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From the Casey Reporter - 3 Sep 1992 Mrs. William (Cecile O.) Mansfield, 78, of Lovington died 11:43 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 1992 in St. Mary's Hospital. Services were held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, in Dawson and Wikoff West Wood Street Funeral Home, Decatur, with visitation 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. Burial was in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. She was born in Martinsville on Feb. 20, 1914, to Charles Daniel and Jersey Mae (Corrie) Wells. She married William Martin Mansfield on April 9, 1938. He died in 1980. She was a homemaker, member of LaPlace United Methodist Church. WSCS of the church. Order of the Eastern Star and an election judge in Lake City. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Jean Mansfield of Riverton; daughter, Mrs. Herman (Jeanette) Erkman of Mount Zion; brothers, Frank Wells of Martinsville; Raymond Wells of Decatur; sisters Helen Washburn of Marshall; Dorothy Sanders of Martinsville; Virginia Boyd of Washington State; grandchildren, William E. Johnson of Nokomis; Crystal Mansfield, Cynthia Mansfield and Timothy Mansfield, all of Riverton; great-grandchildren, Katy and Amber Johnson of Nokomis. Her parents and husband preceded her in death. Memorials may be made to LaPlace United Methodist Church. Submitted by: Larry Wells David A. Manson, who with his family
resided in Casey, about six years ago and removed from this city to Tulsa,
Okla., died there Mar. 25, aged about 61 years. Death was due to paralysis,
the second stroke proving the fatal one. He was in Casey along in the winter,
called here by the death of his daughter, Mrs. Earl B. Charlton. The Casey
friends of the family sympathize with them in their bereavement. Elza Dale Martin Elza Dale Martin, 84, of Robinson and formerly of rural Martinsville, died Sunday, February 23 at 1:55am in the Cotillion Ridge Nursing Home in Robinson. Mr. Martin was bom on December 4, 1918 in Anderson Township, Clark County, to Grant A. and Margaret (Tingley) Martin. He married Minnie M. McNabb on September 17, 1943. She died on October 25, 2001. Surviving are six sons, John Dale Martin of Marshall, Raymond E. Martin of Houston, Texas, Robert J. Martin of Ormond Beach, Florida, David R. Martin of Las Vegas, Nevada, Thomas Daniel Martin of Marshall, and Andrew Rodney Martin of Martinsville; one daughter, Edith M. Carter of Robinson; thirteen grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie M. Martin; one son, Donald Eugene Martin; one brother; and three sisters. Visitation will be from 4pm - 8pm on today at Greenwell Funeral Home in Martinsville. Funeral services will be at 10am on Wednesday, February 26 at Greenwell Funeral Home with Reverend Glenn Arbuckle officiating. Burial will be at Marshall Cemetery. Veteran's graveside services will be performed by VFW Post # 5975 and American Legion Post 90 Honor Unit. Mr. Martin was a retired carpenter, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 5975, American Legion Post 90, and Marshall unit of the Forty & Eight. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetic Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Submitted by: Larry Wells Martinsville, Ill. - Jesse J. Maxey, 87, of rural Martinsville died at 9:26 a.m. Wednesday [Dec.16,1987] in Jarmin Hospital at Tuscola. He was a retired carpenter. He was born Feb. 7, 1900, in Missouri to George William Maxey and Mary Alice Maxey. Survivors include his wife, Flora Biggs Maxey; two daughters, Naoma Clapp of Westfield and Esther Tingley of Casey; three sons, George of Olney, LeRoy "Bud" of Martinsville and Victor of Casey; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was a member of Willis Chapel Church near Casey. Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday in Markwell Funeral Home at Casey. Burial is in Washington Street Cemetery at Casey. Visitation is after 4 p.m. today. Submitted by Donna Moore Rhoads ca. 1940 Emma Miller,
daughter of Samuel and Emaline Miller was born in Indiana,
March 21, 1860, and departed this life October 17, 1940, at her home
two miles east of Casey , aged 80 years, 7 months and 26 days. Submitted by: Janice Louie From the Martinsville Planet - Wed May 28, 1952 Fred Miller, 65 Succumbs Friday Fred Harris Miller, eldest son of the late Henry and Leona Martin Miller was born in Taylorville, Christian County, Ill. Feb. 9, 1887 and departed this life May 23, 1952, age 65 years, 3months, 1 day. June 2, 1918 he was united in marriage to Hetta Watson, who survives. He resided most of his life in Ill., living in Danville, Ill. for 15 years and the past 7 years on a farm southeast of Martinsville. He leaves to mourn his loss the widow, 3 brothers, 4 sisters, his wife's parents Mr and Mrs T. J. Watson and children who have been like father and mother and brothers and sisters to him. He was of protestant faith and a veteran of World War I. Interment at Veteran's Administration Cemetery, Danville, Ill. Submitted by: Phyllis A. Watson Snider ca. 1983 Hetta (Watson) Miller, 89 of Birchwood, formerly of Martinsville, died at 2:45 p.m Sunday, April 24, 1983, at the Union Hospital, Terre Haute, Ind. She was born March 13, 1894 in Martinsville, the daughter of Jack and Mary (Fasig) Watson. She married Fred Miller who preceded her in death in 1952. Surviving are two brothers, Charley Watson of Westville, Ill and Lee Watson of Upland, California, and two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Kentner of Crawfordsville, Ind and Retta Staley of Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Miller was a retired sales clerk for Meis Department Store in Danville, IL. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 27 at the Greenwell Funeral Home in Martinsville with Rev. George Nikka officiating. Burial will be in the Ridgelawn Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00 am, Wednesday, April 27, 1983 Submitted by H. Lee Watson ca. 1920 John Mitchell Miller, son of Andrew (Smith) and Julia Miller, was born in Cook county, Ohio July 17, 1860: died May 28, 1920, aged 59 years, 10 months, and 11 days. He was removed with his parents to Illinois, when a small boy; grew to manhood near Casey, Ill. He was married to Dora L. Hammock, in the year 1878. To this union was born ten children, three having preceded him in death in infancy. Those of his family who survive him are his wife, five sons, Frank, Harry, Arch, Stanley and Sanford, two daughters, Myra Philippi and Grace Havens, two brothers, Joseph and Walter, two sisters, Lydia Payne and Julia Ratner; besides many other close relatives and a host of friends. John, as we all knew him, was a kind hearted, loving and cheerful father and husband, always ready to do a kind act to anyone in need. He had been in poor health for some time, but only in the last few weeks had is condition appeared ???? notwithstanding the fact he received but little encouragement from his physicians, he looked forward to the time when he would get well. It was not until the last few days that he seemed to realize his only hope was in death, but was never heard to murmur or complain, having informed his wife that his peace was made and he had nothing to dread in the future. Again, may we not say God's will not ours, be done. Submitted by: Cathy Shields, who adds: "there is no Cook county, Ohio" From the Newton Press, Jasper County, IL, Dec. 30, 1885 V. V. Miller, of Dolson, Clark county, suicided at Effingham last week. Submitted by: June Swick Kessinger Clark County Herald 23-June-1903 Obituary John George and Elizabeth Ann (Snyder) Millhouse John and Elizabeth were parents of John Wesley Millhouse. John Wesley married Frances Chaney. John George Millhouse was born in Marion County, Ohio June 21, 1845. He died at Clarksville, IL Clark County June 15, 1903 at the age of 57 years, 11 months and 24 days. He was buried in the Clarksville Cemetery, Clark County IL John George Millhouse married Elizabeth Ann Snyder December 15,1870. There were seven children born to this union: William F. Millhouse, Mary Alice Millhouse, James E. Millhouse, Cora Ann Millhouse, John Wesley Millhouse, Harry Millhouse and Claon Millhouse. In the early years of his life he was a member of the German Evangelical Church, about nine miles north of Clarksville. He was member for nearly 20 years. He later transferred his membership to the Clarksville M. E. Church. Funeral services was held in the Baptist Church. Submitted by Kenneth Ledermann "kledermann@netzero.net" 1993 Henning - Mary Evelyn Mockbee, 70, of Henning, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesay (Jan 13, 1993) at her home. She was born Dec. 15, 1922, in Martinsville, Ill., the daughter of Charles T. and Nora Ehtel Reedy Watson. She married Charles D. Mockbee Jr. on Oct. 4, 1942 in Danville. He died Aug. 16, 1987. Survivors include: two daughters, Janice (Bob) Gauf of Danville and Gloria (Rick) Crippin of Henning; two sons, Ronald (Janet) Mockbee and Charles (Peggy) Mockbee III, both of Danville; nine grandchildren; a sister, Etherl Maureen Davis of Danville; two half sisters, Phyllis Snider of Danville and Charlene Frazee of Camdenton, Mo.; a special cousin, Billy Watson of LaPorte, Ind. She also was proceeded in death by a grandson. She was a 1941 graduate of Danville High School where she was an honor student. She was a lady that was very knowledgeable about world affairs and politics. She gave her time to helping others and a grandmother who adorned and loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and her garden, with special attention to her roses. Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wolfe Funeral Home in Potomac; Officiating: Rev Roger James. The place of rest: Potomac Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials: donor's choice. Submitted by: Phyllis A. Watson Snider Anna Marie (Cannaday) Monk Shortly after the sun had risen above the horizon on Saturday,January 15, death claimed one of our number and freed Marie from bodily pain at the age of 45 years, 2 months, and 26 days. She was of a loving disposition and always had a smile and kind work for all. Being much attached to (small piece of paper torn here) there she found happiness in making a place of peace and contentment for her loved ones. Anna Marie, the daughter of Levi Clarence and Mattie E. Cannady, was born in Clark County, Illinois, on October 21, 1898. In 1914, she was united in marriage to Jess L. Monk, who preceded her in death in 1931. To this union were born 4 sons, and 1 daughter. One son Jesse Lee, departed life in 1934. Then in 1936, she was united to Oliver Perry Maxwell. This union was blessed with 1 son. Her entire life was spent in Clark County, with the exception of the past five years. In 1939, she moved to Gary, Indiana, where she gained a large circle of friends. Her leaving brings a shadow of loneliness to her home and community where she was loved by all. She leaves to mourn her departure, her companion, Oliver, one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Sanders, four sons, Arthur, Robert and Charles Monk and Oliver Junior Maxwell, all of Gary, Indiana, an aged mother, four sisters and two brothers as follows: Mrs. Pearl Medsker, Mrs. Joye Misner, Mrs. Maggie White, Miss Ruby Cannady, Ira and William, all of near West Union, Illinois, five grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Gone from a world of sorrow, Gone from a bed of pain Into eternal gladness Never to weep again. Gone where no storms of sorrow, Sweep o'er her troubled breast Gone from a dark to-morrow, To everlasting rest. Funeral services were held from (small piece of the paper torn here) the Baptist church at West Union (small piece of the paper torn here) Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock. Burial was in the Harris cemetery.* submitted by Misty Curl <curl1@consolidated.net> *Buried along with her husband Jesse Monk and their son Jesse Jr. Sylvester Monroney Shelbyville Volunteer, Shelbyville, Indiana; Thursday, March 21, 1878
SUICIDE OF A FORMER SHELBY MAN
News was recently received by his friends in this county, that Sylvester Monroney, of Casey, Illinois, had committed suicide by cutting his throat. Deceased was formerly a resident of Marion Township, and removed to Illinois, about twenty years ago, where he engaged in farming. At the time of his death he was about fifty0five years old, and leaves a wife and several children. He was a brother of Mrs. Clarissa Bennefield, also of the wives of Oliver, Jonah and Sylvester Bassett and father of Mrs. Melvin Bowman. We are not informed as to the cause of this act of self-destruction. Submitted by Marge Roberts. From the Marshall Independent Choice - 9 Oct 1996 Opal Morrill, 85, of Martinsville died at 1:25 a.m., Tues day, October 8, at Burnsides Nursing Home in Marshall. She was born November 12, 1910 in Dolson Twp. to Jeff and Elnora Auld Davis. She married Sylvan Morrill, who preceded her in death. Survivors include: 1 son, John Morrill; 2 grandchildren, Brian and Joe Morrill; 3 great grandchildren, Michael, Audrey and Adam. She was preceded in death by a son, Harold Eugene Morrill; a daughter, Nora Marcella Morrill; a grandson, John Eric Morrill. She was a member of the Blue Grass Church of God. Funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 10, at Greenwell Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Hollensbe officiating. Burial will be at Bean Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9. Submitted by: Larry Wells Terre Haute Tribune - Saturday, March 7, 1953 Westfield, IL
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