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Obituary of Goldie Norine Bowen Moreland
Rushville Times, Wednesday, September 28, 2005, page 5B, column 1
Goldie Moreland
  Goldie N. Moreland, 88, of Rushville, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 2005, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Jan. 3, 1917, in Rushville, the daughter of William Henry and Lille Belle (Lashbrook) Bowen.  She married Robert E. Moreland on Nov. 18, 1933, in Rushville.  He preceded her in death on Feb. 22, 1998.
  Surviving are three sons, Raymond Moreland (wife Kathy) of Florida; Billy Moreland of Quincy and Greg Moreland (wife Vicky) of Ipava; two daughters, Eva Mae Hewitt (husband David) of Rushville and Mary Ellen Suver of Glasco, Ky.; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Eva Pauline Ashbaker of East Alton.
  She was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Eugene and Bruce Moreland, a grandson, James Suver; two granddaughters, Charolette Rose Moreland and Deborah Moreland; three sisters, Inez Pearl Wright, Bessie Irene Kerr, and Frances Rittenhouse; six brothers, Roy Cecil Bowen, Marion Arthur Bowen, Charles Chester Bowen, Orville Bryce Bowen, Dona Ray Bowen, and Warren Eugene Bowen.
  She was a homemaker and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Rushville.
  Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Gary Schluckebier officiating.  Interment followed in the Langford Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at woodfh@frontiernet.net.
  From: Greg Croxton <gcroxton@logicsouth.com>
Obituary of Lois D. Schisler Munson
Avon Sentinel, February 12, 2004
Lois D. Munson
  Lois D. Munson, 70, Napoleon, Ohio, formerly of Galesburg, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at home.
  She was born Oct 20, 1933, in London Mills, the daughter of Homer and Nada (Mitchell) Schisler. She married Charles "Pete" Munson July 15, 1962, in Las Vegas.  He survives.
  She is also survived by two sons, Roland "Skeeter" (Melody) Munson, Pullman, Wash., and M. Steven (Billie) Munson, Fort Worth, Texas; two daughters, Deborah Thompson, Colorado Springs, Colo. and Rebecca (Robert) Burner, Napoleon, Ohio; three sisters, Muriel Derry, Betty Sickles, and Dorla Dwyer, all of Abingdon; six brothers, Robert Schisler, Jacksonville, Bradley Schisler, James Schisler and Donald Schilser, all of Abingdon, Jack Schisler, St. Augustine, and Homer Schisler, Jr., Mount Morris, Minn.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by three brothers.
  She worked as a teacher's aide for 23 years in 17th Street School and Schmidt School, both in Westminster, Calif.  She also worked as an arcade attendant at the Ramada Express, Laughlin, Nev. from 1991 to 1997.
  She was a member of Harvest Fellowship Church, Harlan, Ohio.
  Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, in Harvest Fellowship Church, Harlan, Ohio, with the Rev. James Erven officiating.
  Private burial will be at a later date.
  Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Henry County, Ohio, the Harvest Fellowship Church, Harlan, Ohio, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
  Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Lorene Lillian Langcor Young

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Lorene Lillian Young
  Lorene Lillian Young, 63 of Industry, passed away at 8:38 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005 at the McDonough Dist. Hospital in Macomb.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be given to the Roseville County Manor Nursing Home, 145 S. Chamberlain St., Roseville, IL 61473.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com

Lorene Lillian Young
  Lorene Lillian Young, 63 of Industry, IL passed away at 8:38 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2005 at the McDonough Dist. Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born on Thursday, December 17, 1941 in Bushnell, IL.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence Calvin and Ada Bernice Lear Langcor.  She married James Fletcher Young August 12, 1984 in Keokuk, IA.  He passed away July 30, 2000.
  Surviving is one sister, Melba Gray of Tennessee, IL; and her In-Laws, Leonard & Janet Young, Louise & Dan Woolley all of Mt. Pleasant, IA.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and sisters.
  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2005 at the Industry Cemetery with Rev. Bob Moede officiating.  Interment is to follow.  There will be no visitation.
  Memorials may be given to the Roseville Country Manor Nursing Home, 145 S. Chamberlain St., Roseville, IL 61473.  The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com

Eagle Publications, November 15, 2005
Lorene Lillian Young
  Lorene Lillian Young, 63, Industry, died at 8:38 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2005, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  She was born Thursday, Dec. 17, 1941, in Bushnell, the daughter of the late Clarence Calvin and Ada Bernice (Lear) Langcor. She married James Fletcher Young Aug. 12, 1984, in Keokuk, Iowa. He preceded her in death July 30, 2000.
  She is survived by one sister, Melba Gray, Tennessee; and her in-laws, Leonard and Janet Young, and Louise and Dan Woolley, all of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
  Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at the Industry Cemetery, with the Rev. Bob Moede officiating. There will be no visitation.
  Memorials may be made to the Roseville Country Manor Nursing Home, 145 S. Chamberlain St., Roseville, IL 61473.
  The Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Worthington Funeral Home Web site at www.worthingtonfh.com
Obituary for Geraldine "Gerry" Nell Kitch Donaldson
Eagle Publications, November 1, 2005
Geraldine "Gerry" Kitch Donaldson
  Geraldine "Gerry" Kitch Donaldson, 83, Rushville, died at 8:40 p.m Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility, Rushville.
  She was born June 13, 1922, in rural Littleton, the daughter of the late Harlan Everett and Beulah (Winter) Nell. She first married Floyd Kitch Dec. 26, 1948 in Carthage. He preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1992. She later married Leslie Donaldson Dec. 23, 1994 in Rushville. He preceded her in death Feb. 15, 2000.
  She is survived by two nephews, Jerry (Polly) Aten, Oro Valley, Ariz., and Rudy (Carol) Aten, Galesburg; two stepsons Wayne (Carolyn) Kitch, Peru, Ind., and Dennis (Dee) Donaldson, Marion; four great nieces and nephews; and four great-great-nieces and nephews.
  In addition to her husbands and her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Vivian Aten; and one infant sister Imogene Nell.
  Gerry was a hairdresser for over 41 years beginning with Wanell Beauty Salon in Vermont, and then becoming the manager of the Modern Beauty Shop in Macomb. She then owned Modern Coiffeurs in Macomb. She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville.
  A Celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2005 at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville with the Rev. Ray Greenfield officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 at the Wood Funeral Home, Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at woodfh@frontiernet.net.
Obituary for Margaret Florence (Twin) Burmood West Wilk
Eagle Publications, February 21, 2002
Margaret Burmood West
  Margaret Burmood West, 94, passed away on Dec. 16, 2001 at the Horizon Health Care Center in Kissimmee, Fla.
  She was born to James and Anna Mae (Alphin) Burmood of Huntsville, on Dec. 9, 1907, the ninth of ten children, six boys and four girls, all deceased.
  She married Walter West in 1931 and to them one daughter, Dorothy Marie, was born. Walter passer away in March, 1969. She married Laudis A. Wilk in Oct. 1972.
  She is survived by: three grandsons and one granddaughter and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dorothy Marie Dellenbaugh, and her second husband, Larry Wilk.
  She graduated form Augusta High School in 1926 going on to earn a B.S. and M.S. degrees from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. In 1950 received M.S.S.W. degree from Simmons College in Boston, Mass. Employed as Psychiatric Social Work Administrator for 25 years. She had her own clinic in Psychiatric counseling until she retired in 1972. Traveled extensively in Europe, Asia and China. She maintained homes in Imperial, Mo. and Kissimmee, Fla.
  Her body was cremated. Inurnment was in Woodlawn cemetery in Augusta.
Obituary for Edith Lucille Skiles West
Eagle Publications, September 3, 2005
Edith Lucille West
  Edith Lucille West, 89, McCall, died Aug. 28, 2005, of natural causes in a Memory Care Center, in Nampa {Idaho}.
  She was born Aug. 28, 1916, in Brownsville {Browning Township}, the daughter of Charlie and Mary (Kolp) Skiles. She married Roy West, May 6, 1939. He preceded her in death.
  She is survived by one son, Orval (Jean) West, Nampa {Idaho}; twin daughters, Rowena (Conley) Kendall, McCall, Idaho, and Ramona (Terry) Exley, Hendersonville, Tenn.; three granddaughters; three grandsons; six great-granddaughters; eight great-grandsons; three sisters, Edna (Skiles) Fisk, Astoria, Alice (Bet) Keil, Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Aloise (Skiles) Beaird, Petersburg; and one brother, Edward L. Skiles, Industry.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Sugar; one sister Mary (Skiles) Haney; and two brothers Orrin and C. E. (Bud) Skiles.
  She and her husband moved to Idaho in 1940 and lived in Nampa for many years. They moved to McCall, Idaho in 1971.
  She will be remembered for her many beautiful hand made quilts. She enjoyed gardening and grew many beautiful flowers. Edith was a great cook and baker. One of her favorite things was picking huckleberries.
  Graveside services were held Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005, at the McCall Cemetery, McCall, Idaho, with the Rev. Don Stephens of Boise officiating.
  Heikkila Funeral Chapel, McCall, Idaho, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Cleo Francis Walker Agans Knight Tucker
Eagle Publications, February 14, 2002
Cleo Knight Tucker
  Cleo Knight Tucker, 86, Clayton, died at 8:22 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, in McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born October 2, 1915, near LaPrairie, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Hedrick) Walker. She first married Harold L. Agans, she later married Edison Knight and later married Lloyd Tucker. They preceded her in death.
  She is survived by one son, Donald Agans and his wife Kathleen of Macomb; one granddaughter, Diana Martin and her husband Michael of Elvaston; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Mathew Martin of Elvaston; four stepsons, Stanley Tucker and family of Carthage, Ed Tucker and family of Mt. Sterling, Dan Tucker and family of Mt. Sterling and Lloyd Jr. Tucker.
  She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Schaffer and Leona Junk and two brothers, Dale and Donald Walker.
  She owned and operated E. L. Knight Insurance in Clayton for many years. She was a member of Elm Grove Methodist Church. She was a member of Alpha Chapter #109 Order of Eastern Star, Clayton American Legion Post #286 Auxiliary and the former Clayton Lioness Club.
  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2002 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, with the Rev. Jim Allison officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta.
  Memorials may be made to Elm Grove Methodist Church.
Obituary for Francelia R. Sipes Sweeney
Eagle Publications, February 10, 2000
Francelia R. Sweeney
  Francelia R. Sweeney, 94, of Moline, formerly of Macomb, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000, at 5:48 p.m. at Heartland Health Care Center in Moline.
  She was born Feb. 18, 1905, in Macomb to Clifford and Gertrude Martin Sipes. She married John Louis Sweeney April 25, 1921, in Palmyra, Mo. He died May 10, 1966.
  She is survived by one sister, Mary Heflin of Vermont; three daughters, Mrs. Thomas (Juanita) Miller of Rock Island, Mrs. Robert (Edith) Peck of Elkhart, Ind., and Mrs. Walt (Louise) Wynes of Milan; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters.
  Mrs. Sweeney lived in Rock Island from 1937 to 1958. She then moved back to Macomb, where she and her husband owned and operated the Deri-ette Motel from 1958 to 1966.
  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Macomb and the Lady Moose and Rebekah Lodge in Rock Island.
  Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 3, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home with Rev. Randell Whitmire officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
Obituary for Monty Verne Strader
Eagle Publications, March 7, 2002
Monty V. Strader
  Monty V. Strader, 36, Good Hope, died at 9:34 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2002, at Trinity Medical Center, West Campus, Rock Island.
  He was born March 16, 1965, in Macomb, the son of Richard and Janet Aten Strader. He married Jana Amos July 4, 1987, in Good Hope. She survives.
  He is also survived by his parents, Marietta; his maternal grandparents, Rose {Roscoe} and Marge Aten, Macomb; one son, Montana V. Strader, at home; one daughter, Mindy Jean Strader, at home; and two sisters, Michelle Torman, Hanna City, and Melissa Watkins, Good Hope.
  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Zanel Jack and Lois Strader.
  He was a superintendent for Laverdiere Construction, and he owned and operated Dozergirl Trucking; he also farmed.
  Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2002, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Stephen King officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Mindy and Montana Strader Education Fund at Citizens National Bank of Macomb.
Obituary for Rosa Annalee Greenplate McNeeley Shores
Eagle Publications, January 10, 2002
Rosa A. Shores
  Rosa Annalee Shores, 86, Avon, died at 4:25 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, in Avon Nursing Home.
  She was born Aug. 22, 1915, in Vermont, the daughter of Clayton and Elva Rosilla Vaughn Greenplate.
  She married Dwight McNeeley on May 23, 1936. He died in 1941. She married Louis Keith Shores on Sept. 28, 1943, in Palmyra, Mo. He died in 1979.
  Surviving are one son, Keith L. Shores, Neponset; two daughters, Nancy (Larry) Gillette and Norma Shores, all of Avon; three sisters, Mildred Steadman, Bryant, Hilda Thompson, Ferris, and Wilda Rosenboom, Carthage; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and three sisters.
  She was reared in Vermont.
  She worked in the Dennis Chicken Factory, Augusta, and was a CNA at the Avon Nursing Home.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Corman Memorial Home with the Rev. Jon Prain officiating.
  Burial was in Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Avon Nursing Home.
Obituary for Ruth L. Hale Phillips Shoopman
Eagle Publications, January 3, 2002
Ruth L. Shoopman
  Ruth L. Shoopman, 99, of Elms Nursing Home in Macomb, formerly of the Everly House in Macomb and Huntsville, Ill. passed away at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, December 20, 2001 in the Elms Nursing Home.
  She was born November 13, 1902 near Birmingham, Ill. the daughter of Charles E. and Nora I. (Mitchell) Hale. She was married to Harry Phillips on March 19, 1925 in Macomb, Ill. He died July 9, 1960. She later married Wayne Shoopman on March 22, 1977 in Ft. Madison, Iowa. He died June 26, 1979.
  She was a retired Telephone operator of the Huntsville telephone exchange. She was a member of Huntsville Methodist Church. She was a member of the former Augusta Chapter #378 OES since 1924. She was also a member of the Huntsville Help Each Other Club and the Royal Neighbors since 1921.
  She is survived by: one sister, Eva Hinchee of Macomb, Ill.; one niece, Norita Solt of Bettendorf, Iowa; great nieces and nephews also survive.
  She was preceded in death by a daughter, Juanita Phillips, a sister, Frannie Salisbury, a brother, Bliss "Doug" Hale and a half brother, Charles "Dick" Hale.
  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 22, 2001 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, Ill. with Rev. C.W. Butch Reneker officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Huntsville Methodist Church or Woodlawn Cemetery Assc.
Obituary for Mildred A. Ecklund Sapp
Eagle Publications, December 20, 2001
Mildred A. Sapp
  Mildred A. Sapp, 89, of the Golden Good Shepherd Nursing Home formerly of Huntsville, Ill. passed away at 10:10 a.m. Monday, December 10, 2001 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  She was born October 22, 1912 in Springfield, Ill. the daughter of Siegfred and Lula (Smith) Ecklund. She was married to Wayne Roy Sapp on October 1, 1938 in St. Charles, Mo. He died on May 3, 1996.
  She was a member of the Huntsville Methodist Church and she was well known in the Huntsville community for always sending birthday, anniversary and greeting cards to everyone.
  She is survived by: one daughter, Pat Sawyer of Springfield, Ill.; one grandson, Jeff Sapp of Huntsville, Ill.; two granddaughters, Juanita Sawyer and Rhonda Sawyer both of Springfield, Ill.; one great-granddaughter, Landen Bryant of Springfield, Ill.
  Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 2001 in Huntsville Cemetery in Huntsville, Ill. The Rev. Ed Boussaard officiating. Friends called at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, Ill. after 8 a.m. Wednesday until 12:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Huntsville Methodist Church.
Obituary of Alma D. Farrar Rohn
Rushville Times, Wednesday, September 28, 2005, page 5B, column 2
Alma D. Rohn
  Mrs. Alma D. Rohn, 78, of Dallas City, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2005, in the Fort Madison Community Hospital in Fort Madison, Iowa.
  She was born June 16, 1927, in Pleasant View, the daughter of Harry and Emma Dunn Farrar.  She married Donald R. Rohn on Nov. 21, 1948, in Rushville.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1991.
  Mrs. Rohn was an assistant cashier and operations officer at the Fort Madison Bank and Trust Company for 21 years, retiring in 1991.  She was a member of the Women's Financial International, the Fort Madison Soroptimist International, and the United Methodist Church of Dallas City.
  Survivors include two daughters, Deborah (husband Jerry) Freeland of Burlington, Iowa; and Kathy (husband Ed) Symmonds of Stronghurst; and three grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Wilma Farrar Rebman, and one brother-in-law, Thomas Rebman.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, in the Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Dallas City with Rev. Dorothy Fellhauer officiating.  Burial will be in the Harris Cemetery near Dallas City.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 5-7 p.m.
  Memorials have been established for the Dallas City. United Methodist Church and Oak Lane Nursing and Rehab Center in Stronghurst.
  From: Greg Croxton <gcroxton@logicsouth.com>
Obituary of James "Owen" Owen Ralston
died: July 15, 1982
Owen J. Ralston
  St, Augustine - Owen J. Ralston, 72, of St. Augustine died Thursday at 9:50 a.m. at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria.
  He was born in Annada, Mo., March 20, 1910.  He married Ruby Schisler in Monmouth May 26, 1937.
  Surviving are his wife; one son, Jim Ralston of Abingdon; three daughters, Margaret Carmean of Burlington, Iowa, Joyce Sandy of Logansport, Ind., and Carol Kitch, of Prairie City; one brother, Fred Ralston of rural Abingdon; one sister, Mrs. Dan Piper of Ladysmith, Wis.; eight grandchldren and two step-grandchildren.
  He was a concrete construction worker and a member of the St. Augustine Christian Church.  He lived in St. Augustine for the past 29 years.  He was a member of the Illinois Reserve Militia during World War II.
  Funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Larson Funeral Home, Abingdon, Rev. Ernest James officiating.  Burial will be in Babbitt Cemetry in St. Augustine.  Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday evening.
  Memorials may be made to the Emphysema Fund or his church, the family said.
Death and Obituary of Robert Harry Aten
Rushville Times, January 27, 1949
Robert Aten Drowned In River Monday; Browning Youth Fell From Boat Near Beardstown
  Tragedy struck again in Schuyler county this week when Robert Aten, 19-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Aten of Browning, lost his life by drowning early Monday morning in the Illinois river at Beardstown.
  Young Aten and Guy Robertson, also of Browning, were both employes of the Duluth-Superior Construction Co., and had reported for work at midnight on this company's suction dredge, which is being used on the Coal Creek Drainage and Levee district job in progress since last summer.
  When something went wrong with the suction line, Aten and Robertson left the dredge in a small boat to make repairs.  In some manner the small boat tipped, throwing both men into the river.
  Robertson was saved from drowning by Dale Sherrill of Browning, who jumped into the icy water from the dredge and made the rescue.  Aten is reported to have yelled that he would make it all right, and told the men to look after Robertson.  After the latter's rescue, other men on the dredge could find no trace of Aten.  The fatal accident occurred about 2:30 a.m., and it was not until eight hours later that Aten's body was recovered.
  Browning Men Lend Aid
  When word reached the young men's home town of Browning about 6:30 a.m., at least 20 men from there gathered boats, hooks, and trammel nets and went to the scene of the accident, about a mile below the Beardstown highway bridge, where the dredge had been stationed.
  They worked with other crews trying to recover the body, which was finally found a quarter of a mile from the scene of the accident, at 10:30 a.m. by Floyd Lane of Browning, who was working with a mussel bar.  Gerald Bollinger of Browning pulled Aten's body from the river.  The body was brought to the Voorhees funeral home in Rushville, where Dr. V. M. Corman, coroner, conducted an inquest in which the verdict was that death came from accidental drowning.
  George Lisenbee, Dale Sherrill and Walter Defenbaugh testified at the inquest.  Lisenbee stated that they had wound a cable into the boat to take it over to an anchor, and when the slack was taken up the boat tipped so that Aten and Robertson lost their balance and fell into the river.  Members of the coroner's jury were George Carrick, Albert Thompson, Frank Briggs, Cecil Redshaw, Gene Knous and Carl Brooks.
  Robertson, when rescued from the river, was first taken to the Schmitt Memorial hospital in Beardstown, and was later removed to his home in Browning, where he soon recovered from the exposure.
  Funeral Held Wednesday
  Following the inquest, Aten's body was taken to the Cline funeral home in Beardstown, and was then removed to the Aten home in Browning.  Funeral services were held Wednesday at p.m., at the Browning Methodist church, conducted by Rev. Leland Walls.  Interment was in the Browning cemetery.
  Young Aten was well known in Rushville, where he was graduated from high school with the class of 1947.  Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Virginia and Rosemary; a grandmother, Mrs. G. C. Snyder, and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Ida B. Kloker.
Obituary of Hattie Miller Avery
Rushville Times, November 1949
Mrs. Hattie Avery Died Nov. 16 At Camden Home
  Mrs. Hattie Avery, widow of L. P. Avery, died suddenly last Wednesday evening at her home in Camden township, after an illness of about two years.
  Funeral services were conducted Friday at 1:30 p.m., at the First Medodist church, with the Rev. J. A. Mason in charge. Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
  Mrs. Hattie Miller Avery was born April 23, 1874, the daughter of Thomas and Amanda Mounce Miller of Brown county, and continued to live there until she reached young womanhood.  She was then united in marriage to Lafayette Avery, February 24, 1898, and moved near the home, where she lived at the time of answering the call.  To this union was born one son, James Louis Avery, Sr., who is now residing on the Avery homestead near Camden.
  She was preceded in death by her husband by only a few months as Mr. Avery passed away April 29, 1949.  Also preceding her in death was one sister, Mrs. William Rigg of Mt. Sterling, and one brother, Edsel Miller, also of near Mt. Sterling.
  The deceased is survived by one son, James Louis, Sr., a step-daughter, Mrs. Ed McClelland and two grandchildren, Andrew Lafayette Avery and James Louis Avery, Jr.  Also three step-grandchildren, Betty, Lois and Johnny Lung.  Two sisters are left to mourn her passing, Mrs. Fred Kerr of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. John Haber of near Camden, as well as many other neighbors and friends.
  She was a fond and devoted wife, a loving, self sacrificing mother, and kind and considerate neighbor, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
  She joined the Chapel Hill church while still in young womanhood, and later attended Union Chapel and Bethany churches.  She lived a consistant spiritual life, and died in full faith and confidence.
  "Servant of God, well done!
   Thy glorious warfare's past,
   The battle's fought, the race is won.
   And thou art crowned at last."
Obituary of Ruth Lightle Downing
Canton Daily Ledger, Monday, February 28, 2005
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Ruth Downing
  Ruth Downing, 85, of 210 East Walnut Street, Canton, formerly of Fairview, died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday (February 26, 2005) at Graham Hospital Extended Care Unit in Canton.
  Born May 25, 1919, in Fulton County, the daughter of Thomas and Pearl (Pittman) Lightle, she married John P. Downing.  He died June 26, 1994.
  She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
  Survivors include two sons, John (Linda) Downing of Cuba and Bill (Kathy) Downing of Fairview; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church and was very active with the church.
  She was a homemaker.  She helped her husband farm.
  Services will be at 12 p.m. Tuesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Fairview, the Rev. John Anderson officiating.  Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Charles "Robert" Robert Knous and Michael Bollinger
died: August 01, 1977
Rushville Times
Two Men Killed In Crash Early Monday Morning
  Two persons were killed and one injured in a truck-motorcycle accident early Monday morning on Route 100 two miles east of Frederick.
  Both riders of the motorcycle were killed.  They were Robert Knous, 30, of Beardstown and Michael Bollinger, 23, of rural Browning.  Driver of the truck, Donald Pratt, Jr., 26, of Beardstown, was injured and brought to Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  The accident occurred about 12:45 a.m. when the eastbound truck collided with the westbound motorcycle.  It was not determined which man was driving the motorcycle.  According to police the two vehicles collided head on and all three men were thrown from the vehicles which caught fire and burned.
Schuyler Coroner Fred Green states that an inquest is pending and will be scheduled in near future.
  Funeral services for Bollinger were held on Wednesday at Central Christian church in Browning with the Rev. James Cook officiating.  Burial was in Browning cemetery.  Worthington funeral home was in charge of arrangements.  Services for Knous were held on Wednesday morning at Northcutt funeral home in Beardstown and burial was in the Beardstown city cemetery.
  Bollinger was born in Beardstown February 16, 1954, a son of Richard Wayne and Dora J. Bollinger.
Surviving are his parents of rural Browning; two brothers, Wendell and Rick, both of Beardstown; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce (Anita) Mercer of Vermont and Miss Melanie at home; paternal grandparents, Herschel and Mildred of Browning, and maternal grandfather, Joseph Young of Morrison, Oklahoma.
He was a graduate of Rushville High School and attended United Electronics college in Louisville, KY.  He was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad.
Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Rushville.
  Knous was born in Beardstown on June 7, 1947, the son of Charles and Verna Knous.  He married Candace Ransom in Beardstown December 27, 1966.  She survives.  Also surviving are his parents of Beardstown; four children, Annette, 9, Robbie, 6, Nickie, 5 and Chad 2 all at home; and one sister Mrs. Bernice Mathis of Beardstown.

Astoria Argus - In ink Aug. 1, 1977
Two Killed In Accident
  Two persons were killed and one was hospitalized following a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck early Monday morning on Illinois 100, 2-1/2 miles east of Frederick.
  Dead at the scene of the accident were the riders of the motorcycle, Robert Knous, 30, of Beardstown and Michael Bollinger, 23, of Browning.
  An occupant in the pick-up truck, Donald S. Pratt, Jr., 26, of Beardstown, was listed in satisfactory condition at Culbertson Memorial Hospital at 10 a.m. Monday.
  The accident is still under investigation by Macomb state police.  Both vehicles were destroyed by fire, the state police said, and it is not known which of the two men killed was the driver of the motorcycle or whether Pratt was the only occupant of the truck.
  The pick-up truck was eastbound on the highway and the motorcycle was westbound when the head-on collision occurred.  All occupants were thrown from their vehicles, state police said.
  The accident occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Central Christian Church in Browning for Michael Bollinger, 23, of rural Browning.  Burial will follow in Browning Cemetery.
  Born Feb. 16, 1954 in Beardstown, he was the son of Richard Wayne and Dora J. Young Bollinger.
  He graduated from Rushville High School and attended the United Electronics College in Louisville, Ky.  He was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad.
  Survivors include his parents of Browning; two brothers, Wendell and Rich, of Beardstown; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce (Anita) Mercer of Vermont and Melanie Bollinger of Browning; paternal grandparents Herschel and Mildred Bollinger of Browning; maternal grandfather Joseph T. Young of Morris, OK.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  Funeral services and burial for Charles Robert Knous were held in Beardstown.
  He was born June 7, 1947, a son of Charles Edward and Verna Bernice Lyles Knous.  A lifetime resident of Beardstown, he attended Beardstown schools and was a mason by trade.
  He married Candace Marie Ransom Dec. 27, 1966 at Beardstown.
  He was a member of Moose Lodge and VFW.
  Survivors include his parents, wife and four children, Annette, 9; Robbie, 6; Nickie, 5; and Chad, 2, and one sister, Bernice Mathis, of Beardstown.
  One sister preceded him in death.
Obituary of Nancy Jane Rittenhouse Burnside
Rushville Times, Nov. 3, 1955
Funeral Service Will Be Friday for Mrs. Burnsude, 90
 Mrs. Nancy Jane Burnside, widow of Thomas Burnside, and a member of the pioneer Rittenhouse - Kelly families of Bainbridge township, passed away Tuesday morning, October 25, at the Culbertson hospital, where she had been a patient for the past several weeks. Her age was 90 years, two months and two days.
  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Free Methodist church, the Rev. Wayne Sill officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville cemetery.
  Nancy Jane Rittenhouse was the youngest of 12 children born to William and Nancy Kelly Rittenhouse, her birth date being August 23, 1865. She was the last surviving member of her family.
  As a child she attended the district school in her home community, and at the age of 12 she was converted to the cause of Christ, and united with the Baptist rural near her home. In later years she became affiliated with the Free Methodist church, and down through the years she remained a loyal member of the church of her choice.
  It was on October 26, 1882 that she was united in marriage to Thomas Burnside, and went as a happy bride to establish their home on a farm in her native township. To this happy marriage was born 10 children, five daughters and five sons, all of whom grew to maturity under the influence of Christian parents, and the all-wise counsel of a devoted and understanding mother. Two children, Ralph, age 8, and Nettie Hildreth, 4 months, died.
  It was a never ending sorrow to Mrs. Burnside when she was bereft of her two soldier sons, Thomas Jr., and Roscoe, in World War 1, and on February 12, 1923, she was bereft of her husband, with whom she had lived in happy companionship for more than 40 years. Hiding the sorrow and loneliness brought about by her triple bereavements, the character of this good woman was portrayed in her daily life, by the manner in which she, in so many ways, brought happiness into the homes of her children, other relatives, and her friends, who were legion, and to whom she was always termed as "Aunt Nancy."
  She is survived by four daughters, Lillie, the widow of Lyle Campbell and a resident of Springfield; Della, the wife of Dwight Young, of Rushville; Ethel, the of Robert Vancil, of Versailles, and Mary, the wife of Floyd Taylor, of Adair; two sons, Charles Burnside of Rushville and Leslie Burnside, of San Francisco, Calif.; 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
  Preceding her in death were her husband, three sons and one daughter, her parents, three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Montague, Mrs. Mary Hatfield and Mrs. Rose Grist; eight brothers, Henry, Enoch, Washington, Marion, James, Thomas, William and Hiram Rittenhouse.
Obituary of Alrick F. Abbott
Rushville Times, March 10, 1949
Alrick F. Abbott
  Alrick F. Abbott, youngest child of James and Thirza K. Hodges Abbott, was born in Oakland township, Schuyler county, March 5, 1863, and departed this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Mae Otis in Kewanee, March 2, 1949, aged 85 years, 11 months, and 25 days.
  Mr. Abbott spent his early life in the farm home of his parents near the village of Ray, and was one of a family of 10 children, five brothers and five sisters, all of whom grew to manhood and womanhood.  He was the last surviving member of his family.
  On March 9, 1887, he was joined in marriage to Miss Mary Maude Sentenery, with whom he lived in happy companionship until March 19, 1924, when death claimed the devoted wife and mother, leaving the husband and six children to suffer their irreparable loss.
  Following the death of his beloved wife, Mr. Abbott maintained his own home, thus keeping his children together until they all reached maturity and established homes of their own, and in the years that followed until his health became so greatly impaired that he was obliged to reside in the homes of his daughters, Mrs. Nora Wheelhouse, Mrs. Nellie Pollack, and Mrs. Emma Mae Otis, in recent years.
  He is survived by six children: Nora, wife of Richard Wheelhouse, and Charles Abbott of Rushville, Mrs. Nellie Pollock and Mrs. Emma Mae Otis of Kewanee, and Alva and Allie Abbott of Galva.  He also is survived by 25 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, William Miles Abbott, a veteran of World War I, who passed away at the Hines Veteran's hospital in May, 1947; and one daughter, Nancy.  Brothers and sisters preceding him in death were George and Hodge Abbott, both of whom made the supreme sacrifice in the Civil war, William Miles and Ezekiel Abbott, Mrs. Nancy Mitchell, Mrs. Priscilla Burge, Mrs. Margaret Smith, Mrs. Lucinda Carpenter, and Mrs. Alice Lincuthum.
  Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gordon Funeral home, with Rev. J. A. Mason in charge.  Burial was in the Bethany cemetery.
Obituary of George P. Alt
Rushville Times, February 2, 1949
George P. Alt
  George P. Alt was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., and died at his home in Washington, D. C., at the age of 61 years.
  He had been a special assistant to the attorney general in the justice department's anti-trust division for 18 years, and had been with the department for 23 years.  He worked for a New York law firm before entering the department service.  He received his law degree from the National Law School in Washington, D. C.
  Active for many years in the work of the Washington Humane society, Mr. Alt was president of the society from 1941 until 1943, and for the past three years had been first vice-president.
  Mr. Alt is survived by his widow, Mrs. Alma Bertholf Alt, whom he married in 1943.
  Funeral services were held January 1, in Bethesada, Md.  Burial was in Evergreen cemetery at Brooklyn, N. Y.
Obituary of Guy Clifton Aten
Rushville Times, September 8, 1949
Guy C. Aten Passed Away Wednesday; Funeral To Be Friday In Astoria
  Guy C. Aten, son of John and Lydia Heston Aten, was born November 7, 1896, on a farm west of Astoria, and departed this life September 7, 1949, at St. John's hospital in Springfield, where he had been a patient the past six weeks.
  He grew to manhood on the Aten homestead, where he spent 50 years of his life.  A little over two years ago he purchased the present farm home northeast of Rushville.
  On April 11, 1925 he was united in marriage with Ellen Standard Leighty, who with one stepson, Claude C. Leighty, survives.  The stepson is with the American Airlift in Germany.  The following brothers and sisters survive: Ed of Chicago, Clarence, Merie, Mrs. Lulu Bricker and Mrs. Edith Davis of Astoria; also several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Earl and Jesse.
  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the United Brethren church in Astoria.  Services will be conducted by Rev. Edwards and Rev. Fred Thompson.  Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
Obituary of Lafayette "Lafe" Philander Avery
Rushville Times, May 5, 1949
L. P. Avery, 78, Of Camden Township, Died On Friday
  L. P. Avery, 78, prominent retired farmer of Camden township, and a lifetime resident of Schuyler county, died Friday afternoon at Schmitt Memorial hospital, in Beardstown.
  Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:30, at the First Methodist church in the city, with Rev. Harry S. Crede in charge, assisted by Rev. J. A. Mason.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Lafayette Philander Avery, commonly known as "Lafe" to his many friends, passed away Friday afternoon, April 29, at 1:30 o'clock, at Schmitt Memorial hospital, Beardstown.  He had been a patient there for only a day and a half, but had been in failing health at his farm home since the month of November.
  Lafayette, only son of James Philander Avery and Martha Dixon, was born July 3, 1870 on the farm in Camden township.  At the time of his death he was at the age of 78 years, nine months and 26 days.  His entire lifetime was spent on the home farm, where he and his father were engaged in farming and the raising of livestock.
  In the year 1893, he was united in marriage to Louise Peters, and to this union was born one daughter, Ara Violet, on August 17, 1895.  His wife passed away one year and a half later.
  On February 24, 1898, he was again joined in marriage, to Miss Hattie Miller of Brown county, with whom he lived in happy companionship for almost 52 years.  To this union one son was born, James Louis, August 10, 1905, who has been a partner in farming with him for the last 25 years.
  He was converted in Chapel Hill church under the pastorate of Rev. Waters, about the yar {year} 1910.  From this time on he was a regular attendant of this church, and also Union Chapel.  During the closing days of his life he derived much consolation from the promise of a home beyond the grave, whre {where} there will be no more suffering and death.
  During his lifetime, Mr. Avery was affiliated with everything that was good, having been a very worthy friend to all who knew him.  Whenever a helping hand could be lent for any worth-while purpose, to do so.  Mr. Avery was a good neighbor in all that the word implies, and will be sadly missed in his community where he had lived his entire lifetime.  He had been a member of the Masonic lodge for over 50 years.
  Besides many, many friends, surviving to mourn his passing are his widow, one daughter, Ara, who had resided at home, and one son, James Lewis; his two grandsons, Andrew Lafayette Avery and James Louis Avery, Jr., who will miss his undivided attention.
Obituary of Edith Emma Simpson Barrick
Fulton Democrat, April l6, 1997
Edith Barrick
  Edith E. Barrick, 101, of the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb, formerly of Cuba, died at 8:15 p.m. April 10,1997, at the nursing home.
  Born November 27, 1895, in rural Bushnell, the daughter of Louis and Euphemia (Burrows) Simpson, she married Ora Barrick on February 18, 1914, at Ellisville. He died November 14,1970.
  She was also preceded in death by two sons, three grandchildren, two brothers and nine sisters.
  Survivors are one son, the Rev. John Barrick of Alabama; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Woods of Ipava, Mrs. Glendon (Helen) Straud of Florida, and Mae Hoskins of Kentucky; 18 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren and six-great-great grandchildren.
  She was a member of the Cuba Church of the Nazarene. Services were held April 14 at her church, Rev. Douglas Kindle and Rev. Gordon Barrick officiating. Henry Memorial Home in Cuba was in charge of arrangements. Burial was at Wiley Cemetery in rural Ellisville.
Obituary of Harold Lee Barrick
Fulton Democrat, Lewistown, IL, July 10 1996
Harold Barrick
  Harold L. Barrick, 78, of 734 North First, Cuba, died at 1:50 p.m. July 3, 1996, at his home, following an extended illness.
  Born March 16, 1918, at Blyton to Ora C. and Edith E. (Simpson) Barrick, he married Lela C. Quick on March 5, 1946, in Cuba. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother, Edith Barrick of the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb; four sons, H. Gordon Barrick of Eureka, Kenneth L. Barrick and Bruce E. Barrick, both of Cuba, and Ronald L. Barrick of Schaumburg; three daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Carolyn) Churchill of Cuba, Martha Knowles of rural Cuba and Mrs. Randall (Elaine) Wilcoxen of Canton; one brother, John W. Barrick of Wattsville, Alabama; three sisters, Mrs. Russell (Mary) Woods of Ipava, Mrs. Glendon (Helen) Stroud of Auburndale, Florida, and Mae Hoskins of Georgetown, Kentucky; 16 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
  He was preceded in death by one brother.
  A World War II Army Air Force-veteran, he was a member of Russell Smith American Legion-Post 533 and China-Burma-India-Veterans Association of Central Illinois. He served in the Army Air Corp in India during World War II.
  He was a retired carpenter and was a member of a carpenter's union in Galesburg. He was a Nazarene minister and a member of the Cuba Church of the Nazarene.
  Services were held July 6 at the Lewistown Church of the Nazarene, the Rev. Doug Kindle and Rev. Terry Vance officiating. Henry Memorial Home in Cuba was in charge of arrangements. Burial was in Wiley Cemetery in rural Ellisville, where military rites were conducted by Cuba American Legion Post 533.
  Memorials may be made to the Cuba Church of the Nazarene or Spoon River Hospice at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Obituary for Edith Chipman Abercrombie
Rushville Times, March 3, 1904
  Mrs. Edith Abercrombie, aged 47, died at her home in Weldon, Ia. Friday, Feb. 26, 1904.
  Edith Chipman was born at Brooklyn, Dec. 25, 1856 and married Thomas B. Abercrombie, Sept. 4, 1878.   To this union was born 5 children, 4 who survive, John, Mansel, Mary, and Mabel.
  Besides her family she leaves her mother, 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Obituary for Philip H. Allen
Eagle Publications, November 1, 2005
Philip H. Allen
  Philip H. Allen, 74, of Rushville, died at 5:25 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Memorial services were held Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2005 at the First United Methodist Church, Rushville, with the Rev. Paul Arnold officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the Open Arms Preschool. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at woofh@frontiernet.net.
Obituary of Emily Lawler Beaston
died: May 8, 1894
Rushville Times, May 10, 1894
Sudden Death of Mrs. Emily Beaston
  Mrs. Emily Beaston, wife of John Beaston, of this vicinity, died suddenly Tuesday morning of heart disease.  She had not been feeling well for several days, but got up to do her household work that morning as usual.  She was a daughter of the late John Henry Lawler, and was about 38 years old.  Her husband and five children have the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement.  Funeral services were held at the farm residence yesterday conducted by Rev. John Knowles.  Interment in the Krohe cemetery.
Obituary for Betty R. Kelly Belden
Eagle Publications, November 11, 2004
Betty R. Belden
  Betty R. Belden, 77, Augusta, died at 1:28 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, in McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  She was born March 30, 1927, in Camden, the daughter of Alvin Earl and Lena (Black) Kelly. She married Harold L. Belden Nov. 17, 1946, in Bowen. He survives.
  She is also survived by two sons, Keith LaVerne (Brenda) Belden, Augusta, and Kenneth Harold (Victoria) Belden, Augusta; five grandchildren, April (Jason) Marlow, Mediapolis, Iowa, Kathy (Jade) Rigney, Carthage, Michelle (Keith) Miller, Golden, Kasey Belden, Bowen and McKenzie Belden, Augusta; two step grandchildren, Michelle (Scott) Dooley, Carthage and Michael Schone, Bowen; three great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; four brothers, Lee (Ginger) Kelly, Dale (Marcia) Kelly, Plymouth, Mike (Shirley) Kelly, Huntsville and Larry Kelly, Plymouth; one sister, Wilma (Dean) Janssen, Augusta; one sister-in-law, Helen Kelly, Rushville; one brother-in-law, Don Loren, Columbia, Md.; two aunts, Alberta Jones, Beardstown and Jessie Alexander, Macomb; numerous nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Robert Harold Belden, three sisters, Jeanette Loren, Imogene Steinkruger and Mary Lou Kelly in infancy; and one brother, Earl Junior Kelly.
  She was employed at the Crossland Locker in Bowen for many years and in more recent years by the Rhodes Market in Augusta. She was a graduate of Liberty High School. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a member of the Bowen American Legion Auxiliary. She loved flowers and cooking for her entire family. Spending time and being with those she loved was her joy in life.
  Funeral services were Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, by the Rev. Patsy Spratt officiating.
  Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta.
  Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Cemetery Association.
Death of Julia Darnell Bellomy
Rushville Times, August 21, 1902
  Mrs. T. J. Bellomy, sister of Mrs. Wilbur Whitson of Vermont, died Monday.  Funeral services were held at Vermont and remains taken to Frederick for interment.
  Note: Mrs. T. J. Bellomy: Julia Darnell, born: June 14, 1835 Ohio, died: August 19, 1902, buried: Messerer Cemetery, married: February 24, 1870 Schuyler County, Illinois to Thomas Jefferson Bellomy, born: January 18, 1837 Illinois, died: June 17, 1910, buried: Messerer Cemetery.  Mrs. Wilbur Whitson is Thomas' sister Eliza.
Death of B. F. Bishop
Rushville Times, August 28, 1902
  B. F. Bishop of Browning, a well known Democrat and town clerk of that township, died Monday.  The Times did not get any particulars.
Obituary for Dorothy B. Kellum Black
Eagle Publications, May 31, 2001
Dorothy B Black
  Dorothy B Black, 87, a resident of the Williow Brook Nursing and Rehab Center in Lake Mills, Wis., and formerly of Doddsville and Industry, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2001, at the nursing center.
  She was born Feb. 8, 1914, in Industry Township, the daughter of Ernest and Bertha Vaughn Kellum. She married Maurice Black on April 25, 1933, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death on Jan. 2, 1994.
  She is survived by one daughter, Peggy (Brad) Vail, Lake Mills, Wis.; one son, Jim (Nancy) Black, Pontiac; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
  Dorothy had lived all her life in the Doddsville and Industry area before moving to Lake Mills in 1995. She had worked for 13 years as a cook for the Industry School and was a long time member of the Doddsville Methodist Church.
  Funeral services were held Friday, May 25, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with Marshall Litchfield officiating. Burial was at the Doddsville Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Doddsville Methodist Church or to the Doddsville Cemetery.
Obituary for Russell O. Bly
Eagle Publications, October 4, 2001
Russell O. Bly
  Russell O. Bly, 76, Macomb, died at 4:25 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born July 15, 1925, in Littleton, the son of Fran and Violet Doty Bly. He married Martha Frakes March 2, 1946, in Macomb. She survives.
  He is also survived by one daughter, Ann (Gene) Connor, Macomb; two grandchildren, Trish Horrell and Amber DiNardi; eight great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mable Plank, Industry, Juanita Griffith, Macomb, Doris Roberts, Moline, Millie Bainter, Macomb, and Annie McClintock, Macomb. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald and Melvin Bly.
  He served in the Coast Guard during World War II. He was a storage operator for the Iowa Ordinance Plant in Middletown, Iowa, for 30 years. He was a member of the Macomb American Legion Post #6. He was an avid runner and had won numerous medals in area events.
  There will be no services. Cremation was accorded. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bomber Booster Club All Weather Track, P.O. Box 245, Macomb IL 61455.
  Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Mary Yvonne Litchfield Botts
Eagle Publications, August 12, 1999
Mary Yvonne Botts
  Mary Yvonne Botts, 76, of Madison, Wis., formerly of Macomb, died Aug. 8, 1999, in Meriter General Hospital at Madison.
  She was born on Jan. 21, 1923, at Astoria, the daughter of Dewey and Alma Gruber Litchfield. She married Robert H. Botts on Aug. 27, 1945. He survives at Madison.
  Survivors include sons James (Lora) and their daughters Heather and Emily, all of Madison, and Randy (Ellen Switzky) of Carriere, Miss., and his sons Brendan (Katie), Eugene and Shawn; great-granddaughter Jordan; sisters Maxine (Lloyd) Greuel of Industry, Mildred (Rankin) Beans of Vermont; brothers Maurice (Georgia) Litchfield and Marshall (Joyce) Litchfield, both of Macomb; Botts brothers and sisters Max (RoseAnn) of Nashville, Tenn., John (Barbara) of Rushville, Pat (Jack) Waggoner of Macomb, Donna (Dick) Raffensparger of Claypool, Ariz.; sister-in-law Jean Botts of Macomb.
  Botts graduated from Industry High School in 1941. They began their 54 years of marriage in Macomb and Galesburg, before moving to Madison in 1959 for Bob to join Madison General Hospital as director of engineering services.
  She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church at Madison, a lifetime member of Meriter Auxiliary and an active member in the PEO sisterhood. They wintered in Apache Junction, Ariz., since retirement.
  Services were Wednesday in Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home with her brother, Marshall Litchfield, officiating. Burial was in Industry Cemetery.
Death Notice for Goldie E. Etter Brown
Eagle Publications, February 19, 2005
Goldie E. Brown
  Goldie E. Brown, 96, Astoria, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2005.
  Burial was in South Fulton Cemetery, Astoria.
  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, was in charge of the arrangements.

Canton Daily Ledger, Thursday, February 17, 2005
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Goldie Brown
  Astoria - Goldie E. Brown, 96, of 1008 East Broadway, Astoria, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday (February 14, 2005) at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born December 30, 1908, in Astoria Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Abraham H. and Louise (Gardner) Etter, she married Russell Brown on August 9, 1933, in Astoria.  He died February 19, 1991.
  She was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother Ralph Etter; and two sisters, Myrtle Greuel and Lois Price.
  Survivors include nephews and nieces.
  She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church.
  She was a homemaker.  She sang in the gospel group, "the Kingdom Builders Quartet" for many years.  She enjoyed flowers, music and singing.
  Services will be held at 11 p.m. Friday at Astoria Christian Church, with Gary Sheets officiating.  Visitations will be one hour prior to services Friday at the church.  Burial will be at South Fulton Cemetery in Astoria.  Shago Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to astoria Gardens Activity Fund, 1008 East Broadway, Astoria, Ill. 61501.
Obituary for Frank "Kerm" Kermit Burnham
Eagle Publications, September 16, 1999
Frank Kermit "Kerm" Burnham
  Frank Kermit "Kerm" Burnham, 69, of Rural Route 1, Littleton, died at 9:57 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999, in his home.
  He was born on Nov. 13, 1929, in Littleton Township to Ira Young and Lola Zelma Briggs Burnham. He married Donna Moon on Dec. 26, 1951, in Macomb. She survives.
  Other survivors include son Mike (Shirley) Burnham of Adair; daughter Mrs. Joe (Cindy) Henninger of Rushville; grandsons Adam and Jay Henninger of Rushville; sister Betty Lee of Macomb.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister in infancy.
  Mr. Burnham lived most of his life in Schuyler County where he farmed all his life. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
  He was a member of the Doddsville Methodist Church, Industry Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Rushville Commandery 56, Lusk Chapter 20, Beardstown Council 88, and Macomb Elks Lodge 1009.
  Services were on Wednesday at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with Marshall Litchfield and the Rev. Wayne Bosner officiating. Burial was in Doddsville Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to either the Doddsville Methodist Church or the Industry or Littleton rescue squads.
Obituary of Harold "Red" Dean Buswell
Eagle Pubications, August 4, 2005
Harold Dean "Red" Buswell
  Harold Dean "Red" Buswell 80, Ipava, died at 5:16 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2005.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2005, at the Berean Christian Church, Ipava with the pastor Kevin Kessler officiating.
  Shawgo Memorial Home, Ipava, is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Philip Vance Caldwell
Eagle Publications, March 7, 2002
Philip Vance Caldwell
  Philip Vance Caldwell, 46, Jacksonville, formerly of Macomb, died at 1:38 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, from complications of a serious brain injury he sustained while playing handball.
  He was born Aug. 4, 1955, in Rushville, the son of Ernest and Helen Lung Caldwell.
  He is survived by his mother, Macomb; one brother, Tony Caldwell, Good Hope; two sisters, Angela (Jeff) Morrell, Good Hope, and Gloria (Ed) VanKan, Arlington, Va.; two nieces and two nephews, Noah and Lacee Caldwell, and Millie and Joe Morrell, all of Good Hope. He was preceded in death by his father Jan. 3, 2000.
  Philip had lived most of his life in the Macomb area. He was an excellent welder and had worked for many years for Minus Muffler in Macomb. He very much enjoyed painting and was an avid artist.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2002, at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Richard Hurtgen officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb. The family will meet with friends from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, at the funeral home.
  The family requests that, in lieu of memorials in memory of Philip, you show an act of kindness to someone in need.
Obituary of Clarisa Woodburn Cason
Died: August 16, 1902
Rushville Times, August 21, 1902
  Mrs. Clarisa Cason, wife of W. C. Cason, Sr., died at her home last Saturday.
  Clarisa Woodburn was born in Hancock county, April 13, 1836 and married Wm. Cason in Carthage March 3, 1853.
  She is survived by her husband and three sons: Wm. C. of Rushville, C. H. of New York City, Edward of Los Angles, Calif.
  She leaves a brother and a sister: James Woodburn and Mrs. Sarah Cason, both of Carthage.
  Funeral services were held Monday at the family residence.
Obituary for William Raymond Clawson
Eagle Publications, February 21, 2002
William Raymond Clawson
  William Raymond Clawson, 64, Conroe, Texas, died at 12:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Houston, Texas.
  He was born June 6, 1937, in Industry, the son of Ira and Melba Mabee Clawson. He first married Bonnie Featherlin in 1956. He later married Ruby Shannon in 1982. He is survived by four daughters, Debra (Kevin) Redman, Quincy, Cheryl (Red) Fickas, Kingman, Ariz., Julie (Dennis) Orr, Rushville, and Hope (Oscar) Hernandez, Conroe, Texas; one son, Jack (Nellie) Clawson, Conroe, Texas; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Ila (Roger) Steiner, Industry, and Frances (Duane) Lantz, rural Macomb. He was preceded in death by his parents, one niece and one nephew.
  William had lived most of his life in the Industry and Macomb area before moving to Conroe, Texas, in 1976. He was a Navy veteran, serving from 1955 until 1959. He had worked as a lab technician at Compression Coat until his retirement in 1999.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2002, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral home in Macomb. Burial will be at Industry Cemetery, with full military rites to be conducted by the Macomb American Legion and the Macomb V.F.W.
  Memorials may be made to the William Clawson Memorial Fund.
Death of P. B. Cordell
Rushville Times, February 4, 1897
  P. B. Cordell, an old resident of Industry, died suddenly of apoplexy on Tuesday of last week, in his 77th year.  He lived in Rushville from 1848 til 1859, when he removed to Industry.  He leaves three brothers, three sisters, four daughters and one son to mourn his loss.
Obituary for Judy Delores Corey
Eagle Publications, October 27, 2005
Judy Delores Corey
  Judy Delores Corey, 64, Rushville, died at 4:02 p.m Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield.
  Services were held Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005 at the Wood Funeral Home, Rushville with the Rev. Larry Reinke officiating.
  Burial was in the Harris Cemetery, Table Grove.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at woodfh@frontiernet.net.
Death of Thomas Croye
Rushville Times, December 20, 1873
Thomas Croye
  Thomas Croye of Brooklyn township, who was seriously injured by falling from a tree on the 28 ult., died from his injuries on the 11th inst.  He was about 60 years old and leaves a family.
Obituary of James "Jim" Ashley DeBold
Rushville Times, January 5, 2005
James DeBold
  James Ashley DeBold, 67, died Jan. 1, 2005.
  Jim was born May 1, 1937, in Decatur to Florence and Charles Ashley DeBold.  He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Cecile, his mother and his stepfather, Ted McWilliams.
  He attended Decatur public schools and was a graduate of the Northwestern School of Radio and Television in Chicago.
  After graduation, he worked in both the advertising and television industries.  He married Marian Rittenhouse of Rushville on Feb. 21, 1969, at Bloomington.  His broadcasting career took him to the northeast and he eventually settled in Hamilton, N. J., area.  Here he served as executive director of the Cable Television Network of New Jersey.
  He was an active member in many organizations, including the Salvation Army, Signs of Sobriety, the Better Business Bureau of New Jersey, and the Governor's Council of Volunteerism.  He was also involved in the Rotary Club of Hamilton-Washington Townships-Sunrise, where he was president elect and served on many committees.
  He is survived by his wife, Marian, sister, Annie DeBold, daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Eddie Potts, daughter Mandee DeBold; three grandchildren and a great-grandson.
  A memorial celebration in honor of his life will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at Knott's Colonial Funeral Home, 2946 South Bend Street, Hamilton, N. J. 08610, with a service beginning at 8 p.m.
  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Jim DeBold Scholarship Fund, Rotary Club of Hamilton-Washington Townships, P. O. Box 9297, Trenton, N. J. 08650.
Obituary for Ira Glen Derry
Rushville Times, February 18, 1897
  Ira Glen Derry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Derry, died Feb. 8th, aged 8 months.  Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Littleton, Feb. 9, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Littleton cemetery.  Rev. Douglas conducted the funeral.
Death of Absolem Dorsett
Rushville Times, December 20, 1873
  Huntsville Jottings, December 16, 1873
  Absolem Dorsett, an old resident and highly esteemed citizen of Birmingham township, died at his residence yesterday.  His remains are to be interred in the cemetery here.
Death of Mrs. Cynthia Dunlap
Rushville Times, December 20, 1873
  Died at the residence of her husband, one mile northwest of Rushville, on the 15th inst., Mrs. Cynthia Dunlap, wife of Adam Dunlap, in the 61st year of her age.
Death Notice for Esther M. Dutton
Eagle Publications, March 17, 2005
Esther M. Dutton
  Esther M. Dutton, 88, Bluff City, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005, at Havana Health Care Center, Havana.
  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday March 17, 2005, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Hickory-Kerton Fire Dep., Havana Health Care Center, or Bluff Community Church.
Death of Amos Farrar
Rushville Times, August 18, 1892
  Amos Farrar, and old and respected citizen of Rushville, dropped dead yesterday ???  had  ??? returned from the public square, where he had purchased a load of wood, and after driving a stake in the ground to pile it against he dropped dead with heart disease. Mr. Farrar was born in Livingston county, New York, in 1811. He located in Rushville in 1850, where he has since resided. His aged wife and five grown children survive him. Funeral services will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a.m., from the Christian church, of which the deceased had been a faithful member for many years.
Obituary of Edna G. Gerdes Forsythe
Eagle Publications, February 19, 2005
Edna G. Forsythe
  Edna G. Forsythe, 90, Rushville passed away at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at the Culbertson Long Term Care Facility, Rushville.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005, at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Ray Greenfield officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Rushville.

Peoria Journal Star, February 17, 2005
Edna Forsythe
  RUSHVILLE - Edna G. Forsythe, 90, of Rushville died at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
  Born Sept. 29, 1914, in Clayton to Andy and Mary Brown Gerdes, she married C. Robert Forsythe on Dec. 11, 1933, in Mount Sterling. He died Sept. 1, 1994.
  Surviving are one son, Lyle (and Gretchen) of Camp Point; two daughters, Nina (and Gene) Filer of Rushville and Lois (and Norman) Jones of Petersburg; two sisters, Erma Franken of Golden and Wilma McDonald of La Prairie; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one sister.
  She was a member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, of Rushville and Buena Vista Mothers Club.
  She and her husband farmed in Brown and Schuyler counties.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at her church. The Rev. Ray Greenfield will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 17, 2005
Edna G. Forsythe
  RUSHVILLE - Edna G. Forsythe, 90, of Rushville died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility in Rushville.
  She was born Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1914, in Clayton, the daughter of Andy and Mary Brown Gerdes. She married C. Robert Forsythe in 1933 in Mount Sterling; he died in 1994.
  Mrs. Forsythe and her husband farmed in Brown and Schuyler counties. She was a member of First Christian Church in Rushville and Buena Vista Mothers Club.
  Survivors: son, Lyle (wife, Gretchen) Forsythe of Camp Point; two daughters, Nina (husband, Gene) Filer of Rushville and Lois (husband, Norman) Jones of Petersburg; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Erma Franken of Golden and Wilma McDonald of La Prairie.
  Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Christian Church, Rushville, the Rev. Ray Greenfield officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for  I. Rosalie France
Eagle Publications, October 18, 2005
I. Rosalie France
  I. Rosalie France, 78, Ipava, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, at Graham Hospital, Canton.
  Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, at the Shawgo Memorial Home, Ipava, with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating. Internment was at the Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Ipava Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Daniel Maxson Frisby
Rushville Times, March 31, 1904
Old Residents Pass Away
  Daniel Maxson Frisby, an old resident of Schuyler, died at his home a mile west of Rushville on Thursday of last week. He had been seriously ill several weeks, but refused to call a physician as he seemed to think his case was a hopeless one. During his illness he received the tender care and attention of his daughters and they did everything within their power to brighten and cheer him during the long weary weeks of illness.
  Daniel Maxon Frisby was born July 8, 1824 near Utica, Herkimer County, New York. He located in this county at an early day and for years has been engaged in truck farming. Tho well advanced in years he cultivated his little piece of ground every season and sold to customers who have been his patrons for a quarter of a century.
  Mr. Frisby was a staunch Republican from the day the party was founded and he was one of seven who held the first Republican caucus in Schuyler county, It was in 1856 that G. W. Scripps, Rev. John Clarke, Wilhelm Peters, Maxon Frisby and James E. Scripps held a meeting to appoint a delegate to represent the embryo Republicanism of Schuyler county at the Bloomington convention. Of these gentlemen but one survives - Mr. James E. Scripps of Detroit, Mich.
  On Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the old homestead, Rev. J. E. Artz of the M. E. church conducted funeral services and the remains were interred in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Jerry Edward Gilson
Eagle Publications, March 7, 2002
Jerry Edward Gilson
  Jerry Edward Gilson, 68, Bader, died at 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria.
  He was born May 2, 1933, in Astoria, the son of Fenton D. and Edna Beedles Gilson. He married Donna Lind Aug. 6, 1953, in Astoria. She survives.
  He is also survived by four sons, Monte (Karen) Gilson, Bader, Jerrall Gilson, Vermont, Kenny (Anna) Logue, Chicago, and Rick (Stacy) Logue, Woodson; six daughters, Kittenna (Gary) Beard, Arenzville, Latrisha (Larry) Anderson, Urbana, Michelle (Bill) Unland, Beardstown, Ranae (Eric) Moranville, Astoria, Shanee Sullivan, Macomb, and Jamie Gilson, McNeil, Miss.; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 10 stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Gerald (Evelyn) Gilson, Galesburg; and two sisters, Betty (Hayden) Sundberg, Galesburg, and Jackie (Robert) Toland, Knoxville.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Cameron; three brothers; and six sisters.
  He worked as a welder for International Harvester of Canton for over 12 years and was a ham radio operator.
  He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean conflict.
  He was a member of the Bader Christian Church and Astoria American Legion Post #25.
  Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, 2002, at the Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Internment was held in South Fulton Cemetery, Astoria, with military rites conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.
  Memorials may be made to Bader Christian Church or the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Frank L. Haney
Eagle Publications, September 27, 2005
Frank L. Haney
  Frank L. Haney, 66, Colchester, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2005, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  Arrangements are pending at Jones' Mortuary, Colchester.

Eagle Publications, September 29, 2005
Frank L. Haney
  Frank L. Haney, 66, Colchester, died at 5:58 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, 2005, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born Nov. 30, 1938 in Summum, the son of Lloyd Van Antwerp, and Maxine Beaty, and adopted by Charles E. Haney.
  He is survived by his father Charles Haney, Colchester; three sons, Dale (Elaine) Haney, San Marcos, Texas, Dean Haney, Austin, Texas, and Carl (Shawn) Haney, Grand Forks, N.D.; and one daughter, Mary (Robert) Bondurant, Divernon.
  He was preceded in death by his mother and Lloyd Antwerp.
  He worked at NTN Bower in Macomb, Burgard Chevrolet, Ipava, Havana International Imp. Co. and Macomb Studebaker Garage.
  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005 at the Jones Mortuary, Colchester, with the Rev. Milton Cruz officiating.
  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005 at Jones Mortuary. Friends may call at the Jones Mortuary, Colchester, after 9 a.m. Wednesday till the time of services.
  Burial will be at the Vermont Cemetery, Vermont.
  Memorials may be made to the Colchester Rescue Squad.
Death of Gabriel "Marion" Marion Hedrick
Rushville Times, February 11, 1897
  Marion Hedrick of Woodstock township died Monday of inflammation of the heart.
Obituary of Catherine Edmonston Hetrick
Rushville Times, April 18, 1934
Mrs. Catherine Hetrick died in Woodstock Twp.
  Mrs. Catherine Hetrick of Ripley, widow of E. M. Hetrick, died Tuesday night at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Marvin Bedenbender, in Woodstock township where she had been visiting for the past two weeks.
  Mrs. Hetrick, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Medford Edmonston, pioneer residents of Schuyler county, was born on a farm in Woodstock township seventy-seven years ago and her entire life has been spent in the vicinity of her birthplace.
  She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Clarence Luthy of Mt. Sterling; William Hetrick of Britton, Okla.; Mrs. Nora King of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Mrs.. Myra Roberts of West Fork, Ark. Her husband preceded her in death many years ago.
Death of Reverend David Hodges
Rushville Times, August 21, 1902
  Rev. David Hodges of Buenavista township died at his home Thursday, aged 65 years.  He leaves a wife and a family of grown children.  Funeral services were held Saturday at Mt. Pleasant Church.
Obituary of Margaret G. Araiza Homer
Margaret G. Homer
  London Mills - Margaret G. Homer, 72, Rocky Mount, MO, formerly of Londo Mills, died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, in Lake Ozark General Hospital, Osage Beach, MO.
  She was born Sept 17. 1925, in Puentes, CA, the daughter of Frank and Jesus Romo Araiza.
  She married Thomas F. Homer on June 19, 1943, in Los Angeles.  He died Aug. 25, 1992.
  Surviving are one daughter, Cynthia Sloan, Weatherford, OK, two sons, Eugene Homer, Belton, MO and Lewis Homer, Rocky Mount, two sisters, Esther Huff, Eagle Point, OR and Jesse Alvarez, Baldwin Park, CA; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
  She was reared and educated in CA.  She moved to London Mills in 1945 and to the Lake Ozark area in 1977.
  She was a licensed practical nurse at Lake Ozark General Hospital, retiring in 1986.
  She was of Catholic faith.
  Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon, MO, with the Rev. Eldon Myers officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.  Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett, MO.
Obituary of Mary "Maxine" Maxine Smith Homer
Galesburg Register Mail, April 29, 2004
Homer, M. Maxine
  Abingdon - M. Maxine Homer, 714 N. Main St., died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday (April 28, 2004) in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
  She was born Feb. 7, 1927, near Ipava, the daughter of Carl and Mattie Smith.
  She married William E. "Bill" Homer on Dec. 28, 1946, in Abingdon. He died July 6, 1996.
  Surviving are a son, Keith Homer, Abingdon; two daughters, Patti (and Alan) Admire, rural Abingdon, and Nancy Homer-Ray (and Eric Olson), Abingdon; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marge Albin, Galesburg, and Donna Moore, Peoria; a brother, Loren Smith, Chillicothe; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
  She graduated from Abingdon High School in 1945.
  She lived most of her adult life in Abingdon.
  She worked as an assembler at Maytag in Galesburg, retiring in 1989.
  She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.
  Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Congregational United Church of Christ, with the Rev. M. Annette Faull officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary for Josephine Leona Beuhler Howell
Eagle Publications, October 22, 2005
Josephine Leona (Beuhler) Howell
  Josephine Leona (Beuhler) Howell, 94, Rushville, died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 2005, at Snyder"s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with Father David Kurt officiating. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Chapel of Peace on the grounds of the Ottawa Hills Memorial Park in Toledo, Ohio.
  Memorials may be given to the Virginia Hertweck Memorial Scholarship Fund at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at woodfh@frontiernet.net.
Death of Gladys Ingles
Rushville Times, September 4, 1902
  Gladys Ingles, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ingles, Jr. died last evening.
Obituary of Beulah Belle Robertson Smith Jeffries
Astoria Argus, May, 1934
Mrs. June Condit's Sister Died In Ark.; Burial Here
  Beulah Belle, daughter of William and Ella Robertson, was born near Browning, Ill., May 19, 1895.  She passed away May 11, at Prairie Grove hospital, Prairie Grove, Ark., at the age of 38 years, 11 months and 20 days.
  She grew to womanhood in the community in which she was born, and on July 2, 1914 she was united in marriage to George M. Smith, who preceded her in death Sept. 6, 1931.
  She was the oldest of a family of seven daughters, four of whom are left to mourn her departure.  An infant sister, Weltha and Mrs. Bernice Osborne having passed on.
  She leaves her grieved parents, husband, a son, Marvin Dale Smith, an infant daughter, Annora Beatrice Jeffries, and the following sisters: Mrs. Parker Lee, and Carolyn Robertson of San Bernardino, Calif.; Mrs. Fanny Anderson of Carlsbad, New Mexico, and Mrs. June Condit of Astoria, Ill.
  Funeral services were held at Ridgeville church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. F. Nagel.  Burial in {New} Ridgeville cemetery.
Obituary for Sadie G. Learned
Eagle Publications, January 3, 2002
Sadie G. Learned
  Sadie G. Learned, 66, Bushnell, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at Wesley Village Health Care Center.
  She was born July 18, 1935, in Ray, the daughter of Roy and Anna Taylor Learned.
  She is survived by one brother, Robert (Grace) Learned, Texas; and four sisters, Marjorie Ellis, Bushnell, Mary (Jackie) McCormick, Macomb, Anna May Walton, Macomb, and Rosalie (Lee) Shumaker, Ellisville.
  She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ruth Davis and Betty Ellefretz; and one brother, Durward Learned.
  She was active in child care in Bushnell. She was a member of the Bushnell Nazarene Church.
  Graveside services were held Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Fred Tipton officiating.
  Memorials may be made to Bushnell Nazarene Church or Wesley Village Health Care Center.
Obituary for Charles R. Leib
Eagle Publications, November 1, 2005
Charles R. Leib
  Charles R. Leib, 84, Astoria, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2005, at his home.
  Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 2005, at Astoria Church of the Brethren, Astoria, with Pastors Fred Meisenheimer and Gary Schultz officiating.
  Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Hospice, Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad, or his church.
  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, is in charge of arrangements.
Death of Samuel Leonard
Schuyler Citizen, April 24, 1873
An Old Citizen Gone
  Mr. Samuel Leonard died at his place near Wayland, in this county, of pneumonia, on Thursday last, in the seventieth year of his age, leaving a wife and seven children.  Many years ago he was proprietor of what was known as the old Skidmore Hotel, on the northeast corner of the square.  He has several years as the supervisor of Brooklyn township, and has been a leading and influential citizen of the community where he resided.

Rushville Times, April 26, 1873
  Mr. Samuel Leonard, an old and well know citizen of this county, died of pneumonia, on the 17inst., at his residence in Brooklyn township, in the 70th year of his age.  He leaves a wife and seven children.
Obituary for Harriet L. Brooks Lewis
Eagle Publications, October 29, 1998
Harriet L. Lewis
  Harriet L. Lewis, age 72, of 8745 East Sand Branch Road, Astoria, Illinois, died Thursday, October 22, 1998 at 11:33 p.m. at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  She was born July 9, 1926 in Rushville the daughter of Jess and Gertrude (Myers) Brooks.  She married Merle L. Lewis on May 21, 1951 in Galesburg, Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1998.
  Surviving are three sons, Jerry Lewis, Simms, MT.; Bob Brooks, of Dahinda, Illinois and Sam Lewis, of Summum, Illinois; three daughters, Beverly Chidester of Fairmont, IN., Annie Stambaugh of Astoria and Chris Wall of Astoria, Illinois.
  She was preceded by one sister, Edna Lucille Foster.
  She was a homemaker.
  Funeral services were held Sunday, October 25, 1998 at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Reverend TimWorstell officiating.
  Burial was in the Summum Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Michelle Marie Marvel Little
Eagle Publications, January 20, 2005
Michelle Marie Little
  Michelle Marie Little, 49, Rushville, died at 12:36 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, Minn.
  She was born Saturday, Oct. 1, 1955, in Peoria, the daughter of Horace D. and Jonquil Joanne (Plate) Marvel. She married Jay Little Saturday, June 29, 1985, in Rushville. He survives.
  She is also survived by two sons, Earl and Hank, both of Rushville; her mother; one brother, Michael W. Marvel, Aurora; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her father, Horace Daniel Marvel; and an infant brother, Gregory.
  She graduated from Quincy High School in 1974 and was active at the Vermont Street United Methodist Church, Quincy. She belonged to the International Order of Rainbow Girls as a Past Worthy Adviser. She received her bachelor’s degree from WIU in 1978 and taught for 20 years in the Schuyler Unit District 1 schools, mostly as the upper elementary librarian. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Rushville and a member of the Serendipity Circle of the United Methodist Women. She was past worthy matron of Schuyler Chapter #694 of the Order of the Eastern Star and currently a member of the Macomb Chapter. She loved to bake cookies and distribute them around town to her friends and neighbors. She enjoyed camping with her family and traveling with her friend, Kathy Eckroy.
  Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church, Rushville, with the Revs. Mary and Paul Arnold officiating.
  Burial will follow at the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or the SchuyLight Coffee House, Rushville. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at woodfh@frontiernet.net.
Obituary of Sarah "Bernice" Bernice Baker Lockard
Astoria Argus
Bernice Lockard Dies At Age 63
  Mrs. Sarah Bernice Lockard, 63, of Rural Route, Ipava, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 1973, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria following a year long illness.
  Mrs. Lockard was born Sept. 18, 1910, in Quinter, Kansas, a daughter of David S. and Ida Mae Mummert Baker.  She married Ross Lockard on March 30, 1931, at Dixon.  He survives.
  She was a lifetime resident of the Summum area and a member of the Summum Christian Church and the U Go and I Go Club.
  Other survivors include two sons, Aubrey P. Baker of Canton and Robert Eugene Lockard of Ipava; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.  She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one great grandchild.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon at the Summum Christian Church with Price Flannery, Jr. and Larry Manship officiating.  Burial was in the Summum Cemetery.
Obituary for Gladys Tharp Lomax
Eagle Publications, April 19, 2001
Gladys Lomax
  Gladys Lomax, 84, of Elgin, formerly of Abingdon, died at 8:34 p.m. Sunday, April 15, 2001 at the Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva, Ill.
  She was born Dec. 8, 1916 in Rushville, Ill., the daughter of Loren and Mary Edna Fey Tharp. She married Marvin M. Lomax in August of 1956 at Quincy. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1999.
  Surviving are two sons, Marvin (Cheryl) Lomax Jr., West Jordan, Utah and Lloyd Lomax, Rockford, one daughter, Charlene (Myron) Goldman, Elgin; one brother Albert Tharp, Equality, Ill; and five grandchildren, Dillon Lomax, Lucas Lomax, David Goldman, Jonathon Goldman and Sarah Goldman and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents.
  She was a homemaker and farmed for many years with her husband in Indian Point Township, Knox County.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon, with Rev. Raymond McLaren officiating.
  Burial was in Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the Mayo Clinic.
Obituary of Jack Long
Rushville Times, July 6, 2005
Jack Long
  Jack Long, 73, of Rushville died Sunday, July 3, 2005 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  He was born July 20, 1931, in Rushville to B. Franklyn and Helen Greer Long.
  He married Mary Lou Schields on Feb. 13, 1954, in Havana.
  She survives, along with two sisters, Nancy Sue Ehlers of Hartford, Wis., and Mary Jeanette Duncan of Tucker, Ga.; one brother, Martin G. Long of Oskaloosa, Iowa; eight nephews and one niece.
  He was a member of the United States Trotting Association,the Schuyler County Fair Board being Speed Superintendent, Illinois Standardbred Owners, American Legion Post No. 4 and Vice President of the Midwest Racing Association.
  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1949 to 1950. He had worked as a mechanic and a horse trainer.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Internment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Worthington Funeral Home.

Eagle Publications, July 5, 2005
Jack Long
  Jack Long, 73, Rushville, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, July 3, 2005 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville.
  Internment will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital Foundation.
  Condolences may be sent through the Worthington Funeral Home Web site <www.worthingtonfh.com>

Peoria Journal Star, July 5, 2005, Page: B4
Jack Long
  Rushville - Jack Long, 73, of 245 East Ave. died at 11:15 a.m., Sunday, July 3, 2005 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born July 20, 1931, in Rushville to B. Franklyn and Helen Greer Long, he married Mary Lou Schields on Feb. 13, 1954, in Havana. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sisters, Nancy Sue Ehlers of Hartford, Wis., and Mary Jeanette Duncan of Tucker, Ga.; and one brother, Martin G. Long of Oskaloosa, Iowa.
  He was a member of the United States Trotting Association and the Schuyler County Fair Board, where he had served as the speed superintendent. He also was a member of the Illinois Standardbred Owners, American Legion Post No. 4 and was vice president of the Midwest Racing Association.
  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1949 to 1950. He had worked as a mechanic and a horse trainer all of his life.
  Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Internment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital Foundation..


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