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Obituary of Myrna Darlene Sorrells Nelson
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 12, 2006, Page: 25
Myrna D. Nelson
  MOUNT STERLING - Myrna Darlene Nelson, 67, of Mount Sterling died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2006, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mount Sterling.
  She was born Dec. 13, 1938, in Brown County, the daughter of Joshua and Mabel Bunfill Sorrells. She married Glen Nelson in 1955 in Mount Sterling; he preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Nelson was an executive assistant for Dot Foods in Mount Sterling for more than 30 years. She served as vice president of the Parents Teacher Association and was a member of First Baptist Church in Mount Sterling, where she was a deaconess and a member of the Women's Mission Society.
  Survivors: two daughters, Patty Parn of Mount Sterling and Susan (husband, Doug) Wilson of Versailles; two granddaughters; two sisters, Mary Pruden of Mount Sterling and Eleanor Crosier of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Hendricker Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, the Rev. Aaron Foster officiating. Burial: Hersman Cemetery, south of Mount Sterling.
Obituary of Wilbur C. Newell
Peoria Journal Star, July 8, 1992, Page: D6
Wilbur Newell
  PEKIN - Wilbur C. Newell, 59, of 1507 Caroline died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 1992, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born May 4, 1933, in Elliott to Frank and Bessie Norris Newell, he married Carol Kinsey on Dec. 22, 1963, in Mackinaw.
  She survives, along with three sons, Kevin D. and Keith C., both of Pekin and Kenneth S. of Granite City; one daughter, Kathleen Pierce of Yates City; two brothers, E. Wayne of Deer Creek and Nathan E. of Lexington; three sisters, Mrs. Ronald "Bill" (Luella) Walty of Pekin, Mrs. Louis (Leota) Trapasso of Niagra Falls, N.Y., and Mrs. Ralph (Irene) Hill of Upland, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. Two sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
  He was a millwright at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria for 28 years, last working in 1991. An Army veteran, he was a member of United Auto Workers Union Local 974. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Paul Balaban will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Edward Robert Norton
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 29, 2003, Page: 26
Edward R. Norton
  BEARDSTOWN - Edward Robert Norton, 66, of Beardstown died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at his home.
  He was born July 14, 1937, in Beardstown, the son of Cecil Sylvester and Edna Margaret Lucas Norton. He married Betty Ann Bollinger in 1956.
  Mr. Norton was a custodian at Schmidt Memorial Hospital, Bohn Aluminum and a laundry, all in Beardstown. He formerly attended Church of the Nazarene in Beardstown.
  Survivors: wife, Betty Ann; two sons, Robert E. (companion, Sherrile Miller) and Michael Edward Norton, both of Beardstown; three daughters, Carol Sue Norton (companion, Doug Hammack) of Arenzville, Sue Ann Norton (companion, Carl Myslinski) of Ripley and Kelly Sue (husband, Robert Eugene) Henson of Beardstown; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Jeannette Bernice (husband, Richard David) Stambaugh of Astoria.
  Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Goodwin Funeral Home, Beardstown. Burial: Browning Cemetery.
Death of Henry Norvell
Rushville Times, August 28, 1902
  Henry Norvell, living two miles east of here, took suddenly sick on last Saturday night and died early Sunday morning.  He was 25 years of age and not married.
Obituary of Donald H. O'Malley
Peoria Journal Star, November 18, 1992, Page: C9
Donald O'Malley
  MOUNT STERLING - Donald H. O'Malley, 62, of 306 W. South St., died at 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 1992, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
  Born April 15, 1930, in Chicago to William and Margaret Classen O'Malley, he married Dolores Alcorn on May 13, 1980, in Mount Sterling. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother, Margaret Kohler of Stickney; two sons, Jim of Worthington, Ind., and Joe of Houston; twin daughters Jerri Pursley of Paw Paw, Mich., and Janet O'Malley of Rushville; two stepdaughters, Merry Lynn Hill and Joy Reische, both of Mount Sterling; one brother, Bob of Chicago; three sisters, Pat Korechgen of Kahoka, Mo., Marge Strausbaugh of Cuba and Katherine Horvack of Stickney; and three grandchildren. His father and stepparents preceded him in death.
  He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1967 and later worked as a truck driver, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Military services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville by American Legion Post 4. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Dwayne L. Orwig
Peoria Journal Star, September 21, 1997, Page: C14
Dwayne Orwig
  ASTORIA - Dwayne L. Orwig, 68, of 213 W. Church St. died at 11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 1997, at his home.
  Born March 21, 1929, in Cuba to Henry D. and Myrl LeMasters Orwig, he married Marilyn Bollinger on Jan. 30, 1956, in Springfield. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Rose McCurdy of Vermont and Sue Anne Stoneking of Green Valley; two sons, Daniel of Havana and Jon of Fort Madison, Iowa; two sisters, Rita Hamm of Marathon, Fla., and Linda McCombs of Astoria; five grandchildren; and one stepgranddaughter. One sister preceded him in death.
  He was a farmer in Astoria and also worked in mine construction. He retired in 1985. He was a member of Astoria Church of Christ and the United Mine Workers of America.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at his church. Collis Trone and Gary Sheets will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery, Browning.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad or McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
Obituary of Milton I. Osborn
Peoria Journal Star, July 10, 1993, Page: C6
Milton Osborn
  MACOMB - Milton I. Osborn, 89, of Macomb died at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 1993, at Colchester Nursing Center in Colchester.
  Born June 3, 1904, in Monroe City, Mo., to Henry C. and Lela Butcher Osborn, he married Janice Grisham on April 23, 1967, in Macomb. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Marcia Hall of Macomb and Janice L. Osborn of Peoria; one sister, Zula Greenup of Galesburg; and three grandchildren. One son, David, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
  He worked at Bader's Grain Elevator.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Matt Hunt will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Dodsworth-Piper- Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb.
Obituary of Minnie Mae Thompson Umphryes Osborn
died: 1965
Mrs. Minnie Osborn
  Rushville - Mrs. Minnie Mae Osborn, 71, of Beardstown formerly of Rushville, died at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday in Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville, where she was admitted one hour previously.
  She was born May 8, 1894, in Schuyler County, a daughter of Joseph and Nancy Skiles Thompson. She was married to Grover Umphryes Dec. 24, 1910, and he died July 9, 1961. On Sept. 19, 1964, she was married to Harry Osborn in Beardstown.
   He survives along with six: sons, Orval, Everett, Lee and Dawson, all of Rushville, Junior of Griffith, Ind., and Burton Osborn of Ripley; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Davis of Canton, Mrs. Ellen Irwin of Cedar Lake, Ind., Mrs. Irene Brubeck of Pekin, and Mrs. Patricia Laviolette of Griffith, Ind.; one step son, Harley Osborn of Rock Falls; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Mary Leminkul and Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, both of Beardstown. Mrs. Hazel Looker of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Joan Mallicoat of Peoria; 34 grandchildren: 13 step-grandchildren; several great grandchildren: two brothers, George Thompson of Rushville, and Frank Thompson of Astoria; one sister, Mrs. Annie Wilson of San Bernardino, California; two half-brothers, Ivan Thompson of Rushville and John Thompson of Macomb.
  Services will beat 2 p.m. tomorrow in Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, with burial in Good Hope Cemetery, northeast of Rushville. Visitation will be after 7 p.m. today at the funeral chapel. She was a member of Union Baptist Church of Rushville.
  Note: She is buried under the Umphryes name.
Obituary of Daniel W. Owen
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 2, 1986, Page: 28
Daniel W. Owen
  Daniel W. Owen, 74, of 2521 Holmes Ave. died at 5:20 p.m. Monday at St. John's Hospital.
  Mr. Owen was born in Schuyler County on July 9, 1911, the son of John N. and Sarah Stoneking Owen. Mr. Owen was formerly of Mount Sterling.
  He married Ellen L. Frye in 1943 and she preceded him in death in 1971. He also was preceded in death by five sisters, including a twin sister, Lydia L. James.
  A resident of Springfield for many years Mr. Owen was a retired painting contractor and was last employed by Custom Construction Co.
  He was a member of South Side Christian Church.
  Surviving are one son, John R. of Chicago; four daughters, Gloria J. Owen, Mrs. Thomas (Linda K.) Perry and Mrs. F. Stephen (Phyllis) Warren, all of Springfield, and Mrs. Thomas (Nancy) Finn of Chatham; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Goodwin of Mount Sterling and Mrs. Helen "Peg" Abromaitis of Morton; one granddaughter; eight grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bisch Memorial Home, with the Rev. Robert Green officiating.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in City Cemetery at Mount Sterling.
Obituary of Fred Padgett
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 1, 1991, Page: 9
Fred Padgett
  Mason City - Fred Padgett, 62, of Bloomington died at 2:16 p.m. Monday at Brokaw Hospital in Normal.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hurley Funeral Home, Havana, with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana.
  Surviving are two daughters, Ginger Padgett of Canton and Janine Padgett of Mason City; one son, Scott Padgett of Bader; one stepson, Larry LeConpte of Astoria; four grandchildren; one sister, Bula Gordon of Peoria; and one brother, Jerry Ray Padgett.
Obituary of Iva Giles Park
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 25, 1992, Page: 8
Iva G. Park
  RUSHVILLE - Iva Giles Park, 75, of Rushville died at 6:02 a.m. Tuesday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, with burial in Messerer Cemetery, Frederick.
  Surviving are two sons, James Jr. of Peoria and Michael J. of San Antonio, Texas; six daughters, Susan Thomas of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Michael (Debra) Stambaugh and Mrs. Todd (Paula) Zaborac, both of Canton, Mrs. John (Rebecca) Hubbard of Peoria, Mrs. Tom (Linda) Smith of Nacodoches, Texas, and Mrs. Steven (Brenda) McCoy of Yates City; 10 grandchildren; and one brother, John Giles of Washington.

Peoria Journal Star, March 25, 1992, Page: B7
Iva Park
  RUSHVILLE - Iva Giles Park, 75, of Rushville died at 6:02 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Sept. 13, 1916 {?}, in Nevis, Minn., to Loren and Lilly Roebten Giles, she married James D. Park Sr. on July 14, 1968, in Rushville. He died Sept. 20, 1990. Two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are six daughters, Susan Thomas of Houston, Mrs. Michael (Debra) Stambaugh and Mrs. Todd (Paula) Zaborac, both of Canton, Mrs. John (Rebecca) Hubbard of Peoria, Mrs. Tom (Linda) Smith of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Mrs. Steven (Brenda) McCoy of Yates City; two sons, James D. Jr. of Peoria and Michael J. of San Antonio, Texas; one brother, John "Jack" Giles of Washington; and 10 grandchildren.
  She worked in the dietary department at Bel-Wood Nursing Home.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville, Rushville Women's Federation, and volunteered for the Spoon River Literacy Program.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Roby Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Messerer Cemetery in Frederick. Memorials may be made to the Culbertson Memorial Hospital Heart Monitoring Fund.
Obituary of James "Jim" Donovan Park I
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 22, 1990, Page: 32
James D. Park I
  RUSHVILLE - James D. Park Sr., 58, of Rushville died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Medical Center.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, with burial in Messerer Cemetery, Frederick.
  Surviving are his wife, Iva Giles Park; two sons, James D. Park Jr. of Peoria and Michael Park of San Antonio, Texas; five daughters, Mrs. John (Becky) Hubbard of Peoria, Mrs. Michael (Debra) Stambaugh and Mrs. Todd (Paula) Zaborac, both of Canton; Mrs. Tommy (Linda) Smith of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Mrs. Steven (Brenda) McCoy of Elmwood; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Joseph (Susan Ann) Thomas of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Orville of Springfield and William of Rushville; and five sisters, Teresa Rogers of Mount Pulaski, Jeanette Hoff of Springfield, Nancy Schisler of Rushville, Donna Chapman of Mendota and Kay Fitzgerald of Camden.
  Note: He was born abt1932?, the son of Paul Park and Anna "Florence" Florence Croxton and died September 20, 1990.
Obituary of Gerald F. Parker
Peoria Journal Star, July 14, 2005, Page: B4
Gerald Parker
  BROWNING - Gerald F. Parker, 56, of rural Browning died at 4:31 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2005, in the emergency room at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Feb. 4, 1949, in Pekin to Frederick E. and Jacqlyn Lighter Parker.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Tammy) Bollinger of Astoria; one son, Gerald Jr. of Browning; two sisters, Mrs. David (Joyce) McCloud of Baudette, Minn., and Laura Wheatcraft of Pekin; and two grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  A member of United Auto Workers Local 974, he worked for Caterpillar Inc. in Delavan, retiring in 2001. He then worked for Armadillo Express in South Pekin until his death.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Cliff Parry will officiate. Burial will be in South Fulton Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to an education fund for his son established at Vermont State Bank in Vermont.
Obituary of Ina Irene Shawgo Parr
Peoria Journal Star, January 8, 1992, Page: D7
Ina Parr
  ASTORIA - Ina Irene Parr, 76, of Astoria died at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 1992, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
  Born Oct. 6, 1915, in Fulton County to Edward and Pearl Thomas Shawgo, she married Wayne Parr on Oct. 20, 1934, in Keokuk, Iowa. He died Nov. 9, 1983. One brother and one sister also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, James E. of Bradley and Larry of Springfield; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Bader Christian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Summum Christian Church in Summum. Collis Trone and Steve Castaneda will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 9, 1992, Page: 15
Ina I. Parr
  Ina I. Parr, 76, of Astoria died at 4:45 p.m. Monday at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee.
  She was born Oct. 6, 1915, in Fulton County, the daughter of Edward and Pearl Thomas Shawgo. She married Wayne Parr in 1934 in Keokuk, Iowa. He died in 1983.
  Also preceding her in death were a brother and a sister.
  Mrs. Parr was a member of Bader Christian Church.
  Surviving are two sons, James of Bradley and Larry of Springfield; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Tessie Danner of DuQuoin, Lela Landis of Canton and Rita Gorsuch of Astoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Summum Christian Church, with the Revs. Collis Trone and Steve Castaneda officiating. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery.
  Shawgo Funeral Home, Astoria, is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Harley "Parsie" Parsano II
Peoria Journal Star, March 6, 1993, Page: C8
Harley Parsano
  RUSHVILLE - Harley "Parsie" Parsano Jr., 66, of Rushville died at 3 a.m. Friday, March 5, 1993, at his home.
  Born May 6, 1926, in Schuyler County to Harley B. and Ada Chockley Parsano, he married Pauline Bowman on Sept. 23, 1946, in Peoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Sue) Trone, Mrs. Stan (Sharon) Gossage, Mrs. Rick (Sandy) Prather and Mrs. Jim (Sally) Toland, and two brothers, George and Ted, all of Rushville; three sisters, Mrs. Charles (Frances) Young of Rushville, Mrs. Harold (Ida Mae) Anderson of Peoria and Mrs. Cecil (Jenny) Emery of Moline; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. A daughter, Rhonda Parsano, and one sister preceded him in death.
  He was a World War II Navy veteran.
  He was manager of Ayerco Service Station for 19 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4, Scripps Park Board and was a charter member of Rushville Lions Club.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Rushville City Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by Schuyler American Legion. The Rev. Michael Cooper will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Dorothy L. Strickler Parsons
Peoria Journal Star, March 20, 1994, Page: C18
Dorothy Parsons
  ROSEVILLE - Dorothy L. Parsons, 78, of Roseville died at 10:50 p.m. Friday, March 18, 1994, at Henderson County Retirement Center in Stronghurst.
  Born Sept. 20, 1915, in Point Pleasant Township, Warren County, to Harry A. and Inez Trone Strickler, she married Rollin H. Parsons on Oct. 21, 1932, in Warren County. He died April 8, 1973. Two sisters, one in infancy, and one grandson also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Harold S. of Alexis; one daughter, Marie H. Taylor of Roseville; one brother, Clyde Strickler of St. George, Utah; two sisters, Eva P. Holloway of Alexis and Ruth Wagoner of Green Forest, Ark.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  She worked at Galesburg State Research Hospital in Galesburg for 18 years. She then worked at F.W. Woolworth's in Monmouth for 16 years.
  She was a member of Swan Creek Methodist Church.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Point Pleasant Cemetery in rural Roseville. The Rev. Tom Mehaffy will officiate. Visitation will be from noon today until 10 a.m. Monday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville.
Obituary for Dean Payne
Eagle Publications, September 30, 1999
Dean Payne
  Dean Payne, 83, of Monmouth, died at 7:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1999, in Pinewood Nursing Home at Monmouth.
  He was born on Sept. 19, 1916, at Industry to Marvin and Estel Mae Dean Payne. He married Bernice Alden on Jan. 31, 1947, at Decatur. She preceded him in death on June 30, 1992.
  He also was preceded in death by his parents.
  Survivors include daughters Sandra Porter of Monmouth and Bridgit Schaumleffel of Spring Valley; son Chris Payne of Mesa, Ariz.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers George of Industry, Gerald of Adair, and Verl of rural Industry.
  Mr. Payne was a graduate of Western Illinois University. He also served in the Army during WW II.
  He was a farmer in Industry until 1965 and moved to Charleston in 1971, where he owned and operated the Charleston True Value Hardware store until 1983. In 1987, he moved to Monmouth.
  He was a member of the Industry Masonic Lodge, Charleston Rotary Club, and Charleston VFW. He also was an avid environmentalist and lover of nature who enjoyed reading and writing.
  Cremation rites were accorded and graveside services were held Sept. 24 in Industry Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Sawyer officiating. Full military services were conducted by the Macomb Legion and VFW.
  Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Audubon Society.
Obituary of Nellie "Juanita" Juanita Croxton Peacock
Peoria Journal Star, October 16, 2001, Page: B05
Juanita Peacock
  CREVE COEUR - Juanita Croxton Peacock, 73, of 541 N. Highland Ave. died at 11:37 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at her residence.
  Born Oct. 30, 1927, in Rushville to William Austin and Annabell Campbell Croxton, she married Robert Dale Peacock on May 8, 1948, in Rushville. He survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Carolyn ''Sue'' McWethy and Diana (and Jimmy) Gilmore, both of Peoria, and Rebecca ''Becky'' Stamm of Washington; three sons, Robert (and Brenda), David and Larry ''Joe,'' all of Creve Coeur; one brother, James (and Jan) Croxton of Peoria; one sister, Roberta (and Robert) Marquis of Rushville; 17 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery, in 1991; and one sister.
  She worked for RB Poultry in Peoria for 14 years, retiring in December 1974.
  She was a member of the Tri-County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
  Services will be at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur Chapel, where visitation will be two hours before. Sam Amick will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rushville City Cemetery in Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice in Peoria.
Obituary for Dale B. Peak
Eagle Publications, May 24, 2001
Dale B. Peak
  Dale B. Peak, 85, of Macomb, formerly of the Canton and Industry areas, died at 6:04 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born in Schuyler County on Jan. 21, 1916, to Fred Roscoe and Sylvia Ann Wilhelm Peak.  He married Helen L. Martin in St. Charles, Mo., on March 16, 1940. She survives.
  He is also survived by: two sons, Michael (Nancy) Peak, Bellefontaine, Ohio, and Kenneth Peak, Canton; five grandchildren, Angie, Amy, Stacy, Kenny and Chris; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Keith (Neva) Peak, Table Grove.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers in infancy.
  He lived in the Industry area before moving to Canton in 1949 where he served as city councilman for eight years, from 1971 to 1979. He worked for All Star and Prairie Farms Dairy for 20 years, retiring in 1981. He moved to Macomb in 1996.
  Graveside services were held Monday, May 21, 2001, at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton, with the Rev. Loren Curtis officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
Obituary of Lela Crafton Pendergraft
Pekin Daily Times, February 2006
Lela Pendergraft
  Lela Pendergraft, 94, of Pekin passed away at 5:33 am Thursday, Feb 2, 2006, at her daughter's residence.
  She was born on Dec 16, 1911 at Beardstown, Il to Lee and Jessie Ann Gossage Crafton; she married Roy Pendergraft July 2, 1930 in Havana, Il, he proceeded her in death on May 31, 1951.
  One daughter, Barbara Morgenthaler, one granddaughter, Tracey Morgenthaler, one grandson, Michael Singleton; one brother, Floyd Crafton and one half-brother Lester Crafton also proceeded her in death.
  Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak
Obituary of Roy Pendergraft
died: May 31, 1951
Pekin Daily Times, June 1951
Roy Pendergraft
  Mr. Pendergraft was born April 25, 1901, in Beardstown, Il, the son of Samuel William and Harriet Tucker Pendergraft. His marriage to Lela Crafton took place at Havana, Il on July 2, 1930. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, Charlene and Barbara Pendergraft of Pekin, Il, a brother John Pendergraft, Burlington Iowa, Earl, address not listed, and a sister, Mrs Alta Bartell, Washington, DC. A painter by trade, he had been employed by A.H Seelye, Peoria contractor. He was a member of the Christian church, the painter's union and a veteran of World War I.
  Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak
Obituary of Pearl Dolores Ackerson Pendl
Peoria Journal Star, July 7, 1994, Page: D7
Pearl Pendl
  BELLEVUE - Pearl Dolores Pendl, 68, of 308 Bellevue Ave. died at 11:05 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at her residence.
  Born June 25, 1926, in Marietta to William and Mary Etta Smith Ackerson, she married Otto Pendl on Aug. 29, 1944, in Macomb. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Otto W. of Bellevue; one daughter, Betty Lyons of Mapleton; three grandchildren; four brothers, Perry Ackerson and Clarence Ackerson, both of Bushnell, Glen Ackerson of Pekin and William Ackerson of Marietta; two sisters, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., and Charlotte Kruzan of Canton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
  She was a nurse's aide at Highview Nursing Home in Peoria for 10 years, retiring in 1968. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bartonville, where she volunteered for the church food pantry.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at her church. The Rev. Daniel Stalker will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, and 30 minutes before services at the church. Burial will be in Wiley Cemetery in Fulton County.
  Memorials may be made to the Food Pantry at St. John Lutheran Church.
Obituary of Charles Dale Perry
died: October 29, 1996
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 30, 1996, Page: 11
Charles D. Perry
  Beardstown - Charles Dale Perry, 60, of Beardstown died Monday at his residence.
  Survivors: wife, Rosie; a son, Alan Perry of Bader; three daughters, Pammie Jo Perry, Mrs. Doug (Candee) Thurman and Mrs. Cliff (Nancy) Culves, all of Beardstown; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother, Kay Perry of Beardstown; two sisters, Carol Rhoades and Joy Mangrum, both of Beardstown.
  Services: 10 a.m. Thursday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial: Beardstown City Cemetery.
Obituary of Carolyn I. Crosier Briggs Peterman
Peoria Journal Star, June 13, 2005, Page: B4
Carolyn Peterman
  Rushville - Carolyn I. Peterman, 48, of Rushville died at 11:43 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005, at her home.
  Born July 18, 1956, in Quincy to Donald and Eleanor Sorrells Crosier, she married Loren W. Briggs. She later married Thomas Peterman on Dec. 16, 1998, in Rushville. He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Wendy Wiltermood of Rushville; one son, Edward Peterman of Rushville; one stepson, Dale Peterman of Rushville; two stepdaughters, Ronda (and Tom) Carlin of Manchester, Tenn., and Lisa Kincaid of Lexington, Ky.; her father of Rushville; her mother of Rushville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, David Crosier and Larry Crosier, both of Rushville; and two sisters, Debra Walters of Rushville and Becky Royal of Canton.
  She owned and operated Peterman Disposal in Rushville with her husband.
  She was of the Pentecostal faith.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Larry DeSha will officiate. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 13, 2005, Page: 18
Carolyn I. Peterman
  RUSHVILLE - Carolyn I. Peterman, 48, of Rushville died Saturday, June 11, 2005, at her home.
  She was born July 18, 1956, in Quincy, the daughter of Donald and Eleanor Sorrells Crosier. She married Loren W. Briggs. She later married Thomas Peterman in 1998 in Rushville.
  Mrs. Peterman and her husband owned and operated Peterman Disposal in Rushville. She was a member of United Pentecostal Church.
  Survivors: husband, Thomas; daughter, Wendy Wiltermood of Rushville; son, Edward Peterman of Rushville; stepson, Dale Peterman (companion, Sherry) of Rushville; two stepdaughters, Ronda L. (husband, Tom) Carlin of Manchester, Tenn., and Lisa Kincaid of Lexington, Ky.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; father, Donald (companion, Darlene Caputo) of Rushville; mother, Eleanor of Rushville; two brothers, David L. Crosier and Larry A. Crosier, both of Rushville; two sisters, Debra A. Walters of Rushville and Becky A. Royal of Canton; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Wood Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Larry DeSha officiating. Interment: Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Carrie M. Moore Peterman
died: March 14, 1988
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 15, 1988, Page: 4
Carrie M. Peterman
  RUSHVILLE - Mrs. Carrie M. Peterman, 90, of Rushville died at 4:15 a.m. Monday at McDonough Hospital in Macomb.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, with burial in Rushville Cemetery.
  Surviving are her husband, John; one daughter, Mrs. Eddie (Lois) Atwater of Rushville; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Orphia Davis of Mount Sterling.
Obituary of Catharine E. Bollinger Peterman
Peoria Journal Star, March 21, 2002, Page: B05
Catharine Peterman
  ASTORIA - Catharine E. Peterman, 67, of 310 E. State died at 9:14 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, at her home.
  Born Aug. 13, 1934, in Rushville to Charles and Frances Carroll Bollinger, she married Elmer Clinton Peterman on Feb. 28, 1953, in Carthage. He died May 17, 1988.
  She also was preceded in death by one son, John Oliver Peterman.
  Surviving are three sons, the Rev. Ben (and Becky) of Newton, Miss., George (and Kathryn) and Jim (and Raeanna), both of Astoria; one daughter, Cathie Summars of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Violet Self of Littleton.
  She was a member of Astoria Christian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Gary Sheets will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad or her church.
Obituary of John F. Peterman
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 10, 1995, Page: 28
John F. Peterman
  RUSHVILLE - John F. Peterman, 95, of Rushville died Tuesday at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Survivors: a daughter, Mrs. Eddie (Lois) Atwater of Rushville; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville. Burial: Rushville City Cemtery.

Peoria Journal Star, August 10, 1995, Page: D6
John Peterman
  RUSHVILLE - John F. Peterman, 95, of Rushville died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1995, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born July 29, 1900, in Schuyler County to Clinton and Lorinda VanOrder Peterman, he married Carrie M. Moore on Nov. 24, 1920, in Rushville. She died March 14, 1988. Three brothers and four sisters also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Eddie (Lois) Atwater of Rushville; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
  He was a cream tester at Cudahy's and at T. Henry Dean Creamery. He also worked for Daniel's Feed and Produce and later for Peterman Disposal Service.
  He was a member of Union Baptist Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Bonser will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
Obituary of John T. Peterman
died: September 12, 1989
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 13, 1989, Page: 26
John T. Peterman
  RUSHVILLE - John T. Peterman, 63, of Rushville died at 7:50 a.m. Tuesday at his residence.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.
  Surviving are his wife, Margaret; two sons, John D. "Jack" of Beardstown and Michael A. of Sault St. Marie, Mich.; two daughters, Sue Campbell of Beardstown and Karen Huffman of Littleton; four brothers, James of Rushville, Glenn of Petersburg, Vern of Macomb and Dave of Astoria; one sister, Wanda French of Astoria; and six grandchildren.
  Note: He is the son of James Thomas Peterman and Leona M Osborn/Osborne.
Obituary for Cleo D. Peterson
Eagle Publications, June 21, 2001
Cleo D. Peterson
  Cleo D. Peterson, 76, Augusta passed away at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, June 7 in the Prairie City Nursing Center, Prairie City, Ill.
  He was born July 7, 1924 in Schuyler County the son of Clyde and Emma (Welty) Peterson. He married Melba Curtis on June 24, 1951 in Macomb. She survives. He was a retired farmer and mechanic, a graduate of Brooklyn High School and a member of Augusta Assembly of God Church. He was a former member of the National Farmers Organization (NFO) and the Augusta Senior Citizens Center.
  He was survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Curtis; and one brother, Glenn Peterson.
  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta with the Rev. Loren Curtis and Rev. Charles Peterson officiating. Burial was in Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn. Visitation was from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home. Friends called Saturday until the time of services.
  Memorials may be made to the Augusta Assembly of God Church, the Tri-Village Ambulance Service or the Augusta Senior Citizens Center.
Obituary of Hildreth "Shirley" Shirley Aten Peterson
May 18, 1921 - October 13, 2006
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Oaks-Hines Funeral Home
  Hildreth S. "Shirley" Peterson, 85, of 947 North 6th Ave., died at 11:15 a.m. Friday October 13, 2006 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  She was born on May 18, 1921 in Vermont, Ill. to Harvey L. and Lola Alma (Shirley) Aten. She married George F. "Pete" Peterson on October 16, 1954 in Canton; he preceded on January 19, 2002.
  She was also preceded in death by one son Harvey Dudley Rilea. Surviving is one daughter Marilyn Balbinot of Canton, two grandchildren Mark Balbinot and Amber (Mark) Buskirk both of Canton and three great grandchildren Holly, Joshua and Valerie.
  She retired from International Harvester Company, working in the foundry with 33 years service. She was a former member of the Canton Moose Lodge. She grew up in Girard, Kansas before returning to Illinois.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, Rev. Keith Jones will officiate. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

Visitation: Tuesday October 17, 2006, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton
Service: Wednesday October 18, 2006, 11:00 a.m., Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, 1601 East Chestnut, Canton, IL 61520, 309-647-1601
Obituary of Sally Jo Pate Pherigo
Peoria Journal Star, September 19, 1995, Page: D6
Sally Pherigo
  BEARDSTOWN - Sally Jo Pherigo, 55, of rural Beardstown, died at 5:17 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 1995, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born Aug. 26, 1940, near Beardstown to Clarence H. and Ileen VanHyning Cassidy Pate, she married Robert Pherigo on Sept. 7, 1957, in Beardstown. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Bob Jr. and Randy, both of Beardstown; three daughters, Bille Jo Bollinger and Debbie Knous, both of Beardstown, and Sherry Warden of Albuquerque, N. M.; two brothers, Tom Pate of Beardstown and Clarence "Corky" Pate of Rushville; eight sisters, Joy Taylor, Brenda Gaus, Marcia Knous, Judy Hawk, Sandy Fox and Lonnie Suddeth, all of Beardstown, Linda Derry of Industry and Pat Humphery of Peoria; and six grandchildren.
  She attended Beardstown schools and had worked at the St. Luke Heath Care Facility for 15 years. She was a member of the Beardstown Worship Center and TOPS. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. The Rev. Don Rowan will officiate. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services of Beardstown.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 19, 1995, Page: 14
Sally J. Pherigo
  BEARDSTOWN - Sally Jo Pherigo, 55, of rural Beardstown died Sunday at St. John's Hospital.
  Survivors: husband, Robert; two sons, Bob Jr. and Randy Pherigo, both of Beardstown; three daughters, Billie Jo Bollinger and Debbie Knous, both of Beardstown, and Sherry Warden of Albuquerque, N.M.; six grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Pate of Beardstown and Clarence "Corky" Pate of Rushville; and eight sisters, Joy Taylor, Brenda Gaus, Marcia Knous, Judy Hawk, Sandy Fox and Lonnie Suddeth, all of Beardstown, Linda Derry of Industry and Pat Humphery of Peoria.
  Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown. Burial: Beardstown City Cemetery.
Obituary of Bobby Lynn Phillips
Eagle Publications, June 11, 2005
Bobby Lynn Phillips
  Bobby Lynn Phillips, 60, Indianapolis, Ind., formerly of Bushnell, died Sunday June 5, 2005. at St. Francis Hospital, Beech Grove, Ind.
  He was born Jan. 3, 1945, in Canton, the son of Bernard F. Phillips and Mildred Walker. He married M. Dianne Schade, June 5, 1964. He then married Patricia Ann Markley, Nov. 24, 1970. He then married Jean Marie (LaCourse) Putman, Feb. 16, 1990.
  He is survived by two sons, Gregory (Nora) Phillips, Springfield and Geoffrey (Lauri) Phillips, El Paso; one stepson, Larry (Roberta) Maloney, Linn Grove; one daughter, Angela Blann, Bushnell; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bernard Ray; and one stepdaughter, Theresa Maloney.
  He moved to Bushnell in 1954 and graduated from B-PC High School in 1963. He relocated to Indianapolis in May 1984 following the closing of the Canton International Harvester plant. He continued his position at the Navistar International Foundry, retiring in 1992. From August 1992 through 1999, he worked as a bar manager for Service America Corp. providing beverage service to what is now known as RCA Dome. He was an avid sports fan, a lifelong Cincinnati Reds fan and especially enjoyed the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts and horse racing. Other activities included collecting antique clocks and spending time with his family and friends. He served in the military police of the U.S. Army from 1969-71 stationed in Fort Ord, Calif.
  Cremation rites have been accorded. The family has planned a "Memorial Celebration of Life" from 5-8 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2005, at the Hollis-Martin Funeral Home, Bushnell.
  The family invites each to bring a poem or story about their relationship with Bobby to be posted at the funeral home. Comments can be sent or brought to the funeral home prior to the service.
  Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy, ALS Research Foundation or McDonough County Humane Society.
Obituary of Cecil D. Phillips
Rushville Times, Wednesday, July 27, 2005, page 13, column 2
Cecil Phillips
  Cecil D. Phillips, 86, of Macomb, died Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the Manor Care of Rolling Meadows.
  He was born June 24, 1919, in Rushville, the son of William E. and Anna G. (Shaver) Phillips. He married Juanita Maxine McGaughey on March 24, 1940, in Keokuk. She died Sept. 10, 1987.
  He is survived by one daughter, Mary Kay Edelen of Covington, Ga.; one son, Norman Phillips of Macomb; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and his special friend Eleanor Frank.
  He was preceded in death by four brothers, Everett, Emory, Dwight, Woodrow and one sister, Mary Thorp.
  He was a World War II Navy veteran and worked for the Illinois State Police as a radio dispatcher for 35 years.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Ron Green officiating and burial in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post 1921 and American Legion Post 6. Visitation is one hour prior to the service.
  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Eagle Publications, July 28, 2005
Cecil D. Phillips
  Cecil D. Phillips, 86, Macomb, died Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the Manor Care of Rolling Meadows.
  He was born June 24, 1919, in Rushville, the son of William E. and Anna G. (Shaver) Phillips. He married Juanita Maxine McGaughey March 24, 1940, in Keokuk. She preceded him in death Sept. 10, 1987.
  He is survived by one daughter, Mary Kay Edelen, Covington, Ga.; one son Norman L. Phillips, Macomb; one daughter-in-law, Carol Phillips, Maquon; three grandchildren, Toni Hohenbery, Leslie Phillips and Curt Phillips; six great-grandchildren, Patrick Hohenbery, Nichole Hohenbery, Tamra Phillips, Corbin Phillips, Curissa Phillips and Corie Phillips; and his special friend Eleanor Frank.
  In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by four, brothers Everett, Emory, Dwight and Woodrow; and one sister Mary Thorp.
  He was a World War II Navy Veteran and worked for the Illinois State Police as a radio dispatcher for 35 years.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 27, 2005, at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home, Macomb, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post 1921 and American Legion Post 6.
  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Obituary for Russell L. Phillips
Eagle Publications, January 27, 2000
Russell L. Phillips
  Russell L. Phillips, age 80, of Marietta, passed away at 9:04 p.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2000 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
  He was born May 24, 1919, in Vermont, Illinois, the son of Asa and Mollie Anno Phillips.
  He married Opal M. McCormick on Nov. 24, 1951, in Quincy.
  Surviving are one son, John N. Phillips, Prairie City; two daughters, Marjorie Warner, Abingdon, and Molly Van Pelt, Aurora; one sister, Lucille Kingery, Astoria; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and five sisters.
  He retired from Butler Manufacturing, Galesburg, after 29 years.
  He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of T. J. Pickett Lodge 307, Bushnell.
  Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell with the Rev. John Carlson officiating.
  Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Bushnell Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Shirley L. Eddington Phillips
Eagle Publications, January 18, 2005
Shirley L. Phillips
  Shirley L. Phillips, 66, Colchester, died at 8:05 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at her home.
  She was born Sept. 1, 1938, in Macomb, the daughter of H. Wayne and Myrtle (Nell) Eddington.  She married Bernard Phillips Nov. 18, 1962, in Colchester. He preceded her in death Sept. 26, 1988.
  She is survived by two sons, Kevin Phillips, Colchester, and Kory (Stepheni) Phillips, Rock Island; two daughters, Roberta (Burt) Stewart, Vergennes, Vt., and Connie Jo (John) Konkler, Colchester; three grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and one sister, Connie (Don) Conn, Colchester.
  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
  She taught school in Colchester, Macomb, Carthage, Canton and Blandinsville. She graduated from Western Illinois University with her Masters in Education.
  She was a member of the Colchester First Christian Church and the Blandinsville Order of Eastern Star.
  Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at Mt. Aubrn Cemetery, Colchester, with the Rev. Lane Ransdell officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the Red Cross Transportation of McDonough County, or the Regional Diabetes of McDonough District Hospital.
Obituary of Verne "Vern" D. Phillips
Worthington Funeral Home Obituary
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Verne D. Phillips
  Verne D. Phillips 86 passed away at 9:00 a.m. Thursday October 19, 2006 at his home in Ray, Illinois.
  He was born January 29, 1920 in Oakland Township near Ray.  He was the son of the late George Samuel and Goldie Skiles Phillips.  He married Melba Curtis April 11, 1948 in Palmyra, MO.
  She survives along with; one son Danny D. Phillips and wife Carol of Rushville; one daughter Barbara Campbell and husband Bill of Beardstown; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister Genevieve Russell of Camp Point, IL; and numerous nieces & nephews.
  He was preceded in death by two sisters; Lonora Phillips and Frederica Heaton; four brothers Temple, Loren, William (Jay) and George H. Phillips.
  He was an Army Sergeant during WWII serving with 1st Cavalry Division, Battery C, 99th Field Artillery during the New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Southern Philippines, and Luzon Campaigns.  He was awarded the Purple Heart, Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with four Bronze Battle Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Battle Stars, Bronze Service Arrow with one Service Stripe, four Overseas Service Bars and the Good Conduct Medal.  He was a Life long Oakland Twp. Schuyler Co. farmer and worked for Schuyler Co. Highway Dept. retiring in 1985; he served on the Oakland Twp. board 38 years; was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post #4; and the former Ray Community Church.
  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Gilland officiating.  Interment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery where military rites will be accorded.  Visitation will the family will be from 12:00 noon until the time of services Monday.  Friends may also call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to the Culbertson Memorial Hospital.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy be sent to  worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary for Lawrence Pierce
Eagle Publications, Novemeber 14, 2002
Lawrence Pierce
  Lawrence Pierce, 97, Kokomo, Ind. formerly of Clinton, passes away Nov. 2, 2002 at 11:50 a.m. at the Sycamore Village Healthcare, Kokomo, Ind.
  He was born May 1, 1905 in Huntsville the son of Millard F. and Candace (Moore) Pierce. He married Maurine Miller on Aug. 16, 1932 in Canton, Mo. She passed away Dec. 31, 1995.
  Survivors include: one daughter, Judith Lumbert, Kokomo, Ind.; one son-in-law, Ganesha Visweswaran, Fresno, Calif.; four grandchildren, Rebecka Gillum, Carmel, Ind., Rani Visweswaran, El Sobrante, Calif., Kamala Visweswaran, Austin, Texas and Raja Visweswaran, Fresno, Calif.; one great-great granddaughter, Jackie Gillum, Carmel. He was preceded in death by his wife, one daughter, one brother and three sisters.
  He was a member of the United Methodist Church. He was a retired teacher after 44 years of service. He was a member of the retired teachers Association, a member of the Clinton Kiwanis, member of East Ill Department of Aging, Friendship Center Board McLean and DeWitt Regional School Trustee.
  Funeral services were held on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Calvert Funeral Home in Clinton, with Ed Bacon officiating. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Clinton. Memorials may be made to Wapella Christian Church or Alzheimer Research Foundation.
Obituary of Helen D. Termin Pigg
Peoria Journal Star, December 12, 1991, Page: C7
Helen Pigg
  RUSHVILLE - Helen D. Pigg, 81, of Rushville died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1991, at her residence.
  Born June 20, 1910, in Vermont, Ill., to Lawrence and Dovie Hopping Termin, she married Freiley L. Pigg on March 17, 1927, in Keokuk, Iowa. He died Sept. 18, 1975. One son, Richard, one daughter, Mary Fuqua, two brothers, two sisters, one grandson and one great-grandson preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Robert of Lakewood, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Ruth) McMillen and Mrs. Robert (Linda) Ward, both of Rushville; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women's Society, Woodstock Home Extension, and was active in the Schuyler County Senior Citizens Club.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, the Rev. William Hesseldenz officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler County Senior Citizens Club or her church.
Death of Mrs. Pingrey and Child
Rushville Times, December 20, 1873
  The wife of Prof. Pingrey, a former principal of the Rushville schools, died of consumption, on Sunday last, at the residence of her husband in Chillicothe, Peoria County.  His youngest child died a few days previous.
Obituary for Juanita B. Butterfield Heaton Allen Pippins
Eagle Publications, November 6, 2004
Juanita B. Pippins
  Juanita B. Allen Pippins, 79, a resident of the Macomb Senior Living Center and formerly of Abingdon, died at 9:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2004, at the center.
  She was born July 27, 1925 near Abingdon to Ivan and Hazel McFadden Butterfield. She was later adopted by Edward Heaton. She married Albert Ardell Allen. She later married John Pippins and he preceded her in death.
  She was also preceeded in death by her parents; three sons, Herbert Gale Allen, Donald D. Allen and Edwin Raymond Allen; one brother; and one sister.
  She is survived by are one daughter, Jenny (Forrest) Park, Galesburg; three sons, Albert "Sam" (Marlene) Allen, Galesburg, Ronald (Linda) Allen and Jerry (Teresa) Allen, Abingdon; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, stepgrandchildren and step great-grandchildren.
  She was a homemaker and had lived in Macomb the past 25 years. Prior to that she had lived in Abingdon.
  Cremation will be accorded. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at the Abingdon Cemetery. There will be no visitation.
  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Madelyn Gaither Pohlman
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 16, 1985, Page: 17
Madelyn Pohlman
  Carrollton - Madelyn Gaither Pohlman, 62, of Carrollton died at 9:32 p.m. Monday at Humana Hospital Springfield.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Carrollton, and burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.
Surviving are two sisters, Juanita Bader of Jerseyville and Margie Tash of Godfrey; one brother, Floyd Gaither of Springfield
Obituary of Iwan "John" M. Poltawsky
Peoria Journal Star, June 16, 1992, Page: D6
Iwan Poltawsky
  Rushville - Iwan M. "John" Poltawsky, 60, of Rushville died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, June 14, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born May 25, 1932, in Burakova, Ukraine, to Metro and Maria Nestrarenko Poltawsky, he married Sarah Wilmot on July 25, 1956, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother, Maria Poltawskya of Kharkov, Ukraine; two sons, John A. of Rushville and Jeffrey of Danville, Pa.; one daughter, Mrs. Russ (Julie) Anderson of Bloomington; and one sister, Yavdokia "Dunya" Poltawskya of Kharkov, Ukraine. He was preceded in death by his father, one infant son, James, and one brother. He moved to Rushville from Salzburg, Austria, in September 1951, and became a U.S. citizen April 22, 1954, in Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
  He was employed for 20 years at the Ohio River Co. before retiring in 1974. He later was a self-employed carpenter, and had worked for the past 15 years at NTN- Bower Corp. in Macomb.
  A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral chapel, with military rites conducted by American Legion Post 4 at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Rushville or to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary of Metro Poltawsky
Peoria Journal Star, February 2, 1992, Page: D6
Metro Poltawsky
  RUSHVILLE - Metro Poltawsky, 85, of Rushville died at 8:55 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  He was born Nov. 24, 1906, in Burakova, Ukraine, to Joseph and Anastasia Mynka Poltawsky.
  He is survived by one son, Iwan "John" of Rushville; one daughter, Yavdokia Poltawsky of Ukraine; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Alexie, two sisters and two grandchildren.
  He was employed for 20 years as a butcher at Bartlow Brothers Inc. in Rushville before retiring in 1971. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, the Rev. Jerry Watkins officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Home Health Care or to his church.
Obituary of Donald Gene Porter
Peoria Journal Star, November 16, 1991, Page: C8
Donald Porter
  COLCHESTER - Donald Gene Porter, 59, of Ludlow, formerly of Colchester, died at 9:46 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 1991, at Danville Veterans Administration Hospital.
  He was born Nov. 29, 1931, in Macomb to William R. and Alice Stoneking Porter.
  Surviving are three brothers, William of Mesa, Ariz., Junior Lee of Ludlow, and Lloyd of North Highland, Calif.; and five sisters, Gwendolyn Runkle of Bushnell, Louise Langley of Vermont, Ill., Dorothy Evans of Yucaipa, Calif., Katherine Sours of Macomb, and Madeline Foor of Farmington, Iowa. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
  He was a Korean War Air Force veteran and received the bronze star.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Stoneking Cemetery, rural Macomb, the Rev. Ernest Louderman officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars 1921. Calling hours will be after 1 p.m. Sunday at Dodsworth-Piper- Wallen Funeral Home, Macomb.
Obituary of William Wendall Porter
Peoria Journal Star, June 11, 1992, Page: C7
William Porter
  William Wendall Porter, 71, of 8547 E. Coralbell, Mesa, Ariz., for the past 9 1/2 years, died at 12:30 p.m. May 9, 1992, at Chandler Regional Hospital in Chandler, Ariz.
  Born Oct. 15, 1920, in Lamoine Township, {Hancock County?}, Ill., to William R. and Alice Stoneking Porter, he married Bertha M. Lee in 1978. She survives.
  Also surviving are four sons, Rodger of Millbrook, Jerry of Macomb, Barry of Creve Coeur and LaVern L. of Cottonwood, Ariz.; one daughter, Wendy Lambert of Peoria; two stepsons, Randy Fosdyck and Keith Fosdyck, both of Illinois; one stepdaughter, Ruth Ann Sanchez of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Junior of Illinois and Lloyd of California; five sisters, Gwen Runkle, Kathleen Sours and Louise Langley, all Illinois, Dode Evans of California and Patty Foor of Iowa; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  He worked as a bakery shipper before retiring in 1982, and later was employed as a security guard at Kitchen Made Pie Co. until 1991. Memorial services were held Tuesday at the East Peoria Community Church of God. Cremation has been accorded, and burial of ashes will be in Stoneking Family Cemetery, Macomb. Melcher Mortuary in Mesa, Ariz., was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Rodney Dale Powell
Peoria Journal Star, September 8, 2003, Page: B4
Rodney Powell
  RUSHVILLE - Rodney Dale Powell, 47, of Rushville died at 9:42 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born June 27, 1956, in Macomb to Dick and Myrna Gorsuch Powell, he married Cheryl Clawson on Dec. 5, 1975, near Rushville.
  He later married Penny Leverton on July 28, 1985, in Rushville.
  Surviving are his parents of Rushville; two sons, Ryan (and Candi) of Kalulah, Hawaii, and Darren of Rushville; three daughters, Tara Powell of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Kayla Powell and Megan Powell, both of Rushville; two brothers, Rick of Camden and Rex (and Tonya) of Rushville; one sister, Mitzi (and Mike) Kruse of Rushville; and two grandchildren.
  A Navy veteran, he served as a boiler tech from 1985 to 1991 in San Diego.
  He was a carpenter with Rex Powell Construction and a former caretaker of Schuy-Rush Park near Rushville.
  He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Rushville.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Home. Barbara Wooldridge will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn.
  Memorials may be made to Schuylight Coffee House or Sugar Grove United Methodist Church south of Rushville.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 8, 2003, Page: 7
Rodney D. Powell
  RUSHVILLE - Rodney Dale Powell, 47, of Rushville died Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born June 27, 1956, in Macomb, the son of Dick and Myrna Gorsuch Powell. He married Cheryl Clawson in 1975; they later divorced. He married Penny Leverton in 1985 in Rushville; they later divorced.
  Mr. Powell was a carpenter with Rex Powell Construction and was the former caretaker of Schuy-Rush Park near Rushville. He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Rushville. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving as a boiler tech from 1985-91 in San Diego.
  Survivors: two sons, Ryan (wife, Candi) Powell of Kalulah, Hawaii, and Darren Powell of Rushville; three daughters, Tara Powell of Mount Vernon, Ind., and Kayla and Megan Powell, both of Rushville; two grandchildren; parents, Dick and Myrna Powell of Rushville; two brothers, Rick Powell of Camden and Rex (wife, Tonya) Powell of Rushville; a sister, Mitzi (husband, Mike) Kruse of Rushville; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
  Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, Barbara Wooldridge officiating. Burial: Blackburn Cemetery, near Brooklyn.
Obituary of Floyd "Francis" Francis Prather
died: May 04, 1966
Francis Prather
  Rushville - Francis Prather, 40, of Rushville, died at 8 a.m. yesterday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital where he was admitted Tuesday evening.
  He was born in McDonough County Oct. 9, 1925, a son of Floyd and Josephine Lashbrook Prather. He married Doris Ebbert Nov. 10, 1948, in Macomb, and she survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Patty, Pamela, Kathy, and Mary, all at home; his father of Ray; two brothers, Robert of Beardstown and Dale Prather of Kaneville; and two sisters, Miss Isabelle Prather of Lincoln and Mrs. Betty Shinall of Texas. His mother died earlier.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Roby Funeral Chapel, with Wayne Douglas of Sciota Christian Church officiating. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery. Visitation will be after 7p.m. today at the funeral chapel. Military rites will be by Schuyler Post No.4 American Legion.
  He lived in Rushville the last two years and earlier resided in Sciota eight years. He was a farmer before his illness.
Obituary of Harriet Elizabeth Horney Price
Peoria Journal Star, April 4, 1992, Page: C7
Harriet Price
  Harriet Elizabeth Price, 83, of 13870 Sleepy Hollow Lane SE, Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Peoria, died at 10:14 a.m. Monday, March 30, 1992, at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers.
  Born Jan. 3, 1909, in Littleton to Loren and Molly Bartlow Horney, she married Roy O. Price in 1981, in Peoria. He died in 1984. Surviving are two nieces, Kathryn Horney of Peoria and Lee Philpott of Waynesville, Ohio; and three nephews, Robert Fulks of Rushville, Carter Horney of Anaheim, Calif., and Stanley Horney of Phoenix, Ariz.
  She received her bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and her master's degree from the University of Illinois. She taught in the Peoria elementary school system until she retired.
  She was a member of the Women's 18 Hole Golf League in Peoria.
  The National Cremation Society in Fort Myers is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Nilla M. Swanson Price
Peoria Journal Star, May 24, 1994, Page: D7
Nilla Price
  MACOMB - Nilla M. Price, 94, of 415 W. Jefferson St. died at 2:10 p.m. Monday, May 23, 1994, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born Jan. 25, 1900, in Fulton County to Albert and Christine Eddington Swanson, she married Walter G. Price on March 4, 1922, in Macomb. He died Nov. 21, 1961. One son, Robert Carroll Price, two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three daughters, Bette Chatterton and Elizabeth Hillyer, both of Macomb, and Hazel Toland of Industry; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  She graduated from Western Illinois University in 1918. She worked at Illinois Electric Porcelain, Wood's Grocery Store, Phelps Hospital and Galloway Bakery.
  She was a member and past president of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the 8 et 40 salon and Macomb Order of Eastern Star.
  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. The Rev. J. William Werner will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital gerontology department.
Obituary of Hoyt John Pruden
Peoria Journal Star, December 11, 1995, Page: D9
Hoyt Pruden
  MOUNT STERLING - Hoyt John Pruden, 81, of Mount Sterling died at 7:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
  Born Oct. 31, 1914, in Brown County to John Ola and Nora Boss Pruden, he married Mary Sorrells on July 17, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Gary of Versailles; one daughter, Sandra Jones of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Cecil of Versailles; one sister, Amy Logsdon of Ripley; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.
  He was a retired farmer and plumber He was a member of Odd Fellows Lodge of Versailles.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hufnagel Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Ross will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight and two hours before services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hersman Cemetery in Hersman.
  Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor Activity Fund or the Diabetes Foundation.
Obituary of Mrs. Wilma F. Prunty
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 24, 1990, Page: 8
Wilma F. Prunty
  RUSHVILLE - Wilma F. Prunty, 75, of Rushville died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday at her residence.
  Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. Burial will be in Sims Cemetery in Schuyler County.
  Surviving are one son, Ivan M. of Du Pont, Wash.; two daughters, Ivena Young of Rushville and Anita Cokenour of O'Fallon, Mo.; one sister, Ina Wilson of Rushville; one half-sister, Hazel Hvarven of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Obituary of Joan Duckwiler Quick
State Journal-Register, (Springfield, IL, July 28, 2002, Page: 16
Joan Quick
  CHANDLERVILLE - Joan Quick, 66, of Chandlerville died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center.
  She was born Aug. 16, 1935, in Chandlerville, the daughter of Edgar J. and Helen E. Bateman Duckwiler. She married Louis Quick in 1974 in Chandlerville.
  Mrs. Quick was a certified nurse's assistant at Walker Nursing Home and Visiting Nurses Association of Morgan and Scott counties, retiring in 1996.
  Survivors: husband, Louis; two daughters, Ada Jo Neally of Panama City, Fla., and Erin Elaine (husband, Edward) Beach of Farmington; mother, Helen E. Duckwiler Toland of Virginia; nine grandchildren; a brother, Ivan Duckwiler of Lowell, Ark.; a sister, Betty Miller of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
  Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Chandlerville Cemetery.
  Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Candy Coffey Quillen
Peoria Journal Star, November 14, 1991, Page: C7
Candy Quillen
  RUSHVILLE - Candy Quillen, 33, of rural Rushville died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1991, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Aug. 8, 1958, in Rushville to Charles and Eileen Grafton Coffey, she married Larry "Termite" Quillen on Jan. 27, 1979, in Rushville. He survives.
  Also surviving are her mother, Eileen Gorsuch, one brother, Charley Coffey, and one sister, Carol Taylor, all of Rushville; two stepbrothers, Eldon Gorsuch of Littleton and Virgil Gorsuch of Rushville; three stepsisters, Kathy Huston of Meredosia, Nancy Mahan of Rushville and Roberta Stiles of Winfield, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and stepfather, Gerald Gorsuch.
  She worked as a sales clerk at Baker's Jewelry Store in Rushville.
  She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Rushville and Schuyler American Legion Auxiliary Post 4. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville, the Revs. Jerry Watkins and David Kurt officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary of Sarah "Sally" Marie Ingles Rambo
Peoria Journal Star, January 20, 1992, Page: C7
Sarah Rambo
  RUSHVILLE - Sarah Marie "Sally" Rambo, 76, of Rushville died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 1992, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mount Sterling.
  Born July 23, 1915, in Woodstock Township, Schuyler County, to Orrin B. and Louisa Jane Stewart Ingles, she married Lacy Rambo on June 1, 1937, in Schuyler County. He died on Dec. 26, 1972. She also was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters.
  She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Gail (Alma) Young of Rushville; one brother, Orrin Eugene Ingles of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews.
  She owned and operated Sally's Beauty Shop in Rushville for 35 years until retiring in 1973. She attended Sugar Grove United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, the Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary of Walter P. Randall
Herald-Whig, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois
March, 2, 1950
Kellerville Man Is Found Dead
  Kellerville, Ill., March 2 - Walter Phillip Randall, farmer of near Kellerville, was found dead in the yard of his home Wednesday afternoon by his wife, Bessie. An inquest will be held this morning at 10 in the Frey funeral home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
  Mr. Randall was born July 15, 1878 in Cass county, a son of Simeon and Elizabeth Randall. He was a member of the Holiness church near Kellerville and the Modern Woodsmen of America. He has spent most of his life in the Kellerville community with the exception of four years in Quincy, Ill.
  He was married April 27, 1900 to Miss Queen Hanks who died in 1912. He was married to Miss Bessie Ward April 16, 1918.
  Survivors include his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Clause Kee, near Beverly, and Mrs. Walter Teaney of Quincy; a foster daughter, Mrs. Teryon Schoch of Quincy; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was the last of a family of seven children.

Herald-Whig, Quincy, Adams County, Illinois
March 3, 1950
Walter P. Randall
  Liberty, Ill, March 3 - Funeral services for Walter Phillip Randall, who was found dead early Wednesday afternoon in the yard of his home near Kellerville, will be at 1 in the Frey funeral home here. Burial will be in Richland Cemetery, near Ripley.
Obituary of Lyle D. Ratcliff
Peoria Journal Star, October 4, 2005, Page: B4
Lyle Ratcliff
  ASTORIA - Lyle D. Ratcliff, age 86, of 3985 N. Ratcliff Road, Astoria, passed away at 11:26 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2005, in the Graham Hospital in Canton.
  He was born on Oct. 11, 1918, in Woodland Township, Fulton Co., a son of Grover and Carrie (Edlin) Ratcliff. He married Anna R. Hopping on Nov. 28, 1946, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Dennis (Cindy) Ratcliff of Astoria; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry, four half sisters and one half brother.
  He was a farmer, construction worker and truck driver for over 50 years.
  He served in the Army during WW II with the rank of T3 SGT, in Africa, Italy and Okinawa, Japan. He was a former member of the Astoria American Legion Post #25 and the Disabled American Veterans.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Wayne Curless will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, where visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Wednesday.
  Memorials can be made to the Hickory Cemetery. Burial will be in the Hickory Cemetery in Astoria, with military rites provided by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.
Obituary for James Clifford Reathaford
Eagle Publications, Devember 2, 1999
James Clifford Reathaford
  James Clifford Reathaford, age 82, of 305 North Harshbarger Street, Abingdon, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, November 21, 1999 at the Comfort House Hospice at McAllen, Texas.
  He was born June 13, 1917 in Versailles, Illinois the son of William Jennings and Minnie Hume Reathaford. He married Marjorie Herren in 1935 at Versailles, Illinois. She survives.
  Other survivors include one daughter, Joan Stringer, McAllen, Texas; one sister, Alice Menely, Abingdon, six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two sons, James W. and Gary Lee; one brother and one sister.
  He worked for the Abingdon Pottery for several years, retiring in 1979.
  He attended Pontoosuc Community Church, Pontoosuc, Iowa.
  He was a member of the Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381, Abingdon.
  He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during WW II.
  He and his wife had wintered in McAllen, Texas for the past 13 years.
  Services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 1999 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon, with Rev. Bob Dameron officiating.
  Burial was in the Abingdon Cemetery where military rites were conducted by the Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381
  Memorials may be made to the McAllen Comfort Center, 617 Dallas Ave., McAllen, Texas 78501 or to a Hospice of the donor's choice.
Obituary of Ida Burrell Rebman
died: October 04, 1992
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 6, 1992, Page: 7
Ida Rebman
  FREDERICK - Ida Rebman, 99, of Frederick died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday at St. Luke Long Term Care Facility in Beardstown.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown, with burial in Messerer Cemetery, near Frederick.
  Surviving are a son, Karl of Beardstown; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
  Note: Ida was born May 02, 1893 Sheldon's Grove, Hickory Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, the daughter of David Burrell and Emline Graham.  She married December 19, 1917 Schuyler County to  Herman B. Rebman, born 1882, the son of Benjamin Franklin Rebman and Lousia Messerer.
Obituary of Rich Rebman
Peoria Journal Star, September 12, 1998, Page: B4
Rich Rebman
  Beardstown - Rich Rebman, 44, of 1404 E. Ninth St. died Thursday, Sept. 10, 1998, at his residence.
  Born Jan. 29, 1954, in Beardstown to George and Lena Clark Rebman, he married Candace Miller on July 5, 1975, in Beardstown. She survives.
  Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Rick (Dixie) Jones of Beardstown.
  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  He formerly worked at Maclean Forge in Havana and Rich Lumber and Oscar Mayer, both in Beardstown. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 2040 in Havana.
  He was a 1972 graduate of Beardstown High School.
  Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Beardstown. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home, where the family will meet friends from 6 to 8 tonight.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary of Marcus K. Reece
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 4, 1986, Page: 41
Marcus K. Reece
  Rushville - Marcus K. Reece, 73, of Morton, formerly of Schuyler County, died at 6:46 a.m. Tuesday at the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville and burial will be in Camden West Cemetery.
  Surviving are two sons, James of Astoria and Darell of Dallas, Texas; four daughters, Patricia White of Peoria, Milba Mulligan of Bradley, Shelia Reece of Cairo and Sharon Reece of Rockford; two sisters, Ethel Evans of Bradley and Ruth Craig of Kankakee; and 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Obituary of Dean Edgar Reedy
Peoria Journal Star, December 31, 1996, Page: D8
Dean Reedy
  MACOMB - Dean Edgar Reedy, 74, of 322 W. Piper St. died at 7:22 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 1996, at Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester.
  Born Sept. 22, 1922, in Table Grove to Glen and Ethel Skein Reedy, he married Pauline Jones on Nov. 30, 1942, in Wayland, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Ken of Colchester and Terry of Ipava; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Peggy) Shaw of Lewistown and Patty Maloney of Marietta; one sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Walker of Table Grove; 14 grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. One daughter, Mary White, and one brother preceded him in death.
  A World War II Navy veteran, he was a life member of Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1921 and Table Grove American Legion Post 413. He worked on farms in the Table Grove area.
  Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Ralph Swarthout will officiate. Calling hours will be after noon Thursday at the mortuary, with the family present one hour before the service. Military rites will be accorded by his American Legion post at the mortuary.
Murder of Mrs. Alonzo Reeve and Child
Rushville Times, January 25, 1894
Our neighbors-murder of Mrs. Alonzo Reeve and child
  The eastern part of Pike county is excited over the murder at Perry on Tuesday of Mrs. Alonzo Reeve and her little babe, but 8 weeks old. The deed was done by the husband and father, who shortly after ended his own worthless life saving the infuriated people from taking things into their own hands. This makes the third murder affair in that county in a month.
Obituary for Isabelle Bly Reno
Eagle Publications, May 30, 2002
Isabelle Reno
  Isabelle Reno, 89, Macomb, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at the Elms Nursing Home.
  She was born Jan. 6, 1913, in Schuyler County, the daughter of John and Lelah Payne Bly. She married Donald Reno Dec. 26, 1941. He preceded her in death July 16, 1980.
  She is survived by two sisters, Helen Sowers, Havana, and Esther Chockley, Camden; two brothers, Harold Bly, Ottawa, and Rex Bly, Stevensville, Md.; one stepson, Fred Reno, California; several stepgrandchildren; one brother-in-law, Max Reno, Rock Island; two sisters-in-law, Ethel May Reno, Florida, and Mrs. Herschel Reno, Spring Valley, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister-in-law and two brothers-in-law.
  Isabelle lived most of her life in McDonough County. She worked as a switchboard operator for many years at Western Illinois University. She was a member of the Colchester Christian Church.
  Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2002, at the Bardolph Cemetery, with the Rev. Ernest Louderman officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no visitation. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Colchester Christian Church or to the Elms Nursing Home, Macomb.
Obituary of Eileen Andre Rexroat
Peoria Journal Star, October 29, 1998, Page: B4
Eileen Rexroat
  RUSHVILLE - Eileen Rexroat, 78, of 429 Maple Ave. died at 1:03 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born Dec. 24, 1919, in Brooklyn, Ill., to Ernest and Vala D. Horney Andre, she married G. R. "Rock" Rexroat on Dec. 9, 1942, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Nov. 9, 1996. She also was preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
  Surviving are two sisters, Betty Fulks of Rushville and Linda Andre of Springfield; one brother, Harold Andre of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was a program assistant for the Farm Services Agency from 1954 until she retired in 1994. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Revs. Scott Henley and Stacy Tomich will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 29, 1998, Page: 41
Eileen Rexroat
  RUSHVILLE - Eileen Rexroat, 78, of Rushville died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
  She was born Dec. 24, 1919, in Brooklyn, the daughter of Ernest and Vala D. Horney Andre. She married G. R. "Rocky" Rexroat in 1942 in Palmyra; he died in 1996.
  Mrs. Rexroat was employed as a program assistant for the Farm Services Agency in Rushville from 1954 until retiring in 1994. She also was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Survivors: two sisters, Betty Fulks of Rushville and Linda Andre of Springfield; a brother, Harold Andre of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Scott Henley and the Rev. Stacy Tomich officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of G. "Rock" Roscoe Rexroat
Peoria Journal Star, November 11, 1996, Page: D8
G.R. Rexroat
  RUSHVILLE - G. R. "Rocky" Rexroat, 82, of 429 Maple Ave. died at 9:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 1996, at his residence.
  Born April 20, 1914, in Scotland Township, McDonough County, to James W. and Dovie I. Woods Rexroat, he married Eileen Andre on Dec. 9, 1943, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Three brothers, one in infancy, and two sisters preceded him in death.
  He was a bookkeeper and later worked with his brothers at Rexroat Grocery in Rushville before retiring.
  A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and Paris Masonic Lodge 268, AF&AM. He also was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital or to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Todd R. Rhoades
Peoria Journal Star, December 24, 2001, Page: B04
Todd Rhoades
  BROWNING - Todd R. Rhoades, 39, of Route 1 died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Oct. 5, 1962, in Havana to Bobby Sr. and Harriett Bollinger Rhoades, he married Tonya Buehnemann on Oct. 25, 1986, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Courtney Rhoades, Chelsea Rhoades and Carly Rhoades, all at home; one son, Curtis at home; his father of Rushville; his mother of Rushville; two brothers, Bobby Jr. of Beardstown and Rob of Rushville; and one sister, Elana Rhoades of Rushville.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Mike Cooper will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Sheldons Grove Cemetery in Sheldons Grove.
  Memorials may be made to the Rhoades Children Fund in care of Rushville Banking Co. at First State Bank of Beardstown.
Obituary of Beulah Evelyn Gabbert Richardson
Peoria Journal Star, October 4, 1991, Page: B2
Beulah Richardson
  RUSHVILLE - Beulah E. Richardson, 91, of Rushville, formerly of Camden, died at 10:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1991, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
  Born April 20, 1900, in Schuyler County to George and Leota Ambrosius Gabbert, she married George Richardson on June 10, 1922, in Quincy. He died Feb. 15, 1957. One brother, one sister, one grandson and one great-granddaughter also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three daughters, Arlene Estes of Rushville, Mildred Cox of Camden and Ivagene Quinn of Mount Sterling; one brother, Kenneth Gabbert of Camden; one sister, Delilah Payne of Rushville; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a teacher in the rural Schuyler County schools and later worked for the secretary of state license and title department, retiring in 1972. She and her husband also farmed in Camden Township.
  She was a member of Camden United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Revs. George Buck and Barbara Escarraz officiating. 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 or Cooperstown Christian Church.
Obituary of Eddie K. Riebling
Peoria Journal Star, May 29, 1994, Page: C14
Eddie Riebling
  INDUSTRY -- Eddie K. Riebling, 66, of 3156 Racine St., Aurora, Colo., formerly of Industry, died Friday, May 27, 1994, in Aurora.
  Born April 26, 1928, in rural Vermont to Freeman and Alta Trone Riebling, he married Donna Lawyer in March 1949 in Industry. He later married Una Scully in August 1975. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Tony (Linda) Chen of Springfield and Sandra Riebling of Denver; one stepdaughter, Crystal Gaczlay of Kerhonkson, N.Y.; four stepsons, Patrick Scully of Apopka, Fla., Tim Scully of Arvada, Colo., Daniel Scully of Plymouth, Minn., and Michael Scully of Aurora, Colo.; his stepmother, Fern Riebling of Astoria; one brother, Freddie of Industry; two sisters, Mrs. Elvie (Shirley) Norris of Astoria and Mrs. David (Joyce) Claassen of Washington; one stepbrother, Robert Walters of Astoria; and 11 grandchildren.
  He was a farmer. He also was a parts manager for Snowden Implement Co. in Industry before moving to Colorado in 1962. He then was a supervisor for Frontier and Continental airlines, retiring in December 1993. A Korean War Army veteran, he was a former member of Vermont American Legion and a member of American Legion Post 1979 of Aurora, where he served as past commander.
  He was a past elder of West Prairie Presbyterian Church in rural Adair.
  He served as Democrat committeeman for Adams County. He also founded and coordinated the Morris Heights Neighborhood "Block" Watch.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Aurora First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Aurora Chase Mortuary, 1095 Havana St., Aurora, Colo. Burial will be in Fort Logan Cemetery in Wheat Ridge, Colo.
  Memorials may be made to Aurora First United Methodist Church.
Obituary of Marjorie P. Hughes Riebling
Peoria Journal Star, September 9, 1992, Page: D6
Marjorie Riebling
  ASTORIA - Marjorie P. Riebling, 86, of Astoria died at 1:04 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born July 31, 1906, in Bluff City to Milton Wellington and Farrie Hamm Hughes, she married Louis Riebling. He died in 1980. She also was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  Surviving are two nephews, Richard McCombs and Allan Hughes; and two nieces, Charlotte Merrill and Joyce Allen.
  Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. today at Astoria Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association.
  Note: Her parents are Milton "Willie" Wellington Hughes and Fairy Hamm.  Her sister, Garnett married James "Reece" Reese McCombs, parents of Richard McCombs and Charlotte McCombs Merrill.
Obituary of Russell L. Riebling
Peoria Journal Star, December 11, 1995, Page: D9
Russell Riebling
  ASTORIA - Russell L. Riebling, 84, of rural Lincoln, formerly of Astoria, died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
  Born April 21, 1911, in Astoria to Lee and Lizzie Gibble Riebling, he married Zeretha M. Garrett on Feb. 17, 1934, in Canton. She died July 21, 1992. One grandchild, one great-grandchild and one brother also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Earle (Jeanette) Courtney of Quincy, Mrs. Kenneth (Nedra) Shuman of Lititz, Pa., and Lela Stelter of Lincoln; one brother, Dean of Littleton, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  A member of Fulton County Farm Bureau, he farmed in the Astoria area.
  He was a member of Woodland Church of the Brethren near Astoria, where he served as an elder. He also was a member of Woodland Township Cemetery Board.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at his church. Kevin Kessler and Marianna Taylor will officiate. Visitation will be 11/2 hours before services at the church. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to his church or to Christian Village of Lincoln.
Obituary of V. Fern Lybarger Walters Riebling
Peoria Journal Star, June 6, 1997, Page: C9
V. Fern Riebling
  ASTORIA - V. Fern Riebling, 92, of Astoria Healthcare Center died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 1997, at her residence.
  Born Sept. 14, 1904, in Schuyler County to James and Hannah Margaret Cook Lybarger, she married Lester Walters on Nov. 9, 1923. He died Dec. 25, 1968. She later married Freeman Riebling on Aug. 1, 1969. He died Jan. 9, 1979. She also was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
  Surviving are one son, Robert W. Walters of Astoria; one stepson, Freddie Riebling of Industry; two stepdaughters, Shirley Norris of Astoria and Joyce Claassen of Washington, Ill.; and a number of stepgrandchildren, stepgreat-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the Astoria United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria. The Rev. Phillip Glick will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Astoria Memorial Mausoleum.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Zeretha M. Garrett Riebling
Peoria Journal Star, July 22, 1992, Page: B7
Zeretha Riebling
  LINCOLN - Zeretha M. Riebling, 82, a former Astoria resident, died at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 1992, at Christian Nursing Home in Lincoln.
  Born May 30, 1910, in Fulton County to El and Minnie Foutch Garrett, she married Russell Riebling on Feb. 17, 1934, in Canton. He survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Earle (Jeanette) Courtney of Quincy, Mrs. Kenneth (Nedra) Shuman of Manheim, Pa., and Lela Stelter of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one grandchild and one sister.
  She was a member and deaconess of the Woodland Church of the Brethren, where she taught Sunday school for many years, worked in the Vacation Bible School program and was a former member of the Women's District Board of Southern Illinois. She was a charter board member of the Astoria Senior Citizens Organization.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at her church, with Ron Burtz officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery near Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Christian Nursing Home in Lincoln.


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