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Obituary of William J. Eddington
Peoria Journal Star, September 9, 1997, Page: D7
William Eddington
  LITTLETON - William J. Eddington, 81, of 123 North St. died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 1997, at St. John Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born Feb. 6, 1916, in Montgomery County near Hillsboro to Oliver and Myrtle Toland Eddington, he married Marjorie Kelly on Oct. 10, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. George (Marian) Payne of Rushville; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Lilly Mae Daniels of Rushville; and one brother, Thomas Wayne of Beardstown. He was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers.
  He was a resident of Schuyler County most of his adult life, where he worked as a farmer and a crane and heavy equipment operator. He retired in 1987. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Rob Kirkham will officiate. The family will meet with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Obituary of Harold Edlin
Peoria Journal Star, August 10, 1993, Page: C3
Harold Edlin
HAVANA - Harold Edlin, 71, of 904 1/2 10th St. died at 11:37 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1993, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Jan. 31, 1922, to Orville and Maize Dutton Edlin, he married Evelyn Moore on Nov. 23, 1983, in Havana. She survives.
  Also surviving are his stepmother, Lorene Edlin of Elizabethtown; four brothers, Earl of Versailles, Everett of Richmond, Va., Arlie Hopping and Wayne Koid; and one sister, Lula Belle Collins.
  He was a commercial fisherman and barge worker.
  Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Ken Smith will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Hurley Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary of Lucille Euyler
Peoria Journal Star, September 19, 1993, Page: C14
Lucille Euyler
  RUSHVILLE - Lucille Euyler, 83, of 233 W. Adams St. died at 8:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 1993, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  She was born Nov. 22, 1909, in Rushville to John and Emma Brown Euyler.
  Surviving are two nieces, Ruth Campbell of Lewistown and Mary Mattingly of Kingsville, Texas; and two nephews, Lawrence Cook and Laverne Cook, both of Canton. One brother and five sisters preceded her in death.
  A graduate of Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb, she worked at Jones Jewelry for many years and taught in the Schuyler County public schools before retiring in 1976. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Rushville, where she served as deacon and taught Sunday school for many years.
  She was a former board member of Schuyler Jail Museum.
  She also was a member of Rushville Business & Professional Women's Club, Rushville Women's Federation and Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers Association.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Jack Volkers 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 her church.
Obituary of Gladys Marie Gossage Brown Eveland
Peoria Journal Star, August 1, 1992, Page: C8
Gladys Eveland
  PEORIA HEIGHTS - Gladys Marie Eveland, 84, of 416 E. Toledo St. died at 9:48 a.m. Friday, July 31, 1992, at her daughter's home in Bryant.
  Born Jan. 30, 1908, in rural Astoria to Fredrick L. and Mattie Mae Sorrells Gossage, she married Paul W. Eveland on Feb. 17, 1961, in Sparland.
  He survives, along with six sons, Carl Brown, Keith Brown and George Brown, all of Herman, Howard Brown of Peoria Heights, Max Brown of Bryant and Ivan Brown of Smithfield; two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Dorla) Kruzan of Bryant and Melva Johns of Avon; one brother, Otto Gossage of Huntsville; one sister, Susan Danner of Astoria; 34 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown. The Rev. Art Knowles will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Waterford Cemetery in rural Lewistown.
Obituary of Kenneth Claude Finch
Peoria Journal Star, January 18, 1992, Page: C8
Kenneth Finch
  ROSEVILLE - Kenneth C. Finch, 82, of Roseville died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1992, at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
  Born March 13, 1909, in Industry to Burley E. and Ada Swift Finch, he married Hallie M. Carrico on Feb. 7, 1934. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Don of Roseville and Gary of Sherrard; two daughters, Mrs. James (Janice) Meredith of Roseville and Diann Finch of Peoria; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Toland of Industry; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one grandchild.
  Raised and educated in Industry, he farmed in the Roseville area from 1930 until retiring.
  He was a member of the Warren County Sportsman's Club in Roseville and the Lomax Hunting & Fishing Club in Lomax.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville, the Rev. Tom Mack officiating. Calling hours will begin at noon Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Raritan.
  Memorials may be made to the Roseville Ambulance Service.
Obituary of Howard Fosdyck
Peoria Journal Star, December 25, 1994, Page: C15
Howard Fosdyck
  COLCHESTER - Howard Fosdyck, 63, of Colchester, formerly of Bushnell, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 1994, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Oct. 19, 1931, in Macomb to Elmer and Pauline Swanson Fosdyck, he married Charolette Ball. She preceded him in death. He later married Marilyn J. Williamson on Oct. 4, 1958, in Moline. She survives.
  Also surviving are six sons, Larry of Cazenovia, Randy of East Peoria, Rodney of Colchester, Darryl of East Still Springs, Texas, Anthony of Bushnell and Joseph of Peoria, Ariz.; one daughter, Cheryl Ann Best of Springfield; three brothers, Richard, Charles, and Mike, all of Colchester; and two sisters, Sandra Bollinger and Carol Knowles, both of Colchester.
  He lived and worked in Peoria, Bushnell and Colchester all of his adult life.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bushnell Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before services at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell.
Obituary of Richard Albert Fosdyck
Peoria Journal Star, March 4, 2005, Page: B4
Richard Fosdyck
  MACOMB - Richard Albert Fosdyck, 64, of 1601 E. Jackson St. died Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Bartow, Fla.
  Born Jan. 17, 1941, in Macomb to Elmer and Pauline Swanson Fosdyck, he married Dorothy Rickard on Aug. 28, 1959, in Macomb. She died May 6, 1998.
  He also was preceded in death by one brother.
  Surviving are his stepmother, Della Fosdyck of Colchester; Marilyn Nolan, with whom he made his home; one son, Bill (and Cindy) of Spencer, Iowa; one daughter, Vicki Fosdyck of Macomb; two brothers, Chod of Conway, Ark., and Mike of Colchester; three stepbrothers, Jerry Porter, Roger Porter and Laverne Porter; two sisters, Sandy Bollinger and Carol Ann Knowles, both of Colchester; and two grandchildren.
  He was an Army veteran, serving from 1962 to 1964.
  He worked for General Telephone Co. for 20 years.
  He was a member of Gold Hills Golf Club.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Jack Beard will officiate. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Sunday at the mortuary, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Florence M. Sorrells Frost
Peoria Journal Star, November 4, 1994, Page: C9
Florence Frost
  MOUNT STERLING - Florence M. Frost, 91, formerly of Versailles, died at 7:37 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mount Sterling.
  Born Jan. 26, 1903, in Rushville to Joshua and Mary Black Sorrells, she married Ned Frost on July 2, 1922, in Versailles. He died Oct. 22, 1991. Four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Ned Frost Jr. of Sacramento, Calif.; one daughter, Pauline Frost of Carson City, Nev.; two sisters, Mabel Kindhart and Goldie Christner, both of Mount Sterling; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  She was a midwife in Brown County. She was a member of First Christian Church in Mount Sterling and the Order of Eastern Star, where she was past worthy matron.
  Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Versailles West Side Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mount Sterling.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Randall A. Glasgow
Peoria Journal Star, May 23, 1996, Page: D6
Randall Glasgow
  MOUNT STERLING - Randall A. Glasgow, 84, of Mount Sterling died at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 1996, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born July 3, 1911, in Powell, Wyo., to Bert and Ora Rigg Glasgow, he married Lois Ritchey on March 28, 1936. She died Sept. 9, 1986. One sister also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one son, David of Mount Sterling; two daughters, Jeanette Chamberlain of Lincoln and Constance Elste of Acampo, Calif.; and nine grandchildren.
  He was a farmer and a member of Brown County Farm Bureau. He was a member of Mount Sterling Presbyterian Church of Christ.
  Memorial graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Mount Sterling City Cemetery. The Rev. Todd Lamkin will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Hufnagel Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to Brown County Public Library District.
Obituary of Francis "Whistle" Henry Golliher
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 25, 2003, Page: 24
Francis H. Golliher
  MOUNT STERLING - Francis Henry "Whistle" Golliher, 72, of Mount Sterling died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, at St. John's Hospital.
  He was born April 11, 1931, in Bushnell, the son of Henry Taylor and Annabel Dietrich Golliher. He married Lila G. Hoosier in 1951 in Versailles; she died in 1996. He married Vivian Rigg Sorrells in 1997 in Mount Sterling.
  Mr. Golliher worked for Western Illinois FS Feeds in Rushville for more than 15 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Mount Sterling, serving as a deacon, and Versailles Lions Club.
  Survivors: wife, Vivian; three daughters, Cindy (husband, Bobby) Bullen of Midwest City, Okla., Liann (husband, Dale) Bauch of Versailles and Sheila (husband, Tim) Roach of Springfield; two sons, Steven (wife, Kathy) Golliher of Mount Sterling and Lyle Golliher of Rushville; two stepsons, Kevin (wife, Ireana) Sorrells of Rushville and Kent (wife, Jeni) Sorrells of Petersburg; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mercedes (husband, Edward) Sathoff of Atterberry; and several nieces and nephews.
  Remains will be cremated.
  Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Cooperstown Cemetery, the Rev. Dan Edwards officiating.
  Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Dale L. Gordon
Peoria Journal Star, October 7, 1993, Page: C8
Dale Gordon
  BLANDINSVILLE - Dale L. Gordon, 81, of Blandinsville died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1993, at his home.
  Born July 1, 1912, in Fountain Green to Henry and Cora Louderman Gordon, he married Alzata Leonard on April 17, 1937, in Carthage. She survives.
  Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Terry (Barbara) Collins of Blandinsville, Mrs. Randy (Diana) Sharpe of LaHarpe, Mrs. Ernest (Susan) Toland of Littleton, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Shoemate of Saddle River, N.J., and Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Williams of Cape Fair, Mo.; three brothers, Glenn of Astoria, Jim of Benton and Robert of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two sisters, Mabel McKee of Macomb and Doris Benedict of LaGrange Ind.; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
  He farmed near Blandinsville and sold livestock feed for nine years.
  He was a member of LaHarpe Board of Education and was a 4-H leader.
  He was a member of LaHarpe Christian Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. The Rev. Richard Sargent will officiate. Calling hours will be after 1 p.m. today and visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to his church or Blessing Hospice of Hancock County.
Obituary of Henry Edwin Gorsage
Peoria Journal Star, December 18, 2003, Page: B4
Henry Gorsage
  BEARDSTOWN - Henry Edwin Gorsage, 93, of Beardstown died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003, at Heritage Manor East.
  Born June 18, 1910, in Beardstown to Henry and Laura Boblitt Gorsage, he married Helen Fitzpatrick on June 8, 1940, in Beardstown. She died May 30, 1977.
  He also was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
  He later married Velma Shouse Marshall on Oct. 28, 1979, in Beardstown. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Jerry of Beardstown; one daughter, Judy (and Kenny) Walters of Ashland; one stepdaughter. Beverly (and James) Davidsmeyer of Jacksonville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
  He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1975. Before that, he worked as a milk carrier for Zinn's Dairy and also had worked for Beardstown City Cemetery, Beardstown West Grocery and West Grocery in Lewistown.
  He was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown, where a funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev Eugene Weitzel will officiate. The family will meet with friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home. Burial will be in St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church, Cass-Schuyler Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association.
Obituary of Harold Otis Gorsuch
Peoria Journal Star, February 18, 1999, Page: B5
Harold Gorsuch
  LITTLETON - Harold O. Gorsuch, 71, of Littleton died at 1:48 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born Jan. 24, 1928, in Littleton to Otis and Beulah Dupuy Gorsuch, he married Norma Carolee Terry on Dec. 18, 1948, in Beardstown. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Michael of Fort Madison, Iowa; and two sisters, Blanche Butcher of Macomb and Clela Sprinkle of Littleton.
  One son, Neil, and one brother preceded him in death.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  He owned and operated Gorsuch Trucking and later Gorsuch Standard Station in Littleton. He then worked at NTN Bower in Macomb, retiring in 1993. He served as village clerk of Littleton from May 1965 to May 1997. He was a member of the Littleton Volunteer Fire Department for 32 years, retiring in 1990.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Joe Tomich 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 Littleton Volunteer Fire Department.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 18, 1999, Page: 18
Harold O. Gorsuch
  LITTLETON - Harold Otis Gorsuch, 71, of Littleton died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center.
  He was born Jan. 24, 1928, in Littleton, the son of Otis and Beulah Dupuy Gorsuch. He married Norma Carolee Terry in 1948 in Beardstown. A son, Neil, preceded him in death.
  Mr. Gorsuch owned and operated Gorsuch Trucking and later Gorsuch Standard Station in Littleton. He then worked at NTN Bower in Macomb, retiring in 1993. He served as village clerk of Littleton from 1965-1967, was a member of the Littleton Volunteer Fire Department for 32 years, retiring in 1990, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
  Survivors: wife, Norma Carolee; a son, Michael Harold Gorsuch of Fort Madison, Iowa; and two sisters, Blanche Butcher of Macomb and Clela Sprinkle of Littleton.
  Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Joe Tomich officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Josephine S. Smith Bozard Gorsuch
Peoria Journal Star, December 12, 1994, Page: D8
Josephine Gorsuch
  INDUSTRY - Josephine S. Bozard Gorsuch, 82, of Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester, formerly of Industry, died at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, at the center.
  Born Oct. 5, 1912, in Canton to Benjamen Clayton and Clara Belle Rumsey Smith, she married John Bozard on Dec. 21, 1929, in Canton. He died June 28, 1957. She later married James Gorsuch on Nov. 15, 1967, in Industry. He died April 2, 1984. One daughter, Betty JoAnn Carlock; one grandson; one great-grandson; two sisters; one brother; and one stepson also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Herb Bozard of Industry; one daughter, Inez Holderman of Winchester; three stepdaughters, Myrtle Terry of Moline, Letha Hickman of Macomb and Myrna Powell of Rushville; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
  She worked in the dietary department of the Elms Nursing Home in Bushnell. She later worked in the housekeeping department of McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, where family will receive friends one hour before services. The Rev. Jill Johnson-Scott will officiate. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to Scott County Nursing Center.
Obituary of Leonard J. Gorsuch
Peoria Journal Star, March 13, 1999, Page: B4
Leonard Gorsuch
  ASTORIA - Leonard J. Gorsuch, 81, of 3559 N. Gorsuch Road died at 12:40 a.m. Friday, March 12, 1999, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Oct. 27, 1917, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Earl and Amy Hendee Gorsuch, he married Frieda Shawgo on Nov. 8, 1941, in Palmyra, Mo. She died Feb. 13, 1992. He also was preceded in death by two sisters and one half sister.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Keeler and Mrs. Phillip (Judy) Webb, both of Lewistown; two sons, Donald of Canton and John of Astoria; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Earl Gorsuch Jr. of Ipava; five half brothers, Norman Gorsuch of Astoria, Terry Gorsuch and Larry Gorsuch, both of Havana, Gary Gorsuch of Sebring, Fla., and Bob Gorsuch of Canton; and one half sister, Sandra Servis of Canton.
  He was an accountant at Camp Ellis near Ipava during World War II. He also farmed in the Astoria area. He later was owner and operator of Gorsuch Radio and Television in Summum.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Otis W. Gorsuch
died: June 27, 1990
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 29, 1990, Page: 19
Otis W. Gorsuch
  LITTLETON - Otis W. Gorsuch, 92, of Littleton died at 9:52 a.m. Wednesday at Macomb Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, and burial will be in Littleton Cemetery.
  Surviving are one son, Harold of Littleton; two daughters, Blanche Butcher of Macomb and Clela Sprinkle of Littleton; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  Note: Otis was married to Beulah Dupuy.
Obituary of Cletus V. Grafton
Peoria Journal Star, June 30, 1996, Page: C12
Cletus Grafton
  RUSHVILLE - Cletus V. Grafton, 85, of Rushville died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, June 28, 1996, at his residence.
  Born Aug. 30, 1910, in Camden Township, Schuyler County, to John D. and Gertrude Beebe Grafton, he married Lena Marie Yates on Oct. 20, 1931. She died April 2, 1983. Two brothers also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. James (Margie) Hillyer of Springfield and Mrs. Jim (Irma) Peterman of Williamsville; two sisters, Eileen Gorsuch of Rushville and Helen Ehmen of Andalusia; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
  He farmed in the Camden area and was a foreman and mechanic at International Harvester in Rushville for 20 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Mike Cooper will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 30, 1996, Page: 12
Cletus V. Grafton
  RUSHVILLE - Cletus V. Grafton, 85, of Rushville died Friday at his residence.
  Survivors: two daughters, Mrs. James (Margie) Hillyer of Springfield and Mrs. Jim (Irma) Peterman of Williamsville; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Eileen Gorsuch of Rushville and Helen Ehmen of Andulsia.
  Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Helen M. Rohde Gragg
Peoria Journal Star, June 23, 1995, Page: C7
Helen Gragg
  Rushville - Helen M. Gragg, 91, of Rushville died at 9:44 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 1995, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born April 4, 1904, in Quincy to Fred and Lena Spetthagle Rohde, she married James Monroe Gragg on Oct. 1, 1924, in Mount Sterling. He died Oct. 13, 1978.
  Surviving are one brother, Leo Rohde of East Alton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  She and her husband operated Gragg Store in Pleasant View for more than 50 years.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. David Haney will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.
  Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Crippled Children.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 23, 1995, Page: 22
Helen M. Gragg
  Rushville - Helen M. Gragg, 91, of Rushville died Thursday at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  Survivors: a brother, Leo Rohde of East Alton; and many nieces and nephews.
  Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. Burial: Messerer Cemetery, near Frederick
Obituary for Nedra E. Bollinger Gray
Eagle Publications, December 12, 2002
Nedra E. Gray
  Mrs. Nedra E. Gray, 87, Adair, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at Wesley Village Health Care Center, Macomb.
  She was born Sept. 26, 1915, in Fulton County, the daughter of Zeda Bollinger. She married Clarence W. Gray June 13, 1936, in Vermont. He died Dec. 27, 1966.
  She is survived by one daughter, Joyce (Jim) Kinne, Adair.
  In addition to her mother and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jim Kinne.
  She graduated from Vermont High School in 1932. She was a member of the Adair United Methodist Church. She lived for the past 66 years in Adair.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Kost Memorial Home, Vermont, with the Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery, Industry.
  Memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospitals or the Adair Fire and Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Ralph V. Gray
Peoria Journal Star, August 14, 1992, Page: C10
Ralph Gray
  MACOMB - Ralph V. Gray, 72, of Rock Island, formerly of Macomb, died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 1992, at Veterans Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
  Born Feb. 17, 1920, in Ray to Joseph Arthur and Edith Black Gray, he married Wylla Greene Vercauteren in 1942. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Ralph Virgil of Macomb; three daughters, Caralee Ann Hester of Houston, Pamela Sue Hagspihl of Troy, Mich., and Sherry Lynn Pfaff of Rock Island; two sisters, Helen Seaman of Beardstown and Edna Enders of Milan; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
  He served in the Navy in 1945-46 and was a member of Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1921. He worked at International Harvester in Moline.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Rushville City Cemetery in Rushville. The Rev. William Hesseldenz will officiate. There will be no visitation. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Macomb VFW.
Obituary of Dean Wilber Grissom
died: October 23, 1968
Astoria Argus -
Dean W. Grissom Dies At Age 65
  Dean W. Grissom, a lifetime resident of Astoria, died at noon Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.  Ha was 65 years of age.
  Mr. Grissom was a retired CTPS line patrolman, having worked for the company for 20 years.  He was a member of the Astoria Christian Church.
  Mr. Grissom was born Jan., 26, 1903 in Astoria.  He was the son of John and Elizabeth Trone Grissom.  On Oct. 7, 1932 he was married to Glenna Gruber, who survives.
Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Lena Bucy of Astoria and Mrs. Lula Moss of Havana.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Joseph Gift officiating.  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.
  Note: His mother, Elizebeth is the daughter of Adam S. Trone and Jane Foley Swope.
Obituary of Mabel Grove
Astoria Argus - In ink Jan 2, 1974
Mabel Grove. 84, Dies In Hospital
  Miss Mabel Grove, 84, of Astoria died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 1973, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born in Woodland Township Feb. 18, 1889, she was a daughter of Henry and Emma Trone Grove.
  Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Bessie Curless of Astoria, and four brothers, Harold, Cline and Fred, all of Astoria, and Darrah of Danville.
  She was preceded in death by three brothers.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Mike Hargrave officiating.  Burial will be in the Summum Cemetery.
Obituary of Aubrey L. Groves
Peoria Journal Star, August 11, 1996, Page: C14
Aubrey Groves
  MACOMB - Aubrey L. Groves, 39, of 602 W. Washington died at 3:18 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 1996, at Bridgeway Home.
  She was born Jan. 16, 1957, in Abilene, Texas, to John W. Jr. and Barbara Harwood Groves.
  Surviving are her mother, Barbara Morgan of Beardstown; her father of Beardstown; one brother, Johnny Groves of Astoria; and one sister, Barbara Groves of Fort Worth, Texas.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Kevin Sager will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery in Beardstown.
Obituary of Harold Groves
Peoria Journal Star, September 18, 1996, Page: D6
Harold Groves
  ASTORIA - Harold Groves, 95, of Astoria died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1996, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
  Born Nov. 15, 1900, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Henry and Emma Trone Groves, he married Millicent Millard on Sept. 20, 1941, in Kahoka, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Nadine Groves of Astoria; one son, Dwane of Williamsfield; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, three sisters and one half sister.
  He was a retired self-employed carpenter.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association or Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Millicent P. Millard Groves
Eagle Publications, August 31, 2006
Millicent P. Groves
  ASTORIA - Millicent P. Groves, 88, Astoria, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at 12 p.m. (noon) in Mason District Hospital, Havana.
  She was born Oct. 3, 1917, in Swan Township, Warren County, the daughter of Arthur and Mertie (McLaughlin) Millard. She married Harold Groves, Sept. 20, 1941, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Sept. 17, 1996.
  She is survived by one daughter, Nadine Groves, Astoria; one son, Dwane (Ruby Neff) Groves, East Galesburg; one grandson, Jeremy Groves, Avon; two granddaughters, Michelle (Marty) Shaw, Astoria, and Amy Groves, Murray, Utah; two great-grandsons, J. R. and Michael Shaw, both of Astoria; and several nieces and nephews.
  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother Harold Millard and two sisters, Merle Scott and Bernice Snell.
  She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, quilting, and attending quilt shows. She also enjoyed gardening and preserving fruits and vegetables for the winter months.
  She was a 1935 graduate of Roseville High School.
  She was a former member of the Astoria Homemakers Extension, the Ipava Presbyterian Quilters and the Busy Day Club. She was also a former 4-H leader in the Astoria Area.
  Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with the Rev. Gary Sheets, officiating.
  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery, Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association.
Obituary of Iona Dugger Harland
Peoria Journal Star, April 14, 1996, Page: C15
Iona Harland
  MACOMB - Iona Harland, 90, of Sprucewood Health Care Center died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 1996, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born April 6, 1906, in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County, to Sammuel and Lucy Sorrells Dugger, she married Ephriam Harland on March 28, 1924. He died in 1947. One daughter, four sisters and one brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two grandsons, Robert Minge of Paris and Clifford Witkofsky of Rock Island; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
  She lived most of her life in the Industry area.
  She was a charter member of Industry Assembly of God Church and was a former member of Industry United Methodist Church.
  She was a member of Women's Christian Temperance Union.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Industry Cemetery. The Rev. Tim Southerland will officiate. Friends may call from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to Industry Assembly of God Church.
Obituary of Anna Ackerson Harn
Peoria Journal Star, July 20, 1993, Page: D5
Anna Harn
  BEARDSTOWN - Anna Harn, 85, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 1993, at St. Luke Health Care Center.
  Born Dec. 26, 1907, near Marietta to William P. and Mary E. Smith Ackerson, she married Onzelo G. Harn Dec. 23, 1926, in Lewistown. He died Oct. 11, 1990. One grandson, one granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Doris Baker of Rushville and Violet Lashbrook of Beardstown; one son, Donald of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Perry Ackerson and Clarence Ackerson, both of Bushnell, Glen Ackerson of Pekin, and William Ackerson of Marietta; and three sisters, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte Krusan of Canton, and Pearl Pendl of Bellevue.
  She had worked at the Cudahy Packing Company and Mickleberry Packing Company in Rushville for many years.
  Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Cemetery, Rushville, with the Rev. Michael Cooper officiating. Visitation will be 7 to 9 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital or St. Luke Health Care Center.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 20, 1993, Page: 16
Anna Harn
  RUSHVILLE - Anna Harn, 85, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday at the St. Luke Health Care Center in Beardstown.
  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Cemetery near Rushville.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are a son, Donald of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Doris Baker of Rushville and Violet Lashbrook of Beardstown; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Perry and Clarence Ackerson, both of Bushnell, Glenn Ackerson of Pekin and William Ackerson of Marietta; three sisters, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte Krusan of Canton and Pearl Pendl of Bellevue.
Obituary of Margaret Ritchey Haywood
Peoria Journal Star, July 23, 1998, Page: B4
Margaret Haywood
  RUSHVILLE - Margaret Haywood, 97, of Rushville died at 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born March 18, 1901, in Rushville to Jacob and Marie Wheelhouse Ritchey, she married Oscar Haywood in Rushville. He died in 1941. She also was preceded in death by one brother.
  Surviving are one son, J. L. of Rushville; five grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandson.
  She was a nurse's aide at Hills Nursing Home for 10 years and at Culbertson Memorial Hospital for 15 years.
  She was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Robert Belew will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary of Henry Winner Heaton
died: August 1, 1900
  Again has the angel of death visited our vicinity and taken from us one of our oldest and most respected neighbors Henry Heaton.  Altho for some time past Mr. Heaton has been failing in health, he went about helping to do the light work.  On Monday, July 30, he was apparently as well as usual all day, but about 5 o'clock he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never gained consciousness.  All the earthly friends could do for him was done, but on thursday Aug. 2, his spirit passed to the world beyond, where sorrow shall be no more.
  Deceased was born in Bucks County, Penn., March 9th, 1830; moved with his parents to Ohio, from there to Illinois, in 1849, and he has lived in Fulton and Schuyler Counties, Ill., ever since, living on the farm where he died since 1871.
  He was married to Miss Rebecca Patterson May 17, 1855.  To this union was born twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, all of whom are still living except one daughter, who died in childhood.
  Mr. Heaton was a loving husband, a kind and affectionate father and a good neighbor.  He will be greatly missed in this vicinity.  The bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of a kost of friends in their deep bereavement.  The funeral service was conducted at the residence last Friday at 2 o'clock by Rev. Ross of Vermont, Ill., after which the remains were laid to rest in Schroder Cemetery.
  Note: He is buried in Phillips Cemetery, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois
Obituary of Jeffery Scott Heaton
Eagle Publications, November 8, 2006
Jeffery Scott Heaton
  Jeffery Scott Heaton, 34, Plymouth, died at 8:55 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy.
  He was born Nov. 20, 1971, in Macomb, the son of Joe and Janice (Stambaugh) Heaton.
  He is survived by his father, Joe (Pam) Heaton, Rushville, and mother Janice Roberts, Augusta; fiancé, Dawn Heaton, Plymouth; one stepson, Dustin Heaton, Plymouth; maternal grandmother, Edith Lee, Augusta; two brothers, Jeremy (Keshia) Heaton, Bowen, and Corey Roberts, Augusta; one sister, Jodi (Brad) Ballas, Augusta; two nieces and three nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and his paternal grandparents.
  He was employed as a welder for Yetter Manufacturing in Colchester. He was a 1990 graduate of Plymouth High School. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and just being in the outdoors.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating.
  Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery, Vermont.
  Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta.
  Memorials may be made to the Tri-village Ambulance Service.
Obituary of Rebecca Ruth Patterson Heaton
died: January 12, 1904
Vermont Union, January 14, 1904
  After an illness lasting several weeks, Mrs. Rebecca Heaton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sylvester France, Tuesday morning at 2:45 o'clock.  The funeral was held from the residence Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by the Elder G. W. Ross, after which the remains were taken to Phillips Cemetery for interment.
  Rebecca R. Patterson was born in the state of Ohio, August 3, 1836.  She came to Illinois with her parents when nine years old, first settling at Canton, Ill., then living in McDonough County, Ill., and Schuyler County, Ill.
  She was married to Henry W. Heaton May 17, 1855.  They resided in Astoria township until 1864, when they moved to the vicinity of the Flatwoods (Oakland Township, Schuyler County), where they resided until his death, August 1, 1900.  Most of the time she has resided with eight sons, and four daughters, William H., Franklin H., Ellen Jane, Sanford W., Florence R., Andrew J., Sarah Ann, James M., Lewis E. Ross {Rosa} L., R. Cornelius and Albert L., all of whom are living except Ellen, who died in infancy.
  Mrs. Heaton, was a woman well beloved by all who knew her.  She was a kind and loving mother, and a good neighbor.  She reared a large and honorable family, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad hour of bereavement.
  Note: Also in Rushville Times, January 21, 1904.  Rebecca is the daughter of Hugh and Ellenor Woodside Patterson.
Obituary of Kevin J. Hendricks
died: July 4, 1986
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 6, 1986, Page: 40
Kevin J. Hendricks
  JACKSONVILLE - Kevin J. Hendricks, 20, of Jacksonville, formerly of rural Rushville, was found dead Friday on the campus of the Illinois School for the Deaf.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Good Hope Cemetery, northeast of Rushville.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are his parents, Melvin and Marilyn Sorrells Hendricks of rural Rushville; grandparents, Everett and Evelyn Sorrells of Ipava; one brother, Mark of rural Rushville; and two sisters, Cathy Phillips of rural Rushville and Candy Anderson of Jacksonville.
Death of Louisa Walton Hicks
Ridgefield Reflector, Clark County, Washington, March 22, 1912, Vol. 3, No. 24
KILLED BY TRAIN
Mrs. Louisa Hicks Meets Death on Northern Pacific Tracks.
  Mrs. Louisa Hicks was instantly killed yesterday afternoon on the Northern Pacific railroad tracks just below the Ridgefield Hotel by being struck by O.W.R.& N. north bound passenger train No. 370, which is due here at 2:51 o'clock.
  Mrs. Hicks who for the past four months has been keeping house for Mr. A. A. Knox who lives about a mile south near the railroad, was in town doing some shopping and was on her return home on the tracks when a freight train on the south bound track was passing. She was standing on the north bound track watching the train pass when the passenger train came around the curve and was upon her before she had time to escape.
  She was struck and her body thrown with terrific force against the bulkhead which is built at that point to hold back the steep bank, and her head was crushed on the timbers and her brains scattered along the track. Besides this almost every bone in her body was broken.
  Coroner Knapp, of Vancouver was notified by telephone and he ordered the body removed from the tracks and it was taken to a vacant house on Third Street belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Steve McAndrew.  Coroner Knapp arrived on the next train and after investigation decided that an inquest was unnecessary and he prepared the body for burial.
  Mrs. Hicks was a widow and leaves two sons, Charles of this place and John of Woodland. She also has three daughters, Mrs. W-gner, and Mrs. Clanton, of Portland, and a daughter who lives in California.
  Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made but she will probably be buried here.
  Note: Burial was made in the I.O.O.F. cemetery. Louisa Hicks was the former Louisa Walton of PA. & Adams Co., Illinois.
Obituary of Hortense C. Cortez Higareda
Peoria Journal Star, January 19, 1995, Page: D5
Hortense Higareda
  GALESBURG - Hortense C. Higareda, 72, of 1156 S. Cedar St. died at 9:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  Born Dec. 3, 1922, in Omaha, Neb., to Luis and Julia Arriola Cortez, she married John Higareda on March 30, 1944, in Chicago. He survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Victoria) Toland and Mrs. Jamie (Irene) Ponce, both of Galesburg, Mrs. Victor (Rosa) Heredia of Chicago and Mrs. Less (Julie) Hunter of Ashburn, Va.; two sisters, Lupe Sotelo of Galesburg and Elvera Cuevas of McHenry; 13 grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild.
  She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society, where she was past president. She also was a member of the Lulac Club.
  She was a former Girl Scout leader. She was named WAIK Radio Mother of the Year in 1977. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at her church. The Rev. Bruce King will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Watson Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Costa Catholic School.
Obituary of Bernard W. Hillyer
Peoria Journal Star, July 8, 1997, Page: D6
Bernard Hillyer
  MACOMB - Bernard W. Hillyer, 68, of 1306 Rebecca Lane died at 7:32 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born Jan. 17, 1929, in Brooklyn to Wayne and Audrey Cordell Hillyer, he married Marjorie Rittenhouse on Nov. 23, 1951, in Iowa City, Iowa. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Dennis of Denver and Dan of Aurora, Colo.; one brother, Bill of Macomb; five sisters, Wilma Toland of Viola, Ark., Marjorie Sebastian of Jacksonville, Mich., Lou Ella Garner of Terre Haute, Ind., Betty Chambers of Glendale, Ariz., and Benetta O'Hara of Faytetteville, N.C.; and two granddaughters. Two sisters preceded him in death.
  He was an Army Air Forces veteran, serving in England during the late 1940s.
  He owned and operated Hillyer Money Handling Equipment Inc., which is now operated by his sons.
  He was of the Lutheran faith.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Green will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Cremation has been accorded. Burial of ashes will be in Blackburn Cemetery in Brooklyn.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.
Death of Timothy E. Hollis
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
Timothy Hollis Dies Of Injuries Received In Crash
  Funeral services for Timothy E. Hollis, 29, of 300 S, East St. Abingdon, who was injured in a one-car accident Sept. 4 in Knox County and died at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 15, 1977 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Collis Trone officiating.  Burial was in Browning Cemetery at Browning.
Obituary of Arlie L. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, November 27, 1993, Page: C8
Arlie Hopping
  LEWISTOWN - Arlie L. Hopping, 64, of 820 E. Washington died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, 1993, at his home.
  Born June 26, 1929, in Bluff City to Leo and Mazie Dutton Hopping, he married Annabelle Davidson on Oct. 6, 1951, in Lewistown.
  Surviving are one son, Richard of Canton; one stepson, William Davidson of Ozark, Mo.; one sister, Lulabelle Edwards; four half brothers, Wayne Noe of Canton, Harold Edlin of Havana, Earl Edlin of Marseilles and Everett Edlin of the state of Virginia; and four grandchildren. One stepgrandson preceded him in death.
  He was a disabled Army veteran of the Korean War.
  Private graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Henry Memorial Home.
Obituary of Doris L. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, September 14, 2006, Page: B4
Doris Hopping
  MACOMB - Doris L. Hopping, 63, of 1601 E. Jackson St., Macomb, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at the Countryview Healthcare Center in Macomb.
  She was born on July 13, 1943, in Adair, Ill., to Francis and Flora Black Hopping.
  She is survived by two brothers, John Hopping and Bill Hopping, both of Macomb; and several cousins.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Bonnie Hopping.
  She lived all of her life in McDonough County and worked as a farm hand and a housekeeper.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with Reverend Don Case officiating. Burial will be in Pennington Point Cemetery west of Adair. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to either the McDonough District Hospital Hospice program or the Countryview Healthcare Center.

Eagle Publications, September 15, 2006
Doris L. Hopping
  Doris L. Hopping, 63, Macomb, died at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at the Countryview Healthcare Center, Macomb.
  She was born July 13, 1943, in Adair, the daughter of Francis and Flora (Black) Hopping.
  She is survived by two brothers, John Hopping and Bill Hopping, Macomb; and several cousins.
  She was preceded in death by both of her parents and one sister, Bonnie Hopping.
  She lived all her life in McDonough County and worked as a farmhand and as a housekeeper.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Macomb, with the Rev. Don Case officiating.
  Visitation will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006, at the funeral home.
  Burial will be in Pennington Point Cemetery, west of Adair.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice program or the Countryview Healthcare Center.
Obituary of Flora D. Black Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, July 27, 1993, Page: D6
Flora Hopping
  MACOMB - Flora D. Hopping, 78, of Rural Route 3 died at 4:05 a.m. Monday, July 26, 1993, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born Aug. 14, 1914, in Schuyler County to Carl and Nettie Owen Black, she married Francis Hopping on Feb. 14, 1934, in Quincy. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, John and Bill, and one daughter, Doris Hopping, all of rural Macomb; and one sister, Mary Solter of LaGrange, Mo. One daughter, Bonnie Hopping, two sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home. Marshall Litchfield will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Pennington Point Cemetery, New Salem Township.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Francis Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - September 12, 1995, Page: D6
Francis Hopping
  MACOMB - Francis Hopping, 90, of rural Macomb died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 1995, at Snyder's Vaughn- Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born June 6, 1905, in Astoria to John and Emma Derry Hopping, he married Flora Black on Feb. 14, 1934, in Quincy. She preceded him in death, as did one daughter, Bonnie Hopping, one sister and three brothers.
  Surviving are one daughter, Doris Hopping, and two sons, John and Bill, all of Macomb.
  He was a farmer all his life.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home. Marshall Litchfield will officiate. Friends may call after 5 tonight at the funeral home, where family will received friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in Pennington Point Cemetery in New Salem Township.
  Memorials may be made to Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
Obituary of Otis "Blaine" Blaine Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - March 20, 1997, Page: D7
Otis Hopping
  WASHINGTON - Otis Blaine Hopping, 77, of 2349 Hollands Grove Road, formerly of Astoria, died at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria.
  Born Nov. 18, 1919, in Astoria to Henry and Dorothy Dickenson {Hopping}, he married Dorothy I. Lockard on March 5, 1941. She died Dec. 19, 1969. He also was preceded in death by one brother and one granddaughter.
  He married Evelyn Shaw Surratt on Sept. 4, 1970, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are three stepdaughters, Kathryn Oliver, Ann Klinedinst and Beverly Grubor, all of Canton; one stepson, Steven Surratt of Washington; 15 stepgrandchildren; 17 stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Anna Ratcliff of Astoria; and one brother, Myron "Bud" Hopping of Mackinaw.
  A brick mason, he retired in 1989. He was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  He was a member of the First Church of the Brethren in Peoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Stephen E. Wagoner will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Paul Duane Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, April 18, 1996, Page: D5
Paul Hopping
  ASTORIA - Paul Duane Hopping, 59, of 307 E. Washington died at 11:38 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1996, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Aug. 17, 1936, in Industry to Perry Aldo and Ruth May Pedigo Hopping.
  Surviving are three sisters, Joyce Jarrett of Ashland, Mary McFetridge of Prairie City and Barbara Baltrunas of Astoria; two brothers, Jerry of Atterberry and Jim of Springfield; and one nephew, Gary Waldo, with whom he made his home. Two sisters, one brother and one half brother preceded him in death.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. The Rev. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakford Cemetery in Oakford.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Church of Christ.
Obituary of Phillip B. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, October 30, 1996, Page: D6
Phillip Hopping
  VERMONT - Phillip B. Hopping, 60, of St. Louis, formerly of Vermont, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 28, 1996, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis.
  He was born May 22, 1936, in Vermont to Bennie and Wanda Schifler {Schisler} Hopping.
  Surviving are three daughters, Kelly, Linda and Lisa; one sister, Janice Sullivan; two brothers, Robert and Stanley; and three grandchildren.
  He was a car salesman.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Vermont Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Kutis Funeral Home, South County Chapel, St. Louis.
Obituary of Raymond B. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, April 21, 1993, Page: D8
Raymond Hopping
  GALESBURG - Raymond B. Hopping, 77, of Rural Route 4 died at 10:22 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 1993, at his home.
  Born Dec. 28, 1915, in Vermont to Oliver D. and Edna E. Brewer Hopping, he married Anna Belle Myler in November 1939 in Missouri. He married Maxine Ryan Milan on July 30, 1965, in Galesburg. She died Feb. 29, 1992.
  Surviving are two sons, Raymond L. Hopping of Galesburg and Larry D. Hopping of Minneapolis, Minn.; three stepsons, Larry Milan of rural Galesburg, and Thomas Milan and Michael Milan, both of Galesburg; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann McCoy of Estherville, Iowa; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Janice) Dennis of Galesburg; four grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Dayne Hopping of Knoxville; and two sisters, Mrs. Max (Ada) Lawrence of Galesburg and Freida Allen of Knoxville.
  He was a construction worker and truck driver for Gunther Construction in Galesburg for 25 years, retiring in 1978.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel where visitation will be 30 minutes before the services. The Rev. Bruce King will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Galesburg.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Robert L. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, May 28, 2003, Page: B04
Robert Hopping
  HAVANA - Robert L. Hopping, 74, of 701 Timothy Terrace died at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2003, at his home.
  Born June 11, 1928, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Arlie and Florine McKinley Hopping, he married Barbara Workman on Oct. 29, 1949, in Havana. She survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Brian (Connie) Whitacre of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Jerry (Cathie) Toland of Bryan, Texas, and Mrs. Kenneth (Cindy) Keil of Bastrop, Texas; one son, Robert (and Michelle) of Mansfield, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Franklin (Audrey) Dierker of Forest City; nine grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter; and six great-grandchildren.
  He was a World War II Navy veteran.
  He was a deck hand for Ohio River Co. from 1958 to 1966 and later worked out of Laborers Local 231 in Pekin until retiring in 1990.
  He was a member of Roadrunners Camping Club for 24 years, serving as treasurer for 20 years and president for the last four years.
  He was a member of Havana Church of Christ.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Warren Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery in Bluff City, where military rites will be conducted by Astoria American Legion Post 25.
  Memorials may be made to Graham Hospital Hospice in Canton, Hickory-Kerton Fire Department in Bluff City or his church.
Obituary of Velma Norris Bliss Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, October 29, 1999, Page: B5
Velma Hopping
  COLCHESTER - Velma Hopping, 68, of 213 W. Market St. died at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at the Elms Nursing Center in Macomb.
  Born Dec. 24, 1930, in Colchester to John Leslie and Deloris Robinson Norris, she married Elden Bliss in 1947. He died in 1963. She married Ghlee Hopping in 1964. He died in 1983. One son, Lyle Bliss, also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three sons, Terry Bliss of Lewistown, Ronald Bliss of Eagle Grove, Iowa, and Donald Bliss of Macomb; two daughters, Sue Bliss of Lewistown and Mona Elliott of Lafayette, Ind.; one brother, Ronald Norris of Mississippi; two sisters, Opal Reidner of Iowa and Emma Bliss of Denver, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Colmal Christian Church in Colmal.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jones Mortuary. The Rev. Mark Wolford will officiate. Calling hours will be from noon today until time of services at the mortuary, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to any charity.
Obituary of Alleyne B. Horney
Peoria Journal Star, February 10, 1997, Page: C7
Alleyne Horney
  LITTLETON - Alleyne B. Horney, 85, of Littleton died at 9:14 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  She was born Jan. 29, 1912, in Littleton to Clifford F. and Nellie Kirkham Horney.
  Surviving are one sister, Helen Horney Greenhalgh of Park Forest; one brother, Raymond L. Horney of Rock Island; two nephews, Richard Thompson of Spring, Texas, and Ronald Thompson of Rockford, both of whom she raised after their mother's death; and four nieces. One sister and two infant brothers preceded her in death.
  She was a member of Littleton United Methodist Church; Be-Kik-A-Nin-E Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution; and Rushville Women's Federation.
  She worked for the Social Security Administration in Chicago and later was manager for Mikita Music Service in Macomb before retiring.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at her church. The Rev. Sidney Crowcraft will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Burial will be in Littleton Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 10, 1997, Page: 14
Alleyne B. Horney
  LITTLETON - Alleyne B. Horney, 85, of Littleton died Saturday at Memorial Medical Center.
  Survivors: a sister Helen Horney Greenhalgh of Park Forest; a brother, Raymond L. Horney of Rock Island; two nephews; and four nieces.
  Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday at Littleton United Methodist Church. Burial: Littleton Cemetery.
  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Byron Cecil Horney
died: June 17, 1987
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 19, 1987, Page: 36
Byron C. Horney
  LITTLETON - Byron C. Horney, 85, of Littleton died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Littleton Cemetery.
  Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are his wife, Georgia (Lenhart); one son, Carter Horney of Anaheim, Calif.; one daughter, Elsa Lee Philpott of Dayton, Ohio; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Mrs. Harriet Price of Fort Myers, Fla.
Obituary of Clifford Forrest Horney
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 14, 1986, Page: 58
Clifford F. Horney
  LITTLETON - Clifford F. Horney, 97, of Littleton died at 1:25 p.m. Friday at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Littleton United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Littleton Cemetery.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are one son, Raymond of Trivoli; two daughters, Alleyne Horney of Littleton and Helen Greenhalgh of Park Forest; six grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  Note: Clifford was born June 18, 1889 Littleton Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Samuel Madison Horney and Frances (Francis) L. Raper, married August 05, 1908 Nellie Bell Kirkham, born April 22, 1889 Littleton Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, the daughter of Robert "John" John Kirkham and Sarah A. Carnes.  Preceded him in death are daughter, Lenora Frances Horney Thompson, and two infants including son Robert.
Obituary of Ferne Harrison Horney
Peoria Journal Star, January 30, 1999, Page: B4
Ferne Horney
  INDUSTRY - Ferne Horney, 94, formerly of Industry, died at 1:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, at Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
  Born Feb. 10, 1904, in Wayland to Wallace and Minnie Christian Harrison, she married Ward Horney on Dec. 17, 1921. He died July 23, 1968. One son, Sterling, and one brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Stanley of Phoenix; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  She was a receptionist for Dr. Andernovics in Industry for 21 years.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Littleton Cemetery in Littleton. The Rev. Kerry Frantz will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to Industry Fire and Rescue Squad or McDonough District Hospital hospice program.
Obituary of John Baird Horney
Peoria Journal Star, May 9, 1992, Page: C7
John Horney
  BROOKLYN - John Horney, 76, of Auburn Hills, Mich., formerly of the Brooklyn area, died at 9:52 a.m. Thursday, May 7, 1992, at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Mich.
  He was born Jan. 17, 1916, in Schuyler County to Sloan and Della Cowdery Horney.
  He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
  He retired from General Motors Corp. in Michigan and was a member of Ferndale Elks Lodge 1588. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. John Standard will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brooklyn Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - May 9, 1992, Page: 10
John Horney
  BROOKLYN - John Horney, 76, of Auburn Hills, Mich., formerly of the Brooklyn area, died at 9:52 a.m. Thursday at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oaks, Mich.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, with burial in Brooklyn Cemetery.
  He is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Obituary of Kathryn M. Horney
Peoria Journal Star, June 15, 2006, Page: B4
Kathryn Horney
  PEORIA - Kathryn M. Horney, 88, of Peoria died Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 1:25 p.m. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
  Miss Horney was born May 6, 1918, in Littleton, Ill., to Vive and Celesta McKelvie Horney.
  She is survived by three cousins, Robert Fulks of Rushville, Ill., Elsa Lee Phillpott of Waynesville, Ohio, and Carter Horney of Monterey, Calif.; and by one aunt, Georgia Horney of Waynesville, Ohio.
  She attended Western Illinois University and the St. Francis Hospital School of Medical Technology.
  She was a medical technician in the Peoria area for many years, last working for the American Red Cross Blood Bank, retiring in 1993.
  She played golf for many years and played in the Newman Senior Golf League. She was a member of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
  A memorial service will be Friday, June 16, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with no visitation. The Rev. Vonna Lou Larson will officiate.
  Arrangements are made by Richard S. Wilton through Cumerford-Endsley-Diggle Funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church and the Peoria Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Obituary of Mildred Rena Bartlow Horney
Peoria Journal Star, November 18, 1998, Page: B5
Mildred Horney, 101, Dies In Rushville
  RUSHVILLE - Mildred R. Horney, 101, of Rushville, formerly of Littleton, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
  Born July 5, 1897, in Vermont, Ill., to Bruce W. and Ida Sandidge Bartlow, she married Speed M. Horney on Oct. 15, 1921, in Wisconsin. He died April 15, 1965. She also was preceded in death by one great-grandson and one brother.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Jean) Brown of Rushville; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the Be-Kik-A-Nin-Ee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Littleton Unit of the Schuyler-Brown Home Extension and Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center.
  She was a member of Littleton United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at her church. The Rev. Joe Tomich will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Littleton Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Culbertson Long Term Care.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 18, 1998, Page: 34
Mildred R. Horney
  LITTLETON - Mildred R. Horney, 101, of Rushville, formerly of Littleton, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility in Rushville.
  She was born July 5, 1897, in Vermont, the daughter of Bruce W. and Ida Sandidge Bartlow. She married Speed M. Horney in 1921 in Wisconsin; he preceded her in death in 1965. Mrs. Horney was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Be-Kik-A-Nin-Ee Chapter N.S.D.A.R., Littleton Unit of the Schuyler-Brown Home Extension and the Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center.
  Survivors: a daughter, Mrs. Phillip (Jean) Brown of Rushville; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
  Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Littleton United Methodist Church, the Rev. Joe Tomich officiating. Burial: Littleton Cemetery, Littleton.
  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Ray H. Horney
Peoria Journal Star, July 2, 1996, Page: D5
Ray Horney
  PEKIN - Ray H. Horney, 82, of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, formerly of Bowen, father of a Pekin resident, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 30, 1996, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  He was born July 8, 1913, near Bowen to Earl and Daisy Bennett Horney.
  Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Squier of Pekin; one grandson; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Rex of Canyon Country, Calif.; and two sisters, Myrtle Frances "Babe" Hornecker of LaPuente, Calif., and Gertrude Johnson of Decatur. He was preceded in death by three brothers.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Bowen American Legion Post 1087. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Bowen Cemetery in Bowen, where military rites will be accorded by his American Legion Post. There will be no visitation. Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to his American Legion Post.
Obituary of Virginia Mae Clayton Horney
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 28, 2003, Page: 42
Virginia Clayton
  RUSHVILLE - Virginia Clayton, 64, of Rushville died Friday, June 27, 2003, in Rushville.
  She was born Dec. 19, 1938, in Camden Township, the daughter of Arnold and Ruby Mae Gabbert Clayton. She married Carter Horney in 1958 in Rushville; they later divorced.
  She was a homemaker and had worked at Rushville IGA and Royalty's Clothing in Rushville. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville and was active in the Methodist Church Wednesday night youth group.
  Survivors: two daughters, Yvette (husband, Drew) Seal and Yvonne Hornay {Horney}, both of Rushville; four grandchildren; a brother, Gene (wife, Rita) Clayton of Camden; and a sister, Beatrice (husband, Ted) Artis of Camden.
  Services: 11 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church in Rushville, the Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, June 28, 2003, Page: B04
Virginia Clayton
  RUSHVILLE - Virginia Clayton, 64, of 311 S. Liberty St. died at 6:32 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2003, in Rushville.
  Born Dec. 19, 1938, in Camden Township, Schuyler County, to Arnold and Ruby Mae Gabbert Clayton, she married Carter Horney on July 12, 1958, in Rushville.
  Surviving are two daughters, Yvette (and Drew) Seal and Yvonne Hornay {Horney}, both of Rushville; four grandchildren; one brother, Gene (and Rita) Clayton of Camden; and one sister, Beatrice (and Ted) Artis of Camden.
  She worked at Rushville IGA and Royalty's Clothing before retiring due to ill health.
  A member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville, she was a shepherd for the Methodist Church Wednesday night youth group.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at her church. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the First United Methodist Church youth group.
Obituary of Wanda W. Lawver Huff
Peoria Journal Star, June 22, 1998, Page: B4
Wanda Huff
  VERMONT - Wanda W. Huff, 87, of Huntington, Ind., formerly of Vermont, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 1998, at Miller's Merry Manor in Huntington.
  Born April 3, 1911, in Pleasant Township, Fulton County, to Joseph and Minnie Hopping Lawver, she married Russell Huff on Aug. 5, 1931, in Lewistown. He died Sept. 15, 1989. One brother and three sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Ann Lyons of Huntington; one sister, Velma Munson of San Ramon, Calif.; two grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Astoria Assembly of God Church.
  Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. The Rev. Clifford Parry will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary for Emily Mae Gunter Chambers Huntington
Eagle Publications, January 28, 2003
Emily Mae Huntington
  Emily Mae Huntington, 84, Peoria, formerly of Astoria, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Proctor Hospital, Peoria. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at the Astoria Cemetery, with visitation one hour prior to services at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

Peoria Journal Star, January 29, 2003, Page: B04
Emily Huntington
  ASTORIA - Emily Mae Huntington, 84, of 3614 N. Rochelle Lane, Peoria, formerly of Astoria, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
  Born May 1, 1918, in South Bend, Ind., to Fred and Coila Lawson Gunter, she married Albert Chambers. He preceded her in death. She later married Chester Huntington in Palmyra, Mo. He died Aug. 27, 1981.
  She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Huntington; two sisters; and two brothers.
  Surviving are two sons, Robert Gunter of Indiana and Chester Huntington of Chicago; seven daughters, Emma Jane (and Kenny) Edwards of Beardstown, Harriet Vilardo of Danville, Iowa, Mary (and Tim) Hackett of Cuba, Linda Shifflett of Pekin, and Lois Chambers, Patsy Chambers and Dixie Chambers, all of Illinois; one sister, Jane Clark of South Bend, Ind.; one brother, Carl Gunter of Corona, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
  She was a homemaker.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Astoria Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Charles "Bud" L. Jarrett I
died: December 22, 1996
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 27, 1996, Page: 12
Charles L. Jarrett
  BEARDSTOWN - Charles L. "Bud" Jarrett, 82, of Beardstown died Tuesday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
  Survivors: wife, Joyce Jarrett of Ashland; two daughters, Rita Jarrett and Brenda Hernandez, both of Beardstown; six sons, Robert, Terry, Randy and Charles Jarrett Jr., all of Beardstown, Rick Hopping of Oxville and Marvin Rogers of Havana; 16 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home, Virginia. Burial: Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia.
Obituary of Joyce A. Hopping Jarrett
Peoria Journal Star, February 2, 2004, Page: B4
Joyce Jarrett
  BEARDSTOWN - Joyce A. Jarrett, 61, of Beardstown died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at Heritage Manor South.
  Born May 6, 1942, in Macomb to Perry Lee and Ruth May Petticoat {Pedigo} Hopping, she married Charles Jarrett in Macomb. He died in 1996.
  She also was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
  Surviving are five sons, Rick (and Teresa) Hopping of Bluffs, Marvin Rogers of Pekin, and Terry Jarrett, Randy (and Bobbie) Jarrett and Charles (and Amanda) Jarrett, all of Beardstown; two daughters, Rita (and Mike) Casey of Beardstown and Brenda (and Carlos) Hernandez of Bolingbrook; one stepson, Robert Sr. (and Delores) Jarrett of Beardstown; two brothers, her twin Jerry (and Mary) Hopping of Atterberry and Jim Hopping of Springfield; and one sister Mary (and Harry) McFetridge of Prairie City; and 16 grandchildren.
  She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Beardstown.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Sager Funeral Home, where visitation will be one hour before. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
Obituary of Alberta F. Kelly Jones
Peoria Journal Star, November 18, 2005, Page: B4
Alberta Jones dies at age 105
  BEARDSTOWN - Alberta F. Jones, 105, of Beardstown died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Heritage Manor East.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sager Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 17, 2005, Page: 39
Alberta F. Jones
  BEARDSTOWN - Alberta F. Jones, 105, of Beardstown died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2005, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
  She was born Oct. 30, 1900, in McDonough County, the daughter of William David and Ella May Steadman Kelly. She married Harry D. Jones in 1931 in Rushville; he died in 1962. Two daughters, Freida Parks and Frances Jones, and two sons, Kenneth and Paul Jones, also preceded her in death.
  Mr. Jones was a homemaker and helped her husband farm in Cass County. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Beardstown.
  Survivors: son, Richard (wife, Nancy) Jones of Chandler, Ariz.; four daughters, Norma C. Roth and Dolores French, both of Beardstown, Florence Woodruff of Rushville and Pauline Reedy of Lewistown; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Jessie Alexander of Macomb.
  Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown, Mike Courson officiating. Burial: Beardstown City Cemetery.
Obituary of Beulah L. Bramlett Selph Jones
Peoria Journal Star, August 20, 1993, Page: C10
Beulah Jones
  KNOXVILLE - Beulah L. Selph Jones, 81, of Knox County Nursing Home died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1993, at the nursing home.
  Born Dec. 28, 1911, in Fremont, Mo., to Mathew and Birdie Shomaker Bramlett, she married Mylon Selph on Oct. 31, 1931, in Abingdon. He died May 19, 1954. She married Delmar Jones on April 8, 1958. He died Oct. 14, 1988. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
  Surviving are one son, Leroy Selph of Rushville; two daughters, Virginia Sorrells of Viola and Ann Mills of Galesburg; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; three brothers, Clyde Bramlett of Galesburg, Cecil Bramlett of East Galesburg and John Bramlett of Wataga; and four sisters, Pearl Garrett of Galesburg, Laura Bishop of Abingdon, Alma Legate of Alexis and Edna Ruggles of Biloxi, Miss.
  She worked in the pediatric unit at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Fremont, Mo.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel, where visitation will be one hour earlier. The Rev. Gary Bryan will officiate. Burial will be in Hermon Cemetery in Hermon.
  Memorials may be made to Knox County Nursing Home.
Obituary of Donald B. Jones
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 6, 1986, Page: 9
Donald B. Jones
  Browning - Donald B. Jones, 42, of Browning died at 10:06 p.m. Wednesday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at St. Rose Catholic Church, Rushville, and burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are his wife, Susan; one son, Eric of Browning; three daughters, Deanna Briney of Frederick, Marcy Jones and Melissa Jones, both at home; two brothers, Ronald of Beardstown and Gary of Virginia Beach, Va.; one sister, Shirley Jones of Normal; and two grandchildren.
Obituary of Jay B. Jones
Peoria Journal Star, November 23, 1995, Page: D11
Jay B. Jones
  RAY - Jay B. Jones, 73, of Bellflower, Calif., formerly of Ray, died Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1995, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Long Beach, Calif.
  Born March 28, 1922, in Ray to John and Gladys Toland Jones, he married Mary Kennedy in 1941. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Gary of Lynwood, Calif., and Neil of Bellflower; one sister, Freida Kugler of Macomb; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Two brothers preceded him in death.
  He was a World War II veteran, serving at Normandy and in Europe.
  Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bauer Cemetery in Schuyler County. The Rev. Oliver Klatt will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb.
Obituary of Kenneth E. Jones I
Peoria Journal Star, April 30, 1998, Page: B4
Kenneth Jones
  MASON CITY - Kenneth E. Jones, 67, of 609 E. Walnut St. died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 1998, at his residence.
  Born April 15, 1931, in Mason County to Ira and Maude Brockman Jones, he married Linda Gordon on July 2, 1968, in Petersburg. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Kenneth Jr. of Mason City; two daughters, Teresa Bitner of Mason City and Pamela Johnson of Greenview; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Paul of Pekin and Jack and John, both of Mason City; and three sisters, Mary Nehmelman and Virginia Hovey, both of Mason City, and Ruth Rohlfs of Hartsburg.
  He was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
  He was a laborer at Corn Products in Pekin, which is now Pekin Energy.
  A Korean War Army veteran, he was a member of the Havana Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Christ Lutheran Church. The Rev. Ray Bell will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Mason City Cemetery. Styninger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Havana VFW Post.
Obituary of Paul "Casey" Ira Jones
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 6, 2006, Page: 26
Paul I. Jones
  QUINCY - Paul Ira "Casey" Jones, 82, of Quincy, formerly of Mason City and Pekin, died Sunday, June 4, 2006, at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
  He was born Dec. 30, 1923, in Salt Creek Township, the son of Ira Haskins and Maudie May Brockman Jones. He married Joanne Root in 1945.
  Mr. Jones was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in New Guinea. He retired as a driver for Teamsters Local 627 after 40 years and also drove for Block and Kuhl Co., Haggerty Brothers Steel, Laid-Law Wire Co. and Bosch Trucking Co. He then was a school bus driver in Pekin and, for several years, worked gate six at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  Survivors: two sons, DenMarlo Ray (wife, Carol) Jones of Pekin and Ronald Dean (wife, Lynne) Jones of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Jane Nehmelman and Virginia Hovey, both of Mason City, and Ruth (husband, Merle) Rohlfs of Hartsburg; two brothers, John (wife, Edna) and Jack (wife, Bonnie) Jones, both of Mason City; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Hurley Funeral Home, Mason City, the Rev. Bob Paddock officiating. Burial: Mason City Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, June 6, 2006, Page: B4
Paul Jones
  MASON CITY - Paul Ira "Casey" Jones, 82, formerly of Mason City and Pekin, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2006, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
  He was born Dec. 30, 1923, the son of Ira Haskins and Maudie Mae (Brockman) Jones in Salt Creek Township. He married Joanne Root in July of 1945.
  Surviving are two sons, DenMarlo Ray (Carol) Jones of Pekin, Ill., and Ronald Dean (Lynne) Jones of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three sisters, Mary Jane Nehmelman and Virginia Hovey, both of Mason City, and Ruth (Merle) Rohlfs of Hartsburg, Ill.; two brothers, John (Edna) Jones and Jack (Bonnie) Jones, both of Mason City; one sister-in-law, Linda Jones of Mason City; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends.
  He was preceded in death by parents, two brothers, Herbert and Kenny.
  Mr. Jones was a veteran of World War II (Army) serving in the South Pacific Theater in New Guinea. He was a member of the American Legion.
  He retired after 40 years of driving for Teamsters Local 627. He also drove for Block and Kuhl Company, Haggerty Brothers Steel, Laidlaw Wire Company and Bosch Trucking Company. He then was a Pekin school bus driver, and also worked for several years at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Gate 6, every May.
  Mr. Jones also enjoyed car racing, Cardinal baseball, being with family and friends, country music and traveling.
  Services will be at Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City, Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 11 a.m. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home-Quincy or the Alzheimer's Association. Burial will be in Mason City Cemetery, with Rev. Bob Paddock officiating.
Obituary of Paul Theophilus Jones
died: March 10, 1991
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 12, 1991, Page: 7
Paul T. Jones
  RUSHVILLE - Paul T. Jones, 76, of Rushville died at 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Myers Convalescent Center, Beardstown.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Surviving are a brother, Cleve Jones Jr. of Rushville; and five sisters, Mary Gerdes of Rushville, Bernice Johns and Elizabeth Vincent, both of Springfield, and Bessie Hamilton and Irilla Vaughn, both of Morris.
Obituary of Robert Eugene Jones
Peoria Journal Star, June 18, 1992, Page: C6
Robert Jones
  Astoria - Robert E. Jones, 62, of Rural Route 2 died at 7:03 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1992, at his residence.
  Born Aug. 31, 1929, in Astoria to Don and Eva Etter Jones, he married Rita Ralston on May 23, 1948, in Ripley.
  She survives, along with three daughters, Mrs. William (Kathy) Pollitt and Mrs. Steve (Donna) Hamblin, both of Astoria, and Mrs. Chuck (Rhonda) Sosey of Lewistown; three sons, Danny, William and Larry, all of Astoria; two sisters, Betty Brubeck of Fort Myers, Fla., and Margaret Blazevich of Phoenix, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
  He owned and operated Jones Bulldozing in Astoria for 35 years. He sold the business in 1985. He was a member of Astoria Christian Church and the Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Calling hours will be after 4 p.m. today and visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Dolia "Dollie" Mae Horton Justus
died: January 30, 1963
Astoria Argus - In ink January 30, 1963
Attend Funeral
   Among those from out of town who attended funeral services for Mrs. Dolia Justus last Tuesday were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peak and Brenda of Henry, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Hoffman and Kevin of N. Pekin; Mrs. H. P.  Robinson of Springfield; Mr. and Mrs., J. C. Dixon, Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. Jean Comstock, Macomb; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Greuel, Industry; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Ellison, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark, Mrs. Robert Dohner, Mrs. Willard Shields, Mrs. Forrest Shields, Mrs. Marvin Strode, Mrs. Loren Worsdell, Mrs. Eugene Palmer, Miss Neva Mercer, Misses Esther and Thelma Farr, Mrs. Clarence Haney, Mrs. Raiford Seasley, all of Vermont.
  Note: Dollie was born October 04, 1878, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Horton and Polly Ann Horn.  She married George Robert Justus, born February 22, 1873, the son of Francis Marion Justus and Elizabeth Ann Mercer. Dollie and her husband are buried in Astoria Cemetery.
Obituary of Geneva "Gee" Elizabeth Ashwood Kaler
Peoria Journal Star, February 8, 2006, Page: B4
Geneva Kaler
  CANTON - Geneva E. Kaler, 86, of 1125 S. Fifth Ave., Canton, died at 1:02 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2006, at Heartland Health Care Center of Canton.
  She was born Jan. 12, 1920, in Ray, Ill., to Ned D. and Daisy Robinson Ashwood. She married Archie E. Kaler on Jan. 16, 1937, in Lewistown. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2002.
  Surviving are two daughters, Barbara (Keith) Walljasper of Normal, Ill., and Sharon (Robert) Sharpe of Greer, S. C.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  Two sisters and seven brothers preceded her in death.
  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton.
  She had worked for many years as a clerk at Bettison's Market and was a beautician.
  She was a member of the Morning Star Lodge 734 in Canton.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. The Rev. Paul Walles will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Orendorff Cemetery in rural Canton.
  Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church Building Fund.
  Online condolences available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.


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