Schuyler County Illinois Obits – Page 14

Schuyler County Obituaries – Page 14

  Obituary for Faye L. REBMAN ANDERSON
The Rushville Times, April 5, 2000, page 17, column 3
    Faye L. Anderson, 86, of Macomb, formerly of Camden,died Wednesday. March 29, 2000, at the Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.
    She was born Aug. 24, 1913, in Rushville, to thelate Bert and Minnie L. Roudebush Rebman. She married Maurice W. Andersonon Aug. 22, 1936, in Crawfordsville, Ind. He died Oct. 9, 1993.
    Mrs. Anderson is survived by one son, Maurice L.“Andy” Anderson (wife Peggy) of Glendora, Calif.; and numerous nieces,nephews and cousins.
    She and her husband farmed in Camden Township inSchuyler County for more than 40 years before retiring. She was a formermember of the Bethany Church and the Assembly of God Church, both of Camden.
    Funeral services were held Friday, March 31, atthe Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating.Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may he given to theCamden United Methodist Church or the Bethany Bible Church.

  Obituary for Rose KAMNICK BLAHOFSKI
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Rose Blahofski, 89, of Springfield, died at CulberstonMemorial Hospital in Rushville on Monday, March 27, 2000.
    She was born Aug. 26, 1910 at St. George, Austria,to Anton and Mary Strmsek Kamnick. She married Frank J. Blahofski Sr. inSeptember 1931.
    Survivors include her husband, Frank J. BlahofskiSr. of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Delmar (Betty) Woodrum of Rushville;two sons, Frank J. (wife, Judith) Blahofski Jr. and John R, (wife, Carolyn)Blahofski, all of Springfield; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;one sister, Ann Scott, of Springfield; and one brother, Albert Kamnick,of Springfield.
    She was preceded in death by two grandsons, onegranddaughter, her parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
    She was a member of Sacred Heart Church.
    Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March29, 2000, at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield. Funeral service at 9 a.m.Thursday, March 30, 2000, at the funeral home with Rev. Eugene Cieslikofficiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the charity of donor’schoice.

  Obituary for Duane B. DANNER
The Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 4
    Duane B. Danner, 77, of Ipava died Wednesday, Jan.19, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    Born Jan. 22, 1922, in Summum to Claude and LouellaBrinton Danner, he married Lou Nellie Haynes on Dec. 17, 1949, in Havana.She died Feb. 2, 1995.
    He also was preceded in death by two brothers andtwo sisters.
    Surviving are two sons, Duane of Havana and Davidof Bernadotte; three grandsons; one great-grandson; and one brother, Everettof Ipava.
    A construction worker, he worked for Peoria Blacktop,retiring in 1985. He was a member of Laborers Local 231 in Pekin. He wasa former chief of the Ipava Fire Department.
    A World War II Army veteran, he was a member andpast commander of Ipava American Legion Post 17 and a life member of Veteransof Foreign Wars Post 6408 in Havana. He was a president of the Ipava SportsmanClub.
    Services were Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home inIpava. The Rev. Kevin Kessler officiated. Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Ipava American Legionbuilding fund.

  Obituary for Edward F. DURELL
The Rushville Times, February 2, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Edward F. Durell, 91, of Beardstown, died Saturday,Jan. 29, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    He was born May 28, 1908, in Beardstown, the sonof the late Harry “Doodle” and the late Luvenia A. Wayman Durell. He marriedPearl Marie Frakes on June 6, 1944, in Beardstown. She preceded him indeath on Aug. 7, 1999.
    He is survived by two sons, Donald (wife Bonnie),and Junior (wife Connie), both of Beardstown; two daughters, Luvenia “Beanie”(husband Gene) Wray of New Albany, Miss., and Rosie Brockley (husband Bill)of Astoria; two stepdaughters, Martina (husband Glen) Westlake of Astoriaand Mary Kimbro of Silva; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
    He worked as an engineer for the Valley Barge Lineand Material Service for 30 years until his retirement in 1968. Duringretirement, he enjoyed outdoor events such as rabbit hunting, trapping,and fishing, especially ice fishing.
    Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000, atthe Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the BeardstownCity Cemetery

  Obituary for Irene DANNER EASLEY
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 2
    Irene Easley, 98, of Macomb, formerly of Vermont,died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    She was born Sept. 2, 1901, in Leesburg, the daughterof Moses and Lydia Bubb Danner. She married Earl Easley on Dec. 24, 1927.He died July 5, 1981.
    Surviving are one son, Herbert Easley of Vermont;five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by one daughter, BarbaraJean Easley, and a twin sister.
    She was a member of the Vermont Christian Church.
    Funeral services were Saturday at Kost MemorialHome in Vermont with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Burial was in theVermont Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Vermont Christian Churchor Wesley Village Healthcare Center.

  Obituary for John J. ELAS
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 1
    John J. Elas, 87, of Rushville, died Saturday, March25, 2000, at the Heritage Manor South Nursing Home in Beardstown.
    He was born Jan. 7, 1913, in Wonlock, to the lateAnton and Anna Yackish Elas. He married Mary Theresa Laktos June 4, 1933,in Aledo. She died Feb. 21, 1999.
    Surviving are one daughter, Kay Mattson of Rushville;three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by one sister, Rose Guthrie,and two brothers, Louie and Tony Elas.
    He originally farmed in Mercer County.  Heand his brothers owned and operated the Viola Auction Company, a livestockauction. He then started and operated the Elas Quarries in Schuyler Countyand later was in partnership with Robert “Skip” Mattson.
    In retirement, he developed and built an electriccar which was his main hobby. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church,belonged to Som-R-Set card groups and was also a Bridge player. He alsowas a member of the American Trapshooting Association for more than 60years, winning many trophies throughout the United States. He also enjoyedfishing with his brothers and friends.
    A funeral mass was held Tuesday at St. Rose CatholicChurch in Rushville with Father Robert Reynolds officiating. Burial wasat St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Viola with Father Richard Slavish officiating.The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
    Memorials may be given to St. Rose Catholic Churchor Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

  Obituary for June E. DANNER FRYE
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Mrs. June E. Frye, 76, of Vermont, died Sunday March26, 2000, at the Argyle Lake Nursing Center, Colchester.
    She was born June 1, 1923, in Astoria, the daughterof Ross and Estella Clark Danner. She married Myron Frye on Aug. 22, 1942.He died Aug. 21, 1973.
    She also was preceded in death by one son, BarryA. Frye,
    She is survived by two granddaughters, Sara Fryeof Colchester and Mrs. Phillips (Correne) Keefauver of Cold Spring, Minn.;and three great-grandchildren.
    She was the retired postmistress of the VermontPost Office.
    Graveside services will be Saturday, April 1, at11 a.m. at the Vermont Cemetery with Rev. Tim Worstell officiating. KostMemorial Home is in charge of the arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to the Vermont Rescue Squador the American Cancer Society.

  Obituary for Alberta ORR HILL
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 6
Alberta Hill, 82, of Mt. Sterling, died March 25, 2000 at her residence.
    She was born Jan. 17, 1918, in Pike County, thedaughter of Ralph and Marie Gebhardt Orr.
    She married John Myron “Jack” Hill on July 3, 1949,in Perry. He preceded her in death on May 18, 1989.
    She is survived by one son, Mark (wife, Mary) Hillof Mt. Sterling; one stepson, John (wife, Sonia) Hill of Camp Point; onedaughter-in-law, Becky Hill of Mt. Sterling; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;one brother in law, Elmer Bradbury of Perry; and two sisters in law, EloiseBaer of Pekin and Mary Ellen Orr of Perry.
    She also was preceded in death by one son, DavidOrr Hill, one brother, Ralph J. Orr, and one sister, Freida Bradbury.
    She was a graduate of Western Illinois State TeachersCollege and later earned a masters degree. She was a member of Delta KappaGamma.
    She began her teaching career at Dexter School inPike County. She then taught school at Roodhouse. She was a speech teacherat Chapin High School and was later principal at F.U. White School in Galvafour years. She taught at Dixon for a year before marrying and moving toMt. Sterling where she taught for a year and then worked as bookkeeperat her husband’s business, Mt. Sterling Implement Company. She later returnedto teaching for five years before being promoted to principal of Northand South Grade Schools in Mt. Sterling, retiring in 1985.
    She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Christ,the Presbyterian Church of Christ Women’s Guild and the Explorers BibleStudy in Rushville, and was a former member of the American Cancer Society.
    She enjoyed reading, bridge, traveling and Biblestudies.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Hill were Tuesday, March28, at the Presbyterian Church of Christ in Mt. Sterling with Rev. RichardYoung officiating. Burial was at McCord Cemetery in Perry. Memorials maybe made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice, Presbyterian Church of Christor the Brown County Chapter of American Cancer Society.
    Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home of Mt. Sterling wasin charge of services.

  Obituary for Dorothy DEAN KOST
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Private graveside services were held for DorothyDean Kost, 97, of Roswell, N.M., who died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at a localnursing home. A memorial service was held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Churchon Tuesday, March 7, 2000. Father Bob Williams of St. Andrew’s officiated.
    Dorothy was born Aug. 26, 1902, in Rushville, Ill.,to Nettie Wetzel Dean. A graduate of MacMurray College in Jacksonville,she taught at Rushville High School in the 1920s, where she met fellowteacher, John C. Kost, Jr. of Galesburg. They were married Dec. 26, 1932,in Springfield, Ill. The couple made their home in Roswell, N.M., whereJohn taught Latin and ancient history at New Mexico Military Institute.He preceded her in death in 1991.
    As a civil service employee, Dorothy was supervisorof the Mechanical Drafting Department of Walker Air Force Base in Roswellfor 25 years. She was a past worthy matron of the Roswell Chapter of EasternStar, first president of the Roswell Chapter of the Social Order of Beauceauntand past regent of Roswell Chapter of the D.A.R. She was also a memberof St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and resided in Roswell for 68 years. Survivorsinclude a daughter, Nancy Kost Harvey of Roswell; three grandchildren;and three great-grandchildren.
    Preceding her in death, besides her parents, werea sister, Mary Dean Shrader Marley, and three brothers, Bernard, Judsonand Kerchival Dean.
    Memorials may be made to the Assurance Home forAbused Children, 1000 E. 18th, Roswell, N.M. 88201.
    Arrangements were under the direction of LaGroneFuneral Chapel.

  Obituary for Raymond F. ROLOFF
The Rushville Times, April 5, 2000, page 17, column 1
    Raymond F. Roloff, 76, of Lincoln, died Sunday,April 2, 2000, at his residence.
    He was born Sept. 11, 1923, in Peoria, the son ofFrank E. and Sada R. Pfersick Roloff.
    He married Margie E. Simmons on May 17, 1946, inPeoria. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Roger R. Roloff of NewPaltz, N.Y.; one daughter, Lynn C. Fearneyhough of Lincoln; one sister,Marjorie J. Putney of Peoria; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren,
    He served in the U.S. Army in the European Theaterduring World War II as a sergeant surgical technician and was decoratedwith medals and honors. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post4 in Rushville.
    Mr. Roloff was sales manager of Bartlow Brothers,Inc., in Rushville from 1952-1973 and was owner of the Schuy-Ville Theatrein Rushville from 1974-1984.  He was then employed as a Wal-Mart greeterin Lincoln from 1985-1998.  He also was a pianist and composer ofsongs from 1946-1999 and was a member of American Federation of MusiciansLocal 330 in Macomb.
    Funeral services for Mr. Roloff will be at 1 p.m.Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at the Holland and Barry Funeral Home in Lincoln.Carl Wiggins will officiate. Burial will be at Swan Lake Memorial Gardensin Peoria. Full military rites will be accorded at the gravesite.
    Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdayat the funeral home.
    Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

  Obituary for Norah T. HARRISON SCHRAMM
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 2
    Norah T. Schramm, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday,March 21, 2000, at her home.
    She was born Dec. 23, 1919, in Warrington, England,to the late Enoch and Sarah Conner Harrison.
    She married Kenneth Schramm on Dec. 23, 1943, inWarrington, England. He survives.
    Also are surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Jim(Sandra) Utter of Beardstown, Mrs. Mike (Karen) Webster of Liberty, Mrs.Jim (Janene) Thompson of Rushville and Mrs. Gene (Terri) Haines of Rushville;two sons, Keith B. (wife, Nancy) of Beardstown and David M. (wife, Vicki)of Algonquin; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one sister,Mrs. Ron (Mary) Tempest of Manchester, England.
    She was preceded in death by one great-grandson,one brother and one sister.
    She volunteered at the Schuyler Senior Center andwas a member of the Overseas War Bride Club of Illinois. She worked for12 years at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1982.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Schramm were held Friday,March 24, at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooperofficiating. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

  Obituary for Iva MCELHOE SCOTT
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Iva Scott, 92, of Shelbina, Mo., formerly of Rushville,died Thursday, March 23, 2000, at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo.
    Mrs. Scott was born in Shelby County, Mo., on Nov.18, 1907, the son of Fred and Bessie Carter McElhoe.
    On Nov. 10, 1931, she married Chappell Scott inQuincy. He preceded her in death.
    Iva is survived by two children, Jack V. Scott ofMalta, Ill., and Sharon Kratz of Imbroden, Ark.; five grandchildren; eightgreat-grandchildren; and three sisters, Myrtle Stevens of Shelbina, Mo.,Pauline Kleckner of Quincy, Ill, and Mabel Copeland of Carthage, Ill.
    In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Scottwas preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
    She was a member of Avon Federated Church in Avon,Ill., and graduated from Steffenville High School in 1925.
    Graveside services were Saturday, March 25 at theShelbina Cemetery West Lawn Addition in Shelbina, Mo., with Jim Bilbroofficiating.

  Obituary for H. Carl UTTER
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
    H. Carl Utter, 64, of Frederick, died Sunday, March26, 2000, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    He was born May 11, 1915, in Frederick Townshipof Schuyler County, the son of the late Grover D. and Elizabeth Ruth (Malcomson)Utter. He married Naomi Horney on April 20, 1946, in Colchester. She survives.
    Also surviving are three sons, Ronald Eugene Utter(wife Wanda) of Colchester, Gary Keith Utter (wife Lorna) of Monmouth,Darwin Lewis Utter (wife Belinda) of Rushville; six grandchildren; threestep-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren;one brother, Howard Delano Utter of Louisville, Ky., and one sister-in-law,Juanita Utter of Colchester. He was preceded in death by two brothers,James Malcom and Grover Richard Utter.
    He was a farmer and was the postmaster of the FrederickPost Ofice for 22 years. He retired from the post office after 15 yearsas a rural carrier on Feb. 28, 1977. He was a member of the Schuyler CountyFarm Bureau and the Rural Letter Carriers Association.
    Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday atthe Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Revs. Matt Haberman andErnest Louderman officiating.  Burial will follow in the MessererCemetery near Frederick.
    Memorials may be given to the Frederick ChristianChurch.

  Obituary for Clair E. WEBB
The Rushville Times, April 5, 2000, page 17, column 4
    Clair E. Webb, 93, of Astoria, died Sunday, April2, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
    He was born Feb. 9, 1907, in Summum, the son ofCharles B. and Ethel D. Smith Webb.
    He married Margaret Louise Parr on Feb. 15, 1932.She died April 19, 1973.
    He also was preceded in death by one granddaughter,five brothers and two sisters.
    Surviving are one son, William (wife Sara) Webbof Loveland, Colo; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; three brothers,Maurice Webb of Lewistown, Walter Webb of Astoria, and Floyd Webb of Lewistown;and one sister, Mildred Slaight of Canton.
    He worked at the Key Coal Company and Astoria FibraSteel Company, both at Astoria, and also was a retired farmer.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2000,at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with visitation one hour before servicesat the Shawgo Memorial Home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Astoria.

  Obituary for Elmer L. WINNER
The Rushville Times, March 29, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Elmer L. “Dick” Winner, 73, of St. Louis, Mo., diedat his home on March 17, 2000.
    Born on March 27, at Sheldon’s Grove in SchuylerCounty to Charles E. and Cecil (Cole) Winner, he married Elizabeth HoffmuellerWinner in Germany. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Harry Winner at home;one daughter, Christine (husband David) Faulstick; one granddaughter; onegrandson; one brother, Robert E. (wife Patty) Winner of Browning; one sister,Mary Winner of Galesburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    His parents, two brothers and one sister precededhim in death.
    He was a veteran of WW II and a former member ofthe American Legion. He retired from Wagner Electric in 1980 and laterdrove a van for Bevo Community Center in St. Lous.
    The Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary 6464 Chippauoaat Watson was in charge of services which were held at the National CemeteryChapel.

Robin Petersen  Obituary for Francelia A. SHEAR MARTIN
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1925
    Mrs. Francelia A. Martin, widow of the late Jeramial[Jeremiah] H. Martin of McDonough county, died at her home in Scotlandtownship last Thursday and funeral services were held at the Ebenezer churchon Sunday, conducted by Rev. H. H. Mullen; interment in Oakwood cemetery,Macomb.
    Mrs. Martin was born December 3, 1853, near Chicago,and lived for a time in Schuyler county and Iowa before removing to McDonoughcounty.
    Her maiden name was Shear, she being married onJanuary 1, 1877, to Jeramial H. Martin who died in 1915. Deceased was amember of the Methodist church from childhood until nine years ago, whenshe united with the Ebenezer church. She was a strong advocate of christianity,and was a kind neighbor, mother, and wife.
    Surviving she leaves the following sons and daughters:J. E. of Littleton, Mrs. C. E. Woolam, Gertrude Martin, Wallace W., GroverT., D. J., E. Lee and Flaude E. of Macomb; also two brothers, George E.Shear of Rineback, Iowa, and Charles E. of Denver, Colo. Twenty-eight grand-childrenand four great-grand-children also survive.

Obituary for Sirena CURRY KENT
The Rushville Times, November 5, 1925
Mrs. Sirena Kent Died In East St. Louis, Oct. 29
    Mrs. Sirena Kent, widow of the late Asher Kent,pioneer resident of Woodstock township, died in East St. Louis on Thursdayafternoon of last week, where she made her home with her daughter, Mrs.Sarah Miskimen. She was eighty-one years of age and death was due to dropsyof the liver.
    Mrs. Kent was an old time resident of Schuyler,a sister of the late James and William Curry, and lived on a farm two milessouthwest of Rushville on the Ripley road. She left here about thirty yearsago to make her home in East St. Louis. The remains were brought to RushvilleSaturday and taken to the home of Mrs. James Curry. Funeral services wereheld in East St. Louis on Friday. Sunday afternoon a brief burial service,conducted by Rev. Muran, was held at the city cemetery.
    Those who accompanied the remains to this city were:Mrs. Mary Quait and Mrs. Mawanie Gamach of St. Louis, Harley, John andAlbert Kent, R. M. Avery, Mrs. Grover Queen, Mrs. Nellie Turcott and W.E. Dixon of East St. Louis.
    Mrs. Kent is survived by seven children, namely:Mrs. Nellie Turcott and R. M. Avery of East St. Louis, F. C. Avery of Jacksonville,Florida; Mrs. Della Heady of Los Angeles, Calif.; William Avery, Mrs. MaryQuait and Mrs. Mawania Gamach of St. Louis.

Obituary for Louesia GEISS SAYERS
The Rushville Times, November 5, 1925
    Louesia, daughter of John and Christena Geiss, wasborn Jan. 28, 1861, at Hesse-Darmestat, Germany. In 1877 she came witha brother and sister to America, coming at once to Illinois, where shespent her life.
    While still a young girl she united with the Lutheranchurch, to which faith she remained true to the end.
    On June 10, 1890, she was united in marriage toAmos Johnathan Sayers at Rushville, Illinois.
    She had been in failing health for several years,but during the past year she lost strength rapidly owning to a complicationof diseases. Everything that loving kindness could do was done for hertill death came to relieve her suffering.
    She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband,three daughters, Abby Jackson, Hilda Sayers and Christena Stevens, andone grand-daughter, Louesia Christena Stevens; also one sister, Mrs. ElizabethMeyer of Beardstown, Ill., and three brothers, John Geiss of Adams, Oregon;Peter, of Milton, and Charles of Browning, Ill., besides a large numberof other relatives and friends.

Death Notice for Enos DAILEY
The Rushville Times, November 25, 1925
    Enos Dailey, aged eleven, is dead as the resultof a hunting accident. The boy’s body was found lying at the side of afence with a small rifle nearby. The rifle bullet had entered the boy’sright temple. There were no witnesses and a verdict of accidental deathwas returned.

Death Notice for Jessie KINNEMAN
The Rushville Times, November 5, 1925
    The remains of Jessie Kinneman, a former residentof this locality, arrived here Monday from Springfield, and were interredin the Weightman cemetery. She passed away at a hospital in that city,Friday evening.

  Obituary for Orveda Charlotte JANES DAVIS
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Orveda Charlotte Davis, 85, Of Mt. Sterling, diedTuesday, April 4, 2000, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
    Mrs. Davis was born on Feb. 5, 1915, in Lebanon,Mo., the daughter of Frank Janes and Caroline Frances Yates. She marriedEverett F. Davis on Aug. 18, 1933, in Camdenton, Mo.
    She was preceded in death by her husband, parents,and brother, Lester Jackson Janes.
    Mrs. Davis is survived by one sister, Alberta Powersof Richland, Mo., a sister-in-law, Erma Janes of Meredosia; and severalnieces and nephews.
    She was a housewife. She was an avid Bingo player,traveler and gardener. She enjoyed canning food for her family friendsand neighbors.
    Funeral services were Friday, April 7, at the Cline-GoodwinFuneral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
    The family has requested memorials be made to theactivity department of Heritage Manor in Mt. Sterling.

  Obituary for Clara Jeanette BUSS FLYNN
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 1
    Clara Jeanette Flynn, 71, of Mt. Sterling, diedSunday, April 9, 2000, at her residence.
    She was born Jan. 16, 1929, in Mt. Sterling, thedaughter of Ralph Walter and Alice Louise Howard Buss. She married VernonLeRoy Flynn on June 15, 1952, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling.He survives.
    She is also survived by three sons, Steve (wifeCinda), Gregory and Rodney (wife Sue), all of Mt. Sterling; three daughters,Dee Dee (husband Michael) Rischbieter of Clinton, S.C., Cheryl and Nanette,both of Mt. Sterling, eight grandchildren; one brother, John Buss of Meredosia;two sisters, Dolores (husband Hubert) Sides of Versailles and Mary Ann(husband John) Yeakel of Mt. Sterling; and several nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters, BarbaraLangan and Harriett Jean Carpenter.
    Mrs. Flynn attended St. Mary’s Academy in Mt. Sterlingand graduated with the class of 1948. Mrs. Flynn was a member of the HolyFamily Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling and was a former member of St. Joseph’sAltar Society and Women’s Guild.
    A funeral Mass was held Tuesday at Holy Family CatholicChurch in Mt. Sterling with burial at Mt. Sterling Catholic Cemetery. HendrickerFuneral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of services.
    Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospiceor the Brown County Cancer Society.

  Obituary for Leslie E. FORD
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Leslie E. Ford, 88, of Rushville, died Monday, April17, 2000, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    He was born October 15, 1911, in Schuyler County,the son of the late Frank Dwight and Hattie (Herron) Ford. He married RobertaSpates on Jan. 22, 1939, in Rushville. She preceded him in death on Jan.2, 1989.
    Surviving are one son, Karl Ford (wife, Julie) ofRushville; one daughter, Jeanine Morrell (husband, Larry) of MarquetteHeights; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was precededin death by three brothers, Lyle, Eldon and Ivan Ford, and one sister,Hazel Dace.
    He owned and operated Ford Rythmn Lanes in Rushvillefor 40 years. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Wood-RobyFuneral Chapel in Rushville. Memorials may be given to Friends of Troop35 Boy Scouts.

  Obituary for John P. HAMMOND
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 3
    John P. Hammond, 66, of Rushville, died Monday,April 10, 2000, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
    He was born May 22, 1933, in Benton, the son ofthe late Reuben and Lula (Jones) Hammond. He married Gayleen Melvin Thompsonon July 2, 1970, in Rushvllle. She survives.
    Also surviving are two daughters, Susan Stickel(husband, Henry) of Benton and Mary Jane Chestnut (husband, Mike) of Springfield;one stepson, Marty Thompson (wife, Debbie) of Rushville; four grandchildren;two brothers, Robert Hammond (wife, Betty Lou) of Benton and Wayne Hammond(wife, Jane Ellen) of Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Betty Ann Moore of Metropolis;and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parentsand one sister, Dorothy Van Dalsem.
    He was a mine inspector with the State of Illinoisfor 30 years, retiring Dec. 31, 1997. He was a member of the United MethodistChurch and the Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M., both in Benton. He was alsoa member of the Illinois Mining Institute, Rushville Moose Lodge No. 506and the Scripps Park Wednesday Night Men’s Golf League.
    Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday atthe Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.Burial of the cremains will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitationwill be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.Memorials may be given to the Leukemia Society of America or the St. FrancisMedical Center in Peoria.

  Obituary for Frances E. HAWKINS
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Frances E. Hawkins was born Oct. 16, 1899, and diedDec. 16, 1999, in Seal Beach, Calif.
    She was born in Lima, Ohio. She graduated from theCasper, Wyo. Business College and taught shorthand and typing in that collegeseveral years.
She married Harry C. Hawkins Feb. 22, 1922. He was a native of HuntsvilleTownship. He managed several J.C. Penney stores in Utah and Wyoming. Hepreceded her in death Sept. 9, 1963.
    Cremation rites were accorded in California. Hercremains were buried at the Rushville City Cemetery Jan. 14, 2000. Shewas survived by a cousin, nieces and nephews. She was an aunt of EstherAbbott of Littleton.

  Obituary for Ethel May YATES HICKMAN
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 6
    Ethel May Hickman, 95, of Rushville, died Saturday,April 15, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born Jan. 18, 1905, in Camden Township,Schuyler County, to the late Martin Edward and S. Elizabeth Kelly Yates.She married Henry Wayne Hickman Jan. 18, 1929, in Rushville. He died Nov.5, 1976.
    Surviving are one son, Leslie Hickman of Rushville,with whom she made her home; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Brown of Astoria,and Mrs. Mildred Trimmer of Vermont; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren;one step-great-grandson; one great-great-grandchild; and one brother, LeslieYates of Mt. Sterling. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, RalphCarlyle and Blaine Yates Hickman; two infant daughters, Nedra Irene andDebris Eldoria Hickman; two great-grandsons; and 15 brothers and sisters.
    She was a homemaker. She also raised her grandchildrenPaulet, Mark and David. She was baptized at the Houston Methodist Churchin Schuyler County and attended the Rushville Assembly of God Church.
    Funeral services were Tuesday at Worthington FuneralHome in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating. Burial was in thePalm Cemetery west of Rushville.
    Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler In HomeHealth Care program or the First Southern Baptist Church of Rushville.

  Obituary for Paul A. JORGESEN
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Paul A. Jorgesen, 66, of Normal, formerly of Rushville,died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at the BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
    He was born Nov. 26, 1938, in Evanston, the sonof the late Robert Walter and Bess Benson Jorgesen. He married Nancy BartlowAug. 17, 1958, at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
    She survives, along with one son, Robert Jorgesen(wife Tina) of Farmer City; one daughter, Jane Kliffmiller (husband Jeff)of Industry; two granddaughters; one step-grandson; and one sister, RobertaJorgesen of Skokie.
    He owned and operated Schuyler Grain Co. in Rushvillefrom 1960 to 1982. He then worked for James and Associates Insurance Co.in Bloomington, and Sun-Ag-Inc. in El Paso, retiring in December of 1998.He served in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 24, 1954, to Aug. 17, 1956, serving22 months on the aircraft carriers USS Midway and USS Oriskany, receivingthe China Service Medal and National Defense Service Ribbon/Medal.
    A 1959 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University,he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He also was a member of theFirst United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley and Rev.Jo Siders officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery wheremilitary services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4.The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
    Memorials may be given to the Central MethodistChurch, Kenton Ave., Skokie, IL 60076; The Baby Fold, Willow St., Normal,IL 61761; or Scripps Park Golf Course, Rushville, IL 62681.

  Obituary for Lorena Magdeline THOMPSON KENNEDY
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 3
    Lorena Magdeline Kennedy, 90, of rural Rushville,died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at St. John’s North Hospice in Springfield.
    She was born Jan. 21, 1910, in Bainbridge Township,Schuyler County; the daughter of the late Roy and Pearl Vincent Thompson.
    She attended Hatfield School in Bainbridge Townshipand graduated from Rushville High School in 1928.
    She married Darrell Eugene Kennedy on Aug. 2, 1930.He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1970. One brother, Charles Leroy Thompsonand one sister, Iva Pearl Blaesing also preceded her in death.
    Mrs. Kennedy worked at J.C. Penney before marryingand was a homemaker. She later was employed by Scripps Reno Dress Shopand Vedders (Moreland and Devitt) Drug Store in Rushville. After the deathof her husband, Mrs. Kennedy managed her farm until her death.
    She was a member of the First United Methodist Churchof Rushville and the Explorers Bible Study group.
    Survivors include a son, Larry Kennedy (wife Celeste)of Plano, Texas; a daughter, Dixie Roegge (husband Fred) of Springfieldsix grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, William RozelleThompson (wife Rosalee) of Springfield; one niece; and three nephews.
    Funeral services were Saturday at the First UnitedMethodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley, Rev. Jack Thompsonand Rev. Jeff Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
    Memorial donations may be made to: First UnitedMethodist Church of Rushville; Culbertson Memorial Hospital of Rushville;or St. John’s Hospice of Springfield.

  Obituary for Bessie I. BOWEN KERR
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Bessie I. Kerr, 88, of Mt. Sterling, died Monday,April 10, 2000, at St. John’s North in Springfield.
    She was born Jan. 6, 1912, in Schuyler County; thedaughter of William Henry and Lillie Lashbrook Bowen. She married JohnT. Kerr on Feb. 23, 1932, in Rushville. He preceded her in death on June8, 1974.
    In 1977, Bessie retired from Brown County CommunityUnit #1 School District. She was employed as an office clerk and lateras a secretary at Timewell Grade School. Mrs. Kerr was of the Methodistfaith. She was received into the Methodist Church at Sugar Grove as a younggirl. She later transferred her membership to the Mt. Sterling First UnitedMethodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 25 years. She wasa member of the Women’s Society, WSCS and at the time of her death, shewas serving as president of the 3Bs Class.
    She was a 4-H club leader, serving as foods andclothing construction leader for the Liberty Bell 4-H Club. She was alsoa former member of the Home Extension of Brown County. She was a memberof the Brown County Republican Women’s group and for 40 years she servedas an election judge in both Missouri Township and Mt. Sterling Township.Mrs. Kerr was known to be a very artistic person and enjoyed wood carvingand gardening.
    Survivors include two daughters, Mary Belle Fox(husband Harlan) of Meredosia and Shirley Dodds of Godfrey; four grandsons;one granddaughter eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;three sisters, Frances Mae Rittenhouse of Cassville, Wisc., Goldie NorineMoreland of Rushville, and Eva Pauline Ashbaker of East Alton; and severalnieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-in-law,Philip Dodds; one sister, Inez Pearl Wright, and six brothers, Roy CecilBowen, Marion Arthur Bowen, Charles Chester Bowen, Orville Bryce Bowen,Dona Ray Bowen and Warren Eugene Bowen.
    Funeral services were held Friday, April 14, atthe First United Methodist Church of Mt. Sterling with Rev. Julie Allisonofficiating. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in chargeof arrangements.
    Memorials are suggested to the Brown County CancerSociety; St. John’s Hospice or the First United Methodist Church of Mt.Sterling.

  Death Notice for Charles J. KERR
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 3
    Charles J. Kerr, 80, of Rushville, died Tuesday,April 18, 2000, at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    Funeral arrangements will be announced later bythe Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

  Obituary for Patricia J. MCMURL LANDRITH
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 6
    Patricia J. Landrith, 65, of Macomb, died Monday,April 10, 2000, at the Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb.
    She was born May 10, 1934, in Beardstown, the daughterof the late Roy W. and Mildred C. (Trotter) McMurl. She married RussellLandrith. He preceded her in death.
    A nurse’s aide, she worked at McDonough DistrictHospital in Macomb and at various health care facilities in Jacksonvilleand Springfield. She was a member of the Tabernacle of God Church in Colchester.
    Surviving are two sons, David (wife, Julie) of Dallas,Texas, and Dewayne (wife, Tammy) of Macomb; two daughters, Debbie Sue Clairof San Jose and Donna Boyd of Beardstown; six grandchildren; three brothers,Roy McMurl (wife, Ruby) of Kansas, Rev. John McMurl (wife, Joan A.) ofColchester, and Rev. Glen McMurl (wife, Darlene) of Jacksonville; and onesister, Cleon D. Crow of Pompano Beach, Fla.  She was preceded indeath by her parents, husband, and one son, Dale Wayne Landrith.
    Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday atthe Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Donald Sutton officiating.Burial of the cremains will follow in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American CancerSociety.

  Obituary for Floyd MELVIN
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 1
    Floyd Melvin, 83, of Augusta, died Monday, April10, 2000, at Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden.
    He was born June 7, 1916, to William John “Jay”and Anna Gertrude (Hale) Melvin. He married Doris Dean McGinnis on Feb.6, 1936, in Huntsville. She died on Sept. 13, 1992.
    He is survived by one son, Gary (wife Kay) Melvinof Augusta; one daughter Mrs. Harold (June) Sizek of Astoria; two grandchildren;three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
    He was a 1933 graduate of Augusta High School. Hewas a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the Huntsville UnitedMethodist Church. He was a member and Past Master of Huntsville Lodge #465AF & AM.
    Services were Wednesday, April 12, at HuntsvilleUnited Methodist Church with the Rev. Kathleen Hughes officiating. Burialwas in Forest Lawn Memory Garden in Macomb. Hamilton Funeral Home in Augustawas in charge of services. Huntsville Lodge #465 conducted Masonic Ritesat the funeral home.
    Memorials may be made to the Southeastern High Schoolbaseball program or Huntsville United Methodist Church.

  Obituary for Muriel D. LITTLE PICKARD
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 2
    Muriel D. Pickard, 91, of Macomb, formerly of Littleton,died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Wesley Village Health Care Center inMacomb.
    She was born Dec. 27, 1908, near Littleton, thedaughter of James and Jessie DeWitt Little. She married Francis L. “Pat”Pickard on Oct. 22, 1931, at Monmouth. He died Aug. 15, 1979.
    She is survived by two sons, Jack (wife Janice)Pickard of Macomb, and Don (wife Roylene) Pickard of Oak Park; four grandchildren;three great-grandchildren; and one niece.
    She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Dale(Merri) Kennedy.
    She spent her early life on the family farm, movingto Littleton at age eight. She was a graduate of Industry High School andattended Western Illinois Teachers College. She taught school at SnyderSchool in Littleton Township. For many years, she was active with her husbandin the operation of Pickard and Son Grocery in Littleton. She was a memberof the Rushville Federation of Women and the Littleton United MethodistChurch. She resided in Littleton Township for more than 80 years, movingto Wesley Village Retirement Center in 1990.
    Cremation rites have been accorded and memorialservices will be held Thursday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at Sargent-WorthingtonFuneral Home in Macomb with Rev. Joe Tomich officiating. Burial will immediatelyfollow the services in Littleton Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Littleton United MethodistChurch, Wesley Village Benevolent Fund or to the charity of the donor’schoice.

  Obituary for Adah Z. RECTOR
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 5
    Adah Z. Rector, 96, of Table Grove, died Sunday,April 16, 2000, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
    She was born Sept. 26, 1903, at Vermont, the daughterof Marion and Harriet (Edie) Easlsy
    She married Ward Whitney Rector on Jan. 21, 1922,at Macomb. He died May 12, 1969.
    She also was preceded in death by one daughter,Margaret Louise, one grandson, two sisters, Leta Rauch and Edith Cunningham,and three brothers, Clifford, Lester and Abram Easley.
    Surviving are two sons, Eugene (wife Carolyn) Rectorof Ipava and Dean Eldon (wife Carolyn Ann) Rector of Vermont; four grandchildren;11 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
    She was a member of Vermont Christian Church andwas a homemaker.
    Funeral services were Tuesday, April 18, at theVermont Christian Church with Rev. Gilliland officiating. Burial was inBaughman Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava is in charge of services.
    Memorials may be made to Table Grove Fire and Rescue,or the building fund at the Vermont Christian Church.

  Obituary for Barbara Jane THOMSON REIMULLER
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 2
    Mrs. Barbara Jane Reimuller, 76, of Banning, Calif.,a former Table Grove resident, died Monday, April 3, 2000, at her residence.
    She was born April 23, 1928, in Galesburg, the daughterof Vernon and Winifred Cox Thomson.
    She married Christian John Reimuller in 1945. Hedied January 7, 1981.
    She is survived by one son, Christian Reimullerof Cherry Valley, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two brothers, WilliamThomson and Vernon Thomson, both of Table Grove.
    She was a member of the Southern California Federationof Republican Women and the Antique Automobile Club of America.
    Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 12, 2000,at 2 p.m. at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, with Rev. Tim Ashley officiating.Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, Table Grove.

  Obituary for Harriett A. SHAW SCHOMER
The Rushville Times, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Harriett A. Schomer, 62, of Astoria, died Friday,April 1, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
    She was born May 3, 1931 in Astoria, the daughterof Lester and Helen (Lau) Shaw.
    She married Jack L. Schomer on Nov. 22, 1979, inAstoria. He survives.
    Also surviving are two brothers, Willis (wife Irene)Shaw and Bud Shaw of Astoria; and one sister, Evelyn Hopping of Washington.
    She was a member of Summum Christian Church.
    She worked as a waitress since the age of 16. She waitressed at the Subway cafe from 1970 until 1979. She also workedas a press operator at Durite Laundry in Havana for six years and at GordonCleaners in Astoria for five years.
    Services were Sunday, April 9 at the Summum ChristianChurch in Summum, with this Rev. Brian Culver officiating. Burial was inthe Astoria Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge ofthe services.
    Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’schoice.

  Obituary for Ruthanne SUTHERLAND
The Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 4
    Ruthanne Sutherland, 79, of Scottsdale, Ariz., diedApril 11, 2000.
    Born in Chicago, she moved to Arizona 42 years agofrom Rushville with her husband, Dr. L. C. Sutherland and family.
    She was a retired registered nurse and real estatebroker.  Mrs. Sutherland spent most of her life serving God and theless fortunate. She enjoyed music, dancing, gardening and birds.
    She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Anne Sutherland;son, James Clay Sutherland; sister, Mary Keffer; and three grandchildren.
    She was preceded in death by her grandson, JoshuaSutherland.
    Funeral services were held Saturday, April 15 atthe Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, Ariz. Interment was inCamelback Cemetery, Paradise Valley, Ariz.
    Memorials may be made to Neighborhood Clinic, Inc.,7000 N. 16th St., Mailbox #120-310, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

Obituary for Sarah Ellen ROBBINS FRISBY
The Rushville Times, October 29, 1925
    Mrs. J. W. Frisby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W.Robbins, former residents of this city, now residents of Exter, Calif.,died at her home in Eldorado, Kansas, Monday, Oct. 12th. Interment wasmade at that city. The following obituary is taken from The El Dorado Times:
    Sarah Ellen Robbins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Robbins, was born near Fort Scott, on Nov. 29, 1871. When a child, shemoved with her parents to Rushville, Ill., where she resided until 1900,when she returned to Kansas and lived at Latham.
    At an early age she joined the Free Methodist churchand at the time of her death, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal churchof El Dorado. On Aug. 5, 1894, whe was united in marriage to James W. Frisby.To this union was born one child, Nola Mabel Jacobs, who survives. Sheis also survived by Mr. Frisby, three step-children, L. D. Frisby of GreenForest, Ark., Mrs. Anna E. Ruth and Ray Frisby of El Dorado; five grand-daughters,Margaret Frisby of Green Forest, Ark., Helen, Marianna, Catherine and WildaRuth Frisby of El Dorado, and five grand-sons, Robert Ruth of El Dorado,James, John, David and Stephen Jacobs of Fowler; her aged parents, Mr.and Mrs. F. W. Robbins; and invalid sister, Miss Nola Robbins, and threebrothers, Oscar, Andrew and Edgar of Exter, Calif.; Frank of Omaha, Neb.,and Rollo of Augusta, Ill.
    Mrs. Frisby was an affectionate and unselfish wifeand mother, and was beloved by many friends.

Obituary for C. G. NEILL
The Rushville Times, March 16, 1927
Allen Neill
    C. G. Neill was the son of Samuel and Samantha Neilland was born at Shelbyville, Tenn., Nov. 20, 1880, and departed this lifeMarch 5, 1927.
    He was united in marriage to Kate Phillips on Dec.2, 1907 and to them were born two children, Anna and Allean, both of whomsurvive him with their mother.
    One brother, James F. now lives at Brookline, Mo.He has many other relatives and a host of friends who mourn his passing.He recently made a profession of faith and united with the Presbyterianchurch.
    Funeral services were held at the church on Tuesday,Rev. J. L. Wallace officiating, and burial was made in the Harris cemetery.
    Mr. Neill was a resident of this community a longtime and was an upright and industrious citizen, who was honored and welllike by all who knew him. He was a patient sufferer, not letting his illhealth make him gloomy and to the last he retained his old sense of humorand the ability to see the cheerful side of things.
    It had been apparent for a long time that his recoverywas not to be expected, yet his death was a shock to his friends, who knewand appreciated the many good qualities which he possessed.
    The above was taken from the Table Grove paper.Mr. Neill was a brother-in-law of Mrs. Charles Shelts of this place andwas a resident of this county for several years, loving at one time onthe E. E. Yarbrough farm.
    Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shelts and sons, Arthur, Floydand Leonard attended the funeral. The boys were pallbearers.

Obituary for Fred SCHULTZ
The Rushville Times, March 23, 1927
    Fred Schultz, a former resident of Schuyler county,son of the late Judge and Mrs. H. C. Schultz, died Thursday at the Methodisthospital in Peoria, following a two weeks illness.
    Mr. Schultz was born on a farm in Hickory townshipfifty-five years ago and his early life was spent in this county.
    After attaining the age of manhood he went to Peoriawhere he entered the railway service and for twenty-five years was employedas conductor on the T. P. & W. railway. Four years ago he sustainedinjuries while engaged in his work that impaired his health and he resignedfrom his position with the railroad company. since that time he has beenengaged in the general contracting business in Peoria.
    In 1922 Mr. Schultz was united in marriage to MissGeorgia Goforth, who with one brother, P. A. Schultz, of this city, andtwo sisters, Mrs. Emma Brehm of Peoria and Mrs. Callie Scanlon of Galesburg,survive.
    On Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock funeral serviceswere held from the Wilton funeral home in Peoria, conducted by Rev. Shaw,pastor of the Peoria First M. E. church. Interment was made in the Springdalecemetery.
    Deceased had been a member of the Order of RailwayConductors’ Brotherhood for many years and the floral offerings from thisorganization were beautiful and profuse.

Obituaries for Arthur Garfield DOYLE
The Rushville Times, March 16, 1927
Arthur Doyle Died in Macomb Hospital
    Arthur Doyle, a resident of Browning township, diedTuesday morning in the Holmes hospital at Macomb. The body was broughtto Rushville by Undertaker R. A. Lawler and funeral services, conductedby Rev. C. B. Stambaugh, will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o’clock,at the Rushville Baptist church. Interment will be in the Ridgeville cemetery.
    Mr. Doyle was born in Kentucky, but had residedin Browning township for a number of years. He is survived by his wifeand six small children.

Obituary for Herbie HARL
The Rushville Times, March 23, 1927
    We were sorry to hear of the death of Herbie Harl,brother of Mrs. Jeanette Smith of Plymouth. About thirty-two years agothe Harl family moved from Sciota to Camden, where the two brothers publisheda paper until after the death of their mother. Then Herbie and Jeanettemoved to Brooklyn, where Herbie lived until about a year ago. He went tohis sister’s in Plymouth until last summer, and then he went to the WoodmanSanitorium in Colorado thinking he would improve in health, but tuberculosishad fastened its clutches on him and he passed away at the sanitorium onMarch 8th. He was born in Metamora, Ill., Oct. 31, 1872. He was laid torest in the Round Prairie cemetery. His parents and one sister have precededhim in death many years ago.

Obituary for Ruth Adelle MOORE HILES
The Rushville Times, March 16, 1927
Funeral of Mrs. Wm. Hiles Held at Moore’s Chapel
    Extremely pathetic were the circumstances surroundingthe death of Mrs. Ruth Moore-Hiles, wife of Wm. Hiles, which occurred Wednesdayof last week at her home near Beardstown, four hours after she had givenbirth to an infant son.
    The death of this dear wife and mother, who wasonly thirty-five years of age, comes as a shock to the husband and sevenmotherless children, ranging in age from eleven years to ten months.
    The remains were brought to Rushville and at 2 o’clockon Friday afternoon funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. J. Hall of BluffSprings, were held from Moore’s Chapel M. E. church where Mrs. Hiles hadattended services as a child and was a member of that church. Intermentwas in the Moore cemetery.
    The following obituary was read at the service:
    Ruth Adelle Moore Hiles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.U. G. Moore, was born in Rushville, Ill., Aug. 8, 1891, and passed awayfrom this life at Beardstown, Ill., March 9, 1927.
    Mrs. Hiles was the oldest daughter of a family ofeight children.
    She was united in marriage to Wm. H. Hiles in June1914. To this union were born eight children: Roderick Henry, Ella Catherine,Raymond Moore, Wilma Ruth, William Richard, Dwight Victor, Herbert Ronaldand Royal Gene, who passed away with his mother.
    She leaves to mourn, her husband and family, threebrothers: Glenn, Floyd and Robert; four sisters: Mrs. Chester Wilson, Harriett,Nina and Mary and a host of friends.

Death Notice for Mrs. James PLUMMER
The Rushville Times, March 23, 1927
    Mrs. James Plummer of Industry died at her homein that village Monday of last week, aged 78 years, 9 months and 14 days.Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the M. E. church. Forthe past ten years Mr. and Mrs. Plummer have been spending their wintersat the Soldiers’ Home at Quincy and they returned from there several weeksago. They were former residents of this county before removing to Industryto make their home.

Robin Petersen  Obituary for Delno G. ROBESON
The Rushville Times, October 14, 1936
Funeral Held Friday for Delno G. Robeson
    Funeral services for Delno G. Robeson, whose deathoccurred Wednesday morning of last week at the Culbertson hospital, wereheld Friday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Christian church, conductedby Rev. M. A. Warren. Interment was made in the family lot at the Rushvillecemetery.
    Delno G. Robeson, eldest son of Banning H. and DellaV. Robeson, was born on the homestead farm northeast of Rushville, Jan.20, 1898, and departed this life at the Culbertson hospital on Oct. 7,1936; aged 43 years, 8 months and 17 days.
    Delno’s entire life was spent on the farm, wherehe was an obedient and loving son, and after the death of his father, whichoccurred March 23, 1932, he assumed complete management of the farm andwas a great comfort and counsellor for his widowed mother, who has sufferedan irreparable loss in the death of her son, who was just at the noondayof a useful life.
    The loss is not confined alone to the family circle,but is felt by other relatives and many friends who will ever rememberthe many kind deeds done by this splendid young man.
    Besides his mother he is survived by one brother,Homer, and two sisters, Pearl, wife of Clyde Carty, and Gertrude Robeson,who resides with her mother. He is also survived by several nieces andnephews, who will ever cherish the memory of a devoted uncle.

Obituary for Ruth Ann PRATHER
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Infant Child of Clifford Prather and Wife Died
    Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Prather of Woodstock townshipmourn the death of their seven-months old daughter, Ruth Ann, which occurredat the family home Friday after a ten days’ illness.
    Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m. atthe Gordon funeral home, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren. Burial was inthe Chockley cemetery near Industry.
    Ruth Ann Prather was born Feb. 16, 1936, to Mr.and Mrs. Clifford Prather and departed this life Oct. 2, 1936, at the homeof her parents at the age of 7 months, 16 days after an illness of tendays.
    Ruth Ann leaves to mourn her loss, besides her parents,one sister, Emma Lee, and five brothers, Virgil, Max, Gene, Donald andHoward, and both grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lancaster of Industryand Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Prather of Ray.
    Dear ones will miss her darling smile. She buddedforth in this spring only to wither and fade when autumn had begun.

Obituary for Nina THORNTON ROBERTSON
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Funeral For Mrs. Robertson on Thursday at Browning
    Mrs. Nina Thornton-Robertson died at 12 o’clockMonday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Haffner, in Beardstown,at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 5 days.
    The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Home tobe prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Thursdayafternoon from the Christian church in Browning. Burial will be made inthe Bader cemetery.
    Mrs. Robertson was born March 1, 1857, in Rushville,Illinois. She was married to Malcolm Robertson on Oct. 1, 1874, who passedaway in 1917.
    To this union nine children were born, five of whompreceded her in death. Those surviving are Fred Robertson, Browning; MyrtleHaffner, Beardstown; Edith Waggoner, Moline; and Ghlee Robertson, Kankakee.She is also survived by sixteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
    She made her home in Beardstown for the past nineyears, most of which time she had been in failing health. She was a memberof the Baptist church.

Obituary for W. M. HAILEY
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Rev. W. M. Hailey, Former M. E. Pastor, Died Tuesday
    Rev. W. M. Hailey, a former well known pastor ofthe Rushville M. E. church, died Tuesday at his home in Jacksonville. Funeralservices will be held Thursday afternoon at Concord.
    Rev. Hailey served in the pulpits in Methodist churchesfor forty-seven years. His pastorates included those at Batchtown, Berdan,Naples, Meredosia, Barry, Marshall, White Hall, Rushville, Kinderhook,Perry, Camp Point, Mt. Sterling, Ashland and the West Jacksonville circuit.
    Rev. Hailey was born in Washington, May 15, 1865.He attended Whipple academy and obtained his degree from Illinois Wesleyanuniversity at Bloomington, entering the ministry in 1887.
    His survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs.Margaret Berry, of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Ruth Doyle, of Trenton, N. J.;four sons, Howard of New York City, Arthur of Denver, Colo., Foster ofIndianapolis, Ind., and Cordell of Redwood City, Calif.

Obituary for Ella May TRONE SMITH
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
Funeral Held Saturday for Mrs. Edward Smith
    Mrs. Ella May Trone Smith, wife of Edward Smith,died Thursday morning at the family residence in this city after a briefillness, caused by an infected wound on her thumb.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. M. A. Warren,were held Saturday at 2 o’clock at the Gordon funeral home. Interment wasin the Boling cemetery in Bainbridge township.
    The following obituary was read at the funeral:
    Ella May Trone, daughter of Silas and ElizabethStevens Trone, was born near Pleasant View, Illinois, September 2, 1890,and departed this life October 1, 1936, after an illness of five weeksat her home, aged 46 years and 29 days.
    She was of a family of eight children of whom threesisters and four brothers survive, namely: Mrs. Nellie Reno, Rushville;Mrs. Mary Harris, Terre Haute, Ill.; Mrs. Delia Portwood, Rushville; SilasTrone, Browning, and Nick Trone, Rushville.
    On October 2, 1910, she was united in marriage toEdw. Smith of Pleasant View, Illinois. To this union two sons were born,Kenneth of Peoria and Dale at home. Besides the husband and sons she issurvived by her father and her two daughters-in-law, who were indeed realdaughters to her.
    Their home was established in McDonough county wherethey lived until 1929 when they returned to Schuyler county, living inthe city of Rushville the last few years.
    Her home was her pride, and being possessed of akind helpful nature she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Allthat medical care and loving hands could do was done to keep her but Godknew best.

Obituary for Barbara Joan EBBERT
The Rushville Times, October 7, 1936
    Barbara Joan Ebbert was born April 30, 1934, nearRay and went home to be with Jesus Sept. 29, 1936.
    Joan was the eighth child born to Mr. and Mrs. JohnEbbert. She will be sadly missed in the home where she was so cherished,but one more rose is blooming in heaven, and heaven is made richer by ourloss. Tho we do not understand God’s purpose and plan when out hearts aremade to ache and bleed, we know His way is always best.
    She leaves to mourn her passing, her parents, foursisters, Mrs. Leona Smith of Astoria, Lucille, Mary and Doris; three brothers,Lewis of Rushville, Paul and Victor at home, and a number of other relatives.
    Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 10 a.m.at the Christian Neck community church by Rev. Frank Goodin, pastor ofthe First Pentecostal church at Beardstown. Interment was in the ChristianNeck cemetery.
    CARD OF THANKS–We wish to thank our many friendsfor the beautiful flowers, assistance and sympathy in our time of sorrow.–Mr.and Mrs. John Ebbert and Family.

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