Obituary for Faye L. REBMAN ANDERSON
The Rushville Times, April 5, 2000, page 17, column 3
    Faye L. Anderson, 86, of Macomb, formerly of Camden, died Wednesday. March 29, 2000, at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.
    She was born Aug. 24, 1913, in Rushville, to the late Bert and Minnie L. Roudebush Rebman. She married Maurice W. Anderson on Aug. 22, 1936, in Crawfordsville, Ind. He died Oct. 9, 1993.
    Mrs. Anderson is survived by one son, Maurice L. “Andy” Anderson (wife Peggy) of Glendora, Calif.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
    She and her husband farmed in Camden Township in Schuyler County for more than 40 years before retiring. She was a former member of the Bethany Church and the Assembly of God Church, both of Camden.
    Funeral services were held Friday, March 31, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may he given to the Camden United Methodist Church or the Bethany Bible Church.

   Obituary for Rose KAMNICK BLAHOFSKI
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Rose Blahofski, 89, of Springfield, died at Culberston Memorial Hospital in Rushville on Monday, March 27, 2000.
    She was born Aug. 26, 1910 at St. George, Austria, to Anton and Mary Strmsek Kamnick. She married Frank J. Blahofski Sr. in September 1931.
    Survivors include her husband, Frank J. Blahofski Sr. of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Delmar (Betty) Woodrum of Rushville; two sons, Frank J. (wife, Judith) Blahofski Jr. and John R, (wife, Carolyn) Blahofski, all of Springfield; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Ann Scott, of Springfield; and one brother, Albert Kamnick, of Springfield.
    She was preceded in death by two grandsons, one granddaughter, her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
    She was a member of Sacred Heart Church.
    Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Funeral service at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2000, at the funeral home with Rev. Eugene Cieslik officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the charity of donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Duane B. DANNER
The Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Duane B. Danner, 77, of Ipava died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    Born Jan. 22, 1922, in Summum to Claude and Louella Brinton Danner, he married Lou Nellie Haynes on Dec. 17, 1949, in Havana. She died Feb. 2, 1995.
    He also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
    Surviving are two sons, Duane of Havana and David of Bernadotte; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and one brother, Everett of Ipava.
    A construction worker, he worked for Peoria Blacktop, retiring in 1985. He was a member of Laborers Local 231 in Pekin. He was a former chief of the Ipava Fire Department.
    A World War II Army veteran, he was a member and past commander of Ipava American Legion Post 17 and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6408 in Havana. He was a president of the Ipava Sportsman Club.
    Services were Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava. The Rev. Kevin Kessler officiated. Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Ipava American Legion building fund.

   Obituary for Edward F. DURELL
The Rushville Times, February 2, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Edward F. Durell, 91, of Beardstown, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    He was born May 28, 1908, in Beardstown, the son of the late Harry “Doodle” and the late Luvenia A. Wayman Durell. He married Pearl Marie Frakes on June 6, 1944, in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on Aug. 7, 1999.
    He is survived by two sons, Donald (wife Bonnie), and Junior (wife Connie), both of Beardstown; two daughters, Luvenia “Beanie” (husband Gene) Wray of New Albany, Miss., and Rosie Brockley (husband Bill) of Astoria; two stepdaughters, Martina (husband Glen) Westlake of Astoria and Mary Kimbro of Silva; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
    He worked as an engineer for the Valley Barge Line and Material Service for 30 years until his retirement in 1968. During retirement, he enjoyed outdoor events such as rabbit hunting, trapping, and fishing, especially ice fishing.
    Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery

   Obituary for Irene DANNER EASLEY
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 2
    Irene Easley, 98, of Macomb, formerly of Vermont, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    She was born Sept. 2, 1901, in Leesburg, the daughter of Moses and Lydia Bubb Danner. She married Earl Easley on Dec. 24, 1927. He died July 5, 1981.
    Surviving are one son, Herbert Easley of Vermont; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Jean Easley, and a twin sister.
    She was a member of the Vermont Christian Church.
    Funeral services were Saturday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Vermont Christian Church or Wesley Village Healthcare Center.

   Obituary for John J. ELAS
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 1
    John J. Elas, 87, of Rushville, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at the Heritage Manor South Nursing Home in Beardstown.
    He was born Jan. 7, 1913, in Wonlock, to the late Anton and Anna Yackish Elas. He married Mary Theresa Laktos June 4, 1933, in Aledo. She died Feb. 21, 1999.
    Surviving are one daughter, Kay Mattson of Rushville; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Rose Guthrie, and two brothers, Louie and Tony Elas.
    He originally farmed in Mercer County.  He and his brothers owned and operated the Viola Auction Company, a livestock auction. He then started and operated the Elas Quarries in Schuyler County and later was in partnership with Robert “Skip” Mattson.
    In retirement, he developed and built an electric car which was his main hobby. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, belonged to Som-R-Set card groups and was also a Bridge player. He also was a member of the American Trapshooting Association for more than 60 years, winning many trophies throughout the United States. He also enjoyed fishing with his brothers and friends.
    A funeral mass was held Tuesday at St. Rose Catholic Church in Rushville with Father Robert Reynolds officiating. Burial was at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Viola with Father Richard Slavish officiating. The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
    Memorials may be given to St. Rose Catholic Church or Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

   Obituary for June E. DANNER FRYE
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Mrs. June E. Frye, 76, of Vermont, died Sunday March 26, 2000, at the Argyle Lake Nursing Center, Colchester.
    She was born June 1, 1923, in Astoria, the daughter of Ross and Estella Clark Danner. She married Myron Frye on Aug. 22, 1942. He died Aug. 21, 1973.
    She also was preceded in death by one son, Barry A. Frye,
    She is survived by two granddaughters, Sara Frye of Colchester and Mrs. Phillips (Correne) Keefauver of Cold Spring, Minn.; and three great-grandchildren.
    She was the retired postmistress of the Vermont Post Office.
    Graveside services will be Saturday, April 1, at 11 a.m. at the Vermont Cemetery with Rev. Tim Worstell officiating. Kost Memorial Home is in charge of the arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to the Vermont Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society.

   Obituary for Alberta ORR HILL
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 6
Alberta Hill, 82, of Mt. Sterling, died March 25, 2000 at her residence.
    She was born Jan. 17, 1918, in Pike County, the daughter of Ralph and Marie Gebhardt Orr.
    She married John Myron “Jack” Hill on July 3, 1949, in Perry. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1989.
    She is survived by one son, Mark (wife, Mary) Hill of Mt. Sterling; one stepson, John (wife, Sonia) Hill of Camp Point; one daughter-in-law, Becky Hill of Mt. Sterling; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother in law, Elmer Bradbury of Perry; and two sisters in law, Eloise Baer of Pekin and Mary Ellen Orr of Perry.
    She also was preceded in death by one son, David Orr Hill, one brother, Ralph J. Orr, and one sister, Freida Bradbury.
    She was a graduate of Western Illinois State Teachers College and later earned a masters degree. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
    She began her teaching career at Dexter School in Pike County. She then taught school at Roodhouse. She was a speech teacher at Chapin High School and was later principal at F.U. White School in Galva four years. She taught at Dixon for a year before marrying and moving to Mt. Sterling where she taught for a year and then worked as bookkeeper at her husband’s business, Mt. Sterling Implement Company. She later returned to teaching for five years before being promoted to principal of North and South Grade Schools in Mt. Sterling, retiring in 1985.
    She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Christ, the Presbyterian Church of Christ Women’s Guild and the Explorers Bible Study in Rushville, and was a former member of the American Cancer Society.
    She enjoyed reading, bridge, traveling and Bible studies.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Hill were Tuesday, March 28, at the Presbyterian Church of Christ in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Richard Young officiating. Burial was at McCord Cemetery in Perry. Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice, Presbyterian Church of Christ or the Brown County Chapter of American Cancer Society.
    Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home of Mt. Sterling was in charge of services.

   Obituary for Dorothy DEAN KOST
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Private graveside services were held for Dorothy Dean Kost, 97, of Roswell, N.M., who died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at a local nursing home. A memorial service was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Tuesday, March 7, 2000. Father Bob Williams of St. Andrew’s officiated.
    Dorothy was born Aug. 26, 1902, in Rushville, Ill., to Nettie Wetzel Dean. A graduate of MacMurray College in Jacksonville, she taught at Rushville High School in the 1920s, where she met fellow teacher, John C. Kost, Jr. of Galesburg. They were married Dec. 26, 1932, in Springfield, Ill. The couple made their home in Roswell, N.M., where John taught Latin and ancient history at New Mexico Military Institute. He preceded her in death in 1991.
    As a civil service employee, Dorothy was supervisor of the Mechanical Drafting Department of Walker Air Force Base in Roswell for 25 years. She was a past worthy matron of the Roswell Chapter of Eastern Star, first president of the Roswell Chapter of the Social Order of Beauceaunt and past regent of Roswell Chapter of the D.A.R. She was also a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and resided in Roswell for 68 years. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Kost Harvey of Roswell; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were a sister, Mary Dean Shrader Marley, and three brothers, Bernard, Judson and Kerchival Dean.
    Memorials may be made to the Assurance Home for Abused Children, 1000 E. 18th, Roswell, N.M. 88201.
    Arrangements were under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

   Obituary for Raymond F. ROLOFF
The Rushville Times, April 5, 2000, page 17, column 1
    Raymond F. Roloff, 76, of Lincoln, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at his residence.
    He was born Sept. 11, 1923, in Peoria, the son of Frank E. and Sada R. Pfersick Roloff.
    He married Margie E. Simmons on May 17, 1946, in Peoria. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Roger R. Roloff of New Paltz, N.Y.; one daughter, Lynn C. Fearneyhough of Lincoln; one sister, Marjorie J. Putney of Peoria; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren,
    He served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II as a sergeant surgical technician and was decorated with medals and honors. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 in Rushville.
    Mr. Roloff was sales manager of Bartlow Brothers, Inc., in Rushville from 1952-1973 and was owner of the Schuy-Ville Theatre in Rushville from 1974-1984.  He was then employed as a Wal-Mart greeter in Lincoln from 1985-1998.  He also was a pianist and composer of songs from 1946-1999 and was a member of American Federation of Musicians Local 330 in Macomb.
    Funeral services for Mr. Roloff will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at the Holland and Barry Funeral Home in Lincoln. Carl Wiggins will officiate. Burial will be at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Peoria. Full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite.
    Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home.
    Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

   Obituary for Norah T. HARRISON SCHRAMM
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 2
    Norah T. Schramm, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at her home.
    She was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Warrington, England, to the late Enoch and Sarah Conner Harrison.
    She married Kenneth Schramm on Dec. 23, 1943, in Warrington, England. He survives.
    Also are surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jim (Sandra) Utter of Beardstown, Mrs. Mike (Karen) Webster of Liberty, Mrs. Jim (Janene) Thompson of Rushville and Mrs. Gene (Terri) Haines of Rushville; two sons, Keith B. (wife, Nancy) of Beardstown and David M. (wife, Vicki) of Algonquin; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Ron (Mary) Tempest of Manchester, England.
    She was preceded in death by one great-grandson, one brother and one sister.
    She volunteered at the Schuyler Senior Center and was a member of the Overseas War Bride Club of Illinois. She worked for 12 years at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1982.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Schramm were held Friday, March 24, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

   Obituary for Iva MCELHOE SCOTT
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Iva Scott, 92, of Shelbina, Mo., formerly of Rushville, died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo.
    Mrs. Scott was born in Shelby County, Mo., on Nov. 18, 1907, the son of Fred and Bessie Carter McElhoe.
    On Nov. 10, 1931, she married Chappell Scott in Quincy. He preceded her in death.
    Iva is survived by two children, Jack V. Scott of Malta, Ill., and Sharon Kratz of Imbroden, Ark.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Myrtle Stevens of Shelbina, Mo., Pauline Kleckner of Quincy, Ill, and Mabel Copeland of Carthage, Ill.
    In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
    She was a member of Avon Federated Church in Avon, Ill., and graduated from Steffenville High School in 1925.
    Graveside services were Saturday, March 25 at the Shelbina Cemetery West Lawn Addition in Shelbina, Mo., with Jim Bilbro officiating.

   Obituary for H. Carl UTTER
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
    H. Carl Utter, 64, of Frederick, died Sunday, March 26, 2000, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    He was born May 11, 1915, in Frederick Township of Schuyler County, the son of the late Grover D. and Elizabeth Ruth (Malcomson) Utter. He married Naomi Horney on April 20, 1946, in Colchester. She survives.
    Also surviving are three sons, Ronald Eugene Utter (wife Wanda) of Colchester, Gary Keith Utter (wife Lorna) of Monmouth, Darwin Lewis Utter (wife Belinda) of Rushville; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Howard Delano Utter of Louisville, Ky., and one sister-in-law, Juanita Utter of Colchester. He was preceded in death by two brothers, James Malcom and Grover Richard Utter.
    He was a farmer and was the postmaster of the Frederick Post Ofice for 22 years. He retired from the post office after 15 years as a rural carrier on Feb. 28, 1977. He was a member of the Schuyler County Farm Bureau and the Rural Letter Carriers Association.
    Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Revs. Matt Haberman and Ernest Louderman officiating.  Burial will follow in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.
    Memorials may be given to the Frederick Christian Church.

   Obituary for Clair E. WEBB
The Rushville Times, April 5, 2000, page 17, column 4
    Clair E. Webb, 93, of Astoria, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
    He was born Feb. 9, 1907, in Summum, the son of Charles B. and Ethel D. Smith Webb.
    He married Margaret Louise Parr on Feb. 15, 1932. She died April 19, 1973.
    He also was preceded in death by one granddaughter, five brothers and two sisters.
    Surviving are one son, William (wife Sara) Webb of Loveland, Colo; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Maurice Webb of Lewistown, Walter Webb of Astoria, and Floyd Webb of Lewistown; and one sister, Mildred Slaight of Canton.
    He worked at the Key Coal Company and Astoria Fibra Steel Company, both at Astoria, and also was a retired farmer.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with visitation one hour before services at the Shawgo Memorial Home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Astoria.

   Obituary for Elmer L. WINNER
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Elmer L. “Dick” Winner, 73, of St. Louis, Mo., died at his home on March 17, 2000.
    Born on March 27, at Sheldon’s Grove in Schuyler County to Charles E. and Cecil (Cole) Winner, he married Elizabeth Hoffmueller Winner in Germany. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Harry Winner at home; one daughter, Christine (husband David) Faulstick; one granddaughter; one grandson; one brother, Robert E. (wife Patty) Winner of Browning; one sister, Mary Winner of Galesburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
    He was a veteran of WW II and a former member of the American Legion. He retired from Wagner Electric in 1980 and later drove a van for Bevo Community Center in St. Lous.
    The Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary 6464 Chippauoa at Watson was in charge of services which were held at the National Cemetery Chapel.

Robin Petersen   Obituary for Francelia A. SHEAR MARTIN
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1925
    Mrs. Francelia A. Martin, widow of the late Jeramial [Jeremiah] H. Martin of McDonough county, died at her home in Scotland township last Thursday and funeral services were held at the Ebenezer church on Sunday, conducted by Rev. H. H. Mullen; interment in Oakwood cemetery, Macomb.
    Mrs. Martin was born December 3, 1853, near Chicago, and lived for a time in Schuyler county and Iowa before removing to McDonough county.
    Her maiden name was Shear, she being married on January 1, 1877, to Jeramial H. Martin who died in 1915. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church from childhood until nine years ago, when she united with the Ebenezer church. She was a strong advocate of christianity, and was a kind neighbor, mother, and wife.
    Surviving she leaves the following sons and daughters: J. E. of Littleton, Mrs. C. E. Woolam, Gertrude Martin, Wallace W., Grover T., D. J., E. Lee and Flaude E. of Macomb; also two brothers, George E. Shear of Rineback, Iowa, and Charles E. of Denver, Colo. Twenty-eight grand-children and four great-grand-children also survive.

Obituary for Sirena CURRY KENT
The Rushville Times, November 5, 1925
Mrs. Sirena Kent Died In East St. Louis, Oct. 29
    Mrs. Sirena Kent, widow of the late Asher Kent, pioneer resident of Woodstock township, died in East St. Louis on Thursday afternoon of last week, where she made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Sarah Miskimen. She was eighty-one years of age and death was due to dropsy of the liver.
    Mrs. Kent was an old time resident of Schuyler, a sister of the late James and William Curry, and lived on a farm two miles southwest of Rushville on the Ripley road. She left here about thirty years ago to make her home in East St. Louis. The remains were brought to Rushville Saturday and taken to the home of Mrs. James Curry. Funeral services were held in East St. Louis on Friday. Sunday afternoon a brief burial service, conducted by Rev. Muran, was held at the city cemetery.
    Those who accompanied the remains to this city were: Mrs. Mary Quait and Mrs. Mawanie Gamach of St. Louis, Harley, John and Albert Kent, R. M. Avery, Mrs. Grover Queen, Mrs. Nellie Turcott and W. E. Dixon of East St. Louis.
    Mrs. Kent is survived by seven children, namely: Mrs. Nellie Turcott and R. M. Avery of East St. Louis, F. C. Avery of Jacksonville, Florida; Mrs. Della Heady of Los Angeles, Calif.; William Avery, Mrs. Mary Quait and Mrs. Mawania Gamach of St. Louis.

Obituary for Louesia GEISS SAYERS
The Rushville Times, November 5, 1925
    Louesia, daughter of John and Christena Geiss, was born Jan. 28, 1861, at Hesse-Darmestat, Germany. In 1877 she came with a brother and sister to America, coming at once to Illinois, where she spent her life.
    While still a young girl she united with the Lutheran church, to which faith she remained true to the end.
    On June 10, 1890, she was united in marriage to Amos Johnathan Sayers at Rushville, Illinois.
    She had been in failing health for several years, but during the past year she lost strength rapidly owning to a complication of diseases. Everything that loving kindness could do was done for her till death came to relieve her suffering.
    She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband, three daughters, Abby Jackson, Hilda Sayers and Christena Stevens, and one grand-daughter, Louesia Christena Stevens; also one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Meyer of Beardstown, Ill., and three brothers, John Geiss of Adams, Oregon; Peter, of Milton, and Charles of Browning, Ill., besides a large number of other relatives and friends.

Death Notice for Enos DAILEY
The Rushville Times, November 25, 1925
    Enos Dailey, aged eleven, is dead as the result of a hunting accident. The boy's body was found lying at the side of a fence with a small rifle nearby. The rifle bullet had entered the boy's right temple. There were no witnesses and a verdict of accidental death was returned.

Death Notice for Jessie KINNEMAN
The Rushville Times, November 5, 1925
    The remains of Jessie Kinneman, a former resident of this locality, arrived here Monday from Springfield, and were interred in the Weightman cemetery. She passed away at a hospital in that city, Friday evening.

   Obituary for Orveda Charlotte JANES DAVIS
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Orveda Charlotte Davis, 85, Of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
    Mrs. Davis was born on Feb. 5, 1915, in Lebanon, Mo., the daughter of Frank Janes and Caroline Frances Yates. She married Everett F. Davis on Aug. 18, 1933, in Camdenton, Mo.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, Lester Jackson Janes.
    Mrs. Davis is survived by one sister, Alberta Powers of Richland, Mo., a sister-in-law, Erma Janes of Meredosia; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was a housewife. She was an avid Bingo player, traveler and gardener. She enjoyed canning food for her family friends and neighbors.
    Funeral services were Friday, April 7, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
    The family has requested memorials be made to the activity department of Heritage Manor in Mt. Sterling.

   Obituary for Clara Jeanette BUSS FLYNN
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 1
    Clara Jeanette Flynn, 71, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday, April 9, 2000, at her residence.
    She was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Mt. Sterling, the daughter of Ralph Walter and Alice Louise Howard Buss. She married Vernon LeRoy Flynn on June 15, 1952, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling. He survives.
    She is also survived by three sons, Steve (wife Cinda), Gregory and Rodney (wife Sue), all of Mt. Sterling; three daughters, Dee Dee (husband Michael) Rischbieter of Clinton, S.C., Cheryl and Nanette, both of Mt. Sterling, eight grandchildren; one brother, John Buss of Meredosia; two sisters, Dolores (husband Hubert) Sides of Versailles and Mary Ann (husband John) Yeakel of Mt. Sterling; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Langan and Harriett Jean Carpenter.
    Mrs. Flynn attended St. Mary’s Academy in Mt. Sterling and graduated with the class of 1948. Mrs. Flynn was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling and was a former member of St. Joseph’s Altar Society and Women’s Guild.
    A funeral Mass was held Tuesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling with burial at Mt. Sterling Catholic Cemetery. Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of services.
    Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Brown County Cancer Society.

   Obituary for Leslie E. FORD
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Leslie E. Ford, 88, of Rushville, died Monday, April 17, 2000, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    He was born October 15, 1911, in Schuyler County, the son of the late Frank Dwight and Hattie (Herron) Ford. He married Roberta Spates on Jan. 22, 1939, in Rushville. She preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1989.
    Surviving are one son, Karl Ford (wife, Julie) of Rushville; one daughter, Jeanine Morrell (husband, Larry) of Marquette Heights; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Lyle, Eldon and Ivan Ford, and one sister, Hazel Dace.
    He owned and operated Ford Rythmn Lanes in Rushville for 40 years. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Memorials may be given to Friends of Troop 35 Boy Scouts.

   Obituary for John P. HAMMOND
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 3
    John P. Hammond, 66, of Rushville, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
    He was born May 22, 1933, in Benton, the son of the late Reuben and Lula (Jones) Hammond. He married Gayleen Melvin Thompson on July 2, 1970, in Rushvllle. She survives.
    Also surviving are two daughters, Susan Stickel (husband, Henry) of Benton and Mary Jane Chestnut (husband, Mike) of Springfield; one stepson, Marty Thompson (wife, Debbie) of Rushville; four grandchildren; two brothers, Robert Hammond (wife, Betty Lou) of Benton and Wayne Hammond (wife, Jane Ellen) of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Betty Ann Moore of Metropolis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Dorothy Van Dalsem.
    He was a mine inspector with the State of Illinois for 30 years, retiring Dec. 31, 1997. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M., both in Benton. He was also a member of the Illinois Mining Institute, Rushville Moose Lodge No. 506 and the Scripps Park Wednesday Night Men’s Golf League.
    Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial of the cremains will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Memorials may be given to the Leukemia Society of America or the St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

   Obituary for Frances E. HAWKINS
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Frances E. Hawkins was born Oct. 16, 1899, and died Dec. 16, 1999, in Seal Beach, Calif.
    She was born in Lima, Ohio. She graduated from the Casper, Wyo. Business College and taught shorthand and typing in that college several years.
She married Harry C. Hawkins Feb. 22, 1922. He was a native of Huntsville Township. He managed several J.C. Penney stores in Utah and Wyoming. He preceded her in death Sept. 9, 1963.
    Cremation rites were accorded in California. Her cremains were buried at the Rushville City Cemetery Jan. 14, 2000. She was survived by a cousin, nieces and nephews. She was an aunt of Esther Abbott of Littleton.

   Obituary for Ethel May YATES HICKMAN
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 6
    Ethel May Hickman, 95, of Rushville, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born Jan. 18, 1905, in Camden Township, Schuyler County, to the late Martin Edward and S. Elizabeth Kelly Yates. She married Henry Wayne Hickman Jan. 18, 1929, in Rushville. He died Nov. 5, 1976.
    Surviving are one son, Leslie Hickman of Rushville, with whom she made her home; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Brown of Astoria, and Mrs. Mildred Trimmer of Vermont; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, Leslie Yates of Mt. Sterling. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Ralph Carlyle and Blaine Yates Hickman; two infant daughters, Nedra Irene and Debris Eldoria Hickman; two great-grandsons; and 15 brothers and sisters.
    She was a homemaker. She also raised her grandchildren Paulet, Mark and David. She was baptized at the Houston Methodist Church in Schuyler County and attended the Rushville Assembly of God Church.
    Funeral services were Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial was in the Palm Cemetery west of Rushville.
    Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler In Home Health Care program or the First Southern Baptist Church of Rushville.

   Obituary for Paul A. JORGESEN
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Paul A. Jorgesen, 66, of Normal, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at the BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
    He was born Nov. 26, 1938, in Evanston, the son of the late Robert Walter and Bess Benson Jorgesen. He married Nancy Bartlow Aug. 17, 1958, at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
    She survives, along with one son, Robert Jorgesen (wife Tina) of Farmer City; one daughter, Jane Kliffmiller (husband Jeff) of Industry; two granddaughters; one step-grandson; and one sister, Roberta Jorgesen of Skokie.
    He owned and operated Schuyler Grain Co. in Rushville from 1960 to 1982. He then worked for James and Associates Insurance Co. in Bloomington, and Sun-Ag-Inc. in El Paso, retiring in December of 1998. He served in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 24, 1954, to Aug. 17, 1956, serving 22 months on the aircraft carriers USS Midway and USS Oriskany, receiving the China Service Medal and National Defense Service Ribbon/Medal.
    A 1959 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He also was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley and Rev. Jo Siders officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery where military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4. The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
    Memorials may be given to the Central Methodist Church, Kenton Ave., Skokie, IL 60076; The Baby Fold, Willow St., Normal, IL 61761; or Scripps Park Golf Course, Rushville, IL 62681.

   Obituary for Lorena Magdeline THOMPSON KENNEDY
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 3
    Lorena Magdeline Kennedy, 90, of rural Rushville, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at St. John’s North Hospice in Springfield.
    She was born Jan. 21, 1910, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County; the daughter of the late Roy and Pearl Vincent Thompson.
    She attended Hatfield School in Bainbridge Township and graduated from Rushville High School in 1928.
    She married Darrell Eugene Kennedy on Aug. 2, 1930. He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1970. One brother, Charles Leroy Thompson and one sister, Iva Pearl Blaesing also preceded her in death.
    Mrs. Kennedy worked at J.C. Penney before marrying and was a homemaker. She later was employed by Scripps Reno Dress Shop and Vedders (Moreland and Devitt) Drug Store in Rushville. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Kennedy managed her farm until her death.
    She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville and the Explorers Bible Study group.
    Survivors include a son, Larry Kennedy (wife Celeste) of Plano, Texas; a daughter, Dixie Roegge (husband Fred) of Springfield six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, William Rozelle Thompson (wife Rosalee) of Springfield; one niece; and three nephews.
    Funeral services were Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley, Rev. Jack Thompson and Rev. Jeff Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
    Memorial donations may be made to: First United Methodist Church of Rushville; Culbertson Memorial Hospital of Rushville; or St. John’s Hospice of Springfield.

   Obituary for Bessie I. BOWEN KERR
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Bessie I. Kerr, 88, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at St. John’s North in Springfield.
    She was born Jan. 6, 1912, in Schuyler County; the daughter of William Henry and Lillie Lashbrook Bowen. She married John T. Kerr on Feb. 23, 1932, in Rushville. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1974.
    In 1977, Bessie retired from Brown County Community Unit #1 School District. She was employed as an office clerk and later as a secretary at Timewell Grade School. Mrs. Kerr was of the Methodist faith. She was received into the Methodist Church at Sugar Grove as a young girl. She later transferred her membership to the Mt. Sterling First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 25 years. She was a member of the Women’s Society, WSCS and at the time of her death, she was serving as president of the 3Bs Class.
    She was a 4-H club leader, serving as foods and clothing construction leader for the Liberty Bell 4-H Club. She was also a former member of the Home Extension of Brown County. She was a member of the Brown County Republican Women’s group and for 40 years she served as an election judge in both Missouri Township and Mt. Sterling Township. Mrs. Kerr was known to be a very artistic person and enjoyed wood carving and gardening.
    Survivors include two daughters, Mary Belle Fox (husband Harlan) of Meredosia and Shirley Dodds of Godfrey; four grandsons; one granddaughter eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Frances Mae Rittenhouse of Cassville, Wisc., Goldie Norine Moreland of Rushville, and Eva Pauline Ashbaker of East Alton; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-in-law, Philip Dodds; one sister, Inez Pearl Wright, and six brothers, Roy Cecil Bowen, Marion Arthur Bowen, Charles Chester Bowen, Orville Bryce Bowen, Dona Ray Bowen and Warren Eugene Bowen.
    Funeral services were held Friday, April 14, at the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Sterling with Rev. Julie Allison officiating. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of arrangements.
    Memorials are suggested to the Brown County Cancer Society; St. John’s Hospice or the First United Methodist Church of Mt. Sterling.

   Death Notice for Charles J. KERR
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 3
    Charles J. Kerr, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

   Obituary for Patricia J. MCMURL LANDRITH
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 6
    Patricia J. Landrith, 65, of Macomb, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at the Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb.
    She was born May 10, 1934, in Beardstown, the daughter of the late Roy W. and Mildred C. (Trotter) McMurl. She married Russell Landrith. He preceded her in death.
    A nurse’s aide, she worked at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb and at various health care facilities in Jacksonville and Springfield. She was a member of the Tabernacle of God Church in Colchester.
    Surviving are two sons, David (wife, Julie) of Dallas, Texas, and Dewayne (wife, Tammy) of Macomb; two daughters, Debbie Sue Clair of San Jose and Donna Boyd of Beardstown; six grandchildren; three brothers, Roy McMurl (wife, Ruby) of Kansas, Rev. John McMurl (wife, Joan A.) of Colchester, and Rev. Glen McMurl (wife, Darlene) of Jacksonville; and one sister, Cleon D. Crow of Pompano Beach, Fla.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Dale Wayne Landrith.
    Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Donald Sutton officiating. Burial of the cremains will follow in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

   Obituary for Floyd MELVIN
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 1
    Floyd Melvin, 83, of Augusta, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden.
    He was born June 7, 1916, to William John “Jay” and Anna Gertrude (Hale) Melvin. He married Doris Dean McGinnis on Feb. 6, 1936, in Huntsville. She died on Sept. 13, 1992.
    He is survived by one son, Gary (wife Kay) Melvin of Augusta; one daughter Mrs. Harold (June) Sizek of Astoria; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
    He was a 1933 graduate of Augusta High School. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church. He was a member and Past Master of Huntsville Lodge #465 AF & AM.
    Services were Wednesday, April 12, at Huntsville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kathleen Hughes officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Garden in Macomb. Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta was in charge of services. Huntsville Lodge #465 conducted Masonic Rites at the funeral home.
    Memorials may be made to the Southeastern High School baseball program or Huntsville United Methodist Church.

   Obituary for Muriel D. LITTLE PICKARD
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 2
    Muriel D. Pickard, 91, of Macomb, formerly of Littleton, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb.
    She was born Dec. 27, 1908, near Littleton, the daughter of James and Jessie DeWitt Little. She married Francis L. “Pat” Pickard on Oct. 22, 1931, at Monmouth. He died Aug. 15, 1979.
    She is survived by two sons, Jack (wife Janice) Pickard of Macomb, and Don (wife Roylene) Pickard of Oak Park; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one niece.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Dale (Merri) Kennedy.
    She spent her early life on the family farm, moving to Littleton at age eight. She was a graduate of Industry High School and attended Western Illinois Teachers College. She taught school at Snyder School in Littleton Township. For many years, she was active with her husband in the operation of Pickard and Son Grocery in Littleton. She was a member of the Rushville Federation of Women and the Littleton United Methodist Church. She resided in Littleton Township for more than 80 years, moving to Wesley Village Retirement Center in 1990.
    Cremation rites have been accorded and memorial services will be held Thursday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Joe Tomich officiating. Burial will immediately follow the services in Littleton Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Littleton United Methodist Church, Wesley Village Benevolent Fund or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Adah Z. RECTOR
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Adah Z. Rector, 96, of Table Grove, died Sunday, April 16, 2000, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
    She was born Sept. 26, 1903, at Vermont, the daughter of Marion and Harriet (Edie) Easlsy
    She married Ward Whitney Rector on Jan. 21, 1922, at Macomb. He died May 12, 1969.
    She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Louise, one grandson, two sisters, Leta Rauch and Edith Cunningham, and three brothers, Clifford, Lester and Abram Easley.
    Surviving are two sons, Eugene (wife Carolyn) Rector of Ipava and Dean Eldon (wife Carolyn Ann) Rector of Vermont; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
    She was a member of Vermont Christian Church and was a homemaker.
    Funeral services were Tuesday, April 18, at the Vermont Christian Church with Rev. Gilliland officiating. Burial was in Baughman Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava is in charge of services.
    Memorials may be made to Table Grove Fire and Rescue, or the building fund at the Vermont Christian Church.

   Obituary for Barbara Jane THOMSON REIMULLER
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 2
    Mrs. Barbara Jane Reimuller, 76, of Banning, Calif., a former Table Grove resident, died Monday, April 3, 2000, at her residence.
    She was born April 23, 1928, in Galesburg, the daughter of Vernon and Winifred Cox Thomson.
    She married Christian John Reimuller in 1945. He died January 7, 1981.
    She is survived by one son, Christian Reimuller of Cherry Valley, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two brothers, William Thomson and Vernon Thomson, both of Table Grove.
    She was a member of the Southern California Federation of Republican Women and the Antique Automobile Club of America.
    Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Table Grove.

   Obituary for Harriett A. SHAW SCHOMER
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Harriett A. Schomer, 62, of Astoria, died Friday, April 1, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
    She was born May 3, 1931 in Astoria, the daughter of Lester and Helen (Lau) Shaw.
    She married Jack L. Schomer on Nov. 22, 1979, in Astoria. He survives.
    Also surviving are two brothers, Willis (wife Irene) Shaw and Bud Shaw of Astoria; and one sister, Evelyn Hopping of Washington.
    She was a member of Summum Christian Church.
    She worked as a waitress since the age of 16.  She waitressed at the Subway cafe from 1970 until 1979. She also worked as a press operator at Durite Laundry in Havana for six years and at Gordon Cleaners in Astoria for five years.
    Services were Sunday, April 9 at the Summum Christian Church in Summum, with this Rev. Brian Culver officiating. Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of the services.
    Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Ruthanne SUTHERLAND
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Ruthanne Sutherland, 79, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died April 11, 2000.
    Born in Chicago, she moved to Arizona 42 years ago from Rushville with her husband, Dr. L. C. Sutherland and family.
    She was a retired registered nurse and real estate broker.  Mrs. Sutherland spent most of her life serving God and the less fortunate. She enjoyed music, dancing, gardening and birds.
    She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Anne Sutherland; son, James Clay Sutherland; sister, Mary Keffer; and three grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Sutherland.
    Funeral services were held Saturday, April 15 at the Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, Ariz. Interment was in Camelback Cemetery, Paradise Valley, Ariz.
    Memorials may be made to Neighborhood Clinic, Inc., 7000 N. 16th St., Mailbox #120-310, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Obituary for Sarah Ellen ROBBINS FRISBY
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1925
    Mrs. J. W. Frisby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Robbins, former residents of this city, now residents of Exter, Calif., died at her home in Eldorado, Kansas, Monday, Oct. 12th. Interment was made at that city. The following obituary is taken from The El Dorado Times:
    Sarah Ellen Robbins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Robbins, was born near Fort Scott, on Nov. 29, 1871. When a child, she moved with her parents to Rushville, Ill., where she resided until 1900, when she returned to Kansas and lived at Latham.
    At an early age she joined the Free Methodist church and at the time of her death, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church of El Dorado. On Aug. 5, 1894, whe was united in marriage to James W. Frisby. To this union was born one child, Nola Mabel Jacobs, who survives. She is also survived by Mr. Frisby, three step-children, L. D. Frisby of Green Forest, Ark., Mrs. Anna E. Ruth and Ray Frisby of El Dorado; five grand-daughters, Margaret Frisby of Green Forest, Ark., Helen, Marianna, Catherine and Wilda Ruth Frisby of El Dorado, and five grand-sons, Robert Ruth of El Dorado, James, John, David and Stephen Jacobs of Fowler; her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Robbins; and invalid sister, Miss Nola Robbins, and three brothers, Oscar, Andrew and Edgar of Exter, Calif.; Frank of Omaha, Neb., and Rollo of Augusta, Ill.
    Mrs. Frisby was an affectionate and unselfish wife and mother, and was beloved by many friends.

Obituary for C. G. NEILL
The Rushville Times, March 16, 1927
Allen Neill
    C. G. Neill was the son of Samuel and Samantha Neill and was born at Shelbyville, Tenn., Nov. 20, 1880, and departed this life March 5, 1927.
    He was united in marriage to Kate Phillips on Dec. 2, 1907 and to them were born two children, Anna and Allean, both of whom survive him with their mother.
    One brother, James F. now lives at Brookline, Mo. He has many other relatives and a host of friends who mourn his passing. He recently made a profession of faith and united with the Presbyterian church.
    Funeral services were held at the church on Tuesday, Rev. J. L. Wallace officiating, and burial was made in the Harris cemetery.
    Mr. Neill was a resident of this community a long time and was an upright and industrious citizen, who was honored and well like by all who knew him. He was a patient sufferer, not letting his ill health make him gloomy and to the last he retained his old sense of humor and the ability to see the cheerful side of things.
    It had been apparent for a long time that his recovery was not to be expected, yet his death was a shock to his friends, who knew and appreciated the many good qualities which he possessed.
    The above was taken from the Table Grove paper. Mr. Neill was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Charles Shelts of this place and was a resident of this county for several years, loving at one time on the E. E. Yarbrough farm.
    Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shelts and sons, Arthur, Floyd and Leonard attended the funeral. The boys were pallbearers.

Obituary for Fred SCHULTZ
The Rushville Times, March 23, 1927
    Fred Schultz, a former resident of Schuyler county, son of the late Judge and Mrs. H. C. Schultz, died Thursday at the Methodist hospital in Peoria, following a two weeks illness.
    Mr. Schultz was born on a farm in Hickory township fifty-five years ago and his early life was spent in this county.
    After attaining the age of manhood he went to Peoria where he entered the railway service and for twenty-five years was employed as conductor on the T. P. & W. railway. Four years ago he sustained injuries while engaged in his work that impaired his health and he resigned from his position with the railroad company. since that time he has been engaged in the general contracting business in Peoria.
    In 1922 Mr. Schultz was united in marriage to Miss Georgia Goforth, who with one brother, P. A. Schultz, of this city, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Brehm of Peoria and Mrs. Callie Scanlon of Galesburg, survive.
    On Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock funeral services were held from the Wilton funeral home in Peoria, conducted by Rev. Shaw, pastor of the Peoria First M. E. church. Interment was made in the Springdale cemetery.
    Deceased had been a member of the Order of Railway Conductors' Brotherhood for many years and the floral offerings from this organization were beautiful and profuse.

Obituaries for Arthur Garfield DOYLE
The Rushville Times, March 16, 1927
Arthur Doyle Died in Macomb Hospital
    Arthur Doyle, a resident of Browning township, died Tuesday morning in the Holmes hospital at Macomb. The body was brought to Rushville by Undertaker R. A. Lawler and funeral services, conducted by Rev. C. B. Stambaugh, will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, at the Rushville Baptist church. Interment will be in the Ridgeville cemetery.
    Mr. Doyle was born in Kentucky, but had resided in Browning township for a number of years. He is survived by his wife and six small children.

The Rushville Times, March 23, 1927
Arthur Garfield Doyle
    Arthur Garfield Doyle was born in Bates county, Missouri, Oct. 15, 1880, and died at the Holmes hospital in Macomb, March 15, 1927; aged 46 years and 7 months. He came with his parents to Illinois when he was thirteen years old and has lived in this state thirty-three years. He was married to Elsie Howell Jan. 7, 1904. To this union nine children were born, two having died in infancy. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and seven children: Horace, Ruth, Reba, George, Mabel, Mildred and Loren Russell, all at home; also his aged mother and father and three sisters, Mrs. William Sowers of Littleton, Mrs. Marion Williamson of Davenport and Mrs. Walter Dosier of Browning. Two sisters and one brother having preceded him in death. Funeral services were held in the Ridgeville church Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. B. Stambaugh of Browning. Interment at Ridgeville cemetery.

Obituary for Herbie HARL
The Rushville Times, March 23, 1927
    We were sorry to hear of the death of Herbie Harl, brother of Mrs. Jeanette Smith of Plymouth. About thirty-two years ago the Harl family moved from Sciota to Camden, where the two brothers published a paper until after the death of their mother. Then Herbie and Jeanette moved to Brooklyn, where Herbie lived until about a year ago. He went to his sister's in Plymouth until last summer, and then he went to the Woodman Sanitorium in Colorado thinking he would improve in health, but tuberculosis had fastened its clutches on him and he passed away at the sanitorium on March 8th. He was born in Metamora, Ill., Oct. 31, 1872. He was laid to rest in the Round Prairie cemetery. His parents and one sister have preceded him in death many years ago.

Obituary for Ruth Adelle MOORE HILES
The Rushville Times, March 16, 1927
Funeral of Mrs. Wm. Hiles Held at Moore's Chapel
    Extremely pathetic were the circumstances surrounding the death of Mrs. Ruth Moore-Hiles, wife of Wm. Hiles, which occurred Wednesday of last week at her home near Beardstown, four hours after she had given birth to an infant son.
    The death of this dear wife and mother, who was only thirty-five years of age, comes as a shock to the husband and seven motherless children, ranging in age from eleven years to ten months.
    The remains were brought to Rushville and at 2 o'clock on Friday afternoon funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. J. Hall of Bluff Springs, were held from Moore's Chapel M. E. church where Mrs. Hiles had attended services as a child and was a member of that church. Interment was in the Moore cemetery.
    The following obituary was read at the service:
    Ruth Adelle Moore Hiles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Moore, was born in Rushville, Ill., Aug. 8, 1891, and passed away from this life at Beardstown, Ill., March 9, 1927.
    Mrs. Hiles was the oldest daughter of a family of eight children.
    She was united in marriage to Wm. H. Hiles in June 1914. To this union were born eight children: Roderick Henry, Ella Catherine, Raymond Moore, Wilma Ruth, William Richard, Dwight Victor, Herbert Ronald and Royal Gene, who passed away with his mother.
    She leaves to mourn, her husband and family, three brothers: Glenn, Floyd and Robert; four sisters: Mrs. Chester Wilson, Harriett, Nina and Mary and a host of friends.

Death Notice for Mrs. James PLUMMER
The Rushville Times, March 23, 1927
    Mrs. James Plummer of Industry died at her home in that village Monday of last week, aged 78 years, 9 months and 14 days. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. church. For the past ten years Mr. and Mrs. Plummer have been spending their winters at the Soldiers' Home at Quincy and they returned from there several weeks ago. They were former residents of this county before removing to Industry to make their home.

Robin Petersen   Obituary for Delno G. ROBESON
The Rushville Times, October 14, 1936
Funeral Held Friday for Delno G. Robeson
    Funeral services for Delno G. Robeson, whose death occurred Wednesday morning of last week at the Culbertson hospital, were held Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Christian church, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren. Interment was made in the family lot at the Rushville cemetery.
    Delno G. Robeson, eldest son of Banning H. and Della V. Robeson, was born on the homestead farm northeast of Rushville, Jan. 20, 1898, and departed this life at the Culbertson hospital on Oct. 7, 1936; aged 43 years, 8 months and 17 days.
    Delno's entire life was spent on the farm, where he was an obedient and loving son, and after the death of his father, which occurred March 23, 1932, he assumed complete management of the farm and was a great comfort and counsellor for his widowed mother, who has suffered an irreparable loss in the death of her son, who was just at the noonday of a useful life.
    The loss is not confined alone to the family circle, but is felt by other relatives and many friends who will ever remember the many kind deeds done by this splendid young man.
    Besides his mother he is survived by one brother, Homer, and two sisters, Pearl, wife of Clyde Carty, and Gertrude Robeson, who resides with her mother. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, who will ever cherish the memory of a devoted uncle.

Obituary for Ruth Ann PRATHER
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Infant Child of Clifford Prather and Wife Died
    Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Prather of Woodstock township mourn the death of their seven-months old daughter, Ruth Ann, which occurred at the family home Friday after a ten days' illness.
    Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Gordon funeral home, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren. Burial was in the Chockley cemetery near Industry.
    Ruth Ann Prather was born Feb. 16, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Prather and departed this life Oct. 2, 1936, at the home of her parents at the age of 7 months, 16 days after an illness of ten days.
    Ruth Ann leaves to mourn her loss, besides her parents, one sister, Emma Lee, and five brothers, Virgil, Max, Gene, Donald and Howard, and both grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lancaster of Industry and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Prather of Ray.
    Dear ones will miss her darling smile. She budded forth in this spring only to wither and fade when autumn had begun.

Obituary for Nina THORNTON ROBERTSON
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Funeral For Mrs. Robertson on Thursday at Browning
    Mrs. Nina Thornton-Robertson died at 12 o'clock Monday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Haffner, in Beardstown, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 5 days.
    The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Home to be prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the Christian church in Browning. Burial will be made in the Bader cemetery.
    Mrs. Robertson was born March 1, 1857, in Rushville, Illinois. She was married to Malcolm Robertson on Oct. 1, 1874, who passed away in 1917.
    To this union nine children were born, five of whom preceded her in death. Those surviving are Fred Robertson, Browning; Myrtle Haffner, Beardstown; Edith Waggoner, Moline; and Ghlee Robertson, Kankakee. She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
    She made her home in Beardstown for the past nine years, most of which time she had been in failing health. She was a member of the Baptist church.

Obituary for W. M. HAILEY
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Rev. W. M. Hailey, Former M. E. Pastor, Died Tuesday
    Rev. W. M. Hailey, a former well known pastor of the Rushville M. E. church, died Tuesday at his home in Jacksonville. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Concord.
    Rev. Hailey served in the pulpits in Methodist churches for forty-seven years. His pastorates included those at Batchtown, Berdan, Naples, Meredosia, Barry, Marshall, White Hall, Rushville, Kinderhook, Perry, Camp Point, Mt. Sterling, Ashland and the West Jacksonville circuit.
    Rev. Hailey was born in Washington, May 15, 1865. He attended Whipple academy and obtained his degree from Illinois Wesleyan university at Bloomington, entering the ministry in 1887.
    His survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Berry, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Ruth Doyle, of Trenton, N. J.; four sons, Howard of New York City, Arthur of Denver, Colo., Foster of Indianapolis, Ind., and Cordell of Redwood City, Calif.

Obituary for Ella May TRONE SMITH
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Funeral Held Saturday for Mrs. Edward Smith
    Mrs. Ella May Trone Smith, wife of Edward Smith, died Thursday morning at the family residence in this city after a brief illness, caused by an infected wound on her thumb.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren, were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Gordon funeral home. Interment was in the Boling cemetery in Bainbridge township.
    The following obituary was read at the funeral:
    Ella May Trone, daughter of Silas and Elizabeth Stevens Trone, was born near Pleasant View, Illinois, September 2, 1890, and departed this life October 1, 1936, after an illness of five weeks at her home, aged 46 years and 29 days.
    She was of a family of eight children of whom three sisters and four brothers survive, namely: Mrs. Nellie Reno, Rushville; Mrs. Mary Harris, Terre Haute, Ill.; Mrs. Delia Portwood, Rushville; Silas Trone, Browning, and Nick Trone, Rushville.
    On October 2, 1910, she was united in marriage to Edw. Smith of Pleasant View, Illinois. To this union two sons were born, Kenneth of Peoria and Dale at home. Besides the husband and sons she is survived by her father and her two daughters-in-law, who were indeed real daughters to her.
    Their home was established in McDonough county where they lived until 1929 when they returned to Schuyler county, living in the city of Rushville the last few years.
    Her home was her pride, and being possessed of a kind helpful nature she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. All that medical care and loving hands could do was done to keep her but God knew best.

Obituary for Barbara Joan EBBERT
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
    Barbara Joan Ebbert was born April 30, 1934, near Ray and went home to be with Jesus Sept. 29, 1936.
    Joan was the eighth child born to Mr. and Mrs. John Ebbert. She will be sadly missed in the home where she was so cherished, but one more rose is blooming in heaven, and heaven is made richer by our loss. Tho we do not understand God's purpose and plan when out hearts are made to ache and bleed, we know His way is always best.
    She leaves to mourn her passing, her parents, four sisters, Mrs. Leona Smith of Astoria, Lucille, Mary and Doris; three brothers, Lewis of Rushville, Paul and Victor at home, and a number of other relatives.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Christian Neck community church by Rev. Frank Goodin, pastor of the First Pentecostal church at Beardstown. Interment was in the Christian Neck cemetery.
    CARD OF THANKS--We wish to thank our many friends for the beautiful flowers, assistance and sympathy in our time of sorrow.--Mr. and Mrs. John Ebbert and Family.