Obituaries for Fulton County, IL

Fulton County, Illinois
Obituaries

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Obituary of Helen E. Thurman Kenner
Peoria Journal Star, April 7, 1998, Page: B4
Helen Kenner
COLCHESTER - Helen E. Kenner, 76, of 436 W. Oak, Jacksonville, formerly of Colchester, died at 1:02 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1998, at Passavent Hospital in Jacksonville.
Born April 14, 1921, in Rushville to Edward and Elizabeth Ritchey Thurman, she married Foster Burdette Kenner on Aug. 17, 1940, in Kahoka, Mo. She {He} died April 20, 1995. She also was preceded in death by two sisters.
Surviving are one son, Craig of Alameda, Calif.; one daughter, Panny Mallicoat of Marietta; three grandchildren; and one sister, Phyllis Richey of Jacksonville.
She owned and operated an antique business in Tucson, Ariz., for many years.
She was a member of Vermont Bible Church in Vermont.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mount Auburn Cemetery. The Rev. Ernest Louderman will officiate. Friends may call after noon today until the time of services at Jones Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to Vermont Bible Church.

Obituary of David Prettyman
died: May 16, 1917
The Quincy Daily Journal, Friday, May 18, 1917
DAVID PRETTYMAN DIED AT CANTON
Lived and Married at Camp Point - Enlisted at Quincy for the Civil War
Transcribed by Debbie Gibson
Canton ILL., May 18 The funeral of David Prettyman, who died suddenly at his home here Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 following a paralytic stroke sustained Tuesday night, was held at the First M. E. church this afternoon at 3 o'clock, the pastor, the Rev. J. W. Edwards, officiating. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery.
David Prettyman was born in Uniontown, Pa.., July 27, 1837. When 18 years old he accompanied his parent to Camp Point, Ill., where, in 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Denny, who survives, together with the following children: John W., St. Louis; Edward and Chandler of California; Dr. H. H. Prettyman of Covington, Tenn., and Mrs. J. L. Groover of St. Louis.
Immediately after his marriage Mr. Prettyman enlisted at Quincy as a drummer boy in which capacity he served in the civil war until honorably discharged on account of his physical condition. Later the family moved to Mounds from which city they came to Canton 27 years ago. He was an active member of the Methodist church, having served as Sunday school teacher for three years, and was also a member of Joe Hooker Post No. 69, G. A. R., whose members attended the funeral in a body.

Obituary of Zelma Pearl Marie Schisler Smith
Canton Daily Ledger, Friday, January 20, 2006
Marie Smith
Marie Z. Smith, 96, of 734 North Avenue B, Canton, died Sunday (January 15, 2006) at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.
Born August 28, 1909, in Ellisville, the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Keller) Schisler, she married Clyde Smith on July 5, 1932, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dewayne Smith; one infant daughter, Laura Smith; one brother; and one sister.
Survivors include one son, Lyle Smith of Canton; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Erma Levine of Galesburg and Lonetta Brannan of Monmouth.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Canton, where she held various offices.
She was a homemaker.
Services were held at 11 a.m., January 19, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, with President Calvin MacKay officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to services, January 19, at the funeral home. Burial was at Abingdon Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to her church. Guestbook and obituary can be found online at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home
Marie Z. Smith
August 28, 1909 - January 15, 2006
Visitation: Thursday, January 19, 2006, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Oaks-Hines Funeral Home
Service: Thursday, January 19, 2006, Services 11:00 a.m., Oaks-Hines Funeral Home
Marie Z. Smith, 96, of 734 North Ave. B, Canton, Died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday; January 15, 2006 at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba, Ill. She was born August 28, 1909 in Ellisville to Edward and Myrtle Keller Schisler. She married Clyde Smith on July 5, 1932 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death. One son Dewayne Smith, one infant daughter Laura Smith, one brother and one sister also preceded her.
Surviving is one son, Lyle Smith of Canton, two sisters Erma Levine of Galesburg and Lonetta Brannan of Monmouth. Six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren also survive.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Canton where she held various offices.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton where visitation will be one hour before services. President Calvin MacKay will officiate. Burial will be at Abingdon Cemetery in Abingdon.
Memorials may be made to her Church. Arrangements are being handled by Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, IL. To sign the online guest book or to get further information go to www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home; 1601 East Chestnut, Canton, IL 61520, (309) 647-1601

Peoria Journal Star, January 17, 2006
Marie Smith
CANTON - Marie Z. Smith, 96, of 734 N. Ave. B, Canton, died at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006, at Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba, Ill.
She was born Aug. 28, 1909, in Ellisville to Edward and Myrtle Keller Schisler. She married Clyde Smith on July 5, 1932, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death. One son, Dewayne Smith; one infant daughter, Laura Smith; one brother; and one sister also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Lyle Smith of Canton; and two sisters, Erma Levine of Galesburg and Lonetta Brannan of Monmouth. Six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canton, where she held various offices.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be one hour before services. President Calvin MacKay will officiate. Burial will be at Abingdon Cemetery in Abingdon. Memorials may be made to her church.
from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com>

Obituary of Carol Leigh Utsinger Smith
Peoria Journal Star, December 4, 2001
Carol Smith
CANTON - Carol L. Smith, 65, of 279 W. Walnut died at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, at Graham Hospital Extended Care.
Born Dec. 26, 1935, in Canton to Clinton and Virginia Chapman Utsinger, she married Dewayne M. Smith on Oct. 21, 1956, in Canton. He died July 25, 1988.
She also was preceded in death by her father and one grandson.
Surviving are her mother of Canton; three sons, Steven (and Lena) and Dewayne II (and Cheryl Ward), both of Canton, and Jeff Smith of Bondville; one daughter, Lesa (and Clay) Francis of Canton; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Donald (and Janet) Utsinger of Galesburg and Richard (and Marilyn) Utsinger of Canton; and two sisters, Nancy Utsinger of Canton and Sharon (and Lyle) Baughman of Peoria.
She worked at Sutton & Moore and later retired from Coleman Clinic.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Canton, where she served as the music director and was a former president of the relief society.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at her church. Norm Churchill will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Also from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com>
Obituary of James E. Brancecum
Peoria Journal Star, Novemer 12, 1998
James Brancecum
CANTON - James E. Brancecum, 50, of 414 N. First Ave., Apt. 715, died at 2:53 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998, at Graham Hospital. He was born Aug. 11, 1948, in Peoria to Clarence R. and Genevieve L. Williamson Brancecum.
Surviving are his parents of Canton; one brother, Robert of Canton; one sister, Cheryl Thomas of Farmington; one nephew; and two nieces.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served as an elder and financial clerk.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at his church. President Alan Hansen will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the church. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com>

Death Notice of Clarence R. Brancecum
Peoria Journal Star, October 9, 2005
Clarence Brancecum
CANTON - Clarence R. Brancecum, 75, of 340 N. 17th St., Hamilton, formerly of Canton, died at 1:05 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005, at his residence.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com>

Obituary of Cheryl A Brancecum-Thomas
Peoria Journal Star, October 27, 2008
Cheryl Brancecum-Thomas
CANTON - Cheryl A Brancecum-Thomas, 50, of Hamilton Illinois, formerly of Canton, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at her residence.
Born July 7, 1958, in Peoria to Clarence and Genevieve (Williamson) Brancecum, she married Mark Thomas on September 17, 1993, in Leavenworth, Kansas. He survives.
Surviving are her mother, Genevieve Brancecum of Hamilton brother, Robert (Marsha) Brancecum of Springfield; nephew, Robert (Rickie) Brancecum of Canton and two nieces, Rachel (Joe) Walsh of Springfield and Jennifer (Joe) Denning of Hamilton. She was preceded in death by her father and brother, James Brancecum.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Bishop Chris Church will officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com>

Obituary of Genevieve L. Williamson Brancecum
Peoria Journal Star, October 30, 2008
Genevieve Brancecum
CANTON - Genevieve L. Brancecum, 81, of Hamilton, Illinois, formerly of Canton, died at 10:55 am Wednesday October 29, 2008, at Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, Iowa.
She was born June12, 1927, in Ullin, Illinois, to Earl and Helen (Cruise) Williamson. She married Clarence R Brancecum on Feb 15, 1947, in Peoria. They were sealed together in Salt Lake City Temple on September 9, 1968. He preceded her in death, October 8, 2005.
Her son, James; daughter; Cheryl Thomas; and brother: Earl Williamson Jr. also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Robert (Marsha) Brancecum of Springfield, son-in-law Mark Thomas of Hamilton; three grandchildren, Robert (Rickie) Brancecum of Canton, Rachel (Joe) Walsh of Springfield, and Jennifer (Joe) Denning of Hamilton; and one great grandson.
Genevieve was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was formerly a clown for the Grotto and cherished her family.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held two hours prior. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Canton.
from Desiree Rodcay <rodcays@yahoo.com>

Obituary for Stephen S. Merrill
Stephen S. Merrill was born at Kennebunk Port, Maine, and died near Astoria, Illinois, May 8, 1890, aged 91 years, 10 months, and 14 days. He was married to Elizabeth Marshall in 1825. To them were born eight children, five of whom are still living. He was a good citizen and a devoted Christian, and will be greatly missed in the home, the community, and the Church. He joined the untied Brethren Church in 1863. He attended Sunday school in Astoria as early as 1853, and was a faithful and active member of the same the remainder of his life. He was a liberal supporter of church interests. He paid one hundred dollars each year to the foreign mission-work.
E. H. Shuey
Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Bio Wife's obit below

Obituary for Elizabeth Marshall Merrill
Elizabeth (Marshall) Merrill was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, Dec. 16, 1807, and died at her home near Astoria, Ill., Dec. 20, 1893, being ripe in years and good works. She was married to Stephen Merrill, Nov. 11, 1835 {1825?}, with whom she lived happily for fifty-five years, when the golden-winged messenger called the husband to the better home. The above union was blessed with seven daughters and one son. Three daughters preceded their parents to heaven. The three {four} remaining daughters and the only son are on the way, all being active Christians. Mother Merrill joined the Presbyterian Church at Astoria in 1854, and remained a faithful member until death. The funeral was conducted at the United Brethren Church, of which her son and one daughter are worthy members, as was also Father Merrill to the time of his death.
D. E. Baer
Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more." Husband's obit above.

Obituary for Mabel Hunter
Hunter
Miss Mabel Hunter, daughter of Mrs. Olive Hunter, of this city, died at the home of her mother on Sunday morning of this week aged 32 years, 9 months and 1 day.
Although Miss Mabel had suffered for more than four years, her death came as a surprise to many, as it was not generally known that she had been worse than usual, and in fact she had only been slightly worse a few days and her condition was not considered critical even by her mother.
The end came peacefully and she quietly fell asleep in the early morning.
Covering a period of four years suffering she bore patiently and cheerfully her afflicitions, never losing courage or failing to appreciate the efforts of those who so faithfully ministered unto her.
She leaves a heart-broken mother to mourn her departure, together with many relatives and friends.
The funeral occurred from the home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. E. H. Lugg, of Rossville, Ill., officiating, assisted by Rev. Martin and Rev. Wilson, of this city.
At the grave the Eastern Star Chapter of which she was a member, exemplified the beautiful burial service of the order.
Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."

Obituaries for Christopher Wetzel
Christopher Wetzel
Christopher Wetzel was born in Car???, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1813, and moved to Augusta, Virginia, in his boyhood; was married to Miss Sarah Cook, February 17, 1835. Nine children were the fruit of this union, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining eight joined with their father in sorrow at the death of mother and wife in January 1889, almost six years ago. Father Wetzel moved to Fulton county, Illinois, in 1836, when the country was sparcely settled, and endured the hard ships of pioneer life; but by hard labor and good management he was successful in securing a good home for himself and made liberal provision for each of his children. The deceased was reared in the Lutheran church living a careful moral life until 1861, when he was converted and joined the church of the United Brethren in Christ, beginning at this time the active work of a christian life. He manifested an interest in the success of the church, and was a liberal supporter of the same. His money has helped in the erection of several houses of worship; the one in which his funeral services were held received valuable aid from his hand. In his family government Father Wetzel was firm, but kind; and ever after his conversion he was faithful in the observance of family worship, this being the last act of his life. While kneeling in his home on the evening of October 4th, 1894, offering his petition to God, he was taken up with his petition at the ripe old age of eighty-one years, two months and twenty one days. Four sons and four daughters are left to mourn the loss of a loving father, but in their deepest grief there is great comfort in the thought that it is not far from the family altar to the throne of God.
On Saturday p. m., a large concourse of relatives and friends assembled at the family residence on Main street and followed the remains to Oak Grove Chapel where the funeral services were conducted by Rev. D. E. Baer, assisted by Rev. J. B. Miller.
The body was interred in Oak Grove cemetery by the side of the remains of Mother Wetzel to await together the resurrection call.

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.. was born in Carlisle, & &, 1813, and died upon his knees in family worship, at his home in Astoria, Ill., October &&. He was reared in the Lutheran Church, ..ing a careful, moral life until 1861, when he was converted and joined the Church of the Untied Brethren in Christ, beginning at this time the active work of a Christian life. Father Wetzel manifested an interest in the success of the Church, and was a liberal supporter of the same. He will long be remembered by members of congregations who worship in churches which his money helped to build. Four sons and four daughters mourn the loss of a kind, Christian father.

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Christopher Wetzel was born in Carlyle, Pennsylvania, July 13, 1813 and moved to Augusta, Virginia, in his boyhood; was married to Miss Sarah Cook, February 17, 1835. Nine children were the fruit of this union, one of whom died in infancy. The remaining eight joined with their father in sorrow at the death of mother and wife in January 1889, almost six years ago. Father Wetzel moved to Fulton county, Illinois, in 1836, when the country was sparcely settled, and endured the hardships of pioneer life; but by hard labor and good management he was successful in securing a good home for himself and made liberal provision for each of his children. The deceased was reared in the Lutheran church living a careful moral life until 1861, when he was converted and joined the church of the United Brethren in Christ, beginning at this time the active work of a christian life. He manifested an interest in the success of the church, and was a liberal supporter of the same. His money has helpful in the erection of several houses of worship; the one in which his funeral services were held received valuable aid from his hand. In his family government Father Wetzel was firm, but kind; and ever after his conversion he was faithful in the observance of family worship, this being the last act of his life. While kneeling in his home on the evening of October 4th, 1894, offering his petition to God, he was taken up with his petition at the ripe old age of eighty-one years, two months and twenty one days. Four sons and four daughters are left to mourn the loss of a loving father, but in their deepest grief there is great comfort in the thought that it is not far from the family altar to the throne of God.
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Christopher Wetzel was born in Carlisle, Pa., July 13, 1813, and died upon his knees in family worship, at his home in Astoria, Ill., October ??, 1894. He was reared in the Lutheran Church, living a careful, moral life until 1861, when he was converted and joined the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, beginning at this time the active work of a Christian life. Father Wetzel manifested an interest in the success of the Church, and was a liberal supporter of the same. He will ??? {long} be remembered by members of congregations ??? worship in churches which his money helped ?? build. Four sons and four daughters mourn ??? loss of a kind, Christian father.

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Christopher Wetzel Funeral Notice
Hand Written Funeral Notice Card
Funeral Notice
Died September 4th 1894 Christopher Wetzel, aged 81 years, two months and twenty-two days. Funeral services will be held at the Oak Grove church at 1 o'clock p. m. Saturday September 6, 1894.
Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."

Obituary for Sarah E. (Sneider) Cook Wetzel
Sarah Wetzel
Sarah Wetzel, wife of Christopher Wetzel, died January 29, 1889, aged 75 years, 3 months, and 14 days. She was married to Christopher Wetzel, February 17, 1835. She was one of the old settlers near Astoria, Fulton County, Illinois. She was the mother of nine children, four sons and five daughters, one while an infant proceeded her to the heavenly ???? {home}. She leaves a husband and eight children, ??? { most} of whom are good citizens and worthy members of the United Brethren Church. For nearly fifty years Brother and Sister Wetzel journeyed through life together, but she has gone home a few days ahead to wait till he comes.

Obituary of Benton Sharpe
died: December 9, 1912
Astoria Argus-Searchlight, Wednesday, December 11, 1912
Bento Sharpe Dead
Benton Sharpe died at his home on West Main Street, Monday evening at 9:30, aged 72 years and 14 days.
Funeral services were held from the residence Wednesday at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Cummings of Ipava.
Interment in the Astoria Cemetery.
from the collection of Lavina Walton.

Obituary of Jo Santa Jo Cathlene Anderson Tracy
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Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Obituary
Jo Cathlene Santa Jo Tracy - 66 - 11/12/1942 - 11/16/2008
Canton, Ill. - Jo Cathlene Santa Jo Tracy, 66, of 382 West Locust Street, passed away at 3:53 p.m. Sunday November 16, 2008 at her home.
She was born on November 12, 1942 in Canton, daughter of Eldon R. and J. Juanita (Smith) Anderson.
She married David Tracy on June 20, 1980 in their home at Wee Ma Tuk. He survives.
Other survivors include one daughter Beth Baylor of Canton, one brother Raymond (Irene) Anderson of Canton, and one sister Barbara (Richard) Ellison of Cocoa, Florida, two grandsons Brett Allard and Brian Allard both of Canton. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Jo was a Canton High School graduate. She was a licensed practical nurse and also worked for the crisis center.
Jo did toys out of her home and after the Santa Jo workshop was built, Jo not only did toys, she also did Easter baskets and school supplies. There was also clothing and food for the needy for several years.
She was a member of St. Peter s Episcopal Church in Canton.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Father Michael Brooks will officiate. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter s Episcopal Church or Graham Hospice.
Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com

Obit for Reuben M. Payne
died: August 27, 1901
from the Mason Democrat, Aug. 30, 1901, page 1 column 2.
Reuben M. Payne died, Tuesday, at his home in Peoria, of cholera morbus. The remains were brought to Havana and interred in Laurel Hill cemetery, Thursday at 10 a.m. Deceased was the youngest of the Payne brothers, being only 40 years old. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn the loss of a father taken from them in the prime of manhood. May he rest in peace.
(Born in Fulton Co., Ill and died in Peoria Co., Ill. from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Alfred J. Millard
died: August 23, 1958
from the Monmouth Daily Review, Aug. 25, 1958.
Funeral services for Alfred J. Millard, 919 South First Street, who died at Monmouth hospital at 12 o clock noon on Saturday, will be held on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Nazarene Church. The Rev. Floyd J. Neufeld, minister, will be in charge. Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at the Turnbull Funeral Home.
Mr. Millard s death came as a result of a fall which he suffered from a bank on Henderson creek, five miles east of Oquawka, around 9:30 Saturday morning. He had gone to the creek on a fishing expedition, and had lost his balance on a high and steep bank, and tumbled into the creek.
Born January 18, 1875, at Cuba, Ill., he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Millard. He was reared and spent his early life in Fulton County.
Mr. Millard was married three times. His first marriage was to Orpha Routson, and his second to Carrie Belle Lampton. Both preceded him in death. His third marriage was to Sadie Buffum on April 11, 1956, and she survives him. His interests were his home, his church, and his family.
Survivors include seven sons, Harold, Lawrence and James of Monmouth; Orie of St. Paul Minn.; Clarence of Weaver, Iowa; Emmett of Oquawka; and Wilbur of Spokane, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Russell Sowder of Monmouth, Mrs. James Suarwalt, Alvarado, Calif.; Mrs. Ben Doyle of Rochelle, and Mrs. Vess Rudd, Ft. Madison, Iowa. Thirty grandchildren also survive as well as a large number of great grandchildren, and two brothers, Earl and Arkley, both of Macomb. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, his first and second wives, and one daughter, and three sons.
(Born in Fulton Co., Died in Warren Co. from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Juliette "Julia""Etta" Payne Barber
died: October 1, 1924
from the Pontiac Daily Leader, Oct. 2, 1924.
Passed Away Wednesday Morning, Funeral Friday at Fairbury.
Mrs. Samuel Barber, for many years a resident of Bloomington, died at the home of her son Ernest Barber, in Pontiac yesterday following a stroke of paralysis suffered some time ago.
Julia Payne Barber was born February 18, 1857. She was united in marriage to Samuel Barber, to whom were born five children; Mrs. Belle Steinhauser, of Springfield; Mrs. Claus Hanson, of Gibson City; Charles Barber, of Bloomington; Ernest Barber, of Pontaic, and Earl Barber, of San Pedro, Calif., all of whom survive. Also two sisters, Mrs. J. C. Goforth, of Bloomington and Mrs. Belle Hampton, of Monmouth; 28 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral services will be held at the Baptist Church at Fairbury Friday afternoon at 2:30 o clock and burial will be made in Graceland cemetery.
(Born in Waterford, Fulton Co., Ill, Died in Livingston Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Roy Payne
died: December 31, 1965
from the Bloomington Pantagraph, Jan. 1, 1966.
Lexington - Roy Payne, 84, a retired carpenter, died at 12:05 p.m. Friday at Brokaw Hospital in Normal. He has been ill one year.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the East Lawn Memorial Chapel in Bloomington with Rev. Howard T. Wicker officiating. Burial will be in Lexington Cemetery. Visitation begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at the memorial chapel.
He was born Oct 2, 1881, at Lewiston the son of Sol and Genoa Dixon Payne. He married Marie A. Buckles May 24, 1945, at Bloomington.
She survives with three sons, Donald D., Milwaukee, Wis.; Eugene and Wesley, Indianapolis, Ind; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Stewart, Le Roy; and Mrs. Zelma Mardis, Chicago; one brother, J. S., Bloomington; and two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Foreman, San Diego, Calif.; and Mrs. Jennie Wolfe, Des Moines, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
(Born in Lewiston, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Normal, McLean Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Rudolph "Rudy" E. Payne
from the Daily Review Atlas, Monmouth, Illinois,Tuesday, May 28, 1996.
Rudolph E. Rudy Payne, 96, of Pinewood Health Care Center, Monmouth, formerly of Gladstone, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 1996, at 7:30 a.m. in the health care center.
He was born March 4, 1900, in Bernadotte, the son of Jacob Calvin and Mary Pearl Cory Payne. He attended Raritan, Illinois schools. He married Letha Massingill and she proceeded him in death in 1940. He married Viola McClinton in December 1943 in Biggsville, and she preceded him in death on July 2, 1991.
Rudy farmed in the Gladstone area for many years until his retirement in 1959. He was a member of the Biggsville United Presbyterian Church in Biggsville.
Surviving are three daughters/son-in-laws, Martha and Paul Teeter of Franklin, North Carolina, Elinor and Hillard LeFort of Monmouth and Mildred and LeVern Fritz of Prescott Valley, Arizona; one son/daughter-in-law, Ernest and Sharon Payne of Wataga; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives; two brothers, Owen Payne of Melbourne, Florida and Charles Payne of Sarasota, Florida. Preceding him in death were his parents, wives, three brothers. Virgil, Birdsell and Arnold Payne and two sisters, Erma Melvin and Bertha Warner.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Biggsville Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Irwin officiating. Friends may call Wednesday at Sederwall Chapel in Biggsville, where his family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. A memorial fund has been established for the Biggsville Senior Citizens.
(Born in Bernadotte, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Monmouth, Warren Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Laura Belle Barber Steinhauser
died: July 9, 1956
from the Illinois State Journal, July 10, 1956.
Mrs. Laura Belle Steinhauser, 78, of 2417 S. Fifth St., died at 6 p.m. yesterday in St. John's hospital.
She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Robert Kansy Sr., and Mrs. Clinton Flowers, both of the city; Mrs. E. W. Leach, Evanston; one son, Earl Steinhauser, city; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Hansen, Rankin; one brother Charles Barber, Bloomington; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Steinhauser was born March 28, 1878, at Lewistown, the daughter of Samuel and Etta Payne Barber. She had been a resident of Springfield most of her life and was married to Alexander Steinhauser, who preceded her in death in 1946. She has been in ill health for a number of years.
The body was taken to the Staab funeral home where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Oak Ridge cemetery.
(Born in Lewiston, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Springfield, Sangamon Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Franklin Lampton
from The Daily Review, Monmouth, Illinois, Friday, June 1, 1923.
Death summoned Frank Lampton this morning about 3 o clock at his home, 1122 South B Street. He had been in poor health for some time, though his condition was not thought serious, but on account of his advanced age he gradually declined until death came early this morning. The deceased was past seventy years of age at the time of his death.
Over fourty years ago he was united in marriage to Letha Belle Payne, who is left to mourn his death.
To this union six children were born, they are Cleveland, of Lexington, Ill.; Glenn, of Putman, Ill.; Bessie, of Omaha, Nebraska; Mrs. Alfred Millard of this city, and Don and Pauline at home. He also is survived by 13 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Will Lalicker, of this city.
One year ago Mr. Lampton came to this city from Smithfield, Ill., and since then has resided at 1122 South B Street. Funeral arrangements have not been made yet as further word is awaited from relatives.

from The Daily Review Monmouth, Illinois, June 2, 1923
The remains of Frank Lampton who died early yesterday morning at his home, 1122 South B Street, will be taken to Ipava, tomorrow, where short funeral services will be held and interment made.
(Born in Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Monmouth, Warren Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Charles J. Barber
died: August 3, 1957
from the Bloomington Panagraph, August 5, 1957.
The funeral of Charles J. Barber, 75, of 411 N. Fifer St., who was found dead at his home Saturday night, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Stamper Memorial Home. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was born April 23, 1882, in Canton, a son of Sam and Ette Barber. He married Dollie Hobson, Nov. 3, 1906, in St. Louis.
Surviving are three sons, Ralph, East Peoria; Sam, Chicago; Eugene, La Grange; one daughter, Mrs. Robert Swearingen, 830 W. Elm St., one sister, Mrs. Ruth Hansen, Rankin; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons and two brothers.
(Born in Canton, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Ernest R. Barber I
died: December 23, 1945
from the Pontiac Daily Leader, Dec. 26, 1945.
Ernest R. Barber, 57, former Pontiac resident, died of a heart attack at his home in Fairbury Sunday. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today in Fairbury, with burial in Graceland cemetery.
Mr. Barber was born July 19, 1888, at Lewistown. In 1908 he was married at Bloomington to Stella Burns, who preceded him in death Jan. 22, 1935.
Eight years ago he was married to Mrs. Mary Snell, of Joplin, Mo., who survives with the following children: Ernest Barber Jr., and Mrs. Stella Zucker, Ottawa; George Barber, Quincy; Sgt. Louis, discharged yesterday from the Army; Cpl. William, on Luzon; Mrs. Helen McDonald, Pontiac. A stepson, John Snell, of Fairbury, also survives. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald, in infancy.
(Born in Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Pontaic, Livingston Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Mrs. Juliette Payne
died: March 6, 1897
from the Canton Weekly Register, Mar. 11, 1897
... that on friday in Lewiston, there passed away another old settler, Mrs. Juliette Payne at the age of 77yrs.
(Born in Ohio, Died in Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Truman Boyd Payne I
died: February 1, 1960
from the Topeka Daily Capital, Kansas, Feb. 3, 1960.
Truman Payne, 83, of 419 E. 29th, died Monday in Norton.
He was born Oct. 22, 1877, at Lewiston, Ill., and lived in Rossville and Grantville before moving to Topeka 16 years ago. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by five sons, Harold Payne of the home; Truman Payne Jr. of Topeka, Kenneth Payne of Spokane, Wash., Paul Payne of Hingham, Mass., and Bob Payne of Johnston, R. I.; and a sister, Mrs. Daisy Zook, Topeka.
David-Eslinger-Duff Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(Born in Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Norton, Norton Co., Kansas from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Dorothy P. Payne Foreman
from the San Diego Union, Cal., June 29, 1969
Foreman - Dorothy P., wife of Thomas E. Foreman. Mother of Hector R., Julius E., Fred K., and Thomas J. Foreman. Sister of Jennie Wolf. 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren. Services Tues. 2 p.m. Greenwood Mortuary. Entombment Greenwood Mausoleum.
(Born in Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in San Diego, San Diego Co., California from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Mae Hampton Payne
died: April 9, 1980
from the Mason County Democrat, Havana, Ill., April 12, 1980.
Mrs. Alfred "Bud" (Mae) Payne, 72, of 353 S. Broadway died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 at her home.
Born Nov. 12, 1907 in Fulton County, a daughter of Raymond and Kathryn DeWeese Hampton, she married Mr. Payne April 2, 1927, in Havana.
Surviving are her husband, one son, Robert of Havana, one daughter, Mrs. Marla Merwin of Chandlerville, four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. One brother and three sisters died earlier.
She was a member of Mound Chapel Church and the Hesperia Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Services were Friday, April 11 in Hurley Funeral Home. Burial was in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.
(Born in Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Havana, Mason Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obituary of Alfred "Bud" E. Payne
Peoria Journal Star, September 3, 1992
Alfred Payne
HAVANA - Alfred E. "Bud" Payne, 84, of Rural Route 2 died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1992, at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
Born March 28, 1908, in Havana to Alfred and Irene Kimbel Payne, he married Mae Hampton on April 2, 1927, in Havana. She died April 9, 1980. He also was preceded in death by one son, one brother and two sisters.
Surviving are one son, Robert L., and one daughter, Marla Richardson, both of Havana; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was a Havana Township Road Commissioner for 24 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 88, AF&AM. He served on the Havana Township Board of Supervisors for the past 12 years.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hurley Funeral Home. The Rev. Douglas Pfeiffer will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Hurley Funeral Home, with Masonic services at 8. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.
Memorials may be made to Mason District Hospital.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 3, 1992
Alfred E. Payne
HAVANA - Alfred E. "Bud" Payne, 84, of rural Havana died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday at Mason District Hospital, Havana.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Hurley Funeral Home, Havana, with burial in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana.
Surviving are a son, Robert L. of Havana; a daughter, Marla Richardson of Havana; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Obit for Franklin Theodore Payne
from the Mason County Democrat, Havana, Illinois, Friday, March 16, 1923.
Franklin Theodore Payne was born in Fulton County, Illinois, on February 21st, 1852, and passed from this life at his late residence in Havana, Illinois on Saturday, March 10th, 1923, at the age of seventy-two years and twenty-one days. He had lived for the greater part of his life in and near Havana, his birth place in Fulton county being in the Havana neighborhood.
In his young manhood he was united in marriage to Miss Clarinda Nokes of Fulton county and to this union were born six children, five of whom survive. The surviving children are: Alva and Alfred Payne, both of Havana, Sandy Payne, of San Diego, Calif.; Freeman Payne of Topeka, Kan., and Mrs. Clara Zook of Rosedale, Kan. The mother and one child of this marriage having preceded him in death many years.
On April 10th, 1879, the home was re-established by his marriage to Miss Emma R. Riggin of Fulton county, who with five of the ten children of this survive to mourn his passing. The surviving children of this marriage are: Mrs. Muril McMullen of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, Mrs. I. O. Freeman of Des Moines, Iowa, Herman Payne of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Leona Smith of Havana.
Though advanced in years and not particularly strong in body at any time Mr. Payne had, until very recently been enjoying his usual health. His finial illness, an attack of influenza, complicated with pneumonia, occasioned his sudden passing. Last services for the deceased were held from the late residence on South Broadway on Monday afternoon, March 12th, conducted by Matthew Bollan, who substituted for the Rev. N. L. Collins, pastor on the Central Christian church, who was ill. The remains were laid to rest in Laurel Hill.
(Born in Fulton Co., Illinois, died in Havana, Mason Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for William Albert Payne
from the Canton Ledger, Smithfield, April 14, 1920.
William Albert Payne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Payne, was born in Ohio, Jan 9, 1844. He departed this life at Smithfield, Ill., April 10, 1920, at the age of 76 years, three months and one day.
The decedent came to Fulton county at the age of five years. Here he resided till death. On April 12, 1863, he was united in marriage to Miss Ella Riggins of Lewistown. To this union were born 11 children, five of whom have preceded him in death. Those who are left to mourn his loss, besides the grief-stricken wife, are three sons and three daughters: Russell Payne of Minnesota. Jacob of Raritan, Bird of Montana, Mrs. Vada Watson, west of Monmouth; Mrs. Roxey Lindsey of Smithfield and Mrs. Katie Johnson of Oklahoma. Also 23 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three sisters and two brothers, and a host of neighbors and friends.
The deceased was a kind husband, a loving father and a good neighbor. He had been deprived of his hearing to a great extent for some time, but his last illness was only of a few days. His parting words to his companion were: "Ellen, I see through the pearly gates. The way is open, and I have a free pass. Does this satisfy you, Ellen?" The day of his burial was their fifty-sixth wedding anniversary. The funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the M. E. church in Smithfield, by the Rev. Ralph Dean. Assisted by the Rev. Martin.
(Born in Ohio, Died in Smithfield, Fulton Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Benjamin Marcellus Payne
died: December 25, 1922
from the Peoria Journal, December 28, 1922.
Funeral services for Benjamin Marcellus Payne were held Wednesday from the Zeigier Funeral chapel, Elder J. I. Taylor, of Springfield, officiating. The body was taken to Havana, Ill., for burial Wednesday afternoon.
Mr. Payne, who died at the home of his son, Stephen Payne, East Peoria on Christmas day, was born in Fulton county, November 24, 1853. He is survived by eight children, Mrs. Lucretia Peck and Mrs. Jennie Wolf, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Mrs. Luna McMahon, La Crosse, Ind.; Mrs. Manuel Dare, Lewistown; Mrs. Dorothy Foreman, and Grover Payne, Marion, Iowa; Roy Payne, Bloomington; and Stephen Payne, East Peoria. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Juliette Barber, Mrs. Adelia Goforth and Mrs. Belle Lampkin.
(Born in Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in East Peoria, Tazewell Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Adaline (Andella) D. Payne Gofroth
died: April 10, 1940
from the Bloomington Pantagraph, April 11, 1940.
Mrs. J. C. Goforth, 97, of 1002 South Main street, mother of George Goforth, well known band and orchestra leader, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph's hospital after an illness of three months. The body was removed to the Murray and Carmody funeral home, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Park Hill cemetery.
Andella Payne was born Nov. 4, 1842 on a farm near Lewistown. She was married Dec. 24, 1877 to J. C. Goforth, who died March 1, 1926.
She is survived by three sons, Orville E., Canton; Earl, White Hall; George C., Bloomington, director of music at the Pontiac Illinois State reformatory; two grandchildren, J. Austin, Chicago and Eugene G., Bloomington. There are also one sister, Mrs. Frank Morrell, Monmouth and three great grandchildren.
(Born in Lewiston, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Bloomington, McLean Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Alfred L. Payne
from the Mason County Democrat, Havana, Sept. 5, 1924.
Alfred L. Payne, who had been seriously ill at his home on South Broadway for more than six months, was called to his rest late Thursday night, August 29th.
Alfred L., son of Frank and Clarissa Payne, was born in Fulton county, Illinois, October 17th, 1873, and passed from this life on August 28th, 1924, at the age of fifty years, ten months and eleven days.
Mr. Payne s family moved to Kansas for a short time in his early boyhood and later returned to Springfield, Illinois, from which place, they moved to Havana, which has been his home since until the time of his death.
He was united in marriage on March 30th, 1903, to Alta Irene Kimball of Havana, Illinois, and to this union three children were born, two of whom survive the father, and with his beloved companion mourn the departure of a devoted father and husband.
The surviving sons are Clyde and Alfred Payne, both of this city. One beloved daughter, Margaret Irene, was called by Death s Angle more than ten years ago to await the coming of the father. Besides these of his immediate family who mourn his death, there are three brothers, Alva, of Havana, Truman of Grantville, Kansas, and Sandy of California, and one sister, Mrs. Clara Zook of Rossville, Kan.
Mr. Payne was an industrious, sober, earnest and trustworthy man and citizen, who loved his home and family, and found his greatest delight in his home and its associations. As such he will be remembered and mourned by them, and as such his memory will ever be precious to them. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and has been affiliated for many years with the local camp of that splendid fraternity.
Funeral services were conducted from the Central Christian church of Havana, on Sunday afternoon, August 31st, Matthew Bollan, officiating, and the remains were laid to rest in Laurel Hill cemetery.
(Born in Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Havana, Mason Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Robert L. Payne
from the Mason County Democrat, March 2002.
Robert L. Payne, 72 of Havana died at 1:04 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
He was born on June 22, 1929 in Fulton County to Alfred E. Bud and Mae Hampton Payne. He married Norma J. Cummins on June 4, 1950 at Taylorville. She preceded him in death on September 1, 1994. Also preceding him in death were his parents; and one brother, Paul Eugene Payne.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. David (Debra) McCarthy of Albuquerque, NM; two granddaughters; and one sister, Marla Richardson of Havana.
He was a Korean U.S. Army veteran. Upon leaving the service he and his wife owned and operated Payne Furniture Center for 20 years in Havana. He later sold insurance and real estate from 1977 to present for Don Blessman, Inc. He was past member of the Havana Rotary Club, and was proud to serve on the Havana Township Board.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, were visitation held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Doug Pfeiffer will officiate. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Memorial contributions may be made to mason District Hospital or the Havana Public Library.
(Born in Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Havana, Mason Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Peoria Journal Star, March 3, 2002
Robert Payne
HAVANA - Robert L. Payne, 72, of 105 W. Adams St. died at 1:04 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Mason District Hospital.
Born June 22, 1929, in Fulton County to Alfred E. ''Bud'' and Mae Hampton Payne, he married Norma J. Cummins on June 4, 1950, in Taylorville. She died Sept. 1, 1994.
One brother also preceded him in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. David (Debra) McCarthy of Albuquerque, N.M.; two granddaughters; and one sister, Marla Richardson of Havana.
He was a Korean War Army veteran.
After leaving the service, he and his wife owned and operated Payne Furniture Center for 20 years.
He later sold insurance and real estate from 1977 to the present for Don Blessman Inc.
He was a past member of the Havana Rotary Club and had served on the Havana Township Board.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hurley Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. Doug Pfeiffer will officiate. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Mason District Hospital or Havana Public Library.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 3, 2002
Robert L. Payne
HAVANA - Robert L. Payne, 72, of Havana died Saturday, March 2, 2002, at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
He was born June 22, 1929, in Fulton County, the son of Alfred E. "Bud" and Mae Hampton Payne. He married Norma J. Cummins in 1950 in Taylorville; she preceded him in death in 1994.
Mr. Payne was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He and his wife owned and operated Payne Furniture Center in Havana for 20 years. He also sold insurance and real estate for Don Blessman, Inc. since 1977. He was a past member of Havana Rotary Club and a member of the Havana Township board.
Survivors: a daughter, Debra (husband, David) McCarthy of Albuquerque, N.M.; two granddaughters; and a sister, Marla Richardson of Havana.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Hurley Funeral Home in Havana, the Rev. Doug Pfeiffer officiating. Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.

Obituary of Norma J. Cummins Payne
Peoria Journal Star, September 2, 1994
Norma Payne
HAVANA - Norma J. Payne, 66, of 203 N. Broadway died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 1994, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Born June 15, 1928, in Robinson to the Rev. Ralph E. and Mary Angie Chaney Cummins, she married Robert Payne on June 4, 1950, in Taylorville. He survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. David (Debra) McCarthy of Albuquerque, N.M.; two granddaughters; and one sister, Mrs. Carl (Eloise) Pfeiffer of Lawrenceville. She was preceded in death by one sister.
She attended the University of North Dakota and the University of Chicago Arts School, where she received a decorative degree. She was a member of Kappa Delta and Sigma Alpha Iota Honorary Sorority.
She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution Salt Creek Chapter, Mason District Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and Havana Women's Club.
She was a member of American Baptist Church, where she was choral director for 34 years.
Private family graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Havana Public Library.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 2, 1994
Norma J. Payne
HAVANA - Norma J. Payne, 66, of Havana died Thursday at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Survivors: husband, Robert; a daughter, Mrs. David (Debra) McCarthy of Albuquerque, N.M.; two granddaughters; and a sister, Mrs. Carl (Eloise) Pfeiffer of Lawrenceville.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hurley Funeral Home, Havana. Burial: Private graveside service, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana.

Obit for Glenn William Lampton
died: August 27, 1969
from the Aurora Beacon-News, Thursday, Aug. 28, 1969.
Glenn W. Lampton, 74, of Rt. 2, Yorkville, died Wednesday, at Passavant Hospital, Chicago.
He was born May 11, 1895, in Lewistown, Ill.
He is survived by his widow, Lucile L. of Aurora; three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Norma) Gustafson of North Aurora, Mrs. James (Eileen) Wallis of Vestal, N. Y., and Mrs. John (Brenda) Richmond of Aurora; two sons, Erwin P. Lampton of Elmhurst and Terrance W. Lampton of Los Angles, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters in Oregon and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Healy Chapel, Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Thomas Corkish will officiate. Burial will be in West Aurora Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 2 p.m. Friday. Should friends desire, memorials in the name of Mr. Lampton may be made to Oswego Baptist Church of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
(Born in Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in North Aurora, Kane Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for John Authur Payne
died: September 7, 1974
from the Woodward Daily Press, Sept. 9, 1974.
John A. Payne, 84, Mooreland, died late Saturday at Northwest Community Hospital, Mooreland.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Knittel Funeral Chapel in Mooreland. The Rev. Lynn Lamb, pastor for first Baptist church will officiate. Burial will be in Waynoke Cemetery.
John Authur Payne was born in Lewistown, Ill., December 31, 1889. He moved to Oklahoma as a young boy and has spent the last 40 years living in the Quinlan and Mooreland communities.
He was married to Sarah Ann Allen on April 23, 1910 in Taloga. She preceded him in death on June 23, 1962. He was a resident of the Golden Age Center for the past six years.
Survivors include one son, Waverly H., and a daughter-in-law, Helen, of Sharon; and three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
(Born in Lewistown, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Sharon, Woodward Co., Oklahoma from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Raymond Payne
from the Mooreland Leader, OK, July 28, 1960.
Raymond Payne Dies Funeral Held Monday.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 26, at Knittel Funeral home in Mooreland for Raymond Payne who died Friday, July 22, at Western State Hospital following a long illness. Rev. Earl Bengs officiated at the service. Burial was in Mooreland Cemetery under the direction of Knittel Funeral Home.
Raymond Payne, son of John A. and Mary Payne was born December 30, 1877, near Farmington, Illinois and departed this life July 22, 1960, at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 23 days. His early life was spent in Illinois and at an early age he accepted Christ as a personal savior and united in the Baptist church.
On January 3, 1903, he was married to Minnie Hezlep who preceded him in death April 21, 1956. All their married life was spent in or near Mooreland, Oklahoma.
He leaves to mourn his passing one brother, John A. Payne, Mooreland, Oklahoma; two sisters, Edith Taulber, Skedee, Oklahoma; Laura Cooper, Caldwell, Idaho; and a host of other relatives and friends.
(Born in Waterford Twp, Fulton Co., Illinois, Died in Moreland, Woodward Co., Oklahoma from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit for Charlyn Joyce Rau Kueker
from the Victoria Advocate, Friday, October 31, 2003.
CUERO - Charlyn Joyce Kueker, 72, of Cuero, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003.
She was born March 16, 1931, in Westhoff, to the late Charles and Rosalie Goehring Rau. She was an operator for Southwestern Bell and worked at Bohman Clinic. She was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Meyersville and was a Cub Scout den mother.
Survivors: husband, Albert Kueker; sons, Michael Kueker of Wharton and Gary Wayne Kueker and Charles Robert Kueker, both of Cuero; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5:30-7 p.m. today at Freund Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the Revs. Nick Wagner and John Kueker officiating. Burial will be at Lindenau Community Cemetery. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343. Memorials: Lindenau Community Cemetery Fund.
from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>

Obit for Lydia Ann Bolender Millison
Peoria paper, Feb. 15, 1923
The body of Lydia A. Millison of Farmington will be brought to Lewistown Wednesday morning and taken to the Mt. Pleasant cemetery where funeral services will be held. The decendent died Feb. 12, at 1:50 p. m. at Farmington and was the wife of Hiram Millison. She leaves one brother, Daniel Bolender of Lewistown, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Payne of Oklahoma. Mrs. Millison was 83 years old.
(of Farmington & Lewistown, Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Obit of Eliza "Ellen" Ellen (Riggin) Riggins Payne
died: February 8, 1923
Canton Daily Ledger, Canton, Illinois, Friday February 9, 1923 Page 2.
Mrs. Payne Dead
Mrs. Ellen Payne died at her home in Smithfield at 1 p.m. Thursday of ----years old, the wife of W. A. Payne, who preceded her in death.
Six children survive: Russel of Minnesota; Jacob of Rariton, Ill; Bird of Montana; Mrs Roxey Hackathorn of Hope, Ark.; Mrs Vada Watson of Little ork, Ill; and Mrs Katie Johnson of Oklahoma. No funeral arrangements have been made at this time.

another
Mrs. Ellen Payne passed away at her home in Smithfield Thursday morning at 1:45 o'clock. Death was due to pneumonia. She was 73 years of age.
Ellen Riggin was a daughter of Susan and James Riggin and was born April 16, 1847, in Augusta, Hancock County, Ill. The following children survive her: Lavada Watson of Little York; Russell Payne of Minnesota; Jake Payne of Rariton; Roxy Hackathorn of Hope, Ark; and Kate Johnson of Oiltown, Okla. No funeral arrangements have yet been made, awaiting word from the distant relatives.
(Born in Augusta, Hancock Co., Illinois, Died in Smithfield, Fulton Co., Illinois from Clinton Payne <iampayne@yahoo.com>)

Laura E. Trapp
Laura E., child of Mrs. Wm. Trapp who has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Mathewson, died today.
[Astoria Argus, Fulton Co., IL, Courtesy of Lynn Stephens Headley's Research]
Grandmother Harmon
Summun--Grandmother Harmon died Friday at her home, east of this place and was buried on Saturday in the family graveyard on the farm where she lived. She was 80 years old.
[Astoria Argus, Fulton Co., IL, Published Thursday, November 27, 1890 -- Courtesy of Lynn Stephens Headley's Research]

Lizzie Turner Phelps
Mrs. Lizzie Turner Phelps died Wednesday in Lewistown; she was born on 28 July 1865, the eldest daughter of Moses Turner. She married H. W. Phelps on 21 June 1886 and have lived in east Lewistown. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Her child was stillborn on Monday. The funeral was Friday.
[Astoria Argus, Fulton Co., IL, Published Thursday, November 27, 1890 -- Courtesy of Lynn Stephens Headley's Research]

William Lovell
Grandfather Lovell of Flat Woods died on Monday
William Lovell died November 24th at his residence in Oakland twp., Schuyler County, aged 86 years, 1 month, 26 days. He was the son of James and Ruth Lovell and was born on 28 September 1804 in Morgantown, West Virginia.
As a child, he moved with his parents to Clermont Co., Ohio and was married in 1824 to Miss Elizabeth Sarver. They had 9 children, 6 sons and 3 daughters. Three sons and 1 daughter have since died, of whom William grew to manhood. The surviving children are John of Astoria; Henry of Missouri; George W. of Pittsburgh, Kansas; Elmira, living on the homestead in Schuyler County.
Mr. Lovell moved from Hamilton Co., Ohio to Pleasant twp., Fulton Co., Illinois in 1837 and then to Harris twp., and then to Woodland twp., where he bought 80 acres of land. He sold this land in 1840 to Charles Chaddock and moved to Oakland twp., Schuyler County, where at the time of his death, he owned 200 acres of land.
His wife died on 6 January 1849 and Mr. Lovell married 2nd Miss Hester Holloway on 23 July 1849. She survives.
He was a member of the Christian Church. The funeral was Tuesday with burial in the Vermont Cemetery.
[Astoria Argus, Fulton Co., IL, Published December 4, 1890 - Courtesy of Lynn Stephens Headley's Research]

WILLIAM BERRY
CANTON -- William D. Berry, 75, of 219 W. Birch St., formerly of Lewistown and Galesburg, died at 6:37 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 1997, at Graham Hospital Extended Care Unit.
Born Oct. 29, 1922, in rural Lewistown to Elzie R. and Emma Nelson Berry, he married Vilda M. Groff on Dec. 17, 1941, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ron (Phyllis) Stout of Lewistown, Mrs. Edward (Darlene) Allison of Woodstock, Ohio, and Mrs. "Doc" (Pat) Ford of Greensburg, Ind.; two brothers, Raymond and Thomas "Ralph," both of Lewistown; six grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several stepgreat-grandchildren. One brother and one sister also him in death.
A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he was a member of Lewistown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001 and Canton Moose Lodge.
A member of United Mine Workers Association, he was a coal miner for 36 years, last working at Freeman United Coal Co. Buckheart Mine before retiring in 1986. He also worked for CB&Q Railroad and as a carpenter for Sossey Construction in Lewistown.
He also was a member of Knoxville First Christian Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown. The Rev. Jon Sims will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown, where military rites will be conducted by his VFW post and Lewistown American Legion Post 1. Memorials may be made to his church or to Lewistown United Methodist Church.
[The Peoria Journal Star - December 16, 1997 - Submitted by Georgia Ferry]

Thomas Barry
LEWISTOWN - Thomas R. ''Ralph'' Berry, 72, of 502 S. Monroe died at 1:41 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, 2001, at Graham Hospital Extended Care in Canton.. Born Aug. 20, 1929, in Lewistown to Elzie R. Sr. and Emma Nelson Berry, he married Dixie White on Oct. 12, 1951, in Lewistown. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Tom (and Gail) of Lewistown; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray (and Ruth) of Lewistown. - Submitted by Georgia Ferry

James S. Berry
LABORER FOUND DEAD IN BED AT HIS HOME
Lewistown--------July 18, James S. Berry, 46, laborer, was found dead in bed at his home, 521 West Avenue B., at 5:30 o'clock this morning. He had been dead for several hours.
At a coroner's inquest, held today, a verdict of death from natural causes was returned by the jury. Besides his wife, formerly Nellie Seward, he leaves seven children, two brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 11 o'clock Thursday forenoon and burial will be in Wright's cemetery. The rev. M. F. Swisher will officiate.
[Canton Daily Ledger, Tuesday July 18, 1922 - Submitted by Georgia Ferry]

Nellie Berry
MRS. NELLIE BERRY DIES SATURDAY IN GRAHAM HOSPITAL
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o'clock, Tuesday in the Zimmerman and Henry Memorial Home by the Rev. Daivd Lehr, for Mrs. Nellie Berry, a lifetime resident of the Lewistown community, who died early Saturday evening in the Graham Hospital. She had been in failing health for several months.
Born March 21, 1882 in Bernadotte township, she was a daughter of Myron and Martha (Barnes) Seward.
She was married on July 18, 1898 to James F. Berry. He preceded her in Death.
Surviving are six children, Elzie Berry, Mrs. Ollidean Benns, and Mrs. Lena Miller all of Lewistown. Mrs. Mamie Botts, Decatur, Mrs. Edith Ford, Smithfield, and Mrs. Ilene Groff, Colchester, 21 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Carrie Mullen, Ipava, and two brothers, Elmer and Perry Seward, both of Ipava. One son and four daughters preceded her in death.
Burial will be in Wright cemetery.
Friends may call at the memorial home.
[Canton Daily Ledger Monday June 20, 1955 - Submitted by Georgia Ferry]

Ruth M. Berry
Ruth M. Berry, 83, of 648 West Washington Street, Lewistown, died at 5:44 p. m. Friday (January 13, 2006) at OSF St. Francis Medial Center in Peoria.
Born July 31, 1922, in Liverpool Township, the daughter of Everett and Nellie (Johnson) Pollitt, she married Raymond Berry on February 14, 1942, in Palmyra, MO. He survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Connie) Boone of Canton and Marcia Berry of Lewistown; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Hilda Shaw of Trivoli.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Tana Sue Reed; four brothers; and six sisters.
She was a member of the United Methodist Chruch in Lewistown.
She was a homemaker.
Services were held at 11 a. m. January 17, at the United Methodist church in Lewistown, the Rev. Bill Bunnage officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to services, January 17, at the church. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lewistown.
[January 20, 2006 - Submitted by Georgia Ferry]

Mrs Rachel Wood
Died in Buckheart township, Fulton county, June 18, of paralysis, Rachel, 73 years 1 month and 2 days, widow of the late Thomas Wood, and mother of Mrs. Deacon Dunlap and Mrs. Henry Hutchinson
[Henry News Republican, July 6, 1882 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]

William Fisher
Died in Fulton County, IL at his father's house, Feb. 1, 1869 aged 18y 2m 13d, William, son of Jacob and Louisiana Fisher.
["St. Louis Christian Advocate", Feb. 17, 1869 - Submitted By: CH]

Reta L. Black
Reta L. Black, 77, of 21437 E. Hobbs Road, Canton, Ill., passed away quietly on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at 6 p.m. at her residence.
Born March 26, 1933, in Lewistown, Ill., the daughter of Marshall L. and Margaret B. (Wilhelm) Arnett, she married Maurice "Pete" Black on Aug. 6, 1955, at the Lewistown Christian Church. He survives along with one daughter, Margaret Gummerson of Canton; one son, Marshall (Mary Jo) Black of Canton; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Nelda Cooper of Lewistown and Frances Vaughn of Lewistown. Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, John Rodney Black; one grandson, Jeremie William Gummerson; two brothers, Lyle "Spud" Arnett and Max Arnett; and two sisters, Phyliss McCormick and Freda Vaughn. She was a seamstress at the Overall Factory in Canton and a member of the Covenant Community Church in Canton.
She was an avid painter and seamstress and dedicated her life to God.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011, at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, where visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 3. The Rev. Kevin VanTine will officiate. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
[Peoria Journal Star, 01/01/2011 and Canton Daily Ledger, 01/03/2011 - Submitted by Des Rodcay]

Johanna Alward
Died At Canton, January 14, of old age, Mrs. Johanna Alward, aged 75, mother of Mrs. William Peck, of Whitefield. An old settler of Canton, moving there in 1836. [Henry Republican, January 28, 1875 - Sub. by Nancy Piper]

Richard Taylor
Richard Taylor 65, of 533 Custer Place, died at 7:37 a.m. on Wednesday September 15, 2010 at Graham Hospital, after a battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was born August 02, 1945, in Canton, to Roland and Madaline (Shaw) Taylor. Richard married Patricia Wright on July 24, 1966, in Canton, and later married Paula A. (Park) Taylor on April 02, 1994, also in Canton. Both survive. Other survivors include four children, Kelly (David) Taylor of Canton, Kathy (Chris) Walljasper of Canton, Adrenne (William) Embree of St. David, and Tara Zaborac (Joseph Drinkwater) of Canton; one sister, Marilyn Tarter of Canton; and six grandchildren, Jesse and Zachary Taylor, Danielle and Rachel Walljasper, and Tayler and Gage Embree; two nephews, two great nieces, and one great nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother-in-law. Richard was a 1963 graduate of Canton High School, and a graduate of Spoon River College. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force from September 17, 1965 until receiving an honorable discharge on August 01, 1969. Richard was the District Manager for the Peoria Journal Star, and expected to retire on October 01, 2010. He was a member of the Canton Wesley United Methodist Church, the Skirt and Shirt Square Dance Club, Toastmasters, Canton Campfire Council, and Canton CB Club. Cremation have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Brown officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of service. [Submitted by Des Rodcay]

Ralph F. Arnett
(06/20/1996)
Little America IL- Ralph F. Arnett, 77, of Little America died at 3:12 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 1996, at Graham Hospital Extended Care. Born October 01, 1918, in Davenport, Iowa, to Errol and Corda Cameron Arnett, he married Mable Emery on February 29, 1952, in Palmyra, Missouri. She survives. Also surviving are his stepmother, Iva Loveland of Colorado; two sons, James and Randy, both of Lewistown; two daughters, Cheryl Locke of Little America and Mrs. Harold (Lorrie) Park of Beardstown; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Todd Allen Arnett, and one brother. A Caterpillar Inc. employee for 32 years, he retired as a quality control analyst in 1981. He attended Bradley University. He served in the Canton Reserve Auxiliary Police for 22 years and was a member of Crime Stoppers. A World War II Army veteran, he was a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5001. He was a member of the Fulton County Civil Defense and the ABC Bowling Association. He was a lifetime member of the Mohammed Temple, Shrine in Peoria. A 32nd degree, he was a member of Temple Lodge 46, AF&AM in Peoria and the Order of The Eastern Star. He was a member of First Christian Church in Canton. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton. The Rev. John Sims and Eugene Danner will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, with Masonic rites at 7:45 p.m. Burial will be in Baughman Cemetery in rural Smithfield, where military rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the Ralph F. Arnett trust fund established at the National Bank of Canton. [Peoria Journal Star, 06/20/1996 - Sub. by Des Rodcay]

M. Nelle Arnett
Canton IL- M. Nelle Arnett, 87, of 20665 Ryder Mills Court, Ashburn, Virginia, formerly of 699 Baxter Court, died Friday, Sept. 2, 1994, at Loudon County Hospital in Leesburg, Va. Born March 30, 1907, in Farmington to John E. and Margaret A. Clague Quilliam, she married Harry Arnett on Sept. 3, 1932, in Crown Point, Ind. He died Feb. 6, 1966. One brother and three sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are her god child, Lee Hunter of Ashburn, whom she raised; and one sister, Mrs. Lee (Lucille) St. Clair of Creve Coeur. She worked at Marion Negley Dairy Store and later at Camp Ellis, retiring in 1945. She then worked for the Fulton County Assessor's Office in Canton. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canton. She was a 50-year member of Women's International Bowling Congress. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. The Rev. Tony Suitor will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. [Peoria Journal Star, 09/04/1994 - Sub. by Des Rodcay]

Harriett E. Arnett
Canton IL- Harriett E. Arnett, 80, of 315 N. Fifth St. died at 10 a.m. Monday, January 13, 1992, at her residence. Born November 07, 1911, in Lewistown to John Wesley and Mary Braden Cannon, she married Paul "Cy" Arnett on April 24, 1931, in Quincy. He died May 26, 1969. One son, one brother and two sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Raymond (Marcia) Leighton of Canton, and two grandsons. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Canton and its BYK Sunday school class. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton, the Rev. Delmar Smith officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church. [Peoria Journal Star, 01/15/1992 - Sub. by Des Rodcay]

Deana M. Arnett
Canton IL- Deana M. Arnett, a resident of 7215 N. Lakeside Court for the past two years, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday, December 27, 1991, at Proctor Community Hospital. Born in Virginia, Illinois, to Charles C. and Martha Jane Albright Tate, she married Clifford R. Arnett. He died June 05, 1978, in Peoria. One brother and two sisters also preceded her in death. Surviving is one son, Robert R. of Peoria. She attended the First United Methodist Church in Canton and was a volunteer for the American Red Cross. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home, the Rev. John H. Stanley officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. [Peoria Journal Star, 12/29/1991 - Sub. by Des Rodcay]

Florence M. Oatman
Entered Into Eternal Rest Saturday, Sept. 30, 1972
ST. DAVID - Florence M. Oatman, 83, St. David, died Saturday at 12:55 p.m. at the Clarytona Nursing Home.
She was born June 7, 1889 in Canton, the daughter of James and Harriett (Stephens) Phillips. On May 5, 1909, in Lewiston, she married Melvin Oatman, He died Nov. 10, 1953.
She is survived by four sons, James Oatman, Lewiston, and John, Gerald and Richard Oatman, all of Canton; three daughters, Mrs. Ineta Roseboom, Cllinton, Mrs. Charlotte Maxwell, St. David and Mrs. Paulene Kovachevich, Canton; 29 grandchildren; nine great-granddchildren; one brother, Alec Phillips, Kansas City, Kan. One son, four brothers and one sister died earlier.
She was a member of the Canton Presbyterian Church and the Golden Age Group.
Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Murphy Memorial Home, the Rev. Robert Holler officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
[The Journal Star - Peoria, Illinois, Oct. 2, 1972 - Contributed by: Randy Price; Transcribed by: Ruth Lowery Price]

Suzanne Whitman
Suzanne Whitman 84 passed over on Saturday, July 19, 2008. She was born on September 08, 1923 in Waukegan, Illinois, daughter of Gustav and Loretta Johnson. She married Frank Whitman in April of 1946 who preceded her in death on February 06, 1994. She was a homemaker and loving wife and mother. Survivors include one son, Douglas Whitman of Canton; and two daughters, Rebecca Haese and Nancy Whitman of Littleton, Colorado; two grandchildren, Dani Haese of Boseman Montana, and Derek Haese of Washington, D.C. She was a long time member of the Lambda Chi Omega Sorority and had been on the Board of Director's of the Salvation Army. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. She exemplified the best of her generation who believed in honor, respect and independence, styled with a sense of humor, kindness, and service to others. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am, Thursday, July 24th at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home. Family and friends visitation will be one hour prior to service. [The (Waukegan IL) Sun - Jul 22, 2008 - Sub. by a FoFG]

William H. Crothers
Death Takes Heir
Lewistown, Ill, June 11 (INS) - A San Antonio, Texan, who was sole heir to $600,000, died two days agon after learning of his inheritage. He was 73-year-old William H. Crothers, who just last Friday was declared heir to the estate. Crothers died Sunday at Lewistown. He was stricken with a heart attack. [The Oregonian, June 12, 1951 - Submitted By Robyn Greenlund]

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