Obituaries Pike County IL
ROBERT BANDY
, 86, of Pittsfield, died Fri. Feb. 12, 1971 in Illini Hospital at 6:45 pm. Services were held at Sutter Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Sun. afternoon at 2:30 pm, the Rev. William Jones officiated. Burial was in West Cemetery, Pittsfield. Mr. Bandy was born in Carterville, Dec. 20, 1884, a son of Mr. & Mrs. Baxton P. Bandy. He was a member of the Christian Church and Masonic Lodge. He was a retired grocery salesman. He married Lilly D. Holland and she preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 sisters, Mrs. Minerva Richards and Mrs. Ruby Doughty, both of Santa Rosa, CA. He was an uncle of Wallace, Willis and Edna Brown.
ESTHER V. BASH
, 89, of Peru, died Sun, March 9, 2008, at Barry Community Care Center in Barry, Illinois, following an 8 month illness. Graveside services were at 2 pm Mon., March 24, at Pittsfield West Cemetery. The Rev. John Ruzich will officiate. Arrangements are through the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru. Mrs. Bash was born Dec. 14, 1918 in Pike County to Wilson and Viola Irick Barley. She married Cecil "Bud" Bash Jan. 26, 1946 in Chicago. She was co-owner of Bash Home Improvement of Peru, and later worked at Westclox. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was a past president of Illinois Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by 1 nephew, W. W. Scott of Frankfort; 1 niece, Mary Kay Bennett of Vandalia; 5 great-nieces; 1 great-great-niece and 1 great-great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband March 24, 1999; 3 sisters, Emma Scott, Leona Neuman and Darlene Arnett; and 1 brother, Loraine Barley. Memorials may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church or the donor's choice
CELIA P. (MOSS) BAUST
, 66, of Pittsfield, died at 1:15 pm Fri, July 19, 1991, in her home. Born Dec. 27, 1924, Mrs. Baust was a daughter of Floyd and Teresa Dorothy Buckholtz Moss. She married Ivan "Skip" Baust on May 10, 1952 in Silver Springs, MD. He survives. Mrs. Baust was a graduate of Griggsville High School and worked for Owens Glass Co. She served in the Army. She is survived by a son, John I. Baust of Sedalia, MO; 3 grandsons, Timothy, Jason and Michael of Sedalia, MO; 2 sisters: Mrs. Robert (Dorothy) Priest of South Roxana and Clara B. Tucker of Sedalia, MO; 2 brothers, Charles W. Moss of Barry and Floyd J. Moss of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents and a half-brother: John Holmes. Services will be conducted at 10 am Tues. in the Skinner Funeral Home in Griggsville, by the Rev. Louis Schlanger. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Griggsville American Legion. Visitation will be from 4-6 pm Mon. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family.
CHARLES BAXTER
, age 72, of Pittsfield, Il. died Saturday afternoon (February 19, 2011) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Il. He was born November 13, 1938 in Summer Hill, Il. son of the late Raymond and Mary Baughman Baxter. He married Pamela Norton on September 21, 1969 in Kampsville, Il. and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Michael Baxter and wife Crystal and Chuck Baxter and wife Angie all of Pittsfield, Il. ; Tina Curtis and her husband Paul who they considered their daughter; seven grandchildren; one sister, Mary Williams and husband Jerry of Vandalia, Mo.; two brothers, Alvin Baxter and wife Pat of New Salem, Il., and Clarence “Buster” Baxter and wife Nancy of Louisiana, Mo.; his father and mother-in-law, Earl and Zona Peek of Pittsfield, Il.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and David Baxter; and sisters, Alice Tobias and Shirley Turnbaugh. In his younger years, Charles went to watch repair school and did watch repair in Peoria, Il. before moving back to Pike County, Il. in the mid 1960’s. Charles was a past employee of Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Il. where he worked in the kitchen in maintenance. He also at one time cooked at the Cardinal Inn. Charles also recovered upholstery from 1979 to 1998. He loved NASCAR racing and driver Tony Stewart and also dirt track racing and driver Brian Birkhofer. He was an avid Cardinal baseball fan and also loved watching University of Illinois basketball. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday (February 23, 2011) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Il. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. A dinner will be held for family and friends at the Nazarene Family Center in Pittsfield following the service on Wednesday.
DAVID LEE BAXTER
, 60, of Summer Hill, died Thurs. Sept 12, 2002, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born April 25, 1942 in Martinsburg to Raymond Matthew and Mary Jane Baughman Baxter. He married Phyllis Sue Johnston April 25, 1964, in Pleasant Hill. She survives in Summer Hill. He had been employed by Louisiana Valley Steel in Louisiana for 12 years, later by Ackles in Griggsville for 12 years, and then by Bergman Meat Packing Company in Pittsfield. He was a member of Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill where he served on the church board. He enjoyed gardening. Survivors are his wife; a son, David Eugene Baxter of Pittsfield; a daughter, Beverly Marie Bennett of Pittsfield; 4 grandchildren, Ricky L. Hatfield, Kevin C. Bennett, Patricia N. Baxter and Steven L. Baxter, all of Pittsfield; 3 brothers, Alvin Baxter of New Salem, Charles Baxter of Pittsfield and Clarence Baxter of Louisiana, MO; 2 sisters, Mary Williams of Vandalia, MO and Shirley Turnbaugh of Quincy. He was preceded in death by a son, James Matthew Baxter; a sister, Alice Tobias; and a brother, Raymond Baxter, Jr. Funeral services were held Sept. 16, at Calvary Gospel Church. Rev. Francis Sheppard and Rev. Gary Crowder conducted the services. Burial was in Gray Cemetery near New Salem. Casket bearers were Andy Gratton, Glenn Hickerson Sr., Justin Sheppard, Bruce McKenna, Gary Van Fleet and Jonathon Miller. Memorials are suggested to the family. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.
EARL R. BAXTER
, 41, of New Salem, died Sat, Feb. 1, 2003, in the emergency room at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born Nov. 19, 1961 to Alvin and Patricia Hull Baxter. He married Barbara "Bobbi" Boren Feb. 14, 2002 in Pittsfield and she survives. He graduated from Pittsfield High School and worked at Titan Wheel in Quincy. He owned and, along with his wife, drove a demo derby car. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved dancing and mechanic work. Survivors are his parents, Al and Pat Baxter of New Salem; his wife; son E.J. Baxter of Hannibal, MO; daughter Leni Baxter of Jacksonville; stepdaughter Morgan Lord of the home; brother, Donald Baxter of Pittsfield; 4 sisters, Sherrill Brown of Baylis, Brenda Adams of New Salem, Gloria Beasley of Pearl and Christinia Hargis of Pittsfield; 1 grandchild, Gage Baxter of Hannibal; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Sharon Baxter. Funeral services today, Wed, at 2 pm at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, will be officiated by the Rev. John Ruzich. Memorials are suggested to a trust fund for his grandson Gage Baxter, c/o Niebur Funeral Home.
JACOB BAXTER
, 79 of New Salem, died, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at the Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
Alvin was born in Plainville, Aug. 1, 1932, a son of Raymond M. and Mary Jane Baughman Baxter. He and Patricia Hull were married in Pittsfield July 18, 1955 and she survives.
Alvin was a farmer and a mechanic and enjoyed reading Louie LaMore books, watching John Wayne movies, crossword puzzles, woodworking, hunting and fishing and collecting model die cast cars and trucks. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Patricia; a son, Donald Alvin Baxter of Griggsville; and four daughters, Sherrill (John) Brown of Baylis, Christina (Hugh) Reynolds of Baylis, Brenda (Robert) Adams of Baylis and Gloria (Les) Castleberry of Pittsfield. Thirteen grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild survive in addition to a sister, Mary Virginia (Jerry) Williams of Vandalia, Mo and a brother, Clarence “Buster” (Nancy) Baxter of Louisiana, Mo.
Alvin was preceded in death by a son, Earl Baxter in 2003, a daughter, Sharon Baxter in infancy, three brothers, Raymond, Charlie, and David and two sisters, Alice Tobias and Shirley Turnbaugh.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Jim Jacques officiating. Interment was in the Gray Cemetery near New Salem
DOROTHY LEE BEACH
, age 75, of Montgomery, AL and formerly of Galion, died unexpectedly on Tues evening, Aug. 14, 2007. She was born in Milton, IL, on June 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Floyd and Leta Clayton Doyle. Dorothy graduated from Milton High School in the Class of 1950. Dorothy worked as a receptionist for Dr. Smith and Dr. Choi in Galion, Systems and Services and the Lighthouse Counseling Center in Montgomery, AL. A devoted woman of faith, Dot was a member of the Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church and formerly a member of the Church of Christ in Galion. At each church, she dedicated herself to serving the people of the church by visiting nursing homes, being a greeter, or volunteering for any need they may have. Dot was a woman "who loved to walk, and loved to talk." Twice a day, every day, she would walk in Montgomery, AL, where she has been a resident since 1975, talking with each person along the way. Soon after meeting her new friends, it was as if Dot had known them for years as she got to know everything about them. To Dot, everyone was either "precious" or "sweetheart".
Dorothy loved to be surrounded by her family, and she loved to watch all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren grow. All of her years, Dot enjoyed watching her favorite old television shows on TV Land which ranged from Green Acres to the Beverly Hillbillies. Left to cherish her memory are her 2 daughters: Valerie Jean (Daryl) Gates of Marion, and Lisa (Michael) McLain of Montgomery, AL; 1 son, Steven (Ruth) Bristow of Marion; 2 stepsons, Tom (Connie) Beach of Galion, and Mike (Carol) Beach of Indiana; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and by her sister-in-law: Mary Ann Doyle of Marion. Including her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her 1st husband: Harold Wayne Bristow in 1970; 2nd husband: James Alan Beach in 1996; brother, Rodney Ray Doyle and sister, Beverly Jean Frank. The family will greet friends from 1:00-2:00 pm on Sat, Aug. 18, at the Salem Evangelical Church, 232 E. Church St arion, where memorial services will follow at 2:00 pm with the Rev. J. Patrick Street officiating.
Burial will be held in Mansfield Memorial Park at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, 6000 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, AL 36117, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
He enjoyed gardening. Survivors are his wife; a son, David Eugene Baxter of Pittsfield; a daughter, Beverly Marie Bennett of Pittsfield; 4 grandchildren, Ricky L. Hatfield, Kevin C. Bennett, Patricia N. Baxter and Steven L. Baxter, all of Pittsfield; 3 brothers, Alvin Baxter of New Salem, Charles Baxter of Pittsfield and Clarence Baxter of Louisiana, MO; 2 sisters, Mary Williams of Vandalia, MO and Shirley Turnbaugh of Quincy. He was preceded in death by a son, James Matthew Baxter; a sister, Alice Tobias; and a brother, Raymond Baxter, Jr. Funeral services were held Sept. 16, at Calvary Gospel Church. Rev. Francis Sheppard and Rev. Gary Crowder conducted the services. Burial was \b in Gray Cemetery near \b0 New Salem. Casket bearers were Andy Gratton, Glenn Hickerson Sr., Justin Sheppard, Bruce McKenna, Gary Van Fleet and Jonathon Miller. Memorials are suggested to the family. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.
ETHEL L. (GOURLEY) BEASLEY
, 88, of Pearl, died Fri, Aug. 11, 2006 at Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. She was a member of Green Pond Christian Church in Pearl. She was a homemaker and cook at Pearl Elementary School for many years. Born Oct. 26, 1917 in Kampsville, she was the daughter of the late Aaron "A.J." and Maude (Miller) Gourley. She married Jesse Leo Beasley Jr. May 1937 in Bowling Green, Mo. Surviving are a son and daughter in law, Jesse L. and Gloria Beasley of Pearl; a sister, Gladys Hauger of Bluegrass, IA; 3 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and 2 brothers; Harry and Jesse Gourley; 4 sisters, Corine Ottwell, Lula Hatcher, Nellie Blair and Edith Kern. Visitation was held Sunday at Hanks-Gubser Funeral Home in Pearl. The funeral was conducted Mon, Aug. 14, at 11 am at the funeral home. Burial was in Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl. Memorials may be made to Green Pond Christian Church or the Calhoun Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hardin.
PAUL G. BEASLEY
, 85, of Pittsfield, died Mon, Oct. 23, 2000, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Born Feb. 25, 1915, in Hillview, he was the son of Jessie and Lotta McClenning Beasley. He married Wilma Sparks Jan. 12, 1938, in Louisiana, MO; she preceded him April 5, 1995. In his early years Mr. Beasley worked construction in Florida. After he moved to IL, he worked at R.C. Gray Chevrolet in Pike County, and later was a real estate agent and worked for Nick Haskins and Leo Grimes. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Pearl, a member of the Illinois Realtors Association, and a lifetime member of the NRA. Mr. Beasley enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include 3 nieces, Loretta Uhe of Edwardsville, Sara Lakenburger of Marshall, MO, and Lynne Hein of Pittsfield; 5 nephews: Jim Ottwell of Pearl, Dr. Brent Benkelman of Manhattan, KS, Dr. Bill Benkelman of Wakeeney, KS, Jesse Beasley of Pearl, and Paul Benkelman of Denver, CO. He was preceded by 2 sisters, Etta Beasley and Helen Silkwood, a brother, Leo Beasley, and his wife Wilma in 1995. Funeral services will be today, Wed, at 11 am in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Green Pond Cemetery near Pearl. Friends may call 1 hour prior to services on Wed. Memorials are suggested to the Green Pond Cemetery.
EDWARD BEAVERS
, 79, of Hannibal, died May 21, 1981 in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Hannibal. Services were held at 2 pm Tues. in McNabb Funeral Home with Rev. Gilbert Fletcher officiating. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Beavers was born June 10, 1901 in Michigan. He first married Marie Whitney who died in 1956. He married Rosie Wheeler June 22, 1980 and she survives. Also surviving are 3 sons, Edward, Jacksonville; Richard, Heidelburg, Germany; and Phillip, Bowen; 7 daughters, Katherine Sorrells, Hannibal, Pearl Eddy, Kinderhook, Rosie Darnell, Barry, Dorothy Rosetta, Memphis, TN, Sarah Buch, CA, Brenda Medlock, St. Louis, and Marjorie Rodriguez, Rockford; 3 half brothers, Ernest Malone, Hannibal, Delbert Malone, Barry, and Melvin Malone, AK; 36 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
ELVA (MAIN) BELLOVICH
, 84, of New Canton, died Tues, Oct. 31, 2006 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. Elva was born Jan. 24, 1922 in Pearl to Louis and Viola Allensworth Main. She married Mike Bellovich Jan.10, 1950 and he preceded her Dec. 22, 1974. Elva worked at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy and for Motorola 16 years and was a homemaker in later years. She was a member and Treasurer of the New Canton United Methodist Church and served on the Administrative Council. Elva was honored in 2003 as the Parade Marshall at the New Canton Harvest Festival. She was an avid quilter and a member of the New Canton Methodist Church Quilters. Elva assisted in writing the series books "The Doolittles" at the Barry Community Care Center. She loved to spend birthdays and holidays with her family and loved to play games and cook. Her home and her table were always open to anyone. Elva loved her family, loved people and she loved life. She is survived by 3 sons, Phillip (Anita) Bellovich and Carroll (Becky) Bellovich, both of New Canton and Gary Mark (Hope) Bellovich of Riverview, FL; a sister, Mrs. John (Ilah Mae) Hart of New Canton; a brother in law, Norman Bibb of New Canton; 7 grandchildren; 1 step granddaughter; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 step great-granchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded by 2 sisters, Louise Vaughn and Martha Bibb. Funeral services were Fri. at 11 am at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Burial was at Shearer Cemetery, New Canton. Visitation was held at Niebur Funeral Chapel Thurs. from 4-8 pm. Memorials are to the New Canton United Methodist Church, the New Canton First Responders or the donors choice.
FRED BENJAMIN
, 56, of Auburn, a former resident of Pleasant Hill, died Fri. Nov. 19, 1971 at 2:25 am in a Springfield hospital. Mr. Benjamin was born in Pike County, IL, Feb. 4, 1915, a son of William and Etta Mae Kerr Benjamin. He married Laura Jane Doyle. Surviving are the widow, a son, Michael, of Nebo; 3 daughters, Mrs. Lois Bortolozzo of Springfield; Mrs. Mary Lee Woodruff of St. Charles, MO; and Mrs. Bette Garrison of Auburn; 5 brothers, Lawrence of Baylis, Logan and Leonard, both of Nebo; John of Summer Hill; Loyd of Jacksonville; 4 sisters, Lela Shipley of Pittsfield; Leola Preston of Jacksonville; Norene Mosley of Quincy; Lucille Duggins of Pleasant Hill and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Mon. in the Ward Funeral Home. Rev. Sherwood Johnson officiated. Burial was in Nebo Cemetery.
GLADYS (BOYLE) BENJAMIN
- Services for Mrs. Gladys Benjamin of Nebo were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Nebo church of Christ with Brother Wilson Ramsey officiating. Interment was in the Nebo cemetery. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Benjamin, a lifetime Nebo resident, died at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 1977 at the Barry Community Care Center where she had been a patient since last August. She had been ill for a year.
Born June 12, 1906 near Old Pearl, she was a daughter of Robert and Belle (Davis) Boyle. She married Logan Benjamin in Pittsfield on March 7, 1924. He survives.
Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Russell (Goldie) Allison of Collinsville, Mrs. John (Neva) Benjamin of Summer Hill, and Mrs. Lowell (Beulah) Turnbaugh of Nebo; also several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Benjamin was a member of the Nebo church of Christ.
The family has suggested memorial donations to the American Cancer Society.
JOHN BENJAMIN
, 78, a Pittsfield resident and Pike County native, died at 1:15 pm Mon. Jan. 30, 1989, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mr. Benjamin was born Nov. 21, 1910 in Summer Hill, son of Bill and Etta Curry Benjamin. He was a member of the Church of Christ. On March 25, 1931, he married Neva Broyles in Pittsfield, He survives. Also surviving is a son, Karl, at home; 2 daughters, Vera Murr of Louisiana, MO and Ruth Sevier of Bowling Green, MO; a brother, Lloyd of Pittsfield; 2 sisters, Lela Shipley of Pittsfield and Norene Gordon of Quincy; 2 grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren; 7 step great grandchildren. Services will be conducted at 10 am Thurs. in the Lummis Bennett Funeral Home in Pittsfield by Rev. William Schultz. Burial will be in Summer Hill Cemetery.
JOSEPHINE M. (DYER) BENJAMIN
, 75, of Vincennes, IN, died Tues. morning, Jan. 18, 2000, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes. She was born March 11, 1924 in Pike County, the daughter of Ira J. and Thelma Hayden Dyer. She married Hurless Benjamin and he preceded her in death in 1962. She is survived by three sons, Roger of Vincennes, L.J. of Scottsdale, AZ, Bennie of Evansville, IN; 1 daughter, Desiree Lewis of Vincennes; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Richard Dyer of Pittsfield; 1 step brother Junior Looper of Kampsville; 2 sisters, Mardell Bryant of Pittsfield and Carlene Renoud of Barry; 1 half sister, Patty Wright of Lynchfield; and 1 step sister, Virginia Smith of Pleasant Hill. She was preceded in death by 1 sister. Mrs. Benjamin was a cashier at local theatres and the Executive Inn. She was a member of Hart St. Christian Church. She owned and operated Jo's Ceramic Shop for several years and taught ceramics. She worked with senior citizens for several years. Funeral services were held at 7 pm Thurs. at Duesterberg-Frederick Funeral Home in Vincennes. Graveside services were held at 2 pm Fri. at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
LAURA JANE BENJAMIN
, 87 of Auburn died Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Pleasant Hill Village, Girard.
She was born Jan. 14, 1922 in Nebo, the daughter of James and Edna (Hubbard) Doil.
She married Fred Benjamin Jan. 14, 1939 in Bowling Green, Mo and he preceded her in death Nov. 19, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Michael; a grandson, Andrew Bortolozzo; a sister, Anna L. Jones; and brother, Charles Doil.
She was a telephone operator for GTE for 13 years. An employee of Goldblatts and the Camp Lincoln National Guard Depot.
Surviving are three daughters, Mary Lee Woodruff of Moro, Lois (Robert) Carter of Springfield and Bette Jane (Michael) Garrison of Louisiana, Mo.; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one sister Mary (Robert) Beck of Springfield; most cherished companion of 37 years, Gerald Humke; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was from 5 till time of services at 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn with Rev. Howard Shockey officiating. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Hunter Cemetery, Nebo. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Auburn Emergency Squad or Nebo Community Club.
Bramley Funeral Home, Auburn are in charge of arrangements.
LAWRENCE BENJAMIN
- Funeral services for Lawrence Raymond Benjamin of near Baylis will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, in Sutter Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Brother Wilson Ramsey officiating. Burial will be in Crescent Heights cemetery, Pleasant Hill.
Mr. Benjamin, 76, died May 16, 1977 at Illini hospital. Born Nov. 5, 1900 in Martinsburg township, he was a son of William and Mary (Curry) Benjamin. He married Nora Guthrie and she survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Hayden of Pittsfield; two sons, Raymond of Rushville and Lawrence Jr. of Rockport; four brothers, Leonard of Missouri, Lloyd of Pittsfield, Logan of Nebo and John of Summer Hill; three sisters, Mrs. Lelia Shipley of Pittsfield, Mrs. Leola Preston of Jacksonville, and Mrs. Norene Mosley of Quincy; 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
LEONARD BENJAMIN
, 64, of Malta Bend, MO, a native of Time, died Tues. Oct. 13, 1987 in his home. Born in Time, May 12, 1923, he was a son of William and Mary Curry Benjamin. On April 17, 1955, he married Marion Brockmeier in Carrollton, MO. She survives. Survivors also include 3 children, Marteena Boyd of rural Pittsfield, Len Benjamin of Franklin, Bob Benjamin of Marshall; 5 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Norene Gordon of Las Vegas, NV, Lela Shipley of Pittsfield, and Leola Preston of Jacksonville; 2 brothers, John Benjamin of Summer Hill and Loyd of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. The Benjamins lived in Malta Bend the past 6 years, moving there from Carrollton. Mr. Benjamin was retired from the International Shoe Co. in Marshall, MO. Mr. Benjamin was preceded in death by 5 brothers and a sister. Graveside services were conducted at 1:30 pm Fri. in Goodin Cemetery near Pittsfield. Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall was in charge of arrangements.
LESLIE RUSSELL BENJAMIN
After almost 3 years of anxious waiting definite information has been received regarding the fate of Leslie Russell Benjamin of Pleasant Hill, who was reported missing in action when the USS Houston was sunk in an engagement with the Japanese navy in the Java Straits on Feb. 28, 1942. The following report has been received by his brother, Loyd Benjamin of Rockport, from the US Navy Department:
LOGAN E. BENJAMIN
, 71, died at his Nebo home May 19, 1978. Mr. Benjamin was born in Pike county, Ill, on June 11, 1906, a son of William and Ella Mae Kerr Benjamin.
He was a member of the Martinsburg Church of Christ and was a retired employee of the Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield.
He married Gladys Boyle in Pittsfield on March 7, 1924. She died Feb. 26, 1977. Surviving are three brothers, Lloyd of Pittsfield, John of Summer Hill, and Leonard of Carrollton, Mo; three sisters, Mrs. Lela Shipley and Mrs. Norine Gordon, both of Pittsfield, and Mrs. Leda Preston of Jacksonville.
Services were held Sunday, May 21, in Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, officiated by the Rev. Wilson Ramsey. Burial was in the Nebo cemetery.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.
LYNDLE PAUL BENJAMIN
, son of Wm. and Etta May (Kerry) Benjamin, was born at Martinsburg, IL June 14, 1916, and passed away at his home in Pleasant Hill, IL at 10:30 am Thurs. May 3, 1956 at the age of 39 years, 11 months and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Barthella Hartsock, June 18, 1938 in Bowling Green, Missouri. To this union 3 children were born, namely Linda Sue, 14, Judith Carrol, 12 and Lyndle Paul Jr. 10. Lyndle spent the greatest part of his life in and around Pleasant Hill. He lived a conscientious and sincere life, he stood in the community as an honest and respected citizen. Lyndle made his confession of faith and was baptised February 22, 1931, by Aaron Deaker, Minister. In his home life he was a devoted and affectionate companion, a kind, loving father and true friend, always anxious for the welfare of his loved ones. During the months of his illness, he was always patient and courageous, bearing his suffering with fortitude. His passing leaves to mourn their loss, his widow, 3 children, his sisters and brothers namely, Lela Shipley, Time, IL; Leola Preston, Mendota, IL; Norene Hanley, Quincy, IL; Lucille Duggins, Pleasant Hill, IL; Lawrence, Pleasant Hill, IL; Loyd, Corpus Christi, TX; John, Summer Hill, IL; Logan and Fred, Nebo, IL; Leonard, Rockport, IL; his sister-in-law, Helen Kelly, mother and father in law, Mr. & Mrs. John Hartsock, who loved him as a brother and son, besides nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends, who will miss his cheery smile and happy way. His parents and one brother precede him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday.
THOMAS WILLIAM BENJAMIN
, 18, of Pleasant Hill, died at 1:47 AM Thurs. Dec. 29, 1988 at his home. Born June 1, 1970 in Louisiana, MO, he was a son of Lawrence and Joanne Helms Benjamin. He was a 1988 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School where he was a member of the football and track teams. He had been employed by Stark Bros. Nursery. Survivors include his parents; 2 brothers, Larry Benjamin of Fort Stewart, GA, and Vincent Benjamin of Ft. Hood, TX; 3 sisters, Mrs. Glenda Myers of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Brenda Frances of Louisiana, MO, and Cindy Benjamin of Nebo. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and one sister, Susan Benjamin. Services were held at 10:30 am Sat. in Ward-Lummis Funeral Home with Brother Wilson Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery. Memorials may be given to that cemetery.
CHARMIAN ELVIRA (SMITH) BENNETT
, 95, of the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield and formerly of Griggsville, died Fri, Sept. 30, 2005, at the Manor. She was born Dec. 8, 1909 near Belleview, in Calhoun County, to the late Walter Willard and Ida Hagen Smith. She married Hamor Bennett June 5, 1932 in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death Dec. 20, 1987. Surviving are 3 sons, Dale Bennett of Griggsville, Gerald (Sally) Bennett of Pittsfield and Paul ( Linda) Bennett of Griggsville; 8 grandchildren, Mark (Jennifer) Bennett of Meredosia, Michael (wife Joyce) Bennett of Griggsville, Murray (Diane) Bennett of Payson, Dr. Stephen Bennett of Flossmoor, Rebecca (Robert) Denny of Flushing, MI, Angela (Kevin) Cissell of Gilbert, AZ, Valerie (John) Jeffries of Delavan, Christopher (Corey) Bennett of Peoria Heights and Mark Alan (Michelle) Bennett of Quincy; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 1 brother, Walter Smith. Charmian graduated from Astoria High School in Astoria in 1928. She attended Western Illinois University, and taught at Brown Country school north of Astoria 2 years, and at Hillcrest country school in Calhoun County 2 years. Later, she worked for Casteel Color Wheel making draperies. She was a charter member of the Pike County Home Bureau, now Home and Community Education, and served as county vice president and president of the organization. She attended the Griggsville United Methodist Church, was a member of the United Methodist Women, Women's Christian Temperance Union, and the Abbie A. Hatch Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. Charmian enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening, and always had a large freezer full of garden produce and baked goods. She also enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting, cooking, reading, and her family. For many years she made clothing and Christmas gifts for her family. Funeral services were held at 11 am Tues, Oct. 4 at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville with Rev. David Schultz officiating. Prelude and postlude were played by violinist, Cleve Curry and organist, Susanne Curry and vocalist, Christine Henthorn sang "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow." Burial was in Griggsville Cemetery. The pallbearers were Mark Bennett, Mike Bennett, Murray Bennett, Dr. Stephen Bennett, Brandon Bennett and Mark Alan Bennett, all grandsons. Visitation was held Mon. at the funeral home where family met with friends from 6-8 pm. Memorials may be made to Griggsville Cemetery.
FRANK DEAN BENNETT
, 98, of Griggsville, died Mon. afternoon, Feb. 9, 2004, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born Oct. 21, 1905 on the family farm north of Griggsville, to the late Frank A. and Mary Estella Dean Bennett. He married Ada Hendricker Aug. 12, 1944 in Beardstown and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Mary Ada Dillinger (Paul) of Bourbonnais; 2 sons, Galen Dean Bennett (Donna) of Moville, IA and Alvin Rhea Bennett (Michele) of Columbus, IN; 10 grandchildren, Frank Dillinger of Joliet, Daniel Dillinger (Erica) of Crete, Mary Elise Meek (Joseph) of San Antonio, TX, Sarah Kochevar of Moville, IA, Monica Bennett of Milwaukee, WI, Olivia Houde (Eric) of Rockford, and Adam Baumgarten of Dayton, OH, Alicia, Micah and Matthew Bennett, all of Columbus, IN; 4 great-grandchilden; 2 nieces, Elinor Pennarola of Danbury, CT and Dena Goins of Milan; and 1 nephew, Marion Hall of Lawton, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Brian Wayne Bennett; and 1 sister, Ruth Hall. F.D. was a lifelong farmer, farming the family farm north of Griggsville. He was a member of the Griggsville Church of the Nazarene for 82 years and was church treasurer 50 of those years. He was also a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau for 82 years. He was an honorary member of the WCTU and in 2003 was recognized as the oldest honorary member in Illinois. He was a retired farmer, retiring at age 65 and moving from the family farm into Griggsville where he enjoyed carpentry and built 3 homes. He also enjoyed woodworking and reading. Visitation was Thurs, Feb. 12 at 11 am at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Funeral services were at 11 am Fri, Feb. 13, 2004 at the Griggsville Church of the Nazarene in Griggsville with Pastor Ken Lewis officiating. Burial was in Griggsville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville Church of the Nazarene.
GENEVIEVE (BOLLMAN) BENNETT
died Oct. 15, 1991 in San Diego, CA. She was the daughter of Alfred and Pearl Harris Bollman. She grew up in the Detroit, IL area and attended local schools. She married Joe Bennett of the Pittsfield area and he survives, with 2 sons, Stephen and James, all of the San Diego area. She is also survived by a sister, Catherine Wittman of TX; 2 brothers, Donald of Wood River and John of Arcola. 2 brothers, Clay and Ray, preceded her in death.
GLADELL (CROWDER) BENNETT
, 83, of Pasadena, TX, and a Pleasant Hill native formerly of Jacksonville, died April 22, 2003, in Pasadena. She was born March 12, 1920 in Pleasant Hill to James and Elva Cheek Crowder. She is survived by 1 son, Larry Henderson (Jan); 1 daughter, Sharon Parr, all of Pasadena; 3 grandchildren, Cheryl Kolaski and Jennifer Schultz, of Pasadena, and Steve Parr of FL; and 3 great-grandchildren, Amber Parr and Kayla and Brian Schultz; a sister-in-law, Helen Crowder; and niece, Janice Hausmann (Ronnie), all of Pleasant Hill. She had been employed by the state of IL as a clerical worker for years. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Cremation rites were accorded in Texas. Graveside services will be held Fri, May 9, 2003 at 10:30 am at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill conducted by the Rev. Wilson Ramsey. Visitation will be Thurs, May 8, from 6-8 pm at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill.
HAMOR G. BENNETT
b: 1 Feb 1904, Griggsville, IL; d: 20 Dec 1987, Pittsfield, IL; bu; (not stated); m: Charmain Smith on 5 Jun 1932 in Jacksonville, IL; fa: Charles Bennett; MO: Ora Gray. Resident of Griggsville, IL Survived by his wife; three sons: Dale of Manchester, N.H. And Gerald and Paul, both of Griggsville; nine grand and ten g-grandchildren. Preceded by two sisters: Martha Bennett and Lois Ellis; and a brother: Albert.
JOHN B. BENNETT JR.
, 59, of Cambridge, OH died at 12:55 pm Mon. April 3, 1972 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Zanesville, OH. He was born in Calhoun County Oct. 5, 1912, a son of John B. and Winnie Calvin Bennett. Dr. Bennett graduated from Pleasant Hill high school, St. Louis University and Ohio State College of Dentistry. He maintained an office in Cambridge and had been the dentist for Cambridge State Hospital since 1950. He was a member of the Cambridge Presbyterian Church, AF and AM of Pleasant Hill, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge, Aladdin Temple Shrine, Cambri Shrine club, Cambridge Elks lodge 448, Temple Shrine of Columbus, OH, life member VFW club 2901, American Legion Post 84, American Dental Association, Ohio State Dental Association and Muskingum Valley Dental Association. He was a World War II veteran. On Nov. 11, 1950, he married Salome Mackenzie. She survives with 2 sons, John B III, a college student, and Tim, at home; also 1 sister, Mrs. E.D. (Berniece) Billings of Cambridge, OH. Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Sat. at Ward Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery.
LOUISE ELLEN BENNETT
of Springfield died Wed. Jan. 16, 1974 at Memorial Hospital. She was born at Nebo, a daughter of Cleave Sylvester and Pearl Gertrude Main Franklin. Surviving are her husband, John J. and a sister, Mrs. Luretta F. Stanton of Springfield. The funeral was held Jan. 18 at Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.
MARY EILEEN BENNETT
- Celebration of the life for Mary Eileen Bennett, 77, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, formerly of Hull, who died Fri. Dec. 13, 2002, was conducted at 2 pm Mon. in Baldwin Memorial Chapel in New Smyrna Beach. Military honors were rendered by the American Legion Post 17, New Smyrna Beach. Mary was born March 15, 1925, in Hull and moved to the New Smyrna Beach area in 1972 from Norfolk, VA. She was a registered nurse and served in the US Navy in Korea. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and graduated from St. Mary School of Nursing in Quincy. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Arthur; a daughter, Peggy Ann Rogers of Atlanta, GA; a sister, Eloise Smith of Quincy; and a brother Elwin Hull of Hannibal. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Hull. Baldwin Brothers Memorial Care Service in New Smyrna Beach handled arrangements.
OPAL I. (BARNETT) BENNETT
, b: 18 Jun 1905, Chambersburg, IL; d: 23 Jan 1944, Beardstown, IL; bu: Beardstown, IL; m: Russell Bennett on 25 Nov 1925 in Beardstown, IL; fa: Clarence Edward Barnett; MO: Clara May Webel. Husband preceded in death on 1 Jul 1990. Resident of Beardstown; formerly of Pittsfield, IL Survived by one brother: Jack Barnett of Springfield; two sisters: Bernice McHaley of Springfield and Arietta Kupfer of Washington; and several nieces and nephews, including Michael Barnett, Roger G. Elma, John William McHaley and Shirley McHaley, all of Beardstown. Preceded by two brothers and one sister.
RUSSELL BENNETT
, 83, of Pittsfield, a longtime owner of an area trucking firm, died at 2:10 am Sun. July 1, 1990 in his home. Mr. Bennett was born May 3, 1907, in Mason City, a son of C. Leslie and Mannie May Marcum Bennett. He married Opal Barnett in Beardstown Nov. 25, 1925. She survives. Mr. Bennett owned and operated Bennett Truck Lines in Pittsfield for 26 years. He was a member of Pittsfield Moose Lodge 420. Survivors include a brother, Wayne Bennett of Round Lake, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 1:30 pm Tues. in the Niebur Funeral Home by the Rev. Prosper Tournear. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Mon. from 4-8 pm with the family meeting friends from 6 to 7. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
TIM BENNETT
, 40, died Sun. night in Colorado Springs, CO. He became suddenly ill and died before he could be taken to the hospital. Coronary thrombosis was the cause of his death. Bennett, a master sergeant stationed at Ft. Carson, CO, was the son of John B. and Winnie Calvin Bennett, and was born in Calhoun Co. He served in Caledonia during World War II and returned from duty in Korea last Sept. He was married in June 1940, to Elizabeth Leeds of Pittsfield. Surviving are the widow; his mother; a sister, Mrs. Berniece Billings of San Rafael, CA and a brother, Dr. John Bennett Jr. of Cambridge, OH. The body will be returned to Pittsfield for burial.
WENNIE (CALVIN) BENNETT
, 89, of San Rafael, California, died Saturday night, June 24, 1967, in a hospital in Cambridge, Ohio. She had been visiting her son, Dr. John B. Bennett in Cambridge. Mrs. Bennett was born at Pearl, May 12, 1878, a daughter of James E. and Josephine Labbe Calvin. She was married to John B. Bennett who died Sept. 8, 1932 while the family was living in Pleasant Hill. For the past several years, she had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Ethner (Bernice) Billings in California. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are a son, Dr. John B. Bennett of Cambridge, Ohio, and a daughter Mrs. Bernice Billings of San Rafael, California.
CLAUDINE BENSON
, 83, of Pittsfield, died Sat. Jan. 6, 1990 in her home. Born Sept. 11, 1906, in Detroit, she was a daughter of Warren and Eva Norton Dinsmore. She married Clarence "Bud" Benson June 30, 1923 in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Benson was a member of Pittsfield Christian Church, the Birthday Club and Army Mothers. Survivors include 2 sons, Earl and Carl Benson, both of Pittsfield, 2 daughters, Evelyn Ransom and Zoe Predmore, both of PIttsfield; a sister, Fern Bollinger of Cape Girardeau, MO; 7 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; and 5 step great grandchildren. Mrs. Benson was preceded in death by 2 brothers, 5 sisters and a daughter. Services were conducted at 11 am Mon. in the Lummis-Bennett Funeral Home in Pittsfield by Rev. Mike Dixon. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Pittsfield West Cemetery or Pittsfield Christian Church.
EARL BENSON
, 71, of Pittsfield, died Wed. evening, Aug. 27, 1997, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Pittsfield, the son of C.L. (Bud) and Claudine Dinsmore Benson. He married Mary Farrell on May 20, 1948, in Pittsfield and she survives. He is also survived by 2 sons, Benny (wife Mary K.) of Douglasville, GA, Tim (wife Laura) of Auburn, GA; 1 daughter, Mrs. Martha (Susan) Smith of Norfolk, VA; 8 grandchildren; 1 brother, Carl, of Pittsfield; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Albert (Evelyn) Ransom and Mrs. Ed (Zoe) Predmore, both of Pittsfield. Mr. Benson served in the US Navy during WWII. He was a past commander of the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and was a member of the Pittsfield VFW. He was a partner in Benson Motor Co. in Pittsfield from 1946-1980, then worked as a salesman at Pittsfield Ford until retirement. He enjoyed the Illinois River and made his home there for 25 years. Funeral services were held at 11:00 am Sat. at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with burial at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152.
JOHN EDWARD BENSON
, 63, of Pittsfield, a well known area business man, died Wed. Jan. 29, 1992 in the Illini Community Hospital Emergency Room. Born April 17, 1928 in Pittsfield, he was the son of E.W. (Pete) and Mae Hammerton Benson. John married Marilyn B. Hobkirk of Pittsfield, Nov. 20, 1951. She preceded him in death in 1977. He married Viola Waite Sidwell on May 14, 1982 and she survives. Survivors also include 1 brother, Phillip Benson of Lansing, MI; 2 sisters, Dorothy (Joe)Carney of Humboldt, AZ, Janice (Albert) Liehr of Normal; a daughter, Madelyn (Rick) Orr of Pittsfield; 3 step sons, Richard Sidwell of Griggsville, Lewis Orr of Peoria, and John Sidwell of Houston, TX; 2 grandchildren and 8 step grandchildren. Mr. Benson was a lifelong resident of Pike County and was the owner of Drummond Memorials of Pittsfield. He was known for his interests in Pike County's cemeteries and their well being. He was past president of the Oakwood Cemetery board and a member of the Pittsfield Masonic Lodge. His favorite hobby was swimming in his pool with his wife, Viola, and grandchildren, Amanda and Zachary. At the request of Mr. Benson, no public visitation was held. The Lummis-Bennett Funeral Home of Pittsfield handled arrangements. Mr. Benson requested cremation and interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials may be made to the cemetery of the donor's choice.
MARILYN (HOBKIRK) BENSON
- A double funeral service will be held Tues at 2 pm in the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield for Dean Smith and his mother-in-law Mrs. John (Marilyn) Benson, who were killed in an accident near Barry Fri. The Rev. Donald Carter and Dr. John C. Wilke will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery south of Pittsfield.
Mrs. Benson, 49, of Barry was born in Pleasant Hill on July 31, 1928, a daughter of William and Ione Smith Hobkirk. She married John E. Benson on Nov. 20, 1951, in Pittsfield. She was employed in the medical records department at the Illini Community Hospital for 10 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband; her mother, of Pittsfield; a daughter, Mrs. Dean (Madilyn) Smith of Pittsfield; a brother, William Hobkirk Jr, of Pittsfield; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her father.
Mr. Smith, 26, of Pittsfield was born on June 23, 1951, in Pittsfield, a son of Russell E. and Katherine Davis Smith. He was employed for 2 years as an inhalation therapist at Illini Hospital and was attending John Wood Community College at the time of his death. He married Madilyn Benson on Nov. 20, 1970, at the home of her parents. He served in the US Air Force, stationed with the Strategic Air Command in Guam. He was a member of the Nebo Baptist Church and of the board of directors of the Oakwood Cemetery Association. He is survived by his wife, his parents, a 5 month old daughter, Amanda Mae; a sister, Mrs. Richard (Billie) Ramsey of Nebo, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil R. Davis of Nebo. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents. A trust fund has been established for Mr. Benson's daughter.
MARJORIE CARLENE (SPELLMAN) BENSON
, 45, of Pittsfield, was pronounced dead at 10:35 am Tues. Jan. 16, 1979, at Illini Community Hospital. Death was due to natural causes. Mrs. Benson was born March 5, 1933, in Plymouth, a daughter of Mrs. Leila Fox Spellman. She married Carl Benson, May, 1971 in Pocahontas, AR. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Pittsfield. Surviving are her husband, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Spellman of Pittsfield; a daughter, Miss Gay Benson of Quincy; and 2 sisters, Mrs. Scharlene Arnold of Quincy and Mrs. Gregg (Sandra) Carnes of Pittsfield. Services will be held at 2 pm Fri. in First Christian Church conducted by the Rev. Roger Jenks. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Niebur Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be made to First Christian Church.
MARY E. (FARRELL) BENSON
, 71, of Pittsfield, died Tues. Aug. 27, 2002, at her residence in Pittsfield. She was born May 3, 1931 to Mike and Frances Higdon Farrell. She married Earl Benson May 29, 1948 and he preceded her in death Aug. 27, 1997. She was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church and a 1949 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She enjoyed decorating and keeping her home, making their home on the Illinois River for 22 years. She was a past president of the women's Auxiliary Legion Post 152 and a member of the Moose Auxiliary. Survivors are 2 sons, Benny (Sally Ann) Benson of Douglasville, GA and Tim (Laura) Benson of Social Circle, GA; 1 daughter, Mrs. Marty (Susan) Smith of Pittsfield; 1 sister, Essie Smith of Pittsfield; several nieces & nephews; 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl; 4 brothers, James, George, Harry, and John Farrell; 2 sisters, Elizabeth DeSpain and Mickey Daniels; and a niece Peggy Jo Walker. Funeral services were held Fri. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Burial was in West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Post 152 or Pike County Blessing Hospice.
MILDRED BENSON
, 60, of Midlothian, formerly of Griggsville, died Jan. 6, 1981 at the Palos Heights Hospital in Palos Heights where she had been a patient since early Dec. She was born at Griggsville on Feb. 10, 1920, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Edith Sutton Lackscheide. She attended Griggsville schools, graduating with the class of 1938. She attended the Griggsville United Methodist Church. In July 1951 she was married to Edward J. Benson in Chicago. She was an employee of the South Side Automotive Co. for many years. She is survived by her husband and a son Mark of Midlothian; 1 brother, Beauford Lackscheide of Chatsworth; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lyndell (Nola) Goldman of Quincy and Mrs. Kenneth (Grace) Ogle of Pittsfield and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother, Walter. Services were held at 3 pm Fri., Jan. 9 at Edgar Funeral Home in Oak Lawn. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Lyndell Goldman and Mrs. Grace Ogle arrived in Palos Heights prior to Mrs. Benson's death, remaining for the week. They were joined by Kenneth Ogle for the visitation and funeral.
DOSIA OLIVE (ANGELO) BENZ
, 82, formerly of Nebo, died at 3:30 pm Fri. April 20, 1984 in the Smith Barr Manor Nursing Home in Louisiana, MO. Mrs. Benz was born Dec 9, 1901, in Palmyra, IL, a daughter of John and Hattie Glenn Angelo. On Sept. 8, 1918 she married William A. "Bert" Benz in Palmyra. He survives. Mrs. Benz was a member of the Nebo Baptist Church. Also surviving are a son, Bill of Jefferson City, MO, 4 daughters, Mrs. Leo (Velva) Grimes of Pittsfield, Mrs. John (Elozia) Schimsa of St. Louis, Mrs. Marvin (Veva) Byrd of Roswell, NM and Mrs. Floyd (Amelia) Hamilton of Lake Havasu City, AZ, 2 sisters, Mrs. Leta Wineland of Pittsfield and Mrs. Geneva Bettis of Kampsville and 1 brother, Curtman Angelo of Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Services will be conducted at 2 pm Tues. in the Nebo Baptist Church by Brother Richard Hazelwood and Brother Floyd O. Hamilton. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may be made to the Nebo Baptist Church. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of arrangements.
JOSEPH WILLIAM BENZ
, 60, of Pleasant Hill, died Friday night, Nov. 9, 1962 at 8:30 in St. John Hospital in Springfield, where he had been admitted 6 hours before his death. Mr. Benz was born in Kampsville, Aug. 24, 1902, a son of Joseph and Mary Marsching Benz. He was married to Leona Elledge, Jan. 21, 1929 at Pittsfield. He had engaged in farming most of his life, and had been employed at Stark Nursery for the past few years. Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mrs. Luretta Cassily of Herrin; a son, William E. Benz of Nebo; 4 brothers, Al and Frank of Kampsville; Fred of Carrollton and Arthur of Hamburg, and 4 sisters, Mrs. Sophia Claus of Hamburg, Mrs. Marie Wyatt of Kampsville, Mrs. Anna Halsey of Pearl and Mrs. Catherine Tepen of Carrollton. Funeral services were held in Coultas Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill Monday afternoon with Bro. Francis Sheppard officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery.
LELA MAE BENZ
, 87, of Kampsville, died Wed. Sept 22, 1999, at Pittsfield Health Care Center. A homemaker,
she was a member of St. Anselm's Church and Altar Society in Kampsville. Born Jan. 13, 1912, in Kampsville, she was
the daughter of the late L. J. and Rettia Smith Miner. She married Aloys Benz May 24, 1933, in Calhoun County and he
died Dec. 9, 1987. Surviving are 4 sons, Edward Benz of Nebo, Dale Benz of Champaign, Lloyd Benz of Varna and Lester
Benz of Kampsville; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by one brother, George Miner. Visitation was held Friday at Hanks Gubser Funeral Home in Hardin. Funeral
services were held Sat. Sept. 25 at St. Anselm's Church in Kampsville with Rev. Tom Hagstrom officiating.
Burial was in St. Anselm's Cemetery in Kampsville. Memorials may be made to St. Anselm's Church, North Calhoun Ambulance, or North Calhoun Fire Protection District.
LEOLA MAE (ELLEDGE) BENZ
, 96, of Marion, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2001 at Marion Memorial Hospital in Marion. Born Calhoun County, she was a daughter of Clemuel G. and Ratie Sheppard Elledge. She married Joseph W. Benz Jan. 21, 1928 in Pittsfield. He died in October of 1962. She had been a cook for several Pleasant Hill restaurants and had also helped care for the elderly in their homes. She was a member of the Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill and had been active with the Pleasant Hill Senior Citizens group. Survivors include 1 son, William E. "Bill" Benz (Shirley) of Jacksonville; 1 daughter, Mrs. Roy (Lu Reta) Taylor of Marion; 2 brothers, Kenneth and Lavern Elledge, both of Alton; 1 sister, Mrs. Berry (Eva) Hurley of San Francisco, CA; 6 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers, Everett and Virgil Elledge, and 2 sisters, Felma Brangenberg and Elma Becker. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 12 at Ward Lummis Funeral Home with Rev. Francis Sheppard officiating. Interment was at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Casket bearers were Phillip Benz, Eddie Benz, Ralph Benz, Jay Wiegand, Wayne Waits, and Bob Becker. Memorials are suggested to the Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill.
LUCILLE (WALLENDORF) BENZ
, 97, of Pleasant Hill, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at the Pleasant Hill Nursing Center. Born Oct. 16, 1902 at Golden Eagle, she was a daughter of John A. and Amina Etta Bush Wallendorf. She married Stephen A. Benz July 28, 1951 at Hamburg. He died in 1966. Survivors include 3 step-granddaughters, Mrs. George (Merlene) Webster of Pleasant Hill, Jayne Hall and Rita Cannon, both of FL; 1 step grandson Douglas Benz of FL; 2 nephews, Connie Snyders and Wayne Wallendorf, both of Batchtown; and 4 nieces, Marietta Nolte and Nellie Halemeyer, both of Batchtown, Nina Haynie of O'Fallon, MO and Doris Jansen of IA. She was preceded by 2 step-sons, Merle Benz and Stephen Benz Jr.; sisters, Cordelia Fester, Irma Snyders, Mary Ellen Kinder, Pauline Franke, Gladys Wallendorf and Luvena Snyders; and 2 brothers, William Wallendorf and JA Wallendorf Jr.; and one nephew, Rodney Wallendorf. Mrs. Benz was an elementary school teacher in Calhoun County schools for 27 years. She was a graduate of Western Illinois Teachers College at Macomb and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association and First Baptist Church of Pleasant Hill. Services were held at 2 pm Sunday at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home with the Rev. Leonard Castleman officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery. Casket bearers were Connie Snyders, Wayne Wallendorf, Dean Webster, Dan Webster, Terry Smith and Don Peebles. Memorials may be given to the Pleasant Hill First Baptist Church or Crescent Heights Cemetery Association.
STEPHEN BENZ
, 75, died at 8:30 Sat. morning, Jan. 1, 1966 at Pruett Rest Home. He had been ill for the past three years and had been in a serious condition for the past six months. Mr. Benz was born in Calhoun County, Nov. 9, 1890, a son of John and Etta Tharp Benz. He attended Calhoun County schools and Dixon college. He taught in the Calhoun school for 25 years and taught agricultural courses for world war II veterans for 13 years. He was married to Goldie Foiles in 1911, who died in 1945. He was married to Lucille Wallendorf in 1951. He was a member of Baptist Church of Pleasant Hill. Surviving are the widow; 2 sons, Merle of Belleview and Stephen, Jr., of Morris; a brother, W. A. of Nebo; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill, Monday afternoon at 2, with the Rev. Delbert Penrod officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery.
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