Obituaries Pike County IL
JAMES I. DAIN
, 69 of Bowling Green, Mo. and formerly of Chambersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, passed away at his residence. James was born in Meadille, PA Jan. 19, 1942, of Wibirt C. obernd Alberta L. Marcy Dain. He married Judy L. Foote-Jeppson on May 16, 1970 at Idaho Falls, Idaho and she survives.
James served in the United States Air Force as a medic for sixteen years and serviced during the Vietnam War. He was a Senior Line Operator at the Potatoe Processing Plant in Blackfoot, ID before coming to Illinois. He was a member of the Cornerstone Christian Church in Bowling Green, and a member of the American Legion Post 516 in Meredosia. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, reading, loved animals, working with his hands and volunteering at his church. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Judy; sons, James Wibirt (Brittany) Dain and Charles Theodore Dain both of Bowling Green, Mo. Five grandchildren, and one great grandchild survive along with a niece which was raised as a daughter, Aimee (Joshua) Gray of The Dalles, OR; one brother, Jack A. Dain of Conneaut, Ohio; three sisters, Laura R. Wright of Natick, Mass; Iva Jean Hunt of Eagleville, Ohio and Cathy Alexander of Atlanta, Ga. He was preceded in death by a brother, Rodney Dain and his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Kim W. Dain and Bro. Carl Metz officiating. Interment will be in the Humes Cemetery near Chambersburg, IL with military graveside rites being accorded by the Meredosia American Legion Post 516
JOHNNY RAY DANIELS
, 65, of Detroit, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at his residence. Johnny Ray was born in Granite City, June 27, 1946, a son of Ralph A. and Lillian F. Mercer Daniels. At the age of three years old, Johnny Ray’s mother passed away and he was then raised by Walter and Lula Allen of Pearl.
Johnny Ray worked as a laborer in local orchards and nurseries. He attended several area churches and loved to travel where he enjoyed talking and visiting with people and friends.
He is survived by three brothers, Earl Eugene Daniels and Ben (Earleen) Daniels, both of Granite City and Willard (Rose) Daniels of Time; a foster brother, George (Darlene Faye) Allen of Cottage Grove; and foster sister, Laurabell (Glenn) Ottwell of Metamora. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Willis Leon Daniels, a sister, Nancy Damon and a foster brother, Howard Allen.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. A visitation was held from 1 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home. Interment was in the Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Greenpond Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
LENIELS M. (BOOTS) DANIELS
, 83, of Pleasant Hill, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 1999, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Mrs. Daniels was born Jan 21, 1916, in Summer Hill, a daughter of John William and Bertha Howell Boots. She married William Ernest Motley in 193IE4. He died in 1948. She married Alvin Daniels in 1955. He died in 1966.
Mrs. Daniels had been an employee of the Pleasant Hill Garment Factory. She enjoyed sewing and was a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church.
Survivors include one son, Dudley (wife Alice) Motley of Pittsfield; one daughter, Beverly Worthen of Granite City; two step-daughters, Charlotte Hirst of Mexico, Mo, and Cherlyn Boots of Louisiana, Mo.; 2 brothers, Leslie Boots of Jacksonville and Donald Boots of Missouri; 3 sisters, Opal Motley of Rockport, Frances Buchanan of Frankfort, Mo., and Mary Conner of Louisiana, Mo; 7 grandchildren, 6 stepgrandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
Mrs. Daniels was preceded in death by an infant son, William Ernest Motley Jr; a son, Dennis Motley; 2 brothers, Lloyd and Walter Boots; and 2 sisters, Susie Grimsley and Maxine Cole.
Funeral Services were Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ward-Lummis funeral home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Eldon Cook. Burial was at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport.
Memorials may be made to Samuel Taylor cemetery or the charity or organization of the donors’ choice.
C.C. DAVENPORT
, an old and respected citizen of Baylis, died Wednesday of paralysis, caused by an attack of the grip. he was a native of Virginia and moved to Baylis in 1878. He was a brother-in-law of the late Lewis Angle of Barry. He leaves a widow and one daughter, Mrs. Isaac H. Walling, of Baylis., surviving him. He became dangerously ill last Saturday and his grandson Lewis Walling and Wm. El Walling, of Minneapolis, were telegraphed for and arrived Monday evening. Mr. Davenport was a carpenter and built many fine dwelling houses in Pike county during the past twenty years.
FRANK ELIJAH DICKINSON
, the subject of this sketch, was born at Griggsville Landing, November 29, 1852, and lived nearly all his life in Griggsville. About a year ago he was affected with a distressing cough. On the 30th of last November he left home with the intention of going south, thinking that in a milder climate he would experience relief. On reaching St. Louis he changed his mind, not fearing any fatal termination of his disease, and as he had been possessed for a long time of the idea of becoming a machinist, and knowing that he could obtain a position in the machine shop of William Derring, Chicago, he went thither, and at once commenced work. On the 24th ult. he was taken sick with pneumonia. He was very low for several days, but on the 31st seemed to rally and appeared a great deal better, conversing calmly and rationally with his father, who had arrived in response to a telegram. Next morning he died at a quarter to 8 o'clock. As the New Year was ushered in bringing joy and gladness to many hearts, our young, friend peacefully passed away and the New Year brought sorrow and grief into one home. In a great city and among strangers, he found friends. Every aid and assistance was tendered him by his fellow-workmen in the shops, the lady at whose house he boarded, and others mentioned in another column. His lifeless body arrived here Sunday morning, and his remains were buried from his father's residence on Monday at 11 o’ clock. Rev. S. M. Wilcox officiated at the house, after which the remains were escorted to the cemetery by the Ancient Order of United workmen. The services at the grave were conducted according to the beautiful and impressive ritual of that order. Deceased had long been a member of Miller Lodge of this place, mid was held in such high esteem, that, although a young man, he had enjoyed the highest offices of the lodge, having served during the last term as Past Master Workman. Several brethren from Pittsfield and Perry were in attendance. His parents will receive $2,000 from this order; thus do we see the practical charity of this order and the good it accomplishes. Frank was a young man well respected in this community; of good habits and morals, he was quite devoted to his mother and younger sister, and exerted himself to make them comfortable, and was always guided by the laudable ambition to elevate himself and his condition in life. He was very well liked in social circles and will be greatly missed. We can say of him, he will be remembered for his kind acts and goodness, and his faults lie gently as
MRS. AUGUSTUS DOW
Pittsfield, Ill., May 10., After an illness extending over some two years, Mrs. Augustus Dow, of this city, died this morning. The deceased was born in Whately, Mass., in 1841. She was married in St. Louis in 1872 and came to this city, where she has since resided. She leaves a husband, son and many friends to mourn her demise.
IDA DUFFIELD
, daughter of Brian Duffield died suddenly Tuesday morning at the residence of her Uncle James M. Duffield. She was aged about 18 and sick but one day. Her brother Frank, died some 4 or 5 months ago, under similar circumstances.
SARAH KATHERINE (WORLEY) DUFFIELD
- Mother of Mr. Jas. M., an aged citizen and early settler of this county died Sunday last, and the funeral ceremonies were held on Monday; her remains being deposited in the South Cemetery.
SARAH A. DUNAVEN
- Died, of Diptheria, at Stockland,(Near Pleasant Hill-kr) Pike County, Illinois, Sept. 28, 1861, Sarah A., daughter of F. J. and K. C. Dunaven, aged 6 years, 8 months, and 25 days.
Sarah A. was an affectionate child, and though so young, she gave unmistakable evidence of her love to God, and full assurance of hope beyond the grave. When asked by her mother if she loved the Lord, she answered, "O yes," with such emphasis as could come only from a heart warmed by his love. Her mother asked again, Are you willing to go and live with God in heaven? With a smile beaming on her countenance, she exclaimed, "Yes, ma, for there will be no trouble there." Her mother said again to her, If you are now called away from us to heaven, it won't be long till we will all come and live with you forever. She clasped her mother's hand, and looking up with intense delight, said, "O that will be good," and sang her favorite song, "I want to be an angel," then requested them all to pray for her, that she might safely reach her home, then passed away.
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