Schuyler County Illinois Obits – Page 7

Schuyler County Obituaries – Page 7

  Obituary for Marie Abigail HALEY IRWIN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 6, 1999, page 15, column4
    Marie Abigail Irwin, 100, of Rushville, died Wednesday,Sept.29, 1999, at the Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    She was born Feb.22, 1899, in Brown County to thelate Julius and Nancy Jane Seckman Haley. She married Charles Augustus“Gussie” Irwin Feb.11, 1919, at her parents’ home in Brown County. He died June 20, 1964.
    Surviving are two sons, Charles Russell Irwin ofPhoenix, Ariz., and Maurice Eugene Irwin of Rockford; one daughter, Mrs.Allen (Mary Jane) Busby of Rushville; seven grandchildren, Betty, Nancyand Dale Irwin, Karen Spring, Richard and Glen Irwin, and Scott Busby;four great-grandchildren, Joel and Caleb Furmanek, Ryan Irwin, MatthewIrwin and Alex Busby; one brother, Lawrence Haley of Liberty; and severalnieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by one brother, RalphHaley; and two sisters, Myrtle Haley Whitson and Cecil Haley McGinley.
    Marie attended the Byrnes School in Bowen Countyuntil 1917. She was a member of the Salem Christian Church of Brown County,where she often played the piano for Sunday School and church. She transferredher membership to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushvillein 1947. Marie held the honor of being the oldest member of the congregationat the time of her death.
    She was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word.She loved her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As each onewas born, she made them a quilt and an afghan, her way of saying to them,“You are special.” Her fingers were always busy creating quilt patterns,quilting those patterns as she completed them and crocheting doilies orrugs. Her large vegetable and flower-garden was her pride and joy untilher late eighties when her eye-sight failed. She was not inclined to travelor visit, however her home was always open and welcome to everyone, witha listening ear, a fresh slice of bread from the oven spread with freshchurned butter and sugar or jam, or a portion of warm pie. She always loveda good conversation, good church music, an exchange of recipes, and sentyou on your way with a jar filled with something from the pantry shelf.
    She saw many changes in this century.
    Funeral services were held Friday at the WorthingtonFuneral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial wasin the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home orthe First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), both of Rushville.

  Obituary for Vernon Theodore “Ted” JAMISON
    Vernon Theodore “Ted” Jamison, 80, of Beardstown,died Sunday, Sept.19, 1999, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
    He was born May 26, 1919, in Beardstown, the sonof Frank L. “Happy” and Edith Hill Jamison. He married Ruth L. Andersonon July 25,1938, in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on July 30, 1985.
    He was a river boat pilot for more than 40 yearsprimarily with the John I. Hay Company. He was a graduate of BeardstownHigh School with the class of 1938.  He always enjoyed hunting andfishing.
    Survivors include four children, Joe Jamison ofNew Albany, Ind., Mike Jamison (wife Bonnie) of Springfield, Susan Hendricker(husband Kallie) of Mt. Sterling, and Linda Buck (husband Don) of Jerseyville;two brothers, Ben Jamison of Chandlerville and Clyde Jamison of Camden;three sisters, Margie Mathews of Beardstown, Helen Walters of Quincy, andNorma Perkins of Harrisburg; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren;and several nieces and nephews.
    He was preceded in death by one daughter in infancy,one brother, Arthur Jamison, and two sisters, Mary Jamison and FlorenceJamison.
    Private family graveside services will be held atthe Beardstown City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The HendrickerFuneral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
    Memorials are suggested to the Beardstown LittleLeague Association or the Brown County Little League and may be left atthe Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling.

  Obituary for Lewis Charles “Mike” JOCKISCH
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 6, 1999, page 15, column1
    Lewis Charles “Mike” Jockisch, 90, of Beardstown,died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
    He was born Dec.15, 1908, in Cass County, the sonof Christ H. and Myria Catherine Shields Jockisch. Mr. Jockisch marriedMiss Verna Jeanice Moeller on May 2 1944, in Beardstown. She preceded himin death on May 14, 1985. He had several brothers and sisters who all precededhim in death.
    He is survived by two sons, David C. (wife Katy)Jockisch of Beardstown and Jack (wife Lucy) Jockisch; three grandchildren;four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He was a life long farmer in Cass County. He attendedthe Black Oak Church and loved to fox hunt when he was a young man.
    The family has requested. that memorials be madeto the Black Oak Cemetery and the Heritage Manor South Activity Fund inlieu of flowers.
    Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown was incharge of the arrangements. Funeral services were conducted at the funeralhome on Friday, Oct. 1, 1999. with burial immediately following in thefamily lot of the Black Oak Cemetery.

  Obituary for Karen Sue ROHN KELLUS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 10, 1999, page 17,column 1
    Karen Sue Kellus, 55, of Springfield, died Thursday,Nov. 4, 1999, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born Aug. 30, 1944, in Beardstown, the daughterof John and Carrie Knous Rohn. She married John A. Kellus, Jr., in 1975.
    A daughter, Allison Renee, preceded her in death.
    Mrs. Kellus worked for Schnucks Supermarket forfour years and National Supermarket for 25 years. She was a Girl Scoutleader for many years, a member of Ovarian Cancer Association and an officerof Retail Clerks Union of Illinois. She was a member of St. Agnes CatholicChurch, where she was a Psalm leader.
    Survivors include her husband, John; a daughter,Tanya Kellus of Springfield; parents, John and Carrie Rohn of Dunfermline;and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
    Services were Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church,the Rev. Patrick Wright officiating.  Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Bisch Funeral Home West was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may bemade to the Ovarian Cancer Association.

  Obituary for Delphine E. GILLENWATER LEARNED
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column5
    Delphine E. Learned, 68, of Galesburg died Tuesday,Oct. 12, 1999, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
    Born April 18, 1931, in Rushville to Orren C. andLulu Danner Gillenwater, she married Durward R. Learned on Sept. 20, 1950,in Palmyra, Mo. He died July 25, 1990.
    Four brothers and one sister also preceded her indeath. Surviving are five sons, Dayle and David, both of East Galesburg,Kenneth and Donald, both of Galesburg, and Delbert of Colorado Springs,Colo.; three sisters, Martha Fletcher of Staunton, Ind., Mary Welty ofLaBelle, Mo., and Wava Zednick of Chicago; four grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.
    She worked in the laundry section of the housekeepingdepartment of the Regal 8/Motel 6 in Galesburg for several years, retiringin 1994.
    Graveside services were Friday, Oct. 15, 1999, atMemorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. James Ecklund officiated. Hinchliff-Pearson-WestGalesburg Chapel of Galesburg was in charge of services. Memorials rnaybe made to the American Heart Association.

  Obituary for Nadyne Patricia KESSLING MANN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column3
    Nadyne Patricia Kessling Mann, 83, was born April9, 1916, in Beardstown and died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at Culbertson ExtendedCare Unit of Rushville.
    She was the daughter of Ralph Frederick and AlmaMary O’Hara Kessling.
    She married Bartlett John Mann on Sept. 9, 1944,at Long Beach, Calif.  He died Feb. 9, 1988, at Melbourne, Fla., andhis remains were interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arhngton, Va.Mrs. Mann also was preceded in death by her parents.
    Surviving is a sister, Shirley (husband Robert L.)Goff of Beardstown; one niece; one nephew; and numerous cousins.
    A memorial mass was held at St. Alexius CatholicChurch on Saturday, Oct.16, 1999. The Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstownwas in charge of the arrangements.

  Obituary for Frank A. MAYFIELD
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column6
    Frank A. Mayfield, 94, of the North Adams Home atMendon, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday evening, Oct. 6, 1999,at the home.
    He was born Dec.23, 1904, in Timewell, the son ofArthur and Florence Kunkel Mayfield. He married Martha Kruse on Aug.26,1937, in Kansas City, Mo., and she preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 1979.
    He is survived by three sons, David (wife, Dorothy)of Ursa, Jon (wife, Mae) of Creve Coeur, Art (wife, Pat) of Loraine; twodaughters, Judy (husband, Lawrence) Walton of Paloma, and Karen (husband,Boyd) Bowen of Clayton; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two brothers,Harold of Wheatland, Calif., and Elmon of Mt. Sterling; one sister, Louise(husband, Russell) Taylor of Mt. Sterling. He was preceded in death byone daughter, Lylarae Davis; two brothers, J. D. and Leonard; and threesisters, Mary Marguerite, Regina Ebbing and Anna Marie Busby.
    Mr. Mayfield attended Brown County rural schoolsand was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling. Hewas retired from the Illinois Departrnent of Transportation. He servedas a Democratic Committeeman for several years. He enjoyed horseback riding,hunting and fishing.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Holy FarnilyCatholic Church with burial at Mt. Sterling Catholic Cemetery. HufnagelFuneral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of services. Memorials are suggestedto St. Mary’s School at Mt. Sterling.

  Obituary for Alice HOUSTON McWHINNEY
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column1
    Alice Houston McWhinney, 103, of Denver, Cob., formerlyof Rushville, died Dec. 10, 1998, in Denver.
    Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.rn. Wednesday,Oct. 27, 1999, at the Sugar Grove North Cemetery north of Rushville withFather Lewis A. Payne of St. Clare’s Episcopal Mission, Rushville, officiating.Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
    She was born Oct.16, 1895, in Kansas City, Mo.,to the late William Rodney and Madeline Peironett Barse Houston. She marriedLeroy McWhinney Oct.16, 1920, in Kansas City. He preceded her in death.
    She was a member of the Denver Country Club andthe Garden Club of Denver and America.
    She is survived by four daughters, Madeline Daleof Red Bank, N.J., Cope Craven of Poughkeepsie, NY, Ann Watson of Denver,Colo., and Susan McWhinney-Morse of Boston, Mass.; two sons, William ofVenice, Calif., and Rodney of Santa Fe, N.M.; 19 grandchildren; and ninegreat-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one son, Leroy McWhinney, Jr.

  Obituary for Frank E. MELVIN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column4
    Frank E. Melvin, 59, of Rushville, died Thursday,Oct. 14, 1999, at Culbertson Meniorial Hospital in Rushville.
    He was born Dec. 29, 1939, in Macomb, the son ofGaylord and M. Eloise (Gillette) Melvin. He married Carol Holeman on April14, 1989, in Hannibal, Mo.  She survives.
    Also surviving are his mother of Rushville; threesons, Jodie of LaRose, Roger of Lewistown, and Troy Lee of Pekin; two step-sons,Mark Perkins of Pekin and Dana Perkins (wife Cheryl) of Eden, N.C.; fivestep-daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Debra) Smith of Eden, N.C., Mrs. Ron (Sherri)Summers of Quincy; Sandy Owsley of Quincy; Kristi Perkins-Strieker (husbandDon) of Quincy and Kim Perkins of Quincy; four grandchildren; several step-grandchildren;three great-grandchildren; several step-great-grand-children; and threesisters, Bonnie Doty, Mrs. John (Gayleen) Hammond and Lyn Flowers, allof Rushville.
    He was preceded in death by his father.
    He was a lifetime truck driver, driving for variouscompanies, including Trinity, Rushville Truck Lines, and Hood Transportation,last working in March 1999. He was a member of the Rushville Moose Lodge506 and was well-known by his CB handle of “Cowboy”.
    Funeral services were held Monday at the Wood-RobyFuneral Chapel in Rushville with Patrick Clements officiating. A convoyof semi tractors led the procession to the burial at Ebenezer Cemeterysouth of Rushville. Memorials may be given to the Melvin family.

  Obituary for Matthew Robert MEYER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column5
    Graveside services for Matthew Robert Meyer, 17,of Beardstown, who was pronounced dead at 2:45 a.m Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999,at the scene of an automobile accident, were held Tuesday at St. John’sLutheran Cemetery near Beardstown. The Rev. Richard Bremer officiated.Sager Funeral Home was in charge of services.
    He died from injuries sustained in a single-caraccident on Illinois Route 125 near Virginia.
    He was born Dec.29, 1981, in Jacksonville to Michael“Wally” and Melissa “Missy” Dodds Meyer.
    Surviving are his parents of Beardstown; paternalgrandmother, Virginia Meyer of Beardstown; maternal grandparents, Juanitaand Gary Noe of Beardstown and Gerald Dodds of Frederick; maternal greatgrandparents,William and Rosalee Armel of Quincy; one brother, Jason of Beardstown;and one sister, Paige Meyer, at home. Preceding him in death were his paternalgrandfather and paternal great-grandparents.
    He was a senior at Beardstown High School, wherehe was active in Future Farmers of America and pitched for the baseballteam.
    He farmed with his father and Butch Hobrock Farmsof Beardstown. He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown,where he was confirmed. Memorials may be made to the Beardstown UnitedWay or the Beardstown Baseball Association.

  Obituary for Dorothy June AIKEN MEYERS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column1
    Memorial services for Dorothy J. Meyers, 82, ofMacomb, formerly of Mt. Sterling and Rushville, will be held at 11 a.m.Friday, Oct.15, 1999, at 11 a.m at the First Christian Church (Disciplesof Christ) in Rushville. The Rev. Bill Brown will officiate. Hufnagel FuneralHome in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the services.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the WesleyVillage Health Care at Macomb. Mrs. Meyers died Thursday, Sept.23, 1999.

  Obituary for Peggy I. LANHAM MIKESELL
    Peggy I. Lanham Mikesell, 57, of South Elgin, formerlyof Rushville, died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999, at Provena St. Joseph Hospitalin Elgin.
    She was born Aug.18, 1942, in Macomb, to the lateLeonard Lanham and Virginia Irene Armstrong Lanham Jones. She married William“Mike” Mikesell May 4, 1973, in Elgin. He survives.
    Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. David (Judy)Ward and Mrs. Dick (Connie) Miller, both of Rushville, a half brother,Lee Lanham of Evergreen, Colo., a half sister, Mrs. Jim (Cheryl) Suttonof Aurora, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in deathby a half brother, Tim Lanham.
    A resident of South Elgin since 1974, she graduatedfrom nurses training at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield in 1963. She also received an associate of science degree from Elgin Community College.She was Public Service Administrator for the Elgin Mental Health Center.Peggy was a lover of dogs.
    Funeral services were held Tuesday at the WorthingtonFuneral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial was  in  the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 5 LaFoxSt., South Elgin, IL 60177.

  Obituary for James E. MITCHELL
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column
    Services for James E. Mitchell, 82, of’ Mt. Sterling,were Monday at First Christian Church in Mt. Sterling. The Rev. PhoebeBlankenship and Dean Davis officiated. Burial was in Hersman Cemetery. Hufnagel Funeral Home was in charge of services.
    He died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, at MattoonHealth Care in Mattoon from injuries suffered in a May 3 automobile accidentin Morgan County.
    Born July 26, 1917. in Jacksonville, to Thomas andEstella Nulen Mitchell, he married Virginia E. Dyer on April 30, 1936,in Jacksonville. She died Aug. 1, 1992. Two grandchildren and 12 brothersand sisters also preceded him in death.
    Surviving are four sons, James (wife Beverly) ofQuincy, Thomas (wife Barbara) of Effingham, Jerry (wife Janet)of Sterling,and Dennis (wife Cheryl) of Tuscaloosa, Ala., two daughters, Judy (husbandDean) Davis of Knoxville, Tenn., and Jan (husband Ross) Kelly of Mt. Sterling;18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    He and his wife owned and operated the MitchellCafe in Mt. Sterling for 35 years. He also was Brown County Superviaorof Assessments before retiring.
    He formerly served as Brown County Treasurer, countyprobation officer and city treasurer for Mt. Sterling. He was a memberand elder of the First Christian Church. He was a member of Harden MasonicLodge 44, AF & AM, and Beardstown Elks Club. He also was a member ofRolling Greens Golf Course. He was a former member and present honorarymember of’ Brown County Fair Board.
    Memorials may be made to his church or to the UnitedWay of’ Brown County.

  Obituary for Lois J. KENNEY MOUSER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 20, 1999, page 15, column3
    Lois J. Mouser, 73, of Pensacola, Fla., died Friday,Oct. 8, 1999, at Pensacola West Florida Medical Center.
    She was born Feb. 23, 1926, in Macomb, Ill., thedaughter of Verne Keeney and Frances Miller Kenney. She married AlbertSpiller on Sept. 25, 1945. He died March 28, 1977. She later married HurselMouser in 1978. He survives in Lillian, Ala.
    Also surviving are her mother of Florida; two stepsons,Rodney Mouser of Bethalto, Ill., and Robert Mouser of Birmingham, Ala.;two daughters, Denise Creakmore of New Orleans, La., and Debbie Bush ofEdwardsville, Ill. and four grandchildren.
    She was born in McDonough County, where she liveduntil age 20. She then moved to Wood River and was employed as a managerof a Montgomery Wards store in the area, retiring in 1983.  In 1991,she moved to Lillian, Ala.
    Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, atVermont Cemetery in Vermont, Ill. Corman Memorial Home in Roseville, Ill.,was in charge of arrangements.

  Obituary for Mary Ellen FISK PRATHER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 27, 1999, page 15, column3
    Mary Ellen Prather, 82, of Rushville, died Wednesday,Oct. 20, 1999, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    She was born Sept.18, 1917, in Oakland Township,in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Van Antwerp)Fisk. She married Curtis Prather on Dec. 12, 1936, in Macomb. He precededher in death Jan. 23, 1974.
    Surviving are one son, Randall Prather (wife Darlene)of LaPrairie; three daughters, Mrs. Bill (Linda) Smart of Rushville, Mrs.Steve (Diana) Ocheltree of DeWitt, Iowa, and Patty Schisler of Rushville;six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Loren(Dorothy) Schieferdecker of Eureka.
    She was a homemaker and a member of the Ripley Churchof God, where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also a memberof the Shiloh Unit of the Schuyler-Brown Home Extension and the ABC Club.She was an RSVP volunteer and juice cart volunteer at Culbertson MemorialHospital in Rushville.
    Funeral services were Saturday at the Ripley Churchof God with Pastor Richard Young officiating. Burial was in the RushvilleCity Cemetery. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services.Memorials may he given to the Ripley Church of God or the American DiabetesAssociation.

  Obituary for Ruth Ellen PRICE
The Rushville Times, October 6, 1999, page 15, column 4
    Ruth Ellen Price, 79, of Pinellas Park, Fla., formerlyof Banner, Ill, died Aug.10, 1999 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in PinellasPark.
    She was born in Beardstown. She was a homemakerand was of the Protestant faith.
    Survivors include five sons, Carl Simons of Canton,George Price of Indianapolis, Ind., and Curtis Kimble, and Kevin Price,all of Pinellas Park, three daughters, Stella West of Pinellas Park, LindaDerry of Astoria, and Patty Starosta of Chicago; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren;and one brother, Bill Dodds, of Canton.
    Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Servicesin Pinellas Park was in charge of arrangements.

  Obituary for John Howard ROLF
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, September 29, 1999, page 13,column 1
    John Howard Rolf, 78, of Beardstown, died Tuesday,Sept.21, 1999.
    He was born June 26, 1921, at Exeter, the son ofCharles and Freda Buescher Rolf . He married Mabel Krusa on Dec. 24, 1942,in Beardstown.
    He was preceded in death by one brother, CharlesRolf, Jr.
    He is survived by three sons, Jim (wife Penny) ofArenzville, Stan (wife Ann) of Winfield, Mo., and Steve (wife Kate) ofBeardstown; one daughter, Sue Rolf of Beardstown; and seven grandchildren.
    He was a graduate of the University of Illinois,with a degree in agriculture. He was a veteran of World War II and a lifelongfarmer  in the Beardstown area. He was a member of the St. John’sLutheran Church  and the Beardstown Elks Lodge, a township board member,and a 4-H Leader. John was a tremendous sports fan and a superb basketballplayer while being a fishing enthusiast to the last day.
    The family has requested  that memorials bemade to the Eik’s Crippled Children Fund  in lieu of flowers. Cline-GoodwinFuneral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements, with cremationand a private funeral service being held at a later date.

  Obituary for Ralph W. RUNKLE
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 3B, column7
    Ralph W. Runkle, 79, of South Jacksonville, diedearly Monday morning, Oct. 11, 1999, in Jacksonville. He was born Sept.28, 1920, in Littleton, the son of Floyd and Mary Snyder Runkle. He marriedDoris I. Winters on Feb. 28, 1942, in Palmyra, Mo., and she survives.
    He is also survived by two sons, R. Steve, (wifeShelley) Runkle of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ben (wife Patricia) Runkleof Sturgeon, Mo.; two daughters, Donna (husband Robert) Roads of Jacksonvilleand Judy (husband Jim) Seitz of West Point, Iowa; eight grandchildren;three great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne (wife Shirley) Runkle ofRushville and one sister, Betty (husband Vernon) Stratton of Fenton, Mo.
    He was preceded in death by three brothers, Vern,Harold and Bobby (surviving wite, Rosemary, of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.) andtwo sisters, Margaret Young and Helen Royer.
    He managed LaCrosse Lumber Company in Carrolltonfor 20 years. Prior to that, he worked at the Industry Lumber Company for11 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II and attainedthe rank of staff sergeast in the 300th infantry. All of his life he playedbasketball, softball, baseball, and volleyball, as well as coaching andrefereeing sports. He was a Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of Americafor seven years in Industry and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Industryand the American Legion of Vermont. He enjoyed bowling, raising poniesand goats, playing Bingo and traveling to the Tennessee National GospelConvention and Meramec Caverns to hear gospel music.
    Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct.14,1999, at the Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Littleton TownshipCemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral homewhere the family will meet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggestedto the Retina Research and Development Foundation at Barnes Jewish Hospitalin St. Louis, Mo.

  Obituary for Ina Elizabeth LEWIS WEAVER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, page 9A, column5
    Ina Elizabeth (Lewis) Weaver, 102, of Beardstown,died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, at Heritage Manor South.
    She was born Aug.17, 1897, in Jasper County, Ingraham,Illinois. She was the daughter of Enoch and Ella (Stanley) Lewis. She marriedJohn A. Weaver of Edgewood on May 4, 1919.
    She was received into the Adventist Fellowship onSept. 16, 1967, at Noble. Mr. and Mr. Weaver moved to Beardstown on April27, 1979 from Salem. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband;a daughter, Mary Ellen Alderson, a son, William Lewis Weaver, two sons-in-law,Roland Alderson and James W. Pigg; a daughter-in-law, Kathryne Weaver;a great-grandson, Cody Alderson; three sisters and one brother.
    She is survived by one daughter, Eva Ruth Pigg ofBeardstown; seven grandchildren;18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildrenand nurnerous nieces and nephews.
    Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor South ActivityFund.
    Graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday;Oct. 13, 1999, at the Farina Chapel Cemetery of Farina. Cline-Goodwin FuneralHome of Beardstown is in charge of the arrangements.

Kay DavidFair   Obituary for Mrs. Artemicia Jane ACKMAN WALKER DAY
The Schuyler Citizen
    Artemicia Jane, daughter of Isaac and Nancy Ackmanwas born on a farm in Kenton County, Kentucky, October 30, 1846, and departedthis life
December 27,1915, aged 69 years, 1 month and 28 days. At the age ofthree years she came with her parents to Schuyler County, Illinois whereshe made her home until the past few years, which have been spent amongher children. In 1866 she was united in marriage to James Fletcher Walker.To this union were born nine children, eight of whom survive, viz: Mrs.George Baughman of Pittsburg, Kansas, Jas. Fletcher of Wyoming, Illinois,Stephen of Industry, Illinois, Charles
Samuel of Rushville, Mrs. Robert Morris of Ray, Mrs. Charles Sloanof Ottumwa, Iowa, Isaac of Huron South Dakota, Lewis Anton of Ottumwa,Iowa. On February 18, 1882 her husband  departed this life. Latershe was married to Richard Day, who died December 23, 1906. To this unionwas born three children, Richard Albert of Roseville, Illinois, James Williamof Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Benjamin Harrison, who preceded his motherin death.
    On November 25, Mrs.Day went to the home of herdaughter, Mrs. Charles Sloan in Ottumwa, Iowa, to spend the winter. OnDecember 14, she was taken ill and patiently bore her suffering until deathcame, which was a sweet release. Her children were at her bedside the lastweek of her life and she told them she was ready at any time to pass acrossthe river into the great beyond. Everything possible was done to relieveher suffering. In Ottumwa she leaves a host of friends, many of whom werelittle children who came daily to see her.
    Besides her children and many friends she leavesto mourn her loss four sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Mary Simpson of ChippewaFalls, Wisconsin, Mrs. Georgeanna Kile of Liitle River, Kansas, Mrs JosieMcCollough of Hazel, South Dakota, David Ackman of Littleton, Mrs. JessieBoyd of Ray, and Robert Ackman of Hazel, South Dakota.
    Funeral services were held at the Christian Churchin Rushville Wednesday, December 29, at 2:30 o’clock. Reverend Fred Wilsonofficiating. Burial at Sugar Grove Cemetery.

MarjorieElder Goodrich   Obituary for Christopher “Lon” BRYAN
    Christopher (Lon) Bryan, 87, of Browning died earlyTuesday morning at the Schmitt Memorial hospital in Beardstown where hehad been a patient
the past two weeks.
    Mr. Bryan, who had made his home in Browning since1898, was a member of the United Brethern church of Pleasant Ridge neighborhood,near
Astoria, where he resided before moving to Browning. He has been amember of the Browning Odd Fellow lodge for over 41 years.
    Christopher (Lon) Bryan was born April 5, 1863,six miles west of Astoria, the son of Thomas and Emaline Lutz Bryan. Hewas married to Clara B. Foster of Astoria, in 1862, and to this union twodaughters were born, Mrs. Florence Jenning of Rushville and Mrs. EthelLane of Browning. His wife preceded him in death, passing away in 1929.
    In September 1930 he was married to Mrs. Abbie Hamiltonwho preceded him in death, passing away in 1941.
    Until his death, five generations were representedin the Bryan family, for Mr. Bryan is survived by two daughters, five grandchildren,13 great-grand-children and 7 great-great-grand children.
    Funeral services were held in the Browning Methodistchurch Thursday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in the Browning cemetery.
[Newspaper clipping sent to Russell A. Elder. Submitted by MarjorieElder Goodrich]

  Obituary for Edna F. SETTLES GOODIN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15,column 4
    Mrs. Edna F. Goodin, 98, of Abingdon died Sunday,Nov. 21, 1999, at the Care Center of Abingdon.
    She was born Oct. 3, 1901, in Schuyler County, thedaughter of Logan and Nola Robeson Settles. She married Rev. Frank GoodinDec. 14, 1921, in Macomb.  He preceded her in death May 28, 1984.
    She is survived by one son, Dwight Goodin of Galesburg;two daughters, Dorothy Goff and Mrs. Charles (Velma) Rogers, both of Abingdon;11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
    She was a homemaker and was very active in assistingher husband in his ministry. She was a member of many Assemblies of Godchurches in the area.
Graveside services will be Wednesday; Nov. 24, 1999, at 2 p.m. at BushnellCity Cemetery with Rev. Todd Henderson officiating. Visitation will beWednesday from 12:30 p.rm. to 1:30 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West AbingdonChapel. Memorial contributions may be made to F’irst Assembly of God Churchor the Care Center of Abingdon, both in Abingdon.

MarjorieElder Goodrich   Obituary for George Granville BRYAN
    George Granville Bryan, son of Thomas Jeffersonand Emmaline Lutz Bryan, was born near Astoria, July 27, 1854, and departedthis life Oct. 4, 1830, at his home in Littleton where he was an honoredand respected citizen for thirty-six years.
    December 14, 1882, he was united in marriage withLouisa H. Davis, who, with the following children, mourn his departure:Ross, of East Moline; Mrs. D. R. Scott, Carrie and Ferne, of Chicago; Mrs.Chester Burton and Florine, of Littleton, and William of Holdrege, Neb.One son, Zay, at the age of sixteen months, preceded him in death.
    When a young man he confessed Christ as his Saviour,and united with the Pleasant Ridge United Brethren church near Astoriawhere he continued his membership.
    Mr. Bryan served as postmaster at Littleton formany years and also served as town clerk of Littleton township for a numberof terms and as a public servant left a good record. The sincerity shownby his daily life commanded the love and respect of all who knew him andmade him one of the richest men of the community in
friends. His was a character that the many relatives and friends canjustly and proudly call ideal as a husband, father, grandfather, brother,uncle, neighbor and
friend.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Clarence Litchfield,of Moline, were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church. Intermentwas in the Littleton cemetery.
[Newspaper clipping sent to Russell A. Elder. Submitted by MarjorieElder Goodrich]

  Obituary for Hayden Mac COOPER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15,column 5
    Hayden Mac Cooper, 80, of Bradenton, Fla., a formerRushvlle resident, died Monday, Nov. 22 1999, at the Riverfront Home inBradenton.
    Mr. Cooper was born May 24, 1919, in Augusta, Ill.,to the late Dr. Earl and Josephine Myers Cooper.
    Surviving are four sons, Hayden Mac Cooper II ofRushville, Joe Cooper of Mt. Carmel, Ill, Duff Cooper of Bradenton, Fla.,and Tad Cooper of DuQuoin, Ill.; a daughter, Lucy Kozak of Bradenton, Fla.;10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in deathby a brother, Eugene Cooper.
    Mr. Cooper was a former teacher, principle and superintendentin various central and southern Illinois school systems.
    Cremation rites will be accorded with no formalservice at this time. Memorials may be made to Chaddock School, 205 S.24th Street, Quincy, IL 62301-4446.

  Obituary for Laura J. MCCOY WARD
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17,column 3
    Laura J. Ward, 94, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday,Nov 11, 1999, at St. Vincent’s Home in Quincy.
    Born May 30, 1905, in Hersman to Arthur A. and LizzieNewby McCoy, she married Merle E. Ward on Dec. 24, 1924, in Mt. Sterling.He died April 6, 1991.
One sister, one brother and one stepsister also preceded her in death.
    Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. LeeRoy (Wilma)Behymer of Mt. Sterling, and Mrs. Harold (Rita) Pickinpaugh and Mrs. John(Doris) Howell, both of Quincy; one sister, Eleanor McCoy of Urbana; eightgrandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren;and several nieces and nephews.
    She and her husband farmed near Hersman for severalyears. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Christ in Mt. Sterling,where she was a former member of the Missionary Society. She also was amember of Schuyler-Brown Home Extension and Mt. Sterling Senior Citizens.
    Services were Monday at Hufnagel Funeral Home inMt. Sterling. The Rev. Richard Young officiated. Burial was in HersmanCemetery in Hersman. Memorials may be made to her church, Mt. SterlingSenior Citizens or the Blessing Foundation for Hospice.

  Obituary for Lea R. HEALY BACON
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15,column 1
    Mrs. Lea R. Bacon, 71, of Table Grove, died Wednesday,Nov. 17, 1999, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
    She was born Oct. 7, 1928, in Cambridge, Mass.,the daughter of John J. and Bertha Pelotte Healy.
    She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Sheila)Overcash of Table Grove; two sons, Joseph Kraft of Colchester and WilliamBacon Jr., of Galesburg; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
    Cremation rites have been accorded by Kost MemorialHome of Vermont and graveside burial of the remains was Monday, Nov. 22,1999, in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb with the Rev. Ron Green officiating.Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

  Obituary for Mildred BAUSER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17,column 5
    Mildred Bauser, 74, of Oakford died Nov. 12, 1999,at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born June 24, 1925, in Pearl, the daughterof Oscar and Carrie Lashbrook Bauser.
    She married James L. Bauser on July 5, 1952, inSpringfield.  He survives of Petersburg.
    Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Virginia)Albin of New Berlin and Mrs. Terry (Lorie) Impson of Oakford; four grandchildren,one sister, Alberta Bauser of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death hy a sister and two half brothers
    She attended The Atterberry Community Baptist Church.Funeral services for Mrs. Bauser were held Monday, Nov.15, 1999, at theHurley Funeral Home in Petersburg with the Rev, Shawn Craigmiles officiating.Burial was at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield. Memorials maybe made to the American Cancer Society.

  Obituary for Mildred L. “Pinky” ESTES LOCKARD
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15,column 2
    Mildred L. “Pinky” Estes Lockard, 76, of Ipava,died Wednesday, Nov.17. 1999, at Heartland Health Care Center in Canton.
    She was born Aug. 31, 1923, in Farmington, the daughterof Roy and Elizabeth (Benner) Roberts, Sr. She married Leon Estes on Aug.30, 1941, in Missouri.  He preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1947.She then married Ross Lockard on July 16, 1974, in Maples Mill.  Hesurvives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Chester L. (wife, MaryKay) Estes of Ashkum and William Leon (wife, Nancy) Estes of Dallas, Texas;one stepson, Gene (wife, Connie) Lockard of Ipava; two brothers, Roy RobertsJr. of Farmington and Bernard Roberts of Canton; one step brother, WilliamJohnson of Danville; one step sister, Della McLane of Bloomington; onegrandson and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one sister,one step brother, one step sister and one step grandson.
    She taught Sunday School for rnany years and wasa leader of the Lace and Ladle 4-H Club in Fulton County.
    Funeral services for Mrs. Lockard were held SaturdayNov. 20, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Brian Culverofficiating. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorials maybe made to the Graham Hospital or to her church. Shawgo Memorial Home inAstoria was in charge of services.

Kay DavidFair   Obituary for Nancy E. WALKER MORRIS
The Rushville Times
    A great shadow of grief hangs over our communitydue to the death of our beloved citizen, Mrs. Nancy E. Morris.
    Mrs. Morris had been in failing health for severalmonths and on December 7 entered Holmes Hospital in Macomb and submittedto an operation for tumor. She recovered sufficiently to be home in threeweeks. She improved and it was hoped she would soon be restored to herusual health, but on Tuesday night, January 11, she was taken suddenlyand seriously sick. Her physican was immediately called but all medicalskill and the aid of her beloved family could do was help ease her
suffering until she quietly and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, Saturdaymorning, January 15th, at 1:00 o’clock.
    Nancy Elizabeth Walker, one of nine children bornto James Fletcher and Atemicia Walker, was born in Schuyler County, October1, 1876 and died at her home in Ray, Illinois January 15, 1927, aged 50years, 3 months and 14 days. On August 10, 1893, at Rushville, Illinoisshe was marrid to Robert F. Morris. To this union was born four children;three sons and one daughter : Everett Earl of Youngstown, Mrs. Gladys Billingsleyof near Adair, William B. of Ray and James Edward at home.These children,with the grief stricken husband, are left to mourn her departure and willalways cherish memory of a devoted, loving wife and mother. She is alsosurvived by five brothers and two sisters and two half-brothers: Mrs. GeorgeBaughman of Pittsburgh, Kansas, Mrs. Nellie Sloan of Ottumwa, Iowa, FletcherWalker of Lafayette, Stephen Walker of Toulon, Charles Walker of Rushville,Lewis Walker of Ottumwa, Iowa, Isaac of Green River, Wyoming, two half-brothers:James Day of Portland, Oregon, and Richard Day of Mount Vernon. One brotherJohn died many years ago, a half-brother, Harry Day, died 12 years ago.Her father died February 18, 1882, and her mother died December 27, 1915.She is also survived by eight grandchildren.
    She was converted and united with the M.E. Churchwhen young and has always lived an active, devoted Christian life.She lovedher God, her church and all her church work. Her home was always open witha hearty welcome for her pastors and all  those coming to to buildthe cause of of her Savior. She willingly and cheerfully did what she could.She loved all little children and spent many happy hours with them. Shewas a good neighbor and her deeds of love and charity were every day deeds.Her deeds of love are shown everywhere and her work will go on and on asa guiding star and her memory will always be cherished. She was the
maker of a happy home. Her children can rise up and call her blessed.The heartbroken husband, who depended so much on her help, love and encouragement,mourns,but not without hope. Hers was a life well lived, a work well doneand she has answered the summons: “Come up higher, enter into the joysof Thy Lord.” When she realized  the end was near, she said,”FatherI have to go,” and requested that her children live right, and fell asleepin  prayer.
    Funeral services were held Monday at the MethodistChurch in Ray, conducted by Reverend Shively of Vermont. Interment wasin Vermont Cemetery.

  Obituary for Norman Dean CLAASSEN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17,column 4
    Norman Dean Claassen, 67, of Joliet, formerly ofRushville died Saturday Nov, 13, 1999, at his home.
    He was born in Missouri to Martin and Bertha Claassen.He married Evelyn Milby.
    He was a graduate of Rushville High School and theUniversity of Illinois. He served in the United States Army Corps of Engineersduring the Korean War. He retired as owner and operator of Norman ClaassenProfessional Surveyor and Engineers. Prior to that, he was employed bythe EJ&E Railroad as a surveyor. He was past commander of AmericanLegion Post 1080 where he was a life member. He also was a member of theLoyal Order of Moose Lodge 241 and was an avid outdoorsman.
    He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. David (DeborahD.) Gregory of Joliet, Mrs Edgar (Vickie E.) Dean of Joliet and Mrs. Ron(Patti) Sorg of Wilmington; three sons, Jon (wife, Susan) of Essex, DavidA. (wife, Catherine) of Wilmington and Glenn of Wisconsin; four sisters,Mrs. Lawrence (Dorothy) Reeder of Rushville; Mrs. Bill (Opal) Reichterof Lewistown, Shirley Leverton of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Dick (Liz) Etterof Rushville; three brothers, George and J.R. of Rushville and Jim of Florida;13 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.
    Funeral services for Mr. Claassen were held Tuesday,Nov. 16, 1999, at the West Funeral Chapel In Joliet. Burial was in RushvilleCity Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Cindy Foster  Obituary for Kenneth D. FOSTER
Epworth, Iowa
    Services for Kenneth D. Foster, 51, of Epworth,formerly of Moline, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kennis Kitchen FuneralHome, 3860 Asbury Rd., Dubuque, IA. Burial will be in Highview Cemetery,Epworth. Visitation will be 3-9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until service timeTuesday. He died Friday from injuries sustained in a traffic accident nearPlatteville, WI. Mr. Foster worked as a general supervisor at John DeereDubuque Works since moving to Epworth in 1972.
    Previously he was employed at John Deere Plow andPlanter, Moline. He married Norma E. Wheeler in 1958 in Macomb, IL. Memorialsmay be made to American Lung Association or American Diabetes Association.
    Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Gaye Ann(Mrs. Paul) Gotto, Waukesha, WI; a son Kenneth A., Dubuque; three granddaughters,his mother, Rosa Lee Foster, Macomb; brothers, LeRoy Foster, Albion, Iland Larry and Donald Foster, both of Bushnell, IL and a foster brother,Donald Durga, Ipava, IL.

  Obituary for Olga Maxine HARE NELSON
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15,column 4
    Olga Maxine Nelson, 86, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999,at Carle-Arbours Nursing home in Savoy, where she was a resident.
    Born May 19, 1913, near Camden, to John Walter andMary Isabel Agans Hare. She married Homer B. Nelson April 16, 1930, inSpringfield. He died Jan. 29, 1978.
    Three brothers, Orval Hare, Maurice Hare, and AnselHare, and one sister, Eva (Hare) Rang, preceded her in death.
    Surviving are two sons, Kenneth (wife Carol) ofChampaign and Russel (wife Bettie) of Lockhaven, Penn; four grandchildren;and three great-grandchildren.
    She was a member of the First United Methodist Churchin Galesburg
    Services were held Nov. 18 at Hinchliff-Pearson-WestGalesburg Chapel. The Rev. Robert Snyder offiated. Burial was in East LinwoodCemetery in Galesburg.
    Those attending from the Rushville area were Mr.aud Mrs. John Browning, Mrs. Rena Henninger and Mrs. Mattie Hare.

  Obituary for Ralph Sterling DAVIS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17,column 1
    Ralph Sterling Davis, 85, of Marshfield, Wisc.,died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at Deerview Meadow Community Based ResidentialFacility at Marshfield, where he had been a resident since Feb. 26, 1996.
    He was born July 23, 1914, in Augusta, the son ofWilbur A. and Lillie F. Hulick Davis. He married Louie Ella Sidwell onFeb. 28, 1942, in Canton, Mo. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter,Mrs. Robert (Carol) Phillips of Marshfield; one brother, Carl H. Davisof Davenport, Iowa; two grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
    He attended Camden High School and graduated fromRushville High School. He then attended business school in Shelbyvilleand earned a bachelor of education degree from Western Illinois Universityin Macomb, a master of science degree from the University of Illinois anda master of education degree from the University of Illinois.
    After his education, he began a career in education,teaching science and serving as principal of Barry High School from 1936until 1942. From 1947 until 1948, he taught science at Rushville High Schooland from 1948 until 1964 he served as dean of boys and taught science atUrbana High School. He served as principal at Urbana High School from 1964to 1967. He then served as Assistant Superintendent of the Urbana Schoolsystem until 1979.
    Mr. Davis had served as secretary of the MississippiValley Division of the Illinois Education Association (lEA), presidentof the East Central Division of IEA, president of the University Branchof Phi Delta Kappa, president of the Exchange Club, a state advisor ofstudent councils for Illinois and had served on the
curriculum board fbr MPATI and the curriculum board for educationaltelevision WILL at the University of Illinois.
    He also was chairperson of the North Central AssociationVisiting Committee. He was a member of the Schuyler County Local BoardNo.1 Selective Service in 1946, a member of ELI, past president of theIllinois Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa and was chairperson of the IllinoisState Committee of the North Central Association from 1985 until 1986.He served in the United States Navy during World War II in the PacificTheater from 1942 until 1946. He served with the United States Naval Reservesfrom 1946 until 1954, retiring with the rank of lieutenant junior grade.
    He was a former member of the Rushville First UnitedMethodist Church where he served as a youth leader. At the time of hisdeath, he was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Marshfield,Wisc.
    Funeral services for Mr. Davis were held Nov. 10,1999, at Rembs/Kundinge Funeral Home in Marshfield with the Rev. Neil Piepenburgofficiating. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Marshfield where militaryrites were conducted by American Legion Post 54.
    Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Hospital HospiceCare or to the Marshfield Area Respite Care Center.

  Obituary for Raymond G. “Ike” GERDES
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15,column 3
    Raymond G. “Ike” Gerdes, 74, of rural Rushville,died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in his home.
    Born Nov. 15, 1925, in Northeast Township in AdamsCounty, Mr. Gerdes was a son of Gerhard H. and Lena Fuhrken Gerdes. Hemarried Mary Jones Strong Oct. 27, 1979, in Trinity Lutheran Church inGolden. She survives.
    Mr. Gerdes was a longtime farmer in Northeast Townshipnear Golden. He served in the U.S. Army and was a combat veteran of theKorean War.
    Mr. Gerdes was a lifelong member of’ Trinity LutheranChurch in Golden. He was a member of the Rushville American Legion andthe 40 & 8.
    Survivors also include two sisters, Arlene D. Gerdesof Golden and Erna Dolan of Granite City; two step-children, Marian Rohnof Rushville and Ben R. Strong, Sr., of Ft. Worth, Texas; two nephews;and three step-grandchildren.
    Services were conducted Friday, Nov. 19, in TrinityLutheran Church in Golden by Rev. Phil Tobin. Burial was in Golden MemorialGardens in Golden. Military detail was by the Golden American Legion. Memorialsmay be made to Schuyler-Cass Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church. Serviceswere under the direction of Hunter Funeral Home in Golden.

Kay Fair  Obituary for Robert F. MORRIS
 The Rushville Times, Thursday, April 20, 1950
    Robert F. Morris,78, died last Wednesday night atthe Culbertson Hospital, where he had been admitted earlier that day.
    Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at1:30 o’clock at the First Methodist Church in this city, with the Reverend J.A. Malone officiating. Burial was in the Vermont cemetery.
    Robert F. Morris, eldest son of Edward Page andNancy L. Aten-Morris, was born on a farm in Oakland township, Schuylercounty, October 14, 1871, and departed this life at the Culbertson hospitalin Rushville, April 12, 1950, aged 78 years, five months and 29 days.
    The early life of Robert Morris was spent in theparental home in the Oakland Center community. It was in the Oakland Centerdistrict school that he aquired his education, and assisted his fatherin farming operations until he reached young manhood.
    On August 10, 1893, he was joined in marriage toMiss Nancy E. Walker, a daughter of  James and Artemicia Ackman-Walker.Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Morris established a home in thevillage of Ray, where four children–one daughter and three sons, cameto bless their happy union, and all grew to useful womanhood and manhood.
    In early life Mr. Morris was converted, and withhis wife and children were affiliated with the Methodist church at Ray,and throughout the intervening years he was ever loyal to his church; tohis community as a citizen, and to his family as a devoted husband andfather.
    It was on January 15, 1927, that a never-endingsorrow came into the life of Mr. Morris, when he was bereft of his lovingcompanion, with whom he had traveled lifes pathway for more than 33 years.For some years following the death of his wife, he continued to operatehis business of a general store–a business in which he had been successfullyengaged for the entire years of his wedded life. It was only when his healthbecame impaired that he disposed of his business and came to
Rushville to make his home with his sons, William and Edward.
    Surviving to mourn the loss of a devoted fatherare the following children: Earl E. Morris of Peoria; Gladys, the wifeof Clarence Billingsley of Camden township; William B. and James Edwardof Rushville, he is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren;three sisters, Mrs. Bernice Jones of Rushville; Mrs. Grace Lammerts ofRoseville, and Mrs. Ophelia Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; two brothers,Page Morris of Good Hope and Harry Morris of Canton.
    Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by hisparents, four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Phillips, Mrs. Bertha Phillips, Mrs.Myrtle Lammerts and Mrs. Tessie Sparks; also one brother who died in infancy.

  Obituary for Rose M. BOEHM DEAN
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17,column 4
    Rose M. Dean, 96, of Rushville, died Friday, Nov.12,1999, at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
    She was born Feb.26, 1903 in Rushville to the lateWilliam G. and Sophia Thudium Boehm. She married David B. Dean April 3,1926, in Rushville. He died April 17, 1983.
    Surviving are one son, John Dean of Sullivan; twodaughters, Mrs Rosemary Farmer of Mabank, Texas, and Mrs Shirley Kost ofSheldons Grove; 11 grandchildren: five step-grandchildren: 23 great grandchildren;12 step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Don F. Boehm of Rushville; andone sister, Clarine Gillenwater of Tempe, Ariz.
    She was preceded in death by three brothers, WilliamA., Edward and Roy Boehm; and two sisters, Pauline McCormick and Alma Chiprnan.
    She was a member of the First Presbyterian Churchof Rushville, a 1921 graduate of Rushville High School, she and her husbandoperated a dairy farm and delivered milk in the Rushville area for morethan 40 years.
    Funeral services were held Sunday at the WorthingtonFuneral Home in Rushvllle with Rev. Marty Briney officiating.  Burialwas in the Rushville City Cemetery
Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church of Rushville.

MarjorieElder Goodrich   Obituary for Sarah Elizabeth MARLOW BURTON
    Sarah Elizabeth Burton, daughter of Elijah and SamanthaMarlow, was born in Iowa, March 15, 1856 and departed this life Dec.1,aged 61 years, 8 months and 16 days. Her death was caused by septic pneumonia,she being sick only a short time.
    Deceased was the youngest of a family of six, andthree sisters preceded her. Her parents died within a year of each other,when she was four years of age. An uncle, James Duncan, brought the childrento this country to make their home with him. When she was twelve yearsof age she made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Warren Cox of Brooklyn townshipand resided with them until her marriage to Robert M. Burton in 1879. Tothis union three children were born, one dying in infancy and a daughter,Mrs. Elva Cox, passed away Aug. 30, 1910. She is survived by one son ChesterAllen Burton, with whom she made her home. She is also survived by [clippingtorn] children, Victor Leon Cox, [clipping torn] raised and Margery andJ[clipping torn], three step-sons, Delle of Roseville, Ira of Rushvilleand Frank of Rockford, Washington and one brother, Joseph Marlow.
    She was always willing to lend a helping hand insickness, work to which she was specially adapted, and was a kind and lovingmother. Her friends will greatly miss her and especially the home of herson from where her bright face has gone.
    Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church atBrooklyn Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rev. A. H. McConnell,pastor of the Littleton M. E. church. Interment in the Brooklyn cemetery.
    The family desires to express their thanks to allwho extended sympathy and aid.
[Newspaper clipping sent to Russell A. Elder. Submitted by MarjorieElder Goodrich.]

  Obituary for Leona OGDEN SHIPP
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 17, 1999, page 17,columns 5
    Leona Shipp, 81, of rural Auburn died Friday, Oct.29, 1999, at Doctors Hospital in Springfield.
    She was born April 8, 1918, in Summum, the daughterof Clem and Molly Shaffer Ogden. She married Bruce Shipp in 1945 in Lewistown.He survives. Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Michael (Rosemary)Cloyd of Virden, Mrs. Richard (Cheryl) Copelin of Linneus, Mo., Mrs. Don(Leta) Fite of Springfield and Mrs. Rick (Naomi) Hammond of Meadville,Mo.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Murvenand Clinton (wife Beulah) Ogden of Rushville; and several nieces nephewsand cousins
    A daughter, Janet Shipp; a sister, Flossie Wise;and a brother, Galen, preceded her in death.
    Mrs. Shipp was a mernber of Meadowbrook Bptist Churchof Auburn.
    Services were Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, at the MeadowbrookBaptist Church in Auburn, with the Rev. Gary Fore and Don Neisier officiating.Burial was in the Brush Creek Cemetery in Divernon. Brainley Funeral Hornein Auburn was in charge of the arrangements.

MarjorieElder Goodrich   Obituary for William Thomas BRYAN
    William Thomas Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. GeorgeGrandville Bryan, was born Sept. 29, 1892, in Ray, and passed away at hishome near Ragan, Harlan county, Nebraska, July 16, 1959.
    He came to Nebraska as a “Nebraska State LeaguePitcher of Baseball”, in 1914, and later settled on a farm three mileswest of Ragan, living here until his
death.
    He was married to Ruth Black, Aug. 29, 1915. Tothis union were born three sons and four daughters.
    He was a lover of sports, and a leader of the same.He was manager of the Ragan softball team for many years. He held manyimportant offices-member of the school board, member of the township board,and president of the Ragan Cooperative Elevator board. He joined the RaganMethodist church in the year 1914, and was a member until his death.
    He is survived by his wife, Ruth, Holdrege, Neb.,three sons, George G. of North Platte, Neb., Ward G. of Atlanta, Neb.,and Chester C. of Holdrege, Neb.; four daughters. (Louise) Mrs. WilliamHarms of Wilcox, Neb., (Thelma) Mrs. Charles Ridenour, Loomis, Neb., (Wilma)Mrs. Allen Brummer, Wilcox, Neb., and (Donna Jean) Mrs. Cecil Guthrie,Holdrege, Neb. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren. He is survivedby one brother, Ross Bryan of Moline and five sisters, Mrs. Blanche Scottand Carrie Bryan, both of Chicago, Mrs. Ross Amrine, Glenn Ellyn, Mrs.Ella Burton and Florine Bryan of Littleton, and many friends.
[newspaper clipping sent to Russell A. Elder. Sumitted by MarjorieElder Goodrich. William Thomas Bryan was born in Schuyler Co.]

Obituary for John Delbert HENDERSON
The Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
    John Delbert Henderson, only son of William andMyrtle Henderson, was born in Peoria Aug. 19, 1910. He removed with hisparents to Frederick Aug. 21, 1913, where he departed this life Aug. 27,at the age of 4 years and 8 days. His sickness was of very short duration,having been stricken only five days before with membranous croup. All thatloving hands could do were of no avail. The little fellow will be greatlymissed in the home, in the Sunday school where he was a regular attendantand among his playmates. His kind disposition and gentle manners won forhim many friends.
    He leaves to mourn his loss besides his parentsthree sisters, Mildred, Nellie and Mabel; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.W. H. Henderson of Peoria and Mr. and Mrs. John Carpenter of this place,besides a host of other relatives and friends.
    Funeral services were conducted at the Christianchurch Friday afternoon by Elder G. W. Morton of Beardstown. Intermentin the Messerer cemetery.
    The following relatives and friends from out oftown were in attendence at the funeral: Mrs. Harvey Blodgett and childof Havana, Mr. and Mrs W. J. Watt and children of Aurora, Mr. and Mrs.W. H. Henderson and Miss Stella Henderson of Peoria, Mr. and Mrs. G. M.Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haley and Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Foote of Springfield.
    We desire to express to our friends and neighborsour heartfelt thanks for their kindness shown us during the sickness anddeath of our loved one. Mr. and Mrs. Will Henderson.

Obituary for Harold Dale PAYNE
The Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
    Harold Dale, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Payne,died Friday morning at the home of his parents in Littleton township, aftera few hours illness, aged two years and four months. He is survived byhis parents and one little brother, whose hearts are sad because of theloss of this little one.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mark White ofLittleton were held from the M. E. church in Industry Sunday at 11 a.m.Interment in Industry cemetery.

Obituary for Mrs. Sarah A. MCNEALEY DECAMP
The Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
    Macomb Journal: Mrs. Sarah DeCamp died Saturdaynight of dysentery, with which she had been ill for about ten days. Shewas taken ill very suddenly about ten days ago and was brought to the Annexhospital last Thursday that she might be given the best of care, but hercondition was such that human aid was unavailing. Her age was 73 years,10 months and 21 days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30at the Jackson street Presbyterian church, Rev. W. T. Reynolds officiating.Interment was made in Oakwood.
    Sarah A. McNealey was born Oct. 3, 1840, at St.John, New Brunswick. She was the daughter of Andrew and Sarah McNealey,and with them came to this state, settling near Rushville in 1844. Nov.22, 1866, she was united in marriage with G. S. DeCamp, now deceased, andthey made their home at Industry. She lived there until 1893, since whichtime this city has been her home. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterianchurch, which has united with the Presbyterian. She is survived by foursons, Ed and Fred DeCamp of this city, Harry of Spokane, Wash., and Walterof Auburn, Wash.; also one brother, Wm. McNealey of Cedarville, Kan., andone sister, Mrs. Jane Gorsuch of Rushville.

Obituary for Orrin LAWLER
The Rushville Times, September 10, 1914
    A telegram sent from Medford, Oregon, last Fridayby Chas. E. Lawler, brought the sad news of the death of his youngest sonOrrin, who passed away that morning. He had been ill for several weeksand his father was with him during the last days of his illness.
    Orrin Lawler was one of the Rushville boys who hadgone out in the world and made good, for altho only twenty-seven yearsof age he has won signal success as a practicing attorney in the thrivingcity of Medford.
    About two years ago he was united in marriage withMiss Nancy Greer, one of Rushville’s charming young ladies, and his untimelydeath is a crushing sorrow to his young bride, who within the span of afew years has lost her parents and husband.
    Mr. Lawler wired that the burial would be in Rushville,and, accompanied by Mrs. Lawler, started on the long trip last Sunday.Wm. R. Lawler and Miss Blanche Cannon went to Monmouth Wednesday to meetthem, but they had not reached that city and no announcement of the funeralwill be made until they reach Rushville.

Robin Petersen  Obituary for George W. KRUSE
The Rushville Times, September 10, 1914
    Geo. W. Kruse, son of Franz H. D. and ElizabethKruse, was born on the home farm, two miles east of Rushville, May 3d,1849, and departed this life at Conrath, Wis., Sept. 2, 1914, aged 65 years,3 months and 29 days.
    He was the third child of a family of seven children,four of whom are yet living, viz: Jas. K. Polk, of Millsap, Texas; FranzHenry of Brady, Texas; Susan H. Greer of Rushville, Ill., and Dora K. Mathewsof Guthrie, Okla. His aged mother still survives and is now in her 90thyear.
    He was united in marriage to Maggie McKee Nov. 16,1870, by whom he is still survived. To this union was born four children–OraM. Carpenter of Coalmont, Ind.; Mrs. Orpha Lowe, now in Colorado; Mrs.Maggie Higby and Elza of Conrath, Wis. After getting thru with the countryschools he spent some time at Eureka College in order to fit himself forthe business of teaching, which occupation he engaged in very successfullyfor a number of years. Later on he accepted a clerkship in the hardwarestore of the late Aug. Nell. Afterward he conducted a grocery store inRushville for some few years, since which time he has been principallyengaged in farming.
    In early life he made a profession of religion andaccepted Christ as his savior, and altho, like many others, there weretimes in his life that he did not live up to and enjoy the full measureof the christian life, yet at the close he felt no fears and died in thefull assurance of a blessed immortality.
    Mr. Kruse was a man of more than ordinary intelligence,and very emphatic and decided in his convictions, ever ready to defendwhat he believed to be the truth and oppose that which he regarded as error.
    Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at3 o’clock at the home of Martin W. Greer, who resides about two miles eastof Rushville. The services were conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson, pastor ofthe Christian church of Rushville; and by request of deceased Mr. Greermade a short talk. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.

  Obituary for Wilma M. CRAWFORD LANDIS
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 24, 1999, page 15,column 4
    Wilma M. Landis, 89, of Rushville, formerly of Springfield,died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
    She was born Sept. 3, 1910, in Schuyler County,the daughter of the late Gilbert and Frances (White) Crawford. She marriedGerald Landis on May 22, 1943, in St. Louis. He preceded her in death onNov. 30, l978.
    Surviving are one step-daughter, Mrs. George (Cheryal)Swafford of Muncie, Ind.; three step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren;and one niece.
    She was preceded in death by two sisters, HildrethMoore and Luella Fogarty.
    She worked for the City of Springf’ield for 25 years,retiring in 1976. She was a member of the First United Methodist Churchin Rushville and the Business  and  Professional Wornen in Springfield.
    Funeral services were Tuesday at Wood-Roby FuneralChapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial was in theOakwood Cemetery in Macomb.
Memorials may be rnade to the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.

Death Notice for Mrs. Daniel FRY
The Rushville Times, December 19, 1907
    Mrs. Daniel Fry, of near Wayland, died Sunday morningof dropsy after a short illness. Funeral services were held at Bethel churchTuesday morning at 11 a.m.; interment at the cemetery close by.

Obituary for Peter SHAFFER
The Rushville Times, December 19, 1907
    Peter Shaffer, an old resident of Schuyler county,died at his home, eight miles southwest of Rushville, on Friday morningat 5 o’clock. He was seventy-seven years of age and had been in failinghealth for several months. He leaves a widow and two children–Mrs. GeorgeGriffith of Brown county and Peter Shaffer of Oklahoma. Funeral serviceswere held on Saturday morning at the residence at 10 o’clock, conductedby Rev. Bassett of Ripley, and the remains were interred in the Palm cemetery.

Death Notice for infant OWENS
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    Death again entered one of our homes on Tuesday.This time it was the infant son of James and Maude Owens. It was one oftwins and was about two months old. The little flower had scarcely blossomedwhen it was cut off, pneumonia being the cause of its death.

Death Notice for Mrs. Kate HALL
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    Mrs. Kate Hall, an aged lady who resided with herdaughter, Mrs. Hardin Crawford, north of Rushville, was found dead in herbed Thursday morning. She had been as well as usual on Christmas day anddeath was caused by heart trouble. Coroner Chipman of Brooklyn was notifiedand will hold an inquest today.

Obituary for F. M. STOUT
The Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    F. M. Stout, of Ripley died at his home near thatplace Friday morning, Dec. 20th, aged eighty-four years. He has been forsome years in failing health. Deceased was among the oldest and best knownresidents of Brown county, having made his home there since 1844, whenhe came to Illinois from Kentucky, his birthplace. He conducted a potterybusiness in Ripley for more than thirty years and was also engaged in businesssome years as a merchant. He was a man who enjoyed the respect and esteemof all his neighbors and friends.

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