Obituaries Pike County IL
CAROLINE (GRAY) BABCOCK
- In the death of Mrs. Caroline Babcock, relict of the late Orlando Babcock, our town loses another landmark. Mrs. Babcock was born in the year 1806, and came to this county at an early period of her life. She joined the Baptist church as early as 1841, by letter, and remained a consistent member up to the time of her death, last Tuesday. Her funeral took place from the Baptist church on Wednesday and the services were conducted by Rev. Green. A large number of relatives and friends followed the remains to their last resting place."
MARY E. (HOOPER) BACK
, age 91, of Pleasant Hill, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
Mary was born March 24, 1917 in Cope, Colo., the daughter of Floyd and Dema Ward Hooper.
She married Ralph E. Back Sept. 5, 1934 in Burlington, Colo. Ralph died Sept. 6, 1994.
Mary and her husband, Ralph, owned and operated Back's General Store in Summer Hill for many years. She also served as Postmaster at Summer Hill and later at Pleasant Hill, retiring after 37 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service.
Mary truly enjoyed her involvement with the Pleasant Hill Senior Citizens, the Pleasant Hill Red Hat Society and the Bank of Kampsville's "Platinum club".
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Pleasant Hill.
Survivors include a son, Ralph (wife Patricia) Back, Jr. of St. Peters, Mo.; a daughter, Margaret Browning of Pittsfield; three grandchildren, Derek (wife Mary) Back of Fulton, Mo. and Dion (wife Katie) Back of Harvester, Mo., Paula (husband Grey) Ganger of Summer Hill; five great-grandchildren, Ashlea, Abbi, Rachel, Amanda and Ryan; three great-great-grandchildren, Dana, Chad and Chaise.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister, Ila Mae Deam, four brothers, Edgar, Donald, Waunda and Paul Hooper and by a grandson, Dana Browning.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 21 at 10 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Don Hannel. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
RALPH E. BACK
, b: 5 Mar 1912, Washington Co., Kans.; d: 6 Sep 1994, Pittsfield, IL; bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, IL; m: Mary E. Hooper on 5 Sep 1934 in Burlington, CO; fa: Charles F. Back; MO: Nellie May Cadwalder. Resident of Pittsfield Manor Nursing Home; formerly of Pleasant Hill. Survived by his wife; a son: Ralph, Jr. Of St. Peters, MO; a daughter: Margaret Browning of Pittsfield; a brother: Thomas of Ft. Jones, Calif.; three grand and four g-grandchildren. Preceded by three brothers and a grandson.
BELL (HARDBARGER) HAYS BADGLEY
, died at home of her aunt, Mrs. Emma Ferguson, in Detroit, Mich, Fri 22 Nov 1918 at age 39. Mrs. James Badgley is survived by her husband, mother and one brother, Dave Hardbarger. Also one son Harry Hays in France and one step daughter.
[Harry is the child raised by his grandparents, Mary (Peterson) & Finley Hays in Pike Co, IL.]
DORIS MAE (DAVIDSON) BADGLEY
, 41, was pronounced dead at arrival at 8:45 a.m. Friday at Blessing Hospital following a truck-car accident near Beverly. She was born Feb. 5, 1938, a daughter to Angus and Elsie Davidson. She married Harold Badgley on March 29, 1956 in Barry. He survives. She also is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Frances) Dieker of Liberty and Mrs. Robert (Jackie ) Brown of Quincy; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday. at the McNabb Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Gilbert Fletcher. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry
HAROLD BADGLEY
, 58, of Barry, died Saturday (Oct. 23, 1993) in the Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born Nov. 17, 1934, in Perry, Mr. Badgley was a son of William Harry and Venita Smith Badgley. He married Doris Mae Davidson March 29, 1956, in Barry. She died Sept. 14, 1979.
Mr. Badgley and his wife had been caretakers at Barry Cemetery, Park Lawn Cemetery and other cemeteries in the Pike and Adams County area.
Survivors include two daughters, Frances May Dieker and Jackie Lynn Brown, both of Plainville; a sister, Mrs. Gene (Glorine) Phebus of Barry; and four grandchildren, Bryan and Eddie Dieker and Mike and Adam Brown, all of Plainville.
Mr. Badgley was preceded in death by a son, Edward Leroy; a granddaughter, Lisa Dawn Brown in infancy; and a brother, William.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in, Barry.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Park Lawn Cemetery.
IVA L. (SPARROW) BADGLEY
,71, of Barry; died at 5:45 a.m. Monday (Feb. 22,,1993) in Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. Born Sept. 27, 1921, in Barry, Mrs. Badgley was a daughter of John and Etha Sanders Sparrow.
She married William. E Badgley Sept. 28,1946, in Barry. He died March 3, 1990. She also was preceded in death by a brother.
Survivors include two sons, William S. and Robert E. Badgley, both of Barry; two sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Inez) Beaver of Palmyra, Mo. and Mrs. Ross (Pauline) Heavener of Pittsfield; a brother, Herman Sparrow of Barry; and two grandchildren, Thomas Badgley of Ursa and Teresa Badgley of Barry. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Kirgan Funeral Home. Burial Will be in
Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. Visitation will be held from 6-to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home in Barry. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
WILLIAM STEPHEN BADGLEY
, 61 of rural Barry, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
He was born May 19, 1947 in Hannibal, Mo. to William 'Bill' and Iva Sparrow Badgley. Steve graduated from Barry High School and married his high school sweetheart, Bertha Howell Sept. 15, 1968 in Barry, and she survives.
Steve retired from Quincy Compressor in 2002 after 30 years of service. He was a Viet Nam era US Army veteran, serving from 1966 - 1968. He loved fishing and hunting. Steve spent many hours walking through the woods picking mushrooms, berries and just enjoying nature. He enjoyed puzzles and card games, and loved to play with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha, a son Tom Badgley (wife Cathy) of Liberty; a daughter, Teresa Heitholt (husband Jeff) of Quincy and Tina Sunde (husband Brian) of Payson, who was like a daughter to Steve; four grandchildren, Madison and Alex Badgley, and Austin and Lance Heitholt; a brother, Bob Badgley (wife Susie) of Barry; three aunts; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Gary Howell officiating. Burial will be at the Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry with military rites by the Barry American Legion Post 222. Visitation was held Tuesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is in charge of the arrangements
EARL BAGENT
, 93, of Pittsfield, died Sunday, August 21, 2005 at the Pittsfield Healthcare Center. Born December 28, 1911 at New Salem, Il., he was a son of John Reed and Ellie Rose Reeves Bagent. He married Gladys Sneeden August 12, 1943 in Pittsfield and she preceded him on October 8, 1996.
Earl was a grain and livestock farmer most his life, farming near Detroit in Newburg Twp. He also was a producer of Purebred registered Duroc Hogs. He served in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was an elder and deacon at the Detroit Christian Church where he also taught a youth Sunday School class, past president of the Pike County Pork Producers, served as a Newburg Twp. trustee, a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau and the United Duroc Assn. He loved to pitch horseshoes, fish and was an avid Cardinal baseball fan.
Survivors: a son Emmett Bagent of Pittsfield, four granddaughters, Mrs. Bryan (Kate) Pederson of Bowling Green, MO., Mrs. Ryan (Emily) Lowe of Summer Hill, IL., Sarah Bagent of Pittsfield and Suzanne Bagent of El Paso, TX. stationed at Ft. Bliss., A sister in law Mrs. Lucille Hoffman of Pittsfield. and one great grandchild. Preceded by his wife, Gladys, two brothers Charles and Reed Bagent and five sisters, Virginia Learch, Maude Gill, Celia, Melvina Carbaugh and Mildred Pease.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Jason Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery near New Salem.
Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 from 5:30 till 7:30 p.m. Memorials are to the Gray Cemetery or the Detroit Christian Church.
HENRY J. BARKLEY
died yesterday morning at 12:30 o'clock after a long illness of lagrippe. Mr. Barkley came to Arkansas five years ago from from Barry, Ill. {where he lived for 46 years} and spent awhile in Eureka Springs after which he moved to this city with his family. He was a member of the Baptist church. The body was sent to Barry, Ill. for burial. William Barkley, a son of the deceased, is here and will stay with his mother and sister, Miss Maggie, who are very ill. This family has been unfortunate indeed. Almost every member of it was sick at one time. [Benton County Democrat - 28 Jan 1892]
Henry J. Barkley was born February 4, 1816 and died in Bentonville, Arkansas of lagrippe Wednesday at 12:30 a.m. January 27, 1892, aged nearly 77 years. Deceased moved to Arkansas from Barry, Illinois five years ago. He has been a member of the Baptist church for 35 years and led a pious life. He was a devoted husband and loving parent. On account of affliction, he had been closely confined to his home for years. He leaves a wife, son and two daughters, who have the sincere sympathy of the entire community. [Bentonville Sun - 30 Jan 1892]
FANNIE LUCILLE BATCHELOR
, 65, of Pleasant Hill and formerly of New Canton died May 18, 2009.
She was born Feb. 4, 1944 in Hannibal, Mo., the daughter of William Eugene and Viola Pearl Clark Batchelor. She was a 1962 graduate of West Pike High School and a 1964 graduate of Quincy Beauty Academy. She later was an 11-year employee of Motorola before becoming a full-time care giver for her mother and the elderly with Community Care Systems for more than 20 years.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was a member of the New Canton United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son, Kenny (wife Kandy) Batchelor of Pleasant Hill; two grandsons, Jeremy (wife Bo) Batchelor and Austin Batchelor; a granddaughter, Deme Jo Batchelor, and a great-granddaughter, Karlee Batchelor; a brother, Leslie (wife Kathy) Batchelor of Quincy; three nieces, Sabrina, Lora and Jessica (husband Bryan); a nephew, Travis (wife Maryanna); a great niece, Jaelyn and special cousins, Gary and Becky Clark and Sharon and A.J. Bower.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grand parents.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at the New Canton United Methodist Church conducted by Becky Clark and Rev. Aaron McCombs.
Burial will follow at Stewart Cemetery near Plainville. Visitation will be held Friday morning at the New Canton United Methodist Church starting at 10 a.m. until time of services. Memorials may be made to the family.
Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements
LESLIE T. BATCHELOR
, age 62, of Quincy , IL passed away Sunday, November 8, 2009 at the Sycamore Healthcare Facility in Quincy . He was born March 1, 1947 in Hannibal , MO to William Eugene and Viola Pearl Clark Batchelor. He married Cathy Brown on October 18, 1970 in Hannibal , Mo and she survives.
Mr. Batchelor was a truck driver for J.M. Huber in Quincy retiring after 20 years of service. He enjoyed sports, and was a fan of West Pike High School , college basketball and NASCAR. Leslie enjoyed doing word search books, loved outdoor Bar-B-Q’s, especially helping to cook at family reunions, going to county fairs to watch truck pulls and mushroom hunting. Most of all he enjoyed his family, especially his granddaughter, Jaelyn.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy; a son; Travis (Maryanna) Batchelor of New Canton, IL; 3 daughters; Jessica (Bryan) Hawkins of Hannibal, MO, Sabrina Batchelor also of Hannibal and Lora Batchelor of Quincy, IL, a granddaughter, Jaelyn Batchelor and soon to be born infant granddaughter Maelee Pearl Hawkins, a nephew; Kenny (Kandy) Batchelor of Pleasant Hill, IL, 2 great nephews and one great niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Fannie Lou Batchelor.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM , Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Rev. V. Lee Amsler officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday, prior to the service. Burial will be at the Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook , IL following the services. Memorials are suggested to the Grandchildren’s education fund.
VIOLA P. (CLARK) BATCHELOR
, 80, of New Canton, died Mon. morning, Oct. 14, 1991, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born Feb. 6, 1911 in Payson, she was a daughter of Thomas and Fannie Houston Clark. She married William Eugene Batchelor on Oct. 13, 1943, in Hannibal, MO. He died June 28, 1954. She is survived by 1 daughter, Fannie Lou Batchelor of New Canton; 1 son, Leslie Batchelor of Kinderhook; 1 niece, 1 nephew; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and 1 brother, Leslie Clark of Palmyra, MO. Mrs. Batchelor was a correspondent with about 300 servicemen during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. She was a news correspondent for KHMO Radio in Hannibal, MO and the Barry-West Pike News. She was a member of the Methodist faith. Graveside services will be held at 1 pm today, Wed, at Stewart Cemetery in Plainville. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry is in charge of arrangements.
GARNETT L. BATEMAN
, 90, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of White Hall, died Sunday evening, Jan. 11, 2004 at the Pleasant Hill Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 7, 1913 in White Hall, the daughter of Harve and Stella Sadler Goodall. She married Howard L. Bateman on March 7, 1936 in White Hall and he preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 1996.
She is survived by 1 son, Lloyd (Jeanette) Bateman of Pleasant Hill; 3 grandchildren, Kim (Debbie) Bateman of Taylorville; Kevin Bateman and Kenyon (Cheryl) Bateman, both of Jefferson City, MO, and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 sister, Helen Ware. Mrs. Bateman was a former member of the Oakland Baptist Church east of Roodhouse. She and her husband owned and operated a grocery store in White Hall for many years and operated a shelter care home in White Hall and also in Roodhouse. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today, Wed, Jan. 14, 2004 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall with burial at Jones Cemetery east of White Hall. The family met friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Wed. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Jones Cemetery or the Pleasant Hill Nursing Center Activities Fund in care of Lloyd Bateman
HOWARD L. BATEMAN
, 84, of Pleasant Hill, formerly of White Hall and Manchester, died Sat. Feb. 10, 1996 at St. Johm's Cemetery in Springfield. He was a member of the Oakland Baptist Church near Roodhouse. He owned and operated a grocery store and a shelter care home in White Hall for many years. He also worked at the Kampsville Ferry and the White Hall Hospital for several years. Born Sept. 7, 1911, in Roodhouse, IL he was a son of Roy Franklin and Lou Ella Stumbaugh Bateman. He married Garnet L. Goodall on March 7, 1936 in White Hall. She survives. He is also survived by one son, Lloyd (Jeanette) Bateman of Pleasant Hill; 3 grand and 3 g-grandchildren. He was preceded by 2 sisters: Bessie Young and Ruth Simmons. Visitation was held at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Roodhouse with Rev. Reuben Ankney officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery, east of White Hall. Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Volunteer ambulance or St. John's Lutheran Church in Kampsville
CAROL LEE (LEIHR) BAUM
, age 70, of Athens, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Survived by her husband - Kenneth of Athens, sons - Glen Baum of Athens, Darel Baum of Athens, granddaughter - Kyleigh Baum, mother - Altha Liehr of Springfield and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Baum was born Oct. 4, 1938 in Jacksonville the daughter of Glen and Altha Sullivan Liehr. She was raised in Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1956. She was a graduate of Western Illinois University in 1960.
She married Kenneth Baum April 5, 1969, in Springfield. She is preceded in death by her father, Glen.
Mrs. Baum was employed by the Springfield Clinic for 14 years.
Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 at Joel Hall Cemetery in Athens.
Rev. Ken Gennicks officiating
CHARLENE BELFORD
, 72, died April 29, 2004, the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born Aug. 8, 1931 in New Hartford to Harrison and Katie Reinbold Rupert. She married Eugene Belford Feb. 26, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pittsfield and he survives. She worked for 26 years for the Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield as an office clerk. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1949. In her early years she was active in Illinois Rural Youth, an avid NASCAR fan of Dale Jarrett and St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan, collected bells, bears, pictures and bowls. Survivors are her husband Eugene Belford; son, Jim Belford of Pittsfield; brother-in-law, Terrill Belford of Pittsfield; 3 sisters-in-law, Leta Dell of Griggsville, Mary Evelyn Rupert and Mae Rupert, both of Pittsfield; several loving nieces, nephews, great, great-great-nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Wally and Charles Rupert, and a half sister, Leila Shum. Funeral services were held Sun, May 2, at 1:30 pm at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Clay Boyd officiating. Burial was at West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation was at the funeral home Sat, May 1, with family receiving friends from 6 - 8 pm. Memorials are suggested to the Work Activity Center in Pittsfield or West Cemetery or donor's choice. A lunch was served at the Les Allen home following the service.
ELIZABETH J. BELFORD
, 82, of Pittsfield, died Fri. Aug. 11, 2000, at Pittsfield Manor. Born May 13, 1918 at Perry, she was a daughter of John and Clara Liehr Belford. She graduated from Perry High School in 1935 and moved to Chicago, where she worked at Merchandise Mart for many years, and later at a bank in Pompano Beach, FL. After retirement, she moved to Pittsfield where she did volunteer work at Illini Community Hospital. She was a member of Perry Presbyterian Church and attended the Pittsfield First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Pittsfield Business and Professional Women's Club. She loved all professional sporting events and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Survivors include 2 nephews, William Humes Jr. and Donald Humes of Chicago, and 4 cousins: Beulah Staggs of Pittsfield, Harriet Stauffer of Winchester, Beatrice Stauffer of Alton, and Calvin Dale Liehr of Perry. She was preceded by a sister, Velma Humes. Graveside services were held Mon. at 10 am at Wilson Cemetery in Perry. There was no visitation. Niebur Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
HELEN I. (BAUER) BELFORD
, 92, of Pittsfield, died Thurs. morning, Nov. 10, 1994, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born July 24, 1902 in Pittsfield, she was a daughter of F. A. and Othel Weaver Bauer. She married Harry A. Bedford. She is survived by 3 daughters: Peg McComber of Pittsfield, Mildred Logan of Galesburg, and Betty Hawkins of Ripley, NY; 14 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and 1 brother, George Bauer of Pittsfield. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul; a sister, Nellie Schemel; and 1 great grandchild. Mrs. Belford was a member of the First Christian Church and the Rebekah Lodge. She worked at Brown Shoe Factory for 33 years. Funeral services were at 11 am Mon. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with burial in West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church.
MARGARET (LEMONS) BELFORD
, lifelong resident of Pike county, died Friday afternoon at Illini Hospital where she had een a patient for a few days. Funeral services wee held Monday afternoon at the Sutter Funeral Home in charge of Rev. Wesley Hunt and burial was in the West cemetery. Mrs. Belford was Margaret Lemons and as born at Pearl, March 24, 1889, the daughter of Wm. and Ruth Lemons. She was married to John Belford 33 years ago and he preceded her in death in 1949. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Minnie Harvian of ??, a brother Howard of this city and a number of nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Baptist church.
MAUDINE (CHAMBERLAIN) BELFORD
, 81, of Pittsfield, died May 19, 2003 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born near Green Pond in Pike County, May 19, 1922 to Olin and Grace Long Chamberlain. She married Terrill Belford Dec. 16, 1944 in jacksonville and he survives. Survivors also include one son, Tim (Wife Linda) Belford of Pittsfield; two grandchildren, Brandon (wife Carrie) Belford of Glen Carbon and Brooke Belford of Jacksonville; an uncle, clyde (wife Lucille) long of Pittsfield and a cousin, Ramona Carr of Porto Gordo, Fla. She was preceded in death by a brother Wayne. Mrs. Belford worked at Brown Shoe Company in Pittsifled, Illini Community Hospital and for Dr. F. B. Allen. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield and graduated from Milton High School in 1940. She was a member of the Pittsfield Legion Post 152 Auxiliary and served as chaplain. She enjoyed reading and visiting with everyone, enjoyed following her grandchildren's sport activities and was a St. Louis Cardinal fan. Funeral services will be Thursday, at May 22, at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield with the Rev. Clay Boyd officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield.
TERRILL T. BELFORD
, 86, of Pittsfield died Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, at Hannibal Regional Hospital. He was born Jan. 6, 1922 in Pittsfield to Thomas nad Lucille Saylor Belford. He married Maudine May Chamberlain on Dec. 16, 1944, in Jacksonville, and she preceded him in death May 19, 2003. He was a self-employed petroleum jobber for DX Oil Company and Sonoco Oil Company. He also worked for O. B. Dell and Sons. Mr. Belford was a member of Pittsfield First Christian Church where he served as a deacon and elder. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152, Pittsfield Masonic Lodge 790 AF & AM, Quincy Consistory, and the Pittsfield Dance Club. He was a St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies baseball fan. He enjoyed attending his son's and grandchildren's sporting events. He served 36 years on the Pike County Board and coached numerous baseball teams from Little League to Legion ball. He served in the U.S. Army as a military policeman. Survivors include one son, Tim (Linda) Belford of Pittsfield, and 2 grandchildren, Brandon (Carrie) Belford of Highland and Brooke Belford of St. Charles, MO; a great-grandchild Easton Belford of Highland; a brother, Gene Belford of Pittsfield, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother Harry Belford, and 3 sisters, Marguerite Capps, Leta Dell, and Anna Mae Gerard. Funeral services were Saturday at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Michael Ten Eyck officiating. Burial was at West Cemetery in Pittsfield. memorials were suggested to Pittsfield First Christian Church or the Illinis Hospital Nurses Fund.
ANNIE (PETERSON) BERRY
, Died, August 13, 1899, at the home of Leroy Law, where she was visiting and being cared for by loving hearts and willing hands for a few days. Mrs. Annie Berry, aged 31 years, 7 months and 17 days. She was the widow of Wm. P. Berry, who died from an accident happening from moving an engine two years ago. The shock caused from her husbands death, was never recovered from, and from that time disease set in and all that tender hearts and willing hands could do, they could not save her from the enemy of all mankind, which is death. Our sister and mother leaves to mourn her loss, a brother and three children, and a large circle of friends. She and her twin and only brother, L. C. [Linnius Charles] Peterson, were born in Pike County, Illinois, and when in infancy their father died, [actually their father, Benjamin Franklin Peterson, did not die until 12 Dec 1928 vgb] and at the age of thirteen years their best and only protection, the mother was called to lay down her burden, which left the two orphans to fight the battles of life alone in a cold and heartless world. At the house of Leroy Law, August 14, funeral services were held and world of comfort spoken by S. C. Oliver, from Job 14:14, and clearly proved by the inspired word of God that the sister and mother would live again, and on the renewed earth would meet her bereaved friends where there will be peace and joy everlasting.
CLIFFORD EARL BERRY
, oldest son of James R. and Mary (Butler) Berry, born Feb. 6, 1881, near Pleasant Hill, IL, passed away in a Modesto, CA hospital on Dec. 29, 1943. He was stricken with influenza in Feb. 1919 which left him with a heart ailment, causing semi-invalidism the remainder of his life. In early manhood he spent ten years in Kansas City, MO, doing commercial work but returned to Pleasant Hill after his father's death in 1904 where he farmed for a time. In Sept. 1910 he united marriage with Miss Verna A. Tedman of Kansas City. In 1912 they moved to Gooding, Idaho where he again followed farming for almost 20 years, after which the family was located in Modesto, CA where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a kind husband, a loving father and leaves to mourn his passing his faithful and affectionate wife , 3 daughters: Helen Margaret of San Francisco, Naomi of North Hollywood, Mrs. Ruth Podesto and husband of Los Angeles and one son, John Franklin, now in the marines. He united with the Methodist Church at Stockland in early childhood, transferring to that church wherever he lived and was ever faithful to his duties of Christianity. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Gooding, Idaho. Funeral services were held in Modesto, CA on Dec. 31, 1943 and burial was in Gooding, Idaho by the graveside of his six year old daughter who passed away in Feb. 1920.
E. FREDERICK BERRY
, 88, of Pittsfield passed away Sat, Feb. 9, 2008 at the Porter Hospice at Johnson Center, Centennial, CO. He was the son of Evart and Hannah Niebur Berry born on July 23, 1919 in Pittsfield, IL. Fred graduated from the University of Illinois dental school and he practiced dentistry in Pittsfield for many years. He served his country during WWII in the Navy. He married Wynnifred “Winn” King on June 17, 1943 in Evanston, IL and she preceded on October 6, 1989. At the time of his death he was a retired dentist and a member of the United Methodist Church, Pike County Shrine Club, Ansar Temple, Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F. & A.M. and the Pittsfield Lion’s Club. He served on the board of directors at the Farmer’s State Bank. He enjoyed taking his family on camping vacations to the American West and serving pork sandwiches with the Pike County Pork Producers at UI football games. He is survived by 2 daughters Ann Kristin (Roland) Miller, Denver, CO and Cynthia Dawn Wallace of Cincinnati, OH, 4 grandchildren, Peter McAlpine Miller, Tyler Frederick Miller, Katherine Dawn Miller and Nicholas Alexander Wallace, and 2 great grandchildren, Haley Trisler and Oliver Miller. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Wynnifred King Berry and an infant child Linda Jane Berry. Funeral services will be held at Sun, Feb. 17, 2008 at 3:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield, IL with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Burial will be in the West Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Sat, Feb. 16th 4-6 pm. The memorials are to the Pittsfield United Methodist Church or the West Cemetery.
FLORENCE ELLEN (LOGAN) BERRY
, 88, of the Quinsippi Nursing Home, Quincy, a former Barry and and Pittsfield resident, died at 7:06 am Fri, May 1, 1981 in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Mrs. Berry was born in Barry Oct. 22, 1892, a daughter of John A. and Mary Elwood Logan. She married Joel M. Berry Nov. 15, 1914, in Barry. He died Feb. 25, 1948. She was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Merle (Ellen) Willard of near Pittsfield; 2 brothers, John Logan of Quincy and Albert Logan of Pleasant Hill; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Weisinger of Nevada, MO; 5 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. A son , 2 brothers, a sister and a grandchild preceded her in death. Services were held at 11 am Mon. in the Gill-Lummis Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. Roger Jenks. Burial was in Parklawn Cemetery.
HANNAH (NIEBUR) BERRY
, 92, of the Sunset Home of the United Methodist Church in Quincy, a former Pittsfield resident, died at 9:45 pm Tues. Sept. 28, 1982 in the home. Mrs. Berry was born in Pittsfield, Dec. 16, 1889, a daughter of Frederick and Carolina Regina Heck Niebur. She married Dr. Evart Berry in Sept. 1912, in Pittsfield. He died in 1961. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Auxiliary of the American Legion. Surviving are a son, Dr. Frederick Berry of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. Sue Hanscom of Quincy; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. A son, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters preceded her in death. Services will be held at 1:30 pm Thurs. in the Niebur Funeral Home, conducted by the Rev. John D. Wilkey. Entombment will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery Mausoleum. The family suggests memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.
HENRY BURDETTE BERRY
, 73, a Pleasant Hill farmer, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 1973 at 5 pm in his home. Services will be held Wed. at 2 pm in the Methodist Church with the Rev. Ronald Eakers officiating. Burial will be in Wells Cemetery. Mr. Berry was born Dec. 16, 1899, at Pleasant Hill, a son of John E. and Elizabeth Brisco Berry. On Aug. 16, 1934, in Nashua, Iowa, he married Eva Yokem who survives. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge AF and AM, Scottish Rites Consistory of Quincy and the Pleasant Hill American Legion. He was a World War I veteran. Formerly serving on the board of directors of the Citizen's State Bank, he had also served on the board of the Community School District Unit #3 and the Pike County Service Company of the Farm Bureau. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mrs. Richard (Mary Beth) Walch of Omaha, NE and Mrs. Bernard (Margaret) Levy of Stamford, CT.
JAMES HALFORD BERRY
, 84, was born near Pleasant Hill on March 4, 1889 and died Oct. 3, 1973 in San Jose, CA after an extended illness. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James R. Berry. He graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1908, later from Baker University and received his graduate degree from Columbia University, NY. Mr. Berry taught many years in the San Jose, CA school system. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge. He married Olive J. Hitchman Aug. 2, 1929. She died in 1942. Surviving is one brother, Chester S. Berry, of Rock Island.
JOHN M. BERRY
, 58, of Pittsfield died Thurs, Feb. 23, 2006, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. He was born Feb. 22, 1948 in Kansas City, MO to John "Jim" M. and Doris Jean Thomas Berry, Sr. originally of Pittsfield. He attended St. Teresa School, New Orleans, LA. John enjoyed science fiction and "Star Trek," working with hand tools and traveling with family. John is survived by his mother, Doris Jean Berry of Pittsfield and several cousins. Preceded by his father, John "Jim" M. Berry Sr, and his grandparents, James and Ollie Borrowman Thomas. Funeral services were held Sun, Feb. 26, at 3 pm with Fr. Rodney Swartz officiating at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. A visitation was held for family and friends Sun, Feb. 26, from 1 to 3 pm at the funeral home, in Pittsfield. Cremation rites were accorded following the services with private burial of the ashes at a later time.
LINDA REESE BERRY
, age 68, of Chambersburg, Il. died early Monday morning (February 7, 2011) at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Il. She was born September 27, 1942 in Pittsfield, Il. daughter of the late Herman “Bill” Reese and Evelyn Martin Reese. She married Roger Webel in 1963 in Perry, Il. and later married Albert Berry on February 18, 1989 in Griggsville, Il. and he survives. Surviving is her husband Al Berry of Chambersburg, Il.; her step-father, Roger Reese of Griggsville, Il.; a step mohter Genita Reese of rural Griggsville, Il; three daughters, Christian Diane Webel of Chicago, Il., Kim A. Kuhn and husband Erwin of Titusville, Fla., and Kathy A. Borkovec and husband John of Chicago, Il.; two sons, Gary Webel of Chicago, Il., and Keith A. Berry of New Mexico; four grandchildren, Ryan Webel of Chicago, Il., Jessica Bullard of Toluca, Il., Jocelyne Meyers of Eureka, Il., and Janelle Smith of Danvers, Il.; and several great-grandchildren; four sisters, Judy Bradshaw and husband Harvey of Griggsville, Il. Jacqueline Richmond and husband Phil of Table Grove, Il., Audrey Martin and husband Murray of Fishhook, Il., and Debbie Reese of Griggsville, Il.; .a brother, John Clough and wife Susan of Griggsville, Il.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her step-father, Alfred Clough. Linda was a 1960 graduate of Griggsville High School and was a graduate of Gem City Business College in Quincy, Il. Following college she worked for a law firm in Quincy, Il., and later for Prudential Insurance in Bloomington, Il. and recently for John Wood Community College before her retirement in 1992. She was a member of the Perry United Methodist Church where she was active in the Methodist Women, and the “Monday Dinner Crew” at the church. She was also a member of the Perry American Legion Auxiliary where she chaired the Legion’s essay contest, poster contests at local schools and Santa’s visit to Perry , a past girl scout leader, a member of Pittsfield Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, the Daughters of the American Revolution, Quincy Doll Club, Griggsville Genealogical and Historical Society, very active in the Prairieland Historical Society in Jacksonville, Il., was past Grand Worthy President and Grand Worthy Secretary of the Universal Craftsman Council of Engineers of the United States and Canada as well as Peoria Council of Engineers, Perry Pioneer Day Committee and on the Pike County Fall Color Drive Committee. Linda also played organ or piano in several area nursing homes. Linda loved to write and was an author on several bibliographies of local Pike County residents and in addition made several informational books regarding grave location and obituaries in many area cemeteries. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday (February 13, 2011) at the Perry United Methodist Church in Perry, Il. Burial in Griggsville Cemetery in Griggsville, Il.. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il.
MARY EVA (YOKUM) HARPOLE BERRY
, 85, Pleasant Hill area retired teacher, died Wed Aug. 15, 1990 in the Barry Community Care Center where she was a resident. Born July 6, 1905 in Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Berry was a daughter of James C. and Jennie Alberta Brant Yokem. A graduate of Western Illinois Teacher's College, she was a member of the Illinois State Teachers Association. She also was a member of the Pleasant Hill Ione Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Friday Study Club, Quincy Art Club, and Pike County Home Extension. She served in the Fine Arts Dept for the Pike County Fair. She attended Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church where she was a member of its Gleaner's Class. Her husband, Russell Harpole, preceded her in death. She later married Henry Burdette (H. B.) Berry Aug. 16, 1934 in Nashua, Iowa. He died Dec. 2, 1973. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mary Walch of Omaha, NE and Mrs. Margaret Levy of Stamford, CT; 4 grandchildren and a great grandchild. She also was preceded in death by a brother, Guy B. Yokem and a half sister, Faye L. Martin. Services were conducted at 10:30 am Sat. in Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church by the Rev. Frances Brown. Burial was in the Wells Cemetery near Pleasant Hill. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Fairfield Library in Pleasant Hill or the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
MILTON O. BERRY
, financial advisor/trainer/producer/entertainer died Nov. 19, 2002, after a short illness. He was born in New Canton in 1918. He was delivered by his father, an Illinois country doctor, when the physician scheduled for the delivery was unavailable.
He lived as a youth in both New Canton and Pittsfield. In World War II, Mr. Berry was attached to the 1st Marine Division and served in the south Pacific. After returning to civilian life, he married Barbara Steenrod, graduated with honors from Ohio University and raised a son, Greg Berry, and a daughter, Lynn Stroud, both residents of the Atlanta area. His grandchildren, Rachel Verschilling, Meredith Shaffer and Dylan Stroud, also survive him. After successful careers in both financial planning and sale training, Mr. Berry retired to help form Trispro, a community musical revue troupe. He served as its president and producer for nine years. Subsequently, Mr. Berry established the Trispro scholarship fund in the Department of Communications at Georgia State University. In recent years he was a popular performer and emcee at local piano bars. Funeral services were Friday in Atlanta. Mr. Berry will be entombed next to Barbara, his wife of 52 years. Memorials are suggested to the Trispro Inc. scholarship fund at Georgia State University or a charity of the donor's choice.
KEITH D. BESS
, 87, of Kampsville died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab in Hardin. A WWII Marine veteran, he was a retired farmer and also a retired truck driver for Skel-Gas and Farm Supply. He was a member of Indian Creek Church of Christ in Hamburg, Kampsville American Legion and Jerseyville Marine Corps League.
Born Dec. 30, 1923 in Milton, he was the son of the late Roy and Edith (Chaplin) Bess. He married Nina R. (Klunk) Bess June 8, 1990 in Kampsville and she survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Wayne (Lauren) Bess of Van Couver, Canada, Danny Bess of Pearl and Mark (Sue) Bess of Bamberg, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Tammy Booth of Pittsfield and Debby (Eddie Joe) Klunk of Kampsville; two stepsons, Billie (Paula) Burge of Mt. Sterling and Dennis (Bethany) Burge of Rockbridge; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Jr. Bess and a sister, Loeta Baker. Visitation was held Monday at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin.
The funeral was conducted Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin with Jerry Edison officiating. Burial was in Summit Grove Cemetery in Kampsville.
ZELMA E. (B(SSELL) BESS
, 79, of Pittsfield, and formerly of Milton, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville following a lengthy illness.
She was born Aug. 8, 1929 in Pearl the daughter of the late Paul L Bissell, Sr. and Helen M. Cox Bissell.
She married Junior V. Bess Aug. 21, 1947 at Green Pond Christian Church near Pearl and he preceded her in death in 1971.
Surviving is a daughter, Paula (Kathy) Castlebury and husband Don, Sr. of Winchester,; two sons, Gale Bess and wife Sandy of Indiana and Brad Bess of Pleasant Hill; 15 grandchildren, Donetta, Diana, Deana, Don Jr. and wife Annette, Delissa and husband Shane Jones, Tiffany and Jasmine Castleberry, Crystal, David and wife Trish, Ashley, Gale Jr., and Brittney Bess, Emily and Erica Bess; and her special grandson, Donald Paul Castleberry; eight great-grandchildren, Jonathon Hack, Madelyn,
Samantha, Katelyn and Issac Bess, Faith and Zeke Castleberry and Heaven Castleberry; one sister, Glenna Donohoo and husband Richard of East Alton,; one brother-in-law, Keith Bess and wife Nina of Kampsville,; two nieces, Brenda Corbetto and Eva James; a great-great nephew, Trace Lopez; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and two special friends, Karen Allen and Annette Freeman.
Zelma was preceded in death by her parents; a great-granddaughter, Katelyn Jones; two sisters, Erma Rucker and Donna Stanley; a brother, Paul L. Bissell, Jr.; a nephew, Don Donohoo; a niece, Cheryl Donohoo; and one sister-in-law, Leota Bess Baker.
Zelma and her sister, Donna Stanley, owned and operated restaurants in the Milton and Detroit area They also worked together at Capitol Records. While at Capitol Records, she loved playing softball for the company team and she never missed a Cardinal game. Zelma worked at Yelliott's Market in Milton. Zelma retired from Illini Community Hospital in 1987. Zelma was a member of the Illini Breakfast Club, Montezuma Club, and a member of the Green Pond Christian Church.
Zelma devoted her life to her children. She was also proud of all her grandchildren. Zelma continued to be very proud of each of them holding a special place for each of them in her heart.
Funeral services were held at 11 am. Monday, March 16 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial was in Green Pond Cemetery near Pearl.
FLORINE (CORY) BIDDLE
, age 93, of Griggsville, Il. died Sunday afternoon (January 21, 1007) at Barry Community Care Center in Barry, Il. She was born November 22, 1913 in New Salem, Il. daughter of the late James and Maude Buchanan Cory. She married Donald Biddle on February 12, 1933 in Griggsville, Il. and he preceded her in death on January 15, 1985.
Surviving are two sons, Corwin Biddle and wife Nan of Naples, Fla. and Max Biddle and wife Barbara of St. Charles. Il.; a daughter, Kay Biddle of Pittsfield, Il.; five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Martha Jane Gregg and husband Dr. Michael Gregg of Santa Rosa, California; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Isabel Stone; and two brothers, Marlin and Russell Cory.
Mrs. Biddle was a graduate of Griggsville High School and a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Over her lifetime, she was active in Pike County Home Bureau, the Griggsville Saddle Club, and several other social clubs. She was also a member of D.A.R. She and her husband Donald operated an apple orchard and farm in Flint Township, near Griggsville, until their retirement. Mrs. Biddle was a loving caretaker of her mentally retarded daughter, a number of relatives, and a faithful friend to anyone who needed help.
Services were entrusted to Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Griggsville, Illinois.
SHERRY LYNN BIDDLE
, 60, of Cape Girardeau, Mo. died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born Nov. 5, 1948, in Pittsfield the daughter of Harry A. and Betty Joann (Blevins) Clough. She and Richard E. Biddle were married on July 9, 1971 at the Methodist Church in Quincy.
She graduated from Griggsville High School in 1966 and a graduated of Gem City Business College in Quincy. She was a secretary for Moormans Mtg. Co. later with Doyle Mfg. Co. and then with St. Mary's Hospital in Quincy. Also with Pike County Federal Housing Authority in Barry. She retired in 2001. Former member of Ellington Memorial Presbyterian Church in Quincy. She moved to Cape Girardeau, Mo. in March of 2006.
She is survived by: her husband, Richard E. Biddle of Cape Girardeau; her son, Jason S. (Lavonna) Biddle of Jackson, Mo.; her parents, Harry A. and Betty Joann Clough of Jackson; and a grandchild, Ryaan W. Biddle.
She was preceded in death by son, Brian Biddle, died Dec.11, 1999.
Visitation was held at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Funeral service were at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Kabo, Jr. officiating. Graveside services were at Ellington Memorial Presbyterian Church in Quincy, today, Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. Burial was at Ellington Home Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Red Cross and Ellington Memorial Presbyterian Church of Quincy..
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
SARAH (GREENE) BILL
, was Born in Lanesborough, Berkshire County, MA. Somtime befrore 1800 her family moved to Trenton, Oneida County, NY. Sarah married Aaron Bill about 1808. About 1835 the family moved to Clark County, IN, where it is presumed her husband Aaron died sometime before 1850. Sarah and most of her children moved to Barry, Pike County, IL, where Sarah lived out her life.
JENE BLACKETER
, 82, of Baylis, died Thursday, May 7, 2009, at the Eastside Heathcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.
She was born Feb. 2, 1927 in Louisiana, Mo., to William Robert and Bertha Lena Elliott Eveland., She married Marvon H.S. Blacketer May 10, 1945 and he preceded her in death July 16, 1978.
Mrs. Blacketer was a worked for Stark Brother's Nursery in Louisiana. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Baylis. She enjoyed reading, making Christmas candy, watching the daily soap operas and feeding and watching the birds. She was very devoted to her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by one son, Robert (Linda) Blacketer of Pittsfield; two daughters, Mrs. Dona (Dwayne) Hibberd of Baylis and Mrs. Marva (Bill) Hurst of Griggsville; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 9, at 2:30 pm. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Cremation rites were accorded per her wishes. Visitation was held at the Niebur Funeral Home Saturday from 1:30 p.m.
MARVON H. BLACKETER
- b: 15 Dec 1900, Sulpher Springs Mo.; d: 16 Jul 1978, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Samuel Taylor Cemetery,
Rockport, Il.; m: Jene Eveland (date and place not stated); fa: Thomas Blacketer; mo: Hanna Warren. Resident of rural Pittsfield. Survived by his wife; these children: Mrs. Ilah Garner of Palmyra, Mo., Mrs. Dona Coffey of Pittsfield, Miss Marva Blacketer of Pittsfield, Carl H. of Pittsfield, and Robert M. of Rockport; 13 grand and 11 g-grandchildren; and a brother: Thomas Blacketer of Rockbridge.
Son of Thomas Sylvester Blacketer and Anna Warren. Husband of Thelma Irene Chaplin. Father of Carl, Ilah Blacketer Garner, Ella Mae, Robert, Dona Hibbard, Marva Hurst. Buried to his father's right (no stone) and to 1st wife Thelma Irene Chaplin ( to his right) and baby daughter Ella Mae in Thelma's arms.
GLADYS D. (GRIMSLEY) BLACKLEDGE
, 79, of Quincy and formerly of Kinderhook, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2006 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born July 8, 1927, in Rockport, a daughter of William and Bertha (Keith) Grimsley. She married Jesse Leon (Lonnie) Blackledge July 21, 1943 and he preceded her in death Oct. 30, 1990. She is survived by 2 sons, Gerald "Jerry" Blackledge of Quincy and Randy Blackledge of Hull; 3 daughters, Rhonda Chesney of Kinderhook, Pam Stevens of Quincy and Lori Dietrick of Fowler; 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 12 great great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Lucille Ward of Rushville and Mabel Barber of Rock Island. She was preceded in death by a daughter Patricia; 7 brothers; and 4 sisters. Mrs. Blackledge was a retired seamstress for Penrose Uniforms. She liked to crochet and loved to play Bingo and cards. She was greatly loved by all her grandbabies. Funeral services were held Saturday at Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Memorials were suggested to the Quincy Senior & Family Resource Center.
IVAN GILBERT BLACKLEDGE
, 76, of Rockport, died at 5:10 am Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997, in Brighton Pavilion in Quincy. Born Nov. 9, 1921, in Rockport, Mr. Blackledge was a son of William and Viola Billings Blackledge. Mr. Blackledge was an Atlas Township road commissioner in Pike County for many years. He had worked as a farm hand and enjoyed gardening and fishing. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a sister, Dora Ellison of Rockport and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Blackledge was preceded by four sisters, Clara Bradley, Velma Foster and Dorothy and Cornelia Blackledge; and three brothers, William "Bud" Blackledge, Leon Blackledge and Thomas Blackledge. Services were conducted at 2:00 pm Sunday in the Airsman Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152.
JESSE LEON BLACKLEDGE
- b: 24 Jun 1926, Rockport, Il.; d: 30 Oct 1990, Quincy, Il.; bu: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, Il.; m: Gladys D. Grimsley on 21 Jul 1943 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: William Henry Blackledge; mo: Viola Billings. Resident of Kinderhook, Il. WWII Army vet. Survived by his wife; two sons: Gerald Blackledge of Venice, Fla., and Randy Blackledge of Hull; three daughters: Rhonda Thomas of Kinderhook and Pam Stevens and Lori Ann Blackledge, both of Quincy; 13 grand and nine g-grandchildren; two brothers: William H. and Gilbert Blackledge of Rockport; and two sisters: Clara Bradley and Dora Ellison, both of Rockport. Preceded by a daughter: Patricia Altheide; a brother: Tom; and three sisters: Velma Foster, Cornelia and Dorothy Blackledge.
BETTY (GOEWAY) BLOYD
, died Saturday, April 11, 2009, at Hunterdon Care Center in Raritan. She was 72.
Mrs. Bloyd was born in Harden to Allen and Lucy Goewey. She moved to New Jersey in 1963 and lived in Somerset for 44 years prior to moving to Whiting three years ago. Mrs. Bloyd was a homemaker until 1980 when she went to work as a teacher's aide at Sampson G Smith School in Franklin Township. Mrs. Bloyd was an administrative Assistant for Johnson and Johnson until the mid 1990's when she went into home health care services.
Mrs. Bloyd was predeceased by her husband Donald in 1983, and her brother Archie Goewey.
Mrs. Bloyd is survived by her four sons, Bryan Bloyd, Brad Bloyd and Todd Bloyd, all of Flemington and Timothy Bloyd of Franklin Park; a step-son Kenny Bloyd of Detroit; three brothers, Don Goewey of Griggsville, Virgil "Butch" Goewey of Beaverton, Ore. and Wayne Goewey of Normal; two sisters, Ann Caselton of Jerseyville and Alice Curry of Griggsville; and eight grandchildren, Keith, Bailey and Megan Bloyd, Christopher and Mark and Samantha and Kyle Bloyd, all of Flemington, N.J. and Larissa Bloyd of Franklin Park, N.J.
Services were held Thursday, April 16 at Gleason Funeral Home, 1360 Hamilton Street, Somerset, N.J.
PAULINE A. BLOYD
, 76, of Pittsfield, died Monday, Sept. 14, 2009, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 17, 1933 in Pittsfield, a daughter to Russell and Betty L. Fuller Niccum. She was employed by the Pike County Reach Out in Pittsfield and was a custodian for the Pittsfield Library.
Surviving are one son, Kelly Bartlett and companion, Diana Genario of Palmyra, Mo.; one daughter, Debby Bartlett of Pittsfield; and one brother, Ed "Butch" Niccum of Illinois; four grandchildren, Ryan, Jaime, Scott and Kyle Bartlett; and four great-grandchildren, Raven, Christian, Hayden and Guin also survive. One son, Dan Bartlett, preceded her in death.
Per Pauline's wish, no services will be held and cremation rites will be accorded.
Family requests that memorials be made to the Pike County Senior Citizens Center or the Pike County Reachout in Pittsfield.
HELEN (VOSHALL) BOES
, 51, of Beardstown, died at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 1972 at Schmitt, Memorial hospital in Beardstown.
She was born, Aug. 29, 1920, daughter of James and Linnie Windmiller Voshall of Pleasant Hill. She is survived by her husband, Howard, a son, James of Mason City, and three brothers, Higbee of Pleasant Hill, Woodson of San Fernando, Calif., and Harry of Ventura, Calif.
A sister and her parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Boes had been employed as a nurse's aid at Schmitt Memorial Hospital for several years.
Services were held in Beardstown at 10 a. m. Saturday at the Northcutt Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Anderson officiating.I Burial was in the Crescent Heights cemetery at Pleasant Hill..
MINNIE M. (ROBERTS) BOOKER
, 59, of Baylis, IL., died Wednesday (11/23/05) at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born February 2, 1946 near Beverly, IL., she was a daughter of Fred L. and Marjorie E. Eckelberger Roberts. She married William T. Booker December 6, 1964 at Barry, IL. and he survives. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1964. In her early years she worked in the packing sheds at local Orchards and at Motorola in Quincy, IL. She had a strong faith in her Lord and was a member of the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church. She loved people and never met a stranger; she loved to garden and raised beautiful flowers, crocheting and mowing her yard.
Survivors: her husband William T. Booker of Baylis, two sons, William T. (wife Teresa) Booker III, and Matthew T. (wife Hannah) Booker of Nebo, IL., one daughter Mrs. Donnie (Carmen Jean) Smith of Perry, IL., four grandchildren, Ross, Tiffany, Rachael and Chasady, seven sisters: Mary Ellen Clendenny of Godfrey, IL., Mrs. Robert (Hazel) Ghrist of Pittsfield, Juanita Griffin of Fishook, IL., Mrs. Larry (Ruby) Duke of Pittsfield, Mrs. Vern (Freda) Edwards of Barry, IL., Mrs. Lynda Schwalb of Baylis and Mrs. Jimmy (Brenda) Howard of Baylis, IL. and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by her parents and an infant sister Margaret Jean.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 26, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL. with burial at the Baylis Cemetery.
Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Home on Saturday, November 26, 2005 from noon till time of services.
LORRIS B. BOREN
, 87, of Marseilles died Sunday, April 23, 2006, at Community Hospital of Ottawa. He was born Sept. 27, 1918 in Pearl, Illinois to Basil E. and Ruth (Donohoo) Boren. In 1940 he married Dorothy Vessells of Raywick, Ky. who preceded him in death in 1992. He served in the Army in World War II and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of VFW Post 5506 and was employed by the Army Corps of Engineers as lockmaster of the Marseilles Locks until his retirement. His survivors include two daughters, Sandi McConnell of Ottawa and Cindy (husband Steve) May of Bolingbrook; two sons, Terry (wife Mary) of Marseilles and Don (wife Georgie) of Seneca; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Patricia (husband John) Diederich of Morris. He was preceded in death by his wife, a son, Larry, two grandsons, Derek and Jason Boren and a brother, Giles. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery with military honors. Visitation was held at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
EDITH I. (TITTSWORTH) BOWLER
, 88, of Barry died June 2, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center. Born near New Canton, IL February 27, 1917 she was a daughter of Fred and Bertha Davis Tittsworth. She married Roy Anderson October 1936 and he died in 1939. She then married Ross Williams and later married Harry Bowler in 1960 and he preceded her on May 2, 1999. She worked at Motorola in Quincy, IL and Carter Carburetor in St. Louis. She was a member of Jehovah's Witness at Florissant, MO. She enjoyed fishing, raising flowers, playing pinochle, pitch and poker. She loved raising flowers and tending to her yard and enjoyed her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Survivors are: A daughter-in-law Twilla Anderson of Kirksville, MO, two stepsons: Joe and Keith Williams both of Quincy, IL., one step daughter Nina Mae Scibel of Clayton, IL., two brothers Jesse Tittsworth of Barry, IL, Alfred (wife Katherine) Tittsworth of New Canton, IL., three sisters; Edna Constable of Pittsfield, IL, Ruth Heissinger of Normal, IL and Grace Stephin of Barry, IL., four grandchildren; Mark and Lori Van Gorp of El Camp, TX, Paige (husband Jason) Nunn of Kansas City, MO, Roy Anderson of Kirksville, MO, Tony McReynolds (wife Mara) of Hannibal, MO. Also surviving are six great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded by a son Loren Anderson in 1979.
Funeral services will be Sunday, June 5, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL with Donald Hymers officiating. Friends may call Sunday, June 5, 2005 from noon till time of services at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded following services as per her wishes and interment of the ashes will be at a later date at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry, IL.
MAXINE T. (HUMPHREY) BRAMBLETT
, 75, of Barry, formerly of New London, Mo. died Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 at Barry Community Care Center.
She was born Nov. 19, 1933 in St. Louis, Mo. to Arthur Nathaniel and Hazel Anne Dishong Humphrey. She was first married to Ellis Calvin and he preceded her in death. She later married George H. Bramblett Jan. 25, 1963 in Hannibal, Mo. He preceded her in death March 5, 2008.
Her survivors include four children, Rita Mills of California, Tom Calvin (Donna) of Foley, Mo., Ruth Holman (Greg) of Pleasant Hill and Norma Shade of New London, Mo.; one sister, Shirley Purler of Troy, Mo.; grandchildren, Angie Kalmar, Rick Calvin, Daniel and Richard Calvin, Mike, Sarah and Justin Holman and Danielle and Jene Alan Shade. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Robert Humphrey and Betty McClay; a grandson, Robby Calvin; and a great-grandson, Ethan Holman.
Mrs. Bramblett was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked with a Home Health Agency. Mrs. Bramblett formerly owned and operated the Del-Max Café in Elsberry, MO. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, cooking, sewing and crocheting. She was involved in all the clubs that her children participated in. Mrs. Bramblett was a Christian by faith.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal with Brother Sammy Lorton and Brother Milton Gillian officiating. Burial will be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal. Visitation will be from noon until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Tom Calvin, Richard Calvin, Greg Holman, Mike Holman, Justin Holman and Richard Glascock
JOHN ROBERT BREWER
, an old resident of Fishhook, died in the Soldiers' Home hospital in Quincy last Saturday. The remains were brought to his home in Fishhook Sunday and teh funeral was held at the family residence Monday morning, conducted by Rev. G.G. Maple of Perry. The interment was in the Woodland cemetery. The decedent was born April 12, 1840 in Kentucky but when he as 10 years old his parents moved to Illinois. Mr. Brewer spent the greater part of his life in Pike County. He never identified himself with any church, but believed earnestly in the teaching of the Golden Rule and practiced it throughout his life. He will be kindly remembered by many that he helped in life. He was formerly a member of the Masonic fraternity. He leaves an aged widow, two daughters and one son. Mr. Brewer saw active service in the civil war, having enlisted in the Fourth IL Cavalry.
PATRICIA (MILLER) BRIERLEY
, 78, of Florence, died in her home in Costa Mesa, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009.
She was born in Dayton, Ohio, July 14, 1930 to Stanley and Ann Kuzmak Miller. She was a newspaper reporter, teacher's aide for 20 years at Whittier Elementary School, Costa Mesa.
She was an active member of the Griggsville Area Genealogical Society and Historical Society. She enjoyed spending time with her loving husband at their home on the KeLaSu and on the farm, they had north of Florence. Prior to her illness, she enjoyed reading, singing, knitting, sewing, and could recite from memory various poems such as "The Creation of Sam McGee," by Robert Service. She was a loving wife, mother and sister. She was a generous, kind and thoughtful soul. She will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her husband, Vincent Laure Brierley, Newport Beach, Calif.; children, Patrick Miller, Kankakee, Charles Brierley, Minot, N.D., Thorjia Vaughn, Healdsburg, Calif., Liz Miller, Costa Mesa and Sarah Brierley, Auburn, Wash.; grandchildren, Elijah Miller, Kankakee, Tielor Howard, Prescott, Ariz., Tadd Brierley, Prescott; one brother, Stanley Miller, Sagamore Hill, Ohio; and a sister, Jane Tomko, St. Pete's Beach, Fla.
Funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Burial will be at the Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville. Lunch will be held following the services at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are donor's choice.
VINCENT LARUE BRIERLEY
, 85 of Newport Beach, California and formerly of Griggsville, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 in Newport Beach surrounded by his loving family.
Vincent was born in Griggsville, March 21, 1925, a son to Vincent and Ruth Jones Brierley. He married Pat Miller and she preceded him in death in 2009. Vincent attended the University of Illinois and went on to explore a number of career opportunities. He taught school in Time, as well as a naval fighter pilot. Vince worked as an engineer in California, where he held an instrumental role in research and experimentation projects involving zero gravity. He also spent many years as a computer education specialist. He was an avid outdoorsman, a talented storyteller and a collector extraordinaire. After many years of living and working in Southern California, he retired to Pittsfield, IL with his wife Pat, to enjoy a quieter and simpler lifestyle.
Vince is survived by his children, Brian Brierley of California, Ann Paulette of California , Janet Norred of California, Charles Brierley of North Dakota, Thorjia Vaughn of California, Liz Miller of California and Sarah Brierley of Washington in addition to a brother David.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011 with visitation being held prior to the service at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Interment will be in the Griggsville Cemetery.
ROSALIE (OSBURG) SENGER BRIGHT
, died at her home in this city last Saturday night, at 11:30 o'clock, of pneumonia, and by her death Barry has lost one of its most highly respected and honored women, and all will join The Adage in extending their heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved husband and children in this their hour of sorrow....While she made no public demonstration of religion, she was a Godfearing woman....Mrs. William Bright, as Rosalie Osburg, was born Nov. 7, 1826, at Heilgenstadt, Prussia. She came to this country with her uncle, Louis Stock, in 1848, and settled in St. Louis. In 1850 she was married to Valentine Senger, who departed this life leaving a widow and two children, one of whom has since died. The other, Mrs. August Wendorff, is now living in this city. She was married to William Bright in 1853 in the city of St. Louis, and he survives her. To them were born six children--Fred W., of Kansas City, Sylvania, Mrs. Wm. Myers, Louis F., Minnie and Aldo, who died at the age of seven. A short service was held at the home, November 25, 1902, at 2:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Hurley.
EULA MAE (SHEPPARD) BRUMMELL
, 74, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, June 8, 1991 in the emergency room of Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, Mo.
Born July 21, 1916 near Waynesville, Mo., she was a daughter of Ray and Cleo Elledge Sheppard. She was a homemaker and member of the Pike County Senior Citizens. She was of the Christian faith.
On March 30, 1934, she married Walter W. Brummell in Bowling Green, Mo. He died Aug. 16, 1979. She also was preceded in death by two grandsons, Jeffrey Brummell and Steven Johns.
Survivors include thdie sons, Richard and John Brummell, both of Rockport, and Joe Brummell of Eolia, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs Janice Johns of Rockport and Mrs Melinda Reed of Pleasant Hill; three brothers, Francis Sheppard of Summer Hill, John Sheppard of Dixon, Mo., and Woodrow Sheppard of Quincy; three sisters, Roberta Cannam of Placerville, Calif., Anna Lee Bledsoe of Florida and Genevieve Grimail of West Palm Beach, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great- grandchildren.
Services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by the Rev. Francis Sheppard. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to Crescent Heights Cemetery or to the Farmers Ridge Cemetery.
JAMES L. BRUMMELL
,79, of New Canton, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, in his home. He was born May 21, 1932, in Pleasant Hill, to James L., Sr. and Dena (Heightman) Brummell. They preceded him in death.
He married Norma Allen on December 29, 1956, in Hannibal, Missouri. She survives in New Canton. He is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Dolbeare and husband, Bud (Clarence) of New Canton. He is also survived by two grandsons - Tim Dolbeare of New Canton and Todd Dolbeare and wife Toni of Rockport; one great grandson, Zachary Dolbeare of Springfield; one great granddaughter, Shelby Dolbeare of Pittsfield; one sister, Betty Reeder of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother and six sisters.
In the mid 1950's James served in the U.S. Army. He was Postmaster in New Canton for 34 years. He was an avid gardner and had a big garden. He enjoyed hunting & fishing and collected John Deere toy tractors.
There is no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Burial will be in Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton United Methodist Church. Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry in charge of arrangements. On line condolences can be sent to KirganFH.com.
MARGARET R. BRUMMELL
, 91 of Pittsfield, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.
Margaret was born in Hannibal, Mo. Feb. 1, 1920, and a daughter to Ernest and Bertha Dowell Ocheltree. She married Stanley Brummell in Palmyra, Mo. June 5, 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1992.
In earlier years Margaret was a secretary for Dr. Fred Berry dental office, Illini Community Hospital and for the Pike County Health Department. She attended the Methodist Church in Hannibal, MO, was a member of the Pittsfield Dance Club and a Cubs fan. She enjoyed playing solitaire and lottery scratch offs.
Margaret is survived by her daughter, Libby (Phil) Beemer of Pittsfield; one grandson, Mike (Jennifer) Staff of Mendon, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jr., Dale and Louis, three sisters, Betty, Mildred and Mary and a great granddaughter, Nancy.
Friends were invited to a graveside service at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug., 22, at the Sunset Gardens in the West Cemetery, Pittsfield with Rev. Tom Wilber officiating. There was no visitation. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 or the Pike County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
EARL H. BRUNENN
, 95, of Barry, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry.
He was born Jan. 24, 1914, near West Point, to John and Maude (Vornkohl) Brunenn. They preceded him in death.
He married Virginia Gabel, May 28, 1939, in Fort Madison, Iowa. She survives in Barry.
He is also survived by one son, Kent Brunenn, and his wife, Maxine, of Barry; one granddaughter, Lori McCuen, of Roswell, Ga.; and one great-granddaughter, Katie McCuen, of Roswell. He was preceded in death by one brother, Leo Brunenn and one sister, Mavis Whitledge.
Earl completed 8th grade at Pleasant Hill School in West Point and graduated from West Point High School. He worked at an elevator at West Point for five years. He then chose to make a change and became a second generation grocery store manager. Earl moved his family to Barry in January 1952, to manage the Kiefer Grocery Store. He later purchased the store and with his son Kent, ran K & E Market and then K & E Super Valu at Barry. Earl joined the Masonic Lodge in 1946. He received his 50 year Masonic Pin in 1996. He belonged to the West Point Christian Church and was a past member of the Pike County Housing Authority.
Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund.
AUDIE (FIELDS) BURBRIDGE
, widow of George W. Burbridge, died at 6 am Thurs, May 11, 1972 at her home in Pittsfield, IL. She was 92 years of age. She was born Oct. 23, 1879 in Pike County, IL, daughter of William Eugene and Sarah Jane Watson Fields. She was a member of the Pittsfield Christian Church and the Order of Eastern Star. Her husband, George W., died August 1, 1959. She was also preceded in death by a brother and a sister. She is survived by a nephew, Foreman Fields of Pittsfield, and 3 nieces, Mrs. Clarence Hack of Louisiana, MO, Mrs. Ralph Guthrie of Springfield, IL and Mrs. Marie Farthing of Wood River, IL. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Sat. at the Plattner Funeral Chapel with burial in Pittsfield West Cemetery. The Rev. Ed Wilkinson officiated.
EVELYN (GUTHRIE) BURBRIDGE
, 51, will be held at 2 pm today, Wednesday, at Plattner Funeral Chapel in Pittsfield, with the Rev. Frank Claybourne officiating. Interment will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Mrs. Burbridge, wife of Floyd Burbridge Jr., of rural Pittsfield, died in her home at 10:50 pm Sunday, Feb. 8, 1970 after a long illness. Born in Pike county Aug. 18, 1918, Mrs. Burbridge was a daughter of Henry and Daisy Zumwalt Guthrie of Barry. IL. Evelyn Guthrie and Floyd Burbridge Jr. were married June 8, 1935, in Pittsfield in the residence of Homer Johnson. Survivors include her husband, her parents, and the following children: Floyd Roger Burbridge of Pittsfield, Eric Kent Burbridge at home, and Mrs. Karen Southard of Galesburg. There are 5 grandchildren. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters: Gene Guthrie of Ursa, John Guthrie of Carlinville, Mrs. Gertrude Reicher of Carlinville, Mrs. Wilma Sloan of Boonville, MO, and Mrs. Jeanette Newman of Kansas City, KS. Mrs. Burbridge was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Pittsfield.
FLOYD BURBRIDGE
, 86, of Pittsfield died Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, in the Pittsfield Healthcare Center. Born March 11, 1914, near Independence, IL, Mr. Burbridge was a son of Floyd Ira and Sadie Klemme Burbridge. He married Evelyn Morene Guthrie on June 8, 1935, in Pittsfield, IL. She died Feb. 8, 1970. Mr. Burbidge was the third generation farmer on the Burbridge family farm in Hardin Township. He was a school bus driver for the Unit 10 Pikeland Schools for more than 30 years, did custom bulldozing and was a welder. He was a member of the Independence Christian Church, where he served as a deacon, and was also a member of the Pittsfield Steak Club. Mr. Burbridge was a pilot with an airstrip on the farm and was an avid duck and pheasant hunter. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Karen) Southard of Galesburg; 2 sons, Roger Burbridge of Pittsfield, IL and Eric Kent Burbridge of Jacksonville, IL; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Truman Burbridge of Albuquerque, NM. Mr. Burbridge also was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Gene, Lyndle and Irvin. Services were conducted at 11 am Fri. in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield by the Rev. Frank Claybourne. Burial was in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Independence Christian Church or the American Lung Association.
MAUDE (GALLOWAY) BURBRIDGE
, 90, of Enfield, formerly of Pittsfield, IL, died Sat., Nov. 14, 1998 at Enfield Health Care Center in Enfield. She was born March 23, 1908, in Martinsburg, IL, a daughter of Clifford and Margaret Long Galloway. She married Lyndle Burbridge on July 17, 1937 in Cahokia, MO and he preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1995. Surviving are a sister, Marjorie E. Hardesty of Enfield; a brother, Lloyd Galloway of Pittsfield, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 sister, Mary Wyatt; and 4 brothers, Leslie, Lawrence, Lyndle G. and Cleon G. Galloway. Mrs. Burbridge was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and attended Gem City Business College in Quincy and Western Illinois Teachers college in Macomb. She taught in various Pike County schools. She was a member of the Illinois Retired Teachers' Assn and the Martinsburg Church of Christ. Funeral services were held at 11 am Tues. at the Airsman Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Eugene Guthrie officiating. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Burbridge Cemetery.
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