Schuyler County Obituaries – Page 11
Obituary for James FOX
The Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
James Fox Dead
James Fox died at Ray last Friday night after afew hours illness. He was taken sick in the afternoon and went to the hotelof John Perkins, where he was boarding. There he was induced to go to bed,and it was thought that he would soon recover from his indulgences. Earlyin the evening, however, he took suddenly worse and a physician was called.He found Mr. Fox in great pain and administered medicine to relieve him,but he continued to grow worse and died soon after 10 o’clock.
Mr. Fox was an old resident of Rushville, wherehe was engaged in blacksmithing. He quit business here a few years agoand has since been located in smaller towns in the county. He removed toRay a year ago and had been doing a good business.
The remains were brought to Rushville on Saturdayand taken to the home of Mrs. Ella Fox. Mr. Fox was formerly a Catholic,but has not been identified with any church of late years. The remainswere conveyed from Mrs. Fox’s home on Sunday afternoon and interred inthe Rushville cemetery.
Death Notice for Henry PARKER
The Rushville Times, November 15, 1900
Henry Parker of Carthage died of heart failure whilehe and his son Mathew were on their way home from Hamilton.
Death Notice for Lizzie PRICE
The Rushville Times, November 15, 1900
Mrs. Lizzie Price, wife of John Price, died lastSunday morning, after a short illness. She leaves a husband and one littlegirl 8 years of age.
Death Notice for STOVER
The Rushville Times, November 15, 1900
The 8 day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stover,who reside on West Lafayette street, died last night at 10:30 o’clock.
Death Notice for O. F. PIPER
The Rushville Times, November 15, 1900
Mr. O. F. Piper, one of Macomb’s most prominentand highly respected citizens, died last week in his 79th year.
Death Notice for Frederick BUESCHER
The Rushville Times, November 15, 1900
Frederick Buescher, one of the car inspectors ofthe Q. at Beardstown, was killed Sunday afternoon while working in thatcity. He leaves a wife and two
children.
Death Notice for James S. EDWARDS
The Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
James S. Edward of Carthage, aged 39 years, wasfound dead Wednesday morning in his room at the Adams hotel in Warsaw.Heart disease is ascribed as the cause of his death. He was a son of JudgeGeorge Edmunds.
Obituary for Dr. Joshua N. SPEED
The Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
Dr. J. N. Speed Dead. – Rushville’s Oldest Physician Passes Away MondayNight.
Dr. J. N. Speed died at his home on East Washingtonstreet Monday night of Bright’s disease, after an illness of several weeks.He was taken ill a few months ago and went rapidly into a decline. Forweeks he has laid in a semi-conscious condition and his death was expectedat any time.
Dr. Speed was one of Rushville’s foremost citizensand an old resident of the city. He has practiced at his profession herefor more than forty years and had a large circle of acquaintances. Of adetermined, resolute temperament, he was ever ready to combat what he thoughtwas detrimental to the town as its institutions, and was always an aggressiveleader in temperance reforms. In the Methodist church Dr. Speed was a towerof strength, and his wise counsel was valued highly. He gave largely ofhis time and means to christian work, and was always an aggressive leaderin the cause.
Joshua N. Speed was a native of Danville, Kentucky.The date of his birth was Feb. 1st, 1834. Wm. Speed, father of the deceased,came to Rushville in 1854. In 1853 Dr. Speed graduated from Center college,Danville, Ill., and after teaching for a few years he began the study ofmedicine under Dr. Sweeney, following this with a course in a medical college.On the 13th of June, 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Virginia EllenScripps. Five children were born to this union, two of whom are now living–Williamof Baltimore and Miss Elizabeth of this city.
For a short time after his marriage Dr. Speed practicedhis profession in Ripley, but in the fall of 1861 and since that time hasbeen one of the leading physicians here.
At 10 o’clock tomorrow morning funeral serviceswill be held at the family residence, conducted by Rev. Wm. Rrandon [sic]of the Methodist church, and the remains will be interred in Rushvillecemetery.
Death Notice for William PARIS
The Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
William Paris died at the home of his son Walter,in Rushville, Monday evening. He had been ill for some time and was makinghis home there during his illness. The funeral services were held yesterdayafternoon at 2 o’clock. Mr. Paris was born in Rushville, Nov. 5, 1834,and has resided here ever since. He was elected circuit clerk of this countymany years ago. Mr. Parris leaves a family of several children, all grownto manhood.
Death Notice for Mrs. Henry HUSTED
The Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
Mrs. Henry Husted of Quincy, sister of George W.Ware of Baders, died suddenly at her home Saturday evening. She had beendriving in the afternoon and had returned to her home, accompanied by her12-year old son. He left the house and returned some time afterwards withhis father. They found the house in darkness, and on investigating foundMrs. Husted unconscious upon the floor. A physician was summoned and anexamination revealed the fact that she had been stricken with paralysis.She lived for a few hours.
Death Notice for Rosa Etta CLAYTON MORRELL
The Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
Rosa Etta Clayton was born Jan. 13, 1872, in Camden,Ill.; married to Allie Morrell Feb. 29, 1895. Departed this life in thetriumphs of a living faith in Christ, Nov. 4, 1900. She was converted andunited with the M. E. church, South, at Union chapel in 1895, and liveda devoted christian life. She was an affectionate companion and lovingmother until death. The funeral services were held at Union chapel, conductedby Rev. W. H. Clark of Rushville, in the presence of a large and sympathizingcongregation of relatives and friends. Deceased was a victim of the awfuldisease consumption.
Death Notice for Alma Pearl SMITH
The Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
Alma Pearl Smith, only child of Clinton and RettieSmith, was born Feb. 2, 1900, and died Nov. 1; aged 8 months.–The parentshave the sympathy of the community in the loss of their little darling.Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church at Ray by Rev. Cloverand remains intered in Rushville cemetery.
Our baby has gone to endless day.
To sigh no more but with Jesus stay;
She left our hearts enrapted in gloom,
By going away from us so soon.
Death Notice for Harold Paul BOWER
The Rushville Times, November 8, 1900
Harold Paul, only child of Bert and Annie Bower,was born October 25th, 1899, and died Nov. 1st, 1900, aged 1 year and 7days. Tho little Harold’s life on earth was so brief yet it was not withoutits influence. Being of a bright and sunny disposition he was the prideand joy of his parents and a favorite of every one he met. Altho the homewill be sad and lonely without little Harold, heaven will be more preciousbecause of his presence there. The funeral services were held at Unionchapel, conducted by Rev. W. H. Clark of Rushville.
Another little lamb has gone,
To dwell with Him who gave,
Another precious little babe
is sheltered in the grave.
Dear Harold, we have wept for thee,
As tho our heart would break,
But we remember, beloved one,
The one that gives can take.
ChristopherBryan Lane Obituary for Alfred R. LENHART
Alfred R., last surviving child of Elizabeth andWilliam Lenhart, was born in Pennsylvania, Dec. 10, 1842.
On February 11th, after several weeks of afflictiondue to age, God called him home, being at the time of his death, 85 years,1 month, and 1 day of age.
On December 21, 1865, in Dillsburg, Pa., hewas united in marriage to Sarah Crone of Mullbery, Pa. Ten children cameto bless this happy union. Three children, Curtis Franklin in 1880, MaryEtta Robeson in1908 and Sarah Agnes in infancy, with the dear wife on March,–, 1912, have passed on to their heavenly home. He is survived by thefollowing seven children: Mrs. Clara Elizabeth B. Meyer of Beardstown,Elmiria Zeigler of Rushville, Zelma Florence of Columbus, Kansas,William Jacob of Winchester, Monroe Alfred and George Robert of Littleton;also twelve grand-children and ten great grandchildren are left to cherishthe memory of a father and grandfather whose life has been a living testimonyof his goodness.
Since early manhood he has been a Christian andhas been a member of the Presbyterian church at Rushvill for forty years.
For twelve years he and his good wife were at thehead of our county home, after which in 1904 they moved to Browning wherehe resided until death, leaving many friends who will hold only fond memoriesof his life here.
There came a soft voice, ’twas the voice of God,I love thee, I love thee, pass under the rod.
Rev. C.S. Mundell of Rushville, conducted the funeralservices at the Browning M.E. church Sunday morning, Feb. 13, usingfor his text 1st Chronicles 22:5, “He prepared abundantly before his death.” After which his body was laid to rest beside his loving companion in theBader cemtery.
NOTE: Died Feb. 11, 1927, buried Feb 13, 1927, hada horsedrawn hearse.
ChristopherBryan Lane Obituary for Mrs. Mary Ethel LANE
Rushville – Mrs. Mary Ethel Lane, 75, of Browning,died at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Funeral plans are pending at Roby Funeral Home,Rushville.
Mrs. Lane was born August 12, 1887, a daughter ofChristopher and Clarabelle Foster Bryan. She married John Lane in June,1907, and he preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dora Hamm andMiss Wilma Lane, both of Browning; a son, Bryan of Oroville, Calif.; 12grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
ChristopherBryan Lane Obituary for Mrs. Nettie LANE
Mrs. Nettie Lane Died Today (November 5, 1941)
Mrs. Nettie Lane, who has been ill for the pastseven months, died this (Wednesday) morning at 2:30 o’clock, at her homein Browning, at the age of eighty-one years.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at2:00 o’clock at the Christian Church in Browning.
Mrs. Lane is survived by three sons and three daughters,John and Floyd of Browning, Allie of Frederick, Mrs. Leland McCombs andMrs. Harry Nelson of Browning, and Mrs. Edna Kirkbride of Abingdon.
Obituary for Ruby M. CHOCKLEY
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 1
Ruby M. Chockley, 76, of rural Industry died Monday,Feb. 7, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born Aug. 18, 1923, in Schuyler County,to Emory and Eva Allen Quesenberry. She married Leo H. Chockley on June10, 1940, in Paris, Mo. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, Larry Chockley of FortMyers, Fla.; three daughters, Marjorie Snowden of Farmington, Norma Hudsonof Mt. Joy, Penn., and Diana Kuehn of Evansville, Ind.; two brothers, RobertQuesenberry of Huntsville and Emory Quesenberry, Jr., of Hamilton; 14 grandchildren;and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and oneson, Robert Lee Chockley.
She lived most of her life in the Industry areawhere she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Rushville Assembly ofGod Church.
Graveside services were held Thursday, Feb. 10,2000, at the Industry Cemetery with Rev. Marvin Chockley officiating. Clugston-TibbittsFuneral Home in Macomb was in charge of services.
Memorials may be made to the Rushville Assemblyof God Church.
Obituary for Betty Catherine GILLMORE
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 2
Betty Catherine Gillmore, 90, of Springfield, diedSunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at Heritage Manor.
She was born Dec. 31, 1909, in Webster Groves, Mo.,the daughter of George Henry and Mary Ann Guymon Craig. She married RalphNewell Gillmore in 1933 in Salem. He preceded her in death in 1995. A son,David Richard Gillmore, also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Gillmore had worked as a practical nurse andhad been a salesperson for Watkins and Shaklee, family home products, beforebecoming a homemaker.
She was a member of Rochester United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons; Craig Hutchinson ofPhoenix and Kenneth Gillmore of Corpus Christi, Texas; two daughters, MarilynMoore of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Linda Sichlau of Rochester; 15 grandchildren;17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services were Wednesday, Jan. 26 at Irvin FuneralHome Chapel in Odin. Burial was in Deadmond Cemetery in Marion County.
Obituary for Ira E. HENDEE
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 1
Ira E. Hendee, 85, of Table Grove, died Sunday,Feb. 13, 2000, at Astoria Health Care Center.
He was born June 24, 1914, in Marietta, the sonof Marion H. and Rachel (Imel) Hendee.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, HarrietJohnson and Ruth White Hensley.
Surviving are three nephews and three nieces.
He was a livestock farmer.
Services were Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at Point PleasantCemetery in Marietta with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating. Shawgo MemorialHome in Astoria was in charge of services.
Obituary for Don J. SINNOCK
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 2
Don J. Sinnock, 75, of Macomb, died Wednesday, Feb.9 at his residence.
He was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Quincy, the son ofMilton and Virginia Koch Sinnock. He married Bettie Daniel Williams onAug. 15, 1946, in Rushville. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Rosemary Sue (husband,Dean) Paisley of Chatham and Donna J. (husband, Michael) Ingles of Pontiaç;one son, Marc (wife, Katharine) Sinnock of Indianapolis, Ind.; seven grandchildren;two greatgrandchildren; one sister, Pat (husband, Don) Daniel of Ashland;and one brother, Robert of Havana.
He owned his own contracting business in Rushvilleand developed the Parkview Acres subdivision. Later, he was on the staffat the physical plant at Western Illinois University.
He was a W.W. II veteran and served in the 26thYankee Division which landed on Utah Beach in Normandy with General Pattonsthird army in August 1944. He served in northern France, Ardennes,Rhineland and Central Europe and received a Bronze Star for valor and fourBronze Battle Stars. He also served in the National Guards 44th Divisionas 1st Sgt. in Beardstown. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW
Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 12 at Sargent-WorthingtonFuneral Home in Macomb with Rev. Mary Roberts officiating and burial withmilitary rites in the Rushville City Cemetery
Memorials may be made to McDonough District HospitalsHospice Program, 525 E. Grant, Macomb, IL 61455.
Obituary for Charles M. GILLETTE
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 3
Charles M. Gillette, 91, of Canton died Sunday,Feb. 6, 2000, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born June 6, 1908, in Schuyler County to Frank Everettand Lelia Lenore Eaton Gillette, he married Esther Gladys Eaton on June16, 1939, in Springfield, Mo. She died Aug. 2, 1993.
He was also preceded in death by two brothers andone sister.
Surviving are one son, C. Fred (and Tonya) of Canton;two daughters, Mrs. Carroll (Mary Ellen) Noland of Littleton and Mrs. Larry(Alice) Steck of Frankfort; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;and two sisters, Eloise Melvin of Rushville and Ellen Fitzjarrald of Canton.
He worked in the planning and research departmentat International Harvester Co., retiring in 1966.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Churchin Canton. He also was a member of Walley Byam Airstream Caravan Club.
Services were Thursday, Feb. 10 at Oaks-Hines FuneralHome in Canton. The Rev. Tim Ferrill officiated. Burial was in the GilletteCemetery in Schuyler
County.
Memorials may be made to the Gillette Cemetery CareFund.
Obituary for Norman L. ROYER
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 3
Norman L. Royer, 85, of Macomb, died Thursday, Feb.10, 2000, at the Rosewood Nursing Home in Galesburg.
He was born Feb. 4, 1914, in Camden, the son ofClarence G. and Ruth Thurman Royer. He married Gartha Baum on Aug. 22,1938, in Virginia. She died Jan. 15, 1999.
He is survived by three sons, Lyle Royer of Gamaliel,Ark. and Harold Royer of Moline; two daughters, Mary Duncan of Spokane,Wash., and Betty Behymer of Altona; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Velva Shanks.
He was a past member of the Odd Fellows Lodge andwas a member of the Table Grove Community Church and was a driver for MACFord for 16 years.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 14 at Sargent-WorthingtonFuneral Home in Macomb with Rev. Charles Hughes officiating. Burial wasin the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society,Diabetes Foundation or to the charity of the donors choice.
Obituary for Harold M. SECKMAN
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 4
Harold M. Seckman, 86, of Mt. Sterling died Monday,Feb. 14, 2000, in the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
He was born June 2, 1913, in Brown County, the sonof Clyde Alvin and Tracey Butler Seckman. He married Ruth Kathleen Thomason Nov. 1, 1940, in Mt. Sterling. She survives.
He was a farmer. He attended Ripley School, McKeeSchool, White Oak School and the Mt. Sterling High School. He was a memberof the Mt. Sterling First Christian Church, where he had served as an elderfor several years. He was also a member of the Brown County Farm Bureauand served as an election judge in Buckhorn Township for many years.
Other survivors include three children, Robert WayneSeckman of Lake Mary Fla., Lloyd Lee Seckman of Chapmanville, W.V. andMary Caroline Armstrong of Mt. Sterling; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren;and one nephew, Dauris Jerry Lozelle Sechman of Rushville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son,Harold Edward Seckman, five brothers, Dauris, Clifford, Cecil, Merle andLloyd Seckman of Rushville, and one sister in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,Feb. 16, 2000, at the Mt. Sterling First Christian Church. Burialwill be in the Hersman Cemetery near Mt. Sterling. Friends may call onehour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. The Hendricker FuneralHome in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Obituary for Emma K. IOERGER
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 4
Emma K. Ioerger, 79, of Minonk, died Monday, Feb.7, 2000, at her residence in Lake Wales, Fla.
Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000, atSt. Pauls United Church of Christ Minonk, with the Rev. Daniel Gansch-Boytheofficiating. Burial was in Baughman Cemetery in rural Minonk. Folkers-FroelichMemorial Home in Minonk was in charge of services.
Memorials may be directed to St. Pauls United Churchof Christ in Minonk, First Christian Church, Babson Park, Fla., or to thecharity of the donors choice.
Mrs. Ioerger was born April 27, 1920, at Eureka,the daughter of Martin and Eva Bierhen Stromberger. She married HaroldH. Ioerger on Aug. 18, 1946, in Minonk. He died Dec. 13, 1988. She is survivedby one daughter, Elaine (husband Ralph) Marshall of Rockton; one son, Lowell(wife Janet) Ioerger of rural Minonk; two sisters, Margaret (husband Roy)Roper of Washington and Tiena LaSance of Lake Wales, Fla.; five grandchildren;and four great-grandchildren.
Five brothers and four sisters preceded Mrs. Ioerger in death.
She was a member of St. Pauls United MethodistChurch of Christ in Minonk.
Death Notice for Amos SWAN
The Rushville Times, August 23, 1906
Amos Swan, son of David Swan, and a former residentof this city, died at the Soldier’s Home at Danville, Ill., some time ago,but news of his death was not received here until this week. Mr. Swan afterleaving Rushville made his home in Camden for some time.
Death Notice for John SEWARD
The Rushville Times, September 13, 1906
The remains of John Seward, a former resident ofthis place, was brought here from Jacksonville and interred in the Baderscemetery Monday.
Death of Charles CUSHMAN
The Rushville Times, September 23, 1906
Charles Cushman Of Macomb Killed At The Fair Grounds By Negro
Charles Cushman, a special policeman on duty atthe fair grounds at Macomb was shot and instantly killed on Wednesday nightof last week by Wm. Dorsey, a negro gambler. The policeman raided a crapgame on the grounds that was run by the negro and flourished his revolverto enforce his commands. The tent was full of negroes and the one in chargeof the game resisted interference by the officer and drew his gun, an automaticweapon of the latest pattern. A battle at short range was the outcome andthe policeman was shot thru the heart and died where he fell. There wereprobably eight shots or more fired, as the policeman’s revolver showedfour empty cartridges and the negro fired that number or more. After theshooting the negro left the fair grounds and hid in the corn, and althothe sheriff and city officers hunted for him that night he could not befound.
Captured Near Rushville
Thursday at noon word was received in Rushvillethat an officer had been killed at Macomb by a negro and that the murdererwas at liberty. That same day City Marshal Ingles had business in Littletonand started to drive to that village. When near the Applegate hill he passeda negro in the road, but at that time did not know the man was wanted.Farther along on the road he met Oscar Aulger and Jesse Hale, who had receivednews of the murder and had started out to capture the negro. Marshal Inglesjoined them in the chase and they all turned back. By making inquiriesthey learned that the negro had inquired about the nearest railroad station,so they started east towards Ray. Marshal Ingles afterwards came back ontothe Rushville-Littleton road near Moore’s chapel and soon afterwards locatedthe negro near Wheeler Moore’s farm.
Tammie Orr Brown Obituary for Julia Ann CORMAN ROBESON
The Rushville Times, December 22, 1937
Hold Last Rites Today For Mrs. Ross H. Robeson
Mrs. Julia Ann Robeson, widow of Ross H. Robeson,and a liflong resident of Rushville township, died early Monday morningat her late home, ten miles northeast of Rushville, following the secondstroke of paralysis, which she suffered on Friday. Her age was seventy-threeyears. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. DeWitt C. Ellinwood, will beheld this afternoon at 2 o’clock at the First M.E. church in Rushville.Interment will be beside her husband in the family lot in Rushville cemetery.
Julia Ann Corman, daughter of Samuell Wallace andElizabeth Martin Corman, was born in Rushville township on the old Cormanhomestead farm, Oct. 25, 1864. It was there her childhood days were spentand she grew to young womanhood.
On Dec. 31, 1890, she was united in marriage toRoss H. Robeson, a young man whom she had known from early childhood. Followingthis happy marriage their home was established on a farm in the immediatevicinity where they had always resided.
To this union two sons were born, Elza and MilesRobeson, both of whom are residents of Rushville township.
In early life Mrs. Robeson was converted and becameaffiliated with the Kinderhook M.E. church, South, a membership which sheretained thruout the years of her useful life.
She was a dutiful daughter, a kind and affectionatewife and mother, and a loyal and sympathetic neighbor and friend. Sincethe death of her husband, which occurred on Jan. 2, 1936, she has livedin close companionship with her two sons.
Besides these sons, Elza and Miles Robeson, sheis survived by four grand children, William, Thelma, Sarah and HarrietRobeson of Rushville; one sister, Mrs. William Nelson of Roseville; andthree brothers, Dr. V. M. Corman of Pleasant View, Edward Corman of Littleton,and Frank C. Corman of Rushville. Her parents, three brothers and threesisters are deceased.
Obituary for Inez FULKS KIRK
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Mrs. Robert Kirk, Macomb, Died Suddenly Monday
Mrs. Robert Kirk of Macomb, well-known in Rushvillewhere she resided for a number of years, her husband being engaged in thetailoring business, died suddenly Monday morning at 4 o’clock of a heartattack.
The deceased before her marriage was Miss Inez Fulks,daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fulks of Beardstown. Her husbandpreceded her in death several years ago. She is survived by one son, CliffordKirk, who resides in Chicago, and a sister, Miss Irma Fulks, of Beardstown.Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at her late home. Burial was in the Oakwood cemetery at Macomb.
Obituary for Truman L. CREAMER
The Rushville Times, December 22, 1937
T. L. Creamer Buried At Huntsville
The funeral of Truman L. Creamer, aged thirty-sixyears, who died Sunday in a Hinsdale sanitarium following an automobileaccident, was held Thursday afternoon at 12:45 o’clock in the Black funeralhome at Golden and at 2:30 o’clock in the Huntsville church. Burial wasin the Huntsville cemetery, with Rev. Frank Leonard of Monmouth in charge.
Mr. Creamer was born February 17, 1901, at Huntsville. He was employed by the C. B. & Q. railroad at Downers Grove. A funeralwas held at Westmont Monday evening at 8 o’clock and the body arrived hereTuesday.
He leaves his parents, Charles C. and Lydia E. Creamer,and a sister, Mrs. Ralph Croxton, all of Golden.
Obituary for Maggie L. CARNES BREEN
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Former Birmingham Lady Died In Macomb, Dec. 25
Mrs. Maggie L. Carnes-Breen, widow of William Breenand a former resident of Schuyler county, died Christmas morning at thehome of her daughter, Mrs. Dwight Reed, in Macomb, after an illness ofsix months duration. Her age was seventy-three years.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. H. M. Bloomerof Macomb, were held Monday afternoon at the Brooklyn M. E. church. Intermentwas in the Blackburn cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the service:
A daughter of J. B. and Martha (Boyce) Carnes, shewas born November 16, 1864, near Doddsville. On April 5, 1882, she wasunited in marriage to William Breen, who preceded her in death. To thisunion were born seven children, one of whom, Chester, pre-deceased her.Those surviving her are: Mrs. Charles Curtis, Macomb; Shirley Breen, Birmingham;Hancel Breen, Macomb; Mrs. Dwight Reed, Macomb; Mrs. Mans Reed, Macomb;Geneva Lambert, Birmingham. Also surviving are two brothers, George F.and Charles Carnes, and a sister, Minta Harris, all of Coffeyville, Kansas.
Tammie Orr Brown Death Notice for Floyd RILEY
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Floyd Riley, aged twenty-three years, was fatallywounded Friday afternoon when shot in the right side of the chest whilehunting on a farm near Winchester. He died Saturday morning in Our Saviour’shospital in Jacksonville. He and his brothers-in-law, Carl and John Saxer,had been cutting wood near Winchester. Riley, took a shotgun and cut acrossthe fields while the others took the team and wagon around the road. Injumping across a ditch Riley stumbled and the gun was accidentally discharged,the full charge striking the young man in his chest.
Death Notice for James SCRIPPS
The Rushville Times, October 8, 1925
News of the death of James Scripps, the twenty-threeyear old son of William Scripps of Detroit, Mich., was received by Rushvillerelatives last week. His death occurred on Friday, following an opperationfor appendicitis. Funeral services were held at the home in Detroit onMonday.
Tammie Orr Brown Obituary for Isabelle GREEN BOWLING
The Rushville Times, October 8, 1925
The remains of Mrs. Isabelle Bowling, a former residentof this locality, who died last Thursday in a Galesburg hospital, followinga surgical operation, arrived here Saturday noon, accompanied by her son,Frank Bowling, and daughters, Mrs. Roy Talley of Galesburg and Mrs. W.W. Ruck of Chicago.
The funeral party proceeded at once to the citycemetery, where brief funeral services were conducted by Rev. George Muranand interment made in the family lot.
Isabelle Green, a sister of Frank Green of Camdentownship, was born near Rushville, July 1st, 1873. She spent most of herlife in Galesburg, where her efficiency as a practical nurse was widelyrecognized.
She was first married to William Bowling, who diedin 1893. In the year 1895 she was united in marriage to James Bowling,who preceded her in death four years ago. She is survived by four children–oneson and three daughters–one brother and one sister.
Obituary for Henrietta HENDRIX WELTY
The Rushville Times, October 8, 1925
Mrs. William Welty Buried In Camden Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. William Welty, who diedat the home in Camden on Friday, were held from the M.E. church in Camdenon Sunday at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. J. M. Shields of Brooklyn, andthe interment was in the King cemetery beside her husband.
Henrietta Welty, daughter of William and Eliza Hendrix,was born in Stanford county, North Carolina, June 1st, 1843; departed thislife September 25th, 1925; aged 82 years, 3 months and 25 days.
She was united in marriage to William Welty of Schuylercounty, June 2d, 1861. To this union was born six daughters, two of whomand the husband, who died Dec. 7, 1897, have preceded her to that betterland.
She was converted and gave her heart to God in herearly womanhood and in later years united with the M.E. church at Camden.
She leaves to mourn her death four daughters:Mrs. Eliza Ewing, Mrs. Flora Stout of Augusta; Mrs. Lizzie Mason, Rushville;Mrs. Carrie Quinn of Camden; thirteen grand-children, one great-grand-child,one brother, Geo. N. Hendrix of Portland, Oregon, and a host of relativesand friends.
Obituary for John F. JONES
The Rushville Times, April 21, 1921
John F. Jones, a resident of Schuyler county forthe past twenty-one years, died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter,Mrs. Adam Bauer in Oakland township, in his seventy-fifth year. Funeralservices, conducted by Rev. Geo. R. Snyder will be held at the Houstonchurch this (Thursday) morning at 11 o’clock. Interment in the Houstoncemetery.
Obituary for Mary LASHBROOK KIRBY
The Rushville Times, April 21, 1921
Death Of Mrs. Kirby
Mrs. Mary Lashbrook-Kirby died April 8, at a Quincyhospital, where she had been a patient for the past two years.
Mrs. Kirby was a sister of Samuel Lashbrook of thiscity, and was born in Indiana in 1840. In the year 1866 she was unitedin marriage to Mr. Kirby, and came with her husband to Schuyler county,where they continued to make their home until a few years ago, when theywent to Quincy to reside at the Soldiers Home.
Mr. Kirby preceded his wife in death five yearsago, and she is survived by four sons.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Beadles,were held at the Soldiers Home, after which interment was made beside herhusband in a near-by cemetery.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lashbrook of this city attendedthe funeral.
Tammie Orr Brown Obituary for Lucille BRIGGS BURMOOD
The Rushville Times, April 28, 1921
Mrs. Lucille Briggs Burmood, wife of Roy Burmood,died Saturday at the family home in Huntsville township, after a lingeringillness from tuberculosis. Deceased was a daughter of Frank Briggs.
Obituary for William STAMBACH
The Rushville Times, April 28, 1921
William Stambach, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs.Henry Stambach, and a former resident of Oakland township, died Sundayevening at his home in Astoria, in his sixty-seventh year.
Mr. Stambach had been afflicted for several monthspast with cancer of the stomach, which was the immediate cause of his death.
Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter,Mrs. Clarence Gaddis of near Rushville, and three sons, Homer, John andTroy Stambach, all of whom reside in South Dakota.
Funeral services were held from the late home inAsatoria on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in the Astoria cemetery.
Tammie Orr Brown Death of James BOLING
The Rushville Times, April 28, 1921
Brother Kills Brother
Sons Of “Bud” Boling, Former Schuyler Resident, Engage In Drunken Brawl
One Killed
Two sons of “Bud” Boling, a former resident of Camdentownship, engaged in a drunken brawl at Farmington last Thursday in companywith two other men.
James Boling was killed, his brother Homer “Doc”Boling firing the shot that ended his life. “Doc” himself is in a criticalcondition at the Canton hospital from the beating he received from theother two men in the party.
The coroner’s jury brought in a verdict of accidentaldeath as the testimoney brought out at the inquest tended to show “Doc”had aimed his revolver at either Dennis Dunnigan or Harry Langstaff.
The two Boling brothers, Dennis Dunnigan and HarryLangstaff had driven from Farmington to Canton in an automobile Thursdayafternoon, where they picked up Wm. Chance. On the way back to Farmington,James Boling was left at his home in Diamond Point in an intoxicated condition.
The rest of the party went to Farmington, to a ballgame.
Here an arguement arose between Langstaff and “Doc”Boling, with the result the latter struck Langstaff and threatened himwith a gun.
This argument was settled satisfactorily, and onthe way back to Farmington the party drove to the Boling home to get somethingto drink.
Mrs. Boling said there was nothing in the houseand the party stopped for a visit. Chance had taken the gun away from “Doc”Boling and concealed it in his shirt bosom.
“Doc” Boling and Dunnigan got into an argument overthe fight at the ball park, which aroused James Boling, who got up andprotested against any trouble in his house.
“Doc” had regained possession of the revolver. Hefired several shots. The first went wild. The second struck his brotherJames in the stomach, causing a wound that resulted in his death yesterday.
Dunnigan wrestled the gun away from Boling and tossedit into the road. The pair then fought in the yard, where Dunnigan struck”Doc” Boling twice.
A physician hurriedly was summoned from Canton,but could do nothing toward saving Boling’s life.
“Doc” Boling went to Canton on a street car. Hewas found on the platform unconscious and hurried to the hospital. He issuffering from alcoholism and wounds received in the fights which haveparalyzed his bladder. He also had many convulsions.
Obituary for Anna HOHLENCAMP GREUEL
The Rushville Times, April 28, 1921
Death Of Mrs. Greuel
Mrs. Gustav Greuel, a former resident of Oaklandtownship, died Monday at her home in Macomb, after a lingering illness.Funeral services were conducted from her late home on Wednesday afternoonby Rev. J. E. Connor, pastor of the M. E. church. Interment was in theOakwood cemetery.
Anna Hohlencamp was born in Germany on May 6, 1851,and died April 25, 1921, at their home, 327 South McArthur street, Macomb.She came to this country at the age of 14 years. In 1877 she was marriedto Gustav Greuel, and to this union were born nine children, Emma, wifeof R.L. Lancaster, Charles and Edward of Vermont, Louise of Denver, Colo.,Anna at home, Clara, Mathersville, Ill., Augusta, Minneapolis, Minn., Ida,Miama, Ariz., and Bertha who preceded her to the better land two yearsago.
Besides the husband, children, and eight grandchildren,two brothers and three sisters survive.
Deceased was a loving wife, a devoted mother andwas endeared to all who knew her because of her unselfish and noble disposition.
Tammie Orr Brown Obituary for Harvey ORR
The Rushville Times, February 13, 1929
Harvey Orr Died Saturday Of Pneumonia And Smallpox
Harvey Orr, aged 25 years died Saturday eveningat the home of Otis Lear on East Lafayette Street after a weeks illnessfrom complication of smallpox and double pneumonia.
Owing to the nature of the deceased public funeralservices could not be held and a brief service was conducted at the citycemetery on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock by Rev. Fred Wilson.
Harvey Orr, son of D. L. and Lillie Lawler Orr,was born in Bainbridge township, February 8, 1904, and his entire lifehad been spent in the immediate vicinity of his birth. On December 19,1928, he was united in marriage to Miss Goldie Riley, who with his parentsand the following brothers and sisters survive to mourn the death of theirloved one: John H.; Sarah M.; Thomas B.; Warnie A.; Laura K.; and LillieM. Orr.
Obituary for M. Evelyn HOKE
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 5
M. Evelyn Hoke, 94, of Peoria, died Thursday, Feb.10, 2000, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born Aug. 24, 1905, in Astoria, the daughterof Samuel F. and Virginia (Onion) Hoke.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Hazel Skiles,and one brother, Gilbert Hoke.
Surviving are two nephews and two nieces.
She was a member of Chapter BX PEO, 1st MethodistChurch of Peoria, where she served as organist for 25 years, EquitableVeterans Legion, Amateur Musical Club of Peoria and American Business WomensAssociation.
She worked for Equitable Life Insurance Companyfrom 1933 to 1970, retiring as head of the policy loan division.
Services were Monday, Feb. 14, 2000, at Shawgo MemorialHome in Astoria with the Rev. Marian Stone officiating. Burial was in theAstoria Memorial Mausoleum.
Obituary for Dorcas Jean ACKER NEW
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 5
Dorcas Jean New, 73, of Champaign, formerly of Rushville,died Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, at Cane Clinic in Champaign.
She was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Rushville, the daughterof Earl and Mamie Armstrong Acker. She married Beverly A. New in Mt. Sterling.
Mrs. New was a homemaker. She was a graduate ofRushville High School and a member of Douglas Avenue United Methodist Churchin Springfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, BeverlyNew, in November, 1981 and by her son, Dan New, in January 1981. She wasalso preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Acker, and a sister MargaretSpades.
Surviving are one son, Steve (wife Karen) of Dallas,Texas, three grandchildren; four sisters, Nadine Cummings of Chicago, AliceChipman of Jacksonville, Ellen Krasuski of Burlington, Iowa, and NormaEdwards of Rushville; two brothers, Larry Acker of Rushville and VictorAcker of Rushville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private family funeral services were held Tuesday,Feb. 15, 2000, at Oak Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum in Springfield. Kirlin-Eganand Butler Funeral Home of Springfield was in charge of services.
Memorial contributions may be made to: AlzheimersAssociation, 6 Drawbridge Road, Springfield, IL 62704.
Obituary for Elizabeth M. HESTER MORRIS
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 6
Elizabeth M. Morris, 89, of Rushville, died Monday,Feb. 14, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born Nov. 17, 1910, in Huntsville Townshipin Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Thomas M. and Maude (Miller)Hester. She married John Russell Morris on April 25, 1935, in Paris, Ill.,and he preceded her in death on March 12, 1981.
Surviving are one son, Jon R. Morris (wife SidneyH.) of Fairfax, Virg.; one daughter, Sara Jane Carmody (husband RobertE.) of Haddonfield, N.J.; and tour grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Frederick,Maurice and Thomas Hester; and one sister, Cyrene M. Hester.
She received her masters degree from Illinois StateUniversity in Normal and was a school teacher, teaching in Camden, Mt.Sterling, and Bloomington. She retired in 1976 as a reading specialistin Jacksonville. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Churchin Jacksonville, the United Methodist Women, the Illinois Reading Association,Illinois Retired Teachers Association and the Delta Kappa Gamma SocietyInternational.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday atthe Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Burial will follow in the HuntsvilleCemetery at Huntsville. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at theWood-Roby Funeral Chapel.
Memorials may be given to the Visiting Nurses Associationof Central Illinois, Jacksonville Branch, 1521 West Walnut, Jacksonville,or to the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Obituary for Mary Belle ROBERTSON MUMMERT
The Rushville Times, February 9, 2000, page 13, column 5
Mary Belle Mummert, 87, of Astoria, died Saturday,Feb. 5, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born June 17, 1912, in Plainfleld, N.J.,the daughter of Robert D. and Carrie T. (Taylor) Robertson. She marriedDeVere Mummert June 13, 1930, in Glendale, Calif.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Leitch.
Surviving are three sons, Robert (wife Loretta)Mummert of Astoria, Jon (wife Cindy) Mummert of Browning, and James (wifeMarti) Mummert of Riverside, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Astoria Christian Church.
She had been a secretary for a law firm in Springfieldand an editor for a Springfield publishing company.
Services will be held Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, atthe Astoria Christian Church with Gary Sheets officiating. Visitation willbe 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burialwill be in the Astoria Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Buck LEWIS
The Rushville Times, February 9, 2000, page 13, column 4
Buck Lewis, 75, of Beardstown, died Sunday, Feb.6, 2000 at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
He was born May 16, 1924, in Virginia. the son ofthe late Richard Charles Lewis and the late Nellie Belle Embree Lewis.He married Dollie Gabbert in Palmyra, Mo., on March 15, 1943.
He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas R. Lewis.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, SharonLewis and Susan (husband Dave) Gerdes, both of Beardstown; two grandchildren;and two great-grandchildren.
He served in the United States Army/Air Force duringW.W. II. Lewis was self-employed for several years at the Lewis Disposaluntil his retirement in 1992. During retirement, he enjoyed listening tocountry music, visiting flea markets, boat riding, playing pool, playingand visiting with his grandchildren, hunting and fishing. He was a memberof the Beardstown Moose and American Legion.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,Feb. 9, 2000, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial willbe in the Beardstown City Cemetery with military honors being performedby the Beardstown VFW Post 1239. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home is in chargeof the arrangements.
Obituary for Rachel I. GREEN HUMES
The Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 2
Rachel I. Humes, 65, of Colchester, died Thesday,Jan. 18, 2000, at her residence.
Born Jan. 1, 1935, in Camden to Ivan and FlorenceHale Green, she married Zanel E. Humes on Sept. 1, 1951. in Macomb. Hedied April 16, 1996.
She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Kay Humes.
Surviving are two sons, Greg (wife, Chris) of Tennessee,and Randy (wife, Terri) of Pinallas Park, Fla.; and two daughters, Mrs.Randy (Pam) Wear and Mrs. Randy (Julie) Schoonover, both of Colchester;six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Patsy Brawnand Peggy Brake, both of Colchester.
She worked at Denneys Grocery for 33 years, retiring in 1995.
Services were Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester.The Rev. Mark Wolford officiated. Burial was in Mount Auburn Cemeteryin Colchester.
Memorials may be made to the Colchester Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Donald F. WEISHAAR
The Rushville Times, February 9, 2000, page 13, column 1
Donald F. Weishaar, 89, of Browning, died Wednesday,Feb. 2, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born March 26, 1910, in Browning, the sonof Charles and Lula (Seymore) Weishaar. He married Zelma Fern Harris Nov.16, 1929, in Beardstown. She died Jan. 13, 1999.
He also was preceded in death by two brothers, Homerand Frank, and one sister, Ila Winston.
Surviving are two daughters, Elaine Stroop of Pekinand Elsie Gobel of Browning; one son, Jerry Weishaar of Browning, ninegrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; onesister, Beulah Trone of Pekin; and one brother, Charles Weishaar of Browning.
He was a member of the Assembly of God Church andhad been a minister in the Camden and Augusta areas for 30 years, and wasa commercial fisherman for more than 70 years.
Graveside services were Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000,at Browning Cemetery with Collis Trone officiating. The Shawgo MemorialHome in Astoria was in charge of services.
Obituary for Hugh Hezzy G. PATTON
The Rushville Times, January 12, 2000, page 11, column 3
Hugh Hezzy G. Patton, 71, of Littleton, died Saturday,Jan. 8, 2000, at his home.
He was born Jan. 16, 1928, in Rushville, the sonof the late Frank and Besie (Stambaugh) Patton. He first married WandaJohnson on Dec. 23, 1949, in Rushville. She preceded him in death on Nov.1, 1985. He later married June Knight Lambert on April 22, 1989, in Altona.She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Richard Patton (wifePat) and Gilbert Patton all of Littleton; one daughter, Linda Sprinkle(husband Chris) of Philadelphia, Ill.; six step-sons, Allan Lambert (wifeMarilyn) of Knoxville, Dale Lambert (wife Judy) of Dahinda Melvin Lambert(wife Doris) of Altona, Lyle Lambert (wife Dorothy) of Littleton, RodneyLambert (wife Carol) of Gilson and Ronnie Lambert (wife Tracy) of Oneida;three step-daughters, Mary Jones (husband Gary) Carol Stegall (husbandLarry) all of Altona, and Raylene Palm (husband Scott) of Galva; one granddaughter;one great-grandson; 22 step-grandchildren; 27 step-great-grandchildren;and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Patton,and two brothers, Albert and Fred David Patton.
He served in the United States Air Force from Nov.16, 1948, until Sept. 10, 1949. A farmer all of his life, he first workedfor both Roy Miller and Tom Ackers in Rushville. He later workedat the Allias-Chalblers dealership in Beardstown. In 1964 he began HezzysRepair Service that he owned and operated, last working Dec. 31, 1999.
He taught welding classes for Spoon River Collegein Rushville and Astoria and was given an honorary teaching certificatefrom the college. He was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Churchand served on the Littleton Village Board.
Funeral services were Monday at the Littleton UnitedMethodist Church in Littleton with Rev. Joe Tomich and Pastor Jason Thackerofficiating. Burial was in the Littleton Cemetery. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapelin Rushville was in charge of services.
Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler AreaHospice or the Schuyler County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
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