Death Notice for Mrs. Vista STAMBAUGH
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    While making the rounds of the rural route on Monday we received the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Vista Stambaugh, wife of Alvin Stambaugh, residing 1 1/2 miles east of Bader, after an illness of about two weeks with a complicated fever. She passed away about 11 o'clock on Sunday morning. Besides two little children she leaves a husband, a mother, three brothers and four sisters, together with a host of friends to mourn her loss to the beloved family. We extend our heartfelt sympathy. Funeral services were held at 10 o'clock on Tuesday, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Bader cemetery.

Obituary for Melissa J. PRICE RAY
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    Death came at 2 o'clock p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, as a respite to the suffering of Mrs. Adam Ray of Bluff City, at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 23 days. She had been ill for the past several weeks and from the very start her condition had been regarded as serious. Tho blind for the past five years she bore her afflictions patiently until the end. Her demise was due to a complication of diseases, together with advanced age.
    Miss Melissa J. Price was born in Schuyler county on Jan. 18, 1844. She was united in marriage to Adam Ray, March 13, 1864. To this union six children were born, one dying in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. Thomas Graham of Peoria, Mrs. Harry Shaw of Bluff City, John of Woodland township, George of Peoria and Zelma of Bluff City.
    There survive besides her aged companion and children two borthers, Geo. Price of Bushnell and Wm. Price of Sheldon's Grove, and four sisters--Mrs. Malinda Fisher of Sheldon's Grove, Mrs. Laura Sherrill of Browning, Mrs. Lavina Smith of near Rushville and Mrs. Geo. Parks, of Woodland township.
    She united with the Primitive Baptist church at Mt. Zion in 1895 and lived a faithful member until death.
    The funeral services were held at the family residence in Bluff City at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, Dec. 15, and was attended by a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
    Rev. G. W. Murrill of Winchester, pastor of the Primitive Baptist church, officiated. He spoke in the highest terms of the exemplary life and work of Mrs. Ray.
    The body was laid to rest in the Price cemetery.

Obituary for Mrs. Kesiah SHERRILL
The Rushville Times, October 31, 1907
    Mrs. Kesiah Sherrill, a former resident of Browning township, died at her home in Virginia on Tuesday of last week at the advanced age of eighty-four years. John Sherrill of Browning is one of the three surviving children.
    The decedent was born in Indiana, but removed to Illinois in 1830, and has been a resident of Virginia, Cass county, for the past quarter of a century. She was married to Isaac Sherrill in Schuyler county in 1849, and to them were born nine children, three of whom survive, namely: Mrs. Tabitha Witcher of Canton, Ill., John Sherrill of Browning and James Sherrill of this city, together with twelve grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren. Her husband died in 1862, while serving as a soldier in the civil war. Mrs. Sherrill was a devout member of the Church of Christ, from which her funeral was held Thursday afternoon, Rev. Benj. N. Mitchell officiating. Interment in Walnut ridge cemetery.

Death Notice for Thomas WINGO
The Rushville Times, December 31, 1907
    Thomas Wingo, an old resident of Rushville, died at his home in this city Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock. Mr. Wingo was sixty-seven years of age and had been ill for several months. The funeral services will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the residence.

Obituary for Mrs. Cyrena FOWLER NELSON
The Rushville Times, October 31, 1907
    Vermont Union: Mrs. Cyrena Nelson died at her home Friday, Oct. 18, aged 58 years, 11 months and 20 days, after an illness dating back about two years. After suffering for several months with gall stones she was taken to the St. Francis hospital in Macomb, where she underwent a very severe operation last October, which proved successful but was soon followed by a kidney ailment from which she suffered for months and finally resulting in her death.
    Miss Cyrena Fowler, daughter of Catherine and Jesse B. Fowler, was born Oct. 28, 1848, in Schuyler county, Ill. She was united in marriage with John Nelson, Nov. 13, 1870, he having departed this life eight years ago. There were eleven children born to this union, nine daughters and two sons--Mrs. Katie Kennedy, Clara, Mrs. J. R. Bertholf, Alta, Edith, Alice, Annie, Maria Elizabeth, Laura Fern, Ralph Waldo, and Jesse Ward--ten of whom remain to mourn her loss, Alta having died in infancy. She is also survived by four grand children, two brothers, Peter S. Fowler of Colchester, Ill., and Chas. D. Fowler.

Death of Mrs. Alice A. HINTON RECORDS
The Rushville Times, April 22, 1915
    Mrs. Chas. Hinton and Mrs. Everett Hinton and babe, of Virdin, arrived here Monday morning in response to a message announcing the death of Mrs. Alice A. Records of Freemont, Neb., daughter of the late John B. Hinton, who died April 17th. Her remains will arrive in Frederick on Wednesday. Interment in the Messerer cemetery in the afternoon, with short services at the grave.

The Rushville Times, April 29, 1915
    Mrs. Carl D. Bowman of Medford, Oregon, Claude Records, P. E. Hinton and Miss Jessie Hinton of Fremont, Neb., who accompanied the remains of Mrs. Alice Hinton Records to Frederick for interment, and have been visiting the past week at the home of Thos. S. Hodgson, departed for their homes Tuesday.

Death Notice for W. T. HAYES
The Rushville Times, April 22, 1915
    W. T. Hayes, who engaged in the saloon business in Rushville for several years, died in Havana on Thursday of last week of consumption. The remains were taken to Monmouth for interment.

Death Notice for Lem EWING
The Rushville Times, April 22, 1915
    Lem Ewing, a farmer near Hamilton, committed suicide by shooting himself thru the breast with a shot gun. He was 40 years of age and leaves a wife and child.

Death Notice for Tim SMITH
The Rushville Times, April 22, 1915
    Tim Smith the well-known horseman of Galesburg, dropped dead a few days ago in his sulky while giving one of his horses a workout on the race track near Aledo, where he had them in spring training.

Death Notice for Robert BERRY
The Rushville Times, April 22, 1915
    Robert Berry, farm hand, was found dead in his bed at the home of William Walters, five miles north of Table Grove last week. Berry had not been in ill health, as far as learned, and the finding of his lifeless remains came without any warning whatever.

Obituary for Mrs. Sarah HARRINGTON ALLPHIN
The Rushville Times, April 22, 1915
    Mrs.Sarah Allphin, whose maiden name was Harrington, was born near Charleston, West Virginia, May 6, 1829, and died at her home in Camden, April 17, 1915, aged 85 years, eleven months and eleven days.
    When she was seven years of age she came from West Virginia to Illinois with her parents who settled near Rushville. She was united in marriage with Luke P. Allphin, Dec. 8, 1853. More than fifty years these two walked life's pathway together. The heavenly Father blessed this home with three daughters: Mary Elizabeth Young, who has resided with her mother and most faithfully cared for her in her recent illness; Margaret Melissia Austin, of Berkeley, Calif.; and Frances Columbia Binkley, of Golden, Colorado.
    Grandma Allphin was blessed with a long life, much of which was spent in blessing the residents of Camden who have been associated with her. Only three of the people who were residents of Camden when she came now remain. Fifty infants were dressed by her and more than that many dead have been lain out by her own hands. Her greatest joy was the result of her service to others and when she found herself too weak to do this service she was anxious to pass to the new life.
    Those who will miss her are three children, two step-children, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and host of friends.
    Grandma Allphin united with the M. E. church in Camden soon after her marriage. She was a faithful member of the same until the time of her death.
    Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church in Camden, conducted by Rev. Dennis U. Park; interment was in the Camden (west) cemetery.

Robin Petersen   Obituary for June HINDMAN ROUDEBUSH
 The Rushville Times, March 6, 1947
Mrs. Lee Roudebush Died in Los Angeles Feb. 16
    Mrs. June Hindman Roudebush, widow of Lee Roudebush, whose early life was spent on the Hindman homestead farm northeast of Rushville, died February 16 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Lash, of Los Angeles, Calif., after a long illness. Mrs. Roudebush was born in Schuyler county, March 24, 1883, and was the daughter of Samuel and Julia Hindman of Ray community. She spent her early life on the farm with her parents, and at the age of 18 was united in marriage with Henry Lee Roudebush, also of the Ray community. They moved from Illinois in the year 1916, and went to North Dakota, where they farmed for many years, and where Mr. Roudebush passed away in Grafton, ND in 1931. June Roudebush and family left North Dakota in 1941 to make their home in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Roudebush had been in ill health for a year preceding her death. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Don Lash, of Los Angeles; four sons, Eugene and Robert of Los Angeles, Eldon of Grant's Pass, Oregon, George who is serving with the army signal corps in New Jersey; five grandchildren, Beverly June and Robert Wayne, son and daughter of Robert Roudebush, Eldon Reid and Elvon Lee, twin sons of Eldon Roudebush, and Frank Eugene, son of Mrs. Don Lash. Services were held at the Utter-McKinley chapel, February 20, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Earl W. Haney, minister of the First Presbyterian church of Eagle Rock, of which Mr. Roudebush was a member. Interment was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California.

   Obituary for Arvin Neal ANDERSON
The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 6
    Arvin Neal Anderson, 77, of Vermont, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    He was born Sept. 3, 1922, in Vermont, the son of Glen and Mabel Sparks Anderson. He married Rose Graham on Aug. 6, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Sherell Qazzaz of Farmington, Mo.; one son, Jeff Hinderliter of Vermont; and five grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one son, Dr. Wendell Anderson, and one sister, Juanita Weiding.
    He attended Vermont public schools and lived and worked in or around Vermont all of his life. He was an Army National Guard veteran. In 1983, he retired from AMAX Coal Company.
    He was a member of the Vermont Lodge 116 A. F. & A. M. and the Vermont United Methodist Church, where services were held Saturday, with Rev Jerry Sawyer officiating. Masonic services were also held by his lodge. Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery. Kost Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Vermont Methodist Church, American Cancer Society, or Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children.

   Obituary for James "Wilbur" BEATTY
The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 5
    James “Wilbur” Beatty, 85, of Canton, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
    Born Feb. 26, 1914, in Rushville to James E. and Emma Nora Davis Beatty, he married Ferne C. Carr on Oct. 16, 1948. She died in 1972. He married Lucille Carver on Nov. 19, 1977. She died in 1994.
    Two brothers also preceded him in death.
    Surviving is one niece, Mrs. William (Mary Lou) Moore of Canton.
    A member of Canton American Legion Post 16 and Canton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1984, he was a World War II Army veteran with the rank of sergeant, serving as a bomb salvage tech-nician in the Pacific Theater.
    He was a retired coal miner, working many years at Buckheart and Banner coal mines.
    He was a member of Canton Moose Lodge 784, Masonic Lodge 154 in Georgetown, 40 et 8 Voiture 812, Ansar Shrine in Springfield and Danville Consistory.
    He was of the Baptist faith.
    Services were held Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999 at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery in Rushville. Memorials may be made to First Baptist church Food Panty in Canton.

   Obituary for Dwight ANDERSON
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 1
    Dwight Anderson, 93, of Vermont, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    He was born Jan. 18, 1906, in Schuyler County, the son of Herman and Nellie (Rose) Anderson.
    He married LaNona Etter on Nov. 3, 1936, in Fulton County, Ill. She died Sept. 28, 1994. He also was preceded in death by one grandson, five brothers and two sisters.
    Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Lita) Hampton of Rushville and Sandra Cobb of Pawnee; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Chapman of Rushville.
    He was a 50-year member of the Vermont Lodge No. 116 A.F. and A.M. and was a self-employed truck driver for 50 years and also farmed.
    Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Kevin Kessler officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at Shawgo Memorial Home, with Masonic service at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Vermont Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

   Death Notice and Obituary for Henry F. AVERILL
The Rushville Times, December 22, 1999, page 11A, column 3
    Henry F. Averill, 81, of Lewistown died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Services are pending at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava.

The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 4
    Henry F. Averill, 81, of Lewistown, formerly of Ipava, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
    He was born Jan. 24, 1918, at Duck Island in Banner Township of Fulton County, the son of Arthur A. and Daisy (Lingenfelter) Averill.
    He married Wanda Parr April 16, 1955, in Canton. She died Sept. 30, 1987.
    He is survived by one son, Arthur (wife, MaryAnn) Averill of Peoria; three daughters, Edith Atwater of Ipava, Mrs. Sheldon (Yvonne) Zaborac of Canton and Mrs. Rodney (Patricia ) Burke of Rock Springs, Wyo.; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
    He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lewistown.
    He was an army veteran of World War II and was employed as a small arms repair-man for the Illinois Army National Guard in Springfield, retiring in 1978.
    Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with the Rev. Robert O’Connor officiating. Burial was at Maryville Cemetery in Bryant. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

   Death Notice and Obituary for Clara M. KOOP SURRATT
The Rushville Times, December 22, 1999, page 11A, column 2
    Clara Surratt, 71, of 421 S. Congress St., Rushville, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Arrangements will be announced later by the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 5
    Clara M. Surratt, 71, of Rushville, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born May 22, 1928, in Ackley, Iowa, to the late Jake and Nellie Schroeder Koop.
    She married Wendell E. Surratt Jan. 23, 1953, in Ackley, Iowa.
    He survives, along with one son, Allen “Wayne” Surratt and wife Wanda of Jacksonville; one daughter, Brenda Arlene Behrends of Virginia; seven granchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother, Jake Koop Jr., and one sister Anna Fleckes, both of Ackley, Iowa.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, and her parents.
    Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.

   Obituary for Ida M. BLODGETT CAMP
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999. page 11, column 3
    Ina M. Camp, 82, of Astoria, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born Nov. 13, 1817, in Isabell Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Russell C. and Cassie Foutch Blodgett.
    She married Willard C. Camp on Oct. 28, 1939, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Nov. 15, 1997.
    She is survived by one son, Roger (wife, Sheila) Camp of Midwest City, Okla.; one sister, Thelma Lockard of Canton and four grandsons.
    She was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian, and one sister, Mary Sepich.
    She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church, Sunshine Club (serving as recording secretary), and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association. She was a teacher for 32 years in and around Astoria, retiring in 1985.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Camp were Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at the Astoria Christian Church, the Rev. Gary Sheets officiated.  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery. The Shawgo Memorial Home of Astoria was in charge of services. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Christian Church.

   Obituary for Kate E. HERREN HAPKE
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, Page 11, column 5
    Kate E. Hapke, 91, of Rushville, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    Born Fraukea Etje Herren Aug. 16, 1908, in Pea Ridge Township, she was a daughter of Hinrich H. and Johanna Decker Herren. She married Victor E. Hapke Sept. 21, 1920. in Quincy. He preceded her in death May 3, 1989.
    She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton and for many years had been a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Golden.
    Survivors include a son, Marcellus Hapke of Rushville; a daughter, Wanda Leenerts of Clayton; a sister, Minnie Redenius of Golden; a brother, Albert Herren of Clayton; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
    She was preceded in death by two brothers, Harm and John Herren; and a sister, Maggie Shepherd.
    Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Clayton by Rev. Donald Busboom. Burial will be in Mt. Horeb Cemetery near Golden. Hunter Funeral Home in Golden is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

   Obituary for Florence E. KING AGANS
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Florence E. Agans, 96, of Macomb, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    She was born Sept. 16, 1903, in Schuyler County, near Rushville, the daughter of Adam and Lydia Egbert King.
    She married Earl Agans on Dec. 15, 1921, in Macomb. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1987.
    She is survived by three daughters, Frances Phares of Macomb, Mrs. Pauline Canavit of Rock Island, and Mrs. Bob (Gladys) France of rural Industry; two sons, Edward Agans of Bushnell and Wayne Agans of Macomb; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth King, of Galesburg.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Gerald and Robert, six brothers, Elmer, Eddie, Artie, Alfred, Fred and Clarence King, four sisters, Helen Buck, Gladys Junhke, Hazel Rasenow, and Doris King.
    She had lived her early life in Rushville. She then moved to Frederick, and then to Macomb in 1929. She had worked for Rainbow Cleaners for one year in 1937. She also worked for Hillyer Cleaners and Sweeney Cleaners for 17 years, and for the dietary department at McDonough District Hospital for three years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Macomb for many years.
    Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.  Gene Fields officiated and burial was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to a church of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Orlie K. ATWATER
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Orlie K. Atwater, 97, of Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling, formerly of Ipava, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
He was born Oct. 9, 1902, in Ipava, the son of Burleigh and Della (Gilson) Atwater. He married Edith Mae Jones on April 26, 1928, in Lewistown. She died Oct. 7, 1953.
    He is survived by three daughters, Juanita (husband, Robert) Clark of Bella Vista, Ark., Jeanette (husband, Dean) Hulvey of Mt. Sterling and Marcia (husband, Bennie) Salisbury of Centralia, Mo.; one son, Larry of Canton; one brother, Dwight of Astoria; 16 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
    He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Joanne Willoughby, four brothers and two sisters.
    He was a farmer in the Ipava area all of his life, also worked for the railroad and re-tired from Navistar in 1964.
    Funeral services for Mr. Atwater were Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, with the Rev. Kevin Kessler officiating. Burial was in lpava Cemetery.

Robin Petersen   Death Notice for Rumsey Winona HINDMAN
The Rushville Times, October 20, 1881
Rumsey Winona Hindman
    Mr. & Mrs. S. B. Hindman, of this vicinity, mourn the death of their only child, a bright little boy, aged 3 years and 6 months, who died of membranous croup on the 9th inst.

   Obituary for H. Richard BLANSETT
The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 3
    H. Richard Blansett, 77, of Sciota, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at his home.
    He was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Chicago to Harold and Mary Moores (Decker) Blansett. He married Leona Hickman on Oct. 25, 1942, in Missouri. She survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Gary Blansett of Macomb and Wayne (wife Roberta) Blansett of Sciota; one daughter, Mary Ann Elder of Arlington, Texas; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bob Blansett of Macomb.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and one great-grandchild.
    Richard lived in Sciota for 43 years, where he farmed. He was a member of the Sciota Christian Church, Good Hope-Sciota Lions Club and was a Marine Veteran of World War II.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Tim Platt officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to either the Sciota Christian Church or the McDonough District Hospital Hospice.

   Obituary for Shirley M. DANNER BOLLINGER
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 5
    Shirley M. Bollinger, 79, of Vermont, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born Dec. 4, 1920, in Lyons, Neb., the daughter of Harry W. and Susan A. (Siler) Danner.
    She married Harold F. Bollinger on April 17, 1937, in Lewistown. He preceded her in death Jan. 29, 1998.
    She is survived by two daughters, Sondra Winston of Beardstown and Harriett Rhoades of Astoria; four sisters, Betty Frye of Swan Creek, Rose Davis of Astoria, Mrs. Jack (Joan) Parr of Table Grove and Sylvia Wise of Swan Creek.
    She also was preceded in death by two sisters.
    She worked at the Vermont Foundry for 30 years, retiring in 1983.
    Cremation has been accorded and internment of cremains will be at a later date.
    Shawgo Memorial Home of Astoria is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association.

   Obituary for Rosemary M. ROBBINS CARRIGER
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Rosemary M. Carriger, 59, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at her residence.
    She was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Beardstown, the daughter of Agnus Robbins. Mrs. Carriger was a homemaker and had also worked as a nurse’s aide for several years.
    She always enjoyed collecting owls, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
    Survivors include one son, Chance Huff of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; and one sister, Patricia Robbins.
    She was preceded in death by her parents.
    Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to her grandchildren’s education fund.

   Obituary for Raymond E CROTTS Sr.
The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 2
    Raymond E Crotts Sr., 49, of Dunfermline, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999.
    He was born in Peoria on June 1, 1950, the son of Leroy and Irma (Pickel) Crotts.
    He married Mae Powell April 25, 1987, in Canton. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Raymond Crotts, Jr., of Peoria; one step son, Ryan Reith at Home; two daughters, Lorena Crotts of Carbondale and Amy Crotts of Creve Coeur; and two brothers, Billy Crotts of Princeville and Tommy Crotts of Stronghurst.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
    He was a truck driver for Maytag Appliance in Galesburg and had been a member of Teamsters Union 627 since 1970. He had been a member of the Buckheart Fire Department since 1976 and was a member of Farmington Moose Lodge 1571, P.P. Gun Club of Browning, Ducks Unlimited, and was a newly-elected trustee for the Village Board of Dunfermline.
    Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton with the Rev. Rusty Beals officiating. Burial will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Highbridge Cemetery in Dunfermline. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buckheart Fire Department.

   Obituary for F. Viola HADSALL EASLEY
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 6
    F. Viola Easley, 80, of Camp Point, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy,
    She was born Nov. 24, 1919, in East Alton, the daughter of George L. and Feena M. (Glowner) Hadsall.
    She married Carl Easley on March 12, 1950, in Hoopston. He survives.
    Also surviving are four brothers, Harrel (wife, Joanie) of Hannibal, Mo., John (wife, Virginia) of Lewistown and Samuel (Wife, Gale) of Myakka City, Fla.; three sisters, Mary Hughes of Mason City, Mrs. Fred (Berneice) McKane of Columbia, Mo., and Irene Hulme of Camp Point.
    She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
    She was a member of Faith Baptist Church of Camp Point.
    She had been employed as a welder at Seneca Boat yard in Ottawa, and had worked at the Boss Glove Factory in Peoria and as an Amway Distributor.
    Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Tom Robbins officiating. Burial was in.Astoria Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church of Camp Point.

   Obituary for Oscar V. GREEN
The Rushville Times, December 15, 1999, page 15, column 1
    Oscar V. Green, 84, of Table Grove, died Friday, Dec. 10 at his residence.
    He was born April 31, 1915, in Fulton County, the son of John Edward and Susie Elizabeth Simpson Green. He married Dorothy Foster on June 5, 1941, in Kahoka, Mo. She died Sept. 4, 1987.
    He is survived by one daughter, Beth Green Horwedel of Petersburg; one son, Gary Foster Green of Table Grove; four grandchildren; and a long time special friend, Dixie Johnson of Macomb.
    He was a lifetime farmer, an avid bowler and a retired insurance agent.
    Funeral services were Tuesday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating. Burial was in Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad.

   Obituary for James L. HAARE
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 3
    James L. Haare, 74, of 507 West South Street, Astoria, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
    He was born Aug. 3, 1925, in Astoria, the son of William H. and Blanche W. (Fry) Haare.
    He married Sherrill Hezlep on Feb. 28, 1954, in Lewistown. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Robert (wife Shelley) Haare of Astoria; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Sherrill Ann) Phillips of Rushville and Mrs. Gale (Susan) Duckwiler of Summum; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and two brothers, Harold (Bud) W. Haare of Morrisonville and Aubrey W. Haare of Mesa, Ariz.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers.
    He was a farmer, retiring in 1962, and was a supervisor for Astoria Fibra-Steel, retiring in 1979.
    Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Revs. Gary Sheets and Marian Stone will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.

Robin Petersen   Death Notice for Christian ROUDEBUSH
The Rushville Times, January 9, 1890
    Christian Roudebush, an old settler of this county, died last Sunday of general debility, at his residence 6 miles northeast of Rushville, in his 88th year.

   Obituary for Calvin H. HUNTER
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 2
    Calvin H. Hunter, 88, of Rushville, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    He was born Nov. 20, 1911, in Abingdon, the son of the late Kirk N. and Anna (Cope) Hunter. He married Mildred Eyler Gibb on Feb. 5, 1960, in Rushville.  She survives. Also surviving are one stepson, Paul Gibb of Boston, Mass., and one step-daughter, Jane Gibb Pickett (husband Steven) of Sleepy Hollow.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Eldon, and a step-daughter, Mary Gibb.
    He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942 to 1946. He and a friend owned and operated New-Hunt Stables in Greensboro, N.C., for a time after his discharge from the service. He returned to Galesburg, where he was the owner and operator of Cal’s Cars and was also the owner of a body shop there for 14 years. He was partnered with his wife in Gibb and Cal’s Car Sales in Rushville from 1960 to August 1987. He later owned and operated Cal’s Car Sales from 1987 until his retirement in 1991. He was one of the original members of the board of directors for Schuyler State Bank in Rushville from 1965 to 1997. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rushville where he served as an elder and deacon. He also served on the Schuyler County Fair Board and was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Post #4. He enjoyed car races and traveling. He authored a book, “Cal’s Comments on Living,” originally published in December 1981.
    Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Rushville with Rev. Alice Davenport officiating. Burial will follow in the Warren County Memorial Park in Monmouth. Visitation was Tuesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with military rites by Schuyler American Legion Post #4. Memorials may be given to the H.E.L.P. Center or the Phoenix Opera House and Community Center, all in Rushville.

   Obituary for Jaye LUTZ JENICAN
The Rushville Times, December 1, 1999, page 5, column 3
    Jaye Jenican, 41, of Laguna Beach, Calif., died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at the home of her mother in Rushville.
    She was born March 26, 1958, in Santa Ana, Calif., to William Lutz and Jean Leichliter Lutz.
    She is survived by her mother of Rushville, her father of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Katlyn Jenican of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; her maternal grandmother, Mabel Leichliter of Gahanna, Ohio; two sisters, Ellen Weaver of Ennis, Mont., aud Luanne Bressler of McAllister, Mont.
    She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather and both paternal grandparents.
    She graduated from California State University in Fullerton, Calif.
    Cremation has been accorded. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

   Obituary for Charlotte A. THOMPSON JONES
The Rushville Times, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 1
    Charlotte A. Jones, 48, of Rushville, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Bloomington.
    She was born April 19,1951, in Beardstown, the daughter of Dwight Leslie and Lillian (Luttrell) Thompson.
    Surviving are her mother of Rushville; three daughters, Mrs. David (Traci) Kimball of Auburn, Carrie Jones of Springfield and Kelli Jones of Rushville; one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Jim (Jeanne) Woodruff and Mrs. Tom (Lori) Swan, both of Rushville. She was preceded in death by her father.
    She worked for C F Motorfreight in Springfield for the last four years before being transferred to Bloomington recently.
    Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Memorials may be given to the Kelli Jones Education Fund in care of Rushville State Bank.

   Obituary for Elzada BAUMGARTNER MARKLEY
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 2
    Elzada Markley, 86, of Canton, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in Canton.
    She was born Sept 9, 1913, in Kerton Township, Fulton County, to Hart and Carrie Markley Baumgartner.
    She married Dayle D. Markley on Feb. 17, 1934, in Astoria. He died Dec. 30,1998.
    She is survived by three daughters, Carol L. Welker of Canton, Mrs. Gene (Carolyn) Bollinger of Canton and Mrs Bill (Sara) Webb of Loveland, Colo; one son, Robert (wife, Connie) Markley of Pekin; four sisters, Opel Milleson of Winter Garden, Fla., Norene Derry of Peoria, Mrs. Robert (Emily) Curless of Astoria and Wilma Weber of Canton; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
    She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Canton, taught Sunday School for many years, was Sunday School secretary and served on the Christian Education Board for many years. She was a homemaker.
    Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Curtis Foss officiating. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Spoon River Hospice or to her church.

   Obituary for E. Janet McGOVERN
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 4
    E. Janet McGovern, 76, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at the Heritage Manor East Nursing Home in Beardstown.
    She was born Nov. 14, 1928, in Rushville, the daughter of Leo and Cornelia Snyder McGovern.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Jimmy Lee Landers, and one brother, Bobby McGovern.
    She is survived by several cousins.
    She was employed as an inspector for Olin Corporation in Alton for 29 years, retiring in 1972.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with the Rev. Rick Colbert 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 made to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

   Obituary for Edward A. "Whitey" NORVELL
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 5
    Edward A. "Whitey" Norvell, 65, of Meredosia, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
    Born April 16, 1934, in Missouri Township. Brown County, to Curtis E. and Edna M. Keith Norvell, he married Mary Proffitt on Feb. 1, 1992, in Pittsfield. She survives.
    Also surviving are one stepson, Phillip Koppleman Jr., of Jacksonville; two daughters, Susan (Michael) Clay of Pomona Park, Fla., and Nancy (Mike) Prodoehl of Orange City, Fla.; one step-daughter, Hope Osborne of Jacksonville; one brother, John (Maureen) Norvell of East Peoria; three sisters, Betty (Ernest) Fluckey and Carolyn (David) Moore of Mt. Sterling and Shirley (Gary) Pruden of Versailles; three grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the local area.
    Preceding him in death was one son, Edward Norvell Jr.
    He worked for L.E. Meyers Construction as a foreman for many years, retiring in 1997. He was a former vice president of John Edwards Construction Co.
    He was a member of Hardin Lodge 44, AF&AM, in Mount Sterling. He also was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Quincy Consistory. He was a member of First Christian Church of Mt. Sterling.
    Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling. The Rev. Julie Allison will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Sterling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Meredosia Rescue Squad, 119 S.Washington, Meredosia, IL 62665.

Tammie Orr Brown   Obituary for Tommie B. ORR
The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 1
Cass County Star-Gazette, Thursday, Dec 9, 1999
    Tommie B. Orr, 93, of the Astoria Healthcare Center, formerly of Rushville, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
    He was born May 16, 1906, in Rushville to the late Delvan and Lillie Lawler Orr. He married Twila M. Thomas, Jan. 29, 1948, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives, along with three sons, Phillips Orr, James Lee Orr, and Dennis Orr, all of Rushville; three daughters, Mary Ann Wade of Canton and Norma Sue Atwater and Rita Mae Gray, both of Rushville; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harvey, John Henry, and Warren; and three sisters, Laura Orr, Sarah Goodwin and Lillie Orr.
    An Army veteran of WW II, he was a self employed fence builder until retiring.
    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery with military services conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post #4.

   Obituary for Margaret MERCER PALMER
The Rushville Times, December 22, 1999, page 11A, column 3
    Mrs. Margaret Palmer, 92, of Vermont died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    She was born June 4, 1907, the daughter of Charles and Harriet Cash Mercer on a farm south of Vermont
    She married Eugene Palmer. He preceded her in death.
    She is survived by one sister, Neva Mercer of Vermont.
    She was a teacher in Vermont and in Oak Park.
    Cremation rites have been accorded by Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, and graveside services were Friday at the Vermont Cemetery with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Memorials may be made to the Vermont Library or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

   Obituary for Vera Pauline MALCOMSON PATE
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Vera Pauline Pate, 70, of Falmouth, Ky., formerly of Schuyler County, died Dec. 28, 1999, at her home.
    She was born June 9, 1929, in Frederick in Schuyler County, the daughter of Paul Glenn and Nettie May Rose Malcomson.
    She married George Joseph Pate.  He survives.
    Also surviving are two daughters, Shelia Bright of Rushville and Beth Bright of Keystone Heights, Fla.; four sons, Tommy Pate of Falmouth, Ky., John Hall of Beardstown, Ill., Richard Hall of Leesburg, Va., and Erik Pate of Bradford, Ark.; and one sister, Ellen Gust of Versailles, Ill., 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James William Malcomson and one daughter, Laura Marx.
    She was a loving wife and mother whose central interest was her family. She was happiest when all gathered for birthday or holiday celebrations. She was dedicated to their happiness and well being. Her pride in them all was always apparent.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Pate were Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth, Ky., with the Rev. Don Mays officiating.

   Obituary for Guy ROBERTSON
The Rushville Times, December 15, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Guy Robertson, 77, of rural Browning, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, at his residence.
    He was born April 15, 1922, in Browning, to the late Fred and Ethel McFetridge Robertson. He married Fairy Rittenhouse Sept. 9, 1946 in Canton. She survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Marsha) Jones of Browning; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Keith Robertson of Browning; and one sister, Mrs. Maude Leighton of Canton.
    He was preceded in death by seven brothers and one sister.
    An army veteran of World War II, he was wounded in action in Italy, receiving the Purple Heart and three bronze battle stars. He worked for McDougall and Hartman Construction Co. of Peoria for more than 35 years, retiring in 1983.
    He also served three terms on the Schuyler County Board from December of 1986 until November of 1998. He was a member of the Schuyler American Legion Post #4 and Vermont Masonic Lodge 116 A. F. & A. M.
    Graveside funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Browning Cemetery with Rev. Jim Shirley officiating. Graveside military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post #4. The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements. Masonic services were conducted at the funeral home by Vermont Lodge 116. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

   Death Notice and Obituary for Norman D. ROBINSON
The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 6
Norman D. Robinson, 60, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Rushville, died at 4:35 a.m Thesday; Dec. 7, 1999, at his residence. Arrangements will be announced later by Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

The Rushville Times, December 15, 1999, page 15, column 2
    Norman D. Robinson, 60, of Houston, Texas, and formerly of Rushville, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at his residence.
    He was born Sept. 28, 1939, in Rushville to the late Marcus L. and Henrietta Campbell Robinson.
    He is survived by two sisters, Phoebe Jackson of Macomb, Mrs. Charles (Doris) Distefano of Pearland, Texas; one brother, Sterling L. Robinson of Lake Charles, La.; and several nieces and nephews.
    He also was preceded in death by a brother, Edwin Robinson.
    Mr. Robinson was of the Baptist faith. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1957, and received his bachelors degree in mathematics from Western Illinois University in Macomb in 1963. He later earned his masters degree in school administration from Western Illinois University.
    He taught school four years in Ashland, two years in Industry, and three years at Edison Junior High School in Macomb.
    He moved to Houston, Texas, in 1971 and taught at Seabrook Intermediate Junior High School in Seabrook, Texas, four years, where the last two years he was head of the mathematics department.
    During this time he also started A & R. Ceramics with O. D. Armstrong. He sold the business in 1986. He then resumed teaching advanced mathematics at Pasadena High School in Pasadena, Texas, retiring in January of 1998.
    He was named in Who’s Who of American Teachers. An outstanding pitcher, he played softball for Rushville State Bank and the Union National Bank of Macomb teams. He also bowled for Wheelhouse TV in Rushville.
    Funeral services were held Saturday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Marvin Chockley officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.

   Obituary for Betty J. HERRON ROGERS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Betty J. Rogers, 73, of Astoria, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at the Heritage Manor South Nursing Home in Beardstown.
    She was born Feb. 3, 1926, at Beardstown, the daughter of Huey and Henrietta (Turner) Herron.
    She married Laurence O. Rogers June 24, 1944, in Beardstown. He died Oct. 17, 1998.
    She also was preceded in death by one sister, Gladys Bruning, one infant brother, and one infant sister.
    Surviving are one son, Larry (wife Kathy) Rogers of Springfield; one daughter, Sue Ann (husband William) Herrick of Troy, Mo.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Thomas and James Herron of Beardstown; Donald (Duck) Herron of Chandlerville, and Dick Herron of Jacksonville.
    She was a member of the Summum Christian Church. She had worked at Beardstown Glove Factory for 15 years, then for PAG Seed Co. of Astoria until her retirement.
    Services were Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, at Summum Christian Church. Burial was at the Astoria Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

   Obituary for Loren Frederick SCHIEFERDECKER
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 3
    Loren Frederick Schieferdecker, 96, of Eureka, formerly of Rushville, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at the Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.
    He was born Jan. 15, 1903, in Adams County, the son of the late Fred J. and Anna (Miller) Schieferdecker. He married Dorothy Grace Fisk Gray on July 18, 1956, in Reno, Nev. She survives.
    Also surviving are one stepson, Darrell Gray (wife Sandra) of Eureka; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one sister, Grace Fano of Cleveland, Ohio.
    He was preceded in death by two sons, Edward and Robert; one daughter, Anna Trone; two brothers, Roy and Elmer Schieferdecker; and two sisters, Lena Greene and Edith Anderson.
    He farmed for many years and worked at Bartlow Brothers in Rushville. He worked at Armour Meat Packing in Peoria for 10 years.
    Funeral services were Tuesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Ken Yocum officiating. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Schuyler County Youth Center.

   Obituary for Sarah Margaret SELF DONALDSON
The Rushville Times, August 14, 1929 in part.
    Sarah Margaret, daughter of Jason and Catherine Byers Self, was born in Texas County, Mo., Sept. 22, 1853, and passed away in Bainbridge Twp. where she had resided for 43 years, Aug. 10, 1929.
    At an early age, during the Civil War, she, with her parents, made an overland trip to Texas in a covered wagon drawn by oxen, residing there only a short time.  When she was 14 years of age they came to Illinois.
    In her girlhood days she was converted and baptised into the Union Baptist Church at Sugar Grove and although home duties and distance has kept her from attending there, she has ever been a reader of her Bible and lived a true Christian life.
    In October 1873, she was united in marriage to James A. Donaldson, who preceded her in death 13 years ago. She is survived by 10 children: Mrs. John A. Ward of Rushville; J. Walter of Vincennes, Iowa; Mrs. C. A. Ward, Mrs. Henry Kirkham and Mrs. Albert Caldwell, all of Beardstown; Timothy of Rushville; Edward of Frederick; Jason, Mary and Berton residing at home; one step-daughter, Mrs. J. S. Bell of Beardstown; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, James and William Self of Beardstown, and Luther Self of St. Louis, Mo.
    The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Rippy at Sugar Grove Church, interment in Lang-ford Cemetery. Pallbearers were her nephews: Charles, Monroe, Perry, Robert, Denny and George Self.

   Obituary for Ann COLLINS SHERWOOD
The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Mrs. Ann Collins Sherwood, 70, of Table Grove, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    She was born June 10, 1929, in Peoria, the daughter of A. Edward and E. Edith Clems Collins. She first married Robert L. Jones in January 1950. She later married Thomas M. Sherwood Aug. 17, 1960, in Humboldt, Iowa. He died June 14, 1999.
    She is survived by two sons, F'rank C. Jones of Half Way, Mo., and John E. Jones of rural Macomb; one step-son, Thomas E. Sherwood of East Port, Idaho; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild;  and one brother, Rex C. Collins of Macomb.
    She was a graduate of Monmouth High School and Illinois State University in Normal. She was a special education teacher in Dodge City, Kans., from 1959-1966 and Farmington from 1969-1984, before retiring.
    She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary for Post 413 American Legion in Table Grove, Illinois Association of Retired Teachers and the Tab1e Grove Community Church, where funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating. Burial was in Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Kost Memorial Home in Vermont was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad.

   Obituary for James SHOUSE
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1999, page 11, column 4
    James Shouse, 62, of Branson, Mo., formerly of Rushville, died Dec. 17, 1999, at his home.
    He was born June 21, 1937, in Beardstown, the son of Eugene and Opal Shouse. They are both deceased.
    He is survived by his wife, Edna Glaub Shouse of Branson; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Linda) Scoggan of Walls, Miss., and Mrs. Nick (Pam) Bergmann of Salem; two sons, Ron (wife, Tammy) of Clinton and Dan of Rushville; three stepsons, Ed and Johnny Glaub of Bloomington and Lenny Glaub of Leroy; three sisters, Mrs. Leonard (Dorothy) Lashbrook of Centralia, Mrs. Jerry (Kay) Bateman of Florida and Mrs. Don (Mary) Provencher of California; four brothers, Gene (wife, Lucille) of Rushville, Bob (wife, Ellen) of North Carolina, Richard (wife, Nan) of Texas and John of New York; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
He was the owner of Rocketland Cleaners in Rushville from 1977-1984.
    Funeral services for Mr. Shouse were Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington with his son-in-law, Rev. Gordon Scoggan, officiating. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice.

   Death Notice and Obituary for Rev. Donald E. SKILES
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 2
    The Rev. Donald E. Skiles, 95, of Colchester, died Monday, Nov.29, 1999, at Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester. Services are pending at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Rev. Donald E. Skiles, 95, of Colchester, died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at the Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester.
    He was born April 22, 1904, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to James Allen and Rose Ann (Stambaugh) Skiles.
    He married Garnet Clark on Nov. 6, 1924, in Browning. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1997.
    He is survived by one daughter, Evangeline (Ray) Allen of Moorpark, Calif.; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
    He became a Christian at age 15 in the Methodist Church in Browning. After having the flu in 1919, he developed rheumatic fever which damaged his heart so he was an invalid. He healed and was again able to help his father with the farm work as before. He began preaching at age 19 and continued to do so for the next 70 years.
    He was ordained by the Assemblies of God, serving as pastor, evangelist, sectional presbyter, hospital chaplain, and nursing home chaplain. In Illinois he pastored churches in Alto Pass, Buckner, Grafton, Astoria, Rushville, West Point, and 13 years in the new church, which was established in Carthage in 1958. In Iowa, he pastored churches in Mt. Ayr, Chairton, Conrad, Grinnell, and eight years in the church Garnet began in Ames in 1936.
    He preached regular radio broadcasts for many years in Marshalltown, Iowa; and Carthage. He went into semi-retirement in Bowen in 1971, but he still preached or taught Sunday School. He continued his favorite pastimes of playing his electric Hawaiian guitar and raising his garden and flowers as long as he was able.
    He loved helping people and encouraging them.
    Services were held Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, at the Astoria Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Steve Adamson and the Rev. Clifford Parry officiating. Burial was in the Ridgeville Cemetery in Browning. Shawgo Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.

   Obituary for Velvia  Bell  JENNINGS STAMBAUGH
The Rushville Times, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Velvia  Bell  (Jennings) Stambaugh, 80, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
    She was born on Sept. 25, 1919, to Rosco and Gertrude Lane Jennings. She married Dave Stambaugh on Sept. 12, 1986, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Oct. 21, 1970. She also was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Danny Jennings, John Stambaugh, and an infant; and also her half-brother, Victor Mclaughlin.
She  is survived by two sons, David (wife, June) Stambaugh of Moline, and James Richard (wife, Lana) Stambaugh of Rock Island; five daughters, Jennie (husband,  Guy) Stambaugh of Havana; Norma Jean (husband, Bernerd) Coil of Beardstown, Bessie Chestnut of Hannibal, Mo., Mary Morris of Beardstown, and Connie (husband, Junior) Durell of Beardstown; a half-sister, Rose Friday of Rushville; 36 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Stambaugh was a housewife most of her life, dedicating her time to her husband, children and grandchildren. She loved spending time with people reminiscing about her family.
    Memorials may be made to the Velvia Bell Stambaugh Funeral Fund.
    Services were Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home with interment at the Rushville City Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Robin Petersen   Obituary for Samuel Blair HINDMAN
The Rushville Times, November 26, 1908
S. B. Hindman
    Samuel B. Hindman, who was stricken with paralysis on Monday of last week, died on Wednesday night at his home northeast of Rushville. He never regained consciousness after the shock which so suddenly prostrated him.
    On Friday morning at 11 o'clock funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in this city, conducted by Rev. Foreman, and there was a large attendance of friends and relatives who came to pay their last sad tribute of respect to the departed one.
    Samuel B. Hindman was born in Richland county, Ohio, Jan. 24, 1834, but came to this county with his parents when a child, and has for more than half a century made his home in Kinderhook neighborhood. He was married Nov. 8, 1876, to Julia Ward Mathews, and to this union two children were born-a son, who died in infancy, and June, the wife of Lee Roudebush. Mr. Hindman is also survived by two brothers and one sister-David and James Hindman and Mrs. H. A. Anderson of this city.

   Obituary for Lillian Lucille SMITHSON SWANGER
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 3
    Lillian Lucille Swanger, 83, of Macomb, formerly of Brooklyn, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at the Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb.
    She was born Sept. 4, 1916, in Waxahachie, Texas, to the late Luther and Tawnie Belle Wortham Smithson.
    She married Sherman P. Swanger Dec. 16, 1939, in Shelbyville, Mo.
    He survives, along with one daughter, Louise Barrett of Macomb; one son, Jerry Swanger (wife Marilyn) of Brooklyn; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Kittenson of Denver, Colo.; and a brother, Claude Smithson of Bettendorf, Iowa.
    She was preceded in death by two great-grandsons, four brothers and three sisters.
    She was a life-long homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Macomb.
    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. with Jack Beard officiating. Burial will be in the Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn. Memorials may be given te the Alzheimer’s Unit of Wesley Village in Macomb.