Obituaries Pike County IL
BEULAH ELIZABETH (SUTTER) KESTERSON BEARD
died at her home in the southwest part of the city last Thursday. Death was due to a complication of diseases from which she had suffered the past few years. Her condition was not considered serious until a few months ago, and at once she underwent an operation at St. Mary’s hospital in Quincy, but in spite all that medical science and care could do, she grew steadily worse and for the past month her death had been expected at any time.
Mrs. Beard was formerly Beulah Elizabeth Sutter, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sutter. She was born in Pittsfield on June 6, 1871, and was over 46 years of age. She was first married to Geo. Kesterson and to this union seven children were born. One daughter, Maude Alice, died in infancy. On January 21, 1914, she was united in marriage to George Beard, who, with the following children, survive: George of San Dimas, Calif.; Mrs. Velma Little, Mrs. Samuel Heck, Ollie, Iris and Berry, all of this city. Her half-brother, Henry McIntire of Barry, also survives.
Mrs. Beard was a noble woman and her kind but sterling worth was clearly seen and felt. It was in her home that her great heart made radiant her dwelling with tenderest love and affection. Her death has brought sorrow to all those who knew her.
Funeral services took place from the family residence Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, and were in charge of Rev. J.C. Brown, pastor of the M. E. church. Internment was in the West cemetery.
CONSTANCE I. BEARD
, 83, of Pittsfield, died Tues, Oct. 9, 2001, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Born Aug. 2, 1918 in Detroit, IL, she was the daughter of Dean E. and Ella M. Rush Sneeden. She married H. Ross Beard Aug. 13, 1941 in Hannibal, Mo. He preceded her in death Sept. 11, 1984. Mrs. Beard graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1936 and later graduated from Gem City College in Quincy. She worked as a bookkeeper for Unit 10 School District for more than 25 years. She attended the Pittsfield United Methodist Church and was active in various social groups, card clubs, and as a farm wife. She liked reading and reciting poetry to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include a son, Roger Beard of Mooresville, IN; 1 daughter, Mary Ann McClary of Urbana; 5 grandchildren: Michael Beard, Mooresville, Marcia Harmon of Avon, IN, Robert Beard of Brownsburg, IN, Catherine McClary and Elizabeth McClary of Urbana, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded by a brother, Sneeden Rush, and sister, Genevieve Rush. Funeral services were held Sat, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with Rev. Dale Wilfong officiating. Burial was at West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials may be to the Pike County Christmas Basket.
DONALD E. BEARD
, 57, of Pittsfield, died at 8:40 pm Wed, Oct. 28, 1987 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mr. Beard was born Dec. 15, 1929, in Pittsfield, a son of Ed and Florine Ruble Beard. He married Nettie Garman Aug. 15, 1954, in Pittsfield. She survives. Mr. Beard served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a self employed bulldozer operator. He retired from Panhandle Eastern Pipeline in 1977. He was a member of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and the Pittsfield Fire Dept. Survivors include his wife; 4 sons, Donald Jr., Craig, Bill and Jim, all of Pittsfield; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Karen) Reese of Virden and Lori Ann Beard of Pittsfield; 3 grandchildren; and a brother, John, of Pittsfield. Services will be conducted at 11 am Sat. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield by the Rev. Earl Clagg. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Military services will be conducted by the American Legion Post 152. Visitation will be from 4-8 pm Fri. in the funeral home, with family meeting friends from 6-8 pm. Memorials may be made to the Children's Educational Fund.
FINETTA L. BEARD
, 75 of Pittsfield, died Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.
Nettie was born in Jacksonville, June 6, 1936, a daughter to Robert and Mabel Curry Garman. She married Donald Beard Aug. 15, 1954 in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1987.
Nettie was the director of the Pike County Senior Citizens from 1976 through 2008. In earlier years Nettie worked at the Strauss Clothing Store and Ruble Cleaners as a seamstress and also at the Pikeland School District #10 Lunch Program. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield, a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 Auxiliary and Pittsfield Fire Department Auxiliary. She had been a Girl Scout Troop Leader and local director on the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). She enjoyed sewing, cooking, attending country music shows and taking senior’s to events. She always found time to help the seniors of Pike County. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed weekly family dinners.
Nettie is survived by her children, Donald Beard of Pittsfield, Craig (Monica) Beard of Pittsfield, Bill Beard of Quincy, Jim Beard of Pittsfield, Karen Reese and Lori Beard of Pittsfield. Seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a sister, Harriett Hull of Mendon survive. She was preceded in death by brothers, Don, Frank, Carroll and James Garman and a sister, Bobbi.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Tom Wilber officiating. Interment will be in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. A lunch for the family will be held after the service at the Orr Hall in Pittsfield. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Pike County Health Department Home Health Service, the Pittsfield West Cemetery or charity of donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
GEORGE W. BEARD
one of Pittsfield’s fine old family stock, died in Illini hospital this morning (Tuesday) at 5:25, where he had been a patient since Thursday of last week.
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 in the Plattner chapel, Rev. C. J. Armstrong in charge. Internment will be in Pittsfield West cemetery.
George Beard was born in Pittsfield, Jan. 21, 1869, to Thompson J. and Amy Adams Beard. He was the only member of the original family still living. He was educated in the Pittsfield grade school now known as the East School.
When a young man he joined the Baptist church, but during his mother’s lifetime, attended the Congregational church. He was a member of the Modern Woodman lodge, and a Spanish American War veteran…
Johnnie L. BEARD
, 68, of El Dara, died early Thurs, March 6, 1997, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Born Dec. 21, 1928,
near Pittsfield, he was a son of Edward and Florine Ruble Beard. He married Mary Fox on April 11, 1952, in Harrison, AR, and
she survives. He is also survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Jack (Vicki) Olson of El Dara, Mrs. James (Janis) Hild of Illiopolis
and Mrs. Mark (Lisa) Welch of Barry; and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Donald, 2 infant
granddaughters, and 1 grandson. Mr. Beard owned and operated heavy equipment since the age of 14 when he started working
for his father; he later became self-employed. He retired in 1989. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield
and the Pittsfield Volunteer Fire Dept. Funeral services were held at 10 am Mon. at the Calvary Baptist Church in
Pittsfield with burial Bethel Cemetery near Griggsville. Niebur Funeral Home handled arrangements. Memorials are suggested to
the Calvary Baptist Church.
LAURA LYNN BEARD
, 8 weeks, of Vallejo, Calif., died Wed. (April 6, 1988) of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in Vallejo. She was born February 6, 1988, in Martinez, Calif., the daughter of Martha Guthrie and Warren Beard. Survivors include her parents; three sisters, Cathy, Alyce and Blair; one brother, Ricky; her maternal grandmother, Pauline Guthrie of Perry; her paternal grandmother, Lorraine Beard of Oregon; and one great grandmother, Minnie Cole of Perkins. Services were conducted...Tuesday in Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield by the Rev. Frank Clayborne. Burial was in Grey Cemetery in New Salem.
GENEVIEVE L. (WESTFALL) BEARDS
, 70, of Bluffs, died Tues. evening, March 16, 1999 at Snyder Vaughn Haven Nursing Home in Rushville. Born Oct. 3, 1928, in Oxville, she was a daughter of the late William Marion and Bessie May Layshore Westfall. Surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Larry (Susan) Potter of New Salem and Janet Surrells of Chattanooga, TN; 1 son, Roger K. Waite and wife Cathy of Bluffs; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Orville Westfall of Valley City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 3 sisters, Dorothy Hobson, and 2 who died in infancy; 2 brothers, Arthur Westfall, and 1 who died in infancy; and one grandson, Roger Vincent Waite. Mrs. Beards was in the class of 1947 at Griggsville High School. She received her GED and attended John Wood Community College in Pittsfield as well as Edmondson College in Chattanooga, TN studying accounting. She had been employed by American Legion Post 14 in Chattanooga for several years and retired to Bluffs, where she enjoyed Nintendo and her flower garden. Funeral services were held at 1 pm Friday at the Gray Cemetery near New Salem, with Rev. Eugene Guthrie officiating. Memorials may be made to the Pike County Cancer Society or to the donor's choice. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield was in charge of arrangements.
NORA K. (SINGLETON) BECKENHOLDT
, 88, of Pittsfield, died Thurs. May 20, 1999, at her residence. Born Feb. 17, 1911 in Pittsfield, she was a daughter of William and Jane Austin Singleton. She married Paul Beckenholdt Jan. 30, 1948 in KY and he preceded her in death Sept. 7, 1989. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1928 and then joined the Women's Army Corps during WWII. She was employed as a clerk for the Illinois State Police District 20 and retired after 20 years. She was of the Catholic faith, was an active member of the Pike County Democratic party, a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152, a charter member of the Women's Memorial Foundation, the O.G. Bridge Club and the M&M Club. Survivors include 2 daughters: Mrs. Sally Winningham of Gilroy, CA and Judy Beckenholdt of Colorado Springs, CO; 3 granddaughters: Molly, Nina and Megan Turley, all of Gilroy, CA; 1 niece: Mrs. Matthew (Nancy) Taylor of Pittsfield, and a nephew, William Goodin of St. Louis, MO. She was also preceded by 2 brothers, William and John Singleton; a sister Sara Goodin; and a nephew, George Goodin. Funeral services were Monday at 1 pm at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial was at Pittsfield West Cemetery with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Memorials are suggested to the Pike County Senior Citizens Center.
PAUL E. BECKENHOLDT
, 78, of Pittsfield died Sat, Sept. 9, 1989, at Smith-Barr Manor Nursing Home in Louisiana, MO. Born in Rockport on March 29, 1911, he was a son of Walter and Grace Elmore Beckenholdt. He married Nora Singleton Jan. 31, 1948 in Paducah, KY and she survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Sally Turley of Morgan Hill, CA and Judith Beckenholdt of Colorado Springs, CO; a brother, W.E. Beckenholdt of Quincy and 3 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tues at Lummis-Bennett Funeral Home in Pittsfield with burial at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
WALTER E. BECKENHOLDT
, 20, of Pittsfield, was killed in a one car accident at 7:05 pm near Industry. Services were held Sat. at 10:30 am in the Pittsfield First Christian Church with Rev. Charles L. Emerson officiating. Burial was in West Cemetery, Pittsfield. Mr. Beckenholdt was born Jan. 8, 1953, in Pike County, MO, a son of Wilbur and Patricia Austin Beckenholdt. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and attended Quincy Technical School. He was employed with his father as a salesman for the American Republic Insurance Co. Surviving are his parents; a sister, Sherry at home; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Ellen Austin of Mexico, MO.
WILBUR E. BECKENHOLDT
, 78, of Quincy, and formerly of Pittsfield died Sun. March 7, 1999 at the Maple Lawn Nursing Home in Palmyra, MO. Born Aug. 16, 1920 in Rockport, he was a son of Walter and Grace Elmore Beckenholdt. He graduated from Louisiana High School in Louisiana, MO in 1938. He farmed near Rockport until 1968, and then moved to Pittsfield and was an agent for American Republic Insurance Co. He was a member of the Pittsfield Lodge 790 AF/AM-Ansar Temple, Quincy Elks, and was a member of the Quincy Consistory for 50 years. Survivors include his daughter, Sherry Beckenholdt of Quincy, and 2 nieces, Judy and Sally. He was preceded by a son, Walter "Eric" Beckenholdt, and a brother, Paul B. Beckenholdt. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm today, Wed, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Pittsfield Lodge 790 AF and AM conducting the service on Wed. Following cremation rites, commital will be Friday at 2 pm at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield with John K. McIntosh officiating. Friends are invited.
THELMA E. (HARTZELL) BENTLEY
, 79, of Fish Hook, died Sun, March 31, 2002, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born Dec. 6, 1922 in Quincy to the late Winthrop and Bertha Stock Hartzell. She married Edward F. Bentley on July 9, 1953 in Palmyra, Mo. and he preceded her in death Dec. 6, 1995. Surviving are daughters, Joan Quinn (husband Gary) of Fish Hook, Barbara (husband Virgil) Mitchell of Meredosia; sons, Alvin G. Bentley, Donald W. Bentley and Billy J. Bentley, all of Fish Hook; grandchildren, Russell Quinn and Edward K. Bentley of Fish Hook and Jolene Mitchell of Meredosia; daughters by a previous marriage, Ruthie Bender of Plymouth, Ind. and Mary Ann (husband Fred) Henderson of Quincy; 1 son by a previous marriage, Kenneth Kirkpatrick of Quincy; several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Lillian (husband Gene) Burton of Quincy, Edith (husband Herschel) Frazier of Ursa, Jane (husband Robert) McSparron of Hannibal, Mo., Jean (husband Lloyd) Peters of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, David Kirkpatrick; 1 brother, Walter Hartzell; and 1 sister, Dorothy Schnellbacher.
Mrs. Bentley loved to knit and do embroidery and enjoyed bingo. Funeral services will be held today, Wed, April 3, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville with Jim Anders officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery near Fish Hook. Memorials are suggested to the family.
CLARK TRAVIS BERENDES
, age 32, of Versailles, Il. died Monday afternoon (July 5, 2010) at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Il. He was born February 5, 1978 in Beardstown, Il. son of Charles Lee and Catherine Jo Riley Berendes. He married Mandy Tedrow his girlfriend of eight years, on February 7, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada and she survives. Also surviving is his parents, Chuck and Cathy Berendes of Versailles, Il.; maternal grandparents, Glen E. and Pat Riley of Chambersburg, Il.; one sister, Camella Berendes of Versailles, Il.; two nephews, Dillon Clark Edward Wheeler and Austyn Travis LeRoy Wheeler of Versailles, Il.; one niece, Chyanne Alivia Lee Wheeler of Versailles, Il.; two uncles, Kirk Riley and wife Donna of Warrensburg, Il., Ken Berendes and wife Sheryl of San Jose, California; one aunt, Barb Berendes and friend Maggie Ludwig of Springfield, Il.; and several great-aunts and great-uncles and several cousins; also special friends, Chris Burton of Meredosia, Il., Mike Rohn of Rushville, Il., and Sean Roate of Versailles, Il. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Geraldine Berendes; a uncle, Paul Berendes; maternal great-grandparents, John and Elva Riley. Clark was a 1997 graduate of Meredosia-Chambersburg High School. Clark was an over the road driver for Concord Trucking owned by Brent Hapke in Clayton, Il. He loved working at the family farm and also helping Gramps at the station in Chambersburg, Il. and spending time with his family. He also loved to fish with his wife Mandy and ride four wheelers. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday (July 9, 2010) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. Burial will be in Baylis Cemetery by his grandparents
MARY (FIELDER) BERMES
- Services for Mrs. Mary "Florine" Bermes, 59, of Godfrey will be held at 2 pm on Tues. in the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. The former Nebo resident died at 6:45 pm on Fri. Jan. 6, 1978 in St. Joseph Hospital in Alton. Mrs. Bermes, daughter of Albert and Lulu Pearson Fielder, was born in Nebo on Aug. 23, 1918. She was married to Leland G. Bermes on May 8, 1945, in Wood River. Mrs. Bermes was a member of Godfrey Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband; a sister, Mrs. Inez North, of Nebo, and 2 nieces. The Rev. Ron Woodrum will officiate at the funeral services, and the burial in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill. The family requests that memorials may be made to the Nebo Baptist Church.
NELLIE GERTRUDE (SIGSWORTH) BERNARD
, 101, of New Canton, died Tues. afternoon, Jan. 20, 1998, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born Jan. 24, 1896, in New Salem, she was the daughter of William J. and Rosetta Doyle Sigsworth. She married James Monroe Bernard on Oct. 21, 1915, in Barry, and he preceded her in death April 8, 1972. She is survived by one son, William D. of Lascassas, TN; 4 grandchildren, Dorene Saxbury and James Bernard of New Canton, Roger Bernard and Brian Bernard of Barry; 7 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Frank D. and Charles D. ; 1 brother and 1 sister. Mrs. Bernard lived her entire life in Pike County. She was the oldest living member of the New Canton United Methodist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, canning and candymaking. Graveside services were held at 10 am Sat. at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center. Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry was in charge of arrangements.
PAULINE V. (BALLINGER) BERNARD
, 68, of New Canton, died Wed. April 11, 1990, in Barry. Mrs. Bernard was born June 15, 1921, in Time, a daughter of Walter Floyd and Opal Maude Blacketter Ballinger. Mrs. Bernard was a lifelong New Canton resident, a ten gallon blood donor with the American Red Cross and an avid bingo player. Survivors include 3 sons, Roger and Jim Bernard, both of New Canton, and Brian Bernard of Pittsfield; a daughter, Mrs. Kent (Dorene) Saxbury of New Canton; a brother, Junior Ballenger of Barry; and 6 grandchildren. Mrs. Bernard was preceded in death by 2 daughters and a sister. Services will be conducted at 10 am Sat. in New Canton Methodist Church. Burial will be in Shearer Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 pm Friday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the organization of the donor's choice.
CONNIE K. BOTTEMA
, 62, of Summer Hill , Illinois died Monday, June 28, 2010 at Boone Hospital , Columbia , MO. She was on October 8, 1947 in Arenzville , Illinois to William and Jean Wohlers Winkelman, Jr. She married Henry “Hank” Bottema in January 1981 in Rock Island , Illinois , and he survives. She was an antique dealer with the Summer Hill Antique Mall. She was a member of the Pike County Historical Society, the Griggsville Genealogical and Historical Society, Morgan County Genealogical Society and a Hospice Volunteer.
Survivors: Her husband; Henry “Hank” Bottema of Summer Hill, IL., a son, David Bottema of Chicago, IL, a daughter, Celeste Broussard of New Orleans, LA, three step-sons, Randy (Frances) Boyd of Lillington, NC., Stephen (Mary) Likins of Manhattan, IL, and Billy Henry Bottema Jr. of Chicago, IL, four step daughters, Jennifer (Matthew) Code, of Frankford, IL, Patricia (Jerry) Behrens of Beecher, IL, Suzanne Boyd of Lillington, NC., and Cynthia Bottema of New Orleans, LA, a sister, Brenda Winters of Springfield, Il, three half sisters, Diane (Rick) Barnett of Bluffs, IL, Eleanor Talkemeyer of Arenzville, IL, Sally (Don) Henry of St. Louis, MO., five half brothers, Brian Ferguson of Phoenix, AZ, Gary Ruckman of Wisconsin, Charles (Glenna) Ferguson of Pittsfield, IL, Bill (Annie) Ferguson of Pittsfield, IL, and David (Joanne) Ferguson of Paris, AK, fourteen grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a step sister, Janis Ruckman Ferguson. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , Illinois with Michael Ten Eyck officiating. Burial will be at the Summer Hill Cemetery , Summer Hill , Illinois . A visitation will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 11 am until 1 pm at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , Illinois .
Memorial are suggested to the Summer Hill Cemetery or the Pike County Historical Society. Condolences may be sent to info@nieburfh.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the services.
CHARLOTTE (GARD) BRAMMELL
, was born in Ohio Feb. 28, 1827, and died at her home in New Canton, Ill., March 26, 1901, aged 74 years and 26 days. She came to Illinois with her parents when about 5 years of age, and has lived about sixty years near New Canton. She was united in
marriage to John H. Brammell Nov 17, 1848 [ Illinois Archives have 4 Dec, 1848 I/133]. Of this union nine children were born, who, with the father and husband; live to mourn her loss. Mrs. Brammell was an honored member of the Eastern Star lodge at New Canton, having served once as its matron and filled some of its offices since its organization...[flowery praise]...Funeral services were conducted from her late home Thursday, March 28, at 11 a.m., by W. M. Hailey. The Eastern Star lodge conducted the burial services at the grave in a very impressive manner.
Burial was in New Canton cemetery. (Shearer Cemetery)
SCOTT WIKE BRAMMELL
, son of J. W. and Mary Brammell, was born at their home near New Canton April 20, 1882; died November 9, 1904, aged 22 years, 6 months and 20 days. He was a victim of the dread disease typhoid fever, from which he suffered intensely for several days. He leaves to mourn his loss a bereaved father, mother, five sisters and four brothers besides a host of relatives and friends. Scott was a boy of genial disposition and sunny character, always looking on the bright side of things, thus making friends wherever he went. At his home and by his friends he will be sadly missed, but it is to be remembered that he is free from all suffering. He has gone to his eternal home...the divide that men call death.
JAMES R. BRIM
, age 80, of Jacksonville, Il. and formerly of Perry, Il. died early Friday (November 12, 2010) at the Jacksonville Convalescent Center in Jacksonville, Il.
He was born July 7, 1930 in Jacksonville, Il. son of the late Robert L. and Genevive L. Dorsey Brim. He married Marian Campbell Gray on October 23, 1953 in Chicago, Il. and she survives.
Also surviving is one daughter, Marian Louise Brim of Beardstown, Il.; a son, John Rodney Brim of Springfield, Il.; two sisters, Gwendolyn Woods and husband Mervin of Perry, Il., and Bettina Morris of Chenoa, Il.; fifteen nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews..
He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Brim was a graduate of Perry High School and attended Illinois College before attending the University of Illinois receiving a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education. He was a member of the Illinois National Guard, serving in Okinawa, Japan and following the military, taught Vocational Agriculture at schools in Barry, Il. and Franklin, Il. and while in Franklin, became assistant football coach as well as teaching adult agriculture classes. He received his Master’s degree from the University of Illinois and then became Principal at Triopia Schools, later becoming Superintendent as well as Principal. Retiring in 1985, he became interim Superintendent for North Greene schools and later accepted a job as Superintendent of Natural Recourses with the Illinois Department of Conservation retiring in 1999. Mr. Brim also preached at several Church of Christ churches in the area including Perry, Il., Browning, Il. and Meredosia, Il.
He was a member of the Parkway Church of Christ in Springfield, Il. He was also a member of Illinois High School Association board, and while on the board, he lead the association in creating the class system for sports and introduced girls sports on the statewide level. While a member of the IHSA he also served as secretary, vice president, and president. He also served on the National Federation of State High School Association board. He was a past trustee of the Passavant Hospital board, a past director of Chapin State Bank, past president of the Illinois Education Association, past member of Illinois Christian Camp board and the Tri State Christian Camp board. He was also a past Cub Scout leader in Jacksonville, Il.
He enjoyed writing, writing articles for the Jacksonville Journal Courier, writing the agriculture chapter in the book Morgan County the 20th Century. He was a referee for the IHSA. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, farming and his many dogs.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday (November 17, 2010) at the Dorsey-Browning Cemetery in Perry, Il. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Harding University of Searcy, Arkansas, Freed-Hardeman University of Henderson, Tennessee or Jacksonville Convalescent Activity Fund all c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel, Box 341, Griggsville, Il. 62340. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
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