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Obituary of Norma J. Haberman
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 3, 2001, page 15, column 2
Norma Haberman
  Norma J. Haberman, 73, of Beardstown, died early Friday, Sept. 28, 2001.
  She was born Feb. 20, 1928, in Beardstown, the daughter of Charles and Beulah Allumbaugh Haberman.
  Surviving are three brothers, William Haberman of Temple, Texas, Alan Haberman of Arenzville, and Roger Kent Haberman of Frederick and numerous nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents.
  Ms. Haberman graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1946.  She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  She had worked at Kline Department Store in Beardstown many years ago and then she was employed for several years with the Illinois Department of Public Aid in Springfield.  She loved to work with her family genealogy.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 2, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with Matthew Haberman officiating.  Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials have been suggested to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary of W. Robert Hamilton
Peoria Journal Star, May 11, 1996
W. Robert Hamilton
  MACOMB - W. Robert Hamilton, 78, of 719 S. Pearl St. died at 8:04 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 1996, at McDonough District Hospital.
  Born Sept. 28, 1917, in Bardolph to John and Ellen Harris Hamilton, he married Dorothy DeWeese on March 9, 1941, in McDonough County. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Mildred) Butler of Astoria and Mrs. Stanley (Anabel) Soper of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
  A farmer, he was a former member of the McDonough County Farm Bureau Board. He attended the University of Illinois. He was a 4-H leader and a Macomb Township trustee.
  He was a former president of the Bardolph Cemetery Board. He served on the McDonough County Telephone Cooperative Board and McDonough District Hospital Board. He was a member of Macomb Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Quincy.
  He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Skinner will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bardolph Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Red Cross Transportation Fund.
Obituary of Virgil D. Hamm
Peoria Journal Star, September 13, 1998
Virgil Hamm
  PEORIA - Virgil D. Hamm, 77, of 6920 Swartz Lane died at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 1998, at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
  Born March 27, 1921, in Browning to Peter A. Sr. and May Curless Hamm, he married Rosalie Janssen. She died Dec. 5, 1991, in Peoria.
  Three brothers also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one son, Allen Sr. of Peoria; two sisters, Wanda Miller of Astoria and Glenna Hurst of Havana; two brothers, Pete Jr. of Browning and Dale of Bath; and two grandchildren.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  A member of Carpenters Local 183 in Peoria, he was a carpenter for the state of Illinois, retiring in 1983.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to Illinois Veterans Home.
Obituary of Ralph E. Hammack
Peoria Journal Star, March 13, 1998
Ralph Hammack
  BROWNING - Ralph E. Hammack, 74, of Rural Route 1 died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998, at his home.
  Born Sept. 27, 1923, in Isabel Township, Fulton County, to Scott W. and Lela Elizabeth Hampton Hammack, he married Hazel C. Foutch on Feb. 11, 1947, in Peoria. She died April 21, 1993, in Rushville. He also was preceded in death by three sons, Jim, Tom and Bill, one daughter, Barb, one brother and one sister.
  Surviving are four brothers, Doyle of Havana, Dale of Astoria, Donald "Can" of Ipava and Douglas of Meredosia; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was employed at Keystone Steel & Wire Co. in Bartonville, K. Casswoods Timbermill and farmed at Knob Hill Farm.
  He was a member of the Schuyler-Brown FS Co-op and Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Astoria American Legion Post 25. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the memorial home, where the family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 tonight. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Myra J. Rose Hammond
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Peoria Journal Star, June 16, 2007
Hammond, Myra
  CANTON - Myra J. Hammond, 95, of 448 N. 10th St., Canton, Ill., passed away at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at her residence.
  She was born April 27, 1912, in Ray, Ill., to Charles H. and Suzanna (Bishop) Rose. She married Francis M. Hammond on June 13, 1939, in Perryville, Mo. He preceded her in death.
  She is survived by one son, Ron (June) Hammond of Canton; one daughter, Arlen (Kenneth) McGuire of Kirksville, Mo.; two daughters-in-law, Bernita Hammond-Trigg of Canton and Mary Ahitow of Cuba; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  Also preceding her in death are her parents; two sons, Dick and George; an infant daughter, Patricia Jane; five brothers and two sisters.
  She worked and retired from the Canton Manufacturing Company.
  She was a member of the Cuba Christian Church.
  Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at the Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton, where visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. The Rev. Maureen Stein will be officiating. Burial will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton.
  Memorials may be made to Relay for Life.
  Online condolences may be made at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Obituay of Helen J. Foley Haney
Peoria Journal Star, June 9, 1994
Helen Haney
  GOOD HOPE - Helen J. Haney, 76, of rural Good Hope died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1994, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Nov. 17, 1917, in Emmet Township, McDonough County, to Henry Alonzo and Luna Wilson Foley, she married Ronald Haney on Dec. 27, 1938, in Moberly, Mo. He survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Sandra) Williams of Glen Ellyn and Mrs. Del (Linda) Ogren of Deerfield; one son, Steven of Blandinsville; and three grandchildren. Three brothers, one sister and one granddaughter preceded her in death.
  She attended Western Illinois University and later taught school.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Ron Derrig-Green will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital hospice program.
Obituary of Obituary of Zelma "Maxine" Maxine Beaty Haney
Peoria Journal Star, May 19, 1994
Maxine Haney
  COLCHESTER - Maxine Haney, 73, of 209 W. Lee St. died at 7:39 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 1994, at her home.
  Born Feb. 22, 1921, in Fulton County to Frank and Bertie {Birdie} Martin Beaty, she married Charles Haney on Aug. 13, 1941, in Wichita, Kan. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Frank L. of Colchester; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  She was a member of Colchester First Christian Church.
  Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Tom VanMeter will officiate. Calling hours will be anytime until the time of services at Jones Mortuary, where visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery in Vermont.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Glen Robert Hanning
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Glen R. Hanning
  Glen R. Hanning, 82, of Huntsville, IL, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2007 at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  He was born on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1925 in rural Huntsville, IL son of the late Joseph Warden & Ruth Jane Tyree Hanning.  He married Mary Maree Bovey September 27, 1952 at the First Christian Church in Rushville.
  He is survived by (3) daughters: Bonnie Hanning & husband David Childress of Dana, IN, Peggy Dillon of Gaffney, SC, Nancy Willis of Thomson, IL; (2) sons: Danny Hanning & wife Janet of Huntsville, Robert Hanning of Huntsville; (12) grandchildren; (5) great grandchildren;  (1) sister Fern Moore; (1) brother Gale Hanning & wife Joan, all of Rushville.  He was preceded in death by (3) sisters: Anna Mae Newton, Erma Icenogle, & Hazel Hanning.
  Glen graduated from Augusta High School in 1942 and was a life-long farmer.  He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Rushville,  a charter member & past president of the Illinois Assn. for Advancement of Archaeology, member and past president of Siloam Springs Earth Science Club, a member and past president of the Geodeland Earth Science Club, member and past president of the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical & Geological Societies, member & past president of the American Mineralogical & Geological Society, member & past president of the Two Rivers Archaeological Society,  member & past president of the Mississippi Valley Archaeological Society. He gave many programs on archaeology, rocks & minerals for many school classes and civic groups.  Glen was a former member & past president of Schuyler Unit Dist. #1 School Board, served on the Schuyler Home Extension Board and was an election judge in Huntsville Twp. for many years.  He taught and called square dancing classes for Spoon River College and numerous 4-H Clubs.
  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007 at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Dr. E. Ambrose Stump and Mr. David Haney officiating.  Interment will be in the Huntsville Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to Schuyler Co. E.M.S. or Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.  Private condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Bertha "Pat" Elizabeth Utter Morrell Hanson
Rushville Times, August 22, 2001, page 13, column 5
Bertha E. Hanson
  Bertha Elizabeth "Pat" Hanson, 82, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died Aug. 11, 2001, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
  She was born May 23, 1919, at Frederick to Carl Utter and Beulah Quinn Utter.  She attended schools and graduated from high school in Frederick.  She served as a Navy nurse during World War II.
  She married George L. Morrall (Morrell) in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1946.  They were later divorced.  On Aug. 26, 1987, she married Francis Hanson in Reno, Nev.  She worked at Just^Òs (?) Store and in clerical positions in numerous other businesses.
  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served as a visiting teacher.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and growing roses.  She especially enjoyed her family.
  Survivors include her husband, Francis Hanson of Idaho Falls; two sons, Harry Morrall (Morrell) of Bigby and Jason (wife Kathy) Morrall (Morrell) of Nampa, Idaho; brothers, Jim Utter of Buckeye, Ariz., Bill Utter and Dave Utter, both of Rushville; sisters Carlene Shoupman of Mt. Sterling; and Rose Speers of Rushville; and four grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  Funeral services were Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Idaho Falls LDS Woodruff 1st Ward, with Bishop Larry Christensen officiating.  Burial was in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.
Obituary of Wilma R. Martin Harden
Peoria Journal Star, December 18, 1994
Wilma Harden
  PEORIA - Wilma R. Harden, 84, of Peoria, formerly of Springfield, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 1994, at Americana Healthcare Center.
  Born July 30, 1910, in Bowen to Harry R. and Verna E. Phelps Martin, she married Frank Harden on March 5, 1933, in Macomb. He died Sept. 22, 1977, in Springfield. One brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Jon of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Jane) Anderson of Peoria; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral. The Rev. Cannon Ralph J. Stanwise will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Wilton Mortuary and one half-hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Good Hope.
  Memorials may be made to Saint Francis Medical Center Hospice Program.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 19, 1994
Wilma R. Harden
  PEORIA - Wilma R. Harden, 84, of Peoria, formerly of Springfield, died Friday at Americana Healthcare Center.
  Survivors: a son, Jon of Peoria; a daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Jane) Anderson of Peoria; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Peoria. Burial: Good Hope Cemetery, Good Hope.
  Wilton Mortuary in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Ansel Kirtz Hare
Peoria Journal Star, May 29, 1994, Page: C14
Ansel Hare
  RUSHVILLE - Ansel Hare, 84, of 567 Western Drive died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday, May 28, 1994, at his residence.
  Born Aug. 14, 1909, in Camden Township, Schuyler County, to John Walter and Isabelle Agans Hare, he married Mattie M. Shelts on May 1, 1930, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Norman of Hannibal, Mo.; one daughter, Rena Henninger of Rushville; one sister, Olga Nelson of Champaign; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandsons. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
  He was a teacher for 33 years, retiring in 1967. He then was a farmer, retiring in 1974. He was the Schuyler-Brown Extension Youth Advisor for five years. He also served one term on the Culbertson Memorial Hospital Board.
  A past board member of the Schuyler County Farm Bureau, he was a former member and past president of Western Illinois Angus Association.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville, where he taught the Booster Sunday School Class.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at his church. The Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Onzelo G. Harn
died: October 11, 1990
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 13, 1990
Onzelo G. Harn
  RUSHVILLE - Onzelo G. Harn, 86, of Rushville died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, with burial in Palm Cemetery west of Rushville.
  Surviving are his wife, Anna; one son, Donald of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Doris Baker of Rushville and Violet Lashbrook of Beardstown; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harvey of Summum; and one sister, Tena Leonard of Astoria.
Obituary of Arlo Harper
Peoria Journal Star, July 9, 2005, Page: B5
Arlo Harper
  GOOD HOPE - Arlo Harper, 87, of Good Hope died at 11:19 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2005, at Wesley Village in Macomb.
  Born Oct. 15, 1917, in rural Good Hope to George and Maude Bevard Harper, he married Ruth M. Hornbaker on Oct. 25, 1941, in Monticello, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Sam (and Geri) of Macomb and Delbert (and Diann) of Chesterfield, Mo.; three daughters, Jackie (and Dane) Metcalf of Blandinsville, Sandy (and Carroll) Hickenbottom of Dallas City and Lana Bryan of Good Hope; two sisters, JoAnn Lovejoy of Bushnell and Faun Cramer of Macomb; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.
  He was a farmer.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Stacey Tomich will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Wesley Village Alzheimer's Unit or to Good Hope Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Delbert M. Harper
Peoria Journal Star, April 6, 1998, Page: B4
Delbert Harper
  GOOD HOPE - Delbert M. Harper, 83, of Good Hope died at 3:07 p.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, at LaHarpe-Davier Health Care Center in LaHarpe.
  Born July 7, 1914, in Swan Creek to George and Maude Bevard Harper, he married Veta Manard on Sept. 21, 1947, in Macomb. She survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Michael (Kathy) Waters of Conway, Ark., Mrs. Ron (Marilyn) Smith of Macomb, Mrs. Eldon (Debra) Derry of Industry and Mrs. Don (Melinda) Horton of Lomax; two brothers, Arlo and Robert, both of Good Hope; five sisters, Vera Vogler, Helen Sperry and Faun Cramer, all of Macomb, Mrs. Merle (Donna) Clemens of Florida and Joan Lovejoy of Bushnell; and 10 grandchildren. One son, Dwight, two sisters and one half brother preceded him in death.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  A member of McDonough County Farm Bureau, he farmed in the Good Hope and Sciota areas all his life.
  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Macomb, where he served as deacon and Sunday School superintendent and teacher. He also was a member of New Hope Odd Fellows Lodge and Sciota Rebekah Lodge.
  He was a charter member of Good Hope Bigger and Better 4-H Club and was a 4-H leader for 44 years.
  He was past president of the National Montadale Association, where he was a board member and honorary board director. He also was past president of the McDonough County Married Rural Youth.
  He served as president of the Sciota Telephone Board and served on the committee when the McDonough Telephone Co-op was formed. He also served on the committee to bring electricity to the Sciota area.
  He served on the Sciota Grade School Board.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at his church. The Rev. Gerald Seabaugh will officiate. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, where family visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb, where military rites will be conducted by Macomb American Legion and Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars.
  Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or to LaHarpe-Davier Health Care Center's Activity Fund.
Obituary of Douglas A. Harper
Peoria Journal Star, December 19, 2004, Page: B6
Douglas Harper
  MACOMB - Douglas A. Harper, 17, of 150 Arlington Drive died at 6:59 a.m. Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at his residence.
  He was born May 12, 1987, in Macomb to Mark and Marsha Sinnett Harper.
  Surviving are his father, Mark (and Marie) Harper of Macomb; his mother, Marsha (and Jack) Brown of Macomb; two brothers, David and Brandon Smith, both of Macomb: two sisters, Tiffany and Jennifer Harper, both of Macomb; and his grandparents, Julie Harper of Good Hope, Leon Sinnett of Colchester, and Roberta Sinnett of Macomb.
  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, and his twin brother at birth.
  He was educated in Macomb and was a junior at Macomb High School.
  He was active in the Macomb Jr. Bowling League.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Macomb Assembly of God Church. Tom Mehaffy and Rev. Victor Randall Jr. will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Good Hope.
  Memorials to the American Heart Association or the Cerebral Palsy Association.
Obituary of Emma Jane Harper
Peoria Journal Star, February 10, 2003, Page: B05
Emma Harper
  BLANDINSVILLE - Emma Jane Harper, the daughter of Jon and Joy Carlson Harper of Blandinsville, was stillborn at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Surviving are her parents; her grandparents, Marilyn and Ron Smith of Macomb and Robert and Vicky Carlson of Rio; and her great-grandmothers, Veta Harper of Good Hope, Clara Smith of Macomb and Esther Nelson of Oneida.
  Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. The Rev. Wally Holt will officiate. There will be no visitation. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Renee Lyn Harper
Peoria Journal Star, December 27, 1991, Page: B3
Renee Harper
  CANTON - Renee Lyn Harper, stillborn daughter of Robert and Judith Hosler Harper of 311 W. Locust St., died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1991, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Surviving are her parents, one brother, Jason Harper, and two sisters, Laura Harper and Lisa Harper, all of Canton; grandparents, Lloyd and Gloria Hosler of Glasford and E. J. {and} Loretta Harper of Florida; and great-grandparents, Nellie Harper of Banner and Lester and Leta Derrickson of Mackinaw.
  Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, Canton. Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Robert L. Harper
Peoria Journal Star, April 18, 1999, Page: B5
Robert Harper
  GOOD HOPE - Robert L. Harper, 77, of 240 E. Main St. died at 12:32 a.m. Saturday, April 17, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Jan. 3, 1922, in McDonough County to George and Maude Bevard Harper, he married Julia Mae Colbert on Sept. 12, 1948, in Blandinsville. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Patty) Moore of Jacksonville and Mrs. Steve (Peggy) Kreps of Champaign; two sons, Michael of Macomb and Mark of Thayer; four sisters, Vera Vogler, Helen Sperry and Fawn Cramer, all of Macomb, and Joann Lovejoy of Bushnell; one brother, Arlo of Good Hope; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
  He was a farmer in Hancock and McDonough counties. He showed milking shorthorns at fairs.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home, Macomb. The Rev. Gerald Seabaugh will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Good Hope Fire Department and Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Guy B. Harris
died: September 4, 1987
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 5, 1987, Page: 8
Guy B. Harris
  Guy B. Harris, 70, of Springfield died at 2:10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Hospital.
  He was born on Feb. 1, 1917, in Waverly, the son of Mason and Ada Reed Harris. He married Joyce Jean Watts in 1946. Preceding him in death were his parents and one son, Alfred "Ozzie" Harris.
  Mr. Harris served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Jean; five daughters, Donna Jacobs of Arlington, Texas, Marilyn Blickenstaff of Browning, Kathleen Harris and Suzanne Harris, both of Springfield, and Victoria Mason of Houston, Texas; two sons, David Harris of San Diego, Calif., and Steven Patrick Harris of Springfield; 23 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
  Private family services were held.
  Staab Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Death of Hardin H. Harris
The Schuyler Citizen, February 22, 1872
Died
    Harris. - At his residence, near Newberrytown, on the 17th inst., of lung fever, Hardin H. Harris, aged 45 years.
    Mr. Harris was one of the earliest settlers of Bainbridge township. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Obituary of Otto Verne Harris
Peoria Journal Star, November 13, 1995
Otto Harris
  PEKIN - Otto Verne Harris, 92, of 312 Park Ridge Lane died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, 1995, at Fondulac Health Care Center in East Peoria.
  Born June 22, 1903, in Browning to Oliver Perry and Mary Jane Markley Harris, he married Murine Bradley on June 4, 1931, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Richard of Salmon, Idaho, and Verne E. of Creve Coeur; one daughter, Cherise L. Mudd of Pekin; 17 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. One son, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.
  He was a barber in Browning for many years. He then was a self-employed commercial fisherman. He last worked for 10 years at Hiram Walker in Peoria.
  He was a member of Faith Christian Church in Washington. He was a member of AMVETS Post 69 in North Pekin.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Schmidt-Haller Funeral Parlors in East Peoria. The Revs. David Mudd and John King will officiate. Visitation will be two hours before services at the funeral parlors. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Carol A. Hood Heaton
Macomb paper, March 21, 1996
Carol A. Heaton
  Macomb - Mrs. Carol A.  Heaton, 49, of 212 Poplar St., Bardolph, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 20, 1996 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.
  She was born June 1, 1946 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Leon and Jennie (Hicks) Hood.  She married Edwards M. Heaton on March 16, 1968 in Macomb.  He survives.
  She is also survived by two sisters Leona Gabel of Winford, Mo., Judith Addington of Butler, Okla.; and one half brother, Joseph Hood of Rock Island; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Etto Mae Burshing.
  Mrs. Heaton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Macomb and the Macomb Visual Handicapped.  She was a foster mother for many children.
  Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Gerald Seabaugh officiating.
  The family will meet with friends after the services at the church.
  Memorials may be made to: Midwest Kidney Foundation.
  Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of Iva Louise Unger Heinz
Peoria Journal Star, April 20, 1997
Iva Heinz
  CREVE COEUR - Iva L. Heinz, 87, of J. C. Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria, formerly of Creve Coeur, died at 9:05 a.m. Friday, April 18, 1997, at her residence.
  Born Dec. 4, 1909, in Camden Township, Schuyler County, to John Calvin and Blanche Loring Unger, she married Archibald J. "Arch" Heinz on June 29, 1938, in Peoria. He died Jan. 3, 1981, in Peoria. Two brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, James J. of Dahinda; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Maribell L.) Knickerbocker of Chesterfield, Mo.; one sister, Mary U. Holloway of St. Louis; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  She received her degree in home economics from Bradley University in Peoria in 1931. She was a teacher for Peoria School District 150 from 1932 to 1943. She was a substitute teacher at Sacre Coeur Catholic School in Creve Coeur for many years.
  She and her husband established Heinz Drug Store in Creve Coeur in September 1947. She was a charter member of Sacre Coeur Catholic Church in Creve Coeur and its Altar & Rosary Society.
  She also was a member of Lambda Phi sorority, Creve Coeur Women's Club, Creve Coeur Home Extension and Creve Coeur Tri-Centennial Committee.
  She was a Girl Scout leader. She also was a founding member of the Creve Coeur Library.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at her church. The Rev. James E. King will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur Chapel, with a Christian wake service at 8 p.m. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria.
  Memorials may be made to Creve Coeur Food Bank, 101 S. Thorncrest Ave., Creve Coeur, Ill. 61610, or to J. C. Proctor Endowment Home, 2724 W. Reservoir Blvd., Peoria, Ill. 61615.
Obituary of Randall "Randy" P. Heinz
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Randall "Randy" Heinz
  Randall P. “Randy” Heinz, 55, of Rushville, passed away at 12:12 A.M. Monday, November 20, 2006 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born on January 12, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of the late Gilbert and Ruth (Cook) Heinz. He first married Karel Million on May 29, 1971. He later married Penny Kostich on December 21, 1991 in Rushville and she survives.
  Also surviving are two sons Zach Heinz and wife Christina of Aurora and Jacob Heinz and fiancée Karen of Montgomery, step son Mike Kostich of Las Vegas, Nevada and stepdaughter Jaclyn Kostich of Darien, three grandchildren Nick Fletcher, Bailee Heinz and McKenna Heinz, special family friend Staci Strub of Phoenix, Arizona, five brothers Mike Heinz and wife Deni, Rolly Heinz and wife Kate all of Rushville, Vince Heinz and wife Pam of Frederick and Rick Heinz and wife Becky of Las Vegas, Nevada and Gilbert Heinz, Jr. of Decatur, four sisters Joyce and Danny Baggott of Peoria, Lorrie Brownfield and husband Ed of Manito, Cherie Heinz of Galesburg, Marnie Eskridge and husband Brian of Canton father-in-law George Villies and wife Kathy of Greece and mother-in-law Angela Tziazaras of Greece, brothers-in-law Pete Villies and wife Mary of Orland Park and Bill Villies of Chicago and several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, step mother Eleanor Heinz and Uncle Morris Heinz
  A 1969 graduate of Brimfield High School, Randy served as Torpedo man 3rd Class Petty Officer in the US Navy, during the Vietnam War from 1970 to 1974. He was a general manager for Victor Dana Corporation in Havana from 1974 until 1989. He was transferred to Chicago in 1980. In March 2001 he began as truck driver for DOT Foods in Mt. Sterling.
  He was a member of the Rushville Moose Lodge # 506, the Alligator Club and a former member of the Schuyler American Legion Post #4. He loved the game of golf and on most weekends could be found out on the golf course. He traveled the world, from Europe to Australia, Canada to Mexico and 49 US states. He enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Randy lived a full life and touched everyone who knew him. He had a big heart and always looked for the good in people. He will be truly missed.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, November 22, 2006 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Rushville with Father Marcel Kaberwa as celebrant. Interment will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery with military rites by Peoria Burial Detail of the United State Navy and the Schuyler American Legion Post # 4. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville. Memorials may be given to the Rushville Community Chest.
Obituary of Roy L. Heitz
Rushville Times, August 29, 2001, page 13, column 2
Roy Heitz
  Roy L. Heitz, 77, of Cuba, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  He was born March 2, 1924, at Rushville, the son of Roy Rufus and Vernie Belle (Jones) Heitz.  He married Eloise Phillips on Aug. 2, 1949, at Palmyra, Mo.
  She survives, along with one son, Richard (wife Marcia) Heitz of rural Cuba; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Charlotte) Cowser of Bradford, and Mrs. Gary (Dianna) Graham of Canton; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Heitz, and one grandson, Michael Cowser.
  He retired from the former Canton Works of International Harvester Company after 30 years.  He also farmed in the Cuba area for the past 45 years.  He was a World War II Navy veteran, and a member of the Cuba American Legion Russell Smith Post 533.  He was of the Methodist faith.
  Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba, with Rev. Nile Hill officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery with military services conducted by his American Legion post.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass-Putman Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Irene M. Miller Henderson
Peoria Journal Star, August 30, 1996
Irene Henderson
  RUSHVILLE - Irene M. Henderson, 83, of 412 E. Adams St. died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1996, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born May 28, 1913, in Rushville to Fred and Ruth Harmon Miller, she married James B. Henderson on Jan. 5, 1930, in Mount Sterling. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Robert of Fullerton, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One brother preceded her in death.
  She was manager of See's Candies in Whittier, Calif., for 20 years, retiring in 1977. She and her husband moved back to Rushville in 1978. She was a member of Schuyler Senior Citizens Council, serving as secretary, vice president and president. She served two terms as president of the West Central Illinois Area Council on Aging RSVP. She received a certificate of lifetime achievement from the Illinois Department on Aging during Women's History Month at the Illinois State Fair in 1994.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday 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 Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Senior Center or Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
Obituary of Dorothy Irene Steadman Hendricks
Peoria Journal Star, July 22, 1999
Dorothy Hendricks
  BRYANT - Dorothy I. Hendricks, 91, of Ripley, sister of a Bryant man, died at 2:35 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born July 8, 1908, in Schuyler County to John and Anna Belle Wright Steadman, she married Allen J. Hendricks on Oct. 16, 1926, in Schuyler County. He died Aug. 11, 1991. She also was preceded in death by three brothers, one sister, four grandchildren and one great-grandson.
  Surviving are two sons, Wayne (Cathryn) of Ripley and Richard (Penny) of Mount Sterling; two daughters, Mrs. Roland (Reta) Rutledge of Ripley and Mrs. James (Annette) Jones of Arenzville; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Leslie Steadman of Bryant and Charles Steadman of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister, Maxine Bedenbender of Littleton; and several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, both at the funeral home. The family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ripley Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Ripley Cemetery.
Obituary of O'Neal "Lee" Herche
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Worthington Funeral Home Obituary
Lee Herche
  O'Neal Herche, 76, of R.R. #4, Rushville, passed away at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007 at the Culbertson Long Term Care Facility in Rushville.
  He was born on Saturday, June 13, 1931 in Woodstock Twp., Schuyler Co., IL.
  He was Lee the son of the late Lewis and Emma O'Neal Herche.  He married Betty Robinson June 14, 1953 at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  She survives along with (3) daughters, Shara Fagan & husband Don of Rushville, Robin Herche of Boise, ID, Nena Martin & husband Tom of Littleton; (7) grandchildren; Tammy & Richard Sours, Nikki Ham, Luke Martin, Quinn, Effie & Emma Sumers (3) great grandchildren; Kyndall & Karlee Ham & Katie Scott; several nieces & nephews.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Cecil Herche.
  He was a life long Schuyler Co. farmer.  He was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church & the Ninety and Nine Methodist Men’s Group of Rushville.  He was a 4-H leader, served on the board of directors for Rushville Farmers Elevator & Schuyler/Brown F. S. for 21 years.  He also served on the Two Rivers Regional Council for elected officials, CAA board of directors, Rushville Township & Schuyler County Board.
  Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday July 2nd, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.  Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home.  Private family inurnment will take place prior to the memorial service. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Culbertson Memorial Hospital or Schuyler/Industry Athletic Assn.  Private condolences & expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Lottie M. Herron
Peoria Journal Star, February 21, 1993, Page: C14
Lottie Herron
  RUSHVILLE - Lottie M. Herron, 98, of 522 E. Lafayette died at 4:43 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 1993, at Snyder Vaughn Haven Nursing Home.
  She was born Aug. 23, 1894, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Thomas and Sarah Dodds Herron.
  Surviving are several cousins.
  A member of Schuyler County Farm Bureau, she owned and managed her family farm.
  She also was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday 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.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Jack J. Herron
Rushville Times, January 23, 2002, page 13, column 5
Jack Herron
  Jack J. Herron, 70, of Davenport, Iowa, a former Vermont resident, died Monday, Jan. 14, at the Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.
  He was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Fulton County, the son of Justus and Bessie Miller Herron.
  He is survived by two sons, Michael Herron and Douglas Herron, both of Davenport; one daughter, Jacqueline Kirschmen of Ft. Madison, Iowa; one sister, Francis (husband Merle) Tingley of Vermont and six grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Edward; two brothers, Russell and Clyde Herron; and one sister, Doris Smith.
  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was retired from Sivyer Steel Corp.
  Graveside services were Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at the Vermont Cemetery with Rev. Tim Worstell officiating.  Kost Memorial Home in Vermont was in charge of services.
Obituary of Jennie Park Hess
Peoria Journal Star, July 29, 1999
Jennie Hess
  RUSHVILLE - Jennie Hess, 93, of Quincy, formerly of Rushville, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 1999, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  Born Nov. 23, 1905, in Frederick to James and Louisa Robertson Park, she married Fern H. Hess on Sept. 4, 1937, in Keokuk, Iowa. He died May 26, 1988. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mary Jane (Emanuel "Sonny") Voepel of Quincy; two granddaughters, Lynn Voepel and Susan (Shawn) Doran both of Quincy; one grandson {son}, Steven (Lily) Voepel of Carol Stream; and one great-granddaughter.
  A teacher for 44 years, she began her career teaching all grades in one-room country schools. She taught at Ward No. 1, Ward No. 2, Sheldons Grove, Mount Zion, Hawkeye, East Liberty, Lamoine, Bethel, Fey and Webster grade schools, retiring in 1971. She received her teacher's certificate from Western Illinois University in Macomb and continued taking education courses throughout her teaching career, earning enough credits to graduate.
  She was a member of the National, Illinois and Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers associations, the former Rushville Federation of Women, Woodstock and Sugar Grove Home Extension, Senior Citizens Area Agency Council and Rushville Senior Citizens.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Harold Hedden will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 29, 1999
Jennie Hess
  QUINCY - Jennie Hess, 93, of Quincy, formerly of Rushville, died Tuesday, July 27, 1999, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  She was born Nov. 23, 1905, in Frederick, the daughter of James and Louisa Robertson Park. She married Fern H. Hess; he died in 1988.
  Mrs. Hess taught school at Ward 1 and Ward 2, Sheldons Grove, Mount Zion, Hawkeye, East Liberty, Lamoine, Bethel, Fey, and Webster grade schools, retiring in 1971 after 44 years in education.
  She was a 1924 graduate of Rushville High School, attended Western Illinois University in Macomb where she received her teacher's certificate and continued taking education courses throughout most of her teaching career, earning enough credits to graduate. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville, the National, Illinois and Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers Associations, the former Rushville Federation of Women, Woodstock and Sugar Grove Home Extension, Senior Citizens Area Agency Council and the Rushville Senior Citizens.
  Survivors: a daughter, Mary Jane (husband, Emanuel "Sonny") Voepel of Quincy; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
  Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, the Rev. Harold Hedden officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Ida Mae Parn Hester
Peoria Journal Star, September 12, 1996
Ida Hester
  MOUNT STERLING - Ida Mae Hester, 74, of Mount Sterling died at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1996, at her daughter's home in rural Mount Sterling.
  Born June 12, 1922, in Brown County to William T. and Goldie Knight Parn, she married Nelson James Hester on Jan. 7, 1945, in Rushville. He died July 5, 1996.
  Surviving are one son, Robert Lynn Hester, one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Garthaus, and one brother, Richard Parn, all of Mount Sterling; and six grandchildren.
  She was election judge in Mount Sterling for several years. She was a member of Mount Sterling Christian Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Hufnagel Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Reffett will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight and two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Sterling Catholic Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Brown County Ambulance Service, Mount Sterling Fire Department or any charity.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 12, 1996
Ida Mae Hester
  MOUNT STERLING - Ida Mae Hester, 74, of Mount Sterling died Tuesday at her daughter's residence in rural Mount Sterling.
  Survivors: a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Garthaus of rural Mount Sterling; a son, Robert Lynn Hester of Mount Sterling; six grandchildren; and a brother, Richard Parn of Mount Sterling.
  Services: 10 a.m. Friday at Hufnagel Funeral Home. Burial: Mount Sterling Catholic Cemetery.
Obituary of Nelson James Hester
Peoria Journal Star, July 7, 1996
Nelson Hester
  MOUNT STERLING - Nelson James Hester, 75, of 307 E. Union St. died at 7:11 p.m. Friday, July 5, 1996, at the home of his daughter in Mount Sterling.
  Born Feb. 25, 1921, in Schuyler County to Frederick M. and Mary McKeown Hester, he married Ida Mae Parn on Jan. 7, 1945, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Robert Lynn of Mount Sterling; one daughter, Mrs. Edward (Sharon) Garthaus of Mount Sterling; one brother, John of Itasca; two sisters, Mrs. Tony (Ann) Salrin of Mount Sterling and Mrs. John (Alice) Milota of Arlington Heights; and six grandchildren. Three brothers and two sisters, one in infancy, preceded him in death.
  He farmed in Schuyler County until 1947. He then operated Hester Plumbing & Heating until 1942. He later was superintendent for the city of Mount Sterling from 1952 until retiring in May 1988. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Rushville.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hufnagel Funeral Home. The Revs. Lee Reffett and Thomas Henseler will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and two hours before services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Sterling Catholic Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Brown County Ambulance Service or to any charity.
Obituary of Rena F. Hester
Peoria Journal Star, February 23, 1994, Page: D7
Rena Hester
  RUSHVILLE - Rena F. Hester, 87, of Rushville died at 7:25 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 1994, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
  She was born Feb. 17, 1907, in Schuyler County to Dr. Fred and Carrie Deane Hester.
  Surviving are many nieces and nephews. Six sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
  She worked for the Army in Washington, D.C. for 45 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Jack Volkers will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Death of Nicholas Shaffer Hetrick
unknown paper, October 12, 1911
Nicholas S. Hetrick
  Nicholas S. Hetrick, one of the old residents of Brown County, died recently at the house of his son, William Hetrick, six miles east of Mt. Sterling, aged about 82 years.
Obituary of Charles L. Hickman
Eagle Publications, August 2, 2001
Charles L. Hickman
  Charles L. Hickman, 70, of Macomb, died at 10:31 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born May 26, 1931, in Macomb, to Nathan and Alta Hickman. He married Shirley Kugler July 4, 1971, in Macomb. She died Dec. 11, 2000.
  He is survived by two daughters, Mary Lou Kelley, Macomb, and Peggy Spiker, Terre Haute; two grandchildren; three-great grandchildren; one brother, Harlin Hickman, Knoxville; and two sisters, Louise Clow, Quincy, and Margaret Moulton, Blandinsville. In addition to his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, George Hickman.
  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Macomb.
  Graveside services were held on Friday, July 27, 2001, at Oakwood Cemetery. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Cleitus E. Hickman
Peoria Journal Star, June 23, 2006
Cleitus Hickman
  MACOMB - Cleitus E. Hickman, 82, of 165 Pam Lane, formerly of Littleton, passed away at 8:44 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2006, at his residence.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, where visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, where military honors will be accorded.

Eagle Publications, June 28, 2006
Cleitus E. Hickman
  Cleitus E. Hickman, 82, Macomb, formerly of Littleton, died at 8:44 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at his residence.
  He was born Jan. 20, 1924 in Camden, the son of John C. and Clara A. (Royer) Hickman. He married Letha M. Gorsuch on Sept. 17, 1941 in Bowling Green, Mo. She survives.
  He is also survived by three daughters, Carole Ann (George) Runkle, Littleton, Mary Marie (Randall) Armes, Edwardsville, and Sandra Kay (Dan) Heitz, Colchester; eight grandchildren, Pam Cunningham, Indiana, Peggy Rittenhouse, Iowa, Bradley White, Alabama, Tim Runkle, Jacksonville, Macii White, Glen Carbon, Travis Heitz, Colchester, Kelli Guth, Washington, and Karri Norton, Macomb; 10 great-grandchildren, Clint, Jordan, Kelsey, Alexandria, Conner, Claire, Zachary, Karli, Tessa and Kynli; two brothers, John Hickman, Colorado, and Lyle Hickman, Canton; and two sisters, Dora Fry, Rockford, and Florence Mustard, Macomb.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, and four sisters, Viola Bricker, Leona Blansett, Hannah Hillyer and Irma Beatty, and one son-in-law, Bob White.
  He had lived in the Littleton area most of his life where he was a lifelong farmer before moving to Macomb in 1989.
  He was a trustee for the Industry-Littleton Fire District for more than 20 years, a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church, the Macomb American Legion Post #6 and the Macomb VFW and was past president of the McDonough County Senior Citizens Center.
  He was an Army Veteran serving from 1944 to 1946. He was a dealer for Vemeer Balers and Scranton Manufacturing selling gates and feeders.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Macomb, with the Rev. Dixie Croxton officiating.
  Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb with full military rites conducted by the Macomb VFW and Macomb American Legion.
  Memorials may be made to the Littleton United Methodist Church.
Obituary of Delores "Dee" Whitten Hickman
Eagle Publication, January 9, 2004
Delores "Dee" Hickman
  Delores "Dee" Hickman, 71, Greeley, Colo., died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at North Colorado Medical Center, Greeley, Colo.
  She was born Oct. 13, 1932, in El Paso, the third of five children born to Samuel Henry and the Rev. Ruby Irene (West) Whitten.
  She married John C. Hickman Sept. 2, 1950. He survives.
  She is also survived by two daughters, Brenda Hunter and friend John Stahley, and Debie Coleman, all of Greeley, Colo.; one son, Greg (Tina Ortega) Hickman, Loveland, Colo.; and seven grandchildren, John Coleman, Georgia, Nick Dinkel, Brianne, Amanda and Seth Hunter and Jeanette Hickman, all of Greeley, Colo., and Chris Hunter, Iowa.
  She graduated from Bushnell High School, where she participated in music and drama and later worked for a radio station. She returned to Bushnell for most of her class reunions.
  After her marriage, she and her husband lived in Troy, Ohio for 10 years, where she was active with the Troy Civic Theater. She loved gardening and being a homemaker and stay-at-home mom. She and her husband were members of the Church of God of Anderson, Ind.
  In August 1968, they moved to Greeley, Colo. She worked in the insurance industry and owned Dee Lee Insurance Agency in Eaton and Windsor.
  She loved gospel music and was a firm believer in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved reading, sewing for her grandchildren and cooking for family gatherings.
  Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Stoddard Funeral Home.
  Interment was at the Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, Colo.
  Memorials may be made to the Children’s Hospital, Denver, Colo. Send to Stoddard Funeral Home, Greeley, Colo. 80631.
Obituary of Robert L. Hickman
Eagle Publications, January 2, 2004
Robert L. Hickman
  Robert L. Hickman, 73 , Macomb,died at 8:05 p.m., Monday, December, 22, 2003, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born April 17, 1930 in Tennessee, the son of Raymond L. and Eva (Yates) Hickman.
  He married Carol Beth Friday May 1, 1954 , who survives.
  He is survived by two sons, Curtis Alan Hickman and Gary Lee Hickman, both of Macomb, one daughter, Janet Sue (Doug) Willey, Bardolph.; three grandchildren, a brother, Lyle Hickman, Tennessee, two sisters, Annabel Edgerton, Kankakee, Rosemary Ooyen, Covington, Geo.
 He served in the army during the Korean War.
  He worked for Macomb Dairy and then was a Macomb Police Officer for 30 years retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Macomb VFW Post 1921 and American Legion Post 6.
  Funeral serrvices were Saturday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home with the Rev. Beth Rupe officating.
  Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by his VFW and American Legion Post’s. Memorial may be made to the charity of the donors choice .
Obituary of Noah Michael Hicks
Rushville Times, December 19, 2001, page 13A, column 4
Noah Hicks
  Noah Michael Hicks, 9 weeks old, of Elsberry, Mo., died Saturday morning, Dec. 8, 2001, at his home.
  He was born Sept. 29, 2001, in St. Peters, Mo., the son of Richard Wayne and Bobbi Jo Barrow Hicks of Elsberry, formerly of the Rushville area. They survive.
  He is also survived by one brother, Justin Hicks, at home; maternal grandparents, Steve and Brenda Bottorff of Norfolk, Va.; maternal great-grandmothers, Florence Bottorff of Rushville, and Grace Worrall of Winchester; maternal great-great-grandmother, Alice Worrall of Murrayville; paternal grandmother, Karen Hiles, of O’Fallon, Mo.; a paternal great-grandmother, Irene Lancaster of Tennessee; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester with burial at the Winchester City Cemetery.
  Memorials are suggested to the family.
Obituary of Harold E. Higgins
Peoria Journal Star, December 8, 1993, Page: D5
Harold Higgins
  LITTLETON - Harold E. Higgins, 70, of Rural Route 1 died at 2:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6, 1993, at his home.
  Born Sept. 8, 1923, in Colmar to Ward F. and Mae Barnes Higgins, he married Ruth Bunnell on Oct. 16, 1943, in Augusta. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Kent of Littleton and Lowell of Brookfield, Mo.; one brother, Joseph of Bowen; two sisters, Marjory Van Diver of Macomb and Annabelle Davison of Indianapolis; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; and three great-grandchildren.
  He was a dairy and livestock farmer, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
  He was a member of Littleton United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. William Hesseldenz will officiate. Visitation will be two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Littleton Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler-Cass Home Health Care Agency.
Obituary of Ruth B. Bunnell Higgins
Peoria Journal Star, August 11, 1995
Ruth Higgins
  LITTLETON - Ruth B. Higgins, 72, of Rural Route 1 died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 1995, at her home.
  Born March 11, 1923, in Willow Lake, S. D., to Arthur and Jesse Miller Bunnell, she married Harold Higgins on Oct. 16, 1943, in Augusta. He died Dec. 6, 1993.
  Surviving are two sons, Kent Higgins of Littleton and Lowell Keith Higgins of Brookfield, Mo.; two brothers, George Bunnell of Hannibal, Mo., and Glenn Bunnell of Augusta; one sister, Mrs. Dale (Betty) Bartlow of Augusta; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandsons; and four great-grandchildren.
  She was a Jehovah's Witness.
  Private family graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Littleton Cemetery. Elder Alan Langel will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Hospice.
Death of child of Richard Hill
died: March 1, 1872
The Schuyler Citizen, March 7, 1872
DIED
A little child of Richard Hill, living in Bainbridge township, was fatally scalded on last Friday. Its mother was scubbing from a tub of hot water, and the little child fell into it.
Obituary of Hannah L. Hickman Doyle Hillyer
Peoria Journal Star, June 16, 1993
Hannah Hillyer
  BUSHNELL - Hannah L. Hillyer, 75, of 997 N. Dean St. died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1993, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born June 9, 1918, near Camden to John C. and Clara A. Royer Hickman, she married Verle E. Hillyer on May 15, 1953, in Macomb. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Richard Doyle of Oklahoma; three daughters, Wanda Mason of Stronghurst, Doris R. Ferris of Bushnell and Iva May Smith of Hillsdale; three brothers, Cletus Hickman of Macomb, John Hickman of Greeley, Colo., and Lyle Hickman of Canton; three sisters, Dora Try {Fry} of Rockford, Leona Blansett of Sciota and Florence Mustred of Tennessee, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Two sisters and one grandson preceded her in death.
  She was head of the cafeteria at East Elementary School in Bushnell for 25 years.
  She was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 1422. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home. Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. Thursday, and visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Bushnell Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Nolan Reuben Hillyer
Peoria Journal Star, December 29, 1995
Noland Hillyer
  CAMDEN - Noland R. Hillyer, 90, of Camden died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1995, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility in Rushville.
  Born Dec. 26, 1905, near Brooklyn, Schuyler County, to Charles and Cora Robinson Hillyer, he married Bernice McClairn in 1926. She preceded him in death. He later married Frances Miles McIntyre on July 26, 1970, in Peoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Darlene Baldwin of Memphis, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Joyce Witt of Washington and Donna Johnson of Arlington, Texas; one stepson, David McIntyre of Washington; four grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  One sister, one brother and one half brother preceded him in death.
  He worked at Kroger for 33 years. He then worked in the insurance business, retiring in 1970. A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4. He also was a member of Rushville Assembly of God Church in Rushville, where services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. Marvin Chockley will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn, where military rites will be conducted by his American Legion post. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Verle E. Hillyer
Peoria Journal Star, October 2, 1997
Verle Hillyer
  BUSHNELL - Verle E. Hillyer, 78, of 344 Cole St. died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997, at his residence.
  Born July 20, 1919, in Bushnell to Charles Lee and Anna Moore Hillyer, he married Hannah L. Hickman on May 15, 1953, in Macomb. She died June 15, 1993. He also was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.
  Surviving are three daughters, Doris R. Ferris of Bushnell, Wanda Mason of Stronghurst and Iva May Smith of Hillsdale; one son, Richard A. Doyle of Oklahoma; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Clair of Kingsburg, Calif.; and two sisters, Mildred Kreps of Bushnell and Wanda Hunter of Abingdon.
  He was employed at Oblander Hardware in Bushnell for more than 20 years and also worked as a carpenter in the Bushnell area for many years.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Bushnell Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1422 for 50 years.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home. The Rev. Ron Green will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends from 7 to 8 tonight. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by his VFW Post.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
  Note: The children are his stepchildren. They are the children of Hannah L. Hickman and 1st husband, Richard Doyle.
Obituary of Randy A. Himegarner
Peoria Journal Star, March 3, 2007
Randy Himegarner
  Elmwood - Randy A. Himegarner, 47, of 301 N. Morgan died at 10:28 a.m. Friday March 2, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  He was born on Jan. 15, 1960, in Peoria to John A. and Delores (Jordan) Himegarner. He married Debie Haahn of Elmwood on March 9, 1984.
  Surviving are his mother and father of Yates City; one son, Craig of Elmwood, stationed in South Carolina with the U.S. Navy; one sister, Bonnie (Dave) Langley of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Jack (Karrie) and Jay (Sherrie) both of Yates City; several nieces and nephews; and several young people who called him Dad.
  Randy worked at Westart General Tire in Peoria for the last 23 years.
  Randy was very involved in his son's activities, Little League; Cub Scouts; school activities; and Boy Scouts. He was an avid hunter, which was one more activity he taught his son and they enjoyed doing together.
  He graduated from Yates City High School and was a graduate of Western Illinois University in Macomb.
  He was a member of Elmwood United Methodist Church.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, where visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
  Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to EEBY Troop Boxes.
  Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Obituary of Ida Mae Vandiver Hindbaugh
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 28, 2001, page 15, column 2
Ida Hindbaugh
  Ida Mae Hindbaugh, 92, of Rushville, formerly of Hot Springs, Ark., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born on Dec. 4, 1908, in Davis, Okla., the daughter of the late Johnson and Lucy (Ryer) Vandiver, she married Lewis Hindbaugh on Sept. 28, 1946, in Hot Springs, Ark.  He preceded her in death in 1981.
  Surviving are one stepdaughter, Lena Reeder (husband, Chester) of Macomb; six stepgrandchildren, several step great and great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Lucille Clark; three brothers, Claude, Clarence and Clifford Vandiver; and four sisters, Winnie Vandiver, Bonnie Huddleston, Era Hilburn and Eva Sanders.
  She was a nurse at the Methodist Hospital in Hot Springs, retiring in 1946.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Graveside services were Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Hot Springs, Ark., with Rev. David Crooks officiating.
  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home or the First United Methodist Church in Rushviile.
Obituary of Herschel Hiler Hodges
Peoria Journal Star, August 7, 1995
Herschel Hodges
  ROSEVILLE - Herschel Hiler Hodges, 90, died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 1995, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
  Born Aug. 8, 1904, in Rushville to Leonard and Etta Bonser Hodges, he married Minnie Kathryn Houser on Jan. 2, 1932, in Unionville, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are several cousins.
  He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Western Illinois University. He taught at elementary schools in Schuyler and Warren counties for 40 years.
  He was a member of Roseville Christian Church. He also was a member of Roseville Masonic Lodge 519, AF&AM, and Roseville Order of Eastern Star.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. The Revs. Tom Mehaffy and James Oliver will officiate. Visitation will be from noon Monday until time of services Tuesday at the memorial home. Burial will be at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday in Rushville City Cemetery in Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to his church, Roseville Friendship Center or LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
Obituary of Minnie Katherine Houser Hodges
Peoria Journal Star, December 20, 2006
Minnie Hodges
  ROSEVILLE - Minnie Katherine Hodges, 99, of Roseville passed away at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at the Roseville Country Manor.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville, where visitation will be one hour before.

Eagle Publications, December 22, 2006
Minnie Katherine Hodges
  Minnie Katherine Hodges, 99, Roseville, died at 1:50 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at Roseville Country Manor, Roseville.
  She was born May 7, 1907, the daughter of Leonard and Emma (Crohe {Krohe}) Houser.
  She married Herschel Hodges on Jan. 2, 1932, in Unionville, Mo.
  She is survived by two nieces, Sue (Marvin) Garlic, Geneseo, and Pauline (Gene) Crumley, East Peoria; and one nephew, Dick (Judy) Houser, Rushville.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister and one niece.
  She was born and raised in Schuyler County and educated at WIU. She taught at Schuyler, Brown and Warren counties' rural schools for 31 years. She was a member of the Roseville Christian Church.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Corman Memorial Home, Roseville.
  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the memorial home.
  Memorials may be made to Roseville Country Manor Family Life Center, or Roseville Country Manor.
Obituary of Royal Moore Hodges
The Sun Herald, Biloxi, MS, November 14, 1998
Royal Moore Hodges
  Funeral: Graveside at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Biloxi National Cemetery.
  BILOXI - Royal Moore Hodges, 85, died Thursday, November 12, 1998, at Keesler Air Force Base Hospital.
  Mr. Hodges was born March 24, 1913, in Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of David and Adda Hodges. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ivan C. Hodges.
  Mr. Hodges graduated from High School in Rushville, Illinois. He received a degree in physics from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, and a masters degree from the University of Illinois.
  He taught Science at White Hall High School in Illinois from 1937 to 1940 where he met his wife, Marjorie Moulton. After World War II he taught chemistry at Superior, Wisconsin at a branch of Wisconsin University, before returning to Boca Raton, Florida.
  Mr. Hodges served in World War II in the Navy in the Pacific aboard an electronic repair ship. He retired from the USNR at age 60 as a Commander. He and his family moved to Biloxi in 1947 after the hurricane destroyed the Boca Raton, Fla., airfield. He was an avid hunter and NRA member.
  He retired from the Civil Service at Keesler AFB after 30 years service in the radar school. He was in the first group of 25 personnel sent from Scott Field in Illinois to Boca Raton, Fla., to set up the radar school.
  Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marjorie; one son, William D. Hodges of Biloxi; three daughters, Diantha Stafford of Clinton, MS, Susan Michelson of Greenville, S.C., and Dr. Janet Johnson of Atlanta, and 10 grandchildren.
  Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, at Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery.
  In lieu of flowers, send any memorials to the Salvation Army of Biloxi, P.O. Box 9, Biloxi MS 39533.
Obituary of Eva Angeline Armstrong Forsyth Hoelscher
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 31, 1993
Eva A. Hoelscher
  Eva A. Hoelscher, 97, of Mount Sterling died at 9:44 a.m. Saturday at St. John's Hospital.
  She was born Aug. 3, 1896, in Brown County, the daughter of Thomas and Ellen Whitmore Armstrong. She married Charles Forsyth in 1914 in Mount Sterling and he died in 1941. She then married Bernard Hoelscher in 1949 and he died in 1971. Also preceding her in death were a son, Eugene Forsythe; a daughter, Irene Krupps; five children in infancy; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight brothers, Earl, Bruce, Otha, Arther {Arthur?}, Ralph, Harvey, Frank and Oliver Armstrong; and three sisters, Alta Martin, Anna Bradley, and Edna Furry.
  Mrs. Hoelscher was a homemaker. She attended Bell School in Brown County and was a member of the Mount Sterling Christian Church. She had served as a 4-H leader, was a member of Brown County Home Extension and a member of Siloam Springs Earth Science Club.
  Surviving are three sons, Robert Forsythe of Rushville, James L. Forsythe of Kewanee and John Forsythe of Jacksonville; two daughters, Laura Hale of Rushville and Ellen Underwood of Springfield; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Maude Holden of Inglewood, Calif.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling, with the Rev. Gene Gebhart officiating. Burial will be in Mount Sterling City Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, October 31, 1993
Eva Hoelscher
  MOUNT STERLING - Eva Angeline Hoelscher, 97, of Mount Sterling died at 9:44 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 1993, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born Aug. 3, 1896, in Brown County to Thomas and Ellen Whitmore Armstrong, she married Charles Forsythe on March 25, 1914, in Mount Sterling. He died Feb. 21, 1941. She then married Bernard Hoelscher in July 1949. He died in March 1971. One son, Eugene Forsythe; one daughter, Irene Krupps; five infant children; eight brothers; three sisters; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three sons, Robert Forsythe of Rushville, James L. Forsythe of Kewanee and John Forsythe of Jacksonville; two daughters, Laura Hale of Rushville and Ellen Underwood of Springfield; one sister, Maude Holden of Ingelwood, Calif.; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
  She served as a 4-H leader for many years. She was a member of Brown County Home Extension and Siloam Springs Earth Science Club.
  She was member of Mount Sterling First Christian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hendricker Funeral Home. The Rev. Gene Gebhart will officiate. Friends may call from 4 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Sterling City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Ruth M. McLaren Hoke
Peoria Journal Star, November 18, 1996
Ruth Hoke
  BROWNING - Ruth M. Hoke, 95, of rural Browning died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996, at Astoria Health Care Center in Astoria.
  Born April 2, 1901, in Schuyler County to Edgar and Laura Jane Beam McLaren, she married Lloyd E. Hoke on Feb. 28, 1922, in Rushville. He died Nov. 4, 1975. One brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Helen Winston of Astoria, and one sister, Hildreth Cassel of Browning.
  She was a member of Bader Christian Church in Bader, where she served as pianist for 77 years; Bader Ladies Aid; and Browning-Hickory Home Extension Unit.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bader Cemetery in Bader. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Health Care Center.
Obituary of Helen P. Doyle (Robeson) Cash Holeman
Peoria Journal Star, January 15, 1997
Helen Holeman
  MACOMB - Helen P. Holeman, 84, of 233 S. White St. died at 1:04 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born Aug. 22, 1912, in Schuyler County to Alvery and Mary Gossage Doyle. She was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Thurman Robeson. She married Charles Cash in 1933. She married Rex Holeman on Aug. 23, 1969. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Larry Cash of Houston; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. One son, Richard Cash, one sister and one half sister preceded her in death.
  She worked at McGraw-Edison for 20 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of Macomb American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles Club Auxiliary and was a former member of Macomb Women's Bowling League.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home. The Rev. Susan Coller will officiate. Calling hours will be after 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. There will be no family visitation. Burial will be in Camp Creek Cemetery near Industry.
  Memorials may be made to Scotland Trinity Presbyterian Church near Macomb.
Obituary of Mary Grace Unger Holloway
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri, August 9, 2006
Holloway, Mary Grace Unger
  Holloway, Mary Grace Unger 99, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Brooking Park, Chesterfield, MO with family members at her side. Mary was born May 2, 1907 in Camden Township, Schuyler County, Illinois to John C. Unger and Agnes B. Unger. She was married to Jerome K. Holloway who preceded her in death in 1969.
  Three sisters, Leah D. Martin, Sarah B. Unger and Iva L. Heinz and two brothers, Emery Unger and Vernon Unger also preceded her in death.
  Mary graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL in 1928. Upon graduation, she worked as a financial and drama reporter for the Washington Times and Herald in Washington, D.C. until 1935. At that time she started her long and successful career with the federal government, starting first with the Department of Agriculture and then serving 13 years in the General Accounting Office. In 1950, Mary went to work for the I.R.S. where she remained for 15 years, setting the standards and placement procedures for office auditors, revenue agents and criminal investigators. Mary has resided in St. Louis since 1969. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, Women for City Living, and the Centenary Methodist Church of St. Louis, in addition to being an avid crossword puzzler, a voracious reader and the family humorist and storyteller.
  She is survived by step-sons Jerome K. (Gertrud) Holloway, Jr., John E. (Ann) Holloway and the late J. Donald (Donna) Holloway; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was a special aunt to James J. (Janice) Heinz, Maribell L. Knickerbocker and many great nieces and nephews. Mary was also aunt to the late Jerry C. (Ruth) Martin, James O. (Alice) Martin, the late Etta J. (Howard) Walters, the late Jack L. Martin, Earl Jr. (Norma Jean) Martin, Julia A. (Leo) Leonard, the late Joseph P. Martin, John D. Martin and the late Jo Ann Martin.
  Services: She will be interred in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Wheaton, Maryland. A memorial service will be celebrated at the Centenary Methodist Church (16th and Olive in St. Louis) at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2006. Memorials may be made to the Centenary Methodist Church (mailing address: 55 Plaza Square, St. Louis, MO 63013.) ST. LOUIS CREMATION.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri August 13, 2006
Holloway, Mary Grace Unger 99
  Holloway, Mary Grace Unger 99, passed away Saturday, August 5, 2006 at Brooking Park, Chesterfield, MO with family members at her side.
  Mary was born May 2, 1907 in Camden Township, Schuyler County, Illinois to John C. Unger and Agnes B. Unger. She was married to Jerome K. Holloway who preceded her in death in 1969. Three sisters, Leah D. Martin, Sarah B. Unger and Iva L. Heinz and two brothers, Emery Unger and Vernon Unger also preceded her in death.
  Mary graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, IL in 1928. Upon graduation, she worked as a financial and drama reporter for the Washington Times and Herald in Washington, D.C. until 1935. At that time she started her long and successful career with the federal government, starting first with the Department of Agriculture and then serving 13 years in the General Accounting Office. In 1950, Mary went to work for the I.R.S. where she remained for 15 years, setting the standards and placement procedures for office auditors, revenue agents and criminal investigators. Mary has resided in St. Louis since 1969. She was a member of the League of Women Voters, Women for City Living, and the Centenary Methodist Church of St. Louis, in addition to being an avid crossword puzzler, a voracious reader and the family humorist and storyteller.
  She is survived by step-sons Jerome K. (Gertrud) Holloway, Jr., John E. (Ann) Holloway and the late J. Donald (Donna) Holloway; 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was a special aunt to James J. (Janice) Heinz, Maribell L. Knickerbocker and many great nieces and nephews. Mary was also aunt to the late Jerry C. (Ruth) Martin, James O. (Alice) Martin, the late Etta J. (Howard) Walters, the late Jack L. Martin, Earl Jr. (Norma Jean) Martin, Julia A. (Leo) Leonard, the late Joseph P. Martin, John D. Martin and the late Jo Ann Martin.
  Services: She will be interred in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Wheaton, Maryland. A memorial service will be celebrated at the Centenary Methodist Church (16th and Olive in St. Louis) at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2006. Memorials may be made to the Centenary Methodist Church (mailing address: 55 Plaza Square, St. Louis, MO 63013.) ST. LOUIS CREMATION.
Obituary of Cecil H. Hood
Peoria Journal Star, August 11, 1994, Page: D7
Cecil Hood
  RUSHVILLE - Cecil H. Hood, 72, of 619 N. Congress died at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1994, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born Feb. 8, 1922, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to James William and Vivian Bridgewater Hood, he married Marjorie Phelps on Sept. 19, 1947, in Beardstown. She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Harold of Rushville, James of Concord, N. C., and Robert of Basin, Wyo.; one daughter, Mrs. Chris (Lynn) Trone of Rushville; nine grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
  A lifelong Schuyler County farmer, he retired in 1976. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater and was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery, where military services will be conducted by his American Legion Post.
  Memorials may be made to the Schuyler Senior Center.
Obituary of Jeanne Taylor Hood
Peoria Journal Star, March 25, 1999
Jeanne Hood
  FREDERICK - Jeanne Hood, 70, of Rural Route 1, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at her home.
  Born March 7, 1929, in Beardstown to Roy E. and Marion Bingham Taylor, she married Albert "Buss" Hood on July 25, 1948, in Beardstown. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Norman of Rushville and Steve of Jacksonville; four brothers, Jim, Tom and David Taylor, all of Beardstown, and Donald "Dick" Taylor of Indianapolis; and four grandchildren.
  One brother preceded her in death.
  She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter-day Saints.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown. Elder Jim Elledge will officiate. Calling hours will be after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home with the family present from 6 to 8 tonight. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 25, 1999
Jeanne Hood
  FREDERICK - Jeanne Hood, 70, of rural Frederick died Wednesday, March 24, 1999, at her residence.
  She was born March 7, 1929, in Beardstown, the daughter of Roy E. and Marion Bingham Taylor. She married Albert "Buss" Hood in 1948 in Beardstown.
  Mrs. Hood was a 1947 graduate of Beardstown High School and was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints in Beardstown.
  Survivors: husband, Albert "Buss"; two sons, Steve (wife, Julie) Hood of Jacksonville and Norman (wife, Alice) Hood of Rushville; four grandchildren; and four brothers, Jim, Tom and David Taylor, all of Beardstown, and Donald "Dick" Taylor of Indianapolis.
  Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown, with Jim Elledge officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Melvin McKenzie Hook
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, January 16, 2002, page 13, column 4
Melvin Hook
  Melvin McKenzie Hook, 79, of Rushville, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born April 20, 1922, in Hancock County, the son of the late Damon McKenzie and Leora (Huff) Hook.  He married Rose Ellen Ward on Oct. 11, 1944, in Rushville.  She preceded him in death on March 9, 1986.
  Surviving are two sons, Terry A. Hook (wife Jann) of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Philip T. Hook (wife Solidad) of Brookfield; one daughter, Marijane Kolb (husband Carl) of Glendale Heights; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild and two step-great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
  He served with the Navy during WWII and was engaged in action in the Pacific Theater.  He first worked for United Airlines as a flight officer in the air transport command and later was in the communications and computer services division, retiring in 1982 after 40 years of service based in San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles and Chicago.
  He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville, Schuyler American Legion Post 4, Rushville Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M. No. 9, Rushville Moose Lodge 506, and was a member and volunteer with the Phoenix Opera House in Rushville.
  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Dr. E. Ambrose Stump officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
Obituary of Cora "Bea" Beatrice Lashbrook Hopkins
Peoria Journal Star, August 9, 1997
Cora Hopkins
 RUSHVILLE - Cora Beatrice "Bea" Hopkins, 80, of Rushville died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born May 2, 1917, in Brown County to Earl and Flora Lear Lashbrook, she married Harold Henry Hopkins on July 4, 1935, in Virginia, Ill. He died Oct. 15, 1989. She also was preceded in death by three children, two brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are four sons, Harold Eddie and Orson Dean, both of Astoria, James A. of Rushville and Fred H. of Menard; three brothers, Clyde Lashbrook and Carl Lashbrook, both of Beardstown, and Fred Lashbrook of Rushville; four sisters, Ruth Wheelhouse of Galva, Grace Johnson of Coal Valley, and Justine Sipes and Maroy Claassen, both of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
  She was a housekeeper at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Nancy Jane Hopkins
died: October 30, 1990
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 1, 1990
Nancy J. Hopkins
  RUSHVILLE - Nancy J. Hopkins, 55, of rural Rushville died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at her residence.
  Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Christian Neck Cemetery northeast of Rushville.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are four sisters, Lenora Stivers, Helen Robertson and Mary Louise Trujillo, all of Rushville, and Shirley Moshak of Beardstown.
  Note:   He is the son of Leroy Hopkins and Bertha Gorsage.
Obituary of William Leroy Hopkins
died: December 25, 1989
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 27, 1989
William L. Hopkins
  William L. Hopkins, 63, of 1820 S. Holmes Ave. died at 10 a.m. Monday at his residence.
  Surviving are five sisters, Lenora Stivers, Nancy Jane Hopkins, Helen Robertson and Mary Louise Trujillo, all of Rushville, and Shirley Moshak of Beardstown.
  Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Christian Neck Cemetery, northeast of Rushville.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Note: He is the son of Leroy Hopkins and Bertha Gorsage.


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