Schuyler County Obituaries – Page 4
Jim Prentice Obituary for Nancy ROACH PRENTICE
The Rushville Times, March 28, 1901
Nancy Roach was born July 29, 1826 in RockinghamCo., Va. and departed this life Mar. 21, 1901, aged 74 yr. 7 mo. 22da.She moved with her parents to Kentucky in 1827 and united with the UnionBaptist Church when she was about 15 years of age and has ever since liveda consistent christian.
She was married to Wm. Prentice Nov. 10, 1853; tothem two children were born, both of them dying in infancy.
She and her husband moved to Illinois in 1855. Herhusband died Feb. 19, 1891.
She leaves 1 brother, W. H. Roach who resides atColchester and several nieces and nephews and many friends to mourn herloss.
“Aunt Nancy” as she was known to all her many friendshas ever been a warm friend to those in need, ever seeking to alleviatethe burdens resting on other shoulders. But her great generosity was especiallyshown to orphan children.
Funeral services at 11 o’clock Sat., remains werelaid to rest in Bluff City Cemetery.
Jim Prentice Death Notice for Mrs. Margaret PRENTISS
The Rushville Times, December 15, 1892
Bluff City, Mrs. Margaret PRENTISS (better knownas “Aunt Peggy”) was relieved of her sufferings Dec. 7. She was an agedIrish woman who has resided in Bluff City several years. The remains weretaken to the Bluff City cemetery.
Death Notice for Newton ANDERSON
The Rushville Times, February 5, 1920
Newton ANDERSON, a life long resident of Schuylercounty, died Tuesday at his home near Ray following a brief illness frompeneumonia. Mr. Anderson was about sixty years of age, and is survivedby his wife, one son, and one daughter.
Death Notice for Arthur ROBINSON
The Rushville Times, February 5, 1920
Arthur ROBINSON, died Sunday at the family homenorth of Ray, following a few days illness from pnemonia, which followedinfluenza. He was twenty-one years of age, and besides his parents is survivedby several brothers and sisters.
Lela Hite Newell Obituary for Sarah Catherine STOUT HITE
February 26, 1930
Sarah Catherine Stout Hite was born April 20, 1861near Newark, Ohio and passed away at the home of her daughter near Macombon Feb. 13, 1930 being 68 years, 10 months and 23 days of age at the timeof her death.
She was the daughter of Christian and ElizabethAnn Stout. Her mother died when she was a small child. She, with her father,moved to Missouri, there she grew to womanhood. She was married to OrenM. Hite January 18, 1880. To this union three children were born – Mrs.Blanch Morris of Macomb, Perry Hite of Bushnell, and one son dying in infancy.She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, daughter, one son and five grandchildren.One sister, Mrs. Francis Folger, of Exeter, MO, one brother George Stoutof Webb City, MO, one brother William, proceeded her in death.
She was converted when a young woman and unitedwith the church at Brooklyn, being a faithful member. She was a devotedwife, loving mother and a kind neighbor, always ready to help others. Shewas also a member of Eastern Star at Brooklyn.
Lela Hite Newell Obituary for Oren M. HITE
September 9, 1931
Oren M. Hite was born near Newark, Ohio, March 15,1850 and departed this life September 1, 1931 at the home of his daughterMrs. Charles Morris west of Macomb. He was 81 years, 5 months and 16 days,the son of William Harrison and Mary Magdaline (Stout) Hite.
When a small boy he came with his parents to Illinoisand spent most of his life at Brooklyn. On January 15, 1880 he marriedSarah Catherine Stout, who preceded him in death, February 11, 1930. Tothis union was born 3 children, 2 of whom survive; Perry of Bushnell andMrs. Charles Morris of Macomb. One son died in infancy. He is also survivedby 6 grandchildren. Mr. Hite was one of a family of 12, only 1 of whomsurvived him, Mrs. Elizabeth King of Brooklyn.
In early manhood he united with the PresbyterianChurch of Brooklyn and remained a member until his death.
Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church ofBrooklyn, Thursday Sept. 3. Interment in Brooklyn cemetery.
Death Notice for Roy MORRIS
The Rushville Times, February 5, 1920
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Page Morris, who residenear Roseville, was saddened Tuesday morning when their eldest son, RoyMorris, passed away following a brief illness from influenza-pneumonia.The young man was eighteen years of age, the eldest of several children.The father of deceased is a son of Mrs. Nancy Morris of Ray, and grew toyoung manhood in that locality.
Obituary for Carl HORTON
The Rushville Times, February 5, 1920
Died without a moment’s warning – Carl Horton, sonof Fred and Bettie Horton and nephew of Mrs. C. B. Strong of Pleasantviewand John D. Horton of Littleton, died suddenly Jan. 14th at his home inBeaumont, Texas. He was employed as railroad engineer and fell dead whileoiling his engine. Deceased was born in Dayton, Nevada about 1864. He leavesto mourn his death a wife and two little girls, ten and fifteen years ofage. The remains were taken to San Antonio, Texas for interment where theywere laid beside his father, Fred Horton, who died about twenty years ago.
Robin Petersen Death Notice for Wm. H. CARTER
The Rushville Times, July 8, 1909
Death of Wm. H. Carter
David Hindman of Rushville received news of thedeath of nephew, Wm. H. Carter, who died in Cody, Nebraska. Remains takento Valentine, Nebraska for interment. Mr. Carter spent early life on farmn.e. of Rushville, removed to Clayton – to NE. Raised cattle – removedto Cody where he opened a livery stable. His death was brought on by astallion kicking him in the stomach 6-8 mos. ago. Mr. Carter was born inSnithfield OH in 1861 and is survived by widow and father, Henry Carter(86 yrs.).
Death Notice for Frank JENKINS
The Rushville Times, February 5, 1920
Mrs. James Denny received news Saturday that herbrother, Frank Jenkins, had died at Buda Friday afternoon of influenzaand that his four year old child was buried the afternoon that he died.The sad news came in a letter, and Mrs. Denny was advised not to come forthe funeral which would be held privately on account of the contagiousnature of the influenza.
Funeral for Mrs. Mary McDONALD
The Rushville Times, February 5, 1920
Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Venters, Mrs. Ed McLaren andMrs. Homer Beans went to Adair last Thursday to attend the funeral of theiraunt, Mrs. Mary McDonald.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Mrs. Alta Floy MOREHEAD WALKER ADAMS
The Rushville Times, January 14, 1969
Mrs. Alta Adams, 77, Dies at Rushville
Mrs. Alta Floy Morehead Adams, 77, of Rushville,died Tuesday at 1:45 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edna Rayburnof Rushville, with whom she resided.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. atthe Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. C. W. Leonard willofficiate, and burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.
She was born June 28, 1891, to William H. and LolaRippetoe Morehead. On Aug. 29, 1908 she married William W. Walker, at Rushville. They had seven children, Charles Walker of Redwood City, Calif., HelenWisecup and Mrs. Rayburn of Rushville, Verna Haber of Beardstown, and theRev. W. Lester Walker of Leachville, Ark., all of whom survive; DorothyLung, who died in 1961, and a daughter who died in infancy. Mr. Walkerdied Feb. 16,1920. She later married William Adams, who died Sept. 21,1950. In addition to five children she is survived by eight grandchildren,and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Rushville Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday night from 7 to 9 atthe funeral home.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Everett LUNG
The Rushville Times, August 28, 1969
Funeral for Everett Lung Held Here on Sunday
Everett Orlo Lung, 66, of Brooklyn died at the Culbertsonhospital Thursday evening. He was admitted to the hospital on Monday.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at theRoby Funeral chapel at Rushville with the Rev. Harvey Anderson officiating.Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
Mr. Lung was born in Camden township, Schuyler county,Dec. 2 1902, the son of Albert and Rosetta Marlow Lung. He married VernaHaber in Rushville May 3, 1931. He later married Cloah Lung in Macomb onApril 28, 1951.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Betty Neffof Champaign and Mrs. Lois Rittenhouse of Macomb; one son, John W. of Quincy;four step-daughters, Mrs. Edna Peterson of Brooklyn, Mrs. Helen Caldwellof Macomb, Mrs. Emma Vouter of Macomb and Mrs. Theda Bedwell of Peoria;one step-son, Roy Lung of Canton; eight grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren;four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Harrison of Rushville, Mrs. Elsie Levertonof Beardstown, Mrs. Grace Tolles of Beardstown, and Mrs. Nettie Reederof Rushville; and two brothers, Henry and Ernest, both of Camden.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Joanna Jane CHAPMAN WALKER
The Rushville Times, June 23, 1926
Funeral services for Mrs. John Walker, who withher granddaughter, Eloise Willoughby, of Springfield, was killed in anauto accident last Wednesday afternoon, were held last from the Christianchurch in this city, Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, by Rev. Fred Wilson.Interment was made in the Sugar Grove North
Cemetery.
The services for the granddaughter, Eloise Willoughby,were held Friday in Springfield, after which the remains were taken forinterment to Rockford, Ill.
Brief account of this fatal accident was given inlast week’s TIMES, being received over the telephone just at time of goingto press. No details could be obtained at that time as members of Mrs.Walker’s family had not even learned of the accident, and the story ofthe sad accident is here given:
What had promised to be a delightful visit witha daughter in Springfield ended in crushing sorrow on Wednesday of lastweek, when Mrs. Joanna Walker and her granddaughter, Eloise Willoughby,two and one-half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Willoughby, werekilled when the automobile in which they were riding turned over near thesubway on the Beardstown Springfield hard road, two miles west of Springfield,pinning them beneath the wreckage. Mrs. Walker is believed to have diedinstantly, and the little girl, after calling in vain for “Mamma to takeher out”, died before help arrived. The car was driven by the childs mother,Mrs. Ella Willoughby, a daughter of Mrs. Walker, who had been here thepast week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Walker. Mrs. Willoughbywas driving a Buick sedan, and accompanied by her little daughter, herson Clarence, and her mother, she left the Walker home about 8 o’clockWednesday morning. Overtaken by a severe electrical storm, blinded by therain, and annoyed by the constant crash of thunder and brilliant flashes of lighting, Mrs. Willoughby became nervous and near the top ofthe hill which descends to the subway the rear wheels of the car left thepavement. This caused the car to skid, turning around several times. Thenext thing Mrs. Willoughby can recall there was a crash, and the car turnedturtle in a deep ditch. Mrs. Willoughby and son managed to crawl out, buther small daughter and her mother were pinned in by the car. Mrs. Willoughbymade frantic efforts to extricate her loved ones from the wreckage, butcould do nothing. No help came along for some time, the first to appearbeing a traveling salesman from Indianapolis. He was unable to lift themachine from the bodies and he hastened to a filling station for aid. FrankFleck, who resides near the scene of the accident, then noticed the wreckedcar and summoned aid. When the auto was removed, the bodies of the unfortunatevictims were placed on a truck belonging to Fleck and hurried to St. JohnsHospital at Springfield, where life was found to be extinct. The bodieswere removed to a Springfield undertaking parlor, where an inquest wasconducted on Thursday afternoon, the verdict being the deaths of Mrs. JoannaWalker and Eloise Willoughby was accidental.
Funeral services for Eloise Willoughby was heldin Springfield on Friday afternoon, after which her remains were takento Rockford, Ill.
The remains of Mrs. Walker were brought to Rushville,Friday and on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, impressive funeral serviceswere held from the Christian church, Rev. Fred Wilson, assisted by Rev.H. W. Talley, officiating. Interment was made in the Sugar Grove (North)Cemetery.
Joanna Jane Chapman, daughter of Jacob and JaneDeCamp Chapman, was born in Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois,May 4, 1860. Departed this life near Springfield, Ill., June 16, 1926,at the age of 66 years, 1 month, and 12 days. She met instant death whenthe car in which she was riding with her daughter and two grandchildrenwas wrecked on the wet pavement during a severe electrical storm.
When she was two years of age her parents movedto Oakland Township near Ray, Ill., and in that vicinity she grew to youngwomanhood. She was one of a family of thirteen children.
On August 5, 1877, she was united in marriage toJohn Walker, and for nearly forty-nine years this couple have shared life’sjoys and sorrows together. Thirteen children were born to them, three dyingin infancy, and one daughter, Bertha May, wife of Oliver Swisher, diedin December 1906, leaving two daughters, Gladys and Ruby. One son, William,died in February 1920, leaving six children. The children left with thedevoted husband to mourn her departure are: H. L. of Bloomington, Floyd A. of Galesburg, John E. of Chicago, Oscar of Ray, Maro of Rushville,Bessie, wife of Clarence Wells of Littleton, Ella, wife of Harry Willoughbyof Rockford, and Nora, wife of Olen Akers, residing at home. There aretwenty-three grandchildren, some of whom have made their home with thegrandparents and received the same loving care as their own, and four greatgrandchildren. Also three brothers; John Chapman of Vermont, Chester ofRushville, and Charles of Plymouth. And a host of relatives and friends,who will miss this woman who was always ready to greet them with a cheerysmile and extend to them a hearty welcome to her home.
She was blessed with a genial disposition and wasable to rise above the petty cares of every day life and look upon thebright side of everything. She made her peace with God many years ago andwas associated with the Baptist Church at Christian Neck, where she lovedto go and her help was always welcomed in the singing service. Of lateyears she has been a sufferer and was not permitted to attend church, buthas told her family many times she was prepared to go when the Master called.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Mrs. Jane RIPPETOE
The Rushville Times, September 1907
Jane Coe was born in Russell County, Kentucky, January2, 1814; died in Rushville, Sept. 9, 1907, aged 93 years.
In early childhood she came to Illinois with herparents and in 1837 was married to James Rippetoe and located in McDonoughcounty, removing to Rushville a year later, where she has made her home.Mr. Rippetoe died Sept. 6, 1888.
From this union were born ten children, six of whomhave passed over the river of death. The living are: Mrs. Martha Lee, St.Louis, Mo.; Mrs C. W. Gorges, Mrs. Lola Morehead, and Robert Rippetoe ofRushville.
The deceased is remembered both as one of the eldestand most esteemed citizens. To a well developed moral character she addedthe grace and beauty of a devoted christian life. Her’s was a life longlived in the way of righteousness, her feet having trod this way for overthree score and ten. She accepted Jesus Christ and united with the Christianchurch and her Master. She therefore passes from us beloved by those whoknew her and leaving behind the sweet aroma of the christian life.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Delilah Jane TIPTON WYAND
The Rushville Times, July 6, 1922
Mrs. Jane Wyand, wife of George Wyand, died Fridaynight at her home near this city, aged eighty-six years. Mrs. Wyand hadbeen an invalid for the past six years, during which time she was confinedto her bed.
Besides her husband, she is survived by the followingchildren: Mrs. Eliza Booker of Canton, John Walker of Rushville, Mrs. Lizzie Witchell [Mitchell] of Vermont, Mrs. Laura [Aten] of Ray, Mrs.Clara Lee of St. Louis, and Frank Wyland [Wyand], who resides with hisparents. One son, J. Elmer Wyand, preceded his mother in death a year ago.
Funeral Services, conducted by Rev. Frank Ashcraft,were held from the late home on Saturday, at 4 o’clock, interment was inSugar Grove cemetery.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Jonas B. LUNG
unidentified newspaper, September 1879
Died at his residence in Clayton, Adams Co., Ill.,Sept. 19, 1879 in his 82nd year, Mr. Jonas Lung.
He came to Schuyler about 1836. He first owned theMcMaster farm on the Frederick road now occupied by Mr. Malcomsom. Afterwardshe bought the farm now owned by Mr. Fred Nell and for many years was theprincipal support of ME Church in that neighborhood where Lung’s Chapelhas been and will be for years to come. A standing memorial to his zealand fidelity to his church. About 1863 he moved to Clayton where he hasever since resided, then as here, an active member of the Church. In Feb.last he injured himself by a severe fall which confined him thereafterto his room. During his closing days he rejoiced continually in his assuranceof a blessed immortality. In respect to his worth all the Church of Claytonsuspended their regular services on the Sabbath of his burial to attendhis funeral obsequies. Thus has passed away another of the pioneer worthiesof Schuyler County.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for John Wesley WALKER
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1946
John W. Walker, Aged 91, Died at Beardstown
Funeral services for John Wesley Walker, 91, whopassed away Saturday in the Valley Nursing home in Beardstown, were heldTuesday afternoon from the Voohees Memorial home in Rushville. Rev. H.S. Crede officiated at the services, and burial was in the Sugar GroveNorth cemetery.
John Wesley Walker, son of Lafayette and Jane TiptonWalker, was born in Georgetown, Indiana, April 17, 1855.
He came to Illinois with his parents when eightyears old, and spent the greater part of his life in Schuyler county.
On August 5, 1877, he was united in marriage toJoann Jane Chapman, and to this union were born 13 children.
His wife and eight children preceded him in death.The surviving children are: John of Beardstown, Floyd of Galesburg, BessieWells Hansen of Waukegan, Ella Fell of Rockford, and Nora Austin of Rushville.He is also survivied by two sisters, Lizzie Mitchell and Laura Atenof Vermont, one half-sister; Mrs Clara Lee of St. Louis, Mo.; and one half-brother,Frank Wyand of Rushville. There are 24 grand-children, 16 great-grandchildren,and two great-great-grandchildren.
Chester H.Neff Death Notice for Jonas R. LUNG
The Rushville Times, January 1893
Jonas LUNG, an old and well known farmer of CamdenTownship, died Last Saturday from the injuries he received by falling fromhis wagon on Dec. 27th. He was born in Kentucky in 1832, his parents locatingin this country when he was a boy. He leaves a wife and five children.Funeral services were held at his residence on Sunday, conducted by Rev.G. M. Burford.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for John Wesley MARLOW
The Rushville Times, August 1914
John Wesley Marlow
John Wesley Marlow was born Aug 16, 1840, and departedthis life Aug. 3, 1924, at his home in Rushville, Ill., where he had residedfor five years, formerly living on a farm in Camden township.
To his marriage, August 15, 1861, with Eliza JaneGreen, who passed away in the year 1881, were born seven children, allpreceding him in death, except one son, Henry Marlow, and one daughter,Rosetta Lung, both of Camden. February 1, 1883, he was united in marriageto Jemima Weightman. To them were born six children: Asa W. Marlow, deceased,Martha Rice of Santa Barbara, California; Gertrude Davis of Rushville,John Jr. of Macomb, Minnie Davis and Ruth Morrell both of Camden, all ofwhom, with his wife, did all in their power to relieve his suffering andprolong his life.
Last April he was attached by the afflictions whichended his earthly life, but especially during the last ten weeks, whichtime he was unable to leave his bed, did he show the patient and uncomplainingspirit which characterized his life.
He was converted early in life and has ever sincerecognized God as the giver of all good, and acknowledged Jesus as hisSavior. He realized his physical conditions and expressed the wish manytimes that his spirit might go to its heavenly home, leaving his testimonythat his way was clear and he was ready and willing to go.
He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and children,one brother, Levi S. Marlow of Camden, twenty-two grand-children, twenty-twogreat-grand-children, and many other relatives and friends he had gainedduring his long life on earth. “The truest end of life is to know the lifethat never ends.”
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon August5th at the Bethany church in Camden township. Interment was in the Camdencemetery. At the request of deceased his lifelong friend, Levi Agans, conductedthe services, assisted by the pastor of the Camden M. E. church.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Lola RIPPETOE MOREHEAD
The Rushville Times, February 1921
Lola Morehead was born in Schuyler County on June13, 1864 and died January 25, 1921, at the age of fifty-six years, sevenmonths, and twelve days in Beardstown.
She was married to Harry Morehead in 1890. To thisunion was born one child, Mrs.William W. Walker of Rushville. Lola wassurvivied by her husband, daughter, six grandchildren, one sister, Mrs.C.W. (William) Gorges, and one brother Robert Rippetoe.
Mrs. Morehead lived a christian life for many yearsand at the time of her death was a member of the Rushville Union BaptistChurch. She had been in poor health for more than a year.
Funeral services, conducted by the Rev. Lucy Waddell,were held at the late home, 1102 East 9th Street, at 1:30 o’clock, Wednesday,January 26. Interment was in the Rushville cemetery.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Lafayette WALKER
1864 Psuedo Obituary, by Howard Walker, 1998
Private Lafayette Walker, 29, of Company “C,” 1stIndiana Infantry Volunteers, was killed 15 Jun 1864 during a skirmish atPine Knob near Marietta, Ga. Pvt Walker sustained a fatal gunshot woundand died on the field of battle. Interment was made at the Marietta NationalCemetery.
Pvt Walker enlisted 20 Dec 1863 and was musteredinto Federal Service at Camp Morton, Indianapolis, on 6 Jan 1864. He wasassigned to Company “C,” 81st Regiment Indiana Volunteers, Second Brigade,First Division, IV Corps, Army of the Cumberland. He received indoctrinationin the field at Ooltewah, Tenn. During General Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign,he was at Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face Ridge, Buzzard’s Roost Gap, Resaca, andKingston.
Pvt. Walker was survived by his wife Delilah J.(Tipton) Walker, a son John Wesley, and daughters Sarah, Eliza Jane, andLaura Ellen; mother Mrs. Rachel Holcomb, formerly Mrs William (Keath) Walker,Camanche, Iowa; brothers Walter, also a Pvt in Co “C,” 81st Rgmt Ind Vols;Samuel, Indianapolis; Joseph Hayes, Georgetown; Andrew J, Pvt, Co “C,”23rd Rgmt Inf Ind Vols; and sisters Mrs. Lydia Ann Lingard, Camanche, Iowa;Mrs. Sarah A Cozine, Shawnee Co, Kansas; and Mrs. Mary J. Mahon, SutterCo, California.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Mrs. Mary LUNG
The Rushville Times, February 1887
Mrs. Mary Lung died Saturday at home of niece, Mrs.Hester Patteson (of Rushville) of general debility. Taken to Clayton forburial.
Mrs. Mary M. Lung was born in Sussex Co., DelawareSept. 5, 1812, died in Rushville Feb. 5, 1887 at the residence of her niece,Mrs. Hester Patteson. Her remains were taken to Clayton and interred inthe Clayton Cemetery by the side of her husband who had preceded her toa better world.
Mrs. Lung was the youngest and last of nine children,all of whom were members of the M. E. Church and lived and died faithfulChristians. She converted and joined the M. E. Church, when 13 years ofage, and from that time her course in the Christian way was steadily onwardand upward. Although she had no children of her own, she assisted in raisingeighteen, some of them her step-children and some of them orphans withouthomes or friends. They found in her a friend indeed, and now raise up andcall her blessed. As the opportunity was given in the church for friendsto take the farewell look at her dear peaceful face, a young man rushedout from the congregation leading a little child by the hand, and bendingover the coffin with sobs and tears, called endearing names, “his bestfriend, his more than Mother”. He was a homeless orphan of three or fouryears of age when she took him in and toiled for him with loving hands.He grew to man’s estate honest and upright, and is now prospering in ahome of his own. Truly she needs no eulogy. Her life speaks for itself.A short time before she died she said, “Oh, that I could stand up the mountaintop, and my voice could be heard by the whole world, I would preach Christ”.
As friends gathered around the casket, old men andwomen with whitened heads, young men and maidens who knew and loved her,joined their voices in singing one of her favorite hymns: Blest bethe tie that binds, our hearts in Christian love. And as they sang thegloom of death rolled away and a sweet and solemn peace settled down inevery heart. “Let me die the death of the righteous and let my lastend be like his”.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Rosetta MARLOW LUNG HORST
The Rushville Times, February 1959
Rosetta Marlow Horst
Rosetta Marlow, sixth child of Liza Jane Green andJohn Wesley Marlow was born in Camden township, December 10, 1869 and departedthis life February 4, 1959, being 89 years, one month, and 25 days.
On April 21, 1889, Rosetta and Albert Lung weremarried. Eleven children came to bless this happy home. Three sons, RaleighRoy, Wesley Lee, and Verney Floyd died at a very young age. Their fatherpassed away March 5, 1934.
After a brief courtship, Rosetta and Jakie Horstwere married October 4, 1935, and lived in happy companionship until Jakiewas called home September 16, 1952.
Mother was never happier than when in her home,singing, whistling, and being with her family. Left to mourn her passingare five daughters, Mrs. Gertie Harrison andMrs. Nettie Reeder of Rushville;Mrs. Belle Lear of Flint, Mich.; Mrs. Elsie Leverton and Mrs. Grace Longof Camden; three sons, Henry and Ernest of Camden; Everett of Brooklyn;25 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren, seven great great grandchildren;one half brother, John Marlow of California and four half sisters, Mrs.Nellie Ruth Marlow of Camden, Mrs. Gertrude Davis, Mrs. Martha Rice, andMrs. Minnie Egan all of California, besides a host of relatives and friends.
Services were held Saturday, February 7 at 1:00p. m. at Voorhees-Hursey funeral home. Rev. Earl Stambaugh of Browningofficiated. Burial was in Marlow Cemetery.
Chester H.Neff Obituary for Verna WALKER HABER
The Rushville Times, March 1997
Beardstown – Verna Haber, 81, of Beardstown diedMonday evening (March 3, 1997) at the home of her son in Springfield. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sager Funeral Home, 202E. 8th St., Beardstown. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mrs. Haber was born June 17, 1915, in Schuyler County,a daughter of William and Alta Morehead Walker. She married Thomas Haber.He died in 1964.
Survivors include a son, John Lung of Springfield;two daughters, Betty Neff of Champaign, and Lois Rittenhouse of Colchester;10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in deathby her parents, two brothers, and three sisters.
Mrs. Haber attended Schuyler County schools. Shepreviously worked for Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville and HeritageManor Nursing Home in Beardstown.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice ofSangamon County.
Chester H.Neff Death Notice for William WALKER
The Rushville Times, February 1920
William Walker died early Monday morning at hishome southeast of Rushville following a few days’ illness from pneumonia,which developed after he had been ill from the “flu”. He came to Rushvillelast Thursday and the exposure brought about the illness which caused hisdeath. Conditions at the Walker home were pathetic as father, mother, andsix children, ranging in age from 3 months to twelve years, were all illat the same time, and for several hours on Saturday the family were ina helpless condition, no member being able to care for the others. Whenthe attention of neighbors were attracted to the condition of the family,aid was extended and the MWA lodge and Red Cross notified and the strickenfamily was given the needed attention. On Sunday, Maro Walker and wifecame to attend them and were with his brother when he died.
Carol LongwellMiller Death Notice for Edward Logan VANORDER
The Rushville Times, July 4, 1907
Edward Logan Vanorder, the infant son of Edwardand Katie Vanorder, was born Feb 13, 1907 and departed this life June 19,1907; aged 4 months and 1 week, wherefore the Master plucked another preciousbloom, when it had been with the fond parents a brief time, causing darknessand desolation. Funeral services were held at the Houston church on Friday,June 21, conducted by Rev. Barringer, after which the dear little formwas laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery.
Death Notice for Daniel E. KIFF
The Rushville Times, October 1, 1880
Daniel E. KIFF, a former citizen of Oakland township,who recently returned from Nebraska, died in Rushville on Saturday, ofconsumption. His family arrived on Sunday, just in time to attend the funeral.
Death Notice for infant PRESTON
The Rushville Times, October 1, 1880
An infant son of B. P. PRESTON of Littleton township,died last Tuesday of whooping cough; aged three weeks.
Death Notice for infant YATES
The Rushville Times, October 1, 1880
An infant child of Charles YATES died on Sunday.
Obituary for Edgar Romain WRIGHT
The Rushville Times, September 24, 1880, from the TecumsehJournal
Edgar R. Wright died at his residence in Tecumseh,Tuesday night, September 14, 1880 of Gerebritis. Mr. Edgar Romain Wrightwas born at Marcelles, Onondago county, New York, October 6th, 1834 andwas at the time of his death, aged 45 years, 11 months and 8 days.
This city was thrown into a deep state of sorrowon Wednesday morning last by the announcement that E. R. Wright had diedTuesday night at 11 o’clock. Although not unexpected, yet is seemedalmost beyond belief that so stout and healthy a man as Mr. Wright hadalways appeared, should be called from our midst, when he was just in primeof life.
In company with Mr. Charles McCrosky, Mr. Wrightcame to Tecumseh, Nebraska from Illinois in the fall of 1871, and engagedin the merchandising business, since then he has been indentified withevery movement tending to the advancement or improvement of the town andcounty in which he lived. By his death Tecumseh loses one of her best andmost honored business men, and one in whom all had a friend.
In July 1880, Mr. Wright was feeling quite poorlyand concluded that a trip to Colorado would be of benefit to him, but contraryto expectations, it only tended to hasten him to an early grave. Afterhis return from Colorado, Mr. Wright was seen but a few times onour streets.
The deceased leaves a wife and six children, hismother and a sister in Tecumseh, besides a large circle of friends whodeeply mourn his untimely death. There is not a man, woman or child inthis city, or in fact Johnson county, who has not lost a friend by thedeath of Mr. E. R. Wright of Tecumseh.
It is thought the funeral will take place today,under the direction of the Knight Templars, assisted by the Masonic Fraternity,of which organizations Mr. Wright was a member.
Death Notice for infant DISRON
The Rushville Times, September 24, 1880
Huntsville Jottings – An infant two months old,of Henry Disron’s died Wednesday of last week.
Death Notice for Annie VERTNER
The Rushville Times, September 24, 1880
Huntsville Jottings – Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Brookswent to Carthage this week to attend the funeral rites of Miss Annie Vertner,formerly of this place, whose remains were returned from Idaho, where sheresided at the time of her death.
Death Notice for child KELLY
The Rushville Times, September 24, 1880
Bader Items – A child of James Kelly was buriedon the 13th.
Death Notice for Nathan HARRISON
The Rushville Times, September 24, 1880
Mr. Nathan HARRISON, an old citizen of Buenavistatownship, died on Sunday of inflamation of the bowels; aged 56 years.
Death Notice for Wells WRIGHT
The Rushville Times, February 5, 1920
The remains of Wells Wright was taken to Claytonfor burial Saturday, after short services at the church. He leaves a wifeand five chirdren to mourn his departure.
Obituary for Flora Elizabeth MORRIS PHILLIPS
The Rushville Times, January 29, 1920
Mrs. John Phillips passed away at the Monmonth hospitalJanuary 19th, 1920, after undergoing an operation.
Flora Elizabeth Morris, daughter of Edward P. andNancy L. Morris, was born on a farm in Oakland township, March 1, 1873,where her girlhood days were spent and she grew to womanhood, and on Sept.7th, 1893, she was married to John W. Phillips. They resided near Ray untilthree years ago, when they moved to near Roseville.
She leaves to mourn her departure her husband andthree sons, Ralph W., Carl R., and Glen J., all of Roseville. Shealso leaves a mother, of Ray; her father preceded her in death, Jan. 21,1913. She also leaves six sisters and three brothers, and many other relatives.
She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a lovingdaughter and sister, a near and dear friend of all who came in touch withher. She was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. She boreher suffering patiently and when she realized the end was near she calledher husband to her bedside and told him she had to leave him and told himwhat to do. She will be greatly missed in her home as she was always thereto welcome the ones she so dearly loved, for it was her greatest pleasureto make them happy.
The body was brought to Ray on Tuesday and takento her mother’s. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30,at the Free Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Turnbow. Interment in Phillipscemetery.
Card of thanks–We desire to thank our friends andneighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of ourdear wife and mother. John Phillips and family.
Death Notice for J. H. WELLS
The Rushville Times, January 29, 1920
J. H. WELLS, a former resident of Rushville, diedin Beardstown on Tuesday of last week at the home of his son Durward. Theremains were taken to Mt. Sterling for interment.
Death Notice for Thomas A. LEWIS
The Rushville Times, January 29, 1920
Thomas A. Lewis, a former resident of this cityand a cousin of Judge Isaac Lewis died Jan. 10th, at his home in Platteville,Neb., aged seventy-two years. Mr. Lewis was born in Rushville Feb. 17,1848, and has been a resident of Nebraska for many years. He is survivedby two sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held from the latehome and interment was made in the Platteville cemetery.
Carol LongwellMiller Obituary for Pauline May VANORDER
The Rushville Times, February 5, 1920
Pauline May, little daughter of Willis Robert andRosa May Vanorder, was born February 23, 1918, in Rushville, and died atthe home of ther foster parents, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Edmond Poole, Jan.29, 1920.
She was left motherless at her mother’s death January19, 1919, her father being in France at the time in answer to his country’scall. She was placed in the home of her cousin, Mrs. Poole, and they havesince cared for her as their own. Pauline May was greatly loved and willbe missed in this family circle. She died very suddenly, so that her father,who is at work in Keokuk, Iowa, was unable to reach home before the littlelife slipped away. Funeral services were conducted from the home of Mr.Poole Saturday afternoon, Jan 31, by Dr. Fisk of the Presbyterian church.
Carol LongwellMiller Death Notice for Frederick Harold VOLLMER
The Rushville Times, January 29, 1920
Mr. & Mrs. David Vollmer mourn the loss of theirlittle son, Frederick Harold, who passed away Monday night, aged ten months.Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Geo. P. Snyder, were held from thelate home Wednesday afternoon. Interment in the Rushville Cemetery.
Death Notice for Mrs. Della STEPHENS
The Rushville Times, June 1, 1922
Mrs. Della Stephens, wife of Alex Stephens, diedMonday night at her home in Littleton, aged fifty years. Funeralservices were held Wednesday morning. Interment was in the Littleton cemetery.
Obituary for James RITTENHOUSE
The Rushville Times, June 1, 1922
James Rittenhouse Drowned
Rushville relatives were notified last week of thedeath of James Rittenhouse who has been a resident of Pioneer, La., forseveral years. He came to his death by drowning, his body being found May19th in a creek near his home, by some boys who were fishing. Thefact that he was in his sock feet raised the theory that he was walkinga foot log when he lost his balance and fell into the water. He had nofamily, and altho he had not been seen around town since May 4th, his absencecreated no alarm as he often made visits away from home.
James Rittenhouse was born in Schuyler countysixty-one years ago, and is survived by five brothers and four sisters,viz: Washington, William, Hiram, Marion, and Henry Rittenhouse, Mrs. SamMontague, Mrs. Thomas Burnside, Mrs. Henry Hatfield and Mrs. Edward Grist.
Carol LongwellMiller Obituary for Lorinda VANORDER MERCER
The Rushville Times, June 1, 1922
Death of Former Resident
Mrs. Lorinda Mercer died Friday at her home in Vermontin her seventy-eighth year.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Grove, of Vermont,were held on Sunday. Interment in the Vermont cemetery.
The following obituary was read at the services:
Lorinda Jane Vanorder was born in Ithaca,N. Y., April 2, 1844, and died at her home in Vermont on May 25th,1922, aged 78 years, 1 month and 23 days. She was married to George Merceron Jan. 30, 1865, at Rushville. Four children, Robert of Macomb; Charles,who died in infancy; Mrs. Pearl Dawson, of Macomb, and Mrs. Elizabeth Williamsof Vermont, were born to this union.
She joined the M. E. church of Rushville in 1896,but later transferred her membership to Vermont.
She also leaves to mourn her death ten grand-childrenand an only brother, A. J. Vanorder, of Rushville, to mourn the lossof an ever-ready, sympathetic mother and sister.
Obituary for Mary J. SHOEMAKER
The Rushville Times, April 16, 1914
Mary J. Shoemaker was born in Galla county,Ohio, July 7, 1824, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Millerof Stoutland, Mo., April 3, 1914; aged 89 years, 8 months and 26 days.February 25, 1914, she fell and fractured her hip, and after sufferingfor five long weeks she finally passed away.
She was married in Ohio to Wm. P. Carter in 1845.They moved to Putnam county, Missouri, and lived there all thru the war,then in 1865 moved to Adams county, Illinois, near Kellerville; then moved to Schuyler county in 1881, locating on a farm near Camden, whereher husband died October 23, 1891. Since then she has lived with and kepthouse for her son, Henry Carter, until five years ago when she came tolive with her daughter, Mrs. Mary Miller.
She was the mother of twelve children, four of whomhave preceded her to the better world. She leaves to mourn their loss eightchildren, thirty grandchildren and thirty-three great-grandchildren; alsomany relatives and friends. Her children are: Mrs. A. Utter and Mrs. ElizaBowen of Bartley, Neb.; Mrs. Mary Miller and Henry Carter of Stoutland,Mo.; Mrs. Ellen Ebe of Divernan, Ill.; Mrs. Lizzie Maon of Jacksonville,Ill.; and Wm. H. Carter of Camden, Ill.
She was a faithful member of the Methodist churchsince her youth and remained so to the last, and was ready and willingto go.
Her remains were brought back to Camden where funeralservices were held at the Methodist church at 10 o’clock April 16, 1914,after which interment was made in the King cemetery.
Robin Petersen Obituary for Ann MACE HINDMAN
The Rushville Times, October 14, 1897
Schuyler’s Oldest Citizen – Mrs. Ann Hindman Died Oct. 6th, Aged 95Years, 11 Months and 22 Days
Another of the early pioneer residents of this countypassed away last week and the long, useful life of Mrs. Ann Hindman cameto a peaceful end. She was for nearly sixty years a resident of this county,and at the time of her death was the oldest person in the county. The infirmitiesof age made the last few years of her life a dreary one. Her eyesight failedher and bodily ailments kept her confined indoors. She lingered betweenlife and death for several weeks and last Wednesday night, at her old homenortheast of Rushville, passed peacefully to the world beyond.
The following sketch of her life is furnished byher son, James Hindman:
The subject of this sketch, Mrs. Ann Hindman, whosemaiden name was Ann Mace, was born in the state of Maryland, Oct. 14, 1801.While quite young she removed with her parents to Pennsylvania. There shegrew to womanhood, and was married to Elijah Hindman, Dec. 29th, 1825.
She united with the Round Hill Presbyterian churchin which she remained a consistent member until the family moved to thestate of Ohio, where they lived five years. Thence she removed to Illinoisin the year 1838 and settled in Schuyler county, where she lived untilher death. She held her membership in the Presbyterian church; at varioustimes being connected with the churches of Rushville, Doddsville and Kinderhook.
She was the mother of nine children, three of whomhave preceded her to the land of spirits, namely: John Hindman, Mrs. MaryCarter and E. E. Hindman. Surviving her are: Mrs. L. J. Wilson (aged 71),Mrs. H. Anderson (aged 66), of Rushville; Samuel B. and David Hindman,who reside on the home farm; Elijah Hindman, now residing in Oregon, andJas. Hindman, who lives in Texas.
Her’s was a long and laborious life; undergoingthe hardships of a new country in the early days she lived to see the advancedcivilization to which her generation so much contributed. While we mournher loss we are satisfied; for she did not depart this life until her workwas finished. Peace to her ashes.
Robin Petersen Obituary for David HINDMAN
The Rushville Times, January 26, 1927
David Hindman, Schuyler Pioneer, Died Saturday
David Hindman, a pioneer resident of Schuyler, diedSaturday night at the county home, where he had lived for the past severalyears.
Mr. Hindman was a son of Elijah and Sarah Ann Hindmanand was born in Mansfield, Ohio, Jan. 4, 1838. He came here with his parentswhen a child and the greater part of his life was spent in Rushville orvicinity.
During the active years of his life Mr. Hindmanwas engaged in farming and met with good success. While his education waslimited to the rural schools he spent much time in profitable reading andwas unusually well informed on history and kindred subjects and had a well-roundededucation. He was of a mechanical turn of mind and after he had left thefarm spent a great portion of his time working on inventions–none of which,however, were perfected to the point where they made any return on hisinvestment of capital or labor.
As a citizen and neighbor, Mr. Hindman was everheld in the highest respect by those with whom he had been associated thruoutthe long lapse of years.
Monday afternoon funeral services were held at theRobt. Lawler funeral parlors, conducted by Rev. George E. Muran; intermentin the Rushville cemetery.
Robin Petersen Obituary for Mrs. Hannah Ann HINDMAN ANDERSON
The Rushville Times, January, 1913
After an illness of four weeks, Mrs. Hannah AnnAnderson ended her earthly pilgrimage and entered her heavenly habitationon the morning of Jan. 1st, 1913, in the eighty-third year of her age.
Mrs. Anderson was born in Allegheny county, Pa.,Jan. 14th, 1832, and came to Rushville in 1838 with her parents. She hasbeen a continuous resident of this county for seventy-four years. She wasmarried to Harrison Anderson April 21, 1858, who died Jan. 1st, 1878.
In her youth she united with the Presbyterian churchand continued steadfast to the end.
She is survived by three sons, Carey C., of St.Louis, Orion, of Acorn, Ark., Herman B., of Rushville; two daughters, Mrs.Richard Hall, Mrs. B. H. Robeson; two step daughters, Mrs. Matt Speed ofRushville, Mrs. Henry Gardiner of Brookfield, Mo., one stepson, Edwin R.Anderson of Bushnell. Two brothers, David Hindman, formerly of Rushville,and Elijah Hindman of Oregon, also survive.
Robin Petersen Obituary for James HINDMAN
The Rushville Times, September 16, 1909
Brought Home for Burial
James Hindman died on Monday at the hospital forthe insane at Jacksonville, and was brought back to the old old home Tuesdayfor interment. The remains were taken to the undertaking parlors of A.J. Lashmett and from there to the cemetery, where services were conductedat the grave by Rev. C. A. Foreman.
Mr. Hindman was born in Rushville township in 1840,and was a son of Elijah Hindman, one of the early pioneer settlers. Heis survived by one brother, D. C. Hindman; a sister, Mrs. H. A. Anderson,both of this city, and a son, Warren Hindman of Whiteoak.
In 1876 Mr. Hindman became interested in the Greenbackmovement and took an active interest in the campaign, and for the nextthirty years he was active in politics. He removed from Schuyler to Texas,and there gained renown as one of the best Populist orators in the state.He continued in this work until 1899, when he was stricken with paralysisat Dallas, Texas, where he had an appointment to deliver an address.
Returning to the old home soon afterwards he wascared for by his brother, D. C. Hindman, until 1906, when his mind becameaffected and he was taken to Jacksonville, where he remained up to thetime of his death.
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