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Obituary of  Betty Aline Ashwood Sprout
Peoria Journal Star, December 17, 1999, Page: B04
Betty Sprout
  Canton - Betty A. Sprout, 66, of 420 W. Chestnut St. died at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Aug. 13, 1933, in Roodhouse to Earl and Annabelle Fraley Ashwood, she married Clarence "Bud" Sprout on July 31, 1955, in Canton. He died Jan. 8, 1993.
  She also was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
  Surviving are one son, Curtis of Canton; two daughters, Mrs. David (Jennifer) Sepich and Jane Sprout, both of Canton; five grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; two brothers, Robert Ashwood of Smithfield and Thomas Ashwood of Wee-MaTuk; and three sisters, Daisy Baxter of Wee-Ma-Tuk, Hazel Henderson of Smithfield and Linda Smith of Cuba.
  She worked at Freeman Coal Co. for many years.
  She attended Wesley United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton. The Rev. George Mercer will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Obituary of Clarence "Bud" L. Sprout
Peoria Journal Star, January 10, 1993, Page: C14
Clarence  Sprout
  Canton - Clarence L. "Bud" Sprout, 64, of 420 W. Chestnut St. died at 2:56 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 1993, in the emergency room of Graham Hospital.
  Born April 2, 1928, in Canton to Orlo and Goldie Smith Sprout, he married Betty A. Ashwood on July 31, 1955, in Canton. She survives.
  Also surviving are his stepmother, Zelma Thompson of Canton; one son, Curtis of Canton; two daughters, Jane Sprout and Mrs. David (Jennifer) Sepich, both of Canton; one sister, Mary Jane Sample of Mobile, Ala.; one half sister, Billy Lyons of Canton; three half brothers, Orlo Jr. of Illinois, Berry of Liverpool and Wilbert Thompson of Canton; and five grandchildren.
  He was a truck driver for Canton Township for 11 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Knights of Pythian of Lewistown.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. The Rev. Harold Barrick will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary of Gertrude Rebecca Stambaugh
Rushville Times, January 18, 1912
  Gertrude Rebecca Stambaugh was born in Browning, Nov. 1, 1908, and died Jan. 6, 1912, aged 3 years, 2 months and 6 days old.  She was a bright, lovable child and the parents have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.
  We wish to thank the many friends who were so attentive and sympathetic in our bereavement.  We mourn the loss of dear Gertrude and our home is very sad, but we hope to meet her in the spiritual building not made by hands, eternal in the heavens.  Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Stambaugh
  Note: Her parents are Edward A. and Abbie J. Blankenship Stambaugh and she is buried in Bader Cemetery.
Obituary of Melvin Russel Stambaugh
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 5, 2002, Page: 28
Melvin R. Stambaugh
  Beardstown - Melvin R. Stambaugh, 88, of Beardstown died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center.
  He was born March 27, 1914, in Fulton County, the son of Jesse W. and Nettie Ann Robertson Stambaugh. He married Rosalie Schuman in 1938; she died in 1943. He married Irva Lisenbee in 1945 in Beardstown.
  Mr. Stambaugh was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown. He also was a member of Laborers Union Local 253 in Jacksonville, where he had many construction assignments, including the building of the Beardstown bridge, Beardstown seawall, Allis-Chalmers and Oscar Mayer plants in Beardstown and Beardstown Sanitary District.
  Survivors: wife, Irva; a daughter, Naomi Ann (husband, Dave) Roush of Ewing, Mo.; two sons, Ron and Joe C. (wife, Cheri) Stambaugh, both of Beardstown; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a step-granddaughter; three step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Daniel H. (wife, Alma) Stambaugh of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
  Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown, the Rev. Roger Barnes officiating. Burial: Bader Cemetery.
  Note: Melvin's 2nd wife, Irva is the sister of his brother, Daniel's wife, Alma.
Obituary of Lanta C. Jones Stauffer
Astoria Argus, November 13, 1985
Mrs. Lanta Stauffer Dies At Age 102
  Mrs. Lanta C. Stauffer, 102, of Astoria, died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1985, at the Astoria Healthcare Center.
  She was born June 29, 1883, at Bader, a daughter of William B. and Annie Geiman-Jones.  On June 29, 1904, she married Harry Stauffer.  He preceded her in death on April 12, 1972.
  Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Clinton (Gwendolyn) Ray of Astoria; one son, Byron Stauffer of Carlinville; three grandchildren; six great granchildren; four great, great grandchildren; and one brother, Loren B. Jones of Inglewood, Calif.
  She was preceded in death by one son, one grandchild, one brother and two sisters.
  Mrs. Stauffer was a member of the Bader Christian Church and a charter member of the Schuyler County Home Bureau.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Laurence Royer officiating.  Burial will be in the Bader Cemetery.
  Friends may call at Shawgo's this afternoon and evening.  The family will be present from 7 to 8 p.m.
  Note: Her name is Myrtle in her mother's obit.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 14, 1985, Page: 10
Lanta C. Stauffer
  Astoria - Lanta C. Stauffer, 102, of Astoria died at 11:15 a.m. Tuesday at the Astoria Health Care Center.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria and burial will be in Bader Cemetery.
  Surviving are one son, Byron of Carlinville; one daughter, Mrs. Clinton (Gwendolyn) Ray of Astoria; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Loren B. Jones of Inglewood, Calif.
Obituary for Marilyn Diane Barnes Stephens
Eagle Publications, February 21, 2003
Marilyn Barnes Stephens
  Marilyn Barnes Stephens, 70, Macomb, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born July 27, 1932, in Rushville, the daughter of Vernon and Hildreth (Ashwood) Barnes. She married Richard D. Stephens Nov. 18, 1951, in Rushville. He survives.
  She is also survived by two daughters, Deborah (Neal) Nordstrom, San Diego, Calif., Michelle (Stephen) Dykes, Barrington; four grandchildren; one brother, Dr. Byron Barnes, St. Louis, Mo.; and one sister Jeanne Bartlett, Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by her parents.
  She was a graduate of Rushville High School and received the D.A.R. award while she was there. She was a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University and was an honor student in high school and college. She was past president of Chapter K PEO, past president of Kappa Delta Sorority, and a member of XXMD, and the First Presbyterian Church of Macomb. She enjoyed her family, her church, and her Bridge Club.
  Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday Feb. 20, 2003 at First Presbyterian Church, Macomb, with the Rev. Alice Davenport officiating. Visitation will follow after the service in the Fellowship Hall at the Church. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial of the ashes will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Macomb, or the American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Eleanor Kathleen Persinger Strong
Peoria Journal Star, June 23, 1993, Page: D7
Eleanor Strong
  Rushville - Eleanor K. Strong, 82, of Rushville died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, June 21, 1993, at her residence.
  Born April 21, 1911, in Woodstock Township, Schuyler County, to Dwight and Minnie Illman Persinger, she married Loren O. "Ping" Strong on May 31, 1931, in Keokuk, Iowa. He died April 24, 1979.
  She also was preceded in death by an infant brother.
  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Christie) Cox, Mrs. Gerald (Mary Sue) Merritt and Mrs. Dennis (Jean) Lane, all of Rushville; eight grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; and two sisters, Lucille Moody of Nashville, Tenn., and Betty Hermon of Rushville.
  She was a member of Be- Kik-A-Nin-Ee Chapter N.S.D.A.R. and Rushville Women's Federation. She was a member and past president of Culbertson Hospital Auxiliary. In 1990, she was the State of Illinois Volunteer of the Year.
  She also was a member of First Methodist Church in Rushville where services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday. David Haney will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Hospital or her church.
Obituary of Ansel B. Stroops
Peoria Journal Star, November 28, 1992, Page: C7
Ansel Stroops
  Rushville - Ansel B. Stroops, 90, of 349 Sherman St. died at 3:34 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1992, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born June 15, 1902, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to George Curtis and Florence Justus Stroops, he married Irene Smith on Dec. 6, 1930, in Virginia, Ill. She died Aug. 22, 1980.
  He also was preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Stroops, three brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are two daughters, Charlotte Stroops of Beardstown and Faye Crone of Rushville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry of Canton; and two sisters, Lela Belville of Astoria and Alma Sayers of Browning.
  He was a lifelong farmer, retiring in 1970. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery in Browning.
  Memorials may be made to Ridgeville Community Church.
Obituary for Gary L. Sundell
Eagle Publications, April 27, 2000
Gary L. Sundell
  Gary L. Sundell, age 60, of 704 West Monmouth Street, Abingdon, died at 11 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2000 at the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railyard south of Galesburg.
  He was born Feb. 14, 1940 in Galesburg, the son of Carl W. and Doris Lenord Sundell. He married Shirley Engle Schisler on June 23, 1989 in Abingdon. She survives.
  Other survivors include four sons, Todd Sundell, Galesburg, Steve Otto, Orange County, Calif., Michael Schisler, Abingdon and Brian Schisler, New Orleans, Louisiana; two daughters, Kathy Smith, Peoria and Rhonda Watkins, London Mills; one brother, Robert W. Sundell, Abingdon; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  He had lived in Abingdon since 1989 and prior to that in Galesburg.
  He graduated from Galesburg High School.
  He was a switchman for Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad and had worked for the railroad for over 30 years.
  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon with Eleanor Landon officiating.
  Burial was in the Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Public Schools Foundation.
Obituary of Donald "Don" Sweeney
Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - October 31, 2000, Page: B04
Former Macomb Mayor Donald Sweeney
  Macomb - Donald Sweeney, 76, of 21007 Oakmont Court died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000, at his residence.
  Born April 25, 1924, in Macomb to Herschel and Winifred Sours Sweeney, he married Jean Wegehoft on Dec. 11, 1943, in San Diego. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Mark (and Lisa) of Macomb; two daughters, Pamela (and Clete) Wagner of Vassar, Mich., and Johanna (and Terry) Swanson of Albuquerque, N.M.; two brothers, John of Modera, Calif., and Max of Austin, Texas; one sister, Vernadene Elliott of Macomb; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  He was a Marine Corps veteran, serving from 1943 to 1946. He was a member of American Legion Post 6 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1921.
  He owned and operated Sweeney's Cleaners in Macomb since 1948.
  He was elected to the Macomb City Council in 1966 and served on several council committees. He was elected as mayor of Macomb in 1971 and served until 1973.
  He served as chairman of Macomb's City Wide Clean-Up and Beautification Program and of the Greater Macomb United Fund from 1970 to 1971.
  He served on the Safety Security Sub-Committee at Western Illinois University and as chairman of the Macomb Fire and Police Commission.
  He served as assistant sergeant-at-arms for the Annual Illinois Municipal League meeting in 1968.
  He was a member of the Macomb Jaycees. He was past vice president of the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, where he also served on the board of directors.
  He was a life member of First Christian Church of Macomb, where he served as deacon.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at his church. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, where military rites will be conducted by his American Legion and VFW posts.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program or to his church.
Obituary of Winifred Sours Sweeney
Peoria Journal Star, August 26, 2000, Page: B05
Winifred Sweeney
  Macomb - Winifred Sweeney, 96, of 1212 Madelyn Ave. died at 8:36 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 2000, at Elms Nursing Home.
  Born Oct. 29, 1903, in Cass County to William and Margaret Ellen Doyle Sours, she married Herschel Sweeney on Nov. 30, 1921, in Macomb. He died in 1972.
  Four brothers, three sisters and two grandchildren also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three sons, John of Modera, Calif., Max of Austin, Texas, and Don of Macomb; one daughter, Vernadene Elliott of Macomb; one brother, Oliver Sours of Moline; one sister, Margurite Morris of Macomb; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-greatgrandchildren.
  She had been a clerk for Sweeney Cleaners in Macomb.
  She was a 50-year member of Calvary Baptist Church in Macomb.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodsworth-PiperWallen Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. The Rev. Ron Bricker will officiate. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, where the Rev. Randall Whitmire will officiate.
  Memorials may be made to her church or to any charity.
Obituary of John Herbert Crumley I
Rushville Times, April 2, 1959
Hold Funeral Today For John Crumley, 72
  John Crumley, 72, of Rushville, died shortly after noon Monday in Culbertson Memorial hospital.
  Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Free Methodist Church with the Rev. S. Linda Young officiating and burial will be in Rushville cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Worthington funeral home.
  He is survived by his wife, Etta {Elizabeth "Lizzie Izzie" Belle Ashwood}; five sons, Ralph of Canton; Kenneth, Paul, Herbert and John Jr., all of Rushville; two brothers, Homer of Peck, Kansas, and Frank of Topeka, Kansas.
  correction by Sara Hemp
Obituary of Billy Gene Curtis
Unknown newspaper and date
Billy Curtis
  Rushville - Billy Gene Curtis, 56, of Decatur, formerly of Rushville, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 1996, at his home.
He was born May 10, 1940, in Rushville to Gene and Lucille {Ebbert} Curtis.
  Surviving are his mother of Rushville; one son, Clayton of Decatur; one sister, Sharon Curry of Rushville; and several nieces.
He was a teacher at Lakeview High School in Decatur and later taught at Decatur Vocational Center until 1994.
  Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Brintlinger Funeral Home, Decatur.
Obituary of Enoch Kenneth Davis
died: June 10, 1969
unknown newspaper and date
Enoch Kenneth Davis
  Services for E. Kenneth Davis, 59, of 3307 E. Washington St., East Peoria, who died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday at Methodist Hospital, where he was admitted June 7, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in First United Methodist Church of East Peoria. The Rev. Marshall Ervin will officiate, and burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery, East Peoria. Visitation will be in LeRoy Schmidt Memorial Chapel, East Peoria, 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow and in the church one hour prior to services.
  A resident of East Peoria 37 years and of the current address 20 years, Mr. Davis was born in Bader Oct 21, 1909. He was a son of Enoch P. and Florence Simeral Davis, and married H. Louise Stivers in Schuyler County July 3, 1937.
  He had been employed at Caterpillar Tractor Co. 34 years, working in plant protection the last 17 years, and was a member of United Plant Guards of America. He attended First United Methodist Church East Peoria.
  Surviving are his wife: three sons, Eldred P. Davis, with the Peace Corps in Monrovia, Liberia, Vernie L. Davis, with the Peace Corps in Ethiopia, and Linden G. Davis, at home; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Venters of Bader, Mrs. Sarah Crumley of Peoria and Mrs. Winona Bowen of Albuquerque, NM, and two brothers, Albert and Sheldon Davis, both of Beardstown. One sister and one brother preceded him in death.
Obituary of Enoch Parry Davis
Argus-Searchlight, Wed., Dec. 15, 1943
Former Resident Dies Suddenly
Rev. E. P. Davis Passed Away Friday At His Home In Beardstown
  Enoch Parry Davis, the son of William and Sarah Davis, was born May 14, 1877, and departed this life suddenly Friday afternoon at his home in Beardstown, aged 66 years 6 months and 26 days. Death was due to a heart attack. He was the eighth eldest in a family of seven brothers and three sisters. Two brothers and two sisters together with his parents have preceded him to the Land of Spirit.
  His early life was spent on the old homestead, located southwest of Astoria in the Oak Grove community and just across the Schuyler County line near Bader, where he attended grade school. He was united in marriage December 6, 1896 to Florence Simeral, daughter of Allen and Elizabeth Gain Simeral, by the Rev. James Miller, at the home of the bride s parents abut six miles west of Astoria.
To the union were born eight children, four sons and four daughters: Ralph Lee Davis of Peoria; Hazel Elizabeth Venters of Peoria, Albert Allen Davis of Beardstown, Sheldon William Davis of Burbank, California, Eula Edna Miller of West Chicago, Enoch Kenneth Davis of Peoria, Sarah Simeral Crumley of Rushville, Winona LaVere Bowen of Peoria. These with fifteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive. One great-grandson died in infancy. One sister, Mrs. Ellen Craig of Macomb, five brothers, J. Grant of Canton, John, Lemuel, and Fred of Astoria, and Charles of Adair are left with his loving and devoted wife to mourn his loss, besides a number of nephews, nieces, and hosts of friends.
  Out of a variety of experiences in which he engaged as farmer, salesman, postmaster, and minister, he developed the happy faculty of making many friends and a desire to make his life count for the most in the service of humanity. This, with a deep religious Christian experience fitted him for the Christian ministry which he actively entered in the spring of 1931 and in which service he engaged until this retirement in June of this year.
  Rev. Davis held postulates at Willows Grove near Blandsville, Rushville, Tiesa, El Dora, and New Salem Illinois.
  He served his Lord under the auspice of both United Brethren and Methodist faith, holding many revivals, preaching many funeral sermons, performing marriage ceremonies and receiving many souls into the kingdom, and has now entered into the joys of his Lord, courageous and unafraid, faithful to the end.
  Funeral Services were held at the Methodist Church in Astoria Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. O. G. Davis of Chicago, a nephew, Internment in the Oak Grove Cemetery southwest of Astoria.
Obituary of Ethel "Pearl" Pearl Gould Derry
Astoria newspaper, circa March 23, 1932
Mrs. Newton Derry Dies Suddenly Monday
Funeral Thursday P.M. At The Christian Church Summum, Illinois
  Mrs. Newton Derry died suddenly at her home southeast of Summum Monday morning at about eight o'clock. Death was due to heart failure.
  Mrs. Derry had been in her usual health, according to reports. She was preparing to wash when she suffered a heart attack, expiring almost instantly.
  Miss Pearl Gould was born in Woodland township, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gould. She was married to Newton Derry, who survives, together with the following children: Benjamin, Mrs. Darlene Waggoner, Willis, Dorothy, Fern, Vernon, Otis, Bernard and Donald.
  Funeral services will be held at the Christian church, Summum, on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Wilson of Vermont. Burial in Summum cemetery.

Obituary
  Ethel Pearl Gould, was born July 28, 1889 in Fulton County, Illinois, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gould.
  She was united in marriage to Newton B. Derry, Nov. 12, 1905. To this union were born nine children. She departed this life at her home in Woodland township March 21, 1932, aged 42 years, 8 months and 24 days.
  She leaves to mourn her departure a sorrowing husband and nine children namely: Bennie Derry, Mrs. Russel Waggoner and Willis Derry of Astoria, Dorothy, Fern, Vernon, Otis, Bernard and Donald, all at home. Three grandchildren, Richard, Jackie and Joan Derry, five sisters and one brother, Mrs. Edith Bankert, St. David, Mrs. Sarah Smith, Vermont, Mrs. Rosa Royal, Gillette, Wyoming, Mrs. Sylvia Nichols, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Mary Curless, Monroe City, Mo., Demsey Gould, Eaton, California, and a host of relatives and friends. She has been a loving wife and mother and a sympathizing friend who will be greatly missed by all who have know and loved her.
  Note: Pearl was the daughter of Thomas and Christena Watkins Gould.
Obituary of Bernard "Newton" Newton Derry
died: November 30, 1967
Peoria Journal Star, Dec. 02, 1967
Newton Derry Of Astoria Dies:88 Kin Survive
  Astoria - Newton B. Derry, 83, of Astoria, died Thursday evening in Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville, after a long illness.
  He is survived by 88 relatives.
  A lifetime resident of the Astoria area, he was born Feb. 8, 1884 in Astoria, son of Edmond and Alma Rogers Derry. He was married in 1905 to Pearl Gould, who died in 1932. Sept. 15, 1943 he married Edith Beam Parr, and she survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Darlene Waggoner and Mrs. Dorothy Brillhart, both of Astoria, Mrs. Fern Parr Conner of San Jose, Calif.; six sons, Ben Derry of Smithfield, Willis, Vernon and Donald, all of Astoria, Otis of Kansas City, Mo., and Bernard of East Peoria; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Nelda Herriford of Ipava, Mrs. Flossie Danner of Adair, and Mrs. Wanda Averill of New Berlin; two stepsons, Jack Parr of Vermont and Dean of San Jose, Calif.; 23 grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. Two brothers and four sisters died earlier.
  He was a member of Summum Christian Church, where services will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow, the Rev. Danny Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 this afternoon in Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria.
  Note: Newton's mother's name is Almeda not Alma.
 Obituary of Uriah W. Derry
Canton Newspaper, August 7, 1929
U. W. Derry, Veteran P & O Moulder, Dies
  Uriah W. Derry, veteran moulder of the P & O Plow Works here, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Tracy of Farmington at 9:40 o'clock last night. He had been ill for six months and had not been able to be at his work here.
  He was born on Nov 4, 1874 on a farm five miles east of Astoria, the son of Edward and Alameda Derry. He was married to Miss Carrie Campbell on December 24, 1899. She preceded him in death on February 26, 1925, and he was married again, this time to Miss Ida Alexander on October 1, 1927.
  He is survived by his widow and four children by his former marriage. They are Marie Tracy of Farmington, Ernest Derry of Wisconsin, Mrs. Bernice Gay of Pekin and Kenneth of Canton. A daughter, Wynona Thelma, died in infancy. One grandchild, two brothers, James T. Derry of Panora, Ia, and Nute of Astoria, and three sisters, Mary Farris of Oklahoma, Della Parks of Springfield and Minnie Horner of Canton, also survive.
  Mr. Derry first became a moulder at the Canton shops in 1901 and had worked there continually until his illness.
  Funeral services will be held at the Murphy Memorial home at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Dan Crane of Victoria officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood.
  Note: Uriah was the son of Edmund and Almeda Rogers Derry.  submitted by Marilee Griffin
Obituary of John Leonard Ebbert II
Rushville Times, Jun. 5, 1969
John L. Ebbert
  John Leonard Ebbert, son of John and Nancy Stambaugh Trone Ebbert, was born Oct. 30, 1888, near Browning. He passed away Sunday afternoon, May 25, 1969, at the Culbertson Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for the past 10 days. He had been in failing health for several years.
  He was married to Lillie Goodin August 14, 1913. To this happy union eight children, were born: Victor, Mrs. Doris Prather and Mrs. Leona Smith, all of Rushville; Louis and Mrs. Lucille Curtis, of Ray; and Mrs. Mary Hill of St. Ignace, Mich. Paul who preceded his father in death in 1968, and Barbara Joan in infancy. He was also preceded in death by 19 {?} half brothers and sisters.
John was reared to young manhood near Browning where he was educated and attended church. He lived his entire life in Schuyler County.
  Surviving in addition to his widow and children are 24 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Worthington Funeral home, with the Rev. Frank Goodin officiating. Burial was in Christian Neck cemetery.
  Note: His mother, Nancy Ellen Fitz Stambaugh, daughter of Michael  Stambaugh and Nancy Isabel Fitz married 1st Abraham Schultz/Shultz Trone and 2nd John Leonard Ebbert I.
Obituary of Lillian "Lillie" Ray Goodin Ebbert
died: December 12, 1975
unknown paper, Thursday, December 18, 1975
Rites for Mrs. Lillie Ebbert Held Here on Monday
  Mrs. Lillie R. Ebbert, 82, died Friday at Culbertson Memorial hospital. Funeral services were held on Monday at Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wesley Trendle officiating. Burial was in Christian Neck cemetery, north of Rushville.
  She was born Sept. 17, 1893, at Elizabethtown, Ky., the daughter of Frank and Debbie Tweddell Goodin. She married John Ebbert on Aug. 14, 1913, in Schuyler County. He preceded her in death May 25, 1969.
  Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Leona Smith of Rushville, Mrs. Lucille Curtis of rural Rushville, Mrs. Mary Hill of St. Ignace, Mich., and Mrs. Doris Prather of Rushville; two sons, Louis of rural Astoria and Victor of Havana; 24 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rev. Frank Goodin of Abingdon and James Goodin of Davenport, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Maude Wright of Canton. Also preceding her in death were one son, Paul one infant daughter, Joan; and one brother, Herbert.
  The people of this community also send sympathy to the family of Lillie Ebbert for the loss of their mother and grandmother.
Obituary of Nancy Ellen Fitz Stambaugh Trone Ebbert
Rushville Times, April 24, 1924
Mrs. Nancy Ebbert (Stambaugh)
  Nancy Fitz Stambaugh, daughter of Michael and Nancy Fitz Stambaugh, was born in Hanover county, Maryland, April 20, 1842, and died at her home near Browning, April 16, 1924, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 27 days.
  She was united in marriage to Abraham S. Trone in June, 1858, in Fulton County. To this union were born eleven children, namely: Sarah Catherine, Jacob S., Nancy Isabel, Mary Elizabeth, Susanna Ellen, Rebecca A., Henry S., Adeline Melissa, Matilda Louise, Ephriam S. and Carl A.
  The husband preceded her in death, July 8, 1883. She was again united in marriage to John Ebbert, Nov. 22, 1887. To this union was born one son, John Ebbert Jr.
 The children who preceded her to the Great Beyond are Mary E. Crampton; Adeline Parks, Matilda L. Smith and Ellen Abbott.
  She with her parents moved to York County, Pa., at the age of one year, and at the age of seven came with the family by wagon, and settled all a farm in Fulton County, about three miles south west of Astoria, in the Oak Grove neighborhood.
  Those left to mourn her loss are one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bricker of Astoria, and eight children namely: Sarah Shaffer of Summum, Jacob S, of Browning, Belle Ewing of near Ray, Rebecca Stroops of Browning, Henry S. of Browning, Ephriam S. at home, Carl A. of Browning, and John Ebbert of near Ray.
  Forty-eight grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn.
  She united with the Brethren church at South Fulton church in l888. She remained a faithful Christian until the spirit took its flight to the great Eternal home.
  She was a kind and loving disposition, ever willing to share the burdens of others and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
She has been in ill health for some time but the end was unexpected.
  Funeral services were held Sat­urday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, at the Ridgeville church, conducted by Rev. H. Lind of Astoria; interment in Ridgeville cemetery.
  Card of Thanks - We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during our bereavement. The Children.
Obituary of Paul Eugene Ebbert
died: November 16, 1968
unknown paper and date
  Paul Eugene Ebbert, son of John L. and Lillie Goodin Ebbert, was born November 13, 1922 in Schuyler County.
  He passed away at the Veteran's hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at 8:25 a.m., Nov. 16, 1968. He had been in failing health for many years.
  He was married to Joann Marquis March 28, 1948.
  To this happy union four sons were born Ronald, Ricky, Steven and David, all at home. Besides his wife and sons he is survived by his parents of Ray: two brothers, Louis of Ray and Victor of Rushville; four sisters, Mrs. Leona Smith and Mrs. Doris Prather of Rushville, Mrs. Lucille Curtis of Ray and Mrs. Mary Hill of St. Ignace, Michigan. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Barbara Joan.
  Paul received his education in Schuyler County, and enlisted in the Navy in 1941, at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The full time of his enlistment was spent in the South Pacific during World War II. He was aboard the U.S. Cruiser, Helena when it was sunk in the Battle of Kula Gulf on July 6, 1943, and after surviving this tragedy was aboard the cruisers Providence and Houston before receiving his honorable discharge in 1946.
  He was a farmer and lived in Schuyler County until moving to Arizona for his health five years ago. He was a member of the American Legion Post No.4 at Rushville, and the V. F. W. at Mesa, Arizona.
  He was a kind and loving husband and father, and took much pride in his four sons, and his home was his castle. His kind disposition won him many friends during his span of life.
  Service's were held Wednesday, November 20, at Gibbons Garden Chapel in Mesa, Arizona, with Reverend M. J. Zaldivar officiating. Interment was in Mesa City cemetery. Full military honors were conducted at graveside.
Obituary of Vera Mae Hickle Schisler Ebbert
unknown paper and date
Vera Ebbert
  Rushville - Vera M. Ebbert, 85, of 370 S. Monroe St. died at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born Aug. 27, 1909, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, to Arthur W. and Sylvia Rakestraw Hickle, she married Paul Schisler in 1933 in Astoria. He died in 1937. She married Louis Ebbert on Dec. 31, 1949, in Virginia, Ill. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Neal Schisler of Springfield; one daughter, Barbara Morey of Anna; two stepdaughters, Shirley Crumley of Canton and Judy Jones of Rushville; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Four brothers preceded her in death.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at South Fulton Cemetery near Astoria. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
Obituary of Lewis/Louis "Frank" Franklin Goodin
Rushville Times, Mar. 29, 1923
Lewis Franklin Goodin
  Lewis Franklin Goodin, son of Bryant Y. & Mary Ellen Goodin was born in Hardin Co., Ky. June 26, 1860 and passed away at his home near Ray, IL. March 23, 1923, aged 62 years, 8 months & 5 days. Death resulted from pneumonia.
  The deceased was united in marriage to Debbie Tweddell on December 22, 1892. To this union 5 children were born 2 daughters, & 3 sons; Lillian Ebert, Mrs. Maude Wright, Frank Jr., Herbert and Bryant. In early life he was united with the Baptist Church at Younger's Creek, Kentucky. The deceased was always a farmer and took great interest in his work. He came to IL in 1909 where he has since resided.
  He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, his 5 children, 7 grandchildren, 2 sisters, Mrs. Lon Cooper & Susan Goodin of Kentucky & a brother Harve Goodin of Louisville, Ky.
  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. C. Brown at his late home March 23.
Obituary of Lucy Matilda Ripp Berg Sparks
died: April 21, 1924
  Rushville Times, April 24, 1924
  Mrs. Lucy M. Sparks
  Mrs. Lucy M. Sparks, who had been confined to her bed since the holidays by illness, died at her home on North Jackson street Monday morning at 8:45 o'clock.
  Funeral services were held at the residence Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. C. Brown, assisted by Rev. R. C. Nowlein.
  Lucy Matilda Ripp, daughter of George A. and Barbara Ripp, both deceased, was born June 13, 1838, near Blue Creek Hill, Southgate, Ind. and died April 21, 1924, at her late residence, aged eighty-five years, ten months, and eight days. Her parents were both born in Germany. They were married June 09, 1835 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lucy was buried in Rushville Cemetery, Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois.
  In 1857, she was married to Henry Berg in Indiana. To this union were born three sons, Edwin, dying in infancy, Authur W. Berg, of Rushville, and Nelson H., of Wymore, Nebraska. For a time they lived at East Havana on a farm, then moved to a farm near Bernadotte. Mr. Berg enlisted as a private in the Civil war, in Co. I. 103rd Illinois Infantry, and died December 8, 1862, while in service at La Grange, Tennessee.
  After the death of her first husband in the Union Army during the Civil War, Mrs. Berg moved to Lewistown. While here she met John B. Sparks, who was visiting his sister. At this time, Mr. Sparks was a widower with two daughters, Mrs. W. F. Rader, of La Porte, Texas, and Mrs. O. K. Nagley, of Detroit, Mich. She was married to Mr. Sparks October 13, 1868, and to this union were born four daughters, Carrie R. Sparks, Mrs. Ralph Brines, Mrs. Claude Scott, Mrs. A. Ethel Lawler, all of whom live in and around Rushville, Illinois.
  Mr. Sparks preceded her in death fourteen years ago last March.
  Mrs. Sparks was converted in girlhood and united with the church. She was ever faithful to her church vows and lived a beautiful Christian life. During her late illness she often expressed a desire to go home and be at rest. Besides the four daughters and two sons, she leaves a half-sister, Mrs. Winfield Rexroat, of Macomb, one half-brother, James Ripp, of Canton, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
  Card of Thanks
  We desire to thank the friends and neighbors who so kindly and generously assisted during the late illness and death of our mother. The Family.
  Submitted by Sarah Ernst - Note: Lucy M. (Ripp) Berg Sparks was the third child of George Adam Ripp. George was born November 28, 1812 in Klingenberg Main, Bavaria, Germany, died August 20, 1882 in Fulton Co., IL with burial in Providence Church cemetery in Bernadotte Twp., Fulton Co., IL. and his first wife, Catherine Brill, born 1800 in Warburg, Hessen Cassel, Germany, died August 6th 1856, age 56, in Franklin Co., IN. They came to American separately. George and Catherine met and married June 9, 1835 in Cincinnati, OH and they had three children: Otto John Franklin, Emma Margaret and Lucy Mitilda. George Adam Ripp and second wife, Barbara only unknown children are Mrs. Winfield F. (Minnie) Rexroat, of Macomb, and James Ripp, of Canton. Lucy 1st married Henry F. Berg June 19, 1857 in Franklin Co., IN. Two of their sons, Edwin and Arthur were born in Indiana, and Nelson was born in Illinois. Children of the 2nd marriage were: Carrie Rose Sparks, Mrs. Ralph (Alta Enola) Brines, Mrs. Claude (Katherine) Scott, and William R. (Abbie Ethel) Lawler. 
Obituary of Carrie R. Sparks
died: November 9, 1959
Rushville Times, Thurday, November 12, 1959, page 8, column 6
Rites Held Here Today For Miss Carrie R. Sparks
  Miss Carrie R. Sparks, former teacher in the Rushville schools, died Monday in the Hazelhurst nursing home in West Chicago at the age of 90 years, three months and 27 days.  Miss Sparks was a member of a pioneer Schuyler county family.
  Funeral services were held today (Thursday) at the Voorhee-Hurst memorial home with the Rev. Marshall H. Ervin officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Miss Sparks, daughter of John and Lucy Sparks was born July 13, 1869 in Schuyler county three and a half miles west of Rushville.  After graduating from the Rushville high school, she attended Kennedy's Normal and graduated form Illinois State Normal university to prepare herself for teaching in which she was very successful.
  She taught in the public school in Lincoln, in the country and grade schools in Schuyler county and was principal of Rushville high school, retiring from this position in 1923.
  She was converted early in life and was a member of the First Methodist church and for a number of years taught the advanced Sunday school class of the church.
  After retiring Miss Sparks made her home with her sister, Mrs. Ethel Lawler the last 15 years, transferring her membership to the Gary Memorial Methodist church in Wheaton.  She was always faithful and devoted to her church vows, sang in the church choir, was a teacher in the Sunday school and a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service.
  She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Brines and Mrs. Claude Scott of Rushville; two half sisters, Mrs. Adra Rader, Houston, Texas and Mrs. Eva Negley, Detroit, Michigan; two half brothers, Arthur Berg, Rushville, and Nelson Berg, Wymore, Nebr., and a nephew Lt. Comd. Charles H. Lawler, Arlington, Va.
  She leaves to mourn her passing one sister, Mrs. Ethel Lawler, one niece, Mrs. Doris Olsen and two grandnephews, Darrell and Sheldon Olsen, Jr. all of Wheaton, a nephew, John Scott, Browning and many other nieces, nephews and cousins.
  Submitted by Sarah Ernst
Obituary of Peter Kistler
died: April 11, 1909
Rushville Times, April 1909
Death of Peter Kistler
Aged Citizen After a Lingering Illness Died Sunday at Home of His Daughter, Mrs. Wm. Stremmel
  Peter Kistler, an aged and well known citizen of Rushville, died Sunday evening at 5:10 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Stremmel.  Deceased had been in ill health the past year suffering from a cancer and his death was not unexpected.
  Short funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the home of Wm. Stremmel, conducted by Rev. A. P. Stover and Rev. C. S. Smith.  The body was taken to Galesburg Tuesday noon for interment, accompanied by the following relatives: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stremmel and son Orlen, William Kistler, George Miller and George Peacock.
  Peter Kistler was born the 12th day of February 1825, in Lauingen, Bavaria, Germany, where he spent his early days.  He was a soldier in the army, taking part in the Hungarian war.  He loved to relate his experiences telling how he and two comrades were caught as spies, imprisoned and sentenced to be shot.  As they were being taken to the scene of the execution they were confronted by a general.  The convicted men fell on their knees, supplementing God to deliver them from their awful death.  this act touched the heart of the general who granted their pardon, thus showing the wonderful power of God when put to the test.
  The decease came to America in 1852 and settled in Dubuque, Iowa.  On Nov. 1, 1854, he was united in marriage to Wilhelmina Braenline, of Bavaria, Germany, and soon after became a resident of Galesburg, being one of the early settlers.
  For about forty years Mr. Kistler has been a consistent member of the M. E. church.  He was a mechanic in the Brown Glow? shops for many years, always faithful and energetic, living up to what he considered the highest principle, - honesty.
  Two daughters and three sons were added to the home, Mrs. Anna Luikart, of Norfolk, Neb., who preceded her father to the world beyond exactly one year to the day; B. F. and John Kistler, of Galesburg, and Mrs. Sophia Stremmel and W. G. Kistler, of Rushville.
  In 1904 Mr. and Mrs. Kistler celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a host of relatives and friends, both apparently in good health and enjoying themselves.  On Sept. 29, 1906, Mrs. Kistler died suddenly breaking up the home and leaving her husband to spend his last days in loneliness.  Since that time he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Stremmel in Rushville, who has spared neither time nor effort in making his declining days pleasant and homelike.
  About a year ago he was operated on for cancer which soon reappeared causing his death.  For the past four months he has been confined to his bed, demanding constant attention day and night.  During this time he has endured intense suffering always bearing it with fortitude and courage, ever ready and waiting, often wishing that he might be taken to meet his beloved wife and his Maker.
  The end came very peacefully on Easter Sunday at 5:10 p. m. with a call from the risen Lord, "Well done good and faithful servant."
  Submitted by Robert C. Kuhmann <rckuhmann@charter.net>
  Note: Luikart in my notes is spelled Luckhart.
Obituary of Wilhelmina Braenline Kistler
died: September 29, 1906
Galesburg newspaper, October 1906
Mrs. Kistler Died Suddenly
Taken Ill While Getting Dinner - End Was a Terrible Shock to Her Family
  While getting dinner today for her husband and son, Mrs. Peter Kistler, of No. 287 East Third street, was taken with a sinking spell from which she did not regain consciousness, death ending her sufferings at a few minutes past 12 o'clock.
  He {Her} death came as a severe shock to her family and friends.  No one was in the house at the time she was taken with the attack but she was found a few minutes later, lying on the floor, by her son, John Kistler, who came into the house.  Her husband was in the yard at the time and was grief stricken when he learned of her condition.  Dr. Morris {?} was immediately summoned but by the time he arrived she was dead.  Mrs. Kistler has been suffering with spells of her heart for some time but otherwise she had been in good health for one of her age.
  Mrs. Kistler was a native of Munich, Germany.  She was born February 12, 1829.  When twenty-four years of age she came to this country and fifty-two years ago was united in marriage with Peter Kistler, at Dubuque, Iowa.  A few years later they came to Galesburg, which has since been their home.  Two years ago this coming November they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in this city, at which time several of their children and immediate relatives were present from away.  Mrs. Kistler was a member of the First Methodist church and was highly respected by all who knew her.
  To mourn her death she is survived by her husband and the following children, Mrs. Annie Luikart, of Norfolk, Nebraska; B. F. Kistler and John Kistler of this city and Mrs. Sophia Stremmell, of Rushville besides numerous other relatives and friends.
  The time of the funeral services will be announced later.
  Note: missing is son, William G. Kistler of Rushville.
  Note: Luikart in my notes is spelled Luckhart.

Rushville Times, October 1906
Mrs. Peter Kistler
  Mrs. Peter Kistler of Galesburg died suddenly at her home in Galesburg on Saturday; aged eighty {77} years.  Wm. Kistler left home that morning to come to Rushville, leaving his mother as well as usual, but when he stepped off the train he was handed a telegram announcing her death.  Mr. Kistler returned home at once, accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Wm. Stremmell {Stremmel}, and her husband.
  Later information conveys the news that Mrs. Kistler died of apoplexy at 11:30 Saturday morning.  She and her husband have frequently visited their children here and were known to many Rushville people.  On Tuesday funeral services were held in Galesburg.  Mrs. Chas. Kuechler, Miss Minnie Stremmel, Orlen and Paul Stremmel, and Mrs. Wm. Kistler and children attended the funeral.
  Both submitted by Robert C. Kuhmann <rckuhmann@charter.net>
Obituary of Johanna Haas Schramm
Rushville Times, February 1909
Mrs. Phillip Schramm
  Johanna Haas was born in Dillenburg, Germany, in 1828, and died at her home near Rushville, Illinois February 7, 1909.
  In 1853 she came to America where she united in marriage to Phillip Schramm in 1856, and to this union were born five children, two boys, Charles and Julian and three girls, Lena, Louise and Amelia.
  She was always a good and loving mother and usually devoted to her husband and family.
  Her devotion to those whom God had given her was constant.  Her kindness and sympathy to her friends and neighbors new {knew} no bounds.  She was always ready to lend a helping hand where help was needed.
  She was a member of the German Lutheran church and lived a true Christian life, and when the angels called her she was ready to join them.
  Altho she has gone to the land that knows no sorrow or pain, she will still live in the hearts of those who knew her.
  She leaves to mourn her loss, an aged and devoted husband, five children and seventeen grandchildren.
  Tuesday evening at 2 o'clock services were conducted by Rev. A. P. Stover of the First M. E. Church at her home.
  She was laid to rest in the Schramm cemetery there to wait the resurrection morn.
  Submitted by Robert C. Kuhmann <rckuhmann@charter.net>
Obituary of Elizabeth Mary Schramm Stremmel
died:  November 21, 1899
a Rushville newspaper, November 1899
written on the obit: Nov. 21, 1899 and Nov. 23, 1899 service.
Mrs. Elizabeth Stremmel
  The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Stremmel, which occurred in this city yesterday morning at 11:45, was the peaceful ending of a long Christian life.
  Elizabeth Schramm was born April 14, 1833, in Dillonberg, Germany.  In 1855 she came to the United State with quite a number of acquaintances who sought their fortune in this country, several of whom located near Rushville, and they and their descendants have proven to be some of Schuyler's most substantial citizens.  In 1857 Miss Schramm was united in marriage with George Stremmel, and they commenced housekeeping in Woodstock township.  There they reared a family of seven children - one son and six daughters, namely: William, now of the firm of Hammond & Stremmel of this city; Lena, deceased wife of Philip Naught; Mrs. Lon Glandon of Curtis, Neb.; Mrs. Minnie Naight, and Mrs. Margaret Paisley and Mrs. Eliza Aten, all of Woodstock township, and Mrs. Mary Kuechler of this city.
  Mrs. Stremmel leaves three brothers - Wm. Schramm of Courtland, Neb.; Fred Schramm of Cladonia, Neb. and Philip Schramm of Woodstock township, and one sister Mrs. Catherine Dossel of White Hall, Ill., the latter being present when she passed away.
  From her girlhood days Mrs. Stremmel held church membership and was a christian.  While in her native land she united with the Lutheran church, and soon after coming to America she became a member of the German M. E. church near her home, five miles southwest of this city.  For many years that church was an appointment for a regular pastor, and Mrs. Stremmel was among its most regular attendants.  She not only enjoyed the service of the Divine Master, but she reflected His light by her every day walk in life.
  About fifteen years ago Mr. and Mrs. Stremmel and their three daughters moved to Rushville, occupying the residence on North Liberty street.  Mr. Stremmel died in January, 1885.  Here Mrs. Stremmel passed her declining years, though up to within two years ago her health had been excellent.  About two years ago she began to fail, and a fortnight ago her condition became alarming.  Last Saturday it was discernible that the end was not far off and her children were summoned.  Yesterday morning, realizing that her Master would soon summon her, she called all her children to her bedside and bid them good bye, telling them she was not only ready but willing to go.  Then she passed away as peacefully as a child goes to slumber and with a smile on her countenance.  As an inheritance to her children she leaves a life of good deeds which is more than great riches.
  The funeral services will take place from the First M. E. church, of which deceased has been a member for several years, on Thursdays afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Wm. Brandon.  The interment will take place at Rushville cemetery.
  Submitted by Robert C. Kuhmann <rckuhmann@charter.net>
Obituary for Winnie E. Eaton Allen
Eagle Publications, September 12, 2002
Winnie E. Allen
  Winnie E. Allen, 85, Clayton, passes away at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002 in the Good Shepherd Home in Golden.
  She was born Dec. 9, 1916, in Huntsville the daughter of John and Pearl (Anderson) Eaton. She married Vernon Allen on June 14, 1950, in Huntsville. He survives.
  Survivors in addition to her husband are: two sons, Robert (Judy) Baird and John (Andrea) Baird, all of Quincy; two daughters, Marilyn (Charles) Eidson, Clayton and Gena Allen, Quincy; 11 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, a sister and a special nephew, Buford Hornecker.
  She was in the teaching profession for more than 50 years starting in a one-room school in Shiloh. She taught elementary school in Augusta, Kellerville and Liberty, continuing to substitute in area schools until her retirement in 1992. Throughout her lengthy teaching career, she always managed to be a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother to her 11 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She also served as a friend and counselor to many former students and friends.
  She was a member of the Augusta Christian Church, Chapter AQ P.E.O. and the Busy Bee Club of Clayton.
  She graduated from Augusta High School and attended Western Illinois University.
  Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Augusta Christian Church by the Rev. Matt Haberman. Burial was in Mount Horeb Cemetery near Golden. Memorial contributions may be made to Augusta Christian Church.
Obituary of Cindy Lou Artman
Peoria Journal Star, June 25, 2002, Page: B04
Cindy Artman
  Pekin - Cindy Lou Artman, 44, of 359 Caroline St. died at 3:43 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2002, in the emergency room at Pekin Hospital.
  She was born July 12, 1957, in Pekin to Darrell Eugene and Peggy Lou Seelye Artman.
  Surviving are her mother, Peggy Null of Pekin; her father and stepmother, Darrell and Robin Artman of Pekin; one brother, Bennie Artman of Pekin; one sister, Sherri Artman of Pekin; one half sister, Valerie (and Shawn) Geiman of Manito; and Patrick Powell, with whom she made her home.
  She was preceded in death by her stepfather, William Null, and one brother.
  She had been a caregiver for Community Care Systems in Morton for several years.
  She was a member of the National Humane Society.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Jim DeBruyne will officiate. Cremation will be accorded after the services.
  Memorials may be made to the Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS).
Obituary of Mabel R. Kelly Morrell Beghtol
Peoria Journal Star, August 12, 1991, Page: C6
Mabel Beghtol
  Rushville - Mabel R. Beghtol, 78, of 620 N. Congress St. died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 1991, at her residence.
  Born Jan. 11, 1913, in Littleton Township, Schuyler County, to Elmer E. and Janie Arnold Kelly, she married Alfred Jackson Morrell on Jan. 6, 1932, in Littleton. She then married Harold Beghtol on Feb. 15, 1960, in Quincy. Both later died. She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Ann Morrell.
  She is survived by two sons, Zane Morrell and Paul David Morrell, and one daughter, Nancy Joy Wise, all of Rushville; one sister, M. Maxine Tomlinson of Anaheim, Calif.; one half sister, Betty Payne of Industry; one half brother, Francis Kelly of Macomb; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and seven stepgreat-grandchildren.
  She was employed as a supervisor at the former Lacy Shelter Care of Rushville until retiring.
  She was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, the Rev. Dean Spencer officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Marylou Leona Bollinger Bird
Peoria Journal Star, November 27, 1992, Page: A11
Marylou Bird
  Astoria - Marylou Leona Bird, 63, of Astoria died at 12:23 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 1992, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born June 22, 1929, in Schuyler County to Luther and Leona Vaughn Bollinger, she married Lester R. Bird on July 14, 1956. He died Dec. 27, 1987.
  Survivng are one son, Randy of Macomb; three brothers, Eugene Bollinger of Canton, Robert Bollinger of Astoria and Richard Bollinger of Rushville; and three sisters, Charlotte Norton of Rushville, Freida Stambaugh of Astoria and Betty Norton of Beardstown.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Mike Thomas will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery in Browning.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Ralph Herbert Blaesing
Peoria Journal Star, September 30, 1992, Page: D6
Ralph Blaesing
  Rushville - Ralph Herbert Blaesing, 75, of Rushville died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1992, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Jan. 12, 1917, in Quincy to Conrad B. and Anna Maas Blaesing, he married Iva Thompson. She preceded him in death. He later married Ellen Harris on Oct. 18, 1968, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are four sons, Mike of Rushville, Dan and Vern, both of Macomb, and David of Auburndale, Fla.; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Connie) Pepple and Laura Blaesing, both of Rushville, and Evelyn Robb of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Lawrence of St. Louis; 21 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Five sisters preceded him in death.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was an administrator at the Illinois Department of Public Aid office in Rushville for 23 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Rushville, American Heart Association, Knights of Columbus, Illinois Welfare Association, Schuyler County Food Basket, Schuyler County American Legion Post 4 and Schuyler County 708 Board.
  He coached Little League baseball for more than 10 years.
  Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at his church. The Rev. Robert Reynolds will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, where military rites will be accorded at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made in the form of Masses.
Obituary of Lulu Mae Cook Curtis
Peoria Journal Star, October 17, 1992, Page: B8
Lulu Curtis
  Rushville - Lulu M. Curtis, 96, of Rushville died at 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Oct. 13, 1896, in Fulton County to Thomas and Savilla Brown Cook, she married Tracy Curtis on Nov. 6, 1913, in Lewistown. He died in June 1952. She also was preceded in death by five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are one son, Edwin of Rushville; one daughter, Opal Malcomson of Mount Sterling; one sister, Mildred Trone of Browning; nine grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 28 great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Rushville Free Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Calling hours will be after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
Obituary of Velma Maxine Lybarger Crabtree Dean
Rushville Times, July 13, 2005
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Velma Dean
  Velma Maxine Lybarger Crabtree Dean, 90, Vermont, died Thursday, July 7, at her residence.
  She was born near Youngstown on April 19, 1915, the daughter of Lester and Elorance Bowen Lybarger.  She married Rodney Crabtree on April 9, 1937. They were divorced.  She then married Clyde Dean on Jan. 5, 1955.  He died Dec. 19, 2003.
  She is survived by one daughter, Marla (husband Don) Butcher and one son, Rennie (wife Theresa) Crabtree, both of Vermont; one brother, Lester L. Lybarger of Springfield; three granddaughters; four grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and on step great-great-grandchild.
  She was prececed in death by one son, Randy Lee Crabtree; two brothers, Rollin and Freeman Lybarger; and one sister, Vera Courtney.
  She was a 1932 graduate of Vermont High School and was a member of the Vermont Christian Church.  She was Noble Grand of Harmony Rebekah Lodge 53 of Vermont, and a member of the IOOF Lodge 79 of Vermont.  She ran a grocery story in Vermont for 50 years and also ran a grocery store in Bardolph and Dean's Cafe from 1963-1965 in Vermont, Dean's Mini Service from 1973-1975 and worked at Merle's Rexall in Vermont.
  Services ...... Monday at the Vermont Christian Church with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating and burial in the Vermont Cemetery.  Rebekah services were conducted by her lodge.  Kost Memorial Home of Vermont was in charge of the arrangements.

Eagle Publications, July 7, 2005
Velma Maxine Lybarger Crabtree Dean
  Velma Maxine Lybarger Crabtree Dean, 90, Vermont, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2005, at her residence.
  She was born near Youngstown, the daughter of Lester and Florance (Bowen) Lybarger. She married Rodney Crabtree April 5, 1937, and they were divorced. She then married Clyde Dean Jan. 5, 1955. He preceded her in death Dec. 19, 2003.
  She is survived by one daughter, Marla (Don) Butcher, Vermont; one son, Renne (Theresa) Crabtree, Vermont; one brother Lester L. Lybarger, Springfield; three grandaughters, Kelly Coleman, of Auburn, Donna (Shawn) Bradford, Vermont, and Christy (Tim) Craycraft, Vermont; four grandsons, Joe (Kristen) Butcher, Springfield, Brad Crabtree, Macomb, Jerry (Lisa) Butcher, Vermont, and Brian Crabtree, Edwardsville; nine great-grandchildren, Christen Bradford, Colten Bradford, Zach Crabtree, Melissa Crabtree, Ben Butcher, Dylan Coleman, Andrew Butcher, Chloe Cracraft and Reece Butcher; four stepgrandsons, Daron Pilkington, Franz Manning, Lucas Wageman, and Slade Wageman; four step great-grandchildren, Jessica (Chris) Gale, Rondelle Brockley, Britney Brockley, and Tiffany Brockley; and one step great-great-grandchild, Trenton Gale.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Randy Lee Crabtree; two brothers, Rollin and Freeman Lybarger; and one sister, Vera Courtney.
  She was a 1932 graduate of Vermont High School. She was a member of Vermont Christian Church and was presently Noble Grand of Harmony Rebekah Lodge #53, Vermont, and a member of the IOOF Lodge # 79, Vermont. She ran a grocery store in Vermont for 50 years and also ran a grocery store in Bardolph and Deans Café from 1963-1965 in Vermont, and Deans Mini Service from 1973-1975 and worked at Merle’s Rexall in Vermont.
  Funeral services were held Monday, July 11, 2005, at the Vermont Christian Church, with the Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital’s Hospice Program or Harmony Rebekah Lodge #53.
  Kost Memorial Home, Vermont, was in charge of arrangements.  

Eagle Publications, July 12, 2005
Velma Maxine Lybarger Crabtree Dean
  Velma Maxine Lybarger Crabtree Dean 90 of Vermont, IL died Thursday 7/7/05 at 12:30 PM at her residence.
  She was born near Youngstown, IL the daughter of Lester & Florance Bowen Lybarger. She married Rodney Crabtree on April 5, 1937 and they were divorced. She then married Clyde Dean on Jan 5, 1955 and he died Dec 19, 2003.
  She is survived by 1 Daughter Marla (Don) Butcher and 1 Son Renne (Theresa) Crabtree both of Vermont, IL; 1 Brother Lester L Lybarger of Springfield, IL; 3 Grandaughters Kelly Coleman of Auburn, IL; Donna (Shawn) Bradford of Vermont, IL Christy (Tim) Craycraft of Vermont, IL: 4 Grandsons Joe (Kristen) Butcher of Springfield, IL; Brad Crabtree of Macomb, IL; Jerry (Lisa) Butcher of Vermont, IL; Brian Crabtree of Edwardsville, IL: Great-Grandchildren, Christen Bradford, Colten Bradford, Zach Crabtree, Melissa Crabtree, Ben Butcher, Dylan Coleman, Andrew Butcher, Chloe Cracraft, Reece Butcher, Step-Grandsons Daron Pilkington, Franz Manning, Lucas Wageman, Slade Wageman, Step Great Grandchildren, Jessica (Chris) Gale, Rondelle Brockley, Britney Brockley, Tiffany Brockley, Step Great Great Grandchild, Trenton Gale.
  She was preceded in death by 1 Son Randy Lee Crabtree, 2 Brothers Rollin & Freeman Lybarger, 1 Sister Vera Courtney.
  She was a 1932 Grad of Vermont High School, Member of Vermont Christian Church: she was presently Noble Grand of Harmony Rebekah Lodge #53 of Vermont, IL and a member of the IOOF Lodge # 79 of Vermont, IL. She ran a grocery store in Vermont, IL for 50 years and also ran a grocery store in Bardolph, IL and Deans Café from 1963-1965 in Vermont, IL and Deans Mini Service from 1973-1975 and worked at Merle’s Rexall in Vermont, IL.
  Funeral services are Monday at 11 a.m. at the Vermont Christian Church with Rev Tim Gilliland officiating and burial in the Vermont Cemetery. Visitation is Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kost Memorial Home with Rebekah Services at 6:45 p.m. by her Lodge. Memorials to McDoough District Hospital’s Hospice Proram or Harmony Rebekah Lodge #53.
Obituary of Edna Faye Ellis Foulke
Bureau County Republican, Princeton, Illinois, May 31, 2005
Edna Foulke
  Wyanet - Edna E. Foulke, 94, of Wyanet died at 2:40 a.m. Sunday, May 29, 2005, at Walnut Manor in Walnut.
  Born Sept. 28, 1910, in Bureau Township, Bureau County, to Silas Columbus and Julia Jeannette (Joines) Ellis, she married Kenneth E. Foulke Sept. 30, 1931, in Princeton. He died Aug. 14, 1978.
  She was a graduate of Wyanet High School and had one year of nurse's training at Michael Reese in Chicago. She cleaned houses and was a restaurant cook.
  She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Wyanet, War Mothers and Wyanet Senior Citizens. She was a lifetime member of Wyanet VFW Ladies Auxiliary 6634.
  Surviving are two daughters, Martha Moore of Kewanee and Marilyn (Robert) Fisher of Norwalk, Iowa; four sons, Daniel E. (Helen) Foulke of Geneseo, Jack (Katie) Foulke of Katy, Texas, David (Jeannette) Foulke of Ogden, Utah and Gilbert (Pat) Foulke of Sun City, Ariz.; one sister, Ethel Hall of Poland, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
  She also was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and five sisters.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Wyanet, with Pastor Steve D. Scott officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Princeton.
  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, in the funeral home.
  Note: Kenneth Edward Foulke was born Kenneth Edward Fulk, born November 07, 1905 Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois and is buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois.  Via son, Jack: Mom changed the spelling of Fulk to Foulke and all children had that spelling for their surname-maiden name.
Obituary of Otto E. Gossage I
Eagle Publications, March 1, 2006
Otto E. Gossage
  Otto E. Gossage, 96, Huntsville, died at 3:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at his home.
  He was born Sunday, Feb. 20, 1910, in Schuyler Co., the son of Fred and Mattie (Sorrels) Gossage. He married Margaret Louise Clemens April 8, 1933, in Bardolph. She preceded him in death May 23, 1991.
  He is survived by three sons, Otto E. (Patti) Gossage, Jr., Marietta, Randy L. (Judy) Gossage, Macomb, Danny E. Gossage, Basco; five daughters, Norma J. (Bob ) Teel, Macomb, Shirley T. Spencer, Macomb, Mary M. Teel, Colchester, Helen M. Spencer, Macomb, and Hazel M. Gossage, Brooklyn; 33 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and 15 great-great grandchildren.
  In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by four children, Richard, Betty, Larry, and Wilma Gossage; seven grandchildren; two brothers, and four sisters.
  He farmed in his early years, operated a Sawmill in Littleton and worked at Robertson Block Co., Beardstown, retiring in 1976.
  Services were held Monday, Feb. 27, 2006, at the Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, with Mr. Joyce Farwell officiating. Burial was at the Ridgeville Cemetery near Browning.
  Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Worthington Funeral Home website at www.worthingtonfh.com

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Otto E. Gossage
  Otto E. Gossage, 96, of Huntsville, IL, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Friday, February 24, 2006 at his home.
  He was born on Sunday, February 20, 1910 in Schuyler Co., IL.  He was the son of the late Fred and Mattie Sorrels Gossage.  He married Margaret Louise Clemens April 8, 1933 in Bardolph, IL.  She passed away May 23, 1991.
  Surviving are three sons, Otto E. Gossage, Jr. & wife Patti of Marietta, IL, Randy L. Gossage & wife Judy of Macomb, IL, Danny E. Gossage of Basco, IL; five daughters, Norma J. Teel & husband Bob of Macomb, IL, Shirley T. Spencer of Macomb, IL, Mary M. Teel of Colchester, IL Helen M. Spencer of Macomb, IL, and Hazel M. Gossage of Brooklyn, IL; 33 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 15 great-great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by four children, Richard, Betty, Larry, and Wilma Gossage; 7 grandchildren; 2 brothers, and 4 sisters.
  He farmed in his early years, operated a Sawmill in Littleton, IL, and worked at Robertson Block Co., Beardstown, IL, retiring in 1976.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Mr. Joyce Farwell officiating.
  Interment will be in the Ridgeville Cemetery near Browning, IL.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to  worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Chester M. Kapp
Peoria Journal Star, April 16, 2006
  Astoria - Chester M. Kapp, 83, of 509 N. Pearl St. passed away at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery.
Worthington Funeral Home
Obituary of Charlene "Char" Marie Ethridge Lerch
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Charlene "Char" Lerch
  Charlene "Char" Lerch, 60 of 203 E. Madison St., Rushville, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Friday, February 24th, 2006 at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
  She was born on Saturday, September 8th, 1945 in Vancouver, WA.  She was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Florence Anderson Ethridge.  She married Don Lerch September 7th, 1963 in Beardstown, IL.
  He survives along with one son, Chuck Lerch & wife Missy, and one daughter, Dawn Lerch all of Rushville; seven grandchildren; one sister, Velma Bauser & husband Lawrence of Beardstown.
  She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
  Char was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Rushville and was co-owner with her husband of Don & Char's Package Liquor in Rushville 41 years retiring December 5th, 2005.
  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 28th, 2006 at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Hall officiating.  Interment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or the First Southern Baptist Church of Rushville.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com

Peoria Journal Star, February 26, 2006
Charlene Lerch
  RUSHVILLE - Charlene "Char" Lerch, 60, of 203 E. Madison St., Rushville, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24th, 2006 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Ill.
  She was born on Saturday, Sept. 8th, 1945, in Vancouver, Wash. She was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Florence Anderson Ethridge. She married Don Lerch on Sept. 7th, 1963, in Beardstown, Ill.
  He survives along with one son, Chuck Lerch and wife Missy, and one daughter, Dawn Lerch, all of Rushville; seven grandchildren; and one sister, Velma Bauser and husband Lawrence of Beardstown.
  She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
  Char was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Rushville and was co-owner with her husband of Don & Chars Package Liquor in Rushville for 41 years, retiring Dec. 5th, 2005.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28th, 2006, at Worthington Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Hall officiating. Interment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or First Southern Baptist Church of Rushville.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Worthington Funeral Home Web site at www.worthingtonfh.com

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 26, 2006
Charlene Lerch
  RUSHVILLE - Charlene "Char" Lerch, 60, of Rushville died Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, at Memorial Medical Center.
  She was born Sept. 8, 1945, in Vancouver, Wash., the daughter of Charles M. and Florence Anderson Ethridge. She married Don Lerch in 1963 in Beardstown.
  Mrs. Lerch and her husband retired as owners of Don & Char's Package Liquor in Rushville in 2005 after 41 years. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Rushville.
  Survivors: husband, Don; son, Chuck (wife, Missy) Lerch of Rushville; daughter, Dawn Lerch of Rushville; seven grandchildren; and sister, Velma (husband, Lawrence) Bauser of Beardstown.
  Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Mike Hall officiating. Interment: Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Thelma Gray Rebman
Peoria Journal Star, September 20, 1993, Page: B2
Thelma Rebman
  Rushville - Thelma Rebman, 88, of Rushville died at 8:52 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1993, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born June 17, 1905, in Cairo to James and Cora Dill Gray, she married Orrin Rebman on Dec. 17, 1931, in Beardstown. He died Feb. 23, 1965.
  Two brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Donald of Pleasant View; three daughters, Barbara Steele of Springfield, Carol Herndon of Phoenix, Ariz., and Susan Jones of Browning; two sisters, Ruth Titus of Green Bay, Wis., and Alice Floyd of Jacksonville; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church of Rushville.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at her church. The Rev. Robert Reynolds will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home with a Scripture service at 7:30. Burial will be St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery in Beardstown.
  Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation.
Obituary of Dick Eugene Runkle
Peoria Journal Star, April 20, 2006
  Littleton - Dick Eugene Runkle, 63, of Littleton passed away at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, where visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Littleton Cemetery.

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  Dick Eugene Runkle, 63, of Littleton, Illinois passed away at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
  He was born on Monday, September 7, 1942 in Macomb, Illinois.  He was the son of Eugene F. and Ruth Hillyer Runkle.  He married Barbara J. Moore November 29, 1972 at the Littleton United Methodist Church Parsonage.
  She survives along with his Mother of Littleton; a daughter, Kay Smith & husband Monty of Littleton; three sons, Thomas McMurren & wife Heidi of De Kalb, Illinois, Kevin Runkle of Towanda, Illinois, Gregory Runkle & wife Amanda of Littleton; 9 grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his Father.  He was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church.  Dick farmed, raised livestock, and owned & operated Runkle Fertilizer Service in Littleton, retiring in 2004.  He loved hunting, fishing, and spending time with his grandkids.
  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006 at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Dixie Croxton officiating.  Interment will be in the Littleton Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the Rushville Little League.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Erma Elizabeth Payne Schieferdecker
Peoria Journal Star, April 17, 2006
  Rushville - Erma Elizabeth Payne Schieferdecker, 98, of 211 W. Clay St., Rushville, passed away at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2006, at her home.
  Erma was born on Thursday, Oct. 17, 1907, at home in Huntsville, Ill., to Perry E. and Maude E. Black Payne. Erma attended schools in the Huntsville area, Camden, and then graduated from Augusta High School. She married Roy Henry Schieferdecker on July 2, 1929, in Lansing, Mich. He preceded her in death on March 6, 1991.
  Also preceding her in death were three brothers, Ralph, Russell, and Elmer Payne; and two sisters, Emma and Edna.
  Surviving are a son, Don L. and wife Anna Marie Schieferdecker of Rushville, Ill.; four grandchildren, Roy Laverne Schieferdecker of Jacksonville, Ill., Amanda Elizabeth Burke of Crestwood, Mo., and Andy Root and April Zeeck, both of Rushville; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  Erma was a 75-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  She served as an election judge in Schuyler County for 50 years before retiring. She also worked in the secretary's office at the Schuyler County Fair for 45 years and worked full time as a cook at the Rushville Junior High School Cafeteria for over 25 years.
  She was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4, was a member of the Illinois Sheriffs' Association and was active in many community affairs.
  Erma served as sheriff of Schuyler County from September 1943 to November 1945 after her husband Roy was elected sheriff in 1942 and was then called to serve in the Navy during WWII. She was one of two women sheriffs in the state of Illinois at that time. Upon Roy's return to his office of sheriff, she resumed her duties at the Schuyler County Jail.
  Erma was an active gardener. She enjoyed entering vegetables and flower displays at the Schuyler County Fair until 2004.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at the Worthington Funeral Home, with Mr. David Haney officiating. Interment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County Sheriff's Deptartment Youth Center.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Worthington Funeral Home Web site at www.worthingtonfh.com.
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Obituary of Ina Mae Ashcraft Stoneking
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Ina Mae Stoneking
  Ina Mae Stoneking, 78, of 311 W. Clinton St., Rushville, passed away at 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2006 in her home surrounded by her family.
  She was born on Sunday, August 7, 1927 in Schuyler Co., Illinois.  She was the daughter of the late Harvey W. and Wilma E. Pryor Ashcraft.  She married Charles N. Stoneking January 23, 1944 in Cass Co., Illinois.  He passed away June 14, 1988.
  Surviving are three sons, Charles N. "Stoney" Stoneking, Jr. & wife Doris of Springfield, David Stoneking & wife Nancy of Rushville, Dennis Stoneking & wife Roseann of Rushville; a daughter, Kathy Riner & husband Steve of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by a brother, John Ashcraft, and two sisters, Doris Friday and Margaret Friday.
  She was a member of the Women of the Moose and attended the Rushville Free Methodist Church.  She was a housekeeper for several women in Rushville.  Ina Mae was an avid bowler and Bingo player until ill health prevented her from doing these activities.  She loved her dogs and cooking for her family.
  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating.  Interment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County E.M.S.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary for Robert M. Applegate
Eagle Publications, July 26, 2001
Robert M. Applegate
  Robert M. Applegate, 71, of Bardolph, died at 7:03 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born May 5, 1930, in Macomb, the son of Richard and Lotta McLaren Applegate. He married Melba Fugate on May 20, 1950, in Macomb. She survives.
  He is also survived by five daughters, Linda (Mike) Rouse, Prairie City, Terry (Lloyd) Stambaugh, St. Augustine, Dixie Applegate, Vail, Colo., Debra Applegate, Liberty, Mo., and Dawn (Max) Ford, Bardolph; one son, Gary Applegate, Macomb; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one half brother, Bill Applegate.
  Robert had lived in the Bardolph area for 47 years. He was a tool and die maker, and was a former member of the Macomb Eagles Club.
  Funeral services were held on Friday, July 20, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with Chaplain Ron Green officiating. Burial was at the Bardolph Cemetery in Bardolph. Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Cancer Fund.
Obituary of Nina M. Beebe Aten
Peoria Journal Star, April 14, 1994, Page: D7
Nina Aten
  Industry - Nina M. Aten, 78, of 110 Reed Ave. died at 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 1994, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born March 2, 1916, in Camden Township, Schuyler County, to William and Alma Avery Beebe, she married Earl "Toby" Aten on Jan. 12, 1935, in Macomb. He died March 28, 1979.
  One daughter, Donna Kay, two sisters and one infant brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Janet Sprinkle of Industry; two sons, Kenneth E. of Macomb and William L. of Savoy, Texas; one brother, Howard Beebe of Clayton; nine grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
  She was a sitter at McDonough District Hospital.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Richard Pricco will officiate. Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. today and visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to Pinhook Park in Industry.
Obituary for Nola V. McCance Avery
Eagle Publications, April 2, 2005
Nola V. Avery
  Nola V. Avery, 66, Bushnell, died at 3:16 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  She was born Jan. 24, 1919, in Bushnell, the daughter of Claude and Grace (Scott) McCance. She married Lyman G. Avery Feb. 14, 1937, in Ft. Madison, Iowa. He preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1961.
  She is survived by two sons, Lyman (Mary Lou) Avery, Gilbert, Ariz.; one daughter, Janice (Jerry) Troutman, Bushnell; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Gaylord McCance, Gene McCance, and Glenn McCance, all of Bushnell; and one sister, Theda Trout, Bushnell.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, five sisters, one grandson, Christopher Troutman; and one infant granddaughter.
  She ran a daycare facility out of her home for 20 years. Prior to that she worked at Norcross Mfg., Bushnell, for 20 years. She was a member of Bushnell First Baptist Church.
  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March, 31, 2005, at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, with Pastor Terry Broady officiating.
  Cremation rites have been accorded.
  Memorials may be made to the Bushnell Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Katherine E. Korte Bainter
Peoria Journal Star, May 31, 1992, Page: C14
Katherine Bainter
  Rushville - Katherine E. Bainter, 84, of Rushville died at 8:45 a.m. Friday, May 29, 1992, at the Snyder-Vaughn Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born July 28, 1907, in Schuyler County to Adolph and Nettie Houser Korte, she married Glen Bainter on July 15, 1933, in Fandon. He died Dec. 14, 1967.
  She also was preceded in death by one stepson, Franklin Bainter, and one brother, Arthur Korte.
  Surviving are a stepdaughter, Jean Nelson of Tennessee, one brother, George Korte of Rushville, a niece and two nephews.
  She was a member of Fandon Christian Church and the Rushville Church of the Nazarene.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Steve Shotts will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery near Colchester. An informal visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to the Rushville Church of the Nazarene.


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