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Obituary for Marjorie E. Yocum Alton Hillyer
Eagle Publications, October 20, 2005
Marjorie E. Hillyer
  Marjorie E. Hillyer, 68, Plymouth, died at 10:05 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005, at St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
  She was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Checkrow, the daughter of Harold Lee and Phoebe Bernice (Hammon) Yocum. She first married Kenneth Alton. He preceded her in death. She later married Wayne Hillyer. He also preceded her in death.
  She is survived by four sons, Kenneth Dwayne Alton, Albert Glenn Alton, and Clarence Lee Jarvoe, Plymouth, and Jerry Lee Brendenstall, Missouri; one daughter Hazel Walton, Plymouth; three brothers, Harold Jr. Yocum, Cuba, Lesslie Lee Yocum, Plymouth, and Charlie Dwayne Yocum, Bushnell; nine sisters, Idola I. Rayl, Blandinsville, Patsy Ann Davis, Gary, Ind., Dorothy Ard, Cabool, Mo., Connie Kindhart, Bernadott, Linda L. Bolton, Augusta, Carol Hiland, Augusta, Dianna K. Howard, Bushnell, Dixie L. Moulton, Macomb, and Cheryle L. Ard, Bowen; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her fiance, Dennis Hunt Dietsh, LaPlata, Mo.
  In addition to here first two husbands and her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Benjamin F. Hillyer; one daughter, Wanda Hillyer; and one sister, Martha Lind.
  She was a homemaker and attended Eagle Community Christian Church near Industry.
  Graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, in Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn, with the Rev. Terry Long officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the family.
  Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Elva Louise Williamson Hilton
Peoria Journal Star, February 3, 1994, Page: C5
Elva Hilton
  ABINGDON - Elva L. Hilton, 81, of Abingdon, formerly of Roseville, died at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1994, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Galesburg.
  Born Feb. 14, 1912, in Cuba to Ira and Bertha Rule Williamson, she married Charles William Hilton. He died May 29, 1967. She also was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.
  Surviving are three sons, Lyle, Tom and Dennis; one daughter, Carol Demery; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Lee Williamson and Lloyd Williamson, both of London Mills, and John Williamson of Avon; and one sister, Helen Zimmerman of Dahinda.
  She lived in Minnesota during her early years and most of her adult life in the London Mills area. She lived in the Bushnell-Prairie City community for 20 years and in Abingdon the last seven years.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Roseville Cemetery. The Rev. James Snider will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville.
Obituary of Lyle L. Hilton
Peoria Journal Star, August 21, 2006, Page: B4
Lyle Hilton
  PEORIA - Lyle L. Hilton, 63, of Sharon Willows North Health Care Facility, died there at 12:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 2006.
  Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services or visitation. The Wilton Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Eagle Publications, August 24, 2006
Lyle Hilton
  PEORIA - Lyle Hilton, 63, died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2006, in Sharon Willows North Health Care Facility.
  He was born July 19, 1943, in Avon, the son of Charles William and Elva Louise (Williamson) Hilton.
  Surviving are one sister, Carol (Jim) Demery, Abingdon, and two brothers, Thomas Hilton, Peoria, and Dennis (Sara) Hilton, Kissimmee, Fla.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Richard Lee Hilton.
  Cremation was accorded.
  Wilton Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Richard Lee Hilton
Peoria Journal Star, March 23, 1999, Page: B5
Richard Hilton
  GALESBURG - Richard L. Hilton, 27, of 1632 Florence Ave. died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
  He was born Sept. 7, 1971, in Bushnell to Lyle and Bonnie Smith Hilton.
  Surviving are his mother of Galesburg and several cousins.
  His maternal grandmother, Sara King, preceded him in death.
  He attended Bushnell-Prairie City Schools and graduated from Macomb High School in 1991. He participated in the McDonough County Special Olympics for several years.
  Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bushnell Cemetery in Bushnell. There will be no visitation. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough County Special Olympics.

Eagle Publications, March 25, 1999
Richard L. Hilton
  Richard L. Hilton, age 27, of 1632 Florence Ave., Galesburg, died at 10:16 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, 333 N. Seminary Street.
  He was born September 7, 1971, in Bushnell, the son of Lyle and Bonnie Smith Hilton.
  Surviving are his mother of Galesburg; uncles and aunts including Jim and Carol Demery, Abingdon, Melvin and Shirley Mosley, Galesburg, and Ron and Lana Harn, Bushnell, and several cousins.
  He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Sara King.
  He attended Bushnell-Prairie City schools, and was graduated from Macomb High School in 1991.
  He participated in McDonough County Special Olympics for several years.
  Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Bushnell Cemetery. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Special Olympics.
  Note: His father, Lyle L. Hilton didn't die until Aug. 20, 2006.  Also surviving beside his father's sister Carol Demery were the father's brothers Thomas and Dennis.

Note: This should be Richard Lee Hilton
Peoria Journal Star, March 22, 1999, Page: B4
David Hilton
  GALESBURG - David L. Hilton, 27, of 1632 Florence Ave. died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 1999, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
  He was born Sept. 7, 1971, in Bushnell to Lyle and Bonnie Smith Hilton.
  Surviving are his mother of Galesburg and several cousins.
  His maternal grandmother, Sara King, preceded him in death.
  He attended Bushnell-Prairie City Schools and graduated from Macomb High School in 1991. He participated in the McDonough County Special Olympics for several years.
  Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Bushnell Cemetery in Bushnell. There will be no visitation. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough County Special Olympics.
Obituary of Randy A. Himegarner
Peoria Journal Star, March 3, 2007
Randy Himegarner
  Elmwood - Randy A. Himegarner, 47, of 301 N. Morgan died at 10:28 a.m. Friday March 2, 2007, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
  He was born on Jan. 15, 1960, in Peoria to John A. and Delores (Jordan) Himegarner. He married Debie Haahn of Elmwood on March 9, 1984.
  Surviving are his mother and father of Yates City; one son, Craig of Elmwood, stationed in South Carolina with the U.S. Navy; one sister, Bonnie (Dave) Langley of Louisville, Ky.; two brothers, Jack (Karrie) and Jay (Sherrie) both of Yates City; several nieces and nephews; and several young people who called him Dad.
  Randy worked at Westart General Tire in Peoria for the last 23 years.
  Randy was very involved in his son's activities, Little League; Cub Scouts; school activities; and Boy Scouts. He was an avid hunter, which was one more activity he taught his son and they enjoyed doing together.
  He graduated from Yates City High School and was a graduate of Western Illinois University in Macomb.
  He was a member of Elmwood United Methodist Church.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, where visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
  Burial will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to EEBY Troop Boxes.
  Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Obituary of Esther N. Williamson Hodgkins
Peoria Journal Star, October 23, 2003, Page: B4
Esther Hodgkins
  IPAVA - Esther N. Hodgkins, 87, of 11501 N. County Highway died at 2:47 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2003, in the Graham Hospital emergency room in Canton.
  Born Dec. 25, 1915, in LeRoy to Nolan and Susan Uhrich Williamson, she married Lewie Hodgkins on Sept. 12, 1931, in Peoria. He died May 11, 1986.
  She also was preceded in death by one son, two brothers, one sister, one granddaughter and three great-grandchildren.
  Surviving are one son, Stephen (and Irene) of Smithfield; nine daughters, Nancy (and Michael) Trone of Smithfield, Judith (and Donald) Button of Dacono, Colo., Sue (and Royal) Stafford of Ipava, Cheryl (and Peter) Medina of Galesburg, Patricia (and Glen) Housh of Washington, Ill., Sharon (and Harry) Ford of Marietta, Sandra (and Walter) Richey of New Philadelphia, and Janice (and Allen) Swise and Evelyn (and Wilfred) Wertz, both of Canton; 44 grandchildren; 99 great-grandchildren; 35 great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Millard Williamson of LeRoy and Ivan Williamson of Terre Haute, Ind.
  She worked at Blue Bell Corp. in Bushnell for six years and at Canton Manufacturing Co. in Canton for 141/2 years, retiring Dec. 23, 1980. She was a former member of ACTV Local 485.
  She was a member of Smithfield Church of the Nazarene.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Layton Malone will officiate. Burial will be in Marietta Cemetery in Marietta.
  Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation or her church.
Obituary of Ruth M. McLaren Hoke
Peoria Journal Star, November 18, 1996
Ruth Hoke
  BROWNING - Ruth M. Hoke, 95, of rural Browning died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996, at Astoria Health Care Center in Astoria.
  Born April 2, 1901, in Schuyler County to Edgar and Laura Jane Beam McLaren, she married Lloyd E. Hoke on Feb. 28, 1922, in Rushville. He died Nov. 4, 1975. One brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Helen Winston of Astoria, and one sister, Hildreth Cassel of Browning.
  She was a member of Bader Christian Church in Bader, where she served as pianist for 77 years; Bader Ladies Aid; and Browning-Hickory Home Extension Unit.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bader Cemetery in Bader. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Health Care Center.
Obituary for George H. Holeman
Eagle Publications, July 1, 1999
George H. Holeman
  George H. Holeman, age 75, of 601 North Jefferson Street, Abingdon, passed away at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, Illinois.
  He was born February 6, 1924 in Bushnell, Illinois, the son of Hilbert Henry and Florence Case Holeman. He married Katherine P. Pratt March 1955 in New York City, New York. He married Lucille A. Franklin Day on July 20, 1970 at Galesburg, Illinois. She survives.
  Other survivors include one daughter, Paula Kay Holeman Edwards, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; one grandson, Austin Edwards; two step sons, Dick Day and Bill Day both of Abingdon; 8 step-grandchildren; 18 step-great grandchildren; 2 step great-great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one step great-granddaughter.
  He graduated from Avon Public Schools.
  He was of the Methodist faith.
  He was a career US Navy person serving 23 years active duty, retiring in 1964, and 7 years in the Navy reserve. He also worked for Butler Manufacturing Company in Galesburg for 29 years retiring in 1986.
  He was a past member of Masonic Lodge Adelphi #63 in New Haven, Conn. He was a member of Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post #381 in Abingdon; member of Fleet Reserve Association, US Navy; United Steelworkers of America AFL-CIO-CLC and National Rifle Association.
  Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the Abingdon Cemetery with Rev. Raymond McLaren and Mrs. Eleanor Landon officiating. Military rites were conducted by the American Legion Post #381.
  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon, was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Abingdon American Legion Baseball Team.
Obituary of Jerry A. Hollenback
Peoria Journal Star, December 4, 1995, Page: D6
Jerry Hollenback
  TABLE GROVE - Private graveside services for Jerry A. Hollenback, 19, of 206 Bowery St., who was pronounced dead at 2:12 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 1995, in rural Fulton County, will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Harris Cemetery. The Rev. Howard Self will officiate.
  Cremation has been accorded. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont.
  He died in a one-car crash near Table Grove.
  He was born Aug. 13, 1976, in Michigan City, Ind., to Steven and Candice Cooper Hollenback.
  Surviving are his father of Table Grove; his mother of Las Vegas; his stepmother, Teresa Hollenback of Table Grove; his grandmother, Melba Hollenback of Table Grove; his stepgrandparents, Donald and Sherry Sorrells of Ipava; and three brothers, Cole, Reece and Tyler, all of Table Grove.
  He worked at Vermont Foundry in Vermont.
  Memorials may be made to a fund for his family, c/o Table Grove State Bank.
Obituary of Ray Hollinger
died: Nov. 9, 1969
Astoria Argus - In ink Nov. 10, 1969
Ray Hollinger Dies In Texas
  Relatives here were notified last week of the death of Ray Hollinger of Bryan, Texas.  He was the son of John and Ruth S. Hollinger and his early years were spent in this vicinity.  He was born Dec. 25. 1915.
  He had lived in Bryan the past 17 years.  He was stricken by a heart attack while at the restaurant that he owned and died before reaching a hospital.
  He is survived by his widow, Laura, one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Pope, one son, Donald and two grandchildren, all of Bryan, Tex; his mother, Mrs. Ruth Wilson, one sister, Mrs. Gaynell Borah, both of Fairfield, Il.; one brother, Paul, of Payette, Idaho and many other relatives.
  His father and a brother Joe preceded him in death.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the Nale Funeral Home in Fairfield, Ill., conducted by Rev. Sheldon Thomas, pastor of the Fairfield Christian Church.
  Interment was in the Veteran’s Memorial section of Maple Hill Cemetery at Fairfield.
  Mrs. Mabyl Burton, Mrs. Irma Wherley of Astoria and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Litchfield of Macomb attended the services.  They are cousins of Mr. Hollinger.
Obituary of Betty J. Bailey Hollis
Peoria Journal Star, June 3, 2002, Page: B04
Betty Hollis
  BUSHNELL - Betty J. Hollis, 69, of 125 Prairie Ave. died at 7:12 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, at her residence.
  Born Dec. 11, 1932, in Ellisville to Oliver and Mabel Stecker Bailey, she married W. Cavitt Hollis on Feb. 12, 1953, in Ellisville. He survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Rosemary (and Allen) Schlegel of Cedar Crest, N.M., and Beth (and David) Wharton of Decatur; four brothers, Glen Bailey of Nipomo, Calif., Warren Bailey of Galesburg, Elmer Bailey of Wilmington and Merle Bailey of Abingdon; three sisters, Naomi Tedrow of Fairfield, Iowa, Vera Williamson of Galesburg and Patsy Dilts of Ellisville; and two grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl; two sisters; and one half brother.
  She had operated a day care in her home and later worked at Jack's and Shopko in Macomb.
  She was a member of Bushnell Church of the Nazarene.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at her church. The Rev. Fred Tipton will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Fairview.
  Memorials may be made to her church or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Death of Timothy E. Hollis
Astoria Argus - In ink unreadable
Timothy Hollis Dies Of Injuries Received In Crash
  Funeral services for Timothy E. Hollis, 29, of 300 S, East St. Abingdon, who was injured in a one-car accident Sept. 4 in Knox County and died at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 15, 1977 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Collis Trone officiating.  Burial was in Browning Cemetery at Browning.
Death Notice of Frank Holmes II
died: December 20, 1987
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 22, 1987
Frank Holmes Jr.
  Frank Holmes Jr., 58, of Havana died at 9 a.m. Sunday at his residence.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hurley Funeral Home, Havana. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
  Surviving are his wife, Nina; two stepsons, James and Robert Baughman of Havana; four stepdaughters, Lou Hopkins of Valparaiso, Ind., Etta Tuttle of Portage, Ind., Pat Grindle and Martha Baughman, both of Havana; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; seven sisters, Gladys Beatty of Astoria, Florene Williams and Mazie Nunn, both of Havana, Frances DeFord of Bath, Delores Dye of Kilbourne, Marlene Searle of Monmouth and Maureen Trice of St. Louis, Mo.; four brothers, Richard and Jimmy, both of Bath; Larry of Havana and Bobbie of Morgan City, La.
Obituary of Bernita Onalee Schisler Homer
  Bernita O. Homer - Bernita Onalee Homer, 78 of Queen City, MO died unexpectedly on Friday evening (March 7, 1997) at the Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville, MO.
  The daughter of "Bidie" and Neva (Kreps) Schisler, she was born July 4, 1918 in Fulton County, IL.  On September 21, 1935 in Ellisville, IL she was united in marriage to Lewis Homer who survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Ronald Homer and wife Joeann of Greentop, MO and Craig Homer and wife Wanda of Queen City, MO; three daughters, Mary Jean Rice and husband LaVerne "Dick" of Hurdland, MO, Margaret Rose Whitehurst and husband Ira of Virginia Beach, VA and Sharon Diane Colton Tuttle and husband Louie of Kirksville, MO; sixteen grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Phillip Homer and wife Karen of Glenwood, IL (should be MO); four sisters-in-law, Robert Abel of Osage Beach, MO, Margret Homer of Rocky Mountain, MO, Mildred Homer of Avon, IL and Maxine Homer of Abingdon, IL; cousins living in Illinois and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Patrick Lundstrom.
  Bernita was raised in the Fulton Co, IL area and attended the Ellisville and Avon public schools.  In 1959 she and her husband moved to the Queen City, MO area.  They lived on a farm north of Queen City, she was a homemaker.
  She was a member of the Queen City Christian Church and the C.W.C.  She was a member of the Rebekahs in Ellisville, IL and Downing, MO for over 50 years, a member of the Homemakers Association, Rolling Hills Club, Share Food Board and has served as a 4-H leader for many years. Bernita's hobbies were quilting, painting and sewing.  She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
  Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday (March 11, 1997) at the Queen City Christian Church with Pastor George Bradburn and Paster Bennie Wheeler officiating.  Music will be provided by Carol Western and Carolyn Applegate singing "Loved Lifted Me" and "How Great Thou Art." Organist will be Gwen Laudwig and pianist will be Wanda Campbell. Internment will be in the Queen City Cemetery in Queen City, MO.
  Pallbearers will be Mike Heath, Steve Colton, R. D. Homer, Tracy Homer, Lester Winn, Mark Henderson, Ty Walker and Wayne Purchase.
  Honorary Pallbearers will be Gerald Robinson, Wayne Laudwig, Butch Robinson, Schneider Hiel, Turner Markley and Don Wheeler.
  Visitation is in progress and the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Monday evening (Mach 10, 1997), with a Rebekah Service at 7:30 Monday evening at the Dooley Funeral Home, Queen City, MO 766-2241.
  Those who wish to express their sympathy in the form of a contribution may do so to the Queen City Christian Church.  Contributions may be left at or sent to the Dooley Funeral Home, P O Box 155, Queen City, MO 63561.
  The Family of Bernita Homer wishes to express our deepest appreciation for all of the love and kindness shown to us during our time of sorrow. We wish to thank the following:  John Jackson, Jr., Rich McKim, Carol Western, the Schuyler County Ambulance Crew, the Northeast Regional Medical Center and Dooley Funeral Home.
  A very special thanks to Reverend George Bradburn for his moral support and prayers.  Also for the touching memorial given by the Rebekah Lodge of Downing.  Another heartfelt thanks goes to the Queen City Christian Church for the delicious meal served to us.  We cannot begin to thank the community and our friends enough for the food, cards, flowers, prayers and loving hugs given to us.
  Again, it was deeply appreciated.
  Lewis Homer, Mary Jean Rice and Family, Ron Homer and Family, Craig Homer and Family, Phil Homer and Family
  Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst
Obituary of M. Marguerite Dimmitt Homer
M. Marguerite Homer
  AVON - M. Marguerite Homer, 99, a resident of Avon Nursing Home, formerly of Bushnell, died at 2:05 a.m. Saturday (March 4, 2000) at the nursing home.
  She was born June 19,1900, in Fulton County, the daughter of Warder and Mary Wilson Dimmitt.
She married George Northrup. He died. She married Robert Homer on March 30, 1946, in Peoria. He died in August 1970.
  Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Deloris Northrup, Galesburg; one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by two sons, Harold and Jack Northrup, and one sister.
  She was graduated from Bushnell High School in 1920.
  She taught school in McDonough County.
  Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Bushnell Cemetery, with the Rev. Martha Scaff officiating. No visitation is planned. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery.
  Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst
Obituary of Margaret G. Araiza Homer
Margaret G. Homer
  London Mills - Margaret G. Homer, 72, Rocky Mount, MO, formerly of London Mills, died at 4:10 P.M. Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, in Lake Ozark General Hospital, Osage Beach, MO.
  She was born Sept 17. 1925, in Puentes, CA, the daughter of Frank and Jesus Romo Araiza.
  She married Thomas F. Homer on June 19, 1943, in Los Angeles.  He died Aug. 25, 1992.
  Surviving are one daughter, Cynthia Sloan, Weatherford, OK, two sons, Eugene Homer, Belton, MO and Lewis Homer, Rocky Mount, two sisters, Esther Huff, Eagle Point, OR and Jesse Alvarez, Baldwin Park, CA; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
  She was reared and educated in CA.  She moved to London Mills in 1945 and to the Lake Ozark area in 1977.
  She was a licensed practical nurse at Lake Ozark General Hospital, retiring in 1986.
  She was of Catholic faith.
  Funeral will be at 2 P.M. Thursday in Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon, MO, with the Rev. Eldon Myers officiating.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 P.M. Wednesday.  Burial will be in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett, MO.
Obituary of Mary Maxine Smith Homer
Galesburg Register Mail, April 29, 2004
Homer, M. Maxine
  Abingdon - M. Maxine Homer, 714 N. Main St., died at 1:05 a.m. Wednesday (April 28, 2004) in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
  She was born Feb. 7, 1927, near Ipava, the daughter of Carl and Mattie Smith.
  She married William E. "Bill" Homer on Dec. 28, 1946, in Abingdon. He died July 6, 1996.
  Surviving are a son, Keith Homer, Abingdon; two daughters, Patti (and Alan) Admire, rural Abingdon, and Nancy Homer-Ray (and Eric Olson), Abingdon; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marge Albin, Galesburg, and Donna Moore, Peoria; a brother, Loren Smith, Chillicothe; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
  She graduated from Abingdon High School in 1945.
  She lived most of her adult life in Abingdon.
  She worked as an assembler at Maytag in Galesburg, retiring in 1989.
  She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ.
  Funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Congregational United Church of Christ, with the Rev. M. Annette Faull officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.
  Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst
Obituary of Raleigh B. Homer
died: September 30, 1973
Raleigh Homer Dies at age 86
  Mr. Raleigh B. Homer, age 86, of 203 South Washington Street, Abingdon passed away at his residence at 2:50 p.m. (p.m.) Sunday, September 30.
  He spent most of his life time as a farmer in Fulton and Warren Counties. He retired from farming in 1960.
  He was born June 22,1887, in Fulton County, Illinois, the son of Raleigh B, and Jeannie Allison Homer Sr. He married Mary Simpson at a rural farm home in Fulton County on August 13, 1911. She survives.
  Other survivors are his five sons Lewis Homer, Greentop, Missouri; Carlyle Homer, California; Thomas Homer, London Mills, Illinois; William Homer, Abingdon, Illinois and Phillip Homer, Galesburg; one daughter, Mrs. Roberta Abel, Taylorville, Illinois; one sister Mrs. Mary Sweeney (Sweney),
Bushnell; 22 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter, four brothers, two sisters and one great grandson.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Larson Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth Schultz, of the United Church of Christ, officiating. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Ronald, Keith, Gene, Lewis and Paul Homer and Robert Abel, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Craig Homer and Terry Abel.
  Organ selections were played by Ardith Tubbs.
  Burial was in the Prairie City Cemetery.
  Submitted by Margaret Rose Whitehurst
Obituary of Cora "Bea" Beatrice Lashbrook Hopkins
Peoria Journal Star, August 9, 1997
Cora Hopkins
 RUSHVILLE - Cora Beatrice "Bea" Hopkins, 80, of Rushville died at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born May 2, 1917, in Brown County to Earl and Flora Lear Lashbrook, she married Harold Henry Hopkins on July 4, 1935, in Virginia, Ill. He died Oct. 15, 1989. She also was preceded in death by three children, two brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are four sons, Harold Eddie and Orson Dean, both of Astoria, James A. of Rushville and Fred H. of Menard; three brothers, Clyde Lashbrook and Carl Lashbrook, both of Beardstown, and Fred Lashbrook of Rushville; four sisters, Ruth Wheelhouse of Galva, Grace Johnson of Coal Valley, and Justine Sipes and Maroy Claassen, both of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren.
  She was a housekeeper at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Mary Cleo Cowan Dubes Hoppe
died: November 10, 1968
Astoria Argus - In ink Nov. 29, 1968
Mary Cleo Hoppe Dies At Age 69
  Mary Cleo Hoppe, daughter of James and Myrtle (Shawgo) Cowan was born in Fulton County Oct. 1, 1899, and died 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 1968 at the Carthage Memorial Hospital in Carthage, Ill. at the age of 69 years.  She had been in failing health for many years and seriously ill for 8 days.  She had been a resident of Hamilton, Ill. For seven years.
  Mary Cleo Cowan grew to womanhood in the Fulton County vicinity and attended the Isabel Christian Church.
  On April 18, 1921 in Havana, she was married to Arthur C. Dubes who preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1936.  To this union five children were born.  Three survive.
  On Oct. 1, 1943 at Fort Madison, Iowa, she was married to Fred T. Hoppe who died July 12, 1968.
  She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, one sister, and twin sons.
  Her survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lowell (Melba) Hummel of Fort Madison, Iowa, and Mrs. Morris (Beatrice) Robbins of Indianapolis, Ind., and one son, John W. Dubes of Tacoma, Wash.  She also leaves a step-daughter, a stepson and eight grandchildren.
  Services were Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Lamporte Funeral Home in Hamilton.  Burial was in the Summum Cemetery.
Obituary of Ada M. Greenplate Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, August 21, 1994, Page: C18
Ada Hopping
  ASTORIA - Ada M. Hopping, 91, of Astoria died at 8:55 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 1994, at her home.
  Born Nov. 25, 1902, in Vermont, Ill., to Clayton and Elizabeth Derry Greenplate, she married Fred M. Smith in 1923. She later married Floyd "Jake" Hopping on July 9, 1953. He died Dec. 23, 1969. Two sons, Harvey Smith and Fred Smith Jr., three brothers and three grandsons also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Arthur Smith of LaSalle; three daughters, Wilma Mathews of Ottawa, Helen Westcott of Astoria and Elizabeth Frances Hansan of Palm Springs, Calif.; five sisters, Anna Lee Shores of Avon, Viola Prather of Rushville, Mildred Steadman of Bryant, Hilda Thompson of Farris and Wilda Rosenbloom of Carthage; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a Gold Star Mother.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Arlie L. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, November 27, 1993, Page: C8
Arlie Hopping
  LEWISTOWN - Arlie L. Hopping, 64, of 820 E. Washington died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25, 1993, at his home.
  Born June 26, 1929, in Bluff City to Leo and Mazie Dutton Hopping, he married Annabelle Davidson on Oct. 6, 1951, in Lewistown.
  Surviving are one son, Richard of Canton; one stepson, William Davidson of Ozark, Mo.; one sister, Lulabelle Edwards; four half brothers, Wayne Noe of Canton, Harold Edlin of Havana, Earl Edlin of Marseilles and Everett Edlin of the state of Virginia; and four grandchildren. One stepgrandson preceded him in death.
  He was a disabled Army veteran of the Korean War.
  Private graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Henry Memorial Home.
Obituary of Donna Ilene Hinds Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, February 4, 1998, Page: B5
Donna Hopping
  IPAVA - Donna Ilene Hopping, 75, of 80 N. Market St. died at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Nov. 6, 1922, in Pleasant Township, Fulton County, to Ross and Anna Mayall Hinds, she married Harold D. Hopping on Oct. 10, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Nov. 22, 1987. One daughter, Tammy, two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Brenda Russell of Astoria and Phyllis Hadsall of Sublette; three sons, Larry and Richard, both of Ipava, and James of Union, Mo.; three sisters, Maxine Kessler of Macomb, Doreen Randall of Lewistown and Shirley Paul of Lewistown; two brothers, John Hinds of Lewistown and Lee Hinds of Havana; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
  She was a nurse's aide at Havana and Bushnell nursing homes.
  She was a member of Berean Christian Church in Ipava, where services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. James Johnson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Illinois Special Olympics or her church.
Obituary of Doris L. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, September 14, 2006, Page: B4
Doris Hopping
  MACOMB - Doris L. Hopping, 63, of 1601 E. Jackson St., Macomb, passed away at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2006, at the Countryview Healthcare Center in Macomb.
  She was born on July 13, 1943, in Adair, Ill., to Francis and Flora Black Hopping.
  She is survived by two brothers, John Hopping and Bill Hopping, both of Macomb; and several cousins.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Bonnie Hopping.
  She lived all of her life in McDonough County and worked as a farm hand and a housekeeper.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 2006, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with Reverend Don Case officiating. Burial will be in Pennington Point Cemetery west of Adair. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to either the McDonough District Hospital Hospice program or the Countryview Healthcare Center.
In Memory of Henry Hopping
Astoria August - In ink unreadable
IN MEMORIAM
In memory of Henry Hopping who passed away four years ago, Jan. 10, 1964.
  Somewhere back of the sunset
  Where loveliness never dies,
  He lives in a land of glory,
  ‘Mid the blue and gold of the skies,
  His life is a beautiful memory,
  His absence a silent grief,
  He sleeps in God’s beautiful garden,
  In the sunset of perfect peace.
  Sadly missed by his wife, Dorothy; His children, Blaine Hopping, Myron Hopping and Anna Ratcliff, and Grandchildren.
Obituary of Howard W. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, September 28, 1992, Page: C7
Howard Hopping
  ASTORIA - Howard W. Hopping, 76, of Rural Route 1 died at 3:31 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 1992, at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
  Born Aug. 10, 1916, in Ellisville to Sherman and Etta Malott Hopping, he married Alice Ruth Dickinson on Dec. 9, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. She died June 21, 1974. One brother and one sister also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mary Ann Carmean and Edith Ann Dean, both of Astoria; three sons, James R. of Miami, Okla., Dennis F. of Warrensburg, Mo., and Max W. of Astoria; one sister, Fern Stambaugh of Astoria; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
  He was a retired farmer.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Astoria Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Wayne Rouse will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Obituary of James R. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, June 7, 1996, Page: C7
James Hopping
  ASTORIA - James R. Hopping, 52, of Miami, Okla., formerly of Astoria, died June 2, 1994, in Joplin, Mo.
  Born Dec. 9, 1941, in Astoria to Howard and Ruth Dickenson Hopping, he married Kathleen Good on Oct. 26, 1973, in Macomb. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Randy of Ellisville and Chad of Miami, Okla.; two daughters, Trisha Hopping and Kayla Hopping, both of Miami, Okla.; one stepson, Tony Woerly of Pittsburg, Kan.; one stepdaughter, Missy Blankenship of Miami, Okla.; two sisters, Mary Ann Carmean and Edie Dean, both of Astoria; two brothers, Dennis of Warrensburg, Mo., and Max of Astoria; and eight grandchildren.
  He worked at Wesco in Commerce, Okla.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. The Rev. Gary Schultz will officiate. Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Otis "Blaine" Blaine Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, March 20, 1997, Page: D7
Otis Hopping
  WASHINGTON - Otis Blaine Hopping, 77, of 2349 Hollands Grove Road, formerly of Astoria, died at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997, at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria.
  Born Nov. 18, 1919, in Astoria to Henry and Dorothy Dickenson {Hopping}, he married Dorothy I. Lockard on March 5, 1941. She died Dec. 19, 1969. He also was preceded in death by one brother and one granddaughter.
  He married Evelyn Shaw Surratt on Sept. 4, 1970, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are three stepdaughters, Kathryn Oliver, Ann Klinedinst and Beverly Grubor, all of Canton; one stepson, Steven Surratt of Washington; 15 stepgrandchildren; 17 stepgreat-grandchildren; one sister, Anna Ratcliff of Astoria; and one brother, Myron "Bud" Hopping of Mackinaw.
  A brick mason, he retired in 1989. He was a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen.
  He was a World War II Army veteran.
  He was a member of the First Church of the Brethren in Peoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Stephen E. Wagoner will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Perry E. Hopping
died: January 30, 1967
Astoria August - In ink Feb 8, 1967 crossed out
Services Thursday For Perry Hopping
  Funeral services for Perry E. Hopping, 66 of Kilbourne, formerly of Ipava, were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Newland-Doerr Memorial Home in Havana.  Burial was at Oakford.  Mr. Hopping died Monday, Jan. 30, in a Peoria Hospital.
  He was born May 26, 1900, at Ipava to James and Mary Frances Bowen Hopping.  He married Ruth Pedigo Dec. 10, 1922.  She survives with eight sons and daughters, Mrs. Mary McFetridge of Prairie City, Mrs. Barbara Garrison of Lincoln, Joyce and Jerry Hopping of Havana, Mrs. Marjorie Selby of Easton, Doyle Hopping of Atterberry, Paul and James Selby of Kilbourne.  Also surviving are three brothers and one sister, Chester, Bennie and Rosella Hopping of Vermont and Ghlee Hopping of Plymouth.  One child, two brothers and four sisters are deceased.  Twenty-five grandchildren survive.
Obituary of Phillip B. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, October 30, 1996, Page: D6
Phillip Hopping
  VERMONT - Phillip B. Hopping, 60, of St. Louis, formerly of Vermont, Ill., died Monday, Oct. 28, 1996, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis.
  He was born May 22, 1936, in Vermont to Bennie and Wanda Schifler {Schisler} Hopping.
  Surviving are three daughters, Kelly, Linda and Lisa; one sister, Janice Sullivan; two brothers, Robert and Stanley; and three grandchildren.
  He was a car salesman.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Vermont Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today at Kutis Funeral Home, South County Chapel, St. Louis.
Obituary of Raymond B. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, April 21, 1993, Page: D8
Raymond Hopping
  GALESBURG - Raymond B. Hopping, 77, of Rural Route 4 died at 10:22 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 1993, at his home.
  Born Dec. 28, 1915, in Vermont to Oliver D. and Edna E. Brewer Hopping, he married Anna Belle Myler in November 1939 in Missouri. He married Maxine Ryan Milan on July 30, 1965, in Galesburg. She died Feb. 29, 1992.
  Surviving are two sons, Raymond L. Hopping of Galesburg and Larry D. Hopping of Minneapolis, Minn.; three stepsons, Larry Milan of rural Galesburg, and Thomas Milan and Michael Milan, both of Galesburg; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann McCoy of Estherville, Iowa; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert (Janice) Dennis of Galesburg; four grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, Dayne Hopping of Knoxville; and two sisters, Mrs. Max (Ada) Lawrence of Galesburg and Freida Allen of Knoxville.
  He was a construction worker and truck driver for Gunther Construction in Galesburg for 25 years, retiring in 1978.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel where visitation will be 30 minutes before the services. The Rev. Bruce King will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Galesburg.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Robert L. Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, May 28, 2003, Page: B04
Robert Hopping
  HAVANA - Robert L. Hopping, 74, of 701 Timothy Terrace died at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, 2003, at his home.
  Born June 11, 1928, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, to Arlie and Florine McKinley Hopping, he married Barbara Workman on Oct. 29, 1949, in Havana. She survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Brian (Connie) Whitacre of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Jerry (Cathie) Toland of Bryan, Texas, and Mrs. Kenneth (Cindy) Keil of Bastrop, Texas; one son, Robert (and Michelle) of Mansfield, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Franklin (Audrey) Dierker of Forest City; nine grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter; and six great-grandchildren.
  He was a World War II Navy veteran.
  He was a deck hand for Ohio River Co. from 1958 to 1966 and later worked out of Laborers Local 231 in Pekin until retiring in 1990.
  He was a member of Roadrunners Camping Club for 24 years, serving as treasurer for 20 years and president for the last four years.
  He was a member of Havana Church of Christ.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Warren Hughes will officiate. Burial will be in Bluff City Cemetery in Bluff City, where military rites will be conducted by Astoria American Legion Post 25.
  Memorials may be made to Graham Hospital Hospice in Canton, Hickory-Kerton Fire Department in Bluff City or his church.
Obituary of Ronald Eugene Hopping I
Galesburg Register-Mail, Thursday, December 28, 2006
Ronald E. Hopping Sr. 1942-2006
  GALESBURG - Ronald Eugene Hopping Sr., 64, 135 N. Farnham St., died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 26, 2006) in Marigold Health Care Center.
  He was born March 20, 1942, in Table Grove, the son of Clifford and Margaret McCormick Hopping.
  He married Ruth Ann White on June 6, 1965.
  Surviving are two sons, Ronald Eugene Jr. "Butch" (and Patricia) Hopping, Galesburg, and Russell Loring Hopping, New London, Iowa; a daughter, Christine (and Mike) Angelo, Galesburg; his mother of Industry; three brothers, LeRoy Hopping, Galveston, Texas, Charles Hopping, Industry, and Donald Hopping, Table Grove; two sisters, Donna (and Jerry) VanOpdorp, Atkinson, and Sue (and John) Taylor, Abingdon; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, a daughter, Rhonda Melissa Hopping, and a brother.
  He was reared and educated in Table Grove.
  He worked as a supervisor at Bader Elevator Co. in New Philadelphia for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He worked at Farmland Foods in Monmouth from 1992 until 2004, operating a belly press.
  Service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville, with the Rev. Doug Johnson officiating. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Community Hospices of America.
  Online condolences may be made at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com.
In Memory of Sherman Hopping
died:
Astoria August - In ink unreadable
IN MEMORIAM
In loving memory of Sherman Hopping who passed away 18 years ago Aug. 10.
  Softly the stars are shining upon a precious grave,
  Beneath lies one we dearly love,
  But whom we could not save.
  We mourn for him in silence,
  No eye can see us weep.
  But many silent tears are shed
  When others are asleep.
  Sadly missed by his wife and children.  Mrs. Etta Hopping, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Stambaugh, Howard Hopping, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hopping, And all his Grandchildren
Obituary of Velma Norris Bliss Hopping
Peoria Journal Star, October 29, 1999, Page: B5
Velma Hopping
  COLCHESTER - Velma Hopping, 68, of 213 W. Market St. died at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at the Elms Nursing Center in Macomb.
  Born Dec. 24, 1930, in Colchester to John Leslie and Deloris Robinson Norris, she married Elden Bliss in 1947. He died in 1963. She married Ghlee Hopping in 1964. He died in 1983. One son, Lyle Bliss, also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three sons, Terry Bliss of Lewistown, Ronald Bliss of Eagle Grove, Iowa, and Donald Bliss of Macomb; two daughters, Sue Bliss of Lewistown and Mona Elliott of Lafayette, Ind.; one brother, Ronald Norris of Mississippi; two sisters, Opal Reidner of Iowa and Emma Bliss of Denver, Ill.; 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Colmal Christian Church in Colmal.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jones Mortuary. The Rev. Mark Wolford will officiate. Calling hours will be from noon today until time of services at the mortuary, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to any charity.
Obituary of Sherrell I. Braden Conklin Horn
Peoria Journal Star, January 3, 2002, Page: B04
Sherrell Conklin Horn
  CANTON - Sherrell I. Conklin Horn, 64, of 1626 E. Myrtle, Apt. B died at 11:49 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Oct. 3, 1937, in Canton to Leo and Mary Hilton Braden, she married Michael J. Conklin on Feb. 3, 1962, in Canton. He died March 4, 1995.
  She later married Jack E. Horn on Sept. 9, 1998. He died Nov. 1, 2001.
  She also was preceded in death by one brother.
  Surviving are two sons, Noel Conklin of Canton and Eric (and Victoria) Conklin of Goose Creek, S.C.; three daughters, Vanessa (and Chuck) Martin of Canton, Debra Conklin of Morton and Lori McDivitt of Reagan, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; four brothers, Mark (and Donna) Braden of Merrillville, Ind., Barry (and Debbie) Braden of Griffith, Ind., Jack (and Donna) Walton of Tucson, Ariz., and Marion Walton of Ina; and two sisters, Sue (and Roy) Minder of Lake Station, Ind., and Bonnie (and Don) Malley of Sauk Village.
  She worked as a cook at Brown's Snappy Service for a number of years.
  She attended Spoon River College.
  She attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Canton.
  Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. The Rev. Nikki Hadsell will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation has been accorded, and burial of ashes will be in High Bridge Cemetery in Dunfermline.
  Memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services in Peoria.
Obituary of Lloyd Russell Horner
died: November 07, 1970
Astoria Argus - In ink Nov. 7, 1970
Lloyd R. Horner Dies At Age 64
  Lloyd Russell Horner, 64, of Route 2, Havana, died late Saturday night in Graham Hospital in Canton.  He had been a resident of this area all of his life.
  He was born Aug. 13, 1906 near Astoria, a son of Martin L. and Mary Brenton Horner.  On Nov. 16, 1934 in Lewistown he was married to Dorothy Engle who survives.
  Also surviving are five sons, Lloyd E. of Canton, Ralph and Richard of Crystal Lake, Larry of Summum and Gary at home; three daughters, Mrs. Janice Snowden of Burlington, Iowa; Sandra and Martha Ann, both of home; nine grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Mildred Bricker of Havana, Mrs. Ethel Brillhart of Bushnell, Mrs. Erma Bucy, Mrs. Greeta Butler and Mill {Miss}  Wilma Horner, all of Astoria.  Three brothers preceded him in death.
  Mr. Horner had been employed by Norris Farms for the past twenty years.
  Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home with Ithel Kenser officiating.  Burial will be in the Union Chapel Cemetery.
  Note: His mother's maiden name should be Brinton.
Obituary of Glenn I. Horney
Peoria Journal Star, November 8, 1993, Page: B3
Glenn Horney
  SMITHSHIRE - Glenn I. Horney, 96, of Smithshire died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 1993, at his residence.
  Born Feb. 11, 1897, in Cameron to Joel T. and Sarah Jane Leiurance Horney, he married Marie Reynolds on Oct. 20, 1917, in Smithshire. She died April 20, 1959. One son, Rex, three brothers and one great-grandson also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one daughter- in-law, Winifred Horney, who took care of him; two granddaughters, Lynne Jensen of Gustaves, Alaska, and Nancy Davis of Smithshire; and two great-grandsons.
  A member of Warren County Farm Bureau, he farmed in the Smithshire area for many years. He also served as director of Ellison Township Board of Review for Warren County for seven years.
  He served as trustee for Roseville, Swan Creek, Ellison and Point Pleasure Fire District for 20 years. He also was a member and president of trustees of Smithshire United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Corman Memorial Home in Roseville. The Rev. James Olsen will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery in Monmouth.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Lois L. Evans Horr
Peoria Journal Star, December 17, 1992
Lois Horr
  CANTON - Lois L. Horr, 64, of 858 S. Third Ave. died at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1992, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born July 15, 1928, in Astoria to William and Pearl Danner Evans, she married Virgil E. Horr on June 30, 1945, in Camp Rucker, Ala. He died March 24, 1986, in Canton.
  Surviving are one son, Michael O. of Canton; two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Cindy) Lusher of Morton and Mrs. Victor (Dixie) Kovachevich Jr. of Canton; two brothers, James Evans of Puyallup, Wash., and William Evans Jr. of Canton; and eight grandchildren.
  She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Women of the Moose Lodge 784 and American Legion Auxiliary Post 16, all in Canton.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at her church. The Rev. Delmar Smith will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Bonnie M. Wilson Howard
Peoria Journal Star, September 18, 1994
Bonnie Howard
  CANTON - Bonnie M. Howard, 85, of 240 E. Vine St. died at 8:32 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 1994, at her residence.
  Born May 16, 1909, in Fulton County, near Astoria, to Roscoe and Carrie Edlen Wilson, she married Everett E. Howard on May 5, 1934, in Keokuk, Iowa. He died May 16, 1976. One brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Jim D. of Canton; one half brother, Lyle Ratcliff of Summum; one sister, Ruby Butler of Astoria; and two grandchildren.
  She worked at Canton State Bank for 20 years, retiring in 1970. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Canton, YWCA and Graham Hospital Service League. She was a charter member of Skirt and Shirt Square Dance Club.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. The Rev. Larry Campbell will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home.
  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Central Illinois Chapter, 331 Fulton St., Suite 438, Peoria, Ill. 61602.
Obituary of Amanda Kinzer Howe
died: November 3, 1914
Astoria Argus, unknown date
  Mrs. Amanda Howe died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Hoffman, in Astoria, Nov. 3, after a short illness. Amanda Kinzer was born in Lancaster, Pa., March 16, 1834, moved to New Albany, Ind., when 10 years old and was there married to James Howe of Hardin Co., KY., Sept. 21, 1853, and to them were born 10 children, five of whom are living, Mrs. Lauvenia Hoffman of Astoria, Samuel Howe of Isabel tp., John Howe of New Albany, Ind., Miss Catherine Howe of Lewistown and Amos Howe of Kerton tp. One daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hart died in 1903. Mr. Howe died May 6, 1908.
  Mr. and Mrs. Howe and their family came to Illinois in 1870, settling in Fulton county. They moved from their farm in Kerton twp. to Astoria in 1900. Mrs. Howe was born of Quaker parents, and she was Quaker, wearing the Quaker dress. She was a devoted mother. The funeral was held at the home of Mrs. Hoffman Thursday afternoon, Samuel Bucher of the Dunkard church read the scripture. The burial was in the Astoria cemetery beside the grave of her husband. The Argus-Search Light joins many friends in extended heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved sons and daughters.
Obituary of Myron L. Howell
Peoria Journal Star, November 8, 1992, Page: C14
Myron Howell
 IPAVA - Myron L. Howell, 84, of Macomb Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, formerly of Ipava, died at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1992, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Oct. 19, 1908, in Ipava to Marshall and Alice LaRue Howell, he married Ruth M. Toland on Jan. 2, 1929, in Peoria. She died April 3, 1985. Three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are four daughters, Rose Alice Trimble of Monmouth, Janis Strode of Laddonia, Mo., Rachel Hopper of Canton and Johanna Halloran of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; one brother, Phillip of Ipava; four sisters, Lela Porter of Ipava, Ruth Ann Brumett of Macomb, Josephine Grafmyer of Champaign and Margaret Prickett of Albuquerque, N.M.; 12 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
  A member of Ipava Presbyterian Church, he was a farmer and former Country Companies insurance agent.
  He was former director of Ipava Farmers Elevator Co.and a member of the Fulton County Farm Bureau, Vermont-Ipava-Table Grove School Board, Fulton County School board of trustees and Ipava Cemetery Association.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at his church. The Rev. William Waddell will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Macomb Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Obituary of Opal B. Lingenfelter Hudson
Peoria Journal Star, April 12, 1992, Page: D5
Opal Hudson
  Opal B. Hudson, 88, formerly of 2700 W. Forrest Hill Drive, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, April 10, 1992, at Methodist Medical Center.
  Born June 10, 1903, in Canton to Jacob A. and Ella O. Johnson Lingenfelter, she married Bernie B. Hudson on Jan. 24, 1921, in Lewistown. He died Jan. 27, 1972. Two daughters, Charlotte and Marian, one son, Robert, three brothers, and eight sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Fred (Opal) Johnson of Peoria, Mrs. Carl (Wilma Jean) Russell of Sun City Center, Fla., Mrs. James (Helen) Hamm of Canton, and Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Krey of Farmington; one son, Kenneth of Lomax; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
  She worked at Canton Manufacturing Co. and later at Bergner's Department Store in Peoria. She then worked as a clerk at J.C. Penney Co. in Canton.
  She was a member of First Baptist Church of Peoria.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton. The Rev. Carl Bollinger will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Millard Fillmore Huett II
Peoria Journal Star, April 21, 1999
Millard Huett
  VERMONT - Millard Huett Jr., 74, of Rural Route 3, Kinderhook Road, Rushville, formerly of Vermont, died at 2:21 p.m. Monday, April 19, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Nov. 2, 1924, in Boonville, Ind., to Millard Sr. and Lulus {Burnett} Butcher Huett, he married Vera Woodruff on March 29, 1963, in Vermont. She survives.
  Also surviving are his mother of Astoria; two sons, Edward and Steven, both of Rushville; one daughter, Jeanette Sutter of Evansville, Ind.; two brothers, Donald and Robert, both of Boonville; and six granddaughters.
  Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
  He retired from AMAX Coal Co. after 38 years. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America Local 7110 in Canton and the Odd Fellows Lodge in Havana.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Kost Memorial Home, Vermont. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. An Odd Fellows service will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the memorial home, with visitation to follow from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler County Ambulance and Rescue Squad.
  Note: See his mother's obit.
Obituary of Ronald E. Huff
Peoria Journal Star, October 31, 2003
Ronald Huff
  LEWISTOWN - Ronald E. Huff, 82, of 615 West Ave. F died at 7:03 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003, at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
  Born July 14, 1921, in Ipava to Archie and Lucy Arnold Huff, he married Melba Louise Wherley on June 9, 1946, in Ipava. She died Dec. 22, 2001.
  He also was preceded in death by two sisters.
  Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Leah) Wardell of Bloomington, Mrs. Jerry (Marian) Auxier of Cuba and Mrs. Thomas (Cassie) Ginglen of Pekin; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  A World War II Army veteran, he received three Bronze Stars.
  He was a member of Lewistown American Legion Post 1 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001.
  He was a lifelong farmer and worked for Illinois Power in Havana for 34 years.
  He was a member of Ipava Christian Church in Ipava.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Kevin Kessler will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Lewistown American Legion Post 1, Lewistown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001 or Mason District Hospital in Havana.
Obituary of Wanda W. Lawver Huff
Peoria Journal Star, June 22, 1998, Page: B4
Wanda Huff
  VERMONT - Wanda W. Huff, 87, of Huntington, Ind., formerly of Vermont, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 1998, at Miller's Merry Manor in Huntington.
  Born April 3, 1911, in Pleasant Township, Fulton County, to Joseph and Minnie Hopping Lawver, she married Russell Huff on Aug. 5, 1931, in Lewistown. He died Sept. 15, 1989. One brother and three sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Ann Lyons of Huntington; one sister, Velma Munson of San Ramon, Calif.; two grandsons; and three great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Astoria Assembly of God Church.
  Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. The Rev. Clifford Parry will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Melba L. Wherley Huff
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, January 2, 2002, page 11, column 2
Melba Huff
  Melba L. Huff, 77, of Lewistown, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at Mason District Hospital Emergency Room in Havana.
  She was born June 13, 1924, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Earl and Nettle Elizabeth (Walters) Wherley.  She married Ronald E. Huff June 9, 1946, in Ipava.  He survives.
  She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
  Other survivors include three daughters, Mrs. John (Leah) Wardell of Bloomington, Mrs. Jerry (Marian) Auxier of Cuba and Mrs. Thomas (Cassie) Ginglen of Pekin; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Willis (wife Anne) Wherley of Decatur.
  She had worked at Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria.  She was a member of Woodland Church of the Brethren.
  Funeral services were Wednesday Dec. 26, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating.  Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown.
  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Obituary for Guy James Hulvey
Rushville Times, February 19, 1976
Rites for Guy Hulvey Held Here Saturday
  Guy Hulvey, 73, of Rushville, died at 8 a.m. Feb. 12 in Culbertson Memorial hospital.
  Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Roby Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Paul Williamson officiating.  Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
  He was born in Ipava Nov. 29, 1902, a son of George and Sarah Strode Hulvey.  He married Marie Smith on June 1, 1926, in Monmouth.
  Mr. Hulvey was a retired farmer and a member of Bethany church.
  Surviving are his wife; two sons, Eugene of Camden, and Maynard of Rushville; a daughter, Mrs. Marlene Brigs of Rushville, seven grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Workman of Astoria, Mrs. Frances Roberts of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Freda Day of Sunland, Calif.  Also surviving are two brothers, Maurice of Ipava, and Glen of Rushville.
  His parents and two sisters preceded him in death.
Obituary of Jeannette Atwater Hulvey
Peoria Journal Star, February 5, 2000
Jeannette Hulvey
  MOUNT STERLING - Jeannette Hulvey, 66, of Mount Sterling died at 6:58 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, at her residence.
  Born March 21, 1933, in Ipava to Orlie and Edith Jones Atwater, she married Dean E. Hulvey on May 2, 1952, in Ipava. He survives.
  Also surviving are four sons, Michael (and Anne) of Shelburne, Vt., Roger (and Jean) of Clayton, Daniel (and Pam) of Mount Morris and Gary of Auburn; two daughters, Janelle (and Greg) Carlock of Polo and Kathy (and Rod) Logsdon of Mount Sterling; one brother, Larry Atwater of Canton; two sisters, Juanita (and Bob) Clark of Bella Vista, Ark., and Marcia (and Ben) Salisbury of Centralia, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  One sister preceded her in death.
  She was a legal secretary and abstractor for the Ed Tucker law firm for 25 years.
  She was a member of First Christian Church in Mount Sterling, where services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Phoebe Blankenship will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 tonight at Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mount Sterling City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass/Schuyler Hospice, 331 S. Main, Virginia, IL 62691.
Obituary for Emily Mae Gunter Chambers Huntington
Eagle Publications, January 28, 2003
Emily Mae Huntington
  Emily Mae Huntington, 84, Peoria, formerly of Astoria, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Proctor Hospital, Peoria. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003, at the Astoria Cemetery, with visitation one hour prior to services at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

Peoria Journal Star, January 29, 2003, Page: B04
Emily Huntington
  ASTORIA - Emily Mae Huntington, 84, of 3614 N. Rochelle Lane, Peoria, formerly of Astoria, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 2003, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
  Born May 1, 1918, in South Bend, Ind., to Fred and Coila Lawson Gunter, she married Albert Chambers. He preceded her in death. She later married Chester Huntington in Palmyra, Mo. He died Aug. 27, 1981.
  She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Huntington; two sisters; and two brothers.
  Surviving are two sons, Robert Gunter of Indiana and Chester Huntington of Chicago; seven daughters, Emma Jane (and Kenny) Edwards of Beardstown, Harriet Vilardo of Danville, Iowa, Mary (and Tim) Hackett of Cuba, Linda Shifflett of Pekin, and Lois Chambers, Patsy Chambers and Dixie Chambers, all of Illinois; one sister, Jane Clark of South Bend, Ind.; one brother, Carl Gunter of Corona, Calif.; 18 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren.
  She was a homemaker.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Astoria Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Henry P. Husted
Signs of the Times," 1869, Vol. 37, page 251
  Departed this life August 22, 1869, Henry P. Husted, in the 76th year of his age.
  Brother Husted was born, I learn, in New York March 10, 1794; lived a while in Peru; moved to Ohio in about 1820 or 1821, and thence to Fulton county, IL., in 1836, where he resided until the time of his decease.
  At an early age he made a profession of religion and joined the Regular Baptist church, and from that time to the hour of his departure, for a period of over fifty years, he sustained an unblemished character as a Christian and a citizen.
  No reproach was ever brought on the cause he professed and loved by any of his deportment.
  He was for many years, and up to the time of his death, connected with the Mt. Zion church, where he had the love and confidence of all who were connected with him.
  His disease appeared to be an affection of the heart, which he bore with resignation, and calmly met death, looking to and trusting his his risen Redeemer.
  He left six children and many friends to feel and realize their loss.
  Also, his wife, Sister Mary Husted, formerly Mary Potter, departed this life Oct. 31, 1865, in her 74th year, having been born March 29, 1792.  She, also, was a member with her husband from early life, and lived through its trials and temptations without a stain on her profession, and died in the triumphs of faith.
  The writer addressed a large and solemn audience on the occasion, on the fifth Sunday in October, from Psa. 71:18.  May the Lord support the bereaved and prepare them by his grace for a better world.
  I. N. VANMETER, Macomb, IL., Nov. 3, 1869.
Obituary of Alice Marie Switzer Woodell Jenkins
Peoria Journal Star, June 23, 2005, Page: B4
Alice Jenkins
  CANTON - Alice Marie Jenkins, 61, of 50 W. Beech St. died at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born Nov. 23, 1943, in Astoria to Samuel A. and Henrietta I. Buley Switzer, she married William Thomas Jenkins Jr. on Oct. 16, 1971, in Canton. He died Aug. 21, 1993.
  She also was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are two sons, Richard Wooddell of Patterson, N.Y., and William Jenkins IV of Canton; one daughter, Shelley (and Matthew) Franzoni of Canton; and four sisters, Ethel (and Ed) Wojack of Medical Lake, Wash., Mildred Green and Alberta Walton, both of Canton, and Corrine "Jennie" Switzer of Springfield.
  She was a health care assistant at the Kelly Home in Canton.
  She was a member of Canton Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. Robin Raymer will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to Canton Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Obituary of Bryce L. Johnson
Peoria Journal Star, July 25, 1999
Bryce Johnson
  CUBA - Bryce L. Johnson, 88, of 139 W. Madison died at 3:03 p.m. Friday, July 23, 1999, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
  Born Dec. 31, 1910, in Canton to James and Lucy Baughman Johnson, he married Mabel L. Murphy on June 6, 1936, in Viola. She died Jan. 19, 1997. One brother and two sisters also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Ellen) Petty of Greenfield, Ind.; one sister, Mildred Entler of Rock Island; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
  He was a retired farmer and also a retired janitor from both Graham Hospital and Canton Senior High School.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Henry Memorial Home. The Rev. Jon Sims will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Spoon River Hospice of Graham Hospital.
Obituary of Flossie L. Ford Johnson
Peoria Journal Star, August 18, 1999
Flossie Johnson
  CUBA - Flossie L. Johnson, 95, of 120 E. Main St. died at 2 p.m. Monday, August 16, 1999, at her home.
  Born May 5, 1904, in Aten Hill to Robert and Mary Davis Ford, she married Leonard Jack Johnson Aug. 1, 1922, in Fulton County. He died July 28, 1987. Also preceding her in death were three sons, one daughter, one grandson, one great-grandson, four brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Raymond (Betty) Hackett of Cuba and Frances Johnson of Kings, N. C.; one brother, George Ford of Canton; two sisters, Rita Haggerty Anderson of Canton and Faye Foulk of Laura; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  She owned and operated a resale shop in Cuba for many years and also hung wallpaper.
  She was a member of the League of Democratic Women of Fulton County and Fulton-Schuyler County Council; a member and past treasurer of the Cuba Senior Citizens Club; and a member and past president of Cuba American Legion Auxiliary Russell Smith Post 533. She was instrumental in the developments of the "Avenue of Flags" in Cuba and also Putman Township Park, which she helped maintain.
  She also was a member of Cuba Christian Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Henry Memorial Home, where visitation will be one hour before services. The Rev. Aaron Malusky will officiate. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Putman Rescue Squad.
Obituary of James "Bob" Johnson
Peoria Journal Star, June 30, 1993, Page: D7
James Johnson
  CANTON - James "Bob" Johnson, 63, of 335 E. Locust St. died at 3:06 p.m. Monday, June 28, 1993, at Graham Hospital.
  Born Nov. 2, 1929, in Fulton County to Raymond and Ethel Hedge Johnson, he married Irene Harper Riley on May 22, 1987, in Graves County, Ky. She survives.
  Also surviving are one stepson, Danny Vaughn of Midway, Ark.; four stepdaughters, Janet Whitney of Lewistown, Debra Watson, Vickie Lowery and Valerie Nebergall, all of Canton; 11 stepgrandchildren; two brothers, Allen of Canton and Paul of Dolan Springs, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews.
  He worked for the Fulton County Highway Department, retiring in 1988. A Korean War Navy veteran, he was awarded two Purple Hearts.
  He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001 in Lewistown, American Legion Post 16 in Canton, Fulton County Shrine Club, Voiture 40 et 8, Eastern Star Lodge 46 and Morning Star Lodge 734, AF&AM. He also was a member of the South Park United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. The Rev. John Beesley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home where Masonic rites will be at 7:45 p.m. Burial will be in Orendorff Cemetery in rural Canton where full military rites will be accorded.
  Memorials may be made to any of his memberships.
Obituary of Mabel L. Murphy Johnson
Peoria Journal Star, January 21, 1997
Mabel Johnson
  CUBA - Mabel L. Johnson, 90, of 139 W. Madison died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Feb. 17, 1906, in rural Cuba to Charles L. and Ellen Stevens Murphy, she married Bryce L. Johnson on June 6, 1936, in Viola. He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Ellen) Petty of Greenfield, Ind.; three grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; three great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. One sister preceded her in death.
  She attended Western Illinois Teacher's College in Macomb for two years and Brown's Business College. She was a teacher at Cuba-area schools for 13 years.
  She was a life member of Cuba United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Henry Memorial Home in Cuba. The Rev. Randy McGeehon will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Cuba Cemetery.
Obituary of Millard "Bill" William Johnson I
Peoria Journal Star, September 23, 2003
Millard Johnson
  CANTON - Millard "Bill" Johnson Sr., 75, of 38 N. Sixth died at 2:11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, at Graham Hospital.
  Born Oct. 23, 1927, in Mud, W. Va., to Robert and Lillian Hagger Johnson, he married Melba Shores on Feb. 25, 1950, in Industry. She died in January 2001 {2002}.
  He also was preceded in death by one stepson, Gary Shores; and two brothers.
  Surviving are three sons, Jim of Baylis, Rick and Millard "Bill" Jr., both of Rushville; one stepson, Jerry Shores of Avon; one daughter, Elizabeth "Ann" (and Terry) Scroggins of Baylis; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim (and Mabel) of Alkol, W. Va.; and five sisters, Verba Bays of Spurlockville, W. Va., Virgie Hagger of W. Va., , Mabel Cooper of Yawkey, W. Va., Della Hagger of Prenter, W. Va., and Ilene Lovejoy of Cleveland, Ohio.
  A Korean War Army veteran, he served in an artillery unit. He was a member of American Legion Post 16 and a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1984.
  He was an independent contractor for 50 years.
  He was a member of Canton Moose Lodge 784.
  He was of the Baptist faith.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, where visitation will be two hours before services. The Rev. Keith Jones will officiate. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
  Memorials may be made to Canton Moose Lodge 784.
Obituary of Orval F. Johnson
died: June 22, 1966
Astoria Argus - In ink 1966
Orval F. Johnson, 62, Astoria, Dies
  Orval F. Johnson, 62, RR, Astoria, a farmer, died suddenly early Wednesday afternoon in Havana where he had been a patient in the hospital for three days.  He was a life-time resident of the Astoria area.
  Mr. Johnson was born June 29, 1903, in Woodland Township, Fulton County, the son of Noah A. and Lucy A. Danner Johnson.  He married Irene Carter on Sept. 6, 1923.
  He is survived by his widow; a foster daughter, Mrs. Betty Stambaugh, Browning; and a brother, Russell Johnson, Astoria. A daughter died previously.
Obituary of Ralph W. Johnson, Reverend
Peoria Journal Star, October 29, 1998
Ralph Johnson
  ASTORIA - The Rev. Ralph W. Johnson, 86, of North Manchester, Ind., formerly of Astoria, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center in North Manchester.
  Born Oct. 30, 1911, in Astoria to Immel and Eva Merrill Johnson, he married Frances Deardorff on Oct. 18, 1936. She survives.
  Also surviving are four sons, Vernon of East Peoria, Alvin and Stan, both of Los Angeles, and Steve of North Manchester; one daughter, Alice Hildebrand of Lafayette, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Frances Senger of Astoria.
  He was preceded in death by one son and one sister.
  He was a farmer in Astoria for 25 years.
  He attended Mount Morris College in Mount Morris; received his B.A. degree from Western Illinois University; and earned a degree in agriculture from the University of Illinois in Champaign.
  He taught at Good Hope School for two years, Sixteen Country School for four years and Astoria Elementary School for one year, all in Astoria. He taught agriculture, history and driver's education at Beason High School in Beason.
  He was a pastor at Bethel Church in Carleton, Neb., for two years, Union Ridge Church in Hampton, Iowa, for three years, Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren in Pennville, Ind., and Rossville (Ind.) Church of the Brethren, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Lafayette Church of the Brethren in Lafayette, Ind.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Manchester College in Manchester, Ind., or his church.
Obituary for Zoanna Lea Davis Johnson
Eagle Publications, October 28, 2004
Zoanna Lea Johnson
  Zoanna Lea Johnson, 73, Bushnell, died at 3:59 p.m., Monday, Oct. 25, 2004 at her residence in Bushnell.
  She was born Oct. 25, 1931, in Canton, the daughter of Olin and Alice (Cameron) Davis.
  She is survived by one son, Roger (Judy) Paul, Rolla, Mo.; one daughter, Carolyn Phillips, Bushnell; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Violet Terry, Macomb.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. She worked at Gales in Galesburg for two and one-half years, later at Admirals for four and one-half years and the Elms Nursing Home, Macomb for one year.
  Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Shields Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Gordon Jones Officiating.
  Cremation rites have been accorded.
  Memorials may be made to Bushnell Rescue Squad.
  Martin-Hollis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Ferne Corlena Shirley Jones
Peoria Journal Star, October 4, 2005
Ferne Jones
  METAMORA - Ferne Corlena Jones, 87, of 203 E. Madison, Metamora, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at her residence.
  She was born May 3, 1918, in Easton, Ill., to James and Lillie Belle Lippert Shirley. She married John R. "Dick" Jones on July 5, 1936, in Southern Illinois. He died Dec. 13, 1970.
  Surviving are three sons, Larry (Coleen) Jones of Bloomington, Terry Jones of Congerville and John (Gina) Jones of Edgewater, Fla.; three daughters, Shirley (Roger) Mueser of Roanoke, Janice (Ron) Alig of Morton and Lori (Brad Weinstein) Jones of Metamora; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one brother, James (Rosemary) Shirley of Astoria, Ill.
  She was preceded in death by one son, James; two brothers; and three sisters.
  She was a cook at Metamora Grade School and then Hallmark Metamora Fixtures Operations before retiring.
  She was a member of Metamora Christian Union Church, its Women's Guild and American Legion Auxiliary.
  Services will be Thursday at her church at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Jeremy Heller officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Mason Funeral Home, Metamora Chapel, and also one hour before services at the church. Burial will be Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, October 4, 2005
Ferne Corlena Jones
  METAMORA - Ferne Corlena Jones, 87, of 203 E. Madison, Metamora, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 1, 2005) at her residence.
  She was born May 3, 1918, in Easton, to James and Lillie Belle Lippert Shirley. She married John R. "Dick" Jones July 5, 1936, in Southern Illinois. He died Dec. 13, 1970.
  Surviving are three sons, Larry (Coleen) Jones of Bloomington; Terry Jones of Congerville; and John (Gina) Jones of Edgewater, Fla.; three daughters, Shirley (Roger) Mueser of Roanoke; Janice (Ron) Alig of Morton; and Lori (Brad Weinstein) Jones of Metamora; 19 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and one brother, James (Rosemary) Shirley of Astoria.
  She was preceded in death by one son, James; two brothers; and three sisters.
  She was a cook at Metamora Grade School and then Hallmark Metamora Fixtures Operations before retiring. She was a member of Metamora Christian Union Church and its Women's Guild, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
  Her service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at her church, the Rev. Jeremy Heller officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Mason Funeral Home, Metamora Chapel, and also one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora. Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of Robert Lee Jones
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 15, 2006, Page: 25
Robert L. Jones
  MOUNT STERLING - Robert Lee Jones, 59, of Mount Sterling, formerly of Pittsfield, died Saturday, May 13, 2006, at Heritage Manor in Mount Sterling.
  He was born May 13, 1947, in Bluffs, the son of Clinton C. and Nancy Brown Jones.
  Mr. Jones was a carpenter for Pete Capps for 30 years and worked at Dot Foods in Mount Sterling for the past 16 years. He was of the Baptist faith.
  Survivors: daughter, Kelly (husband, Scott) Campbell of Pleasant Hill; son, Bobby (wife, Holly) Jones of Pleasant Hill; five grandchildren; two sisters, Rita (husband, James) Bollinger of Palm City, Fla., and Linda S. Flynn of Knoxville, Tenn.; and two brothers, Dale R. (wife, Wilma) Jones of Griggsville and Gene Jones of Milton.
  Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield.
Obituary of Russell W. Jones
Peoria Journal Star, January 20, 1998
Russell Jones
  LEWISTOWN - Russell W. Jones, 83, of 937 S. Main died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 1998, at Graham Hospital emergency room in Canton.
  Born Jan. 27, 1914, in rural Summum to Will and Hattie Elizabeth Weese Jones, he married Mary Kathryn Bainter on Dec. 13, 1933, in Lewistown. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Charlotte) Noland of Lewistown and Mrs. Larry (Peggy) Cook of Canton; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.
  He was a truck driver for Bainter and Jones Trucking for several years. He worked for Marion Coal Mine, Astoria Rock Quarry and also was a farmer in rural Lewistown. He retired in 1991 after 25 years as Lewistown Township road commissioner. He was a former alderman.
  He worked part time at Weirauch Greenhouse.
  He was a member of Illinois Street Christian Church, where he was a deacon. He was a former member of Odd Fellows Lodge.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Henry Memorial Home. The Rev. Lester Beaman will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Lewistown Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Dolia "Dollie" Mae Horton Justus
died: January 30, 1963
Astoria Argus - In ink January 30, 1963
Attend Funeral
   Among those from out of town who attended funeral services for Mrs. Dolia Justus last Tuesday were: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Peak and Brenda of Henry, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Hoffman and Kevin of N. Pekin; Mrs. H. P.  Robinson of Springfield; Mr. and Mrs., J. C. Dixon, Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. Jean Comstock, Macomb; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Greuel, Industry; Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Ellison, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark, Mrs. Robert Dohner, Mrs. Willard Shields, Mrs. Forrest Shields, Mrs. Marvin Strode, Mrs. Loren Worsdell, Mrs. Eugene Palmer, Miss Neva Mercer, Misses Esther and Thelma Farr, Mrs. Clarence Haney, Mrs. Raiford Seasley, all of Vermont.
  Note: Dollie was born October 04, 1878, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Horton and Polly Ann Horn.  She married George Robert Justus, born February 22, 1873, the son of Francis Marion Justus and Elizabeth Ann Mercer. Dollie and her husband are buried in Astoria Cemetery.

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