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Obituary of Robert E. Hamilton
Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, July 4, 1991
Robert E. Hamilton
PAXTON - Robert E. Hamilton, 56, a resident of Paxton since 1970, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday (July 1, 1991) at St. John's Hospital, Springfield.
His memorial service will be at 1 p.m. July 14 at the Ford-Baier Funeral Home, Paxton, with Don Brooks officiating.
He was born Jan. 19, 1935, at Astoria, a son of Raymond S. and Edna K. Crabtree Hamilton. He married Patricia A. Bailey Nov. 1, 1952, in Mason City. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother, Lincoln; one son, Marc L., Springfield; two daughters, Kimberly A. Ralat and Kristi L. Adams, both of Havana; one sister, Betty L. Griffin, Lincoln; and four grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Hamilton was a self-employed contractor and had been employed by Kingren Construction Co. of Paxton.

Obituary of Virgil D. Hamm
Peoria Journal Star, September 13, 1998
Virgil Hamm
PEORIA - Virgil D. Hamm, 77, of 6920 Swartz Lane died at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 1998, at Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
Born March 27, 1921, in Browning to Peter A. Sr. and May Curless Hamm, he married Rosalie Janssen. She died Dec. 5, 1991, in Peoria.
Three brothers also preceded him in death.
Surviving are one son, Allen Sr. of Peoria; two sisters, Wanda Miller of Astoria and Glenna Hurst of Havana; two brothers, Pete Jr. of Browning and Dale of Bath; and two grandchildren.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
A member of Carpenters Local 183 in Peoria, he was a carpenter for the state of Illinois, retiring in 1983.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Illinois Veterans Home.

Obituary of Hazel C. Goldsmith Foutch Hammack
Peoria Journal Star, April 23, 1993
Hazel Hammack
BROWNING - Hazel C. Hammack, 81, of Route 1 died at 8:38 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 1993, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Born Aug. 23, 1911, in Fulton County to John and Louisa Brush Goldsmith, she married Ralph E. Hammack on Feb. 11, 1947, in Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Rose Murphy of Cuba. She was preceded in death by three sons, Bill Foutch, Jim Foutch and Tom Foutch, and one daughter, Barb Lambie, three brothers and one sister.
She was a former employee of Hiram Walker & Sons in Peoria and a member of the American Association of Retired Persons.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Ron Burtz will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Astoria.

Obituary of Ralph E. Hammack
Peoria Journal Star, March 13, 1998
Ralph Hammack
BROWNING - Ralph E. Hammack, 74, of Rural Route 1 died at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998, at his home.
Born Sept. 27, 1923, in Isabel Township, Fulton County, to Scott W. and Lela Elizabeth Hampton Hammack, he married Hazel C. Foutch on Feb. 11, 1947, in Peoria. She died April 21, 1993, in Rushville. He also was preceded in death by three sons, Jim, Tom and Bill, one daughter, Barb, one brother and one sister.
Surviving are four brothers, Doyle of Havana, Dale of Astoria, Donald "Can" of Ipava and Douglas of Meredosia; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was employed at Keystone Steel & Wire Co. in Bartonville, K. Casswoods Timbermill and farmed at Knob Hill Farm.
He was a member of the Schuyler-Brown FS Co-op and Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Astoria American Legion Post 25. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the memorial home, where the family will meet with friends from 6 to 8 tonight. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Astoria.
Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Mary L. Hummel Orendorff Hammond
Peoria Journal Star, February 3, 2003, Page: B04
Mary Orendorff Hammond
CANTON - Mary L. Orendorff Hammond, 91, of 1410 Montello Court died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at Graham Hospital.
Born April 5, 1911, in Lewistown to Robert J. and Venus Wilcoxen Hummel, she married John W. Orendorff on Sept. 1, 1933, in Kahoka, Mo. He died Feb. 3, 1970.
She later married Charles B. Hammond on July 25, 1975, in Canton. He died Nov. 30, 1988.
She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Jo Sullivan; two brothers; and two sisters.
Surviving are three daughters, Katherine (and Don) Fengel of Canton, Susan (and Gene) Cooper of Bushnell and Alyce (and Bruce) Webb of Virginia Beach, Va.; one brother, Frank Hummel of Lewistown; two sisters, Wilma Duncan of Lewistown and Anna Beadles of Canton; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
A 1932 graduate of the Graham Hospital School of Nursing, she worked for Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, retiring in 1970.
She was a member of the Canton Women's Club, Canton Country Club and Order of the Eastern Star.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canton and was active in its Circle.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. The Rev. Dr. Robert Holler and the Rev. Steve Knudson will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to her church or to Graham Hospital School of Nursing Scholarship Program.

Obituary of Myra J. Rose Hammond

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Peoria Journal Star, June 16, 2007
Hammond, Myra
CANTON - Myra J. Hammond, 95, of 448 N. 10th St., Canton, Ill., passed away at 10:19 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2007, at her residence.
She was born April 27, 1912, in Ray, Ill., to Charles H. and Suzanna (Bishop) Rose. She married Francis M. Hammond on June 13, 1939, in Perryville, Mo. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, Ron (June) Hammond of Canton; one daughter, Arlen (Kenneth) McGuire of Kirksville, Mo.; two daughters-in-law, Bernita Hammond-Trigg of Canton and Mary Ahitow of Cuba; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Also preceding her in death are her parents; two sons, Dick and George; an infant daughter, Patricia Jane; five brothers and two sisters.
She worked and retired from the Canton Manufacturing Company.
She was a member of the Cuba Christian Church.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at the Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton, where visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. The Rev. Maureen Stein will be officiating. Burial will be at White Chapel Memory Gardens, Canton.
Memorials may be made to Relay for Life.
Online condolences may be made at www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.

Obituary of Obituary of Zelma "Maxine" Maxine Beaty Haney
Peoria Journal Star, May 19, 1994
Maxine Haney
COLCHESTER - Maxine Haney, 73, of 209 W. Lee St. died at 7:39 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 1994, at her home.
Born Feb. 22, 1921, in Fulton County to Frank and Bertie {Birdie} Martin Beaty, she married Charles Haney on Aug. 13, 1941, in Wichita, Kan. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, Frank L. of Colchester; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
She was a member of Colchester First Christian Church.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Tom VanMeter will officiate. Calling hours will be anytime until the time of services at Jones Mortuary, where visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery in Vermont.
Memorials may be made to her church.

Obituary of Ray V. Haney
Peoria Journal Star, September 8, 1994
Ray Haney
INDUSTRY - Ray V. Haney, 75, of Industry died at 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born July 29, 1919, in Macomb to Clyde and Bertha McCormick Haney, he married Lois Wherley on Jan. 6, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (Janet) Brierton of Ipava; two brothers, Ronald of Good Hope and Maurice of Rogers, Ark.; six grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. One sister, two brothers and one infant brother preceded him in death.
He was a farmer in the Industry area, retiring in 1984. He was a member of McDonough County Farm Bureau. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Jill Johnson-Scott and Marshall Litchfield will officiate. Calling hours will be after 1 p.m. today, and visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Pinhook Park in Industry or Industry Fire and Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Anna Ackerson Harn
Peoria Journal Star, July 20, 1993, Page: D5
Anna Harn
BEARDSTOWN - Anna Harn, 85, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday, July 18, 1993, at St. Luke Health Care Center.
Born Dec. 26, 1907, near Marietta to William P. and Mary E. Smith Ackerson, she married Onzelo G. Harn Dec. 23, 1926, in Lewistown. He died Oct. 11, 1990. One grandson, one granddaughter, three great-grandchildren, one brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Doris Baker of Rushville and Violet Lashbrook of Beardstown; one son, Donald of Oklahoma City, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Perry Ackerson and Clarence Ackerson, both of Bushnell, Glen Ackerson of Pekin, and William Ackerson of Marietta; and three sisters, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte Krusan of Canton, and Pearl Pendl of Bellevue.
She had worked at the Cudahy Packing Company and Mickleberry Packing Company in Rushville for many years.
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Cemetery, Rushville, with the Rev. Michael Cooper officiating. Visitation will be 7 to 9 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville.
Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital or St. Luke Health Care Center.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 20, 1993, Page: 16
Anna Harn
RUSHVILLE - Anna Harn, 85, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:25 a.m. Sunday at the St. Luke Health Care Center in Beardstown.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Palm Cemetery near Rushville.
Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are a son, Donald of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Doris Baker of Rushville and Violet Lashbrook of Beardstown; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; four brothers, Perry and Clarence Ackerson, both of Bushnell, Glenn Ackerson of Pekin and William Ackerson of Marietta; three sisters, Florence Bollinger of Mesa, Ariz., Charlotte Krusan of Canton and Pearl Pendl of Bellevue.

Obituary of Harvey B. Harn
Peoria Journal Star, November 9, 1991
Harvey Harn
ASTORIA - Harvey B. Harn, 98, of rural Astoria died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, 1991, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Born March 12, 1893, in Waterford Township, Fulton County, to Reason E. and Martha J. McNeil Harn, he married Effie Marie Malott, who died on Nov. 4, 1957. He also was preceded in death by six brothers, one sister, two half brothers, one half sister and one grandchild.
He is survived by two sons, Willis of Peoria and Milford of Astoria; two daughters, Mrs. Larry (Sara) Brehm of Paloma and Mrs. Ben (Nelcine) Thompson of Neenah, Wis.; one sister, Tina ({Tena} Leonard of Astoria; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
A World War I Army veteran, he farmed and worked as a carpenter in the Astoria area until retiring.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, with Wayne Rouse officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be at Summum Cemetery in Summum.

Obituary for Milford D. Harn
Eagle Publications, January 28, 2003
Milford D. Harn
Milford D. Harn, 66, Astoria, died at 9:47 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2003, in his home. Services were held Wednesday, January 29, 2003, at Summum Christian Church, Astoria, with the Rev. Ken Peterson officiating.

Peoria Journal Star, January 26, 2003, Page: B07
Milford Harn
ASTORIA - Milford D. Harn, 66, of 8739 E. Turner Highway died at 9:47 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2003, at his residence.
Born May 11, 1936, in Fulton County to Harvey and Effie Marie Malott Harn, he married Gladys Martinez on May 9, 1955, in Raton, N. M. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Patricia) Gonzales of Oceanside, Calif., and Mrs. Jeff (Susan) Chaska of Ranch Santa Margarita, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Kevin (Raquel) Scllastico of Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Larry (Sara) Brehm of Poloma and Nelcine Thompson of Appleton, Wis.; one brother, Willis (and Betty) of Peoria; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Dale.
He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Astoria American Legion Post 25 for 45 years.
He worked at International Harvester in Canton for more than 25 years, retiring in 1997.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Summum Christian Church in Astoria. The Rev. Ken Peterson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by his American Legion Post.
Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of Onzelo G. Harn
died: October 11, 1990
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 13, 1990
Onzelo G. Harn
RUSHVILLE - Onzelo G. Harn, 86, of Rushville died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, with burial in Palm Cemetery west of Rushville.
Surviving are his wife, Anna; one son, Donald of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two daughters, Doris Baker of Rushville and Violet Lashbrook of Beardstown; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Harvey of Summum; and one sister, Tena Leonard of Astoria.

Obituary of Eldon "Butch" L. Harpe I
Peoria Journal Star, The (IL) - November 24, 1993, Page: C6
Eldon Harpe Sr.
Eldon L. "Butch" Harper Sr., 51, of 509 W. McClure died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, 1993, at his residence.
Born July 15, 1942, in Canton to Francis and Hattie Murphy Harper, he was reared by Harrison Parker. He married Nora Morse on Sept. 3, 1960, in Iowa.
Surviving are his mother of Elmwood; a friend, Shirley Bright of Peoria, with whom he made his home; one son, Eldon "Chip" Jr., and one daughter, Mrs. Tom (Jeanette) Wolford, both of Farmington; four grandchildren; one stepbrother, Robert Parker of Wisconsin; and two stepsisters, Judy Parker of Peoria and Mrs. Wildon (Linda) Lynall of Elmwood.
He was a mechanic for Fashes and Sons in Farmington for 28 years. He then was an assistant service manager at Kmart in Peoria until his death.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Anderson Funeral Home in Farmington, where visitation will be two hours earlier. The Rev. David Swain will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Farmington.
Memorials may be made to the Farmington Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Edward Lee Harper
Peoria Journal Star, November 9, 2004, Page: B4
Edward Harper
CANTON - Edward Lee Harper, 54, of Fort Myers, Fla., formerly of Canton, died at 11:43 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Hope Hospice Care in Fort Myers.
He was born Jan. 5, 1950, in Canton to Paul Harper and A. Geraldine Davis Landis.
Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Vernon Landis; one stepbrother, Ronald (and Laurie) Landis of Maquon; three sisters, Paula Barnes and Cindy St. Clair, both of Canton, and Carol Morris of Fort Myers; and two stepsisters, Cynthia (and James) Olsen of Tyrone, Ga., and Elizabeth (and Charles) Tucker of Fulton.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He was a Navy veteran and worked as a Navy postal clerk.
He had been a carpet installer.
Private graveside services will be Saturday at Walnut Cemetery in Banner. The Rev. Rick Atchley will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation will be accorded. Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice Care, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33968-3600.

Obituary of Juanita N. Williams Harper
Peoria Journal Star, May 19, 1993, Page: D6
Juanita Harper
CANTON - Juanita N. Harper, 72, of Rural Route 3 died at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 18, 1993, at Sunset Manor Nursing Home.
Born Nov. 3, 1920, in Orion Township near Breeds to Roy and Leila Link Williams, she married Robert L. Harper on Oct. 31, 1936, in Pekin. He died Feb. 27, 1988. She also was preceded in death by one brother, two half brothers and one sister.
Surviving are two sons, Jack of Rockford and Marion "Bud" of rural Canton; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Hester Fidler of Branson, Mo.
He {She} owned and operated Harper Restaurant in Banner and the Mobile Service Station for 45 years before retiring.
He {She} was a member of the Amaranth, White Shrine of Jerusalem and Evening Star Lodge 46. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. The Rev. John Beesley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery in Banner.
Memorials may be made to the Spoon River Hospice or any charity.

Obituary of Junior Allen Harper
Peoria Journal Star, October 19, 1996, Page: D11
Junior Harper
CUBA - Junior A. Harper, 60, of 104 S. First died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 1996, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Born July 29, 1936, in rural Cuba to Fred and Gladys Ward Harper, he married Shirley Young. He later married Mary Ellen Morrison on Sept. 2, 1983, in Cuba. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Allen Lee Harper and Rick E. Harper, both of Lewistown; one daughter, Kathy J. Herrick of Canton; one brother, Don of Oblong; one sister, Irene Johnson of Canton; and one grandson. One brother and one stepson, Ladd Morrison, preceded him in death.
He was a heavy-equipment operator at Duck Island Sand and Gravel Co. in rural Canton for the past 42 years. He was a member of Operating Engineers Local 649 in Peoria. He was of the Nazarene faith.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Henry Memorial Home in Cuba. The Rev. Ken Bloyd will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery.

Obituary of Roxie Smith Harper
Peoria Journal Star, September 27, 1995, Page: D6
Roxie Harper
CUBA - Roxie Harper, 85, of 601 N. Third St. died at 4:05 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1995, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Born Nov. 2, 1909, in Bernadotte Township, Fulton County, to Clarence and Vedda Bunch Smith, she married Frederick Harper on June 30, 1947, in Havana. He died Feb. 18, 1956. One daughter, Sonya Smith, and two brothers also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda Smith of Cuba; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Assembly of God Church in Cuba.
Cremation has been accorded. There will be no service or visitation. Arrangements are by Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton.

Obituary of Mary Frances Moore Hartley
Peoria Journal Star, June 20, 1996
Mary Hartley
GALESBURG - Mary Frances Hartley, 74, of 1136 W. North died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 1996, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Born Oct. 22, 1921, in Astoria to Claire J. and Lefa Mae Annfield Moore, she married Norman Hartley on Jan. 30, 1946, in Astoria. He survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Mark of Lisle, John H. of Galesburg and Chris K. of Independence, Ky.; one daughter, Mary Ann Ostrowski of Milwaukee; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
She was a homemaker. She was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Watson Funeral Home in Galesburg, where visitation will be one hour before services. The Rev. James McAteer will officiate. Private family burial will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Lung Association of Illinois, Knox County Humane Society or Community Hospices of America.

Obituary of Maurice Benoni Hartman
Peoria Journal Star, June 17, 2005
Maurice Hartman
MACOMB - Maurice B. Hartman, 92, of 702 S. Campbell died at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at his home.
Born Feb. 6, 1913, in Live Oak, Calif., to Peter Sylvanus and Bessie Whitlock Hartman, he married Grace Gibble on Aug. 27, 1944, in Chicago. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Norman (and Renae) and Brian; and one sister, Dolores Snader of Tahlequah, Okla.
He was preceded in death one daughter, Leola Wilson, four sisters and four brothers.
He was a custodian at McDonough District Hospital, Woodrum's, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Western Illinois University and several other area businesses.
He was a member of Astoria Church of the Brethren in Astoria.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at his church, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Gary Schultz will officiate. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice or to the Salvation Army.

Obituary of Betty Jean Fanning May Hayes
Peoria Journal Star, July 25, 2004, Page: B6
Betty Hayes
LEWISTOWN - Betty Jean Hayes, 84, of 291 N. Cedar St. died at 7:58 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Born Oct. 3, 1919, in Bryant to Charles and Carrie Kelly Fanning, she married Leo Graham May.
She later married Lloyd Hayes Sr. on June 16, 1979, in Canton. He died Aug. 21, 2000.
She also was preceded in death by one daughter and one stepdaughter.
Surviving are one son, Ronald (and Bonnie) May of Garden Grove, Calif.; one stepson, Dayne Hayes of Bloomington; one daughter, Marcie (and Mark) Zinn of Pleasanton, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Phyllis (and Ray) Vidito of Enfield, Conn.; one brother, William Fanning Sr. of Peoria; two grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker.
Services will be at noon Tuesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton, where visitation will be one hour before. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Memorials may be made to Fulton County Hospice.

Obituary of Herbert Hayes
died: June 20, 1966
Astoria Argus - In ink (June 20,) 1966
Herbert Hayes Dies Of Heart Attack
Herbert Hayes, son of Charles and Ethel Kimble Hayes was born April 9, 1907 near Vermont. He passed away June 20, at his farm home south west of Vermont from a heart attack. He had been a farmer all his life and lived in the Vermont and Astoria area his entire lifetime.
He was united in marriage to Lucy Schisler on June 20, 1931 at Lewistown, Ill.
Survivors besides his wife are two sons; Charles E. and Carl H. Hayes both of Adair; one daughter, E. Josephine Workman of Astoria; two grandchildren, Gary D. and Connie S. Workman of Astoria; two sisters, Eva Bollinger of Springfield and Iva Danner of Vermont; one brother Charles Hayes, Jr. of Table Grove.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his loved ones. Our loss is his gain.
One uncle, two aunts, several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends are also left to morn his passing.
Funeral services will be held at Kost Funeral Home in Vermont this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Gift will officiate and burial will be in the Vermont Cemetery.

Obituary of Charles E. Heaton
Peoria Journal Star, June 5, 1996
Charles Heaton
VERMONT - Charles E. Heaton, 68, of Vermont died at 3:50 p.m. Monday, June 3, 1996, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born July 3, 1927, in Vermont Township, Fulton County, to Harry S. and Ella O. David Heaton, he married Pauline Applegate on April 21, 1948, in Blandinsville. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Brenda) Robinson of Monmouth, Mrs. Robert (LaRita) Maloney of Astoria and Mrs. Steve (Pat) Yost of Havana; two sons, Ronald of Springfield and Eldon of Macomb; one sister, Mrs. Ron (Rosemarie) Prickett of New London, Iowa; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was an Army veteran. He worked for Vermont Foundry for 20 years and was a custodian at VIT School for five years. He retired in 1989 as water superintendent for Vermont Water Department.
He was a member of the National and Illinois Rifle associations, and Modern Woodmen of America.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Kost Memorial Home. The Rev. Gary Sheets will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Vermont Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Charles T. Heaton
Fulton County Democrat, Lewistown, IL, July 1999
Charles Heaton
Charles T. Heaton, 85, of Walla Walla, Washington, died July 6, 1999, in Walla Walla.
He was born September 30, 1913 in Greenfield, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Opal, of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Charles C. Heaton of West Richland, James T. and Anne Heaton of California, William E. and Kathy Heaton of Pasco, Elgie B. Heaton of California; daughters and sons-in-law, Wilda L. M. and Don Sharp of Kennewicl, Linda and James Filmore of Snohomish, Washington; stepson and his wife, Donald R. and Rita Edwards of Washington; brother and sister-inlaw, Troy and Bertha Heaton of Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Alma and Monta Winkle of Kennewick; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; 4 stepgrandchildren and 8 step great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Heaton was formerly Opal Beadles, daughter of Avery and Sadie Beadles of Lewistown.
He was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, his first wife, Lucy Heaton, and a son, Victor R. Heaton and daughter, Judy K. Harmon.
He had many occupations before retiring. His main love was the ministry. He was a member of the Christian Church.
Services were held July 10 at Eiman's Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made in his meory to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Bos 277, Richland, WA 99352; Hospice, P. O. Box 2026, Walla Walla, WA 99362, or to a charity of your choice.

Death Notice of George Heaton
died: November 9, 1946 (b. abt. 1882)
Macomb paper
Dies Here
George Heaton, 64, of Table Grove died at 6:00 this morning at the St. Francis hospital here. He entered the hospital yesterday and underwent surgery. The body was removed to the Hukill funeral home in Table Grove. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Obituary of Henry Winner Heaton
died: August 1, 1900
Again has the angel of death visited our vicinity and taken from us one of our oldest and most respected neighbors Henry Heaton. Altho for some time past Mr. Heaton has been failing in health, he went about helping to do the light work. On Monday, July 30, he was apparently as well as usual all day, but about 5 o'clock he was stricken with paralysis, from which he never gained consciousness. All the earthly friends could do for him was done, but on thursday Aug. 2, his spirit passed to the world beyond, where sorrow shall be no more.
Deceased was born in Bucks County, Penn., March 9th, 1830; moved with his parents to Ohio, from there to Illinois, in 1849, and he has lived in Fulton and Schuyler Counties, Ill., ever since, living on the farm where he died since 1871.
He was married to Miss Rebecca Patterson May 17, 1855. To this union was born twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, all of whom are still living except one daughter, who died in childhood.
Mr. Heaton was a loving husband, a kind and affectionate father and a good neighbor. He will be greatly missed in this vicinity. The bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of a kost of friends in their deep bereavement. The funeral service was conducted at the residence last Friday at 2 o'clock by Rev. Ross of Vermont, Ill., after which the remains were laid to rest in Schroder Cemetery.
Note: He is buried in Phillips Cemetery, Oakland Township, Schuyler County, Illinois

Obituary of Jeffery Scott Heaton
Eagle Publications, November 8, 2006
Jeffery Scott Heaton
Jeffery Scott Heaton, 34, Plymouth, died at 8:55 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 in Blessing Hospital, Quincy.
He was born Nov. 20, 1971, in Macomb, the son of Joe and Janice (Stambaugh) Heaton.
He is survived by his father, Joe (Pam) Heaton, Rushville, and mother Janice Roberts, Augusta; fiancé, Dawn Heaton, Plymouth; one stepson, Dustin Heaton, Plymouth; maternal grandmother, Edith Lee, Augusta; two brothers, Jeremy (Keshia) Heaton, Bowen, and Corey Roberts, Augusta; one sister, Jodi (Brad) Ballas, Augusta; two nieces and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and his paternal grandparents.
He was employed as a welder for Yetter Manufacturing in Colchester. He was a 1990 graduate of Plymouth High School. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and just being in the outdoors.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, in Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating.
Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery, Vermont.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta.
Memorials may be made to the Tri-village Ambulance Service.

Obituary of Rebecca Ruth Patterson Heaton
died: January 12, 1904
Vermont Union, January 14, 1904
After an illness lasting several weeks, Mrs. Rebecca Heaton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sylvester France, Tuesday morning at 2:45 o'clock. The funeral was held from the residence Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock conducted by the Elder G. W. Ross, after which the remains were taken to Phillips Cemetery for interment.
Rebecca R. Patterson was born in the state of Ohio, August 3, 1836. She came to Illinois with her parents when nine years old, first settling at Canton, Ill., then living in McDonough County, Ill., and Schuyler County, Ill.
She was married to Henry W. Heaton May 17, 1855. They resided in Astoria township until 1864, when they moved to the vicinity of the Flatwoods (Oakland Township, Schuyler County), where they resided until his death, August 1, 1900. Most of the time she has resided with eight sons, and four daughters, William H., Franklin H., Ellen Jane, Sanford W., Florence R., Andrew J., Sarah Ann, James M., Lewis E. Ross {Rosa} L., R. Cornelius and Albert L., all of whom are living except Ellen, who died in infancy.
Mrs. Heaton, was a woman well beloved by all who knew her. She was a kind and loving mother, and a good neighbor. She reared a large and honorable family, who have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad hour of bereavement.
Note: Also in Rushville Times, January 21, 1904. Rebecca is the daughter of Hugh and Ellenor Woodside Patterson.

Obituary of Chester "Chet" B. Hedges
Peoria Journal Star, July 26, 2006, Page: B5
Chester Hedges
CANTON - Chester B. "Chet" Hedges, 86, of 834 E. Walnut St. died at 2:20 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2006, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded.

Death Notice of Lyle A. Hedges
Peoria Journal Star, May 24, 2006, Page: B4
Lyle Hedges
CANTON - Lyle A. Hedges, 80, of 443 E. Locust passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at his residence.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Friday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, with visitation one hour before. Burial will be in Orendorff Cemetery.

Obituary of Charles Daniel Hendee
Peoria Journal Star, September 23, 1997, Page: D6
Charles Hendee
CANTON - Charles Daniel Hendee, 88, of 129 S. First Ave. died at 7:48 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997, at Graham Hospital.
He was born Aug. 21, 1909, in Isabelle Township, Fulton County, to Melvin and Bessie Smith Hendee.
Surviving are two brothers, Willis of Lewistown and Ralph of Godfrey; and two sisters, Louella Millard of Morton and Leladel Davis of Canton. One brother and three sisters preceded him in death.
He worked at International Harvester for 38 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of Shields Chapel United Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at White Chapel Memory Gardens. The Rev. Joseph Ewoodzie will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home.

Obituary of James H. Hendee
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
James Hendee Of Ipava Dies
James H. Hendee, 91, of Ipava died at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1974 at his residence.
Mr. Hendee was born on May 9, 1883, in Fulton County, the son of Stephen A. and Margaret Atwater Hendee. He married Mary Wilson Whites on Feb. 9, 1922, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Maralee) Burgard of Ipava, and one grandson. One sister is deceased.
He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Isabel Community Church and the Lewistown Masonic Lodge AF and AM No. 104.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with Rev. Donald Harris officiating. Burial was in the Ipava Cemetery.

Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Watson Rodgers Hendee
Peoria Journal Star, January 9, 1994
Mary Hendee
HAVANA - Mary Elizabeth Hendee, 81, of 812 S. Coleman died at 8:25 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 1994, at Mason District Hospital.
Born Aug. 5, 1912, in Havana to Harvey and Nellie Garber Watson, she married Howard James Hendee Sr. on April 18, 1947, in Havana. He died Oct. 21, 1976. One stepson, Howard Hendee Jr., four brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Harold Rodgers of Havana; one daughter, Mary Lou Cameron of Phoenix; one sister, Lou Nellie Danner of Ipava; one brother, Harvey "Pete" Watson Jr. of Lake Charles, La.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was a gasket maker at Dana Corp. in Havana.
She was a member of Havana Baptist Church. She was a member of Havana Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 6408 and Rebekah Lodge.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hurley Funeral Home. The Rev. Bryan Newman will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 9, 1994
Mary E. Hendee
HAVANA - Mary Elizabeth Hendee, 81, of Havana died at 8:25 p.m. Friday at Mason District Hospital.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are a son, Harold Rogers of Havana; a daughter, Mary Lou Cameron of Phoenix, Ariz.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Harvey (Pete) Watson Jr. of Lake Charles, La; and a sister, Lou Nellie Danner of Ipava.

Obituary of Ralph D. Hendee
Peoria Journal Star, May 21, 1998, Page: B5
Ralph Hendee
CANTON - Ralph D. Hendee, 78, of 7808 Meadowlark Drive, Godfrey, formerly of Canton, died at 11:05 p.m. Monday, May 18, 1998, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.
Born March 19, 1920, in Canton to Melvin and Bessie Smith Hendee, he married Juanita Engelage on Sept. 14, 1945, in St. Louis. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, JoAnn Mason of Lewistown; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Willis of Lewistown; and two sisters, Lela Davis of Canton and Louella Millard of Morton.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
He was employed as a baker at Alton Mental Health Center. He later was a supervisor for the Wetterau Corp. in St. Louis, retiring in 1986. A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1308 in Alton and the American Legion. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 789, AF&AM in Cuba.
He was a member of Cuba Christian Church and its choir.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Sedgwick Funeral Homes, Canton Chapel. The Rev. Terry Vance will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home, with Masonic rites at 7:45 p.m. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Cancer Research.

Obituary of Jack Larson Henry
Peoria Journal Star, June 13, 2007
Henry, Jack
HAVANA - Jack Larson Henry, 79, of Quincy, formerly of Havana, died at 3 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2007, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
He was born July 13, 1927, in Lewistown, Ill., to Harold and Edith (Larson) Henry. He married his first wife, Cora, who preceded him in death in November of 1966. He then married Vivian Geiss Blakeman on Aug. 27, 1967, in Beardstown, Ill. She resides in Quincy.
Mr. Henry is also survived by one stepson, Ron (Vicki) Blakeman of Beardstown; one stepdaughter, Janice (Gary) Blakeman-Bradshaw of Brainerd, Minn.; one brother, Charles Henry of Cape Coral, Fla.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora and one son, Jack Lloyd Henry.
Mr. Henry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Havana and the Lewistown VFW.
He served in the Navy from 1945 to 1946 in the Pacific Theater.
He worked at Illinois Power in Havana for 41 years as a relief operator, retiring in 1989.
He was an avid duck hunter.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at his church on Friday, June 15, with visitation one hour prior. The Rev. Donald Long will officiate. Burial will follow a luncheon at the church in Chandlerville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to his church or to the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Ethelle "Ethel" Mary Maxwell Gruber
died: May 29, 1943
The Astoria Argus,
MRS. J. H. GRUBER PASSES AWAY
Funeral Thursday Afternoon At The Late Home On East Broadway
Mrs. Joseph H. Gruber passed away at her home on East Broadway, Monday noon, following an illness of about two years duration.
Ethelle Mary Maxwell was born Nov. 24, 1882 in Astoria, the daughter of Lacey and Anna Frazier Maxwell. She was united in marriage to Joseph H. Gruber of Astoria, Dec. 6, 1905. To this union one son was born, Robert Gruber of Browning.
Besides her husband and son she is survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Lacey Maxwell, Springfield, two sisters, Mrs. Alta Maxwell, Astoria, and Mrs. Bessie Parker, Springfield.
Mrs. Gruber was loved and respected by all who knew her. She loved her home, was a faithful wife, a devoted mother and her death is mourned by all. She was a member of the Astoria Methodist church and when her health permitted was quite active in church work.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the late home, conducted by Rev. H. Sheldon Pattison, pastor of the Methodist church. Interment in Astoria Memorial Mausoleum.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of Joseph H. Gruber
died: August 1, 1955
The Astoria Argus,
Jos. H. Gruber Dies Monday In Macomb Hosptl.
Joseph H. Gruber, 70, a well known and highly respected citizen, died unexpectedly Monday at 10 a.m. at the St. Francis hospital in Macomb, where he was taken Sunday evening following a heart attack. He had been in failing health for the last three years.
Mr. Gruber was at his farm near Sheldon’s Grove Friday, with his son Robert. Upon returning home he became ill that evening, unable to get relief.
Mr. Gruber was active as a businessman in Astoria for the past fifty years, in various capacities. Of late, he has given much of his time to his farming activities with his son.
The body was brought to the Shawgo Memorial Home, where burial preparations were made.
Mr. Gruber was a member of the Astoria Methodist church and the Kiwanis Club.
Born in Russell, Kans., Dec. 2, 1884 a son of Jacob and Fannie (Hollinger) Gruber, he came to Astoria as a young man, and married Ethel Maxwell, who died in 1943. A son, Robert J. Gruber of Browning was born to this marriage.
In 1944 he married Mrs. Mabel Wolff, who survives, in addition to three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Burgard of Astoria, Mrs. Ella Johnson, Lincoln, Nebr., and Mrs. Emma Burgard of Dixon. A brother, Hiram Gruber, a sister, Mrs. Fannie Parry, and an infant sister and brother preceded him in death.
The Rev. H. Sheldon Pattison, pastor of the Geneseo Methodist church and former pastor of the Astoria Methodist church, conducted funeral services at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Methodist church. Burial in Astoria cemetery.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Death Notice of Alta M. Maxwell Maxwell
died: August 29, 1964
Illinois State Journal, August 30, 1964, p. 62
Mrs. Alta M. Maxwell
Mrs. Alta M. Maxwell, 83, of 2210 S. 9th St. died at 11:55 a.m. Saturday at Phillips Nursing Home.
She was a member of Astoria Methodist Church and had been a resident of Springfield for three years.
Surviving are one son Phillip, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Parker, Springfield; and six grandchildren.
Remains were removed from Bisch Memorial Home to Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, for services Tuesday. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of James “Bud” D. Maxwell
died: December 10, 1953
Astoria Argus, December 16, 1953
James D. Maxwell Dies Thursday At His Home
James D. (Bud) Maxwell, 86, died Thursday morning at his home in the northwest part of town following an illness of one month’s duration.
Mr. Maxwell as born in Belmont, Ohio, July 12, 1867, a son of Henry and Mary Ellen (Fitzgerald) Maxwell. He was married to Alta Maxwell on Dec. 26, 1910, who with a son, Phillip Lacy Maxwell of Springfield, and four grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Maud Greenfield of Flushing, Ohio, survive.
Funeral services were held at the Shawgo Memorial Home Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Rev. Fred Thompson. Burial in the Astoria cemetery.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of Lacy Maxwell
died: November 26, 1917
The Astoria Argus, 1917
Death Came Suddenly
Paralytic Stroke Ends Life of Lacy Maxwell - Stricken Saturday, Funeral Wednesday
Lacy Maxwell died at 1:10 o’clock Monday morning at his home in this city following a paralytic stroke which he suffered Saturday forenoon while working in the Parr coal mine.
Mr. Maxwell never regained consciousness after the stroke which left him speechless and effected his entire right side.
He was born in Astoria township and has made this his home practically all his life. At the time of his death he was aged 60 years. He is survived by the widow and four children -- Mrs. Alta Maxwell, Mrs. Ethel Gruber, Miss Bessie Maxwell, all of Astoria and Harry Maxwell of Virginia. A sister, Mrs. J. Q. Wilson, Paxton, Nebr., and a brother, O. L. Maxwell, Astoria.
The funeral services were held today at 2:30 p.m., at the residence conducted by Rev. J. B. Martin, pastor of the M. E. church. Interment in the Astoria cemetery.
While Mr. Maxwell had been complaining for a year or more, his sudden demise was a terrible shock to his family and to his hosts of friends, as none realized the serious condition of his health.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of Elizabeth Jane McClelland Maxwell
died: April 29, 1916
The Astoria Argus-Searchlight, May 3, 1916
AN AGED LADY DEAD
End of Life Comes to Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell of this city Saturday Night
Mrs. Elizabeth Maxwell died Saturday night at 11:40 o’clock at her home in the east part of town.
She was born in the state of Ohio, Jan. 1st, 1830 and with her parents came to Illinois when quite young and located near St. Louis, where she remained until 1840 when she came to Fulton county locating near the town called Washington, which was afterwards named Astoria.
In the year 1846 she was united in marriage to David Maxwell. To this union three children were born. They are Mrs. Ida Wilson of Paxton, Nebraska; Lacy Maxwell and O. L. Maxwell, both of Astoria.
Mr. Maxwell died about ten years ago.
The deceased was a member of the Methodist church and has lived a strict Christian life. Being among the very early settlers, she saw many changes made during her life in this community.
The funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. C. T. Pilch, pastor of the Methodist church of this city. Interment in the Astoria cemetery.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of David Maxwell
The Astoria Argus, November 2, 1905
IN MEMORIAM
Captain David Maxwell
Was born in Warren, Jefferson Co., Ohio, in 1822. He came to Astoria when he was twenty-one years old. He was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth McClelland the 22nd of February, 1847. To this union was born three children, - Oscar, Lacey, and one daughter, Mrs. Ida Wilson, who resides in Rushville. All were present at the funeral.
In 1856 he went the overland route to California and stayed three years. Was elected constable on his return to Astoria , and served three years. He enlisted in Civil War and was made Captain of Company H., 85th Reg., Ill., Volun. After nine months service he resigned on account of ill health, and returned home. Two months later he enlisted in the Eleventh Ill., Cavalry, Company G.
He united with the Christian church before the war. After he returned home he farmed some and attended the Union Chapel Methodist church, with his wife, when able; until declining health and a partial deafness made it impossible to attend. He was very fond of singing and his favorite hymns were, "Lead Kindly Light," and "Nearer My God to Thee," which he loved to hear his grandchildren sing. He was always honest and upright in all his dealings with men, and was a cooper by trade. He was very careful to keep the Sabbath and was anxious for his grandchildren to attend church and Sunday School. Next to his home and church he loved his country.
He departed this earthly life Sunday, October 29th, 1905, aged 83 years, 7 months and 9 days. He sank into his last rest as peaceful as a child upon its mother's breast; after having passed through great suffering.
Besides the immediate relatives, he leaves a host of friends and members of the G.A.R. to mourn his departure.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. N. Wakefield at the residence Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 2:30 p.m.
The burial services were conducted by the G.A.R. at the Astoria cemetery. Mrs. U. G. Butcher.
   "It is God's way to lead me on,
     Sometimes in joy, sometimes oppressed;
For 'tis the way the saints have gone.
And entered into heavenly rest."
"Sometimes I pray 'neath clouded skies
    Within mine own Gethsemane;
I cry aloud, and God replies:
    Fear not my child, cling fast to me."
"When I shall reach the valley deep,
    That borders on that better land,
When I shall sweetly go to sleep,
    Still clinging to my Father's hand."
Wm. McKinley.

The wife and children desire to express their grateful thanks to the friends and neighbors and especially the G.A.R. Post for the help and kindness shown during the illness and death of their beloved husband and father. MRS. DAVID MAXWELL, AND FAMILY
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of Anna Frazier Maxwell
died: March 17, 1956
Illinois State Journal, March 18, 1956, p. 38
Mrs. Anna Maxwell
Mrs. Anna Maxwell, formerly of Astoria, who had been residing for a short time with a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Parker, of 321 N. Sixth St., died at 1:45 p.m. yesterday in St. John’s hospital. She was 93 years old.
Also surviving is another daughter, Mrs. Alta Maxwell, of Astoria.
The body will be removed to Shawgo funeral home, Astoria.

The Astoria Argus, March 21, 1956
Former Astoria Resident Dies in St. John’s Hospital
Mrs. Anna Maxwell, 93, died Saturday in St. John’s hospital, Springfield. Mrs. Maxwell had been an Astoria resident until 1952 when she made her home with a daughter in Springfield. She had been a hospital patient one week and had been in failing health for about three months.
Born near Ipava, Aug. 26, 1862, a daughter of Rhuben R. and Mary Ellen (Swan) Frazier, she was married in 1878 to Lacy Maxwell, who died in 1917.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alta Maxwell, Astoria and Mrs. Bessie Parker, Springfield. A daughter-in-law, Mrs. Harry Maxwell, of Springfield, ten grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren also survive. She was the last of a family of ten children. A son, Harry E. Maxwell, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ethel Gruber and a great grandchild preceded her in death.
Although Mrs. Maxwell originally was a Quaker, she had joined the Astoria Methodist church.
Mrs. Frances Johnson was the organist at the funeral services.
Pallbearers were Richard Hoopes, Clare Moore, David Cooper, Rankin Condit, Thomas Tregellas, and William Kost.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Shawgo Memorial Home, conducted by Rev. Fred Thompson. Burial in Astoria cemetery.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of Elizabeth "Betsey" Coulter McClelland
The Argus, Astoria, Thursday, Aug. 11, 1892
AUNT BETSEY McCLELLAND
Passes Away at the Age of 92 Years.
Died, at her home in Astoria, Aug. 6th, 1892, Mrs. Elizabeth McClelland, aged ninety-two years and three months.
Elizabeth Coulter was born in Banbridge county, Downs, Ireland {Banbridge, County Downs, Ireland}, May 8, 1800. When twelve years of age her parents moved from Ireland to New Jersey. When she landed in New York, Nathaniel McClelland, her future husband, was working on the fortifications, fortifying against the British. After living in New Jersey six years she was married to Mr. McClelland and in 1824 emigrated to Ohio and settled on the Ohio river opposite Wheeling. About the year 1830 they again emigrated and settled in Bond county, Illinois and in the year 1836 moved to Fulton county and settled in Astoria where she has since resided.
Her husband died in 1845. Mrs. McClelland was the mother of twelve children, six boys and six girls of which one son, R. H. McClelland, of Homersville, Neb., is still living. John, Nathaniel, William, Thomas G., and James are dead; Margarett Smith, Hannah McLaren, Susan Brown, Elizabeth Maxwell and Nancy McClelland, are living. The oldest daughter Mary Huff is dead.
Aunt Betsey as she was styled by everybody, was, at the time of her death the oldest person living in Astoria and has been a member of the Methodist church since 1830. On account of her being the oldest member in the church she had the honor of spreading the mortar at the laying of the corner stone for the present M. E. church. For the past few years she has been a great sufferer but her daughter Nancy took the best possible care of her and was no doubt the cause of her living to the ripe old age she did.
The funeral occurred from the M. E. church, Rev. A. Clarke officiating. The remains were interred in the Astoria cemetery, followed by a large number of friends and relatives.
The children of Aunt Betsey McClelland desire to thank the Masons and others for the kindly assistance rendered them during the illness and death of their mother.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Death Notice of Oscar "Os" L. Maxwell
died: March 29, 1939
Maxwell, Oscar - The Argus, Wed., March 29, 1939
OS MAXWELL PASSES AWAY
Dies At Home Of Daughter, Mrs. Mabel Richey, In Bushnell, Illinois
Os Maxwell, a well known Astoria resident, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mabel Richey in Bushnell this morning, following a paralytic stroke suffered several weeks ago.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, namely, Hugh Maxwell of Peoria, Mrs. Mabel Richey of Bushnell, and Floyd Maxwell of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by a minister from Bushnell. Interment in Astoria cemetery.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of Robert J. Gruber
Born: 8 Dec 1912
Died: 30 Oct 1977
The Astoria Argus
Robert Gruber, 64, Of Astoria Dies
Robert J. Gruber, 64, of Astoria, died at 2:16 p.m. Sunday in the Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born Dec. 8, 1912, in Astoria, the son of Joseph H. and Ethelle Maxwell Gruber. He married Beryl D. Bryant Nov. 6, 1934, at Peoria. She survives.
He was a retired farmer and a member of the Sheldon Grove United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Wesley Wallace officiating. Burial will be in the Astoria Cemetery.
Those who wish may contribute to the Robert J Gruber Memorial Fund in care of the Sheldons Grove United Methodist Church.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Death Notice of Bessie G. Maxwell Parker
died: June 8, 1966
Illinois State Journal, June 8, 1966, p. 30
Mrs. Bessie G. Parker
Services for Mrs. Bessie G. Parker of 2321 Arrowhead Drive will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Bisch Memorial Home. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Mrs. Parker died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday at her home.
Surviving are one son, William M. of Springfield and three grandchildren.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Death Notice of Rheuben Ross Frazier
died: January 25, 1899
The Astoria Argus, Thursday, January 26, 1899
Rheuben R. Frazier, living east of Vermont, aged seventy-one years died Wednesday of this week. Mr. Frazier is Mrs. Lacy Maxwell’s and Mrs. Geo. Palmer’s father.
Submitted by Susan Nardoni <slnardoni@gmail.com>

Obituary of Rosalie Briney Emmons
Peoria Journal Star, June 22, 1993, Page: D5
Rosalie Emmons
ASTORIA - Rosalie Emmons, 68, of rural Astoria died Sunday, June 20, 1993, at her residence.
Born April 8, 1925, in Schuyler County to Harold and Lois Margaret Shelley Briney, she married Merrill Eugene Emmons on May 12, 1945, in Rapid City, S. D. He died Aug. 6, 1963. One sister and one brother also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Pierce of Lincoln; two sons, William of Astoria and Michael of Havana; one brother, Roger Briney of Browning; and six grandchildren.
She was a member of Sheldon Grove Methodist Church and a former member of Order of Eastern Star.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. The Rev. Terry Westerfield will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.
Memorials may be made to her church building fund or to American Heart Association.

Obituary of Cecil M. English
Eagle Publications, Macomb, IL, July 21, 2006
Cecil M. English
Cecil M. English, 84, Marietta, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at his residence.
He was born May 29, 1922, in Marietta, the son of Frank and Bessie Ann (Drummond) English. He married Betty Havens March 17, 1947, in Macomb. She survives.
He is also survived by four daughters, and two sons, Celia (Ralph) Luper, Table Grove, Patricia (Ernie) Virag, Smithfield, Terry (Cindy) English, Marietta, Tim (Gayla) English, Bushnell, Trudy (Randy) Schier, Granton, Wis., and Wilma (Greg) Craver, Prairie City; 25 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, three brothers and one daughter Linda Lou English (Boo-Boo).
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in Japan and Hawaii from November 1942 to January 1946. Six months of that time was spent guarding gold in Japan. He had many stories to leave behind about his experiences.
He was employed at Swift Poultry, Bushnell, for 10 years from 1941-1951 and Vaughn & Bushnell Mfg. Co., Bushnell for 33 years, retiring in 1984. He also ran a gas station with convenience store for six years and also ran a restaurant in Marietta in the early ‘50s for four years. He also worked at the Marietta Post Office.
He was a member of the Smithfield Nazarene Church where he was very active. He was also a lifetime member of Bushnell VFW # 1422.
Cecil and his family were no strangers to hard work and much love. His family and friends will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the Martin Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, with Pastor Layton Malone officiating.
Burial will be in the Baughman Cemetery, Smithfield.
Memorials may be made to the Smithfield Nazarene Building Fund, Hospice of Graham Hospital or the Senior Center of Cuba.
Martin Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Harold M. Etter
Peoria Journal Star, February 23, 1994, Page: D7
Harold Etter
RUSHVILLE - Harold M. Etter, 87, of Rushville died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 1994, at St. Luke Health Care Center in Beardstown.
Born July 7, 1906, in Fulton County to Jacob and Della Mae Stambaugh Etter, he married Viva W. Wilson on Aug. 13, 1929, in Astoria. She died Aug. 2, 1991. He also was preceded in death by two grandsons, three brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are two sons, William "Bill" and Richard "Dick," and two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur (Pat) Leverton and Mrs. Carl (Peggy) Settles, all of Rushville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene of Fairborn, Ohio, and Jacob Jr. of Belleville; and one sister, Grace Schisler of Ipava.
He farmed in Schuyler County, retiring in 1991. During World War II he worked at International Harvester in Canton.
He was a member of Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. William Hesseldenz will officiate. Calling hours will be from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Luke Health Care Center in Beardstown.

Obituary of Annetta G. Parker Aten Fisher
Peoria Journal Star, May 8, 2007
Fisher, Annetta
MACOMB - Annetta G. (Aten) Fisher, age 96, of Macomb, formerly of Ipava, passed away at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb, Ill.
She was born on July 30, 1910, in Astoria, Ill., a daughter of William B. and Etta M. (Gain) Parker. Annetta married Merlin Aten in 1928. She later married Anthony Fisher on Feb. 4, 1950. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1953.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Aten; one grandson, Rodney Dwayne Aten; and two brothers, Paul and Wilbur Parker.
Annetta is survived by three sons, Richard (and Janet) Aten of Highland, Rodney (and Rosemary) Aten of Ipava, Ill., and John (and Alta) Aten of Beardstown, Ill.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Annetta was an item inventory manager for the U.S. Air Force.
She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lewistown, Ill., and the Sonshine Club of Astoria.
Visitation for Annetta will be held today, May 8, 2007, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, Ill. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the Astoria Cemetery. Monsignor Richard Pricco will officiate.
Memorials can be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
Memorial condolences may be sent to the family online at shawgomh@pracon.net.
Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava is handling arrangements.

Obituary of Dennis Dixon Foster
Peoria Journal Star, March 28, 2007, Page: B4
Dennis Foster
HAVANA - Dennis Dixon Foster, 55, of Havana died at 12:24 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2007, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born April 9, 1951, in Canton, Ill., the son of Beverly D. "B. D." and Faith Shawgo Foster.
Mr. Foster was the owner of Foster's Heating and Air Conditioning in Havana.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Havana Post 6408 Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an avid camper, he loved landscaping, gardening and his coy fish ponds.
He is survived by his parents of Havana; his fiancee, Stephanie Bax of Havana; one son, Joshua (Nathania) Foster of Springfield, Ill.; one daughter, Kylie Foster of Havana; two grandsons, Elijah and Lathan Foster; one brother, Greg (Jan) Foster of Sherman; one sister, Velva (Tim) Fletcher of Bath, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Foster gave the gift of life by being an organ donor at the time of his death.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2007, at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana conducted by the Rev. Robert Smith. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Summum Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.

Obituary of Vale Foster
Peoria Journal Star, February 1, 1993, Page: C6
Vale Foster
RUSHVILLE - Vale Foster, 79, of 133 McAllister St. died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, 1993, at his residence.
Born Feb. 5, 1913, in Flat Woods, Fulton County, to Bernie Ray and Pearl France Foster, he married Marie Ward on April 18, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are one sister, Nedra Lane of Denver; and one nephew, Robert Lane Jr. of Denver.
He was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church and attended Sugar Grove United Methodist Church.
He was a barber in Rushville since 1934. He also was a former member of the Rushville Volunteer Fire Department and was treasure for Schuyler School District 1 in Rushville since 1962. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Revs. Harold Hedden and William Hesseldenz will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation has been accorded. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Obituary of Valerie Dawn Croxton Freeman
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, November 21, 2001, page 17, column 1
Valerie Dawn Freeman
Valerie Dawn Freeman, 43, of Canton, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born Feb. 18, 1958, in Rushville, the daughter of James H. and Janet Gossage Croxton. She married Jack Freeman on Oct. 2, 1992, in Lewistown. He survives.
Also surviving are her parents of Peoria; grandfather, Howard Gossage, of Ray; two sons, Billy (wife Christy) Dennison of Pekin, and Brian Dennison of Peoria; two stepsons, Danny (wife Tonya) Freeman of Canton and Jimmy Freeman of Morganton, N.C.; one daughter, Lisa (husband Kevin) Thompson of Peoria; one stepdaughter, Katrina Freeman of Morganton, N.C.; four step-grandchildren; three grandchildren; two brothers, Gregg Croxton of Mesa, Ariz., and Chris Croxton of Peoria; and two sisters, Lori (husband Mike) Carroll of Peoria and Kymm (husband John) Carroll of Peoria.
She was a bartender at the Canton Moose Lodge and was a local singer.
She was a member of Women of the Moose Lodge in Canton and was of the Baptist faith.
Services were Monday, Nov. 19, at the Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton with cremation to follow funeral services.
Memorials may be made to Trust Fund for the Family of Valerie Freeman, c/o Farmers State Bank of St. David.

Obituary of Vergil Ruth Everman Gain
Peoria Journal Star, November 16, 1998
Vergil Gain
RUSHVILLE - Vergil R. Gain, 92, of 502 Bessie St. died at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Born March 20, 1906, in Urbana to James and Ann Kirby Everman, she married Leslie W. Gain on June 24, 1928, in Astoria. He died Aug. 29, 1987. One sister and two brothers also preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons, Allen of Springfield, Joel of Petersburg and Jeffrey of Hardin; one sister, Hazel Wilson of Vancouver, Wash.; eight grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
She, her husband and his brother, Ernie Gain, built and operated Gain Brothers Greenhouse in Rushville.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville; PEO Sisterhood, Chapter AL; Daughters of the American Revolution, Be-Kik-A-Nin-Ee Chapter; Schuyler County Historical Society; and Culbertson Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 16, 1998
Vergil R. Gain
RUSHVILLE - Vergil R. Gain, 92, of Rushville died Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
She was born March 20, 1906, in Urbana, the daughter of James and Ann Kirby Everman. She married Leslie W. Gain in 1928 in Astoria; he died in 1987.
Mrs. Gain, a resident of Rushville since 1928, built and operated Cain Brothers Greenhouse in Rushville with her brother. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville, Chapter AL, PEO Sisterhood, Be-Kik-A-Nin EE Chapter of the DAR, Schuyler County Historical Society, and Culbertson Hospital Auxiliary.
Survivors: three sons, Allen E. Gain of Springfield, Joel L. Gain of Petersburg and Jeffrey W. Cain of Hardin; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and a sister, Hazel Wilson of Vancouver, Wash.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial: Astoria Cemetery.

Obituary of Esther "Gladys" Gladys Eaton Gillette
Peoria Journal Star, August 4, 1993, Page: D5
Gladys Gillette
CANTON - Gladys Gillette, 77, of 257 W. Spruce St. died at 4:04 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1993, at Graham Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born Feb. 18, 1916, in Schuyler County to Harry and Eva Lee White Eaton, she married Charles M. Gillette on June 16, 1939, in Springfield, Mo. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, Fred of Canton; two daughters, Mrs. Carroll (Mary Ellen) Noland of Littleton and Mrs. Larry (Alice Lenore) Steck of Frankfort; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Darvin (Dorothy) Musick of Augusta.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church where she was the treasurer of the Wa-Fa-Lo Class. She also was a member of the Duplicate Bridge Club and the Wally Byam Airstream Caravan Club. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. The Rev. Thoburn Enge will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Gillette Cemetery near Rushville in Schuyler County.

Obituary of J. Milton Haber
Peoria Journal Star, September 14, 1998
J. Milton Haber
RUSHVILLE - J. Milton Haber, 82, of Rushville died at 6:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Born Jan. 16, 1916, in Rushville to Paul Vernon and Eleanor May Campbell Haber, he married Doris Smidley on May 14, 1938, in Kahoka, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, John of Houston; three daughters, Mrs. John (Carol) Boyd of Englewood, Fla., Mrs. Jon (Cynthia) Mummert of Astoria and Mrs. William (Cathy) Redshaw of Rushville; one sister, Mary Chadwick of Rushville; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one great-grandson; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
One infant daughter, Shirley, one infant granddaughter and one sister preceded him in death.
He was a meat cutter for Bartlow Packing Co. in Rushville for 10 years. He then was a general contractor and licensed plumber in Rushville for 40 years, retiring in 1983. He was a 50-year member of Rushville Masonic Lodge 9, AF&AM. He also was a member of Quincy Consistory, AASR; Ansar Shrine of Springfield; Schuyler 22 Club; and Schuyler Shrine Club.
He was an original member of the Schuyler State Bank Board of Directors.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville, where services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The Revs. Scott Henley and Stacey Tomach will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home, where Masonic services will be conducted by his Masonic lodge at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Hospice, his church or Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 14, 1998
J. Milton Haber
RUSHVILLE - J. Milton Haber, 82, of Rushville died Sunday, Sept. 13, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
He was born Jan. 16, 1916, in Rushville, the son of Paul Vernon and Eleanor May Campbell Haber. He married Doris Smidley in 1938 in Kahoka, Mo. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Louise Haber.
Mr. Haber was employed as a meat cutter for the Bartlow Packing Co. in Rushville for 10 years and was a general contractor and licensed plumber in Rushville for 40 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Rushville, a 50-year member of Rushville Lodge 9 AF&AM, Quincy Consistory AASR, Ansar Shrine of Springfield, Schuyler 22 Club, Schuyler Shrine Club and was an original member of the Schuyler State Bank board of directors.
Survivors: wife, Doris; a son, John Paul Haber of Houston; three daughters, Mrs. John (Carol) Boyd of Englewood, Fla., Mrs. Jon (Cynthia) Mummert of Astoria and Mrs. William (Cathy) Redshaw of Rushville; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; two stepgrandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary Chadwick of Rushville.
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Rushville, the Rev. Scott Henley and the Rev. Stacey Tomach officiating. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of W. Robert Hamilton
Peoria Journal Star, May 11, 1996
W. Robert Hamilton
MACOMB - W. Robert Hamilton, 78, of 719 S. Pearl St. died at 8:04 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 1996, at McDonough District Hospital.
Born Sept. 28, 1917, in Bardolph to John and Ellen Harris Hamilton, he married Dorothy DeWeese on March 9, 1941, in McDonough County. She survives.
Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Mildred) Butler of Astoria and Mrs. Stanley (Anabel) Soper of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
A farmer, he was a former member of the McDonough County Farm Bureau Board. He attended the University of Illinois. He was a 4-H leader and a Macomb Township trustee.
He was a former president of the Bardolph Cemetery Board. He served on the McDonough County Telephone Cooperative Board and McDonough District Hospital Board. He was a member of Macomb Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Quincy.
He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Skinner will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bardolph Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Red Cross Transportation Fund.

Obituary of Renee Lyn Harper
Peoria Journal Star, December 27, 1991, Page: B3
Renee Harper
CANTON - Renee Lyn Harper, stillborn daughter of Robert and Judith Hosler Harper of 311 W. Locust St., died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1991, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Surviving are her parents, one brother, Jason Harper, and two sisters, Laura Harper and Lisa Harper, all of Canton; grandparents, Lloyd and Gloria Hosler of Glasford and E. J. {and} Loretta Harper of Florida; and great-grandparents, Nellie Harper of Banner and Lester and Leta Derrickson of Mackinaw.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, Canton. Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Roy L. Heitz
Rushville Times, August 29, 2001, page 13, column 2
Roy Heitz
Roy L. Heitz, 77, of Cuba, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2001, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born March 2, 1924, at Rushville, the son of Roy Rufus and Vernie Belle (Jones) Heitz. He married Eloise Phillips on Aug. 2, 1949, at Palmyra, Mo.
She survives, along with one son, Richard (wife Marcia) Heitz of rural Cuba; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Charlotte) Cowser of Bradford, and Mrs. Gary (Dianna) Graham of Canton; five grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Heitz, and one grandson, Michael Cowser.
He retired from the former Canton Works of International Harvester Company after 30 years. He also farmed in the Cuba area for the past 45 years. He was a World War II Navy veteran, and a member of the Cuba American Legion Russell Smith Post 533. He was of the Methodist faith.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba, with Rev. Nile Hill officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery with military services conducted by his American Legion post.
Memorials may be made to the Cass-Putman Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Maxine Lois Cozad Herrington
Peoria Journal Star, October 30, 1998
Maxine Herrington
GALESBURG - Maxine L. Herrington, 76, of 67 S. Farnham St. died at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998, at the Marigold Health Care Center.
Born Feb. 12, 1922, in Abingdon to Jess and Vergie Peacock Cozad, she married Delmar Jacob Herrington on Feb. 17, 1941, in Burlington, Iowa. He died Feb. 1, 1995. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are one son, Craig of Galesburg; one daughter, Cynthia Danner of El Cajon, Calif.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Robert Cozad of Galesburg; and one sister, Betty Dickerson of Galesburg.
She worked for the Abingdon Blue Bell and the Galesburg Protexall.
She was a member and Sunday school teacher of the Faith United Methodist Church in Galesburg.
Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Kevin Treptow will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements by Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.
Memorials may be made to her church or the American Cancer Society.

Obituary of Jack J. Herron
Rushville Times, January 23, 2002, page 13, column 5
Jack Herron
Jack J. Herron, 70, of Davenport, Iowa, a former Vermont resident, died Monday, Jan. 14, at the Genesis East Hospital in Davenport, Iowa.
He was born Sept. 27, 1931, in Fulton County, the son of Justus and Bessie Miller Herron.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Herron and Douglas Herron, both of Davenport; one daughter, Jacqueline Kirschmen of Ft. Madison, Iowa; one sister, Francis (husband Merle) Tingley of Vermont and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by one son, Edward; two brothers, Russell and Clyde Herron; and one sister, Doris Smith.
He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was retired from Sivyer Steel Corp.
Graveside services were Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at the Vermont Cemetery with Rev. Tim Worstell officiating. Kost Memorial Home in Vermont was in charge of services.

Obituary of James "Jamie" Lee Hickle
Peoria Journal Star, May 6, 1992
James Hickle
ASTORIA - Services for James Lee "Jamie" Hickle, 25, of Astoria, who was pronounced dead at 10:15 a.m. Monday, May 4, 1992, at a University of Illinois waste transfer station in Champaign, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Havana. The Rev. John Horton will officiate.
The family will receive friends at his parents' home in Astoria, where a vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in the Astoria Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
He died from injuries he suffered when he was crushed by a garbage truck compactor. He apparently fell asleep in a campus dumpster and was transferred mechanically into the truck along with the trash.
He was born Feb. 17, 1967, in Charleston, S.C., to James and Kathy Welker Hickle.
He is survived by his parents and one brother, Stephen, all of Astoria; and grandparents, Gilbert and Ruby Hickle of Vermont, Ill. He was preceded in death by one grandfather and one grandmother.
He formerly was employed by Ken-Ray Foundry in Vermont, Ill.
He graduated in 1985 from Astoria High School, where he played football and participated in the chorus and drama clubs.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Havana.
Memorials may be made to the Peoria South Side Mission.

Obituary of John L. Hickman
Peoria Journal Star, July 28, 1994
John Hickman
CANTON - John L. Hickman, 57, of 1359 E. Ash St. died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 26, 1994, in the Graham Hospital emergency room.
Born Sept. 7, 1936, in Canton to John Henry and Lucille Gray Hickman, he married Audrey Zvonecek on Dec. 28, 1963, in Berwyn. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Deborah Hickman, Donna Hickman and Diana Hickman, all of Canton; and one grandchild.
He was a foreman at General Electric in Cicero for 35 1/2 years, retiring Feb. 16, 1989. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. The Rev. Delmar Smith will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in High Bridge Cemetery in Dunfermline.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Gustine Higgins
Peoria Journal Star, September 26, 1998, Page: B4
Mary Higgins
GALESBURG - Mary Elizabeth Higgins, 87, formerly of Galesburg, died at 4 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 1998, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville.
She was born Dec. 29, 1910, in Canton to Samuel Edward and Nellie Orendorff Gustine.
Surviving are two sons, Daniel Higgins of Galesburg and Ernest Higgins Jr. of Mountain Home, Ark.; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Alice) Lawson of Monmouth; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Frances) Stein of Springfield.
She was preceded in death by one sister.
She worked as an administrative assistant for Gamble Music Co. for 25 years, retiring in 1975. She also worked as a sales representative for Leiter Designer Fabrics.
She attended Northwestern University in Evanston.
She was a member of the Galesburg Women's Club, Galesburg Newcomers Club, Bon Appetit Club and the Pilot Club. She was a founding member of the Galesburg Welcome Wagon in 1956. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Norman Myer will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the chapel. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made to the Galesburg Women's Club.