Obituaries Pike County IL
BETH M. (ILER) DeCAMP
, age 93, formerly of Quincy, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 2:05 am in Pittsfield Manor, Pittsfield, IL.
She was born January 1, 1916 in Moline, IL, the daughter of George Iler, Sr. and Sadie Marie Akers Iler.
On December 12, 1931, she married Mayo Edgar DeCamp in Bowling Green, MO. He preceded her in death on November 10, 1976.
Mrs. DeCamp had worked in the Navy shipyards in Charleston, North Carolina, and for 22 1/2 years she worked in nursing homes in the Louisianna, Missouri area. She also worked for Haber Corporation, Globe, and D&S Machine Shops in Chicago, Illinois.
Survivors include: 2 sons, Thomas DeCamp, Aurora, IL; Terry DeCamp, Lyons, IN; 8 daughters, Rose Pofkryfka and her husband Bob, Pittsfield, IL; Jean Fitzpatrick, Hillside, IL; Joyce DeCamp, Monett, MO; Sandi Bowman and her husband Chester, Antioch, IL; Sherry DeCamp, Minnesota; Brenda Barnum and her husband Bill, Mississippi; Trudy Eldridge, Bowling Green, MO; Kathie Hamm, Massachusetts; a daughter-in-law, Helen DeCampl, Pittsfield, IL; and more than 100 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by: her parents, two step-sons Carl DeCamp and Jim DeCamp; 2 sons Lewis and Ross DeCamp, 2 daughters Georgia Carline DeCamp and Wendy Holly Robbins and a brother George Iler, Jr.
Funeral Services: 6:00 p.m. Friday, December18 at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Cremation. Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Friday at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: American Cancer Society. Website: www.hansenspear.com Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
HELEN L. (DAVIS) DeCAMP
, 69, of Pittsfield , IL , passed away Sunday, July 18, 2010 at her residence. She was born on January 19, 1941 in Time, IL, a daughter to Robert and Louise Tysinger Davis. Her first marriage was to Jr. Floyd Hargis and later to James DeCamp on June 29, 1973 in Pittsfield , IL and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2004.
Helen worked for numerous years at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield and as a waitress at the Abe Lincoln Inn in Pittsfield . She was a charter member of the Full Gospel Church and attended the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed singing, playing guitar, jigsaw puzzles and watching Western movies. She was a NASCAR, Jeff Gordon fan, Cardinal baseball fan and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by sons, Lyndle (Carol) DeCamp of Pittsfield, Jamie (Mendy) DeCamp of Pleasant Hill, Billy Hargis of Griggsville, daughter, Alma Hargis of Pittsfield, grandchildren, Keirra, Blake, Harlee, Eli and Aden DeCamp and great grandchild Dante Kainz. Stepchildren surviving are Rhonda (Donnie) Branham of Louisiana, MO, Dale (Susan) DeCamp of Louisiana, Mo, Bob ( Sandy ) DeCamp of Clarksville, MO, Daryl (Audra) DeCamp of Bowling Green, MO and Roger (Randy) Cale of Montrose, IA. A brother, Larry D. (Elaine) Collins of Pittsfield, a sister, Dollie Neese of Barry , IL and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Two sons, Eddie and Floyd Hargis, a stepson, Ronnie DeCamp and two brothers, Forrest Davis and Wesley Davis preceded Helen in death.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Frances and Eva Sheppard and Rev. Quentin Beard officiating. Interment will be in the Cresent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill , IL . Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, July 20, 2010 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Helen’s family.
C. GENE DeJAYNES
, C. Gene DeJaynes, 56, of Perry, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at his home in rural Perry. Gene was born March 19, 1953 at Pittsfield, IL., the son of Archie Edward and Edna Margaret Helm DeJaynes. He had lived in Perry since 1978. Gene was a Construction Contractor and building repairman. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, serving from 1974 to 1978, he was stationed in many countries during his service. He was a member of the Perry American Legion Post #142. He was married to Ronna E. Moore on September 20, 1976 at Oskaloosa, she survives at the home. Also surviving, one Son, Richard (Dana) DeJaynes, Lake Charles, LA., two Daughters, Jaime DeJaynes (Dale), Topeka, Sara (Pat) Cloud, Topeka, KS., three Brothers, Gary DeJaynes, John DeJaynes, Dale DeJaynes, two Sisters, Charlene DeJaynes, Darlene DeJaynes, two Grandsons, Jeff DeJaynes(Patricia), Lawrence, Patrick DeJaynes, and two Granddaughters, Zoe Gordon and Mia Cloud as well as many nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11:00 AM, Monday at the Perry American Legion. Cremation will follow Services. The Family will receive friends and relatives from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, Sunday at Barnett-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Oskaloosa. The family requests in lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Grandchildren Education Fund in care of Barnett-Chapel Oaks Funeral Home.
DAVID D. DeJAYNES
, 56 of Pittsfield, died Saturday (8/05/06) at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO. Born Oct,31,1949 at Barry, IL., he was a son of Hershal W. and Goldie Mae Sisk DeJaynes. He married Charlene E. DeJaynes Nov.1,1969 at Enterprise , Ala. and she survives.
David worked at the Richter Company and Pike Feeds in Pittsfield.
David enjoyed doing mechanic work on older model autos and attending car shows. He enjoyed being with his family and friends especially his grandchildren and having fun.
Survivors: his mother Goldie DeJaynes of Baylis, IL, wife Charlene of Pittsfield, two sons, David D. (wife Tammy) DeJaynes of Griggsville, IL, and Billy Joe DeJaynes of Pittsfield., three daughters, Mrs. Charlotte (Chuck) Thomas of Pittsfield, Mrs. Marsha (Jim) Faulkner of White Hall, IL and Robin DeJaynes of Pittsfield and seven grandchildren, four brothers, Russell Jr. DeJaynes of Pearl, IL., Marvin DeJaynes of Baylis, IL, DuWayne DeJaynes of Milton, IL., and Billy Eugene DeJaynes of Baylis, IL.., and a sister Mrs. Caroline (Delbert)Rennecker of New Salem, IL., and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by his father Hershal in 2001.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery.
GOLDIE M. (SISK) DeJAYNES
, 88, of Baylis, died Monday May 4, 2009, at her home in Baylis.
She was born July 15, 1920 in Maywood, Mo. She was a daughter of Theodore and Maudie Masterson Sisk. She married Hershall DeJaynes Dec. 23, 1937 at Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death May 22, 2001.
Goldie was a member of the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church and worked for Webel Feeds for 27 years in the maintenance department. She was an Elvis Presley fan and also enjoyed refurnishing furniture, going to yard sales, auctions, community festivals and demolition derbies. Goldie greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and with her grandchildren.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Caroline (Delbert) Rennecker, New Salem; five sons, Wayne of Milton, Russell of Pearl, Marvin, Billy and Hershal Albert of Baylis; 28 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Buddy Sisk of Baylis; and one sister, Dorothy Elliston of Barry.
A son, David DeJaynes; two grandsons, Brian and Anthony Roy DeJaynes; one sister, Rita Miller; and three brothers, Roy, Wesley and Kenneth Sisk, preceded Goldie in death.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 8 at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Quintin Beard officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery
RUTH DeJAYNES
, 95, of St. Charles, Mo. died Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011, at the home of her grandson in Foley, Mo. Ruth was born July 28, 1916, a daughter of James William and Bertha Ellen DeJaynes Brown. She married Wayne Thomas DeJaynes April 4, 1936 in Mt. Sterling, and he preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1996.
Ruth attended the Oasis of Love Fellowship Church. She loved to dance and loved country western and big band music. As a homemaker her home was always open to those in need and she took in many homeless people over the years. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, cooking, baking, flowers, visiting with family and friends, reading her Bible and watching the 700 Club and the Larry Rice Ministries TV programs.
She is survived by sons, Roy Everett DeJaynes (former wife, Wanda Sneeden) of Foley, Thomas Junior DeJaynes of Orange City, Fla., Johnnie Robert DeJaynes of Foley; daughters, Betty Evelyn Ravenscraft of Warrenton, Mo., Mary Ellen (Leroy) Collins of Griggsville, Peggy Ann DeJaynes of St. Charles, Mo., Bonnie May Ward of Houston, Mo. and Ginny Ann Hausman of St. Charles. Eighteen grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren survive. Ruth was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Stetson DeJaynes, a grandson, Lyndle James Collins and a granddaughter, Teresa Winder.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Mark Sheppard officiating. Interment was in the Baylis Cemetery.
STETSON THOMAS DeJAYNES
, 19, of Gautier, Miss. and formerly of Pittsfield, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, in Gautier. He was born Nov. 14, 1991 in Quincy, the son of Jerry and Juanita Lynn Fox DeJaynes.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, Jerry and Jackie DeJaynes of Gautier; paternal grandfather, Roy DeJaynes of St. Charles, Mo.; paternal grandmother, Wanda Sneeden of Griggsville; maternal grandfather, Tom Fox; maternal grandmother, Marty Hill of Pittsfield; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Fox DeJaynes.
Stetson was a 2010 graduate of Pittsfield High School. He was an avid Grave Digger fan of the Monster Jam Truck Series. He also enjoyed swimming, riding four-wheelers and go-karts. He was a “happy-go-lucky” fun-loving young man who left an everlasting impression on those he touched.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with burial at Pittsfield West Cemetery
VIRGINIA (KEIM) DeJAYNES
, 86, of Lee's Summit, MO., formerly of Hull, IL, Hannibal, MO and Baylis, IL, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 3:50 a.m. at Saint-Luke's East - Lee's Summit Hospital from complications following a hip replacement on March 30th.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Friday, April 16, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield , IL . The Rev. Jim Jacques will officiate. Burial will be at Baylis Cemetery in Baylis.
Virginia was born Feb. 10, 1924 , in Hull , Illinois . Louise (know as Virginia ) was the daughter of Charles L. and Carrie C. (Goellner) Keim. She married George E. Spegal August 31, 1946 . She later married Elmer H. DeJaynes August 11, 1962 in New London , Missouri . Her hobbies included baking, sewing, crocheting, and tending to her garden and flowers. Virginia cherished her family and friends, spent many hours crafting gifts, corresponding by mail and visiting by telephone across the Midwest each week.
She is survived by 3 children, Charles Spegal and wife of Huachuca City, AZ, Terry DeJaynes (Cindy) of Lee's Summit, MO, and Melody Syrcle-Brite (Daryl) of Griggsville, IL; 4 stepchildren, Harold DeJaynes of Florence, SC, Michael DeJaynes (Barbara) of Jonesborough, TN, James DeJaynes of Frankfort, IN, and Barbara Baker of Hoopston, IL; 14 grandchildren, Donovan Syrcle of Griggsville, IL, Mick DeJaynes of Kingman, AZ, Gabriel Ordonez of Ohio, Daniel Ruffett of Estes Park, CO, James DeJaynes of Frankfort, IN, Dennis Baker of Hoopston, IL, William Baker of Hoopston, IL, Ryan Day currently serving in the military in Kuwait, Erin Cosentino (Jimmy) of Lee's Summit, MO, and Michael Day of Lee's Summit, MO, Cheyenne Syrcle of Quincy, IL, Madalyn Syrcle of Griggsville, IL, Sheryl Miller of Lafayette, IN, and Kimberly Annaman of Lafayette, IN; 4 Great grandchildren Joshus DeJaynes of Kingman, AZ, Jacob DeJaynes of Kingman, AZ, James Michael Cosentino of Lee's Summit, MO, and Cali Ella Day of Lee's Summit, MO; 1 sister Shirley Hechler of Quincy, IL.
She was preceded in death by her mother Carrie C. Keim, father Charles L. Keim, and stepmother Florence L. Keim of Keokuk , IA ; husband Elmer H. DeJaynes of Baylis , IL ; a sister, Pauline Hamilton; and a brother, Bernard Keim.
Her charity of choice has always been the Disabled American Veterans or organization of the donor’s choice.
FANNIE (GIBSON) DELL
, 71, died Thursday morning at Illini hospital. She sustained injuries in a fall several weeks ago at her home, north of the Windmiller hotel, and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Later she recovered sufficiently to be removed to her home, but had been taken back to the hospital several days before her death. Funeral services were held...Tuesday afternoon at the Eddy Chapel, the Rev. Preston E. Horst officiating. Mrs. Bert Whitten and Mrs. Amos Elder sang "In the Garden" and "Face to Face", accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Lee Capps. Casket bearers were Jacob Irick, William Heightman, H. D. Smith, William Fudge, James Shinn and Bert Witten. Burial was in Baylis cemetery. The son, Harold Dell, radio technician first class in the U.S. Navy, stationed at San Francisco, was here for the funeral and will remain for several days, reporting August 5 at his post. He had been at home for a few days after his mother's injury. Besides the son, Mrs. Dell leaves two brothers, Ed Gibson of Texas and Elmer Gibson of Missouri; and a niece, Mrs. Minerva Young of Hannibal. Her husband, Harry Dell, died in 1927 at Jeffersonville, Indiana, and after his death, Mrs. Dell and Harold, whom they had taken into their home when he was six months old, moved to Pittsfield. Mr. Dell was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Dell, who died in this city about 18 years ago. His brother, Floyd Dell, the novelist, lives in New York and a sister, Miss Cora Dell, resides in Davenport, Iowa.
LEWIS THEODORE DELL
, 89, died at Liberty Village in Pittsfield Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009.
Lewis was born at his grandmother Caughlan's home in Pittsfield Feb. 3, 1920 to Orien and Mary Caughlan Dell. He graduated from New Salem High School in 1937 and began his life career on the family farm. He was married to Miriam Louise Dunham Christmas Day 1942 until her death in 1980. Lewis was married to Hilda Dunham from 1982-2001.
Lewis is survived by his son, Dennis Dell and wife Michelle of rural New Salem; daughters Cheri Myers and husband Gene of rural New Salem and Jo Ann Booth and husband Ron of Pittsfield.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Dr. Brian Myers and wife Margaret, of Florida; Jason Dell of rural New Salem; Andrew Booth of Bethalto; Brandon Lewis Dell of Arizona; Emily Myers of Quincy; Veronika Booth Terpstra and husband Michael of rural Pearl. Step-grandchildren include Tracie Fentress, husband Greg and Aaron Grimsley of rural New Salem.
Great-grandchildren include Timothy Myers and Anthony Lewis Myers of Florida; Ethan Booth of Bethalto; Addie Terpstra of rural Pearl; Libbie-Ann Dell of Arizona and step-grandchild, Rachel Fentress of Griggsville. Lewis is also survived by three sisters, Nola Ewing and Marianna Manton of Arizona and Dorothy Gleckler of Pittsfield.
His parents, his wife, Miriam; grandchildren Cindy Jo Booth, Heidi and Heather Myers and a brother Jerry Dell of Wisconsin preceded him in death.
Lewis Dell devoted his entire life to farming, family, church, and community. In 1987 Lewis wrote a community history of the neighborhood he grew up in as a tribute to that life and the history was dedicated with love to his children and grandchildren.
Lewis was a charter member of the Country Couples group which formed in 1951 from the Rural Youth group. He was a 4-H leader, a member of the Illini Hospital board and was a member of the fundraising committee to build Illini Hospital. Lewis served as a Pike County Farm Bureau Director for 21 years and was president for four years. He was President of the Pike County Cancer Society board, Bay Creek Watershed committee; President of Pittsfield High School P.T.A; Pike County Color Drive Chairman; Pike County Barn Tour Chairman; Pork Producers board; New Horizons Lake Committee; and Hospital Volunteer. Lewis served as a Sunday school teacher for over 50 years as well as youth group leader and lay preacher. Countless lives were influenced by his dedicated teaching and encouragement. Lewis was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield where he was awarded the Elder Emeritus award.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Pittsfield First Christian Church with Michael TenEyck officiating. Burial will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, Sept. 17 after 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Pittsfield or the Pike County 4-H Foundation both c/o the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Box 513 Pittsfield, Il. 62363.
RON DELL
, 57, of Hillsboro, TX. and formerly of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at a hospital in Hillsboro. Born September 23, 1947 in Pittsfield, he was a son of Orville H. and Leta E. Belford Dell, Jr. He married Debbie McGlasson of Pittsfield and later married Renee Wooden in Waco, TX. She survives.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a member and past master of Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F.&A.M., Quincy Consistory and Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield, IL. He was also past commander of Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and a member of the National Quarter Horse Assn.
Survivors: his mother, Leta E. Dell of the Griggsville Estates in Griggsville, IL., a son Brian Dell of Barry, IL., two daughters, Emily Dell of Pittsfield and Sandi Ishmeal of Dayton, OH., a brother Tom Dell of Pittsfield and two sisters Janet Epperson of Hannibal, MO and Barbara Gregg of Waverly, IL., five grandchildren, Hayden, Jaden, Dawson, Dorian and Carson and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Orville H. Dell, Jr.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Edens Funeral Chapel in Hillsboro, TX. visitation is Thursday, February 17, 2005 from 7 to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home in Hillsboro, TX. Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Home on Thursday, February 24, 2005 from 6:30 p.m. till time of services. Memorials are to a Educational Trust Fund for his grandchildren c/o of Niebur Funeral Home or Pittsfield West Cemetery.
RICHARD L. DeLONG
- A native of Hamburg and a resident of Pittsfield, he died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at Lane Regional Medical Center in Louisiana.
He was 76 years old and a retired clock and antique repair owner.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda DeLong; three daughters, Karen DeLong Twohig and husband, Andrew, Penny Blanchard and husband, Larry and Margie Lazenby; two sons, Gregory DeLong and wife, Dorothy and Louis DeLong; a sister, Patricia Danzer and husband, Ron; a brother, James DeLong and wife Rebecca; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
There will be a memorial service at the Pittsfield United Methodist church Nov. 28 with interment following in Hamburg IL
RUSSELL A. DeLONG
, 73, of Murfreesboro, Tenn, and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Friday Jan.- 21, at the Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro.
He was born August 3, 1937, in Belleview, a son of William Allen and Esther C. Quickert DeLong. He married Donna G. Patterson August 7, 1960, in Fulton, Ky., and she survives.
Russ earned a B.S. degree in Animal Science from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa and was employed as a sales representative for the Ralston-Purina Company for 32 years. More recently he was employed by Consolidated Mill Supplies in Murfreesboro.
He enjoyed playing golf and puttering around on his farms in western Tennessee. Russ was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Donna G. DeLong of Murfreesboro, two daughters, Deborah K. (husband Tanies) Goss of Mahomet, and Jennifer S. (husband Edward) Burkholder ofMison, Ohio, four granddaughters, Abigail Goss, Charlotte Goss, Blaine Burkholder and Camden Burkholder, a sister, JoAnn (husband Glenn) Barton of Pittsfield, and several nieces and nephews. Russ was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held Thursday Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastor Sheila Kelly. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.
Visitation will be held from noon until time of services Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church Building Fund or to St. Jude's Childrens Hospital in Memphis, TN. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, is handling the arrangements.
JOYCE ELLEN (McDOWELL) DENISON
, 64, of St. Charles, Mo. and formerly of Pittsfield, died Aug. 22, 2009, at the home of her son and daughter- in-law, Chad and Cathy Denison.
Joyce was born Oct. 26, 1945 to Vaughn and Clara McDowell. She married Billy Gene Denison March 25, 1968 and he preceded her in death.
She graduated from John Wood Community College in 1995 earning a LPN certification. Surviving are her son, Chad and his wife, Cathy; two granddaughters, Hannah and Hailey Denison of St. Charles, Mo; three sisters, Catherine Parker, Dorothy Willis and Janice Welch; a special friend Don Terrell; and a sister-in-law, Beth (Leonard) Wade of Pittsfield.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Vaughn McDowell, Jr.; one sister, Rita Biven; and two sons, Rodney Wyckoff Jr. and Vinton Denison.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Aug. 29, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation was held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the services. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
JAMES E. DENNIS
, well known Cigar manufacturer of Barry, died at the Joe Winner boarding house where he had made his home for several years, at 6:30 o'clock Sunday morning, April 29, 1929. Mr. Dennis had been ill for about three weeks but on Thursday was stricken with a disease like sleeping sickness and from which he never aroused. James Edward Dennis, _ son of Stephen and Mary J. Dennis was born in Hannibal, Missouri, April 15, 1863. He grew to manhood in Hannibal and at the age of thirteen years entered a cigar factory as an apprentice and learned the cigar making trade which profession he followed up until his last sickness. About twelve years ago he went from Hannibal to Jacksonville, where he worked five years at his trade, coming to Barry seven years ago where he purchased the cigar manufacturing business of the late Wm. B. Powell, who had been a life-long friend of Mr. Dennis. During his residence in Barry Mr. Dennis became widely known and well-liked, and his friends were sorry to learn of his illness and death. A brother, William Dennis, better known as Jack, was his partner in business, and besides theis brother he leaves one sister, Mrs. Emma Spriggs of Hannibal, Mo., who was called here during his illness....The funeral was held Tuesday morning, April 30, 1929, at 10:30 o'clock from the Keller Funeral Home with Rev. C. W. Hamand, pastor of the Barry M. E. church officiating and the remains were then taken to Hannibal and interred in Mt. Olivet cemetery at 2:30 o'clock.
NINA MARGINE DENNIS
, 80, of Springfield died. Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born March 19, 1929, in Chambersburg Township, Pike County, the daughter of James Oscar and Nina Richards Dennis._She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Winifred Dennis Downey, Myra Dennis Lehar, Jane Dennis Reese and Virginia Dennis Roate; and a brother, Robert Dennis_She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews._Nina was a resident of Springfield for most of her life. She worked for the state of Illinois in the comptroller's office for 36 years, retiring Nov. 19, 1986._She was a lifelong member of Chambersburg Christian Church and was a great St. Louis Cardinals fan._Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Staab Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at West Side Cemetery in Versailles, with Roger Ham officiating._Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association._
Memorials: American Heart Association. Visitation: 5-7 pm, Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at Staab Funeral Home
GLEN R. DEWITT
, 73, of the Illinois Vetarans Home, formerly of Perry, died Sunday, April 18, 2010, in Blessing Hospital.
He was born on May 25, 1936, in Versailles, the son of James and Dora (Ritter) DeWitt. He married Barbara McGee in 1956. She preceded him in death. Glen was of the Baptist Faith.
Mr. DeWitt served 26 years in the United States Air Force in the Medial Corps. He flew Air Evac during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1970. After this, Glen spent 16 years as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Veterans Administration.
Glen is survived by one son, Dr. Douglas M. DeWitt and his wife Dr. Lori J. DeWitt of Hebron, Md.; two grandchildren, Morgan and Parker DeWitt; five sisters, Grace Childers, Ora Mae Griggs, Shirley Myers, Vera Cooper and her husband Roy and Alice Phillips; one brother, Marion DeWitt and his wife Helen; special caregiver and friend, Maggie Barker along with Maggie's daughter Madison; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives including a special niece Virginia Griggs.
Glen was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara and four siblings, Elizabeth Peacock, James DeWitt, Robert DeWitt and Donald DeWitt.
Memorial services will be held at a later date at the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the local arrangements
CAROLYN L. (JACKSON) DIXON
, 71, of New Salem, IL died on Monday, September 12, 2005 at 12:04 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. She was born on June 15, 1934 in Fishhook, IL to Grant and Helen Moore Jackson. She worked as a clerk at Wal-Mart in Pittsfield for twenty-one years. Carolyn was married to Marlin Hughes in 1952, married Dick Hubbard in July 4, 1963 and then married Bob Dixon.
She was of the Baptist faith. She loved humming birds, fishing, sewing, collector of pigs and elephants, yard work and she was proud of her home in New Salem and gardening. She enjoyed listening to inspirational and classical music. She enjoyed reading and collecting cookbooks.
Survivors: two sons, Eric (Tammy) Hubbard, Pittsfield, IL., Marlin “Buddy” Hughes, Ottumwa, IA, one daughter Rhonda Hughes, Pittsfield, IL and grandson, Patrick Hughes raised in Carolyn’s home, Griggsville, IL., other grandchildren, Jonathan Goertz, Quincy, IL. “Gooch” Eric Hubbard II, Pittsfield, IL,, Alec Hubbard, Pittsfield, two great grandchildren Jonathan and Jacob, one sister, Trudy Reel, St. Joseph, MO., and several nieces and nephews. Preceded by a brother Bill Jackson. Graveside services will be held on September 16, 2005 at Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield IL at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Ben Early officiating following cremation rites accorded per Carolyn’s wishes.
LILLIAN JUNE (HAYDEN) DIXON
, age 75, of Pittsfield, Il. died early Sunday morning (August 1, 2010) at the Pittsfield Manor Nursing Home In Pittsfield, Il. She was born June 3, 1935 in Brentwood, Mo. daughter of the late Harold and Geneva Lillian Hayden. She married Freeman Levere Dixon and he preceded her in death April 6, 1993. Surviving is one son, Larry Dixon and wife Nescha of Pittsfield, Il.; five grandchildren, Chad Dixon and wife Kelly of Quincy, Il., Ryan and wife Angie Dixon of Barry, Il., Jenny Nelson, Brandy Golden and husband Travis, and Katie Sanders all of Hannibal, Mo.; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She was a 1955 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was a past employee of the Barry Glove Factory in Barry, Il. and worked as a CNA for the Barry Community Care Center for many years retiring in the late 1970’s. She loved animals and enjoyed traveling and flower gardening. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday morning (August 3, 2010) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Il. with burial in Parklawn Cemetery in Barry, Il. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the funeral home.
KEITH L. DODD
, 80, of Pittsfield, IL., died Sunday, December 25, 2005 at the Pittsfield Liberty Village. Born January 5, 1925 in Quincy, IL, he was the son of William H. H. and Hazel Lucas Dodd. He married Jeanne D. Dolbow September 25, 1943 and she preceded him on September 18, 1982. He was the former president of the Kinderhook State Bank in Kinderhook, IL, and was at the time of his death the chairman of the board. He served his country in the Army Air Corp. in the 15th air Force and was a balltourit gunner on a B 24 Liberator in Italy during WWII.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield, a graduate of the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Forestry, a charter member of the Old Orchard County Club, Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. He was an avid golfer, hunter and world traveler.
Survivors: his long time special companion Marge Irick, of Pittsfield, two sons, Dennis (wife Susan) Dodd of Pittsfield and David (wife Peggy) Dodd of St. Louis, Mo., three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pam) Wood of Pittsfield, Julie Brown of Columbia, MO and Jan Carlton of Colfax, IL, fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. burial with military graveside rites by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 with be the Pittsfield West Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home on Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. where family will meet with friends after 6 p.m. till 8 p.m. Memorials are United Methodist Church in Pittsfield or the West Cemetery. .
CLINTON DODGE
, a well known citizen of Pleasant Hill and the south part of the county, died last Saturday at the age of about 80 years. He was possessed of a large estate and is survived by his widow, who is a sister of Elijah Fink, east of town, one son and several daughters.
(Date of death was Dec. 3, 1909)
EFFIE (McTUCKER) DODGE
, died yesterday noon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Eliza MacDonald, 1740 Wall street, following a lingering illness. The body is at White's funeral home and this Tuesday evening will be shipped to Barry, Ill., where services will be held and internment made.
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MARGARET DRAGE
, 90, of Perry, died Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
She was born Sep. 14, 1918 near Perry the daughter of the late Earcil Arthur and Ethel Marie Campbell Little.
She married Ernest V. Stauffer Dec. 28, 1935 in Perry, and later married Floyd D. Drage Dec. 20, 1958 in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death Sept. 26, 1998.
Surviving are four daughters, Marty Witham of Perry, and her friend Toby Smith of Pittsfield, Mary Long and husband Frank of Jacksonville, Mildred "Millie" Hannant and husband Edward of Perry and Marilyn Joan Drage of Auxvasse, Mo.; two sons, Kenneth W. Stauffer and wife Anita of Griggsville, and John A. Stauffer of Columbus, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one step-grandson; a sister, Edna Wade and husband Richard of Waverly; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Filbert Little and Donnie Little.
Mrs. Drage was a 1936 graduate of Perry High School in Perry. She was a former cook for Perry school district, and later ran the Village Inn Restaurant in Perry. She was postmaster for Perry post office retiring in 1989. She attended the Perry Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Women's Presbyterian Guild at the church. She was also a member of the Perry American Legion Auxiliary. Margaret loved to embroidery, and spending time with her family. She was also an avid Cub fan and enjoyed watching baseball on T.V.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry
DEAN A. DUNCAN
, 83, died Friday, May 1, 2009.
Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at DFW National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, May 6 at Arlington Funeral Home. Memorials are to Grace Presbyterian Church, 5500 Mansfield Rd., Arlington, 76017.
Dean was born Dec. 28, 1925 in Hull to Stanley and Inez Duncan.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Savilla Duncan. His survivors include a son, Stanley Duncan and wife, Linda; a daughter, Cathy Matson and husband, John; sister, Doris Dixon; grandsons, Bryan Matson and wife, Heather, Shelly Rickel and husband, Isaac, Anthony Duncan and wife, Jody, Rickey and Rob Cox; great-grandchildren, Faith, Grace, and Trinity Rickel, Connor, Alyssa and Emelia Duncan, Devin, Kieth, Ryan, and Cameron Cox.
DEBORAH L. (JAMES) DUNSETH
, 55, died at her home in Pittsfield on August 8, 2005 at 9:05 a.m. She was born on May 25, 1950 in Waukegan, IL to Elmo W. and Vera M. Ottwell James. She worked as a Doctor assistant at Illini Medical Clinic, Jerseyville, IL. She attended the Pittsfield Church of Christ as a young girl and was a member of the Jacksonville Church of Christ. She enjoyed interior decorating, working with her flowers outside, antique collector of dishes (especially cranberry glass). She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1968, trained and attended school at Passavant Hospital for a lab tech.
Survivors: mother, Vera James, Pittsfield, IL. son William “B.J.” McGuire, Baylis, IL and two brothers Donn (Eva) James, Pittsfield, IL and David (Donna) James, Pittsfield, IL, one sister Mrs. Gary (Deanna) Jones, Clinton, IL, seven nieces and nephews and one great nephew.
Preceded by her father Elmo James in 2002.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL with Russell Rice officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2005 4-7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded with burial at the Goodin Cemetery on Friday, August 12, 2005.
HELEN R. DURHAM
, 80, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at McKinley Court Care Center in Decatur. She was born September 4, 1930 in Pittsfield, the daughter of Virgil and Lucille Norton Griffeth. She married Donald V. “Bull” Durham on January 28, 1950 in Pittsfield and he preceded her in death on April 22, 1985.
Surviving are four daughters Janice (husband Roger) Kahila of Decatur, Christine (husband Joe) Hobrock of Beardstown, Toni Durham of Rushville, and Amy (husband Chris) Hance of Alton; eight grandchildren Sarah and Ashley Kahila, Scott (wife Diana) Hobrock, Donnie Hobrock, Jennifer (husband Brian) Ackley, Erin Stambaugh (fiancé Brian Crabtree), and Tyler and Gabbi Hance; five great grandchildren Jordan and Keegan Ackley, Allie Cajigas, Brayden Crabtree, and Lydia Hobrock; and one sister Dona Fredrick of Long Beach, CA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers Phillip (in infancy) and Stuart “Bud” Griffeth.
Mrs. Durham graduated from Pittsfield High School in the class of 1949. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Circle 6, and United Methodist Women in Beardstown. Helen worked at Millard Florist in Beardstown from 1966 until 1971. She meticulously cared for her yard and loved flower gardening. She enjoyed “going to coffee” and visiting with friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, February 11, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Beardstown. Burial will be at 2 PM Friday in Pittsfield West Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 6-8 PM Thursday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.
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