Illinois Genealogy Trails

MORGAN COUNTY, IL
OBITUARIES

Mrs. Leah M. Bridgeman, in her 43d year, d. in Concord, Morgan Co., Ill. b. in Va., migrated with parents, James and Elizabeth Deaton, to Ill. in 1819. Embraced religion 1824. Married in 1849 to Hezekiah Bridgeman. (Central Christian Advocate, Vol 1, 6 May 1853, p. 71, submitted by K. Torp)


Hardin Harvey Clark
Dies at Home North of Jacksonville

The death of Hardin Harvey Clark, a lifetime citizen of Morgan county, occurred at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon as the result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Clark passed away at his home three miles north of Jacksonville. He was 79 years, 2 months and 4 days old. Mr. Clark was well known and highly respected throughout the entire community. He was born north of the city November 8, 1847, son of William and Elizabeth Clark. On January 1, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Emerick of Jacksonville. They were the parents of two children, R.E. Clark of Chapin and Mrs. Ellis Petefish of Jacksonville. Both children, his wife, and a brother, J.J. Clark, of Arcadia, survive. Mr. and Mrs. Clark were married at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. Hamm eight miles north of Jacksonville, and located on a nearby farm where they were actively engaged in farming until 1900, when they moved to the home three miles north of here. Mr. Clark was active member of the Arcadia Methodist church. The remains were removed to the Billham Funeral Home at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. The remains will be placed in the Diamond Grove mausoleum. (Jacksonville Journal, Jan. 1927, submitted by Rlferricks2 at aol.com)


Arcadia Man is Called by Death, Rites Saturday

Jason J. Clark, highly respected resident of Arcadia, passed away Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his home, after a lingering illness. 3 weeks ago Mr. Clark suffered a fractured hip and since that time his condition has gradually gotten worse. An inquest will be conducted this morning at 10 o'clock at the Williamson Funeral Home by Coroner C.S. Young. Mr. Clark was the son of William H., and Eliza Clark, and was born May 13, 1851 near Arcadia. He was united in marriage with Miss Eliza J. Petefish on December 18, 1872. To the union three children were born, two of them preceded their father in death. One son, Charles E. Clark of Arcadia and granddaughter Floy Bernice Clark of Jacksonville, survive. Mrs. Clark passed away 16 years ago and 4 brothers and 1 sister preceded Mr. Clark in death, he being the last of his family. The decedent became a member of I.O.O.F., No. 92. Arcadia on April 7, 1873 and later became affiliated with Temple Encampment, No. 49. Mr. Clark spent practically all of his life farming, retiring only a few years ago. He was a man of sterling character and a substantive citizen in the community in which he resided for 81 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Arcadia in charge of Rev. D.C. Byrus. Burial will be in Arcadia Cemetery. The body will be removed to the church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon where it may be viewed by friends. The remains will be removed to the Clark home from the Williamson Funeral Home at three o'clock this afternoon. (Jacksonville Journal, Oct. 1932, submitted by Rlferricks2 at aol.com)

Vera Dickman
MEREDOSIA - Vera Dickman, 76, of Meredosia died Wednesday [April 23, 1986] at Memorial Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Schaefer-Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Surviving are her husband, Harry; five sons, Royce "Butch," Ray, Bob and Ted, all of Meredosia, and Wayne of Jacksonville; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce Sue) Toland of Rushville; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Violet Little of Springfield and Gloria Armstrong of Bloomington; and six brothers, Eugene and Dale McDannold, both of Meredosia, Marvin "Bill" and Vernard McDannold, both of Stanford, Kenneth McDannold of Clinton, Ark., Bernard McDannold of Minier. [State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 24, 1986, Page: 20; Submitted by Sara Hemp]

Shelly B. Fishel
JACKSONVILLE - Shelly B. Fishel, 75, of Jacksonville died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Little Indian, the son of Lewis F. and Mary K. Barbee Fishel. He married Mary Lou Fortado in 1969 in Jacksonville. A son, Steve Fishel, and a daughter, Linda Brown, preceded him in death.
Mr. Fishel graduated from Jacksonville High School. He worked at Virginia Packing Co. and retired as a supervisor from the security division of the secretary of state's office in 1995. He attended Northminster Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville.
Survivors: wife, Mary Lou; two daughters, Sharon Sweeney of Carlinville and Shelley Jo (husband, Earl) Towle of Peoria; son, Tom (wife, Irma) Holmes of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cody & Son Memorial Home, Jacksonville. Burial: Jacksonville East Cemetery. [State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 30, 2006 - submitted by Sara Hemp]


Francis A. Floyd
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 14, 1992, Page: 14
MEREDOSIA - Francis A. Floyd, 76, of Meredosia died Saturday at St. Luke's Long Term Care Facility in Beardstown. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Schaefer-Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia, with burial in Oakland Cemetery, Meredosia. Surviving are his wife, Martha Mae Shinall Floyd; a daughter, Mrs. James (Sandra) Lockhart of Meredosia; two grandsons; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gilbert of Meredosia and Jessie of Jacksonville; and a sister, Mrs. C.J. (Josephine) Logsdon of Mount Sterling. [Submitted by Sara Hemp]


Genevieve Floyd
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 11, 1988, Page: 13
BEARDSTOWN - Genevieve Floyd, 56, of Beardstown, formerly of Meredosia, died at 9 a.m. Thursday at Meyers Nursing Home. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Cemetery in Meredosia. Schaefer-Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are a son, Terry Floyd of Beardstown; two sisters, Evaline Reining of Meredosia and Josephine Logsdon of Mount Sterling; and three brothers, Francis and Gilbert, both of Meredosia, and Jesse of Jacksonville. [Submitted by Sara Hemp]
Dr. F.A. Kayser, , in his 43rd year, d. at Jacksonville, Ill. b. Germany. A homeopathic physician. Survived by widow, infant child. (Central Christian Advocate, Vol 1, 22 Dec 1853, p. 203, submitted by K. Torp)

Mrs. W. I. Green (nee Runkle) - died: November 27, 1897
Mr. Joseph Runkle of this city, received a telegram Saturday evening announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. W. I. Green, who passed away the same day at Jacksonville. Mrs. Green and family, consisting of her husband and one son, have resided in Colorado the past four years, having arrived in Jacksonville but a few days before her death. Mrs. Green was 49 years of age. She was a daughter of John Runkle, who was a lawyer of Rushville many years ago. Joseph Runkle went to Jacksonville Monday morning to attend the funeral. [The Schuyler Citizen, Schuyler Co., IL, December 1, 1897 - Transcribed by Carol Wolf Britton]


Kevin J. Hendricks
died: July 4, 1986
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 6, 1986, Page: 40

JACKSONVILLE - Kevin J. Hendricks, 20, of Jacksonville, formerly of rural Rushville, was found dead Friday on the campus of the Illinois School for the Deaf.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Good Hope Cemetery, northeast of Rushville.
Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are his parents, Melvin and Marilyn Sorrells Hendricks of rural Rushville; grandparents, Everett and Evelyn Sorrells of Ipava; one brother, Mark of rural Rushville; and two sisters, Cathy Phillips of rural Rushville and Candy Anderson of Jacksonville.


Sidney S. Logsdon
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 25, 2005, Page: 28
MEREDOSIA - Sidney S. Logsdon, 91, of Meredosia, formerly of Versailles, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born Aug. 22, 1913, in Rushville, the son of Sidney Scott and Mary Batty Logsdon. He married Mary Louise Bradbury in 1941 in Rushville; she died in 1991. He married Helena Klopfer in 1992 in Chambersburg. Mr. Logsdon owned and operated Logsdon Orchard in Versailles for 25 years and had worked as a buyer for Pierson-Hollowell Walnut Log Co. in Indianapolis for several years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Chambersburg Christian Church, Mount Sterling American Legion Post 374 and Illinois Orchard Growers Association. He served as a Republican precinct committeeman in Brown County for several years.
Survivors: wife, Helena; son, Gayle Roger "Woody" (wife, Anne) Logsdon of Versailles; daughter, Brenda Lea (husband, Michael) Horton of Versailles; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; three stepsons, Robert (wife, Florecia) Klopfer of Jacksonville and Ernest and Francis (wife, Martha) Klopfer, both of Meredosia; two stepdaughters, Lois (husband, Darold) Van Hyning and Bonnie Turley, both of Meredosia; several stepgrandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hendricker Funeral Home in Mount Sterling, the Rev. Jim Dain officiating. Burial: Hersman Cemetery south of Mount Sterling. [Submitted by Sara Hemp]


Debra K.Minor
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 12, 2002, Page: 36
VIRGINIA - Debra K. Minor, 46, of Virginia died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at St. John's Hospital.
She was born Nov. 4, 1955, in White Hall, the daughter of David F. and Myrtle Mercer Horney. She married Jerry Minor in 1976 in White Hall.
Mrs. Minor was employed at Pactiv in Jacksonville for 23 years. She also worked part time at Huck's Convenience Store and was a former waitress at Sambo's, both in Jacksonville.
She was a member of the Virginia Jaycees and attended Harvest Temple United Pentecostal Church in Jacksonville.
Survivors: husband, Jerry; two daughters, Rebecca and Rachel Minor, both of Virginia; a son, J.T. Minor Jr. of Virginia; a stepson, James T. Minor of Glasgow, Ky.; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; parents, David and Myrtle Horney of Jacksonville; three sisters, Carol (husband, Steve) McNealy and Janet (husband, Warren) Smith, both of Jacksonville, and Becky Jones of San Jose, Calif.; three brothers, David F. "Fred" (wife, Susie) Horney III of Hollywood, Fla., Dan Horney of Springfield and Mike (wife, Lisa) Horney of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Burial: Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. [Submitted by Sara Hemp]


Mary Rottger Pierson
Rushville Times, August 2, 1923
Mrs. J. K. C. Pierson Died in Jacksonville
Mrs. Mary Rottger Pierson, wife of J. K. C. Pierson, and sister of Mrs. Thos. W. Sweeney of this city, died in Jacksonville Wednesday morning of last week. Several weeks ago she entered a hospital and was operated on and seemed to be making good recovery when there cam a relapse that caused her death. Mr. And Mrs. Sweeney went to Jacksonville two days before she died.
Mrs. Pierson had frequently visited in Rushville and was known to many of our people. Her husband is the architect of the community house at Scripps park, and also planned and superintended the construction of the city library building, Culbertson hospital and residences here, which has brought him into close touch with Rushville people.
Funeral services were held in Jacksonville Friday afternoon and the interment was in Diamond Grove cemetery. [Submitted by Sara Hemp]

The following obituary appeared in the Jacksonville Journal:
Mrs. Mary E. Rottger Pierson, wife of J. K. C. Pierson, 867 East Stain street, was a resident of this city practically all her life. She was born in Jacksonville on February 17, 1865, and was a daughter of John R. and ???? {unreadable} ?utrikia Rottger.
Surviving besides her husband and brother, C. H. Rottger of Jacksonville, are Mrs. Anna M. Rottger of Santa Paula, Calif.; Fred Rottger of Modesto, Calif.; Mrs. J. C. Patterson of Santa Paula. Calif.; Mrs. R. Roy Bruning of Havana and Mrs. Harry D. Lewis of Monmouth, Ill.
Mrs. Pierson spent practically all of her life in this city and had been prominently identified with various civic interests. She was a graduate of Jacksonville high school and of Brown's business college and had more than the usual grasp of business affairs. The deceased was a member of the West Side Tuesday club and for a period of years has been actively associated with the work of the Jacksonville Women's club and had served capably as a president of that organization.
For a number of years Mrs. Pierson was a efficient member of the board of education and for a time was clerk of the board. The decease was a member of the State Street Presbyterian church and was identified with various branches of the church work. She was a woman of forceful character, a faithful and kindly friend, and news of her death filled many hearts with sorrow. Intimate friends of the family knew of Mrs. Pierson's illness, but it was put until a very recent time that hope of her recovery were surrendered.

Emma Rausch
Died, last Friday morning 11 o'clock, Miss Emma M., daughter of Mr. And Mrs. George Rausch, aged 19 years, 6 months and 9 days. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Wolfe was the officiating minister. Friends and acquaintances all join in sincerest sympathy for the afflicted family in their sad bereavement. Meredosia, ILL, Jan. 30, 1890.



Mary L Miller Sears
Eagle Publications, December 2, 1999
Mary L. Sears
Mary L. Sears, 67, of Bluffs, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Springfield Memorial Hospital at Springfield.
She was born Jan. 4, 1932, at Beardstown to Oscar David and Louise Williams Miller.
She married Carroll D. Sears on Dec. 11, 1952, at Jacksonville. He preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 1995.
Survivors include son Kelly (Gwen) Sears of Macomb; daughter Rita (Michael) Williams of Bluffs; mother, Louise Miller Landes of Jacksonville; grandchildren Sam and Megan Williams of Bluffs and Callie and Austin Sears of Macomb; sisters Ruth Shelton and Joann Landes, both of Jacksonville.
She was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, brother Albert Miller and sister Alma Bergschneider.
She was a member of Oxville United Methodist Church, but attended the Bluffs United Methodist Church since her husband's death. She was a supporter of the Bluffs Athletic Boosters.
Mrs. Sears and her husband owned and operated Sears Lumber Company in Bluffs for 43 years.
Services were Nov. 28 in Mackey Daws Funeral Home at Bluffs with the Rev. John Eisfelder officiating.
Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery near Bluffs.
[Submitted by Sara Hemp]

P.C. WATERS

Mr. Waters' Funeral. The remains of the late P.C. Waters have been taken to the home of his son, S.C. Waters, 826 South East street, where friends who wish to see him for the last time may call Sunday afternoon between 3 and 5 o'clock. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 11 o'clock at Comer. (Jacksonville Journal March 24, 1901) note: Peyton C. Waters and wife Susan C. Waters had been longtime residents of Macoupin Co. and later moved to the Waverly area. [submitted by Rlferricks2 at aol.com]


Mrs. P.C. Waters died Saturday at Our Savior's hospital after an extended illness. Susan C. Waters, daughter of William and Anna Roach, was born in Carroll county, Tenn., July 24, 1837. When quite a small child she came with the family to Illinois by boat, landing at Naples, and finally locating on a farm a few miles east of Jacksonville. Soon after coming to the state she was called upon to sustain the loss of her mother, and in the year 1860 her father was called home. She was united in marriage with P.C. Waters by Elder S.C. Culp October 15, 1854. She was always of a religious turn of mind, and in 1852 professed faith in Christ and united with the Presbyterian church at Scottville, Ill., Rev. William Runnells, pastor. In 1855 she was baptized by Rev. Z. Waters and united with Charity Baptist church, of which she was still a member. As a child she was affectionate and obedient, as a sister mild and gently, as a wife faithful and devoted, as a mother kind and loving, and as a Christian meek and quiet in her disposition, giving ample evidence to all who knew her that she was a true disciple of Jesus by evincing in her life the life of her dear Savior. Truly it may be said of her "To live was Christ and to die was gain". After ten years of patient suffering she passed away at Our Savior's hospital in Jacksonville at 11:25 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1902, just one year and six months after the death of her companion. She leaves to mourn their loss four children, Samuel, George and Will, of this city, and one daughter, Mrs. C.E. Banes, of Davenport, Iowa.

Sister, thout wast mild and lovely,
Gentle as the summer breeze,
Pleasant as the air of evening
When it floats among the tree.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
Peaceful in the grave so low,
Thou no more wilt join our number,
Thou no more our songs shall know.

Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where no farewell tear is shed
-A Brother

The funeral services will be held from the residence of her son, George Waters, 842 West North street. The remains will be taken to Macoupin county Monday morning for interment in Christ cemetery. (Jacksonville Journal October 12, 1902 - Transcriber's note: Susan and husband Peyton are buried at Charity Church Cemetery, Bird Twp., Macoupin Co., Illinois, submitted by Rlferricks2 at aol.com]


Lorraine Wheeler
Eagle Publications, April 5, 2005
Lorraine Wheeler, 74 years, of Jacksonville, IL died Saturday morning, April 2, 2005 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
She was born April 15, 1930 in Macomb, IL; the daughter of Joseph and Myrtle Mae Womack Daniels. She married James Clinton Wheeler on October 9, 1949 in Jacksonville, IL and he preceded in death on November 28, 1970.
She is survived by two brothers, Joe Daniels Jr. of Macomb and Franklin D. Daniels (wife, Judy) of Victorville, CA; two sisters, Hazel D. Robinson (husband, Paul) of Jacksonville and Barbara J. Wilson (husband, Tom) of Seands Ferry, NC; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews; and an adoptive daughter, Suzzan Neves of Jacksonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Leroy, Leslie, and Donald Daniels; and a sister, Geraldine Daniels.
Mrs. Wheeler was employed at J. Capps and Sons, the Wells Center, and CaterVend for many years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Amvets Post 100 Auxiliary.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday at the Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home in Jacksonville with burial in Jacksonville East Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 12:30 PM Thursday until the time of services. [Submitted by Sara Hemp]

Daniel Davidson - Died, insane, Jacksonville, Ill., December 20, 1868, aged 46. [Listed in the 1843 Chicago City Directory as "clerk, Horace Norton & Co., bds Am. Temp. House".; the directory was reprinted in 1896 with death info; ] [submitted by K. Torp]

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