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Obituary for Mary "Ruth" Ruth Ritchey Yeast
Rushville Times, September 18, 1991
Ruth Yeast
  Ruth Yeast formerly of Rushville died September 12, 1991, in Tempe, Ariz.  Mary Ruth Yeast was born January 19, 1908, to Fred D. and Nora (Ashwood) Ritchey.  She taught school for several years in Schuyler County.
  On May 1, 1935, she was married to Donald Yeast of Macomb, Ill..  To this union was born two children: Lynn Mitchell of Rancho La Costa, Calif., and Gary Yeast of Warsau, Wisc.
  She is survived by her husband, two children, James and Lisa Mitchell of California, and her sister, Mabel Anderson of Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by her brother, Ivan Ritchey, and her sister, Hazel Roudebush.
  Services for Ruth were held Monday, September 16, 1991, at Arlington Heights, Ill.
Obituary for Kenneth "Shorty" E. Bishop
Eagle Publications, July 22, 1999
Kenneth E. "Shorty" Bishop
  Kenneth E. "Shorty" Bishop, 69, of 21090 U.S. 136, Adair, died at 1:28 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 1999, in McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born July 28, 1929, in Warren County, the son of Herman and Icie (Smith) Bishop. He married Mary Toland on Oct. 29, 1960, in Lewistown. She died June 22, 1999.
  Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Dan (Betty) Canavit of Macomb, Mrs. Gary (Marie) McCombs of Oak Harbor, Wash., Mrs. Dave (Gina) Martens of Colchester; sons, James Toland of Plymouth, Tom Rutledge of Kansas, Billy Aten of Colchester; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Alice Bishop of Macomb; several nieces and nephews and half-brothers.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother James Bishop; sister Irene Harding; an infant brother and sister.
  Mr. Bishop was a farmer and had lived in Blandinsville, Macomb and Adair. He was a member of the Laborers Local No. 231, Peoria.
  Graveside services were held Friday, July 16, in Chockley Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Green officiating.
  Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice program or to the cancer fund.
  Note: All child mentioned are possible not his natural children.  All children are mention as children of wife, Mary E. Toland (see her obit) and mentioned in James "Jim" Ingram Toland's obit (see his obit).
Obituary for Mary E. Toland Canavit Aten Bishop
Eagle Publications, July 1, 1999
Mary E. Bishop
  Mary E. Bishop, 71, of 1002 W. Main St., Bushnell, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, 1999, in McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born on June 28, 1927, in McDonough County, the daughter of Ingram and Sylvia Dugger Toland.
  She married Edgar Canavit. He preceded her in death. She later married Albert Aten, who preceded her in death. She later married Kenneth “Shorty” Bishop. He survives.
  Survivors include daughters: Mrs. Dan (Betty) Canavit of Macomb, Mrs. Gary (Marie) McCombs of Oak Harbor, Wash., Mrs. Dave (Gina) Martens of Colchester and Christina Aten of Roseville; sons: James Toland of Plymouth, Tom Rutledge of Kansas and Billy Aten of Colchester; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Mrs. Don (Myrtle) McCleery of Bushnell; several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, daughter Janelle Dean, and sister Mae Howell.
  Mrs. Bishop had lived most of her life in McDonough County. She was a member of the Macomb Eagles Club and the Macomb VFW.
  Graveside services were Tuesday in the Chockley Cemetery near Industry, with Chaplain Ron Green officiating.
  Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made in her memory.
  Note: See obits of Kenneth "Shorty" E. Bishop and James "Jim" Ingram Toland.
Obituary of Jack K. Shilling
Mason County Democrat, Havana, Illinois, Wednesday , August 31, 2005
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Jack K. Shilling
  Jack K. Shilling, 77, of 2320 Ardell, Peoria died at his residence at 8:32 am on August 22, 2005.
  He was born October 6, 1927 in Browning to Forrest Raymond and Coyle (Woodard) Shilling.
  Surviving are one son, Terry Shilling of Peoria; one brother, Jay Shilling of Havana; and one sister, Jean Richardson of Lewistown.
  He was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.
  He worked as a body technician for Chervolet dealerships in Peoria for 33 years.
  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 26, 2005 at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Pastor Warren Hughes officiated. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Obituary for Cecil Lewis Atkinson
Rushville Times, April 28, 1977
Graveside Services Here For Cecil Atkinson, 66
  Cecil Atkinson, 66, of Ogden, Utah, passed away Wednesday, April 27 at 12:30 am at his home, 4303 Porter Ave., Ogden, Utah. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11:00 am at the Rushville city cemetery with the Rev. Dan Simmons officiating. Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Atkinson was born March 9, 1911 in Colchester, Ill. the son of Ira and Anna Atkinson. He was married to Mary Loring July 11, 1942 in Fairfield, Iowa., who survives him. Also surviving are one son, Loring Atkinson, of Ogden, Utah and one daughter, Shelia Schmidt of Shelton, Washington, and three grandchildren and three sisters.  He is preceded in death by his parents. He was a member of the First United Methodist church of Ogden, Utah and he was a conductor of Southern Pacific railroad for 32 years, retiring in 1976.
Obituary for Sally Jo Mills Barsi
Eagle Publications, April 22, 1999
Sally J. Barsi
  Sally J. Barsi, 67 of 1111 W. Adams St, Macomb died Friday, April 16, 1999 at 7:20 p.m. at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born on Aug. 8, 1931 in Rushville to Theodore R. and Josephine Berg Mills. She married Lawrence J. Barsi on Oct. 4, 1962 in Kahoka, Mo. He died Dec. 22, 1990.
  She is survived by her mother: Josephine of Rushville, IL; one son, Marty (Virginia) Barsi of Colchester, Ill; one daughter, Jolyn Barsi of Boca Raton, Fla; two grandchildren, Tera and Michael Walters; and two brothers; William T. Mills of Peoria, IL and James B. Mills of Tucson, Az.
  Her father preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Barsi received an associate degree in arts from Stephems College and Bachelor of Science in education from Western Illinois University.
  She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Macomb, the Macomb Country Club, and Hawaii Yacht Club. She had owned the House of Bottles in Macomb since 1967.
  Services were Wed. at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Myers officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Macomb Beautiful or to Junior Golf at Gold Hills Golf Course.
Obituary for Raymond K. Bartlow
Eagle Publications, January 25, 2005
Raymond K. Bartlow
  Raymond K. Bartlow, 85, Macomb, formerly of Littleton passed away at 2:46 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at the McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  He was born Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1920, in Golden, the son of the late Harley and Lena Black Bartlow. He married Alleyne Caldwell Sept. 7, 1943, at Stewart Field, West Point, NY. She survives.
  He is also survived by two sons, Richard (Cathy) Bartlow, East Peoria, Keith (Susan) Bartlow, Grandview, Texas; two daughters, Kathy (Steve) Santos, Los Angeles, Calif., Cynthia (Gary) Sibley, Prophetstown; 10 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; one brother, James H. (Minne) Bartlow, Rushville; one sister, Mary Busby, Rushville; two sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Bartlow, Harrison, Ark. and Cecelia Bartlow of Crockett, Calif.
  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harlin, Harold and Delbert Bartlow.
  He was an Army veteran of W.W. II, serving from Oct. 15, 1941 to Dec. 8, 1945 including 15 months in the European Theater. He received three Bronze Battle Stars.
  He graduated from Rushville High School in 1938 and graduated from Gem City Business College, Quincy. He was a bookkeeper in Canton, Mo. and worked at International Harvester in Rock Island, before entering the Army. After his discharge he worked as a bookkeeper and parts manager for Gillenwater Ford Motor Co., Rushville. He later worked as a petroleum truck salesman for Schuyler-Brown FS for 20 years and then farmed for several years until retiring.
  He was a member of the Littleton Baptist Church, Schuyler American Legion Post #4, and Schuyler Co. Farm Bureau.
  Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, at the Littleton Baptist Church with the Rev. Rodney Caldwell officiating.
  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Schuyler American Legion Post #4 conducted military rites.
  Memorials may be made to the Littleton Baptist Church.
  Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Fern Imogene Mason Blackwell
Eagle Publications, April 6, 2004
Fern Imogene Blackwell
  Fern Imogene Blackwell, 81, Bushnell, formerly of Henry, died at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, 2004, at her residence.
  She was born March 31, 1923, in Williamsfield, the daughter of Otha Sam and Georgia W. (Schooling) Mason. She married John R. Blackwell Aug. 10, 1941, in Chillicothe. He preceded her in death Nov. 8, 1999.
  She is survived by one son, John R. (Priscilla) Blackwell, Jr., Corona, Calif.; one daughter, Dawn Marie (Greg) Schiller, Santa Clarita, Calif.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Eutopia Jane Kaiser, Lake Havasu, Ariz., and Naomi Grace Weisner, Lake Havasu, Ariz.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters.
  She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Sparland. She enjoyed dressmaking, quilting, cooking and gardening.
  Funeral services were held Monday, April 5, 2004, at the First Baptist Church, Sparland, with Pastor Mike Rotman officiating.
  Burial was at the LaPrairie United Presbyterian Cemetery, LaPrairie Center.
  Memorials may be made to her church, Relay for Life or MDH Hospice.
  Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Gladys E. Clemens Blickenstaff
Canton Daily Ledger, Tuesday, May 3, 2005
Eagle Publications, May 5, 2005
Gladys Blickenstaff
  Astoria - Gladys E. Blickenstaff, 57, of  426 East Taylor Road, Astoria, died at 12:22 p.m. Sunday (May 1, 2005) at her residence.
  Born September 19, 1947, in Rushville, the daughter of Earl Arthur "Red" and Muriel "Cookie" (Merry) Clemens, she married Robert Eugene Blickenstaff on January 31, 1969, in Rushville. He died December 17, 2001.
  She was also preceded in death by her parents.
  Survivors include three sons, Marty (Ellen) Clemons of Pleasant Plains, Jimmy (Tracy) Blickenstaff of Browning, and Chris (Donna) Blickenstaff of Swansea: one step-son, Bobby (Angela) Blickenstaff of Astoria; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lee Eddy Clemens of Astoria and Tim (Donna) Clemens of Vermont; two sister, Patricia Clemens of Browning and Mrs. Rusty (Robin) Popplewell of Astoria; and a friend Jody Adkins of Astoria.
  She was a cook at the Astoria Gardens and then in the Dietary Department at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2003.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with Robert Spencer officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the memorial home.  Burial will be at Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler-Cass Hospice, 331 South Main Street, Virginia, Ill., 62691.
Obituary for Wayne H. Bryan
Eagle Publications, March 9, 2000
Wayne H. Bryan
  Wayne H. Bryan, age 80, of 643 North Edwards Street, Macomb, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000, at 7:44 p.m. at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born May 7, 1919, in Fulton County to Leonard and Mary Hoyle Bryan. He married Leta Robeson Naylor Feb. 7, 1954, in Macomb. She died December 17, 1993.
  He is survived by three sons, William Robinson and Carl Naylor, both of Macomb and Robert Naylor of Canton; four brothers, Gene Bryan of Bushnell and Herschel, Lowell and Royal Bryan, all of Macomb; two sisters, Bessie Harland, of Macomb and Lulu Stephens of Abingdon; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  He also was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.
  He lived in the Bushnell and Macomb areas most of his life. He worked for Mickleberry Foods in Bushnell for many years and was a machinist at Bower Roller Bearing, retiring in 1982.
  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Macomb and the Macomb Men's Bowling Association.
  Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 29 at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with his grandson, the Rev. Paul Naylor officiating.
  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Macomb.
Obituary of Sylvia Ethel Robinson Butterfield
unknown paper, August 15, 1928
In Memoriam
Mrs. Sylvia Butterfield
  Great was the grief of our entire vicinity and surrounding community, on hearing the sad occurrence that cast deep gloom on Monday morning, April 6, 1928, when Mrs. Sylvia Butterfield, with a 22-calibre rifle, took her life, which was possible due to nervous troubles.
  Sylvia Ethel, the eldest daughter of Aaron and Martha Cox Robinson, was born Dec. 31, 1884, in Brooklyn township, and at the time of her death was 43 years, 7 months and 6 days of age.
  She was united in marriage to Thomas Eugene Butterfield April 28, 1901.  To this union five children were born, four daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. Dora D. Cox of Birmingham; Mrs. Nellie Moore of Mora, Minn.; Miss Ella of Pennington, Minn.; Ivan E. and Avada at home.  She also leaves to mourn her passing her father, Aaron Robinson of near Augusta; two brothers, Warren Robinson of Beardstown and Clarence Robinson of Galesburg, and one sister, Mrs. Effa Berry of Ripley; four grandchildren, Blanche and Warren Cox of Birmingham, Sylvia Harriet and Alberta Nellie Moore of Mora, Minn.  One grandchild preceded her in death seven years ago, also her mother on June 25, 1922.
  She was a self-sacrificing mother, devoted wife, a good neighbor and faithful indeed to the care of her aged mother-in-law, Mrs. E. A. Butterfield, whom she has cared for for three years.
  With, the bereft husband and children, other immediate relatives and a host of friends are left to mourn her departure.
  We loved her, yes we loved her,
    The Angel's loved her more,
  And they have sweetly called her,
    To yonder peaceful shore.
  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo. T. Carl of Plymouth at the Guinea church Thursday at 11 a.m.  Interment in the Scott cemetery.
  Mrs. Etta Daniels, Mrs. John Payne, Otha Robinson and Chester Daniels, accompanied by Mrs. Laurel Brown, sang softly the favorite songs selected by the family.  Near cousins were the pall-bearers.
  Rev. Carl's message was one of greatest consolations so beautifully and tenderly spoken.
  Note: her father's name was Olaf "Aaron" Aaron Robinson.  Her aged mother-in-law, Mrs. E. A. Butterfield is Eliza Adaline Black married to Caleb W. Butterfield.
Obituary for Connie Jean Kendrick Chenoweth
Eagle Publications, November 12, 1998
Connie Chenoweth
  Connie Jean Kendrick Chenoweth, 52, Table Grove, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at her home.
  Born April 21, 1946, in Table Grove to Eldon and Frances Smith Kendrick, she married Dale E. Chenoweth on April 19, 1970, in Table Grove. He survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Kathrine Reynolds of Table Grove, Teresa Westfall of Lake Elizabeth, CA; and Michelle Chenoweth-Younce of St. Louis; three sons, Kevin of Table Grove, Shannon of Adair and Kenneth of Decatur; six grandchildren; five brothers, Bob Kendrick of Table Grove, Lonnie Kendrick of Roseville, Danny Kendrick and Larry Kendrick, both of Vermont, and John Kendrick of Industry; and two sisters, Sandra Spangler of Table Grove and Juanita Hammack of Havana.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
  She was a former employee of Bob's Dairy Dipper in Astoria and Farm King in Macomb.
  Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with the Rev. Tim Ashley officiating. Burial was in Harris Cemetery in Table Grove.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program or the Amercan Cancer Society.
Obituary for Mary Elizabeth Loring Atkinson White Clark
Eagle Publications, April 8, 1999
Mary Elizabeth Clark
  Mary Elizabeth Clark, 78, of 1200 E Grant St., Macomb, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at 2:55 a.m. at McDonough District Hospital after a nine-year struggle with breast cancer.
  She was born Dec 12, 1920, in Buenavista Township, Schuyler County, to James Lloyd and Bernice Lawler Loring. She married Cecil Lewis Atkinson of Macomb July 11, 1941. He died in Ogden, Utah, on April 27, 1977. Mary Elizabeth married Paul George White of Petersburg on July 17, 1982. He died Aug 10, 1983. She married Vincent Dean Clark of Macomb on Aug. 10, 1983. He survives.
  Mary Elizabeth graduated from Rushville High School and attended Weber State University, Ogden, Utah; Utah State University, Logan, Utah; Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.; and the University of Tel Aviv, Israel. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She taught school in the Ogden schools for 22 years.
  She was a member of the Rushville Audubon Society, the Society of Mayflower Descendants, Macomb Beautiful Association, Macomb YMCA, Macomb Country Club, and the Methodist Parish, Ebenzer Church, Camden Road, Rushville.
  Surviving are a sister, Dorothy (F. John) Taylor of Virginia, Ill.; a son, James Loring (Debbie) Atkinson of Salt Lake City, Utah; a daughter, Mary Sheila (Mark) Schmidt of Shelton, Wash., and three grandchildren: Adam Loring Atkinson of Salt Lake City, Utah and Amy Dawn Schmidt and Max Lewis Schmidt of Shelton, Wash. There are also three stepchildren and four grand-stepchildren.
  Graveside services were Friday in Rushville City Cemetery with David Haney officiating. Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of cremation rites.
  Memorials may be made to Macomb Beautiful Association or Wesley Village.
Obituary of Warren R. Cox
Eagle Publications, September 30, 1999
Warren R. Cox
  Warren R. Cox, 74, of Macomb died at 1 a.m. Monday Sept. 27, 1999, in Hancock County Nursing Home at Carthage.
  He was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Schuyler County, the son of Elva and Dora Dell Butterfield Cox.
  He married Helen M. Burton on April 15, 1955, in Earlau, Ill. She died Dec. 7, 1991.
  Survivors include son Bruce of Elk Grove Village; brother Arthur of Carthage.
  He was preceded in death by brother Dell and an infant sister.
  Cox was a World War II Army veteran and member of McDonough Post 6 American Legion and Macomb VFW Post 1921.
  He formerly worked at NTN Bower of Macomb and was retired from Cooper Industries of Macomb.
  He was a member of Macomb Lodge 17 AF & AM, Quincy Consistory, Knights Templar 61, Morse chapter 19, Macomb Council 1, member and past patron of Macomb OES 123.
  Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. There will be no visitation.
  Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home of Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Auxiliary.
Death of John William Curless
Astoria Argus Searchlight, May 7, 1913
Wealthy Farmer Killed
  John Curless, of Woodland Township, Met Tragic Death In a Runaway Accident Early Wedensday Morning. Operating Manure Spreader. Coroner Ray, of Cuba, was notified and arrived at noon and is conducting the Inquest as we go to press.
  Sad news was received in this city Wednesday morning of the tragic death of John Curless, a prominent and influential farmer of Woodland township. His unfortunate death occurred at about 7:15, while operating a manure spreader in a field adjoining his residence, about a quarter of a mile from the house.
  The exact circumstances which caused the accident will likely never be known. The facts leading up to the sad occurrance as near as we are able to learn, are as follows. A young team was hitched to the loaded spreader. Mr. Curless decided that he would take out the first load, to see how the team would perform, after which it would be turned over to his hired help. He had driven to the opposite side of the field, with the machine in operation and in making the turn from all appearances the team became frightened and turned abruptly evidently throwing Mr. Curless from his seat. The team then ran in the direction of the horse retracing the swath it had just spread.
  His two sons, Granville and Jimmy were in the same field operating a field drag a short distance away. They saw the team running and noticed t heir father hanging on the side of the spreader toward them with his leg occasionally touching the ground. From his appearance they were of the opinion that his clothing had caught on a small lever which regulates the number of loads to the acre.
  He was carried about 50 yeards from where the turn was made, when he fell to the ground in such a position that the rear left wheel passed over his body, in the region of the chest. When the wheel struck the body, his son stated the machine bounced about three feet. They saw him raise to his elbow, after the machine passed over him and throw up one hand, looking in the direction of the house. Granville, the eldest son, hurried to his assistance and on reaching his side, the father gasped twice and expired.
  John Lamb and Sherman Foster, who were working at a saw mill nearby, arrived a few minutes afterward. The body was then taken to the residence and on examination was found to be terribly crushed.
  The coroner was notified and on his arrival the following jury was empaneled: F. G. Bader, Thomas Horton, Frank Thompson, E. M. Price, A. N. Price, and J. D. Waggoner. As we go to press the inquest was being held.
  Mr. Curless was born September 23, 1865. He is survived by his wife and six children namely: Mrs. Rose Parks, Granville, Bonney, James, Bennie and Robert. Also his aged mother who is past 70 years of age, four brothers and one sister: Frank, Edward, Thomas, Mrs. William Dutton of Woodland township, and William of near Ray.
Mr. Curless was one of the largest land owners in Woodland township, owning 2,030 acres of valuable land, half of which is highly improved. Was a member of the M.W.A. and Masonic lodges. At this time no arrangements have been made for the funeral. The entire community is in sympathy with the bereaved family.
Obituary for Reverend Loren S. Curtis
Eagle Publications, February 24, 2005
Rev. Loren S. Curtis
  Rev. Loren S. Curtis, 88, Macomb, formerly of Augusta, died at 9:08 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, 2005.
  He was born Sept. 26, 1916, in Brooklyn Township, the son of Charles G. and Blanche G. (Hillyer) Curtis. He married Mary Ann Peterson Nov. 25, 1936, in Rushville. She preceded him in death Oct. 4, 1993. He later married Ruth Chenoweth Sept. 2, 1996, in Macomb. She survives.
  He is also survived by three sons, Rodney J. (Karen) Curtis, Jacksonville, Fla., Ronnie L. Curtis, Macomb, and Larry L. (Rosie) Curtis, Macomb; two daughters, Darlene (Marvin Wayne) Chockley, Rushville, and Patsy (Jerry) Spratt, Augusta; one step son, Amos (Linda) Chenoweth, Celebration, Fla.; one step daughter, Linda (George) Chadderon, Galesburg; one brother, Dana Merle Curtis, Macomb; one sister, Melba (Francis) Hollon, Augusta; ten grandchildren; five step grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Curtis and one daughter-in-law, Judy Curtis.
  He was a retired Minister having pastored in churches in Illinois, Indiana and Missouri including 14 years at the Augusta Assembly of God Church. After his retirement he conducted worship services at the Jefferson House in Macomb. He graduated Industry High School in 1935. He was a member of the Augusta Assembly of God Church. He was ordained by the Assemblies of God on Oct. 8, 1970. He was a former member of the Augusta Lions Club and had served on the Scotts Mill School Board.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005, in the Augusta Assembly of God Church by the Rev. Irvin Beard and the Rev. Charles Peterson officiating. Burial was at the Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn.
  Memorials may be made to the Augusta Assembly of God Church or McDonough District Hospice.
  Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Bessie Nell Elgin Emig
unknown paper
Mother Called Away
Death of Mrs. Sol Emig, of Near Table Grove Occurs Saturday Night; Funeral Tuesday
  Bessie Nell Emig nee Elgin, was born in Woodland township near Astoria, Ill., Jan. 5, 1887, and died at her home near Table Grove, Jan. 26, 1918, age 31 years and 21 days.
  For seven years she has been a constant sufferer from sugar diabetes, which was the immediate cause of her death.
  She was united in marriage to Solomon Emig, Jan. 2, 1902.  This union was blessed with three daughters, Stella, age 15, Cathrine, age 12 and Della, age 11. These with her husband, parents, one brother, Geo. H., and two sisters, Mrs. S. G. Bucher and Mrs. W. O. Parry all of Astoria with a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn her loss.
  Mrs. Emig bore her suffering patiently, forgetting her own to help those that were near and dear to her.
  She was a kind and faithful wife and loving mother and will be greatly missed in the home where she was so much needed.  All that loving hands could do was done, but nothing could stay the hand of death.
  Funeral services were held at the U. B. church in Astoria Tuesday forenoon at eleven o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. E. Baer, of Canton, Ill., assisted by Rev. J. E. Fry, pastor of the local U. B. church. Interment in the Astoria cemetery.
Obituary of Stella Belle Emig
unknown paper
Young Life is Ended, Daughter Answers Summons of Death, Called Away February Eight - Funeral Sunday
  The funeral services of Stella Belle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Emig, was held Sunday at 12:00 o'clock at the United Brethren church in this city.  Rev. D. E. Bear, of Canton, conducted the services and spoke words of tenderest sympathy and comfort.  He was assisted by Rev. J. E. Fry, pastor of the church.  Interment was made in the Astoria cemetery, beside her mother who departed this life on January 26.
  Stella Belle Emig, daughter of Solomon and Bessie Emig, was born January 19, 1903, near Vermont, Illinois, and died at her home near Table Grove, Feb. 8, 1918, aged fifteen years and twenty-one days.
  Since March 20, 1917, she has been afflicted with dropsy; at times it seemed as if the end was near but she would rally and for the last two months seemed to begetting better and was again able to be up and help with the household duties,but a sudden change took place for the worse about a week ago and the end came unexpectedly.  All medical aid and care that was possible was given during her sickness.  She was a patient sufferer and retained consciousness to the last.  The day before she passed she expressed a desire to meet her Mamma.
  She leaves her father, two sisters, Cassie and Della, a host of relatives and friends to mourn her loss.  Her mother preceded her just fourteen days.  Surely the hand of affliction has fallen heavily upon this family and they deserve our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
  "There is no death!  The stars go down
     To rise upon some fairer shore;
   And bright in Heaven's jeweled crown
     They shine forever more."
Obituary for Grace M. Robinson Foster
Eagle Publications, September 9, 1999
Grace M. Foster
  Grace M. Foster, 84, of 100 W. Jefferson St., Macomb, died at 4:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999, in McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born on Aug. 27, 1915, in Schuyler County to Otho and Elva (Mason) Robinson. She married Norris Foster on March 14, 1936.
  Survivors include brother Olaf Robinson of Sacramento, Calif.; daughters Mrs. Richard (Karol Jean) Prentice of Fisher, Marsha Kay Barton of Batavia, N.Y., and Mrs. Lon (Janice) Springer of Good Hope; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers, four sisters, and a great-grandson.
  Mrs. Foster worked at McGraw Edison in Macomb for 25 years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Macomb where she served as Sunday school superintendent and deaconess. She was a devoted mother and grandmother.
  Services were Saturday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home with the Revs. Lon Springer and Randell Whitmire officiating. Burial was in Scott Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
Obituary of Marilyn "Joyce" Joyce Richey Green
Canton Dailey Ledger, Saturday, November 27, 2004
Marilyn Green
  Vermont - Marilyn Joyce Green, 68, of Vermont, died at 1:55 p.m. Thursday (November 25, 2004) at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
  Born November 11, 1936, in McDonough County, the daughter of Donald S. and Elizabeth (Hamm) Richey, she married Donald O. Green on June 1, 1958, in Fulton County. He survives.
  Other survivors include one son, Edward A. (Angie) Green of Macomb; three daughters, Beth E. Green, (John Cox) of Macomb, Janet K. (Darren) Rind of Aledo, and Jolynn (Lyle) Payne of Macomb; and six grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by he {he?} two infant twin brothers, Donald Dean and Scott Gene Richey and one infant sister, Jacqueline Sue Richey.
  She was a member of the Vermont Christian Church.
  She graduated from Graham Hospital School of Nursing in 1957, and was a Registered Nurse and Pediatric's Nurse. She was a member of the Rebekah's Lodge 53 and IOOF Lodge 79. She enjoyed taking care of kids for 47 years, retiring from McDonough District Hospital in 1995.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, the Rev. Tim Gilliland officating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be at Vermont cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her her church or IOOF Lodge 79, or Rebekah Lodge 53.
Obituary of Thomas E. Gregory
Rushville Time, July 8, 1942
Thomas Gregory
  Thomas Gregory, died Monday at his home in Woodstock township. Funeral services will be Thursday, interment in Palm Cemetery. A son of George and Mary Wardell Gregory, was born Jan. 1, 1872 in Schuyler county.
  On October, 19, 1904, he married Rhoda Mae Ambrosius, to this union was born 6 children. The wife and the following children survive; Lois, wife of J. H. Knowles, Denver, Colo.; Winnie, in Service; Lloyd, Thos. Jr., Clinton and Clarence, all of Rushville. Also surviving is a brother, Lawrence of Plymouth; a sister, Mrs. Cassie Wallace of Canton, and 7 grandchildren. His parents, brother, Frank, and two sisters; Lizzie Bedenbender and Alta Ward, preceded him in death.
Obituary for Janie C. Haley
Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, Illinois, February 19, 2005
Janie C. Haley
  Rushville - Janie C. Haley, 75, of Rushville died at 11:15 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2005, at the Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.   
  She was born August 14, 1929, in Center, Texas, to Hollis Frank and Mary Ann Landrum Haley.
  Surviving are two daughters, Holley (and Royal) Hale of Rushville, and Sharon (and Ronald) Steele of Industry, three brothers, Robert of Bridge City, Texas, Bill of Mauriceville, Texas, and Nathaniel Stanley of Fort Worth, Texas; two sisters, Joanne Mulhollan of Call, Texas, and Carmen Fountain of Center, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
  She is preceded in death by her parents; her step-father, Doyle Stanley; one daughter, Donna Howell; one grandson; one brother; and one sister.
  She attended Port Arthur Beauty College and Lamr Univeristy of Beaumont for advanced studies of Cosmetolgy and U. S. Government.
  She taught cosmetolgy in Texas and worked for the last 13 years for the Schuyler County Soil & Water Conservation District.
  She was an active member of the Rushville Assemby of God Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at her church, where friends may call one hour berfore. The Rev. Gary Schuclebier will officiate. Burial will be in Hughes Cemetery, west of Rushville. Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary for Barbara J. Danner Frey Harn
Eagle Publications, February 25, 1999
Barbara Harn
  Barbara J. Harn, age 61, of 601 East Osborn, Bushnell, formerly of Abingdon, passed away at 2:52 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 1999 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
  Born November 6, 1937, in Berwick Township, Warren County, to Leo and Mary Eva Bowie Danner, she married Kenneth Frey in 1954 in Abingdon. She later married Leo Harn in 1974 in Bushnell. She was divorced from both husbands.
  Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Frey, Abingdon, David Harn, St. Augustine and Michael Harn, Avon; three daughters, Tonda Carnes, Teresa Harn-Johnson, both of Abingdon and Katrina Boys, St. Augustine; one step sister, Pauline Shinn, Abingdon; 14 grandchildren, including Kelly Harn who was raised her home.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 granddaughter.
  She was a homemaker.
  She attended Abingdon School. She had lived in Bushnell since 1993 and prior to that had lived most of her life in the Abingdon area.
  She attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Abingdon.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon with Rev. Warren Cummins and Mrs. Eleanor Landon officiating.
  Burial was in the Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her family.
Obituary of Amanda Kinzer Howe
Astoria Argus, unknown date
  Mrs. Amanda Howe died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hoffman, in Astoria, Nov. 3, after a short illness. Amanda Kinzer was born in Lancaster, Pa., March 16, 1834, moved to New Albany, Ind., when 10 years old and was there married to James Howe of Hardin Co., KY., Sept. 21, 1853, and to them were born 10 children, five of whom are living, Mrs. Lauvenia Hoffman of Astoria, Samuel Howe of Isabel tp., John Howe of New Albany, Ind., Miss Catherine Howe of Lewistown and Amos Howe of Kerton tp. One daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hart died in 1903. Mr. Howe died May 6, 1908.
  Mr. and Mrs. Howe and their family came to Illinois in 1870, settling in Fulton county. They moved from their farm in Kerton tp. to Astoria in 1900. Mrs. Howe was born of Quaker parents, and she was Quaker, wearing the Quaker dress. She was a devoted mother. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Hoffman Thursday afternoon, Samuel Bucher of the Dunkard church read the scripture. The burial was in the Astoria cemetery beside the grave of her husband. The Argus-Search Light joins many friends in extended heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved sons and daughters.
Obituary of Charles H. Juett
Rushville Times, October 4, 1923
Charles H. Juett
  Charles H. Juett aged 92 years, 3 months, and 19 days died at his home in Woodstock township where he had lived for 56 years.
  Saturday afternoon funeral services were held at Memorial Cemetery nearby.
  Charles H. Juett the son of John and Catherine Juett was born in Fayette County, Kentucky on June 7, 1931. He passed away at his late home in Woodstock township, Schuyler County, IL, September 26, 1923, aged 92 years, 3 months and 19 days.
  On February 22, 1859, he was married to Mary J. Huffman. To this union 11 children were born, 9 of whom remain to mourn the loss: John M. of Ripley, William of Woodstock, Anna M. Wells of Cooperstown, Charles H. of Kansas City, Benjamin of Rushville, Ethel S. and Francis M. of Woodstock. Also 17 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren besides numerous relatives and friends.
  In the spring of 1863 he left the old home in Kentucky, finally locating near Cooperstown, Ill. Four years later in 1867 he moved to Woodstock township where he lived over 56 years. In 1884 he united with the Christian church in Ripley.
  After the death of his wife, Sept. 5, 1914 he has been cared for by his children, the daughter Ethel S. Kelly living with him and giving him every care during his last few years of his life.
Obituary of Mary Jane Huffman Juett
Rushville Times, Septemter 10, 1914
Mrs. Chas H. Juett
  Mary J. Huffman, daughter of Michael and Soporia Huffman, was born near Lexington, Fayette county, Kentucky, Sept. 25th 1840; died at her home in Woodstock, Schuyler county, Illinois, Sept. 5th, 1914, aged 73 years, 11 months and 5 days.
  She was married to Charles H. Juett, Feb. 22, 1859, in Cincinnati, Ohio. To this union was born eleven children, seven boys and four girls - John M. of Ripley, William W. of Woodstock, Anna M. Wells of Rushville, Katherine A. Wells and Eliza E. Dunbar of Cooperstown, Chas. H. of Pueblo, Colo., Benjamin D. of Woodstock, Ethel S. Kelly of Cooperstown and Francis M. of Woodstock.
  Her aged husband and nine children survive her, James E. and Samuel L. dying in infancy. She also leaves fourteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, four sisters and two brothers. The family moved to Illinois in the winter of 1863. In 1867 they moved to their home in Woodstock, where she spent the remainder of her life.
  In 1883 she was converted and gave her heart to the Lord, uniting with the Christian church on Ripley; was immersed by Rev. C. B. Noonan, and lived a consistent Christian life. She kept the faith and has gone to her reward.
  Funeral services were held at the residence at 2 p.m. Sept. 8, conducted by Rev. John A. Hawkins of Ripley. Interment in the Palm Cemetery.
  Card of Thanks.-- We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their assistance and kind words of sympathy during our recent bereavement.  The Family.
Death of Lewis Legg
Rushville Times, April 3, 1902
Died Suddenly
  Lewis Legg, one of Schuyler's old and honored citizens, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Oscar Campbell, in Camden township.  He was 88 years of age.  His health had been failing for some time, but he was not seriously ill and for this reason a physician was not called.  As the new law requires a burial permit Deputy Coroner Pemberton was called upon to hold an inquest, which was done yesterday.
  Mr. Legg leaves a family of grown children.  There are four in all: James and Lawson Legg, Mrs. W. E. Garrison and Mrs. Oscar Campbell.
  Note: Mrs. W. E. Garrison is Ella N. Legg married to William Edward Garrison.
Obituary of Dr. M. "Bill" H. Wall, Dentist
Rushville Times, January 7, 1998
Dr. M. H. "Bill" Wall
  Dr. M. H. "Bill" Wall, 77, of Rushville, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997, at his residence.
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  He was born Sept. 5, 1920, in Nebo, to the late Harold F. and Kathryne Steele Wall.  He married Julia M. "Judy" Voss on Sept. 21, 1943, in Holland, Mich.  She survives, along with three sons, Mark and wife Kay of Eden Prairie, Minn., Eric of Omaha, Neb. and Todd and wife Marge of Narberth, Penn.; and five grandchildren Laura, Sarah, Emily, Amy and Benjamin.
  He practiced dentistry in Rushville for 41 years, retiring in 1987.  He served in the U. S. Army Medical Corp as a dental officer from 1943 to 1946.  He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville, having served as chairman of the board, elder, Sunday School teacher, and any other duties he was called to serve.  He also was a member of the American Dental Society; Illinois Dental Society; University of Illinois Alumni Association; Rushville Rotary Club of which he was a past president; Schuyler American Legion Post #4; treasurer of PRIDE from its beginning; Rushville Lodge #9, A. F. and A. M.; Rushville Commandary #56; and Ansar Shrine of Springfield.
  He was a former member and past president of the Rushville Area Chamber of Commerce.  He had also received the following honors, Rotary Paul Harris Fellow; Grand Marshal of Smiles Day, Certificate of Honor - Illinois State Dental Society 50 year member.
  Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, 1998, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville, with Rev. Robert Belew officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.  The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Building Fund.
Obituary of Charles "Bill" W. Robinson
died December 15, 1971
Macomb paper, December 1971
C. W. Robinson of Colchester Dies
  Charles W. "Bill" Robinson, 81, of Colchester died Tuesday at 9:55 a.m. at McDonough District Hospital.
  Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary in Colchester.  The Rev. Richard Bussman will conduct the services and burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  Friends may call anytime at the funeral home where visitation with the family will be this evening.
  Mr. Robinson was born in Schuyler County on March 10, 1890, the son of Sylvester and Josephine Bodenhammer Robinson.  He was a member of the Congregational Church at White Flock and was a veteran of World War I.
  On Feb. 8, 1929, he married Nell Windsor, who survives.
  Also surviving are two brothers, Perry Robinson of East Moline, and Elva Robinson of Industry; and four sisters, Mrs. Catherine Booz, Mrs. Myrtle McMillan, Mrs. Bertha Parkins and Mrs. Elizabeth Shelley, all of Colchester.
  A son and three brothers, Ira, Elmer and Wilson Robinson preceded him in death.
Obituary of Elva Robinson
unknown paper, July 18, 1974
Elva Robinson
  Elva Robinson, 77, of Colchester, died July 13, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City, Iowa.  Services were held July 15 at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Colchester with burial in Forrest Lawn Cemetery.
  He was born in Schuyler County on January 22, 1897, a son of Sylvester and Josephine Bodenhammer Robinson.  He married Nell Robinson.
  Surviving are his wife; four daughters, Mrs. Louise Scott of Galesburg, Mrs. Marjorie Aten of Macomb, Mrs. Norma Toland, and Mrs. Betty Herche, both of Rushville; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a brother, Perry of Moline and three sisters, Mrs. Kate Booz, Mrs. Lizzie Shelley and Mrs. Bertha Park, all of Colchester.
  Four brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
  Note: His first wife and mother of his children is Inez Faye Miller.  His 2nd wife was Nell "Nellie" W. Windsor, who was 1st married to Charles "Bill" W. Robinson, Elva's deceased brother.
Obituary for Max M. Robinson
Eagle Publications, January 18, 2001
Max M. Robinson
  Max M. Robinson, 93, of London Mills, died at 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.
  Born March 6, 1907, in London Mills to William H. and Melissa R. Burner Robinson, he married Martha Stegall on May 19, 1928. She died Sept. 5, 1971. He later married Jessiebelle Luman on June 16, 1973. She survives.
  He also was preceded in death by one sister.
  Also surviving are one son, William (and Lori) of London Mills; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  A farmer and a contractor for land improvement, he owned and operated bulldozer and earth moving equipment. He was a member of the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association.
  He was a former member of the Fulton County Board; a former president of Tompkins State Bank; and a former director of Abingdon Bank and Trust Co.
  He was a member of Fairview Lodge, AF&AM; Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Moline; Mohammed Temple, Shrine in Peoria; and Order of Eastern Star Chapter 99 in Fairview.
  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at London Mills United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Kerr officiating.
  Corman Memorial Home in London Mills was in charge of the arrangements.
  Burial was in Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the London Mills United Methodist Church.
Obituary of Harold F. Bollinger
Rushville Times, February 4, 1998
Harold Bollinger
  Harold F. Bollinger, 88, of Vermont, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at Astoria Healthcare Center in Astoria.
  Born Aug. 4, 1909, in Astoria to Nathaniel and Margaret Maye France Bollinger, he married Shirley M. Danner on April 17, 1937, in Lewistown.  She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Sondra Winston of Beardstown and Harriett Rhoades of Astoria; one sister, Louise Stewart of Trivoli; six grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  He worked at the Vermont Foundry for 30 years, retiring in 1981.
  Cremation has been accorded.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Harold F. Bollinger
Peoria Journal Star, January 30, 1998, Page: C8
Harold Bollinger
  VERMONT - Harold F. Bollinger, 88, of 202 W. Ninth St. died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998, at Astoria Healthcare Center in Astoria.
  Born Aug. 4, 1909, in Astoria to Nathaniel and Margaret Maye France Bollinger, he married Shirley M. Danner on April 17, 1937, in Lewistown. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Sondra Winston of Beardstown and Harriett Rhoades of Astoria; one sister, Louise Stewart of Trivoli six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  He worked at the Vermont Foundry for 30 years, retiring in 1981. Cremation has been accorded. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, January 28, 2000, Page: B05
Harold Bollinger
  VERMONT - Graveside memorial services for Harold F. Bollinger, 88, and Shirley M. Bollinger, 79, of 202 W. Ninth St., will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Astoria Cemetery. Jed Rhoades will officiate.
  Mr. Bollinger died Jan. 29, 1998, and Mrs. Bollinger died Dec. 31, 1999.
  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Luther Samuel Bollinger
died: August 25, 1956
Rushville Times, August 30, 1956
Car-Truck Crash Takes Life of Luther Bollinger
  Luther Bollinger, 51, of Astoria and a native of Browning township died Saturday afternoon in the Schmitt Memorial hospital in Beardstown of injuries he received in a head on car-truck crash on Route 100 in the village of Browning that morning about 10:30 o'clock.
  Bollinger had both legs fractured and suffered fatal injuries in the crash when he was a passenger in a 1952 Studebaker driven by his son-in-law, Donald Stambaugh, also of Astoria.  The Stambaugh car and a semi-trailed driven by Charles Hitz of Beardstown collided at the west eago of Browning.
  Stambaugh, 22, received cuts about the face for which he was treated at the hospital.  Hitz a former Rushville resident who was driver of the Jones Bros. feed truck was not injured.
  Sheriff Albert Thompson of Rushville and State Police officers who investigated the accident, Glen Robeson and Floyd Farrar, stated that both the car and truck were in the wrong lane of traffic at the point of collision.  They stated the car was a total loss and the truck was damaged to the extent of maybe $1,000.  Both men were ticketed on the charge.
  Police Officer Robeson stated that this was the first traffic fatality in Schuyler for 1956.
  Funeral services for Luther Bollinger wer held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Astoria with the Rev. W. C. Raker in charge.  Burial was in the Browning cemetery.
  He was born Jan. 31, 1905 at Browning, son of Aaron and Elizabeth (Switzer) Bollinger.  He was married to Leona Vaughn.
  She survives with seven children, Mrs. Mary Lou Bird, Astoria; Luther Ugene Bollinger, Havana; Robert Allen Bollinger, Bader; Charlotte Louise Bollinger, Astoria; Betty Ann Bollinger, Astoria; Mrs. Freida June Stambaugh, Astoria; two brothers, Herschel Bollinger, Browning and Blaine Bollinger, Astoria; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hulett, Astoria; Mrs. Irene Burgard, Astoria and Mrs. Orpha McCombs, Lacon.
  Note: Only six children are named.  Missing is Richard and an infant daughter.
Obituary of Robert Harding Ackman
Rushville Times, January 7, 1998
Robert Ackman
  Robert H. Ackman, 76, of Rushville, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  He was born April 3, 1921, in Hayti, S. D., the son of Raymond D. and Nettie M. Cook Ackman.  He married Marietta Rohn April 11, 1944, in Rushville.
  She survives, along with three sons, Don and Jon, both of Rushville, and Tom of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  He was an Army veteran of W.W. II and worked as a bookkeeper for Mickelberry Packing Co., and Strong Oil Co., both of Rushville, until retiring in 1991.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and Schuyler Community School Dist. No. 1; was past president of the Rushville P.T.A.; and was a founding member of the Rushville Little League, serving as president for 17 years.  He also was active in scouting.
  Funeral services were held Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery where military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post #4.
  Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County Track and Field Association.
Death of William Burnside
died: February 15, 1907
Democrat Message, February 16, 1907
Death of William Burnside.
  William Henry Burnside died at his home in Cooper township, seven miles east of this city, Thursday morning at 5 o'clock, aged 58 years. Deceased was a man of considerable means and unmarried. He came to his present home a half dozen or more years ago from Schuyler county where he is survived by a brother, Robert of Pleasant View and sister Mrs. Charles Tucker and other relatives. Mr. Brurnside had been in ill health for the past year and with the hope of receiving some benefit went to Buffalo, N.Y., last fall, returning home only a few weeks ago.
  Funeral services were held at 11:30 this (Friday) morning, conducted by Rev. Jonathan Glick, and the remains laid to rest in the Hoffman cemetery on Mr. Burnside's farm in Cooper township.
  Note: William's parents are Thomas and Sarah J. Burnside
Obituary of Matilda Mae Crandall Deane
Rushville Times, August 9, 1956
Funeral Service Held Monday For Mrs. Geo. R. Deane
  Funeral services for Mrs. George R. Deane, of Del Mar, Calif., were held Monday August 6, at 2 p.m. at the Worthington funeral home in this city.  Dean Frederick B. Wolf, of Quincy Episcopal Dicoese, officiated and burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Mrs. Deane was injured in an automible accident July 26 near Marion, Kansas and died in a hospital in that city on August 2.
  With Mrs. Deane were her daughter, Margaret and the latter's husband, Larry Knechtel, also of Del Mar.  They were enroute to Rushville for a visit at their home here.  Mrs. Knechtel was severly injured having a fractured knee, broken rib and internal injuries.  The accident occurrred when the Knechtel car pulled out to pass a truck, which at the same time started to make a right turn.  The rear of the truck then sideswiped the right hand corner of the car.
  Mr. Knechtel accompanied the body of Mrs. Deane here for the services, but returned to Marion that afternoon to be with his wife at the hospital.
  The deceased was born in Rushville, May 7, 1884, the daughter of Charles Edward and Sarah Louise Crandall.  She graduated from the Rushville high school and attended the St. Mary's Girls' school in Knoxville.  Mrs. Deane was a member of the Episcopal church and the P. E. O.  With her daughter and son-in-law, she had resided in Del Mar for over three years.
  She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.  Surviving are the daughter, Margaret; one brother, Charles M. Crandall, an aunt, Mrs. Lillie Young and a nephew, John P. Crandall, all of Rushville.
Obituary of C. Dan Rebman
Rushville Times, January 7, 1998
C. Dan Rebman
  C. Dan Rebman, 52, of Macomb, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  He was born on March 13, 1945, in Canton, the son of Francis "Pat" and Juanita Cunningham Rebman.  He married Roxanna Ellwood on March 9, 1969, in Macomb.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Nathan Rebman of Macomb, and one daughter, Aimee Noell Rebman of Macomb.  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  He was a army veteran of the Vietnam War.  He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and worked at Knapp Jewelers and Rushville Truck Lines in Rushville.
  Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the Macomb Assembly of God Church with Rev. A. Lee Unger and Rev. Les Warren officiating. Burial of the ashes will be Friday at 1:30 p.m. in the Rushville City Cemetery with graveside military rites.
  Visitation will be Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough County DARE Program, Offroad 101, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary of Nancy C. Kelly Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, June 21, 1900
Mrs. Nancy Rittenhouse died at her home in Bainbridge township on Tuesday at the advanced age of 78 years. She had been ill but a short time. Mrs. Rittenhouse was an early settle in Schuyler county, moving here in 1848. She was the mother of eleven children, a number of whom are residents of this county. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
 
Rushville Times - June 28, 1900
Nancy Kelly was born in Switzerland county, Indiana, Nov. 9, 1822, died June 19, 1900, aged 78 years, 7 months and 10 days. She was married to Wm. Rittenhouse Jan. 1st. 1839. To this union was born 15 children, 11 of whom are left, with one brother and two sisters, to mourn her loss. She came to Illinois in 1848 and settled in Schuyler county, where she has since resided. When 12 years of age she professed religion and joined the Union Baptist church and has lived a devoted Christian ever since.
The golden gates were opened,
  A gentle voice said come.
And with farewells unspoken
  She calmly entered home.
  Note: She is the daughter of Henry and Sarah "Sary" Reamer Kelly and granddaughter of David and Nancy Smith Reamer.
Obituary of Washington Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, August 18, 1926
  Washington Rittenhouse, a pioneer resident of Schuyler County, passed away at his home near Rushville, Il., August 15, 1926, after a brief illness being at the time of his death 80 years, 10 months and 20 days of age.
  He was a son of William and Nancy Rittenhouse and was born near Rising Sun, Indiana, October 13, 1845.  When a small child he moved with his parents to Schuyler County, where he grew to manhood and spent the remainder of his life. He was of a family to twelve children, seven of which are still living.
  On March 31, 1864, he was united in marriage to Lavina Day, and to this union were born fourteen children, two dying in infancy; one daughter, Adeline Briggs, died February 7, 1913 and the wife and mother passing away December 9, 1915. Eleven children, five sons and six daughters , are left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father, viz; Grove of Tampa, Texas, Will and Henry of Superior, Arizona, Lottie Severns of Peoria, Il., Chalmer and Russell, Nora Jacobs, Nancy Davis, Belle Thompson, Maude Valentine and Grace Lawler, all of near Rushville, Ill.
  He was a devoted father and his happiest hours were when his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren gathered at the parental home to spend the day with "father" and they will miss his cheery smile and tender greetings. He took keen pleasure in the compainship of his little granddaughter, Virgie Lawler, who resided in the home with him. He was of a cheerful dispostion and a loyal neighbor, always ready to lend a helping hand where needed. He will be greatly missed in the community where he resided.
Besides the eleven children, he leaves to mourn, forty-one grandchildren, four brothers, and three sisters, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. S. Mundell, wee held from the Sugar Grove Church, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the Persinger Cemetery.
Obituary of William Rittenhouse
Rushville Times, April 25, 1879
  Rittenhouse, William - Died on the 23d inst., at his residence in Bainbridge township, of typhoid pneumonia, after a few days illness, Mr. William Rittenhouse, in the 61st year of his age, The deceased was a native of Kentucky, but emigrated to Indiana when he was a young man, where he married Miss Nancy Kelly. He united with the Baptist church in 1840 in Switzerland county, Indiana, emigrated to this county in 1848, where he has resided ever since. respected by his neighbors for his honesty and uprightness. He leaves a wife and 12 children (8 boys and 4 girls) to mourn his death.
  Note: William was born January 8, 1818 in Boone County, Kentucky, the son of Enoch and Rosana "Rosey" Smither/Smithers Rittenhouse, died April 23, 1879 Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, buried Ebenezer Cemetery, Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, Illinois.
Death of Henry Wade
Rushville Times, June 21, 1900
Accident Proves Fatal
  The funeral of Henry Wade, whose death was due to accident, was held at the Ebenezer Baptist church in Bainbridge township, on Sunday, Rev. W.H. Clark officiating. The attendance was very large.
  Deceased was 19 years old, the second son of Horace Wade of Bainbridge. Thursday evening young Wade was at work on the Henry Orr farm stacking hay. Sliding to the ground he fell upon a fork, that was leaning against the rick, the handle penetrating the lower portion of his body a distance of eight inches. Surgeons who were summoned saw at a glance that an operation would not save the young man, who lingered until Saturday morning.
Death of Mary Watts
Rushville Times, December 20, 1873
Mary Watts
  Died at the residence of her parents in Rushville, on the 16th inst., Mary, daughter of Mr. J. W. Watts, aged about ten years.
  Note: J. W. Watts is James. W. Watts married to Priscilla Ann Davis.
Obituary for John W. Wheat
Rushville Times, April 3, 1902
Death of an Old Resident
  John W. Wheat, second son of Joseph and Mary Wheat, was born near Lexington, Kentucky, January 6, 1817, and died March 28, 1902.  He came to Illinois in the year 1835 and located in Schuyler county, where he has since resided.
  On June 9, 1842, he was married to Miss Julia Snyder, to which union were born fourteen children, seven of whom preceded the father into the silent halls of death. Altho he was born of Catholic parents, and continued steadfastly in the faith for thirty-two years, he, in the year 1849, choosing rather to be numbered among the sons of God, sought and found redemption from sin thru Jesus Christ, and united with the Baptist church of Littleton.  Altho he was not a member of the society at the time of his death, he never for a moment ceased to hold sacred the beloved doctrines of the church of his choice.  He was a man of deep religious piety and never lost an opportunity to encourage those endeavoring to live christian lives, or point sinners to the "Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world."
  During his continued illness, which he bore with Job-like patience, the theme of his conversation was relative to the children's hope of eternal life.  So entirely was his life given to the work of his Master that he never ceased to use his personal influence in bringing souls to Christ until the angel of death called the sainted spirit to a life that hath no end.
  He leaves a wife, a brother, George Wheat, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hagen of St. Paul, Kansas; also seven children: Mrs. Anna M. Payne of Denver, Col.; Mrs. Theodore DeWitt of Waterloo, Iowa; Mrs. James Arvin of Macomb, Ill.: Mrs. Frank Yaap of Waterloo, Iowa; Mrs. Jesse Hale and Miss Laura Wheat of Allison, Iowa; twenty-one grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren, besides many friends to mourn the loss of a devoted husband, a beloved brother, a loving father and a noble citizen.
  A Friend.
Obituary for David Lee White
Eagle Publications, November 18, 2004
David Lee White
  David Lee White, 59, Quincy, formerly of Clayton, died at 5:55 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at Blessing Hospital, Quincy.
  He was born Nov. 23, 1944, in Quincy, the son of Wayne W. and Clara E. (Flesner) White. He married Patricia Ann Ehmen Nov. 5, 1966, in Immanuel Lutheran Church, Golden. She survives.
  He is also survived by his mother, Clara White, Golden; one son, Anthony David (Barbara) White, Hays, Kan.; one daughter, Tamara Sue (Andrew) Livingston, North Aurora; four grandchildren, Joshua Andrew and Jessica Lee Ann Livingston and Kaleb Anthony and Gavin Andrew White; three brothers, Claire (Bonnie) White, Bowen, Keith (Bettie) White, Augusta, and John (Janice) White, Baylis; four sisters, Sandra (Lonnie) Kendrick, Roseville, Shirley (Mike) Kelly, Huntsville, Diana (Jerry) Alexander, Omaha, Neb. and Arlis (Randy) DeJaynes, Decatur.
  He was preceded in death by his father, Wayne White; one grandson, Matthew David White; and one brother, Kenneth Leon White.
  He farmed his entire life working for Robert Richter Farms for the last 10 years. He graduated from Augusta High School and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton. He also was a member of the Quincy Boat Club, Elks Lodge and served in the Army Reserves from 1964 to 1970.
  Funeral service were held Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton by the Rev. Robert Alexander.
  Burial was at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Golden.
  Pallbearers were Rick White, Randy White, Doug Kendrick, Brad White, Rodger White, Brian White, Greg White and Adam DeJaynes.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the David White memorial fund.
  Hamilton Funeral Home, Clayton, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Edward G. White
Eagle Publications, May 24, 2001
Edward G. White
  Edward G. White, 66, of White Hall, died at 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2001, in White Hall.
  He was born Sept. 16, 1934, in LaPrairie, to Edgar and Erma Knight White. He married Peggy Johnson on June 5, 1955, in Table Grove; she survives.
  Also surviving are: one son, Allen (Peggy) White, Wood River; three grandchildren, Lauren, Andrew and Jonathan White; and one sister, Linda Snyder, Rock Island.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
  He worked for the Amax Coal Co. for 22 years.
  He was a member of the Astoria Christian Church.
  Visitation is Thursday, May 24, 2001, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb. Graveside services are at 3 p.m. at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating.
  Memorials can be made to McDonough District Hospital or the Heart Fund.
Obituary for Junior Snowden White
Eagle Publications, September 12, 2002
Junior S. White
  Junior Snowden White, 85, Bushnell, died at 8:32 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2002, at his residence.
  He was born Oct. 26, 1916, in Scottsburg, the son of Snowden and Laura E. Freburg White.
  Surviving are two brothers, Leo White, Rushville, and Dale White, Canton; four sisters, Ruth (Wayne) White, Macomb, Hazel (Celle) Barker, Bushnell, Faye Wallick, Bushnell, and Dorothy (Gerald) Willard, Avon.
  He was preceded in death by a friend with whom he made his home, Burnus Osborn, and a brother, Les White.
  He was a World War II Army veteran. He was an initial employee of the Bushnell Tank Company, where he was employed for 30 years.
  He was a member of the Smithfield Gun Club, the Ideal Gun Club, and the National Rifle Association.,
  Cremation was accorded. Burial of the ashes will be at later date.
  Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Smithfield Gun Club or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Wayne W. White
Eagle Publications, November 18, 2004
Wayne W. White
  Wayne W. White, 88, Golden, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, in Golden Good Shepherd Home.
  He was born Oct. 15, 1916, in LaPrairie, the son of Carl N. and Jessie May (Musick) White. He married Clara E. Flesner Feb. 25, 1940, in Golden. She survives.
  He is also survived by four sons, Claire (Bonnie) White, Bowen, Keith (Bettie) White, Augusta, David (Pat) White, Quincy, and John (Janice) White, Baylis; four daughters, Sandra (Lonnie) Kendrick, Roseville, Shirley (Mike) Kelly, Huntsville, Diana (Jerry) Alexander, Omaha Neb., and Arlis (Randy) DeJaynes, Decatur; 15 grandsons, Rick, Rodger, Randy, Brian, Tony, Jeffry, Greg, Craig, Bradley and Byron White, Doug and Nathan Kendrick, Ryan Alexander, and Adam and Chris DeJaynes; five granddaughters, Brenda Yount, Donna Riley, Tammy Livingston, LeAnn Binkerd and Megan Hermon; one daughter-in-law, Sharon (Perry) White Chenoweth, Colchester; 28 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; two brothers, Forrest (Mildred) White, Carthage, and Laurence White, LaPrairie; and one sister, Mary (Chet) Anderson, Rockford.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Leon White; one great grandson, Matthew David White; one brother, Arnold V. White; and a sister, Inez Koehler.
  He was a lifelong farmer in Northeast Township, He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a longtime member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bowen, and after retirement, a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Golden. He was also a member of Adams County Farm Bureau. He took great pride in farming the land, and enjoyed planting and harvesting the crops of his fields.
  Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Golden with the Rev. Christopher Hale officiating. Arlis DeJaynes was organist and soloist. She sang "He Hideth My Soul." Congregational hymns were "Near To the Heart of God" and "Abide With Me."
  Burial was at Golden Memorial Gardens, Golden. Pallbearers were Rick, Rodger, Randy, Brian, Tony, Jeffry, Greg, Craig, Bradley and Byron White, Doug and Nathan Kendrick, Ryan Alexander, Adam and Chris DeJaynes and Kirk Riley.
  Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice, Golden Good Shepherd Home, Immanuel Lutheran Church in Golden or St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bowen.
  Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Imogene H. Herron Whitehead
Eagle Publications, December 9, 2004
Imogene H. Whitehead
  Imogene H. Whitehead, 90, Hancock County Shelter Care, Augusta, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, in the home.
  She was born Aug. 11, 1914, in Augusta, the daughter of Guy S. and Daisy Belle (Sylvester) Herron. She married Chester C. "Chet" Whitehead July 3, 1949, in Augusta. He preceded her in death May 19, 1978.
  She is survived by cousins.
  She was a retired schoolteacher having taught at the Augusta Grade School from 1934 to 1969 and substitute teaching until 1979. She was a 1932 graduate of Augusta High School and a graduate of Western Illinois University and received correspondence classes through Moody Bible Institute. She was an active member of the United Church of Augusta and served with the children's department from 1928. She was a member of the United Methodist Women. She had held memberships in Augusta Chapter AQ PEO, Augusta Lioness Club, TOPS, Hancock County Home Extension, Tri-County Country Club Auxiliary, Lierly Brunch bowling team, Hancock County R.S.V.P. and Retired Teachers Association.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004, in the Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, by the Rev. Patsy and Jerry Spratt officiating.
  Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta.
  Memorials may be made to the United Church of Augusta.
Death of Reverend Robert Williams
died: March 22, 1896
The Rushville Times, March 26, 1896
Rev. Robert Williams
  Rev. Williams died at his home in this place Sunday morning last, after an illness of about two months.  He was 60 years old and had been a minister of the gospel for more than forty years.  He endeared himself to the people wherever he went by his unselfishness and kindheartedness.  He was just as pleasant and sociable with sinners as church members.  The funeral will be conducted today (Tuesday) by two or three preachers from other places, Rev. Richard, of Canton, being one of the number.  The remains will be interred in the Birmingham cemetery in compliance with the wishes of the deceased. (Birmingham section)

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  Paul Williams of St. Paul, Minn., and Miss Maud Williams of Des Moines, Iowa, were called home on account of the serious illness of their father, Robert, another son who has been employed in a store in Canton, reached home the day before his brother and sister, on Thursday. (Birmingham section)

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   The members of the Masonic lodge went to Birminham today to attend the funeral of Rev. Williams of that place. (Huntsville section)
Obituary for Eva A. Jones Wilson
Eagle Publications, November 11, 1999
Eva A. Wilson
  Eva A. Wilson, age 76, of 210 North Cedar Street, Abingdon, Illinois, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, November 4, 1999 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.
  She was born April 15, 1923 in Stilwell in Hancock County, Illinois, the daughter of Saford Carl and Elva Irene Snyder Jones. She married Reverend George H. Wilson on June 30, 1946 in Keithsburg, Illinois. He survives.
  Other survivors include one son, Saford James Wilson, Mundelein, Illinois; two daughters, Marsha Wilson, Fullerton, California and Mrs. Rick (Rebecca) Robson, Lawton, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
  She attended elementary and high school at Bardolph, Illinois, graduating in 1941. She then attended Gem City Business College in Quincy, Illinois.
  She was employed in office work for a few years. She was a homemaker and with her husband, who is a minister, served churches in Keithsburg, Virginia, Mackinaw, Coldbrook, Havana, Illiopolis, Blandinsville, Cuba, Abingdon, Gerlaw and in Spencer, South Dakota.
  She had lived in Abingdon since 1976 and was a member of Abingdon Christian Church and Abingdon First Congregational Church.
  Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at the Abingdon Christian Church with Reverend Raymond McLaren officiating. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon, was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Christian Church or Abingdon First Congregational Church.
Death of Mary E. Wingo Wilson
Rushville Times, December 20, 1873
Mrs. Mary E. Wilson
  Died on the 16th inst., at the residence of her husand in Rushville of consumption, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, wife of T. J. Wilson and daughter of Mr. Pleasant Wingo, in the 40th year of her age.
Death and Obituary of Albert M. Utter
Rushville Times, February 23 1911
Found Dead In Switchyard
Albert Utter of Frederick Was Killed In Beardstown Friday Night
  Albert Utter of Frederick, aged about forty years, was found dead in the lower switchyard at Beardstown about 3 o'clock Saturday morning. The manner of his death is a mystery, as he was not found until sometime after a train had passed over his body, which was frightfully mangled. Bruises about his head, and cuts upon his body, has led his family to believe that he was first assaulted in the yards and then thrown upon the track to make it appear that he was struck by the train and killed, and thus forever hide a foul crime.
  Evidence brought out at the coroner's inquest failed to throw any light on the manner of his death, which is supposed to have occurred between 2 and 3 o'clock Saturday morning. The jury returned a verdict that he came to his death by being struck by a train.
  Mr. Utter's death is a particularly sad one by reason of the fact that he leaves a widow and family of six small children. Then, too, his mother, Mrs. George Utter, is seriously ill, and it has feared that the shock of her son's death will bring about a collapse.
  Funeral services were held at Frederick on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock; interment in Messerer cemetery.

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  Albert M. Utter, second son of Geo. and Priscilla Utter, was born in Frederick township, Oct. 29, 1870, and died Feb. 19, 1911; aged 40 years, 3 months and 20 days. He was married July 8, 1894, to Helen Gragg. To this union were born six children, four sons and two daughters. He leaves to mourn his death six children, father and mother, two brothers and four sisters, besides many other relatives and friends. He was a member of the M.W.A. of Frederick. He was a good father, kind and affectionate son and brother. Funeral services were held in the Christian church Feb. 21, conducted by Rev. Chapman of Beardstown. Interment in Messerer cemetery.
  Card Of Thanks - We wish to thank the many friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us in the death and burial of our son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Utter and Family
Obituary of Joseph Richard Thompson
died: February 13, 1917
Rushville Times, February 22, 1917
 Joseph Thompson, for many years a resident of Rushville township, died Friday at his home, aged sixty-five years. He is survived by twelve children. Short services were held at the home on Sunday, conducted by a life long friend, Jesse Skiles. Interment in the Good Hope cemetery.
  Note: He was married to Nancy Matilda Skiles and they had 10 children. He married 2nd to Winfred "Winnie" (Twin) Beebe and they had 2 children.
Obituary of Henry "Harry" Schisler
Galesburg Register Mail, June 25, 1962
Henry Schisler
  Monmouth - Henry Schisler, 72, of Monmouth, a former resident of Roseville, died Saturday at 5 p.m. at Galesburg State Research Hospital.
  He was born Nov. 27, 1889, in Bader and was married to Virgie Bellville Sept. 19, 1909, in Rushville, She died in 1948.  He was a retired farmer.
  Survivors include five sons, Herman and Wilbur of Tucson, AZ, Finis of Macomb, Gilbert of Monmouth and George of Kirkwood; three daughters, Mrs. John (Irma) Skiles of Macomb, Mrs. Norman (Julia Mae) Raine of Rock Island, Mrs. (Ollie) Rockhold of Rock Island; 22 grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Annie Rockwell of Whitehall, MI, and a foster brother, Pearl Schisler of Swan Creek.  Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
  He lived in Bader until 1915 when he came to the southern part of Warren County and lived there until 1956.  At this time he moved to Monmouth.
  Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Corman Memorial Home in Roseville.  Burial will be in Point Pleasant Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home anytime tonight after 7 o'clock and until time of service.
Obituary of Wilber/Wilbur L. Schisler
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Wilber Schisler
  Wilber L. Schisler, 78, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 1992, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson, Arizona.
  He was born on May 8, 1914, in Beardstown, a son of Henry and Virgie (Belville) Schisler. He was reared and educated in Warren County.
  He married Mina Louise Shaub of Roseville on April 18,1936, in Peoria. They have been residents of Tucson since 1953.
  Surviving is his wife, Mina of Tucson; a brother, George "Red" Schisler of Monmouth; three sisters, Erma Sidles of Industry, Ollie Rockhold of Moline, Mae Raine of New Boston, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, August 29, at 11 a.m. at South Lawn Mortuary Chapel with entombment following at South Lawn Mausoleum.
  Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 8051 East Broadway Blvd., Tucson, Arizona 85710.
Death of Thomas J. Payne
Rushville Times, December 1, 1881
Sudden Death
  We were greatly surprised Tuesday on learning of the sudden death of Mr. Thomas J. Payne, a well-known and respected citizen of Littleton township.  His death was caused from strangulated hernia, he having been afflicted with a rupture for many years.  He called at The Times office last Saturday to report the death of his brother's child, having came to town after a load of lumber.  While loading it on his wagon he lifted too hard and brought on the trouble, but was able to start home.  He had to stop, however, at the residence of Wm. H. McCreery, where he was treated by Drs. Slack and Seeley.  Sunday afternoon his condition had improved to such extent that it was considered safe for him to start home, but the ride caused further trouble and he gradually grew worse until he passed away to the great unknown, which happened at 1 p.m. Tuesday.
  Mr. Payne was a native of Indiana, we believe, his parents removing to this county when he was a boy, where he has spent most of his life.  As a man he commanded the respect of his acquaintances, and as a husband and father he possessed the warmest affection of his family.  The funeral services were attended at the Baptist church in Littleton, of which he was a member, where a large concourse of his old friends and neighbors gathered to pay him the fitting tribute of respect.  Thus another family circle has been broken in upon by death, and wife and six children have been left in sadness.  But to cheer them they have the consolation of the gospel and the tender memories of undying affection.  May the God of all grace support them in the great loss that has thus come to them.
Death of Anna "Minerva" Minerva Wheat Payne
Rushville Times, August 21, 1902
  Mrs. Minerva Payne died Sunday at her home near Littleton.  She was 59 years of age.  Her husband died a number of years ago.  Funeral services were held on Tuesday.
Obituary for Bobby Gene Orr
Eagle Publications, March 24, 2005
Bobby Gene Orr
  Bobby Gene Orr, 73, Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2005, at the Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.
  He was born Monday, Aug. 31, 1931, in Bainbridge Twp., Schuyler Co., the son of the late John Henry and Hildreth E. (Simpson) Orr.
  He is survived by one son, Robert Orr, Macomb; one daughter, Elizabeth Jayne (Lenny) Smith & husband Lenny of New London, CT; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, John H. Orr, Dallas, Texas, Charles T. Orr, Nauvoo; three sisters, Helen V. Baker, Rushville, Betty M. Shores, Lawrence, Kan., and Marilyn L. Parsons, Louisiana, Mo.
  He was preceded in death by one son, two daughters and one brother. He was a carpenter until retiring.
  Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at the Rushville City Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating. Internment will follow. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of services Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent through the Worthington Funeral Home Web site, www.worthingtonfh.com.
Obituary for Hope Trone Merrick
Peoria Star Journal, December 2004
Hope Merrick
  Browning - Hope Merrick, 91, of Browning died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
  Born August 27, 1913, in Browning to John and Edith Trone, she married Raymond John Merrick on Nov. 16, 1939, in Crown Point, Ind. He died in August 1983.
  Surviving are two sons, Bob (and Hazel) of Rushville and Steve (and Connie) of Astoria; one daughter, Judy Jennings of Browning; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by three brothers and one great-grandson.
  She was a homemaker.  She was a member of Moose Lodge.
  She was a member of Browning United Methodist Church, where services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday.  Visition will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown, where friends may call after 2 p.m.  Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice in Virginia, Ill.
Obituary for Gatha L. Hillyer Peterson McDonald
Eagle Publications, April 29, 1999
Gatha L. McDonald
  Funeral services for Gatha L. McDonald, 83, Colchester, formerly of Swan Creek, were held on Monday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Macomb. Interment was in Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn.
  Mrs. McDonald died on Friday, April 23, 1999, at 2:26 p.m. in McDonough District Hospital.
  A daughter of Benjamin H. and Gertrude A. Fowler Hillyer, she was born November 2, 1915, in Brooklyn Township. She married Grand Peterson and later married Raymond McDonald. Both are deceased.
  Her parents; a brother, Delbert Hillyer; and two sisters, Dorthea Schisler and Athaleen Hillyer, also preceded her in death.
  She leaves: one daughter, Marjorie Sullivan of Macomb; a brother, Willis Gale Hillyer, Shelbyville, TN; a sister, Maber Peterson of Roseville; a special friend, Leo Mowen of Roseville; two grandsons, Gene Moon of Lincoln and Marion Jay Moon of Macomb; a granddaughter, Brenda J. Vawter of Macomb; and five great-grandchildren, Ingrid Moon of Lombard, Alia and Alexander Moon of Lincoln, Jayson Moon of Macomb and Jessica Vawter of Macomb.
  Mrs. McDonald resided in the Roseville and Swan Creel areas most of her life and worked as a homemaker for Home Health Care at Warren Achievement Center, Monmouth.

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Gatha L. McDonald
  Gatha L. McDonald, 83, of Colchester, formerly of Swan Creek area, died at 2:26 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1999 in McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born on Nov. 2, 1915, in Brooklyn Township to Benjamin H. and Gertrude A. Fowler Hillyer. She married Grant Perterson. She later married Raymond McDonald. They are both deceased.
  She is also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Delbert Hillyer and two sisters; Dorthea Schisler and Athaleen Hillyer.
  She is survived by one daughter; Marjorie Sullivan of Macomb, one brother; Willis Gale Hillyer of Shelbyville, TN, one sister; Maber Peterson of Roseville, a special friend; Leo Mowen of Roseville, two grandsons: Gene A. Moon of Lincoln and Marion Jay Moon of Macomb, one granddaughter; Brenda J. Vawter of Macomb, and five great-grandchildren; Ingrid Moon of Lombard, Alia and Alexander Moon of Lincoln, Jayson Moon of Macomb, and Jessica Vawter of Macomb.
  She lived in the Swan Creek and Roseville areas in Warren County most of her life. She worked as a homemaker for Home Health Care at the Warren Achievement Center in Monmouth.
  Funeral services were Monday in the Clugston-Tibbits Funeral Home. Burial was in Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn.


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