if you would like to
contribute an obit to be placed
on the contribution page feel free to
email me. Thanks!
Contributed by
Sara Hemp the next 12 obituaries;
Host of Fulton Co., IL
@ Gene Trails
Thanks you, Sara!
Obituary of Kenneth Claude Finch
Peoria Journal Star, January 18, 1992,
Page: C8
Kenneth Finch
ROSEVILLE - Kenneth C. Finch, 82, of
Roseville died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 1992, at St. Mary Medical Center
in Galesburg.
Born March 13, 1909, in Industry to
Burley E. and Ada Swift Finch, he married Hallie M. Carrico on Feb. 7, 1934. She
survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Don of
Roseville and Gary of Sherrard; two daughters, Mrs. James (Janice) Meredith of
Roseville and Diann Finch of Peoria; one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Toland of Industry;
10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two
brothers and one grandchild.
Raised and educated in Industry, he
farmed in the Roseville area from 1930 until retiring.
He was a member of the Warren County
Sportsman's Club in Roseville and the Lomax Hunting & Fishing Club in Lomax.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at
Corman Memorial Home in Roseville, the Rev. Tom Mack officiating. Calling hours
will begin at noon Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be at St. Patrick's
Catholic Cemetery in Raritan.
Memorials may be made to the Roseville
Ambulance Service.
Obituary for Noel Dwight Garrett
Eagle Publications, February 3, 2005
Noel D. Garrett
Noel Dwight Garrett, 58, Abingdon, died
at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, 2005, at the Care Center of Abingdon.
He was born July 31, 1946, in Moline, the
son of Emery Russell and Dorothy Emma (Young) Garrett. He married Mary Catherine
"Cathy" Hasselbacher July 17, 1966, in Brimfield. He later married Amy Lou
Pumfrey Aug. 26, 1978. She survives.
He is also survived by two daughters,
from his first marriage, Michelle Garrett, Columbus, Ohio, and Dawn (Jonathan)
Perry, Normal; one son by his second marriage, Andrew Garrett, Abingdon; two
brothers, Rodney (Sharon) Garrett, Streator, and Alan (Marlene) Garrett of
Cherry Hills; 2 grandchildren, Shannon Perry and Spencer Perry.
He graduated from Winola High School in
1964. He worked at the Maytag Corporation in Galesburg for 32 and one-half years
retiring March 31, 2002. He later worked as an attendant at Southard’s Car Wash
in Abingdon.
He was a member of the Experimental
Aircraft Association Chapter 350, Academy of Model Aeronautics, League of Silent
Flight, Eastern Iowa Soaring Society, Western Illinois Soaring Society and the
National Soaring Society.
Cremation will be accorded.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 11:30
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon
followed by a prayer service at 11:30 a.m. A Graveside Committal service will be
held at 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Cemetery near New Windsor.
Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society or Community Hospices of America.
Obituary of Millicent P. Millard Groves
Eagle Publications, August 31, 2006
Millicent P. Groves
ASTORIA - Millicent P. Groves, 88, Astoria, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at 12
p.m. (noon) in Mason District Hospital, Havana.
She was born Oct. 3, 1917, in Swan Township, Warren County, the daughter of
Arthur and Mertie (McLaughlin) Millard. She married Harold Groves, Sept. 20,
1941, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Sept. 17, 1996.
She is survived by one daughter, Nadine Groves, Astoria; one son, Dwane (Ruby
Neff) Groves, East Galesburg; one grandson, Jeremy Groves, Avon; two
granddaughters, Michelle (Marty) Shaw, Astoria, and Amy Groves, Murray, Utah;
two great-grandsons, J. R. and Michael Shaw, both of Astoria; and several nieces
and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother Harold
Millard and two sisters, Merle Scott and Bernice Snell.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, quilting, and attending quilt shows. She
also enjoyed gardening and preserving fruits and vegetables for the winter
months.
She was a 1935 graduate of Roseville High School.
She was a former member of the Astoria Homemakers Extension, the Ipava
Presbyterian Quilters and the Busy Day Club. She was also a former 4-H leader in
the Astoria Area.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria,
with the Rev. Gary Sheets, officiating.
Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery, Astoria.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association. ~~~~
Death of Timothy E. Hollis
Astoria Argus - In ink
unreadable
Timothy Hollis Dies Of
Injuries Received In Crash
Funeral services for
Timothy E. Hollis, 29, of 300 S, East St. Abingdon, who was injured in a one-car
accident Sept. 4 in Knox County and died at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 15, 1977 at St.
Francis Hospital in Peoria, were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Roby Funeral
Chapel in Rushville with Collis Trone officiating. Burial was in Browning
Cemetery at Browning.
Obituary for
Lena C. Sorrells Larson
Eagle
Publications, September 13, 2001
Lena C.
Larson
Lena C.
Larson, 88, of RR Berwick, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001 at Rosewood
Care Center, Galesburg.
She was
born Jan. 7, 1913 at Industry, Ill., the daughter of John and Amy Dugger
Sorrells. She married Jesse F. Larson, Sept.15, 1938 in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded
her in death on Aug. 19, 1987.
Survivors
include one son, Roger (Beverly) Larson, Roseville; one daughter, Linda (Mike)
Caruso, Peoria and five grandchildren.
She was
preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and three sisters.
She
attended school near Industry and after her eighth grade graduation she
entertained at area fairs, festivals and theaters singing country western songs
and playing her mandolin.
She moved
to Rural Berwick after her marriage where she was a homemaker and farm wife.
She was of
the Methodist Faith and a lifetime member of the Illinois Sheriff’s Association.
Graveside
services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Abingdon Cemetery with Rev. Todd
Henderson officiating.
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials
may be made to the Galesburg Chapter of the American Red Cross.
Peoria
Journal Star, September 10, 2001, Page: B04
Lena Larson
BERWICK -
Lena Larson, 88, of rural Berwick, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at
Rosewood Care Center of Galesburg.
Born Jan.
7, 1913, in Industry to John and Amy Dugger Sorrells, she married Jesse F.
Larson on Sept. 15, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Aug. 19, 1987.
She also
was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
Surviving
are one son, Roger (and Beverly) of Roseville; one daughter, Linda (and Mike)
Caruso of Peoria; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
After her
eighth grade graduation she entertained at area fairs, festivals and theaters
singing country western songs and playing the mandolin.
She was a
lifetime member of the Illinois Sheriff's Association.
She was of
the Methodist faith.
Graveside
services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Abingdon Cemetery. The Rev. Todd
Henderson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at
Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon.
Memorials
may be made to the Galesburg chapter of the American Red Cross.
Obituary for Dorthea Louise
Allen Lee
Eagle Publications, October
18, 2001
Dorthea Lee
Funeral services for
Dorthea Louise Lee, 79, Roseville, were held Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. at
Corman Memorial Home, Roseville. The Rev. Gina Sheridan and the Rev. Michael
Brown officiated and interment was in Roseville Cemetery.
Mrs. Lee passed away on
Sunday, Oct. 14, 2001, at 9:38 a.m. at her residence. Memorials may be made to
the McDonough County Hospice, the Macomb Church of God-Abrahamic Faith, or the
Roseville United Methodist Church.
A daughter of Harold and
Ruth Maddock Allen, she was born Aug. 1, 1922, in Ripley. She married Albert Lee
on April 2, 1970, in Macomb, who survives.
She also leaves: a
brother, Robert Allen, Auburn; a sister, Edna Mae Buesterhaus, Quincy; and
several nieces and nephews.
A brother and a sister
preceded her in death.
Mrs. graduated from St.
Francis School of Nursing, Macomb, where she worked for many years until it
closed. She then worked for Western Illinois University Health Center for many
years.
She was a charter member
of Macomb Church of God-Abrahamic Faith in Macomb, a member of the Roseville
Chapter N of P.E.O. and the Roseville Woman’s Club.
Obituary of John P. Long
Peoria Journal Star, April 1, 2005, Page: B4
John Long
BERWICK - John P. Long, 66, of Berwick died at 5:05
a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg.
Born May 21, 1938, in Farmington to Paul A. and Ella
Mae Kimbrell Long, he married Stella L. Miller Simmons on July 17, 1964, in
Abingdon. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Belinda (and Jason)
Bower of Pace, Fla.; two sons, John C. (and Rhonda) of Abingdon and Paul of
Valley Station, Ky.; two stepsons, Rick Simmons of Berwick and Michael (and
Debbie) Simmons of Abingdon; two sisters, Sharon Hillebrand of Farmington and
Linda (and Gene) Polen of Elmwood; five grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two stepgrandchildren.
He was an Air Force veteran, serving as a radio
operator from 1955 to 1959.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Abingdon Cemetery. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Visitation will begin at 1
p.m. Sunday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.
Obituary of Cody Michael Lumpkins
Peoria Journal Star, August 4, 1992, Page: C3
Cody Lumpkins
ABINGDON - Cody Michael Lumpkins, 2-month-old son of
Joe and Kristy Jo Marsh Lumpkins Jr., of 104 Brookview Drive, died at 6:30 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 2, 1992, at his home.
He was born May 27, 1992, in Galesburg.
Surviving are his parents; his grandparents, Terry and
Rae Ann Gielau of Abingdon, and Terry and Joyce Naslund of Hillsboro, Ohio; his
great-grandparents, Ethel Marsh of Savanna, Ill., Lloyd and Arnita Williamson of
London Mills, Leland Baker of Clinton, Iowa, and Arthur and Lois Gielau of
Beardstown; one brother, Brandon, and one sister, Brandy, both at home. He was
preceded in death by a grandfather.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Larson Funeral
Home. The Rev. George Terry will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery.
Obituary of Vivian F. Sorrells Ruhl Millard
Peoria Journal Star, June 13, 2001, Page: B05
Vivian Ruhl Millard
ABINGDON - Vivian F. Ruhl Millard, 83, of 307 W.
Bernard St., died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at her residence.
Born July 6, 1917, in Schuyler County to John and Amy
Dugger Sorrells, she married Elmer C. Ruhl on Feb. 15, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. He
died Dec. 7, 1968. She married George F. Millard on Sept. 1, 1973, in Fiatt. He
died Sept. 15, 2000.
She also was preceded in death by one infant daughter,
Sally Ruhl, five brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are one son, Doug (and Mary Jo) Ruhl of
rural Abingdon; one sister, Lena Larson of rural Berwick; five grandchildren;
and six greatgrandchildren.
She had worked for Abingdon Nursing Home and later was
a janitor at Briggs Manufacturing Co. in Abingdon.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at
Abingdon Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Myers will officiate. Visitation will begin at
10 a.m. Thursday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or
to OSF Home Health Care.
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 of Ruth A. Jack Brown
Peoria Journal Star, November 25, 1995, Page: D9
Ruth Brown
ROSEVILLE - Ruth A. Brown, 91, of Roseville died at
2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 1995, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
Born Sept. 18, 1904, in Rushville to Herchel and
Hannah Ritchey Jack, she married Harold H. Brown in 1926 in Macomb. He died Feb.
18, 1971. One son, Jimmy, four sisters and three brothers also preceded her in
death.
Surviving are two sons, Jon H. and Jack L., both of
Hollywood, Fla.; one sister, Maude Yates of De Bary, Fla.; two grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
She owned and operated B&K Clothing Store and Smooth
Freeze, both in Roseville, for many years.
She was a member of Roseville Methodist Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville.
The Rev. Dr. Joanne Cooke will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before
services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery
Obituary of Margaret Catherine Miller Corman
Eagle Publications, April
15, 2004
Margaret M. Corman
Margaret M. Corman, 87,
Roseville, died at 2:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at LaMoine Christian
Nursing Home, Roseville.
She was born Feb. 4,
1917, in Rushville, the daughter of Guy H. And Esther G. (Campbell) Miller.
She married. V. Rudy
Corman Sept. 24, 1938, in St. Louis. He survives.
In addition to her
husband, she is survived by: one son, Victor H. (Ann) Corman, Roseville; one
daughter, Jane C. (Gordon) Young, Roseville; one sister, Jean (Miller) Adkisson,
Roseville; six grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death
by her parents and one sister.
She grew up and received
her education in Rushville, attended MacMurray College and graduated from the
University of Illinois.
She and her husband came
to Roseville in 1945, where they owned and operated Corman Memorial Homes (Avon,
London Mills, and Roseville). She retired in 1979.
She was a member of the
Roseville Christian Church, the Roseville Order of Eastern Star, and Chapter N
of P.E.O.
Funeral services were
held Friday, April 9, at the Roseville Christian Church with the Rev. James
Oliver, the Rev. Tim Randall and the Rev. Tom Mehaffy officiating. Burial was in
Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to
the Christian Church or LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
Corman Memorial Home,
Roseville, was in charge of arrangements.
end of Sara's
contributed obituaries, Thanks again Sara!!!
Obituary of Ruth
A. Jack Brown
Peoria Journal Star, November 25,
1995, Page: D9
Ruth Brown
ROSEVILLE - Ruth A. Brown, 91,
of Roseville died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 1995, at LaMoine Christian
Nursing Home.
Born Sept. 18, 1904, in
Rushville to Herchel and Hannah Ritchey Jack, she married Harold H. Brown in
1926 in Macomb. He died Feb. 18, 1971. One son, Jimmy, four sisters and three
brothers also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Jon H.
and Jack L., both of Hollywood, Fla.; one sister, Maude Yates of De Bary, Fla.;
two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She owned and operated B&K
Clothing Store and Smooth Freeze, both in Roseville, for many years.
She was a member of Roseville
Methodist Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. The Rev. Dr. Joanne Cooke will
officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home.
Burial will be in Roseville Cemetery. contributed by Sara Hemp, Thanks Sara.
Everett G. Burns
Rushville - Everett G. Burns, 88, of 138 E. Washington died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 1992, at Culbertson
Long Term Care Facility.
Born June 9, 1904, in Monmouth to Edward and Carrie Beeney Burns, he married Edith Darrah on Sept. 30, 1929, in
Rock Island. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, William Barton of Rushville; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Beverly) Herche of Jacksonville;
three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One brother and one infant brother preceded him in death.
He was a farmer in his early years. He then was a manager for Brown Lynch Scott retail stores in Kewanee, Monmouth
and Rushville from 1930 to 1954. He served as Schuyler County treasurer for two terms. He was also Schuyler County
supervisor of assessments from 1970 to 1978. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home. The
Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville
City Cemetery. [Peoria Journal Star, December 14, 1992, Page: C7; contributed by Sara Hemp]
Rev. R.C. Matthews
Reverend R. C. Matthews, Doctor of Divinity
Death of Dr. Matthews
Rev. R. C. Matthews, D. D., of Monmouth, died suddenly of neuralgia of the heart on Tuesday evening of last week,
at his residence in that city. Dr. Matthews will be remembered as the old gentleman who took part in the fiftieth
anniversary of the organization of the Presbyterian church in Rushville, one year ago last January. In alluding
to his death the Review says:
Tuesday he was on our streets, and was feeling better than usual and more cheerful as to his future health. He
has so much improved in his general health and strength, that on Sabbath last he preached twice - morning and evening.
Tuesday afternoon he out in the lot at his residence with his son, John and one or two others, who were shooting
at a mark and shot with them. About four o'clock he complained of pain and a smothering sensation about the heart.
Medical aid was immediately called, but he only lived about an hour after being taken sick. No death in this community,
among our prominent men, has ever caused such universal sorrow as the demise of Dr. Matthews. He was beloved and
revered by all classes, and no pastor ever had a stronger hold upon the affections of his flock than he had. He
was in every particular the true, straight-forward, consistent christian gentleman, and the most richly honored
and adorned his profession and the cause of his Master.
His place in the church will not easily be filled for there are but few like him as a citizen, a neighbor, and
a christian, and his loss to his congregation is almost irreparable. Dr. Matthews was born in Sheperdstown, Virginia,
April 2d, 1822. He came to Monmouth in December, 1851, and took charge of the First Presbyterian church, and continued
as its pastor till the day of his death, nothing occurring during all these long years to mar the harmony or shake
in the least the confidence that existed between him and his congregation, which continually grew and strengthened
under his wise administration. We believe this was the first congregation he was ever chosen to preside over and
minister to, and he faithfully continued to the end. It was his great desire to see the new and handsome church
building erected this summer completed and dedicated, then he expected to quickly lay his armor by to enjoy the
rich rewards of a well-spent life. But it has been otherwise ordered. [Contributed
by Sara Hemp; Rushville Times, Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois, November 24, 1881]
Samuel Hallam--- Review Atlas --- July 26, 1878Samuel Hallam,
an old settler of this township, died at his residence in this city last
Saturday, in the 71st year of his age. He came to this county in 1850 and
settled on a farm about three miles east of Monmouth, where he resided until
within a few years, when he moved to the city, and retired from active business
pursuits. For a long time he had been afflicted with rheumatism, which confined
him to his bed and rendered him helpless... after which the remains were taken
in charge by the Masonic Fraternity and buried with Masonic honors. Samuel died
on July 20th, at 70 years and 5 months. He is buried in the Monmouth Cemetery.
submitted by Kenneth Radcliffe
Hattie A. McCord--Review Atlas-- July 19, 1878
In Monmouth, July 13, 1878, of convulsions, Hattie A. McCord (colored), aged
4 months.
Thomas J. Griffin Review Atlas July 19, 1878---in Greenbush, June 27, of
pneumonia, Thos. J. Griffin, aged 1 year, 10 months 7days.
Perlie Adefia Taylor--Review Atlas--July 19, 1878, ---In Greenbush township,
May 19, 1878, of cerebral meriingitis, Perlie Adefia Taylor, aged 6 months and 4
days.
Henry C. Spurgeon
Henry C. Spurgeon, 69, one of the most extensive landowners in Greenbush township,
passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 16, about 10 a.m. on a country road near his farm residence, his death
being attributed to a heart attack.
Mr. Spurgeon was a member of an old and honored family of Warren county. He was born in Greenbush township, December
19, 1868, a son of Israel and Elizabeth (Marshall) Spurgeon. He attended the district schools, the public schools
of Colorado Springs, Colo., and the preparatory department of Knox college. From the time he was ten years old,
he lived at Colorado Springs and Leadville, Colo., but about 1888, returned to Warren county.
In 1889 he was married to Miss Irene Abbott, who was born in Monmouth. Following his marriage Mr. Spurgeon rented
a farm in Greenbush township, and then some years later bought a farm. Later his holdings were expanded by the
addition of several hundred acres from his father's extensive estate. In 1900 he went into a hardware and implement
business at Prairie City, and before then served as salesman for a large agricultural implement house at Bushnell.
Thirty-one years ago, in 1907, Mr. Spurgeon went to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for his health and remained there for
a year, leaving for Colorado where he remained until 1917, and during this period worked for the Great Western
Sugar company. After four years there he went with the Spaulding Deep Tiling Machine company of Denver, Colo. Returning
to Warren county, he resumed his hareware business, and looked after his farm land. He was known for years as a
raiser of Duroc-Jersey hogs and also of Poland-China and Hampshire hogs.
Mr. and Mrs. Spurgeon became the parents of twelve children, tow of whom preceded their father in death. A son,
Harold, died of influenza at Camp McArthur, Fort Worth, Texas, during the World War, and a daughter, Amy, died
at the age of two. Surviving are the widow and ten children: Mrs. Marie Alkire of Mesa, Ariz., whose husband died
in the army during the war; Merle of Springfield, Ill.; Mrs. Ardis Levoy of Oak Park, Ill.; French of Galesburg;
Henry of Los Angeles; Mrs. Irene Terrell of San Francisco; Eileen of Denver, Colo.; Bronald, Bernadine and Ione,
all of Chicago. He leaves five Grandchildren.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Emma Dixon, Mrs. Mary Abbott, and Mrs. Dora Long, of that community; and
Elmer of Longmont, Colo. [Contributed by Sara Hemp; From the scrapbook
of Ida Trimmer Fowler, a long time Bader, Schuyler County, IL resident]
Below are all
contributor
is annomyous for the time being as they did not give a name.
Nellie Pearl Firoved White
Word was received here today of the death of Mrs. George White, 96, who died
Sunday, September 5, 1971. Born June 17, 1875, in Warren County, the former
Nellie Pearl Firoved, was the daughter of William and Sarah (Hutchinson)
Firoved, and spent her early life in Hale Township. She attended Farmers Academy
school and the Monmouth Academy. A homemaker, Mrs. A homemaker, Mrs. White was
the oldest member of the First United Methodist Church. She also was a charter
member of the W.S.C.S. and Philaters Sunday School Class of the church. She was
a charter member of the Farmers Academy Book Club. Mrs. White enjoyed needle
work and hand sewing. Her marriage to George E. White took place Dec, 27, 1899,
in Warren County, and he preceded her in death in1 950.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edgar (Dorothy) Saville of Monmouth, a
granddaughter Mrs. Donald E. (Mary Ann) Bulen of Panama City,Fla., five great
grandchildren; Harold E., Barbara Sue, George E., Donald E. Jr., and Cynthia
Bulen; two nieces, Mrs. James O'Daniel of Monmouth and Mrs. Everell Bruington of
Galesburg; and a nephew, Bruce Firoved of St. Petersburg, Fla. Besides her
husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, two brothers and
infant daughter.
Obit - Oquawka Spectator, 26
Feb 1896
HUTCHINSON, Mrs. Martha A, widow of Col. Samuel Hutchinson died in
Monmouth Monday and funeral services will be held there. The lady's maiden name
was Graham and for many years she lived near Biggsville and South Henderson.
Five children survive.
Col. Sam Hutchinson, long time resident of this community, (Monmouth),
died at his residence on North Third Street on Thursday 18 February 1886, aged
seventy years, after an extended illness from heart trouble. He was buried at
Kirkwood the following Saturday, the exercises being conducted by Dr. W. T.
Campbell, assisted by Dr. T. H. Hanna.
Colonel Hutchinson was born in Paterson, NJ, 28 June 1816, the son of James C.
Hutchinson, who came with his family from Harrison county, Ohio and landed at
Oquawka, more familiarly known at that time as "Yellow Banks", on the second day
of June 1833 and located on lands in the east part of Henderson county, then a
part of Warren.
In 1842, Col. Hutchinson was united in marriage with Miss Martha A. Graham,
daughter of William Graham who had come from Todd county, KY and settled in
Henderson county in 1835. To Col. and Mrs. Hutchinson were born six children,
five of whom were living at the time of his death, - Mrs. William Firoved, Mrs.
Isaac Woods, Mrs. William McCoy, Mrs. J. C. Wallace and William G. Hutchinson,
the only son who lived on the old home farm.
Col. Hutchinson settled on and cultivated a farm northwest of Kirkwood until
1879, when he moved to Monmouth. He was for several years president of the
Henderson county agricultural society and also helped organize the Old Settlers'
Association of Warren and Henderson counties, having been elected to his second
term the fall previous to his death.
He was a member of the Second United Presbyterian church of this city.
The Monmouth Review of 30
September 1895 has her obituary.
"The funeral of Miss Ora T. Hutchinson was held Saturday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock at the First United Presbyterian church. Her long illness with
pyamemia* had caused much sympathy to be extended to her and when at last she
fell victim to the disease her friends were very sad. The attendance at the
church was large and the casket was almost covered with floral offerings. The
services were conducted by Doctor T. H. Hanna and were made very affecting,
especially to the young people. The singing was by the church choir. The pall
bearers were all young friends of hers, as follows: A. C. Johnson, Robert
Dunbar, Will McKelvey, Fred Paine, Clarence Glass and Rath Herdman.
His obituary is found in the Monmouth Review of 25 October 1892.
"Clyde B. Hutchinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Hutchinson died at half
past two yesterday afternoon at his home on East First Avenue in the twentieth
year of his age. His disease was consumption and his illness dates from a severe
cold contracted at school last November. In January he was compelled to leave
school and since that time he has constantly failed. Everything was done that
could be done to stay the dread disease, two months being spent in Kentucky and
two in Colorado but without avail. Clyde was born in Henderson county, 23 March
1873 but most of his life was spent in Monmouth. The funeral will be held
tomorrow morning at the First United Presbyterian church of which he was a
member."
FOUNDER OF PI BETA PHI SORORITY
DIES AT MONMOUTH
Monmouth, IL., Jan. 5, 1931
Mrs. A. P. Hutchinson, nee Clara Brownlee, one of the founders of PI Beta
Phi sorority died Monday. She was one of the 12 Monmouth college co-eds who
started the organization then known as the I. C. Sororis early in 1867. only
five of the founders now survive
Obituary from Monmouth Review Atlas
Alexis P. Hutchinson was a long time resident of Monmouth and a well
known attorney. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis in 1916 and had been
confined to his house and unable to do any work. He had graduated from Monmouth
in 1872 and studied law with Judge J. J. Glenn and was later admitted to the
bar. He was city attorney for a time and and had run for county judge. He was
survived by two children. His funeral was held on the 17th and conducted by
Reverend J. R. McCrory of his church. He was buried in the Monmouth Cemetery.
Information from Alexis Hutchinson Family Bible sent by Mrs. Richard Hutchinson
Alexis P. Hutchinson, a member of the Warren County Bar Association and for many
years a prominent Monmouth attorney, died at his home on East First Ave. at
10:15 o'clock last night following an extended illness. Mr. Hutchinson was a
victim of a stroke in 1916, and since that time had been confined to his home.
Mr. Hutchinson was born at Biggsville on Sept. 13, 1848, and was the son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. Hutchinson. He received his early education in the Biggsville
schools and and later came to Monmouth and entered Monmouth College. He
completed his course at the college in 1872 and was graduated. Soon after
graduating, he entered the law practice of Judge Glennand and commenced reading
law. He was admitted to practice in the courts of IL. In 1875 he moved to
Monmouth, where he has lived ever since. Mr. Hutchinson was married June 4, 1872
to Miss Clara Brownlee at Little York and to this union *two children were born.
They are both living and are: Harry Hutchinson of Biggsville and Mrs. C. H.
Tornquist of Provo, Utah. In addition to his children, he is survived by three
brothers, Miles and John are residents of Biggsville and Sumner lives in
Oklahoma City, OK.
Galesburg Republican-Register
June 12, 1911
Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois
Many Assembled to Hear the Tribute to Her Memory
(Special to the Republican-Register)
Victoria, Ill., June 10- Many neighbors, friends and relatives of Mrs. Frank
Godsil, who died the morning of June 8th, assembled Saturday afternoon to pay a
last tribute of respect to the young wife and mother, who had been taken so
suddenly from their midst.
The funeral services were held at Maxey chapel and were conducted by Rev. Geo.
H. Thorp of the Methodist church of Victoria. The songs were "Looking This Way,"
"Solid Rock," and "Good Night," sung by a quartet composed of Miss Katherine
Gothard, Miss Rhea Schunk, Rev. Thorp and A.A. Reyonolds, with Miss Ava Henstrom
as organist. The floral tributes covered the casket and were numerous and
beautiful.
Obituary.
Ester Mary Seiboldt, daughter of John and Mary Seiboldt, was born near Victoria,
Il., June 17, 1884 and died in her home in Persifer Township; June 8th, 1911,
aged 26 years, 11 months and 21 days.
On the 31st of May, 1909 she was united in marriage to Frank Godsil. To this
union was born four children, one of whom preceded her in death. In 1908 Mrs.
Godsil was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal church of which she has
been a member ever since.
For the past year or two she has been in poor health. Last Saturday she was
taken dangerously ill and passed away on Thursday morning at 9:05. She leaves to
mourn her loss, her husband, three children , her mother, one brother, two
step-sisters, one step-brother , and many other relatives and a host of friends.
In her home Mrs. Godsil was very kind and considerate, always thinking of the
welfare of her loved ones. She had a kind word and a smile for her friends and
will long be remembered, especially by those who knew her best. The remains were
laid to rest in the Westfall cemetery.
Card of Thanks.
We desire to thank all those who so kindly assisted us at the time of the death
and burial of wife and mother.
Frank Godsil and family.
Register Mail; October unknown day, 1914; Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois
Well Known Resident of 974 South Academy Street Passes Away.
After a lingering illness of three years duration, Patrick Godsil of 974 South
Academy street, died at eight o'clock
Tuesday evening at his home. Forty six years ago he became a resident of this
city and lived here continuously in Galesburg since that time.
He was born in County Cork, Ireland in 1847. He found romance in America after
immigrating here in `64 and married a Galesburg girl, Miss Frances Cratty. A
devout Catholic, he remained sincere in his belief and was a member for years of
the St. Patrick's church. He was an employee for some time in the "Q" shops. His
widow, six sons, W.H. Godsill and David Godsil of this city, M.S. Godsill of
Peoria, Tom, Frank and James of Victoria and four daughters, Mrs. W.H. Fields,
Mrs. Anna Sylvester of Peoria, Mrs Frances Johnson and Miss Nellie Godsil at
home are the relatives who survive him. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the St. Patrick's church. The interment will
be in St. Joseph's cemetery. The family request that no flowers be sent.
Register-Mail; March 20, 1911; Galesburg, Knox County, Illinois
Edmund Scully for the past 46 years a resident of Galesburg died at his home,
888 S. Academy St. He had taken sick at noon, but nothing could save him. Death
was caused by strangualation hernia. Born in county Cork Ireland he came to
America when a young man, settling in Galesburg. He was employed as a blacksmith
by CBQ railroad. He married Margaret Godsil who died April 9, 1907. Ten children
survive. Edward died Feb 27, 1901, James P, Taylor, TX, John J. El Paso, TX.,
William H., Mary Wilson, Nellie Sipes, Margaret Forsyth, Kathyrn Farrell, Annie
and Dan living at home. Member of the Catholic Church, Rev. Father Baines
performing the service at Saint Patrick's Church. Burial at Saint Joseph's
Cemetery.
