Schuyler County Illinois Obits – Page 13

Schuyler County Obituaries – Page 13


  Obituary for Opal I. CURTIS MALCOMSON
The Rushville Times, February 9, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Opal I. Malcomson, 85, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday,Feb. 2, 2000, at her residence.
    She was born Jan. 80, 1915, in Ray, the daughterof Samuel Tracy and Lulu Mae Cook Curtis. She married Kenneth David “Greek”Malcomson on Aug. 19, 1933, in Rushville. He preceded her in death on Dec.1, 1989.
    Mrs. Malcomson was a homemaker. She graduated fromRay High School in 1933. She attended Pleasant View Methodist Church. Mrs.Malcomson was a charter member of the Rolling Greens Golf Club in Mt. Sterlingand a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge #506 in Rushville.
    Survivors include seven children, Maurice “Butch”Malcomson (wife Carolyn) of Mexico, Mo., Marion “Snook” Malcomson (wifeLinda) of Camblesville, Ky., Kenneth Michael Malcomson (wife Pat) of Beardstown,Betty Lehne of Paris, Tenn., Rita Marie Phelps of Beardstown; MarjorieHill of Versailles, and Sandra Dunmire (husband Loren) of Arenzville; onebrother, Edwin Curtis; 25 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild;and two nieces.
    She was preceded in death by two sons, William andThomas; two daughters, Myrna Joan Mahe and Ivena Mae Malcomson; and twograndchildren.
    Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000,in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Kevin Sheese officiating.Burial was in the Mt. Sterling City Cemetery.
    Memorials are suggested to the Brown County AmbulanceService or the charity of the donor’s choice.


Obituary for Cyrus HORNEY
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1914
    Cyrus Horney was born in Guilford county, NorthCarolina, Sept. 30, 1825, and died at his home in Brooklyn, Ill., Oct.24, 1914; aged 89 years and 24 days.
    Mr. Horney was, as far as known, the oldest residentof Schuyler, having resided in the county since 1829. At four years ofage he came with his parents, Jonathan and Lydia Horney, from North Carolinaby ox team to Illinois and settled in Buenavista township, this county.In 1830 they moved to Brooklyn township, where they resided during thewinter of the “big snow.” Early in 1831 his father settled on the northwestquarter of sec. 6, Littleton township.
    Mr. Horney lived with his father until he attainedhis majority, assisting on the farm and receiving his education in theprimitive subscription schools of the vicinity. When only six years oldhis mother died, leaving him in the care of a father to face the trialsand hardships of frontier life. After his marriage he located on a farmin Brooklyn township, which was mostly unimproved land. Deer, wolves andwild turkey were plentiful. In 1889 he purchased the present home in Brooklyn,where he has since resided.
    Mr. Horney was twice married. On March 28, 1846,he was united in marriage with Eliza Hayes, and to this union five childrenwere born, namely: Leander, who died at the age of eight; William, whodied when twenty-one years old; Jeffry, who died in Weldon, Iowa, July28, 1911, age 61 years; John Franklin, who died in Russell, Kan., March20, 1905, aged 53 years; and Ann Elizabeth, who died in infancy. The motherof this family departed this life July 24, 1854.
    On July 14, 1856, Mr. Horney was united in marriagewith Miss Meriba Abercrombie. To this union four children were born, viz:Mrs. Clara Lantz of Brooklyn, Jonathan B. of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. MaryBlanche Hartrick of Decatur, Ill., and Cyrus Sloan of Brooklyn.
    In 1906 Mr. and Mrs. Horney, with their childrenand friends celebrated their golden wedding. Mrs. Horney, the wife andmother, passed away April 28, 1913, in the golden sunset of a happy marriedlife of fifty-seven years, leaving him alone in the old home until calledto join the loved ones passed on a while before.
    In politics, Mr. Horney was a Republican and hasbeen prominent and influential in local affairs. In his early married lifehe united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and has occupied officialpositions since in the local church. His life and thought, his time andmoney was given freely to the church. The home and church were inseperablein his life, and his devotion and service were constant to both.
    His home was known as the preachers’ home, and ondown thru his long life hundreds were entertained in the home. Among hislast thoughts was the regret that the church he loved was now without aminister to shepherd the flock.
    The home of Mr. and Mrs. Horney was the place ofrefuge for the orphan, the weary, the homeless, and many a person has beenhelped and blessed by the kindly ministrations and influence of this home.The cares of the world never interfered with the largeness of his heartor hindered in improving every opportunity to do good.
    Being of a judicial turn of mind he stood for fairnessand right, and nothing could swerve him from the path of truth and righteousness.As long as health permitted he was present at every service of the churchand took some active part in them. While he was the preacher’s friend hewas especially the friend of man.
    He is the last of his father’s family. He leavesbesides the four children twentone grand-children and fifteen great-grand-children.Thus a long and useful life is ended.


Obituary for Sarah Margaret HAFFNER ROBESON
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1914
    Sarah Margaret Haffner, daughter of Daniel and DianaHaffner, was born near Staunton, Va., Dec. 16th, 1843, and died in Rushville,Ill., Friday afternoon, Oct. 23d, at 2 o’clock. Her death came as a sadshock to her many friends, as few knew of the serious illness which developed,only a few days before her death, into heart trouble, and all that constantcare and loving attention could do were unavailing.
    She was one of a family of seven children, fiveof whom are living, namely, J. B. Haffner of Hall Summit, Kan.; Mrs. MaryC. Powell of Missal, Ill.; Mrs. Wm. Huff of New Sharon, Iowa; Wm. F. Haffnerof Astoria, Ill.; and J. A. Haffner of Fowler, Cal. A brother, Henry Haffner,died April 4, 1911.
    She came to this state with her father’s familyin 1855, crossing the country in a prairie schooner, and was one of theearly settlers of Fulton county, locating on a farm one mile south of Astoria,which has ever since been known as the Haffner homestead.
    Early in life she was converted and joined the UnitedBrethren church, and has ever been faithful to the church of her choice.
    On April 17th, 1862, she was united in marriageto Delno G. Robeson, who in his declining years is left to mourn and missthe loving and faithful companionship of one who for more than half a centuryhas been the sunshine of the home. To this union was born seven children–B.H., Ross, Harry and Mrs. Baxter Brown of Rushville, and D. W. Robeson ofColumbus, Kan. A daughter, Mrs. Jacob Crone, preceded her mother to thebetter land on March 3d, 1896.
    There are also fourteen grand-children and fourgreat-grand-children left to mourn the loss of the dear one who has everbeen a counselor and guide.
    Of a kindly, sympathetic nature and unselfish spirit,she always had a willing hand to aid in whatever way she could all whoneeded her help. Even in her last hour thinking and planning for the comfortof others. Not only the sorrowing family but many friends will miss theever ready wise counsel and smile of encouragement with which she helpedus on our way. In her memory, as we meet around her casket where restsher body ready for the grave, there to await a promised glorious resurrection,as we separate let us not forget her kind, busy life and thank God thatwe were blest with such a wife, mother, sister and friend.
    Funeral services were held from the family residenceon Sunday at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson. Interment was inthe Rushville cemetery.


Obituary for Mary Frances SCOUTEN DOPP
The Rushville Times, November 5, 1914
Death of Aged Lady.
    Mrs. Mary Frances Dopp, the aged mother of Mrs.Geo. B. Gebhart, passed away Monday noon at her home in this city afteran illness of one week.
    Mary Frances, daughter of Charles and Sarah Scouten,was born near Pittsfield, Ill., in the year 1836. She was united in marriageto Jesse Richards in 1852. To this union were born two children–Algerenawho died in infancy, and J. A. Richards, who resides at Baxter Springs,Kan. She was bereft of her husband, and a few years later was united inmarriage to John Franklin Daggett, whose death occurred in 1874. To thisunion were born six children–Albert, John, Jacob, Mrs. G. B. Gebhart,Laura and George, the two latter having preceded their mother in death.
    She was married to David Dopp, and they residedin Brown county until his death, which occurred in 1887. Since the deathof her husband she has resided with her son John, with the exception ofa few years spent with her daughter, Mrs. George Gebhart, in this city.
    She united with the Baptist church in early girlhood,but a few years ago united with the Christian church of this city, whereshe has always taken an active interest and lived a true christian life,and has been a loyal friend and kind loving mother.
    Besides the children she leaves to mourn their lossthirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday morning fromthe Christian church, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson. The remains were takento Galesburg for interment.


Obituary for Anna May MORRIS
The Rushville Times, February 21, 1934
    Anna May, daughter of Boyd R. and Grace Morris,of Rushville, was born July 13, 1932, and after a brief illness of bronchialpneumonia departed this life February 14, 1934, being one year, seven monthsand one day of age.
    Because of her cheerful, sunny disposition and calmduteous character, her life was a constant source of joy and inspirationto her parents and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
    Besides her parents she leaves to mourn her passing,one brother, Boyd Edward, one infant sister, Helen Geneva, four grandparents,Mr. and Mrs. Willis Freteug, of Rushville, and Mr. and Mrs. Abe Morris,of Ripley, and many other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services were held February 16 at 2 p.m.in the home by Rev. H. M. Cady, and interment was in the Herche cemetery.


Obituary for Elizabeth Annie BARTLETT PHILLIPS
The Rushville Times, February 21, 1934
    Before the dawning of the morning of Monday, February5th, Annie Phillips passed out of this life. She was a daughter of Danieland Mary Bartlett. Elizabeth Annie Bartlett was born March 11, 1853, inFulton county, Illinois, near Astoria.
    For more than eighty years the life of Annie Phillipshas been spent in or near Buenavista township, where she was educated andgrew to womanhood. In the year 1899 she was united in marriage to JohnPhillips, who preceded her in death in October, 1910.
    Mrs. Phillips became a Christian early in life andexpressed her faith in a daily life which was characterized by a spiritof simplicity, friendliness and good-will for all.
    She was generous and sociable in character and lovedthe young people, who in turn loved her. This disposition won many friendsto her who today express their deep sympathy and love, together with relatives,and the community for the loss they have sustained.
    A brother, Llewellyn Bartlett, of California, anda sister, Mrs. Ala Lincoln, of Bushnell, survive her, while two brothers,James and Daniel, and a sister, Nancy Lambert, have preceded her in death.
    Funeral services were conducted February 7th at2 p.m. in the Mt. Zion church by Rev. H. M. Cady, and interment was inthe Hughes cemetery.


Obituary for Baxter C. BROWN
The Rushville Times, February 21, 1934
Baxter C. Brown Met With Fatal Accident Thursday
    Baxter C. Brown, one of Schuyler county’s most highlyesteemed residents, died Saturday afternoon at 4:20 o’clock at the Culbertsonhospital from shock and loss of blood attending an accident suffered lateThursday afternoon, when his right arm was cut and mangled and town fromthe elbow socket while operating a corn shredder at his home, four milesnortheast of Rushville.
    The accident was witnessed by Roy Heitz, who wasassisting Mr. Brown shred fodder and he was directed just how to stop theoperation of the machine, thus revelving backward the knives so that hismangled arm might be extricated from the machine.
    Apparently unmindful of the seriousness of the accident,and not realizing that his right hand was gone, Mr. Brown immediately afterthe accident entered his garage and climbed into his automobile in an effortto drive to the hospital to receive surgical attention. Within a shorttime Ralph Ewing came to his aid and he was brought to Rushville wherehe walked from the street to the hospital and was given first aid. Dr.Stabin, surgeon from Springfield, was called and the remaining portionof the magled arm cared for. Meantime it was realized by his physician,family and friends that his chances for recovery were slight, and deathfollowed forty-eight hours later.
    Funeral Held Tuesday
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren,assisted by Rev. H. M. Cady, were held Tuesday afternoon from the FirstChristian church in Rushville. Interment was made in the family lot inthe Rushville cemetery.
    Mr. Brown had spent his entire life in Schuylercounty, and for more than thirty years had resided in the Kinderhook neighborhood.He was extremely active in community affairs and was a director of LaMoineNational Farm Loan Association and a member of the local appraisal committeeon government farm loans.
    The closing of every life is a tradegy, and doublyso when the stricken one is at the full zenith of his usefulness, as wasthe case with Baxter C. Brown, whose untimely death occurred Saturday afternoonat Culbertson hospital, as the result of injuries sustained forty-eighthours previous at his country home northeast of Rushville.
    With the passing from earthly life of Baxter Brown,a gloom prevails over the entire community where his had been a life ofachievement, and a never-ending sorrow, an irreparable loss is sufferedby his wife; his brother, J. E. Brown, and his sister, Mrs. Carrie Aten,and other members of his family.
    Baxter C. Brown, youngest son of John L. and VirginiaBaxter-Brown, was born on the Brown homestead farm near Ray, July 17, 1881,where as a lad he was earnest and studious. He attended the public schoolsat Ray where he completed the prescribed course of education that qualifiedhim for teaching school, which vocation he followed for a time.
    On Sept. 17, 1902, he was joined in marriage toMiss Clelia Robeson, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delano Robeson, of Rushvilletownship. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Brown established theirhome on a farm, and thruout the intervening period of thirty-two years,theirs has been a life marked by true devotion and unalloyed happiness,and it was their greatest pleasure to welcome friends to their beautifulcountry home, which had been so carefully planned, and where genuine hospitalitywas ever manifest.
    Mr. Brown was a successful farmer in every detail.He loved the farm, and everything pertaining thereto and the accomplishmentsof his life work have been marked with success.
    Mr. Brown was reared in a Christian home, wherefrom earliest childhood, principles of thrift, integrity and love for hisfellowmen were instilled in his character and they were to predominatethruout the years of his well spent life. Being a Christian man of brightintellect and noble purpose, his high sense of honor and considerationfor others won the admiration of his business associates. He was chosento fill many positions of trust and responsibility, for his judgment wasunerring in all lines of business. He was ever loyal to his own convictions,and never “sold the truth to serve the hour.”
    In the community in which the entire life of BaxterBrown was spent, none knew him but to honor him, and his thoughtfulnessand solicitude for the welfare of his neighbors and friends were ever inevidence and memories of his many charitable deeds will ever be cherishedby his neighbors and friends, all of whom today join with the sorrow strickenfamily in mourning the untimely death of their loved one.
    Besides his grief stricken wife, Mr. Brown is survivedby an only brother, J. E. Brown, of Ray; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Aten,of Rochester, Minn.; and the following nieces and nephews: Miss Lola Aten,of Rochester, Minn.; Mrs. Henry Burnside, of Ray; Paul Brown, of Ray; LorenAten, of Lincoln, and Haney Brown, of LaPorte, Indiana.


Obituary for Julius SHIELDS
The Rushville Times, February 21, 1934
Julius Shields Died At County Home Monday
    Julius Shields, aged eighty-four years, a residentof this locality for many years, died Monday noon at the County Home wherehe had resided of late. His death was due to paralysis.
    Funeral services will be held from the Gordon FuneralHome on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. Geo. M. Wilson officiating.Interment will be made in a cemetery near Rushville.
    Mr. Shields is survived by the following children:Warren Shields, of Galva; Mrs. Wenona Carter and Mrs. Ethel Rosenburg,of Galesburg.


  Obituary for Willard E. VAUGHN
The Rushville Times, March 22, 2000, page 17, column 5
    Willard E. Vaughn, 76, of Morris, died Monday, March20, 2000, at his home.
    He was born April 5, 1923, in Camden, the son ofMelvin and Hazel Anderson Vaughn. He graduated from Rushville High Schoolwith the class of 1941. He served in the U.S. Air Force in World War IIas B-24 bomber pilot in the Pacific Theater of Operations and also servedin the Air Force flying B-36s during the Korean Conflict, retiring fromthe Air Force Reserves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in 1983.
    He married Irilla M. Jones on Oct. 7, 1944, at BlythevilleAir Force Base in Blytheville, Ark. She survives.
    He was employed with Alexander Lumber Co. in PleasantPlains and Oneida, and in 1965, with his wife and family, moved to Morriswhen he transferred to the lumber yard at Joliet. He was a member of theFirst United Methodist Church and Retired Methodist Men’s Group, MorrisLions Club, Cedar Lodge 124 A.F. & A.M. and Bloomington Consistory,John Martin Steele Post 6049 V.F.W., Morris American Legion Post 294, andthe Reserve Officer’s Association.
    Also surviving are two daughters, Nancy Jo (husband,Mike) Tripp of Davenport, Iowa, and Cynthia Knop of Coal City; one son,Steven (wife, Connie) Vaughn of Wales, Wisc.; nine grandchildren; two greatgrandsons; three sisters, Maxine (husband, Henry Sargent of Rushville,and Dorothy (husband, Robert) Small of Rockford, and Shirley (husband,Gene) Ralston of Rushville; two brothers, Keith (wife, Bonnie) Vaughn ofRushville, and Eldon (wife, Irene) Vaughn of Camden; one sister-in-law,Esther Abbott of Littleton; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister,Vivian Ruth, in infancy; and one brother, Sterling Vaughn.
    Funeral services will be Friday, March 24, 2000,at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Morris with Rev. TomOstrander and Rev. Sandra Harbour officiating. Burial will be in AbrahamLincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8p.m. at U.C. Davis and Sons Funeral Home Ltd.  Memorials may be madeto the First United Methodist Church or Morris Lions Club. Military gravesideservices will be conducted by John Martin Steele Post 6049 V.F.W. and MorrisAmerican Legion Post 294. Masonic services will be conducted by Cedar Lodge124 A.F. & A.M. at 8 p.m. Thursday.


  Obituary for Virginia Margaret ARTZ WILLIAMS MORENCY
The Rushville Times, March 22, 2000, page 17, column 2
    Virginia Margaret Williams Morency, 83, of Rushville,died Thursday, March 16, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    Born on Dec. 9, 1916, in Albia, Iowa, the daughterof the late Amos and Beulah (Adams) Artz, she first married Edward ClydellWilliams on July 6, 1940, in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Aug.12, 1971. She later married Howard Morency on May 1, 1976, in Westmont.
    At the age of 13, she made a personal commitmentto Christ and served Him for the rest of her life. She was a former memberof the Christian and Missionary Alliance church in Westmont, where shewas a Sunday School teacher and secretary, the club leader of AWANA, andparticipated in Prayer Partners. She also used her gift of hospitalityto help others. She was a member of the Rushville Free Methodist Church.
    A homemaker, she enjoyed needlepoint, crochet, andtraveling.
    Surviving are her husband, Howard, of Rushville;one son, Dr. Richard Dale Williams (wife Carol) of Pleasanton, Calif.;three daughters, Virdella Jean Urban (husband Glenn) of Edgar, Wisc., JudithAnn Smith (husband Dr. Charles) of Rushville, and Sandra Sue Beckley (husbandMichael) of Deerfield, Fla; 11 grandchildren; and one sister, Jean Swanson(husband Art) of Chicago.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, RobertArtz.
    Funeral services were held Sunday at the RushvilleFree Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Kirkham and Pastor Rose Ross officiating.Interment services were Monday at the Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien.
    Memorials may be given to the Rushville Free MethodistPhone Tree Fund.


Obituary for Dena HORNEY
The Rushville Times, October 22, 1964
Miss Dena Horney, 72, Dies in Prairie City
    Miss Dena Horney, 72, who was principal of Grantschool in Macomb when she retired several years ago, died in the WestfallNursing Home in Prairie City at 10:50 p.m. Friday. She had been ill fouryears.
    Miss Horney had taught in Macomb schools from 1928until her retirement about seven years ago. She became principal of Grantschool in 1944. Prior to coming to Macomb she taught eight years at Doddsvillein Schuyler county and for five years was principal of the grade schoolat Good Hope.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at theDodsworth-Piper-Wallen Chapel. The Rev. and Mrs. William Hilling, bothministers of the Littleton Methodist church, officiated, and burial wasin Oakwood cemetery.
    Miss Horney was born Feb. 24, 1892 at Littletonto Samuel and Frances Raper Horney. She was graduated from Western Academy,obtained her B. E. degree Western College, completed a year of commercialwork at Brown’s Business college at Galesburg, and attended a summer termat Greeley, Colo. She had been a member of the Macomb BPW club and wasa member of the Littleton Methodist church.
    She had reared a niece, Caroline Winters Lyons ofTacoma, Wash., from childhood. Surviving are three brothers, Clifford andSpeed Horney of Littleton and Merle Horney of LaHarpe; one sister, AthaTaylor of Chicago, and a half-sister, Pearl Scott of Jasper, Mo. A sister,Mrs. Venna Winters, two half-brothers, Harland and Loren Fleming, and abrother, Clair, are deceased.


Obituary for Minnie YOUNG RITTENHOUSE
The Rushville Times, October 22, 1964
Rites Held Saturday for Mrs. Minnie Rittenhouse
    Mrs. Minnie Rittenhouse, 72, of Browning died Wednesdayat Schmitt hospital in Beardstown following a lengthy illness.
    Funeral services, in charge of the Worthington FuneralHome were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Browning Christian church. TheRev. Shirley officiated and burial was in Browning cemetery.
    She was born Feb. 1, 1892 in Schuyler county, thedaughter of Charles and Nancy Vincent Young. She was married to Fred Rittenhouse,who survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Ralp of Rushville andOra of Adair; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Bollinger and Mrs. Fairy Robertsonof Browning, Mrs. Dorothy Bivens of Monmouth, and Freida Rittenhouse ofArlington, Va.; 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.


Obituary for D. C. RADINGER
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1964
D. C. Radinger, 79, Dies In Beardstown Sunday
    D. C. Radinger, 79, of Mt. Sterling, retired farmerwho lived in Brown county the past 55 years, died Sunday at Schmitt Memorialhospital where he had been a patient since October 21.
    Funeral services were Tuesday at the Christian churchin Mt. Sterling, with the Rev. Manif officiating. Burial was in Mt. Sterlingcity cemetery.
    He was born in Schuyler county November 16, 1884,a son of Isaac and Josephine Bratton Radinger. He married Florence KeltzSeptember 16, 1906 in Schuyler county. She preceded him in death.
    He is survived by two sons, Henry Radinger of Mt.Sterling and Herman Radinger of Rushville; a sister, Mrs. Henry Adkinsonof Colorado; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.


Memorial Service for Al ZORNOW
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1964
Plan Memorial Services for Al Zornow Nov. 8
    Friends in Rushville have received word that specialmemorial services will be held for Al Zornow, husband of the former MarianWinters, who has been missing from a plane trip over the Cascade mountainsin Washington since Sept. 16. He was returning to his home and family inEdmonds, Wash., at the time.
    The services are scheduled for 4 p.m. on November8 at the St. Mathews Lutheran church, Five Corners, Edmonds, Washington.Mrs. Zornow has requested that there be no flowers, but if friends wish,they may send monies to her, which will be given either to the St. LutheranExtension fund or the Navy Relief Fund. Her address is 829 Puget Way, Edmonds,Washington.
    Following the missing report on Zornow, who wasa former resident of Rushville, extensive search parties covered the areawhere the plane was believed to have been lost. The search was both byair and on foot, but no trace of Zornow or his pilot has been found.


Obituary for Clelia M. ROBESON BROWN
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1964
Rites Held Here Monday For Mrs. Clelia Brown, 87
    Funeral services for Mrs. Clelia M. Brown, 87, ofRushville, who died Saturday, were held Monday afternoon at the RushvilleChristian church with burial in Rushville cemetery. The Rev. Neil Salleeofficiated.
    Mrs. Brown died Saturday at 6:42 p.m. in Culbertsonhospital where she had been a patient over five years.
    She was born in Schuyler county January 17, 1877,to Delano and Sarah Hafner Robeson. She married Baxter C. Brown at RushvilleSept. 2, 1902. He died in 1934. Surviving are a number of nieces and nephews.One sister and four brothers are deceased. Mrs. Brown was a member of theRushville Christian church.
    The Roby Funeral Chapel had charge of arrangements.


Death Notice for Nedra HAYWOOD EASTON
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1964
Receives Word on Death Of Great Niece Friday
    Mrs. Esther Aten received word Friday that her greatniece, Mrs. Nedra Haywood Waston, 38, of Peoria died at a hospital thereFriday morning. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Haywood ofPeoria, former residents of Schuyler county. She leaves five children.The funeral services were Monday.


Obituary for Clarence Edwin DEMOSS
The Rushville Times, October 22, 1964
Edwin DeMoss Killed in Gun Mishap Saturday
    C. Edwin DeMoss, sexton of the Rushville cemeteryfor the past seven years, was found dead of an accidental gunshot woundSaturday evening in the cemetery. His body was found at 5:30 lying nearthe tool shed with a 12-gauge shotgun laying on the ground near the body.
    Discovery was by his son, Dennis. Testimony at theinquest which was conducted by Dr. V. M. Corman that evening stated thatit appeared that Mr. DeMoss had tripped and fallen while carrying the gunand that it discharged and caused his death. Witnessess at the inquestwere Dr. T. J. Ashcraft, Jacksonville, who was one of the first on thescene after the son had called for help, City Policeman Gus Olander andAllen Ashcraft.
    Members of the jury were Carl Way, foreman, RayGreer, George Root, Robert Lang, Ed Logan and John Henninger.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon atthe Roby Funeral Chapel with Rev. Marshall H. Ervin officiating. Burialwas in the Rushville cemetery.
    Clarence Edwin DeMoss was born in Rushville on May26, 1901, the son of Dale Carter DeMoss and Racheal Elizabeth Resor DeMoss.
    He married Pearl Beatrice Lindsey on February 11,1924. To this union were born five children: Mildred Marie, wife of MerleTerry of Brooklyn, Barbara Louise, wife of Jack Swigart of Galesburg, RonaldEugene of Rushville, Edwin Mathew DeMoss of Charleston and Dennis Wayneat home.
    He spent all of his life in Schuyler county, attendingschool in Littleton and later working 23 years as a coal miner. He hadbeen sexton of the Rushville cemetery for the past seven years.
    Surviving are two brothers, Milton and Shirley;three sisters, Mrs. Florence Hermann, Mrs. Anna Allen and Mrs. Pearl Scheuttler.Deceased is a brother, James W. DeMoss. Also surviving are his widow, twodaughters, three sons and nine grandchildren–Judy, Sharon, Connie andKathy McLaren, Danny and Marilyn Terry, and Mike, Mitch, and Melinda DeMoss.


  Obituary for John J. KENDRICK
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2000, page 17, column1
    John J. “Harold” Kendrick, 74, of rural Mt. Sterling,died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at his residence.
    He was born May 18, 1925, in Brown County; the sonof John William and Elvira Fern Ferrill Kendrick. He married L. ArleneAnderson on Feb. 8, 1947, in Davenport, Iowa. She preceded him in deathon May 18, 1984.
    He was a farmer. He had also worked for the BrownCounty Highway Department for several years and was a retired school busdriver for Brown County Community Unit School District #1, having servedfor more than 26 years. He attended Sunny Hill School in Brown County andwas a member of the Hardin Lodge 44 A.F. & A.M. He was a life-timemember of the National Farmers Organization and served on the A.B.S. WaterCo-Op Board for more than 20 years where he had the distinction of beingresponsible for rural water in Brown County.
    Survivors include four children, Mrs. Kenneth (Lois)A. Haynes of Mt. Sterling, Allen (wife Deb) Kendrick of Timewell, TimothyK. (wife Linda) Kendrick of Timewell ,and Mrs. Clay (Sheryl) Mitchell ofRushville; two sisters, Clara Ingram of Mt. Sterling and Virginia Reischeof Hersman; one brother, Charles Pfliger of Colchester; 11 grandchildren;four great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild;and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and oneson, Virgil E. Kendrick.
    Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday,March 18, at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. MikeCooper officiating. Burial was in the Mounds Cemetery near Timewell. AMasonic service was conducted Friday evening at the funeral home by theHardin Lodge 44 A.F. and A.M.
    Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler AreaHospice.


  Obituary for Margaret R. BRADBURY LERCH
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2000, page 15, column2
    Margaret R. Lerch, 91, of Rushville, died Friday,March 10, 2000, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    She was born Oct. 29, 1908, in Rushville to thelate Walter and Mary L. VanOrder Bradbury. She married Marion Lerch Oct.16, 1930, in Virginia. He died Dec. 17, 1974.
    Surviving are two daughters, Betty Sheppard (husbandRon) of Rushville and Joan Stull (husband Steve) of Raritan; five sons,Robert Livingston (wife Brenda) of Ripley, Marion “Bert” Lerch (wife Karen)of Beardstown, William Carl Lerch (wife Donna) of Cuba, Don Lerch (wifeChar) of Rushville, and Jack Lerch (wife Mary) of Rushville; two daughters-in-law,Shirley Livingston of Astoria, and Donna Lerch of Rushville; and numerousgrandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, MaryMargaret Lerch; two sons, Walter Livingston and Larry Joe Lerch; four sisters,Edith Mary Knowles, Grace Lorena Menely, Frances Emmaline Poole and LorindaCaroline Rebman; four brothers, James Walter Bradbury, William Edward Bradbury,Robert Alfred Bradbury and Marshall H. VanOrder.
    She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Churchof Rushville. She worked for Mickleberry Packing Co., Hills Nursing Homeand at several Rushville area restaurants before retiring.
    Funeral services were held Monday, March 13 at theFirst Southern Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. The Worthington Funeral Homein Rushville was in charge of services.
    Memorials may be given to the First Southern BaptistChurch of Rushville or the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.


  Obituary for Esta J. DANIELS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2000, page 15, column5
    Esta J. “Mike” Daniels, 78, of Mt. Sterling, diedWednesday, March 1, 2000, in the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
    He was born July 24, 1921, in Brooklyn, the sonof Esta Melvin and Malinda N. Drake Daniels. He married Charlene Zimmermanon April 22, 1944, in Columbia, S.C.
    He was a mechanic and had served as the servicemanager for the Brown County Motor Company in Mt. Sterling for severalyears. He attended Augusta schools and graduated from Augusta High School.Daniels was a veteran of World War II, having served his country in theUnited States Army, and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a memberof the First Christian Church of Mt. Sterling, Mt. Sterling American LegionPost 374, Brown County V.F.W. Post 10299, and was a member and past masterof the J. L. Anderson Lodge 318 A.F. & A.M. in Augusta. He was a formermember of the Order of the Eastern Star.
    Survivors include two children, Michael Danielsof Havana, and Cathy Daniels of Quincy; three sisters, Virginia Cashmanof Canton, Lila Stephenson of St. Louis, Mo., and Eleanor Wright of Enterprise,Ala.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, one grandson,one brother, Ronald Daniels, and one sister, Colleen Smith.
    Cremation rites will be accorded and private familygraveside services will be held at a later date in the Woodlawn Cemeteryin Augusta. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge ofarrangements.
    Memorials are suggested to the Mt. Sterling AmericanLegion Post 374 Veterans Memorial Fund.


  Obituary for Brenda D. RANSOM
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2000, page 15, column4
    Brenda D. Ransom, 46, of Beardstown died Friday,March 10, 2000, at her residence.
    Ms. Ransom was born on March 12, 1953, in Beardstown,the daughter of Otis Raymond “Skeet” and Clara G. Swan-Ransom.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister,Candace Ransom-Knous.
    She is survived by a brother, Michael (wife Kathy)Ransom of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; four sisters, Melissa Ransom of Beardstown,Jennie (husband Terry) Shinall of Beardstown, Dee (husband Charlie) Coffeyof Rushville, and Karen Cox of Ripley; four nieces; three nephews; fivegreat-nephews; and two great-nieces.
    Ms. Ransom was a 1972 graduate of Beardstown HighSchool and she attended Lincoln Land Community College with business asher course of study. She later became the coordinator of the Cass CountyBoard Assistance Center (formerly known as JTPA). She was an active memberin numerous organizations including Cass County Democratic Party, EmblemClub, and alderwoman and a precinct committee member for the city of Beardstown.She was a board member of Cass County Mental Health and Cass County Councilof Aging.
    Funeral services were held Monday, March 13, atthe St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown. Burial was in the BeardstownCity Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.


  Obituary for Edwin DeWayne SIX
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2000, page 15, column4
    Edwin DeWayne “Rip” Six, 72, of Franklin, died March5, 2000, at Prairie Village Health Care Center in Jacksonville.
    He was born Feb. 14, 1928, in rural Versailles,the son of Ira Eldon and Dollie Belle Ingram Six. He married Betty J. WhiteFeb. 12, 1950, at Concord Methodist Church. She survives.
    He is also survived by two sons, Kevin Walter andOrlando Dean, both of Franklin; seven grandchildren and one brother, RobertLee of Jacksonville.
    He was preceded in death by a brother, George, anda sister in infancy Laura Mae.
    He was a truck driver and worked construction for30 years. He was a member of Teamsters Local 916 of Springfield and servedon their board for 20 years.  He was also a member of the FranklinMasonic Lodge and Chambersburg Christian Church. He lived in Franklin from1961-1983. During that time, he was a precinct committeeman and Vice Presidentof the Democratic Central Committee. From 1983-1994 he lived in Chambersburguntil moving back to Franklin.
    Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 8 atthe Schaefer-Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia with burial at Versailles WestCemetery.


  Obituary for Gertrude Leona FRY CRISMAN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2000, page 17, column2
    Gertrude Leona Crisman, 88, of Beardstown, diedSaturday, March 18, 2000, at Heritage Manor South.
    Mrs. Crisman was born on Jan. 9, 1912, in Ainsworth,Neb., the daughter of Lole “Lew” Lorenzo and Kandace Leanorah Davis-Fry.She was married to Calvin J. Crisman on Dec. 3, 1928, in Beardstown.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, parents,brothers Vernice Fry and Durwood Fry, sisters, Cecil Crisman, Fern Soule,Genaive “Gen” Youngblood, and Neta Crum-Cunningham, and a granddaughter.
    Mrs. Crisman is survived by two sons, Durward “Woody”Crisman of Bowling Green, Mo., and Kim (wife Mary) Crisman of Rushville,a daughter, Cleta “Cris” (husband Donald) Hixon of Springfield; 12 grandchildren;10 great-grandchildren: and numerous nieces and nephews.
    Mrs. Crisman traveled throughout the midwest ina covered wagon with her parents and siblings as a young girl.
    Funeral serviecs will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday,March 22, 2000, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown, with visitationheld an hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be in the BeardstownCity Cemetery,
    The family has requested memorials be made to theCass-Schuyler Hospice.


  Obituary for Jack Dale SAVAGE
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2000, page 17, column3
    Jack Dale Savage, 43, of Blandinsville, a formerTable Grove resident, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, at his residence.
    He was born Dec. 5, 1956, in Canton, the son ofDale and Evelyn Bowhay Savage. They survive in Brownsville, Texas.
    He is also survived by five brothers, Mike (wifeDebbie) Savage of Havana, Rick (wife Cris) Savage of Blandinsville, Bob(wife Nancy) Savage of Table Grove; Terry Savage of Rockville, Ind., andKenny (wife Staci) Savage of Longview, Texas; two sisters, Kathie Savageof Table Grove, and Cris (husband David) Ramos of Brownsville, Texas; 18nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews.
    He earned an associate degree from Illinois CentralCollege in Peoria, and a bachelors degree from Western Illinois University.He has been disabled since 1978. He was formerly employed at Caterpillar.
    Funeral services were Monday at Kost Memorial Homein Vermont with Rev. James Comstock officiating and burial in Harris Cemeteryin Table Grove.
    Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.


Obituary of Henry K. MARLOW
The Rushville Times, August 12, 1915
Death of Henry Marlow
    Henry K., son of Henson and Esther Marlow, was bornin Schuyler county, July 2, 1837, died at his home at Sullivan, Ind., Aug.6, 1915, age 78 years 1month and 4 days. More than sixty years of his longand useful life was spent in this county. In 1902 he moved to Indiana,where he spent the declining years of his life. He was known and lovedby all for his charitable acts of love and kindness toward all. He alwayshad a word of cheer for those who were in trouble or distress and was alwaysready to give a helping hand. He was converted and joined the M. E. church,South, when a young man and was leader of the Sunday school and classmeetingfor several years.
    He seemed to know that the final call had come andhis voice was hushed and the busy hand folded. His children and relativesare left to look up thru their grief knowing that God pities our humanweakness and permits us by faith to lift the veil that separates us fromthe great beyond and see the beautiful vision of the loved one not asleepin the bosom of the earth, but gloriously awake in the divine presenceof God who bids us ever to lean upon him.
    He was united in marriage to Susan K. Whiteman in1856. To this union was born ten children, seven girls and three boys,of whom six preceded him to the better land. His first wife died in 1896and he was united in marriage to Mrs. Julia Marlow of Sullivan, Indiana,who still survives him. He also leaves two brothers to mourn his loss–JohnW. Marlow and Levi S. Marlow of Schuyler county. He was also an honoredmember of Camden Lodge No. 648, A. F. & A. M.
    Funeral services were held on the lawn of Levi S.Marlow last Sunday at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Humphrey. About sixtymembers of Camden and Brooklyn Masonic fraternity were present and tookcharge of the services at the grave in the Marlow cemetery.


Death Notice for Capt. Lyman Henry SCUDDER
The Rushville Times, August 26, 1915
    Capt. Lyman Henry Scudder, 86, of New Boston, diedrecently. He was a resident of Nauvoo in 1846 and was held prisoner bythe Mormons for one day during the Mormon war. He was a captain in the124th Ill. Vols. during the Civil War.


Obituary for Delano G. ROBESON
The Rushville Times, August 9, 1915
Death of Delano G. Robeson
    Delano G. Robeson, a well known and highly respectedresident of Rushville, died on Friday of last week at the home of his daughter,Mrs. Baxter C. Brown of Rushville township. He had been a resident of thiscounty for the past forty-five years, and had taken a prominent part inthe community life and ever had the friendship and esteem of a large circleof friends. On Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock funeral services were heldat the home of his son-in-law, Baxter C. Brown, Rev. Fred Wilson officiating.
    Delano G. Robeson was born in Danville, Knox county,Ohio, April 30, 1838. He was the son of Jacob W. Robeson and Louise (Giffon)Robeson. His paternal grandfather, Solomon Robeson, was a prominent manin his day in the affairs of the state of Maryland, where he lived. Hismaternal grandfather, Robert Giffon, was born in Scotland, and early inlife came to America and located in Coshocton county, Ohio.
    Jacob W. Robeson, father of Delano G., moved toAstoria, Illinois, in 1856 and in that vicinity Delano lived until in 1870,when he moved with his family to Rushville township, where he purchaseda farm which he continued to own and which he occupied the greater partof the time until death.
    The educational training of Mr. Robeson was principallyobtained in the Jones Commercial College of St. Louis, Mo., where he graduatedearly in life, but his chosen occupation was that of agricultural and stockraising, in which his thrift, industry and common sense brought him a meritedand enviable success in the community where he lived.
    He was married in Fulton county, Illinois, in 1862,to Sarah M. Haffner, who preceded him in death on October 23, 1814 [1914].This union, covering more than fifty years of happy life, was surely onewhich the Master joined together. Out of this relationship, and as oneof its legitimate fruits, developed the adorning features of Delano G.Robeson’s life. Love for the home which his industry had secured, unfalteringdevotion to the wife of his youth and to the children that blessed theunion.
    Five children are left surviving: Harry H., BanningH., Daniel W., Ross H. and Celia M. Brown, wife of Baxter C. Brown; anda grandson, Dwight V. Crone, son of a deceased daughter, Louisa V. Crone.
    In the memory of these surviving children and inthe memory of a myriad of loyal friends will be found the imperishablemonument to the life that has passed away. Brass will corrode, solid granitewill crumble with lapse of years, but in these loyal hearts his name willendure while life lasts.
    Altho Mr. Robeson’s health had been failing forsome years, the breaking down became apparent to his friends immediatelyupon the death of his wife in October last. In the quiet of the early mornon Friday, August 13th, 1915, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. BaxterC. Brown, the silver thread was broken and the spirit of Delano G. Robesonwinged its way from earth to heaven.


Obituary for Addison E. GRIFFITH
The Rushville Times, August 19, 1915
Schuylerite Dies in California
    Addison E. Griffith, former resident of Schuylerand brother of Mrs. Martha Prentiss of this city, died on his ranch nearWasco, Cal., Aug. 3d. He was found dead in his cabin and there was everyindication that death had come to him while he slept. He had been ill fora day or two and the night before he died several of his friends calledto see him and when they returned Tuesday morning they found his lifelessbody lying in the bed.
    Mr. Griffith was born in Schuyler county sixty yearsago and left here in 1880 for the west where he has since made his home.He is survived by three brothers and two sisters.
    The Wasco (Cal.) News gave an extended account ofMr. Griffith’s activities as a pioneer of Wasco county and paid high tributeto him as a citizen. He was buried at Bakersfield, Cal., in the familylot of a man who in life had been one of his intimate friends.
    The News says: “Mr. Griffith leaves considerableproperty including a half interest in the Jewett & Griffith additionto Wasco, a valuable sub-division of four city blocks, two acres adjoiningthe sub-division and another colony tract, besides some money in the bank.So far as known he left no will.”


Funeral Notice for J. B. FOSTER
The Rushville Times, August 26, 1915
    A large number from here attended the J. B. Fosterfuneral at Huntsville Sunday. Mr. Foster lived in and near Camden the greaterpart of his life, and for that reason he was really one of us.


Funeral Notice for George WELTY
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
    The remains of George Welty of near Damon will belaid to rest on Wednesday afternoon in the King cemetery on Jordan, withfuneral services held in the M. E. church at Camden at 1:30 p.m. No otherparticulars are known at present.


  Obituary for James Keith PARKER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2000, page 17, column3
    James Keith Parker, 66, died Friday March 17, 2000.Parker was born June 16, 1931, in Walnut Grove Township in McDonough County.He was married to Vivian Alleyne Norris on Jan. 10, 1953, in Burlington,Iowa. He was an Army veteran, serving at the Panama Canal during the KoreanWar. He was a retired construction worker.
    James Parker is survived by his wife, three sons,James, David and Michael; two daughters, Karen Henson and Lisa Shepler;two brothers, William and Virgil; four sisters, Mary Frakes, Marjorie McMillen,Virginia Wayland and Betty Oliver; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
    James Parker was preceded in death by three brothers,John, Alfred and Harold, and one sister, Edna Wilhelm.
    Graveside services were held March 20, 2000, inScotts Cemetery near Plymouth with Rev. Henry Nash officiating. The HamiltonFuneral Home in Plymouth was in charge of arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospice.


  Obituary for Lucy E. JOHNSON ROSE
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2000, page 15, column1
    Lucy E. “Lu” Rose, 77, of Astoria, died Sunday,March 12, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    Born Sept. 8, 1922, in Liverpool to Jasper T. andBessie Evans Johnson, she married Clifford Rose on Sept. 11, 1944, in Sanford,Fla. He died May 18, 1986.
She also was preceded in death by one infant sister.
    Surviving are one son, Randy (wife Carrie) Roseof Palos Heights; one grandson; two step-granddaughters; one step-grandson;and one brother-in-law, Fred Mansfield, of Blue Island.
    She was a 50-year member of Ipava Order of the EasternStar 144 and a member of the Ansarettes of the Ansar Temple in Springfield.
    During World War II, she was a secretary at CampEllis.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Roger Simpson will officiate.Burial will be at Astoria Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.


  Death Notice for Norah SCHRAMM
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 22, 2000, page 17, column1
    Norah Schramm, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday, March21, 2000, at her residence in Rushville.
    Arrangements will be announced later by the WorthingtonFuneral Home in Rushville.


  Obituary for James L. BAUSER
The Rushville Times, January 19, 2000, page 13, column 2
    James L. Bauser, 78, of Oakford, died Jan. 15, 2000,at Sunny Acres Home in Petersburg.
    He was born July 18, 1921, in Calhoun County, thesonof James L. and Edna Winningham Bauser.
    He married Mildred L. Bauser in Menard County onJuly 5, 1952. She died Nov. 12, 1999.
    He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Virginia)Albin of New Berlin and Mrs. Terry (Lori) Impson of Oakford; two brothers,William “Bill” Bauser of Atterberry and Dieter Bauser of Greenview; foursisters, Joan Schlieper of Pittsfield, Eula Masters of St. Louis, Mo.,Doris Jones of Huntington, Utah, and Sadie Craigmiles of San Jose; fourgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
    He also was preceded in death by two brothers andfour sisters.
    He served in the U.S. Army during World War II andthe Korean Conflict. He was a lifetime member of Petersburg V.FW Post 6871.He was a former commander and member of American Legion Post 198, and wasa member of the Masonic Lodge.
    Funeral services for Mr. Bauser will be held Wednesday,Jan. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Burley Funeral Home in Petersburg with the Rev.Shawn Craigmiles
officiating.
    Burial will be at Camp Butler National Cemeteryin Springfield. Inter Veterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County will conductmilitary services.
    Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.


  Obituary for Verbel G. SEARS BEGHTOL
The Rushville Times, February 2, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Verbel G. Beghtol, 86, of Rushville, died Wednesday,Jan. 26, 2000, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
    Born July 14, 1913, in Vermont, to Leroy Franklinand Myrtle Wishart Sears, she married Carl Virgil Beghtol on Jan. 2, 1936,in Rushville. He died May 21, 1981.
    One daughter, Karen Lawler, and one sister alsopreceded her in death.
    Surviving are one son, Steven (and Karen) of Rushville;one sister, Olive Nielsen of Rushville; two granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
    She was a member of the First United Methodist Churchin Rushville and the White Oak Community Club.
    Services were Friday at Worthington Funeral Home.The Rev. Scott Henley officiated. Burial was in Vermont Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Schuyler Senior Centeror to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.


  Obituary for Mary Lou SMITH BROWN
The Rushville Times
    Mary Lou Brown, 71, of Astoria, died Tuesday, Feb.1, 2000, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
    She was born March 19,  1928, in Vermont, thedaughter of Jack and Vivian (Bradley) Smith. She married Junior S. BrownDec. 21, 1946, in Bushnell, Ill. He survives.
    She was preceded in death by her parents and onegrand-daughter.
    She is also survived by two daughters, Debby (husbandGreg) Parker of Browning and DeAnna (husband Bill) Jones of Astoria; andfour grandchildren.
    She was a member of Astoria American Legion Auxiliary.She worked for Hornsby’s and Don’s Variety in Astoria for 20 years, aswell as the Subway Cafe and the Astoria Healthcare Center, retiring in1993.
    Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at ShawgoMemorial Home in Astoria. Greg Parker officiated. Burial was in the AstoriaCemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the McDonough DistrictHospital Hospice Program.


  Obituary for Ernest L. CALDWELL
The Rushville Times, January 12, 2000, page 11, column 4
    Ernest L. Caldwell, 75, of rural Macomb, died Monday,Jan. 3, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital.
    Born Dec. 30, 1924, in Littleton to Harold and BeulahPickinpaugh Caldwell, he married Helen Lung on Nov. 21, 1948, in Murrayville.She survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Tony (and Kim) of GoodHope and Philip of Mt. Sterling two daughters, Angela (and Jeff) Morrellof Good Hope and Gloria (and Ed) Van Kan of Arlington, Va.; two brothers,Merle (and Hope) of Branson, Mo., and Bradford (and Dorothy) of Industry;three sisters, Mrs. Raymond (Alleyne) Bartlow of Littleton, Mrs. Paul (CarolJean) Rowland of Macomb and Mrs. Sam (Joyce) Spring of North Henderson;four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was a World War II Army veteran, serving as anengineer in the Pacific Theater. He also served in the Korean War.
    He was a firefighter for the Macomb Fire Departmentfor 28 years, attaining the rank of captain. He retired in 1986.
    He attended University Baptist Church in Macomb.
    Services were Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts FuneralHome in Macomb. The Rev. Richard Hurtgen officiated. Burial was in ForestLawn Memory Gardens in Macomb, where military rites were conducted by theMacomb Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion posts.
    Memorials may be made to the MDH Larry WesterveltHome.


  Obituary for Geraldine K. OSWALT CORNN
The Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Geraldine K. Cornn, 81, of Astoria, died at Sunday,Jan. 16, 2000, at Odd Fellows Rebekah Lodge Nursing Home in Mattoon.
    She was born Feb. 11, 1918, in Osceola Mills, Pa.,to James and Marie Rembelar Oswalt. She married Willard L. Cornn on Aug.20, 1949. He survives.
    Also surviving are three daughters, Alyce (husband,Robert) Creech of Vermont, Patricia Smith-Hunter (husband, Ed Hunter) ofMoweaqua and Betty (husband, Kenneth) Lewis of Baxter, Ky.; three sons,Carl Cornn and James (wife, Jeanne) Cornn, both of Rockford, and Fred (wife,Judy) Miller of Nashville, Term.; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grand-children;one great-great-grandson; two brothers, James and Donald; and two sisters,Louise and Phyllis.
    She was preceded in death by one son, William LeRoyCornn.
    She formerly worked as a nurse in Rushville.
    A member of Rebekah Lodge 143 in Havana, she wasa past Grand Matriarch and former president of the Ladies Auxiliary.
    She was a member of Astoria Church of Christ, wherea memorial service was held Thursday, Jan. 20. Cremation will be accorded.Dawson & Wikoff West Woods Street Funeral Home in Decatur was in chargeof arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to the Odd Fellows RebekahLodge Nursing Home.


Death Notice for Mrs. S. S. BASSETT
The Rushville Times, January 9, 1913
    Mr. and Mrs. George Dyson were called to Paris,Mo., last Thursday owing to the illness of Mrs. Dyson’s mother, Mrs. S.S. Bassett, who had been ill for several weeks. Mr. Dyson returned homeyesterday and found a message here awaiting him, which stated that Mrs.Bassett died Wednesday morning at 5 a.m. He returned to Paris today toattend the funeral.


Obituary for Martin Luther DEMOSS
The Rushville Times, May 31, 1906
Death of Luther DeMoss
    Luther DeMoss died at his home on North Monroe streetFriday morning at 8 o’clock. As late as Wednesday he had been able to beabout, but he was taken on Thursday with a sudden illness and death soonfollowed. For the past year he had been in feeble health from the effectsof a paralytic stroke, but had recovered sufficiently to work in his shop.
    Martin Luther DeMoss was born near Vermont, Feb.28, 1848. His father, Peter DeMoss, was a shoemaker, and the son learnedthe trade at an early age and followed it up to the time of his death.Early in life Mr. DeMoss joined the M. E. church and took an active partin religious work, and for twenty years was a member of the church choir.He was married in 1879 to Miss Elizabeth Dunlavy, who survives him. Funeralservices were held on Sunday, conducted by Rev. A. P. Stover and Rev. J.A. Johnston. The following relatives from out of town attended the funeral:Joseph Dunlavy of Macomb, Ulia Gadbury of Bushnell and Edward DeMoss ofSummum.


Obituary for William A. CAMPBELL
The Rushville Times, May 31, 1906
Died in Tecumseh
    Wm. A. Campbell died in Tecumseh, Neb., on Fridayof last week, after two or three months illness; aged sixty-three years.He was born in Rushville, his father, Joseph Campbell, being proprietorof a hotel that stood on the site of the Jackson block. In 1870 he removedto Tecumseh, Neb., and has taken a prominent part in political affairs.He served one term as postmaster during Cleveland’s administration andwas clerk of the district court at the time of his death. He is survivedby a widow and two sons, also his mother, Mrs. Isabelle Greer, two brothers,John and Charles Campbell, and one sister, Mrs. Howarth, who are all residentsof Tecumseh.


Obituary for Alexander SHERRILL
The Rushville Times, May 31, 1906
    Alex. Sherrill, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Sherrill,was born August 21, 1829, in Shelby county, Ill., and departed this lifeMay 22, 1906, at his home west of Littleton, aged 76 years and 9 months.In early life he lived in North and South Carolina, returning to Illinoisin 1833. He was united in marriage to Mary Gray and to this union was bornthree children, one having preceded him to the better world. Mrs. DoraMcWilliams of Galesburg, Ill., and George W. Sherrill of Iowa, with theirmother, survive him. Mr. Sherrill had nine brothers and four sisters, onlyone of whom is living, Leonard Sherrill of Browning, Ill. Deceased wasconverted and united with the Union Baptist church about 34 years ago,and has since lived a devoted christian life, being a minister of the gospelfor many years. On May 23 funeral services were conducted in the Baptistchurch at Littleton, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Bauercemetery.


Obituary for James E. SCRIPPS
The Rushville Times, May 31, 1906
Death Of James E. Scripps
He Died at His Home in Detroit, Michigan, Monday Evening
    James E. Scripps, a former resident of Rushville,died at his home in Detroit, Mich., Monday evening. News of his death wasreceived my John S. Little on Tuesday morning, the telegram stating thatthe funeral would be held on Thursday. Relatives in Rushville had beennotified of his serious illness and news of his death was not unexpected.Early last fall Mr. Scripps went to California, hoping to get relief bya change of climate, and remained there thru the winter, but as he grewgradually worse he gave up hope of relief and returned home.
    James E. Scripps was born in London, England, March19, 1835, his ancestors having resided for many generations at Cambridgeshire.His father, James Megg Scripps, emigrated to America in 1844 and settledon a farm half a mile west of Rushville. Here Mr. Scripps spent his earlyboyhood days and attended the schools in Rushville. In 1857 he went toChicago and secured a position on the Chicago Democratic Press, afterwardsconsolidated with the Tribune, and two years later went to Detroit, Mich.,as a commercial editor of the Detroit Daily Advertiser.
    This was the beginning of Mr. Scripps’ newspapercareer in the city, which has ever since been his home and where he hasachieved marked success in the newspaper business. In 1873 he founded TheDetroit Daily News and after the first year it was a good paying property,and within a short time made its founder wealthy.
    Mr. Scripps had original ideas as to newspaper publishing,and the Daily News was one of the first penny papers in the country andits phenominal success gave him high rank as one of the leading later-dayjournalists. He gave up the active management of his newspaper propertiesseveral years ago and the business is now in charge of his son-in-law,George G. Booth.
    Mr. Scripps was married at Detroit Sept. 16, 1862,to Miss Harriet Messinger, who survives him with a family of four children–Mrs.George Booth, Mrs. Edgar Whitcomb, Mrs. Rex Clark and William, who areall residents of Detroit.


Death Notice for Henry FREW
The Rushville Times, May 31, 1906
    Henry Frew, who has been very low with dropsy forsome time, died last Thursday. Interment in Baders cemetery.


Obituary for Aaron V. HARRIS
The Rushville Times, April 22, 1906
    Aaron V. Harris was born in Orange county, Ind.,Nov. 1, 1828, and died at Lamar, Mo., March 23, 1906.
    Mr. Harris came with his parents to Schuyler county,Ill., when only one year old, his father, Nathaniel Harris, being one ofthe pioneer settlers of Schuyler county. His boyhood was spent in Schuylercounty, getting such education as the county schools could afford at thattime. In 1847, when only nineteen years old, he was one of a company whocrossed the plains with ox teams, carrying supplies to the American soldiersat Santa Fe. At that time the whole country west of where Kansas City isnow located was swarming with hostile Indians. They reached their destinationjust at the close of the Indian war.
    Returning to Schuyler county he was married in 1849to Miss Rebecca Naught. In 1885 he moved to Sumner county, Kansas, wherehe lived until 1887, when he moved to Lamar, Mo. In 1888, while loadinga car with hay, he suffered a sunstroke from which he never regained hisusual health.
    Mr. Harris was a member of the M. E. church (south)at Lamar, Mo. He was a good, honest, christian man, who believed in livinghis religion and believed in the golden rule of doing unto others as youwould have then do unto you.
    His health had been failing fast for the past year,and since November had not been able to walk down town, a distance of twoblocks. He was devoted to his wife and this old couple had traveled downlife’s highway together for fifty-seven years, and the final separationcame of course as a heavy blow to the survivor.
    Besides his many friends he leaves a wife and fivechildren: Mrs. J. C. Lethgo, with whom he has made his home for severalyears; L. C. Harris of Lamar, both of whom were with him when he peacefullypassed away; Mrs. B. F. Harris of Foster, Mo., N. L. Harris of Stattgard,Ark., and Isaac Harris of Rushville, Ill. He also leaves one brother.
    Funeral services were held at the family residenceSunday, March 25th, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by Rev. Lynn Ross of the Presbyterianchurch, and the remains given a last resting place in Lake cemetery.
    [Comments from Lamar, Mo. papers.]
    “He was a splendid citizen, an honest man and alife long Democrat.” Democrat.
    “He was a farmer, and a good, honest man, quietand unpretentious, but a good thinker and splendid citizen.” Leader


  Obituary for Harlan Kermit SMITH
The Rushville Times, January 19, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Harlan Kermit Smith, 91, of Goodrich, Texas, diedFriday, Jan. 14, 2000, at his home.
    He was born Sept. 12, 1908, in Rushville, the sonof Arthur and Flossie Irene (Edmonston) Smith.
    He is survived by one daughter, Allene Richardsonof Goodrich; one granddaughter, two grandsons, two great grandsons, andtwo great granddaughters.
    He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.
    Funeral services for Mr. Smith were held Monday,Jan. 17, 2000, at Cochran Funeral Home in Goodrich, Texas, with the Rev.Victor Winkleman officiating.  Burial was Tuesday Jan. 18, 2000, atHouston National Cemetery in Houston, Texas.


  Obituary for Helen NELL HIERMAN
The Rushville Times, February 9, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Helen Hierman, 78, of Beardstown, died early Tuesdaymorning, Feb. 1, 2000, at the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
    She was born June 29, 1921, in rural Schuyler Countynear Rushville, the daughter of Laurence Wesley and Edna Leota Agans Nell.She married Robert L. Hierman on June 12, 1941, in Rushville. He survivesin Beardstown.
    Also surviving are two sons, Robert I. Hierman (wifeDixie) of Mapleton and Terry Joe Hierman (wife Jody) of Littleton, Colo.;one daughter, Georgia Ann Passini (husband Charles) of Trivoli; eight grandchildren;seven-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene (wife Betty) of Cantonand James E. (wife Mildred) of Rushville; one sister, Hilma Rake-strawof Cuba; one half-brother, Samuel Roger Phillips of Canton; and one half-sister,Catherine Sue Phillips of Rushville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jimina Shaw.
    Mrs. Hierman graduated from Rushville High Schoolin 1939. She was formerly a member of the First Presbyterian Church inRushville, past president of the Jacksonville Woman’s Club and a past presidentof the PTA in Tremont. Many years ago she and her husband owned and operatedHierman’s Cafe in Rushville and later she co-owned and operated the DairyMaid, also in Rushville. Mrs. Hierman was a member of the Explorer’s BibleStudy in Beardstown. While she loved to weave rugs and placemats, Mrs.Hierman was especially fond of working with her family genealogy and spendingtime with her family and friends.
    Funeral services for Helen Hierman were Friday,Feb. 4, 2000, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with Rev. Paul Wellesof the Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton officiating.  Burialwas in the Browning Cemetery
    Memorials have been suggested to Cass County Hospice.


  Obituary for Charland J. HAWKINS
The Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 3
    Charland J. “Char” Hawkins, 80, of Mt. Sterling,died Jan. 23, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was bornMarch 13, 1919, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of Albert and Carrie GedderHawkins.
    He married Louise Conaway on Nov. 24, 1951, in Peoria.She survives. Mr. Hawkins, along with his wife, owned and operated theLand of Lincoln Motel and Char’s Restaurant in Mt. Sterling for many years.He had also worked as a traveling salesman for Brower Manufacturing Companyin Quincy.
    Mr. Hawkins graduated from Washburn High Schoolin Minneapolis, Minn., and was a member of Mt. Sterling First United MethodistChurch. He was also a member of the Temple Lodge #46 A.F. & A.M. inPeoria.
    Survivors include his wife of Mt. Sterling; threechildren, Clifford Bouchez (wife Claudia) of Ossian, Ind., Jeff Hawkins(wife Teresa) of Mt. Sterling, and Sharon Mann (husband Richard) of Frederick;12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister and several niecesand nephews.
    He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothersand two sisters.
    Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday,Jan. 27, 2000, at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev.Julie Allison officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Sterling City Cemetery
    Friends may call anytime after 4 p.m. on Wednesdaywith the family meeting friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeralhome. Masonic services will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at thefuneral home. Friends may also call from 8 a.m. until time of serviceson Thursday.


  Obituary for Russell T. GREWELL
The Rushville Times, January 19, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Russell T. Grewell, 89, of Ipava, died Saturday,Jan. 15, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    He was born March 20, 1910, in Ipava, the son ofJ. Harry and Lula M. (Baumgartner) Grewell.
    He married Dorothy M. Hagmeier on Dec. 7, 1947,in Plainfield. She survives.
    He also is survived by one daughter, Barbara AnnKortum of St. Charles, Mo., one granddaughter and two great granddaughters.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and twobrothers.
    He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II andwas a member of the Ipava American Legion Post 17 and a 50 year memberof Local 649 Operating Engineers. He had worked in construction as a heavyequipment operator.
    Funeral services were Jan. 18, at Shawgo MemorialHome in Ipava with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating. Burial was in IpavaCemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Ipava Fire Departmentor the Ipava American Legion.


  Obituary for James Robert FORDYCE, Sr.
The Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 4
    James Robert “Juicy” Fordyce Sr., 71, of Table Grove,died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
    He was born May 29, 1928, at the home of his grandparents,Frank and Cora Fordyce, in Table Grove, the son of the late Jesse Mathenyand Alice Liberty Kendrick Fordyce.
    He graduated from Table Grove High School in May,1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on Jan. 31, 1947, and served at FortKnox, Ky., and Fort Belvoir,
Va. He was honorably discharged as a corporal on July 12, 1948.
    He married Bonnie J. Friday on Feb 23, 1952. Helater married Peggy J. Warren Loter in September of 1972. They both survive.
    Also surviving are two sons, James Jr. of TableGrove, and Randall Joe of New Boston; two granddaughters; two greatgrandsons;one niece; three aunts; a special friend, Esther Irwin of Lewistown; andseveral cousins, including a special cousin, Ramona Stracker, of TableGrove.
    He was preceded in death by his brother, HaroldFreeman Fordyce; a sister, Marilyn Marie Fardyce Orr; two nieces; a nephew;four aunts; five uncles and several cousins.
    He was a member of Ipava American Legion Post #111,LaMoine Squares Square Dancing Club of Macomb, and was past member of RushvilleMoose Lodge #506.  He worked for International Harvester in East MolineWorks before retiring.
    Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday,Jan. 30, at the Table Grove Community Church with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating.Burial will be in the Harris Cemetery in Table Grove where military serviceswill be conducted by the Ipava American Legion Post 17.
    Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the WorthingtonFuneral Home in Rushville and one hour before the services at the church.
    Memorials may be given to the Table Grove CommunityChurch in memory of his sister Marilyn Fordyce Orr.

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