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Obituary for Alvin "Buck" Lee Kelly
Eagle Publications, January 27, 2005
Alvin Lee "Buck" Kelly
  Alvin Lee "Buck" Kelly, 66, Macomb, formerly of Huntsville, died at 12:32 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, in his home.
  He was born March 8, 1938, near Adair, the son of Alvin Earl and Lena (Black) Kelly. He married Naomi "Ginger" Moore Dec. 24, 1961, in the Elm Grove Methodist Church near LaPrairie. She survives.
  He also survived by one son, Mark Lee (Lisa) Kelly, Plymouth; one daughter, Angela (Mark) Kelly-Jump, Des Moine, Iowa; three grandsons, Dwyer Kelly and Gregory and Ryan Jump; three brothers, Roger Dale (Marcia) Kelly, Plymouth, Michael (Shirley) Kelly, Huntsville, and Larry Kelly, Plymouth; one sister, Wilma (Dean) Janssen, Augusta; numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Betty Belden, Mary Lou Kelly, Jeanette Loren and Imogene Steinkruger; and one brother, Earl Junior Kelly.
  He was the retired owner/operator of Kelly Custom Bulldozing and had formerly been employed by Worrell-Jones Hardware, Bowen, Augusta Hardware, Augusta, Columbian Feed and Gunn Construction, Camp Point, and Becraft Construction, Macomb. He was a 1956 graduate of Augusta High School and was of the Methodist Faith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors and spending time with his grandsons. He was an Army Veteran.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2005, in the Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, with the Pastor Jerry Taylor officiating.
  Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice or the Woodlawn Cemetery Association.
Obituary of Bernice E. D'Camp Kelly
Peoria Journal Star, October 27, 1991, Page: D6
Bernice Kelly
  Macomb - Bernice E. Kelly, 85, of Macomb, formerly of Littleton died at 3:02 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 1991, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born April 26, 1906, in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County, to Leal and Mary Redfield D'Camp, she married Raymond Kelly on Nov. 21, 1928, in Rushville. He died on Sept. 1, 1988.
  She also was preceded in death by one infant son, Charles Raymond, one infant daughter, Joyce Elaine, three sisters and one brother.
  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Karl (Annabelle) Royer of Macomb and one grandson, Justin Royer of Industry.
  She was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, the Rev. N. Nadine Preston officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Littleton Cemetery, Littleton.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Helen Lorene Belden Kelly
Worthington Funeral Home Obituary
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Helen Kelly
  Helen Lorene Kelly, 77, of 365 S. Monroe St., Rushville, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at the Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born on Wednesday, August 7, 1929 in Augusta, IL.  She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Elizabeth Wright Belden.  She married Earl J. Kelly July 9, 1947 in Rushville.  He passed away November 10, 1964.
  Surviving is her companion, Ted Parsano, with whom she made her home; two daughters, Jeanie Kirkham & husband Charles of Camden, Joyce Stambaugh of Rushville; three sons, James Kelly & wife Pam, Jack Kelly & wife Dixie, Jerry Kelly & wife Pam all of Camden; 10 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren; a brother, Harold Belden of Augusta; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, Scott Kelly.
  Helen was a farmer’s wife, factory worker, and Licensed Practical Nurse until retiring.  She was a member of Schuyler American Legion Unit #4; the Rainbow Garden Club; Schuyler Home Extension; and the Rushville Red Hat Ladies.  She was also active at the Schuyler Senior Center for many years.
  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2006 at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Dixie Croxton officiating.  Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the Schuyler Senior Center.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary for Robert "Rob" L. Kendrick
Eagle Publications, March 1, 2001
Robert L. Kendrick
  Robert L. "Rob" Kendrick, 41, of Industry, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2001, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  He was born May 7, 1959, at Phelps Hospital in Macomb, to Bob and Luan Teel Kendrick. He married Mary Jane Hampton April 1, 1978. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Israel Lee (Krissa) Kendrick, of Tremont; one daughter, Melissa Jane (Matt Branch) Kendrick, of Table Grove; two sisters, Kathy (Dan) Cassidy, of Table Grove, and Rhonda Kendrick, of Vermont. He is also survived by eight nephews, nine nieces, several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
  He attended school at VIT and graduated in 1977. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was discharged in August of 1981 from San Diego, Calif. Upon returning to Illinois from the service, he worked at Heartland Healthcare Center (then known as Americana Nursing Center) until the spring of 2000. He then worked for Laverdiere Construction until his death.
  He was a member of the Vermont Masonic Lodge #116, the Ipava American Legion #17 and the Vermont Christian Church. He was also an avid hunter, fisherman and camper.
  Funeral services will be held Friday, March 2, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at the Vermont Christian Church, with the Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Burial will be in the Harris Cemetery near Table Grove. Full military rites will be conducted at the ceremony by the Ipava American Legion.
  Visitation will be tonight (Thursday) at the Clugston-Tibbets Funeral Home in Macomb from 6-8 p.m. Masonic services will be conducted by the Vermont Masonic Lodge at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made in his memory.
Obituary of Helen E. Thurman Kenner
Peoria Journal Star, April 7, 1998, Page: B4
Helen Kenner
  COLCHESTER - Helen E. Kenner, 76, of 436 W. Oak, Jacksonville, formerly of Colchester, died at 1:02 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, at Passavent Hospital in Jacksonville.
  Born April 14, 1921, in Rushville to Edward and Elizabeth Ritchey Thurman, she married Foster Burdette Kenner on Aug. 17, 1940, in Kahoka, Mo. She {He} died April 20, 1995. She also was preceded in death by two sisters.
  Surviving are one son, Craig of Alameda, Calif.; one daughter, Panny Mallicoat of Marietta; three grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Richey of Jacksonville.
  She owned and operated an antique business in Tucson, Ariz., for many years.
  She was a member of Vermont Bible Church in Vermont.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Auburn Cemetery. The Rev. Ernest Louderman will officiate. Friends may call after noon today until the time of services at Jones Mortuary.
  Memorials may be made to Vermont Bible Church.
Obituary for Dwight "Duff" Claude Kerley
Eagle Publications, November 4, 2004
Dwight Claude "Duff" Kerley
  Dwight Claude "Duff" Kerley age 86 of Mt. Sterling, Illinois died at 1:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
  He was born Dec. 3, 1917, in Lee Township in Brown County, the son of Claude and Ada McDannold Kerley. He married Frieda Margaret Womelsdorf Sept. 11, 1948 at Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy. She survives.
  Mr. Kerley was a farmer and also worked as a machinist for Bohn Aluminum and Brass in Beardstown for 19 years, retiring in 1986.
  Mr. Kerley was a veteran of World War II, having served his country in the United States Navy as Aviation Machinist Mate First Class.
  Local survivors include Mary Ann Kerley, Plymouth.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lyle Kerley.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the Timewell Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Gadberry officiating
  Burial will be in the Mounds Cemetery near Timewell. Military services will be conducted at the graveside.
  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday Oct. 28, 2004, at the Hendricker Funeral Home, Mt. Sterling. Friends may also call one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
  Memorials may be made to the Timewell Baptist Church.
  The Hendricker Funeral Home, Mt. Sterling, is in charge of the arrangements.
Death Notice for Dean Kessler
Eagle Publications, August 1, 2003
Dean Kessler
  Dean Kessler, 83, Astoria, died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2003 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 30, 2003, at Woodland Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Vernon Dean and Shane Baker officiating. Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery, Astoria. Memorials may be made to the Woodland Church of the Brethren or American Cancer Society.
  Arrangements were made by the Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria.

Peoria Journal Star, July 28, 2003, Page: B04
Dean Kessler
  ASTORIA - Dean Kessler, 83, of 311 E. State St. died at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2003, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Sept. 7, 1919, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Samuel and Minnie Etter Kessler, he married Mildred Wilson on Sept. 4, 1941, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Barbara) Gilbert of Peoria, Mrs. Robert (Melba) Baker of Astoria and Mrs. Franklin (Linda) Mikulich of Lewistown; one son, Kevin (and Tammy) of Canton; eight grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two sisters and six brothers.
  He was a farmer all his life. He also had worked at Ulmer Ford in Ipava and Lewistown.
  He was a member of Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at his church. The Rev. Vernon Dean and Shane Baker will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church or the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Maxine V. Hinds Kessler
Eagle Publications, August 19, 1999
Maxine V. Kessler
  Maxine V. Kessler, 82, of 8350 E. 1550th St., died at 6:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999, in St. Francis Medical Center at Peoria.
  She was born on June 24, 1917, in Industry to Ross Vern and Anna Mabel Mayall Hinds. She married Archie Kessler on Feb. 1, 1938, at Astoria. He survives.
  Survivors include sons Max (Debbie) Kessler of Little York, Kenneth (Donna) Kessler of Macomb; grandchildren Mitchell, Myron, Seth, Hayley Kessler and Pamela Francis; great-grandchildren Ashlyn Loadholtz, Madison Kessler and Brodie Francis; sisters Dorene Randall and Shirley Paul, both of Lewistown; brother Lee Hinds of Havana.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
  Kessler lived in Ipava in her early years and was a graduate of Ipava High School and lived most of her life in McDonough County.
  She was a housemother for the Theta Chi Fraternity at WIU in the early '70s and was a member and Sunday school teacher at Camp Creek Presbyterian Church in Scotland Township.
  Services were Aug. 14 in Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home at Macomb, with Marshall Litchfield officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens at Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to either Heartland Healthcare Center or McDonough District Hospital Dialysis Center.
Death of Infant Son of Harve Kimble
Rushville Times, August 28, 1902
  An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Kimble was buried in the Schroder cemetery July 29th.
Obituary of Cornelius "Blackie" Marcellus Kindhart
died: February 27, 1993
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 28, 1993, Page: 29
Cornelius M. Kindhart
  MOUNT STERLING - Cornelius Marcellus "Blackie" Kindhart, 77, of Mount Sterling, died at 12:06 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Hospital.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hendricker Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, with burial in Versailles West Side Cemetery.
  Surviving are his wife, Mabel Alice Sorrells Kindhart; a son, Gary of Browning; two daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Marcella) Herald of Mount Sterling and Mrs. Fred (Cheryl) Johnson of Jacksonville; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Charlie of Clayton and Bernard of Greer, S.C.; two sisters, Frances Sullivan of Mount Sterling and Ruth Means of Clayton; several nieces and nephews.
Obituary for Doran F. Kindhart
Eagle Publications, September 27, 2001
Doran F. Kindhart
  Doran F. Kindhart, 79, of Macomb, died at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born Jan. 10, 1922, in Brown County, the son of Walter and Anna Pratt Douglas.
 He is survived by two sons, Don (Pat) Kindhart, Good Hope, and Mike (Thelma) Kindhart, Macomb; one daughter, Letha Beghtol, Macomb; one sister, Nellie Ford, Macomb; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his twin brother, who died in early childhood; two other brothers; three stepbrothers; and one stepsister.
  Doran had lived in Media for more than 30 years, where he worked as a farmer for Archie and Gene Heap, until his retirement. He then moved to Macomb to be closer to his children; later, for a short time, he was a resident of the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with Pastor John Keck officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Media. Memorials may be made to the Doran Kindhart Memorial Fund. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of Florence Everhart Kindhart
Peoria Journal Star, December 4, 1997, Page: D7
Florence Kindhart
  RUSHVILLE - Florence Kindhart, 86, of Rushville died at 6:03 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born April 11, 1911, in Woodstock Township, Schuyler County, to Amos and Fannie Gorsuch Everhart, she married Russell Kindhart. He preceded her in death, as did two sisters.
  Surviving are one son, Wilbur of Rushville; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville and the Circle of Life Group at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  She worked for the W.P.A. during the Depression. She also cleaned houses and was a care-giver in the Rushville area for many years.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Wayne Bonser will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gillette Cemetery in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler-Cass Home Health Care Program.
Obituary for Martha Currens King
Eagle Publications, March 30, 2000
Martha Currens King
  Martha Currens King, 92, of Macomb, died Sunday March 26, 2000, at 3:39 p.m. at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born July 16, 1907, in Corning, Iowa, to Dr. Frederick Hawley and Winona Peregrine Currens. She married Laverne R. King March 1, 1930. He preceded her in death.
  She is survived by one son, J. Daniel King of Rockford; one daughter, Jane King McLean of Larkspur, Colo.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
  She also was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. James Currens, and one sister, Ruth Currens Waterman.
  Mrs. King graduated from Western Academy in 1925. After attending Knox College, she graduated from Western Illinois University.
  She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Choir, P.E.O.Sisterhood and Anna L. Parker Club.
  Private memorial services will be held at a later date, and cremation rites have been accorded. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Currens Memorial Fund at the Western Illinois University Foundation.
Obituary for Mary "Alyene" Hanning King
Eagle Publications, October 20, 2005
Mary "Alyene" King
  Mary "Alyene" King, 89, Augusta and Huntsville area, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2005, at the Golden Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
  She was born June 14, 1916 in Schuyler County, the daughter of Charles E. and Ethel Blanche (Winfield) Hanning. She married Theodore H. King April 22, 1944 in Quincy. He preceded her in death Dec. 27, 1991.
  She is survived by one son, Richard (Linda) King, Huntsville; one daughter, Anita (Keith) Marlow, Augusta; four grandchildren, Derek King, Huntsville, Kristina (Quentin) Haines, Rushville, Jason (April) Marlow, Mediapolia, Iowa, and Mark (Amanda) Marlow, Huntsville; five great-grandchildren, Jonah, Sydney; and McKenna Marlow, Mediapolis, Iowa, and Paige, and Hayleigh Marlow, Huntsville; one sister, Virginia Rigor, West Des Moines, Iowa; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Bernard Hanning; two sisters, Farris Parkins and Lila Brooks, and one grandson, Darin King; one sister-in-law, Harriet King who made her home with the Kings.
  She graduated from Augusta High School in 1934. She enjoyed the farm life and was employed as a cashier at a grocery store in Augusta for many years. She had lived at the Good Shepherd Home since June, 1989.
  Prior to entering the home, she lived in Augusta and Huntsville for three years.
  Funeral services were held Oct. 16, 2005 in the Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, with Pastor Douglas Rettig officiating.
  Burial was in Huntsville Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Huntsville United Methodist Church or Golden Good Shepherd Home.
Obituary of John H. Kinkead
Peoria Journal Star, January 3, 1995, Page: D6
John Kinkead
  RUSHVILLE - John H. Kinkead, 45, of 407 S. Monroe, formerly of Astoria, died at 8:40 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 1995, at his home.
  Born Nov. 23, 1949, in Beardstown to Harold and Mary Louise Irwin {Kinkead}, he married Kathy Hopping.
  Surviving are his mother and father of Rushville; one son, Scott of Pontiac; two daughters, Michelle of Macomb and Stephanie Haney of Vermont; one sister, Sally Ellis of Rushville; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson.
  He was owner and operator of Kinkead Precision Radiator Shop. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and an honorary member of the American Legion, both in Rushville.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Ipava Cemetery. The Rev. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria.
Obituary of S. A. Kinkead
Astoria Argus, Astoria, Illinois - In ink 1972
S. A. Kinkead Dies January 29
  S. A. Kinkead of Centralia, Mo. died Saturday, Jan. 29, in Columbia Hospital in Columbia, Mo.
  He was married to the former Laura Bryson, who survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Verdelle Kinkead, of Moberly, Mo.: one grandson. Roscoe Kinkead, of Centralia, Mo.: two great grandchildren, and one brother Maurice Kinkead of Centralia, Mo.
  He was a brother of the late Roy Kinkead of Astoria.
  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Jan. 31, at Mentor Funeral Home in Centralia, Mo, with burial in the City Cemetery.
  Attending the funeral services from here were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kinkead, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ellis, Leann and Georgeanglia.
  Note: Mrs. Gene Ellis is Sarah "Sally" Kinkead.
Obituary of Ephraim Benson Kirkham II
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 11, 2002, Page: 22
Ephraim B. Kirkham Jr.
  BEARDSTOWN - Ephraim Benson Kirkham Jr., 80, of Beardstown died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home South in Beardstown.
  He was born Nov. 28, 1921, in Bainbridge Township, the son of Ephraim Benson Sr. and Irene Newingham Kirkham. He married Elizabeth Ann McWhorter in 1947 in Virginia. He was preceded in death by a son, Ephraim Benson Kirkham.
  Mr. Kirkham attended Center School in Bainbridge Township. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a welder for Fiatallis for more than 32 years. He was a member of Free Methodist Church in Rushville and Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
  Survivors: wife, Elizabeth Ann; two sons, Perry Dennis (wife, Susan) Kirkham of Beardstown and Terry Lynn (wife, Sarah) Kirkham of Meredosia; two daughters, Linda Diane (husband, Kirby) Jockisch and Fern Elizabeth (husband, Ron) Tribble, both of Beardstown; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Henry (wife, Katherine) Kirkham of Mossville, Edgar (wife, Joanne) Kirkham of Fort Myers, Fla., and John (wife, Ruth) Kirkham of Jacksonville; five sisters, Sarah (husband, Dale) Kruse of Beardstown, Glenna (husband, Bob) Little of Fort Myers, Zelda (husband, Harold) Bishop of Lockport, and Letha Dupoy and Vada (husband, Homer) Downs, both of Rushville; a half brother, Roy of Washington; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Black Oak Church, south of Beardstown, the Rev. Robert Kirkham and the Rev. Irene DeSollar officiating. Burial: Black Oak Cemetery.
  Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Dave R. Kitch
Peoria Journal Star, October 29, 1994, Page: D7
Dave Kitch
  MACOMB - Dave R. Kitch, 73, of 632 W. Woodbury St. died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994, at his residence.
  Born July 7, 1921, in McDonough County to William Henry and Mary Matilda Cromer Kitch, he married Wanda Roth on July 4, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Michael of Macomb; two daughters, Mrs. Garry (Sherry) Hopping of Augusta and Mrs. Dick (Kathy) Hance of Macomb; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Arthur of Prairie City, Don of Industry and Charles of Macomb; and two sisters, Eula Porter and Garnet Roth, both of Macomb. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Paula Kitch, one brother and four sisters.
  He owned and operated Kitch Trucking for 55 years.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  There will be no services. Cremation has been accorded. The family will meet with friends after 1 p.m. Sunday at the Kathy Hance residence, 432 W. Fisk St., Macomb. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program or the Shriners Crippled Children's Fund.
Obituary for Ida M. Spangler Kitch
Eagle Publications, January 21, 2003
Ida M. Kitch
  Ida M. Kitch, 89, Delong, died at 10:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  She was born April 18, 1913, in Bushnell, daughter of Simon and Lillian Battin Spangler.
  She married Charles Kitch, Nov. 25, 1933, in Bushnell. He died Aug. 28, 1997.
  Surviving are a daughter, Lucille (Leroy) Adolphson, Knoxville; two brothers, Ernest Spangler and Duane Spangler, both of Bushnell; three sisters, Mary Cadwalader, Hot Springs, Ariz., Loena Yocum, Avon and Evelyn Griffith, Bushnell; a grandson and a granddaughter; and seven great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters.
  She and her husband farmed in the Macomb area most of their life, retiring in Delong in 1995.
  She is a former member of the McDonough County Homemakers Extension Association, Household Science Club, Illinois Stock Horse Association, Prairie Saddle Club, and was a horsewoman of the Western horse and harness ponies.
  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell with the Rev. Michel D. Clark officiating.
  Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Knoxville Youth League or Knoxville Grace Lutheran Church.
Obituary of Michael "Mike" Kitch
Peoria Journal Star, April 30, 2003, Page: B04
Mike Kitch
  MACOMB - Mike Kitch, 57, of 7630 N. 1650th died at 11:15 p.m. Monday, April 28, 2003, at his residence.
  Born Nov. 19, 1945, in Macomb to Dave and Wanda Roth Kitch, he married Mary Childs on Feb. 10, 1967, in Cairo, Ga. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Steve (and Jessica) of Macomb and Fred (and Tiffany) of Blandinsville; two sisters, Sherry Hopping of Augusta and Kathy (and Dick) Hance of Macomb; and two grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one sister.
  He was a Vietnam War Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 6.
  He owned and operated Mike Kitch Trucking with his sons for more than 40 years.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist Church in Macomb. The Rev. Jerry Trecek will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Obituary of Wanda M. Roth Kitch
Peoria Journal Star, November 24, 1997, Page: D7
Wanda Kitch
  MACOMB - Wanda M. Kitch, 71, of 632 W. Woodbury died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born April 8, 1926, in Macomb to LeRoy and Farris Hanning Roth, she married Dave Kitch on July 4, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Oct. 27, 1994. One daughter, Paula Kitch, and one brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Michael of Macomb; two daughters, Mrs. Garry (Sherry) Hopping of Augusta and Mrs. Dick (Kathy) Hance of Macomb; two sisters, Patricia Statler of Macomb and Wyllodeane Dennis of Griggsville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  A memorial service will be at a later date. Cremation has been accorded. Arrangements are by Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home.

Peoria Journal Star, November 27, 1997, Page: D6
Wanda Kitch
  MACOMB - Wanda M. Kitch, 71, of 632 W. Woodbury died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997, in McDonough District Hospital.
  Born April 8, 1926, in Macomb to LeRoy and Farris Hanning Roth, she married Dave Kitch on July 4, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Oct. 27, 1994. She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Paula; and one brother, Jerry LeRoy Roth.
  Surviving are one son, Michael of Macomb; two daughters, Mrs. Garry (Sherry) Hopping of Augusta and Mrs. Dick (Kathy) Hance of Macomb; two sisters, Patricia Statler of Macomb and Wyllodeane Dennis of Griggsville; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Michael Kitch residence, Rural Route 1, Macomb. Burial of ashes will be at the family farm following the visitation. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
Obituary of Russell Walter Klinedinst
Peoria Journal Star, February 7, 1994, Page: B2
Russell Klinedinst
  VERMONT - Russell W. Klinedinst, 91, of Vermont died at 1:28 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 1994, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Nov. 28, 1902, in Woodland Township to Luther L. and Laura Jane Engle Klinedinst, he married M. Maxine Tuthill on March 31, 1924, in Havana. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Parry of Macomb and Mrs. Harry (Virginia) Thomas of Littleton; two sons, Luther L. of Bushnell and William K. of Vermont; one brother, Laurel of Havana; two sisters, Ethel VanMiddlesworth of Lewistown and Floriene Bohler of Canton; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Four brothers preceded him in death.
  He was a retired farmer.
  He was a member of Isabel Church in Duncan Mills.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Kost Memorial Home. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
  Tuesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery in Ipava.
  Memorials may be made to Vermont Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Barbara Irene Hendrickson Knowles
Eagle Publications, November 15, 2005
Barbara Irene (Hendrickson) Knowles
  Barbara Irene (Hendrickson) Knowles, 79, a resident of Montebello Manor Health Care Center, Hamilton, formerly of Plymouth, died at 10:30, a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2005, in Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, Iowa.
  She was born March 15, 1926, near Colchester, the daughter of Dallas and Edna (Faulkner) Hendrickson. She married Philip Wayne Knowles Aug. 15, 1948, in Plymouth. He survives.
  She is also survived by three sons, Gatton Wayne Knowles, Plymouth, James Mark Knowles, Reeds Spring, Mo., and Lyle Brett Knowles, Pershastin, Wash., two brothers, Harold R. Hendrickson Pershastin, Wash., and Dwayne D. Hendrickson, Leavensworth, Wash.; one sister Sharon K. Voss, Centralia, Wash.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by three brothers, William Spencer Hendrickson, James Merle Hendrickson, and Clifford R. Hendrickson.
  She was a homemaker and also an ederly care giver and new born baby and new mother care giver. She attended the First Baptist Church, Plymouth and was a 30 plus year member of the Royal Neighbors.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2005, in Hamilton Funeral Home, Plymouth, with the Rev. Jerry Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery, Plymouth.
  Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 15, 2005, at the Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to the Plymouth Old Settlers association.
Obituary of Donald E. Koppelman
Peoria Journal Star, December 8, 1991, Page: D6
Donald Koppelman
  Rushville - Donald E. Koppelman, 61, of Rushville died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, 1991, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born Oct. 19, 1930, in Beardstown to Emil W. and Edna Boyd Koppelman, he married Millie Ryan on June 18, 1955, in Beardstown. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Craig (Karen) Robbins of Macomb and Kris Koppelman of Springfield; one brother, James of Bluffs; one sister, Mrs. Gerald (Alberta) Craggs of Hammond, Ind.; three grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
  He was a journeyman meterman for Central Illinois Public Service for the past 36 years.
  He was a Korean War Navy veteran and a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Rushville.
  He also was a member and commander of Schuyler County American Legion Post 4, served on the Rushville Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years and was a former member and past president of the Rushville Chamber of Commerce.
  He formerly was an alderman on the Rushville City Council, and he was a past member of the Rushville Lions Club. He also decorated the Rushville square during the Christmas season.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, the Rev. Joseph Eckman officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel, where military rites will be conducted at 7. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 8, 1991
Donald E. Koppelman
  Donald E. Koppelman, 61, of Rushville died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday at Memorial Medical Center.
  He was born Oct. 19, 1930, in Beardstown, the son of Emil W. and Edna Boyd Koppelman. He married Millie Ryan in 1955 in Beardstown. One brother, Emil Jr., and one sister, Dorothy Fielden, preceded him in death.
  Mr. Koppelman was a meterman journeyman for Central Illinois Power Service for 36 years. He served on the Rushville Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Rushville, commander of Schuyler American Legion Post 4, past president of the Rushville Chamber of Commerce, past Rushville city alderman, past member of the Rushville Lions Club and a Navy veteran of the Korean War.
  Surviving are his wife, Millie; two daughters, Craig (Karen) Robbins of Macomb and Kris Koppelman of Springfield; three grandsons; one brother, James of Bluffs; one sister, Mrs. Gerald (Alberta) Craggs of Hammond, Ind.; several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, with the Rev. Joseph Eckman officiating. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary for Lt. Joel Korkowski
Eagle Publications, October 31, 2002
Lt. Joel Korkowski
  Lt. Joel Korkowski, 30, the son of a Rushville resident, was killed with three other aviators following the collision of their two F/A 18F Super Hornets at 9:40 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2002, approximately 80 miles southwest of Monterey, Calif. The aircraft were operating with six other VFA-41 Super Hornets and were conducting routine training at the time. The cause of the accident is under investigation. They were not carrying any weapons. Both aircraft had taken off from Naval Air Station Lemoore.
  Lt. Korkowski was a U.S. Navy fighter pilot with the VFA-41 "Black Aces" Squadron currently serving at the Naval Air Station-Lemoore in Lemoore, Calif. He ws born Feb. 23, 1972, in Phoenix, Ariz., the son of James and Sarah (Haney) Korkowski. He married Kris Ostrand Dec. 28, 1996, in Clear Lake City, Texas. She survives.
  He is also survived by his mother, Rushville; a brother, Luke Korkowski, Washington, D.C.; grandparents, D.W. and Doris Haney, Springfield, and Don Korkowski, Peoria, Ariz.; and three uncles, including David Haney, Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by his father and grandmother.
  He attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and graduated from Texas A & M University. He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy Aug. 30, 1996. He flew over Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom in October of 2001 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise.
  Memorial services for all four aviators were held Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2002, at the base chapel at Naval Air Station in Lemoore. A memorial fund has been established in his memory and may be left at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

Eagle Publications, November 14, 2002
Lt. Joel Korkowski
  A memorial service for Lt. Joel Korkowski, son of Rushville resident Sarah Haney Korkowski, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville, with the Rev. Scott Henley officiating.
  The family will receive friends for a potluck dinner following the services at the home of his mother on Schuy-Rush Lake southeast of Rushville.
  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Joel A. Korkowski Memorial Fund, c/o The Stockmen’s Bank, 142 W. D Street, Lemoore, CA 93245.
  Lt. Korkowski was killed Oct. 18, 2002, approximately 80 miles southwest of Monterey, Calif., following the collision of two F/A-18F Super Hornets during a routine training mission.
Obituary for Linda L. Wayland Kreps
Eagle Publications, September 16, 1999
Linda L. Kreps
  Linda L. Kreps, 62, of 322 W. Piper St., died at 8:36 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999, in her home.
  She was born on Feb. 8, 1937, at Colchester, a daughter of Cecil "Buss" and Jessie Wilcoxen Wayland. She married Kenneth Kreps on June 19, 1954, at Colchester. They were later divorced.
  Survivors include son Max Kreps of Macomb; daughters Jan Gann of Dallas, Texas, Joyce Stoneking of Macomb; grandchildren Jason and Derek Kreps, Josh Frier; brother Michael Wayland of San Jose; sister Sylvia Swanson of Bolingbrook.
  She was proud that her grandsons presently are serving in the Marine Corps.
  Mrs. Kreps lived most of her life in Colchester and Macomb. She worked 21 years for Macomb Holiday Inn and was a member of Colchester Christian Church.
  Services were Monday in Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home with the Rev. James Stovall officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
  A memorial has been established to the Macomb High School football program.
Obituary of Okle F. Leonard Kreps
Peoria Journal Star, November 10, 1991, Page: D5
Okle Kreps
  Macomb - Okle F. Kreps, 90, of Pinole, Calif., formerly of McDonough County, died Saturday morning, Nov. 9, 1991, at her residence.
  Born Oct. 26, 1901, in Canton, Mo., to the Rev. Franklin and Effie Belle Newell Leonard, she married Ralph E. Kreps on Sept. 21, 1929. He died Jan. 22, 1978. She is survived by one son, Dr. Eugene of Larksper, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth) Laws of Moline and Mrs. Theodore (Marlene) Geheb of Birmingham, Mich.; five sisters, Frances Keithley of Macomb, Virginia Munson of Glen Ellyn, Lucille Hill of Monmouth, Mary Carty of Raymore, Mo., and Margaret Morrow of Point Benicia, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  She and her husband were World Book Encyclopedia representatives for many years.
  She was a member of Christian Church in Richmond, Calif.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb, the Revs. Everett Munson and James Stovall officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.
  Memorials may be made to the Beverly Farm Foundation, 6301 Hubert Road, Godfrey, Ill. 62035.
Obituary of Freida E. Jones Cagle Kugler
Peoria Journal Star, January 25, 1997, Page: D9
Freida Kugler
  MACOMB - Freida E. Kugler, 63, of 216 S. Ward St. died at 6:01 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997, at her residence.
  Born July 26, 1933, in Ray to John and Gladys Toland Jones, she married George Cagle on July 22, 1961. He died Oct. 8, 1968. She married Bill Kugler on Sept. 3, 1983, in Macomb. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Robert Cagle of Macomb; two daughters, Ronda Johnson of Macomb and Ronelle Childers of Hamilton; eight grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by two sons, Randy Cagle and Reggie Cagle; two daughters, Ray Ann Cagle and Randa Cagle; and three brothers.
  Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. A. Lee Unger will officiate. Cremation has been accorded.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Ackerson Heller Lain
  Mary Elizabeth Lain, 79, Kewanee, died March 2, 2006, in Kewanee, IL.
  She was born March 17, 1926 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of George Washington  and Clarice Gladys (Benham) Ackerson.  She married Carl Heller, son of William and Bertha (Oppy) Heller, Dec. 27, 1947.  He died June 5, 1952. She married Dale Lain, Sr., son of Emmitt and Margaret (Rahn) Lain, March 9, 1954.  He died Dec. 27, 2002.
   Survivers include daughters Carla (Mike) Finley, Venice, FL, and Barbara (Robbie) Kinsler, Decatur, IL;  sons Charles (Sue) and Dale Lain, Kewanee;  8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brothers Albert, Kewanee, Charles, Tennessee and William Ackerson, California and sister Carmen McIe of Cambridge.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Gale Heller, brothers, George, Harold and Joseph Ackerson and sisters, Dorothea (Helms), Patricia (DeMuynck), Gladys (Gard) Grose, Nellie (Gard) Nelson, and Ruth (Gard) Dodge.
   Mary was a loving mother, grandma, aunt and friend to many. She loved to crochet, read and collect birds. She loved researching her genealogy and had been a member of:  Ackerson-Eckerson Association, Washington County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Kittitas County Genealogical Society, Morgan County Chapter Ohio Genealogical Society, Henry County Genealogical Society, Fulton County Historical Genealogical Society, Mason County Genealogical and Historical Society.
  Visitation at 9 am Saturday, March 11, 2006, services at 10 am. at Rux Funeral Home, Kewanee. Burial will be at Grand View Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to The Barbara Olson Society, Special Olympics or the charity of your choice.
  From Carla  Finley, Venice, FL
 Obituary of Leslie Ivan Lancaster
Peoria Journal Star, November 14, 1996, Page: D8
Leslie Lancaster
  INDUSTRY - Leslie Ivan Lancaster, 83, of 18355 N. 50th Road died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1996, at his home.
  Born July 24, 1913, in Schuyler County to Lewis and Emma Greuel Lancaster, he married Wilda Walton on Nov. 17, 1940, in Secor. She died June 1, 1991. One sister, one brother and one granddaughter also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Ronald of Industry and Ivan of Monmouth; three daughters, Mrs. Wilford (Pat) Kreisel of Lees Summit, Mo., Mrs. Elliott (Shirley) Allen of Rochester and Mrs. Lee (Sharon) Wills of Tulsa, Okla.; one sister, Mabel Eddington of Industry; 10 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
  He was a farmer. He was a member of Church of Christ in Astoria.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Chockley Cemetery in Eldorado Township, near Industry.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital hospice program in Macomb.
Obituary of Metta Louise Reiley Ross Landes
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 15, 2004, Page: 34
Metta L. Landes
  BEARDSTOWN - Metta Louise Reiley Ross Landes, 77, of Beardstown, formerly of North Hollywood, Calif., died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born July 12, 1927, in Moline, the daughter of James Whitcomb and Vera Hollenback Reiley. She married Bert A. Ross II in 1944; he preceded her in death. She married Harold "Bud" Landes in 1977; they divorced.  A son, James Reiley Ross, preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Landes worked at nursing homes in Beardstown, Virginia and Jacksonville and as a caregiver.
  Survivors: son, Bert A. Ross III of Rushville; daughter, Susan L. (husband, Ed) Jones of Rushville; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Jeanette Haig of Magnolia; many nieces and nephews; and ex-husband and companion, Harold of Beardstown.
  Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown. Burial: Browning Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, August 15, 2004, Page: B6
Metta Landes
  BEARDSTOWN - Metta Louise Reiley Ross Landes, 77, of Beardstown died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born July 12, 1927, in Moline to James Whitcomb and Vera Hollenback Reiley, she married Bert A. Ross II on Feb. 13, 1944. He preceded her in death. She later married Harold "Bud" Landes in 1977. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Bert Ross III of Rushville; one daughter, Susan (and Ed) Jones of Rushville; one sister, Jeanette Haig of Magnolia; four granddaughters; and eight great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one son, James Reiley Ross; seven brothers; and one sister.
  She had worked at nursing homes in Beardstown, Virginia and Jacksonville. She most recently worked as a caregiver.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary for Max B. Landis
Eagle Publications, May 30, 2002
Max B. Landis
  Max B. Landis, 89, Macomb, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born May 3, 1913, in McDonough County, the son of Edward and Naomi "Nima" Berglund Landis. He married Iola I. Plate Feb. 25, 1935, in Palmyra, Mo.; she survives.
  He is also survived by one son, Larry Max (Sue) Landis, Spearfish, S. D.; two daughters, Iola Luan Vincent, St. Cloud, Fla., and Iris Lorraine (Gary) Nutt, Springfield; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Oral, Lee and Gerald.
  He was a farmer all of his life and a member of the Farm Bureau. He also attended Gem City Business College.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Obituary of Olive Irene Rohn Rogers Carty Langeland
Peoria Journal Star, November 21, 1994, Page: D6
Olive Langeland
  RUSHVILLE - Olive I. Langeland, 80, of Rushville died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 1994, at Snyder-Vaughn Haven Nursing Home.
  Born May 12, 1914, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Frank and Minnie Knous Rohn, she married George Langeland on Dec. 12, 1981, in Oak Lawn. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, David Rogers of Broomfield, Colo.; one daughter, Carol Reingardt of Broomfield; one stepson, Kevin Langeland of Rushville; two sisters, Clarine Fulks and Marietta Ackman, both of Rushville; three grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; and four great-grandchildren. One son, Ronald E. Carty, two grandsons and three brothers preceded her in death.
  She taught at Ray School for many years.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Louis Joseph Langheim
died: September 9, 1994
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 11, 1994, Page: 21
Louis J. Langheim
  Louis Joseph Langheim, 74, of Springfield died Friday at Blessing Hospital, Quincy.
  He was born May 26, 1920, in Virden, the son of Louis A. and Elizabeth L. Dailey Langheim.
  Mr. Langheim had been a resident of Springfield and Virden most of his life. He was a self-employed business owner in Virden for many years and a member of VFW 755 in Springfield. He served in the U.S. Army, 44th Infantry Division, during World War II and participated in Normandy. He was a Bronze Star recipient and received the combat infantryman's badge.
  Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Bader of Springfield; son, John J. Langheim of Springfield; three grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Langheim of Springfield, Mrs. Dale (Wilma) Grieme of Florida and Mrs. Joe (Elizabeth) Hovey of Argenta; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
  Services: Funeral Mass, 9 a.m. Thursday, Blessed Sacrament Church, the Rev. Hugh P. Cassidy officiating. Burial: Camp Butler National Cemetery.
  Staab Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Louise Porter Langley
Peoria Journal Star, April 16, 1996, Page: D6
Louise Langley
  Vermont - Louise Langley, 77, of Vermont died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, April 12, 1996, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Aug. 19, 1918, in Carthage to William R. and Alice Porter, she married Glenn R. Langley on June 23, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. He died May 19, 1993. She also was preceded in death by three brothers.
  Surviving are two brothers, Lloyd Porter of California and Ludlow Porter of Rantoul; and four sisters, Gwen Runkle of Prairie City, Katherine Sours of Macomb, Dorothy Evans of Yucaipa, Calif., and Pat Foor of Farmington, Iowa.
  Graveside services, with interment of cremains, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Stoneking Cemetery in rural Macomb. The Rev. Ralph Swarthout will officiate. There will be no visitation. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
  Note: Her mother's maiden name was Stoneking.
Obituary of Iva Long Lantz
Peoria Journal Star, January 25, 1993, Page: C6
Iva Lantz
  RUSHVILLE - Iva Lantz, 89, of Rushville, formerly of Camden and Brooklyn, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, 1993, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born April 14, 1903, in Prairie City to Samuel and Nettie Effland Long, she married Merle Lantz on Aug. 25, 1940, in Prairie City. He survives.
  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. One brother, one sister and one nephew preceded her in death.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville, where she was a member of United Methodist Women, Mary Martha Circle and Beckon Light Sunday school class.
  She also was a member of Schuyler County Home Extension; Schuyler Chapter 694 Order of Eastern Star where she was a member of Past Matron's Club; Buena Vista Mother's Club; and Rushville Federation of Women.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at her church. The Revs. Jerry Watkins and Dr. Marshall Ervin will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Brooklyn Cemetery in Brooklyn.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital or to her church.
Obituary of Merle R. Lantz
Peoria Journal Star, December 27, 1996, Page: C11
Merle Lantz
  RUSHVILLE - Merle R. Lantz, 98, of Rushville, formerly of Camden and Brooklyn, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility in Rushville.
  Born March 10, 1898, in Schuyler County to Thomas and Clara Horney Lantz, he married Iva Long on Aug. 25, 1940, in Prairie City. She died on Jan. 24, 1993. He also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
  He farmed in the Camden and Brooklyn areas, retiring in 1981. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville, where he taught Sunday school class.
  He was a member of the Schuyler County Farm Bureau, serving on the board for many years. He also was a member of Camden Masonic Lodge 648 A.F.&A.M., where he was a member for more than 50 years and a Mason for more than 75 years. He was a member of the Schuyler Chapter 694 Order of the Eastern Star.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Masonic rites by Camden Masonic Lodge 648 at 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Rushville or the Culbertson Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Obituary for Lena C. Sorrells Larson
Eagle Publications, September 13, 2001
Lena C. Larson
  Lena C. Larson, 88, of RR Berwick, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.
  She was born Jan. 7, 1913 at Industry, Ill., the daughter of John and Amy Dugger Sorrells. She married Jesse F. Larson, Sept.15, 1938 in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 1987.
  Survivors include one son, Roger (Beverly) Larson, Roseville; one daughter, Linda (Mike) Caruso, Peoria and five grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and three sisters.
  She attended school near Industry and after her eighth grade graduation she entertained at area fairs, festivals and theaters singing country western songs and playing her mandolin.
  She moved to Rural Berwick after her marriage where she was a homemaker and farm wife.
  She was of the Methodist Faith and a lifetime member of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association.
  Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Abingdon Cemetery with Rev. Todd Henderson officiating.
  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Galesburg Chapter of the American Red Cross.

Peoria Journal Star, September 10, 2001, Page: B04
Lena Larson
  BERWICK - Lena Larson, 88, of rural Berwick, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at Rosewood Care Center of Galesburg.
  Born Jan. 7, 1913, in Industry to John and Amy Dugger Sorrells, she married Jesse F. Larson on Sept. 15, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Aug. 19, 1987.
  She also was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
  Surviving are one son, Roger (and Beverly) of Roseville; one daughter, Linda (and Mike) Caruso of Peoria; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  After her eighth grade graduation she entertained at area fairs, festivals and theaters singing country western songs and playing the mandolin.
  She was a lifetime member of the Illinois Sheriff's Association.
  She was of the Methodist faith.
  Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Abingdon Cemetery. The Rev. Todd Henderson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon.
  Memorials may be made to the Galesburg chapter of the American Red Cross.
Obituary of Pauline E. Bollinger Larson
Peoria Journal Star, January 28, 2006, Page: B4, Page: B4
Pauline Larson
  ELMWOOD - Pauline E. Larson, 86, of Elmwood died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Canton.
  She was born April 15, 1919, in Farmington, Ill., to Michael and Eva Spenny Bollinger, and married Lester Larson on July 28, 1955. He died on Jan. 3, 1983.
  Surviving are one daughter, Joyce (and Allen) May of Elmwood; one son, Greg (and Jan) Larson of Peoria; four grandchildren, Allen, Kristina, Jerrod and Kristan; two great-grandchildren, Karron and Blair; and a brother, Michael Bollinger of Sycamore, Ill.
  Preceding her in death are one daughter, (Kathy); five brothers; and three sisters.
  She had lived in Washington, Ill., from 1957 till 1979; in Yates City for 10 years; and the past several years in Elmwood and Canton.
  She retired from Hiram Walker in Peoria after 32 years.
  Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2006, at Patterson Funeral Home, with visitation one hour prior to services, with the Reverend Mark Graham officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded with private inurnment in Yates City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to B.Y.E. Ambulance Service or Heartland Healthcare Center (Alzheimer Unit).
Obituary of Gladys Angeline Kimble Higgins Lathrop
Peoria Journal Star, June 17, 1999, Page: B5
Gladys Lathrop
  MACOMB - Gladys Higgins Lathrop, 93, of the Elms Nursing Home died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born June 15, 1906, in McDonough County to Frank and Vira Toland Kimble, she married Harley H. Higgins on July 3, 1924, in Rushville. He died in October 1968. She married Duane W. Lathrop on July 10, 1974, in Dwight. He died in June 1984. One son, H. Dale Higgins, one brother and one grandson also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Bernard Higgins of Galesburg; one brother, Marvin Kimble of Slater, Mo.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was active in Brooklyn United Methodist Church in Brooklyn, Ill.
  She was a housemother to many Western Illinois University students at her residence in Macomb.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. The Rev. Loren Curtis will officiate. Friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Elms Nursing Home.
Obituary of  R. William Lauzon
Peoria Journal Star, July 10, 2006, Page: B4
R. William Lauzon
  Rushville - R. William Lauzon, 57, of Rushville passed away Friday, July 7, 2006 in Houston, Texas.
  He was born on May 8, 1949, in Hackensack, N. J., the son of Robert and Arlene (Eppel) Lauzon.
  He is survived by four children, Edward Ted Lauzon of Washington, D.C., Anna Tonsoni and husband Felix of Orlando, Fla., and Megan and Will Lauzon, both of Rushville; two grandchildren, Adrian and Keeghan Lauzon of Orlando, Fla.; and two sisters, Deborah White and husband Richard of Bend, Ore., and Dorothy Lauzon of Martinez, Calif.; and special friend, Nancy Toland of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville with the Rev. Dr. E. Ambrose Stump officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the church.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at woodfh@frontiernet.net.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 10, 2006, Page: 26
R. William Lauzon
  RUSHVILLE - R. William Lauzon, 57, of Rushville died Friday, July 7, 2006, in Houston.
  He was born May 8, 1949, in Hackensack, N. J., the son of Robert and Arlene Eppel Lauzon.
  Survivors: two sons, Edward Ted Lauzon of Washington, D.C., and Will Lauzon of Rushville; two daughters, Anna (husband, Felix) Tonsoni of Orlando, Fla., and Megan Lauzon of Rushville; two grandchildren; two sisters, Deborah (husband, Richard) White of Bend, Ore., and Dorothy Lauzon of Martinez, Calif.; and companion, Nancy Toland of Rushville.
  Memorial services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, Rushville, the Rev. Dr. E. Ambrose Stump officiating.
  Wood Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Bertha Charolette Jones Lawler
Peoria Journal Star, December 30, 1991, Page: C8
Bertha Lawler
  RUSHVILLE - Bertha Lawler, 83, of Rushville died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1991, at Snyder-Vaughn Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born May 22, 1908, in Schuyler County to Albert and Edith Markee Jones, she married Lonnie Lawler on Sept. 27, 1932, in Monmouth. He died on April 10, 1984. She also was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  She is survived by one daughter, Alberta Billingsley of Camden; one brother, Carl Jones of Escondido, Calif.; three sisters, Helen Elliott of Frederick, Lelia Skiles of Virden and Dorothy Stephens of Alamo, Texas; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church in rural Rushville.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, with David Haney officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be at Palm Cemetery near Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Carl Lawler
died: June 23, 1912
Rushville Times, June 27, 1912
CARL LAWLER KILLED SUNDAY
He Met His Death in Runaway Accident Near Beardstown
  Carl Lawler, son of John W. Lawler of this city, was instantly killed in a runaway accident at Beardstown Sunday afternoon. The accident happened just after Mr. Lawler and a companion, who was driving with him to Rushville, left the wagon bridge.
  Here the horse took fright and bolted, and a tug came unhitched. Carl was driving, and in attempting to fasten the tug he was either thrown out of the buggy or was kicked by the horse, as he plunged headlong over the dashboard. His skull was fractured by the fall and he died almost instantly.
  Lee Winningham, who was driving with him, remained in the buggy and finally got the horse under control after it had run three miles on the dump road.
  Had Started To Meet Wife
  Mr. Lawler, who has been employed at the Park House in Beardstown for the past two years, had started to Rushville to meet his wife when the accident happened, and the sad news of his death was telephoned to his father and by him sent to Mrs. Lawler, who, with her two children, were visiting in the country.
  The many friends of Mr. Lawler in Rushville were greatly shocked by news of his tragic death which came so suddenly. It was here he spent the greater part of his life and he had made lasting friendships among those with whom he came in contact. For many years he was leader of the Rushville band, and as a tribute of loving rememberance his old associates joined with the present members of the band and furnished music at the funeral services held in Rushville Wednesday afternoon.
  Carl Lawler, was a son of John W. Lawler, and was born on the farm south of Rushville, Sept. 16, 1879. He was married to Miss Mary Walker in December 1903, and leaves two small children, Rosie and Clyde, aged eight and five, to mourn with the mother in the loss of a devoted husband and father. He also leaves beside his father, three brothers and two sisters to mourn his untimely death, namely: Marvin Lawler of Beardstown, Ray Lawler of Denver, Col., Mrs. Grace Ross of Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Bessie Patterson and John Jr., of this city, all of whom were here to attend the funeral.
  Short funeral services were held at the family residence in Beardstown on Wednesday morning at 11 a.m., and the remains were brought to this city, where services were held at the M.E. church at 2 p.m., conducted by Dr. Royal W. Ennis. The church was filled with friends of the young man, and there were many beautiful floral offerings from Beardstown and Rushville friends. The pall bearers were members of the Eagle lodge of this city, and in the march to the cemetery the Rushville band led the funeral cortege and played .....
Obituary for Charles "Wayne" Lawrence
Eagle Publications, January 3, 2002
Charles "Wayne" Lawrence
  Charles "Wayne" Lawrence, 76, Macomb, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, at Prairie City Health Care Center.
  He was born Jan. 13, 1925, in Macomb, the son of Henry and Katie Wilcox Lawrence. He married Opal Jones Aug. l9, 1949, in Prairie City. She survives.
  He is also survived by three daughters, Beverly (Clyde) Rittenhouse, Colchester, Teresa (Scott) Foster, Columbia, Mo., and Denise (John) Drawes, Canton, Mo.; nine grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and seven sisters, Martha Dansart, Ruth Booker, Lora Butcher, Margaret Blevins, Barbara Toepfer, Joyce Derry and Sharon Gamage.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  Mr. Lawrence served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was retired from the Maytag Corporation, where he had worked for 26 years. He was a welder and a union steward. He was a member of American Legion Post #6, VFW Post 1921 and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers.
  Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 24, 2001, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating, and with military rites accorded by his American Legion and VFW posts.
  Memorials may be made to American Legion Post #6 or VFW Post 1921.
Obituary of Edith "Pat" Swearingen Lawyer
Peoria Journal Star, July 29, 1993, Page: A8
Edith Lawyer
  MACOMB - Edith "Pat" Lawyer, 91, of Wesley Village died at 3:13 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 1993, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born Feb. 14, 1902, in McDonough County to Hugh and Mary Toland Swearingen, she married Herbert C. Lawyer on June 8, 1924. He died May 19, 1964. One grandson also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one granddaughter, Cathy Edwards Elliott, and two great-grandchildren, Jennifer Casey Elliott and Stuart Elliott, all of Jackson, Miss.; and many nieces and nephews. One adopted daughter, Willajean Swearingen, five brothers, seven sisters and one grandson preceded her in death.
  She was involved in activities at Camp Ellis during World War II. She attended Knox College. She was a teacher at Camp Creek County School and then taught first and second grades at Industry School.
  She later worked as a secretary for her husband at a Buick dealership.
  She was a member of the Macomb Women's Club.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. David Pease will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to an education fund for her great-grandchildren, in care of trust officer Alice Thurman at Citizens National Bank, 127 S. Side Square, Macomb, Ill. 61455.
Obituary of Jared Joe Lawyer
Peoria Journal Star, March 15, 1996, Page: C6
Jared Lawyer
  INDUSTRY - Services for Jared Joe Lawyer, 21, of 4705 E. 1800th Road, who was pronounced dead at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1996, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Scott Jones will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery.
  He died after his motorcycle struck a deer in Macomb.
  He was born March 29, 1974, in Macomb to Kenneth "Joe" and Rebecca Toland Lawyer.
  Surviving are his parents of rural Industry; one brother, Nick of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and grandparents, Kline and Hazel Toland of Industry. His paternal grandparents and maternal grandmother preceded him in death.
  He was a senior at Western Illinois University in Macomb, majoring in industrial engineering and technology.
  He worked at Aurelio's Pizza and was a member of the YMCA, both in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the YMCA in Macomb.
Obituary for Dorthea Louise Allen Lee
Eagle Publications, October 18, 2001
Dorthea Lee
  Funeral services for Dorthea Louise Lee, 79, Roseville, were held Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. at Corman Memorial Home, Roseville. The Rev. Gina Sheridan and the Rev. Michael Brown officiated and interment was in Roseville Cemetery.
  Mrs. Lee passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at 9:38 a.m. at her residence. Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Hospice, the Macomb Church of God-Abrahamic Faith, or the Roseville United Methodist Church.
  A daughter of Harold and Ruth Maddock Allen, she was born Aug. 1, 1922, in Ripley. She married Albert Lee on April 2, 1970, in Macomb, who survives.
  She also leaves: a brother, Robert Allen, Auburn; a sister, Edna Mae Buesterhaus, Quincy; and several nieces and nephews.
  A brother and a sister preceded her in death.
  Mrs. graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing, Macomb, where she worked for many years until it closed. She then worked for Western Illinois University Health Center for many years.
  She was a charter member of Macomb Church of God-Abrahamic Faith in Macomb, a member of the Roseville Chapter N of P.E.O. and the Roseville Woman’s Club.
Obituary of Maude Robertson Leighton
Peoria Journal Star, November 2, 2003, Page: B6
Maude Leighton
  CANTON - Maude Leighton, 93, of 625 S. First Ave. died at 8:57 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2003, at Graham Hospital.
  Born June 16, 1910, in Browning to Fred and Ethel McFetridge Robertson, she married Raymond Leighton on Sept. 7, 1929, in Rushville. He died in October 1984.
  She also was preceded in death by one son, Raymond; two grandchildren; eight brothers; and one sister.
  Surviving are three daughters, Marilynn (and Grover) Herring of Aurora, Verna (and Dick) Vin Camp of Canton and Lois Leighton of Ocala; one brother, Keith Robertson of Browning; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  She was a 50 year member of the Rebekah Lodge 425.
  She also was a member of the Jolly Knitters and The Friendly 12 Club.
  She was of the Methodist faith.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. The Rev. Rusty Beals will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the memorial home, with Rebekah rites at 7:45 p.m. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to any charity.
Obituary for Dorothy L. Rush Leighty
Eagle Publications, July 19, 2001
Dorothy L. Leighty
  Dorothy L. Leighty, 89, of Macomb, died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born Oct. 20, 1911, in Macomb, the daughter of Allen and Emma Kirch Rush. She married Lyman Dale Leighty Dec. 12, 1936, in Rushville. He survives.
  She is also survived by one daughter-in-law, Shirlene Leighty, Quincy; and two grandchildren, Ryan Allan Leighty and Allison Rhea Leighty.
  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death one son, Lyman Allen Leighty; two sisters, Helen Sherman and Mildred Rush, and one half brother, Roy Rush.
  She was a member of the First Christian Church of Macomb and McDonough County Republican Women; she was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She loved to grow roses at her home.
  Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 19 at the Oakwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Youth Group or to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Irvin G. Leighty
Eagle Publications, January 31, 2002
Irvin G. Leighty
  Irvin G. Leighty, 88, 322 W. Piper St., Macomb, Ill. formerly of Colchester passed away at 7:54 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2002 at the Heartland Health Care Center of Macomb, Ill.
  He was born February 25, 1913 Chamlers Twp., McDonough County the son of Lyman and Gertrude E. (Sheesley) Leighty. He married Lotus Riden December 10, 1937 in Kahoka, Mo. She passed away July 24, 1980.
  Survivors are: Nieces and Nephews; Duane and Alleyne Leighty, Augusta, Ill., Janet Leighty, Wichita, Kan., Catherine Hickethorn, W. Burlington, Iowa, Rose Ann and Buzz Pulse, Dean and Lois Twaddle, Melvin and Marcia Twaddle and Lovena (Pude) and Albert Mullett all of Macomb, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, Lyman Dale Leighty and W. Ralph Leighty, one sister, Vera Elizabeth Twaddle, one Nephew, Allen Leighty and one Niece, Shirley Leighty.
  He was a retired farmer and a member of the Colchester First Christian Church.
  Service were Wednesday, January 30, 2002 at the Jones Mortuary of Colchester with Rev. Ernest Louderman officiating. Friends called at the Hones Mortuary after 9 a.m. Tuesday till time of service. Burial was in Forest Lawn in Macomb, Ill. Memorial may be made to the donor's choice.
Obituary of Mermel Frances Scott Leininger
Peoria Journal Star, December 13, 1995, Page: D8
Mermel Leininger
  PEORIA - Mermel Frances Scott Leininger, 88, of Sherman Oaks, Calif., for the past 4 1/2 years, formerly of Peoria, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995, at Sherman Oaks Convalescent Hospital.
  She was born Feb. 3, 1907, in Littleton to Fred John and Eva Pearl Horney Scott.
  Surviving are one sister, Lucille Cox of Peoria; one brother, Winifred Scott of Jasper, Mo.; one son, Rodney Wayne Leininger of Sherman Oaks; and one daughter, Marilyn Mermel Gand of Tarpon Springs, Fla.
  She graduated from Western Illinois University in 1943 and earned her master's degree from Bradley University in 1956. She was a teacher in the Peoria Heights and Peoria public school systems for more than 25 years. She last taught at Glen Oak School and retired in 1972. She was a member of Peoria-Area Retired Teachers Association.
  She was a former member of First United Methodist Church in Peoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Jasper United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday at Weng Funeral Chapel in Jasper. Burial will be in Paradise Cemetery, south of Jasper. Information was provided by Praiswater Meyer-Mitchell Mortuary in Van Nuys, Calif.
Death of Abram Leonard
Astoria Argus Searchlight, April 23, 1913
Hickory section
  People of this vicinity were shocked Saturday morning to learn of the death of Abram Leonard, one of the oldest citizens. He had been in his usual health until Friday noon when he was stricken with paralysis and died Saturday morning. Funeral services were held at Hickory Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Everest of the Christian church of Summum, after which the remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife who preceded him in death in 1901.
Obituary of Daniel E. Lesones
Peoria Journal Star, March 9, 1999, Page: B5
Daniel Lesones
  FARMINGTON - Daniel E. Lesones, 53, of Farmington for five years, formerly of Bushnell, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday, March 8, 1999, at his home.
  Born Jan. 15, 1946, in Quincy to Martin Carl and Marjorie Frances Schulte Lesones, he married Beverly Anderson on Oct. 31, 1970, in Bushnell. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother, Marjorie Stark of Elmwood; one son, Gregory of Farmington; four daughters, Sue Sorrells, LaDonna Lesones and Joline Lesones, all of Farmington, and Lisa Ford of Bardolph; two brothers, Donald of Hanna City and David of Elmwood; three sisters, Carolyn Winans of Bushnell, Carlene Hart of Elmwood and Marcia Briggs of Frederick; and nine grandchildren.
  His father and stepfather, Charles Stark, preceded him in death. He served in the Army from 1965 to 1967. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria for 13 years, Gunite Co. in Elkhart, Ind., for 8 1/2 years and at Boley Tool and Die Co. in East Peoria for 4 1/2 years.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Patterson Funeral Home, Elmwood, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Private graveside services will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Methodist Hospice in Peoria or BYE Ambulance Service.
Obituary of Troy E. Lester
died: March 4, 1986
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 6, 1986, Page: 30
Troy E. Lester
  Troy E. Lester, 94, formerly of 3650 E. Cook St., died at 11:07 p.m. Tuesday at Memorial Medical Center.
  Born on Nov. 2, 1891, in Schuyler County, he was the son of the late James and Fanny Cannedy Lester.
  A resident of Springfield since 1940 Mr. Lester was a former design manager for Hennessey Florist.
  He married Anna Derendorf in 1912 in Springfield and she died in 1977.
  He also was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Anspaugh, in 1952 and one grandson.
  Mr. Lester was a member of Fifth Presbyterian Church.
  Surviving are two sons, Earl and James, both of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Ciuffetelli and Mrs. Evelyn Griffitts, both of Springfield; one brother, James Lester of Camarillo, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Leer of Springfield; six grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Patricia Reid officiating.
  Burial will be in Virden Cemetery.
Obituary of Nedra B. Cassel Lind
Peoria Journal Star, October 25, 1991, Page: C7
NEDRA LIND
  ASTORIA - Nedra B. Lind, 75, of Astoria died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1991, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  She was born Dec. 29, 1915, in Adair to Jess W. and Ina M. Painter Cassel.
  Surviving are one son, Larry of Astoria; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Astoria United Methodist Church. She was a retired employee of Bader Motor Co. and Astoria Building and Loan Association.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Calling hours will be after 1 p.m. today at the memorial home, where the family will be present from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
Obituary of Tonyelle DeLynn Linger
Peoria Journal Star, April 16, 1998, Page: B4
Tonyelle Linger
  GALESBURG - Private interment for Tonyelle DeLynn Linger, 14, of 362 E. Losey St., who was pronounced dead at 7:54 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, will be at a later date.
  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Watson Funeral Home.
  Born Jan. 11, 1984, in Galesburg, she was raised by her stepfather, Harlan Anthony Bryan and her mother, Debra Lynn Linger.
  Surviving are her mother of Galesburg; two brothers, Kelly "Jim" Bissonette of Bloomington and Ronald Bissonette of Iowa; one sister, Christine Hollenback of Bushnell; her grandparents, Ruth E. Jamerson of Abingdon and Billy Linger of Ormond Beach, Fla.; and her great-grandmother, Cora Boydstun of Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her stepfather.
Obituary of Dudley Eldon Lippert
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 13, 2004, Page: 13
Dudley E. Lippert
  Havana - Dudley Eldon Lippert, 77, of Havana died Thursday, July 8, 2004, at his home.
  He was born July 22, 1926, in Mason County, the son of J. Evans and Telva Dobson Lippert. He married Joanne Blanchard in 1947 in Oregon.
  Mr. Lippert worked as a school custodian and maintenance man, as a farmer and at a food store and clothing store. He was a member of Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
  Survivors: wife, Joanne; two sons, Mark Lippert of Williamson, S. C., and Jon (wife, Revonda) Lippert of Pelzer, S.C.; daughter, Telva (husband, Greg) Elwell of Pelzer, S.C.; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, James Lippert of Rockford; and three sisters, Luella Eller of DuBois, Wyo., Nadine Ross of Kirkland, Wash., and Myrna Williams of Mount Morris.
  Services: 2 p.m. today, Hurley Funeral Home, Havana, the Rev. Alan Cain officiating. Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana.
Death of Willard K. Livingston
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 14, 1986, Page: 21
Willard K. Livingston
  FREDERICK - Willard K. Livingston, 57, of Frederick died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Cline Funeral Home, Beardstown, and burial will be in Messerer Cemetery at Frederick.
  Surviving are his wife, Jacqueline; one son, William K. Jr. of Decatur; two granddaughters; mother, Mrs. Leola Livingston of Rushville; and one sister, Babe Dosier of Browning.
Obituary of Wayne Lockard
Canton Daily Ledger, March 1993
Wayne Lockard
  Mesa, AZ - Wayne Lockard, 78, of Mesa, formerly of Canton, died Mar. 6, 1993, at Mesa General Hospital.
  Born Sept. 3, 1914, in Woodland Township, near Astoria, the son of Hiram W. And Rose (Mummert) Lockard, he married Shirley Williams on June 18, 1938, in Canton, she survives.
  Other survivors include one son, David Lockard of Spokane, WA; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Nancy) Browning of Galesburg; two granddaughters; one brother, Bob Lockard of Springfield; and two sisters, Betty Travers and Murlena Westerfield, both of Canton.
  He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  He retired from International Harvester Co., in 1975 with 41 years of service. He was a member of Wesley Methodist Church in Canton and Morning Star Masonic Ledge 734 of Canton.
  Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Thursday in Mesa. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Murphy-Sedwick Memorial Home in Canton. Memorials may be made to Morning Star Lodge 734, Box 396, Canton, IL. 61520.
Obituary of Celia Helen Boswell Logsdon
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 18, 1993, pg 15
  Celia H. Logsdon, 84, of Versaillies died 9 a.m. Tuesday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born April 13, 1909, in Charley, Texas, the daughter of Harvey and Anna Cunningham Boswell.  She married Cecil Logsdon in 1926 in Pittsfield.  He died in 1980.  Also preceding her in death were a grandson and a great grandson.
  Mrs Logsdon worked as a dietician for the state of Illinois for more than 19 years before retiring.  She was a member of the Chambersburg Christian Church, Versaillies Senior Citizens, the Versaillies Depression Club and Faithful Few, and the Versillies Genealogical and Historical Society.
  Surviving are four sons, John H. of Quincy, Edward of Springfield, Charles R. of Clayton and Robert of Versaillies, two daughters, Mrs Robert (Irene) Welsh of Versaillies and Mrs Richard (Millie) Anderson of Mount Sterling, 20 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
  Services will be 10:30 am Friday at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling with the Rev. Tom Ross officiating.  Burial will be in Versaillies West Side Cemetery.
Obituary of Charles A. Logsdon
Brown County Democrat-Message, Tuesday, November 2, 1999, vol 130, number 44
  Charles A Logsdon, 87, a resident of Lewis Country Nursing Home in Canton, MO., formerly of Quincy, died at 4:25 a.m. Sunday Oct. 31, 1999 at the home.
  He was born Aug. 22, 1912 in Hersman, a son of John and Grace Hendricks Logsdon.  He married Marian Marie Campbell on Oct. 14, 1939 in Palmyra MO. She survives.
  Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Ronald A. (wife Barbara) Logsdon of Leisure City, Fla. and Gerald L. (wife Sharon) Logsdon of Quincy, four grandchildren, David Logsdon, Lora Keim, Craig Logsdon and Travis Logsdon and six great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Mark Ronald Logsdon, two sisters, Gwen Logsdon and Allene Weisenberger and six brothers, Rollie, Cecil, Everett, John, Ted and Vernon Logsdon.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wed. Nov 3, 1999 at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy with the Rev. Al Simonson Officiating.  Burial will be at Quincy Memorial Park.
Obituary of Clara Dosier Logsdon
died: May 08, 1941
Breadstown paper
Mrs. Clara Logsdon Dies, Funeral Services To Be Saturday
  Mrs. Curtis Logsdon, 54 years old, a widely known and highly respected citizen, died suddenly at 4:30 o'clock this morning at her home 617 West Main street.  The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Home to be prepared for burial, and will be returned to the late residence tomorrow morning.
  Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, with the Rev. A. E. Beddoes in charge. Burial will be in the family lot at the City cemetery.
  Born in Cooperstown, Clara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Dozier, was born in Cooperstown January 21, 1887 and was 54 years, three months and 17 days of age at the time of her death. She was united in marriage August 7, 1905 to Curtis Logsdon and has made her home in this city since that time.
  Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Elmer and Ray, and a daughter Mrs. Faye Ross, all of this city; her mother, Mrs. Anna Dozier of Cooperstown; a brother Frank Dozier of Cooperstown; and the following sisters; Mrs. Almira Glenn, Mrs. Laura Heeman, both of Beardstown; Mrs. Lottie Logsdon of Cooperstown; Mrs. Hattie Mohrman and Mrs. Iva Patterson of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Eleven grandchildren also survive.  A son, Clyde, a brother, and her father preceded her in death.
  The decedent was a member of the Christian church of Cooperstown. A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Logsdon was known by her many friends as a woman of noble character and kind disposition.  Her sudden death came as a shock to her family, especially since only yesterday she had been in her ususal good spirits and able to do her regular duties about her home.

Mrs. Clara Logsdon Dies
  Funeral services to be Saturday Mrs. Curtis Logsdon, 54 years old, a widely known and highly respected citizen, died suddenly at 4:30 o'clock this morning at her home 617 West Main street.  The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Home to be prepared for burial, and will be returned to the late residence tomorrow morning.
  Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, with the Rev. A. E. Beddoes in charge. Burial will be in the family lot at the City cemetery.
  Born in Cooperstown, Clara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Travis Dozier, was born in Cooperstown January 21, 1887 and was 54 years, three months and 17 days of age at the time of her death. She was united in marriage August 7, 1905 to Curtis Logsdon and has made her home in this city since that time.
  Surviving besides the husband are two sons, Elmer and Ray, and a daughter Mrs. Faye Ross, all of this city; her mother, Mrs. Anna Dozier of Cooperstown; a brother Frank Dozier of Cooperstown; and the following sisters; Mrs. Almira Glenn, Mrs. Laura Heeman, both of Beardstown; Mrs. Lottie Logsdon of Cooperstown; Mrs. Hattie Mohrman and Mrs. Iva Patterson of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Eleven grandchildren also survive.  A son, Clyde, a brother, and her father preceded her in death.
 The decedent was a member of the Christian church of Cooperstown. A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Logsdon was known by her many friends as a woman of noble character and kind disposition.  Her sudden death came as a shock to her family, especially since only yesterday she had been in her ususal good spirits and able to do her regular duties about her home.
Obituary of Clyde Logsdon
born 1818; died: 1931
unknown paper
  Tetanus (lockjaw) which resulted after he had stepped on a rusty nail a week ago Tuesday, proved fatal Monday night to Clyde Logsdon, 13 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Logsdon, 617 West Main street, ? p.m. in the Passavant hospital in Jacksonville. The lad died following several days of suffering from the ailment. He had stepped on the nail last Tuesday while working on a boat, the rusty point penetrating his light tennis shoes and making only a small hole in the bottom of his right foot. The youth was not taken to a doctor until Thursday, it being thought he was not seriously hurt, when Dr. Charles was called to administer the Tetanus serum.  When no relief was obtained the boy was sent to the hospital in Jacksonville, where the continued observance and treatment of several surgeons failed to save his life.
  Funeral services were held Thursday morning at 10:30 from the local Christian church with Rev. Schwab of Mt. Sterling in charge. Interment was made in the City Cemetery.  The lad is survived by his parents, two brothers, Ray and Elmer and one sister, Faye, all of Beardstown. He was 12 years, 8 months and 8 days of age at the time of his death.
  Note: He is buried with parents and other relatives in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
Obituary of Dorris E. Logsdon
The Democrat Message, May 2, 1984
  Dorris E. Logsdon, 90, of 209 East Franklin, Mt. Sterling, died at 6:15 a.m. Monday, April 30, 1984 at Modern Manor Nursing Home. He was a retired farmer.  Born in Cooperstown Twp of Brown Co., IL, Oct. 15, 1892, he was the son of Edward and Minnie Brewer Logsdon.  He attended Brown Co. schools and the Versailles Christian Church and was a member of the Brown Co Farm Bureau.  He married Lula I. Perry, June 24, 1914 in Mt. Sterling.  She survives.  Other survivors include two sons, Elbert Logsdon and Cordell Logsdon, both of Mt. Sterling; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and several neices and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters.    Services will be held today, Wed., May 2, 1984 at 2 p.m. at the Northcutt Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Ross officiating.  Burial will be in the Hersman Cemetery.  Memorials have been suggested to the donors choice.  Northcutt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of Glenn "King" G. Logsdon
Peoria Journal Star, May 1, 1992, Page: C11
Glenn Logsdon
  RUSHVILLE - Glenn G. "King" Logsdon, 73, of Rushville died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 1992, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born March 13, 1919, in Schuyler County to Sidney Scott and Mary Batty Logsdon, he married Lela F. Holtkamp on July 15, 1950, in Palmyra, Mo.
  She survives, along with two sons, Larry of Riverton and Scotty of Peoria; one brother, Sidney S. of Meredosia; one sister, Pearl Logsdon of Rushville; and three grandsons. One son, Glenn Allan, and one brother preceded him in death.
  He was a truck driver for Mickleberry's in Rushville and later operated Logsdon's Service Station in Ripley for 13 years. He then worked at Leslie Gain Farms in Rushville. He also worked at Bartlow Bros. in Rushville and for the Green Thumb Program from 1985 to 1990 in Rushville.
  He was a member of the American Hunters Association.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia, Ill. The Rev. Dean West will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 1, 1992
Glenn G. Logsdon
  Glenn G. "King" Logsdon, 73, of Rushville died at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Hospital.
  He was born March 13, 1919, in Schuyler County, the son of Sidney Scott and Mary Batty Logsdon. He married Lela F. Holtkamp in 1950 in Palmyra, Mo.
  Preceding him in death were one son, Glenn Allan, and one brother, Thomas Wilbur.
  Mr. Logsdon was a truck driver for Mickleberry's in Rushville. He operated Logsdon's Service Station in Ripley for 13 years. He was employed by Leslie Gain Farm and Bartlow Bros. in Rushville. He worked with the Green Thumb Program in Rushville from 1985-1990. He was a member of the American Hunter Association.
  Surviving are his wife, Lela F.; two sons, Larry of Riverton and Scotty of Peoria; three grandsons; one brother, Sidney S. of Meredosia; and one sister, Pearl Logsdon of Rushville.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia, with the Rev. Dean West officiating.
  Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Joseph Logsdon
died: June 11, 1900
Rushville Times, June 14, 1900
Death of Joseph Logsdon
Venerable Pioneer Passes Away at His Home in Woodstock Township.
  Joseph Logsdon, a resident of Schuyler county for more than half a centurty, died at his home in Woodstock township shortly after 10 o'clock Monday night of senile debility. The funeral was held from the residence yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. John Knowles, assisted by Rev. A.H. Hoffer. The interment was in the Naught cemetery.
  Joseph Logsdon was born near Richmond, Madison county, Ky., Sept. 6, 1809. He was the oldest child of Wm. Logsdon. In 1826 his father died, leaving to him the care and support of his widowed mother and a large family of children. This duty he faithfully performed.
  In 1836 Mr. Logsdon was united in marriage to Lucy Parker, who died May 30, 1892. To this union were born ten children. The surviving daughters are Mrs. Elizabeth Rose of Brown county, Mrs. Sarah Robbins of Schuyler county and Mrs. Ellen Hermetet of Rushville. The surviving sons are Hon. Perry Logsdon, George W. Logsdon, Jacob and Andrew Logsdon, all residents of Woodstock and Bainbridge townships. The deceased are Squire Logsdon, who died in Bushnell, aged 50 years; also Joseph and Martha, who died in infancy. There are also two surviving brothers, G. R. Logsdon, residing near Cooperstown, and Wm. Logsdon, residing near Mt. Sterling.
  In 1844 Mr. Logsdon removed to a farm near Cooperstown and in 1865 he removed to the farm where he has since resided. He has been blind and almost deaf for the last six years, but bore his afflicitions with courage and patience. His life was marked by industry and sobriety, those noble attributes which so adorns manhood. As a husband he was faithful, as a father he was kind, as a friend he was trusted, as a neighbor he was obliging and as a citizen he was esteemed. He was a splendid representative of that sturdy class of pioneers who have converted our forest lands into productive farms. He believed in the justice and mercy of God and now that his long and useful life is ended he has gone to that rest which is the reward of the just.


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