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Obituary of Orrin "Andy" T. Anderson
Astoria Argus - In ink 1973
Orrin T. Anderson Dies In Detroit
Word was received here late Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 14, of the death of Orrin T. (Andy) Anderson at a hospital in Detroit, Mich., where he had been a patient for the past three weeks.
He was the son of Robert E. and Susan Burgard Anderson.
Besides his wife, Zenita (Brown) Anderson, he is survived by a daughter, Mary Alice Enoch of Detroit, Mich., 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Redford, Mich. on Friday afternoon.
He was a member of the Christian Church and Masonic Lodge of Astoria.

Obituary for Robert M. Applegate
Eagle Publications, July 26, 2001
Robert M. Applegate
Robert M. Applegate, 71, of Bardolph, died at 7:03 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
He was born May 5, 1930, in Macomb, the son of Richard and Lotta McLaren Applegate. He married Melba Fugate on May 20, 1950, in Macomb. She survives.
He is also survived by five daughters, Linda (Mike) Rouse, Prairie City, Terry (Lloyd) Stambaugh, St. Augustine, Dixie Applegate, Vail, Colo., Debra Applegate, Liberty, Mo., and Dawn (Max) Ford, Bardolph; one son, Gary Applegate, Macomb; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one half brother, Bill Applegate.
Robert had lived in the Bardolph area for 47 years. He was a tool and die maker, and was a former member of the Macomb Eagles Club.
Funeral services were held on Friday, July 20, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with Chaplain Ron Green officiating. Burial was at the Bardolph Cemetery in Bardolph. Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Cancer Fund.

Obituary of Loyd "Red" Marshall Aringdale I
Galesburg Register-Mail, Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Loyd M. 'Red' Aringdale 1922-2006
AVON - Loyd M. "Red" Aringdale, 84, Avon, died at 1:57 p.m. Monday (Sept. 4, 2006) in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
He was born Feb. 15, 1922, in Avon, the son of Lloyd and Hilda Jane Witter Aringdale.
He married Bernita Beaston on Aug. 21, 1953, in Galesburg.
Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Suzanne (and Jerry) Ewalt, Galesburg; two sisters, Barbara Thurman, Abingdon, and Nancy (and Jean) Stenger, Bushnell; and a granddaughter. He was preceded in death by a sister.
He lived all his life in Avon.
He served in the Army for six years, stationed in the South Pacific.
He was a caster at Briggs Manufacturing in Abingdon for 30 years, retiring in 1976.
He enjoyed gardening.
Cremation was accorded. Service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Corman Memorial Home, Avon. Burial will be in Avon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans.

Eagle Publications, September 8, 2006
Loyd M. Aringdale
Loyd M. “Red” Aringdale, 84, Avon, died at 1:57 p.m., Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg.
He was born Feb. 15, 1922, the son of Lloyd and Hilda Jane (Witter) Aringdale.
He married Bernita Beaston, Aug. 21, 1953, in Galesburg. She survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Suzanne (Jerry) Ewalt, Galesburg; one granddaughter, Kelly Ewalt DiDonato, Round Lake Beach; two sisters, Barbara Thurman, Abingdon, and Nancy (Jean) Stenger, Bushnell.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.
He was born and raised in Avon where he has lived his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army for six years, serving in the South Pacific Theater. He was a caster at Briggs Mnfg. in Abingdon for 30 years, retiring in 1976. He enjoyed gardening.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at Corman Memorial Home, Avon.
Cremation rites were accorded. Burial was in Avon Cemetery, Avon.
Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.

Death of Larry Earl Aten
Astoria Argus - In ink September 13, 1962
Larry Aten, 21, Died Suddenly This Morning
Larry Earl Aten, 21, died early this morning in the Culbertson hospital in Rushville following a brief illness. He was a lifetime resident of the Astoria area.
Born Dec. 4, 1940 at Canton, he was a son of Clarence and Violet Stambaugh Aten. He was a member of the E.U.B. church in Astoria.
Surviving in addition to his parents is one brother, Lowell Aten of Rantoul, Ill. An infant sister preceded him in death.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

Obituary of Ralph W. Bailey
Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - July 10, 1992, Page: C10
Ralph Bailey
GALESBURG - Ralph W. Bailey, 86, of Seminary Estates, Galesburg, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 1992, at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Born Feb. 20, 1906, in Parvil to Oliver and Bessie Coons Bailey, he married Beatrice A. Traynor on April 30, 1934, in Knoxville. She died April 11, 1982. He later married Thelma Stancliff on Feb. 14, 1987, in Galesburg. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Phyllis) Watt of Muskegon, Mich.; one stepson, Richard Eldridge of Oquawka; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Marlene Guthrie of Oneida and Mrs. Don (Norma) Schroll of Winfall, Ind.; five stepbrothers, Murl Bailey of Abington, Warren Bailey of Galesburg, Elmer Bailey of Wilmington, Wayne Honts of Geneseo and Glenn Bailey of Nopomo, Calif.; six stepsisters, Mrs. Charlie (Patsy) Dilts of Avon, Mrs. Kenneth (Bonnie) Swanson of Cambridge, Mrs. Joshua (Vera) Williamson of Galesburg, Mrs. Cavitt (Betty) Hollis of Bushnell, Mrs. Ogie (Mable) Hefner of Delta, Mo., and Mrs. Rayburn (Naomi) Tedrow of Fairfield, Iowa; five grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 16 stepgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two infant children and two sisters.
He worked as a coal miner in the Ellisville and Galesburg areas, and as a millwright in factories throughout the Midwest. He was a police officer in Chicago and a Knox County deputy.
A U.S. Army veteran, he graduated from the Crane Electrical College in Chicago with a degree in electrical engineering.
He was raised in Parvil and also had lived for 30 years in Chicago, two years in Oquawka, East Galesburg and four years in Oneida before returning to Galesburg in September 1991. He was a volunteer worker at the Galesburg Rescue Mission, and a member of Carpenters Union Local 1693 in Chicago and the Oneida Senior Citizens.
He also was a member of Calvary Assembly of God Church in Galesburg.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Oneida. The Rev. James Snider will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg.
Memorials may be made to his church or to the Galesburg Rescue Mission.

Obituary of Charles H. Bollinger
died: September 29, 1959
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
Sudden Death Follows Coal Mine Accident
Charles H. Bollinger, 47, passed away yesterday afternoon at Culbertson hospital following an accident at the D. & D. Coal Mine, Rushville.
Born August 25, 1912, in Astoria, a son of Arch and Bertha Mae (Harris) Bollinger, he was married to Frances Carroll June 15, 1944, who survives.
Other survivors include two step-daughters, Mrs. Violet Frank and Mrs. Frank Petterman, both of Rushville, two brothers, Dorman of Bushnell, Otis of Beard, Texas, and one sister, Mrs. Eunice Danner, of Astoria.
Mr. Bollinger was preceded in death by two brothers.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Astoria Church of the Brethren. Rev. D. Edwin Rodabaugh will officiate, and burial will be in the Astoria cemetery.
Friends may call after 10 a.m. Thursday until noon Friday at the Shawgo Memorial Home, then after 1 p.m. at the church Friday.

Astoria Argus - In ink September 29, 1959
Services Held Friday for Charles Bollinger
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. Edwin Rodabaugh in the Astoria Church of the Brethren Friday afternoon for Charles H. Bollinger, who died Tuesday afternoon after being injured in a cave-in at the D. & D. Mine near Rushville.
Pall bearers included Glenn Bollinger, Ross Wilson, Clifford McCombs, Everett McWhorter, Arthur Reeder and Oniley Farwell.
Burial was in Astoria cemetery.
Note: He was born August 25, 1912, the son of Archibald "Archie" Boyd Bollinger and Bertha Mae Harris.

Obituary of Charles L. Bollinger
Astoria Argus - In ink June 18, 1964
Charles L. Bollinger
MURDOCK - Charles L. Bollinger, 86, died of a heart attack at his home here Wednesday. Born Aug. 26, 1877, at Pittsburgh, Pa., he moved to the Murdock community in 1885 and had lived here since. He married Edith Belle Warrell May 16, 1906, at Murdock. He had extensive farm holdings in this area.
Member: Murdock Methodist Church.
Survivors: The widow; daughter, Mrs. Freda Sowers, Murdock; brother, Albert, and sister, Mrs. Mary Moorhouse, both of Cheney; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild.
Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, at the church; Revs. Harold Cooper and R. A. Potter. Burial: Murdock Cemetery.

Obituary of Harvey Bollinger
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
Harvey Bollinger Dies At Age 72
Harvey Bollinger, 72 of The Elms Nursing Home in Macomb, formerly of the Bushnell area, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 1977, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
He was born Aug. 21, 1905, in Astoria, the son of Ivan and Almeda Parks Bollinger.
He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Alma McKahan of Bushnell, Mrs. Marie Huls of Milan and Mrs. Mayme Thrush of Astoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and one brother.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Chapel in Bushnell with Rev. Ruby Whitten officiating. Burial was in the Bushnell Cemetery.

Obituary for Stephanie "Stevie" Borders
Eagle Publications, July 5, 2001
Stephanie Borders
Services for Stephanie "Stevie" Borders, 18, of Bushnell, were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home with Rev. James Vancil officiating.
Burial was in Bushnell Cemetery.
She had been missing since September. Her remains were found May 18, 2001, near Avon. Authorities are still investigating.
She was born Sept. 2, 1982, in Macomb to Daryl and Donna Dilts Borders.
Surviving are her parents of Bushnell; one son; one brother, Vance Borders at home; and her grandfather, Bud Borders of Bushnell.
She was a member of Bushnell Baptist Church.

Obituary of Clela Belle Stoops Chambers Brown
Peoria Journal Star, October 21, 1991, Page: B3
Clela Chambers Brown
PEKIN - Clela Belle Chambers Brown, 82, of Mulberry, Ind., formerly of Pekin, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 18, 1991, at her residence.
Born May 2, 1909, in Vermont, Ill., to Edd and Ruth Hagan Stoops, she married Hurshel O. Chambers on Oct. 16, 1934, in Peoria, and he later died. She married Elmer L. Brown on March 30, 1946, in Chicago, and he later died. She also was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
She is survived by two sons, James V. Chambers of LaFayette, Ind., and John E. Chambers of Arlington, Va.; and three grandchildren.
She worked at the license branch of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles before retiring in 1974. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Endsley & Son Funeral Home, 1417 S. Stanley, Peoria, the Rev. Carl E. Bollinger officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery, Peoria.

Obituary of Alta May Winner Bucher
Astoria August - In ink 1964
Mrs. Noah Bucher; Dies In Pennsylvania
William and Charles Winner of Sheldons Grove received word of the death of their sister, Mrs. Noah (Alta May) Bucher, 67, who died at her home in Myerstown, Pa. on Monday, night, Nov. 17.
She was born in Hickory Township on Jan. 2, 1902, to George and Mary Litchfield Winner. She was the widow of Noah Bucher who died in 1959.
Surviving are 2 sons Perry of Schaefferstown, Pa. and Franklin of Ephrata, Pa.; three brothers, William and Charles of Sheldons Grove and Harvey of Beardstown; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles, one sister and one brother.

Obituary of Arthur A. Bucher
Avon Sentinel, March 7, 2006
Arthur Bucher
Arthur A. Bucher, 77, Astoria, died at 11:50 p.m., Friday, March 3, 2006, at Astoria Gardens, Astoria.
He was born Feb. 25, 1929, in Woodland Township, Fulton, Co., the son of Allen C. and Nelda A. (Kessler) Bucher. He married Maxine Williamson, Sept. 10, 1961, in Fairview. She survives.
He is also survived by two daughters, Valerie (Leland) Rector, Ipava, and Veronda (Mark) Bailey, Astoria; one son, Brian (Stacy) Bucher, Astoria; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five sisters, Irene (Willis) Shaw, Astoria, Maxine (Ralph) Cox, Astoria, Nedra Bollinger, Browning, Doris (Lewis) Baker, Astoria, and Bernice Wright, Astoria; and one brother, Dayle (Patricia) Bucher, Bedford, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a lifelong farmer in the Astoria area. He also worked as a Regional Salesman for Growers Fertilizer Solutions, was the manager of FS in Lewistown in the early 1970s, was a Realtor in the Macomb area in the late 1970s to the early 1980’s, and worked at the Vermont Foundry for 7 years.
He served on the Woodland Cemetery Board for many years and was a former member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean War, serving from 1951 until 1953. He served as a Corporal (T) in Company A. 19th Infantry of the 24th Division. He received the Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Service Stars, the Army Occupation Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the Combat Infantry Badge.
Cremation Rites will be accorded with a memorial service to be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria Lion’s Club or the Astoria Library.
Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Barbara Elaine Williamson Bulter
Peoria Journal Star, July 28, 2005, Page: B4
Barbara Williamson
ASTORIA - Barbara Elaine Williamson, 72, of Pensacola, Fla., formerly of Astoria, died Sunday, July 24, 2005, at the home of her daughter in Brownsburg, Ind.
She was born May 15, 1933, in Canton to Lyle and Bernice Walters Williamson.
Surviving are one daughter, Susan Thomas of Brownsburg; two sons, Philip Butler and Paul Butler; six grandchildren; and one brother, Theodore Williamson.
She attended Western Illinois University.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Brownsburg where visitation will be two hours before.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at Bushnell Cemetery. Arrangements are by Matthews Mortuary in Brownsburg.
Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the American Red Cross.

Obituary of Gary R. Cameron
Peoria Journal Star, December 25, 2002, Page: B04
Gary Cameron
ASTORIA - Gary R. Cameron, 58, of 615 E. Broadway died at 11:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2002, in the emergency room at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
Born Feb. 14, 1944, in Rushville to Robert and Delores Bankus Cameron, he married Sharon Kessler on Oct. 25, 1964, in Astoria. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Robert (and Susan), Marty (and Wendy) and Steve (and Angie), all of Astoria; his mother, Delores Ford of Rushville; one sister, Mrs. Donald (Joy) Kempkes of Jacksonville, Fla.; and eight grandchildren.
He was a member and worked out of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 644 in Pekin.
He also was a member of Love Center Church in Astoria.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria. The Revs. Nedra Bollinger and Gary Schultz will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Astoria Rescue Squad, American Heart Association or Habitat for Humanity.

Obituary of Glenn F. Cameron
Peoria Journal Star, January 20, 2004, Page: B4
Glenn Cameron
CANTON - Glenn F. Cameron, 101, of Petersburg, formerly of Canton, died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, at Sunny Acres Home in Petersburg.
Born March 30, 1902, in Barnum, Minn., to Franklin and Eola Horney Cameron, he married Mattie Evans in 1937. She died in 1999.
Surviving are two daughters, Jadora Grosboll of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Linda (and Dick) Creamer of Athens; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
He owned and operated a photography studio in Canton for several years. He then was a photographer for the Illinois Department of Conservation for 10 years, retiring in 1974.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at White Chapel Memory Gardens. The Rev. Rusty Beals will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home.
Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of William H. Carithers
Peoria Journal Star, January 5, 1994, Page: A8
William Carithers
ASTORIA - Services for William H. Carithers, 47, of rural Astoria, who died at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 1994, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Gary Sheets will officiate.
He died after apparently fainting and striking his head while at work in Building KK at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria last week.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
Born May 20, 1946, in Vermont to Joseph E. and Mildred E. Schroder Carithers, he married Mary Ann Hopping. He married Nancy Phillips on Sept. 1, 1979, in Astoria. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Mike and Wesley, both at home; two daughters, Michelle Scrogum of Champaign and Angela Chapman of Danville; two granddaughters; and two brothers, J. B. Carithers of Vermont and Cay B. Carithers of Mount Carmel. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.
He was employed at Caterpillar Inc. for 22 years. He also owned CCC Construction and B & N Storage, both in Astoria.
He was a member of United Auto Workers Union Local 974. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Memorials may be made to an educational fund established for his children at Farmers State Bank & Trust Co. in Astoria or the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Obituary of W. Dean Carlock
Peoria Journal Star, July 15, 1999, Page: B4
W. Dean Carlock
GILSON - W. Dean Carlock, 71, of 1129 Knox Highway 27 died at 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 1999, in the OSF St. Mary Medical Center emergency room in Galesburg.
Born Nov. 1, 1927, in Astoria to John and Gertrude Belless Carlock, he married Rose Marie Lovejoy on Feb. 24, 1957, in Macomb. She died Jan. 30, 1991. Surviving are two daughters, Risa Carlock of Gilson and Deanna Carlock of Chicago; one son, Russell of Galesburg; two sisters, Mrs. Don (Bonnie) Hudson of Kewanee and Mrs. Don (Frances) Ruebush of Macomb; and one brother, Harold of Industry.
He was a farmer in Orange Township in Knox County.
A Korean War Army veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 381 in Abingdon.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville. Dean Mathews and the Rev. Blaine Wadlow will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.

Obituary of Garry "Shug" Colton
Garry "Shug" Colton, 50, Queen City, Missouri passed away unexpectedly Wednesday night (October 21, 1992) in the Emergency Room of Grim-Smith Hospital in Kirksville, MO.
The son of Lloyd "Bud" and Rena Richmond Colton he was born in Kirksville, MO on August 31, 1932. On December 31, 1961 in Queen City, MO he was united in marriage to Sharon Homer who survives.
Also surviving are his mother Rena Kent of Queen City, MO, one son Steve Colton of Queen City, MO, two daughters Diane Colton of Bloomfield, IA, and Alicia Colton of Queen City, MO, one grandson Trevor Walker of Bloomfield, IA, one sister Shirley Bergman of Queen City, MO, a brother Roger Kent of Kirksville, MO, a grandmother Lema Richmond of Queen City, MO, five nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his father on July13, 1975, step-father Orrist Kent on December 29, 1989, a brother Larry Colton on October 12, 1990, a grandmother Lora Colton on August 2, 1974, grandfathers Guy Colton on October 9, 1960 and Noah Richmond on December 23, 1989.
Shug attended the Sidney and Brassfield Rural Schools in Putnam County and the Worthington Elementary School. He attended the Queen City High School graduating with the Class of 1961. Following graduation he worked in the rock quarry, later working for McGraws, John Deere and for eleven years lived and farmed south of Lancaster. For fifteen and one-half years he worked for Donaldson's in Kirksville. Upon the closing of the Donaldson Plant he moved to his present residence in Queen City where he owned and operated "Shug's" Body Shop.
He was a member of the Queen City Christian Church where funeral services were held at 1:30 Saturday afternoon (October 24, 1992) conducted by the Reverend Bill Price of Kirksville. Music was provided by Schelle Cooley singing "Supper Time" and "The Old Rugged Cross." She was accompanied on the piano by Marie Van Bebber. Internment was in the Queen City Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Darrel Engle, Kelly Groseclose, James (Peach) Bergman, Dan McClellan, Dale Lawson and Jim Hamilton.
Honorary bearers were Steve March, Wayne Pierson, Mark Macomber, John Applegate, Jerod Lake and John March.
Visitation was after 4:00 P. M. Friday afternoon (October 23, 1992) until the time of service at the Dooley Funeral Home, Queen City, MO, 766-2241.
Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst

Obituary of Donald R. Cook
Peoria Journal Star, December 26, 1995, Page: D9
Donald Cook
LONDON MILLS - Donald R. Cook, 68, died at 10:26 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995, at his residence.
Born on Oct. 3, 1927, in London Mills to Lawrence Jerold and Esther Dell Shumard Cook, he married Shirley DeSpain on Jan. 14, 1956, in Monmouth. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Donald E. Cook Jr. of London Mills; four daughters, Vicki L. DeVerna of California, Mary E. Lowe of Avon, Patricia D. Cook of California and Barbara A. Corry of Dahinda; one brother, Everett Cook of Avon; one sister, Roberta Wyatt of Abingdon; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one brother.
A lifelong resident of the London Mills community, he retired from Maytag Corp., where he worked for many years.
He was a member of IAM Union No. 2063. An Army veteran, he was a member of the Bloomington American Legion.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at London Mills Methodist Church. The Rev. Rick Kerr will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Corman Memorial Home, London Mills.
Memorials may be made to London Mills Ambulance.

Obituary of Frankelee Gnott Griffith Cook
Peoria Journal Star, July 10, 2003, Page: B04
Frankelee Cook
CANTON - Frankelee Cook, 80, of 737 E. Elm died at 9:53 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2003, at Graham Hospital Extended Care.
Born April 9, 1923, in Canton to Forrest and Marguerite Dissman Gnott, she married Evan Griffith. She later married Lawrence Cook. He died in May 2000.
She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Michaela Cook.
Surviving are one daughter, Cheryl Griffith-Myers (and Van Myers) of Canton; one sister, Betty (and Maurice) Pescitelli of Hartwell, Ga.; one foster brother, John Aultman; three granddaughters; and seven great-grandchildren.
She worked for International Harvester in Canton for 32 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Retired Harvester Girls Club.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton and Job's Daughters.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Shane Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Apple Cemetery in Lewistown.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society.

Obituary of Lawrence ''Bus'' E. Cook
Peoria Journal Star, June 1, 2000, Page: B04
Lawrence Cook
CANTON - Lawrence ''Bus'' Cook, 78, of 252 E. Locust died at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at his residence.
Born Jan. 5, 1922, in Canton to Ernest ''Bob'' and Minnie Eyerly Cook, he married Edna Ryan. He later married Frankelee Nott Griffith on Dec. 26, 1966, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Larry of Peoria; one daughter, Kathy Lock of Canton; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
One infant daughter, Michelle Cook; three sisters; and one brother preceded him in death.
A member of IHC Retirees Club, he worked for International Harvester Co. in Canton for 40 years, retiring in 1982. He also served as a union steward at the company.
He served as a Ward 4 alderman for the City of Canton from 1971 to 1977.
He was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1984 and Canton Masonic Lodge.
A Masonic service will be at 2 p.m. today at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where funeral services will follow. The Rev. Paul Walles will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the Masonic service at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association or to the American Cancer Society.
Note: His mother's maiden name is "Euyler". Minnie Wyana Euyler is the daughter of John Euyler and Emma Brown. Frankelee's maiden name is "Gnott". Franklee Gnott is the daughter of Forrest Gnott and Marguerite Dissman, 1st married Evan Griffith.

Obituary of Lawrence "Jerald" Cook
Peoria Journal Star, August 4, 1993, Page: D5
Lawrence Cook
LONDON MILLS - Lawrence "Jerald" Cook, 88, of 2000 W. Martin St. died at 7:35 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1993, at the Care Center of Abingdon in Abingdon.
Born April 23, 1905, in London Mills to Firmon and Mary White Cook, he married Esther Shumard on April 28, 1923, in Monmouth. She died Aug. 13, 1973. He also was preceded in death by one son, two grandsons, one brother and two sisters.
Surviving are two sons, Everett H. of Avon and Donald R. of London Mills; one daughter, Roberta Wyatt of Abingdon; 17 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; four stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Ethel Morgan of Galesburg, Bernice Melton of Abingdon and Mary Zinn of Knoxville.
He was a lifelong resident of the London Mills community where he farmed for many years. He also worked at the Abingdon Brass Factory for 29 years.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the United Methodist Church in London Mills. The Rev. Loren Abney will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 tonight at Corman Memorial Home in London Mills. Burial will be in East Midway Cemetery in rural London Mills.
Memorials may be made to the London Mills Ambulance Service.

Obituary of N. Lucille Zinn Cook
Peoria Journal Star, April 1, 1999, Page: B5
N. Lucille Cook
KNOXVILLE - N. Lucille Cook, 84, of Knox County Nursing Home died there at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1999.
Born Nov. 23, 1914, in Warren County to Elmer and Nellie Killip Zinn, she married Lawrence Cook on Jan. 31, 1942, in Galesburg.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
She was a former member of London Mills United Brethren Church and a member of the United Methodist Church in Knoxville, where she was active with church circles.
She was a member of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 880, American Legion Auxiliary Harry Philblad Post 749, the Bunco clubs in Knoxville and Galesburg, the Senior Citizens Club of Knoxville and OAKS in Galesburg.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at East Midway Cemetery in London Mills. The Rev. David Hultberg will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church in Knoxville.

Obituary of Beulah Homer Cowperthwaite
Beulah Cowperthwaite
Macomb - Beulah H. Cowperthwaite, 91, Macomb, formerly of Bushnell, died at 3:20 p.m. Monday (Dec. 20, 1999) in Heartland Health Care Center here.
She was born March 16, 1908, near Prairie City, the daughter of Clarence James and Nellie Sweney Homer.
She married E. Ray Cowperthwaite on Dec. 31, 1927, in Bushnell. He died June 7,1984. Surviving are one sister, Bernice Homer Wagner, Macomb; one nephew and five nieces. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
She was a charter member and past president of the Bushnell Business and Professional Women's Club, past matron of the Lucille Chapter Order of Eastern Star 361, and a member and elder of Bushnell Presbyterian Church.
She was a member of Chapter X of PEO, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary, Carnegie Mutual Federated Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of the National Retail Grocers Association.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Bushnell Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Robert Hollor officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Bardolph Cemetery. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Bushnell Presbyterian Church and the Bushnell Recreation Center.
Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst

Obituary of Lee R. Crawford
Peoria Journal Star, September 26, 1993, Page: C14
Lee Crawford
CANTON - Lee R. Crawford, 66, of 712 E. Locust St. died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 1993, at Graham Hospital.
Born Oct. 2, 1926, in Canton to Carroll T. and Leila L. Roy Crawford, he married Jacqueline M. Grubaugh on Oct. 12, 1952, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Robert of East Moline; three daughters, Karen Scott of Peoria, Kathy Joachim of West Chicago and Laura Lantz of Clinton, Okla.; one sister, Carol Thomas of Pekin; and four grandchildren.
He was an Army veteran.
He retired from International Harvester Co. in 1991, where he last worked as personnel manager.
He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton.
He was a member of Elks Lodge 626; American Legion Post 16; and Morning Star Masonic Lodge 734, AF&AM, all of Canton. He was a member of Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Peoria.
He was a member of Canton Country Club and a former member of Canton Jaycees.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. The Rev. Delmar Smith will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the memorial home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes or Heart associations.

Obituary of Keith Crum
Eagle Publications, July 14, 2005
Keith Crum
Keith Crum, 52, rural Meredosia, died Friday afternoon, July 8, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 6, 1952, in Avon, the son of Leroy and Evelyn (Root) Crum. He married Terrie Jones Sept. 23, 1978, in Meredosia. She survives.
He is also survived by one brother, Alan (Linda) Crum, Waynesville; one niece; two grandnieces and one grandnephew.
He graduated from Bushnell-Prairie City High School and Illinois College. He taught in the Meredosia-Chambersburg School system for many years, where he coached varsity boy’s basketball and the junior high girl’s basketball teams. He worked for Burrus Seed Farm, during the summer, supervising the youth laborers. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church, Rushville.
He was president of Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club and a member of American Morgan Horse Association and Illinois Horse and Pony Breeder's and Exhibitors Association. He was a past member of Brunk Morgan Museum Board.
He managed several horse shows and was instrumental in the Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club spring sale. He had a particular passion for showing in hand and driving horses in horse shows.
A celebration of Keith's life was held Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at 110 N. East St. in Jacksonville.
Memorials may be made to Meredosia Rescue Squad or Brunk Morgan Museum.

Obituary of Chester C. Dallefeld
died: December 15, 1943
Chester Dallefeld, 52, Dies at Avon of Stroke
Avon, Dec 16, --(Special)--
Chester C. Dallefeld, a well known farmer dwelling east of Avon, died at 10:3 A.M. on Wednesday at the Saunders Hospital here, victim of a stroke which he had suffered on Saturday. He was 52 years, 5 months and 10 days old. He was born July 5, 1891.
Mr. Dallefeld is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula (Kreps) Dallefeld, and by a brother and sister who reside in California.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Avon Methodist Church. The Rev. Mr. Sibert of the London Mills U. B. Church, assisted by Rev. C. F. W. Smith of the Methodist Church will be in charge. Burial will be at the Avon Cemetery.
Friends may call after 2 P.M. today at the Clugsten Funeral home in Avon.
Note: Obituary of Chester C. Dallefeld
died: December 15, 1943
Chester Dallefeld, 52, Dies at Avon of Stroke
Avon, Dec 16, --(Special)--
Chester C. Dallefeld, a well known farmer dwelling east of Avon, died at 10:3 A.M. on Wednesday at the Saunders Hospital here, victim of a stroke which he had suffered on Saturday. He was 52 years, 5 months and 10 days old. He was born July 5, 1891.
Mr. Dallefeld is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula (Kreps) Dallefeld, and by a brother and sister who reside in California.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Avon Methodist Church. The Rev. Mr. Sibert of the London Mills U. B. Church, assisted by Rev. C. F. W. Smith of the Methodist Church will be in charge. Burial will be at the Avon Cemetery.
Friends may call after 2 P.M. today at the Clugsten Funeral home in Avon.
Note: Stone Inscription - Cedar Add'n Lot 17, Dallefeld wife Lula A 1893-1981 Husband Chester C 1891-1943 Masonic Emblem

Obituary of Charles Robert Knous and Michael Bollinger
died: August 01, 1977
Rushville Times
Two Men Killed In Crash Early Monday Morning
Two persons were killed and one injured in a truck-motorcycle accident early Monday morning on Route 100 two miles east of Frederick.
Both riders of the motorcycle were killed. They were Robert Knous, 30, of Beardstown and Michael Bollinger, 23, of rural Browning. Driver of the truck, Donald Pratt, Jr., 26, of Beardstown, was injured and brought to Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
The accident occurred about 12:45 a.m. when the eastbound truck collided with the westbound motorcycle. It was not determined which man was driving the motorcycle. According to police the two vehicles collided head on and all three men were thrown from the vehicles which caught fire and burned.
Schuyler Coroner Fred Green states that an inquest is pending and will be scheduled in near future.
Funeral services for Bollinger were held on Wednesday at Central Christian church in Browning with the Rev. James Cook officiating. Burial was in Browning cemetery. Worthington funeral home was in charge of arrangements. Services for Knous were held on Wednesday morning at Northcutt funeral home in Beardstown and burial was in the Beardstown city cemetery.
Bollinger was born in Beardstown February 16, 1954, a son of Richard Wayne and Dora J. Bollinger.
Surviving are his parents of rural Browning; two brothers, Wendell and Rick, both of Beardstown; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce (Anita) Mercer of Vermont and Miss Melanie at home; paternal grandparents, Herschel and Mildred of Browning, and maternal grandfather, Joseph Young of Morrison, Oklahoma.
He was a graduate of Rushville High School and attended United Electronics college in Louisville, KY. He was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad.
Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Rushville.
Knous was born in Beardstown on June 7, 1947, the son of Charles and Verna Knous. He married Candace Ransom in Beardstown December 27, 1966. She survives. Also surviving are his parents of Beardstown; four children, Annette, 9, Robbie, 6, Nickie, 5 and Chad 2 all at home; and one sister Mrs. Bernice Mathis of Beardstown.

Astoria Argus - In ink Aug. 1, 1977
Two Killed In Accident
Two persons were killed and one was hospitalized following a head-on collision involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck early Monday morning on Illinois 100, 2-1/2 miles east of Frederick.
Dead at the scene of the accident were the riders of the motorcycle, Robert Knous, 30, of Beardstown and Michael Bollinger, 23, of Browning.
An occupant in the pick-up truck, Donald S. Pratt, Jr., 26, of Beardstown, was listed in satisfactory condition at Culbertson Memorial Hospital at 10 a.m. Monday.
The accident is still under investigation by Macomb state police. Both vehicles were destroyed by fire, the state police said, and it is not known which of the two men killed was the driver of the motorcycle or whether Pratt was the only occupant of the truck.
The pick-up truck was eastbound on the highway and the motorcycle was westbound when the head-on collision occurred. All occupants were thrown from their vehicles, state police said.
The accident occurred at approximately 12:45 a.m.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Central Christian Church in Browning for Michael Bollinger, 23, of rural Browning. Burial will follow in Browning Cemetery.
Born Feb. 16, 1954 in Beardstown, he was the son of Richard Wayne and Dora J. Young Bollinger.
He graduated from Rushville High School and attended the United Electronics College in Louisville, Ky. He was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad.
Survivors include his parents of Browning; two brothers, Wendell and Rich, of Beardstown; two sisters, Mrs. Bruce (Anita) Mercer of Vermont and Melanie Bollinger of Browning; paternal grandparents Herschel and Mildred Bollinger of Browning; maternal grandfather Joseph T. Young of Morris, OK.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial for Charles Robert Knous were held in Beardstown.
He was born June 7, 1947, a son of Charles Edward and Verna Bernice Lyles Knous. A lifetime resident of Beardstown, he attended Beardstown schools and was a mason by trade.
He married Candace Marie Ransom Dec. 27, 1966 at Beardstown.
He was a member of Moose Lodge and VFW.
Survivors include his parents, wife and four children, Annette, 9; Robbie, 6; Nickie, 5; and Chad, 2, and one sister, Bernice Mathis, of Beardstown.
One sister preceded him in death.

bituary of Geraldine L. Dickinson
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 28, 1985, Page: 15
Geraldine L. Dickinson
Rushville - Geraldine L. Dickinson, 83, of Rushville died at 8:27 a.m. Tuesday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Ridgeville Cemetery, near Browning.
Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are two sons, Harley Eugene of Table Grove and Burley Benjamin of Gainesville, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.

Obituary of Delana Dale Hendel Lynn Dilkes
Delana Dilkes
Avon - Delana Dale Hendel Dilkes, 74, Ocklawaha, FL, formerly of Avon, died June 30, 2000, in Marion County Hospice, Ocala, FL.
She was born Jan. 26, 1929, near Avon, the daughter of Jay and Sadie Hendel.
She married Ernest Lynn in Avon in 1947. He died in 1995. She married Robert O. Dilkes in 1998.
Surviving are her husband; one son, Edgar Lynn, Palm Harbor, FL; one daughter, Margaret Jebb, Largo, FL; three brothers, Jim Hendel, Roseville, Joe Hendel, Avon, and Larry Hendel, San Angelo, TX; on sister, Leitha Lock, Avon, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister.
She was reared in the Avon area, and was graduated from Avon High School.
She was a member of Sunset Harbor Baptist Church, Summerfield, FL.
Cremation was accorded. A grave side service was held July 10 in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
Memorial may be made to the Marion County Hospice, Ocala, FL.

Obituary of Mildred L. Tinsman Dowell
Peoria Journal Star, December 29, 2002, Page: B06
Mildred Dowell
ROSEVILLE - Mildred L. Dowell, 89, of Roseville, formerly of Smithshire, died at 5:25 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
Born April 13, 1913, in Smithshire to Otho and Lena Dalton Tinsman, she married Fred Dowell in 1952.
Surviving are her caregivers, Winifred Horney and Thelma Powell, both of Smithshire and Marjorie Smith of Kirkwood.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
She attended Monmouth College.
A graduate of Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb, she was the music supervisor for Warren County rural schools.
She also directed the rural school music festival from 1938 to 1958.
She taught first and second grade at Kirkwood and later in Yorkwood School District, retiring in 1974.
She also taught piano lessons from her home for many years.
She was a member of the Mary Lincoln Chapter of the Order of Easter Star, where she held various offices.
She was a member of OES Smithshire United Methodist Church, where she was the pianist for 50 years and served as president of the Smithshire United Methodist Women.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Corman Memorial Home. The Rev. Suzanne Geer will officiate. Friends may call Tuesday, until the time of services at the memorial home. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Ellison Cemetery in Smithshire.

Obituary of Jannifer Lynne Hartman Drew
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 8, 2005, Page: 25
Jannifer L. Drew
Springfield - Jannifer Lynne Drew, 40, of Springfield died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2005, at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 22, 1964, in Litchfield, the daughter of Charles L. Hartman and Patricia Turley Hartman Bader.
She graduated from Girard High School and attended beauty school in Lake Victoria in the 1980s. She was a validation operator in the vehicle services department at the secretary of state's office and a telephone operator and mail messenger at Franklin Life Insurance Co.
Survivors: two daughters, Linzi and Tiffany Drew, both of Springfield; mother and stepfather, Patricia and Franz Bader of Chatham; father, Charles L. Hartman of Taylorville; sister, Tonya (husband, Todd) Schwehr of Springfield; brother, James L. (wife, Paula) Hartman; grandparents, Edna M. Turley of White City and Mary Ann Dash of Springfield; and several half brothers, half sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Staab Polk Memorial Home, Chatham, the Revs. Stephen Taylor and Dave Fox officiating. Burial: Chatham Memorial Cemetery.

Obituary of Albert Dutton
Rushville Times, July 6 1938
Death of Albert Dutton
Albert Dutton, died at his home near Summum, Fulton county. He was 66 years of age.
Besides his widow, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clem Tippey of Summum and one son, Dr. W. J. Dutton of Rushville. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Death Notice for Nedra Haywood Easton
Rushville Times, October 29, 1964
Receives Word on Death Of Great Niece Friday
Mrs. Esther Aten received word Friday that her great niece, Mrs. Nedra Haywood Easton, 38, of Peoria died at a hospital there Friday morning. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Haywood of Peoria, former residents of Schuyler county. She leaves five children. The funeral services were Monday.
Note: Mrs. Esther Aten is Esther Elizabeth Copes married to Oscar "Os" Wayne Aten of Ray, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. If you have more info on Nedra and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Haywood, please contact Sara Hemp <cryssara@merr.com>

Obituary of Easton "Bill" Effland
Easton Effland
Bushnell - Easton "Bill" Effland, 80, Bushnell, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 18, 1999) in McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
He was born Nov. 30, 1919, in Ellisville, the son of Samual Guy and Ada Esther Carpenter Effland.
He married Virginia R. Sweney on Aug. 3, 1940, in Canton.
Surviving are his wife, in Bushnell; one son, Lloyd A. Effland, Quincy; two daughters, Carolyn Hays, Macomb, and Ruth Ann Smith, Galva; two brothers, Kenneth Effland, Avon, and Clemon Effland, Marshall; one sister, Esther Whitsell, Riverside, Calif.; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and four step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
He was reared in the Ellisville and London Mills areas.
He worked at the Abingdon Pottery, and the Ammunition Depot in Burlington, Iowa. After the war he farmed for 13 years near Farmington, moved in 1959 to the Bardolph area to farm, and in 1977 moved to LaGrange, where he operated G&M Electronics until 1997, when he returned Bushnell.
He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II, flying 18 combat missions over occupied France and Belgium, as well as Germany.
He was a member of the Bushnell Odd Fellows and the London Mills American Legion.
Funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Corman Memorial Home, Avon, with the Rev. Terry Broady officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Avon Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by the Abingdon American Legion Post. Memorials may be made to the Bushnell Rescue Squad and Bushnell Christian Church.
Note: Stone Inscription - Durie 3rd Add'n Blk 4; Mother Ada E Oct 28, 1882 Dec 28, 1973 Virginia R Nov 13, 1921 Easton Nov 30, 1919 Dec 18, 1999 Married Aug 3, 1940
Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst

Obituary of Bessie Nell Elgin Emig
unknown paper
Mother Called Away
Death of Mrs. Sol Emig, of Near Table Grove Occurs Saturday Night; Funeral Tuesday
Bessie Nell Emig nee Elgin, was born in Woodland township near Astoria, Ill., Jan. 5, 1887, and died at her home near Table Grove, Jan. 26, 1918, age 31 years and 21 days.
For seven years she has been a constant sufferer from sugar diabetes, which was the immediate cause of her death.
She was united in marriage to Solomon Emig, Jan. 2, 1902. This union was blessed with three daughters, Stella, age 15, Cathrine, age 12 and Della, age 11. These with her husband, parents, one brother, Geo. H., and two sisters, Mrs. S. G. Bucher and Mrs. W. O. Parry all of Astoria with a host of relatives and friends are left to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Emig bore her suffering patiently, forgetting her own to help those that were near and dear to her.
She was a kind and faithful wife and loving mother and will be greatly missed in the home where she was so much needed. All that loving hands could do was done, but nothing could stay the hand of death.
Funeral services were held at the U. B. church in Astoria Tuesday forenoon at eleven o'clock, conducted by Rev. D. E. Baer, of Canton, Ill., assisted by Rev. J. E. Fry, pastor of the local U. B. church. Interment in the Astoria cemetery.

Obituary of Ruby Fern Chapman Peter Etter
Peoria Journal Star, January 11, 1997
Ruby Etter
ASTORIA - Ruby F. Etter, 87, of 318 W. Broadway died at 2:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Born Aug. 31, 1909, in Schuyler County to Artie and Nettie Fetch Chapman, she married Donald E. Peter {Etter} on May 16, 1935, in Oregon, Ill. He died Aug. 2, 1993. One great-grandson also preceded her in death.
Surviving are four daughters, Jeanne Hartman, Judy Grafton and Joyce Palmer, all of Rushville, and Joanne Heath of Adair; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was a bookkeeper. She was a member of Astoria Christian Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Dan Ormond will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Astoria Township Cemetery Association or her church.

Obituary of Ida Lavonna Brann Shelabarger Foutch
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 17, 1999, Page: 26
Ida L. Foutch
Astoria - Ida Lavonna Foutch, 98, of Astoria died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
She was born Aug. 19, 1999, at Rollo, Mo., the daughter of Aaron and Martha VanKirk Brann. She married Sam Shelabarger. She later married Howard Foutch; he preceded her in death.
Mrs. Foutch was a homemaker. She was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.
Survivors: a daughter, Ella May Corman Busby of Astoria; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Hurley Funeral Home, Havana, the Rev. Greg Parker officiating. Burial: Christian Neck Cemetery, Bader.

Peoria Journal Star, August 17, 1999, Page: B4
Ida Foutch
Astoria - Ida Lavonna Foutch, 98, of Astoria Healthcare Center died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999, at the center.
Born Aug. 19, 1900, in Rolla, Mo., to Aaron and Martha VanKirk Brann, she married Sam Shelabarger. She later married Howard Foutch. He preceded her in death.
One sister and one brother also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Ella May Corman Busby of Astoria; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. The Rev. Greg Parker will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Christian Neck Cemetery in Bader.

Obituary of Ruby Lee Carter Holt Fulk
Peoria Journal Star, September 29, 2005, Page: B5
Ruby Fulk
East Peoria - Ruby Lee Fulk, 88, of East Peoria died on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, at 3:20 p.m. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
She was born on Feb. 5, 1917, in Birmingham, Ala., to McKinley and Ila Whitfield Carter. She married Wiley Holt in 1932.
He preceded her in death. She later married Clinton Fulk on Dec. 31, 1959, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 2001.
Two brothers, one son, one son-in-law and one grandson also preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Edith Bowman and her fiance Lynn McDonald; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Services will be on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Parkview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL, October 1, 2005, Page: B4
Ruby Fulk
Bartonville - Ruby Lee Fulk, 88, of Bartonville died on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, at 3:20 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
She was born on Feb. 5, 1917, in Birmingham, Ala., to McKinley and Ila Whitfield Carter. She married Wiley Holt in 1932.
He preceded her in death. She later married Clinton Fulk on Dec. 31, 1959, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 2001.
Two brothers, one son, one son-in-law and one grandson also preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Edith Bowman and her fiance Lynn McDonald; three sisters, Grace Reeding, Ann Swindford and Margaret Carter, all of Moldon, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
Services will be on Monday, Oct. 3, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will follow services at Parkview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Obituary of Wanda Sue Wilson Fulk
Peoria Journal Star, July 24, 2003, Page: B04
Wanda Fulk
Canton - Wanda Sue Fulk, 69, of 10417 Ashwood, El Paso, Texas, formerly of Canton, died Sunday, July 20, 2003, at Las Palmas Medical Center in El Paso.
She was born April 12, 1934, in Wardell, Mo., to Clifton and Dorothy Coggins Wilson.
Surviving are one son, Mike of El Paso; two daughters, Debra Mustard of Beardstown and Pam Bell of Washington, Miss.; two brothers, David Wilson of Florida and Clifton Wilson of Missouri; two sisters, Pearline Hadsall of Canton and Sandarine Temple of Springfield; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Pillatch.
She was a caregiver for the elderly.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be two hours before. Burial will be in Osceola Grove Cemetery in Stark County.

Obituary for Jacob Dwayne Garzee
Eagle Publications, January 7, 2003
Jacob Dwayne Garzee
Jacob Dwayne Garzee, infant son of Jason and Melissa Garzee, Bushnell, was stillborn at 6:44 p.m. Dec. 31, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
He is survived by his parents; one sister, Mariah, and a twin brother, Nicholas; grandparents, Patty Smith, Bushnell, Don Smith and Vicky Rogers, Avon and Claude and Lila Garzee, Canton; great-grandparents, Dorothy Farrar and Viola Smith, both of Bushnell, and Joann Whiteman, Canton; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside service was held Sunday, Jan. 5, 2003, at Bushnell Cemetery with the Rev. Martha Scaff officiating.
Jacob was laid to rest with his great-grandfather, Rex Farrar.

Obituary of Frank Albert Gehring
Peoria Journal Star, November 22, 1996, Page: C11
Frank Gehring
ASTORIA - Frank Albert Gehring, 44, of Astoria died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1996, at Covenant Hospital in Urbana.
He was born March 29, 1952, in Peoria to Albert and Catherine Foster Gehring.
Surviving are his mother and father, both of Astoria; three sisters, Jo Anna S. Morgan of Canton, Cindy M. Gehring of Macomb and Ginger R. Shawgo of Astoria; and one brother, William E. of rural Topeka. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one brother.
He attended the Love Center Church in Astoria and the Woodland Church of the Brethren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Nedra Bollinger will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery near Astoria.

Obituary of James J. Goddard
Peoria Journal Star, May 11, 1998, Page: B4
James Goddard
Bushnell - James J. Goddard, 72, of 728 N. Sperry St. died at 2:08 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 1998, at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
Born March 9, 1926, in Clara, Mo., to Nathan J. and Ressie Lybyer Goddard, he married E. Geneva Warren on Dec. 25, 1949, in Bushnell. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Clifford of Greybull, Wyo.; one brother, John of Bushnell; two sisters, Nellie Walls of Bushnell and Margie Hollenback of Adair; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Two daughters, Brenda Goddard and Shirley Lofton, and two brothers preceded him in death.
He was a truck driver in the Bushnell area. He later worked for the City of Casper, Wyo, for 12 years. He returned to Bushnell in 1988, where he operated Star Mail Route, retiring in 1996. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bushnell Cemetery. The Rev. Stephen Storms will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Bushnell Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Musie Jane Humphrey Gott
Peoria Journal Star, The August 24, 1997, Page: C17
Musie Gott
PEORIA - Musie Jane Gott, 86, of Rosewood Care Center in Peoria died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997, at the center.
Born Dec. 31, 1910, in Lewistown to Squire Humphrey and Dell J. Butler, she married Edward Gott on March 18, 1934, in Peoria. He died Sept. 13, 1985. One daughter, Mary Gott, also preceded her in death.
Surviving are three daughters, Jane A. Phillips of Peoria, Sharon Romanek of Indianapolis and Judith Hunter of Glasford; one son, Edward R. of Morton; 11 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
A 1932 graduate of OSF Saint Francis Medical Center School of Nursing, she served as a registered nurse in the Peoria area for more than 45 years before retiring.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cumerford-Endsley-Diggle Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl J. Bollinger will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Hickory Cemetery in Enion.
Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of Marian S. Sweney Gray
Marian Gray
Marian S. Gray, 67, Bushnell, died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2003 at her residence.
She was born Oct. 29, 1935, in Avon, the daughter of Ray and Mary (Homer) Sweney. She married Gilbert Gray July 3, 1953, in Bushnell. He survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Steven L. (Cathy) Gray, Lewistown, and Daniel R. Gray, Bryant, one daughter, Valerie L. (Fred) Crutchfield, Clinton; five grandchldren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Homer J. Sweney, Avon; and two sisters, Virginia Effland, Bushnell, and Barbara Eckoff, Chillicothe.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a member of the P.E.O.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2003 at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Pennington Point Cemetery, rural Adair.
Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst

Obituary of Dean Wilber Grissom
died: October 23, 1968
Astoria Argus -
Dean W. Grissom Dies At Age 65
Dean W. Grissom, a lifetime resident of Astoria, died at noon Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Culbertson Hospital in Rushville. Ha was 65 years of age.
Mr. Grissom was a retired CTPS line patrolman, having worked for the company for 20 years. He was a member of the Astoria Christian Church.
Mr. Grissom was born Jan., 26, 1903 in Astoria. He was the son of John and Elizabeth Trone Grissom. On Oct. 7, 1932 he was married to Glenna Gruber, who survives.
Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Lena Bucy of Astoria and Mrs. Lula Moss of Havana.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Joseph Gift officiating. Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.
Note: His mother, Elizebeth is the daughter of Adam S. Trone and Jane Foley Swope.

Obituary of Mabel Grove/s
Astoria Argus - In ink Jan 2, 1974
Mabel Grove. 84, Dies In Hospital
Miss Mabel Grove, 84, of Astoria died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 1973, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Born in Woodland Township Feb. 18, 1889, she was a daughter of Henry and Emma Trone Grove.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Bessie Curless of Astoria, and four brothers, Harold, Cline and Fred, all of Astoria, and Darrah of Danville.
She was preceded in death by three brothers.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Mike Hargrave officiating. Burial will be in the Summum Cemetery.

Obituary of Harold Groves
Peoria Journal Star, September 18, 1996, Page: D6
Harold Groves
ASTORIA - Harold Groves, 95, of Astoria died at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1996, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
Born Nov. 15, 1900, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Henry and Emma Trone Groves, he married Millicent Millard on Sept. 20, 1941, in Kahoka, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Nadine Groves of Astoria; one son, Dwane of Williamsfield; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by six brothers, three sisters and one half sister.
He was a retired self-employed carpenter.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. James Shirley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association or Astoria Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Millicent P. Millard Groves
Eagle Publications, August 31, 2006
Millicent P. Groves
ASTORIA - Millicent P. Groves, 88, Astoria, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, at 12 p.m. (noon) in Mason District Hospital, Havana.
She was born Oct. 3, 1917, in Swan Township, Warren County, the daughter of Arthur and Mertie (McLaughlin) Millard. She married Harold Groves, Sept. 20, 1941, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Sept. 17, 1996.
She is survived by one daughter, Nadine Groves, Astoria; one son, Dwane (Ruby Neff) Groves, East Galesburg; one grandson, Jeremy Groves, Avon; two granddaughters, Michelle (Marty) Shaw, Astoria, and Amy Groves, Murray, Utah; two great-grandsons, J. R. and Michael Shaw, both of Astoria; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one brother Harold Millard and two sisters, Merle Scott and Bernice Snell.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing, quilting, and attending quilt shows. She also enjoyed gardening and preserving fruits and vegetables for the winter months.
She was a 1935 graduate of Roseville High School.
She was a former member of the Astoria Homemakers Extension, the Ipava Presbyterian Quilters and the Busy Day Club. She was also a former 4-H leader in the Astoria Area.
Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with the Rev. Gary Sheets, officiating.
Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery, Astoria.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria Township Cemetery Association.

Obituary of Lillious "Lillie" Lavina Kreps Harris
Lillie L. Harris
Mrs. Lillie L. Harris, 85, of Roseville, died at 145 P.M. Saturday, December 21, 1985, in the LaMoine Christian Nursing Home in Roseville.
She was born December 21, 1900, in Avon, the daughter of William and Lillious Mitchell Kreps. She married John W. Harris January 4, 1920, in St. Augustine. He died in 1967.
Mrs. Harris lived most of her life in the Roseville and Avon communities and was a member of the Avon United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Belva Lewis of Monmouth; seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, five sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services were held at the Corman Memorial Home in Avon on December 23 with the Rev. James Oliver officiating. Burial was in the Avon Cemetery.
Memorials may be left to the LaMoine Christian Nursing Home in Roseville.
Note: Stone Inscription - Durie 4th Add'n Blk 3 Lot58 (S 1/2), Harris Lillie L.1900-1985 John W. 1898-1967

Obituary of James E. Heath
Jim Heath
James E. Heath, 77, of Kirksville, MO, died Tuesday (December 12, 2000) at Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville.
The son of Lester and Ruby (Bridges) Heath, he was born November 6, 1923 in Elwood, MO. On January 21, 1956 he Married Mary Jean Homer and two children were born to the union.
He is survived by one son, Mike Heath and his wife Barb of Keizer, OR; one daughter, LaNita Heath of Kirksville, MO; one brother, Bill Heath and wife Roseanne of Topeka, KS; one sister, Jimmi Kay Rone and husband Steve of Fairplay, MO; and six grandchildren, Stephene, Sara Shaun, D. J., Jonathan and Ryan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, and two sisters.
Jim was raised in Stockton, MO and attended public school. After his education he moved to IL, where he worked for several years as a truck driver. Moving back to MO in the early 60's, he opened a plumbing shop in Queen City. In the late 60's he moved south of Kirksville and owned and operated the Triple-J Tavern. In 98 he moved to Novinger and worked for the Special Road District as a truck driver. He later worked for the "Green Thumb" construction program until his retirement.
He was a member of the Eagles Lodge of Moberly, MO.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday (December 15, 2000) at Fohn Funeral Home. Reverend Virgil Jones will officiate, with musical selections "Amazing Grace," Wide Open Spaces" and "Daddy's Hands." Burial will be in Greencastle Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Bill Charles, Dough Spencer, Dennis Jones, Jim Bullock,
Visitation will be after noon Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Fohn Funeral Home.
Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst

Obituary of Cornelius Remenses Heaton
Vermont Union newpaper, September 9, 1943
Cornelius R. Heaton Died Aug. 30, 1943
Cornelius R. Heaton passed away Monday at his home in Industry, Il. He was born Nov. 1, 1878 in Schuyler County. In 1903, he married Minnie Richey, who survives along with three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Royer, Mrs. Ruth Helen Aten and Mrs. Wilma Peak, all of Industry, Il., two brothers, Ed of Littleton, and Albert of Macomb, Il., and a sister Mrs. Rosa Gay of Littleton, Il. He was the son of Henry and Rebecca Patterson Heaton. He was buried in the Industry Cemetery.

Obituary of Dale Stanton Heaton
Dale S. Heaton Died January 14, 1978
Dale S. Heaton, 62, of Ipava, Il. died at 6:45 today at the Americana Nursing Center, Macomb, Il.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Shawgo Memorial Home, Ipava, Il. with the Rev. Earl Moore officiating. Burial will be in the Ipava, Il cemetery.
Friends may call Sunday afternoon and evening at the funeral home. Odd Fellows services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ipava, Il. Christian Church.
He was born Jan. 3, 1916, near Vermont, Il., the son of Clifford S. and Pha Aten Heaton. He married Marjorie Robertson Dec. 26, 1946, at Virginia, Il. She suvives him.
Also surviving are his Mother; a brother, Gene; and a sister, Mrs. Wilma LaRue, all of Ipava, Il.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother.

Obituary of Eliza Katheryn Hill Heaton
Vermont Union newspaper, October 21, 1937
Mrs. Eliza Katheryn Heaton Died Oct. 18, 1937
Mrs. Eliza Katheryn Heaton died Monday morning at the home of Mrs. Mary Haines, where she had made her home since spring. She was 67 and the daughter of the late Isreal and Anna Hill. She was born in Oakland Township, Il. on Dec. 21, 1869.
She was married to Andrew J. Heaton on Feb. 26, 1891. He preceded her in death in 1929. Surviving are two children, Clifford S. of Ipava, Il. and Paul T. of Canton, Il.; four grandchildren; a brother, J. N. Hill of Taylorville, Il., and two sisters, Debbie Young of Industry, Il. and Cora Holmberg of Los Angeles, Calif.

Enter Into Rest
Mrs. Eliza Katheryn Heaton Died October 18, 1937
Mrs. Eliza Katheryn Heaton, died Monday morning at the home of Miss Mary Haines where she had made her home since spring. Death came to her at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 27 days and was the results of several complications. She had made Vermont, Illinois, her home all of her life with the exception of a few years residence in Canton, Illinois with her son, Paul.
Eliza K. Heaton, a daughter of Isreal and Anna Hill, was born in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois, December 21st, 1869, passed away October 18th, 1937, age 67 years, 9 months and 27 days. She was married to Andrew J. Heaton on February 26, 1891, who preceded her in death, March 4th, 1929. Two children were born to the union, Clifford S. of Ipava, Illinois and Paul T. of Canton, Illinois. She is survived by these two sons and four grandchildren, one brother, J. N. Hill of Taylorville, Illinois, and two sisters, Debbie Young of Industry, Illinois, and Cora Holmberg of Los Angeles, Califonia. Most of her life was spent in or near Vermont, Illinois. There are three sisters and one brother deceased.
How blessed it is to be old
Ready to enter the portals
But willing with patience to wait
Knowing that safely garnered
Are all the leaves of years
That ahead are the glad reunions
But behind are the struggles
And tears
Funeral services were conducted from the Christian Church Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., the Rev. Fred Wilson officiating. Pall bearers were Harry Chick, Lester and Wayne Lybarger, D. G. Nelson, Walter Schroder and Geo. Carrick. A chorus and a quartette, Myre Geer and Vieve Francis and W. F. Bader and F. G. Gilson, sang some beautiful numbers including the Old Rugged Cross and Shadows. Interment was in the Vermont, Il. cemetery.

Obituary of Everett M. Heaton
died: August 25, 1971
unknown paper, September 2, 1971
Everett Heaton
Everett M. Heaton, 79, of 302 W. Pierce, Macomb, a retired farmer, died at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday at District Hospital.
Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Clugston Funeral Home. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Vistation was after 1:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where the family met with friends 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Mr. Heaton was born in McDonough County July 6, 1892 to Sanford and Maria Beghtol Heaton. Married Flora Sowers Nov. 24, 1915.
Surviving are his widow; two sons, Aaron of Macomb and Keith of Smithshire; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Cicolani of Lodi, Calif., and Mrs. Madeline Olson of Prairie City; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; six brothers Harry and Perry, both of Vermont, Ralph of Smithfield, Lee of Adair, John of Industry and Ross of Macomb; and a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Sowers of Macomb.
Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Heaton was a member of the Modern Woodman Lodge in Vermont and Macomb First Christian Church.

Obituary of Nellie Mae Morrell Heaton
died: September 18, 1978
unknown paper, September 1978
Rites Held Tuesday For Mrs. Nellie Heaton
Mrs. Nellie M. Heaton, 80, of Vermont, died at Culbertson Memorial Hospital Sunday.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with the Rev. Dan Caulkins officiating. Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.
She was born June 12, 1898, in McDonough county, the daughter of Albert and Iva Skiles Morrell. She married Roy R. Heaton in Fort Madison, Iowa May 16, 1916. He died July 17, 1965.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Nedra) Andrews of Fort Atkinson, Wis., Mrs. Robert (Marjorie) Wherley of Table Grove, Mrs. Rodney (Louise) Parr and Mrs. Wanda Brown, both of Vermont; three sons, Franklin Heaton of rural Rushville, Stanley Heaton of rural Industry and James Heaton of Table Grove; 18 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, one grandchild and one sister.
She was a member of the Baptest church and the American Legion Auxiliary Post 26.

Obituary of Roxie L. Stroops Heaton
died: November 16, 1980
Roxie L. Heaton Dies At Age Of 90
Macomb - Roxie L. Heaton, 90 of 727 Stadium Drive died at 4:21 a.m. yesterday in McDonough District Hospital.
Born March 3, 1890, in Schuyler County, a daughter of Benjamin and Suzanna Engel Stroops, she married Ross I. Heaton Aug. 10, 1910, in Schuyler County. He died October 7, 1977.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and was a past chaplain of the Grandmother's Club. She was a member of War Dad's Auxiliary and a charter member of Navy Mother's Club. She operated a popcorn stand in downtown Macomb for more than 10 years.
Surviving are eight sons, Bernard of Moline, Irvin of Kewanee, Vivian of Macomb, Vernon of Quincy, Virgil of Le Claire, Iowa, Ross J. of Des Moines, Iowa, William of Quincy, and Benjamin of Wheaton; four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Maxine) Springer of Alburnett, Iowa, Mrs. Dale (Doris) Tippett of Macomb, Mrs. Ariel Simmons of Rantoul, and Mrs. Alvidore (Betty Nelle) Meachum of Canton.
Also surviving are 42 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; on great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters.
Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Clugston Funeral Home, the Rev. Edward Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the family present from 7 to 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church.

Obituary of Ruth A. David Heaton
Canton Daily Ledger, November 2001
Ruth Heaton
Smithfield - Ruth A. Heaton, 93, of 175 Sycamore Drive, Lewistown, formerly of Smithfield, died at 2:25 a.m. Friday (November 2, 2001) at the Prairie View Care Center in Lewistown.
Born July 10, 1908, in Canada, the daughter of Earl and Mable (Hunter) David, she married Ralph Heaton on March 16, 1927. He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Scott, Ralph and Ivan David, and three sisters, Ella Heaton, Katie Emery Brown and Billie Hunt.
Survivors include two nephews, Martin David of Marietta and Edwin David of Havana; five nieces, Mable Arnett of Little American, Barbara Hopkins of San Antonio, Texas, Ruby Hayner of Virginia Beach, Va., Myra Loy Fleming of East Peoria, and Rose Marie Pricett of New London, Iowa; and several great-nephews and great-nieces.
She was a telephone at the Smithfield office for 30 years. She was a member of the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene, the Rev. Layton Malone officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Baughman Cemetery in Smithfield.
Memorials may be made to her church.

Obituary of Vivian "Viv" W. Heaton

Macomb paper, June 30, 1996
Vivian W. "Viv" Heaton
Vivian W. "Viv" Heaton, 81, a resident of the Sprucewood Health Care Center in Macomb, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, June 28, 1996 at the care center.
He was born Dec. 23, 1914 in Vermont to Ross and Roxie (Stroops) Heaton. He first married Dorothy Yaap on August 22, 1936. She prececed him in death on Jan. 21, 1973. He later married Betty Nelson on March 8, 1975. She survives.
He is also survived by one son, Marshall Heaton of Crossville, Tenn.; four daughters, Norene Kelly of Cody, Wyoming, Carol Treadwell of Arcadia, Fla., Kay Heaton and Margaret Sowers, both of Macomb; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four sisters, Maxine Springer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Doris Tippet of Macomb, Ariel Dakin of Macomb and Betty Meachum of Canton; seven brothers Bernard of Moline, Irvin of Toulon, Vernon of Quincy, Virgil of LeClaire, Iowa, Ross of Des Moines, Iowa, Bill of Quincy and Ben of Wheaton.
He was also preceded in death by his parents and one son, Albert Heaton.
Mr. Heaton had lived most all of his life in the Macomb, Industry and Vermont areas. He had worked as the Manager for the Illinois Theater for many years and later worked as the custodian for the Macomb Journal.
Graveside services are 2 p.m. Monday at the Industry Cemetery with the Rev. James Stovall officiating.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Monday at the Clugston-Tibbits Funeral Home in Macomb.
Memorials may be made to the Senior Citizens Tranportation Bus in Macomb.