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Obituary for Nedra E. Bollinger Gray
Eagle Publications, December 12, 2002
Nedra E. Gray
  Mrs. Nedra E. Gray, 87, Adair, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at Wesley Village Health Care Center, Macomb.
  She was born Sept. 26, 1915, in Fulton County, the daughter of Zeda Bollinger. She married Clarence W. Gray June 13, 1936, in Vermont. He died Dec. 27, 1966.
  She is survived by one daughter, Joyce (Jim) Kinne, Adair.
  In addition to her mother and her husband, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jim Kinne.
  She graduated from Vermont High School in 1932. She was a member of the Adair United Methodist Church. She lived for the past 66 years in Adair.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002, at Kost Memorial Home, Vermont, with the Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery, Industry.
  Memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospitals or the Adair Fire and Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Evelyn M. Vaughn Behm
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Peoria Journal Star, May 11, 2007
Behm, Evelyn      
  CANTON - Evelyn M. Behm, 71, of 919 E. Ash St. died at 7:47 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Prairieview Care Center in Lewistown.
  She was born Aug. 2, 1935, in Vermont, Ill., to Theodore and Rose (Lau) Vaughn. She married Richard Behm in Peoria, Ill. He survives.
  Also surviving are two children, Jeffrey (Carla) Malmgren of New York and Susan Morgan of Canton; one brother, Paul (Ann) Vaughn, and two sisters, Lois (Earl) Vaughn and Sara Rosich, all of Canton; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and 16 nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Goddard.
  She was a secretary for Caterpillar Inc., retiring from the Mapleton foundry.
  She was an avid organ player and loved fishing.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. The Rev. Brian Vaughn will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.
  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
  Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.


Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Obituary
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Evelyn M. Behm August 2, 193 - May 9, 2007
Visitation: Sunday May 13, 2007 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton
Graveside Service: Monday May 14, 2007 11:00 a.m. White Chapel Memory Gardens

  Evelyn M. Behm, 71, of 919 E. Ash St. died at 7:47 p.m. Wednesday May 9, 2007 at Prairieview Care Center in Lewistown. She was born on August 2, 1935 in Vermont, Ill. to Theodore and Rose (Lau) Vaughn. She married Richard Behm in Peoria, Ill.; he survives.
  Also surviving are two children Jeffrey (Carla) Malmgren of New York and Susan Morgan of Canton, one brother Paul (Ann) Vaughn, two sisters Lois (Earl) Vaughn and Sara Rosich all of Canton, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. She was preceded in death by 1 sister Dorothy Goddard.
  She was a secretary for Caterpillar Inc. retiring from the Mapleton foundry. She was an avid organ player and loved fishing.
  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, Rev. Brian Vaughn will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
  On line guestbook and obituary information is also available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Obituary of O'Dell C. Connell
Temple Daily Telegram, Temple, Texas, May 11, 2007
O'Dell C. Connell
  ASTORIA, Ill. - O'Dell C. Connell, 82, of Ipava, Ill., and formerly Heidenheimer died Thursday, May 10, at an Astoria, Ill., nursing home.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Lewistown Church of the Nazarene in Lewistown, Ill., with the Rev. Randy Munson officiating.
   Burial with full military honors provided by the Ipava American Legion Post No. 17 will be in Ipava Cemetery in Ipava.
  Mr. Connell was born in Heidenheimer to Olan and Abbie Green Connell and he retired from the U.S. Army in 1970.
  He then worked as manager at South Texas Tire Test Fleet in Devine, Texas, was elected as constable in Devine and then worked as Chief of Police 1975-1976 in Astoria.
  Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. today at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

Peoria Journal Star, May 11, 2007
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Connell, O'Dell      
  IPAVA - O'Dell C. Connell, age 82, of 410 E. Broadway, Ipava, Ill., passed away at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2007, in the Astoria Gardens, Astoria, Ill.
  He was born June 15, 1924, in Heidenheimer, Texas, a son of Olan and Abbie (Green) Connell. He married Elizabeth Louise Tyler on Nov. 16, 1942, in Rogers, Texas. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Carole (and Don) Derry of Ipava, Ill.; one son, John Connell of Marion, Ill.; four grandchildren, Doug (and Trina) Derry of Ipava, Stacy (and Victor) Dorethy of Colchester, Ill., and Victoria and Dylan Connell of Marion; six grandchildren, Nikki Jockisch, Kyle Derry, Cody Jockisch, Alex Dorethy, and Ciara and Carcy Derry; three sisters, Lucille Murphy, Mildred McQueen and Tate Fipps, all of Temple, Texas; and one brother, Lavoy (and Libby) Connell of Temple, Texas.
  O'Dell was preceded in death by one daughter, Connie Connell; one brother, Thomas Connell; and two sisters, Geraldine Dukatnik and Earlene Jones.
  O'Dell retired from the United States Army in 1970.
  He then worked as manager for South Texas Tire Test Fleet in Divine, Texas. He was elected constable of Divine, Texas, and last worked as chief of police in Astoria, Ill., from 1975 to 1976.
  He was a member of the Lewistown Church of the Nazarene, where his service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007. Pastor Randy Munson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, May 11, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, Ill. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery, Ipava, Ill., with full military rites provided by the Ipava American Legion Post 17. Memorials can be made to his church.
  O'Dell was also a member of the Ipava American Legion Post 17 and was an avid sports fan. He umpired ball games throughout the Fulton County area. O'Dell received a distinguished service award from the Lewistown Church of the Nazarene for 56 years of service. He loved to hunt with his wolf hounds, especially his favorite dog "Brownie."
  Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family online at shawgomh@pracon.net.
Obituary of Hazelle I. Hollinger Atkinson
Astoria Argus - In ink .... 1972
Hazelle Atkinson Dies In Hospital
  Mrs. Hazelle I. Atkinson, 81, of Astoria died early Monday morning, Dec. 18, 1972, at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville where she was admitted late Friday night after becoming ill at her home.
  She was born Oct. 17, 1891, the daughter of Isaac and Amanda Hollinger.  She was married to J. Fred Atkinson on Jan. 23, 1923.  He preceded her in death in 1961.
  Survivors include one step-son, Page Atkinson of Quincy, and three step-grandchildren.
   Mrs. Atkinson was the owner and operator of a woman’s apparel shop in Astoria for several years and was associated with her husband in the shoe business.
  Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Astoria United Methodist Church with Rev. James Elder officiating.  Burial will be in the Astoria Cemetery.
Obituary of Elva Addie Bollinger Bates
died: September 4, 1966
Astoria Argus - In ink Sept. 4, 1966
Mrs. Elva A. Bates, 79, Browning, Dies
  Mrs. Elva Addie Bates, 79, Browning, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist Church in Browning.  Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.  The Rev. Phillip Icenogle will conduct the services.
  Mrs. Bates was born Dec. 6, 1886, in Industry, the daughter of Samuel and Christine Danner Bollinger.  She was married to John Bates on April 9, 1912.  She was a member of the Methodist Church of Browning.
  She is survived by a son, Kermit Bates of Chico, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. George Stambaugh of Browning; Mrs. Oliver Briney of Peoria, and Mrs. Scott Soper of Galesburg; a brother, Lossie Bollinger of Rushville; a sister, Mrs. Harry Trone of Astoria; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  Friends may call at the Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Obituary of Dorothy R. Graham Batterton
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Worthington Funeral Home Obituary
Dorothy R. Batterton
  Dorothy R. Batterton, 84 of Astoria, passed away at 6:25 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006 at her childhood home near Summum, Illinois.
  She was born on Saturday, July 2, 1921 on the family stock farm in Isabel Twp., Fulton Co, Illinois to Harry C. and Dorothy M. Barnes Graham, the first of their nine children.  Her elementary education started at the Otto School.  Third grade began at Summun Grade School when her family moved to Woodland Twp. to maintain the homestead built by her Mother’s grandfather.  She graduated from Astoria High School in 1939 by becoming a mother’s helper to the sons of Ralph and Frieda Renner to earn funds and  ease the winter commute.  With this same enterprise and will, she graduated from Western Illinois University teacher’s program.  She taught at both the Freeman and Cooper Schools in South Fulton before giving her heart for life to a handsome, returning WW II soldier.
  She married Russell F. Batterton on March 23, 1946 in Ipava, Illinois.  They had one child, a daughter Brenda Batterton Clark, who survives.  Other survivors include her beloved son-in-law Conrad E. Clark; her cherished grandsons: Dylan Clark, wife Angela & daughter Indigo Lily of Villa Park, Illinois, Colin Clark & wife Angela of Westmont, Illinois; and her lifelong companion and sister Rose Anderson of Vermont.
  When her daughter was school age, Dorothy was invited to return to teaching to fill a vacancy in the Astoria Grade School.  Teaching third grade for many years, she taught sixth grade her last three years, retiring in 1986.  She spent 38 years as a teacher.  Teaching and reaching her many students brought her endless joy.  She continued to relive those victories large and small by staying in touch with former teachers and students and sharing her memories with her family.  She was a life member of the National Education Association and a proud member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association.  She was also a member of the Astoria Christian Church.  She remained active in retirement by caring for needy or ailing family members and by enriching the lives of her daughter’s family.
  Private family inurnment will be in the Summum Cemetery at a later date.  A memorial celebration of her life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7, 2006 at the Astoria school.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.  The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Rhoda Mae Trone Abbott
died: August 21, 1973
Astoria Argus - In ink 1973
Mrs. Rhoda Abbott Of Rushville Dies
  Mrs. Rhoda M. Abbott, 78, of Route 1, Rushville, died at 8:26 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  She was born in McDonough County on March 1, 1895, a daughter of William A. and Alice Royer Trone.  On April 21, 1912 she was united in marriage to David Abbott who died in 1964.
  Survivors include two daughters, Edna Lashbrook and Rosalie Kotter, both of Rushville; three sons, Dale of Macomb, Orson and Carson, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ona Rose of Astoria; one brother, Kenneth Trone of Browning.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Oliver Wendell.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Ron Cox officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville Cemetery.  Friends may call from 7 to 9 at the Chapel on Thursday.
Obituary of Mrs. M. Kathryn Acker
Journal Gazette, The (Fort Wayne, IN) - August 21, 2001
M. Kathryn Acker
  M. Kathryn Acker, 100, died Sunday at the United Methodist Memorial Home, Warren.
  Born in Schuyler County, Illinois, she worked at Ball Stores in Muncie for 20 years. Her husband, Edward R., died in 1963.
  Surviving are a nephew, Dr. J. Dean Twining of Muncie; and four nieces, Jean Clark of Lafayette, Calif., Joan Morton of Rockford, Ill., Janet McCaughey of Cuba, Ill., and Mary K. Stoufer of Washington, D.C.
  Memorial service at a later date. No calling. Arrangements by Glancy Funeral Home Butler Chapel, Warren. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie. Memorials to the Dr. Dewey C. and Julia E. Souder Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 326, Warren, IN 46792.
Obituary of Lola E. Walton Anliker
Peoria Journal Star, November 4, 2000, Page: B04
Lola Anliker
  ROANOKE - Lola E. Anliker, 87, of 1102 W. Randolph died at 6:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at Roanoke Apostolic Christian Church.
  Born April 11, 1913, in Browning to Clifford and Iva Richey Walton, she married Matthew E. Anliker on Nov. 13, 1938, in Roanoke. He survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Sam of Charlotte, N.C., Don of Hyde Park, N.Y., and Tom of Fayetteville, Ga.; two sisters, Ramona Lancaster of Industry and Mrs. Wade (Alta) Brown of Vermont, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  One infant son, two grandchildren, one sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
  She was an office manager at Duroc Swine Registry in Peoria for 20 years before retiring.
  She was a member of Paris Avenue Church of Christ in Peoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Remmert Funeral Home in Roanoke, where visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. David Beck will officiate. Burial will be in Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Roanoke.
Obituary of Claire C. Baker I
died: June 19, 1966
Astoria Argus - In ink 1966
Claire C. Baker Sr.
  Claire C. Baker Sr., 66, 1408 Douglas Terrace, died Sunday morning, June 19, in KSB Hospital in Dixon following a short illness.
  He was born August 23, 1899 in Vermont, the son of David S. and Ida Mae Mummert Baker and was married Dec. 24, 1919, in Astoria to Myrna Am. Gruber.
  A retired farmer, he was formerly a school bus driver and was a veteran of World War I.
  Surviving include his widow; four sons, Gene, Claire Jr., Rodney, all of Dixon, and Larry, Leginier, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Don (June) Shaffer, Dixon, and Mrs. Frank (Louise) Brechon, Sterling; a brother, Marling, Dixon; and a sister, Mrs. Ross Lockard, Astoria; and 20 grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers.
  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Howard Miller, pastor, officiating.  Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery.
  A memorial has been established for the Church of the Brethren.
Obituary of Anna M. Murray Barrow
Peoria Journal Star, July 12, 1992, Page: C14
Anna Barrow
  Anna M. Barrow, 89, of 500 Centennial Drive, East Peoria, formerly of 3113 N. Linnhill Court, Peoria, died at 6:27 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 1992, at her residence.
  Born Feb. 20, 1903, in Canton to William V. and Myrtle Moore Murray, she married William H. Barrow. He died Jan. 14, 1963, in Peoria.
  She is survived by one stepdaughter, Barbara Kewley of Las Cruces, N.M.; two stepgrandchildren; and several cousins.
  She was employed for 25 years as a legal secretary by Davis, Morgan & Whiterall of Peoria before retiring in 1973. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Peoria.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. The Rev. Robert P. Gates will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the mortuary. Burial will be in Orendorff Cemetery near Canton.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Wilma E. Hamm Baughman
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, July 25, 2001, page 13, column 2
Wilma Baughman
  Wilma E. Baughman, 86, of Lewistown, formerly of Ipava, died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Prairie View Care Center in Lewistown.
  She was born April 19, 1915, in Bernadotte Township, Fulton County, the son of Wil1iam H. and Loreine (McCaughey) Hamm.  She married Joseph Royal "Pete" Baughman in Ipava on April 22, 1953.  He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Merle (wife Pat) Hamm of Miami, Fla.; three sisters, Mildred France of Smithfield, Mrs. Marvin (Irma) McCormick of Ipava; and Marjorie Deakin of Cuba; three brothers, Robert (wife Shirley) Hamm of Lewistown; Russell (wife Beverly) Hamm of Ipava; and Harold (wife Patricia) Hamm of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; seven nieces; and 13 nephews.
  She was preceded in death by one brother, Billy Hamm.
  She was a 66-year member of the Order of Eastern Star No. 226 of Ipava and a 51-year member of the Ipava Presbyterian Church.  She was a homemaker and served on the election board in Table Grove for the Vermont Township.
  Services were Tuesday, July 24, at the Ipava Presbyterian Church.  Burial was in the Ipava Cemetery.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Spoon River Hospice.
Obituary of Jesse Baum
died: March 6, 1971
Astoria Argus - In ink Mar. 6, 1971
Jesse Baum Dies Saturday
  Jesse Baum, 77, retired Ipava area farmer, died at 1:40 p.m. Saturday in McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  He was born in Fulton County May 30, 1893, a son of John and Mary Stambaugh Baum.  In Lewistown Feb. 10, 1915, he married Ethel Danner, who survives.
  Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Edith Danner of Vermont, Mrs. Evelyn Hyzer and Mrs. Marcia Shawgo, both of Lewistown, and Mrs. Edna Danner of Ipava; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; four brothers, Melvin Baum of Enumclaw, Wash., Jay Baum of Canton, John Baum of Astoria and Henry Baum of Alton; and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Sayrs of Rushville.
  A son, four grandchildren and three brothers preceded him in death.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with Rev. J. A. Wilton officiating.  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.
Obituary of Vera R. Hummel Bloyd
Peoria Journal Star, July 18, 1997
Vera Bloyd
  LEWISTOWN - Vera R. Bloyd, 78, of 712 E. Milton died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 1997, at Prairie View Care Center, where she lived since June 20.
  Born June 26, 1919, in Putman Township, Fulton County, to Charles Monroe and Minnie Haacke Hummel, she married Glen Martin Bloyd on March 16, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Sept. 29, 1994. Three sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Aaron A. of Canton; two daughters, Ronda Sue Shumaker of Lewistown and Sara A. Smart of Cuba; and two sisters, Elva L. Thompson of Astoria and Lois M. Randall of Lewistown.
  She was a member of Illinois Street Christian Church, American Legion Post 1 Auxiliary and the Order of Eastern Star.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Eugene Danner will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Henry Memorial Home.
  Memorials may be made to any church or any charity.
Death Notice for Robert Bogue
Newspaper clipping, May 22, 1919
    Robert Bogue, a pioneer resident of Fulton county, died at his home in Vermont recently at the age of 92 years. His parents settled on the Brock farm, one mile north of Vermont in 1832, eight-seven years ago.
Obituary of Aaron B. Bollinger
died: August 26, 1956
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
Aaron B. Bollinger Dies After Lengthy Illness
  Aaron B. Bollinger, 79, passed away this morning in Culbertson Hospital at Rushville, after a lengthy illness.  He had been a life-time resident of the Astoria area.
  Born Nov. 20, 1879, a son of Samuel and Christine (Danner) Bollinger, he was married to Elizabeth Switzer who preceded him in death in 1918.  He was a member of the Ridgeville church.
  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Erma Burgard and Mrs. Ruth Hulett of Astoria, and Mrs. Orpha McCombs of Lacon, Ill., two sons, Herschel of Browning, and Blaine of Astoria, 30 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.  Two sisters, Mrs. Harry Trone of Astoria and Mrs. Elna {Elva} Bates of Browning, three brothers, Lossie of Browning, Benton of Elgin, and Forrest of Peoria.
  One son and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at the Astoria Nazerene church.  The Rev.’s Mary Raker and Shirley Hicke will officiate.  Burial will be in Browning cemetery.
  Friends may call at the Shawgo Memorial Home from 10:00 a.m. Thursday until noon Friday.
Obituary of Charles William Bollinger
died: August 05, 1962
Astoria Argus - In ink Aug 1962
Charles Bollinger Dies At Danville
  Charles W. Bollinger, 83, of Farmington, died about 4 p.m. Sunday in the Veterans Hospital at Danville where he had been residing six years.
  A retired coal miner, Mr. Bollinger had lived in Farmington most of his life and was affiliated with the Farmington Methodist church.
  He was born April 17, 1879 in Astoria, a son of John and Mary Bybe Bollinger.  His wife, the former Grace Morn, preceded him in death.
  Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James E. Pereelli, Sr., of Farmington, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
  Survivors also include a brother, John Bollinger of Astoria; and four sisters, Mrs. Prudence Yordy and Mrs. Laura Beghtol, both of Dixon, Mrs. Edress Smith of Canton and Mrs. Dell Winston of Waverly.
  One of 11 children, Mr. Bollinger was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
  He was a veteran of World War I, having served with the United States Army, and was a member of the Farmington American Legion Post.
  Anderson Funeral Home of Farmington was in charge of funeral arrangements.
  Note: He is buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Farmington, Fulton County, Illinois.
Obituary of Dorman N. Bollinger
died:August 26, 1968
Astoria Argus - In ink 19__
Dorman Bollinger, 58, Bushnell, Dies
  Dorman N. Bollinger, 58, of 123 S. Dean St., Bushnell, died Monday afternoon, Aug. 26, at his home.  Bollinger, an operator of the Bushnell Municipal Light Plant, had been in failing health for several years.
  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bushnell Christian Church.  Burial was in Bushnell Cemetery.  The Rev. Ernie James and the Rev. Dale Eddington conducted the services.
  Mr. Bollinger was born Dec. 27, 1909, in Astoria, the son of Archie and Bertha Harris Bollinger.  He married Goldie Mixer in Macomb on Aug. 17, 1945.  He had resided in Bushnell for 27 years, and had worked at the light plant for more than 20 years.  He was a member of the Bushnell Christian Church and had served as deacon of the church.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Lee Buckles of Lewistown and Mrs. Phyllis James of Bushnell, three step-sons, Kenneth McCleery, Donald McCleery, and Bob McCleery, all of Bushnell; two step-daughters, Mrs. Betty Jones of Bushnell and Mrs. Margaret White of Avon; one grandchild; 16 step-grandchildren; a brother, Otis Bollinger of Baird, Texas; and a sister, Mrs. Eunice Danner of Astoria.
Obituary of Russell Boozell
died: April 6, 1969
Astoria Argus - In ink Apr. 6, 1969
Lewistown Banker, Russell Boozell, Dies Sunday
  Russell Boozell, 63, of Lewistown, president of the Farmers State Bank of Lewistown for 12 years, died suddenly at 3:15 p.m. Sunday at his home.  His death was attributed to a heart attack.
  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown.  Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown.  The Rev. John Pereboom and the Rev. Bernard Wall will conduct the services.
  Mr. Boozell was born in Ipava on Aug. 19, 1906, the son of Clare and Luella Artherton Boozell.  He married Melba Mercer on Nov. 24, 1932.
  He held several civic offices, including offices of alderman and city treasurer in Lewistown, and was active in Masonic Lodge affairs.  He was an elder and trustee of the Lewistown Presbyterian Church.
  He is survived by his widow and his mother.  A daughter and a brother died previously.
Obituay of Julia M. Hulvey Brookhart
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 3, 2001, page 15, column 3
Julia Brookhart
  Julia M. Brookhart, 84, of Table Grove, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital Macomb.
  She was born July 24, 1917, in Table Grove, the daughter of John H. and Eileen Howard Hulvey.
  She married Eldon L. Brookhart on April 17, 1965, in Kahoka, Mo.  He survives.
  She also is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Raelene Griffith.
  She was a graduate of the Peoria Beauty College, and was a beautician for 50 years.  She was a 55-year member of the Ipava Eastern Star, member of the Table Grove American Legion Auxiliary 413, and a member of Table Grove Community Church.
  Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 1, at Table Grove Community Church with Rev. Frank Bush officiating.  Burial was in Harris Cemetery at Table Grove.  Kost Memorial Home was in charge of the service.
  Memorials may be made to Table Grove Legion Auxiliary No. 413, or Table Grove Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Frederick A. Brown
died: January 29, 1961
Astoria Argus - In ink Feb. 1, 1961
Frederick A. Brown, 80, Of Ipava, Dies
  Frederick A. Brown, 80, of Ipava, died at 10 p.m. Sunday in the Graham hospital in Canton following an illness of several years.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava.  The Rev. E. E. Catlin officiated, and burial was in Ipava cemetery.
  Mr. Brown was born April 19, 1880 in Isabel Township, Fulton County, a son of Jacob and Priscilla Cornell Brown.  He was married to Emma Mae Counselman.  She died April 17, 1949.
  Surviving are several nieces and nephews.  Six brothers and three sisters died previously.
Obituary of John A. Brown
Astoria Argus - In ink May 30, 1973
John A. Brown Of Lewistown Dies
  John A. Brown, 82, of Lewistown, was found dead in his residence at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 28, 1973.
  He was born May 16, 1891 in Summum, a son of William and Victoria Weese Brown.  He married Sarah Agnes Clark April 1, 1916 in Lewistown.
  Surviving are his widow; two sons, Lloyd of DuQuoin and Lewis of Lewistown; three daughters; Mrs. Beatrice Fulton and Mrs. Fern Kington, both of Canton, and Mrs. Erma Grigsby of Chatham; 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. May Jacobs of Canton and Mrs. Mary Lindstrom of St. Joseph, Mo.
  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon in Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown.  Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Obituary of Lillian Elaine Brown
died: December 10, 1967
Astoria Argus - In ink Dec 15, 1967
Miss Lillian Brown Of Astoria Dies
  Miss Lillian Elaine Brown, 40, of Astoria, died early Monday morning in a Peoria hospital after a brief illness.
  She was born Sept. 1, 1927 in Astoria, a daughter of Ross R. and Rilla B. Miller Brown.  She was never married.
  Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Fugate of Plymouth and Maxine Stoehr of Beardstown, and four brothers, Dean of San Bernadino, Calif., Merland of Bryon, Ill., Darrell of Eidons, Tenn., and Randall of Astoria.
 Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Shawgo Memorial Home with Rev. Forrest Wise officiating.  Burial will be in the Vermont Cemetery.
Obituary of Michael J. Brown
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 10, 2001
Michael J. Brown
  BEARDSTOWN - Michael J. Brown, 60, of Beardstown died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, at his home.
  He was born Jan. 26, 1941, in Galesburg, the son of Harold A. and Vivian Spilman Brown. He married Mary Jane Youngblood in 1964 in Yates City.
  Mr. Brown was a 1958 graduate of Galesburg High School, received his bachelor's degree in education from Western Illinois University in 1964, master's degree from Bradley University in 1969 and his ED.S. degree from Western Illinois University in 1988. He retired as a school administrator in 1997 after 34 years of service as an educator. He served as band director in the Yates City Unit School District for a year, band director in the Lewistown Grade School District for 14 years, elementary and junior high principal in Beardstown Unit School District for eight years; elementary principal in LaHarpe School District for a year, principal and superintendent for the Dunfermline School District for seven years and principal and superintendent for the Prichard Clark School District for three years. He also was employed by the State of Illinois Board of Education in certification for a year. He held an Illinois real estate license and worked part time for Stu Harrison Realty and Jack Frashier Realty for several years. After retirement, he worked part time for Beardstown Super Valu and Wal-Mart.
  He was a member of the United Methodist Church, National Education life member, Illinois Education Association, charter member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Illinois School Administrators, Illinois Principal's Association, Western Illinois Roundtable, Illinois School Board Association, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, Fulton County Illinois Retired Teachers Association and AARP and had served as president of the Beardstown Rotary. He played in the WIU dance band, Barn Playhouse Orchestra and Beardstown Community Band. He was a former choir director at Yates City Methodist Church and Beardstown United Methodist Church.
  Survivors: wife, Mary; a son, Mark J. Brown of Virginia; and a daughter, Marcia Brown of Willowbrook.
  Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, Albert Smith officiating. Burial: Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington.
In Memory of Perry Brown
IN MEMORIAM
Astoria August - In ink Mar. 13, 1968
  In memory of Perry Brown, who passed away March 14, 1967.
    “As Long As Forever”
    I shall remember you as long as there are fields of snow,
    And there are flowers in the ground that have the strength to grow,
    As long as there are stars above and moonbeams on the sea,
    And just as long as there are songs of love and memory.
    I shall remember you today, and dream of you tonight.
    And look for you tomorrow when he sun begins to light.
    Whatever season, month or year,
    This much will be the same.
    The only sound of joy will be
    The mention of your name.
  Sadly missed by his Wife and family.
Obituary of Rilla Belle Miller Brown
died: May 26, 1967
Astoria Argus - In ink May 28, 1967
Mrs. Rilla Brown Dies At Age 83
  Mrs. Rilla Belle Brown, 83, died Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maxine Stoehr in Beardstown where she had made her home the past year and a half.
  A lifelong Astoria area resident, she was born near Vermont on Feb. 12, 1884, a daughter of Stephen and Florinda Barron Miller.
  She was married to Ross Brown on Dec. 25, 1907.  He preceded her in death in July of 1962.
  Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn Fugate of Plymouth, Mrs. Maxine Stoehr of Beardstown and Miss Lillian Brown of Peoria; four sons, Dean Brown of San Bernardino, Calif., Merland Brown of Byron, Darrell Brown of Edison, Tenn., and Randall Brown of Astoria; 18 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Clara Bouher of Oklahoma; and two brothers, Melvin Miller of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Walter Miller of Marshalltown, Iowa.  Two sisters and three brothers preceded her in death.
  Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Astoria where she was a member, with the Rev. Russell Fry officiating.  Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.  Shawgo Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Russell Browning
died: December 28, 1969
Astoria Argus - In ink
Russell Browning Dies Sunday
  Russell Browning, 79, of Mt. Sterling died at 12:25 p.m. Sunday at Schmitt Memorial Hospital in Beardstown.
  He is survived by his wife, the former Fannie Langdon; two daughters, Mrs. Cleo Davis of Galesburg, and Mrs. Howard Roosa of Browning; one son, Howell of Chambersburg; 15 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling, with Rev. Howard Davis Officiating.  Burial was in Dorsey Cemetery at Perry.
Obituary of Betty L. Jones Brubeck
Peoria Journal Star, December 21, 1995
Betty Brubeck
  ASTORIA - Betty L. Brubeck, 74, of Astoria died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, 1995, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born May 6, 1921, in Ipava to Don and Eva Etter Jones, she married Paul C. Brubaker on Aug. 31, 1941, in Urbana. He died Oct. 3, 1990. She also was preceded in death by one brother.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Susan) Lau of Morton and Mrs. Robert (Sally) Heier of Fort Myers, Fla.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Margaret Blazevich of Mesa, Ariz.
  She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church and the Astoria American Legion Auxiliary.
  She was employed at Stevens Publishing Co. and Township Officials of Illinois.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Gary Sheets will officiate. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 tonight at the memorial home.
  Memorials may be made to the Paul C. Brubeck Scholarship Fund in care of Farmers State Bank and Trust in Astoria.
Obituary of Jess E. Bubb
died: July 02, 1961
Astoria Argus - In ink 1961??
Jesse E. Bubb Dies Sunday
  Jess E. Bubb, 88, of Astoria died about 7:45 p.m. Sunday in Havana following a brief illness.
  Mr. Bubb, a lifetime Astoria area resident, was born near Astoria on June 11, 1873, a son of George and Lavina Falkenroth Bubb.  In 1896 he was married to Sarah Bucher, who preceded him in death in 1944.
  Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Edith Kindley of Astoria, Mrs. Grace Eisenbise of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Viola Laughman of Ventura, Calif., and Mrs. Flora Harvey of Chula Vista, Calif., three sons, Harvey Bubb of Jacksonville, and Ernest Bubb and Eldon Bubb, both of Astoria.  Also surviving are 21 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Danner of Vermont.  One son and nine brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
  Funeral services were held this afternoon in Astoria Church of the Brethren of which Mr. Bubb was a member and a deacon.  Rev. D. Edwin Rodabaugh was in charge of the services.  Burial was in Woodland cemetery.
Obituary of Vera L. Rhone Bubb
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 7, 2001, page 13, column 4
Vera Bubb
  Vera L. Bubb, 93, of Astoria, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at Astoria Manor.
  She was born Oct. 28, 1908, at Lorimor, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Clora (Dennis) Rhone.
  She married Ernest J. Bubb June 11, 1935, at Des Moines, Iowa.  He died Jan. 16, 1999.  She also was preceded in death by one son, Larry, and three sisters and two brothers.
  Survivors include one son, Gerald (wife Patty) Bubb of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Sandra) Krouse of South Haven, Mich.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
  She was a homemaker and also had taught school for two years at Polo, then briefly taught in rural Astoria schools.
  She was a member of the Astoria Church of the Brethren, where she taught Sunday School and Bible School classes for many years, and was a member and past president of the Women’s Fellowship of the church.  She was a charter member of the Astoria Women’s Christian Temperance Union.
  Services were Saturday, Nov. 3, at Astoria Church of the Brethren with burial in Woodland Cemetery.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Church of the Brethren.
Obituary of Harvey S. Bucher
died: August 02, 1961
Astoria Argus - In ink Aug. 2, 1961
Harvey S. Bucher Well Known Astorian, Dies Tuesday
  Harvey S. Bucher, 72, lifetime Astoria resident, died Tuesday at 10:18 p.m. in Mason District hospital, where he had been a patient since March.
  A son of Cyrus and Leah Gibble Bucher, he was born April 9, 1889 in Woodland township.  On Nov. 25, 1908 he married Stella McCormick, who survives.
  Also surviving are a daughter, Christine Danner, Astoria; two sons, Bernard of Macomb, and Hobart, Farmington; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; three sisters, Annie Blickenstaff, Fannie Stambaugh, and Lizzie Lam, all of Astoria; one brother, Ezra, Phoenix, Ariz., and a half-sister, Mary Wickert, Astoria.  He was preceded in death by four sisters, four brothers and a granddaughter.
  A civic-minded Astoria, he owned and operated the Astoria Telephone Exchange from 1913-1924, when he sold his interest to Earl Yocum.  In 1919 he purchased an interest in Danner & Larew, now the Astoria Sunshine Stores, where he remained until 1948, when he dissolved his partnership with Henry Lehman.
  Serving as Mayor of Astoria, 1941-1949, he aided in organizing the Astoria Community Exchange, Astoria Library, and the Farmers State Bank of Astoria.  A past member of the Astoria Board of Education, he was a member of Astoria Masonic Lodge No. 100, Kiwanis Club and the Astoria Community Club.
  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Astoria Christian church, of which he was a member, by the Rev. Joseph Gift, pastor of the church, and the Rev. Forrest Wise, pastor of the Ipava Christian church.  Entombment will be in Astoria Memorial Mausoleum.
  The family will meet with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Shawgo Memorial Home, who will be in charge of funeral arrangements.
Obituary of Merle Olive Bucher
died: June 26, 1973
Astoria Argus - In ink June 26, 1973
Miss Merle Bucher Of Astoria Dies
  Miss Merle Olive Bucher, 55, a lifetime Astoria resident, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 1973, at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville where she had been a patient since March.
  She was born on Feb. 28, 1918, in Woodland Township, a daughter of Cyrus G. and Mabel B. Miller Bucher.
  Miss Bucher was a member of the Astoria Church of the Brethren.
  Survivors include on brother, Sherman Bucher of Astoria; and two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Keim of Metamora and Mrs. Mildred Foutch of Astoria.  She was preceded in death by her parent and two brothers.
  Funeral services were held t 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the Astoria Church of the Brethren with Collis Trone officiating.  Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery.
Obituary of Lulus Burnett Huett Butcher
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 21, 2001, page 17, column 4
Lulus Butcher
  Lulus Huett Butcher, 101, of Astoria, formerly of Boonville, Ind., died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at the Astoria Manor in Astoria.
  She was born March 23, 1900, in Posey County, Ind., to the late William H. and Sarah Grace Taylor Burnett.  She married Millard Fillmore Huett, Nov. 29, 1916, in Posey County, Ind.  He died in 1952.  She then married Charles L. Butcher Sept. 29, 1956, in Rockport, Ind.  He died in 1982.
  Surviving are two sons, Donald Huett (wife Betty) of Boonville, Ind., Robert Huett (wife Marilyn) of Evansville, Ind.; a daughter-in-law, Vera E. Huett of Rushville; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by three sons, Dennis Huett, Orville Huett and Millard Huett, Jr.; three daughters, Dorothy Schnapff, Sarah Seiler and Thelma Baker; two great-grandsons; three brothers and three sisters.
  She was of the Baptist faith and was a lifetime member of the Elberfeld, Ind., V.F.W. Auxiliary.  She was an assessment officer for the Boonville Public Aid Office for several years.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home in Boonville, Ind.  Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Boonville.  Visitation will be until time of services Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home.
Obituary of Beverly "Jack" Butler
Peoria Journal Star,  July 1, 1999
Beverly Jack Butler
  ASTORIA - Beverly Jack Butler, 72, of 2500 N. Illinois Route 100 died at 12:34 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 1999, at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
  Born March 6, 1927, in Astoria to Lyle D. and Greeta Horner Butler, he married Nancy Osborne on Aug. 27, 1949, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother of Astoria; one son, Craig of Houston; two daughters, Suzanne Samarghandi of Cincinnati and Julia Asheim of London, England; three brothers, Thomas of Astoria, Lyle Jr. of San Diego and Rodney of Fenton, Mo.; two sisters, Virginia McCausland of Lewistown and Amy Hollingsworth of Urbana; and four granddaughters.
  His father and one daughter, Cheri, preceded him in death.
  He was a World War II Navy veteran, serving in the Navy V-12 program at the Illinois Institute of Technology. He also was a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.
  He was a member of the Delta Chapter of the Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity at the University of Illinois.
  He was a professor of Agricultural Engineer at the University of Illinois from 1958 to 1983, where he was awarded the W.L. Everett Teaching Excellence Award and the Stanley Pierce Award.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Astoria. The Revs. Phillip Glick and Marian Stone will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery in Bluff City. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made in his name to the Agricultural Engineering Department at the University of Illinois or to Sheldon Grove United Methodist Church.
Obituary of Helen Kirkbride Carithers
Astoria Argus - In ink Feb 17, 1974
Helen Carithers Of Vermont Dies
  Mrs. Helen Carithers, 74, of Vermont died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, 1974, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Mrs. Carithers was born in Vermont on Dec. 7, 1899, the daughter of Sherman and Minnie Sexton Kirkbride.  She married H. H. Carithers in Lewistown.  He is deceased.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 26.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. this afternoon at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont with Rev. John Derry officiating.  Burial will be in the Vermont Cemetery.
Obituary of Charlotte Kissel Clark
Astoria Argus - In ink June 25, 1969
Charlotte Clark Dies At Age 86
  Mrs. Charlotte Clark died at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville, June 18, 1969.
  Born May 18, 1883, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kissel, R. R. Decatur.  She married Eugene B. Clark Feb. 2, 1900.  He died in April 1959.  Three children were born to this union.
  Survivors are a son, F. Leonard Clark, Astoria; a daughter, Esther Wealsley, Monticello, and and a daughter, Helen Mercer, Fort Worth, Texas; seven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; a sister, Zella Hantle, Decatur; a brother, Richard Kissel, Decatur; a sister, Edith Sadler, Harristown; a sister, Lena Judge, Decatur; a sister, Sidney Nanon, Denver, Colo., a brother Herbert Kissel, Decatur; and a number of nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by a brother and sister.
  Mrs. Clark was a member of the Salem Baptist Church.  Funeral arrangements are in charge of Brintlingers Funeral Home of Decatur with Rev. Jerry McDaniel of Forsyth, Ill. conducting services.
Obituary of C. Lucille Rawley Clauson
Peoria Journal Star, December 2, 1992, Page: D6
C. Lucille Clauson
  CANTON - C. Lucille Clauson, 82, of 914 S. Sixth died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1992, at her daughter's home.
  Born Oct. 28, 1910, in Canton to Lee and Clara Hedges Rawley, she married Russell E. Clauson on Feb. 18, 1939, in Kahoka, Mo. He died May 9, 1991. Two brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Burgard of Canton; one brother, Harold Rawley of Zolfo Springs, Fla.; one sister, Evelyn Bitner of Pekin; and two grandchildren.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. Gene Danner will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Orendorff Cemetery in rural Canton.
  Memorials may be made to the Canton Rescue Squad or the Fulton County Ambulance Service.
Obituary of Daniel James Cook
Peoria Journal Star, August 11, 2005, Page: B3
Daniel Cook
  CANTON - Memorial services for Daniel James Cook, 26, of 632 N. 12th St., will be at 11 a.m. today at Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton. The Rev. Paul Walles will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation has been accorded. Arrangements are by Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton.
  He was pronounced dead at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  He was born Jan. 15, 1979, in Elmhurst to Brian W. Sr. and Mary Zavodsky Cook.
  Surviving are his father and stepmother, Laura Cook of Naperville; his mother and stepfather, Craig Zilly of Canton; one brother, Brian Jr. (and Lisa) of Cary; two sisters, Stephanie Cook of Boulder, Colo., and Stacy Cook of Denver; one stepsister, Tina (and Jeremy) Carby of Bloomington; and his grandmothers, Doris Zavodsky of Galena and Laurine Cook of Glen Ellyn.
  He was a chef for various restaurants and last was a caretaker for the elderly.
  Memorials may be made to the OSF Foundation or the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Obituary of Donald "Donnie" R. Cook II
Peoria Journal Star, April 15, 2005, Page: B4
Donald Cook
  LONDON MILLS - Donald R. "Donnie" Cook Jr., 48, of 35744 N. Illinois Route 97 died at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago.
  Born Dec. 26, 1956, in Galesburg to Donald R. Sr. and Shirley DeSpain Cook, he married Beth A. Lowe on July 16, 1982, in Pekin. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother of Abingdon; one son, Kyle, at home; one daughter, Heather Cook, at home; and three sisters, Barb (and Pat) Corry of Biloxi, Miss., Mary Lowe of Abingdon and Vicki DeVerna of Calimesa, Calif.
  He was preceded in death by his father.
  He was a purchasing manager for Peoria Tube Forming for 17 years.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Reformed Church in Fairview. The Rev. David Smallegan will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Fairview. Burial will be in Foster Cemetery in rural Fairview.
  Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Chicago, 845 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637.
Obituary of Ernest "Bob" Cook
Astoria Argus - In ink Wed., Feb. 8, 1967
Ernest (Bob) Cook Dies Thursday
  Ernest (Bob) Cook, 72, of Canton, died Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the Clarytona Manor Nursing Home in Lewistown.  He had been a patient there two weeks and in ill health the past year.
  Born at Astoria, Nov. 4, 1894, he was a son of Thomas and Syvilla (Brown) Cook.  On Jan. 21. 1915, he was married at Rushville to Minnie Euyler, who survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Opal Bullock, Chihuahua, Mexico; Mrs. Alberta Wherley, Canton and Mrs. Ruth Campbell, Lewistown; two sons, LaVern Cook and Lawrence E. Cook both of Canton; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three brothers, Ray Cook, Peoria; Lee Cook and Earl Cook, both of Canton and three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Trone, Browning; Mrs. Bertha Reno and Mrs. Lulu Curtis, both of Rushville.
  Mr. Cook was Fulton County sheriff from 1938 to 1942 and a former Canton Police Chief.
  Funeral services and burial were in Canton Friday afternoon.
Obituary of Martha I. Kitchen Cook
Peoria Journal Star, January 15, 2005, Page: B4
Martha Cook
  AVON - Martha I. Cook, 72, of 211 W. Lafayette died at 10:14 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
  Born July 15, 1932, in London Mills to John M. and Margaret Buck Kitchen, she married Clarence L. Cook on Feb. 2, 1948, in Coal Valley. He died April 27, 1980.
  She also was preceded in death by three daughters, two brothers, three sisters and one great-granddaughter.
  Surviving are one son, Buddy of Freeport; three daughters, Pat Cook and Valerie Powers, both of Avon, and Sandra (and Bill) Messer of Macomb; two brothers, Ernest Kitchen of Galesburg and M.E. Kitchen of Moline; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Avon Nursing Home Auxiliary. She was a caregiver and volunteered with Lunch with Friends.
  A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Corman Memorial Home in Avon. The Rev. Jon Prain will officiate. Cremation will be accorded.
  Memorials may be made to Avon Nursing Home.
Obituary of Robert L. Cook
Peoria Journal Star, April 27, 2005, Page: B4
Robert Cook
  CANTON - Robert L. Cook, 68, of 210 W. Walnut died at 1:06 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2005, at Graham Hospital.
  Born June 4, 1936, in Canton to Lloyd and Bernice Rawley Cook, he married Colleen Pierson. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Robert "Bobby" of St. David; three daughters, Regina (and Ron) Baughman of Smithfield, Lila Putman of St. David and Ida (and Terry) McBride of Bryant; one sister, Lila Lawson of Canton; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one son, James "Cookie."
  He was an oiler at International Harvester, retiring Jan. 31, 1985.
  Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services will be at 11:15 a.m. Saturday at Orendorff Cemetery in rural Canton. The Rev. Larry Hance will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary of Russel D. Cook
Peoria Journal Star, August 21, 2005, Page: B6
Russel Cook
  Beardstown - Russel D. Cook, 85, of Beardstown died Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at Heritage Manor South.
  Born Nov. 9, 1919, in Chandlerville to Samuel and Verla Griffen Cook, he married Leah Schaefer on Jan. 29, 1949, in Springfield. She died Nov. 26, 1995.
  He also was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
  Surviving are his brother, Larry of Canton; and two sisters, Berneda Campbell of Sunnyvale, Calif., and June Anderson of Canton.
  A member of the American Legion and Guthrie-Pierce Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1239, he served as a master sergeant in the Army during World War II in the South Pacific Theater from 1942 until 1945.
  He owned and operated Arrow Restaurant in Beardstown for 20 years and also Cook's Nook in Beardstown for six years. He also managed Virginia Country Club for 20 years.
  As a member of the Beardstown Kiwanis Club, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Flags of Love - lining the city square with American flags on national holidays.
  He also was a member of First United Methodist Church in Beardstown.
  Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Cremation has been accorded. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends one hour before services at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to Cook's Nook Clubhouse at Eddie Garnier Apartments in Beardstown.
Obituary of Cathy McCausland Cox
Peoria Journal Star, October 10, 1997
Cathy Cox
  LEWISTOWN - Cathy Cox, 47, of Sunset Manor Nursing Home in Canton, formerly of Lewistown, died at 8:42 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997, at the home.
  Born June 15, 1950, in Champaign to Carl and Virginia Butler McCausland, she married Matthew Cox.
  Surviving are her parents of Lewistown; one daughter, Jana Cox of Peoria; two sisters, Mary Ann Mills of Galesburg and Martha Thompson of East Peoria; and her grandmothers, Greeta Butler of Astoria and Ethel Freeman of Jacksonville.
  A graduate of Spoon River College, she attended Western Illinois University and the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. She formerly worked at the University of Nevada. She also was a tutor and a playwright.
  She was a former member of Lewistown United Methodist Church, where she served as organist.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown. The Rev. Jon Sims will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater Illinois Branch; or to Sunset Manor Nursing Home.
Obituary of Maxine Baily Crawford
The Herald News, Joliet, IL, December 28, 2006
Maxine Crawford
  Maxine Crawford nee Baily, 91, a resident of Plainfield, Illinois for over 50 years, and formerly of Lewistown, Illinois. At rest, December 23, 2006 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She was born on January 13, 1915 in Lewistown, Fulton County, Illinois.
  She is survived by her children, Mary Alyce Crawford-Gossett of Plainfield and David Crawford of The Villages, Florida; her grandchildren, April Gossett-Daily of Bettendorf, Iowa, Shawn Gossett of Lutz, Florida, Crystal Gossett-Bloom of Woodland Hills, California and McClernand Crawford of New Palestine, Indiana; and nine great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, John Crawford; her parents, Perry and Myrtle Hupp-Baily; and her sisters, Ruth Baily, Mary Stephens, Margaret Elliot and Virginia Idle.
  Maxine was a charter member of the Plainfield Congregational Church, retired from Caterpillar and was well known for her wonderful parties. The birds and stray dogs and cats will miss her, as she fed them all. She loved her family, her many friends and her beloved cat, Buster. Maxine will be missed by all.
  Her family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Marija and Nick Pervan and their family for the loving care given to Maxine over the last few years.
  Memorials may be directed to either the Human Society-Scott County - 5001 N. Brady St., Davenport, Iowa 52806, 563-388-6655 or the Alzheimer's Disease Association, Maxine Crawford Memorial Fund - 225 N. Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor Donations, Chicago, Illinois 60601, 312-335-8700.
  A private family inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown, Illinois. A Celebration of Life is being planned for the Spring of 2007 in Plainfield, Illinois. For info: 815-436-9221.
  OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME, Corner of Routes 30 and 59 Plainfield, (815)436-9221
Death of Mrs. Orpha Cripe
died: February 12, 1968
Astoria Argus - In ink Feb. 12, 1968
Mrs. Ezra Cripe
Oliver Cripe and son, Hubert, went to Indiana last Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Ezra Cripe who passed away last Monday.  Orpha and her husband, Ezra, were residents of this community a number of years ago.
Obituary of Willis Henry Ray Culton
Peoria Journal Star, January 4, 1999, Page: B4
Willis Culton
  CANTON - Willis Henry Ray Culton, 84, of 110 Lincoln Road died at 8:32 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999, at Graham Hospital Extended Care Facility.
  Born March 26, 1914, in Orion Township to Chauncey and Martha Mae Ray Culton, he married Margaret Swanson on Oct. 20, 1933, in Fowler, Ind. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Jon of Yachats, Ore.; two daughters, Marjorie Stivers and Ruth Taylor, both of San Antonio, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
  He worked in management at International Harvester Co. for 41 years, retiring in 1975. He was an officer of the Boy Scout Council and received the Silver Beaver Award.
  He was a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge 626. He also was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canton, where services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. James McCracken will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. Burial will be in Orendorff Cemetery in Banner Township.
  Memorials may be made to his church, Boy Scouts of America or Graham Hospital Extended Care Facility.
Death of William B. Curless
died: May 9, 1917
Astoria News, Vermont Union, Thursday May 17, 1917
  William B. Curless who was in the employ of R. D. Munson on the latter's farm near Industry, was struck by lightning and probably instantly killed on Wednesday evening of last week. The deceased was plowing when a bolt of lightning struck him. The accident was witnessed by one named Fred Taylor. Mr. Taylor immediately called help and when they appeared on the scene of the accident they found Mr. Curless lifeless. The body was brought to this place Friday where relatives from Bluff City took charge of the remains. Interment in Bluff City Cemetery.
  Submitted by Connie Ogden
Obituary of Brayton Vincent Danner
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 29, 1999
Brayton V. Danner
  LINCOLN - Brayton Vincent Danner, 83, of Lincoln died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999, at St. Clara's Manor, Lincoln.
  He was born Jan. 31, 1916, near Summum, the son of William W. and Callie Elizabeth Shaffer Danner. He married Virginia Dare Wicker in 1946 in Louisville, Ky.
  Mr. Danner attended public schools in Summum and Astoria, Western Illinois University, and graduated from the University of Illinois where he received his master's degree in horticulture in 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II during the battle of Normandy for which he received a Purple Heart. He then served as rehabilitation officer for the 124th General Hospital near Newton Abbott, England, and later commanded a military police detachment with the 484th Port Battalion in Marseilles, France.
  He managed Gullett and Sons retail flower shop after moving to Lincoln in 1948. He began his teaching career at San Jose High School in 1952. He then began a 28-year teaching career as associate professor of chemistry and physics at Lincoln College.
  He was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Lincoln, where he served as church warden, lay reader and photographer. He was also past president of the Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers, Lincolnland Community Concert Association, Lincoln Kiwanis Club and Lincoln Garden Club.
  Survivors: wife, Virginia; two sons, Stephen Danner of Highland and David Danner of Springfield; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
  Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Trinity Episcopal Church in Lincoln, the Rev. James Cravens officiating. Burial: New Union Cemetery, Lincoln.
  Holland and Barry Funeral Home in Lincoln is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Carl "Pete" Sidney Danner
died: September 21, 1962
Astoria Argus - In Ink unreadable
Carl S. Danner Of Ipava Dies
  Carl S. "Pete" Danner, 57, of Ipava, died Friday evening in Menard State Prison in Chester where he was serving a sentence for manslaughter in connection with the death of his wife.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava.  Burial was in Summum Cemetery.  The Rev. E. E. Catlin conducted the services.
  Mr. Danner was born March 31, 1905, in Summum, a son of Claude and Luella Brinton Danner.
  He is survived by his son, Carl Eugene Danner of Peoria; a daughter, Miss Nancy Danner of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Mayall of Ipava and Mrs. Norine Hayes of St. Joseph, Mo.; and three brothers, Everett Danner, Merlin Danner and Duane Danner, all of Ipava.
  His parents, a daughter, and a son died previously.
  Note: 1st wife was Janice Curless they had daughter Nancy, 1954; 2nd Wife was Clara Elizabeth Robinson born December 17, 1922 the only child of William Frank Robinson and Hadda Hanson, she died an hour after being shoot by her husband  the 3 of November 1961 after an all night drinking spree by both of them.  He was indicted Dec. 22 1961 for murder and manslaughter, the indictment containing 7 counts.
Obituary of Carroll Devere Danner
died: January 2, 1962
Astoria Argus - In ink Jan. 3, 1962
Carroll D. Danner Dies In Macomb
  Carroll D. Danner, 46, Macomb, former Astoria resident, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday morning in the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.  He had been in failing health for the past five years.
  Mr. Danner was born on Dec. 21, 1915 at Astoria, a son of Benjamin and Anna Gentzler Danner.  He was married to Helen Beck of Astoria on Oct. 28, 1944 in Arlington, Va.  She survives.
  Also surviving are a five year old daughter, Lucinda Catherine; three sisters, Mrs. Ada Parry, Astoria, Mrs. Marie McCance and Miss Clara Danner, Bushnell; eight brothers, Orley, Melvin, Hart, Curtis, Chauncey, and Willis, Astoria, Delbert, Beardstown, and Jay, Bader.
He was a veteran of World War II.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon in the Astoria Methodist Church with the Rev. Ronald Bula officiating.  Burial will be in the Astoria cemetery.
  Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria where the family will meet friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening.
Obituary of Clarence Danner I
Astoria Argus - In ink Jan 2, 1974
Clarence Danner Dies At Age 71
  Clarence Danner, 71, of Industry, a retired farmer, died at 1:50 p.m. on Jan. 1, 1974, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born in Astoria on Feb. 15, 1902, the son of Nancy Shores and Abe Rawleigh {Danner?}, both deceased.  On Dec. 14, 1926, he was married to Susie Myrtle Holt, who survives.
  Also surviving are six children, Clarence Danner, Jr. of Rock Island, Mrs. Patricia Frances Fathergill of Elkart, Ind., Mrs. Nancy Mae Thorp of Peoria, Mrs. Virginia Lee Fries of Mt. Wolf, Pa., James Edwin Danner of Gladstone and Mrs. Barbara Sue Mason of Florissant, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by one brother.
  Mr. Danner lived at Astoria prior to moving to Adair in 1944.  He moved to Industry in 1970.  He was a member of the Methodist Church of Adair.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Chapel in Macomb with Rev. E. L. Dunavin officiating.  Burial will be in the Industry Cemetery.
Obituary of Clela B. Haffner Danner
died: January 8, 1961
Astoria Argus - In ink January 11, 1961
Mrs. Clela Danner, Retired Astoria Bank Clerk, Dies
  A lifetime Astoria resident, Mrs. Clela B. Danner, 71, died at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Graham Hospital at Canton, where she had been a patient two days.  Death occurred after a brief illness.
  A retired bank clerk, Mrs. Danner had been employed by the Farmers State Bank in Astoria 20 years.
  She was born near Astoria, July 14, 1889, a daughter of W. F. and Martha (McClaren) Haffner.  She was married Mar. 2, 1916 to Ralph Danner, who died March 31, 1919.
  Survivors include a son, Ralph Lewis Danner of Astoria; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Leib also of Astoria, and Mrs. Ora Litchfiled of Coal Valley; and two grandchildren.  One sister preceded her in death.
  Funeral rites were conducted Tuesday in the Evangelical United Brethren Church where she was a member, by the Revs. J. H. Ruberg and Ronald Bula.  Burial was in Astoria cemetery.
  Note: Her mother was Martha McLaren, daughter of Robert McLaren and Hannah McClelland.
Obituary of Conrad R. Danner
died: March 18, 1962
Astoria Argus - In ink Mar. 21, 1962
Conrad Danner, Former Astoria Resident, Dies
  Conrad R. Danner, 85, of Creston, Iowa, a former Astoria resident, died Sunday at his home and graveside services will be held Wednesday near Astoria.  He had been ill for several years.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. at Salem Cemetery.  The Rev. Ronald Bula will conduct the services.
  Mr. Danner was born Oct. 14, 1876, near Astoria, a son of Henry and Margaret Rudisill Danner.  He married Nora Pittenger.
  He is survived by a son, Olen J. Danner of Creston, Ia.; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
  Five brothers and two sisters died previously.
Obituary of Cora Frances Rockwell Danner
died: November 2, 1967
Astoria Argus - In ink Nov. 8, 1967
Mrs. Cora Danner Of Adair Dies
  Mrs. Cora Frances Danner, 80, Adair, died at 1:10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.  She had been in poor health several years, more seriously the past three years.
  Mrs. Danner was born Sept. 18, 1887 at Astoria, a daughter of Albert and Elizabeth Carter Rockwell.  She moved from Astoria to her residence south of Adair in 1922.   On Dec. 24, 1908 she married Harvey W. Danner, who survives.
  Also surviving are a son, Russell C. Danner of Seattle, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Frances Teel of Table Grove; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Dora Burkholder of Sarasota, Fla.  Twin daughters, Nelda Mae and Nellie Marie, died in infancy.  Also deceased are one granddaughter, six brothers, Virgil, Irvin, Elbert, Ernest, Glenn and Harry Rockwell and an infant sister.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon in the Clugston Funeral Chapel in Macomb with Rev. Warren Christian officiating.  Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Garden.
Obituary of Edward V. Danner
died: September 14, 1985
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
E. V. Danner Dies, Rites Held Monday
  Edward V. Danner, 62, died early Saturday morning in Schmitt Memorial Hospital, Beardstown.  A lifetime resident of the Browning area, he had been ill a year.
  He was born Oct 14, 1900 in Browning, a son of Levi S. and Ferby Stambaugh Danner.  On Dec. 26, 1923, he married Irene Schuman who survives.
  Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Beulah Kelly of Browning.  A brother preceded him in death.
  Mr. Danner was a member of the royal Neighbor Lodge and the Bader Christian church.
  Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. in Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria.  The Rev. James Shirley and the Rev. John Easton officiated and burial was in Astoria cemetery.
Obituary of Florence C. Wisecup Danner
died: September 4, 1969
Astoria Argus - In ink d. Sept. 4, 1969
Florence Danner Dies At Age 65
  Mrs. Florence C. Danner, 65, lifelong resident of the Astoria vicinity, died Friday at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born in Schuyler County Aug. 19, 1904, a daughter of Walter and Lue Lane Wisecup, she married Hugh N. Danner Jan. 21, 1925.
  He survives with three sons, Gerald of Moline, William of Astoria, and Wayne with the U. S. Navy in Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Mrs. Lueann Schisler of Astoria; one brother, Robert Wisecup of Rushville; four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.  Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Danner was a member of the Bader Christian Church and the Bader Ladies Aid Society.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria with Rev. Joseph Gift and Lawrence Royer officiating.  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery.
Obituary of Floyd Earl Danner
died: April 6, 1970
Astoria Argus - In ink April 6, 1970
Floyd Danner Of Canton Dies
  Mrs. Christene Danner of Astoria received word Monday of the death of her brother-in-law, Floyd Danner of Canton.  Mr. Danner died at 5:25 a.m. in Graham Hospital.  He was a former Astoria resident.
  He was born July 21, 1888, in Pleasant Township, to Jess L. and Rebeccah (Lindsey) Danner, and on Dec. 2, 1908, in Lewistown, he was married to Viola Brecker.  She died Nov. 18, 1961.
  Surviving are two sons, Richard F. Danner of Peoria and Eugene Danner of Canton; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Carpenter of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Marjorie Peters of Canton, and Mrs. Alice Stevenor of Wee-Ma-Tuk Hills; nine grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.  Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Demaree of Dayton, Ohio, and Mrs. Phyliss Kost of Clearwater, Fla.  Two brothers and one sister died earlier.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the First Christian Church at Canton with Rev. Darrell Harrison officiating.  Burial will be in the Summum Cemetery.
Obituary of Forrest "Bud" D. Danner
died: September 08, 1970
Astoria Argus - In ink 1970
Forrest Danner Dies At Age 71
  Forrest D. (Bud) Danner, 71, a lifelong Astoria area resident, died late Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
  Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. D. Arnold Naff officiating.  Burial was in Astoria Cemetery.
  He was born Oct 5, 1898, at Astoria, the son of John G. and Matilda Beghtol Danner.  On Dec 3, 1948, he was married to Eunice Bollinger.  He was a retired farmer.
  Surviving are the widow; and one sister, Miss Gladys Danner of Springfield.
Obituary of Galyn "Bill" L. Danner
died: March 23, 1961
Astoria Argus - In ink March 29, 196?
Galyn Danner, 55 Dies Thursday
  Galyn L. Danner, 55, died Thursday morning in the Mason District hospital in Havana, where he had been a patient three days.  He had been in ill health the past 5-1/2 years.
  An Astoria area resident most of his life, “Bill” as so many of his friends knew him, was born in Summum July 7, 1905, a son of Jesse and Rebecca Lindsey Danner.  He was married to Christine L. Bucher on Nov. 1, 1927.
  Survivors include the widow, one son, Jack Danner, and one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Ann Cox, both of Astoria; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Stella B. Kingery of Pittsburg, Pa., and Mrs. Matilda Demaret of Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, M. H. Danner of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Floyd E. Danner of Canton; and one step-sister, Mrs. Phyllis Kost of Astoria.
  Mr. Danner was a member of the Astoria Christian Church where funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Forrest Wise and Rev. Joseph Gift officiating.  Burial was in the As?? ...
  Note: he was buried in Astoria Memorial Mausoleum, Astoria Cemetery, Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois
Obituary of Gary Lloyd Danner
died: December 2, 1962
Astoria Argus - In ink Dec. 5, 1962
SP. Gary L. Danner Killed In Germany
  Mr. and Mrs. Randall Danner of Astoria, received word Monday that their son, Specialist Gary Lloyd Danner, 23, had died of injuries sustained in a car accident in West Germany.
  Details of the accident, the date on which it occurred, and the date of his death were not earned in the message.  The family is awaiting word of arrival of the body in the States before making plans for funeral services and burial.
  The young man had been in Germany since completing basic training at For Leonard Wood, MO., and had not been home on furlough since before he was sent overseas.  He was scheduled to return home next summer after having served three years.
  He was a clerk-typist and had recently received a citation for his work.
  Danner was a graduate of Astoria High School and until time of entering Army service had been employed in New Mexico.  He was employed as a foreman for a telephone company at Grants. N. M.
  He had three brothers and two sisters, Charles and Sharon of Astoria, Mrs. Patsy Beck of Table Grove, Stevie and Stanley Danner at home.  He was a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merrill of Astoria.

Astoria Argus - In ink Dec. 12, __
Services Friday For Gary Danner
  Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria for Gary Lloyd Danner.  Paul Brubeck will officiate, and burial will be in the Astoria cemetery.
  Gary Lloyd Danner, 23, passed away Sunday evening, Dec. 2, as the result of an auto accident in Germany.  Born July 4, 1939, in Astoria, he was a son of Randall C. and Helen P. Merrill Danner.
  Survivors include his parents of Astoria; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merrill of Astoria; two sisters, Mrs. Patricia Ann Beck, Table Grove and Miss Sharon Lynn Danner of Astoria; three brothers, Charles, Stephen, and Stanley, all of Astoria.
  Friends may call at the Memorial Home Thursday afternoon and evening.
Obituary of George W. Danner
died: February 14, 1963
Astoria Argus - In Ink Feb. 29, 1963 - no Feb. 29th that year
George W. Danner, 81 Found Dead Thursday
  George W. Danner, 81, of Astoria, was found dead at his home Thursday.  He had been in failing health the past year.
  He was born July 3, 1881 in Woodland Township, a son of Solomon S. and Mary Warner Danner.  He was a lifelong resident of the Astoria area and was active in farming during his early life.  He later retired and moved to Astoria where he operated a tourist home.  In 1902 he was married to Alice Burquest.  She died in 1904, and in 1907 he was married to Mary Lam.  She died in 1956.
  Surviving are a foster son, Cecil Hoover of DesPlaines, Ill., and one brother, Will Danner of Summum.  An infant child, one foster daughter, one brother, one sister and three half sisters are deceased.
  Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.  Paul Brubeck officiated and burial was in Woodland cemetery.
Obituary of Gerald E. Danner
died: April 24, 1971
Astoria Argus - In ink d. Apr 24, 1971
Falling Tree Kills Marietta Man
  Gerald E. Danner, 29, of rural Marietta was dead on arrival at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb, at 12:45 p.m. Saturday.
  He was cutting a tree down on his farm about 11:40 a.m., when it fell on him, injuring his head, neck, and chest.
  McDonough County Coroner Dr. Donald Dexter pronounced him dead at the hospital.
  No inquest has been scheduled.
  He was born April 13, 1942, in Macomb, the son of Wayne and Dessie Steele Danner.  He married Judy Roan in November, 1961 in Bushnell.
  He graduated from Bushnell-Prairie City High School and was a member of the Galesburg Presbyterian Church.
  Surviving are his widow; his parents; two children, Roxanne and Julie at home; two brothers, Larry and Kevin at home; two sisters, Mrs. Judy Danner of Vermont and Mary Jo at home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Steele of Macomb, and Harry Danner of Table Grove.
  Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Bushnell Methodist Church with Rev. Kermit Peterson and Rev. James Eiss officiating.  Burial was in Bushnell Cemetery.
Obituary of Gladys Irene Davis Danner
died: November 17, 1962
Astoria Argus - In Ink Nov. 17, 1962
Services Tuesday For Mrs. Gladys Danner
  Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Irene Danner, 47, of Astoria were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Shawgo Memorial Home.  Paul Brubeck officiated and burial was in Woodland cemetery near Astoria.
  Mrs. Danner died Saturday morning at Culbertson hospital in Rushville after a brief illness.  She was a lifelong resident of the Astoria area.
  She was born Dec. 9, 1914, in Schuyler county to Joseph and Bertha Wardell Davis, and was married to Jay B. Danner at Peoria on Oct. 21, 1933.
  He survives with six sons and daughters:  S-Sgt. Larry Danner of Montgomery, Ala., Dr. Edwin Danner and Karen Danner of LeHabre, Calif., Specialist 4__  Walter Danner of Ft. Stewar___, Ga., Mrs. Judy Shields of Astoria and Donna Danner at home.  Her parents of Astoria and ___ sisters and brothers, Mrs. Ruby Scrogum of Summum, Mrs. Beatrice Parry, Mrs. Geneva Lin___ {Linn}, Mrs. Margaret Danner, Cec___ {Cecil}, Whitney and Wayne Davis, all of Astoria, Mrs. Josephine Behn___ {Behnke} of Bloomington, Orville Davis of Salina, Kan., and Harold Davis of Springfield, and two grandchildren also survive.
Obituary of Grover W. Danner
Astoria Argus - In ink Feb. 21, 1973
Grover Danner Dies Feb. 20
  Grover W. Danner of Gilson, passed away at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
  Mr. Danner was married to the former Laura Kost.  He is a son-in-law of Mrs. Ida Lind and a brother-in-law of Troy Kost, both of Astoria.
  Funeral services will be held at the Martin Funeral Home in Knoxville on Friday, Feb. 23, at 1:30 p.m.
Obituary of Harold Devere Danner
died: October 1, 1969
Astoria Argus - In ink 1967
Harold D. Danner Dies At Age 52
  Harold Devere Danner, age 52 died at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct 1, at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, following an illness of about one month.
  Born March 31, 1917 near Astoria, he was a son of Elizie and Bessie Gardner Danner.  He was married to Anna Werner on April 29, 1939.  She survives.
  Other survivors include his mother in Harrah, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Veitengruber and Miss Shirley Danner, both of Bloomington and Miss Beverly Danner at home; four grandchildren, Alvin, Linda, Richard and Kirk Veitengruber; one brother, Ronald Danner of Harrah, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Rosalie Burgard of Bath and Mrs. Elizabeth Basinger of Wichita, Kans.; and a number of nieces and nephews.  His father and one infant granddaughter preceded him in death.
  Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Woodland Church of the Brethren with Rev. Robert Winkler officiating.  Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.
  Mr. Danner was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren, President of Woodland Township Farm Bureau, Treasurer of the Woodland Cemetery Board, and had been Road Commissioner for Woodland Township for the past two and one-half years.
Obituary of Harry Wayne Danner
died: November 14, 1962
Astoria Argus - In ink Nov. 14, 1962
Harry W. Danner Dies This Morning
  Harry W. Danner, 67, passed away early this morning at his home in Astoria.  He had been in ill health for the past several years.
  Mr. Danner was born on Dec. 17, 1895 in Astoria, a son of Jacob T. and Viola Hoke Danner.  On May 1, 1915, he was united in marriage to Sue A. Siler, in Lewistown.
  Survivors include the widow; six daughters, Mrs. Margaret Richardson and Mrs. Rose Davis of Astoria, Mrs. Shirley Bollinger, Mrs. Betty Frye and Mrs. Joan Parr of Vermont and Mrs. Sylvia Wise of Columbus, Ga.; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren, and one brother, Keith R. Danner of Astoria.  One daughter preceded him in death. 
  Mr. Danner had lived most of his life around Astoria, except for 10 years when he lived in Missouri.  He was a man that enjoyed his family and loved having them round him. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.  Burial will be in the Astoria cemetery.
  Visitation will be at the Memorial Home after 4 p.m. Friday and until the hour of services.
Obituary of Hugh Harland Danner
died: March 09, 1971
Astoria Argus - In Ink _____9, 1971
Hugh Danner Dies Tuesday
  Hugh Harland Danner, 70, a lifetime Astoria area resident died at 2 a.m. Tuesday morning in McDonough District Hospital in Macomb following a brief illness.
  He was born in Fulton County on Oct. 12, 1900, a son of William Jesse and Lydia Ann Harland Danner.  On Jan. 21, 1925 in Virginia, Ill. He was married to Florence Wisecup.  She preceded him in death on Sept. 15, 1969.
  Survivors include three sons; Gerald Danner of Moline, William Danner of Astoria, and Wayne Danner of Virginia Beach, VA.; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Lueann) Schisler of Astoria; four grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home with Rev. Dale Eddington officiating.  Burial will be in the Astoria Cemetery.
  Friends may call at Shawgo’s Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Obituary of Irvin C. Danner
died: Jan. 1, 1966
Astoria Argus - In ink Jan. 5, 1966
Irvin C. Danner Dies In Hospital
  Irvin C. Danner, 82, a lifetime Astoria resident, died on Saturday in Mason District Hospital at Havana, following an illness of several years.
  Mr. Danner was born in Fulton County on Sept. 17, 1883, a son of Immanuel and Rosetta Rudisill Danner.  On Sept. 29, 1908, he was married to Minnie C. Bair who died on April 1, 1962.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Fern Sullivan, Pekin; one son, Ronald Danner, Astoria; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren and one brother, Ross Danner, Astoria.  He was preceded in death by one sister.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Paul Brubeck officiating.  Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery.
Obituary of Iva Jane Hayes Danner
died: August 22, 1970
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
Mrs. Iva J. Danner Of Vermont Dies
  Mrs. Iva J. Danner, 65, of Vermont died Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at her home.
  Mrs. Danner was born April 9, 1905, near Astoria to Charles and Ethel Kimble Hayes.  On Aug. 2, 1924, she married Glenn H. Danner at Rushville.  He survives.
  Other survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Pauline Ford of Vermont; one brother, Charles Hayes Jr., of Table Grove; and four grandchildren.
  One sister and one brother died previously.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Vermont with Rev. E. L. Dunavin officiating.  Burial was in the Vermont Cemetery.
Obituary of Lyle "Mike" Kenneth Danner
died: December 19, 1963
Astoria Argus - In Ink Jan. 8, 1964, also 1963
Lyle Danner Dies In Colorado
  Funeral services for Lyle (Mike) Kenneth Danner were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 at the Howard’s Berkley Pack Chapel in Arvada, Colo. with the Rev. Sarl K. Hanna officiating.
  "Mike" had been in ill health 2-1/2 years and died Dec. 19 in St. Luke’s Hospital, Denver, Colo., where he had been admitted 2-1/2 hours.
  He was born July 21, 1921 at Astoria where he resided until February 1943 when the family moved to Canton.
  He was married Nov. 24, 1946 at Kewanee, Ill., to Darlene Heston, who survives.  Other survivors are two daughters, Dorinda Lynn, 9, and Cynthia Ann, 5, his mother, Mrs. Clara Danner, Rushville; 2 brothers, Russell Danner, Rushville, Wilbert Danner, Adair, 2 sisters, Data Lee, Canton and Norma Davis, Chatham.  His father, Clarence Danner and two brothers, Robert and Dean, preceded him in death.
  "Mike" was a World War II veteran, active member of the Arvada Methodist Church and member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge.  They have resided in Colorado the past 16 years.  Interment services at Arvada cemetery by I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 145.
  Note: He is the son of Clarence C. Danner and Clara A. (Hare) Haare.
Obituary of Merlin Danner
died: August 14, 1968
Astoria Argus - In Ink 1968
Tractor Accident Kills Area Farmer
  Merlin Danner, a 53 year old Ipava farmer, was found dead, apparently the result of a tractor accident, Wednesday evening, Aug. 14, on a farm north of Bernadotte where he had been working.  The Fulton County coroner’s office will schedule an inquest at a later date.
  Mrs. Danner found the body when she went to look for her husband after he failed to return home.  Apparently Danner had gotten off his tractor to move a piece of machinery while moving weeds.  The tractor is believed to have rolled and pinned Mr. Danner against the piece of machinery.  Danner was employed by Doyle Jacobus and was working on the Jacobus farm at the time of the mishap.
  He was born Nov. 28, 1914 at Summum, the son of Claude and Louell Brinton Danner.  He married Mary Raudebaugh Nov. 3, 1945.  She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Kenneth, who is serving with the U. S. Navy station at Norfolk, Va., Doyle and Michael, both at home; a daughter Deborah also at home; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Mayall of Ipava and Mrs. Norine Hayes of St. Joseph, Mo.; and two brothers, Everett and Duane, both of Ipava.  His parents and a brother preceded him in death.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shawgo Funeral Home in Ipava with Rev. Lee Reffett officiating.
  Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.
Obituary of Minerva "Minnie" Catherine Bair Danner
died: April 01, 1962
Astoria Argus - In ink Apr. 4, 1962
Mrs. Minnie Danner Dies At Home
  Mrs. Minnie Catherine Danner, 70, of Astoria died Sunday morning at her home after a long illness.
  A life-long resident of Astoria, she was born July 24, 1891, in Astoria, a daughter of Benjamin and Agnes Snyder Bair. She was married to Irvin Danner on Sept. 29, 1908, who survives.
  Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Fern Sullivan of Pekin; a son, Donald of Milita, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Smith of Astoria and Mrs. Florence Hood of Bushnell; a brother, Henry of Bushnell; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  A sister and a half brother preceded her in death.
  Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Shawgo Memorial Home with the Ref. Forrest Wise officiating.  Burial was in the Woodland Cemetery.
Obituary of Nellie M. Roosa Danner
died: July 11, 1964
Astoria Argus - In ink July 15, __
Mrs. Nellie Danner, 77, Of Canton, Dies
  Nellie M. Danner, 77, of 327 N. Ave C Canton, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in Graham Hospital which she had entered as a patient that afternoon.
  She was born Sept. 19, 1886 in Astoria, the daughter of Douglas and Laura Justice Roosa.  She was married Aug. 18, 1908 in Winechester to Orley Danner, who survives.
  Also surviving are two sons; Otis Danner of Phoenix, Ariz. And Nellis Danner of Strator; two daughters; Mrs. Dorothy Bartholomew and Mrs. Orlene Johnson, both of Canton; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers:  Don Roosa of Astoria and William Roosa of Atlanta, Ga., and a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Dixon of Peoria.
  Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Astoria Christian Church, the Rev. Joseph Gift officiating.
 Note: She is buried in Astoria Cemetery.
Obituary of Olive Mary Aldrich Stucke Danner
died: February 13, 1967
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
Mrs. Olive Danner Dies At Age 86
  Mrs. Olive Mary Danner, 86, resident of Astoria for 36 years, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday afternoon at her home here.
  She was born Nov. 13, 1880, in Bureau County, the daughter of Arthur and Vorena White Aldrich.  She was married to Frank Stucke, who preceded her in death.  On Aug. 16, 1930, she was married to Orley B. Danner, who survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mildred Stucke of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nina Stucke of Beardstown; and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Ranson of West Allis, Wis., and Mrs. Ruth Mayhall of Glendale, Calif.
  One son, three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Danner was a member of the Astoria Christian Church, Rebekah Lodge 53 of Vermont, and Royal Neighbors Lodge of Beardstown.
  Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon at Shawgo Memorial Home with Rev. Joseph Gift officiating.  Burial will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Friends may call at Shawgo’s Memorial Home Wednesday afternoon and evening.

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