Obituary for Marie Abigail HALEY IRWIN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 6, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Marie Abigail Irwin, 100, of Rushville, died Wednesday, Sept.29, 1999, at the Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    She was born Feb.22, 1899, in Brown County to the late Julius and Nancy Jane Seckman Haley. She married Charles Augustus “Gussie” Irwin Feb.11, 1919, at her parents’ home in Brown County.  He died June 20, 1964.
    Surviving are two sons, Charles Russell Irwin of Phoenix, Ariz., and Maurice Eugene Irwin of Rockford; one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Mary Jane) Busby of Rushville; seven grandchildren, Betty, Nancy and Dale Irwin, Karen Spring, Richard and Glen Irwin, and Scott Busby; four great-grandchildren, Joel and Caleb Furmanek, Ryan Irwin, Matthew Irwin and Alex Busby; one brother, Lawrence Haley of Liberty; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Haley; and two sisters, Myrtle Haley Whitson and Cecil Haley McGinley.
    Marie attended the Byrnes School in Bowen County until 1917. She was a member of the Salem Christian Church of Brown County, where she often played the piano for Sunday School and church. She transferred her membership to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville in 1947. Marie held the honor of being the oldest member of the congregation at the time of her death.
    She was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word. She loved her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As each one was born, she made them a quilt and an afghan, her way of saying to them, “You are special.” Her fingers were always busy creating quilt patterns, quilting those patterns as she completed them and crocheting doilies or rugs. Her large vegetable and flower-garden was her pride and joy until her late eighties when her eye-sight failed. She was not inclined to travel or visit, however her home was always open and welcome to everyone, with a listening ear, a fresh slice of bread from the oven spread with fresh churned butter and sugar or jam, or a portion of warm pie. She always loved a good conversation, good church music, an exchange of recipes, and sent you on your way with a jar filled with something from the pantry shelf.
    She saw many changes in this century.
    Funeral services were held Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home or the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), both of Rushville.

   Obituary for Vernon Theodore “Ted” JAMISON
    Vernon Theodore “Ted” Jamison, 80, of Beardstown, died Sunday, Sept.19, 1999, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
    He was born May 26, 1919, in Beardstown, the son of Frank L. “Happy” and Edith Hill Jamison. He married Ruth L. Anderson on July 25,1938, in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on July 30, 1985.
    He was a river boat pilot for more than 40 years primarily with the John I. Hay Company. He was a graduate of Beardstown High School with the class of 1938.  He always enjoyed hunting and fishing.
    Survivors include four children, Joe Jamison of New Albany, Ind., Mike Jamison (wife Bonnie) of Springfield, Susan Hendricker (husband Kallie) of Mt. Sterling, and Linda Buck (husband Don) of Jerseyville; two brothers, Ben Jamison of Chandlerville and Clyde Jamison of Camden; three sisters, Margie Mathews of Beardstown, Helen Walters of Quincy, and Norma Perkins of Harrisburg; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter in infancy, one brother, Arthur Jamison, and two sisters, Mary Jamison and Florence Jamison.
    Private family graveside services will be held at the Beardstown City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
    Memorials are suggested to the Beardstown Little League Association or the Brown County Little League and may be left at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling.

   Obituary for Lewis Charles “Mike” JOCKISCH
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 6, 1999, page 15, column 1
    Lewis Charles “Mike” Jockisch, 90, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
    He was born Dec.15, 1908, in Cass County, the son of Christ H. and Myria Catherine Shields Jockisch. Mr. Jockisch married Miss Verna Jeanice Moeller on May 2 1944, in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on May 14, 1985. He had several brothers and sisters who all preceded him in death.
    He is survived by two sons, David C. (wife Katy) Jockisch of Beardstown and Jack (wife Lucy) Jockisch; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was a life long farmer in Cass County. He attended the Black Oak Church and loved to fox hunt when he was a young man.
    The family has requested. that memorials be made to the Black Oak Cemetery and the Heritage Manor South Activity Fund in lieu of flowers.
    Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 1, 1999. with burial immediately following in the family lot of the Black Oak Cemetery.

   Obituary for Karen Sue ROHN KELLUS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 10, 1999, page 17, column 1
    Karen Sue Kellus, 55, of Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born Aug. 30, 1944, in Beardstown, the daughter of John and Carrie Knous Rohn. She married John A. Kellus, Jr., in 1975.
    A daughter, Allison Renee, preceded her in death.
    Mrs. Kellus worked for Schnucks Supermarket for four years and National Supermarket for 25 years. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years, a member of Ovarian Cancer Association and an officer of Retail Clerks Union of Illinois. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, where she was a Psalm leader.
    Survivors include her husband, John; a daughter, Tanya Kellus of Springfield; parents, John and Carrie Rohn of Dunfermline; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Services were Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Patrick Wright officiating.  Burial was in Calvary Cemetery.  Bisch Funeral Home West was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Association.

   Obituary for Delphine E. GILLENWATER LEARNED
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column 5
    Delphine E. Learned, 68, of Galesburg died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
    Born April 18, 1931, in Rushville to Orren C. and Lulu Danner Gillenwater, she married Durward R. Learned on Sept. 20, 1950, in Palmyra, Mo. He died July 25, 1990.
    Four brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. Surviving are five sons, Dayle and David, both of East Galesburg, Kenneth and Donald, both of Galesburg, and Delbert of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Martha Fletcher of Staunton, Ind., Mary Welty of LaBelle, Mo., and Wava Zednick of Chicago; four grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.
    She worked in the laundry section of the housekeeping department of the Regal 8/Motel 6 in Galesburg for several years, retiring in 1994.
    Graveside services were Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. James Ecklund officiated. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel of Galesburg was in charge of services. Memorials rnay be made to the American Heart Association.

   Obituary for Nadyne Patricia KESSLING MANN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Nadyne Patricia Kessling Mann, 83, was born April 9, 1916, in Beardstown and died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at Culbertson Extended Care Unit of Rushville.
    She was the daughter of Ralph Frederick and Alma Mary O’Hara Kessling.
    She married Bartlett John Mann on Sept. 9, 1944, at Long Beach, Calif.  He died Feb. 9, 1988, at Melbourne, Fla., and his remains were interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arhngton, Va. Mrs. Mann also was preceded in death by her parents.
    Surviving is a sister, Shirley (husband Robert L.) Goff of Beardstown; one niece; one nephew; and numerous cousins.
    A memorial mass was held at St. Alexius Catholic Church on Saturday, Oct.16, 1999. The Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements.

   Obituary for Frank A. MAYFIELD
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column 6
    Frank A. Mayfield, 94, of the North Adams Home at Mendon, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 6, 1999, at the home.
    He was born Dec.23, 1904, in Timewell, the son of Arthur and Florence Kunkel Mayfield. He married Martha Kruse on Aug.26, 1937, in Kansas City, Mo., and she preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 1979.
    He is survived by three sons, David (wife, Dorothy) of Ursa, Jon (wife, Mae) of Creve Coeur, Art (wife, Pat) of Loraine; two daughters, Judy (husband, Lawrence) Walton of Paloma, and Karen (husband, Boyd) Bowen of Clayton; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold of Wheatland, Calif., and Elmon of Mt. Sterling; one sister, Louise (husband, Russell) Taylor of Mt. Sterling. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lylarae Davis; two brothers, J. D. and Leonard; and three sisters, Mary Marguerite, Regina Ebbing and Anna Marie Busby.
    Mr. Mayfield attended Brown County rural schools and was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling. He was retired from the Illinois Departrnent of Transportation. He served as a Democratic Committeeman for several years. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting and fishing.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Holy Farnily Catholic Church with burial at Mt. Sterling Catholic Cemetery. Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of services. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s School at Mt. Sterling.

   Obituary for Alice HOUSTON McWHINNEY
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column 1
    Alice Houston McWhinney, 103, of Denver, Cob., formerly of Rushville, died Dec. 10, 1998, in Denver.
    Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.rn. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at the Sugar Grove North Cemetery north of Rushville with Father Lewis A. Payne of St. Clare’s Episcopal Mission, Rushville, officiating. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
    She was born Oct.16, 1895, in Kansas City, Mo., to the late William Rodney and Madeline Peironett Barse Houston. She married Leroy McWhinney Oct.16, 1920, in Kansas City. He preceded her in death.
    She was a member of the Denver Country Club and the Garden Club of Denver and America.
    She is survived by four daughters, Madeline Dale of Red Bank, N.J., Cope Craven of Poughkeepsie, NY, Ann Watson of Denver, Colo., and Susan McWhinney-Morse of Boston, Mass.; two sons, William of Venice, Calif., and Rodney of Santa Fe, N.M.; 19 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Leroy McWhinney, Jr.

   Obituary for Frank E. MELVIN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Frank E. Melvin, 59, of Rushville, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999, at Culbertson Meniorial Hospital in Rushville.
    He was born Dec. 29, 1939, in Macomb, the son of Gaylord and M. Eloise (Gillette) Melvin. He married Carol Holeman on April 14, 1989, in Hannibal, Mo.  She survives.
    Also surviving are his mother of Rushville; three sons, Jodie of LaRose, Roger of Lewistown, and Troy Lee of Pekin; two step-sons, Mark Perkins of Pekin and Dana Perkins (wife Cheryl) of Eden, N.C.; five step-daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Debra) Smith of Eden, N.C., Mrs. Ron (Sherri) Summers of Quincy; Sandy Owsley of Quincy; Kristi Perkins-Strieker (husband Don) of Quincy and Kim Perkins of Quincy; four grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several step-great-grand-children; and three sisters, Bonnie Doty, Mrs. John (Gayleen) Hammond and Lyn Flowers, all of Rushville.
    He was preceded in death by his father.
    He was a lifetime truck driver, driving for various companies, including Trinity, Rushville Truck Lines, and Hood Transportation, last working in March 1999. He was a member of the Rushville Moose Lodge 506 and was well-known by his CB handle of “Cowboy”.
    Funeral services were held Monday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Patrick Clements officiating. A convoy of semi tractors led the procession to the burial at Ebenezer Cemetery south of Rushville. Memorials may be given to the Melvin family.

   Obituary for Matthew Robert MEYER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column 5
    Graveside services for Matthew Robert Meyer, 17, of Beardstown, who was pronounced dead at 2:45 a.m Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999, at the scene of an automobile accident, were held Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery near Beardstown. The Rev. Richard Bremer officiated. Sager Funeral Home was in charge of services.
    He died from injuries sustained in a single-car accident on Illinois Route 125 near Virginia.
    He was born Dec.29, 1981, in Jacksonville to Michael “Wally” and Melissa “Missy” Dodds Meyer.
    Surviving are his parents of Beardstown; paternal grandmother, Virginia Meyer of Beardstown; maternal grandparents, Juanita and Gary Noe of Beardstown and Gerald Dodds of Frederick; maternal greatgrandparents, William and Rosalee Armel of Quincy; one brother, Jason of Beardstown; and one sister, Paige Meyer, at home. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandfather and paternal great-grandparents.
    He was a senior at Beardstown High School, where he was active in Future Farmers of America and pitched for the baseball team.
    He farmed with his father and Butch Hobrock Farms of Beardstown. He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown, where he was confirmed. Memorials may be made to the Beardstown United Way or the Beardstown Baseball Association.

   Obituary for Dorothy June AIKEN MEYERS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column 1
    Memorial services for Dorothy J. Meyers, 82, of Macomb, formerly of Mt. Sterling and Rushville, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct.15, 1999, at 11 a.m at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville. The Rev. Bill Brown will officiate. Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the services.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Village Health Care at Macomb. Mrs. Meyers died Thursday, Sept.23, 1999.

The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 6, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Dorothy June Meyers, 82, of Macomb, formerly of Mt. Sterling and Rushville, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 1999, at Wesley Village Health Care in Macomb.
    She was born June 1, 1917, in Pike County, a daughter of Monroe and Pearl Thompson Aiken. She married Marian Meyers March 5, 1937. He preceded her in death Feb. 20, 1983.
    Mrs. Meyers was a graduate of Versailles High School as well as beautician school. She was a former member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville. She was a retired beautician and homemaker.
    She is survived by two sons, David A. (wife Victoria) Meyers of Charlotte, N.C., and Dr. Doug (wife Mitt) Meyers of Houston, Texas; one brother, Richard Aiken of Saucier, Miss.; one sister, Geneva Aiken of Mt. Sterling; and four grandchildren. Her parents, husband and one sister preceded her in death.
    Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct.15, 1999, at The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville by the Rev. Bill Brown. Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy J. Meyers Mernorial Fund of Wesley Village Health Care in Macomb.

   Obituary for Peggy I. LANHAM MIKESELL
    Peggy I. Lanham Mikesell, 57, of South Elgin, formerly of Rushville, died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin.
    She was born Aug.18, 1942, in Macomb, to the late Leonard Lanham and Virginia Irene Armstrong Lanham Jones. She married William “Mike” Mikesell May 4, 1973, in Elgin. He survives.
    Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. David (Judy) Ward and Mrs. Dick (Connie) Miller, both of Rushville, a half brother, Lee Lanham of Evergreen, Colo., a half sister, Mrs. Jim (Cheryl) Sutton of Aurora, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a half brother, Tim Lanham.
    A resident of South Elgin since 1974, she graduated from nurses training at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield in 1963.  She also received an associate of science degree from Elgin Community College. She was Public Service Administrator for the Elgin Mental Health Center. Peggy was a lover of dogs.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday 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 Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 5 LaFox St., South Elgin, IL 60177.

   Obituary for James E. MITCHELL
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column
    Services for James E. Mitchell, 82, of' Mt. Sterling, were Monday at First Christian Church in Mt. Sterling. The Rev. Phoebe Blankenship and Dean Davis officiated. Burial was in Hersman Cemetery.  Hufnagel Funeral Home was in charge of services.
    He died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at Mattoon Health Care in Mattoon from injuries suffered in a May 3 automobile accident in Morgan County.
    Born July 26, 1917. in Jacksonville, to Thomas and Estella Nulen Mitchell, he married Virginia E. Dyer on April 30, 1936, in Jacksonville. She died Aug. 1, 1992. Two grandchildren and 12 brothers and sisters also preceded him in death.
    Surviving are four sons, James (wife Beverly) of Quincy, Thomas (wife Barbara) of Effingham, Jerry (wife Janet)of Sterling, and Dennis (wife Cheryl) of Tuscaloosa, Ala., two daughters, Judy (husband Dean) Davis of Knoxville, Tenn., and Jan (husband Ross) Kelly of Mt. Sterling; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He and his wife owned and operated the Mitchell Cafe in Mt. Sterling for 35 years. He also was Brown County Superviaor of Assessments before retiring.
    He formerly served as Brown County Treasurer, county probation officer and city treasurer for Mt. Sterling. He was a member and elder of the First Christian Church. He was a member of Harden Masonic Lodge 44, AF & AM, and Beardstown Elks Club. He also was a member of Rolling Greens Golf Course. He was a former member and present honorary member of' Brown County Fair Board.
    Memorials may be made to his church or to the United Way of' Brown County.

   Obituary for Lois J. KENNEY MOUSER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Lois J. Mouser, 73, of Pensacola, Fla., died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999, at Pensacola West Florida Medical Center.
    She was born Feb. 23, 1926, in Macomb, Ill., the daughter of Verne Keeney and Frances Miller Kenney. She married Albert Spiller on Sept. 25, 1945. He died March 28, 1977. She later married Hursel Mouser in 1978. He survives in Lillian, Ala.
    Also surviving are her mother of Florida; two stepsons, Rodney Mouser of Bethalto, Ill., and Robert Mouser of Birmingham, Ala.; two daughters, Denise Creakmore of New Orleans, La., and Debbie Bush of Edwardsville, Ill. and four grandchildren.
    She was born in McDonough County, where she lived until age 20. She then moved to Wood River and was employed as a manager of a Montgomery Wards store in the area, retiring in 1983.  In 1991, she moved to Lillian, Ala.
    Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at Vermont Cemetery in Vermont, Ill. Corman Memorial Home in Roseville, Ill., was in charge of arrangements.

   Obituary for Mary Ellen FISK PRATHER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 27, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Mary Ellen Prather, 82, of Rushville, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    She was born Sept.18, 1917, in Oakland Township, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Van Antwerp) Fisk. She married Curtis Prather on Dec. 12, 1936, in Macomb. He preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1974.
    Surviving are one son, Randall Prather (wife Darlene) of LaPrairie; three daughters, Mrs. Bill (Linda) Smart of Rushville, Mrs. Steve (Diana) Ocheltree of DeWitt, Iowa, and Patty Schisler of Rushville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Loren (Dorothy) Schieferdecker of Eureka.
    She was a homemaker and a member of the Ripley Church of God, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a member of the Shiloh Unit of the Schuyler-Brown Home Extension and the ABC Club. She was an RSVP volunteer and juice cart volunteer at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    Funeral services were Saturday at the Ripley Church of God with Pastor Richard Young officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services. Memorials may he given to the Ripley Church of God or the American Diabetes Association.

   Obituary for Ruth Ellen PRICE
The Rushville Times, October 6, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Ruth Ellen Price, 79, of Pinellas Park, Fla., formerly of Banner, Ill, died Aug.10, 1999 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Pinellas Park.
    She was born in Beardstown. She was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith.
    Survivors include five sons, Carl Simons of Canton, George Price of Indianapolis, Ind., and Curtis Kimble, and Kevin Price, all of Pinellas Park, three daughters, Stella West of Pinellas Park, Linda Derry of Astoria, and Patty Starosta of Chicago; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bill Dodds, of Canton.
    Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Pinellas Park was in charge of arrangements.

   Obituary for John Howard ROLF
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, September 29, 1999, page 13, column 1
    John Howard Rolf, 78, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, Sept.21, 1999.
    He was born June 26, 1921, at Exeter, the son of Charles and Freda Buescher Rolf . He married Mabel Krusa on Dec. 24, 1942, in Beardstown.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Rolf, Jr.
    He is survived by three sons, Jim (wife Penny) of Arenzville, Stan (wife Ann) of Winfield, Mo., and Steve (wife Kate) of Beardstown; one daughter, Sue Rolf of Beardstown; and seven grandchildren.
    He was a graduate of the University of Illinois, with a degree in agriculture. He was a veteran of World War II and a lifelong farmer  in the Beardstown area. He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church  and the Beardstown Elks Lodge, a township board member, and a 4-H Leader. John was a tremendous sports fan and a superb basketball player while being a fishing enthusiast to the last day.
    The family has requested  that memorials be made to the Eik’s Crippled Children Fund  in lieu of flowers. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements, with cremation and a private funeral service being held at a later date.

   Obituary for Ralph W. RUNKLE
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 3B, column 7
    Ralph W. Runkle, 79, of South Jacksonville, died early Monday morning, Oct. 11, 1999, in Jacksonville. He was born Sept. 28, 1920, in Littleton, the son of Floyd and Mary Snyder Runkle. He married Doris I. Winters on Feb. 28, 1942, in Palmyra, Mo., and she survives.
    He is also survived by two sons, R. Steve, (wife Shelley) Runkle of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ben (wife Patricia) Runkle of Sturgeon, Mo.; two daughters, Donna (husband Robert) Roads of Jacksonville and Judy (husband Jim) Seitz of West Point, Iowa; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne (wife Shirley) Runkle of Rushville and one sister, Betty (husband Vernon) Stratton of Fenton, Mo.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers, Vern, Harold and Bobby (surviving wite, Rosemary, of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.) and two sisters, Margaret Young and Helen Royer.
    He managed LaCrosse Lumber Company in Carrollton for 20 years. Prior to that, he worked at the Industry Lumber Company for 11 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II and attained the rank of staff sergeast in the 300th infantry. All of his life he played basketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball, as well as coaching and refereeing sports. He was a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America for seven years in Industry and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Industry and the American Legion of Vermont. He enjoyed bowling, raising ponies and goats, playing Bingo and traveling to the Tennessee National Gospel Convention and Meramec Caverns to hear gospel music.
    Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct.14, 1999, at the Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Littleton Township Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home where the family will meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Retina Research and Development Foundation at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.

   Obituary for Ina Elizabeth LEWIS WEAVER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column 5
    Ina Elizabeth (Lewis) Weaver, 102, of Beardstown, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, at Heritage Manor South.
    She was born Aug.17, 1897, in Jasper County, Ingraham, Illinois. She was the daughter of Enoch and Ella (Stanley) Lewis. She married John A. Weaver of Edgewood on May 4, 1919.
    She was received into the Adventist Fellowship on Sept. 16, 1967, at Noble. Mr. and Mr. Weaver moved to Beardstown on April 27, 1979 from Salem. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Mary Ellen Alderson, a son, William Lewis Weaver, two sons-in-law, Roland Alderson and James W. Pigg; a daughter-in-law, Kathryne Weaver; a great-grandson, Cody Alderson; three sisters and one brother.
    She is survived by one daughter, Eva Ruth Pigg of Beardstown; seven grandchildren;18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and nurnerous nieces and nephews.
    Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor South Activity Fund.
    Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday; Oct. 13, 1999, at the Farina Chapel Cemetery of Farina. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown is in charge of the arrangements.

Kay David Fair   Obituary for Mrs. Artemicia Jane ACKMAN WALKER DAY
The Schuyler Citizen
    Artemicia Jane, daughter of Isaac and Nancy Ackman was born on a farm in Kenton County, Kentucky, October 30, 1846, and departed this life
December 27,1915, aged 69 years, 1 month and 28 days. At the age of three years she came with her parents to Schuyler County, Illinois where she made her home until the past few years, which have been spent among her children. In 1866 she was united in marriage to James Fletcher Walker. To this union were born nine children, eight of whom survive, viz: Mrs. George Baughman of Pittsburg, Kansas, Jas. Fletcher of Wyoming, Illinois, Stephen of Industry, Illinois, Charles
Samuel of Rushville, Mrs. Robert Morris of Ray, Mrs. Charles Sloan of Ottumwa, Iowa, Isaac of Huron South Dakota, Lewis Anton of Ottumwa, Iowa. On February 18, 1882 her husband  departed this life. Later she was married to Richard Day, who died December 23, 1906. To this union was born three children, Richard Albert of Roseville, Illinois, James William of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Benjamin Harrison, who preceded his mother in death.
    On November 25, Mrs.Day went to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Sloan in Ottumwa, Iowa, to spend the winter. On December 14, she was taken ill and patiently bore her suffering until death came, which was a sweet release. Her children were at her bedside the last week of her life and she told them she was ready at any time to pass across the river into the great beyond. Everything possible was done to relieve her suffering. In Ottumwa she leaves a host of friends, many of whom were little children who came daily to see her.
    Besides her children and many friends she leaves to mourn her loss four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Mary Simpson of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, Mrs. Georgeanna Kile of Liitle River, Kansas, Mrs Josie McCollough of Hazel, South Dakota, David Ackman of Littleton, Mrs. Jessie Boyd of Ray, and Robert Ackman of Hazel, South Dakota.
    Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Rushville Wednesday, December 29, at 2:30 o'clock. Reverend Fred Wilson officiating. Burial at Sugar Grove Cemetery.

Marjorie Elder Goodrich   Obituary for Christopher "Lon" BRYAN
    Christopher (Lon) Bryan, 87, of Browning died early Tuesday morning at the Schmitt Memorial hospital in Beardstown where he had been a patient
the past two weeks.
    Mr. Bryan, who had made his home in Browning since 1898, was a member of the United Brethern church of Pleasant Ridge neighborhood, near
Astoria, where he resided before moving to Browning. He has been a member of the Browning Odd Fellow lodge for over 41 years.
    Christopher (Lon) Bryan was born April 5, 1863, six miles west of Astoria, the son of Thomas and Emaline Lutz Bryan. He was married to Clara B. Foster of Astoria, in 1862, and to this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Florence Jenning of Rushville and Mrs. Ethel Lane of Browning. His wife preceded him in death, passing away in 1929.
    In September 1930 he was married to Mrs. Abbie Hamilton who preceded him in death, passing away in 1941.
    Until his death, five generations were represented in the Bryan family, for Mr. Bryan is survived by two daughters, five grandchildren, 13 great-grand-children and 7 great-great-grand children.
    Funeral services were held in the Browning Methodist church Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the Browning cemetery.
[Newspaper clipping sent to Russell A. Elder. Submitted by Marjorie Elder Goodrich]

   Obituary for Edna F. SETTLES GOODIN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Mrs. Edna F. Goodin, 98, of Abingdon died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, at the Care Center of Abingdon.
    She was born Oct. 3, 1901, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Logan and Nola Robeson Settles. She married Rev. Frank Goodin Dec. 14, 1921, in Macomb.  He preceded her in death May 28, 1984.
    She is survived by one son, Dwight Goodin of Galesburg; two daughters, Dorothy Goff and Mrs. Charles (Velma) Rogers, both of Abingdon; 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
    She was a homemaker and was very active in assisting her husband in his ministry. She was a member of many Assemblies of God churches in the area.
Graveside services will be Wednesday; Nov. 24, 1999, at 2 p.m. at Bushnell City Cemetery with Rev. Todd Henderson officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12:30 p.rm. to 1:30 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to F'irst Assembly of God Church or the Care Center of Abingdon, both in Abingdon.

Marjorie Elder Goodrich   Obituary for George Granville BRYAN
    George Granville Bryan, son of Thomas Jefferson and Emmaline Lutz Bryan, was born near Astoria, July 27, 1854, and departed this life Oct. 4, 1830, at his home in Littleton where he was an honored and respected citizen for thirty-six years.
    December 14, 1882, he was united in marriage with Louisa H. Davis, who, with the following children, mourn his departure: Ross, of East Moline; Mrs. D. R. Scott, Carrie and Ferne, of Chicago; Mrs. Chester Burton and Florine, of Littleton, and William of Holdrege, Neb. One son, Zay, at the age of sixteen months, preceded him in death.
    When a young man he confessed Christ as his Saviour, and united with the Pleasant Ridge United Brethren church near Astoria where he continued his membership.
    Mr. Bryan served as postmaster at Littleton for many years and also served as town clerk of Littleton township for a number of terms and as a public servant left a good record. The sincerity shown by his daily life commanded the love and respect of all who knew him and made him one of the richest men of the community in
friends. His was a character that the many relatives and friends can justly and proudly call ideal as a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, neighbor and
friend.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Clarence Litchfield, of Moline, were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church. Interment was in the Littleton cemetery.
[Newspaper clipping sent to Russell A. Elder. Submitted by Marjorie Elder Goodrich]

   Obituary for Hayden Mac COOPER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15, column 5
    Hayden Mac Cooper, 80, of Bradenton, Fla., a former Rushvlle resident, died Monday, Nov. 22 1999, at the Riverfront Home in Bradenton.
    Mr. Cooper was born May 24, 1919, in Augusta, Ill., to the late Dr. Earl and Josephine Myers Cooper.
    Surviving are four sons, Hayden Mac Cooper II of Rushville, Joe Cooper of Mt. Carmel, Ill, Duff Cooper of Bradenton, Fla., and Tad Cooper of DuQuoin, Ill.; a daughter, Lucy Kozak of Bradenton, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Cooper.
    Mr. Cooper was a former teacher, principle and superintendent in various central and southern Illinois school systems.
    Cremation rites will be accorded with no formal service at this time. Memorials may be made to Chaddock School, 205 S. 24th Street, Quincy, IL 62301-4446.

   Obituary for Laura J. MCCOY WARD
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17, column 3
    Laura J. Ward, 94, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, Nov 11, 1999, at St. Vincent’s Home in Quincy.
    Born May 30, 1905, in Hersman to Arthur A. and Lizzie Newby McCoy, she married Merle E. Ward on Dec. 24, 1924, in Mt. Sterling. He died April 6, 1991.
One sister, one brother and one stepsister also preceded her in death.
    Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. LeeRoy (Wilma) Behymer of Mt. Sterling, and Mrs. Harold (Rita) Pickinpaugh and Mrs. John (Doris) Howell, both of Quincy; one sister, Eleanor McCoy of Urbana; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    She and her husband farmed near Hersman for several years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Christ in Mt. Sterling, where she was a former member of the Missionary Society. She also was a member of Schuyler-Brown Home Extension and Mt. Sterling Senior Citizens.
    Services were Monday at Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling. The Rev. Richard Young officiated. Burial was in Hersman Cemetery in Hersman. Memorials may be made to her church, Mt. Sterling Senior Citizens or the Blessing Foundation for Hospice.

   Obituary for Lea R. HEALY BACON
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15, column 1
    Mrs. Lea R. Bacon, 71, of Table Grove, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
    She was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Cambridge, Mass., the daughter of John J. and Bertha Pelotte Healy.
    She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Sheila) Overcash of Table Grove; two sons, Joseph Kraft of Colchester and William Bacon Jr., of Galesburg; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
    Cremation rites have been accorded by Kost Memorial Home of Vermont and graveside burial of the remains was Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Mildred BAUSER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17, column 5
    Mildred Bauser, 74, of Oakford died Nov. 12, 1999, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born June 24, 1925, in Pearl, the daughter of Oscar and Carrie Lashbrook Bauser.
    She married James L. Bauser on July 5, 1952, in Springfield.  He survives of Petersburg.
    Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Virginia) Albin of New Berlin and Mrs. Terry (Lorie) Impson of Oakford; four grandchildren, one sister, Alberta Bauser of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death hy a sister and two half brothers
    She attended The Atterberry Community Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Bauser were held Monday, Nov.15, 1999, at the Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg with the Rev, Shawn Craigmiles officiating. Burial was at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

   Obituary for Mildred L. “Pinky” ESTES LOCKARD
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15, column 2
    Mildred L. “Pinky” Estes Lockard, 76, of Ipava, died Wednesday, Nov.17. 1999, at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.
    She was born Aug. 31, 1923, in Farmington, the daughter of Roy and Elizabeth (Benner) Roberts, Sr. She married Leon Estes on Aug. 30, 1941, in Missouri.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1947. She then married Ross Lockard on July 16, 1974, in Maples Mill.  He survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Chester L. (wife, Mary Kay) Estes of Ashkum and William Leon (wife, Nancy) Estes of Dallas, Texas; one stepson, Gene (wife, Connie) Lockard of Ipava; two brothers, Roy Roberts Jr. of Farmington and Bernard Roberts of Canton; one step brother, William Johnson of Danville; one step sister, Della McLane of Bloomington; one grandson and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one sister, one step brother, one step sister and one step grandson.
    She taught Sunday School for rnany years and was a leader of the Lace and Ladle 4-H Club in Fulton County.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Lockard were held Saturday Nov. 20, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Brian Culver officiating. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials may be made to the Graham Hospital or to her church. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.

Kay David Fair   Obituary for Nancy E. WALKER MORRIS
The Rushville Times
    A great shadow of grief hangs over our community due to the death of our beloved citizen, Mrs. Nancy E. Morris.
    Mrs. Morris had been in failing health for several months and on December 7 entered Holmes Hospital in Macomb and submitted to an operation for tumor. She recovered sufficiently to be home in three weeks. She improved and it was hoped she would soon be restored to her usual health, but on Tuesday night, January 11, she was taken suddenly and seriously sick. Her physican was immediately called but all medical skill and the aid of her beloved family could do was help ease her
suffering until she quietly and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, Saturday morning, January 15th, at 1:00 o'clock.
    Nancy Elizabeth Walker, one of nine children born to James Fletcher and Atemicia Walker, was born in Schuyler County, October 1, 1876 and died at her home in Ray, Illinois January 15, 1927, aged 50 years, 3 months and 14 days. On August 10, 1893, at Rushville, Illinois she was marrid to Robert F. Morris. To this union was born four children; three sons and one daughter : Everett Earl of Youngstown, Mrs. Gladys Billingsley of near Adair, William B. of Ray and James Edward at home.These children, with the grief stricken husband, are left to mourn her departure and will always cherish memory of a devoted, loving wife and mother. She is also survived by five brothers and two sisters and two half-brothers: Mrs. George Baughman of Pittsburgh, Kansas, Mrs. Nellie Sloan of Ottumwa, Iowa, Fletcher Walker of Lafayette, Stephen Walker of Toulon, Charles Walker of Rushville, Lewis Walker of Ottumwa, Iowa, Isaac of Green River, Wyoming, two half-brothers: James Day of Portland, Oregon, and Richard Day of Mount Vernon. One brother John died many years ago, a half-brother, Harry Day, died 12 years ago. Her father died February 18, 1882, and her mother died December 27, 1915. She is also survived by eight grandchildren.
    She was converted and united with the M.E. Church when young and has always lived an active, devoted Christian life.She loved her God, her church and all her church work. Her home was always open with a hearty welcome for her pastors and all  those coming to to build the cause of of her Savior. She willingly and cheerfully did what she could. She loved all little children and spent many happy hours with them. She was a good neighbor and her deeds of love and charity were every day deeds. Her deeds of love are shown everywhere and her work will go on and on as a guiding star and her memory will always be cherished. She was the
maker of a happy home. Her children can rise up and call her blessed. The heartbroken husband, who depended so much on her help, love and encouragement, mourns,but not without hope. Hers was a life well lived, a work well done and she has answered the summons: "Come up higher, enter into the joys of Thy Lord." When she realized  the end was near, she said,"Father I have to go," and requested that her children live right, and fell asleep in  prayer.
    Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist Church in Ray, conducted by Reverend Shively of Vermont. Interment was in Vermont Cemetery.

   Obituary for Norman Dean CLAASSEN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17, column 4
    Norman Dean Claassen, 67, of Joliet, formerly of Rushville died Saturday Nov, 13, 1999, at his home.
    He was born in Missouri to Martin and Bertha Claassen. He married Evelyn Milby.
    He was a graduate of Rushville High School and the University of Illinois. He served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War. He retired as owner and operator of Norman Claassen Professional Surveyor and Engineers. Prior to that, he was employed by the EJ&E Railroad as a surveyor. He was past commander of American Legion Post 1080 where he was a life member. He also was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 241 and was an avid outdoorsman.
    He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. David (Deborah D.) Gregory of Joliet, Mrs Edgar (Vickie E.) Dean of Joliet and Mrs. Ron (Patti) Sorg of Wilmington; three sons, Jon (wife, Susan) of Essex, David A. (wife, Catherine) of Wilmington and Glenn of Wisconsin; four sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Dorothy) Reeder of Rushville; Mrs. Bill (Opal) Reichter of Lewistown, Shirley Leverton of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Dick (Liz) Etter of Rushville; three brothers, George and J.R. of Rushville and Jim of Florida; 13 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
    Funeral services for Mr. Claassen were held Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at the West Funeral Chapel In Joliet. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Cindy Foster   Obituary for Kenneth D. FOSTER
Epworth, Iowa
    Services for Kenneth D. Foster, 51, of Epworth, formerly of Moline, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kennis Kitchen Funeral Home, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, IA. Burial will be in Highview Cemetery, Epworth. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service time Tuesday. He died Friday from injuries sustained in a traffic accident near Platteville, WI. Mr. Foster worked as a general supervisor at John Deere Dubuque Works since moving to Epworth in 1972.
    Previously he was employed at John Deere Plow and Planter, Moline. He married Norma E. Wheeler in 1958 in Macomb, IL. Memorials may be made to American Lung Association or American Diabetes Association.
    Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Gaye Ann (Mrs. Paul) Gotto, Waukesha, WI; a son Kenneth A., Dubuque; three granddaughters, his mother, Rosa Lee Foster, Macomb; brothers, LeRoy Foster, Albion, Il and Larry and Donald Foster, both of Bushnell, IL and a foster brother, Donald Durga, Ipava, IL.

   Obituary for Olga Maxine HARE NELSON
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Olga Maxine Nelson, 86, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at Carle-Arbours Nursing home in Savoy, where she was a resident.
    Born May 19, 1913, near Camden, to John Walter and Mary Isabel Agans Hare. She married Homer B. Nelson April 16, 1930, in Springfield. He died Jan. 29, 1978.
    Three brothers, Orval Hare, Maurice Hare, and Ansel Hare, and one sister, Eva (Hare) Rang, preceded her in death.
    Surviving are two sons, Kenneth (wife Carol) of Champaign and Russel (wife Bettie) of Lockhaven, Penn; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Galesburg
    Services were held Nov. 18 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Robert Snyder offiated. Burial was in East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg.
    Those attending from the Rushville area were Mr. aud Mrs. John Browning, Mrs. Rena Henninger and Mrs. Mattie Hare.

   Obituary for Ralph Sterling DAVIS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17, column 1
    Ralph Sterling Davis, 85, of Marshfield, Wisc., died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at Deerview Meadow Community Based Residential Facility at Marshfield, where he had been a resident since Feb. 26, 1996.
    He was born July 23, 1914, in Augusta, the son of Wilbur A. and Lillie F. Hulick Davis. He married Louie Ella Sidwell on Feb. 28, 1942, in Canton, Mo. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Phillips of Marshfield; one brother, Carl H. Davis of Davenport, Iowa; two grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
    He attended Camden High School and graduated from Rushville High School. He then attended business school in Shelbyville and earned a bachelor of education degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb, a master of science degree from the University of Illinois and a master of education degree from the University of Illinois.
    After his education, he began a career in education, teaching science and serving as principal of Barry High School from 1936 until 1942. From 1947 until 1948, he taught science at Rushville High School and from 1948 until 1964 he served as dean of boys and taught science at Urbana High School. He served as principal at Urbana High School from 1964 to 1967. He then served as Assistant Superintendent of the Urbana School system until 1979.
    Mr. Davis had served as secretary of the Mississippi Valley Division of the Illinois Education Association (lEA), president of the East Central Division of IEA, president of the University Branch of Phi Delta Kappa, president of the Exchange Club, a state advisor of student councils for Illinois and had served on the
curriculum board fbr MPATI and the curriculum board for educational television WILL at the University of Illinois.
    He also was chairperson of the North Central Association Visiting Committee. He was a member of the Schuyler County Local Board No.1 Selective Service in 1946, a member of ELI, past president of the Illinois Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa and was chairperson of the Illinois State Committee of the North Central Association from 1985 until 1986. He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1942 until 1946. He served with the United States Naval Reserves from 1946 until 1954, retiring with the rank of lieutenant junior grade.
    He was a former member of the Rushville First United Methodist Church where he served as a youth leader. At the time of his death, he was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Marshfield, Wisc.
    Funeral services for Mr. Davis were held Nov. 10, 1999, at Rembs/Kundinge Funeral Home in Marshfield with the Rev. Neil Piepenburg officiating. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield where military rites were conducted by American Legion Post 54.
    Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital Hospice Care or to the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center.

   Obituary for Raymond G. “Ike” GERDES
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Raymond G. “Ike” Gerdes, 74, of rural Rushville, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in his home.
    Born Nov. 15, 1925, in Northeast Township in Adams County, Mr. Gerdes was a son of Gerhard H. and Lena Fuhrken Gerdes. He married Mary Jones Strong Oct. 27, 1979, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden. She survives.
    Mr. Gerdes was a longtime farmer in Northeast Township near Golden. He served in the U.S. Army and was a combat veteran of the Korean War.
    Mr. Gerdes was a lifelong member of' Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden. He was a member of the Rushville American Legion and the 40 & 8.
    Survivors also include two sisters, Arlene D. Gerdes of Golden and Erna Dolan of Granite City; two step-children, Marian Rohn of Rushville and Ben R. Strong, Sr., of Ft. Worth, Texas; two nephews; and three step-grandchildren.
    Services were conducted Friday, Nov. 19, in Trinity Lutheran Church in Golden by Rev. Phil Tobin. Burial was in Golden Memorial Gardens in Golden. Military detail was by the Golden American Legion. Memorials may be made to Schuyler-Cass Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church. Services were under the direction of Hunter Funeral Home in Golden.

Kay Fair   Obituary for Robert F. MORRIS
 The Rushville Times, Thursday, April 20, 1950
    Robert F. Morris,78, died last Wednesday night at the Culbertson Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier that day.
    Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the First Methodist Church in this city, with the Reverend  J.A. Malone officiating. Burial was in the Vermont cemetery.
    Robert F. Morris, eldest son of Edward Page and Nancy L. Aten-Morris, was born on a farm in Oakland township, Schuyler county, October 14, 1871, and departed this life at the Culbertson hospital in Rushville, April 12, 1950, aged 78 years, five months and 29 days.
    The early life of Robert Morris was spent in the parental home in the Oakland Center community. It was in the Oakland Center district school that he aquired his education, and assisted his father in farming operations until he reached young manhood.
    On August 10, 1893, he was joined in marriage to Miss Nancy E. Walker, a daughter of  James and Artemicia Ackman-Walker. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Morris established a home in the village of Ray, where four children--one daughter and three sons, came to bless their happy union, and all grew to useful womanhood and manhood.
    In early life Mr. Morris was converted, and with his wife and children were affiliated with the Methodist church at Ray, and throughout the intervening years he was ever loyal to his church; to his community as a citizen, and to his family as a devoted husband and father.
    It was on January 15, 1927, that a never-ending sorrow came into the life of Mr. Morris, when he was bereft of his loving companion, with whom he had traveled lifes pathway for more than 33 years. For some years following the death of his wife, he continued to operate his business of a general store--a business in which he had been successfully engaged for the entire years of his wedded life. It was only when his health became impaired that he disposed of his business and came to
Rushville to make his home with his sons, William and Edward.
    Surviving to mourn the loss of a devoted father are the following children: Earl E. Morris of Peoria; Gladys, the wife of Clarence Billingsley of Camden township; William B. and James Edward of Rushville, he is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Bernice Jones of Rushville; Mrs. Grace Lammerts of Roseville, and Mrs. Ophelia Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; two brothers, Page Morris of Good Hope and Harry Morris of Canton.
    Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Phillips, Mrs. Bertha Phillips, Mrs. Myrtle Lammerts and Mrs. Tessie Sparks; also one brother who died in infancy.

   Obituary for Rose M. BOEHM DEAN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17, column 4
    Rose M. Dean, 96, of Rushville, died Friday, Nov.12, 1999, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    She was born Feb.26, 1903 in Rushville to the late William G. and Sophia Thudium Boehm. She married David B. Dean April 3, 1926, in Rushville. He died April 17, 1983.
    Surviving are one son, John Dean of Sullivan; two daughters, Mrs Rosemary Farmer of Mabank, Texas, and Mrs Shirley Kost of Sheldons Grove; 11 grandchildren: five step-grandchildren: 23 great grandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Don F. Boehm of Rushville; and one sister, Clarine Gillenwater of Tempe, Ariz.
    She was preceded in death by three brothers, William A., Edward and Roy Boehm; and two sisters, Pauline McCormick and Alma Chiprnan.
    She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rushville, a 1921 graduate of Rushville High School, she and her husband operated a dairy farm and delivered milk in the Rushville area for more than 40 years.
    Funeral services were held Sunday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushvllle with Rev. Marty Briney officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery
Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Rushville.

Marjorie Elder Goodrich   Obituary for Sarah Elizabeth MARLOW BURTON
    Sarah Elizabeth Burton, daughter of Elijah and Samantha Marlow, was born in Iowa, March 15, 1856 and departed this life Dec.1, aged 61 years, 8 months and 16 days. Her death was caused by septic pneumonia, she being sick only a short time.
    Deceased was the youngest of a family of six, and three sisters preceded her. Her parents died within a year of each other, when she was four years of age. An uncle, James Duncan, brought the children to this country to make their home with him. When she was twelve years of age she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cox of Brooklyn township and resided with them until her marriage to Robert M. Burton in 1879. To this union three children were born, one dying in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Elva Cox, passed away Aug. 30, 1910. She is survived by one son Chester Allen Burton, with whom she made her home. She is also survived by [clipping torn] children, Victor Leon Cox, [clipping torn] raised and Margery and J[clipping torn], three step-sons, Delle of Roseville, Ira of Rushville and Frank of Rockford, Washington and one brother, Joseph Marlow.
    She was always willing to lend a helping hand in sickness, work to which she was specially adapted, and was a kind and loving mother. Her friends will greatly miss her and especially the home of her son from where her bright face has gone.
    Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at Brooklyn Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. A. H. McConnell, pastor of the Littleton M. E. church. Interment in the Brooklyn cemetery.
    The family desires to express their thanks to all who extended sympathy and aid.
[Newspaper clipping sent to Russell A. Elder. Submitted by Marjorie Elder Goodrich.]

   Obituary for Leona OGDEN SHIPP
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17, columns 5
    Leona Shipp, 81, of rural Auburn died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, at Doctors Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born April 8, 1918, in Summum, the daughter of Clem and Molly Shaffer Ogden. She married Bruce Shipp in 1945 in Lewistown. He survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Michael (Rosemary) Cloyd of Virden, Mrs. Richard (Cheryl) Copelin of Linneus, Mo., Mrs. Don (Leta) Fite of Springfield and Mrs. Rick (Naomi) Hammond of Meadville, Mo.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Murven and Clinton (wife Beulah) Ogden of Rushville; and several nieces nephews and cousins
    A daughter, Janet Shipp; a sister, Flossie Wise; and a brother, Galen, preceded her in death.
    Mrs. Shipp was a mernber of Meadowbrook Bptist Church of Auburn.
    Services were Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at the Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Auburn, with the Rev. Gary Fore and Don Neisier officiating. Burial was in the Brush Creek Cemetery in Divernon. Brainley Funeral Horne in Auburn was in charge of the arrangements.

Marjorie Elder Goodrich   Obituary for William Thomas BRYAN
    William Thomas Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Grandville Bryan, was born Sept. 29, 1892, in Ray, and passed away at his home near Ragan, Harlan county, Nebraska, July 16, 1959.
    He came to Nebraska as a "Nebraska State League Pitcher of Baseball", in 1914, and later settled on a farm three miles west of Ragan, living here until his
death.
    He was married to Ruth Black, Aug. 29, 1915. To this union were born three sons and four daughters.
    He was a lover of sports, and a leader of the same. He was manager of the Ragan softball team for many years. He held many important offices-member of the school board, member of the township board, and president of the Ragan Cooperative Elevator board. He joined the Ragan Methodist church in the year 1914, and was a member until his death.
    He is survived by his wife, Ruth, Holdrege, Neb., three sons, George G. of North Platte, Neb., Ward G. of Atlanta, Neb., and Chester C. of Holdrege, Neb.; four daughters. (Louise) Mrs. William Harms of Wilcox, Neb., (Thelma) Mrs. Charles Ridenour, Loomis, Neb., (Wilma) Mrs. Allen Brummer, Wilcox, Neb., and (Donna Jean) Mrs. Cecil Guthrie, Holdrege, Neb. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren. He is survived by one brother, Ross Bryan of Moline and five sisters, Mrs. Blanche Scott and Carrie Bryan, both of Chicago, Mrs. Ross Amrine, Glenn Ellyn, Mrs. Ella Burton and Florine Bryan of Littleton, and many friends.
[newspaper clipping sent to Russell A. Elder. Sumitted by Marjorie Elder Goodrich. William Thomas Bryan was born in Schuyler Co.]

Obituary for John Delbert HENDERSON
The Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
    John Delbert Henderson, only son of William and Myrtle Henderson, was born in Peoria Aug. 19, 1910. He removed with his parents to Frederick Aug. 21, 1913, where he departed this life Aug. 27, at the age of 4 years and 8 days. His sickness was of very short duration, having been stricken only five days before with membranous croup. All that loving hands could do were of no avail. The little fellow will be greatly missed in the home, in the Sunday school where he was a regular attendant and among his playmates. His kind disposition and gentle manners won for him many friends.
    He leaves to mourn his loss besides his parents three sisters, Mildred, Nellie and Mabel; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Henderson of Peoria and Mr. and Mrs. John Carpenter of this place, besides a host of other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Friday afternoon by Elder G. W. Morton of Beardstown. Interment in the Messerer cemetery.
    The following relatives and friends from out of town were in attendence at the funeral: Mrs. Harvey Blodgett and child of Havana, Mr. and Mrs W. J. Watt and children of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Henderson and Miss Stella Henderson of Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haley and Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Foote of Springfield.
    We desire to express to our friends and neighbors our heartfelt thanks for their kindness shown us during the sickness and death of our loved one. Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson.

Obituary for Harold Dale PAYNE
The Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
    Harold Dale, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Payne, died Friday morning at the home of his parents in Littleton township, after a few hours illness, aged two years and four months. He is survived by his parents and one little brother, whose hearts are sad because of the loss of this little one.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mark White of Littleton were held from the M. E. church in Industry Sunday at 11 a.m. Interment in Industry cemetery.

Obituary for Mrs. Sarah A. MCNEALEY DECAMP
The Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
    Macomb Journal: Mrs. Sarah DeCamp died Saturday night of dysentery, with which she had been ill for about ten days. She was taken ill very suddenly about ten days ago and was brought to the Annex hospital last Thursday that she might be given the best of care, but her condition was such that human aid was unavailing. Her age was 73 years, 10 months and 21 days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Jackson street Presbyterian church, Rev. W. T. Reynolds officiating. Interment was made in Oakwood.
    Sarah A. McNealey was born Oct. 3, 1840, at St. John, New Brunswick. She was the daughter of Andrew and Sarah McNealey, and with them came to this state, settling near Rushville in 1844. Nov. 22, 1866, she was united in marriage with G. S. DeCamp, now deceased, and they made their home at Industry. She lived there until 1893, since which time this city has been her home. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, which has united with the Presbyterian. She is survived by four sons, Ed and Fred DeCamp of this city, Harry of Spokane, Wash., and Walter of Auburn, Wash.; also one brother, Wm. McNealey of Cedarville, Kan., and one sister, Mrs. Jane Gorsuch of Rushville.

Obituary for Orrin LAWLER
The Rushville Times, September 10, 1914
    A telegram sent from Medford, Oregon, last Friday by Chas. E. Lawler, brought the sad news of the death of his youngest son Orrin, who passed away that morning. He had been ill for several weeks and his father was with him during the last days of his illness.
    Orrin Lawler was one of the Rushville boys who had gone out in the world and made good, for altho only twenty-seven years of age he has won signal success as a practicing attorney in the thriving city of Medford.
    About two years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Greer, one of Rushville's charming young ladies, and his untimely death is a crushing sorrow to his young bride, who within the span of a few years has lost her parents and husband.
    Mr. Lawler wired that the burial would be in Rushville, and, accompanied by Mrs. Lawler, started on the long trip last Sunday. Wm. R. Lawler and Miss Blanche Cannon went to Monmouth Wednesday to meet them, but they had not reached that city and no announcement of the funeral will be made until they reach Rushville.

Robin Petersen   Obituary for George W. KRUSE
The Rushville Times, September 10, 1914
    Geo. W. Kruse, son of Franz H. D. and Elizabeth Kruse, was born on the home farm, two miles east of Rushville, May 3d, 1849, and departed this life at Conrath, Wis., Sept. 2, 1914, aged 65 years, 3 months and 29 days.
    He was the third child of a family of seven children, four of whom are yet living, viz: Jas. K. Polk, of Millsap, Texas; Franz Henry of Brady, Texas; Susan H. Greer of Rushville, Ill., and Dora K. Mathews of Guthrie, Okla. His aged mother still survives and is now in her 90th year.
    He was united in marriage to Maggie McKee Nov. 16, 1870, by whom he is still survived. To this union was born four children--Ora M. Carpenter of Coalmont, Ind.; Mrs. Orpha Lowe, now in Colorado; Mrs. Maggie Higby and Elza of Conrath, Wis. After getting thru with the country schools he spent some time at Eureka College in order to fit himself for the business of teaching, which occupation he engaged in very successfully for a number of years. Later on he accepted a clerkship in the hardware store of the late Aug. Nell. Afterward he conducted a grocery store in Rushville for some few years, since which time he has been principally engaged in farming.
    In early life he made a profession of religion and accepted Christ as his savior, and altho, like many others, there were times in his life that he did not live up to and enjoy the full measure of the christian life, yet at the close he felt no fears and died in the full assurance of a blessed immortality.
    Mr. Kruse was a man of more than ordinary intelligence, and very emphatic and decided in his convictions, ever ready to defend what he believed to be the truth and oppose that which he regarded as error.
    Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Martin W. Greer, who resides about two miles east of Rushville. The services were conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson, pastor of the Christian church of Rushville; and by request of deceased Mr. Greer made a short talk. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.

   Obituary for Wilma M. CRAWFORD LANDIS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Wilma M. Landis, 89, of Rushville, formerly of Springfield, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born Sept. 3, 1910, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Gilbert and Frances (White) Crawford. She married Gerald Landis on May 22, 1943, in St. Louis. He preceded her in death on Nov. 30, l978.
    Surviving are one step-daughter, Mrs. George (Cheryal) Swafford of Muncie, Ind.; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; and one niece.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters, Hildreth Moore and Luella Fogarty.
    She worked for the City of Springf'ield for 25 years, retiring in 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville and the Business  and  Professional Wornen in Springfield.
    Funeral services were Tuesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.
Memorials may be rnade to the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.

Death Notice for Mrs. Daniel FRY
The Rushville Times, December 19, 1907
    Mrs. Daniel Fry, of near Wayland, died Sunday morning of dropsy after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Bethel church Tuesday morning at 11 a.m.; interment at the cemetery close by.

The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    Died, at her home near Whiteoak, of apoplexy, Mrs. Harriet Fry, aged 62 years. Mrs. Fry was the wife of Daniel B. Fry and was an old resident of this community. She was a faithful member of the M. E. Church. Funeral services were held at her home on Tuesday, conducted by Rev. Myers of this place. Interment at the Bethel cemetery. Mrs. Fry leaves to mourn her loss a husband, three sons and two daughters.

Obituary for Peter SHAFFER
The Rushville Times, December 19, 1907
    Peter Shaffer, an old resident of Schuyler county, died at his home, eight miles southwest of Rushville, on Friday morning at 5 o'clock. He was seventy-seven years of age and had been in failing health for several months. He leaves a widow and two children--Mrs. George Griffith of Brown county and Peter Shaffer of Oklahoma. Funeral services were held on Saturday morning at the residence at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Bassett of Ripley, and the remains were interred in the Palm cemetery.

Death Notice for infant OWENS
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    Death again entered one of our homes on Tuesday. This time it was the infant son of James and Maude Owens. It was one of twins and was about two months old. The little flower had scarcely blossomed when it was cut off, pneumonia being the cause of its death.

Death Notice for Mrs. Kate HALL
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    Mrs. Kate Hall, an aged lady who resided with her daughter, Mrs. Hardin Crawford, north of Rushville, was found dead in her bed Thursday morning. She had been as well as usual on Christmas day and death was caused by heart trouble. Coroner Chipman of Brooklyn was notified and will hold an inquest today.

Obituary for F. M. STOUT
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    F. M. Stout, of Ripley died at his home near that place Friday morning, Dec. 20th, aged eighty-four years. He has been for some years in failing health. Deceased was among the oldest and best known residents of Brown county, having made his home there since 1844, when he came to Illinois from Kentucky, his birthplace. He conducted a pottery business in Ripley for more than thirty years and was also engaged in business some years as a merchant. He was a man who enjoyed the respect and esteem of all his neighbors and friends.