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Obituary of George Phillip Jones
Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 26, 2005
George Jones
  George P. Jones, 86, of Vermont, died Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born June 15, 1919, in Ray, the son of David and Grace (Montooth) Jones.
  He married Deloris Rhoades on May 25, 1943, in Astoria. She survives.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Paul Jones, and two sisters, Mary Kost and Margaret Venters.
  Survivors include his wife of Vermont, two sons, Larry Jones of Vermont and Jerry (Connie) Jones of Camden; four grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
  He farmed in Schuyler County for more than 50 years and sold Burris Seed Corn for over 35 years.
  He was a member of the Carroll Rankin American Legion Post 26 of Vermont and had served on many Schuyler County and Oakland Township Board offices.
  He was a Army veteran of World War II, serving in France, Belgium, and Germany where he received the Bronze Star Medal.
  Services will be Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, 11 a.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with Pastor Cliff Parry officiating.  Interment will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Astoria, with military rites provided by Carroll Rankin American Legion Post 26 of Vermont.
  Memorials may be made to the Carroll Rankin American Legion Post 26 of Vermont, Mt. Zion Cemetery, or the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary.

Canton Daily Ledger, Friday, October 28, 2005
George Jones
  Vermont - George P. Jones, 86, of Route 1, Vermont, died at 12:59 p.m. Sunday (October 23, 2005) at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born June 15, 1919, in Ray, the son of David and Grace (Montooth) Jones, he married Deloris Rhoades on May 25, 1943, in Astoria. She survives.
  Other survivors include two sons, Larry Jones of Vermont and Jerry (Connie) Jones of Camden; four grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Paul Jones; and two sisters, Mary Kost and Margaret Venters.
  He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, serving in France, Belgium, and Germany where he received the Bronze Star Medal. He farmed in Schuyler County for more than 40 years and sold Burris Seed Corn for over 35 years.
  He was a member of the Carroll Rankin American Legion Post 26 of Vermont. He also served on many Schuyler and Oakland Township Board offices.
  Services were held at 11 a.m., October 26, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with Pastor Cliff Parry officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., October 25, at the funeral home. Burial was at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Astoria, with Military Rites provided by his legion post.
  Memorials may be made to the Carroll Rankin American Legion Post 26 of Vermont, Mt. Zion Cemetery, or the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary.
  Note: Mt. Zion Cemetery is in Woodstock Township, Fulton County, Illinois.
Obituary for Irene Marie Bloom Jones
Eagle Publications, November 21, 2002
Irene M. Jones
  Irene M. Jones, 93, London Mills, died at 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002, at home.
  She was born Feb. 1, 1909, in Cambridge, daughter of Peter and Ida Hedbloom Bloom.
  She married Claude H. Jones June 18, 1936, in Cambridge.
  Surviving are her husband; three sons, Owen C. (Linda) Jones, London Mills, Karl R. (Marsha) Jones, Galesburg, and Arlan C. Jones, London Mills; a daughter, Elaine M. Jones, London Mills; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, an infant son, a granddaughter and a grandson,
  She was educated in London Mills area schools and attended Lombard College in Galesburg.
  She taught in Cambridge schools for several years before her marriage.
  She lived most of her life in Yates City and London Mills.
  She was a member of United Methodist Church and its Methodist Women, Knox Lombard 50 Year Club and Delta Zeta Sorority. She was confirmed in Cambridge Lutheran Church.
  Graveside service was held Saturday at 11 a.m. at East Midway Cemetery near London Mills with the Rev. John Simpson officiating.
  Corman Memorial Home, London Mills was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the A.L.S. Foundation or United Methodist Church in London Mills.
Obituary of Eugene "Gene" Arthur Corbin
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Eugene A. Corbin
  Eugene A. Corbin, 83 of R.R. #3, Mt. Sterling, IL, passed away at 1:17 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the Heritage Manor East Nursing Home in Beardstown.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2005 at the funeral home.  Internment will be in the Ripley Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday.  Memorials may be given to the Ripley Cemetery, 1st United Methodist Church of Rushville or the Legacy Unit at Heritage Manor East Nursing Home.  Condolence and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com

Eugene A. Corbin
   Eugene Arthur Corbin, 83 of Ripley, IL passed away at 1:17 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 2005 at the Heritage Manor East Nursing Home in Beardstown, IL.
  He was born on Monday, Sept. 11, 1922 in Ottawa, IL.  He was the son of the late Arthur B. and Clara A. Dimmick Corbin.  He married Maurine Fulkerson January 30, 1946 at St. John's Methodist Church in Wenona, IL.  She survives along with three sons, Larry E. Corbin & wife Faye of Ripley, IL, Randall D. Corbin & wife Emma of Live Oak, FL, Kenneth A. Corbin & wife Joyce of Rushville; one daughter, Susan K. Whewell & husband Archie of Versailles, IL; thirteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one infant granddaughter, Jennifer Jo Corbin; one brother, Elmer Corbin; and one sister, Stella Thompson.
  Gene was an Army Air Force Veteran of W.W. II.  from November 13, 1942 to January 10, 1946.  He served with the 49th Fighter Control Squadron in the New Guinea and Southern Philippines Campaigns.  He was a Brown Co., IL farmer and worked at Bartlow Brothers Meat Packing Co. in Rushville and Virginia Meat Packing Co. in Virginia, IL.  He later was employed in the maintenance dept. at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital retiring in 1985.  He was a member Schuyler American Legion Post #4 and attended the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 31, 2005 at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mary Arnold officiating.  Internment will be in the Ripley Cemetery in Ripley where military rites will be conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post #4.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the Ripley Cemetery, First United Methodist Church of Rushville, or the Legacy Unit of Heritage Manor East Nursing Home in Beardstown.  Condolence and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Reverend Claude "C. E." Eugene Malone
Canton Daily Ledger, Friday, October 28, 2005
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Rev. Claude Malone
  Rushville - The Rev. Claude Eugene "C.E." Malone, 78, of Springfield, formerly of Rushville, died at 7:10 p.m. Friday (October 21, 2005) at his residence.
  Born Monday, January 17, 1927, in Joy, Mo., the son of John and Eunice (Merrill) Malone, he married Betty June Cowden on July 28, 1945, in Lewistown. She survives.
  Other survivors include eight children, Layton (Delores) Malone of Smithfield, Linda Malone Vaughn of Canton, Ohio, Mrs. Joseph (Phyllis) O'Brien of Springfield, Mrs. Keith (Gloria) Shaw of Dubuque, Iowa, Claude Jr. "C.J." Malone of Bella Vista, Ark., Connie Wood of Springfield, and Wesley (Cindy) Malone of Canton; 40 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Stephen Malone; one great-grandson, Tyler Malone; four brothers, Larenzo Reeves, Arley Malone, Charley Malone, and James Malone; and three sisters, Pearl Richardson, Jewell Malone, and Ruth Purtle.
  Early in his life, he was a baker and musician. He entertained around the Canton and Peoria areas.
  Later in life, he became a minister and served churches in Illinois and Iowa, as well as holding many evangelistic services throughout the United States. He lived in the Rushville area for many years and pastored the Union Baptist, Christian Neck Churches and East Union Church in Rushville. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a Civil War enthusiast.
  Services were held at 10 a.m., October 25, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, with his son, The Rev. Layton Malone officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., October 24, at the funeral home. Burial was at Christian Neck Cemetery, northeast of Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to the Faith Community Church, 415 East Maple Avenue, Canton, Ill, 61520. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Worthington Funeral Home Website at www.worthingtonfh.com

 Rev. Claude Eugene "C.E." Malone, 78 of Springfield, formerly of Rushville passed away at 7:10 p.m. Friday, October 21st, 2005 surrounded by family at his home in Springfield.  He was born on Monday, January 17th, 1927 in Joy, MO.  He was the son of the late John and Eunice Merrill Malone.  He married Betty June Cowden July 28, 1945 in Lewistown, IL.
  She survives along with 8 children, Layton Malone & wife Delores of Smithfield, IL, Linda Malone Vaughn of Canton, OH, Phyllis O'Brien & husband Joseph of Springfield, IL, Gloria Shaw & husband Keith of Dubuque, IA, Alma Johnson & husband John of Springfield, IL, Claude Jr. "C.J." Malone of Bella Vista, AR, Connie Wood of Springfield, IL, and Wesley Malone & wife Cindy of Canton, IL; 40 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by a son Stephen Malone; great grandson, Tyler Malone; 3 sisters, Pearl Richardson, Jewell Malone, and Ruth Purtle; 4 brothers, Larenzo Reeves, Arley Malone, Charley Malone, and James Malone.
  Early in his life he was a baker and musician.  He entertained around the Canton and Peoria areas.
  Later in life he became a minister and served churches in Illinois and Iowa as well as holding many evangelistic services throughout the United States.  He lived in the Rushville area for many years and pastored the Union Baptist and Christian Neck Churches.  He enjoyed his family and the company of his many friends.  He was also a Civil War enthusiast.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 25th, 2005 at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.  His son, Rev. Layton Malone will officiate.  Internment will be in the Christian Neck Cemetery northeast of Rushville.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the Faith Community Church, 415 E. Maple Ave., Canton, IL 61520.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to  worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of James Dale Miller I
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James Dale Miller
  James Dale Miller Sr, 70 of Rushville passed away at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at the Timberpoint Health Care Center in Camp Point, IL.
  He was born on May 24, 1935 in Clinton, IA.  He was the son of the late Anthony Miller and Della Johnson Miller Hess.
  Surviving are three sons, James Miller Jr. of Davenport, IA, Ronald Miller & wife Tresea of Silvis, IL, Tony Miller of Camp Point, IL; one daughter, Kelly Miller of Bellevue, IA; four grandchildren, five great grandchildren; one brother, Richard Miller & wife Mary Ann of Rock Island, IL, one sister, Darlene Stowers of Dubuque, IA.
  He was preceded in death by his step father, Roland Hess.
  He was an automobile transmission mechanic until retiring.
  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Palm Cemetery west of Rushville with Mr. David Haney officiating.  Internment will follow.  There will be no visitation.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Gail A. Anderson Rittenhouse
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Gail A. Rittenhouse
  Gail A. Rittenhouse, 92 of Rushville passed away at 3:15 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2005 at the Forest Hill Health Care & Rehab Center in East Moline, IL.
  She was born on Saturday, April 5, 1913 in Browning Twp., Schuyler Co., Illinois.  She was the daughter of the late Fred and Eliza Gale Anderson.  She married Everette D. Rittenhouse October 17, 1933 in Lincoln, Illinois.  He passed away March 27, 1996.
  Surviving are two sons, Don Rittenhouse & wife Pat of Moline, IL, Leland Rittenhouse & wife Laurel of Henderson, NV; four grandchildren, Todd Rittenhouse & wife Krista, Mark Rittenhouse & wife Andrea, Julie Tupy & husband Richard, Trish Parker & husband Bentley; four great grandchildren, Claire, Will and Chloe Rittenhouse, and Abbey Parker, and several nieces & nephews.
  She was preceded in death by four sisters, Marjorie Rankin, Florence Sanow, Love Kibler, Laura Orchard.
  Gail was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church of Rushville and the Browning Chapter of Eastern Star in Denver, IL.  She was a bookkeeper at the Dennis Chicken Company in Augusta, IL and later was the insurance manager at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL 11 years retiring in 1978.
  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2005 at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Paul Arnold officiating.  Internment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the 1st United Methodist Church of Rushville.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Mary "Eileen" Eileen/Irene Wells Rohn
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Eileen Rohn
  Eileen Rohn, 80 of 222 S. Jackson St., Rushville, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2005 at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born on Monday, January 5, 1925 in Camden Twp., Schuyler Co., IL.  She was the daughter of the late Irvin and Lena Cray Wells.  She married Amos M. Rohn August 18, 1946 in Rushville.  He passed away June 4, 1990.
  Surviving is her step mother, Kathleen Wells of Rushville; one son, Larry Rohn & wife Marian of Rushville; two daughters, Sue Smith & husband Jim of Wadsworth, IL, Jeanne Lee of Normal, IL; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three brothers, Dale Wells of Camden, IL, Maurice Wells of Augusta, IL, Dennis Wells & wife Sally of Rushville; three sisters, Retha Prather & husband Bill of Rushville, Betty Chapman of Quincy, IL, Ruby Rice & husband Ron of Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by two infant brothers, Gary Eugene and James Lyle Wells.
  Eileen was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville; Surviving Spouses Pearl Harbor Survivors Association; and Rushville Business & Professional Women's Club.  She worked for Macomb Farm Production Association retiring in 1985.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Arnold officiating.  Internment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, American Heart Association, or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary for George Wayne Umphryes I
Eagle Publications, September 15, 2005
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George Wayne Umphryes
  A memorial service will be held for George Wayne Umphryes, 58, Rushville, at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at the Vermont Christian Church, Vermont, with the Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating.
  Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery northeast of Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to the Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Activity Fund.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

George Wayne Umphryes I
  George Wayne Umphryes, 58 of Rushville, formerly of Vermont passed away at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  He was born December 15, 1946 in Rushville Twp., Schuyler County, IL.  He was the son of the late Orval and Imogene Spring Umphryes.
  He is survived by three sons, George Wayne Jr. of Monmouth, IL, Robert Lee Umphryes & William Leroy Umphryes both of Astoria, IL; one daughter, Sue Ann & husband Marvin Hammock of Browning, IL; four grandchildren; three brothers, Richard Lee Umphryes, Jon Paul Umphryes, and Henry Joseph Umphryes all of Vermont, IL; seven sisters, Patsy Springs, Nancy Ann & husband Terry Hays, Donna & husband Walter Raudabaugh all of Vermont, IL, Lona Jo & husband David Krohe of Caseyville, IL, Rosie Ellen and husband Gary Wece of Murphysboro, IL, Susan Jane Jackson of Pontiac, IL, Betsy Dorene Umphryes of Centralia, IL; several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers Neil Eugene & Orval Jr. Umphryes.
  He was a welder until his retirement due to ill health.
  He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
  Cremation has been accorded.  Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Vermont Christian Church in Vermont, IL with the Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Inurnment will be at the Good Hope Cemetery northeast of Rushville.  Worthington Funeral Home of Rushville is in charge of the arrangements.
 Memorials may be given to the activities fund at the Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to  worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Marilyn Bader
died: April 2, 1932
Astoria Argus, April 4, 1932
Home Made Sad By Death Of Little Daughter
  Marilyn, the five year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bader, died Monday afternoon following an illness of more than two months from heart complications.
  Marilyn is survived by her parents and one brother, Richard. The bereft parents have the sympathy of a host of relatives and friends.
  For five bright, sunny years, not only had little Marilyn been the joy and comfort of the home, now left empty and desolate, but her sweet, childish presence br_t {brought} a wealth of sunshine and happiness to the lives of the entire community in which she lived.  We feel the emptiness of human words in times of bitter sorrow.  Yet He who "has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows" will comfort and sustain.
  Rev. John Roosa conducted services at the home this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock and the sweet, solemn music of the choir touched every heart.  Loving hands tenderly laid the little form to rest in the Astoria cemetery.
  But let us not think of little Marilyn as dead, but as living; not as a flower that has withered, but as one that is transplanted and touched by a Divine hand, is blooming is richer color and sweeter fragrance than those of earth.
Obituary for Leona Hickman Blansett
Eagle Publications, January 10, 2002
Leona Blansett
  Leona Blansett, 80, a resident of Wesley Village, formerly of Sciota, died at 7:25 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
  She was born March 31, 1921, in Schuyler County near Camden, the daughter of John Clinton and Clara Alice Royer Hickman. She married Richard Blansett Oct. 25, 1942, in Missouri. He preceded her in death Dec. 5, 1999.
  She is survived by two sons, Gary Blansett, Macomb, and Wayne (Roberta) Blansett, Sciota; one daughter, Mary Ann Elder, Arlington, Texas; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three brothers; and two sisters.
  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and one great-grandchild.
  She lived her early life near Huntsville, then in the Rushville area. She then lived the next 43 years in rural Sciota. Leona did tax assessing in Sciota for four years and helped on the family farm. She was a member of the Sciota Christian Church. She bowled for many years in the Macomb and Blandinsville Ladies Bowling Leagues.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002, at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Tim Platt officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Sciota Christian Church.
Obituary for Lyle Dane Brock
Eagle Publications, February 7, 2002
Lyle Dane Brock
  Lyle Dane Brock, 86, Augusta, Ill. passed away at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 in Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  He was born April 9, 1915 in Oakland Township the son of William and Ora (McCormick) Brock. He married Vera Foster on June 10, 1939 in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  He was a retired farmer and a member of Huntsville United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Vermont High School. He enjoyed gardening.
  Survivors are: one son, Michael Brock and his wife Carol of Harlingen, Texas; one daughter, Babe Brock-Hiland and her husband Larry of Augusta, Ill.; three grandchildren, CJ Tucker of West Chicago, Ill., John William Brock of Harlingen, Texas and Michael Dane Brock of LaFeria, Texas; three great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
  Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 in Vermont Cemetery in Vermont, Ill. with Rev. C.W. Reneker officiating. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta. Memorials may be made to the Southeastern High School Ecology-Botanical Garden Fund.
Obituary for Herschel Hoyle Bryan
Eagle Publications, November 30, 2000
Herschel Hoyle Bryan
  Herschel Hoyle Bryan, 80, of Macomb, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born Nov. 2, 1920, in Harris Township, Fulton County, the son of Leonard S. and Mary Annette Hoyle Bryan. He married Juanita Maree Harmon on Aug. 9, 1945. She survives.
  He had lived in Macomb for 15 years and in Scotland Township the past 40 years.
  His parents died in his early years and, for a time, he lived in the home of his aunt and uncle, John and Mary Bryan, in the Point Pleasant area, Fulton County.
  He farmed in Scotland Township for 55 years.
  During 1939, he was stationed at Camp Rusk, Glen Flora, Wis., serving in the United States Civilian Conservation Corps.
  He served in the United States Army from September 1942 to November 1945 as a corporal and received the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge and two Bronze Service Bars for the India-Burma and Central Burma Campaigns. He was awarded the Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement in ground operations against the enemy on or about Feb. 1, 1944, in the India and Burma Theater of Operations.
  As a member of the First Christian Church, he served as chairman of the board, elder and deacon and was currently a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, having served as a member of the board of directors. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion, and a Past Commander of Post 6, Macomb, and Past Commander of the 14th District and a Charter Member of the World War II Memorial.
  He was a 45-year member of the Macomb Masonic Lodge # 17, Macomb; Lodge Council Chapter Consistory,Valley of Quincy, Mohammed Shrine Temple, Peoria; Lamoine Valley Shrine Club; Mohammed Bug Parade Scouts; and former member of the Macomb Lions Club.
  In addition to his spouse, he is survived by: one daughter, Cheryl Marlene Bryan; a son-in-law, George Sineni; brothers, Leonard, of Bushnell, and Royal and Lowell, of Macomb; and sisters, Bessie Harland, Macomb, and Lulu Stephens, Abingdon.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Cecil and Wayne; and three sisters, Ines Johns, Georgia Mize and Annattalee Garrison.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2000, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Lori Harvey officiating. Burial was at the Bushnell Cemetery in Bushnell. Full military rites were conducted at the cemetery by the Macomb American Legion. Masonic services had been conducted by the Macomb Masonic Lodge the day prior.
  Memorials may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital or Mohammed Temple Childrens Hospital transportation unit.
Obituary of Ida Alice Mercer Burnett
  Ida Alice Mercer, daughter of Clement and Hetty Mercer, was born near Pretty Prairie, KS, May 3, 1881.  She departed this life on Jan. 18, 1951 at the age of 69 years, 8 months and 15 days.
  She was united in marriage at Hutchinson, KS, Oct. 15, 1898 to Samuel  M. Burnett.  To this union four children were born:  Mrs. Dora Scott, Campbell, CA; Theron J., Caldwell, ID; Mrs. Ona Pike, San Jose, CA; and Mrs. Lavone Hill, Amorita, OK.
  For about twenty years Mr. and Mrs. Burnett lived in the Byron community.  In 1943 they moved to Cherokee, OK.  This was her home until the time of her death.
  At the age of 13 years she became a Christian and a member of the Progressive Brethren Church, remaining with this faith until 1936 when she became a member of the Assembly of God Church.
  She was a kind and loving mother and a true friend to all who knew her.
  "O Lord, we will miss her but she is at rest,
   And soon we shall meet her and those we loved best.
   Lord help us to bear it, to remember that she,
   Is safely with Jesus, by the bright Crystal sea."
  Note: Ida is the daughter of Edwin "Clem" Clement Mercer and Henrietta "Hetty""Nelly" Mae Schisler married April 08, 1866 Browning, Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois.
Obituary of Samuel McCord Burnett
  Samuel McCord Burnett, son of Joel and Amanda Burnett, was born at Dana, IN, Sept. 5, 1873 and departed this life at Cherokee, OK, May 23, 1958 at the age of 84 years, 8 months and 18 days.
  When Samuel was about 10 years of age his parents and other members of the family left Indiana and moved to KS, locating at Burlington.  Later on they moved to Reno County, KS, and made their home on a quarter section of land which is now a part of the town site of the city of Hutchinson.
  While living at Hutchinson, Samuel was united in marriage to Ida Alice Mercer.  Their marriage took place in Hutchinson.  To their union the following children were born:  Dora, Theron J. , Ona and Lavone.
  Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Burnett moved to Iowa where they lived for several years.  In 1924 they came to OK and located at Byron where they made their home until 1943 and then came to Cherokee where Mr. Burnett has continued to live until his sudden death last Friday night. Mrs. Burnett departed this life during the year 1951.  Five sisters and one brother also preceded their brother in death.
  Surviving are the following children:  Mrs. Dora Scott, Santa Clara, CA; Theron J. Burnett, Caster, MT; Mrs. Ona Pike, San Jose, CA; Mrs. Lavone Hill, Wichita, KS; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Witt, Callaway, NE; Mrs. Addie Harper, Seiling, OK; Mrs. Maude Stroup, Glendale, CA; three brothers, Wesley Burnett, Bend, OR; Mike and Jim Burnett, Arlington, KS; other relatives and many friends.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Hodge-Smith Chapel with W. A. Keller officiating. The Potter Trio sang -  Frank Potter, Ruby Lembke and Marjorie Potter.  Interment was in Bethel Cemetery, northeast of Amorita.
Obituary and Death of William Cassell and wife, Anna "Annie" Schisler Cassell
William died: November 21, 1914; Anna died November 22, 1914
Aged Couple Asphyxiated by Coal Gas; William Cassel, Sr., of Astoria Found Dead and His Wife Unconscious at Their Home in This City, Her Death Following a Short Time Afterwards; Double Tragedy Occurred Tuesday Night
  This community was greatly shocked Saturday morning to learn that during the preceding night our city had been the scene of a double tragedy which resulted in the deaths by suffocation of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cassel, Sr., aged and well-known residents of Astoria, who were found at their home here, the old gentlemen already cold and rigid in the sleep that knows no waking, while his wife beside him in bed was in a state of unconsciousness from which she never rallied, dying late Sunday evening. The facts connected with the sad occurrence, as disclosed by the evidence before the corner's jury, are substantially set forth below.
  Saturday morning last, Henry Page of Vermon, a son-in-law of the Cassel's, came to Astoria primarily to visit his daughter, Mrs. Atkinson, arriving about 9 o'clock.  A little later he and his young grandson were up town and on their return, Mr. Page remarked to the lad that they would go over and see grandpa and grandma, his wife's parents living just across the street from the Atkinsons.  Going to the front door he found it locked.  Next he went around to the back door which was also fastened.  He then said that they (Mr. and Mrs. Cassel) were gone.  As he walked toward the front gate, however, he looked back and saw the window shade was raised in the room they usually occupied.  Returning to the house he stepped upon the porch and looked into the room and saw the old folks lying upon their bed.  He called to them but getting no answer he concluded that something was wrong.  Going again to the kitchen door, he forced it open and went into the house.  He found the door of their room closed but forced it open too, when he immediately detected the gas which filled the apartment.  Opening the other doors and windows he made an examination and found his father-in-law dead and Mrs. Cassel unconscious but still alive.  Neighbors soon arrived and a hurry-up call was put in for a physician.  Dr. E. M. Price responded and did everything possible to restore the old lady.  She lingered without returning to consciousness until 10 o'clock Sunday night when she too succumbed, as above stated, to the effects of the deadly fumes.
  The Cassel's residence where the twofold fatality took place is a large, handsome two-story house on East Broadway.  They lived alone in this fine dwelling, occupying as a sitting-room and sleeping compartment a room 12 x 12 feet in which there was a big hard-coal base burner stove.  This heater was found closed up tight except a back draft.  The old couple usually retired about 7 o'clock and seldom had any light burning.  They had the room tightly shut up.  There were two doors and two windows, and at the bottom of the former rugs had been laid against them to keep out the cold.  The reasonable presumption is that the coal gas escaped from the stove and overcame the sleeping occupants.  When the bodies were first examined, Mr. Cassel's life had evidently been extinct for some time, as plainly shown by the condition of his body.
  Coroner Dr. D. S. Ray of Cuba was notified and arrived here about 9:30 o'clock, Saturday afternoon.  He proceeded at once to conduct an inquest, impaneling the following jurymen:  John H. Rowland, John E. Mummert, Lewis Schisler, Levi Haare, and E. M. Price.  After hearing the testimony offered and making a thorough examination of the premises, the jurors rendered a verdict in accordance with the foregoing stamen.
  The double funeral was held today (Wednesday) at 10 o'clock in the Church of The Brethren, Astoria; and the interment took place in the city cemetery.

Obituary
  William Cassel was formerly one of Astoria township's leading farmers, at that time before a distribution among his children owning 1,700 acres of land.  He was a native of Pennsylvania, born January 29, 1832.  Growing to manhood in that state, he came to Illinois in his twenty-first year and worked at the carpenter's trade for three years.
  In 1855 he was married to Miss Anna Schisler, also a native of the old Keystone State, born in York County, March 14, 1831.  With her parents she moved west in 1853, coming overland in a wagon, arriving at Sharp's Landing on the Illinois River.
  Soon after their marriage, the young couple bought 80 acres of land, now the farm where their son W. W. lives southeast of town.  Not having the means to pay for it, he and his wife returned to Pennsylvania to get assistance from his father.  But the elder Cassel refused to help his son buy land in Illinois, though offering to assist him if he would remain in the Quaker commonwealth.  This the young man declined to do and with his girl companion came back to the Prairie State, but promised his father that he would visit the old home again in two years.  He did not return east, however, till after he had retired from farming at the age of 50 years.
  To Mr. and Mrs. Cassel were born four children, three daughters and one son, all of whom survive the deaths of their parents.  They are;  Mrs. Neil Mummert, Astoria, Illinois; Mrs. Jacob Miller, Astoria, Illinois; Mrs. Henry Page, Vermont, ILL; and William W. Cassel, Jr., Astoria, Illinois.  The passing of these old folks is the first death that has occurred in the Cassel family.  They had lived together 59 years and were both in a fair state of health at the time of their sudden and tragic demise.  Their lives had been always industrious and very frugal, and as a result they accumulated considerable wealth.  Both were members of the Church of The Brethren.
  Aside from the children, Mr. Cassel has a brother, John, residing in Pennsylvania near Harrisburg and a sister who also resides in that state.  Mrs. Cassel has three brothers:  Lewis Schisler of Bader, Martin Schisler of Ellisville and Benj., of Darlow, Kans., and two sisters, Mrs. Daniel Eshelman, Astoria and Mrs. Hettie Mercer, Pretty Prairie, Kans.
Obituary for Dale Elmer Chenoweth
Eagle Publications, December 7, 2000
Dale Elmer Chenoweth
  Dale Elmer Chenoweth, 63, Table Grove, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at his home.
  He was born July 7, 1937, in Fulton County, the son of Orel Kenneth "Peck" and Wilma Lee Barker Chenoweth. He married Nancy Wilhelm Sept. 22, 1956, in Industry. She preceded him in death in 1969. He later married Connie Kendrick April 19, 1970, in Table Grove. She preceded him in death in 1998. He was also preceded in death by his father.
  He is survived by his mother, Wilma, Macomb, and his fiancee, Janet (Bohm) Lafary, Smithshire. He is also survived by: three daughters, Kathrine Reynolds, Table Grove, Teresa (Orion) Westfall, Lake Elizabeth, Calif., and Michelle (Jason) Younce, St. Louis, Mo.; three sons, Kenneth Chenoweth, Decatur, Kevin (Kay) Chenoweth, Table Grove, and Shannon (Shelly) Chenoweth, Adair; eight grandchildren, Faron, Karissa, Jason, Keith, Jessica, Erica, Cecily and Eli; two sisters, Louise (Donald) Young, Clarksville, Ark., and Ruth (Carol) Danner, Clarksdale, Miss.; and one brother, Donald (Marilyn) Chenoweth, Table Grove.
  Dale attended Schinn, Hickory and V.I.T. Schools. He lived in rural Table Grove all his life, where he farmed with his sons. He was a member of the Farmers Township Board for many years and a member and former president of the Mid Century Telephone Coop; he was currently serving on the board for the Fulton County Farm Service Agency. He was a past president of the V.I.T. Athletic Boosters Club, as well as a volunteer for other community activities and organizations.
  Funeral services were held Dec. 2, 2000, at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Macomb, with the Rev. Phil Schumm officiating; burial was at Harris Cemetery, Table Grove. Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Rescue Squad, the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program or the Diabetes Association.
Obituary for Clarence William Chockley
died: January 31, 2002
Eagle Publications, February 7, 2002
Clarence William Chockley
    Clarence William Chockley, 96, of Carthage died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning at the North Adams Home in Mendon of natural causes.
  He was born in Ray, Ill. the son of Henry Elmore and Mary Magdelene (Kelly) Chockley on January 21, 1906. On November 12, 1931 he was united in marriage to Irene Russell in Carlisle, Ill.
  Together they farmed in the Augusta, Rushville and Clayton areas. After retiring from farming they move to Golden, Ill. where he ran a lawnmower repair shop for over 15 years. They moved to Carthage in 1980. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Carthage and was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge.
  He is survived by his wife Irene of North Adams Home in Mendon; two daughters, Mary Twaddle and her husband William Keith of Carthage and June Hendrickson and her husband Harold of Ursa; one son, Richard Chockley and his wife Sharon of Stronghurst, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and 6 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one son, William Elmore in 1963; one grandson, Danny Hendrickson; three brothers, Glen, Hearl and James and one sister, Fannie Hoffman.
  Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday morning at Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Friday evening at Neiser-Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta or to the donor's choice.
Obituary of  Garry "Shug" Dean Colton
  Garry (Shug) Colton, 50, Queen City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Wednesday night (October 21, 1992) in the Emergency Room of Grim-Smith Hospital in Kirksville, MO.
  The son of Lloyd (Bud) and Rena (Richmond) Colton he was born in Kirksville, MO on August 31, 1932.    On December 31, 1961 in Queen City, MO he was united in marriage to Sharon Homer who survives.
  Also surviving are his mother Rena Kent of Queen City, MO, one son Steve Colton of Queen City, MO, two daughters Diane Colton of Bloomfield, IA, and Alicia Colton of Queen City, MO, one grandson Trevor Walker of Bloomfield, IA, one sister Shirley Bergman of Queen City, MO, a brother Roger Kent of Kirksville, MO, a grandmother Lema Richmond of Queen City, MO, five nephews and one niece.
  He was preceded in death by his father on July13, 1975, step-father Orrist Kent on December 29, 1989, a brother Larry Colton on October 12, 1990, a grandmother Lora Colton on August 2, 1974, grandfathers Guy Colton on October 9, 1960 and Noah Richmond on December 23, 1989.
  Shug attended the Sidney and Brassfield Rural Schools in Putnam County and the Worthington Elementary School.  He attended the Queen City High School graduating with the Class of 1961.    Following graduation he worked in the rock quarry, later working for McGraws, John Deere and for eleven years lived and farmed south of Lancaster.  For fifteen and one-half years he worked for Donaldson's in Kirksville.  Upon the closing of the Donaldson Plant he moved to his present residence in Queen City where he owned and operated "Shug's" Body Shop.
  He was a member of the Queen City Christian Church where funeral services were held at 1:30 Saturday afternoon (October 24, 1992) conducted by the Reverend Bill Price of Kirksville.  Music was provided by  Schelle Cooley singing "Supper Time" and "The Old Rugged Cross."  She was accompanied on the piano by Marie Van Bebber.  Internment was in the Queen City Cemetery.
  Pallbearers were Darrel Engle, Kelly Groseclose, James (Peach) Bergman, Dan McClellan, Dale Lawson and Jim Hamilton.
  Honorary bearers were Steve March, Wayne Pierson, Mark Macomber, John Applegate, Jerod Lake and John March.
  Visitation was after 4:00 p. m. Friday afternoon (October 23, 1992) until the time of service at the Dooley Funeral Home, Queen City, MO, 766-2241.
Obituary of Margaret Minerva Croxton
Miss Margaret Croxton Dead.
  Miss Margaret Minerva Croxton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Croxton, died at the home of her parents in this city at 12:15 o'clock Friday morning.  She had been ill for over a period of two years, yet was uncomplaining and  cheerful even to the last day, and shortly after the quiet midnight hour, passed into the last sleep, peaceful and unafraid.
  Margaret Croxton was one of Mt. Sterling's most estimable young women, devoted to the methodist church of which she was long a member.  She was most active in church and Sunday school work and her strong Christian character, made for her a host of friends, who will miss her kindly word and good cheer.  In the past two years she had been in failing health and was unable to continue her usual activities in church and social work, but her heart was with her church associates with whom she had labored, and not in vain.
  Margaret Minerva Croxton was born in Mt. Sterling October 11, 1889, and resided here her entire life.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Croxton, and is survived besides her parents by a brother, Thomas E. Croxton, of this cith, and three sisters: Miss Mary Croxton, Mt. Sterling; Mrs. Dora Charles, Tolono, and Mrs. Esther McCabe, Pontiac.  The funeral will probably be held Sunday afternoon.

Margaret Minerva Croxton.
  Margaret Minerva Croxton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Croxton, was born October 1, 1889 and died December 8, 1922, having spent her entire life in Mt. Sterling.  She was the youngest of a family of six children, one brother, Clyde, preceded her in death.  She leaves her parents, one brother, Thos. E. Croxton of this city, three sisters, Mary Croxton of Mt. Sterling, Mrs. Will Charles of Tolono, and Mrs. James McCabe of Pontiac.
  She graduated from the high school with the Class of 1909 and from then until her health failed was associated with her brother and sister in the Crane Co. Store.
  She joined the Methodist church under the ministry of Rev. Norton M. Rigg and was most active in Epworth league and Sunday school work.  For several years she taught classes in the Primary Department and also served as President of the Young Women's Class.  Her faithful work in the Mercy and Help Department of the Epworth league will be long remembered by the many shut-ins and sick whom she visited in the course of this work.  She was also a member of the Women's Missionary society.
  Always thinking more of the welfare of others than herself, during her illnes of over two years, she was uncomplaining and tried to make things easy for those who ministered to her.  When her body was racked with pain she would often tell them not to worry and say "I will be better soon."
  Cheerful to the last, in full possession of her faculties, shortly after the midnight hour had ushered in a new day, her soul passed to the full presence of her God, cheerful and unafraid, there to enjoy the Day Eternal.
  The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the M. E. church, and was attended by a large concourse of friends, Rev. J. W. Dundas, officiating.  Miss Croxton was laid to rest in a bed of beautiful floweres in the city cemetery.
  The following attended the funeral of Miss Margaret M. Croxton Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Croxton, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Croxton, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph W. Croxton, Dwight Croxton and Mrs. Ray Sapp of Huntsville, Mrs. James H. Davis, Mrs. James Thompson and son, Chalmer, Miss Dorothy Davis and brother Ernest of Golden; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reeves and daughter Ruth, Mrs. Paul Brines.  Mrs. Horace Ashwood, Robert Nelson and sisters, Misses Bertha and Edith, of Rushville; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wilmot of Frederick; Mrs. Emma Hair, Quincy; and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Easum of Clayton.
Obituary of Mary Dell Croxton
Funeral Services for Miss Mary Croxton Held Tuesday
  Mary Dell, daughter of Wm. Phipps Croxton and Nancy Ann Nelson, was born in Huntsville township, Schuyler county, on January 16, 1876, and died in Blessing hospital on Sunday, February 14, 1954.
  Her parents and family moved to Mt. Sterling in 1882, and she has been a resident of Mt. Sterling since that time.
  Soon after their arrival in Mt. Sterling, Mary and her family became affiliated with the Methodist church, and her continuous connection with the Methodist church since that date has given her the record of the longest continuous membership of this organization.
  She attended the Mt. Sterling public schools and taught one term at the Liberty rural school in Brown county.
  A little over fifty-four years ago she engaged in store work, and since that time had been associated with her brother and later her nephew in the Croxton store, until failing health forced her to retire.
  From her long public service she had a wide acquaintance and was known as "Aunt Mary" to the majority of Mt. Sterling people, both young and old.
  She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, the Eastern Star and the White Shrine of Rushville.
  She leaves two sisters, Mrs. William Charles of Tolono; and Mrs. Hester McCabe of Pontiac; one brother, T. E. Croxton of Mt. Sterling; five nephews; three nieces; six greatnieces;and five greatnephews and a host of friends.
  Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, conducted by the Rev. Joe mason of Rushville.
  Mrs Charles E. Turner was organist and flowers were cared for by Emily Croxton, Mary Wurmle, Ruth McCabe and Janette McCabe.  Pallbearers were: Eastman Croxton, Melvin Charles, Craig Wurmle, Richard McCabe, James McCabe and Robert Nelson.
  Burial was in the City cemetery, Rounds funeral directors in charge.
  Those attending services from a distance included:
  Pontiac: Mrs. Hester McCabe, Mr. and Mrs. James McCabe.
  Tolono: Mrs. Wm. Charles, Charles.
  Cornell: Mr. and Mrs. Richard McCabe.
  Hudson: Mr. and Mrs. Craig Wurmle.
  Clayton: Everett Nelson, Mrs. Robert Yates.
  Beardstown: Mr. and Mrs. Buck, Pearl Nelson.
  Rushville: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson, Lyle Nelson, Miss Edith Nelson, Reverdy Wilmot, Mr. and Mrs. Merrit Gillenwaters, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gillenwaters, Mrs. Myrtle Gillenwaters.
  Huntsville: Mrs. Melvin Vaughn, Mrs. Esther Vaughn, Mrs. Winifred McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Croxton, Mr. and Mrs Dwight Croxton, Joel Croxton, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sapp, and Robert Sapp.
  Timewell: Mr. and Mrs. Owen Nelson, Gene Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Nelson.
Articles and Obituary of Thomas "Tom" Elijah Croxton
died: April 03, 1962
T. E. Croxton Marks 60 Yrs. on Main St.
Croxton Firm is Oldest Business in Mt. Sterling
  Tom Croxton, one of Mt. Sterling's most prominent business men, observed his 60th anniversary as a merchant on Main St. yesterday, March 2nd.  The Croxton Company store, oldest business establishment in the city, is itself 108 years old this fall.
  Mr. Croxton first entered business here in 1894, when he was employed by the E. F. & F. D. Crane Co.  With the death of F. D. Crane in 1916, the interests of the Crane family were bought out by Mr. Croxton, but the store continued to be known as the Crane Co.  In 1930 the name was changed to The Croxton Company, under which title it has since operated.
  Mr. Croxton's son, Eastman, has been associated with him since 1945 as general manager of the store.  A daughter, Cynthia, resides with her husband and two children in Sheridan, Wyoming.
  After the close of World War II, the Croxton store was extensively modernized, and today is known throughout a wide area as one of the finest department stores between Springfield and Quincy.
  Mr. Croxton served two terms as mayor of Mt. Sterling, from 1912 to 1916, and was president of the City Board of Education for the nine years from 1917 to 1926.  He was the first president of the local Rotary Club when it was organized in 1937, and took an active part in the bond drives during both World Wars.
  We join the citizens of this community in extending congratulations to him as he marks his 65th year on Main Street.
    
Thomas E. Croxton, Oldest Merchant Here Dies Suddenly at 82.
Was Twice the Mayor Here.
  Thomas Elijah Croxton, twice Mayor of Mr. Sterling and the oldest merchant here from point of service, died suddenly at 2:15 A. M. Tuesday; he was 82 years old.
  Mr. Croxton, who had not been ill at all prior to his sudden death of heart failure, had bee to business on Monday, as usual.  His death came as a shock to his legion of friends in Brown and Schuyler counties.
 Mr. Croxton had served Mt. Sterling as mayor for two terms and had also served as president of the Board of Education for serveral terms.  He was owner of Croxton & Company, department store here.
  Born in 1879, in Schuyler County, Mr. Croxton came to Brown County in 1883 and was employed in 1894 by E. R and F. D. Crane, department store, which was later to become Croxton & Co.  In 1919, Mr. Croxton bought control of the business but kept the same firm name until 1930.  His son, Eastman, is associated in the firm with him.
  Mr. Croxton had been active in all fields of civic endeavor.  Besides serving as Mayor and on the school board, he was a charter member of the local Rotary Club and a past president, a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Odd Fellows.
  After residing for many, many years in a large home at 409 Maple, the Croxtons had moved into a new smaller home just early in February.
  Mr. Croxton is surviced by he wife, Blanche, by a son, Eastman, by a daughter, Mrs. H. A. Parkinson of Enid, Oklahoma, by two sisters, Mrs. Hester McCabe of Pontiac, Illinois, and Mrs. Dora Charles of Tolono, Illinois, and by three grandchildren, Beth Croxton, John Alan parkinson and Cybthia Louise Parkinson.  A daughter had preceded Mr. croxton in death.
  Funeral services will be held from the chapel at Rounds at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday with the Reverend Weaver officiating.  Burial will be in City cemetery.

unknown paper, April 5, 1962
Thomas Croxton, 82, dies in Mt. Sterling Tuesday
  Thomas E. Croxton, prominent Mt. Sterling business man and well known in Schuyler county, died at his home of an apparent heart attack Tuesday morning at the age of 82 years.  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p. m. at the Rounds Funeral Chapel with the Rev. B. L. Weaver officiating.  Burial will be in the Mt. Sterling cemetery.
  Mr. Croxton, twice mayor of Mt. Sterling, was owner of Croxton Co., a department store.  He served several terms as president of the Mt. Sterling board of education, was a charter member and past president of the Rotary Club and a member of the Methodist church.
  He was born on July 20, 1879, in Huntsville township, the son of W. T. Croxton and Nancy Nelson Croxton.  He lived for 78 years in Mt. Sterling.  He was married on Sept. 2, 1908, to Blanche Grigson, who survives along with a son, Eastman of Mt. Sterling, and a daughter, Mrs. Harry Parkinson of Enid, Okla.  There are three grandchildren.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Dora Charles of Tolono and Mrs. Hester McCabe of Pontiac.

Thomas E. Croxton by Eastman Croxton
  Tom Croxton was born in Schuyler County in 1879 and came to Mt. Sterling with his parents, William Phipps and Nancy Nelson Croxton and sisters Mary, Dora (Charles), Hester (McCabe), Margaret, when still a young boy.  When he was 15 years old, he began working for the E. F. and F. D. Crane Co. as an errand boy, and eventually purchased the firm in 1916.  He graduated from the Mt. Sterling High School in 1895.
  In 1909 he married Blanche Grigson of Augusta and moved to the house at 402 N. Maple St. now owned by George McCoy.  There were three children born there: Virginia Rose, who died in infancy; Frank Eastman, now living in Sarasota, Florida; and Cynthia Margaret, now in Enid, Oklahoma.  In 1919 he built the large brick home at 409 maple St. and lived there until 1962.
  At his death in 1962, Tom had been in business in the same building on Main Street for 68 consecutive years.  During this long career he served his community faithfully and well; as mayor, president of the school board, Sunday School superintendent of the Methodist Church, Liberty Loan worker during the First War, and as an active member of the Chamber of Commerce who took and aggressive role in promoting Mt. Sterling as a business center.
  He was known to everyone as a man whose word was as good as his bond, who dispised hypocrisy, and who could be counted on to stand up and speak his mind.
Obituary of Walter "Phipps" Phipps Croxton
In Memoriam
Walter Phipps Croxton
  William Phipps Croxton, the eldest child of Elijah and Hester Gillenwaters Croxton, was born near Rushville, April 26, 1849, and died at his home in Mt. Sterling, June 23, 1930.
  Thus we record the birth and death of one of the old time pioneers - for this man came from a family that helped to make from the wilderness our country of today.
  In the spring of 1852 his parents joined the crowd of emigrants moving westward along the trail of the Covered Wagon.  But when they came to the Great Divide, they chose the path to the farm land of the territory of Oregon rather than the gold fields of California.  For six years this pioneer family went thru the hardships known only to those who have blazed the trail into a virgin country.  Indian warfare raged and in 1848, after the complete destruction of his farm home by the Indians, Elijah Croxton brought his family back to Illinois, locating near Huntsville.
  In the spring of 1871, W. P. Croxton joined with three other young men on a homesteading trip to the Kansas, locating near Wichita.
  On Thanksgiving Day, 1873, he was married to Nancy Ann Nelson, who preceded him in death March 29, 1923.  To this couple six children were born: Mary and Thomas, of Mt. Sterling; Mrs. J. J. McCabe, of Pontiac; Mrs. William Charles of Tolono (?Toledo?); Clyde, who died in infancy, and margaret, who died December 8, 1922.  Their early married life was spent on a farm near Huntsville and in 1882 they moved to Mt. Sterling which has since been their home.
  In early youth Mr. Croxton joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church.  Soon after his removal in Mt. Sterling he placed his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church and continued a faithful member of this organization, always attending the church services until infirmities prevented.  A man of strong convictions, he did not hesitate to speak plainly on all moral questions.
  He was a member of Hardin Lodge No. 44, A. F. & A. M. and of Unity Lodge No. 310 I. O. O. F.
  During his active years his time was spent in selling monumental work in Brown and Schuyler counties.  Thru his travels in those days he came to enhoy a wide acquaintance in those communities.
  Of his brothers and sisters four remain: J. E. Croxton of Huntsville; Mrs Margaret Garrison of Pratt, Kansas; Mrs. May Davis of Amarillo, Texas, and Fred Croxton of Columbus, Ohio.  Of his immediate family the three daughters, one son and eight grandchildren survive.
  Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, at the Methodist church in Mt. Sterling, Rev. E. E. Mehl officiating.  The service at the cemetery was in charge of the Masonic lodge, the Odd Fellows acting as escort.
Obituary for Wayne H. Danner
Eagle Publications, September 22, 2005
Wayne H. Danner
  Wayne H. Danner, 90, Macomb, formerly of rural Bushnell and Marietta, died at 7:50 a.m., Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at the Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb, where he had been a resident for several years.
  He was born Dec. 12, 1914, in rural Marietta, the son of Harry and Mary (Hays {Hayes}) Danner. He married Dessie M. Steele, Feb. 10, 1940, in Hannibal, Mo. She preceded him in death Dec. 7, 1998.
  He is survived by two daughters, Judith (Robert) Brake, Venice, Fla., and Mary Jo (Brad) Lindskog, Prophetstown; nine grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
  In addition to his wife and his parents he was preceded in death by three sons, Gerald on April 24, 1971, Kevin on July 27, 1999, and Larry on Aug. 31, 2002; and two brothers Harold Dean and Donald.
  He graduated from Table Grove High School in 1936 where he was on the football and basketball teams all four years and in school plays. He and his wife farmed west of Bushnell for several years, later moving southeast of Bushnell where they continued farming until their retirement in 1995. They raised pure-bred Hampshire boars and black angus cattle. He was an avid B-PC High School football and basketball fan, as well as a life long Chicago Cubs fan. During his retirement he restored a Model T Ford, and enjoyed entering it in area competition and parades.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2005, at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, with Pastor John Douglas officiating.
  Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the services Friday, Sept. 23, 2005.
  Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the New Philadelphia Methodist Church.
Obituary of Albert Eugene Davis
died: November 11, 1950
November 16, 1950
A. E. Davis Died Nov. 11 in Amarillo, Texas
  Funeral services for Albert Eugene Davis, of Amarillo, Texas, 80 years old, retired farmer and stockman, were held at 2 o'clock, Saturday afternoon in the Blackburn-Shaw Memorial chapel in that city.  Officiating was Rev. Eugene Slater, pastor of Polk St. Methodist church.  Burial was in Llano cemetery.
  Mr. Davis, who had lived in Amarillo for the past 24 years, died Friday afternoon at his home at 723 North Arthur.  He had been in ill health for some time.
  Mr. Davis went to the Panhandle from Schuyler county, and lived in Moore county for 16 years before moving to Amarillo.  In Amarillo he worked for the old McKnight Transfer company until he retired in 1934.  He was a member of Polk St. methodist church.
  Survivors include a son, Fred Davis of Fort Worth; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Hughes and Miss Gladys Davis, both of Amarillo; a brother, Oscar Davis of LaPrairie, Ill.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Death of Sarah "May" May Croxton Davis
died: April 30, 1944
Wednesday, May 3, 1944
  Word was received here Monday by relatives of the death of Mrs. Mae Croxton Davis of Amarillo, Texas, who passed away Sunday, after several years of ill health.  She was about seventy-six years old, and is survived by her husband, Albert Davis, one son and two daughters.
Obituary of Sarah (Sayers) Sears Davis
died: January 04, 1932
From the scrapbook of Ida Trimmer Fowler
Argus Searchlight Astoria, Illinois, January 6, 1932
Mrs. Sarah Davis Aged 87 Years Died Monday
  Mrs. Sarah Davis, an aged and highly respected lady, died Monday morning at 6:30 o'clock at the home of her son, Fred Davis, two miles southwest of Astoria.  Death was due to infirmities of advanced age.
  Mrs. Davis was born in Astoria township on April 24, 1844.  She has resided in this township all her life.
  The deceased was a daughter of George W. and Hannah Sears.  She was united in marriage to William Davis in March, 1862.  Her husband died October 28, 1904.  To this union eleven children were born, namely: George W. deceased, J. Grant Davis, Canton, Sarah and Albert, deceased, Mrs. Louisa Bryan, Littleton, Mrs. George Craig, Astoria, Charles Davis, Adair, John H. Davis, Woodland, Fred Davis, Enoch Davis and Lemuel Davis, all of Astoria.
  Besides her children she is survived by the following sisters: Mrs. Thomas Furnace of Vermont and Mrs. Wesley Sears of Table Grove.
  Mrs. Davis was a life long member of the United Brethren church.
  Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the U. B. Church, conducted by Rev. W. R. Seitzinger.  Interment in the Oak Grove cemetery.
Obituary for Clana H. Voorhees Ehrenhart
Eagle Publications, August 3, 2000
Clana H. Ehrenhart
  Abingdon - Clana H. Ehrenhart, 78, of 606 W. Pearl St. died at 1:21 p.m. Sunday, July 30, 2000, at OSF St. Mary's Medical Center in Galesburg. Born Feb. 19, 1922, in Fulton County to Rollin H. and  Fannie Schisler Voorhees, she married F. E. "Bud" Ehrenhart on Nov. 9, 1945, in Hannibal, Mo.  He died
May 20, 1976.
  One Brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Ronald and Rick (and Deb), both of Abingdon; four grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
  She worked at the Blue Bell Manufacturing Co.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hinchcliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon.  Eleanor Landon will officiate.  Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel.  Burial will be in the Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to OSF St. Mary's Medical Center.
Obituary for Jeanne Lynn Kishbaugh Ervin
Eagle Publications, February 21, 2002
Jeanne Lynn Ervin
  Mrs. Jeanne Lynn Ervin, 60, Macomb, died at 12:56 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.
  She was born Nov. 20, 1941, in Dixon, the daughter of Gene and Ruth Massie Kishbaugh. She married Marshall L. Ervin Feb. 10, 1962, in Rushville; he survives.
  She is also survived by two daughters, Lori (Jeff) Randall, Schaumburg, and Cathy (Trevor) Thompson, Neenah, Wis.; four grandchildren, Lauren and Ryan Randall, and Zachary and Zoe Thompson; one sister, Ruth Ann (Frank) Bellgrau, Palatine; two sisters-in-law, Patti (Dick) Boyd, Littleton, and Diane Rice, lowa City, Iowa; two brothers-in-law, Jim (Jeanne) Ervin, Rushville, and Dennis (Deborah) Ervin, Omaha, Neb.; and numerous nephews and nieces.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Greg.
  She attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville and studied elementary education. She taught in the Community Unit District 185 of Rochester. She was self employed as a co-owner of Illini Sporting Goods in Macomb and worked in student residential programs at Western Illinois University. Most of her life was devoted to caring for her husband, children and grandchildren.
  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was active in the UMW and Joy Fellowship; she also served on the Wesley Daycare Board and on the Administrative Council. She volunteered at McDonough District Hospital.
  Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 2002, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 Calhoun St., Macomb, with the Rev. Mark Myers officiating; burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to her church or to MacMurray College, Jacksonville.
Obituary of Catherine "Katie" Schisler Boyd Eshelman
  Catherine Schisler, daughter of Lewis and Anna Schisler was born in Pennsylvania, June 20th, 1832, and died at the home of her daughter north of Astoria, Ill., April 8th, 1917 aged 84 years, 9 months and 19 days.
  She was married to James Boyd January 3rd, 1854.  To this union was born two sons and four daughters.  Her husband and one son preceded her in death.  She united with the Church of The Brethren sixty or more years ago, in which she lived a faithful follower of her blessed Master.
  Three different times in her afflictions she called for the elders to anoint her according to James 5: 13-18. She leaves to mourn her loss three brothers and one sister, one son, John Boyd of Pretty Prairie, Kansas, four daughters, Josephine Cook, Hutchinson, Kansas, Elizabeth Cook of Kentucky, Sarah Dell Hay and Mary Ann Bollinger of Astoria, Ill. Thirty-six grandchildren, ninety-one great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
  She was again united in marriage to Daniel E. Eshelman August 2nd, 1903, who proceeded her April 1916.
  The funeral was conducted by Elder Chas. Walter of the Church of The Brethren, Astoria, on Wednesday morning of last week at 10:30 o'clock. Interment in the Woodland cemetery.

Mother Dead
  Mrs. Catherine Eshelman passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sadie Hay, north of town at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 8, aged about 84 years.
  "Aunt Katy," as she was familiarly called had been in poor health for a long time with ailments subsequent to old age.  Her death came very peacefully, she having slept the greater part of the day Saturday and Sunday, only once rousing sufficiently to recognize those around her. She is survived by several children.  Her husband, Daniel Eshelman, passed away about a year ago.
  The funeral services were held at the Astoria Church of The Brethren Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock, Rev. Charles Walters conducting the services.  Interment in Woodland cemetery.
Obituary of Daniel Eshelman
Daniel Eshelman passed away
  Daniel Eshelman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Eshelman was born at Bunker Hill, Pa., March 2nd 1830 died at the home of his son, D. E. Eshelman at Low Point, Ill., April 23, 1916.
  He was the last of a family of ten children.  He was aged 86 years, one month and 21 days.  Death was due to infirmities and old age.
  In 1891 he was married to Miss Louisa Long and to them were born 11 children, six of whom with the mother who died in 1876 preceded him. Those surviving are:  J. M. Eshelman of Peoria, D. E. Eshelman, of Low Point, Mrs. Anna Bearman, Ottowa, Kansas, Mrs. Minnie Hazlett, Farmington, and Mrs. Mettie Rhorer, Tenino, Was.
  He united with the Church of the Brethren in 1873.  Had served the church as Deacon more than 40 years.  He earnestly contended for the Faith delivered to the Saints and was willing to quit this body an be present with the Lord, where his desires has ever been to meet loved ones.
  He was married again to Mrs. Elizabeth Mummert, who died about ten years ago.
  He was married the third time to Mrs. Catherine Boyd, who survives, but is in critical condition at this time.  Mrs. Eshelman is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sadie Hay, north of Astoria.
  The funeral was held Wednesday at the Church of the Brethren in Astoria, conducted by Elder Chas. Walters, assisted by Elder Cris Gruber.  Text Psalm 46.  Interment in the Woodland cemetery.
Obituary for Wilma Gossage Gorsuch
Eagle Publications, February 14, 2002
Wilma Gossage
  Wilma Gossage, 42, Colchester, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  She was born Aug. 12, 1959, in Macomb, the daughter of Otto and Margaret Louise Clemens Gossage, Sr. She married Neil Gorsuch.
  She is survived by her father, of Huntsville; one son, Mark Gorsuch, Colchester; one daughter, Ronda Miller, Macomb; a special friend, Eddie Miller, Colchester, with whom she made her home; three brothers, Otto (Patti) Gossage Jr., Marietta, Randy (Judy) Gossage, Huntsville, and Danny (Brenda) Gossage, Astoria; and five sisters, Norma (Bob) Teel, Shirley Spender, Mary Teel and Helen Spencer, all of Macomb, and Hazel Gossage, Camden.
  She was preceded in death by her mother; one infant son, Edward Miller; two brothers; and one sister.
  Wilma lived most of her life in the Colchester and Tennessee areas.
  Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Jason Thacker officiating. Burial was in Blackburn Cemetery, near Brooklyn.
  Memorials may be made in her memory.
Obituary of Elizabeth Ann Schisler Hartman
Appeal Democrat, Kansas, Tuesday, 22 November 1932
Former Resident Dies at Oakland, CA
  Live Oak - Nov. 22 - Elizabeth A. Hartman, former Live Oak woman, died late Monday at her home in Oakland.
  Mrs. Hartman is survived by seven sons, three daughters and 60 grandchildren.  A number of the relatives live in the Live Oak district.
  Time of funeral service, to be held from the Live Oak Church of the Brethren, will be announced later.  The Block funeral service of Gridley is in charge of arrangements.

Appeal Democrat, Wednesday, 23 November, 1932
Funeral Thursday
  Live Oak November 23 - Funeral services for the late Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hartman, who died Monday, will be held Thursday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Brubaker, pastor, officiating in religious rites in the Church of
the Brethren in Live Oak.  Internment will be in Live Oak Cemetery by Block funeral service of Gridley.
  Note: Elizabeth Ann is the daughter of Lewis (Ludwig) Schisler I and Anna Marie Hollinger and married Amos Negley Hartman. She and her husband are buried Darlow Brethren Cemetery, Darlow, Reno County, Kansas.
Obituary for Ines Ferne Bryan Haffner Johns
Eagle Publications, January 6, 2000
Ines Johns
  Ines F. Bryan Johns, 91, of 900 E. Jefferson, Macomb, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester.
  Born March 16, 1908, in Fulton County to Leonard and Mary Hoyle Bryan, she married Ralph Haffner. She later married Glen Johns on Nov. 11, 1967. He preceded her in death.
 Two sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. Surviving are two step-daughters, Mrs. John (Evelyn) ...
  She was a member of Point Pleasant Church near Marietta. She lived in Smithfield, Cuba, Avon, Canton and Peoria County before moving to Macomb in 1989.
  She was a cook at the Everly House in Macomb for several years.
  Services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31 at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Mary Jo Williams officiated. Family visitation was held one hour prior to services. Burial was in Point Pleasant Cemetery near Marietta.
Obituary for Ruth Irene Agans Kearby
Eagle Publications, February 28, 2002
Ruth A. Kearby
  Ruth A. Kearby, 96, of Snyder's Vaughn Haven Nursing Home in Rushville formerly of LaPrairie passed away at 9:04 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  She was born on June 1, 1905 in Schuyler County near Camden the daughter of John and Carrie (Estes) Agans. She married Fred C. Kearby on May 8, 1926 in Rushville. He died Aug. 20, 1972.
  She is survived by one son, Gene Kearby and his wife (Virginia) of LaPrairie; four grandchildren, Terrill Kearby and his wife (Sue) of LaPrairie, Trudy Veach and her husband (Greg) of Bloomington, Sherri Post and her husband (Robert) of Golden and Konnie Crane and her husband (Jim) of Rushville; 10 great-grandchildren; one step-greatgrandson; one step-great-great-granddaughter; one sister, Edna Diseron of Rushville; one sister-in-law, Christine Agans of Rushville. She was preceded in death by a sister, Regina Campbell and four brothers, Lester, Cecil, Lora and Eugene Agans.
  She graduated from Rushville High School and received her Teaching Certificate from Western Illinois Teachers College in Macomb. She was a lifelong member of Shiloh Methodist Church until it closed in 1999. She transferred her membership to Camden Methodist Church. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of Illinois Retired Teachers Assc.
  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery in Augusta. Memorials may be made to Southeastern Elementary School Education Fund.
Obituary for Dorothy D. Gunning Kelly
Eagle Publications, January 3, 2002
Dorothy D. Kelly
  Dorothy D. Kelly, 95, a resident of the Macomb Senior Living Center, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, 2001, at the center.
  She was born June 10, 1906, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Otis and Dollie Flack Gunning. She married Elmer Kelly in 1924. He died March 13, 1970.
  She is survived by one son, Francis (Donna) Kelly, Macomb; one daughter, Betty (Gerald) Payne, Adair; one stepdaughter, Maxine Tomlinson, Stanton, Calif.; one brother, Ken Gunning, Salem, Ind.; one sister, Marguerite Mercier, Macomb; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren. In addition too her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one stepdaughter, two brothers and one sister.
  She lived in the Littleton, Industry and Macomb areas all her life and was a homemaker.
  Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at the Littleton Cemetery in Littleton, with the Rev. Chuck Peterson officiating.
  Memorials may be made to either the Macomb Senior Living Center or the Parkinson's Association.
Obituary of Devin Michael Kitch
Devin Michael Kitch
  Devin Michael Kitch, 5 months and 29 days old, Avon, died at 12:46 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
  He was born Feb. 26, 2002, in Galesburg, the son of Gaylen and Coy L. (Underwood) Kitch.
  Survivors include his parents; one sister, Corina Kitch, at home; maternal grandparents, Kathy (Norman) Smiley, Nashville, TN; paternal grandparents, Carol and Roy Kitch, Prairie City and his paternal great grandmother, Ruby Ralston, St. Augustine.
  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Martin.
  Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Avon Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Kerr officiating.
  Corman Memorial Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary for Leo "Buck" A. Lamm
Eagle Publications, December 6, 2001
Leo A. Lamm
  Leo A. "Buck" Lamm, 82, of Galesburg, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  He was born June 29, 1919, in Canton, the son of John and Myrtle Cook Lamm. He married Susie A. Marsh on Feb. 2, 1946, in Bushnell. She died March 23, 1992.
  He is survived by one son, Roger (Linda) Lamm, Galesburg; four sisters, Evelyn Hallesey, Macomb, Lillian Kelly, Galesburg, Phyllis Shaleo, Conifer, Colo., and Doris Smith, Marseilles; and nieces and nephews.
  He served in the Army during World War II.
  He was a labor supervisor for Gunther Construction Company in Galesburg for 18 years and then for McDougal-Hartman Construction Company in Peoria for 16 years. He retired in 1970.
  He was a member of Moose Lodge 880, Abingdon American Legion Post 381, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2257 and the Disabled American Veterans.
  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel, with David Scholl officiating.
  Burial was in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, where military honors were accorded by Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381.
  Memorials may be made to the Galesburg Rescue Mission.
Obituary of Raymond "Ray" Owen Lankford
Raymond 0. Lankford
  Abingdon - Raymond 0. Lankford, 91, formerly of Abingdon, died at 6:20 a.m. Monday (Feb. 14, 2000) in Sun Health Hospice, Peoria, Ariz.
  He was born Dec. 8, 1908 in Clay City, Ind., the son of Jess and Louise White Lankford.
  He married Mary Combs in 1926. He married Bessie L. Schisler in 1935 in St. Louis, Mo. She died Jan. 1, 1985.
  Surviving are one daughter, Helen Haynes, Galesburg; one brother, Shirley Lankford, Abingdon; one sister, Catherine Sampson, Galesburg, and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; by two sons, Kenneth Lankford and Larry Ray Lankford, and by one daughter, Betty Lankford.
  He lived in Abingdon most of his life.
  He co-owned and operated the former KenRay Electric in Abingdon for 15 years. He was the assistant police chief in Abingdon for 17 years.
  He served in the National Guard.
  He was a member of Abingdon Christian Church, Abingdon Masonic Lodge 185, a member and past president of the El Bon Shrine Club, a member of Mohammed Temple, and a member of the Peoria Consistory.
  Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon, with Rev. Raymond McLaren officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where Masonic rites will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens,
Galesburg.
  Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Historical Society.
Obituary for Shirley E. Lankford
Eagle Publications, March 2, 2000
Shirley E. Lankford
  Shirley E. Lankford, age 87, of 99 West Givens Street, Abingdon, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 at the Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  He was born August 7, 1912 at London Mills, the son of Jess and Louise White Lankford. His first marriage was to Nelda Cook in January of 1935. She preceded him in death in September of 1943. His second marriage was to Betty Stanley in Moline. She survives.
  Other survivors include on son, Shirley G. "Bub" (Cindy) Lankford, Moline; one daughter, Mrs. Don (Bonnie) Dredge, Galesburg; one sister, Catherine Sampson, Galesburg; one half brother, John Heikes, Portland, Oregon; 6 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, one brother, three half brothers and one half sister.
  He had lived in Abingdon most of his life.
  He worked at Midland Coal Company. He then joined the US Navy and served during World War II. He worked at the former American Sanitary Company in Abingdon as a Tool & Die maker.
  He had also worked as a building contractor, was an officer for the Abingdon Police Department and a deputy sheriff for the Knox County Sheriffs department.
  He was a member of Abingdon Christian Church, member of Abingdon Masonic Lodge #185 AF& AM, and a 32 degree Mason in the Peoria Consistory. He was also a past patron of Order of Eastern Star and a life member of Knox County AMVETS-Illinois Post 8.
  Masonic services were held at 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service which was conducted Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon with Rev. Raymond McLaren officiating.
  Burial was in the Knoxville Cemetery where military rites were conducted by Abingdon American Legion Post 381.
  Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Christian Church or Galesburg Rescue Mission.
Obituary of Myrtle Mae Lockard
Rushville Times, Wednesday, September 28, 2005, page 5B, column 2
Myrtle Lockard
  Myrtle Mae Lockard, 100, of Astoria, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005; at Prairie View Care Center in Lewistown.
  She was born June 29, 1905, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the daughter of John and Lillie (Slaight) Lockard.
  She was preceded in death by four brothers, Ollie, Clifton, Arthur, and Ernest Lockard and two sisters, Birdie Blue and an infant, Goldie Lockard.
  Survivors include a brother, Ross Lockard of Ipava and several nieces and nephews.
  She was a housekeeper for various area families for many years and also worked for Mummert Seed Company in Astoria.
  She was a member of the Christian Church.
  Services will be hold Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Revs. Dan Wisecup and Bruce Shaw officiating. Interment will be in the Summum Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the Summum Cemetery.
  From: Greg Croxton <gcroxton@logicsouth.com>
Obituary for Velma Maxine Ford Long
Eagle Publications, July 12, 2005
Velma Maxine Long
  Velma Maxine Long, 74, Prairie City, formerly of Bushnell, died at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005, at Prairie City Nursing Center, Prairie City.
  She was born April 11, 1931, in Good Hope, the daughter of Enoch and Pansy (Duncan) Ford. She married Robert D. Long Dec. 6, 1975, in Havana. He preceded her in death July 10, 1982.
  She is survived by one daughter, Cindy Coulter, Heyworth; one grandchild; one brother, Donald Ford, Gallipolis, Ohio; and two sisters, Mary Zirkle, Macomb, and Karen Cooper, Ft. Madison, Iowa.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  She worked for King Sealy, Macomb from 1957 until it closed in 1984. She later owned and operated the Highway Cafe in Bushnell until she retired.
  Graveside services were held Saturday,
  July 9, 2005, at the Bushnell Cemetery, with Pastor Terry Broady officiating.
  Memorials may be made to V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary or Prairie City Health Care Center.
  Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Harold L. McNeeley
Eagle Publications, December 20, 2001
Harold McNeeley
  Harold L. McNeeley, 79, of Galesburg, formerly of Bushnell, died at 1:44 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  Born July 18, 1922, in Vermont, Ill., to Bert and Bertha McNeeley, he married Phyllis Rock on Sept. 15, 1945, in London Mills. She died July 19, 1990.
  He also was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers.
  Surviving are one son, Howard of Camdenton, Mo.; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jessie Vaughn of Bushnell.
  He managed Hummel Lumber Co. in Avon and also worked at Valley Quarry.
  Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell with the Rev. Jim Vancil officiating.
 Burial was in Bushnell Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Bushnell Baptist Church or any charity.
Obituary for Marguerite M. Gunning Mercer
Eagle Publications, August 22, 2002
Marguerite M. Mercer
  Marguerite M. Mercer, 90, Macomb, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002, at Heartland Healthcare Center, Macomb.
  She was born Nov. 2, 1911, in Littleton, the daughter of Otis S. and Dollie G. (Flack) Gunning. She married G. Richard "Dick" Mercer July 22, 1935, in Jacksonville. He died Dec. 8, 1994.
  She is survived by two sons, Robert (Hilde) Mercer, Orlando, Fla., and Donald (Geraldine) Mercer, Macomb; two daughters, Marilyn (Lee) Calvert, Sciota, and Ann (Ronald) Christiansen, Abilene, Kan.; 14 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ross, Kenneth and Donald Gunning; and two sisters, Dorothy Kelly and Lillian Gunning.
  She lived all of her married life in Macomb where she was a member of the Macomb Church of God, Abrahamic Faith. She worked as a housewife and was a loving and devoted mother.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Michael Brown officiating. Burial was in the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Macomb Church of God.
Obituary for E. "Irene" Irene Rittenhouse Miller
Eagle Publications, March 2, 2000
E. Irene Miller
  E. Irene Miller, 82, of Macomb, died Friday Feb. 25, 2000, at 10:25 p.m. at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born Aug. 25, 1917, in Mt. Sterling to William Elmer and Halcyon Logan Rittenhouse.
  She married William Howard Miller April 6, 1934, in Macomb. He died May 15, 1983.
  She is survived by four brothers, Richard and Clyde Rittenhouse, both of Tennessee, and Robert and Jack Rittenhouse, both of Macomb; one sister, Virginia Rittenhouse of Macomb; two sons, James W. (Dolorus) and Howard D. "Luke" (Anna) Miller, both of Macomb; two daughters, Polly (Gene) Davis of DeValls Bluff, Ark., and H. Kaye Spangler of San Diego; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Cecil, Herschel and Hiram Rittenhouse; and one sister, Opal Spires.
  Mrs. Miller was a factory worker for several years.
  Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 29, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb.
  Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.



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