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Obituary of Marjorie Catherine Christner Bowman
Peoria Journal Star, September 20, 1993, Page: B2
Marjorie Bowman
  BARTONVILLE -- Marjorie Catherine Bowman, 70, of 3818 S. Airport Road died at 2:50 p.m Saturday, Sept. 18, 1993, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
  Born Nov. 1, 1922, in Mount Sterling to Frank and Margaret Ferguson Christner, she married Truman Hughes Bowman on Aug. 16, 1944, in Crestview, Fla. He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Terri Lynn Smith of Bartonville; four sisters, Ann Moklar, Dorothy Zander and Mary White, all of Mount Sterling, and Norma Rahn of Aurora; and three brothers, Gerald Christner of Mount Sterling, Charles Christner of De Kalb and Lozelle "Bud" Christner of Carlock. One brother preceded her in death.
  She made and sold shades for 45 years and became owner of Rapp Shade Service in 1973. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Mount Sterling City Cemetery in Mount Sterling. The Rev. Tom Ross will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel.
  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.

Obituary of Dorothy M. Metz Boyer
Peoria Journal Star, May 24, 2003, Page: B04
Dorothy Boyer
  ELMWOOD - Dorothy M. Boyer, 82, of 501 W. Mound died at 1:36 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Jan. 20, 1921, in Elmwood to Silas and Lillie Wenger Metz, she married George E. Boyer on May 4, 1943, in Elmwood. He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Ruth (and Malcolm) Bollinger of Elmwood; one brother, Donald (and Marguerite) Metz of Elmwood; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one son, George ''Dick''; one grandchild; one brother; and two sisters.
  She was a member of Elmwood United Methodist Church. She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at her church, where visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday. The Rev. Sharon Treptow will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to her church or to B.Y.E. Ambulance Service.

Obituary of Dorothy Katherine Kiesow Brierton
Peoria Journal Star, October 28, 2000, Page: B04
Dorothy Brierton
  FERRIS - Dorothy Katherine Brierton, 80, of Ferris died at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.
  Born Feb. 27, 1920, in Edina, Mo., to Martin and Rena Alice Golbricht Kiesow, she married James F. Brierton on May 8, 1948, in Rushville. He preceded her in death.
  She also was preceded in death by one son, Gary; two brothers; and three sisters.
  Surviving are three sons, Dennis (and Pat) of Reno, Nev., Mike (and Theresa) of Abilene, Kan., and Roger (and Kathy) of Carthage; and two daughters, Patty (and John) Thomas of Ladd and Joyce Whitcomb of Carthage; 11 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; one brother, Herbert Kiesow of California; and one sister, Juanita Newton of Sullivan.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ferris Christian Church. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Neiser-Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Pilot Grove Cemetery in rural Burnside.
  Memorials may be made to Hancock County Diabetes Association or Hancock County Nursing Home.

Obituary of John ''Jack'' T. Brierton
Peoria Journal Star, November 5, 2001, Page: B05
John Brierton
  RUSHVILLE - John T. ''Jack'' Brierton, 70, of Rushville died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born on June 13, 1931, in Carthage to James Franklin and Inez Myrtle Himegarner Brierton, he married Portia A. Sipes on May 5, 1950, in Carthage. She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, John (and Janet) of Billings, Mont., Tom of Chicago and Chuck (and Lori) of Pekin; two daughters, Karen Spillers of Rushville and Jacque Brierton of Frederick; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Ackers and Jean Ollendick, both of Macomb; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one grandson, two brothers and two sisters.
  A retired mechanic, he worked for various businesses in Rushville. He later worked as a customer service repairman for Kerr Homecenter in Rushville. He also taught music in the area.
  He was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Garry Hopping will officiate. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or Rushville High School Music Boosters.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 5, 2001, Page: 23
John T. Brierton
  RUSHVILLE - John T. "Jack" Brierton, 70, of Rushville died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  He was born June 13, 1931, in Carthage, the son of James Franklin and Inez Myrtle Himegarner Brierton. He married Portia A. Sipes in 1950 in Carthage.
  Mr. Brierton was a retired mechanic and worked at various Rushville businesses. He later was a customer service repairman at Kerr Ace Homecenter in Rushville. He was a member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Rushville. He was a musician and an area music teacher.
  Survivors: wife, Portia A.; three sons, John (wife, Janet) Brierton of Billings, Mont., Tom Brierton of Chicago and Chuck (wife, Lori) Brierton of Pekin; two daughters, Karen Spillers of Rushville and Jacque Brierton of Frederick; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Carol Ackers and Jean Ollendick, both of Macomb; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 10 am. Wednesday, Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, Garry Hopping officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.

Obituary of Portia Annette Sipes Brierton
Peoria Journal Star, June 23, 2006, Page: B4
Portia Brierton
  RUSHVILLE - Portia Annette Brierton, 74, of Rushville passed away at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Wood Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Interment will be in Rushville City Cemetery.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 23, 2006, Page: 24
Portia A. Brierton
  RUSHVILLE - Portia Annette Brierton, 74, of Rushville died Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born June 24, 1931, in Pleasant View, the daughter of Claude "Pug" Howard and Nina Rosalie Armel Sipes. She married John T. "Jack" Brierton in 1950 in Carthage; he died in 2001.
  Mrs. Brierton worked as a certified nurse's aide at Culbertson Memorial Hospital and Hill's Nursing Home, both in Rushville. She was a bookkeeper at J.C. Penney in Rushville for 11 years retiring in 1994. She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville.
  Survivors: three sons, John (wife, Janet) Brierton of Billings, Mon., Tom Brierton (wife, Susan Zinner) of LaGrange and Chuck Brierton of Rushville; two daughters, Karen (husband, Barney) Williams and Jacque Smith, both of Rushville; 19 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; three sisters, Delores (husband, Robert) Crouse of Rushville, Gwendolyn (husband, George) Root of Gillespie and Sandra (husband, Richard) Chockley of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Wood Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Dr. E. Ambrose Stump officiating. Interment: Rushville City Cemetery.

Obituary of Edwin "Sonny" Fred Brockschmidt II
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 23, 2004, Page: 26
Edwin F. Brockschmidt
  BEARDSTOWN - Edwin F. "Sonny" Brockschmidt, 75, of Beardstown died Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at his home.
  He was born Aug. 14, 1929, in Metropolis, the son of Edwin Fred and Frankie Louella McCurley Brockschmidt. He married Patricia Ann Toland in 1953 in Rushville.
  Mr. Brockschmidt graduated from Beardstown High School in 1947. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1951-53. He worked at Central Illinois Public Service in Beardstown from 1947 until he retired as a substation electrician in 1985. He and his family operated an antique business. He served as alderman of the fourth ward on the Beardstown City Council in the 1970s. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown.
  Survivors: wife, Patricia; three daughters, Debbie (husband, Steve) Radliff of Jacksonville and Becky (husband, A. C.) Jones and Tammy (husband, George) Ruthardt, both of Beardstown; seven grandchildren; sister, Shirley (husband, Don) Coil of Springfield; and brother, Roger (wife, Barb) of Mint Hill, N.C.
  Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Beardstown, the Rev. Richard Bremer officiating. Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, near Beardstown.
  Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Ruth A. Jack Brown
Peoria Journal Star, November 25, 1995, Page: D9
Ruth Brown
  ROSEVILLE - Ruth A. Brown, 91, of Roseville died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 1995, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
  Born Sept. 18, 1904, in Rushville to Herchel and Hannah Ritchey Jack, she married Harold H. Brown in 1926 in Macomb. He died Feb. 18, 1971. One son, Jimmy, four sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Jon H. and Jack L., both of Hollywood, Fla.; one sister, Maude Yates of De Bary, Fla.; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  She owned and operated B&K Clothing Store and Smooth Freeze, both in Roseville, for many years.
  She was a member of Roseville Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. The Rev. Dr. Joanne Cooke will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery.

Obituary of Lydia Ann Palmer Bryant
died: February 27, 1927
Decatur Evening Herald, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, February 28, 1927
Woman Dies of Broken Skull
Mrs. Lydia Ann Bryant Succumbs Sunday To Injuries From Fall
  Mrs. Lydia Ann Bryant died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Marshall Garrett, 879 South Stone Street, at 2:50 o’clock Sunday afternoon.  A week ago Saturday she slipped and fell down cellar steps, fracturing her skull.  She never regained consciousness after the fall.
  Lydia Anna Palmer was born in Ohio Oct. 24, 1845, and her husband, John Wesley Bryant, preceded her in death 12 years ago.  She leaves five children W. G. Bryant, Rushville, Mrs. Marshall Garrett, Decatur, Mrs. Sarah Potter, Decatur, Mrs. Laura Mullmax, Decatur; and John L. Bryant, Springfield.  She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Perryman, Cowden; and Amelia Kyle, Ashland, O.  She is also survived by Walter Montooth, of Shelbyville, whom she raised from childhood, and 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the United Brethren church of Parkersburg.  The body was removed to J. J. Moran & Sons’ funeral home and prepared for burial.  Funeral services will be conducted in the Moran chapel at 3 o’clock Monday afternoon by Rev. Matthew Mueller.  The body will be taken to Parkersburg early Tuesday morning.  Friends may call at the Moran undertaking establishment until the hour of the funeral.

Obituary of Alta May Winner Bucher
Astoria August - In ink 1964
Mrs. Noah Bucher; Dies In Pennsylvania
  William and Charles Winner of Sheldons Grove received word of the death of their sister, Mrs. Noah (Alta May) Bucher, 67, who died at her home in Myerstown, Pa. on Monday, night, Nov. 17.
   She was born in Hickory Township on Jan. 2, 1902, to George and Mary Litchfield Winner.   She was the widow of Noah Bucher who died in 1959.
  Surviving are 2 sons Perry of Schaefferstown, Pa. and Franklin of Ephrata, Pa.; three brothers, William and Charles of Sheldons Grove and Harvey of Beardstown; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles, one sister and one brother.

Obituary of Arthur A. Bucher
Avon Sentinel, March 7, 2006
Arthur Bucher
  Arthur A. Bucher, 77, Astoria, died at 11:50 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2006, at Astoria Gardens, Astoria.
  He was born Feb. 25, 1929, in Woodland Township, Fulton, Co., the son of Allen C. and Nelda A. (Kessler) Bucher. He married Maxine Williamson, Sept. 10, 1961, in Fairview. She survives.
  He is also survived by two daughters, Valerie (Leland) Rector, Ipava, and Veronda (Mark) Bailey, Astoria; one son, Brian (Stacy) Bucher, Astoria; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five sisters, Irene (Willis) Shaw, Astoria, Maxine (Ralph) Cox, Astoria, Nedra Bollinger, Browning, Doris (Lewis) Baker, Astoria, and Bernice Wright, Astoria; and one brother, Dayle (Patricia) Bucher, Bedford, Iowa.
  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  He was a lifelong farmer in the Astoria area. He also worked as a Regional Salesman for Growers Fertilizer Solutions, was the manager of FS in Lewistown in the early 1970s, was a Realtor in the Macomb area in the late 1970s to the early 1980’s, and worked at the Vermont Foundry for 7 years.
  He served on the Woodland Cemetery Board for many years and was a former member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren.
  He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War, serving from 1951 until 1953. He served as a Corporal (T) in Company A. 19th Infantry of the 24th Division. He received the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Army Occupation Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge.
  Cremation Rites will be accorded with a memorial service to be held at a later date.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Lion’s Club or the Astoria Library.
  Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Betty Lee Bollinger Buckles
Peoria Journal Star, May 28, 2004, Page: B4
Betty Buckles
  LEWISTOWN - Betty L. Buckles, 74, of 1402 N. Main St. died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Prairie View Care Center in Lewistown.
  Born April 19, 1930, in Astoria to Dorman and Sarah Phillips Bollinger, she married Floyd Buckles on Oct. 30, 1950, in Macomb. He survives.
  Also surviving is one sister, Phyllis (and William) James of Bushnell.
  She was a homemaker.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. The Rev. Martin Janicke will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the memorial home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Obituary of Carter Dale Bucy
Peoria Journal Star, December 6, 1995, Page: D6
Carter Bucy
  ASTORIA - Carter Dale Bucy, 72, of Rural Route 6, Box 1036, Fairway Lane, Sanford, N.C., formerly of Astoria, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.
  Born May 24, 1923, in Astoria to Dale and Mable Carter Bucy, he married Marilyn M. Miller. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sisters, Jeanne Gould and Louise Bollinger, both of Peoria; one son, Thomas D. of Warminster, Pa.; one daughter, Patricia A. Cone of Jamestown, N.C.; and four grandchildren.
  He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. He retired from Foley Machinery Co., where he was market manager and in charge of advertising.
  Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Highland Presbyterian Church. Cremation will be accorded. Arrangements are by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville, N.C. Memorials may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, 111 Highland Ave., Fayetteville, N.C. 28305.

Obituary of Eva M. Derry White Bucy
Peoria Journal Star, December 27, 1997, Page: A7
Eva Bucy
  ASTORIA - Eva M. Bucy, 85, formerly of Vermont, died at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, at Astoria Health Care Center.
  Born April 22, 1912, near Astoria to Grover and Maggie Bollinger Derry, she married William V. White on May 10, 1931, in Bushnell. He died July 18, 1955. She married Henry F. Bucy on April 6, 1962, in Lewistown. He died Dec. 18, 1996. She also was preceded in death by one son, Gary White; two brothers, Arthur and Floyd; six sisters, Stella, Emma, Rosa, Dora, Mildred and Mabel.
  Surviving are three sons, Eugene White of Carson City, Nev., William J. White of Beardstown and Norman White of Astoria; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two step-great grandchildren.
  She owned and operated restaurants in Astoria and Vermont during the 1950s and 1960s and later worked as a cook for V.I.T. Community Unit School District No. 2. She was a member of the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Vermont United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Kost Memorial Home in Vermont. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Vermont United Methodist Church elevator fund.

Obituary of Donald E. Busby
Peoria Journal Star, December 24, 1998, Page: B4
Donald Busby
  ASTORIA - Donald E. Busby, 63, of 320 W. State St. died at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, in the emergency room at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Sept. 16, 1935, in Canton to Henry and Pearl Peterman Busby, he married Dorothy Fisk. He later married Judy Bollinger on July 29, 1975, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Sue Ellen Busby of Houston; one son, Steve of Macomb; one stepdaughter, Beverly Ford of Rushville; one stepson, Robert Bollinger of Astoria; one sister, Nellie Bucher of Astoria; one brother, Morris "Bud" of Astoria; and one granddaughter.
  One sister preceded him in death.
  He was a coal miner for Amax Coal Co. for eight years. He also was a farmer and a self-employed carpenter.
  He was a member of Vermont Masonic Lodge 116, AF&AM, in Vermont, Ill., where he was serving as Master.
  He also was a member of Canton Methodist Church and the Astoria Village Board.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Gary Sheets will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the memorial home, with a Masonic service at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Christian Neck Cemetery near Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to the Vermont Masonic Lodge Chair Lift Fund.

Obituary of Nola C. Connor Cadwalader
Peoria Journal Star, July 13, 1994, Page: D6
Nola Cadwalader
  PEORIA - Nola C. Cadwalader, 94, of 2203 N. Linn St. died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 1994, at Galena Park Home in Peoria Heights.
  Born March 18, 1900, in McDonough County to James and Effie Toland Connor, she married Garrett Cadwalader on March 18, 1922. He died Dec. 8, 1969, in Peoria. She also was preceded in death by one son and three brothers.
  Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
  She worked in the laundry at the Pere Marquette Hotel, retiring in 1965. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. The Rev. Dave Hamilton will officiate. There will be no visitation. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Harold E. Cameron, Reverend
Rushville Times, Wednesday, February 19, 2003, page 15, column 2
  Rev. Harold E. Cameron, 87, of Carbondale, formerly of Rushville, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2003, at the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County, Murphysboro.
  Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Chatham Baptist Church in Chatham.  Staab-Polk Memorial Home, Chatham, was in charge of local arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the State Missions Offering, Illinois Baptist State Association, P. O. Box 19247, Springfield, IL and will also be accepted by the funeral home.
  Rev. Cameron is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou Cameron; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Cindy Cameron of Carbondale; two grandchildren; two brothers and one sister, Charles J. Cameron of Bensonville and Leslie Cameron of Chicago, and Birdie Billingsley of Huntsville.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William and Maurice.
  Rev. Cameron graduated from Rushville High School in 1934.  He and Mary Lou were married on Oct. 28, 1942.  He served in the Air Force from 1942-1946, where he achieved the rank of master sergeant.  He answered a call to the ministry while still in the armed forces, and after his discharge, completed seminary training at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, Ky.  He served in a pastoral role in Kentucky before moving his family to Illinois in 1952.  He served as a pioneer missionary in northern Illinois and Wisconsin, and later as Director of Missions for the Illinois Baptist State Association until his retirement in 1981.  He was instrumental in starting numerous churches in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, many of which in turn started further missions.  At age 60, he completed his Doctor of Ministry degree with Fuller Seminary of Pasadena, Calif.
  Since retirement, he remained active in his local church in Chatham, and continued to preach until poor health forced him to retire from the pulpit.  He and his wife continued to support mission efforts throughout the remainder of his life.

Obituary of Margaret Beebe Campbell
Peoria Journal Star, July 9, 1996, Page: D5
Margaret Campbell
  MACOMB - Margaret Campbell, 71, of Macomb died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, 1996, at her son James' home in Macomb.
  Born Oct. 12, 1924, in Rushville to James Fred and Beulah Bridgewater Beebe, she married Charles Robert Campbell on Oct. 9, 1946, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Feb. 23, 1984. One brother, one grandson and one great-granddaughter also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three sons, James O. and Danny M., both of Macomb, and Robert G. of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Carolyn) Seaman of Beardstown; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of East Union Baptist Church in rural Rushville and Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, where she served meals for special events.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Goodhope Cemetery in rural Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital hospice program in Macomb or Rushville Free Methodist Church.

Obituary of Carroll "Bucko" E. Carlock I
Peoria Journal Star, January 2, 1999, Page: B4
Carroll Carlock
  PEORIA - Carroll E. "Bucko" Carlock Sr., 80, of Chandlerville, who formerly worked in Peoria, died at 7:52 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 1998, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born Aug. 11, 1918, in Chandlerville to Lewis L. and Mabel Farris Carlock, he married Beulah Rose Hopps on April 4, 1938, in Havana. She survives.
  Also surviving are four sons, Carroll Jr., Thomas Sr., Gregory and Hal, all of Chandlerville; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Gwendolyn) Dirks of Virginia and Mrs. Jack (Peggy) Culp of Chandlerville; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Raymond of Peoria and Jack of Chandlerville; one sister, Janet Shores of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by four sisters.
  He was an inspector for Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria for 31 years. He was a World War II Army veteran.
  He was a member of Chandlerville Christian Church.
  Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Chandlerville Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to his church.

Obituary of Ronald Eugene Carlock
Peoria Journal Star, November 5, 1995, Page: C15
Ronald Carlock
  BATH - Ronald Eugene Carlock, 55, of 319 Market St., Apt. 4, Mount Carmel, formerly of Bath, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 1995, at Wabash General Hospital in Mount Carmel.
  He was born Aug. 24, 1940, in Bath to Frank and Ratie Johnson Carlock.
  Surviving are one daughter, Becky of Mount Carmel; and one brother, Jerry of Bath.
  A Vietnam War Army veteran, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6408 in Havana and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Mount Carmel.
  He formerly worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. The Rev. Verne Gerdes will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bath Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by Havana VFW. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Obituary of W. Dean Carlock
Peoria Journal Star, July 15, 1999, Page: B4
W. Dean Carlock
  GILSON - W. Dean Carlock, 71, of 1129 Knox Highway 27 died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 1999, in the OSF St. Mary Medical Center emergency room in Galesburg.
  Born Nov. 1, 1927, in Astoria to John and Gertrude Belless Carlock, he married Rose Marie Lovejoy on Feb. 24, 1957, in Macomb. She died Jan. 30, 1991. Surviving are two daughters, Risa Carlock of Gilson and Deanna Carlock of Chicago; one son, Russell of Galesburg; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Bonnie) Hudson of Kewanee and Mrs. Don (Frances) Ruebush of Macomb; and one brother, Harold of Industry.
  He was a farmer in Orange Township in Knox County.
  A Korean War Army veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 381 in Abingdon.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville. Dean Mathews and the Rev. Blaine Wadlow will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.

Obituary of Helen Ryner Filbert Carlson
Peoria Journal Star, March 15, 1997, Page: C6
Helen Carlson
  BUSHNELL - Helen Filbert Carlson, 79, of 535 Berglund Ave., Galesburg, formerly of Bushnell, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997, at her residence.
  Born Nov. 17, 1917, in Maple Hill, Iowa, to Alvin and Lola Burkholder Ryner, she married Lester "Tony" Filbert on March 25, 1942, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Oct. 16, 1974. She married Robert Carlson on Aug. 29, 1979, in Galesburg. He died in February 1980. Three brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Judy Toland of Bushnell; one stepson, Robert Carlson Jr. of Utah; one stepdaughter, Betty Lentz of Galesburg; a friend, Herman Muehe, with whom she made her home; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Reese will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice of Galesburg.

Obituary of Ray L. Carpenter I
died: April 8, 1987
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 10, 1987, Page: 8
Ray L. Carpenter
  FREDERICK - Ray L. Carpenter, 56, of Frederick died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday at his residence.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, with burial in Messerer Cemetery in Frederick.
  Surviving are his wife, Katherine Self; two sons, Ray Jr. of Frederick and Orville of Quincy; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Dobbs of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Judy Bollinger of Rushville; five grandchildren; four brothers, Gene of Taylorville, Jesse of Longview, Texas, Ed of Bentonville, Ark., and Billy of Quincy; and five sisters, Pearl Carpenter of Fairbury, Rosie Carpenter of Quincy, Mrs. Pat Dobbs of Taylorville, Mrs. Harriet Beatty of Rushville, and Margaret Carpenter of Missouri.

Obituary of Bette I. Price Hoing Volker Chatterton
Peoria Journal Star, February 16, 2004, Page: B4
Bette Chatterton
  MACOMB - Bette I. Chatterton, 78, of 1601 E. Jackson St. died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born Nov. 15, 1925, in Macomb to Walter G. and Nilla M. Swanson Price, she married Bobbie Hoing in 1945. He preceded her in death.
  She later married Ross Volker on Aug. 27, 1950. He died Sept. 16, 1974.
  She married James Chatterton on April 13, 1976. He died March 18, 1977.
  She also was preceded in death by one brother.
  Surviving are one daughter, Sharon (and Larry "Brownie") Myers of Macomb; five stepdaughters, Jeri Scott, Claire Beadles and Julie Murphy, all of Macomb, Ann Whalon of rural Macomb and Pat Pettenger of Sterling; one stepson, David Chatterton of Royal; three grandchildren; 14 stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; and two sisters, Hazel (and Cline) Toland of Industry and Elizabeth (and Bill) Hillyer of Macomb.
  She was a member of the Macomb American Legion Auxiliary.
  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb and attended Scotland Trinity Presbyterian Church in McDonough County.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Wayne Matheson will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Dive Rescue Team or McDonough District Hospital Emergency Services.

Obituary of Gerald L. Christner
Peoria Journal Star, August 18, 1998, Page: B5
Gerald Christner
  DANVERS - Gerald L. Christner, 87, of Mount Sterling, the brother of a Danvers man, died at 8:25 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  Born Feb. 17, 1911, in Brown County to Frank and Margaret Ferguson Christner, he married Alta Dobey on April 29, 1933, in Pittsfield. She survives.
  Also surviving are two brothers, Lozelle "Bud" of Danvers and Cecil of DeKalb; four sisters, Ann Moklar, Dorothy Zander and Mary White, all of Mount Sterling, and Norma Rahe of Aurora; two sons, G.E. "Sonny" of Quincy and Raymond of Crete; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Janice) O'Connell of Mineral Point, Wis., and Mrs. Dennis (Donna) Lile of Fremont, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
  One brother, one sister and one grandchild preceded him in death.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hufnagel Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight and from 8 a.m. Wednesday until service time. Burial will be in Mount Sterling City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to First Christian Church, Joel Oliver Memorial Swimming Pool or the Brown County Ambulance Service, all in Mount Sterling.

Obituary of Goldie Evelyn Sorrells Christner
Peoria Journal Star, April 24, 1998, Page: B4
Goldie Christner
  MOUNT STERLING - Goldie Evelyn Christner, 79, formerly of Timewell, died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1998, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
  Born Feb. 23, 1919, in Schuyler County to Joshua and Mary Black Sorrells, she married Kenneth M. Christner on June 27, 1941. He died Aug. 13, 1982. She also was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.
  Surviving are one son, Larry of Timewell; two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Marilyn) Dede of Loraine and Mrs. Wes (Ruth) DeMoss of Camp Point; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  Formerly a resident of Timewell for 37 years, she resided in Mount Sterling the past 16 years. She was a custodian at Timewell Grade School for several years.
  She was a member of Timewell Baptist Church and its Sharing Group. She attended First Baptist Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hufnagel Funeral Home. The Rev. Dan Edwards will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight and two hours before the services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Sterling City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Timewell Baptist Church, First Baptist Church or the Brown County Ambulance Service.

Obituary of Harold V. Christner
Peoria Journal Star, November 25, 1992, Page: C5
Harold Christner
  BARTONVILLE - Harold V. Christner, 78, formerly of Bartonville, died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 1992, at St. Mary's Hospital in Quincy.
  Born Oct. 7, 1914, in Brown County to Frank and Margaret Ferguson Christner, he married Linnie Mae Shaver on Oct. 4, 1947, in Peoria. She died Sept. 15, 1992, in Peoria.
  Surviving are three brothers, Gerald of Mount Sterling, Charles of DeKalb and Lozelle "Bud" of Carlock; five sisters, Ann Moklar and Mary White, both of Mount Sterling, Dorothy Zander of Camp Point, Marjorie Bowman of Bartonville and Norma Rahn of Aurora; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was a mechanic at Peoria Hydramatic Co. for more than 20 years before retiring.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8662 and the Eagles Lodge, both in Peoria.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, where visitation will be one hour before the services. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of Ethel M. Janes Churchill
Peoria Journal Star, September 7, 1992, Page: C7
Ethel Churchill
  RUSHVILLE - Ethel M. Churchill, 95, of Rushville died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 1992, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
  Born Jan. 6, 1897, in Schuyler County to Henry and Carrie Gorsuch Janes, she married Ward Churchill on Nov. 28, 1917, in Macomb. He died Jan. 10, 1955. One son, Jack, also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one grandson, Craig of Tualatin, Ore.; one granddaughter, Zena Fuhrmann of Sumner, Wash.; and nine great-grandchildren.
  A member of First United Methodist Church, she was city clerk of Rushville for many years, retiring in 1971. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rushville City Cemetery. Craig Churchill will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

Obituary of Dennis Earl Cluney
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 30, 2006, Page: 29
Dennis E. Cluney
  BEARDSTOWN - Dennis Earl Cluney, 67, of Beardstown died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
  He was born Jan. 20, 1939, in Ray, the son of William Earl and Deloris Marie Toland Cluney. He married Betty Saylor in 1959 in Lewistown. A daughter, Tamara Jo, preceded him in death.
  Mr. Cluney worked at Cargill Meat Solutions, Oscar Mayer, Tillitt Motor Co. and Glenn Ice and Coal, all in Beardstown. He served as alderman for the city of Beardstown for 15 years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown.
  Survivors: wife, Betty; daughter, Deborah (husband, David) Piehler of Beardstown; son, Douglas (wife, Sherry) Cluney of Chatham; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Richard Cluney of Elk River, Minn., and Gale Cluney of Peoria.
  Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Beardstown, the Rev. Douglas Evenson officiating. Burial: St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, near Beardstown.
  Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Lulubelle G. Hopping Collins
Peoria Journal Star, March 1, 2004, Page: B4
Lulubelle Collins
  GALESBURG - Lulubelle G. Collins, 70, of 820 E. Fifth St. died at 11:22 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  She was born Oct. 22, 1933, in Lewistown to Leo E. and Mazie Mary Dutton Hopping.
  Surviving are one daughter, Linda Ernst of East Peoria; and three half-brothers, Wayne Noe of Canton, Earl (and Frances) Edlin of Versailles and Everett (and Reska) Edlin of Petersburg, W.V.
  She was preceded in death by one brother and one half-brother.
  She worked as a farmhand.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be hour before. Max Hopping will officiate. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Township Cemetery Association, Box 525, Astoria, IL 61501.

Obituary of Maxine B. McCormick Conner
Peoria Journal Star, May 22, 1992, Page: C10
Maxine Conner
  ASTORIA - Maxine B. Conner, 65, of Astoria died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 1992, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Aug. 7, 1926, in Astoria to Virgil R. and Nelda Bollinger McCormick, she married Richard "Dick" Conner on Oct. 9, 1945, in Canton. He survives.
  Also surviving are her mother of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Joyce) Ulmer of Lewistown; one son, Jerry L., and one sister, Mrs. Howard (Marilyn) Walton, both of Vermont, Ill.; one brother, Phillip "Bud" McCormick of Astoria; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.
  She worked 38 years as a public sales cashier for Dick Conner Auctioneers.
  She was a member of Astoria United Methodist Church and the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary Post.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, the Rev. Terry Westerfield officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in rural Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Woodland Cemetery.

Obituary of Robert F. Conner
Peoria Journal Star, July 27, 2003, Page: B07
Robert Conner
  ASTORIA - Robert F. Conner, 82, of 121 N. Jefferson died at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2003, at Astoria Gardens.
  He was born Dec. 4, 1920, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Charles Clayton and Rosa Marie Brillhart Conner.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Donnie (Carolyn) Bair of Vermont, Ill., and Mrs. Jerry (Sharon) Trone of Pekin; four grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a caregiver, Charlotte Merrill of Astoria; one brother, Richard of Astoria; and two sisters, Mrs. Orley (Helen) Shaw and Mrs. Jack (Grace) Bair, both of Astoria.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  He farmed in the Astoria area. He also worked as a molder at Vermont Foundry and was a supervisor at Bower Bearing in Macomb for more than 20 years.
  He was a member of Summum Christian Church, where services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Gary Sheets will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Arrangements are by Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to his church.

Obituary of Raymond L. Constable
died: February 20, 1991
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 22, 1991, Page: 10
Raymond L. Constable
  RUSHVILLE - Raymond L. Constable, 75, of Rushville died at 1:42 p.m. Wednesday at Snyder-Vaughn Haven Nursing Home, Rushville.
  Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Surviving are his wife, Josephine; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Headley of Macomb and Mrs. Nancy Toland of Rushville; three step-daughters, Mrs. Connie Hulvey, Mrs. Nancy Lashbrook and Mrs. Joyce Prather, all of Rushville; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
  Note: Raymond is born February 25, 1915,the son of Isaac Constable and Florence Myrtle Hersh.  He 1st married Helen Kuhn, mother of his daughters. Then he married Mrs. Josephine Morrell.  Morrell is the maiden name of the stepdaughters.

Obituary of Frankelee Gnott Griffith Cook
Peoria Journal Star, July 10, 2003, Page: B04
Frankelee Cook
  CANTON - Frankelee Cook, 80, of 737 E. Elm died at 9:53 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Graham Hospital Extended Care.
  Born April 9, 1923, in Canton to Forrest and Marguerite Dissman Gnott, she married Evan Griffith. She later married Lawrence Cook. He died in May 2000.
  She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Michaela Cook.
  Surviving are one daughter, Cheryl Griffith-Myers (and Van Myers) of Canton; one sister, Betty (and Maurice) Pescitelli of Hartwell, Ga.; one foster brother, John Aultman; three granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren.
  She worked for International Harvester in Canton for 32 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Retired Harvester Girls Club.
  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton and Job's Daughters.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Shane Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Apple Cemetery in Lewistown.
  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

Obituary of Lawrence ''Bus'' E. Cook
Peoria Journal Star, June 1, 2000, Page: B04
Lawrence Cook
  CANTON - Lawrence ''Bus'' Cook, 78, of 252 E. Locust died at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at his residence.
  Born Jan. 5, 1922, in Canton to Ernest ''Bob'' and Minnie Eyerly Cook, he married Edna Ryan. He later married Frankelee Nott Griffith on Dec. 26, 1966, in Canton. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Larry of Peoria; one daughter, Kathy Lock of Canton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  One infant daughter, Michelle Cook; three sisters; and one brother preceded him in death.
  A member of IHC Retirees Club, he worked for International Harvester Co. in Canton for 40 years, retiring in 1982. He also served as a union steward at the company.
  He served as a Ward 4 alderman for the City of Canton from 1971 to 1977.
  He was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1984 and Canton Masonic Lodge.
  A Masonic service will be at 2 p.m. today at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where funeral services will follow. The Rev. Paul Walles will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the Masonic service at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to the American Cancer Society.
  Note: His mother's maiden name is "Euyler".  Minnie Wyana Euyler is the daughter of John Euyler and Emma Brown.  Frankelee's maiden name is "Gnott".  Franklee Gnott is the daughter of Forrest Gnott and Marguerite Dissman, 1st married Evan Griffith.

Obituary of Mildred "Millie" June Hopping Cooper
Peoria Journal Star, February 23, 2006, Page: B4
Mildred Cooper
  HAVANA - Mildred June "Millie" Cooper, 84, of 444 Parkway Drive, Pekin, Ill., formerly of Havana, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2006, at Pekin Hospital.
  She was born Nov. 21, 1921, in Havana, the daughter of Leo and Gertrude Parkers Hopping. She married Donald W. "Tink" Cooper on Jan. 10, 1946, in Havana, and he survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Bessie (John) Morris of Columbia, S.C., and Billie Lane of Pekin. Six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Harriett Luzader of Pana, Ill., and Lucy Halterman of St. Paul, Minn., also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Tony, one sister and three brothers.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Havana, Havana Post 6408 VFW Auxiliary, and was an avid bowler, loving wife and mother, and had been elected queen of the Pekin high-rise on several occasions. She formerly served as a Brownie and Scout leader in Havana and enjoyed playing the part of Minnie Pearl for various groups. She had worked at Bee's restaurant in Havana and the A&W in Havana and last worked for the IGA store in Havana for 18 1/2 years.
  Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, conducted by Rev. Robert Smith, with burial in the Laurel Hill Cemetery at Havana. Visitation will be held Friday night from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may to made to Havana Post 6408 VFW or the First United Methodist Church in Havana.

Obituary of Tony Cooper
Peoria Journal Star, November 4, 2003, Page: B4
Tony Cooper
  MANITO - Tony Cooper, 56, of 806 Prairie Lane died at 10:46 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, in the emergency room at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
  Born Feb. 22, 1947, in Canton to Donald and Mildred Hopping Cooper, he married Lisa Reynolds on Oct. 8, 1983, in Manito. She survives.
  Also surviving are his parents of Havana; two sons, Robert (and Stacey) of Havana and Michael of Manito; one daughter, Lisa Hebb of Havana; two sisters, Bess (and John) Morris of Columbia, S.C., and Billie Lane of Spring Valley; and five grandchildren.
  A Vietnam War Air Force veteran, he was a member of Havana Veterans Foreign Wars Post 6408.
  He was a service technician for Muzak Co. in Peoria for more than 21 years, last working Friday.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Havana.
  Services will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Maas Funeral Home, where visitation will be 21/2 hours before. Tony Reynolds will officiate. Cremation will be accorded after the services.
  Memorials may be made to the Michael Cooper Education Fund, in care of Peoples State Bank in Manito.

Obituary of Virginia Anne Kerr Corley (abstract)
Birth: Mar. 9, 1917
Death: Jun. 22, 2006
  She was born in Moline to Lewis and Geneva Hammond Kerr.
  On May 24, 1941, she married Earle O. Corley. He preceded her in death June 22, 1991.
  She is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Alan) Rausenberger, Carterville; four sons, Charles (Anna Marie), Rockford; John (Trixy), Monticello; Robert (Kathleen), Philo; and James (Barbara Paynter), Champaign; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one brother, John Kerr, Wilmington, Delaware.
  She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bill, Charles and Lewis Kerr; one sister, Betty Whalen and one grandson, Eric Corley.
   Burial: Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois

Obituary of Margaret Catherine Miller Corman
Eagle Publications, April 15, 2004
Margaret M. Corman
  Margaret M. Corman, 87, Roseville, died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home, Roseville.
  She was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Rushville, the daughter of Guy H. And Esther G. (Campbell) Miller.
  She married. V. Rudy Corman Sept. 24, 1938, in St. Louis. He survives.
  In addition to her husband, she is survived by: one son, Victor H. (Ann) Corman, Roseville; one daughter, Jane C. (Gordon) Young, Roseville; one sister, Jean (Miller) Adkisson, Roseville; six grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
  She grew up and received her education in Rushville, attended MacMurray College and graduated from the University of Illinois.
  She and her husband came to Roseville in 1945, where they owned and operated Corman Memorial Homes (Avon, London Mills, and Roseville). She retired in 1979.
  She was a member of the Roseville Christian Church, the Roseville Order of Eastern Star, and Chapter N of P.E.O.
  Funeral services were held Friday, April 9, at the Roseville Christian Church with the Rev. James Oliver, the Rev. Tim Randall and the Rev. Tom Mehaffy officiating. Burial was in Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Christian Church or LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
  Corman Memorial Home, Roseville, was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Katherine ''Lucy'' Lucille Scott Cox
Peoria Journal Star, October 6, 2001, Page: B04
Katherine Cox
  PEORIA - Katherine Lucille ''Lucy'' Cox, 90, of Carthage, Mo., formerly of Peoria, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at McCune Brooks Hospital in Carthage, Mo.
  Born Oct. 24, 1910, in Littleton to Fred John and Eva Pearl Horney Scott, she married Cornelius M. Cox on Jan. 31, 1942, in Peoria. He died Dec. 23, 1997, in Peoria.
  She also was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
  Surviving are seven nieces, and two nephews.
  She was an accountant for Herschel Manufacturing Co. for 28 years, retiring in 1963.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the church choir.
  Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday at North Limestone Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Peoria County. The Rev. Dr. John Stanley will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Wilton Mortuary.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

Obituary of Myrtle M. Lane Cox
Peoria Journal Star, June 4, 1992, Page: C9
Myrtle Cox
  BROWNING - Myrtle M. Cox, 80, of Browning died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born March 17, 1912, in Browning to Alfred and Nina Harris Lane, she married Homer Cox in December 1931 in Quincy.
  He survives, along with one son, Ronald, and one brother, Carlyle Lane, both of Browning; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death.
  She attended Browning United Methodist Church and was a member of Royal Neighbors of America.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. William Hesseldenz will officiate. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.

Obituary of Rose M. Croxton Peacock Crooks
Peoria Journal Star, January 28, 1998, Page: D6
Rose Crooks
  PEKIN - Rose M. Crooks, 68, of 1001 Catherine, formerly of Peoria, died at 8:02 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 1998, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Aug. 5, 1929, in Schuyler County to William and Annabelle Campbell Croxton, she married William Peacock. She later married Fred Crooks on Sept. 23, 1967, in Peoria. He survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Marilyn Jones of Peoria and Bonnie Crooks of Pekin, with whom she made her home; seven sons, James of Dunlap, William "Lee" Peacock and Glen Peacock, both of Glasford, Rick Peacock of Bartonville, Troy Peacock of Newburg, Mo., Tom Peacock of Mountain Home, Ark., and Dale Peacock of Moreno Valley, Calif.; 47 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Roberta Marquis of Rushville and Juanita Peacock of Creve Coeur; and one brother, James Croxton of Peoria. She was preceded in death by one son, Teal Sprinkle, and three great-grandchildren.
  She worked for Hav-A-Tampa in Fort Myers, Fla., for 15 years, retiring in 1988. Prior to that she worked as a nurse's aide at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Rushville City Cemetery in Rushville. The Rev. John Salzman will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Obituary of John L. Crowe I
Peoria Journal Star, September 15, 1994, Page: D6
John Crowe Sr.
  ASTORIA - John L. Crowe Sr., 70, of Astoria died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1994, at St. John's Hospital North in Springfield.
  Born June 30, 1924, in Johnston City to Newton and Martha Kellens Crowe, he married Betty Louise Fouts on May 30, 1952, in Peoria. She died Aug. 25, 1978. He also was preceded in death by four grandchildren.
  Surviving are a friend, Dixie M. Watkins of Astoria; three sons, Thomas E. of Browning, John L. Jr. of Beardstown and Ronald Allen of Ipava; one daughter, Mrs. Randall (Connie) Bollinger of Browning; one stepdaughter, Mrs. David (Debbie) Valente of Beardstown; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  A truck driver for 46 years, he worked for Jones Trucking in Beardstown for 25 years, retiring in 1989. A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6408 in Havana.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Obituary of James "Jim" Henry Croxton
Peoria Journal Star, December 16, 2005, Page: B4
James Croxton
  PEORIA - James H. "Jim" Croxton, age 72, of Peoria passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2005, at 9:18 a.m. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Dec. 3, 1933, in Schuyler County, Ill., to William Cotton and Annabell (Campbell) Croxton, he married Janet Gossage on June 23, 1956, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Lori (and Mike) Carroll of Peoria and Kymm (and John) Carroll of Peoria; and two sons, Gregg (and Melody) Croxton of Phoenix, Ariz., and Christopher (and Lori) Croxton of Peoria. Also surviving are a sister, Roberta (and Robert) Marquis of Rushville, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Valerie Freeman; and two sisters.
  Jim worked as a machinist at Caterpillar Inc. for 33 years, retiring in 1985. For the next 10 years, he worked at Catholic Social Services.
  He was a well-known country musician in the Peoria area since 1966. He was also an avid bowler and golfer.
  Services will be Saturday, Dec. 17, 2005, at 12 noon at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Rev. Bill Williams will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services.
  Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
  For additional information about Jim, please visit our Web site at www.mem.com.

Obituary of Bessie Grove Curless
Peoria Journal Star, January 26, 1994, Page: C6
Bessie Curless
  HAVANA - Bessie Curless, 96, of 609 N. Harpham, formerly of Astoria, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 1994, at Havana Healthcare Center.
  Born April 21, 1897, in Fulton County to Henry and Emma Trone Grove, she married Roy Curless in 1919. He died in 1948. She also was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are one son, Harry of Havana; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; and one brother, Harold Grove of Astoria.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, where visitation will be one hour before services. The Rev. Eugene Lamport will officiate. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery in Bluff City.
  Memorials may be made to Bluff City Church.

Obituary of Kenneth N. Curtis
Peoria Journal Star, July 31, 1994, Page: C14
Kenneth Curtis
  AVON - Kenneth N. Curtis, 91, of Rural Route 2 died at 8:05 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 1994, at Prairie City Nursing Center in Prairie City.
  Born March 4, 1903, near Avon to B. Delbert "Del" and Carrie Nichols Curtis, he married Mary Margaret Heap on Feb. 7, 1926, in Macomb. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Kenneth Delbert of Avon; two daughters, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Phelps of Alexis and Mrs. Duane (Mildred) Sorrells of Macomb; one brother, Maurice of Blandinsville; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Two infant sons and two brothers preceded him in death.
  He was a farmer and a carpenter in the Prairie City and Avon areas all his life, retiring in 1984. He was of the Methodist faith. He was a member of Bushnell-Prairie City School Board for 10 years and a former member of Bushnell Rotary Club for 10 years.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell. The Rev. Michael Peterson will officiate. Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in Prairie City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Prairie City Nursing Home Special Equipment Fund.
  Note: Prairie City Cemetery is near Avon, Fulton County but in McDonough County, Illinois

Obituary of Mary Margaret Heap Curtis
Peoria Journal Star, February 7, 2001, Page: B04
Mary Curtis
  AVON - Mary Margaret Curtis, 98, of 1496 First Ave. died at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 2001, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  Born Jan. 7, 1903, in Lewistown to Alfred E. and Leona B. Smith Heap, she was raised by her paternal grandparents and her aunt, Mamie Heap. She married Kenneth N. Curtis on Feb. 7, 1926, in Macomb. He died July 30, 1994.
  She also was preceded in death by two infant sons, two brothers and three sisters.
  Surviving are one son, Kenneth of Avon; two daughters, Mrs. James (Dorothy) Phelps of Alexis and Mrs. Duane (Mildred) Sorrells of Macomb; eight grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
  She was a former member of Prairie City Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell. The Rev. Terry Broady will officiate. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where the family will be present from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Prairie City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Avon Nursing Home activity fund.
  Note: Prairie City Cemetery is near Avon, Fulton County but in McDonough County, Illinois

Obituary of Charlotte A. Danner
Peoria Journal Star, March 29, 2004, Page: B4
Charlotte Danner
  PEORIA - Charlotte A. Danner, 70, of Sharon Woods Health Care died there at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004.
  She was born Oct. 19, 1933, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Hart F. and Iona F. Hetrick Danner.
  Surviving are her mother of Lewistown; two sisters, Evelyn Danner and Helen Wise, both of Astoria; and one brother, Victor (and Dorothy) Danner of Springfield.
  She was preceded in death by her father.
  Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be one hour before. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Woodland Cemetery or to the American Cancer Society.

Obituary of Kay Ellen Danner
Peoria Journal Star, March 22, 2004, Page: B4
Kay Danner
  CANTON - Kay Ellen Danner, 59, of Canton died Sunday, March 21, 2004, at Graham Hospital.
  She was born April 9, 1944, in Canton to Keith R. "Buck" and Mary E. Carter Danner.
  Surviving are one brother, Carter Danner of Astoria; and two sisters, Patricia (and Gene) Heaton of Vermont, Ill., and Nancy Danner of Peoria.
  She was preceded in death by two brothers.
  A 1965 graduate of Graham School of Nursing, she worked at Graham Hospital for 25 years, where she worked as a nurse in the intensive care unit and as head of the emergency room. She also worked as a nursing supervisor at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was a member of Shields Chapel United Methodist Church in Canton.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Beth Nelson will officiate. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to her church or the American Cancer Society.

Obituary for Louise Cameron Keefauver Danner
Eagle Publications, April 2, 2004
Louise Danner
  Louise Danner, 87, Ipava, died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at Astoria Gardens, Astoria.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at the Ipava United Presbyterian Church, Ipava, with the Rev. Bill Bodamer officiating.
  Visitation will be from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2004, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Ipava.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Gardens and Rehabilitation Center.

Peoria Journal Star, March 31, 2004, Page: B4
Louise Danner
  IPAVA - Louise Danner, 87, formerly of Ipava, died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at Astoria Gardens in Astoria.
  Born Nov. 30, 1916, in Bernadotte Township, Fulton County, to Perry and Ethel Burrows Cameron, she married Howard Keefauver on June 10, 1938, in Fort Madison, Iowa. He died April 25, 1952.
  She later married Ralph Danner on Dec. 8, 1964, in Table Grove. He died Aug. 7, 1987.
  She also was preceded in death by three sisters.
  Surviving are two daughters, Sharon (and Joe) Chockley of Oneida and Judy (and Gary) Bloyd of Joplin, Mo.; one son, Rodney (and Theresa) Keefauver of Ipava; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Ipava United Presbyterian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at her church. The Rev. Bill Bodamer will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Gardens.

Obituary of Phillip Lee Danner
Peoria Journal Star, June 8, 2004, Page: B4
Phillip Danner
  EASTON - Phillip Lee Danner, 71, of 20814 E. County Road 1200N died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 6, 2004, at his home.
  Born Jan. 14, 1933, in Adair to Melvin and Viola Gruber Danner, he married Louise Shaw on Feb. 17, 1951. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Tim (and Jan) of Forest City; two daughters, Mrs. Steven (Phyllis) Pilger of Havana and Mrs. Jimmy (Helen) Baucom of Clayton; one brother, Doyle of Canton; three sisters, Audrey Bucy and Miriam Bushnell, both of Springfield, and Shirley Mathis of Wickenburg, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by four sisters.
  A member of United Auto Workers Local 974 and Caterpillar Retirees, he worked in quality control at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria for 31 years, retiring on July 1, 1981. He also did yard work for 30 years.
  He was a member of Chandlerville Lodge 724, AF&AM; Order of the Eastern Star, Chandlerville Chapter 544; Ansar Shrine in Springfield; and Wheels of Ansar Shrine.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home, where Masonic and Eastern Star services will follow. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.
  Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or to his Masonic lodge.

Obituary of Henry C. Demy
Astoria Argus, May 14, 1940
Special
  Henry C. Demy, 75, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ghlee Walters, in Beardstown. He was taken to his daughter's home several months ago when he became ill.
  He was born July 17, 1865 in Pennsylvania, a son of John and Mary (Sellers) Demy. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Thomas Harn and Mrs. George Ring, all of Beardstown. There are three grandchildren, Mrs. Don Armstrong, Peoria, and Robert and Margaret Anne Harn, Beardstown. A brother and sisters are J. C. Demy, Champaign; Mrs. C. C. McLaren, Farmington, and Mrs. C. E. Blemler and Mrs. William Burgard, Astoria.
  Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Horton Funeral Home by the Rev. Fred Thompson. Burial will be in Astoria cemetery.
  submitted by LouAnn Cameron

Obituary of John C. Demy
Astoria Argus, Mar. 18, 1914
Answers Call.
  John C. Demy, an honored and highly respected citizen, passed away at his home on East Broadway Sunday at 4:50 p.m. after an illness covering a period of several weeks. Death was due to Bright's disease.
  Funeral services were held at the church of Brethren Wednesday at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Elder S. G. Bucher. A more complete obituary will be given in next week's issue.

Astoria Argus, Mar. 25, 1914
  Mrs. Demy and children take this method of extending their heartfelt thanks to all friends for the manifestation of their love and sympathy during the sore affliction of husband and father; also especial gratitude to the neighbors for their help after his death, and a high appreciation of the ministerial services so well and appropriately delivered and the singing so well rendered, which was one of the highest delights of our father's beautiful life.
  A number from this vicinity (Oak Grove) attended the funeral of Rev. John Demy held in Astoria Wednesday.

Astoria Argus, Apr. 1, 1914
  John C. Demy was born in the state of Pennsylvania September 7, 1832 and died at his home in Astoria, March 15, 1914. He was of German descent, his great-grandfather having come to America from Germany and settled in Dauphin county, Pennsylvania, where Christian Demy, the father of John C., was born in 1798. In 1831 Christian Demy was married to Sarah Harverstick, who was also a native of Pennsylvania and to whom eleven children were born. Christian Demy died November 22, 1872 and his wife died January 16, 1878.
  John C. Demy was reared in his native state and there learned the trade of a carpenter, which he followed until one year after his marriage. He then engaged in farming and followed this line of work until 1888 when he retired.
  He was married to Mary Sellers at Lancaster, Penn., January 24, 1856, Rev. J. J. Strine officiating. To this union were born ten children: Mrs. Sarah Mohler, Naperville, Illinois, Mrs. Emma Landis, Burlington, Kansas; Mrs. Alice Kontz, Longmont, Colorado; Mrs. Ella McLaren, Farmington, and J. L., H. C., Miss Lizzie, Mrs. Amanda Burgard, Mrs. Dilly Blemler of Astoria and John S. who died in infancy.
  Mr. and Mrs. Demy have been members of the Church of the Brethren since 1861, when they were baptised in Hanover, Penn.
  In 1871 they moved to Edgar County, Illinois. Two years later he was elected to the ministry. In 1877 they moved to Astoria, where they have since resided.
  The deceased suffered with kidney trouble, neuritis and a sciatic condition. For nearly five months he bore his intense suffering patiently and with the aid of Christian assurance. His congenial presence will be sorely missed in the home and neighborhood. His sparkling eyes and pleasing smile has left an indelible impress upon the hearts of his children. Many will remember him as a frequent visitor of the sick and afflicted.
  It was his privilege to have all of his family at his bedside a few weeks before he died where they united in family worship at which time he used II Timothy 2, as a lesson.
  His last sermon was preached at the South Fulton House, Oct. 19, 1913; text I Cor. 13:3. Bro. Demy was a man of strong convictions of right for which he was always willing to sacrifice, if need be. The family alter has been kept burning all through his Christian life. He was a constant attendant at all religious services when it was possible for him to be there, where he will be greatly missed. For forty-one years he served in the ministry, filling the office conscientiously and to the best of his ability. He was a great reader of the Bible, delighting in the promises. Some months before death he selected the text to be used at his funeral Rev. 14:13.
  Funeral Wednesday at the Astoria House, conducted by Elder S. G. Bucher, Interment in the South Fulton cemetery. (also called Dunkard Brethren Church Cemetery)
  all submitted by LouAnn Cameron

Obituary of Clara B. McWhorter Robinson Derry
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 21, 2002, Page: 16
Clara B. Derry
  BEARDSTOWN - Clara B. Robinson Derry, 68, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died Friday, July 19, 2002, at Heritage Manor South Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  She was born June 22, 1934, in Pleasant View, the daughter of Perry Brian and Lida Henderson McWhorter. She married Edwin Robinson in 1952 in Frederick; he died in 1969. She married Ivan Derry in 1973 in Mount Sterling; he preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Derry was a certified nurse's aide at several area nursing facilities and retired from Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville. She was a member of Women of the Moose, WIBC and several bowling leagues at Ford's Rhythm Lanes in Rushville.
  Survivors: four sons, Richard (wife, Sheila) Robinson of Rushville, Edwin (wife, Gayl) Robinson of Carbondale, Robert Robinson of Springfield and Ronald (wife, Dawn) Derry of Virginia; five daughters, Barbara (husband, Steve) Whedbee of Macomb, Allison (husband, Gary) Lung of Mount Sterling, Carol (husband, David) Baker, Susan (husband, Tom) Ford and Melissa (husband, Curt) Rice, all of Beardstown; 22 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a sister, Elizabeth Kirkham of Beardstown; three aunts; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.

Obituary of Franklin R. Derry
Peoria Journal Star, May 12, 1995, Page: C6
Franklin Derry
  VERMONT - Franklin R. Derry, 64, of Vermont died at 9:52 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995, in the emergency room of Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Jan. 18, 1931, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, to Roscoe R. and Frances Kinne Derry.
  Surviving are his mother of Vermont; three sons, Michael S. of Kendallville, Ind., Robert A. of Marion, Ind., and Brian R. of Denver; three daughters, Catherine J. Timmons of Sweetser, Ind., Kay Morgan of Farmersville and Jill Beavers of Denver; 12 grandchildren; one brother, Maurice E. of Industry; and three sisters, Marian Carithers of Vermont, Ill., Mrs. Richard (Evelyn) Lacy of Junction City, Kan., and Mrs. Doug (Joyce) Wright of Tucson, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his father, two brothers, three sisters and an infant daughter.
  He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, the Sinkers Club in Summum and the Sportsman Club in Ipava.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Phillips Cemetery in Schuyler County.
  Memorials may be made to the Sportsman Club in Ipava.

Obituary of Doris Jane Chockley DeWitt
Peoria Journal Star, November 20, 2001, Page: B04
Doris DeWitt
  BEARDSTOWN - Doris Jane DeWitt, 61, of 916 Garm Ave. died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, at her home.
  Born Dec. 13, 1939, in Rushville to Herman and Iva Prunty Chockley, she married Harold DeWitt on April 17, 1963, in Rushville. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Douglas of Beardstown; one daughter, Rebecca (and Jason) Elam of Beardstown; one granddaughter; one sister, Linda Tankersley of Goodlettsville, Tenn.; and one brother, Richard Chockley of Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by one sister.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

Obituary of Gerald "Jake" Martin DeWitt
Peoria Journal Star, May 20, 1994, Page: C7
Gerald DeWitt
  RUSHVILLE - Gerald M. "Jake" DeWitt, 57, of 325 E. Adams St. died at 1 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 1994, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born March 25, 1937, in Pleasant View to Clarence E. and Beverly L. Steele DeWitt, he married Jane Crum on Nov. 18, 1956, in Schuyler County. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Roger of Blandinsville and Albert of Rushville; and two daughters, Teresa DeWitt of Virginia Beach, Va., and Diana Lashbrook of Littleton; six grandchildren; and one brother, Harold of Beardstown.
  He was a truck driver for 23 years, retiring in July 1992. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday 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 Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Obituary of Ivan Martin DeWitt
Peoria Journal Star, May 18, 1999, Page: B4
Ivan DeWitt
  RUSHVILLE - Ivan M. DeWitt, 93, of 310 S. Congress St. died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16, 1999, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born Nov. 8, 1905, in Cooperstown to John M. and Deliah Jane Evans DeWitt, he married Frances K. Long on Aug. 14, 1935, in Denver. She survives.
  Also surviving are one brother, Paul of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by three brothers.
  He was employed as a manager for Phillips Petroleum Co. for many years. He then worked as a repairman and garage mechanic for Consolidated Coal Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1967. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local 7110 for more than 50 years and a 50-year member of Morning Star Lodge 734, AF&AM, both in Canton.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Revs. Scott Henley and Stacy Tomich will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home, with UMW services at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Galesburg.
  Memorials may be made to the Schuyler Senior Center or his church.

Obituary of Mary Katherine Lashbrook DeWitt
Peoria Journal Star, April 21, 2004, Page: B5
Mary DeWitt
  RUSHVILLE - Mary Katherine DeWitt, 91, of 723 E. Adams St. died at 7:35 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2004, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
  Born June 7, 1912, in McDonough County to Frank and Annie E. Kelly Lashbrook, she married Wilmer DeWitt on Dec. 28, 1935, in Rushville. He died March 21, 1999.
  She also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
  A graduate of Western Illinois University in Macomb, she was an elementary school teacher for 38 years, retiring from Schuyler School District 1 in 1972.
  She was a member of Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers Association and was a member and past president of Rushville Business & Professional Women's Club.
  She also was a member and past regent of the Be-kik-a-nin-ee Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a 50-year member and Gold Star sister of Schuyler American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. The Rev. Paul Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery in Industry.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

Obituary of Paul Edward DeWitt
Peoria Journal Star, September 16, 2004, Page: B4
Paul DeWitt
  RUSHVILLE - Paul Edward DeWitt, 91, of rural Rushville died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born May 29, 1913, in Rushville Township, Schuyler County, to John Martin and Delilah Jane Evans DeWitt, he married Roberta Mae Kerr on June 7, 1943, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Frannie Shelton-Tice (and Steven Tice) of Griggsville; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by four brothers.
  A member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and Guthrie Pierce Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1239, he was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the European Theater during the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns.
  He was a farmer.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville. He also was a member of Rushville Masonic Lodge 9, AF&AM.
 Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. The Rev. Paul Arnold will officiate. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by his American Legion post.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler Senior Center or to his church.

Obituary of Michael Anthony DeWitt
Peoria Journal Star, October 14, 2006
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DeWitt, Michael Anthony      
  BLANDINSVILLE - Cpl. Michael Anthony DeWitt, age 22, of Blandinsville, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps at the time of death, died at 12:42 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, 2006, in Jacksonville, N.C.
  He was born on Aug. 9, 1984, in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Roger and Shelley Reed DeWitt.
  He is survived by his parents, Roger and Shelley DeWitt of Blandinsville; one brother, Tyler DeWitt of Blandinsville; paternal grandmother, Jane DeWitt of Rushville; maternal grandparents, Lee and Carol Reed of Blandinsville; and paternal great-grandmother, Hazel Crum of Camden, Ill. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gerald DeWitt, his paternal great-grandfather and his maternal great-grandparents.
  Cpl. DeWitt was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a graduate of Northwestern High School in 2003, where he played football, baseball, basketball and also served as his class president. He had lived most all his life in Blandinsville, except for the time he had spent in service to his country.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Rev. Rob Kirkam will officiate. Burial will be in the Glade City Cemetery in Blandinsville. Full military rites and honors will be conducted at the cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2006, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Tyler DeWitt Education Fund in care of First State Bank in Blandinsville.
  A luncheon will be held following the cemetery services at the Blandinsville Methodist Church, and all are invited.

Obituary of Vera McDannold Dickman
died: April 23, 1986
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 24, 1986, Page: 20
Vera Dickman
  MEREDOSIA - Vera Dickman, 76, of Meredosia died Wednesday at Memorial Medical Center.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Schaefer-Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia.
  Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
  Surviving are her husband, Harry; five sons, Royce "Butch," Ray, Bob and Ted, all of Meredosia, and Wayne of Jacksonville; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce Sue) Toland of Rushville; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Violet Little of Springfield and Gloria Armstrong of Bloomington; and six brothers, Eugene and Dale McDannold, both of Meredosia, Marvin "Bill" and Vernard McDannold, both of Stanford, Kenneth McDannold of Clinton, Ark., Bernard McDannold of Minier.

Obituary of Earl Bruce Dixon
died: January 12, 1987
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 13, 1987, Page: 11
Earl B. Dixon
  RUSHVILLE - Earl Bruce Dixon, 99, of Rushville died at 6:25 a.m. Monday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery, Astoria.
  Surviving are one son, Phillip of Browning; three daughters, Dolores Jenkins of Lewistown, Priscilla Bucher of Macomb and Elizabeth Acker of Rushville; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
  Note: Earl was born January 22, 1887 Hickory Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Robert Bruce Dixon and Elizabeth Louderback.

Obituary of Kathleen D. Bollinger Downard
Peoria Journal Star, October 22, 1996, Page: D8
Kathleen Downard
  FARMINGTON - Kathleen D. Downard, 83, of 141 S. Mill St. died at 9:33 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 1996, at Farmington Country Manor.
  Born July 18, 1913, in Farmington to James and Emma Mae Hanley Bollinger, she married Warren E. Downard Sr. on April 8, 1935, in Lewistown. He died June 30, 1988. One son, Jack, one grandson, four brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Warren Jr. and Richard L., both of Elmwood; three daughters, Mrs. Jack (Patricia) Walsh and Mrs. Robert (Loretta) Timm, both of Farmington, and Mrs. Gary (Judy) Dieckow of Cuba; four brothers, Lloyd Bollinger of Monticello, Ky., James Bollinger and Robert Bollinger, both of Farmington, and Eugene Bollinger of El Cajon, Calif.; four sisters, Bernice Williamson of Ipava, and Edna Colvin, Eileen Wilcoxen and Juanita Hartzog, all of Farmington; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
  She was a Gold Star Mother. She was a member of American Legion Post 140 Ladies Auxiliary and Women of the Moose Chapter 470, both in Farmington.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Anderson Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Reiner will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Farmington Rescue Squad or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Obituary of Richard "Froggy" Lee Downard
Peoria Journal Star, June 15, 2005, Page: B5
Richard Downard
  FARMINGTON - Richard Lee "Froggy" Downard, 54, of 1612 S. Kneer Ave. in Peoria, formerly of Farmington and Elmwood, died at 6:19 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2005, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Sept. 20, 1950, in Canton to Warren E. Sr. and Kathleen D. Bollinger Downard, he married Nina E. Pinkerton in Farmington. He later married Denise M. Dennison on June 12, 2003, in Peoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Carter (and Jennifer) of Dunlap; one daughter, Amberlee (and Kenny) Cecil of South Bend, Ind.; one brother, Warren Jr. of Elmwood; three sisters, Patricia Walsh and Loretta Tim, both of Farmington, and Judy Dieckow of Cuba; and two grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one brother.
  He was a Vietnam War Army veteran and received a Bronze Star.
  He owned and operated Froggy's Screen Printing in Farmington and Peoria. He also was a personal assistant for the Department of Rehabilitation Services in Kewanee.
  He was a member and past commander of Horeb Masonic Lodge in Elmwood.
  He also was a member of the River Valley Drifters Car Club of East Peoria and a 25-year member of Alcoholics Anonymous.
  He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Peoria and Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kewanee.
  Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services and burial of ashes will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Rafalko will officiate. There will be no visitation. Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Marvin R. Downs
Peoria Journal Star, December 27, 1994, Page: D7
Marvin Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Marvin R. Downs, 92, of Rushville died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 1994, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born March 13, 1902, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Oliver and Elizabeth Hatfield Downs, he married Beulah H. Beam on March 15, 1924, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Marvin R. of Rockford and Homer O. of Rushville; three daughters, Mrs. Russell (Maxine) Shelts of Camden, Mrs. Arvis (Julia "Betty") Foster of Peoria and Mrs. Vernon (Erma June) Downs of Watseka; 19 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Five brothers and five sisters preceded him in death.
  He farmed in Bainbridge Township all his life.
  He attended Sugar Grove United Methodist Church. He was a member of Rushville Moose Lodge and was an associate member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Robert Kirkham and Billy Robertson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Sugar Grove United Methodist Church.

Obituary of Sarah "Sally" Emily Ralston Dugan
Peoria Journal Star, September 8, 2003, Page: B4
Sarah Dugan
  RUSHVILLE - Sarah R. "Sally" Dugan, 96, of Rushville died at 12:10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born March 17, 1907, in Woodstock Township, Schuyler County, to John Clarence "J.C." and Della Lawler Ralston, she married Harry Summers Dugan on June 15, 1929, in Rushville. He died March 22, 1979.
  She also was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers, one in infancy.
  Surviving are one daughter, Shirley (and Howard) Trone of Rushville; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  She worked for several Rushville and Beardstown area businesses and individuals for many years.
  She was a past Noble Grand of Rebekah Lodge 192 in Beardstown.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Beardstown.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Rushville Free Methodist Church. The Revs. Robert Kirkham and Rose Ross will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Palm Cemetery, west of Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Central Illinois Chapter in Peoria or to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice, 331 S. Main St., Virginia, IL 62691.

Obituary of Doris I. Littleton Dunblazier
Peoria Journal Star, May 29, 2001, Page: B04
Doris Dunblazier
  LEWISTOWN - Doris I. Dunblazier, 79, of 2081 N. Main St., Canton, formerly of Lewistown, died at 6:15 a.m. Monday, May 28, 2001, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born July 13, 1921, in Bernadotte to William O. and Edith Mae Brown Littleton, she married Marquis C. Dunblazier on Dec. 6, 1939, in Kahoka, Mo. He survives.
  She was a member of Lewistown Presbyterian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Robert Holler will officiate. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery.

Pbituary of Marquis C. Dunblazier
Peoria Journal Star, January 8, 2004, Page: B5
Marquis Dunblazier
  LEWISTOWN - Marquis C. Dunblazier, 83, formerly of Lewistown, died at 11:18 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.
  Born May 6, 1920, in Edgington to George H. and Ruth V. Shawgo Dunblazier, he married Doris Imogene Littleton on Dec. 6, 1939, in Kahoka, Mo. She died May 28, 2001.
  He also was preceded in death by one brother and two half brothers.
  Surviving are a number of cousins.
  A World War II Army veteran, he served as a first sergeant in the 198th Ordnance Depot Company. He was a member of American Legion Post 17 in Ipava and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001.
  He retired from Illinois Power in Havana.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, where visitation will be one hour before services. Damien Spikereit will officiate. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery, with military honors accorded by his American Legion post.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of Harry E. Dutton
Peoria Journal Star, January 29, 1994, Page: A11
Harry Dutton
  VERMONT - Harry E. Dutton, 79, of Astoria Health Care Center, formerly of Vermont, died at 2:36 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 1994, at the center.
  Born June 13, 1914, in Bluff City to William and Gertrude Curless Dutton, he married June P. Danner in 1947.
  Surviving are three sons, James and Leon, both of Vermont, and Charles of Pawnee; two daughters, Mrs. Mike (Peggy) Davis of Astoria and Becky S. Crabtree of Vermont; one brother, John of Bluff City; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by four sisters.
  He was a construction worker and also worked as a sexton at Vermont Cemetery for 20 years.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, with Collis Trone officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Health Care Center.

Obituary of Doris Seaman Eads
Peoria Journal Star, July 10, 1997, Page: D7
Doris Eads
  HARTSBURG - Doris Eads, 73, of Hartsburg died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 1997, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
  Born Aug. 23, 1923, in Browning, Mo., to James W. and Minnie P. Dell Seaman, she married Robert L. Eads on Jan. 11, 1941, in Marceline, Mo. He died June 29, 1971. Two brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three sons, Gary and Mike, both of Hartsburg, and Bruce of Emden; one brother, Glen Seaman of Rushville; one sister, Viadelle Wise of Hartsburg; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Hartsburg Christian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Jefferson Street Christian Church in Lincoln. Doug Maris will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Lincoln. Arrangements are by Holland & Barry Funeral Home, Lincoln.
  Memorials may be made to Jefferson Street Christian Church or the American Cancer Society.


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