspall Rutledge
Eagle Publications, October 14, 1999
Frances E. Rutledge
  Frances E. Rutledge , 92, of 1212 Madelyn Ave., Macomb, died at 1:51 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, in the Elms Nursing Home at Macomb.
  She was born Oct. 11, 1906, in Scotland Township to Fred and Bessie McKinnon Caspall. She married Ray Rutledge on Feb. 11, 1925, at Macomb. He died on Jan. 10, 1966.
  She also was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
  Survivors include sons Marvin and Robert both of Adair; sister Jeanette Coker of Macomb; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
  A lifelong resident of McDonough County, Mrs. Rutledge was a member of the Bardolph Methodist Church, McDonough County Home Extension, Home Economics Club of Adair, McDonough District Hospital Auxiliary, Grandmothers Club and the Bushnell Rebekah Lodge.
  Services were Monday in Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home with the Rev. Brad Shumaker officiating.
  Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens at Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to either the Elms Nursing Home or MDH Hospice.



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