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Obituary of Doris Ellen Cox Morris
Peoria Journal Star, June 25, 1995, Page: C14
Doris Morris
  Browning - Doris E. Morris, 80, of Browning died at 7 p.m. Friday, June 23, 1995, at her residence.
  Born May 29, 1915, in Browning to Benjamin and Sarah Ann Walton Cox, she married Wilbur Morris on Dec. 23, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. He died July 24, 1990.
  One son, one grandson, two sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Neal of Browning and Phillip of Kim, Colo.; two brothers, Homer Cox of Rushville and Ralph Cox of Astoria; one granddaughter; and one great-grandchild.
  She was a member of Browning Church of Christ.
  Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. John Ruppel and Pat Clements will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Bader Cemetery in Bader.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Mrs. Alice M. Moughan
State Journal-Register, December 30, 2001, Page: 39
Alice M. Moughan
  Decatur - Alice M. Moughan, 88, of Decatur died Friday, Dec. 28, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital.
  Survivors: a stepson, James J. (wife, Nelda) Moughan of Springfield; seven step-grandchildren; a nephew; and three cousins.
  Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial: French Cemetery in Allenville.
  Note: Alice is the stepmother of James "Jim" J. Moughan married to Nelda Jean Aten
Obituary of Beulah Olive Winters Nell
born: May 04, 1897, died: September 25, 1989
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 27, 1989, Page: 10
Beulah O. Nell
  Rushville - Beulah O. Nell, 92, of Rushville died at 4:55 p.m. Monday at the Snyder Vaughn Haven Nursing Home.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at First United Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Littleton Cemetery.  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are two daughters, Vivian Aten of Carthage and Geraldine Kitch of Rushville; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Katherine Evans of Kirkwood.
  Note: She was married to Harlan "Everett" Everett Nell.
Obituary of Eric David Newell
Peoria Journal Star, September 9, 1992, Page: D5
Eric Newell
  Canton - Eric David Newell, 8, of 443 N. First Ave. died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 1992, at his residence.
  He was born Nov. 5, 1983, in Canton to Gail Newell.
  Surviving are his mother, of Canton; one brother, Brian, at home; and his grandmother, Violet Newell of Canton.
  He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. The Rev. Delmar Smith will officiate. There will be no visitation. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Thomas "Tom" J. Newell
Peoria Journal Star, September 1, 1991, Page: D6
Thomas Newell
  Rushville - Thomas J. "Tom" Newell, 81, of 120 1/2 E. Clinton St. died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 1991, at Midway Hospital in St. Paul, Minn.
  Born Dec. 4, 1909, in Frederick Township, Schuyler County, to Frank and Eva Suddeth Newell, he married Imogene Johnson on Nov. 9, 1931, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Draine of St. Paul; three brothers, Thurman of Beardstown, Dale of Jacksonville and Homer L. of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters.
  He owned and operated a restaurant in Rushville for 25 years and then worked as a professional chef in Chicago until retiring.
  He later returned to Rushville, where he and his wife were coordinators of the Meals Plus Programs in Schuyler and Brown Counties until 1985. A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4, Executive Chefs of Chicago and Rushville Masonic Lodge 9, AF&AM. He also was a member of the Browning Church of Christ in Browning.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, with Collis Trone officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home, where Masonic services will be conducted by Masonic Lodge 9 at 8. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church or to the Cass County In-Home Health Care Program.
Obituary of Violet Lorraine Sturgis Newell
Peoria Journal Star, April 27, 1997, Page: C14
Violet Sturgis
  Canton - Violet Lorraine Newell, 67, of 129 S. First Ave., formerly of 314 Fulton Place, died at 2:38 p.m. Friday, April 25, 1997, at Graham Hospital.
  Born May 20, 1929, in Peoria to Cecil and Pearl Whison Sturgis, she married Albert E. Newell on Nov. 29, 1949, in Peoria. He died Aug. 9, 1981.
  Three brothers and one grandson also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three daughters, Gail Newell of Canton, Barbara Ashwood of Waynesville, Mo., and Karen Bakke of Lakeville, Minn.; two brothers, Harry Sturgis of Peoria and Harold Sturgis of Chicago; and three grandchildren.
  She was a caregiver for eight years for her grandson who had a terminal illness.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Delmar Smith will officiate. Visitation will be from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Monday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home.
Obituary of Corene H. Hawkins Oaks
Peoria Journal Star, December 28, 1995, Page: B6
Corene Oaks
  Monmouth - Corene H. Oaks, 85, of 8 Doctors Lane, Macomb, formerly of Monmouth, died at 6:33 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1995, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born April 20, 1910, in Camden to Ross and Jessie Campbell Hawkins, she married Seth E. Oaks on June 25, 1938, in Burlington, Iowa. He died April 15, 1971.
  One brother and four sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one sister, Darlene Fetch of Macomb, and several nieces and nephews.
  A graduate of Monmouth Hospital School of Nursing, she was a registered nurse at Monmouth Hospital for many years. She later was head tuberculosis nurse at the San Francisco Sanitarium in San Francisco.
  She was a member of Nurse's Alumni Association in Monmouth.
  She was of the Christian faith.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery in Monmouth. The Rev. James Stovall will officiate. There will be no visitation. Turnbull Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Constance C. Crable Painter
Peoria Journal Star, August 23, 1992, Page: C15
Constance Painter
  Delvan - Constance C. Painter, 84, of 705 Elm St. died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1992, at her residence.
  Born Oct. 5, 1907, in Schuyler County to Phillip Norman and Nellie Shaw Crable, she married Russell Painter on April 24, 1927. He died Feb. 22, 1974.
  Two sons, Larry and Jackie, and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three daughters, Ramona Gorsage of Springfield, Norma Merano of Kincaid and Sharon Lindsey of Delavan; one sister, Mary Clayton of Astoria; 17 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Delavan United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Sheldon Grove United Methodist Church. The Revs. Terry Westerfield and James Poe will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Sheldon Grove Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Sheldon Grove United Methodist Chruch.
Obituary of Floyd O. Parry
Peoria Journal Star, January 15, 2000, Page: B05
Floyd Parry
  Morton - Floyd O. Parry, 91, of 730 W. Jefferson St., formerly of East Peoria and Sunnyland, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2000, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
  Born Jan. 23, 1908, in Astoria to Stephen and Cora Mae Danner Parry, he married Anna Allen Harton on Aug. 12, 1988, in East Peoria. She died Nov. 26, 1999.
  He also was preceded by one infant son, one stepdaughter, one brother and one sister.
  Surviving are two sons, Harold (and Sharon) of Peoria and Ralph (and Carol) of Washington; two daughters, Rosalie (and Barney) Grisham and Bonnie (and Dean) Cunningham, both of East Peoria; two sisters, Bette Olson of Manito and Mildred Lannery of Ipava; three stepsons; three stepdaughters; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  He worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 35 years, retiring in 1971 from the research department at the Mossville plant.
  He was a union steward for many years with the United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America and also United Auto Workers Local 974 in East Peoria. He was a member of the Caterpillar Retirees Club and UAW Local 974 Retirees.
  Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home. The Rev. Tim Wiley will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to South Side Mission in Peoria.
  Note: He 1st married Florence Eldora Icenogle and the children mentioned are hers.
Obituary of Russell P. Payne
Peoria Journal Star, May 30, 1992, Page: C6
Russell Payne
  Rushville - Russell P. Payne, 80, of 425 S. Congress died at 12:50 a.m. Friday, May 29, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born April 5, 1912, in Huntsville Township, Schuyler County, to Perry E. and Maude E. Black Payne, he married Geraldine Hayes on June 9, 1934, in Rushville. She survives along with one son, Gene Payne of Arlington, Texas; one sister, Erma Schieferdecker of Rushville; and three grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  He was a farmer, retiring in January 1969.
  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta.
  Memorials may be made to Woodlawn Cemetery Association or Camden United Methodist Church.
Obituary of Beulah Allumbaugh Haberman Perdue
Peoria Journal Star, April 19, 1992, Page: D7
Beulah Haberman Perdue
  Beardstown - Beulah Haberman Perdue, 87, of Beardstown died at 9:15 p.m. Friday, April 17, 1992, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born July 5, 1904, in Browning to William T. and Maggie Skiles Allumbaugh, she married Charles Haberman in November 1925 in Virginia, Ill. He died in March 1960. She later married Jesse Perdue in October 1977 in Beardstown. He died in June 1984.
  She also was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
  She is survived by three sons, Alan Haberman of rural Arenzville, Roger Kent Haberman of Beardstown and William Haberman of Georgetown, Texas; one daughter, Norma Haberman of Beardstown; one stepson, Gerald Perdue of Occoquan, Va.; one stepdaughter, Charlotte Gay of Carrollton, Va.; one brother, Norman Allumbaugh of Hemet, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; one great- grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Daughters of the American Revolution, Beardstown American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post and the Beardstown Senior Citizens.
  She was a life member of Bader Christian Church in Bader.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with Matthew Haberman officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Bread of Love, Beardstown.
Obituary of Betty Lou Litchfield Darby Perry
Peoria Journal Star, August 7, 2002, Page: B04
Betty Lou Perry
  Galesburg - Betty Lou Perry, 72, of 351 W. North St. died at 11:23 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
  Born April 16, 1930, in Blandinsville to Millard F. and Hazel L. Petrie Litchfield, she married Thomas L. Perry on Feb. 16, 1965, in Galesburg. He died Jan. 7, 1986.
  She also was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
  Surviving are two sons, Herman (and Joyce) Darby of Galesburg and Eddie (and Jill) Perry of Alexis; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Sharon) Whittier of Morton and Mrs. John (Thomasa) Eskridge of Galesburg; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Daniel (Vicki) Hare of Centennial, Colo., and Mrs. Bill (Valerie) Henning of Abingdon; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
  An employee of the state of Illinois for 36 years, she worked at Galesburg Research Hospital until it closed in 1984. She later was the dietary supervisor at Zeller Mental Health Center in Peoria until retiring on Dec. 1, 1995.
  She was a member of the Abingdon Pottery Club.
  She and her husband organized flea markets in the Galesburg area for many years.
  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Elder Bob Chandlee will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary of Ernest E. Peters
Peoria Journal Star, January 2, 1992, Page: C5
Ernest Peters
  Camden - Ernest Peters, 86, of Rural Route 1 died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1992, at his residence.
  Born Aug. 15, 1905, in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County, to Frank and Mary Eifert Peters, he married Geneva Wells on Oct. 12, 1940, in Fairfield, Iowa.
  She survives, along with one son, Ron of Camden; four grandchildren; and one sister, Sylvia Peters of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
  He was a member of Rushville Free Methodist Church. He was a lifelong Schuyler County farmer, retiring in 1970. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gray Cemetery in Schuyler County.
  Memorials may be made to the Schuyler-Cass Home Health Care.
Obituary of Sylvia Peters
Peoria Journal Star, December 18, 1992, Page: C11
Sylvia Peters
  Rushville - Sylvia Peters, 94, of Rushville died at 9:10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1992, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  She was born Feb. 20, 1898, in Schuyler County to Frank and Mary Eifert Peters.
  Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  She was a member of Rushville Free Methodist Church and its Missionary Society.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at her church. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Calling hours will be after 3 p.m. today at Worthington Funeral Home. Family visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in Gray Cemetery near Camden.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Richard "Dale" Dale Phillips
Peoria Journal Star, December 25, 2003, Page: B8
Dale Phillips
  Rushville - Dale Phillips, 71, of Rural Route 1 died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mount Sterling.
  Born Oct. 11, 1932, in Huntsville Township, Schuyler County to Sammy and Helen McClelland Phillips, he married Mary Lou Paisley on June 20, 1953, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother of Rushville; one son, Steve (and Diana Patch) of Kalispell, Mont.; one daughter, Gina (and Mark) Priewe of Lanark; two brothers, Marvin (and Ruth) and Donald (and Karen), both of Rushville; two sisters, Karen Trone of Edwardsville and Joyce (and Dennis) Heitz of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by his father.
  He served in the Army from February 1953 to February 1955, and was a Korean War veteran.
  He was a lifelong farmer.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Arnold will officiate. Friends may call the family from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor Nursing Home or to Mount Sterling or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary of Emery Leslie Phillips
Peoria Journal Star, May 8, 1992, Page: C10
Emery Phillips
  Rushville - Emery L. Phillips, 87, of Rural Route 4 died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 1992, at his residence.
  Born Aug. 22, 1904, in Buena Vista Township, Schuyler County, to William and Anna Shaver Phillips, he married Dorothy Hiles on Feb. 4, 1935, in Oquawka.
  She survives along with two sons, Robert and Terry, both of Rushville; five daughters, Shirley Baker of Bullshead, Ariz., Norma Jones of Severna Park, Md., Sara Conlin of Astoria, Rose Mary Root of Pawnee, and Lynne Kokenes of Orland Park; two brothers, Woodrow and Cecil, both of Macomb; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
  He was a farmer and construction worker, retiring in 1963. He was a member of Curry Chapel Church near Rushville.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Wayne Bonser will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hughes Cemetery near Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Lewis "Woodie"  Woodrow Phillips
Peoria Journal Star, November 25, 1992, Page: C5
Lewis Phillips
  Macomb - Lewis "Woodie" Phillips, 76, of 525 S. Campbell died at 5:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1992, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born Nov. 8, 1916, in Schuyler County to William and Anna Shaver Phillips, he married Evelyn Norris on Oct. 16, 1941, in Kahoka, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Dinah Lee Burton of Alpha; three sons, Dennis Lyndall Phillips and Daryl Lane Phillips, both of Macomb and Dannie Lewis Phillips of Columbia, Mo.; one brother, Cecil D. of Macomb; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
  He owned and operated Phillip's Electric in Macomb for 41 years, retiring in 1990. A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Disabled American Veterans.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dodsworth-Piper- Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Ron Derrig-Green will officiate.
  Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, where military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 6. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, McDonough County Chapter.
Obituary of Medford S. Phillips
Peoria Journal Star, December 7, 1995, Page: D6
Medford Phillips
  Astoria - Medford S. Phillips, 70, of 4794 E. Brickhouse Road died at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Sept. 19, 1925, in Schuyler County to Pete and Emma Bradman Phillips, he married Myrna Curless on Dec. 25, 1948, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Nancy Carithers of Astoria and Nicki Hazzard of Lewistown; five grandchildren; one step granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; three step great-granddaughters; two brothers, Arthur of Eureka and Burtton of East Moline; and three sisters, Zoe Ann Humphrey of Rushville, Bernice Parr of Bradley and Neda Colston of Fenton, Mo. He was preceded in death by one grandson.
  He worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation for 21 years, retiring Dec. 31, 1991. A bus driver for Astoria Community School District for 10 years, he was a substitute driver at the time of his death. He also was a self-employed farmer and carpenter.
  A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Astoria American Legion Post 25.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone and Gary Sheets will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Graham Hospital Hospice Program or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.
Obituary of Mary L. Primm
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 9, 1992, Page: 14
Mary L. Primm
  Petersburg - Mary L. Primm, 85, of Petersburg died at 3:13 p.m. Thursday at Sunny Acres Nursing Home, Petersburg.
  Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Hurley Funeral Home, Petersburg, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.
  Surviving are a son, Gene of Bloomington; two daughters, Mary Evelyn Ames of Deltona, Fla., and Nancy Leezer of Petersburg; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Obituary of Raymond M. Primm
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 17, 1991, Page: 64
Raymond M. Primm
  Petersburg - Raymond M. Primm, 79, of Petersburg died at 2:48 p.m. Friday at Menard Convalescent Center, Petersburg.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hurley Funeral Home, Petersburg. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Petersburg.
  Surviving are his wife, Mary L. Primm; one son, Gene of Bloomington; two daughters, Mary Evelyn Ames of Deltona, Fla., and Nancy Leezer of Petersburg; six grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; six great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; one brother, N. O. Primm of Decatur; one sister, Harriett Smith of Petersburg; several nieces and nephews.
Obituary of Mabel Hill Calhoun Pritchard
Peoria Journal Star, October 31, 2001, Page: B04
Mabel Pritchard
  Canton - Mabel Calhoun Pritchard, 95, of Sunset Manor died there at 2:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2001.
  Born Sept. 18, 1906, in Manito to Cornelius E. and Alice Irene Stewart Hill, she married Myrll Calhoun on Nov. 3, 1925, in Peoria. He preceded her in death.
  She also was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are one daughter, Susan Ashwood of Canton; two grandsons, Myrll Ashwood and Bill Ashwood, both of Canton; and five great-grandchildren.
  She was a former volunteer for the American Red Cross and was a member of Rebekah Lodge 245.
  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. The Rev. Paul Oedewaldt will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Meadow Lawn Cemetery in Manito.
  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Obituary of James "Russ" Russell Prunty
Peoria Journal Star, March 6, 1992, Page: C8
James Prunty
  Rushville - James Russell Prunty, 74, of Rushville died at 7:38 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born Nov. 14, 1917, in Schuyler County to Jesse Ferris and Unoma Belle Cooper Prunty, he married Ina Mae Knight.
  Surviving are two sons, James Robert of Cambridge, Minn., and Danny Joe of Mackinaw; one daughter, Sharon Tomlinson of Rushville; two brothers, William "Bill" of Peoria and Fred of Moline; four sisters, Hazel Dean of Kirkwood, Mrs. Gilbert (Julia) Allen of Camden, Jesse Wiggins of Beardstown and Iva Chockley of Rushville; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. One brother and one grandson preceded him in death.
  He worked for the Civil Conservation Corps and later worked in construction in Nebraska. He farmed in the Rushville area and then worked as a drill press operator at Caterpillar Inc., retiring in 1980. He was a former member of Rushville Moose Lodge.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Simms Cemetery near Mindale. The Rev. Marvin Chockley will officiate. There will be no visitation. Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Home Health Care.
Obituary of Virgil M. Purdy
Peoria Journal Star, January 15, 1995, Page: C14
Virgil Purdy
  East Peoria - Virgil M. Purdy, 80, of rural East Peoria died at 5:21 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  He was born March 7, 1914, in Browning to Joseph M. and Bernice Leezer Purdy.
  Surviving are one son, John of Longwood, Fla.; one daughter, Caroline Altand of Gettysburg, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Walter (Evelyn) Schaer of East Peoria; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  He was a maintenance electrician at Caterpillar Inc. for 36 years.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Rushville City Cemetery in Rushville. The Rev. Phillip Merritt will officiate. There will be no visitation. Mason Funeral Home in Metamora is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Mindy Diane Aten Quinn
born: February 20, 1963, died: December 30, 1990
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL,  January 1, 1991, Page: 9
Mindy D. Quinn
  Chapin - Mindy Diane Quinn, 27, of Chapin died at 7 p.m. Sunday as a result of an automobile accident on Illinois 104 east of Chapin.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Cody and Son Memorial Home in Jacksonville. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Surviving are her husband, Timothy; one daughter, Jennifer, 8; two sons, Jason, 5, and Joshua, 2; mother, Doris DeVore of Rushville; grandmother, Mrs. Lloyd Canous {Knous} of Rushville; one brother, Robert Aten of Euless, Texas; and one sister, Mrs. Doug (Marcie) Trimble of Rushville.
Obituary of Omer R. Randall
died: January 7, 1988
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 9, 1988, Page: 13
Omer R. Randall
  Littleton - Omer R. Randall, 75, of R.R. 1, Littleton, died at 8:55 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Medical Center.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Roby Funeral Home, Rushville, with burial in Langford Cemetery in Schuyler County.
  Surviving are two sons, Rodney and Charles, both of Plymouth; five daughters, June Thurman of Beardstown, Mrs. Richard (Norma) Fuqua of Mount Sterling, Mrs. Ronald (Phyllis) Scherrer of Quincy, Mrs. Eldon (Mary) Surratt of Bailey, Colo., Mrs. William (Karen) Jennings of Poplar Grove; 27 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
  Note: He was married to Rachel Peacock.
Obituary of Lillian Barrett Rarick
Peoria Journal Star, November 10, 1992, Page: D6
Lillian Rarick
 Colchester - Lillian Rarick, 78, of Colchester Nursing Center died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 1992, at the center.
  Born Dec. 12, 1913, in Vermont to Albert and Elsie Stambaugh Barrett, she married Harry Rarick on July 28, 1951, in Peoria. He preceded her in death, as did one infant daughter, Mary Anne, and one infant sister.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Juan (Linda) Lopez of California; one brother, Elzie Barrett of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; two sisters, Anna Mae Miller of Colchester and Mrs. Elmo (Myrtle) Morrow of Portland, Ore.; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
  She worked at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria for 15 years.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Randy Miller will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Blackburn Cemetery in Schuyler County.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary of Ersle Briney Ratliff
died: April 27, 1989
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 28, 1989, Page: 14
Ersle B. Ratliff
  Ersle Briney Ratliff, 78, of Ashland died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Medical Center.
  She was born Jan. 7, 1911, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late James and Lena Winner Briney. She married F. Harold Ratliff in 1933 in Havana, and he died in 1988.
  She also was preceded in death by three sisters, a grandson and a stepgrandson.
  Mrs. Ratliff was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church and a former member of the Ashland Eastern Star.
  Surviving are two sons, James W. of Lafayette, Ind., and Darrell E. of Irving, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Martin (Barbara) Chambers of Pleasant Plains and Mrs. Howard (Betty) Senters of Bourbon, Mo.; 13 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several stepgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home, Ashland, with the Rev. Carol Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Yatesville Cemetery, south of Ashland.
Obituary of Philip Eugene Robertson
Peoria Journal Star, June 18, 1998, Page: B4
Philip Robertson
  Ipava - Philip E. Robertson, 74, of 9471 N. County Highway 2 died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at his home.
  Born Feb. 27, 1924, in Ipava to Jasper and Hila Mae Vaughn Robertson, he married Doris Curless on April 27, 1947, in Havana. She survives.
  Also surviving are four sons, Dennis, Steve and Allen, all of Ipava, and Chris of Avon; one daughter, Hila Rora of Marquette Heights; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Iris Lamm of Ipava, Barbara Wickert of Glasford and Mary Hummel of Bushnell.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
  A brick mason, he worked for Hummel Construction in Bushnell and Chadco in Macomb.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Ipava American Legion Post 17. He also was a member of Ipava Masonic Lodge 213, AF&AM. He was a member of Ipava Christian Church, where services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. The Revs. Kevin Kessler and Stacey Nicholas will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, with Masonic services at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by his American Legion Post.
  Memorials may be made to Ipava American Legion Post 17 or the Ipava Fire Department.
Obituary of Amina "Adeline" Adeline Martin Robeson
Peoria Journal Star, August 20, 1992, Page: C7
A. Adeline Robeson Dies At Age 111
  Galesburg - A. Adeline Robeson, 111, of Galesburg died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 1992, at Marigold Health Care Center.
  Born Sept. 20, 1880, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Jeremiah and Francelia Shear Martin, she married James Robeson on Sept. 20, 1904. He died July 28, 1971. She also was preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters.
  Surviving are three sons, Orville of Roseville, Glen of Macomb and Dr. Wayne of Dearborn, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Solomon of Marquette Heights; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
  In 1882, her family moved to Schuyler County, and in 1891 she moved to south of Macomb. She had lived in Galesburg since 1945. She was a 98-year member of Ebenezer Church in rural Macomb and was founder of the social services of the church. She was a member of the Galesburg Art League.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. The Rev. Kermit Peterson will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Church social services.
Obituary of Edith May Tidwell Rodgers
Peoria Journal Star, February 21, 1992,
Edith Rodgers
  Canton - Edith May Rodgers, 89, of Canton, formerly of Beardstown, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 1992, at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.
  Born April 4, 1902, in Bon Aqua, Tenn., to Moses Allan and Mary Adaline Yates Tidwell, she married William W. Rodgers on Jan. 18, 1920, in Bon Aqua.
  He survives along with three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Allene) Bacon of Washington, Mrs. Clifford (Edna) Roudebush of Canton, and Mrs. Larry (Ruby) Upp of Richardson, Texas; two brothers, Alvin Tidwell and Elton Tidwell, both of Lyles, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Eunice) Donegan of Dickson, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. One infant daughter, three brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death.
  She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Beardstown, where she taught Sunday school for 42 years.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cline Funeral Home, Beardstown. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
Obituary of William W. Rodgers
Peoria Journal Star, December 27, 1993, Page: C5
William Rodgers
  Canton - William W. Rodgers, 94, of Heartland Health Care Center died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1993, at the center.
  Born Feb. 2, 1899, in Fulton, Tenn., to Tom and Susy Hambrick Rodgers, he married Edith Tidwell on Jan. 18, 1920, in Hickman County, Tenn. She died Feb. 20, 1992.
  One infant daughter, six brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Allene) Bacon of Washington, Mrs. Cliff (Edna) Roudebush of Canton and Mrs. Larry (Ruby) Upp of Richardson, Texas; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  He worked for CB&Q Railroad for 43 years, retiring in 1965. He also worked at Walkers IGA Grocery Store in Beardstown. In October 1990, he began a clock business in his home.
  He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cline Funeral Home in Beardstown. The Rev. Charles Barnes will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
Obituary of Alfred "Curly" Carlyle Rose
Canton Daily Ledgar, Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Alfred Rose
  Astoria - Alfred Carlyle "Curly" Rose, 87, of 405 West Broadway, Astoria, died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday (December 24, 2005) at Astoria Gardens.
  Born February 3, 1918, in Schuyler County, the son of Harry and Ona (Trone) Rose, he married Nola Carlete Seward, Sept. 7, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  Other survivors include one son, Carmen (Barbara) Rose, Macomb; one daughter, Carolyn (Don) Watson, Astoria; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Janell, and Marcella Watson; and two sisters, Velna Maxine Rose, and Jeanette Seward.
  He worked as a mechanic for Lock Motor Company, Astoria for 13 years. He then started his own business, Curly's Auto Repair and owned and operated it for 51 years. He always said he was lucky that his job and his hobby were the same. He trained over 15 mechanics in Astoria through their employment at Curly's.
He was a member of Astoria Christian Church where he served as an Elder for 53 years, taught Sunday School and received the Father of the Year award in 1984.  He was recognized as an Honored Elder, in December 2003. He was also recognized  as an Honored Citizen by the Village of Astoria at the Astoria Homecoming celebration in 1988.
  Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Astoria Christian Church, Revs. Gary Sheets and Ben Peterman officiating.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the church.  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery.  Shawgo Memorial home, Astoria, was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Rescue Squad.
 
Eagle Publication, January 4, 2006
Alfred Carlyle "Curly" Rose
  Alfred Carlyle "Curly" Rose, 87, Astoria, died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005, at Astoria Gardens, Astoria.
  He was born Feb. 3, 1918, in Schuyler County, the son of Harry and Ona (Trone) Rose.
  He married Nola Carlete Seward, Sept. 7, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  He is also survived by one daughter, Carolyn (Don) Watson, Astoria; one son, Carmen (Barbara) Rose, Macomb; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, two granddaughters, Janell, and Marcella Watson; and two sisters, Velna Maxine Rose, and Jeanette Seward.
  He worked as a mechanic for Lock Motor Company, Astoria for 13 years. He then started his own business, Curly's Auto Repair and owned and operated it for 51 years. He always said he was lucky that his job and his hobby were the same. He trained over 15 mechanics in Astoria through their employment at Curly's.
  He was a member of Astoria Christian Church where he served as an Elder for 53 years, taught Sunday School and received the Father of the Year award in 1984.
  He was recognized as an Honored Elder, in Dec. 2003. The Village of Astoria recognized him as an Honored Citizen at the Homecoming celebration in 1988.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at Astoria Christian Church, Astoria, with the Revs. Gary Sheets and Ben Peterman officiating.
  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery, Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Rescue Squad.
  Shawgo Memorial home, Astoria, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Nola Carlete Seward Rose
Eagle Publication, January 17, 2006
Nola Carlete Rose
  Nola Carlete Rose, 85, Astoria, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, at Astoria Gardens, Astoria.
  She was born Oct. 29, 1920, in Bernadotte, the daughter of Covadis E. and Anna Mae (Johnson) Seward. She married Alfred Carlyle "Curly" Rose Sept. 7, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death Dec. 24, 2005.
  She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn (Don) Watson, Astoria; one son, Carmen (Barbara) Rose, Macomb; five grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Gerald (Darlene) Seward, Beardstown, and Max E. Seward, Astoria.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Wandalee Mae Seward and Patsy Seward, one brother, Donald Seward, and two granddaughters, Janell Kay and Marcella Jean Watson.
  She and her husband owned and operated Curly's Auto Repair in Astoria for 51 years. She was also den mother for the Astoria Cub Scouts, homemaker, mother, and friend to all.
  She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School, Women's Bible classes, Home weekly Bible classes, and was Missionary Secretary.
  Funeral Services were held Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at the Astoria Christian Church, Astoria, with the Revs. Gary Sheets and Ben Peterman officiating.
  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Christian Church Missionary Fund.
  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Sonja R. Chapman Ross
Peoria Journal Star, August 11, 2003, Page: B04
Sonja Ross
  Rushville - Sonja R. Ross, 64, of Rural Route 1 died at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born May 28, 1939, in Macomb to Fred E. and Ruth Anderson Chapman, she married J. Maurice Ross on Oct. 7, 1962, in Rushville. He survives.
  Also surviving are her mother of Rushville; two sons, Dean and Mark, both of rural Rushville; one daughter, Dianne (and Chris) Klitz of Rushville; and one grandson.
  She was preceded in death by her father.
  She worked in the Schuyler County Circuit Clerk's office from 1957 to 1964.
  She was a Buena Vista Township election judge.
  She was a member of Schuyler Home Extension and the Buena Vista Mothers Club.
  She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in rural Rushville.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Rushville. The Revs. Dixie Croxton, Mary Arnold and Paul Arnold will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Hazel Zelma Hillyer Stoneking Roudebush
Peoria Journal Star, January 21, 1992, Page: D6
Hazel Roudebush
  Macomb - Hazel Zelma Roudebush, 88, of 900 E. Jefferson, Apt. 417, died at 1:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1992, at Sprucewood Health Care Center.
  Born Aug. 27, 1903, in Brooklyn Township, Ill., to Willis and Carried Burton Hillyer, she married Edward Stoneking. She later married George Roudebush on Aug. 3, 1931, in Palmyra, Mo. He died on Sept. 23, 1952. She also was preceded in death by three sons, Edsel Stoneking, Ivan Stoneking and Jack Stoneking; five brothers; five sisters; and one grandson.
  She is survived by two daughters, Carrie Lefringhouse of Camp Point and Christine Biswell of Colchester; one son, Cecil G. Roudebush of Carterville, Ga.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  A lifelong resident of the Plymouth and Macomb areas, she worked as a cook at several restaurants before retiring.
  She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 1921. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, the Rev. Tom Daly officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Blackburn Cemetery in Brooklyn, Ill.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Cancer Fund.
Obituary of Helen L. Walton Roudebush
Peoria Journal Star, January 13, 2001, Page: B04
Helen Roudebush
  Canton - Helen L. Roudebush, 79, of 466 Thompson Court died at 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at Sunset Manor.
  Born Aug. 14, 1921, in Beardstown to Albert and Laura Eagle Walton, she married William C. Roudebush on Sept. 2, 1940, in New London, Mo. He died Dec. 5, 2000.
  She also was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are two sons, Albert and Robert, both of Canton; one daughter, Karen Johnson of Canton; three grandchildren; and four sisters, Pauline Dehm of Bath, Ethel Anderson of Beardstown, Anna Lowe of Virginia, Ill., and Betty Browning of Chambersburg.
  She was a homemaker.
  Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be 30 minutes before services. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Center in Peoria.
Obituary of James Oscar Roudebush
Rushville Times 2 March 1950
Macomb Daily Journal 1 March 1950
  James Roudebush d. in Schuyler Co. 27 Feb 1950.
  Born 18 Sept 1869 to John & Hannah Findenbinder Roudebush. First married Myrtle Kellum, then 1910 married Emma Franklin.
  Children - Wilmer of Geneva, IN; Joe of Redwood City, CA; Don of Johnson City, TX; Fred of Canton; Mrs. Norrine Hopkins of Rushville; Mrs. Cora Bell Perrin of Rushville; Clinton W. and Clifford of Canton; LeRoy of Curtis, NE; Mrs. Genevieve Jennings of Macomb; Mrs. Rosemary Ingles of St. Louis; and Mrs. Barbara Scramm of Rushville.
  Siblings - Mrs. Belle Springer of Industry; George of Plymouth; Edward of Pryor, NE and Walter of Rock Island.

Lawler Funeral Home Record, page 32:
  Roudebush, James O., b. Sept. 18, 1869, d. Feb. 1950, burial Industry, IL Cemetery, s/o John and Hannah Funkenbinder Roudebush, h/o Erma Franklin, m. Feb. 24, 1910, Children: Wilmer, Joe, Don, Fred, Norrine Hopkins, Cora Bell Perrin, Clinton W., Clifford, LeRoy, Genevieve Jennings, Rosemary Ingles, Barbara Schramm

Obituary of James Oscar Roudebush
Macomb Daily Journal, February 28, 1950 and March 1, 1950
  James Roudebush died in Schuyler Co. 27 Feb 1950.  Born Sept 18, 1869  to John and Hannah Findenbinder Roudebush.  He first married Myrtle Kellum, then 1910 he maried Emma Franklin.
  Children: Wilmer of Geneva, IN; Joe of Redwood City, CA; Don of Johnson City, TX; Fred of Canton; Mrs Norrine Hopkins of Rushville; Mrs. Cora Bell Perrin of Rushville; Clinton W. and Clifford of Canton;
Leroy of Curtis, NE; Mrs Genevieve Jennings of Macomb; Mrs. Rosemary Ingles of St. Louis; Mrs. Barbara Schramm of Rushville.
  Siblings are Mrs. Bell Springer of Industry; George of Plymouth, Edward of Pryor, NE and Walter of  Rock Island.
  Note: buried Industry Cemetery, Plot O-53 (letter O not a zero), McDonough County, IL: James O. Roudibush (sic) 1869- 2 march 1950, Yvonne Roudibush  no birth date - 12 March 1938. (Yvonne is unknown at this time, but think she is a child).
  Note: James in my records married 2nd Erma Elizabeth Green Franklin but the marriage date is after 1914.  Children with 1st wife that I've check are:Wilmer and Fred with Norrine more than probable.  Children with 2nd wife: Cora Bell, William "Pete & Clinton" Clinton, Clifford "Ham", LeRoy, Genevieve and Rosemary.  Joe, Don, and Barbara are most likely children of 1st wife.  1930 census also gives the name of a stepson, Dordia, age 16, which would make him born abt 1914, making the marriage date of Erma and James after 1914 and the birth date of Cora Bell (eldest) is 1916.
  1930 Census: James Roudebusch 60 m40 IL, Erma 36 M16 IL, Dordia Stepson 16 IL, Fred 19 IL, Norine 17, Corabell 14; Clinton 12, Clifford 9, Lee Ray 6, Geneve 2, RoseMary 5/12
Obituary of James Robert Roudebush
Peoria Journal Star, March 20, 1992, Page: C7
James Roudebush
  Canton - James Robert Roudebush, 58, of Durham, N.C., formerly of Canton, died at 6:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 1992, at West Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C.
  He was born Oct. 29, 1933, in Canton to Glen and Gertrude Roudebush.
  He is survived by his parents of Canton; three sons, Warren D. and John S., both of Durham, and Mark D. of Memphis, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Rubin (Marion) Jones of Durham and Mrs. James (Ashley) Thomas of Cary, N.C.; two brothers, Glen J. of Peoria and Gary L. of Canton; two sisters, Sharon K. Churchill of Pekin and Janet L. Stein of Canton; his fiance, Pat H. Conklin of Durham; and eight grandchildren.
  A Korean War Navy veteran, he was employed through the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 649, until retiring in 1979. There will be no services or visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. Joyner's Funeral Home in Wilson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Laurence L. Royer
Peoria Journal Star, November 28, 1993, Page: C12
Laurence Royer
  Browning - Laurence L. Royer, 94, of rural Browning died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, 1993, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Feb. 4, 1899, in Browning Township to David and Mary Lancaster Royer, he married Ada R. Troehmel on Aug. 7, 1924, in Astoria. She died Aug. 3, 1978.
  One grandchild and one sister also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one son, Warren of Gainesville, Fla.; one daughter, Mary Alice Royer of Athens, Ga.; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  A member of the Schuyler Farm Bureau for more than 60 years, he was a farmer in Schuyler County all his life. He was active in soil-conservation movements and federal programs to improve farm economy in the 1930s. He also was one of the early practitioners of contour farming in the west-central part of Illinois.
  He was a member of Bader Christian Church in Bader, where he served as deacon and elder for more than 50 years, and he also taught Sunday school.
  He was a well-known artist and painter of early 20th-century farm scenes. A retrospective of his work was conducted in Rushville in 1989.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at his church. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in Bader Cemetery in Bader.
Obituary of Nellie May Curless McKinley Ruth
Peoria Journal Star, September 6, 1999, Page: B4
Nellie Ruth
  Astoria - Nellie M. Ruth, 94, of Dekalb, formerly of Astoria, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at Pine Acres Care Center in DeKalb.
  Born July 22, 1905, in Fulton County to Hugh and Susie Farwell Curless, she married Clarence McKinley in 1922. She married Harve S. Ruth on Jan. 17, 1934, in Canton. He died July 13, 1975.
  Also preceding her in death were two brothers, one sister and two step-grandsons.
  Surviving are one daughter, Betty (Robert) Rhoades of Dekalb; three stepdaughters, Wanda Fouts of Metamora, Betty Brown of Chillicothe and Maxine (Herman) Smith of Alta Loma, Calif.; two brothers, John Curless of Astoria and Ted Curless of Pekin; five sisters, Opal Schisler and Myrna Phillips, both of Astoria, Edith Lee and Doris Robertson, both of Peoria, and Olive Howe of Havana; one grandson; five stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
  She was a clerk at Montgomery Ward and Bimrose Furniture, a cashier at Lehan Drugs and was co-owner of the Personality Shop, all in DeKalb.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home. The Rev. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association or the Woodland Home in Astoria.
Obituary of Herbert LeRoy Rutledge
Peoria Journal Star, January 13, 2000, Page: B04
Herbert Rutledge
  Cuba - Herbert LeRoy Rutledge, 74, of Wayne County, Mo., formerly of the Cuba area, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at his residence.
  Born April 26, 1925, in Fulton County to Curry Nelson and Blanch Tilman Rutledge, he married Minerva Rae Morgan. She died Jan. 14, 1999.
  Surviving are one sister, Melba Ashwood of Canton; and two sisters-in-law who took care of him, Flossie Doyle and Wilma Scalf, both of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  He was a self-employed welder before retiring.
  He was of the Protestant faith.
  Cremation was accorded. A memorial service and burial of ashes will be in Cuba at a later date. Cotrell Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Gertrude Mae Baum Sayrs
Peoria Journal Star, October 17, 1991, Page: C7
Gertrude Sayrs
  Rushville - Gertrude M. Sayrs, 87, of Rushville died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1991, at Snyder-Vaughn Haven Nursing Home.
  Born Jan. 5, 1904, in Fulton County to John and Mary Stambaugh Baum, she married Clarence Sayrs on Aug. 13, 1924, in Browning. He died May 1, 1984.
  One daughter, Shirley Ann Sayrs, and eight brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three daughters, Clarice Gill of Enumclaw, Wash., and Mary Lang and Sandy Armstrong, both of Rushville; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Rushville Church of the Nazarene.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home, the Revs. Steve Shotts and Dean West officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ridgeville Cemetery, near Browning.
  Memorials may be made to First Southern Baptist Church in Rushville or her church.
Obituary of Ruth C. Barnhart Scalf
Peoria Journal Star, February 16, 1996, Page: C6
Ruth Scalf
  Cuba - Ruth C. Scalf, 81, of 625 E. Monroe St., formerly of 856 S. Second Ave., Canton, died at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1996, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Sept. 15, 1914, in Canton to Harry and Alta C. Sprecher Barnhart, she married Don D. Scalf on Dec. 8, 1934, in Peoria. He died Aug. 5, 1977.
  Two sisters and one grandson also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Donnie D. of Canton; one brother, William Edward Barnhart of Canton; one sister, Mary Ashwood of St. David; and one granddaughter.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. The Rev. John Hubbs will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Apple Cemetery in rural Lewistown.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Evelyn E. Purdy Schaer
Peoria Journal Star,  April 24, 1999, Page: B4
Evelyn Schaer
  Spring Bay - Evelyn E. Schaer, 81, of 1118 N. Spring Bay Road died at 1:20 a.m. Friday, April 23, 1999, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born March 8, 1918, in Browning to Joseph and Bernice Leezer Purdy, she married Walter R. Schaer on May 8, 1938, in Rushville. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Gary and Larry, both of Germantown Hills; one daughter, Mrs. Dave (Karla) Withrow of Seattle; and seven grandchildren.
  One brother preceded her in death.
  She worked in retail at J. C. Penney Co. Inc. for many years. She also was a cook at Germantown Hills Grade School for several years.
  She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Washington and its Retirees Club. She also was a member of WABCO Retirees Club.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at her church. The Rev. David Likeness will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Mason Funeral Home in Metamora and one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
  Memorials may be made to her church or TCRC Sight Center in East Peoria.
Obituary of Charles "Shot" Franklin Schisler
Eagle Publications, January 19, 2006
Charles F. "Shot" Schisler
  Charles F. "Shot" Schisler, 73, Galesburg, died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at his home.
  He was born Oct. 17, 1932, in Roseville, the son of Pearl and Mary Kathryn (Emig) Schisler. He married Sarah L. Coffman July 27, 1961. She survives.
  He is also survived by one son, Kenneth Pierson, Pekin; three daughters, Deanna Ralston, Galesburg, Peggy Mettler, Phoenix, and Michelle Wright, Monmouth; three brothers, Lewis (Catherine) Schisler, Monmouth, Donald (Thelma) Schisler, Roseville, and Gerald (Rita) Schisler, Florida; three sisters, Dorothy Griffin, Rock Island, Betty (Robert) Clark, Phoenix, and Jo Johnson, Monmouth; nine grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers.
  He lived in Swan Creek, Roseville, Monmouth and Galesburg.
  He was an Army veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1951 to 1953.
  He worked with his brother cutting wood at Admiral until 1959, at Sturdelite, at Farrs DX Gas Station. In 1963, he returned to Admiral/Maytag, retiring in 1994. He also worked seven years at Harry Rhadmacher's Plumbing.
  Graveside services were held Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, in Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Judy officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
  Corman Memorial Home, Roseville, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Clare Devere Schisler
Peoria Journal Star, June 7, 1992, Page: C14
Clare Schisler
  Good Hope - Clare D. Schisler, 79, of Rural Route Good Hope, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 1992, at his residence.
  Born March 11, 1913, in Ipava to William and Della Grove Schisler, he married Ellen France on August 11, 1940, in Ipava.
  She survives, along with three sons, Max of Rudolph, Ohio, John of Camp Point, and Ron of Good Hope; five daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Elaine) Churchill of Roseville, Mrs. Verne (Carrie) Moulton of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Idella Huston, Mrs. Doug (Linda) Wilkins, and Mrs. Hap (Kathie) Voorhees, all of Galesburg; and 12 grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Delbert Devere Schisler, and two brothers.
  A farmer in the Good Hope area for 40 years, he was also a self-employed carpenter. He was a former member of the Good Hope Lions Club and a member of the Walnut Grove Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at his church. The Rev.
  Peggy Richards will officiate. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m.
  Monday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell. Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Good Hope Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Galesburg Rescue Mission or the Good Hope Senior Citizens Organization.
Obituary of Bambi Sue Shanks
Peoria Journal Star, July 11, 1995, Page: D7
Bambi Shanks
  Vermont - Services for Bambi S. Shanks, 16, of Vermont, who was pronounced dead at 10:46 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 1995, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Vermont United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jill Johnson-Scott will officiate.
  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kost Memorial Home. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
  She was killed in a two vehicle crash involving an alleged drunken driver on a rural McDonough County road, police said.
  She was born Dec. 27, 1978, in Macomb to Duane and Nancy Herink Shanks.
  Surviving are her father of rural Vermont; her mother of Bader; two sisters, Billie Jo Burnett of Rushville and Jamie Shanks of Astoria; one brother, Brandon of Vermont; grandparents, Arthur and Wilma Herink of Vermont, and Ernest and Jeannine Shanks of Astoria; and great-grandparents, Everett McWhorter of Canton and Ivan Shanks of Astoria.
  She was entering her junior year at Vermont-Industry-Table Grove High School, where she was a member of the science club, played basketball, and was a cheerleader and a member of the flag squad.
  She was a recipient of the National English Merit Award. She was nominated to be a national scholar representing Illinois at the National Young Leaders Conference and was a member of the National Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. She worked at Kentucky Fried Chicken in Macomb.
  She was a member of Vermont United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school.
  Memorials may be made to VIT High School.
Obituary for Duane K. Shanks
Eagle Publications, September 28, 2000
Duane K. Shanks
  Funeral services for Duane K. Shanks, 48, were held Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 11 a.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Rev. Vernon Dean officiated and interment was in Vermont Cemetery.
  Mr. Shanks of Vermont was pronounced dead at 12:31 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2000, at the scene, after being electrocuted by a downed power line. Memorials may be made to the Vermont Rescue Squad.
  The son of Ernest and Jeannine Powell Shanks, he was born Nov. 18, 1951 in Macomb.
  He leaves: his parents; a son, Brandon Shanks of Vermont; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Jamie) Brockley of Astoria and Mrs. Kenneth (Billie) Haynes of Mt. Sterling; three grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Dean (Vicky) Conway of Roseville, and Mrs. Rick (Phyllis) Batterton, Mrs. Wayne (Anne) Mitchell and Mrs. Chris (Roberta) McCormick, all of Astoria.
  One daughter, Bambi Sue, preceded him in death.
  Mr. Shanks was a farmer and was also a truck for Onion Farms in Industry and Phoebus Trucking. He attended the Woodland Church of the Brethern in Astoria.
Obituary for Ivan O. Shanks
Eagle Publications, February 25, 1999
Ivan O. Shanks
  Ivan O. Shanks, of 1008 East Broadway, Astoria, Illinois, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, February 16, 1999 at the Astoria Healthcare Center.
 He was born December 1906 in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Joe and Rebecca Weaver Shanks.
  He married Olive Mae Frazee on August 18, 1930 at Lewistown, Illinois. She preceded him in death on January 13, 1978.
  He was preceded in death by three brothers, two sisters, and one great granddaughter.
  Surviving are one son, Ernest Shanks of Astoria; five grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.
  He lived in Brooklyn Township for many years, moving to Astoria in 1970.
  He was a farmer and a coal miner and also owned and operated a saw mill.
  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 19, 1999 at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Illinois with Pastor Vernon Dean officiating.
  Burial was in the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb, Illinois.
  Memorials may be made to Camp Emmanuel in Astoria or the Astoria Healthcare Center.
Death of James Shanks
Rushville Times, August 28, 1902
  James Shanks of Brooklyn twp. died last Thursday, aged 73 years.  He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. John Croyle.  Funeral services were held there Saturday with interment in Whiteoak Cemetery.
Obituary of Iris J. Baker Sharman
Peoria Journal Star, December 15, 1994, Page: D8
Iris Sharman
  Bader - Iris J. Sharman, 96, of Crown Point, Ind., formerly of Bader, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1994, at Town Center Nursing home in Merrillville, Ind.
  Born July 8, 1898, in Bader to John and Kate Reno Baker, she married Oliver Sharman on April 21, 1920. He died May 6, 1968.
  Also preceding her in death were one daughter, one sister and one brother.
  Surviving are one daughter, Patricia Matz of Crown Point, Ind.; one sister, Iola Vratis of Astoria; two brothers, Richard Baker of Browning and Burdette Baker of Rushville; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  She was a member of Bader Christian Church.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with the Rev. James Shirley officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul's Cemetery in Macomb. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Herschel L. Shirrell
Rushville Times, Wednesday, February 16, 2005, page 5B, column 2
Herschel Shirrell
  Herschel L. Shirrell, 83, of Browning, died Feb. 10, 2005, at Astoria Gardens in Astoria.
  He was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Bluff City, the son of William D. and Helena (Holmes) Shirrell.
  He never married.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Eldon Shirrell and two sisters, Margie Kling and Goldie Shirrell.
  Survivors include one brother, Carmen (wife Wanda) Shirrell of Macomb; one sister, Mildred Bushbomb of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was a farm laborer.
  He was a member of the Bluff City Church.
  Services were Saturday, Feb. 12 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Robert Spencer officiating.  Interment was at Bluff City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Bluff City Community Church or Astoria Gardens.

Eagle Publications, February 12, 2005
Herschel L. Shirrell
  Herschel L. Shirrell, 83, died at 4:05 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at Astoria Gardens, Astoria.
  He was born Dec. 25, 1921, the son of William D. and Helena (Holmes) Shirrell, Bluff City.
  He is survived by one brother, Carmen (Wanda) Shirrell, Macomb; one sister, Mildred Bushbomb, Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Eldon; and two sisters, Margie Kling and Goldie Shirrell.
  He was a farm laborer and attended the Bluff City Church. He enjoyed trapping, hunting and fishing.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria with the Rev. Robert Spencer officiating.
  Visitation will be one hour prior to services.
  Burial will be at Bluff City Cemetery, Bluff City.
  Memorials may be made to Bluff City Community Church and Astoria Gardens.
Obituary for Lorene N. Nimmo Shirrell
Eagle Publications, February 22, 2001
Lorene N. Shirrell
  Lorene N. Shirrell, 93, of Macomb, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001, at the Elms.
  She was born Aug. 16, 1907, in Rosine, Ky., to Finley and Mary Leulla (Liesure) Nimmo. She married Eldon Shirrell Sept. 19, 1953, in Peoria. He preceded her in death March 31, 1999.
  In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, one daughter and one sister. She is survived by one sister, Helen Myers, of Beaver Dam, Ky., and two grandsons.
  She was a member of McHenry Christian Church, McHenry, Ky. She was a homemaker and had also worked for Hiram Walker in Peoria for several years.
  Graveside services were conducted Feb. 20, 2001, at Bluff City Cemetery, Bluff City, with Gary Sheets officiating. Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of Lurline Kate Kellum Shores
Macomb Daily Journal, January 2, 1932
  Lurline Kate Shores died January 1st in Industry.  Born 7 June 1891 in Industry to J. W. and E. Brooks Kellum.  She married Ed Shores.
  Note: buried Industry Cemetery, Plot O-53 (letter O not a zero), McDonough County, IL: Lurline K. Shores 1891-1 Jan 1932
Obituary for Thelma L. Grandt Siepel
Eagle Publications, March 14, 2002
Thelma L. Siepel
  Thelma L. Siepel, 86, of rural Tennessee, died at 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born July, 17, 1915, near Table Grove in Farmers township, Fulton County, the daughter of Ernest Christian and Olive Josephine (Robinson) Grandt. She was married June 12, 1936, at the United Brethren Church in Macomb, to John Willard Siepel, who preceded her in death June 6, 1971.
  She is survived by five children, Captain Willard Ernest Siepel, US Navy Retired and wife (Carol) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Olive Ruthanne Danielson of Plymouth, Mary Jane and husband (Gerald) White of Colchester, Barbara Jean and husband (Frankie) Lucie of Basco, Patricia Lea and husband (Edwin) Burtness of Orfordville, Wis., and one daughter-in-law, Sue Siepel of Austin, Texas; 15 grandchildren survive, Keith Willard and Margo Siepel and Kevin Willard and Sharon Siepel of Cincinnati, Ohio, Linda Joanne and Don Switzer of Plymouth, David John and Nancy Danielson of Tennessee, Melissa Sue and Jeff Calhoun of Macomb, Geoffrey Grandt and Kimberly White of Morris, Diana Lee and John D. Cox of Bokoshe, Okla., Beverly Jo and James Hoffmeister of La Romain, Trinidad, West Indies, Michael George Siepel of Springfield, Mo., Charles Roy Lucie and Steven Raymond and Jennifer Lucie of Basco, Adam Lee and Amy Lucie of Carthage, Deanna Louise DeVoe, Jason Edwin and Sara Burtness, and Eric Lee Burtness of Orfordville, Wis.; 25 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Irene Stromberg of Tacoma, Wash. and Dorothy Livengood of Elizabethton, Tenn.
  She was preceded in death by a son, Donald Edward Siepel, a son-in-law, Bob Danielson, a grandson, Danny Albert Danielson, a great-granddaughter, Colette Elaine Danielson, her parents, two brothers, Charles E. Grandt and Jim L. Grandt and two sisters, Eleanor D. Icenogle and Marjorie Lea Stromberg.
  Thelma's childhood homes were in the areas of Table Grove, Ipava, Gin Ridge, Plymouth and Macomb. Following her marriage she lived on the Siepel Family Farm south of Joetta until June 2001 when she moved to LaMoine Christian Nursing Home in Roseville. She moved to Wesley Village Health Care in Macomb in September 2001. She was a 1933 graduate of Macomb High School. She worked in her father’s business, Farmer's Produce in the Lindsey Building in Macomb, and later was employed at Dennis chicken Products in Augusta, in the dietary department at Memorial Hospital in Carthage, and as a crop reporter with the US Department of Agriculture. She was a co-leader of the Lamoine Lucky Ladies 4-H club in Hancock County for several years, and had been a member of Home Bureau and the Crooked Creek Special Club. She enjoyed her yard, especially hybrid tea roses, daffodils and red bud trees. Known lovingly as "Granny Siepel" to her grandchildren and many friends, neighbors, and family members, She will be remembered by them for her gifts of quilts and hand-crocheted afghans and for the time and love she shared with each of them. She also created elaborate gingerbread houses for her beloved "Gray Boys" when they were children. She enjoyed reading and travel, and was a member of the Tennessee Birthday Club. She was an active member of the Hills Grove United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible school and was active in the United Methodist Women. She was also co-founder and member of Church Women United of the Colchester area.
  Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002 at the Hills Grove United Methodist Church near Tennessee with the Rev. Donald Long officiating. Burial was in the Hills Grove Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Hills Grove United Methodist Church.
Obituary of Virgil "Shorty" A. Skiles
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 14, 2004, Page: 48
Virgil A. Skiles
  Browning - Virgil A. "Shorty" Skiles, 86, of Browning died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Dec. 6, 1917, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, the son of William Henry and Elsie Ellen Belville Skiles.
  Mr. Skiles was a farmer. He attended Ridgeville Church and later attended Bader Christian Church in Browning. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
  Survivors: a sister, Rosella (husband, Paul) Piper of Monmouth; three nieces; and three nephews.
  Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, Shane Baker officiating. Interment: Ridgeville Cemetery in Browning.

Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - February 14, 2004, Page: B5
Virgil Skiles
  Browning - Virgil A. "Shorty" Skiles, 86, of rural Browning died at 1:35 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Dec. 6, 1917, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to William Henry and Elsie Ellen (Belville) Skiles.
  Surviving is one sister, Mrs. Paul (Rosella) Piper of Monmouth.
  He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  He was a farmer.
  He attended Ridgeville Church and later attended Bader Christian Church in Browning.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Shane Baker will officiate. Burial will be in Ridgeville Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by Astoria American Legion Post 25.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria American Legion Post 25.
Obituary of Jacob "Jake" Thomas Smedly
Peoria Journal Star, September 10, 1991, Page: D6
Jacob Smedly
  Frederick - Jacob Thomas "Jake" Smedly, 54, of Rural Route 1 died at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 1991, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born Dec. 3, 1936, in Schuyler County to William A. and Edna Loring Smedly, he married Velma White on Nov. 17, 1972, in Beardstown.
  She survives along with his mother of Rushville; two stepsons, Stephen D. Browning of Brookfield, Mo., and Roger L. Mallicoat II of Beardstown; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Wesley (Deborah) Young and Mrs. Donald (Leah) Malone, both of Beardstown; two brothers, Larry and John, both of Frederick; and 10 grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his father and a stepdaughter, Susan D. Browning.
  He was a construction laborer and a farmer.
  He served in the Army from 1960 to 1962. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, the Rev. Louis H. Houchins officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the chapel, with military rites conducted at 8 by Schuyler County American Legion Post 4. Burial will be in Gillette Cemetery, Schuyler County.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Annabelle A. Baldwin Icenogle Cromwell Smith
State Journal-Register, January 15, 2004, Page: 30
Annabelle A. Smith
  Beardstown - Annabelle A. Smith, 76, of Beardstown died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at Heritage Manor East Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  She was born Feb. 18, 1927, in Hagener Township, the daughter of Roy E. and Alice Emerick Baldwin. She married Herb Icenogle in 1946; he preceded her in death. She married George Cromwell in 1949; he preceded her in death. She married Charles "Orville" Smith in 1956; he preceded her in death.
  Two daughters, Janet Icenogle and Amelia Cope, also preceded her in death.
  Survivors: a son, Randall Cromwell of Beardstown; a daughter, Alice (husband, Robert) Brown of Hillsdale; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven brothers, Leo Baldwin of Jacksonville, Robert Baldwin of El Cajon, Calif., Kenneth Baldwin of Clayton, William, Richard and Kenneth Asbury, all of Green Forest, Ark., and John Honeycutt of Rogers, Ark.; four sisters, Iva Lee Simpson and Ethel Gardner, both of Green Forest, Wanda Irvin of Hillsboro and Shirley Schinnebarger of Walnut Shade, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Beardstown's Church of the Nazarene. Burial: Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Goodwin Funeral in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary  of George "Bob" Robert Smith
Peoria Journal Star, September 27, 1995, Page: D6
George Smith
  Bushnell - Graveside services for George Robert "Bob" Smith, 71, of 1500 W. Main, Apt. 12-A, who died at 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 1995, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Vermont Cemetery in Vermont. The Rev. Ralph O. Swarthout will officiate.
  He was struck by a car Monday while riding a bicycle about four miles north of Bushnell on Illinois Route 41. There will be no visitation. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
  Born March 3, 1924, in Macomb to Loren W. and Mary E. Carnes Smith, he married Edna Fowler on Dec. 11, 1980, in Macomb. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Teresa Smith of Moline; one stepson, Robert Cassel of Bader; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Locie and Samuel, both of Bushnell, James of Sunrise Beach, Mo., Wilbert of Chillicothe and Orville of Florida; and three sisters, Mildred Still of Havana, Mary Robertson of Browning and Arlene Willis of the state of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Jane Smith, and one sister.
  A construction worker, he was a member of Laborer's Union Local 231 in Pekin.
  He was a member of Bushnell Christian Church.
  Memorials may be made to the Bushnell Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Zelma "Marie" Pearl Marie Schisler Smith
Canton Daily Ledger, Friday, January 20, 2006
Marie Smith
  Marie Z. Smith, 96, of 734 North Avenue B, Canton, died Sunday (January 15, 2006) at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.
  Born August 28, 1909, in Ellisville, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Keller) Schisler, she married Clyde Smith on July 5, 1932, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death.
  She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dewayne Smith; one infant daughter, Laura Smith; one brother; and one sister.
  Survivors include one son, Lyle Smith of Canton; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Erma Levine of Galesburg and Lonetta Brannan of Monmouth.
  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Canton, where she held various offices.
  She was a homemaker.
  Services were held at 11 a.m., January 19, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, with President Calvin MacKay officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to services, January 19, at the funeral home. Burial was at Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church. Guestbook and obituary can be found online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Obituary of Wayne "Chuck" Snyder
died: December 2, 2001
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 6, 2001, Page: 35
Wayne Snyder
  Pery, N.Y. - Wayne "Chuck" Snyder, 93, of Peru, formerly of Alvin and Browning, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh, N.Y.
  He was born July 7, 1908, in Browning, the son of George C. and Laura Steadman Snyder.
  Mr. Snyder worked for the Burlington Railroad and post office until he left for the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a warehouse foreman under Gen. George C. Patton from 1942-45. He was awarded the American Campaign Medal for Good Conduct, WWII Victory Medal, European/African/Middle Eastern medal with three bronze battle stars, a service stripe and two overseas service bars. He was a lifelong gardener and handyman in Springfield and Alvin, retiring in the 1980s, and a member of Alvin Christian Church.
  Survivors: a stepsister, Marcella Brodman of Virginia; two nieces, Jean Snyder-Kull of Peru and Patricia Tegeder of Jacksonville; and three stepnieces, Virginia Stambaugh of Browning, Rosy Aten of Macomb and Joyce Taylor of Jacksonville.
  Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Browning Cemetery, the Rev. Jack Christian officiating.
   Note: Virginia Stambaugh and Rosy Aten are the daughters of Howard "Keith" Keith Aten and Helen Rose Geer.  Jean Snyder-Kull is the daughter of brother, John Snyder and Eva Darlene Ridings.  Marcella Brodman is the daughter of Arthur "Hiram" Hiram Geer and Ada Bertha Kloker and sister to Helen Rose Geer Aten.  The rest I haven't figured out how they are related. Sara Hemp
Obituary of Loren "Jack" Sours
Peoria Journal Star, August 12, 1994, Page: A12
Loren Sours
  Havana - Loren "Jack" Sours, 92, of 323 E. Jefferson St. died at 6:20 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 1994, at Havana Healthcare Center.
  Born Nov. 24, 1901, in Beardstown to William Michael and Margaret Ellen Doyle Sours, he married Helen Bly on April 4, 1932, in Macomb. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Barbara Buchanan of Havana; two sons, Jack Sowers of North Branch, Minn., and Dan Sours of Phoenix; two brothers, Virgle {Virgil} of Rushville and Oliver of Macomb; three sisters, Winifred Sweeney, Gladys Clark and Margurite Morris, all of Macomb; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
  He was an auctioneer, grocery store owner, contractor and businessman. He last owned and operated Sours' Furniture store in Havana.
  He was a member of Havana Church of Christ.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hurley Funeral Home. The Rev. Warren Hughes will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Richard A. Sours
Peoria Journal Star, November 8, 2000, Page: B06
Richard Sours
  Rushville - Richard A. Sours, 71, of Rushville, formerly of the Brooklyn area, died at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born Nov. 9, 1928, in Davenport, Iowa, to Virgil W. and Velma V. Perry Sours, he married Patricia A. Lee on Sept. 23, 1950. She died June 24, 1982.
  Two brothers also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one son, Allen (and Helen) of Browning; one daughter, Brenda (and Larry) Stambaugh of Astoria; one brother, John of rural Mount Sterling; three grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  He worked for the Illinois Department of Conservation for 11 years. He then worked for Sinnock Construction and later owned and operated Sours Construction until retiring.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Burial will be in Brooklyn Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Virgil William Sours
Peoria Journal Star, March 17, 1997, Page: A7
Virgil Sours
  Rushville - Virgil William Sours, 98, of Rushville died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, March 16, 1997, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born May 22, 1898, in Chandlerville to William and Margaret Doyle Sours, he married Velma Perry on April 30, 1923, in Rushville. She died Dec. 25, 1983.
  Two sons, James and Robert, three sisters and three brothers also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Richard and John, both of Littleton; two sisters, Winnifred Sweeney and Marguerite Morris, both of Macomb; one brother, Oliver of Moline; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
  He was an independent cement contractor and a farmer before retiring.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Long will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn.
  Memorials may be made to Blackburn Cemetery.
Obituary of Ethel Simpson Sowers
Peoria Journal Star, September 12, 1992, Page: C8
Ethel Sowers
  Rushville - Ethel Sowers, 96, of Rushville died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 1992, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born Aug. 22, 1896, in Rushville Township, Schuyler County, to Berchard and Jennett Billingsley Simpson, she married Newton Ray Sowers Sr. on Oct. 15, 1921, in Lewistown. He died Feb. 15, 1929.
  One son, Newton Ray Jr., one daughter, Della Closen, one brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Irene Schisler of Roseville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
  She worked in food service at Hills Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Rushville City Cemetery. The Rev. Bob Key will officiate. Calling hours will be after 3 p.m. today at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
Obituary of Bula Bates Spillers
Peoria Journal Star, October 15, 1993, Page: C12
Bula Spillers
  Beardstown - Bula Bates Spillers, 86, of 611 W. Fourth St. died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1993, at Myers Convalescent and Skilled Nursing Center.
  Born Feb. 13, 1907, in Schuyler County to Charles L. and Pearle Haffner Bates, she married Fred L. Spillers on March 26, 1926. He died May 2, 1959.
  Three sisters, one brother and one grandson also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Fred of Beardstown; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Winifred) Douglas of Quincy; one brother, Charles L. Bates, and one sister, Delores Leezer, both of Roseville; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
  She worked at Illinois Glove Factory in Beardstown. She was a housemother at Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Children's Home in Normal for 11 years.
  She was a member of Browning Methodist Church in Browning, where services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Rev. William Hesseldenz will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Cline Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 15, 1993, Page: 14
Bula Spillers
  Beardstown - Bula Bates Spillers, 86, of Beardstown, formerly of Browning, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday at Myers Nursing Home, Beardstown.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Browning Methodist Church, with burial in Browning Cemetery.
  Cline Funeral Home, Beardstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Winifred) Douglas of Quincy; a son, Fred L. of Beardstown; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles L. Bates of Roseville; a siser, Mrs. Delores Leezer of Roseville; and a niece.


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