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Obituary of Harvey Sherman Bubb I
Peoria Journal Star, December 5, 1998
Harvey Bubb
  ASTORIA - Harvey S. Bubb Sr., 95, of Astoria died at 9:04 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
  Born Aug. 11, 1903, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Jesse and Sarah Bucher Bubb, he married Verna Horton on Sept. 15, 1923, in Astoria. She died Aug. 14, 1983. He also was preceded in death by two grandchildren, three sisters and one brother.
  Surviving are four daughters, Margery McMullen of Ipava, Helen Wright of Williamsville, Marilyn "Peg" Danner of Astoria and Shirley Smith of Whitehall; one son, Harvey Jr. of Bethany, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; three stepgreat-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest of St. Joseph, Mich., and Eldon of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and one sister, Flora Anderson of Chula Vista, Calif.
  A teacher, he taught at Possum Hollow School near Astoria in the early 1920's and also worked at Bubb Produce in Astoria. He worked as a superintendent for the post engineer at Camp Ellis in Ipava in 1942. He worked as a bookkeeper for Rouland Trucking in Jacksonville.
  He wrote a column, "Possum Hollow Nostalgia" for the Argus Searchlight in Astoria. He was a member of the Retired Teachers Association.
  He was a member of the Astoria Church of the Brethren.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Gary Schultz will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Healthcare Center or Astoria Rescue Squad.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 11, 1998
Harvey S. Bubb Sr.
  ASTORIA - Harvey S. Bubb Sr., 95, of Astoria, formerly of Litchfield, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998, at Astoria Healthcare, Astoria.
  He was born Aug. 11, 1903, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the son of Jesse and Sarah Bucher Bubb. He married Vernon Horton in 1923, in Astoria; she preceded him in death in 1983.
  Mr. Bubb, a teacher, taught at Possum Hollow School near Astoria in the early 1920's and also worked at Bubb Produce in Astoria. He worked as superintendent for the post engineer at Camp Ellis in Ipava in 1942, and worked as a bookkeeper for Rouland Trucking in Jacksonville. He also wrote a column, "Possum Hollow Nostalgia" for the Argus Searchlight in Astoria.
  He was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and Astoria Church of the Brethern.
  Survivors: four daughters, Margery McMullen of Ipava, Helen Wright of Williamsville, Marilyn "Peg" Danner of Astoria, and Shirley Smith of Whitehall; a son, Harvey Jr. of Bethany, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernest of St. Joseph, Mich., and Eldon of Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and a sister, Flora Anderson of Chula Vista, Calif.
  Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Gary Schultz officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Astoria.
Obituary of Sherman R. Bucher
Peoria Journal Star, July 3, 2002
Sherman Bucher
  ASTORIA - Sherman R. Bucher, 92, of 312 W. State died at 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at Astoria Manor.
  Born Dec. 16, 1909, in Astoria to Cyrus G. and Mabel Miller Bucher, he married Elizabeth Horton on Feb. 11, 1935, in Peoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Mike of Clancy, Mont., and Roger (and Pat) of Rochester; one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Ann) Robinson of St. Charles; two sisters, Mildred Foutch of Astoria and Eunice Keim of Metamora; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Michael; two brothers; and one sister.
  He farmed until retiring in 1965. He then sold securities, insurance and real estate as an independent agent.
  He was a member of Astoria Church of the Brethren.
  He also was a member of Vermont Masonic Lodge 116 and Ipava Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 226.
  He had served on the Astoria Community School Board from 1958 to 1964 and on the Woodland Cemetery Board from 1949 to 1990.
  He also had served as Fulton County Regional School trustee from 1969 to 1995, Astoria Township trustee from 1967 to 1992 and Woodland School trustee from 1943 to 1957.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Gary Sheets will officiate. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday at the memorial home, where visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Rescue Squad.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 3, 2002
Sherman R. Bucher
  ASTORIA - Sherman R. Bucher, 92, of Astoria died Tuesday, July 2, 2002, at Astoria Manor.
  Survivors: wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Mike Bucher of Clancy, Mont., and Roger (wife, Pat) Bucher of Rochester; a daughter, Ann (husband, Bill) Robinson of St. Charles; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mildred Foutch of Astoria and Eunice Keim of Metamora.
  Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, Gary Sheets officiating. Burial: Woodland Cemetery, Astoria.
Obituary of Otis E. Bucy
died: September 12, 1989
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 13, 1989
Otis E. Bucy
  Otis E. Bucy, 73, of Springfield died at 2 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Hospital.
  He was born Dec. 17, 1915, in Vermont, the son of John and Erma Horner Bucy. He married Audrey Danner in 1948 in Rock Island. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Mr. Bucy was a retired mechanic from the Army National Guard in Springfield.
  In addition to his wife, surviving are one son, Larry O. of Marshall, Ark.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Barbara) Westerfeld of Libertyville and Mrs. Anthony (Deborah) Gureski of Shell Knobb, Mo.; seven brothers; two sisters, one half-brother; two half-sisters; and seven grandchildren.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Vermont United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Donald Pratt officiating. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
  Kost Funeral Home, Vermont, is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Mildred L. Purman Bucy
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, February 6, 2002, page 15, column 4
Mildred Bucy
  Mildred L. Bucy, 85, of Astoria, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  She was born Feb. 24, 1916, in Lewistown, the daughter of Charles B. and Blanche (Cozine) Purman.  She married Dwight E. Bucy July 11, 1936 in Peoria.  He preceded her in death April 8, 1990.
  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Faye Sill.
  She is survived by one daughter, Linda (husband, Jerry) Schisler of Astoria; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  She was a homemaker and member of the Astoria United Methodist Church.
  Services were held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Marian Stone officiating.  Internment was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria United Methodist Church.
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 Jeffrey Scott Butler
Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, September 10, 1993
Jeffrey Scott Butler
  LINCOLN - The Private Family Service Of Jeffrey Scott Butler, 28, recently of Kenya, Africa, a Lincoln native, is today at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, 1900 S. Philo Road, Urbana. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery, Mayview.
  There will be no visitation.
  A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Covenant Fellowship Church, 124 W. White St., Champaign, the Rev. Donald D. Follis officiating.
  He died Sept. 3, 1993, from gunshot wounds sustained during a night attack by unidentified assailants on the UNICEF compound in Wajir, in northeast Kenya, 70 miles from the Somalia border. He was quickly attended to by doctors and was evacuated by air to Nairobi, where he died of internal bleeding shortly after his arrival at the hospital.
  Mr. Butler was born Aug. 14, 1965, in Lincoln, a son of missionary parents, Ron and Carolyn Butler, involved with the African Christian Mission, working in eastern Zaire. They are presently on leave in the United States, residing in Urbana.
  Also surviving are one brother, Greg Butler, Springfield; one sister, Suellen Shay, Cape Town, South Africa, who teaches at the University of Cape Town; maternal grandparents, Harry and Lucille Black, Kell; and paternal grandmother, Ruby Butler, Astoria.
  Mr. Butler joined Air Serv International in February 1992 and first served as an aircraft mechanic in Ethiopia. He then transferred to Mozambique as a pilot-mechanic. While there he flew for several relief agencies including World Vision, Red Cross, Tear and Habitat.
  In July of this year he transferred to Wajir, Kenya, to fly Air Serv's Cessna Caravan for UNICEF and other international agencies assisting Somali refugees and the local people in the northeast corner of Kenya. In January 1993, Mr. Butler was commended by a relief agency in Mozambique for his help and courage in singlehandedly saving two youths and an older man from drowning in the sea at Madal Beach, Quelimane.
  Mr. Butler was a graduate of Rift Valley Academy, Kijabe, Kenya; attended Belleville Area College, Belleville; and was a graduate of Cincinnati Technical College in Ohio with a degree in aviation technology. He had commercial pilot, instrument and flight instructor licenses. He had approximately 2,200 hours of flight time, with 1,100 hours with Air Serv International.
  He was a member of Vinyard Church, Cincinnati.
Obituary of Isaac "Larry" Lawrence Camp
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 17, 1998
Isaac L. Camp
  SPRINGFIELD - Isaac Lawrence "Larry" Camp, 91, of Springfield died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1998, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.
  He was born Oct. 20, 1906, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the son of Charles Enyart and Anna Mae Gouker Martin Camp. He married Louise W. Hofferbert in 1940; she preceded him in death in 1977.
  Mr. Camp, a resident of Springfield since 1945, taught school for 18 years in Fulton, Schuyler and Tazewell Counties. He was employed as an insurance claims adjuster for Country Companies for 26 years.
  He was a 1925 graduate of Astoria High School and Western Illinois Teachers College in 1932 with a bachelor's of education degree. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he served as Sunday school secretary for 22 years and was a church elder for 10 years. He was an active member of the P.T.A. serving as president at Lanphier in 1963. He was a member of the District Scholarship Commission and a member of the Juvenile Protection Springfield Council. He was a past president of the Joe Delong Little League. He was active with the "Redcoat" escort service at Memorial Medical Center and as an instructor for the secretary of state's "Rules of the Road" classes. He was a member of the Mayor's Senior Citizen Commission and a tour guide at the Old State Capitol. He donated time to the Senior Citizens Building at the Illinois State Fair and helped fill out circuit breaker and income tax forms. In addition to the service he gave R.S.V.P., he was a member of the Evening Kiwanis Club since 1966 and served as secretary/treasurer for the Northend Club for 22 years. He worked with the YMCA Youth Soccer Program and volunteered his help to School District 186 at Lincoln, Wilcox, Matheny and Dubois schools.
  He was named 1987 Volunteer of the Year by the United Way of Sangamon County and the Senior Citizens of Sangamon County. In 1991 he received the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award. He was named Usher of the Year at Sangamon State University, and was given the Colonel Sanders Volunteer Award in 1984, and the Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Award in 1982.
  Survivors: a son, Larry Camp of Monticello; a daughter, Karen Birnbaum of Lincoln; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
  Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home, the Rev. Theodore Gall officiating. Burial: Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
Obituary of Bernard D. Campbell, DVM
Peoria Journal Star, September 28, 1998
Bernard Campbell
  ASTORIA - Dr. Bernard D. Campbell, 74, of 302 E. Broadway died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence.
  Born March 14, 1924, in Astoria to Ora Lee and Ola Mae Priest Campbell, he married Margaret F. Barrett on Sept. 6, 1952, in Astoria. She died June 3, 1985. He married Charlotte Fleming on March 14, 1988, in Lakeland, Fla. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Terry of Macon, Ga., and David of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Kent (Jan) Boucher of Springfield; one stepson, Robert Fleming of Ipava; one sister, Imogene Johnson of Mountain Home, Ark.; and four grandchildren.
  One brother, one sister and one infant sister preceded him in death.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was a member and past commander of Astoria American Legion Post 25. He was a veterinarian in Astoria from 1952 to 1987. He was a life member of American Veterinary Medical Association and Illinois Veterinary Medical Association. He also was a member and past president of Central Illinois Veterinary Medical Association.
  He served on the Astoria Unit School Board of Education for 12 years.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his American Legion post or to McDonough District Hospital Hospice in Macomb.
Obituary of John D. Campbell
Peoria Journal Star, August 13, 1992
John Campbell
  ASTORIA - John D. Campbell, 72, of Astoria died at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1992, at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
  Born Feb. 22, 1920, in Astoria to Ora Lee and Ola Mae Priest Campbell, he married Virginia Scott on Nov. 27, 1942, in Louisiana, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Sherilyn Pazara of Havana and Sally Caudle of Canton; two sisters, Imogene Johnson of Mountain Home, Ark., and Virginia Flood of Astoria; one brother, Bernard of Astoria; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant sister.
  He was a farmer and a former member of the Astoria Fire Department and the Knights of Pythias Lodge. He was a member of Astoria Church of Christ and was a former precinct committee chairman for the Republican Party.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Calling hours will be this afternoon and evening at the memorial home where family visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church or the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Virginia D. Scott Campbell
Peoria Journal Star, August 19, 1994
Virginia Campbell
  ASTORIA - Virginia D. Campbell, 71, of Astoria died at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1994, at her residence.
  Born Dec. 10, 1922, in Ripley to John C. and Irene Ward Scott, she married John D. Campbell on Nov. 27, 1942, in Louisiana, Mo. He died Aug. 12, 1992.
  Surviving are her mother of Astoria; two daughters, Sherilyn Pazara of Havana and Sally Spatafore of Canton; one brother, Richard Scott of Bushnell; and four grandchildren.
  She worked at Stevens Publishing Co. for 10 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of Astoria Church of Christ, Harmony Rebekah Lodge 53 of Vermont and the former Pythian Sisters Lodge of Astoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home, where Harmony Rebekah Lodge services will at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church or the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Irma Corine Davis Cannon
Peoria Journal Star, February 4, 1993, Page: C5
Irma Cannon
  ABINGDON - Irma C. Cannon, 79, of 300 N. Jefferson St., formerly of London Mills, died at 5:44 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1993, in the emergency room at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
  Born Feb. 25, 1913, in Schuyler County to W. R. and Katharine Naught Davis, she married Herman R. Cannon on Nov. 16, 1931, in Rushville. He died Feb. 27, 1969. One son, Lloyd, three brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, William of Murphysboro; one daughter, Marjorie I. Moshier of Abingdon; one sister, Virginia Davis of Springfield; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  She and her husband farmed near London Mills for 40 years. She was also a cook for the former Kirsch's and Junction Restaurants.
  She was a member of Busy Bees in London Mills and Mothers of World War II. She attended London Mills United Methodist Church and Abingdon United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Abingdon Chapel. The Rev. George Wilson will officate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg.
Obituary of Ethel H. Walters Carrison Carrison
Peoria Journal Star, December 21, 1993
Ethel Carrison
  ADAIR - Ethel H. Carrison, 85, of rural Adair died at 4:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, 1993, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born June 15, 1908, in Astoria Township, Fulton County, to Edward and Martha Olson Walters, she married Harry Carrison in Galesburg. He preceded her in death. She later married Howard Carrison in Rock Island. He survives in Quincy.
  Also suriving are one son, Dale of Mankato, Minn.; and three granddaughters. One brother preceded her in death.
  A member of the Retired Teachers Association and American Association of Retired Persons, she taught in the Illinois public school system for 30 years.
  She also was a member of the former United Methodist Church in Adair. She attended Astoria United Methodist Church.
  Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. There will be no visitation. Cremation has been accorded.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria United Methodist Church.
Obituary of Helen G. Carter
Peoria Journal Star, June 20, 1993
Helen Carter
  Helen G. Carter, 87, of Rosewood Care Center, formerly of 1201 W. Northmoor, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 1993, at the center.
  She was born May 27, 1906, in Astoria to James and Esther McClelland Carter.
  Surviving are one foster daughter, Ingrid Anderson of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. Five sisters, one brother and one nephew preceded her in death.
  A life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, she worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for 46 years, last working as a switchboard operator before retiring in 1971.
  Private graveside services will be Tuesday at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. The Rev. L. Scott Huson will officiate. Davison-Fulton Western Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Card of Thanks for Milton E. Cassel
died: July 16, 1960
Astoria Argus - In ink July 27, 1966
  Quite a number of Bader folks attended the funeral of Milton Cassel on Tuesday of last week at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.  Brother Laurence Royer was the officiating minister.  The interment was made in the South Fulton cemetery.
  Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cassel and family were Mrs. Mary Baum of Canton; and Mr. and Mrs. George Smith and Robert of Astoria.

Astoria August - In ink unreadable
CARD OF THANKS
  We wish to take this opportunity to thank each and every one for the lovely floral offerings, cards and acts of kindness due to the sudden death of our father and grandfather, Milton E. Cassel.
  Mr. and Mrs. Vern Mitchell and family, Mrs. Mary Raum and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cassel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cassel and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Cassel.
Obituary for Ruth P. Spangler Clanin
Eagle Publications, March 14, 2003
Ruth P. Clanin
  Ruth P. Clanin, 101, Astoria, died at 6:31 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2003, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with Pastor Gary Schultz officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Interment will be in Summum Cemetery, Astoria.

Peoria Journal Star, March 12, 2003, Page: B04
Ruth Clanin, 101, of Astoria dies
  ASTORIA - Ruth P. Clanin, 101, of 1008 E. Broadway died at 6:31 a.m. Monday, March 10, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born July 14, 1901, in Summum to Edward and Minnie Danner Spangler, she married Clare Clanin on June 2, 1923, in Astoria. He died July 20, 1979.
  She also was preceded in death by one sister, one brother and one half brother.
  Surviving is one niece.
  She had been a teacher in rural Astoria and also had worked for Mummet Seed Co.
  She served on the Pleasant Township election board.
  She was a member of Astoria Church of the Brethren and Summum Christian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Gary Schultz will officiate. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Church of the Brethren or Summum Cemetery.
Obituary of Betty Wilma Schuman Clark
Peoria Journal Star, March 1, 1999
Betty Clark
  CANTON - Betty Wilma Clark, 74, of 332 W. French Court died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, at Graham Hospital.
  Born July 6, 1924, in Browning to Elmer and Elsie Stambaugh Schuman, she married Thomas J. Clark on July 26, 1948, in Lewistown. He died Feb. 10, 1974. One daughter, two grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Steve of Enid, Okla.; one stepson, August of Peoria; six daughters, Jeanette Malone, Betty Fitch, Alice Smith and JoAnna Windsor, all of Canton, Janice Archibeque of Phoenix, Ariz., and Lula Burgess of Enid; one stepdaughter, Evelyn Thomas of Dunfermline; one brother, Alfred Schuman of Canton; three sisters, Annabelle Grubb of Canton, June Clanin of Dayton, Ohio, and Emma Bucy of Silvis; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a housekeeper in private homes for many years.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. The Rev. Layton Malone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Betty Clark Trust Fund, in care of Mid-America National Bank in Canton.
Obituary of Wilbert Lee Clark
Peoria Journal Star, June 12, 2000
Wilbert Clark
  LITTLE AMERICA - Wilbert Lee Clark, 57, of rural Lewistown died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2000, at his residence.
  Born Oct. 26, 1942, in Canton to Wilbert Russell and Genevieve Schuman Clark, he married Sharon R. Hallmark on Dec. 19, 1964, in Havana. She died Jan. 26, 1988.
  His parents and two brothers also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Tim of rural Lewistown and Dennis (and Tiffanie) of Cuba; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Joyce) Collins of St. David; four grandchildren; and one sister, Ruth Dainty of Havana.
  He worked at Wilder Farms in rural Lewistown for many years before he became disabled.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. The Rev. Larry Hance will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown.
  Memorials may be made to the education fund for his grandchildren, in care of Farmers State Bank of Fulton County.
Obituary of Barry Travis Clarke
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 9, 2001
Barry T. Clarke
  MOUNT STERLING - Barry Travis Clarke, 37, of Mount Sterling, formerly of Beardstown, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at his home of natural causes.
  He was born July 16, 1963, in Canton, the son of Noel "Bud" and Sue Anderson Clarke. He married Catherine White Veihl in 1991.
  Mr. Clarke was a graduate of Beardstown High School and had been working as a first mate on a towboat for Midland Enterprises/Orgulf in Cincinnati.
  Survivors: wife, Catherine; two stepsons, Tim and Steve Veihl, both of Quincy; five stepgrandchildren; mother and stepfather, Sue and Gerry Braner of Beardstown; a brother, Brian Clarke of Beardstown; grandparents, O. L. and Nettie Anderson of Mount Sterling; and two nieces.
  Graveside services: 11 a.m. Monday, Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy, the Rev. Thomas Henseler officiating.
  Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of LeRoy "Roy" Phillip Clayton
Peoria Journal Star, September 30, 1996
Leroy Clayton
  ASTORIA - Leroy Philip Clayton, 97, of Astoria died at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 1996, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Feb. 9, 1899, in Camden Township, Schuyler County, to John and Kathryn Shelts Clayton, he married Mary Crable on Nov. 21, 1925, in Rushville. She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Gerald of Browning, Delbert of Astoria and Cecil L. of Canton; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. One son, one grandson, four brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
  A member of Fulton County Farm Bureau, he was a retired farmer.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Township Cemetery Association or to Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Mary Burkholder Coats
Peoria Journal Star, November 1, 2000
Mary Coats
  MACOMB - Mary Coats, 93, of Wesley Village died there at 11:58 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000.
  Born March 18, 1907, in Adair to John and Alma Markley Burkholder, she married Arnold ''Shorty'' Coats on June 16, 1930. He died April 11, 1986.
  She also was preceded in death by one son, Roger, in 1994; one brother; and one sister.
  Surviving are two sons, Carroll of Canton and Maury of Vancouver, Wash.; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, where visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Lyren Rix will officiate. Burial will be in Pennington Point Cemetery near Adair.
  Memorials may be made to Wesley Village Alzheimer's Unit.
Obituary of Ione Baumgartner Cole
Peoria Journal Star, December 22, 1992
Ione Cole
  Ione Cole, 87, of 3305 W. Kiva Court died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 1992, at Fondulac Woods Health Care Center in East Peoria.
  Born April 5, 1905, in Havana to Hart and Carrie Markley Baumgartner, she married Voight Cole on Sept. 26, 1925, in Peoria. He died June 1, 1992, in Peoria. One infant sister also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (June Lea) Smith of Peoria; one son, Gene Al; five sisters, Opal Milleson of Clermont, Fla., Norene Berry of Peoria, Mrs. Robert (Emily) Curless of Astoria, Mrs. Dale (Elzada) Markley of Canton and Wilma Webber {Weber} of Lewistown; one brother, Herbert Baumgartner of Peoria; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
  She first worked for Hiram Walker. She later was a real estate saleswoman for Kaufman Real Estate for 22 years, retiring in 1979. She then worked for Wickert Real Estate.
  She was a member of Abundant Life Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. The Revs. A.E. Cope and Paul Bonn will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to her church or to Glad Tiding Church in East Peoria.
 Obituary of Dorothy E. Danner Risenhoover Condreay
Galesburg Register Mail - July 2006
  Abingdon - Dorothy E. Condreay, 80, a resident of Care Center of Abingdon, died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday (July 25, 2006) in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  She was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Knox County, the daughter of Cline and Esther Meadows Danner.
  She married Robert Risenhoover.  She married Harold Condreay on Sept. 6, 1946, in Galesburg.  He died Sept. 26, 1998.
  Surviving are two daughters, Dottie (and Galen) Peacock, Gilson, and Evelyn (and Elden) Simpson, Abingdon; a son, Bobby Risenhoover of Kansas; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a sister.
  She lived most of her life in Galesburg and Abingdon and was a resident of Care Center of Abingdon the past two years.
  She worked at the former Blue Bell Manufacturing in Abingdon and was a homemaker.
  She was of Portestant faith and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Abingdon.
  Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Abingdon Cemetery, with the Rev. Warren Cummins officiating.  No visitation is planned.  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

Avon Sentinel - 3 Aug 2006
  Abingdon - Dorothy E. Condreay, 80, a resident of the Care Center of Abingdon, died at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  She was born Oct. 16, 1925, in Knox County, the daughter of Cline and Esther (Meadows) Danner. She married Robert Risenhoover. She later married Harold Condreay Sept. 6, 1946, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 1998.
  She is survived by two daughters, Dottie (Galen) Peacock, Gilson, Evelyn (Elden) Simpson, Abingdon; one son, Bobby Risenhoover of Kansas; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
  In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine Danner.
  She had lived in Galesburg and Abingdon most of her life and was a resident of the Care Center of Abingdon for the past two years.
  She worked at the former Blue Bell Manufacturing in Abingdon and was a homemaker.
  She was of the protestant faith and was affiliated with the Church of God of Prophecy in Abingdon.
  Graveside services were held Thursday, July 27, 2006, in the Abingdon Cemetery with the Rev. Warren Cummins officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy.
  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

www.h-p-w.com
  Mrs. Dorothy E. Condreay, Abingdon Chapel, 80, a resident of the Care Center of Abingdon, died at 1:20 pm Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  She was born on October 16, 1925 in Knox County to Cline and Esther Meadows Danner. She married Robert Risenhoover. She later married Harold Condreay on September 6, 1946 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on September 26, 1998.
  Surviving are two daughters, Dottie (and Galen) Peacock of Gilson, Evelyn (and Elden) Simpson of Abingdon; one son, Bobby Risenhoover of Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
  She was also preceded in death by one sister, Geraldine Danner.
  She had live Galesburg and Abingdon most of her life and was resident of the Care Center of Abingdon the past two years.
  She worked at the former Blue Bell Manufacturing in Abingdon and was a homemaker.
  She was of the protestant faith and was affiliated with the Church of God of Prophecy in Abingdon.
  Graveside service will be at 11:00 am Thursday, July 27, 2006 at the Abingdon Cemetery. Rev. Warren Cummins will officiate. There will be no visitation.
  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy.
Obituary of Harold Lee Condreay
Peoria Journal Star, September 27, 1998
Harold Condreay
  GALESBURG - Harold Lee Condreay, 74, of 1674 Morton Ave. died at 5:58 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998, at his residence.
  Born Aug. 12, 1924, in Galesburg to James Floyd and Ethel Monroe Condreay, he married Dorothy Danner on Sept. 6, 1946, in Galesburg. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Dottie Peacock of Gilson and Evelyn Simpson of Abingdon; three brothers, Fred of Alpha, Ky., Robert of Galesburg and Walter of Cameron; two sisters, Martha Reeves of East Galesburg and Juanita DeJaynes of Abingdon; one half sister, Karen Condreay of Upper Darby, Pa.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
  One great-grandson, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.
  A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he was a former member of Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285 in Galesburg.
  He worked for the Santa Fe and Burlington Northern Railroads for many years. He last worked for Carver Center in Galesburg for six years, retiring in 1987.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Abingdon Cemetery in Abingdon. The Rev. Warren Cummins will officiate. There will be no visitation. Graveside military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 285. Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Bertha Mae Leonard Conyers
Peoria Journal Star, May 21, 1997
Bertha Conyers
  PEKIN - Bertha Mae Conyers, 93, of Bailey, Colo., formerly of Pekin, died at 10:38 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 1997, at her residence.
  Born Oct. 19, 1903, in Lewistown to John and Elva Myers Leonard, she married Arthur K. Conyers on Oct. 18, 1923. He died in 1968 in Pekin. She also was preceded in death by one son, Donald in 1960.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bernard (Helen) deVries of Bailey; three grandsons, Larry Goodman, Gary Goodman and Ron Goodman, all of Littleton, Colo.; seven great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a 75-year member of the Christian Church in Pekin and Lewistown.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Lakeside Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Jimmie Alan Cook I
Peoria Journal Star, May 27, 1995
Jimmie Cook Sr.,
  MACOMB - Jimmie Alan Cook Sr., 45, of 507 Pierce died at 5:57 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 1995, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born Sept. 16, 1949, in Canton to David C. and Charlotte E. Clark Cook, he married Marjorie G. Hickman. She survives.
  Also surviving are his stepfather and mother, Alfred and Charlotte Schuman of Canton; two sons, Jimmie A. Jr. and Andrew M., both of Havana; one daughter, Melanie A. Cook of Macomb; three brothers, Billie G. and Randy L., both of Canton, and David C. of Gurnee; two sisters, Vickie S. Hand of Morton and Donita DeMott of Canton; and two grandchildren. His father preceded him in death.
  He was a student at Western Illinois University in Macomb, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Pridge Group.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton. Gene Danner will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary of Marion Alvin Cook
died: August 9, 1959
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
M. A. Cook, Vermont Village Marshal, Dies
  Marion Alvin Cook, 67, died suddenly Sunday evening about 7:30, while sitting on a bench in the Vermont business district.  He had complained recently of a blood clot in his leg.  Mr. Cook had been the Vermont village marshal the past 16 years.
  Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, the Rev. Ira K. Hall officiating.  Burial in the Vermont cemetery.
  He was born in Eldorado township Nov. 1, 1891, to Columbus Delano (and) Mary A. Miller Cook.  Surviving are his father, who lives in South Dakota; one brother, Fred Ansel Cook of Arkansas Post, Ark., and two sisters, Mrs. Alta Grace Akerman of Aberdeen, S. D. and Mrs. Verna May Franklyn of California.
Obituary of James "Wendell" Wendell Copes
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Wood Funeral Home Obituary
Wendell Copes
  James "Wendell" Copes, 83, of Rusvhille, passed away at 11:10 PM, Sunday, May 13, 2007 at the Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Missouri, with his daughter at his side.
   He was born on February 9, 1924, in Vermont, Illinois, the son of the late Clinton and Nettie (Schroeder) Copes.  He married Lydia Dohner on May 14, 1950 in Vermont.
   A 1942 graduate of Vermont High School.  He served in WW II with the US Navy. Wendell farmed all his life retiring in the spring of 2006.  He was a member of the Schuyler American Legion and the Illinois Farm Bureau.  He loved life and loved people.
  Surviving are one daughter Sandy Belden and husband Jeff of Columbia, Missouri, three grandchildren Stuart Belden and wife Angela of Columbia, Missouri, Scott Belden, of Dakar, Senegal, Africa and Mark Belden of Columbia, Missouri.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Wayne Copes and one sister Mildred Copes.
  Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mike Cahill officiating.  Interment will follow in the Vermont Cemetery with military rites conducted.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville.  Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association.
Obituary of Jean Louise Landess Cordell
Eagle Publications, September 21, 2004
Jean Louise Landess Cordell
  Jean Louise Landess Cordell, 78, Industry, died at 9:33 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at St. John’s Medical Center, Springfield.
  She was born Jan. 9, 1926, in Kinmundy, the daughter of Dr. Hugh Arnold and Dorothy Louise (Pruett) Landess.
  She is survived by one daughter, Ann (Bob) Thompson, Carthage; one son, Bruce (Julie) Cordell, Beardstown; three grandchildren, Willie Thompson, Sarah Cordell and Greg Cordell; one brother, Hugh Arthur (Jan) Landess, Wenona; three nieces; and one nephew.
  She was preceded in death by her parents.
  She was a 1947 graduate of Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. She taught home economics in high school in Kinmundy, Astoria and Canton. She was a substitute teacher, Industry. She later worked as a desk clerk at the Holiday Inn, Macomb.
  She moved to the Industry area in 1952.
  She was a member of the Industry United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a former member of the DAR in Lewistown and the Industry Order of Eastern Star.
  Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at the Clugston-Tibbitts funeral Home, Macomb, with the Rev. Cindy Rettig officiating.
  Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Lewistown.
  Memorials may be made to the Industry United Methodist Church.
Obituary of Donald E. Cox
Peoria Journal Star, October 26, 2000
Donald Cox
  CANTON - Donald E. Cox, 72, of 1770 N. Fourth Ave. died at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2000, at his residence.
  Born May 24, 1928, in Vermont, Ill., to Charles C. and Dorothy Danner Cox, he married Deon J. Slack on July 1, 1950, in Farmington. She died Feb. 12, 2000.
  One brother also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one son, Brian (and Pam) of Collinsville; two daughters, Melissa (and Don) Koppenhaver of Asheville, N.C., and Mindy (and Rick) Kemple of Golden, Colo.; two brothers, Virgil of Decatur and Merle of Rockford; one sister, Melba Knight of Peoria; and five grandchildren.
  He was a Navy veteran.
  He worked for Illinois Bell Telephone Co. for more than 30 years, retiring in 1985.
  He was a member of Canton Country Club.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Providence Chapel Church in rural Farmington. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Burial will be in Providence Chapel Cemetery in rural Farmington.
  Memorials may be made to Providence Chapel Church.
Obituary of Dorothy E. Danner Cox
Peoria Journal Star, July 15, 1995
Dorothy Cox
  CANTON - Dorothy E. Cox, 91, of Bel-Wood Nursing Home in Peoria County, formerly of Canton, died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 1995, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Oct. 23, 1903, in Astoria to John C. and Lizzie Bubb Danner, she married Charles Cox on June 24, 1921, in Macomb. He died Feb. 27, 1965.
  Surviving are three sons, Don of Centralia, Merle of Rockford and Virgil of Decatur; one daughter, Melba Knight of Peoria; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a former member of Ladies of the Moose Lodge 784.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. Her grandson, the Rev. Keith Knight, will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery in Vermont.
  Memorials may be made to Bel-Wood Nursing Home or the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary of Sybil J. Cox
Peoria Journal Star, August 13, 1995
Sybil Cox
  VERMONT - Sybil J. Cox, 85, of Vermont died at 3:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 1995, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born Jan. 18, 1910, in Galesburg to Theodore and Lillian Oviatt Cox.
  Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Robert (Doris) Wixom of Vermont, and several nieces and nephews. Four sisters preceded her in death.
  She was a 1932 graduate of Knox College in Galesburg. She was a member of Vermont Christian Church.
  Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services will be at Vermont Cemetery at a later date. Kost Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

Peoria Journal Star, September 21, 1995
Doris Wixom & Sybil Cox
  VERMONT - Graveside services, with burial of ashes, for Doris C. Wixom, 88, of Vermont, who died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1995, and her sister, Sybil J. Cox, 85, of Vermont, who died Friday, Aug. 11, 1995, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Vermont Cemetery. The Rev. Clint Palmer will officiate. Kost Memorial Home in Vermont is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Vermont Christian Church.
Obituary of Velona Aten Cromien
The Stark County News, Wednesday, 13 May 1931
Mrs. Velona Cromien laid To Rest Today
  Following a comparitively brief illness, Mrs. Velona Cromien, one of West Jersey township's oldest and most respected citizens passed away at her home two miles west and two miles north of the village of West Jersey Sunday evening. Mrs. Cromien was aged 85 years and practically all of her life had been spent in Stark County.
  Funeral services were held this Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church in West Jersey, Reverend Thomas Spencer, the pastor, being in charge.
  Interment was in the West Jersey cemetery.
  Velona Aten, youngest daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Aten was born 31 March 1846 at Smithfield, Fulton county, Illinois, and passed away at her home northwest of West Jersey 10 May 1931 at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 10 days. When she was about a year old, her father passed away and the family moved to Stark county where she grew to womanhood.
  In 1867 she was united in marriage to Phillip Cromien, veteran of the Civil War. During the war, Mr. Cromien was a prisoner of the Confederate forces and was held in Andersonville prison. Mr. Cromien passed away 9 February 1879.
  The following children survive: Mrs. Tom Connelly, Mrs. Homer Webster, John, Charles and Clyde Cromien, all of the West Jersey community. She also leaves eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one half sister, Mrs. Emma Jones, of LaFayette. One sister, one brother, three half-brothers and one half-­sister preceded her in death.

The Stark County News, Wednesday, 20 May 1931
Services Held For Mrs. V. Cromien, 85
  Funeral services for Mrs. Velona Cromien were held last Wednesday afternoon from the West Jersey Methodist Episcopal church, Reverend Thomas A. Spencer in charge. Mrs. Cromien was aged 85 years and passed away 10 May, after a comparitively short illness.
  Service of song was given by Mrs. J. H. Beamer and son Phillip, who sang "Nearer My God To Thee, " "Abide With Me," and" Jesus, Lover of My Soul." They were accompanied at the piano by Mrs. J. C. Bodine.
 Pallbearers were Frank Bryan, B. A. Fox, Ralph Beamer, Henry Swank, S. J. Newman and Hayes Harmon.
  Velona Aten was born 3 March 1846 near Smithfield, in Fulton county, Illinois. She was the youngest of three children and the last to survive. Shortly after her father's death when she was only one year of age, her mother moved with the family to West Jersey township.
  In 1867 she was united in marriage to Phillip Cromien, a soldier who fought under Grant in the Civil War. She was left a widow in 1879 with three sons and two daughters. They are Mrs. Tom Connelly, Mrs. Homer Webster, and John, Charles, and Clyde, all of whom live in the West Jersey vicinity. A nephew, Milford Aten, made his home with the family for many years.
  There are also eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives who survive, and one half-sister, Mrs. Ella Jones of LaFayette.
Obituary of Francis "Jink" E. Crosier
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Sedgewick Funeral Home Obituary
Francis E. "Jink" Crosier
  Canton Headline: Francis E. "Jink" Crosier, 78, of Canton passed away Sunday, June 24, 2007 at 3:42 pm at Graham Hospital, Canton.
  Born in Rushville, IL, March 19, 1929, to Vail and Goldie (Rittenhouse) Crosier, he married Betty Jeanne Trone, June 1, 1949 at Mt. Sterling Christian Church, Mt. Sterling, IL.
  She survives along with two daughters; Sharon (Steve) Kuzniar of Canton and Linda (Curtis, deceased) Asher of Warsaw; a special niece whom he raised, Vicki (Mark) Trone-Natwick of Milwaukee, WI; three grandchildren, Kevin (Debbie) Asher of Anchorage, AK, Jennifer Asher of Champaign and Joshua Kuzniar of Yates City; two great-grandchildren, Curtis and Ella Grace Asher of Anchorage, AK; two brothers, Robert Crosier of Gary, IN and Donnie Crosier of Rushville; two sisters, Dorothy Huggins of Canton and Betty Foote of Mt. Sterling and a grand niece, Ashley Kellums of Wisconsin. Preceding him in death were his parents, his son-in-law, Curtis Asher, one brother and two sisters.
  He first worked for International Harvester and had his own Concrete Construction business for several years. He then was a city policeman for the Canton Police Dept. for twenty years before retiring.
  Jink was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had a special fishing friend, Cary Bohanan, who he could always count on to accompany him to their favorite fishing hole. He will be sadly missed by his family.
  He was of the Christian Faith and a US Navy veteran.
  Services will be Wednesday, June 27th at 11:00 am at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton with visitation one hour prior. Captains David & Randi Bump will officiate. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or Meals on Wheels. Online condolences can be sent to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com
Obituary of Marion A. Cunningham
Peoria Journal Star, September 2, 1996
Marion Cunningham
  ABINGDON - Marion A. Cunningham, 70, of 312 W. Sanitary Road died at 9:02 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 1996, at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa.
  Born May 11, 1926, in Babylon to George Washington and Myrtle Elizabeth Henderson Cunningham, he married Marjorie L. Danner on Nov. 24, 1955, in Olympia, Wash. She died Feb. 21, 1991. One brother and one sister also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one son, Timothy of Monmouth; one daughter, Mickie Cunningham Sinnett of Abingdon; one sister, Irene Cunningham Jordan of Bushnell; and three grandchildren.
  He worked at Admiral Division of Maytag Corp. in Galesburg for 33 years.
  He served in the Army for two years.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. The Rev. Warren Cummins will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by Abingdon American Legion Post 381. Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Alma Forshee Carpenter Danner
Peoria Journal Star, June 13, 1995
Alma Danner
  ABINGDON - Alma Danner, 87, of Abingdon died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 1995, at Marigold Health Care Center in Galesburg.
  Born Oct. 28, 1907, near Prairie City to John and Matilda Merrill Forshee, she married Raymond Carpenter. He died in 1938. She married Leo Danner on Nov. 6, 1948, in Abingdon. He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Pauline Shinn of Abingdon; one stepdaughter, Barbara Harn of Bushnell; 19 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one son, James Carpenter, one daughter, Ramona Carpenter, two stepdaughters, one stepson, three grandsons, one great-granddaughter, two sisters, two brothers and two great-great-grandchildren.
  She grew up in Prairie City before moving to Wisconsin. She was an Abingdon resident since 1947. She worked at the former Fey's Cafe in Abingdon.
  She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Abingdon.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery.
Obituary of Bessie F. Danner
Peoria Journal Star, April 16, 1998
Bessie Danner
  ASTORIA - Bessie F. Danner, 93, of 410 E. South St. died at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1998, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
  She was born Oct. 29, 1904, in Fulton County to Jonas and Caroline Falkenstein Danner.
  Surviving is one niece, Doris Kolp of Astoria. She was preceded in death by three sisters.
  She was a cook for Astoria Community Unit District 1 and Camp Emmanuel Camp Ground.
  She was a member of the Astoria Church of the Brethren, where she served as a treasurer of the Women's Fellowship.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at her church. Gary Schultz will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in South Fulton Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Church of the Brethren building fund or the Astoria Township Cemetery Association.
Obituary of Bonnie D. Strong Danner
Peoria Journal Star, July 10, 1994, Page: C16
Bonnie Danner
  CUBA - Bonnie D. Danner, 99, of Cuba, formerly of Brooklyn, died at 10:28 a.m. Saturday, July 9, 1994, at Clayberg Nursing Home.
  Born March 23, 1895, in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County, to Edgar and Mary Agnes Chipman Strong, she married Ross Danner on Nov. 29, 1913, in Rushville. He died July 13, 1979. One son, Myrlin; three brothers, one in infancy; and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Leslie of Canton; one daughter, Mrs. Maurice (Verla) Day of Roseville; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several great-great-great-grandchildren.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. William Hesseldenz will officiate. Calling hours will be from noon to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Littleton Cemetery in Littleton.
Obituary of Brandi Jo Danner
Peoria Journal Star, June 28, 1999
Brandi Danner
  ASTORIA - Services for Brandi Jo Danner, 19, of 615 E. State St., who was pronounced dead at 4:03 a.m. Sunday, June 27, 1999, at Mason District Hospital in Havana, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home. The Rev. Vernon Dean will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  She died from injuries received in a one-car accident at the corner of State and Green streets in Astoria.
  She was born July 7, 1979, in Rushville to Donnie and Carol Bryant Danner.
  Surviving are one daughter, Alexis "Lexie" Danner at home; her parents of Astoria; three sisters, Bobbi, Crystal and Carrie Danner, all of Astoria; paternal grandparents, Leon and Janie Danner of Astoria; and her paternal great-grandmother Bonnie Bair of Astoria.
  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents.
  She graduated from Astoria High School in 1997. Memorials may be made to the Alexis "Lexie" Danner Education Fund in care of Farmers State Bank of Astoria.
Obituary of Chauncey Eugene Danner
Peoria Journal Star, November 26, 1993
Chauncey Danner
  ASTORIA - Chauncey E. Danner, 83, of Rural Route 2 died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1993, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Nov. 21, 1910, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Benjamin S. and Anna Gentzler Danner, he married Susie Evelyn Gossage on Feb. 23, 1929. She survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Verna Powell of Canton, and Connie Cavins and Lola Jean Bowman, both of Astoria; one sister, Marie McCance of Beardstown; two brothers, Curt and Delbert, both of Rushville; 11 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many great-great- grandchildren. One son, two daughters, eight brothers, two sisters and one great-grandchild preceded him in death.
  He and his brothers operated Danner Electric in Astoria.
  A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Astoria American Legion Post 25. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home, where calling hours will be after 2 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Chester A. Danner
died: abt 1961
Astoria Argus - In ink Dec. 1966?
  GARDEN CITY - Chester A. Danner, 87, retired Finney County farmer and stockman, died Monday at St. Catherine’s Hospital following a long illness.
  He was born Jan. 14, 1874, in Fulton, County, Ill.  He had lived in Finney County since 1918.  He was a director of the Garden National Bank here from 1934 until his retirement in 1960.  His wife, Mary Leona, died in 1950.  He belonged to the Christian Church and the Elks Club.
  Only immediate survivor is a brother, C. O., of Lakeland, Fla.
  Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Phillips Funeral Home.  Rev. Arthur F. Fleming officiating.  Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery.
  Note: I couldn't find any info to verify the date.
Obituary of Clara Elizabeth Bozard Eddington Horwedel Danner
Peoria Journal Star, January 21, 1993
Clara Danner
  ASTORIA - Clara E. Danner, 85, of rural Astoria died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1993, at Astoria Helath Care Center.
  Born Nov. 6, 1907, in Ray to George Curtis and Floretta Belle Derry Bozard, she married Curtis Danner on Jan. 1, 1963, in Leesburg. He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Eva Pollock of Carthage; one son, Dwight Eddington of Summum; one stepson, Max of Astoria; one stepdaughter, Patricia Weaver of Liverpool; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
  She had worked for Abingdon Pottery in Abingdon before retiring.
  She was a member of Vermont Rebekah Lodge 53.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, where Rebekah services will be conducted. The Rev. Clint Palmer will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Vermont Rebekah Lodge 53.
Obituary of Curtis "Curt" Reginald Danner
Peoria Journal Star, November 22, 1994
Curtis Danner
  ASTORIA - Curtis Danner, 92, of Astoria died at 12:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 1994, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born May 18, 1902, in Astoria to Benjamin S. and Anna Gentzler Danner, he married Doris Derry on Dec. 26, 1925. She died Nov. 27, 1959. He married Clara Horwedel on June 1, 1963. She died Jan. 19, 1993. Nine brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one son, Max of Astoria; one daughter, Patricia Weaver of Liverpool; one sister, Marie McCance of Beardstown; one brother, Delbert of Rushville; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
  He was an electrician and a plumber.
  A Navy veteran, he was a member of Vermont Masonic Lodge 116.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
Obituary of Dessie M. Steele Danner
Peoria Journal Star, December 8, 1998
Dessie Danner
  MARIETTA - Dessie M. Danner, 80, of rural Marietta died at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 1998, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
  Born April 18, 1918, in Washington, Iowa, to Lloyd W. and Lizzie G. Chenoweth Steele, she married Wayne H. Danner on Feb. 10, 1940, in Hannibal, Mo. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Kevin of Peoria and Larry of Benson, Ariz.; two daughters, Judith Brake of Champaign and Mary Jo Lindskog of Prophetstown; one brother, Pete Steele of New Albany, Ind.; three sisters, Mary Helen Hoke of Macomb, Katie Kepple of Bushnell and Dorothy Andrews of Apache Junction, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  One son, Gerald, and two brothers preceded her in death.
  She and her husband were farmers in Bushnell. She was a member of New Philadelphia United Methodist in New Philadelphia.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home. The Rev. Mary Jo Williams will officiate. Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the family present from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army.
Obituary of Ellis Danner
Peoria Journal Star, July 24, 2001
Ellis Danner
  ASTORIA - Ellis Danner, 94, of 10101 W. Palmeras Drive, Apt. 209, Sun City, Ariz., formerly of Astoria, died at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Sun Health Hospice in Peoria, Ariz.
  Born March 4, 1907, in Astoria to Daniel T. and Bessie Ellis Huff Danner, he married Irene E. Schaefer on Aug. 31, 1940, in Pekin. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Gregory (and Bridget) of Urbana; two grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Danner of Canton.
  He was preceded in death by one sister.
  A World War II Army veteran, he retired as a lieutenant colonel in 1967. He was a member of the Reserve Officers Association of the United States.
  He was a highway construction engineer with the Illinois Division of Highways in Peoria from 1930 to 1946 and was professor of civil engineering at the University of Illinois from 1946 until retiring in 1974.
  He served as director of the Illinois Engineering Council from 1947 to 1970. He served on the Champaign City Council from 1959 to 1965.
  He was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, American Road Builders Association, American Society of Civil Engineers and was listed in ''Who's Who in the Midwest'' and ''Who's Who in Engineering.''
  He graduated from Western Illinois State Teachers College Academy in Macomb, with honors, as valedictorian and earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois in Urbana.
  He was a member of Chi Epsilon, Sigma Tau, Sigma Xi and Tau Beta Pi.
  He was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Peoria, Ariz.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Brethren in Canton, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Kevin Kessler will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the University of Illinois Foundation.
Obituary of Harold Dean Danner
Peoria Journal Star, May 18, 1998
Harold Danner
  TABLE GROVE - Harold D. Danner, 76, of 22930 N. 600th Road died at 6:12 a.m. Sunday, May 17, 1998, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg.
  Born May 23, 1921, in Astoria to Harry and Mary Hay Danner, he married Wilma Hummell on Aug. 27, 1956, in Jefferson City, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, William McCamant of Mount Rose, Iowa; one daughter, Mrs. Terry (Marjorie) Brown of Houston; two brothers, Wayne of Marietta and Donald of Table Grove; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
  He was a farmer.
  A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he was a member of Table Grove American Legion Post 413 and Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1921. He was a member of Table Grove Community Church. He also was a member of 40 et 8, Fulton County Voiture 913.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at his church. The Rev. Tim Ashley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont. Burial will be in Harris Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by his American Legion post.
  Memorials may be made to his American Legion post or to Table Grove Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Hart Flavel Danner
Peoria Journal Star, October 17, 1991
Hart Danner
  ASTORIA - Hart F. Danner, 87, of Astoria died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1991, at his residence.
  Born June 3, 1904, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Benjamin S. and Anna Gentzler Danner, he married Iona F. Hetrick on June 16, 1928, in Peoria.
  She survives, along with three daughters, Evelyn Danner and Helen Wise, both of Astoria, and Charlotte Danner of Peoria; one son, Victor of Terre Haute, Ind.; one sister, Marie McCance of Beardstown; three brothers, Curt of Rushville, Chauncey of Astoria and Delbert of Beardstown; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Seven brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
  He was in the hardware and electric business for 33 years. He owned Danner Electric for 18 years, retiring in 1963. He was a member of Astoria Masonic Lodge 100, AF&AM, and Ansar, Shrine, Valley of Springfield.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, the Rev. Terry Westerfield officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Township Cemetery Association or Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Herschel C. Danner
Peoria Journal Star, December 22, 1993
Herschel Danner
  BLANDINSVILLE - Herschel C. Danner, 93, of rural Blandinsville died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, 1993, at LaHarpe-Davier Extended Care Facility.
  Born Dec. 21, 1899, in Astoria Township to Samuel B. and Emma Sweigart Danner, he married Jessie Louise Caspall on Feb. 16, 1927, in Adair. She died Sept. 2, 1961. Three sisters and one brother also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Gwen) Phillips of Eureka and Mrs. Leoines (Barb) Klossing of Stronghurst; one son, Sam of Blandinsville; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  A former member of McDonough County Farm Bureau, he farmed in the Blandinsville area all his life.
  He also served on the Northwestern School Board in Sciota for six years.
  He was a member of Rock Creek Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Blandinsville. The Rev. A. Lee Unger will officiate. Friends may call after 1 p.m. today at the funeral home, where family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to Northwestern School.
Obituary of Leo Danner
Peoria Journal Star, December 12, 1996
Leo Danner
  ABINGDON - Leo Danner, 85, formerly of Abingdon, died at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996, at Sharon Elms Health Care Center in Peoria.
  Born Aug. 7, 1911, in Knox County to Eli and Ida Ann Schisler Danner, he married Mary Eva Bowie in 1932 in Galesburg. He later married Alma Forshee Carpenter on Nov. 6, 1948, in Abingdon. She died June 11, 1995. He also was preceded in death by one son, Robert Wayne Danner; two daughters, Marjorie Cunningham and Charlotte Carter Anderson; one stepson; one stepdaughter; two brothers; three grandsons; and two great-grandchildren.
  Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Harn of Bushnell; one stepdaughter, Pauline Shinn of Abingdon; 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
  He worked at Briggs Manufacturing Co. in Abingdon. He attended Assembly of God Church in Abingdon.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Hedding Grade School Library, Abingdon.
Obituary of Leslie R. Danner
Peoria Journal Star, January 29, 1998
Leslie Danner
  CANTON - Leslie R. Danner, 76, of 250 S. Main, Apt. 109, died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 1998, at Graham Hospital.
  Born Oct. 3, 1921, in Brooklyn to Ross E. and Bonnie D. Strong Danner, he married Mary Jane Mercer in 1940. She died in 1945. He married Mary L. Crossland on March 29, 1947, in Canton. She died Nov. 10, 1995, in Peoria.
  One brother also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Jerry of Rushville and Leslie Jr. of Canton; three daughters, Marilyn Selkirk and Patricia Davis, both of Canton, and Clela Taylor of Glasford; one sister, Verla Day of Roseville; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  He worked in material control at International Harvester for 30 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of United Auto Workers Local 1357. He was a member of Moose Lodge 784 and the American Federation of Musicians Local 304. He was a former member of the Odd Fellows and the Civil Defense.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. The Rev. Dean Bucalos will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to the Fulton County unit of the American Cancer Society or any charity.
Obituary of Lucille Marianna Danner
Peoria Journal Star, December 29, 1997
Lucille Danner
  ASTORIA - Lucille Marianna Danner, 69, of 510 N. Locust St. died at 10:05 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born May 30, 1928, in Browning to Brandford and Sidnea {Sidney} Weber Danner.
  Surviving are two brothers, W. Leon Danner of Astoria and Eugene Danner of Springfield; four nephews; three nieces; and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews. One sister preceded her in death.
  She was a secretary in Chicago for 40 years, last working at Sears Tower.
  She was a member of Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria, where services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Kevin Kessler will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church or to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 29, 1997
Lucille M. Danner
  ASTORIA - Lucille Marianna Danner, 69, of Astoria died Sunday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
  Survivors: two brothers, W. Leon Danner of Astoria and Eugene Danner of Springfield; seven nieces and nephews; and 10 great-nieces and great-nephews.
  Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Woodland Church of the Brethren, Astoria. Burial: Astoria Cemetery.
  Kost Memorial Home in Vermont is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Mary L. Griffith Danner
Peoria Journal Star, November 11, 1995
Mary Danner
  CANTON - Mary L. Danner, 74, of 503 Dean Court died at 2:14 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 1995, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Jan. 24, 1921, in Canton to Robert and Vivian Crossland Griffith, she married Leslie R. Danner on March 29, 1947, in Canton. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Jerry L. of Rushville and Leslie R. Jr. of Canton; three daughters, Marilyn Selkirk and Patricia A. Davis, both of Canton, and Clela M. Taylor of Glasford; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one brother, Evan Griffith of Canton. She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  She was a telephone operator at Illinois Bell in Canton.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. The Rev. Dean Bucalos will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Obituary of R. Allen Danner
Peoria Journal Star, September 2, 1995
R. Allen Danner
  RUSHVILLE - R. Allen Danner, 51, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., formerly of Rushville, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995, in Poplar Bluff.
  Born Jan. 24, 1944, in Macomb to Russell and Pauline Street Danner, he married Pat Credille on April 13, 1987, in Reno, Nev. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother of Rushville; two daughters, Michelle Danner and Cammie Mock, both of Quincy; two stepsons, Michael Matthews of Rushville and James Credille of Houston; three stepdaughters, Linda Gillian of Flint, Mich., and Brenda Credille and Sally Gilcrease, both of Houston; and 10 grandchildren. One grandson preceded him in death.
  He was a disabled-employee involvement coordinator at Rowe Furniture Co. in Poplar Bluff.
  He served in the National Guard and Reserves. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited and the North American Fishing Club.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rushville City Cemetery. The Rev. Marvin Chalfant will officiate. Military rites will be accorded by Schuyler American Legion Post 4. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to Princess Theater, Box 441, Rushville 62681.
Obituary of Ralph Lewis Danner
Peoria Journal Star, June 4, 1994
Ralph Danner
  ASTORIA - Ralph Lewis Danner, 76, of Route 1 died at 9:25 a.m. Friday, June 3, 1994, at his home.
  Born May 31, 1918, in Littleton to Ralph and Clela B. Haffner Danner, he married Harriet Baxter on Aug. 20, 1939, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Dr. David of Pekin; one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Sally) Bergeson of St. Louis; and four grandchildren.
  He was a retired grain and livestock farmer.
  He was a member of Fulton County Farm Bureau and the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a former member and president of the Astoria School Board.
  He was a member of the Knox College 50 Years Alumni Club and Phi Delta Theta.
  He was a member of Astoria United Methodist Church, where services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Lance Leeds will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
Obituary of Richard F. Danner
Peoria Journal Star, March 24, 2000
Richard Danner
  CANTON - Richard F. Danner, 74, of 1930 N. Main St. 1-A died at 1:27 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 2000, in the emergency room at Graham Hospital.
  Born July 31, 1925, in Astoria to Floyd E. and Viola M. Bricker Danner, he married Patricia L. Saurbaugh on Aug. 9, 1947, in Canton. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Paul of Fort Collins, Colo.; one brother, Eugene of Canton; three sisters, Alice Stevenor of Los Angeles, Marjorie Peters of Canton and Thelma Carpenter of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and one grandchild.
  A member and past president of the American Legion, he was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran, serving as a tailgunner in the Pacific Theater.
  He worked for Cohen's Furniture in Peoria, retiring in 1990 as senior vice president of merchandising.
  He was a member of First Christian Church of Canton, where he served as a deacon and board chairman. He also was a member of Canton Country Club.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at his church. The Rev. Arden Keen will officiate. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church music fund.
Obituary of Ronald E. Danner
Peoria Journal Star, November 13, 1994
Ronald Danner
  CHILLICOTHE - Ronald E. Danner, 74, of 512 Sweetbriar died at 3:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 1994 at his residence.
  Born Dec. 22, 1919, in Astoria to Keith and Mary Carter Danner, he married Edith Baum on Sept. 9, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Mike of Chillicothe; one brother, Carter of Astoria; three sisters, Patty Heaton of Vermont, Nancy Danner of Peoria and Kay Ellen Danner of Canton; and one grandchild. Three sons, Gary, Larry and David, and one brother preceded him in death.
  He was a farmer in the Vermont area and was manager of the Vermont Grain Elevator for 27 years, retiring in 1981. He later managed the Chateau Apartments in Chillicothe.
  A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Vermont American Legion, George Washington Masonic Lodge 222 in Chillicothe and the Silver Air Patrol. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
  He also was a member of Ipava Christian Church.
  Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Astoria Cemetery in Astoria. The Rev. Ray Harrison will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 tonight at Weber Funeral Home, with masonic services at 5:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Rescue 33 or to Methodist Medical Center Hospice Program or to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Russell "Rasty" Harold Danner
Peoria Journal Star, October 4, 1993, Page: B3
Russell Danner
  RUSHVILLE - Russell H. "Rasty" Danner, 77, of Rushville died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, 1993, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  Born Aug. 9, 1916, in Fulton County to Clarence and Clara Haare Danner, he married Pauline Street on Dec. 2, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Allen of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Kenny (Data) Lee of Canton; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren, One sister, four brothers and one great-grandson preceded her in death.
  He was a rural mail carrier for the Rushville and Browning post offices for 32 years, retiring in 1982. A World War II Army veteran with rank of Tech. 4, he served in the Army Amphibious Engineers. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4, Ducks Unlimited and North American Fishing Club.
  He also was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a past member of Odd Fellows.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Calling hours will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery with military rites conducted by his American Legion post.
Obituary of Sarah Jane Danner
died: February 12, 1964
Astoria Argus - In ink Feb. 19, ????
Services Held Friday For Miss Sarah Danner
  Funeral services for Miss Sarah Jane Danner, 92, lifelong resident of the Astoria area, were held Friday at 1 p.m. at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.  The Rev. Galen Gerdes officiated, and burial was in Woodland Cemetery near Astoria.
  Miss Danner died early last Wednesday morning at the Wickert Home in Astoria after a brief illness.
  She was born July 23, 1871 near Astoria to Conrad M. and Sarah Stambaugh Danner.  She was a member of the Woodland Church of the Brethren.  Two nieces survive.  A brother, Levi Danner is deceased.
Obituary of Sidney Webber Danner
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 15, 1992
Sidney Danner
  Sidney Danner, 89, of Astoria died at 12:35 a.m. Monday at Astoria Healthcare Center.
  She was born Jan. 8, 1903, in Ipava, the daughter of Leo and Bessie Roddis Webber. She married Bransford Danner in 1922 in Decatur. He died in 1975. She was also preceded in death by a daughter and three brothers.
  Surviving are two sons, Eugene D. of Springfield and W. Leon of Astoria; a daughter, Marianna Danner of Astoria; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Hazel L. Livers of Canton.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Woodland Church of the Brethren, Astoria, with the Rev. Ron Burtz officiating. Burial in Astoria Cemetery.
  Kost Memorial Home, Vermont, is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, September 15, 1992
Sidney Danner
  ASTORIA - Sidney Danner, 89, of North Locust Street died at 12:35 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 1992, at Astoria Health Care Center.
  Born Jan. 8, 1903, in Ipava to Leo and Bessie Roddis Webber, she married Bransford Danner on May 10, 1922, in Decatur. He died Jan. 27, 1975. One daughter and three brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Eugene D. of Springfield and W. Leon of Astoria; one daughter, Marianna Danner of Astoria; one sister, Hazel L. Livers of Canton; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria, where services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Ron Burtz will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery. Kost Memorial Home in Vermont is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Susan "Susie" Evelyn Gossage Danner
Peoria Journal Star, July 27, 1997
Susie Danner
  ASTORIA - Susie E. Danner, 85, of 710 E. State St. died at 8 p.m. Friday, July 25, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Sept. 6, 1911, in Vermont to Fred and Mattie Sorrell Gossage, she married Chauncey E. Danner on Feb. 23, 1929. He died Nov. 24, 1993. Three daughters, one son, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Verna Powell of Canton and Connie Cavins of Astoria; one brother, Otto Gossage; one sister, Gladys Brown; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
  Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Astoria Cemetery. The Rev. Phillip Derry will officiate. There will be no visitation. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Wilfred "Willie" Wayne Danner
Peoria Journal Star, April 27, 1993
Wilfred Danner
  GALESBURG - Wilfred W. "Willie" Danner, 71, of 2498 Carol Drive died at 5:15 a.m. Monday, April 26, 1993, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
  Born May 23, 1921, in Astoria to Earl M. and Edna Mae Smith Danner, he married June E. Lipes on Nov. 29, 1951, in Kahoka, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Gregory W. of Eagle Point, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Brad (Gloria J.) Ator of Farmington, Utah, and Kara B. Johnston of Wataga; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Earl of Galesburg and Oliver of Kersey, Colo.; and two sisters, Bernita Danner of Pueblo, Colo., and Moorene J. Miller of Elizabeth, Colo. He was preceded in death by one brother.
  A Kroger employee for 42 years, he was a meat cutter and later a manager for 25 years, retiring in 1976. He was a World War II Air Force veteran and a volunteer for the American Red Cross.
  He was a member of American Legion Post 285 and a member and trustee of Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Galesburg.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Galesburg Chapel, where visitation will be one hour earlier. The Revs. Randy Reese and Roy Roberts will officiate.
  Graveside services wil be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Woodland Cemetery in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to his church, Galesburg Cottage Hospital hemodialysis unit or the American Red Cross.

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