Obituary for Daniel J. MARQUIS
The Rushville Times, September 19, 1928
    Daniel J. Marquis, son of Solomon and Martha Wright Marquis, was born at Plymouth, Ill., March 24, 1872, and died Sept. 13, 1928, aged 56 years, 5 months and 20 days.
    On March 28, 1896, he was united in marriage to Miss Cora Crone. To this union were born four children, viz: Irene, Kenneth, Geneva and Evelyn, who, with the sorrowing wife, survive to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. He is also survived by four brothers and five sisters, Douglas, James, Ernest and John, Rebecca Rockwell, Eveline Miller, Jennie Fulk, Bessie Krout and Miss Mary. One sister, Miss Ellen Ewing, preceded him in death thirty-two years ago.
    In the passing of this husband and father has gone one of sterling qualities, a worker, provider and home lover. He was loved and respected by all with whom he came in contact.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. H. W. Talley, were held from the family residence, four miles northeast of Rushville, on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. The multitude of friends in attendance at the service was mute attest of the high esteem in which Daniel Marquis was held in the community where the greater part of his life had been spent. Interment was made in Rushville cemetery.
    Card of Thanks - To our many friends and neighbors: Your token of love and appreciation of the loved one who has departed was a great solace. One does not realize how much comfort is derived from such beautiful expressions of sympathy. -- Mrs. Dan Marquis and Family.

Obituary for William GILLESPIE
The Rushville Times, September 19, 1928
William Gillespie Died Friday at County Home
    William Gillespie, a native born resident of Schuyler, died at the county home on Friday morning where he had resided for the past five years or more.
    On Saturday interment was made in the Rushville cemetery where the burial service was given by Rev. Talley.
    Mr. Gillespie was in his eighty-first year and the greater part of his life had been spent in Rushville, tho in his younger days he had pioneered in the west and later worked at many occupations in many cities.
    He was one of the old-time broom makers, learning his trade in Rushville when this industry was of sizeable importance in this city and he worked at his trade in nearby cities, even after he had passed the alloted age of three score and ten.
    A man of fine physique and stamina Mr. Gillespie in his youth was noted for his prowess as an athlete and was one of Rushville's first base ball players and retained his bodily vigor to a remarkable degree up to within the past five years.

Obituary for Mary Elizabeth WARD ACHESON
The Rushville Times, November 28, 1928
Last Rites Held Today For Mrs. Wm. Acheson
    Mrs. Mary E. Acheson, native of Schuyler county and widow of the late William Acheson, died at her home on East Lafayette street Tuesday afternoon in her eighty-fourth year.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. O. T. Thomas, assisted by Rev. T. W. Rippy, were held from the Mt. Carmel church on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment was in the Rushville cemetery.
    Mary Elizabeth Ward, daughter of Apollas and Jane Bramble-Ward, was born on the old Ward homestead in Bainbridge township Aug. 27, 1845.
    Here as a member of a family of nine children she spent her youthful days and grew to young womanhood. On Sept. 26, 1864, she was united in marriage to William Acheson. Following their marriage the young couple began housekeeping on the farm now occupied by Leslie Thompson, which was the home of Mr. Acheson's widowed sister, Mrs. Margaret Hamilton. Here they resided until 1867, when they removed to a farm in Bainbridge township, which for more than forty years was their home.
    To this happy union were born seven children, four of whom survive to mourn the loss of their dear mother, namely: Mrs. Anna Crozier, Mrs. Jennie Demaree, Rollin and Marvin Acheson, all honored residents of this locality. Three children Grace, the wife of Fred Pelton, and two infants preceded the mother to the spirit world.
    In 1907 Mrs. Acheson and husband left the old homestead and removed to her late home in Rushville. Here her husband passed away several years ago and in recent years she has had the constant companionship of her daughter, Mrs. Demaree, who resided in the home and of her other three children, who resided nearby.
    Mrs. Acheson was a christian woman. Early in life she was converted and united with the M. E. church (South) at Mt. Carmel, the rural church where she learned to worship God as a child, and where she attended church as a wife and mother, and always took keen delight in the progress of the church which had been loved by her for so many years.
    Besides the four children, thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Mrs. Acheson is survived by one brother, Jackson Ward, of this city, who is the last surviving member of this pioneer family of nine members, who were the direct descendants of those hardy pioneers of the Ward family who came to Schuyler county in an early day and made their home in Bainbridge township.

Obituary for Peter FRANKLIN
The Rushville Times, October 3, 1928
Peter Franklin Found Dead in Farm Field
    Peter Franklin, employed as farm hand by H. V. Teel on his Crane creek drainage district farm, was found dead in the field shortly after 6 o'clock Thursday evening. He was about fifty-six years of age and lived alone in a tenament house on the Teel farm.
    Last Thursday afternoon Leo Sellers, teacher of the Bond school nearby, and Chester Thompson noted a team of horses standing in the middle of the field with no driver in sight. They went immediately to where the team was standing and found Mr. Franklin dead, lying in a furrow in the field where he had fallen when suddenly stricken.
    Dr. W. F. Justus, county coroner, was notified and he gave permission for removal of the body to Rushville to be prepared for burial. On Friday afternoon Dr. Justus issued a burial permit, after conducting an inquiry at the Hammond undertaking parlor, stating that death was due to heart failure.
    It is a singular co-incident that every member of the immediate family of the decedent has died in exactly the same manner.
    The remains were interred in the Palm cemetery in Woodstock township Saturday morning where brief funeral service was conducted by Rev. O. T. Thomas at the grave.

Obituary for Henry EADS
The Rushville Times, September 26, 1928
Henry Eads, Civil War Veteran, Died Saturday
    Henry Eads, Civil war veteran and for many years a resident of Rushville, died Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hignite, near Industry, aged eight-seven years.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Geo. McKee, were held from the Rushville Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was made in the Rushville cemetery. One son, Harry Eads, came from Jackson, Mich., to attend the funeral.
    Henry Eads, son of George and Elvira Eads, was born in Schuyler county, Illinois, May 5, 1841, and died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hignight in Brooklyn township, Saturday, Sept. 22, aged 87 years, 4 months and 3 days.
    He is survived by three sons, James of South Bend, Ind., Harry of Jackson, Mich., and Sam of Dresden, Ohio, and one brother, Edward of Kansas City.
    Mr. Eads was married three times, his wives all having preceded him in death.
    About fourteen years ago he was converted in a meeting held at Summum, Ill., and was baptised and joined the Union Baptist church and has lived a conscientious Christian life.
    At the time of the Civil was he answered his country's call and joined the union army, being a private in Co. C, 119th Ill. Infantry.

   Obituary for Ruby HEATH BREHM
The Rushville Times, July 26, 2000, page 13, column 5
    Ruby Brehm, 91, of Turlock, Calif., formerly of Astoria, died Saturday, July 22, 2000, at Turlock Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
    She was born July 3, 1909, in Astoria, the daughter of Frank E. and Agnes M. (Serff) Heath. She married Milfred C. Brehm on May 2, 1927. He died April
27, 1969.
    She also was preceded in death by a son, Steve; one granddaughter; two brothers, Samuel and Willis Heath; and one sister, Opal Schisler.
    Surviving are one son, Lee (wife, Deloris) Brehm of Ceres, Calif; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews.
    She was a member of First Baptist Church in Turlock, Calif.
    She was a homemaker. She was born and raised in Astoria, moving to California in 1952.
    Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with Reverend Marian Stone officiating. Visitation will he one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to Woodland Cemetery.

   Obituary for Donald W. BREWER
The Rushville Times, August 9, 2000, page 11, column 4
    Donald W. Brewer, 81, of Beardstown, died Monday afternoon, July 31, 2000, at his residence.
    He was born Oct. 27, 1918, in Beardstown, the son of Albert D. and Rachel M. Ramsey Brewer.
    He is survived by two sons, Donald W. of Beardstown and Melvin J. of Rushville; two daughters, Susan Heller and Wyllia McClure, both of Beardstown; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Leo, four brothers and four sisters.
    He served in the 101st Airborne Division in the European Theater during World War II.
    Graveside services for the cremains were held Thursday at the Beardstown City Cemetery where military rites were held. The Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements.
    Memorials may be given to the Cass County Hospice.

   Obituary for Evelyn LUNG BRODERICK
The Rushville Times, August 9, 2000, page 11, column 2
    Evelyn Lung Broderick was born Sept. 21, 1931, the oldest child of Leonard Lung Sr. and Elvie Baumann Lung, in Verndale, Saskatchewan, Canada. She died July 30, 2000, at her home in Imperial, Mo.
    She graduated nursing school at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Humboldt, Saskatchewan, in 1953. After a short time of nursing in Wadena, she worked at the Lutheran Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., until her retirement in 1994.
    She married Jim Broderick in 1967. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a stepson, Terrence Broderick.
    She is survived by her remaining stepchildren, 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, four brothers, Ivan (wife, Darlene) Lung, Leonard (wife, Angela) Lung, Dwayne (wife, Marilyn) Lung, and Dale (wife, Myrna) Lung, and two sisters, Karen (husband, Gib) Pfeiffer, and Penny (husband, Allan) Stuckel; numerous nieces and nephews; and her aunts, Hazel Yates of Camden, and Elva Yates of Kappa.

   Obituary for Robert L. BUTLER
The Rushville Times, June 21, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Robert L. Butler, 68, of Astoria, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
    He was born Oct. 4, 1931, in Peoria, the son of Willard L. and Ruby (Wilson) Butler.
    He married Mary Lybarger on Oct. 1, 1950, in Astoria. She survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Steven R. (wife Pam) Butler of Astoria and Stanley (wife Cathy) Butler of Peoria; four grandchildren; his mothor and one brother, Ronald C. Butler of Capetown, South Africa.
    He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew.
    He was a member of American Legion Post #25 in Astoria, Professional Sales Guild, and the Creve Coeur Community Church.
    He was owner and operator of Butler 66 Service in Astoria, co-owner of Locks, Inc.. in Canton, and was a retired salesman from B & B Motors in Havana.
He was an army veteran.
    Services were Saturday, June 17, 2000, at the United Methodist Church in Astoria with Rev. Marian Stone and 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 Astoria Rescue Squad.

   Obituary for Alice ACKER CHIPMAN
The Rushville Times, June 28, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Alice A. Chipman, 71, of Jacksonville, died Saturday, June 24, 2000, at St. John’s Hospice Center in Springfield.
    She was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Rushville, the daughter of Earl and Mamie Armstrong Acker. She married William E. Chipman on Nov. 30, 1947, in Rushville. He survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Bob (wife Janet) Chipman of Jacksonville and Jim (wife Stephanie) Chipman of Springfield; four grandsons; three sisters, Naydene Cummings of Chicago, Norma (husband Jim) Edwards of Rushville, and Ellen (husband Al) Krasuski of Burlington, Iowa; and two brothers, Vic (wife Pat) Acker and Larry (wife Jan) Acker both of Rushville.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters, Dorcas New and Margaret Spates, and one brother, Thomas Acker.
    Mrs. Chipman graduated from Rushville High School. In 1952, she and her husband moved to Jacksonville, where she has served in many community, school, and church activities. She served as director of the Illinois College bookstore for 24 years, where she was always a favorite friend of the students. In 1997 she was honored with the Illinois College “Friend of the College” award.
    Mrs. Chipman was an avid gardener, with a keen eye for interior design. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was known for her hearty laugh and zest for life.
    A memorial service was held on Monday, June 26, at First Presbyterian Church, Jacksonville. Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

Obituary for Dora Ruth JACKSON
The Rushville Times, July 5, 1917
    Many hearts were saddened Sunday evening when the news went out that the death angel had entered the home of Mrs. Phoebe Jackson and the beautiful spirit of her youngest daughter, Ruth, had returned to God who gave it.
    Ruth's childhood days were spent in Rushville, where she grew to young womanhood, possessed with a beautiful Christian character that endeared her to everyone who was permitted to know her.
    Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, Rev. D. V. Gowdy, were held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon, after which the remains of this dear girl were laid to rest in the city cemetery.
    Dora Ruth, daughter of Horatio O. and Phoebe Noble Jackson, was born May 19, 1881, and for 36 years was a comfort and blessing to her family and friends.
    Early in life she gave herself to her Savior and united with the Methodist Church. For many years she sang in the choir and was helpful in all good works so far as her strength would allow. She was always frail and three years ago became an invalid, but proved that the blessed religion of Christ can bring courage and cheerfulness even thru pain and the wasting of disease.
    She endeared herself to all who knew her and became more and more precious to her family, until July 1, 1917, her Lord siad, "It is enough! Come!" and our Ruth left all pain, all weakness for eternal joy, eternal life and strength. For her we can only rejoice, but alas! she leaves her mother, two brothers, Charles at home and Robert, of Canton; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Applegate; an aunt, Mrs. Dora Ruth Tetrick, and other near and dear relatives and friends. May their hearts be comforted!

Obituary for William ACHESON
The Rushville Times, July 1917
    William Acheson, for many years an honored resident of this locality, died Wednesday morning at his home on East Lafayette street following an illness of two weeks duration. Mr. Acheson was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, Dec. 25, 1835, locating on a farm in Bainbridge township, where for many years he was one of the trusted citizens of the community. Later he removed to a farm in Rushville township, where he resided until seven years ago, when he retired from active farming and became a resident of Rushville.
    In early manhood he took as his life companion Miss Mary Ward, who, with five children--Marvin and Rollin Acheson, Mrs. R. H. Crozier, Mrs. Jennie Demaree and Mrs. Grace Pelton--are left to mourn the death of a kind husband and father.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. T. H. Ballarby, will be held from the family home on Friday at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.

Death Notice for Martin McGINNIS
The Rushville Times, July 12, 1917
Drowned in Crooked Creek - Martin McGinnis, Aged Nineteen, Drowned Near Birmingham
    Martin McGinnis, a young man nineteen years of age, who lived with his uncle, Thos. Milby, between Augusta and Bowen, lost his life in the treacherous pools of Crooked creek below the dam at Birmingham last Saturday afternoon.
    Young McGinnis, with a party of young men and women had gone to the creek for an afternoon's holiday and outing. Not being able to swim McGinnis kept close to shore and was wading about on a sand bar, 200 years below the dam and about 20 feet from the south bank, when he got beyond his depth and sank to
his death.
    Lewis R. Tobie, a Plymouth jeweler, was on the bank when he noticed him struggling in the water and started to his rescue. He waded in and plunged into deep water, which caused him to seek his own safety as he was not a strong swimmer. Returning to the bank he ran down the creek and entered again where he could grasp a willow, but was unable to reach the drowning man.
    Edward Phelps of Augusta was seventy-five yards up the creek when he heard the cry for help, and as his boat was an equal distance farther up stream he swam across the creek as the quickest way of making rescue. Young McGinnis was struggling in the water and when Mr. Phelps was within thirty feet of him he sank for the last time.
    Efforts to locate the body by diving proved fruitless and grappling hooks were improvised. After forty or fifty minutes of frenzied efforts the body was located in eight feet of water by Alfred Jones and Roland Stoner. An effort was made to restore life, but without success.
    Coroner Dr. Flemming of this city was notified late Saturday evening and went to Birmingham where an inquest was held Sunday morning.
    The following jury was empaneled: W. E. Stoner, foreman; Vilroy Cox, Albert Cox, Alfred Jones, Fred Markee, Herman Green.
    The verdict of the jury was that Martin McGinnis came to his death by accidental drowning.

Death Notice for James MERRITT
The Rushville Times, July, 1917
    James Merritt died very suddenly Saturday evening at thehome of Lawrence Buss, three miles south of here. He shocked oats all day and had gone to the house for supper when he was stricken and in a few minutes life was extinct. He has worked for the farmers in this vicinity for a number of years. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev. Lathrop at the Buss home, after which the remains were taken to Pulaski for burial.

Death Notices for James MERRITT and Jonnie BOYD
The Rushville Times, July 19, 1917
James Merritt Dies of Apoplexy - Boy Drowns in Illinois River
    Dr. Flemming, county coroner, held three inquests within seven days which is an unusual record in this office.
    On Tuesday of last week, Jonnie Boyd, the 4-year old son of Mrs. Wm. Boyd of Sharp's Landing, Hickory township, was drowned in the Illinois river.
    Saturday evening James Merritt, aged fifty-four years, dropped dead at the home of Lawrence Buss, where he was employed as laborer on the farm.
Boats Colide in River
    The Boyd boy lost his life when a row boat, in which he was riding, collided with Lane Bros. launch of Browning in the Illinois river. The accident happened near Sharp's Landing on Tuesday morning of last week. John Groves, Jonnie Boyd and his sister, aged seven years, were in the row boat and when it struck the launch the Boyd boy was thrown out. An attempt was made at rescue, but he sank before he could be reached. The Groves boy, who was rowing the boat, was nine or ten years old.
    Search for the body was begun at once and a large force of men were engaged dragging the river. On Thursday morning the little body was found floating in the river about three miles below where the accident happened.
    Dr. Flemming was notified and went to Hickory township, where an inquest was held Thursday evening. Those on the coroner's jury were: Cline Horton, Albert Sackman, David Painter, Henry Lane, Frank Groves, Theo. Hodges. A verdict of accidental drowning was rendered.
James Merritt Died Suddenly
    James Merritt, aged fifty-four years, died suddenly Saturday evening about 7 o'clock at the home of Lawrence Buss in Camden township, where he was employed as farm laborer.
    Evidence given at the coroner's inquest indicated death was due to apoplexy and a verdict was so rendered.
    On the evening of his death Mr. Merritt accompanied Mr. Buss to the farm of his brother, Patrick Buss, and drove some hogs home. Soon after he returned he was taken suddenly ill and fell in a faint. He was taken to the house by Mr. and Mrs. Buss and a physician summoned, but died before medical aid could be given.
    The following coroner's jury was impaneled: Jesse Jacobs, W. H. Fahnestock, M. G. Tipton, R. L. Ingles, John Twiddell, M. H. Twiddell. Their verdict was that James Merritt came to his death from apoplexy.

   Obituary for Violet Z. LAMBERT CLAYTON
The Rushville Times, June 28, 2000, page 13, column 5
    Violet Z. Clayton, 94, of Rushville, died Tuesday June 27, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born Nov. 25,1905, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Frank and Pearl (Skiles) Lambert.
    Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Le Isle) Miller of Beardstown, five nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother,
Harold Lambert, and one sister, Nina Lambert.
    She was a housekeeper, working many years with Ruth Glass of Rushville. She attended the Rushville Free Methodist Church.
    Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the Rushville City Cemetery with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Memorials may be made to the Rushville Free Methodist Church.

   Obituary for Marguerite B. ROHN CRUM
The Rushville Times, July 26, 2000, page 13, column 3
    Marguerite B. Crum, 78, of Rushville, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born July 23, 1922, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Charles and Bertha (Downs) Rohn. She married Carl Crum at the Free Methodist Parsonage in Rushville on June 16, 1941.
    She was a secretary and receptionist for the Schuyler Extension Unit office of the University of Illinois for more than 15 years, retiring in 1981. She was a
member of the Rushville Free Methodist Church and its Women Missionary International. She was also a member of the Explorer’s Bible Study Group and the Home Extension of the University of Illinois.
    Surviving are her husband, Carl, of Rushville; two sons, Wayne (wife Kay) of Rushville and Jim (wife Linda) of Beardstown; one daughter, Colleen Keithley (husband Ken) of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Dwight Rohn of Birmingham, Ala.; and one sister, Vera Langdon, of Galesburg.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, her step-mother, Faye Root Rohn, and a sister, Alice Gabbert.
    Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Rushville Free Methodist Church with Revs. Rob Kirkham and Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville is in charge of services.
    Memorials may be given to the Rushville Free Methodist Church.

   Obituary for Ollivine V. FOSTER DAVIS
The Rushville Times, June 14, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Ollivine V. Davis, 86, of Beardstown, died late Tuesday evening, June 6, 2000, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
    She was born Aug. 31, 1913, in Beardstown, the daughter of Harry and Margaret Ryan Foster. She married Albert “Al” Davis in 1943. He preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 1974.
    Surviving are one sister, Rozalla Wessel of Beardstown; three nephews; six nieces, including Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Crum of Rushville; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, W. E. “Doug” Foster, and two sisters, Margaret Newingham and Mary Foster.
    Mrs. Davis was a member of the St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown and many years ago she assisted the nuns in teaching catechism at the church. She was a former member and served as past president in many community organizations in Beardstown, including Business and Professional Women, Beardstown Emblem Club, 474, St. Alexius Altar and Rosary Society, and the Virginia Country Club Women’s Golf League. Mrs. Davis and her husband owned and operated the Arrow Restaurant in Beardstown from 1945 until 1963. She also was formerly a cook at the Myers Nursing Home in Beardstown for many years. Mrs. Davis [w]as an avid golfer and fisherman. She loved Ireland and everything that was Irish.
    A funeral mass of Ollivine V. Davis was held Saturday, June 10, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown. A rosary service was held Friday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery.
    Memorials have been suggested to the St. Alexius Catholic Church or the Beardstown Library.

   Death Notice for Margaret DEAN
The Rushville Times, August 9, 2000, page 11, column 4
    A memorial service will be held for Margaret Dean on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria. She died on July 31, 2000, in Havana. Pastor Kevin Kessler will officiate.

   Obituary for Annis A. SMITH DONALDSON
The Rushville Times, June 28, 2000, page 13, column 3
    Annis A. Donaldson, 74, of Beardstown, died Monday, June 26, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Beardstown, the daughter of Warren F. and AuVerne Rule Smith. She married Robert W. Donaldson on Aug. 31, 1947, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Beardstown. He survives.
    Also surviving are one daughter, Debbie (husband John A.) Prief of Beardstown; and two grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents.
    Mrs. Donaldson graduated from Beardstown High School in 1943. She attended Monticello Junior College in Godfrey from 1944 until 1945, and then graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville in 1947. She was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Beardstown, where she served as chairman of the Memorial Fund since 1967. Mrs. Donaldson was a charter member of the Beardstown Emblem Club #474. She was an active member of Chapter GU of the P.E.O. Sisterhood in Beardstown, where she had served as president from 1965 until 1967.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Beardstown.
    Memorials have been suggested to the Cass County Visiting Nurses or Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

Obituary for Laura LANGNER ASHWOOD
The Rushville Times, January 4, 1923
    Laura Langner, daughter of Frederick Christian and Cassin Dane Langner, was born near Pleasant View, Ill., February 24, 1865. In her early childhood her parents moved to Rushville, when 13 years of age her parents moved to a farm in Browning township.
    On June 17, 1885 she was married to Charles L. Ashwood. To them were born two children, Ralph, who lived only 7 months and Lula Emma, wife of Paul Demaree remaining at home.
    In the fall of 1887 she became a member of the M. E. church. She passed away December 28.
    Those who remain to mourn her departure are: the husband, and daughter, a half sister Mrs. Eva Angle and sisters Mrs. Lettie Ashwood, Mrs. Agnes Parks, Miss Minnie Langner, Mrs. Nora Fulks, Mrs. Emma Strong and brother John.
    Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning at 10 o'clock conducted by Rev. J. W. Watts. Interment was in the Rushville cemetery.

Obituary for William H. FORD
The Rushville Times, January 4, 1923
    William H. Ford of Woodstock township died at his home in his eighty-sixth year.
    On December 5, 1836 he was born in Jefferson county, Ind., a son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ford. He was one of a family of six children, three brothers and two sisters, all of whom are now deceased. When a young man he came to Schuyler county where he has lived except for a short time spent in Indiana.
    On December 28, 1856, he was united in marriage to Druscilla Nall. To them were born nine children: Mary, Dora, Francis, Marith and Janet, deceased, and Walter Ford of Pontiac, Ill., Matilda Fray and Kate Ralston of near Rushville and Frank who resides on the farm with his father. The wife and mother died November, 1910. Mr. Ford was united with the M. E. church.
    He leaves to cherish his memory, four children, fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren besides a great number of relatives and friends.
    On Sunday at 2 p.m. funeral services were held at Memorial Chapel, conducted by Rev. George P. Snyder. Interment was in the Palm cemetery.

   Obituary for Jane GRIFFITH EATON
The Rushville Times, June 28, 2000, page 13, column 3
    Jane Eaton, 84, of Augusta, died Sunday, June 25, 2000, in Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
    She was born March 24, 1916, in Carbon Cliff, the daughter of Benjamin and Flora (McHenry) Griffith. She married Wayne A. Eaton on May 18, 1940, in Silvis. He died June 9, 1982.
    She is survived by one son, Gary A. (wife Karen) Eaton of Augusta; two daughters, Bonnie (husband Robert) Bogenphol of Coulterville and Judy (husband Todd) Thompson of Plymouth; one brother, David Griffith, of East Moline; one sister, Jean Neely of Silvis; eight grandchildren, including Danielle Lung of Rushville; and 10 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one grandson.
    She was a homemaker.
    She graduated from United Township High School in East Moline and attended Western Illinois University in Macornb.
    She was an active member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church, where she served as organist and Sunday School teacher.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2000, in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, with Rev. Kathleen Hughes officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta.
    Memorials may be made to the Huntsville United Methodist Church.

   Obituary for Cecil Charles EMERICK
The Rushville Times, August 2, 2000, page 11, column 3
    Cecil Charles Emerick, 80, of Arenzville, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
    He was born Nov. 20, 1919, in the Black Oak Community of rural Beardstown in Cass County to Minor and Belle Stanley Emerick.
    He attended Black Oak School as a young boy. He married Miss Dorothy Adeline Ater in New London, Mo., on May 11,1940.
    He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Ann (husband Fred) VanCleve of Winchester, two sons, Cecil Roy Emerick of McCalla, Ala., and Roger Dale (wife Diane) Emerick of Sacramento, Calif., his caretakers, Sharon and Larry Gabbert of Beardstown; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, three brothers Arthur, Harold, and Robert; three sisters, Alice, Edith and Edna; and a son, Ronald Lee Emerick.
    He retired from driving truck from the Schnitker Truck Line after 30 years. He then spent three years as a mason for Elmer Schnepper. During his retirement, he enjoyed refinishing antique furniture. He attended the Baptist Church of Beardstown.
    Funeral services were held Thursday, July 27, 2000, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler County Hospice.

   Obituary for Caryl L. WHEELER FLYNN
The Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 13, column 6
    Caryl L. Flynn, 83, of Mt. Carmel, formerly of Vermont, died Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at Wabash General Hospital in Mt. Carmel.
    She was born Aug. 31, 1916, in Bushnell, the daughter of Lewis and Mary Ann (Hood) Wheeler. She married Leonard M. Flynn on June 5, 1934, in Macomb.  He died Oct. 16, 1995.
    She also was preceded in death by one son, Charles, one grandson, one great-grandson, three brothers and one sister.
    Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Shirley) Keithley of Fairview, Mrs. Robert (Jane) Wright of Mt. Carmel, Mrs. Eugene (Linda) McCarty of Chester, and Joyce Cook of Canton; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and two sisters, Zelpha Oaks of Geneseo and Ruthie Kitch of Brunswick, Ga.
    She was a member of Parkview Christian Church of Mt. Carmel and was a homemaker.
    Funeral services were Saturday, June 3, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with burial in Vermont Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Richard L. FUGUA
The Rushville Times, June 21, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Richard L. “Dick” Fuqua, 74, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, June 15, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    He was born March 5, 1926, in Brown County, the son of Charles William and Lillian Grace Sherrer Fuqua. He married Mary E. Pigg Kinnamon on March 17, 1955, in Schuyler County. She preceded him in death on May 23, 1966. He later married Norma Randall Smith on March 14, 1975, in Rushville. She survives.
    He was a retired farmer. He attended Brown and Schuyler County schools and was of the Protestant faith.
    He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served his country in the United States Army from 1949-1952,
    He was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4 in Rushville. He always enjoyed traveling and fishing and was known to many as an animal lover.
    Survivors include four step-children, Norman “Butch” Kinnamon (wife Ruth Ann) of Carthage, Jane Ann Martin (husband Marion) of Versailles, Cindy
Behrends (husband Bob) of Timewell, and Steve Smith (wife Deb) of Beardstown; two brothers, Lozelle Fuqua (wife June) of Rushville and Bill Fuqua (wife Shirley) of Mt. Sterling; two sisters, Vivian Trone (husband Glen) of Walnut and Marian Anderson (husband Glen) of Rushville; seven step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, one step-grandson; one niece and one nephew.
    Funeral services were Saturday, June 17, in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was in the Hersman
Cemetery with military services conducted at the graveside by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
    Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice, Culbertson Memorial Hospital or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Gerald B. GORDON
The Rushville Times, June 21, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Gerald B. Gordon, 52, of rural Browning, died Monday, June 19, 2000, at St. John’s Medical Center in Springfield.
    He was born July 29, 1947, in Pekin, to Robert and June Rebman Gordon. He married Georgeann Lancaster Trone May 9, 1982, at the United Methodist Church in Browning.
    She survives, along with his parents of Pekin; three sons, Ryan Gordon at home, Scott Trone (wife, Angie) of Frederick, and Steven Trone (wife, Sally) of Rushvi1le; four granddaughters; and one brother; Robert C. Gordon. He was preceded in death by one sister.
    A Navy veteran of the Vietnam Conflict, he was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4. He was an electrician at Caterpillar in East Peoria, working from August 1965 until April 1999. He also was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley and Rev. Mike Courson officiating.      Burial will be in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick where military services will be conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Memorials may be given to the Ryan Gordon Education Fund, c/o Rushville State Bank.

   Obituary for Allen Douglas GUSTAFSON
The Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Allen Douglas Gustafson,82, of Rushville, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
    He was born Aug. 17, 1917,  in Rock Island, the son of the late Charles William and Catherine Marguerite (Rode) Gustafson. He married Esther Elizabeth Alexander on July 18, 1941. She preceded him in death on August 29, 1967.
    Surviving are four sons, Robert (wife Georgia) of Ripley, Steven (wife Janell) of Beardstown, Michael (wife Jessie of Rushville, and James (wife Sheila) of Alton; four daughters, Ellen Brooks of Baylis, Judith Lisenbee (husband Bill) and Grace James (husband Carl), all of Rushville. and Margaret Dearing (husband Norman) of Chandlerville; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Gustafson of Beardstown; 38 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one brother, Don Gustafson of Rock Island; and three sisters, Florence Travis of Ripley, Dorothy Stewart of Indiana, and Esther McWhinnie of Michigan.
    He was preceded in death by two sons, Allen Gustafson, Jr., and Charlie Gustafson; two grandsons, Reed Allen Lisenbee and Robert Charles Brooks; one granddaughter, Donna Meharg; one great-grandson, Kaleb Brown; two brothers, Carl and Leslie; and two sisters, Mildred Murray and Grace Gilland
    He was a machinist at N.T.N, Bower in Macomb for 21 years, retiring Jan. 25. 1985. He was a life member of the Rushville Moose Lodge 506.
    Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Pastor Richard Young officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery.
    Memorials may be given to the Ripley Cemetery.

   Obituary for Dale Eugene HALL
The Rushville Times, July 12, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Dale Eugene Hall, 68, of Easton, formerly of Mapleton and Beardstown, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.
    He was born Nov. 20, 1931, in Beardstown to Charles Calvin Hall and Dorothy Marie Allen-Hall. He married Marcella Davies-Smith in 1956, in Beardstown and later married Conda Shores-Jockisch on Jan. 29, 1983, in Easton.
    He is survived by his wife; two sons, Kenneth (wife Carol) Hall of Peoria and David Jockisch of San Jose; two daughters, Judy Hall (husband Alan) Graden of Pekin and Mary (husband Rod) Yetter of Havana; two brothers, Larry (wife Virginia) Hall of Bluff Springs, and Jerry (wife Shirley) Hall of Wascom, Texas; three sisters, JoAnn (husband Paul) Manuel, Mary Lou Lawson, and Carolyn (husband Kenny) Knous, all of Beardstown, and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Allen Hall; and a sister, Marilyn Charlene Hall.
    He was a member of the Easton United Methodist Church, American Legion (Jackson-King) Post 496, and UAW while working for Caterpillar Tractor Company. Mr. Hall enlisted in the U.S. Army in St. Louis, Mo., on Aug. 27, 1952. He was involved in the Korean Conflict during his enlistment, and he earned the Korean Service Ribbon with two bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal, Merit Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, and received a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. He was honorably discharged as a corporal on Dec. 23, 1953. He donated a lot of his time as a volunteer fire fighter for the Timber-Hollis Fire Department.
    Funeral services were held Friday, July 7, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Easton or the American Legion Post 496.

   Obituary for Mary L. CARMAN HENDRICKSON
The Rushville Times, August 9, 2000, page 11, column 2
    Mary L. Hendrickson, 88, of Springfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2000, at her home.
    She was born in Rushville to Robert and Etta (Asbell) Carman.
    She is survived by two sons, Fred Hendrickson of Springfield and Jack Hendrickson of Waco, Texas; one daughter, Carmen Minge of Paris; eight grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Fred Hendrickson; one son, Thomas; and one daughter Carol.
    She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church.
    Services were held Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Spingfield, with Rev. Robert Needham officiating.
    Graveside services were Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.

   Obituary for Helen M. BUSHMIRE INGLES
The Rushville Times, June 21, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Helen M. Ingles, 87, of Wyoming, Ill., died Thursday, June 5, 2000, at Heritage Manor in Chillicothe.
    Born Feb. 23, 1913, in Colchester, the daughter of Anthony and Pearl M. Scudder Bushmire, she married Glen Livingston Dec. 16, 1939, in Colchester. He died Feb. 11, 1934, in Prairie du Chien, Wisc. She later married Thomas M. Ingles, Dec. 29, 1945, in LaHarpe. He died Aug. 27, 1974, in Peoria.
    Surviving are one daughter, Ethel “Jay” Klepfer of Wyoming; one step-daughter, Iris (husband Robert) Lang of Rushville; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and three sisters, Barbara (husband Kent) Brown of Peoria, Alice (husband George) Jarvis of Galesburg, and Evelyn Bushmire of Lincoln.
    Her parents, three sisters, and one brother preceded her in death.
    She worked as an inspector for Caterpillar for 35 years and at the Bartonville Food Pantry for 10 years. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary No. 8662 of Peoria, Eagles Auxiliary No. 265 of Peoria, and the Wyoming American Legion Auxiliary No. 91. She also was a member of the Caterpillar Retirees Association, AARP, Busy Bells Home Extension of Peoria County, and was a life-time member of Nursing Home Volunteers in Lincoln. She was a member of the Bartonville Christian Church.
    Graveside services were Monday, June 19, at Rushville City Cemetery. Wyoming Funeral Home was in charge of services.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Wyoming Ambulance Service.

   Obituary for Archie J. KESSLER
The Rushville Times, July 12, 2000, page 13, column 3
    Archie J. Kessler, 83, of Macomb, died Wednesday July 5, 2000, at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.
    He was born Jan. 29, 1917, in Astoria, the son of John and Elizabeth Etter Kessler. He married Maxine Hinds in Astoria an Feb. 1, 1938. She preceded him in death on Aug. 11, 1999.
    He is survived by two sons, Max (wife Deb) Kessler of Little York, and Kenneth (wife Donna) Kessler of Bushnell; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ferne Bucher of Astoria.
    He also was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mary Kessler, and one brother, Orville Kessler.
    Mr. Kessler had lived most of his married life in McDonough County. He was a farmer and also drove a grain truck, hauling grain to local elevators, and to the river elevator. He was a member of the Camp Creek Presbyterian Church.
    Funeral services were held Saturday, July 8 at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.  Marshall Litchfield officiated.  Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
    Memorials may be made to the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.

   Obituary for Martha Ruth YOUNG LASHBROOK
The Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 3
    Martha Ruth Lashbrook, 72, of Rushville, died Monday, July 17, 2000, at her residence.
    She was born Feb. 9, 1928, in Schuyler County to the late Ben H. and Goldie Evans Young. She married Erle Wayne Lashbrook Feb. 24, 1946 in Rushville.
He died Sept. 1, 1962.
    Surviving are three sons, Lewis Lashbrook of Table Grove, Phillip Lashbrook of Springfield, and Michael Lashbrook of Rushville; five daughters, Betty Richey (husband Willard) of Vermont, Ruby Bryant (husband David) of Rushville, Kay Bowman of Springfield, Sheila Lashbrook of Rushville, and Becky Lewis of Rushville; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one brother, John Young of Ripley; and two sisters, Lois Gossage of Rushville and Frances Faxon of Palmyra, Mo.
    She was preceded in death by one grandson, two brothers, Bennie Jr., and David Young; three sisters, Mary Ellen Zeisler, Anna Belle Young and Louise Zeisler.
    She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 4, First Southern Baptist Church, and the National Audubon Society.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
    Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

   Obituary for Vernon LICKEY
The Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 13, column 5
    Vernon Lickey, 70, of Brooklyn, died Friday, June 2, 2000, at his home.
    He was born March 30, 1930, in Industry, the son of Wilson and Ruth (Loring) Lickey. He married Penolia (Peggy) Ellen Goodridge on Oct. 13, 1954, in Macomb. She survives,
    Also surviving are his mother of Littleton; one son, Lyle Lickey (wife Wanda) of Albia, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Janis) Finley of Centralia and Anita Heinz of Peoria; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Cox, of Mapleton.
    He was preceded in death by his father.
    An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was retired from construction, where he worked as a laborer and foreman on various road and building projects in the area. He also worked at the Black Beauty Coal Mine in Camden, last working in 1992. He served as the president of the Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center in Rushviile. He was a member of the AFL-CIO Laborers Union in Macomb, the American Legion Post in Macomb before transferring his membership to the Schuyler American Legion Post #4, VFW Post, and 40 et 8.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Joe Tomich officiating. Burial was in the Brooklyn Cemetery. Military graveside rites were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post #4.
    Memorials may be made to the Schuyler Youth Center or the McDonough County Hospice.

   Obituary for Frances M. HUMES MESICK
The Rushville Times, July 26, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Frances M. Mesick, 68, of Colchester died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at her home.
    She was born Oct. 28, 1931, in Colchester, the daughter of Merle and Mabel Bennett Humes. She married William S. Mesick on Jan. 27, 1962, in Colchester. He died Feb. 8, 1999.
    She is survived by two sons, William Charles Mesick and David Alan Mesick, both of Colchester; one step-daughter, Mrs. Darwin (Belinda) Utter of Rushville; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; one brother, Gerald Humes of Colchester; two sisters, Donna Coghill of Colchester and Rachel Creasy of Macomb.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Betty Satore, and one brother, Zanel Humas.
    She had worked at Ford Hopkins Drug Store in Macomb, The Colchester Maid- Rite, Denny Red Fox Grocery in Colchester, and was a telephone switchboard operator for the Farmers Telephone Co. of Colchester.
    She was a member of the Colchester United Methodist Church.
    Services were Friday, July 21, 2000, at Jones Mortuary in Colchester with Rev. Mark Wolford officiating. Burial was at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.
    Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice or Colchester High School boys baseball and basketball.

   Obituary for Roberta LADD MILEY
The Rushville Times, August 2, 2000, page 11, column 2
    Roberta Ladd Miley, 82, of Annadale, Va., died Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at Burke Healthcare Center in Burke, Va.
    She was born Feb. 19, 1918, in Ipava, the daughter of J. Karr and Maude G. (Warner) Ladd. She married Charles Douglas Miley on Dec. 8, 1944, in Quincy.  He survives.
    Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Paul (April) Marcot of Fairfax Station, Va.; one son, Alan (wife Kathy) Miley of Reston, Va.; two grandchildren; three brothers, Joe (wife Freida) Ladd of Macomb, Frank (wife Linda) Ladd of John Day, Ore., and Jim (wife Linda) Ladd of Lombard.
    She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul.
    She was a member of Atlantic United Methodist Church in Ocean City; Md., and Ocean City Lioness Club. She spent her life as a school teacher, administrator, and principal in Virginia.
    Graveside services were Monday, July 31, at the Ipava Cemetery in Ipava, Ill.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.
    Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Hazel C. DERRY MITCHELL
The Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 3
    Hazel C. Mitchell, 95, of Mt. Sterling, died Sunday morning, July 9, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born June 7, 1905, in Astoria, the daughter of James and Mabel Foster Derry. She married Loa E. Mitchell and he preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1943.
    She is survived by three daughters, Clara (husband Ed) Kunkel of Mt. Sterling, Betty Root of Sacramento, Calif., and Wanda Busen of Mt. Sterling; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hildreth Powell of Astoria and Helen Snowden of Astoria; several nieces and nephews; and several cousins.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, Erma Logsdon; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Herman and Herschel Derry.
    Mrs. Mitchell was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Methodist Church in Astoria. She enjoyed her grandchildren, flowers, birds, reading and crocheting.
    Graveside services were held July 11 at Astoria Cemetery in Astoria. Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of services.
    Memorials are suggested to the Brown County Public Library in Mt. Sterling.

   Obituary for Marilyn J. WORT MITCHELL
The Rushville Times, June 21, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Marilyn J. Mitchell, 67, of Mt. Sterling died Sunday, June 18, 2000, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
    She was born Aug. 20, 1932, in Brown County, the daughter of Harry F. and Marie Volk Wort. She married Jack R. Mitchell on Nov. 15, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mt Sterling. He survives.
    Mrs. Mitchell worked as an office manager for both Country Companies and Yingling and Nuessen Insuranee Agency in Mt. Sterling for over 17 years. She earlier had worked as a secretary for Ralston Purina in Mt. Sterling for more than 10 years. She attended Ferndale School in Brown County and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Mt. Sterling with the Class of 1950. Mrs. Mitchell was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling, the Mt. Sterling American Legion Post 374 Auxiliary and was also a member of the Mt. Sterling Lake Committee.
    Survivors include her husband of Mt. Sterling, her father of Mt. Sterling, six sons, Dale Mitchell (wife Laura), Carl Mitchell (wife Nancy), Greg Mitchell (wife Kathy), Keith Mitchell (girlfriend Pam), Kent Mitchell (girlfriend Jackie) all of Mt. Sterling and Clay Mitchell (wife Sheryl) of Rushville, two brothers, James G. Wort (wife Norma) and Robert L. Wort (wife Jane) all of Mt. Sterling and one sister Shirley Venvertloh (husband Bill) of Quincy ten grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
    She was preceded in death by her mother and two grandchildren.
    A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2000, at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling with Father Thomas Henseler officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Sterling Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 2 p.m. on Thursday at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with the family meeting friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. A prayer service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening. Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice, Heritage Manor Nursing Home Activity Fund or to the St. Mary’s School. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.

   Obituary for James E. NELL
The Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 1
    James E. Nell, 72, of Rushville, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at the Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    He was born Jan. 23, 1928, in Rushville to the late Laurence Wesley Nell and Edna L. Agans Nell Phillips. He married Mildred L. Vogler Curtis on June 16, 1967, in Clark Co., Nev.
    She survives, along with four daughters, Regina Stephenson of Kalamath, Ore., Penny Beckstead of Mesa, Ariz., Janet Heaton of Colchester, and Dixie Hierman of Mapleton; one brother, Eugene Nell (wife Betty) of Canton; one half-brother, Samuel Roger Phillips of St. David; one sister, Hilma Rakestraw of Cuba; one half-sister, Catherine Susie Kettering of Rushville; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his step-father, George F. Phillips; one son, Larry Curtis; and two sisters, Jimina Shaw and Helen Hierman.
    He was a Navy veteran of W.W. II, and an army veteran of the Korean War.
    He worked for the Mickelberry Packing Company in Rushville, Magma Copper Mine in Superior, Ariz., Calcium Carbonate in Quincy, and farmed and worked for Schuyler School District No. 1 in Rushville, retiring in 1998. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and was a former member of the Rushville First Presbyterian Church.
    Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Marvin Chockley officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Family visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
    Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association.

   Obituary for Mary L. LANGDON NIESTRADT
The Rushville Times, July 12, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Mary L. Niestradt, 92, of Beardstown, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
    She was born Feb. 12, 1908, in Beardstown, to William and Elizabeth Tucker Langdon. She married Richard G. Niestradt on Feb. 6, 1932, in the Beardstown parsonage.
    Mrs. Niestradt is survived by two sisters, Ana Louise (husband Pat) McLain of Beardstown and Doris (husband Harold - deceased) Andre of Springfield; two sisters-in-law, Vera Langdon of Galesburg and Rose Mary Langdon of Beardstown; and 22 nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980, both parents, a daughter, Kay Ann (husband Jim) Dick, three grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters.
    She was a graduate of Beardstown High School and a homemaker in the Arenzville area. She was a member of the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown, Beardstown Senior Citizens Bread of Love and Home Extension.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, at St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown, with burial in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice or St. Alexius Catholic Church.

   Death Notice for Odell OWENS
The Rushville Times, June 28, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Odell “Olie” Owens, 76, of Garland, Texas, died Feb. 18, 2000, in Garland.
    Graveside memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Ripley Cemetery in Ripley, with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel of Rushville is in charge of the arrangements.

   Death Notice and Obituary for Frieda H. JONES PARKS
The Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 3
    Frieda Parks, 82, of Astoria, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
    Services are pending at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.
The Rushville Times, July 26, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Frieda H. Parks, 82, of Astoria, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
    She was born Oct. 9, 1917, in Pleasant View, the daughter of Harry and Edith (Taylor) Jones. She married Grover W. Parks on Aug. 16, 1952, in Fulton County. He died Jan. 21, 1996. She also was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Kenneth.
    Surviving are two daughters, Beverly Knowles of Canton and Carol Greenhalgh of Cimarron, Kans.; one son, Grover E. Parks of Havana; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Paul Jones of Farmington; one sister, Pauline Reedy of Lewistown; one half-sister, Deloris French of Lewistown; one half-brother, Richard Jones of California; her step-mother, Alberta Jones of Beardstown; and two step-sisters, Florence Woodruff of Rushville and Norma Roth of Beardstown.
    She was a homemaker.
    Graveside services were Friday, July 21, 2000, at the Vermont Cemetery with Collis Trone officiating. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.
    Memorials may be made to the Astoria Healthcare Center.

   Obituary for Dorothy R. HILES PHILLIPS
The Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 1
    Dorothy R. Phillips, 81, of R.R. 4, Rushville, died Saturday July 15, 2000, at Wencor Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
    She was born Nov. 16, 1918, in Beardstown, to the late Lou and Margarite Lawler Hiles. She married Emery Phillips on Feb. 4, 1935, in Oquawka. He died May 6, 1992.
    Surviving are five daughters, Shirley Baker of Golden Valley; Ariz., Norma Jones of Severna Park, Md., Sara Conlin of Astoria, Rose Mary Root of Pawnee, and Lynn Kokenes of Berwyn; two sons, Robert Phillips and Terry Phillips, both of Rushville; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Maurice Hiles.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Clark Hiles.
    Funeral services will be held at 1p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial will be in the Hughes Cemetery west of Rushville.
    Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
    Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Max PRATHER
The Rushville Times, June 14, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Max Prather, 74, of Rushville, died Sunday, June 11, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    He was born Jan. 30, 1926, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, to Clifford and Elvere Lancaster Prather. He married Eleanor Trimpe on Jan 19, 1957, in Havana.
    She survives, along with one daughter, Nancy LeMaster (husband Steve) of Littleton; one son, Mark Prather (wife Patty) of Rushville; three grandchildren; four brothers, Gene Prather of Huntsville, Don Prather of Rushville, Howard Prather of Littleton and Jim Prather of Rushville.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Florence; one brother, Virgil Prather; and two sisters, Emma Lee and Ruth Ann Prather.
    He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Rushville and the Schnyler County Farm Bureau. He was a life-long Schuyler County farmer.
    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Pastor Joseph Eckman officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
    Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the Astoria Assembly of God Church.

   Obituary for Lois L. ETTER PRICE
The Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Lois L. Price, 79, of Astoria, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, at her residence.
    She was born Aug. 7, 1920, in Astoria, the daughter of Abraham H. and Louise (Gardner) Etter. She married Evan W. Price on March 27, 1939, in Astoria. He survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Rodney (wife Beth) Price of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Rhonda) Barfield of St. Charles, Mo.; six grandchildren; and one sister, Goldie Brown of Astoria.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Myrtle Gruel, and one brother, Ralph Etter.
    She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church and had been co-owner of Price Oil Company for 30 years, retiring in 1980.
    Services were held Monday, June 5, at the Astoria Christian Church with Rev. Gary Sheets and James Comstock officiating. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services. Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad or Astoria Christian Church.

   Death Notice and Obituary for Phyllis Jean RENNER
The Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 4
    A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 22 at Fourth Street Lutheran Church in Beardstown at 10 a.m. for Phyllis Renner of Longview, Texas, formerly of Rushville and Beardstown.
    Surviving are her husband Gh1ee Renner, and two daughters, Debbie Renner at home and Cindy Sailor (husband Carl) of Pleasant Plains.
The Rushville Times, June 28, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Phyllis Jean Renner, 67, of Long View, Texas, died Saturday, June 24, 2000, at her residence after a long illness.
    She was born Feb. 9, 1933, in Beardstown, the daughter of Ann Morrell and step-daughter of Loren Morrell. They preceded her in death.
    She married Ghlee Renner in 1952 in Beardstown.
    Mrs. Renner was a former resident of Beardstown and Rushville.
    Survivors indude two daughters, Debbie Renner of Long View, Texas, and Cindy (husband Carl) Saylor of Pleasant Plains.
    Remains were cremated. Services were held in Long View, Texas, on June 25 at Lutheran Church.
    Memorial services are planned for July 22, 2000, at 10 a.m. at the Beardstown 4th Street Lutheran Church.

   Obituary for Bessie Marie HILL LOEFFLER LAUDER ROHLFING
The Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 13, column 5
    Bessie Marie Lauder--Rolfhing, 82, of Beardstown died Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
    She was born in Beardstown to Otis and Ethel Gabbert-Hill on Feb. 11, 1918. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, Thomas and Elizabeth Gabbert. She married Elmer Edward Loeffler on May 2, 1933, in Rushville. He preceded her in death. She later married Cecil Lauder on March 25, 1938, in Beardstown. They had two daughters, Mrs. Sam (Ethel) Sparkman of Line Oak, Fla., and Iris “Bobbi” Vincent of Beardstown. Cecil preceded her in death in 1972. She then married Ernest James Rohlfing on June 11, 1973. He also preceded her in death in 1994.
    Mrs. Lauder-Rolfhing also is survived by six grandchildren; one great-grandson; one great-great-granddaughter; a brother, Clarence Hill of Alexia; and two sisters, Ruth Brown of Kempton and Margaret (husband Vern) Plate of Manito.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, a brother, Roy Hill, one grandson and one great-granddaughter.
    She worked as a cook in the local restaurants and was a homemaker all of her life.
    Funeral services were Saturday, June 3, in Beardstown with Irene DeSollar presiding over the service at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home. Burial followed at the Beardstown City Cemetery
    The family has requested memorials be made to the Cass-Schuyler County Hospice.

   Obituary for Pauline WHITE ROLLO
The Rushville Times, August 9, 2000, page 11, column 3
    Pauline Rollo, 77, of Rushville, died Thursday, Aug. 3, 2000, at St. John’s Memorial Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born July 19, 1923, in Montgomery County to the late William Henry and Mary Etta Varner White. She married James Rollo Aug. 17, 1949, in Hillsboro.
    He survives along with two daughters, Debbie Rollo of Marseilles and Penny Rollo MacKenzie (husband Donald) of Aurora; one granddaughter and three sisters, Irma Spinner of Pana, Elfreda Ozanic of Litchfield, and Darlene Wall of Columbus, Ohio.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Ila Simburger and four brothers, Ralph, Carl, Varner and Kenny White.
    She was a menber of the Rushville Women of the Moose Lodge #506.
    Funeral services were held Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
    Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association.

   Obituary for  Martha Elizabeth DORSETT COX ROYER
The Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Martha Elizabeth Dorsett Cox Royer, 96, died June 1, 2000, at the Elms Nursing Center in Macomb.
    The daughter of William Elsworth and Lillie Ellen Hedgcock Dorsett, she was born Nov. 20, 1903, in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County.
    For many years, Mrs. Royer was a teacher in nearby county schools. She began her education in a one-room country school in the neighborhood between Brooklyn and Huntsville and graduated from Augusta High School in 1922. She was a graduate of Western Illinois State Teacher’s College, now Western Illinois University, with a bachelor of education degree, majoring in English and history. While at Western, she was a member of Alpha Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta P1.
    She married Willis L. Cox on Oct. 24, 1930, and they lived in Table Grove. He died Sept. 6, 1951. On Nov. 20, 1958, she married Cecil Royer. The Royers lived on a farm near Astoria until they moved to Rushville, where they had an antique business. He died July 5, 1994. During the last few years, she has lived at Everly House and at The Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
    Mrs. Royer also was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, Ellen, and a sister, Mary Dorsett Camp.
    Martha Dorsett Royer was an energetic and enthusiastic teacher, tireless in encouraging the love of learning in her students. She began her teaching career the year following graduation from high school when she taught at Union, the rural eight-grade school in her home neighborhood. The next year she enrolled in college and after receiving her degree, taught high school in Adair, Smithfield, and Littleton and junior high school in Astoria. She especially loved directing plays, coaching dramatic competitions and related activities. She was an avid reader and traveler, always searching for new ways to bring the excitement of what she had learned to her students.
    She began traveling in 1929, having purchased a bright blue Model A Ford coupe and after asking two friends to share her adventure, drove 3,200 miles over primitive roads through the Rocky Mountains, Yellowstone and the Black Hills. She never lost her interest in seeing new places and kept traveling until recent years.
After retirement, she spent several years helping senior citizens through the Agency for Aging’s Outreach program in the central Illinois area.
    Mrs. Royer was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren at Astoria. While she lived in Rushville, she taught the Beacon Light Sunday School class at the Rushville United Methodist Church. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Laurel Star Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at Table Grove.
    She leaves a son, David L. Cox (wife Karen) of Atlanta, Ga., a daughter, Marian Cox Kindhart (husband Wilbur) of Rushville; two step-sons, Gordon Royer (wife Betty) of Astoria and Ramon Royer (wife Nancy) of St. Louis, Mo.; a grandson; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; a great-granddaughter; two step-granddaughters; four step-grandsons; and a niece.
    Funeral services were held Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Mr. David Haney and Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial was in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove.
    Memorials may be given to Bridgeway of Macomb or the Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria.

   Obituary for Merle F. SAUFLEY
The Rushville Times, June 28, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Merle F. Saufley, 67, of Ipava, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
    He was born Nov. 29, 1932, in New Salem Township, McDonough County, the son of Perry and Reatha (Baughman) Saufley.
    He married Norma Crick June 15, 1957, in Ipava. She survives.
    Also surviving are three sons, Victor (wife Diana) Saufley of Houston, Texas, Vance (wife Ethel) Saufley of Cuba, and Von (wife Tracy) Saufley of Hudson; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one sister, Rosalie Saufley of Macomb.
    He was preceded in death by his parents.
    He was a member of the Methodist Church.
    He was an auto mechanic for Ulmer’s Ford for 35 years in Table Grove and Lewistown.
    Services were Monday, June 26, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating. Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to Graham Hospital Extended Care or Ipava Fire and Rescue Squad.