Cass Co. IL Obituaries
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John ANDERSON John Louis Anderson was born in 1860 in Arenzville, Cass county, Illinois and died July 3 at 11:00 o'clock in Proctor hospital, Peoria, Ill. He was united in marriage to Miss Eliza Brittain of Pittsfield, Pike county, Illinois and to them were born six children, namely: George Frederick of Daw City, Oklahoma, Lottie B., near Arenzville, William, Clarence and John David, of Beardstown, Freeman of Hammond, Ind., Cordelia M., of Peoria, Ill. With these he leaves his wife, Mrs. Eliza Anderson of Peoria and a number of grandchildren to mourn his loss. He had made Virginia his home for many years. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Friday afternoon in the M.E. church at Virginia, the Rev. Max B. Wiles officiating. Member of the Odd Fellows lodge acted as pallbearers. The Republican Gazette - Virginia, Cass Co, IL - Friday, July 13, 1923 Submitted by: Pat Hageman Lorna "Allene" Reiley Becker State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 29, 2003, Page: 11 Beardstown - Lorna "Allene" Becker, 86, of Beardstown died Monday, July 28, 2003, at her home. She was born July 7, 1917, in Browning, the daughter of James Whitcomb and Vera Hollenback Reiley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton O. Becker in 1969 and a daughter, Holly Swanson. Mrs. Becker graduated from Fairfax High School in Los Angeles in 1934 and earned a degree as a licensed vocational nurse in Los Altos, Calif. She was a charge nurse at a nursing home in California for 10 years. She later co-owned and operated Second Hand Rose in Beardstown. Survivors: two daughters, Kathleen (husband, Allan) Allar of Beardstown and Barbara Kidder Fox of Rochester, Ind.; a son, Hayes B. Becker of Macomb; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Orrin Reiley of Buellton, Calif.; and two sisters, Metta (husband, Harold "Bud") Landes of Beardstown and Jeanette Haig of Magnolia. Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown. Burial: Browning Cemetery. Peoria Journal Star, July 29, 2003, Page: B04 Lorna Becker Beardstown - Lorna ''Allene'' Becker, 86, of Beardstown died Monday, July 28, 2003, at her residence. Born July 7, 1917, in Browning to James Whitcomb and Vera Hollenback Reiley, she married Milton O. Becker. He died in 1969. Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen (and Allan) Allar of Beardstown and Barbara Kidder Fox of Rochester, Ind.; one son, Hayes of Macomb; one brother, Orrin Reiley of Buellton, Calif.; two sisters, Metta (and Harold ''Bud'') Landes of Beardstown and Jeanette Haig of Magnolia; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Holly Swanson; and six brothers. She was a licensed vocational nurse and worked at a California nursing home for 10 years. In 1979, she returned to Illinois, where she and her sister Metta owned and operated Second Hand Rose antique shop in Beardstown. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sager Funeral Home, where family will receive friends two hours before. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery in Browning. Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation. Mary Margaret (Aten) Brown
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Springfield, IL, August 3, 1999, Page: 10 Submitted by: Sara Hemp Robert Leroy Brown Obituary of Robert LeRoy Brown died: May 19, 1986 State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 21, 1986, Page: 22 Beardstown - Memorial services for Robert L. Brown of Beardstown will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alexius Catholic Church. Mr. Brown died at 7:45 a.m. Monday at the residence of his son, Robert W., Beardstown. Cline Funeral Home, Beardstown, is in charge of arrangements. Note: Robert, b. April 12, 1923, married July 12, 1942 Mary Margaret Aten, b. August 2, 1923, d. August 92, 1999, both buried Beardstown City Cemetery (New Addition), Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois Martha L. Workman Sawyer Koepp Burnett State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 23, 2001, Page: 45 Princeville - Martha L. Burnett, 62, of Princeville died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born June 4, 1939, in Beardstown, the daughter of Dewey and Eva Stambaugh Workman. She married Curt Dean Koepp; he preceded her in death in 1972. Mrs. Burnett attended Browning schools. She was a member of Set Free Church in Washington. Survivors: four sons, Jim Sawyer of Rockford, Robert Koepp of Oakrun, Kurt Koepp of Farmington and Harlan Koepp of Elmwood; four daughters, Barb Crenshaw of Bader, Darla Moses of Pekin, Rhonda Moore of Williamsville and Sharon Koepp of Princeville; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle Workman of Cuba and Max Workman of Princeville; and four sisters, Audrey Rining of Frederick, Linda Eddington of Ipava, Bonnie McPhail of Quincy and Betty Scego of Roodhouse. Graveside services: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sheldon's Grove Cemetery near Browning. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Peoria Journal Star, September 23, 2001, Page: B06 Martha Burnett Princeville - Martha L. Burnett, 62, of Princeville died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born June 4, 1939, in Beardstown to Dewey and Eva Stambaugh Workman, she married Curt Dean Koepp. He died in 1972. She also was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Surviving are four sons, Jim Sawyer of Rockford, Robert Koepp of Oak Run, Kurt Koepp of Farmington and Harlan Koepp of Elmwood; four daughters, Barb Crenshaw of Bader, Darla Moses of Pekin, Rhonda Moore of Williamsville and Sharon Koepp of Princeville; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle Workman of Cuba and Max Workman of Princeville; and four sisters, Audrey Rining of Frederick, Linda Eddington of Ipava, Bonnie McPhail of Quincy and Betty Scego of Roodhouse. She was a member of Set Free Church in Washington. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sheldon's Grove Cemetery near Browning. Family will meet with friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Chris Bradman Rushville Times, February 22, 1912 Chris Bradman, a former resident of this place, but for a number of years a resident of Beardstown, passed away last Thursday evening. His sorrowing relatives have the sympathy of many friends. Rosemary Carriger Rosemary M. Carriger, 59, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, at her residence. She was born Aug. 27, 1941, in Beardstown, the daughter of Agnus Robbins. Mrs. Carriger was a homemaker and had also worked as a nurse's aide for several years. She always enjoyed collecting owls, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Chance Huff of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; and one sister, Patricia Robbins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to her grandchildren's education fund. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, page 13, column 4 Kathleen (Frank) Conner Obituary of Kathleen
Frank Conner Submitted by: Sara Hemp Amelia "Pebbles" Grace Icenogle COPE State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 5, 2001, Page: 40Amelia G. Cope Clayton - Amelia Grace "Pebbles" Cope, 53, of Clayton, formerly of Beardstown and Cordova, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at her home. She was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Beardstown, the daughter of Herbert Sylvester and Annabelle Amelia Baldwin Icenogle. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott Allen Emberton. Mrs. Cope attended Beardstown schools. Survivors: mother, Annabelle Smith; a son, Jason Keith Ruyle of Springfield; a daughter, Janet J. Emberton of Clayton; six grandchildren; two brothers, Randall Keith Cromwell of Beardstown and Jerry Rohn of Peoria; two sisters, Alice DeFawn Brown of Cordova and Teresa Kay Walker of Lafayette, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, First Southern Baptist Church of Beardstown, the Rev. Floyd Terry officiating. Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by: Sara Hemp Floyd Crafton Floyd Crafton, 71, of 917 Oak St. died at 10:50 P.M. Tuesday at his home. He was ill several months Services will be at 1:30 P.M. tomorrow at Cline Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard D. Stevens will officiate and burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. He was born in Beardstown Nov. 4, 1906, as son of Lee and Jessie Gossage Crafton. He married Etta Rutledge Nov. 14, 1936, at Virginia. Surviving are his wife; one sister, Mrs Leila Pendergraf of Pekin; and several nieces. A stepbrother preceded him in death Mr. Crafton was a retired printer for the Beardstown Illinoisan Star and was a custodian at the Beardstown Bowl for the past 10 years. We was a 28 year member of the Royal Order of Moose, Lodge 709. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church building fund. Pekin Daily Times Feb 7, 1978 Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak Transcription by: Roger Whitaker Lee Crafton Lee Crafton. Aged 60, Dies (b. Dec 25, 1878) Was retired Burlington Worker Lee R. Crafton, a resident of this city for 30 years and a retired Burlington railroad employee, died in Schmitt Memorial Hospital at 10:30 last night. He had been a hospital patient for a week. His death was attributed to heart trouble and dropsy. The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Home to be prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon The decedent was born at Bath, Illinois and was sixty years of age. His home in this city was at 900 Dey street. Mr. Crafton was retired by the Burlington in 1931 after having worked as a company painter for 26 years. Surviving are his widow, Jessie, three children, Lester of Pekin, Floyd of this city and Mrs. Lela Pendergraft, also of this city. Also surviving are four brothers, Tot of Bath, Charles of Pekin, Sam of West Liberty, Iowa and Bud of Canton. Illinoisan Star Oct. 25, 1939 Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak Transcription by: Roger Whitaker Minnie Pherigo Crafton Pekin Times Relative of Area Residents Chandlerville - Mrs. Minnie Crafton, 68, of Chandlerville, relative of several TIMES area residents, died at 11:25 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 1974, in Memorial Hospital at Springfield. She had been a patient there 12 days. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home. Rev. Andrew Everly will officiate and burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and evening at the funeral home. A daughter of James and Rosetta Watkins Pherigo, she was born Jan. 2, 1906, in Cass Co. She married Raymond Crafton May 2, 1925, at Saidora. He preceded her in death in 1973. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Rosemary) Naylor of Carpentersville and Mrs. Gerald (Kathryn) Watkins of Chandlerville; seven sisters, Mrs. Wilmer (Marie) Nall of Pekin, Mrs. Paul (Mary Ann) Kuhlman of Havana, Mrs. Noah (Katie) Johnson, Mrs. Johnny (Ella) Johnson, Mrs. Paul (Maudena) Atterberry, Mrs. John (Berniece) Griffie and Mrs. Eddie (Iona) Garner, all of Chandlerville. Also surviving are four brothers, Eugene Pherigo of Chandlerville, Ernest of Havana, and James and Clifford Pherigo, both of Pekin, nine grandchildren and several neices and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, a sister and two brothers. Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak Raymond Crafton I & II Obituary of Raymond Crafton I and Raymond Crafton II Pekin paper Father, Son Die; Kin of Pekinites Raymond Crafton, Sr., 79, and his son, Raymond Duane Crafton, Jr., 33, both of rural Chandlerville, relatives of several Pekin residents, died Monday and Friday respectively. Mr. Crafton, Sr., was a brother-in-law and Mr. Crafton, Jr., a nephew of Mrs. Wilmer Nall and Clifford and James Pherigo, all of Pekin. Funeral services for Raymond Crafton, Jr., who died Friday night, June 1, 1973, in Springfield Memorial Hospital at Springfield, where he had been a patient two days, were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home at Chandlerville. Rev. Barton McClard officiated. Burial was in Fairview cemetery near Chandlerville. Funeral services for Raymond Crafton, Sr., who died at 11:57 a.m., Monday, June 4, 1973, in Schmitt Memorial Hospital at Beardstown, where he had been a patient four days, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home. Rev. Barton McClard again will officiate. Burial also will be in Fairview cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon and evening at the funeral home. Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak Orveda Davis Orveda Charlotte Davis, 85, Of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling. Mrs. Davis was born on Feb. 5, 1915, in Lebanon, Mo., the daughter of Frank Janes and Caroline Frances Yates. She married Everett F. Davis on Aug. 18, 1933, in Camdenton, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother, Lester Jackson Janes. Mrs. Davis is survived by one sister, Alberta Powers of Richland, Mo., a sister-in-law, Erma Janes of Meredosia; and several nieces and nephews. She was a housewife. She was an avid Bingo player, traveler and gardener. She enjoyed canning food for her family friends and neighbors. Funeral services were Friday, April 7, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery. The family has requested memorials be made to the activity department of Heritage Manor in Mt. Sterling. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 5 Richard "Dick" Lee Davis Peoria Journal Star, October 28, 1992, Page: A11 Richard Davis Richard Lee "Dick" Davis, 69, of 1514 W. Callender for 36 years, died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1992, at his home. Born Nov. 17, 1922, in Beardstown to Norman Lee and Linnie E. DeWitt Davis, he married Marilyn J. Bour on Jan. 24, 1948, in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, Jim R., at home, John W. of Peoria and Jerold E. "Barney" of Richton Park; five daughters, Mrs. Craig (Janet L.) Sears of Decatur, Mrs. James (Joanne M.) Waechter of Morton, Judy A. Davis of Peoria, and Jill P. Davis and Mrs. Daniel (Jacki S.) Patten, both of East Peoria; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Betty Kirgan of Pekin. He was preceded in death by an infant brother. He was a former employee of the Corps of Engineers and the city of Peoria. He last was employed as a land surveyor with Associated Engineers for 22 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, St. Mark Parish Association, Peoria Versailles and the Schuyler County Historical Society. He was a World War II Coast Guard veteran. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at his church. The Rev. Robert Schladen will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, with a Scripture service at 7:30. Visitation also will be 30 minutes before services at the church. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria. Memorials may be made to his church or the Saint Francis Medical Center Dialysis Unit. Obituary of Henry C. Demy Astoria Argus, May 14, 1940 Henry C. Demy, 75, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ghlee Walters, in Beardstown. He was taken to his daughter's home several months ago when he became ill. He was born July 17, 1865 in Pennsylvania, a son of John and Mary (Sellers) Demy. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Walters, Mrs. Thomas Harn and Mrs. George Ring, all of Beardstown. There are three grandchildren, Mrs. Don Armstrong, Peoria, and Robert and Margaret Anne Harn, Beardstown. A brother and sisters are J. C. Demy, Champaign; Mrs. C. C. McLaren, Farmington, and Mrs. C. E. Blemler and Mrs. William Burgard, Astoria. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Horton Funeral Home by the Rev. Fred Thompson. Burial will be in Astoria cemetery. submitted by LouAnn Cameron
Rozella (Hunt) DEVLIN DEATH OF A YOUNG WIFE Mrs. Charles Devlin died at Her Late Home, on West Ninth St., Sunday, August 29. The people of this place were startled Sunday afternoon to learn of the sad and sudden death of Mrs. Charles Devlin, which occurred at her late residence on Nonth between State and Washington streets, at 12:45 on that day, Sunday, August 20th. Deceased was in usual condition of health during the early part of Saturday evening and with her mother, Mrs. James Hunt, had visited the picture shows and before going home she ate an ice cream soda. Upon reaching home she ate lunch and almost, immediately became very sick, and she steadily grew worse until her death occurred as above stated. Miss Rosella Hunt was born in East St. Louis, Ill., June 20th, 1884, but during the greater part of her life has resided in Beardstown. She was a graduate of the Beardstown High school, having completed the course with the class of 1902. She took special instructions in music at Jacksonville and other places and many times has entertained the people of Beardstown at different public gatherings with voice and piano selections. During the month of June, just four years ago, she was united in marriage with Charles Devlin, now proprietor of the cigar manufactory on State street. For some time they have resided on Ninth between Wahington and Lafayette streets and it was there her death occurred. Besides the husband and the mother, her death is mourned by seven brothers and three sisters. The entire community extends sympathy to the bereaved husband and the grief stricken mother and brothers and sisters. MORNING ENTERPRISE - Beardstown, IL - Tue., Aug 22, 1911 Submitted by:Pat Hageman Samuel DODDS Obituary of Samuel E. Doddsdied: December 12, 1987 State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 13, 1987, Page: 41 Samuel E. Dodds Virginia - Samuel E. Dodds, 70, of Virginia, formerly of Schuyler County, died at 9:55 a.m. Saturday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia. Surviving are his wife, Freida Mallicoat Dodds; one stepson, Robert Lehmkuhl of Creve Coeur; three step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sarah Crumley of Monmouth and Ruth Price of Pinellas Park, Fla.; and one brother, William C. of Canton.Dolson, Rev. James H., b. Livingston Co., Ky., 19 Dec. 1817; licensed 1847; 1848, Waverly Circuit, Illinois Conference, replacing Hardin Wallace; 1849, appointed Carlyle Circuit; 1851, ordained Deacon to Williamsbury Circuit; 1852, appointed to Sullivan Circuit, where he d. 19 Dec. 1852.--Virginia, Cass Co., Ill. (Central Christian Advocate, Vol. 1., 5 Mar. 1853, p. 35) Daniel DUPES Daniel Dupes was born near Bluff Springs May 2, 1855 and grew to manhood in the same community. He died at his home July 5, 1923 aged 68 years, 2 months and 3 days. On March 1897 he was married to Rosa Fielder (Fiedler) who preceded him in death on March 13, 1898. He was married again to Marie Fielder (Fiedler) April 28, 1910 who lives to mourn his death. Also four brothers, Christian, Valentine, and George of this vicinity, and David of Kansas and three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Schuetten of Oklahoma, Mrs. Lewis Collins of near Petersburg and Miss Kate Dupes of this vicinity. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran church, Bluff Springs, pastor R.B. Garten, D.D. officiating and were largely attended. Burial at the Jokisch cemetery. The Republican Gazette - Virginia, Cass Co, IL - Friday, July 13, 1923 Submitted by: Pat Hageman Mary (FIEDLER) DUPES Mrs. Mary (Fiedler) Dupes, 81, died at 4:30 am at Boyd's Nursing Home where she had resided since Jan 4, 1962 when she moved here from her home near Bluff Springs. She was a resident of in or near Bluff Springs all her life until she became ill Dec 25, 1961. She was born Mar 4, 1882 near Bluff Spring, the daughter of Valentine & Wilhelmina Dour Fiedler. She was married to Daniel Dupes, who preceded her in death on July 5, 1924. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Clark & Mrs. Rosa Dupes; and a brother, Henry. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Cora Webster of Beardstown and one brother, John, of near Bluff Springs. The Cline Funeral Home is in charge of services. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday at the Lutheran Church at Bluff Springs, the Rev. Buss officiating. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 7:30 til 9 pm, Friday, with burial in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Written and submitted by Pat Hageman Rosa (FIEDLER) DUPES Mrs. Daniel Dupes, of Bluff Springs, aged 18 yrs, died Sunday, March 13, 1898. Funeral services will took place from the residence of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Valentine Fiedler, near Bluff Springs, this morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in the Jockisch Cemetery. Beardstown newspaper - 1898 JAMES E. DYER Daily Illinois Star - March 31, 1933 - JAMES E. DYER DIES AT HOME OF HIS SON JOSEPH IN VIRGINIA - James E. Dyer, resident of Cass county most of his life, died in Virginia at the home of his son Joe Dyer last night at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 2 days of age, following an attack of pneumonia. The body was brought to this city and taken to the Cline Funeral Home to be prepared for burial. The deceased was born in Tennessee and has resided in or near Beardstown the greater part of his life. His wife died five years ago and since that time he has made his home with his children. Daily Illinois Star April 1, 1933 - James E. Dyer - Funeral services for James E. Dyer will be held from the Cline Funeral Home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Hendrickson in charge. Interment will be made in the City Cemetery. Cemetery location - Block 104 - Dyer, James E. - 1858-1933
Byron Oliver Edwards Joseph Edwin Edwards Joseph Edwin Edwards was born l-3-1877, child of John Edwards coming from Shropshire, England and Ruth Sharpe Edwards of Birmingham, England. He was a farmer, survived by his wife, Martha Hinchee Edwards, two daughters, Mrs. Harold Baker, and Mrs. C Fortenberry off Miss, three sons, Byron, and Dwight of Virginia, Gene of Peoria, two sisters, Mrs. Elmer Baker of Tallula and Mrs. Fred Vettings of Arvada, Colorado, and Harry Edwards of Ashland. Burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Martha Hinchee Edwards
Mrs. Martha Edwards widow of JE Edwards died 1966. She was a child of James
Monroe Hinche and Mary Ellen Clark.She was born in 1878 in Cass Co.
Survivors are Mrs. H. Baker, Mrs. E Fortenberry of Miss, three sons,
Byron, and Dwight of Virginia and Gene of Peoria, ll grandchildren and
many g g grandchildren. Burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Scott Allen Emberton Obituary of Scott Allen Emberton died: April 22, 1992 State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 24, 1992, Page: 34 Scott A. Emberton Beardstown - Scott Alan Emberton, 24, of Beardstown died at 9:36 p.m. Wednesday at his residence. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Beardstown Church of the Nazarene, with burial in Beardstown City Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown, is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are his father, Joe Emberton of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and mother, Amelia Cope of Cordova; grandmother, Annabele Smith of Beardstown; great-grandfather, Roy Baldwin of Beardstown; one brother, Jason Ruyle of South Carolina; one sister, Janet Emberton of Clayton; and two half-brothers, Eddie and Britain Emberton, both of Lehigh Acres, Fla. Josephine Everhart Josephine "Josie" Everhart, 76, of Astoria, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. She was born June 11, 1923, in Beardstown, the daughter of Joseph and Mamie May (Anderson) Everhart. She is survived by one sister, Fern Everhart of Astoria, and one brother, Joseph Everhart, address unknown. She was preceded in death by two siblings. She was a homemaker. Graveside services were Friday, May 5, 2000, at the Astoria Cemetery with Rev. Clifford Parry officiating. Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of service. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, May17, 2000, page 4B, column 1 Isabelle FETTINGER Mrs. Isabelle Fettinger widow of J.L. Fettinger died at her home, 306 Glendale Avenue, Peoria, Ill., July 5th, age 63 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Mrs. Fettinger with her family lived many years near Virginia, Ill., moving to Peoria 15 years ago. Her husband preceded her in death in 1915, also one son John E. Fettinger in 1917. She leaves to mourn her death, three daughters, Mrs. T.M. Stockwell, Mrs. H.O. Cable and Miss Pansy Fettinger, four grandchildren, Marvin, Mildred, Bernice and Kenneth Stockwell, one sister, Mrs. Laura Loer of Beardstown, two nieces, Mrs. Millie Weber of Beardstown and Mrs. Marie Bethard of South Bend, Ind. The Republican Gazette - Virginia, Cass Co, IL - Friday, July 13, 1923 Submitted by: Pat Hageman Minnie (DOUR) FIEDLER Mrs. Valentine Fiedler, 78 years old, a widely known resident of Cass Co. died at 6:30 this morning after a lingering illness. The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Home and funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the Bluff Springs Lutheran Church. A short service will be in charge of the Rev. K.B. Keuman and burial will be in the City Cemetery. Mrs. Wilhelmina Orophina Christina Fiedler was born in Meeklinburg, Germany, May 16, 1860, the daughter of Louis & Lousia Dour, with whom she came to this country as a young girl. Her age at the time of her death was 78 yrs, 7 mos, & 28 days. The family settled near Beardstown when the decedent was 8 years of age, and Mrs. Fiedler spent all of her life in this vicinity. She was confirmed into the Lutheran Church at Arenzville and later transferred her membership to the St. John's Lutheran Church at Bluff Springs. She married March 2, 1877 to Valentine Fiedler, and the couple resided on the same farm southeast of Bluff Springs until Mr. Fiedler died three years ago. Mrs. Fiedler then moved to Bluff Springs. Mr. & Mrs. Fiedler were the parents of six children. Surviving are Mrs. Minnie Clark of Verden, OK; Mrs. Cora Webster of this city; Mrs. Mary Dupes of Bluff Springs; and Henry and John Fiedler of near Bluff Springs. One daughter, Rosa, preceded her mother in death. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; the daughter; a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Stock, a brother, Louis Dour; a half-brother, William Schroeder; and a half-sister, Sophia Sweatman. Rites Are Conducted For Mrs. Valentine Fiedler Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the St. John's Church at Bluff Springs for Mrs. Valentine Fiedler, 78 years old, who came here from Germany as a girl of 8, and who died Friday. Short services were conducted at the funeral home at 2:00 o'clock. The Rev. K.B. Neuman was in charge of the funeral and burial was made at the City Cemetery. Hazel Reichert, Lorraine Reichert, Oscar Reichert, and Carl Schnepper sang "I Need Thee Every Hour", "Peace", and "Abide With Me". Mrs. Oscar Reichert was the accompanist. Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Ben Schnakey, Mrs. Lester Yates. Miss Louise Stock, and Miss Eloise Sweatman. Pallbearers were John Dour, George Dour, Arthur Stock, Louis Stock Louis Dour & William Schroeder. Mrs. Fiedler was the mother of Mrs. Harold Webster of this city. Illinoian Star - Jan 13, 1939 Valentine FIEDLER Valentine Fiedler Passes Away Valentine Fiedler, 84 years old, died at his home 2 1/2 miles SE of Bluff Springs last evening after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Bluff Spring Lutheran Church. The Rev. K.B. Neuman will be in charge. He was born in Beardstown on June 20, 1851 and resided here until 1864 when he, with his parents, moved to the farm on which he lived the remainder of his life. He was married March 2, 1877 to Wilhelmina Dour. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Minnie Clark of Verden, OK, Mrs. Cora Webster of this city, Mrs. Mary Dupes at home, and Henry and John Fiedler. One daughter, Rose, preceded him in death. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Lutheran Church from his 13th year. The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Home to be prepared for burial. Illinoian Star - Jan 10, 1936 VIOLA FIEDLER Mrs. Viola E. Fiedler, 361 South Columbia avenue, Springfield, and well known here, died at 8:30 am yesterday at Springfield hospital following a short illness. Mrs. Fiedler, daughter of John Philip and Sarah Lydia Hackman Jokisch was born Dec. 11, 1837, at Bluff Springs. She moved to Springfield in 1924. She was a member of the Douglas Avenue Methodist church in Springfield. Surviving are her husband, Charles A.; two sons. Verne O. Fiedler, of Springfield; Charles Farrell Fiedler, Chicago, Chicago; a daughter, Dorothy Tafflinger, Chicago; one brother, Oswell Jokisch, and three sisters, Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs. Oscar Chambers and Mrs. Roy Seaman, all of Bluff Springs; a number of nieces and nephews. The body was removed at 10 a.m. today from the Thomas C. Smith Sons funeral home to the residence. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Douglas Avenue Methodist church in Springfield. Rev. Leland Lawrence will officiate and burial will be in Diamond Grove cemetery, Jacksonville, Ill. The casket will not be opened at the church. Friends may call at the home in Springfield tomorrow or Monday morning. Illinoian Star - Sat., Nov. 21, 1942 Anna M. (NIEMANN) FINLEY FUNERAL OF MRS. FINLEY Former Resident of Beardstown, Whose Death Occurred in Peoria, Buried Here Monday, Aug. 21. The funeral of the late Mrs. Robert Finley, whose death occurred in Peoria, as reported in these columns Sunday, August 20, took place here Monday, August 21. The services were held at the residence of John Knippenberg on South Washington street at 3 o'clock and from the Fourth Street Lutheran church at 3:30 pm. Rev P.C. Croll conducted the ceremonies. Interment was made in the City cemetery. There was a large attendance at the funeral. Deceased had many relatives and friends in Beardstown and was highly respected by all who knew her. Mrs. Anna M. Finley nee Niemann, wife of Robert Finley of Peoria, Ill., was the daughter of Frederick and Christiana Niemann. She was born in Bearstown, December 22, A.D., 1853, and reisded in this city the greater part of her life. About ten years ago she moved from Beardstown to make her home in Peoria. It was in that city that about two years ago she became the wife of Robert Finley. And it was in that city that her death occurred as above stated. She was 52 years, 7 months and 28 days old when called to obey the last summons. She leaves, surviving her, a husband, a mother, one sister, Mrs. John Knippenberg, one daughter, Mrs. Albert Hagener, two brothers, Henry Niemann and William Niemann, two grandchildren, little Annabel and Vera Hagener, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hagener. MORNING ENTERPRISE - Beardstown, IL - Tue., Aug 22, 1911 Elizabeth Brothers Swope Fulk The Illinoian Star, Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois, Tuesday July 23, 1935; front page column 7. Mrs. Fulk, 93, Dies In Home, Here Today, Mother of 9 Children, 6 of Whom Survive, Succumbs After Illness. Mrs. Elizabeth Fulk, 93, died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at her home at 1105 Monroe Street following an illness of a month. The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Home to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The deceased who passed her 93rd birthday the first of this month was born in Hanover {York County}, Pennsylvania. She came to Astoria {Fulton County}, Illinois of the age of 13 years. While residing at Astoria, she was married to Levi Fulk and hey made their home near Astoria until 40 years ago when they moved to Beardstown to the residence at 1105 Monroe Street which had since been her home. Her husband preceded her a number of years ago. Nine Children - Nine children were born to this union, three of whom preceded her: R. F. Fulk, D. E. Fulk and John G. Fulk. The following children surviving are: C. M. Fulk, Littleton {Schuyler County}, Illinois; Rolla Fulk, Lee, Summit County, Missouri; Mrs. M. R. {Nora Mae} Roudebush near Rushville {Rushville Township, Schuyler County, Illinois}; Mrs. Anna Sellers, Independence, Missouri; Mrs. {Minnie Florence} Sam Blimling {Blemling}, Jacksonville, Illinois and Mrs. Nell Hess Roy of Los Angeles, California. She is survived by 21 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Two brothers survive, John Swope of this city {Beardstown, Illinois} and R. J. Swope of Berkley, California, while 12 brothers and sisters proceeded her. They were Ed, Dallas, Walter, Jacob, Kathryn, Jane, Maria and five who passed away quite young. The deceased was a faithful member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ in this city {Beardstown, Illinois}. Obituary courtesy of Sara Hemp Levi "Jerry" Fulk 1895, Funeral Notice Levi Fulk Died, Friday morning, May 10, at 2 o'clock; aged 73 years, 3
months and 29 days. Funeral services will be held at the residence,
corner Eleventh and Monroe Streets, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
interment Oak Grove Cemetery {Beardstown, Cass County, Illinois}. Levi Fulk, a resident on Monroe Street, between Eleventh and Twelfth, died on Friday last at the age of seventy-three years. He had been failing for some time, but not bedfast until the past few days. Obituary courtesy of Sara Hemp Leonard Gossage Pekin - Leonard Gossage, 75, of 309 Sheridan Road died at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday at Pekin Memorial Hospital. Born Sept 23, 1910, in Beardstown to William F. and Emma A. Davis Gossage, he married Betty J. Mahan July 2, 1945 in Eureka. He was employed in the research department of Caterpillar Tractor C0., where he worked 37 years before retiring in 1967. He was a member of Empire Lodge 126, AF&AM; Scottish Rite bodies, Valley of Peoria; and Mohammed Temple, Shrine. Surviving are his wife; one sister, Mrs. Frances Elliott of Washington; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Noel-Henderson Funeral Home, where Masonic services will be at 8 p.m. Services will be there at 3 p.m. Friday with burial at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children. Pekin Daily Times. Exact date unknown. Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak Transcription by: Roger Whitaker Margaret Henderson Greenman died: April 6, 1987 State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 7, 1987, Page: 14 Margaret Greenman Beardstown - Margaret Greenman, 82, of Beardstown died at 9 a.m. Monday in Florida. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, Beardstown. Burial will be in Bader Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown, is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are one brother, Lyle Henderson of Pompeno Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Imogene Haffner of Dayton, Ohio and Lois Huffman of Mason City. Susannah (Lischy) HAGEMAN Mrs. Susan Hageman, widow of Isaac Hageman, deceased, died at the home place in the Monroe neighborhood, Saturday last at 6 o'clock p.m. The funeral took place Monday, from the German M.E. Church, south of Bluff Springs, the service being conducted by Rev. J.E. Roach, of this city, and was largely attended by relatives and friends, by whom the deceased was held in high esteem. The remains were interred at the cemetery adjoining the church. Mrs. Hageman was born in 1813 in the York Co., PA, and married at the age of 24 years to Isaac Hageman, who died some 10 years ago. They came to this county in an early day and settled in Monroe precinct. Deceased was the mother of eight children, only three of whom, namely, Amanda, Sarah, and Adam, were living at home at the time of the death of Mrs. Hageman, the balance of the children having established homes of their own. Deceased was a member at the time of her death. She led a most exemplary life and has hosts of friends who mourn her loss. Virginia Gazette - Sep 1883 William B Hinchee William B Hinchee b l-l-1790 in Cecil Co. Md.died 29 March 1848 in Newmansville, Il. His father was Maurice Hinchee, b 1769 in Donegal, Ireland. M Polly Stalcup in Md.He married Margaret Barley in rockingham Co. Virginia.She was a daughter of James Barley and Sarah Wiseman.Ten children survive. Helen Hierman Helen Hierman, 78, of Beardstown, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 1, 2000, at the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. She was born June 29, 1921, in rural Schuyler County near Rushville, the daughter of Laurence Wesley and Edna Leota Agans Nell. She married Robert L. Hierman on June 12, 1941, in Rushville. He survives in Beardstown. Also surviving are two sons, Robert I. Hierman (wife Dixie) of Mapleton and Terry Joe Hierman (wife Jody) of Littleton, Colo.; one daughter, Georgia Ann Passini (husband Charles) of Trivoli; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene (wife Betty) of Canton and James E. (wife Mildred) of Rushville; one sister, Hilma Rakestraw of Cuba; one half-brother, Samuel Roger Phillips of Canton; and one half-sister, Catherine Sue Phillips of Rushville. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Jimina Shaw. Mrs. Hierman graduated from Rushville High School in 1939. She was formerly a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Rushville, past president of the Jacksonville Woman's Club and a past president of the PTA in Tremont. Many years ago she and her husband owned and operated Hierman's Cafe in Rushville and later she co-owned and operated the Dairy Maid, also in Rushville. Mrs. Hierman was a member of the Explorer's Bible Study in Beardstown. While she loved to weave rugs and placemats, Mrs. Hierman was especially fond of working with her family genealogy and spending time with her family and friends. Funeral services for Helen Hierman were Friday, Feb. 4, 2000, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with Rev. Paul Welles of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton officiating. Burial was in the Browning Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to Cass County Hospice. - The Rushville Times, Feb. 9, 2000, page 13, column 2 H. Blair Honeyman Eagle Publications, December 21, 2000 H. Blair Honeyman, 59, Knoxville, died at 4:26 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2000 in OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. He was born June 28, 1941, in Silvis, the son of Horace Eugene and Mary Lucinda Bear Honeyman. He married Beverly Mary Irene Eiker on Oct. 21, 1962, in Knoxville. Surviving are his wife; two sons, Douglas Honeyman, Knoxville, and Eugene Honeyman, Beardstown; one daughter, Valerie Zaugg, Boonville, Mo.; four brothers, Eugene Honeyman, in Florida; Bruce Honeyman, Ogallala, Neb., Harlan Honeyman, Henderson, and Rudy Honeyman, Abingdon, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. He attended barber college in East Moline. He owned and operated a barber shop in Galesburg and also worked at Butler Manufacturing Co., where he was a foreman. He was an Air Force Veteran. He was of Methodist faith. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 66, Knoxville; Moline Consistory; Steelworkers Union Local 2629, and the American Trap Shooters Association. He was also a member of the former Knoxville Kiwanis Club and was a volunteer at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville with Rev. David G. Hultberg officiating Burial was in the Knoxville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Galesburg Cottage Hospital Auxiliary. Jesse H. Hughes From the Elk County Citizen, Kansas, February 25, 1903 Karen Sue Workman Hymes Eagle Publications, April 1, 2003 Karen Sue Hymes, 50, Beardstown, died Sunday afternoon, March 23, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room in Rushville due to a motorcycle accident. She was born on April 16, 1952, in Beardstown, the daughter of Daretta L. Taylor Bingham and the late Herschel J. Workman. She was preceded in death her father and maternal grandparents, Garrett and Alice Taylor and paternal grandparents, Dewey and Evie Workman. She is survived by her mother and step-father, Jack Bingham, Beardstown; one son, Rob Hymes, Beardstown, 2 sisters, Kathy (Bob) Collison, Macomb and Kay (Dave) Utter, Beardstown; her companion, John Andris, Beardstown; 3 stepbrothers, Dennis (Chris) Coil, Downer's Grover, Don (Tammy) Coil, Omaha, Neb., and John Bingham, Naperville; 3 nieces, Missy and Kaylee Utter, Beardstown and Carly Collison, Macomb; several aunts and uncles. A graduate of Beardstown High School in 1970 and she was a member of the Beardstown Fall Fun Festival Committee, Chaplain of IL River of A.B.A.T.E., Schuyler/McDonough County Storm Chasers, Schuyler County Emergency Disaster Agency, and 4th Street First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beardstown. Karen enjoyed riding motorcycles, fitness, bicycling, dancing, target shooting, swimming, and cooking, especially her homemade noodles. Hymes handled various fitness programs and had worked as a receptionist for Beardstown Park District, Washington School and McDonough County Clerks office. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2003, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown. A memorial service for the cremated remains will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March, 27,2003, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beardstown. She will rest in peace next to her father at the Beardstown City Cemetery with Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown in charge of the arrangements. Memorials have been suggested to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Beardstown Park District, or IL Chapter of A.B John William Jackson Vital Information: buried: Friday, May 14, 1999 in the Beardstown City Cemetery [2,3] Other Information: References: Obituary: John W. Jackson Sr., 74, of Beardstown, died Tuesday evening May 11, 1999 at his residence. He was born June 7, 1924, in Bates City, Mo., the son of John T. and Effie Mae Anthony Jackson. He married Dorothy Osborn on October 24, 1947, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church parsonage in Beardstown, and she survives. He is also survived by one son, John W. Jr. (wife Jenny) of Liberty; three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Rosa Lee) Miller and Anita Kay, both of Beardstown, and Janis Lynn of Springfield; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Pearl Savage and Wanda Savage, both of Beardstown, Geraldine Osborn of Napoleon, Mo. and Edna Belle Moss of Springfield. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Mr. Jackson graduated from Oak Grove (Missouri) High School in 1943. He entered the U.S. Army on Feb. 12, 1943, and served in World War II in the Philippines and the occupation of Japan. He received a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and a Good Conduct medal and was honorably discharged on Feb. 15, 1946. He was a life member of the Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post No. 1239 in Beardstown. He was employed by Burlington-Northern Railroad as a Bridge Gang Foreman from 1952 until his retirement in 1988 and he also farmed in the Cass County area. Graveside Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Friday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to the Cass County Visiting Nurses. Graveside funeral services for John W. Jackson Sr. were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 1999, at the Beardstown City Cemetery. Vocalists Marsha Lehmkuhl and Jo Lehmkuhl sang "Peace in the Valley". Pallbearers were Mike ..oker, J.T. Savage, George Savage, Maurice W. Lehmkuhl, Ted Mallicoar, Pete Warden, Leo Savage and Lonnie Savage. The eulogy was given by Dana Stevens and Wyatt Sager. Military services were conducted by Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post No. 1239 in Beardstown with Dick Ballance, Charlie Petri, Frank DeLoche, George Bell, Roy ..ore, Gillie Collison and Randy ..omwell, color guard; Ken ..rtney, Leo Carlock, George ..cy, Rich Vincent, Mike Genseal, ..ig Stevens and Les Farwell (Legion Post No. 605), rifle squad; ... McCombs, body guard; Dale Lovekamp, squad leader; and ..tor Smith, Lanny Smith, Dana Stevens, Russell Southwell and ..e Lovekamp, officers. "Taps" was played by Robert Pherigoer.Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements. Obituary of Charles "Bud" L. Jarrett I Obituary of Joyce A. Hopping Jarrett
'Mike' Jockisch 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 son of Christ H. and Myria Catherine Shields Jockisch. Mr. Jockisch married Miss Verna Jeanice Moeller on May 2, 1944, in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on May 14, 1985. He had several brothers and sisters who all preceded him 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 attended the Black Oak Church and loved to fox hunt when he was a young man. The family has requested. that memorials be made to the Black Oak Cemetery and the Heritage Manor South Activity Fund in lieu of flowers. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 1, 1999. with burial immediately following in the family lot of the Black Oak Cemetery. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, page 15, column 1 Mrs. W. B. Kikendall Virginia Gazette 12/27/1895 ObituariesMrs. W. B. Kikendall Mrs. Elizabeth Kikendall, wife of Wm. Kikendall died at the family home in this city Monday. She had been and invalid for eleven years, during which time she was tenderly cared for by her aged husband and children, she bore her sufferings uncomplainingly and patiently awaited the end. Six weeks ago serious complications arose in her condition and both she and her friends realized that she could not recover. Elizabeth M. Jobe, was born near Jeffersonville, Indiana, February 15, 1818. Soon after her father, Daniel Jobe, moved to Shelbyville, Ky., where Elizabeth spent her childhood. When she was fifteen, her parents returned to Indiana taking up their residence in Morgan county. Elizabeth attended school in Jefferson county, living with a married sister. There she met W.B. Kikendall and they were married April 7th, 1839. In 1841 they moved to Kirksville, Ky., where both husband and wife professed religion and united with the M. E. church. In 1849 they came to this county settling near this city; later they became residents of Virginia where Mr. Kikendall has been a prosperous contractor and builder. Mrs. Kikendall was the mother of eight children all of whom survive her: John S., of Bartley, Neb., William H., of Aurora, Neb., Mary E. Conover, of Champaign, Ill., George W., Charles, Asa O., and Eliza Jane Clifford, of this city. She was the adopted mother of Martin Ackerman of Cambell, Neb. Thirty-six grand-children and four great grand-children also survive her. She never was known to complain. She grew seriously ill about six weeks ago. It is highly probably that this death the first in this large family, separate a husband and wife who have been married longer than any other couple in the county. The funeral occured Christmas day, at 1 p.m., from the residence, services being conducted at the residence by Rev. A. H. Reat. The interment followed at Walnut Ridge. All the children were present except the son John. The grandsons, Will Clifford, Ed Clifford and Walt Kikendall, and grandsons-in-laws, George Chambers, John Thompson and Jessie King, acted a pall bearers. W.B.D.
Kikendall Virginia. Jas. Clifford of this
city Gazette
Friday, 12/17/1897
Mortuary
W.B.D. Kikendall There died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Mary Conover, in Champaign, one of Cass county pioneers, who when, in active business, cut a considerable figure in the early history of this county. This was W. B. D. Kikendall. Since the death of his aged wife, Mr. Kikendall has been much depressed in spirits and his physical health has been gradually underminded. He has spent most of his time since this sad event, in visiting among his children and had but recently gone to Champaign. Last week his daughter Mrs. Jas. Clifford and daughter-in-law Mrs. Asa Kikendall were summoned to his bedside and were with him when he passed away. The remains were brought to this city Thursday evening and taken to the residence of his son Asa. The funeral will take place from the residence, Friday at 2 p.m. Interment at Walnut Ridge. W. B. D. Kikendall was born in Madison, Jefferson county, Indiana, May 11, 1818. He went to Kentucky in the early forties and resided near and became well acquainted with Cassius M. Clay. He returned to Indiana, and afterwards located in Iowa. From there he came to Illinois in 1858, and settled in this city and has since made his home here. He was married April 7, 1839, to Elizabeth M. Job, who was his companion and helpmate for more than half a century. She died December 23, 1895. As a result of this union eight children were born all of whom survive. They are George, Charley, Asa, and Mrs. Jas. Clifford of this city; John, of Red Oak, Iowa; William, of Sioux City, Iowa, Mrs. Mary Conover, of Champaign and Mrs. Jennie Bryant, of Petersburg. Deceased was a particularly well informed man, and was quite observant. He talked most interestingly of the long past and his recollections would make a most entertaining volume. He was actively engaged in building and contracting in this section of 20 years, and in the fifties hued out the sills and joist, from the Springer timber, and constructed the residence where Doctor Snyder now resides. He has contributed his full share to the upbuilding of our city. He was a most devoted husband, a kind father, a good citizen, and as before said, during his active business carreer, was an important factor in making the history of this city and county. Transcibed and submitted by Jean Conover Blaney (gg granddaughter of W.B.D. and Elizabeth (Jobe) Kikendall) Bertha Kirchner Bertha Mabel Kirchner, 83, of Beardstown, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Springfield's Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 2, 1917, in Cass County, the daughter of Joseph Thomas Caldwell and Mabel Brasel. She married Howard Francis Kirchner on June 20, 1934, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1977. She also was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Carl Caldwell, and a sister, Ollie Herron. She is survived by two daughters, Doris A. (husband Claude) Spradlin of Ashland and Mary Beth Gentle of Rushville; three grandsons; one great-grandson; two great-granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews; and one sister, Betty (husband Marshall) Dorsey of Beardstown. She attended Beardstown High School. She worked as a retail manager in Beardstown for 20 years. During her life, she loved to sew and was an avid seamstress, making wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and several dancing costumes. She also loved to fish and play cards. She belonged to numerous card clubs and was a charter member and past president of the Beardstown Emblem Club. Funeral services were held Monday, May 1, 2000, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown. Saying of the Rosary was held Sunday. The Emblem Club performed a memorial service. Burial was in the Beardstown City Catholic Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Beardstown Emblem Club or the St. Alexius Catholic Church. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, May 3, 2000, page 17, column 4 Obituary of Ephraim Benson Kirkham II Ernest Knous Ernest A. Knous, 86, of Beardstown, died late Saturday, May 6, 2000, at his residence. He was born April 7, 1914, in Schuyler County, the son of Joshua and Fannie Miller Knous. He married Louella Bishop on Jan. 4, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives in Beardstown. Also surviving are two sons, William "Bill" Knous (wife Carol) and Joshua "Jim" Knous (wife Marcia) both of Beardstown; one daughter, Fannie Weishaar (husband Alfred) of Beardstown; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Dollie Briggs and Mary Edna Bishop, both of Beardstown, and Nettie Steele of Camp Point. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters. He attended school in Pleasant View and Frederick. He was a member of the Frederick Christian Church. He faithfully served his country in World War II from 1942 until 1945 in the 29th Naval Construction Battalion. He was in the European Theater of Operations and received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal for his service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He also was given a naval award, "Golden Dragon," in May of 1945 for crossing the International Date Line. He served in the Liberation of the Philippine Islands and received a Bronze Star and ribbon for his participation in the bombardment and invasion of the French coast between June 6, 1944, and June 25, 1944. He and his family were most delighted when on Nov. 10, 1997, Congressman William O. Lepenske honored Mr. Knous with the Normandy Jubilee Medal for participating in the invasion on the coast of France. He was a lifetime member of the Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post #1239 in Beardstown. He was formerly employed by the CB&Q Railroad in Beardstown, had worked in the coal mines in Schuyler County and Petersburg, and later was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union #904. Funeral services for Ernest A. Knous were held Tuesday, May 9, at the First Christian Church in Beardstown with Mike Courson officiating. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to the Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice or the Frederick Christian Church Building Fund. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 2 Louella Knous Louella C. Knous, 78, of Beardstown, died early Saturday morning, May 13, 2000, at her residence. She was born Aug. 8, 1921, in Sheldon's Grove, the daughter of James Ezekiel and Margaret Caroline Irvin Bishop. She married Ernest A. Knous on Jan. 4, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death, one week prior to her death, on May 6, 2000. Surviving are two sons, William "Bill" Knous (wife Carol) and Joshua "Jim" Knous (wife Marcia) both of Beardstown; one daughter, Fannie Weishaar (husband Alfred) of Beardstown; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold Bishop (wife Zelda) of Lockport; and three sisters, Mary Jane Pate of Beardstown, Edna Kirkham of Rushville, and Joan Kirkham (husband Edgar) of Fort Meyers, Fla. She also was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Knous attended school in Frederick and was a member of the Frederick Christian Church. For 30 years Mrs. Knous was a cab driver for several cab companies in the Beardstown area as well as owning and operating a cab company in Petersburg from 1951 until 1952. She retired in 1981. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 16, at the First Christian Church in Beardstown with Mike Courson officiating. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of services. Memorials have been suggested to the Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice or the Frederick Christian Church Building Fund. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 3 Patricia J. Landrith Patricia J. Landrith, 65, of Macomb, died Monday, April 10, 2000, at the Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb. She was born May 10, 1934, in Beardstown, the daughter of the late Roy W. and Mildred C. (Trotter) McMurl. She married Russell Landrith. He preceded her in death. A nurse's aide, she worked at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb and at various health care facilities in Jacksonville and Springfield. She was a member of the Tabernacle of God Church in Colchester. Surviving are two sons, David (wife, Julie) of Dallas, Texas, and Dewayne (wife, Tammy) of Macomb; two daughters, Debbie Sue Clair of San Jose and Donna Boyd of Beardstown; six grandchildren; three brothers, Roy McMurl (wife, Ruby) of Kansas, Rev. John McMurl (wife, Joan A.) of Colchester, and Rev. Glen McMurl (wife, Darlene) of Jacksonville; and one sister, Cleon D. Crow of Pompano Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one son, Dale Wayne Landrith. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Donald Sutton officiating. Burial of the cremains will follow in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, April 12, 2000, page 15, column 6 Buck Lewis Buck Lewis, 75, of Beardstown, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000 at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown. He was born May 16, 1924, in Virginia. the son of the late Richard Charles Lewis and the late Nellie Belle Embree Lewis. He married Dollie Gabbert in Palmyra, Mo., on March 15, 1943. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas R. Lewis. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Sharon Lewis and Susan (husband Dave) Gerdes, both of Beardstown; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He served in the United States Army/Air Force during W.W. II. Lewis was self-employed for several years at the Lewis Disposal until his retirement in 1992. During retirement, he enjoyed listening to country music, visiting flea markets, boat riding, playing pool, playing and visiting with his grandchildren, hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Beardstown Moose and American Legion. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery with military honors being performed by the Beardstown VFW Post 1239. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. - The Rushville Times, Feb. 9, 2000, page 13, column 4 Obituary of Clyde Logsdon Obituary of Francis "Frank" Logsdon Obituary of James Lee Logsdon Obituary of John C. Logsdon Obituary of Mary Evelyn Wishon Logsdon John Robert Lowe John Robert Lowe, 47, of Beardstown, died Sunday, March 5, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville. He was born July 18, 1952, in Jacksonville, the son of Virginia Bettis and stepson of Dick Harz. He was preceded in death by a son, John Jeremy Lowe. He is survived by a son, Jason Lowe of Beardstown; a daughter, Carrie Lowe of Peoria Heights; and a sister, Judy Lowe-Surratt of Jacksonville. He was a 1972 graduate of Triopia High School. He worked the past six years tending bar for the Central Tavern. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday March 8, 2000, at the Beardstown City Cemetery with Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown in charge of the arrangements. - The Rushville Times, March 8, 2000, page 15, column 6 Magee, Ann, in her 50th year, d. I May 1853 at her residence at Middle Creek, Cass Co., Ill. She was the wife of George Magee; the daughter of John and Ann McClure, of Chester Co., Pa. ((Central Christian Advocate, Vol. 1., 3 June 1853, p. 87) Nadyne Mann Nadyne Patricia Kessling Mann, 83, was born April 9, 1916, in Beardstown and died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999, at Culbertson Extended Care Unit of Rushville. She was the daughter of Ralph Frederick and Alma Mary O'Hara Kessling. She married Bartlett John Mann on Sept. 9, 1944, at Long Beach, Calif. He died Feb. 9, 1988, at Melbourne, Fla., and his cremains were interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, 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 Catholic Church on Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999. The Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, page 15, column 3 Matthew Meyer 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's Lutheran Cemetery near Beardstown. The Rev. Richard Bremer officiated. Sager Funeral Home was in charge of services. He died from injuries sustained in a single-car accident 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; paternal grandmother, Virginia Meyer of Beardstown; maternal grandparents, Juanita and 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 paternal grandfather and paternal great-grandparents. He was a senior at Beardstown High School, where he was active in Future Farmers of America and pitched for the baseball team. He farmed with his father and Butch Hobrock Farms of 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 United Way or the Beardstown Baseball Association. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, page 9A, column 5 Pauline Sutherd Meyer died: December 28, 1985 State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 29, 1985, Page: 52 BEARDSTOWN - Pauline Meyer, 74, of Beardstown died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Beardstown Hospital. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home, Beardstown, and burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia. Surviving are three sons, Bob of Beardstown, Dale of Rushville and Ronnie of Browning; three daughters, Gloria Jean Roegge of Beardstown, Royna Stambaugh of Frederick and Marilyn Brown of Chicago; one brother, Russell Sutherd of Tallula; two sisters, Elizabeth Reed of Ashland and Christine Homer of Beardstown; 29 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren Obituary of Debra K. Horney Minor NICHOLSON, John S. PROMINENT CITIZEN HAS PASSED AWAY Was One Of The Oldest Newspaper Editors In The State After an illness of five days, J.S. Nicholson, postmaster and editor of the Illinoian-Star, answered the final summons at 4 o'clock Wednesday morning. He had been ailing for some months past but succeeded in battling successfully the ravages of disease until last Friday when he gave up and went to the home of his son, E.E. Nicholson, at 915 Washington street where he became bedfast. His illness began with Grippe, but quickly developed into bronchial pneumonia and he steadily grew weaker, and at last gave up the unequal fight. He remained conscious to the end and was surrounded by the members of his family when he died he spoke to the nurse and gave the request that the song "A Charge I Have Kept" be sung at his funeral He so lived his life that when called upon to lay down his earthly cares he could enter into the home prepared by his Master. The deceased was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England, February 19, 1832, and was aged 79 years 2 months. With his parents he left Liverpool on the anniversary of Queen Victoria's marriage in 1841, and like so many emigrants had a slow passage to New Orleans, thence up the Mississippi river settling after a journey of eleven weeks, at Jacksonville. In 1850 the family settled on unimproved land near Beardstown. Later the father and mother moved to Rome, Peoria county, Ill., where they died a few years later within ten days one of the other. Mr. Nicholson began his career in Beardstown as office boy on the paper which afterwards he became proprietor. He later embarked in business in Mt. Sterling where he successfully edited a newspaper until fire brought ruin and he returned to Beardstown in 1877 he assumed control of the Illinoian, a semi-weekly. He continued in charge of this paper until 1890 when a consolidation was formed with Cad Allard owner of the daily and weekly Star and the paper then became the Illinoian-Star. This partnership continued until 1901, when he sold out and later formed a partnership with F.M. Fulks and the firm continued as Nicholson & Fulks until 1903 when E.E. Nicholson purchased Mr. Fulks interest and the firm became Nicholson and Nicholson. He was a republican in politics and worked faithfully for the advancement of the party's interests, being many times honored as state delagate, state central committeeman. Some seven years ago he was appointed postmaster, which position he held at the time of his death. He was a man high educational attainment and took his finishing course at McKendree College, Lebanon, Ill, completing his studies in 1850. In connection with his newspaper work he for some years conducted a business college. Early in his life he confessed his faith in Christ and conscientiously followed his teachings to the end. He was one of the first members of the Methodist church and always took an active part in church work, having seen the congre-gation frow from a mere handful to its present enrollment. He was one of the prime movers in the construction of the present edifice and actied on the building committee. For many years he served as superintendent of the Sunday school, and at the time of his death was a member of the Board of Trustees of the church. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Jemima Dunn Harris to whom he was united in 1860. To this union were born four children, all of whom died in infancy except C.B. Nicholson who is a resident of St. Louis. The death of Mrs. Jemima Nicholson occurred in 1873. His second marriage was with Miss Eliza Jane Buck in December 1875. To this union was born one child E.E. Nicholson of this city. The second wife preceeded him in death in 1900. Deceased was quiet of manner and disposition and a home loving man when the pleasure of one was his. He was identified with many of the progressive movements in the city and since its organization has been president of the Mutual Loan and Savings association and has been a member of the Board of Directors of the First National Bank since its incorporation. Besides his sons, C.B. Nicholson of St. Louis and E.E. of this city he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ellen Cole of Cullison, Kans., Mrs. Mary Weedman of St. Louis, and two brothers, Thomas of Oklahoma and Chas. H. of near Peoria. The funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Friday after-noon at the M.E. church. Interment at Oak Grove cemetery. Evening Enterprise - April 20, 1911 Mary L. langdon Niestradt Rushville Times, July 12, 2000, page 13, column 4 Mary L. Niestradt, 92, of Beardstown, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown. She was born Feb. 12, 1908, in Beardstown, to William and Elizabeth Tucker Langdon. She married Richard G. Niestradt on Feb. 6, 1932, in the Beardstown parsonage. Mrs. Niestradt is survived by two sisters, Ana Louise (husband Pat) McLain of Beardstown and Doris (husband Harold - deceased) Andre of Springfield; two sisters-in-law, Vera Langdon of Galesburg and Rose Mary Langdon of Beardstown; and 22 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980, both parents, a daughter, Kay Ann (husband Jim) Dick, three grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters. She was a graduate of Beardstown High School and a homemaker in the Arenzville area. She was a member of the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown, Beardstown Senior Citizens Bread of Love and Home Extension. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, at St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown, with burial in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice or St. Alexius Catholic Church. Casper F. Noeker
Casper
F Noeker Dead, was one of the oldest business men of Virginia.
Casper F. Noeker died Friday Nov. 7, 19l3 at home.He was born in
Westphalia, Germany Oct 9, 1830. He began his long business
career in Virginia in 1874. He succeeded in building up a
substantial jewelry and watchmaking business which he conducted up to a
few weeks before death.He married Mary e. Goodwin in this city in
1874.She survives with two sons, Clarence H. and Charles G. He
was a member of the Methodist church. Two children, Frank and
Anna preceeded him in death. Mary Elizabeth Noeker
Mary
Elizabeth Noeker, widow of Casper Franklin noeker, died May 5,
1922. She was born July 4, 1844 in Schuhler Co. Illinois to
Thomas and Mary Byrnes goodwin. She leaves two sons, Clarence H.
Noeker of Virginia, and Charles G. Noeker of Whitehall. Two
grandchildren, Hildreth and Clarice Noeker of Virginia. She was
an active member of the Virginia Methodist Church. J.S. Nicholson PROMINENT CITIZEN HAS PASSED
AWAY consolidation was formed with
Cad Allard owner of the daily and weekly Star and the paper then
became the Illinoian-Star. This partnership continued until
1901, when he sold out and later formed a partnership with F.M. Fulks
and the firm continued as Nicholson & Fulks until 1903 when E.E.
Nicholson purchased Mr. Fulks interest and the firm became Nicholson
and Nicholson. He was a republican in politics and worked
faithfully for the advancement of the party's interests, being many
times honored as state delegate, state central committeeman.
Some seven years ago he was appointed postmaster, which position he
held at the time of his death. James Henry Norris The Illinoian-Star, Beardstown, December 3 1936 FUNERAL TO BE SATURDAY FOR CASS MAN James Henry Norris, 79 of Virginia, Dies Exactly One Year After Death Of Wife Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 for James Henry Norris, 79, who died at his home in Virginia yesterday. For many years he had been a constable in Cass county. His wife, the former Martha Turner, died December 2, 1935, exactly one year before the death of Mr. Norris. Mr. Norris was the son of Robert Henry and Mary Ellen Pike Norris. He was born August 26, 1857, in Browning {Brown?} county and has resided all his life in this state. Mr. and Mrs. Norris were married in Ashland, September 14, 1879. Surviving children include Mrs. Eleanor Avery, Beardstown; Mrs. Mary Ane Wakeman, Ashland; J. L. Norris, Francesville, Ind. A granddaughter, Mrs. Hattie E. Henry, has lived at the home and cared for the deceased. Brothers and sisters who survive are Wil-Mary Jane Wakeman, Ashland; J. Norris, Petersburg; Mrs. Mary Belle Walters and Mrs. Anna Sherrin, Virginia. submitted by: Tammie Brown Dorothy "Do Rae" Rae Baujan O'Hara Rushville Times, August 16, 2000, page 11, column 5 Dorothy O'Hara Dorothy Rae Baujan O'Hara, 72, a longtime resident of Beardstown, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000. Do Rae was born in Beardstown on Feb. 10, 1928 the daughter of Raymond Baujan and Dorothy Gardner Baujan. She was married to James Earl O'Hara on Oct. 2, 1948, at St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown. She was proceeded in death by both of her parents and her husband. Do Rae is survived by her three children: Kevin (wife Kate) O'Hara of Portage, Wisc., Molly (husband Ben) Beck of Redlands, Calif., and Patty (husband David) Walker of Jacksonville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Beth Mauterer of Decatur; one brother, Bob Baujan of Beech Mountain, N.C., and six grandchildren. She was a graduate of Belleville High School and attended Millikin University. She was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown. Memorial services were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown with Father Eugene Weitzel celebrating the Mass. Graveside service followed at the Beardstown City Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be sent to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Alice (WEBSTER) PENDERGRAFT Mrs. Fred (Alice) Pendergraft died at her home, 716 West 6th Street, Nov. 22, 1918 at 3 o'clock after a weeks illness of influenza. She was the widow of Fred Pendergraft who died Feb. 6, 1917. Alice Pendergraft was born Dec. 7, 1878 in Arenzville Twp, the daughter of William and Celia (Measels) Webster. She is survived by her father of Virginia; five children: Kenneth, Ray, Russell, Floyd and Hyla; and the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Laura McDaniels of Virginia, Mrs. Ray Matthews, Oliver and Harold Webster of Beardstown, and Clayton and Andrew Webster of Virginia. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 from the home of Oliver Webster, 919 Beard Street, conducted by Rev. Fulks of the Latter Day Saints Church. Interment will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Fred I. Cline is in charge of arrangements. Composed and submitted by: Pat Hageman Julius Frayer Pendergraft Died at his home in Beardstown at 1115 Wall Street October 2nd at 10:15 p.m. Deceased was born in Knoxville, Tenn. June 15, 1843 and was married to Miss Hester Malloyr, Nov, 2, 1865. He is survived by 5 sons and 2 daughters, Sanford, Harry Everett, JOhn and Guy, Mrs, Della Daily and Mrs. Mary E. Cornell. The body was taken to the Cline Funeral Chapel today where it was prepared for burial. Funeral services will be held at the LDS church in the city at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 4th. Interment in City Cemetery. Illinoian Star Oct. 3, 1921 Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak Transcription by: Roger Whitaker Lela Pendergraft Pekin daily times Lela Pendergraft, 94, of Pekin passed away at 5:33 am Thursday, Feb 2, 2006, at her daughter's residence. She was born on Dec 16, 1911 at Beardstown, Il to Lee and Jessie Ann GOSSAGE CRAFTON; she married Roy Pendergraft July 2, 1930 in Havana, Il, he proceeded her in death on may 31, 1951. One daughter, Barbara Morgenthaler, one granddaughter, Tracey Morgenthaler, one grandson, Michael Singleton; one brother, Floyd Crafton and one half-brother Lester Crafton also proceeded her in death. Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak ROY PENDERGRAFT May 31, 1951 Pekin times Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak Sam Pendergraft Death Claims Painter, Sam Pendergraft Contributed by Donna: (Singleton) Yavorshak Transcription by: Roger Whitaker OBITUARY - Brenda Ransom Brenda D. Ransom, 46, of Beardstown died Friday, March 10, 2000, at her residence. Ms. Ransom was born on March 12, 1953, in Beardstown, the daughter of Otis Raymond "Skeet" and Clara G. Swan-Ransom. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Candace Ransom-Knous. She is survived by a brother, Michael (wife Kathy) Ransom of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; four sisters, Melissa Ransom of Beardstown, Jennie (husband Terry) Shinall of Beardstown, Dee (husband Charlie) Coffey of Rushville, and Karen Cox of Ripley; four nieces; three nephews; five great-nephews; and two great-nieces. Ms. Ransom was a 1972 graduate of Beardstown High School and she attended Lincoln Land Community College with business as her course of study. She later became the coordinator of the Cass County Board Assistance Center (formerly known as JTPA). She was an active member in numerous organizations including Cass County Democratic Party, Emblem Club, and alderwoman and a precinct committee member for the city of Beardstown. She was a board member of Cass County Mental Health and Cass County Council of Aging. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. - The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 15, 2000, page 15, column 4 Edith May Tidwell Rodgers Obituary of Edith May Tidwell Rodgers Peoria Journal Star, February 21, 1992, Canton - Edith May Rodgers, 89, of Canton |