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Obituaries Pike County IL
CHARLOTTE O. (GODFREY) LACY
, 90, of Mt. Sterling , IL , and formerly of Pittsfield , IL., died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville , IL . She was born on November 2, 1919, in Pittsfield , IL., to Robert and Lulu Gerard Godfrey. She married Charles R. Lacy on June 17, 1939 in Palmyra , MO , and he preceded her in death on May 6, 2001.
Mrs. Lacy was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, bike riding and watching Lawrence Welk on the television. She was a member of the Detroit Christian Church, Detroit , IL .
Survivors: Two sons: Charles R. Lacy, Jr. of Virginia, IL, and R. Bruce Lacy of Kingwood, TX, one daughter: Karolyn K. Lacy of Mt. Sterling, IL, one Sister-in-Law, Arliss Artman of Pittsfield, IL, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Charles in 2001.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , IL , with Rev. Bruce Lacy officiating. Burial will be at the Greenpond Cemetery , Pearl , IL . Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, from 12:00 noon until time of services at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , IL .
RICHARD LEE LACY
, 75, of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Feb.25, 2009 at Holy Family Nursing Home in Des Plaines.
He was born March 27, 1933 in Pittsfield, to Margaret and B. Park Lacy Sr. He married Susan Joan Villeneuve Feb. 1, 1953 in Pittsfield. She preceded him in death June 28, 1990.
Richard graduated with honors from the University of Illinois in Champaign. He was a member of the Fighting Illini Basketball Team. He was a lifelong member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He proudly served as an Officer in the United States Navy. Richard was a Real Estate Broker for Baird & Warner in Barrington for 37 years where he managed three offices.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His closest companion Megan (Yorkshire terrier) will miss him terribly.
Survivors include two brothers, Park Jr. and Charles Lacy; one sister, Elizabeth Lacy, all of Pittsfield; three sons; Gary Lacy of California, Steven Lacy of Palatine and Randall (Debbie) Lacy of McHenry; three daughters, Cathy (Scott) Blumenstein of California, Janine (James) Weith of Woodstock and Susan (Tom) Noel of Fort Atkinson, Wis.; 13 grandchildren, Jeremy, Joshua, Jennifer and Jaclyn Weith, Kendra and Trevor Lacy, Ariene and Tessa Lacy, Nicole and Samantha Noel and Karly, Anna and Dana Lacy.
Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Avenue in Woodstock.
Internment will follow at Saint Patrick's Catholic Cemetery in Hartland
STUART LANDESS
, 81, of Springfield, died June 20, 2008 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born April 8, 1927 in Pike County to Stuart and Julia Mink Landess. He married Anita Smithey Sept. 29, 1972 in Decatur.
He was a retired salesman for Werner Motors. He served in WWII and the US Navy receiving the Victory Medal, the Phillipine Liberation Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal. HE was a graduate of Brown's Business College of Peoria and was a past member of Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife Anita; five sons, Michael (Vicki) Landess, Greg Landess and Patrick (Debbie) Landess, all of Springfield, Daniel (Paula) Landess of Lincoln and Kevin (Peggy) Landess of Indianapolis; one daughter, Theresa Sidwell of Pittsfield; one stepdaughter, Karen (Jerry) Hines of Godfrey; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald (Betty) Landess of Quincy;one sister, Verna Howell of Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Carroll, June 17, 1982.
There will be a visitation from 4-6 Thursday, June 26 at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home in Springfield and a memorial service at 6 p.m. with Lonnie Landess officiating. Private family burial at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield will be at a later date
THAD R. LANDESS
, 54, of 1505 Fell Ave., Bloomington, died at 7:22 p.m. Wednesday, (Sept. 24, 2008) at his residence.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, with a celebration of life service at 4 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. The Rev. Stephanie Soon, OSF Hospice chaplain, will officiate. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Green Pond Cemetery, Pearl. The Rev. Jerry Edison will officiate. Memorials may be made to OSF Hospice Program, Bloomington.
He was born Aug. 7, 1954, in Bloomington, son of Glenn and Bona Newnom Landis. He married Rebecca "Becky" Spencer on June 12, 2008, in Bloomington. She survives.
Also surviving are his best friends, Jack Langhoff, St. Anthony, Minn., and Kevin Menken, Macomb; and many other wonderful friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents.
Thad had worked for H&R Block, Bloomington. He was the co-owner of Metropolis Comics Store in downtown Normal. He was the former manager at Adventure Land, Bloomington.
He graduated from Illinois State University, Normal, with a degree in political science. While in college he was a member of the Model United Nations. He represented China. He was active in political science while in college. He was a page at the 1972 Republican National Convention and was active on the presidential campaigns of Richard Nixon and Robert Kennedy.
Thad enjoyed cruises, science fiction, media, anime and gaming conventions. He had worked for some time at Peoples Bank, Bloomington.
The family has requested friends wear their favorite Hawaiian attire for the visitation and service.
EDWARD LANGAN
, respected resident of ??? township, passed away at his home northwest of town, Friday morning
from old age and general debility. Mr. Langan was born in county Wxxxtenford, Ireland, April 9, 1846. He moved to
the county in the sixties and was united in marriage with Mrs Bridget Quinlan, which union eleven children were
born, seven daughters and five sons. Mrs Langan passed away twelve years ago, and one son also is dead, the other
children are all grown and were all in attendance at the furneral, except one son, Edward, who is in North Dakota.
A sister, Mrs. Clow, a neice, Miss Daly, and Edward Davis of Quincy, two sister-in-laws of the deceased.
Mrs Marcus Quinlan and Mrs. O'Brien of Cinncinnati, were also in attendance. The funeral services were
conducted by Fr Foley at St. Mary's church, at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, and were largely attended,
interment being in the xxxx catholic cemetery.
WILMA N. (GALLAWAY) LANHUM
, 71, passed away at his her residence in Hull, IL on August 13, 2006. She was born on May 28, 1935 in Time, IL to Harrison D. and Eathel Scott Galloway. She married James Lanhum on January 4, 1975 at the Congregational Church in Pittsfield, IL and he preceded in 2001. She was a cook at the Red Dome Inn (The Bowl) and Hull Café. She was a member of the Time Community Church. Wilma loved to garden, afghans, crocheting, and going to garage sales.
Survivors: son, Demetrius (Cathy) Welch, Pittsfield, step-son, Jim (Kim) Lanhum, Pittsfield, IL., three daughters Doretta Delaporte, Hannibal, MO, Dorinda Wells, Hannibal, MO, Davine Welch, step daughter- Teresa (Mike) Ralph, Pittsfield, IL., two brothers H. D. (Phyllis) Galloway, Jr, Quincy, IL and Hugh (Tommy) Galloway, Goodlitsville, TN., two sisters Loretta Bristow, Milton, IL and Glenna (Burt) Evans, Winchester, IL., twelve grandchildren and three step grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.
Preceded by her husband James Lanhum, a son David Welch in 1987, two sisters Vera Tipsword and Donna Sackett and a brother Harold Galloway.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Burial at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 16, 2006 9:00 a.m. till 11:00 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL.
VIRGINIA (LAZENBY) LASH
, 74, of Griggsville died Monday, March 20, 2006 at the White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center, White Hall, IL. She was born February 25, 1932, in Greenville, IL., a daughter of William Jennings Bryan and Hazel Goodwin Lazenby. She married George L. Lash, May 14, 1949, he survives. Surviving are her husband, George, a son Ronald Lash of Pittsfield, daughters Beverly Lash of Carlinville, Roberta Scranton of Mt. Sterling and Georgia Gorham of Griggsville, eight grandchildren, Steve Scott of Mississippi, Mike Lash of Pittsfield, Rhonda Long of Pittsfield, Chris Sutherland of Griggsville, Randy Sutherland of Hillsboro, Amanda and Daniel Scranton of Mt. Sterling and Benjamin Mowen of Carlinville, thirteen great-grandchildren, two brother Robert Lazenby and Albert Lazenby, both of Jerseyville, and a sister, Sue Simmons of Taylorville. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Charles, and two grandsons, Bryan Bronson and Matthew Scott, and a granddaughter Pamela Lash. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at the Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, IL with Rev. Ben Early officiating. Visitation will be held 10 a.m.-12 noon Saturday, March 25 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
MARTHA JANE (BUTLER) LAWBER
, died in Quincy, Adams Co., at Blessings Hospital, May 17, 2008.
Martha was married to Carl Leroy Lawber, Sr. Aug. 31, 1963 in Golden, 44 blissful years ago.
Martha Jane was the daughter of Silvan Ross and Vera Sara (Smith) Butler. She was born March 25, 1924 in Perry, Pike Co.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Anna Mae and Darliene Rosalee; and two brothers, Fredrick Ross and Larry Smith Butler. She is survived by her husband, Carl of Pittsfield; her brother, Robert Lee "Pete" (wife Betty) of Perry; her sisters-in-law, Judy (Perry) and Thelma (Griggsville) Butler; their children, Garry Lawber (wife Ida) of Barry, Margo (husband Merlyn) Winchill of Pleasant Hill, Sandra Ragan of San Antonio, Texas, Carl Lawber, Jr., of Pittsfield and Kenneth Lawber of Apple Valley, Minn.; several nieces and nephews; 13 grandchildren; and 33 great grandchildren.
Carl and Martha were long time members of the Detroit Christian Church.
Funeral services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 19 at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville with Reverend Keith Warner officiating. Internment was at Dorsey Cemetery in Perry. Visitation was held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 17 at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to Detroit Christian Church c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
WILLIAM LAWRENCE
, 72 of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Barry, IL, died Saturday Feb. 28 2009 at Sherman Home Hospice in Phoenix, AZ, where he had lived for many years. Mr. Lawrence has a sister in law in the local area, Doreen Saxbury of Barry. Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Barry American Legion Post #222. Niebur Funeral Chapel is in Charge of the arrangements.
MARIE (CRESS) LAWSON
, 85, of Atlas died Aug. 5, 2008, at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana, Mo. She was born Oct. 30, 1923 to Norton Marshall and Eva L.1 Wombles Marshall Cress in New Hartford, at the home of her grandparents, Mathias Henry and Kasey Ann Wombles. She married Orville S. Lawson May 31, 1942 in Bowling Green, Mo. and he preceded her in death Oct. 27, 1990.
Marie drove a bus for Pleasant Hill School for 17 years and worked at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially going to Atlas Café and having coffee with all the gang. She was a member of the Atlas Community Church when Brother Lester Royer was the leader. Marie enjoyed all sports but was a football fanatic and enjoyed watching the NCAA games where she was an avid Mizzou fan.
Marie is survived by her son, Phillip Lawson of Rockport; a granddaughter, Brandi Sheppard and friend, Mike Apken of Rockport; two grandsons, Tice and Lori Forgy of Grand Island, Neb. and Travis and Jill Forgy of Pekin; a granddaughter,Tamara Lawson of Louisiana, Mo.; and three great grandchildren, Brinae Stitt of Rockport and Dalton and Delaney Forgy of Grand Island; and one great great-grandson, Aiden Lash of Rockport; two brothers, Walter and Carlene Cress of Pleasant Hill and Larry and Barb Cress of Pleasant Hill; one sister, Gerald and Jean Graham of Rockport and many nieces, nephews and friends who will all miss her greatly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norton Marshall and Eva L. Marshall Cress; her stepfather, Harold Cress; an infant son at birth; her daughters, Diana Forgy and Reba Rhoads; a son-in-law, Carroll Forgy;, and one granddaughter, Neali Clendenny; and one brother, Ray Marshall.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial was at the Miller Cemetery, Atlas. Visitation was held Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to Quanada in Pike County and the Miller Cemetery. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements
WARREN DALE LAWSON
, 46 of Cole Camp and formerly of Hull, died Wed., July 8, 2009 in Cole Camp MO. Funeral
Services were held at 2 PM Mon.9 at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Rev. Robert Kean officiated. Burial was at Akers Chapel Cemetery in Pike County, IL. Visitation was at 1 PM Mon. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mr. Lawson Jr. was born January 19, 1963 in Hannibal to Warren Dale & Mary Darlyne Rodgers Lawson.
Survivors include his father, Warren Dale "Doc" Lawson (Nancy), Plainville; 2 sons, Joshua Lawson (Brittany) and Jacob Lawson; a daughter, Elisha Lamb (TJ), fiancée, Sheryl Dean, Cole Camp, MO; future-in-laws, Marty & Wanda White, Cole Camp, MO; a brother, Rodger Douglas Lawson (Erin), Greencastle, IN; 4 uncles, David Lawson (Carla), Hull,Grover, St. Louis, MO; Gene Rodgers, Mendon, and Dean Rodgers, Ursa; 1 aunt, Jan Kenady (Paul), Hull; 1 grandmother, Eunice Rodgers, Hull; 6 grandchildren, Gabriel Lawson, Gabriella Lawson, Hunter Lawson, Cassandra Lamb; and, and numerous cousins
Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his mother; and his grandparents, Robert & Louise
W.W.H. LAWTON
- SPRINGFIELD, ILL., June 18, 1882 - Captain W. W. H. Lawton, Custodian of Field Notes of the United States Survey of the State of Illinois, died at Griggsville, Ill., yesterday morning. Upon receiving intelligence of his death, a meeting of State officials was held in the Governor's office and a committee appointed to select a floral design to be used at the funeral. The funeral occurred today at Griggsvile and each department of the State Government, the Adjutant General's office, and each of the State Board's were represented by one or more officers. Captain Lawton has for nineteen years and up to the time of his death, suffered intensely from a wound received at the siege of Vicksburg in 1863, and though his death was daily expected by his friends, yet the shock was none the less great.
JOHN LEHR
, 80, of Hull, died May 10, 2009 after his third struggle with cancer. While in the hospital Mr. Lehr was cared for by the wonderful staff of the Skilled Nursing Unit and 5th floor of Blessing Hospital in Quincy and his children. For the past four years John had been excellently cared for by Pike County Home Health Services staff and friend, Trish Lane, of Hull.
Mr. Lehr was born Feb. 4, 1929, in the Bronx, N.Y. to Gerard B. and Elizabeth "Bessie" Marie Fitzgerald Lehr.
A native of Scarsdale, N.Y., John took a cross country trip following his senior year in high school, and decided to attend college at Northeast Missouri State Teacher's College in Kirksville, Mo., {now known as Truman State University.} He met his true love, Mary Lou Bomgardner in chemistry class... and what chemistry it was! They were married May 26, 1949 at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Kirksville. Following employment in Kansas, Iowa and New York, they settled in Kinderhook and Hull, to raise their family with "Midwestern" values. She preceded him in death Aug. 30, 2003.
Always known by his students as "Mr. Lehr", John began his teaching career at West Pike High School of Kinderhook, in 1954-where he continued to educate children in science and industrial arts for the next 33 years. He drove the school bus for the district for the 49 years, stopping only when he began to lose his eyesight. He was especially proud of teaching "I Can" classes at WPHS.
John was a Boy Scout leader for more than 25 years for Troop 61. He thoroughly enjoyed training boys to become young men and great outdoorsmen during camping trips and at Saukenauk Scout Camp.
Mr. Lehr was an inventor at heart. Not a day went by that John didn't ponder a way to solve a problem out of necessity or just for fun. He passed on his creative problem solving imagination to his students, scouts and children. Many evenings you could find John working at school as class sponsor, PTA member, set construction for school plays, general handy man at school events or leading cheers at sporting events.
John was a member of Pike County Teacher's Association throughout his teaching career and served as President. He was an active member of the Pike County Emergency Corp and volunteer Hull Fire Department, performed in community plays and singing with his family at cancer fundraisers. During summers John created beautiful handmade cabinets and did home and office repairs for many Pike County citizens.
John was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Barry until the Flood of 93 when he and his wife moved to Quincy to live with Terri for five years. Mr. Lehr helped build the church and care for it over the many years he was a member. Teaching religion classes for high schoolers and making the mashed potatoes at church dinners with friend, Dick Davis of Kinderhook, were jobs of which he was most fond.
Mr. Lehr served as Village President of Hull for eight years which included leading the town and his family through the recovery of the Flood of '93. John always loved the people of Pike County and his many students. In his last years he was fortunate to be able to attend several 50 year reunions of his students where he relished the accomplishments of "his kids" and mourned the losses of those who passed before him.
John was an avid listener of Talking Books and radio... KMOX and 105.1... He regularly called master gardener Jerry Baker and KMOX political talk shows. His last creative endeavor was fulfilling a lifelong hobby of beekeeping which his children continue.
Surviving are his children and grandchildren; Patricia Anne (Pat) of Kirksville, Mo., Teresa Marie (Terri) of Hull, John Steven, Kathy and Kelsey Lehr of Pittsfield, Carl David, Kristi, Gabriel, and Grayson Lehr and Olivia and Victoria Cook of Maryland, Maryellen Lehr-Donley and Lyle Donley and their children, John Henry and Rollie Michael of Hull, IL and brother-in-law, Frank Foran of Garden City, N.Y. and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Foran and one son; Michael Gerard Lehr.
AMANDA R. LEMONS
, 44 of Tucker, GA., formerly of Pittsfield, died March 30, 2011 at Gwinnette Medical Center in Duluth, GA. Amanda was born at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, IL on February 21, 1967, a daughter to Winnie Fulmer Scott and Henry J. Lemons.
Amanda enjoyed photography, drawing, swimming, fishing and Facebook. She worked many years in the construction field and was a professional bartender. Amanda received her GED in 1998 at John Wood Community College in Pittsfield, IL.
She is survived by her mother, Winnie, of Pittsfield, IL., a daughter, Kacey L. Baker of Lawrenceville, GA., a son, Marcos A. Tovalin of Tucker, GA., a granddaughter, Kaori Baker of Lawrenceville, GA., a brother, H. Bruce Lemons of Ewing, MO., three sisters, Penny (David) S. Ramey of Madison, GA., Robyn L. Robb (John Mangham) of Pittsfield., and Laura M. Arredondo, Decatur, GA. Eight nieces and several nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her father.
Cremation was accorded in Tucker, GA. A memorial service will be held at the Pittsfield Lake tennis court pavilion at 1 p.m., April 30, 2011.
BLAIR ANTHONY LEMONS
, 15, of Pearl, IL, died Friday, October 21, 2005 at 4:20 a.m. in St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL.. Blair was born March 1, 1990 in Jacksonville, IL., he is the son of Lanny and Darla Majeske Lemons. He was a Freshman at Pittsfield High School and graduated from Pikeland Community School last year. Blair is a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield. He enjoyed riding horses with the Mounted Angels, participating in special Olympics at the state and local levels winning numerous medals. He loved to swim and ride his pony "Frosty". He was "Student of the Month" in 1997, was a "Make a Wish" participant in 2002 in Austin, TX., He never met a stranger and loved to socialize with friends and family.
Survivors: his parents: Lanny and Darla Lemons of Pearl, a brother Bart Lemons of Kewanee, IL. and his sister Mallory Lemons at DeKalb, IL., his maternal grandparents Mike and Irene Majeske of Kewanee, IL and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceded by his paternal grandparents Silas and Barbara Lemons.
A Celebration of Life Service will be Monday, October 24, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic in Pittsfield with Fr. Rodney Swartz and Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be at the Douglas Cemetery near Milton, IL.
Friends may call Sunday, October 23, 2005 from 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. A parish prayer service will be Sunday, October 23rd at 8:30 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Home.
DONALD G. LEMONS
, 69, of Pearl, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at his residence in Pearl. A Vietnam Army veteran, he served in Germany. He was a self-employed laborer.
Born Aug. 17, ---- in Beardstown, he was the on of the late Virgil and Pauline G. (Roth) Lemons, Jr. Surviving are three sons, Steve (Christina) Lemons of Nebo, Scott (Amy) Lemons of Pittsfield and Jeff (Elizabeth) Lemons of Nebo; a brother, Virgil D. Lemons of Milton; two sisters, Patricia A. Casteel of Mt. Sterling and Joyce G. Fulmer of Pearl; 14 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Lemons, Jr. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010 at the Smith Cemetery in Milton with military graveside rites.
Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Pearl is in charge of arrangements.
DORIS (TROUTNER) LEMONS
, 86, of Pittsfield, died Monday, May 23, 2011, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Doris was born July 8, 1924, in Pittsfield, the daughter of Lyndell and Freda Heavner Troutner. She married Bill H. Lemons Jan. 12, 1945, in Springfield, and he preceded her in death Feb. 23, 1990.
She is survived by one son, Randy Lemons of Pittsfield; one daughter, Lynn Turnball of Pleasant Hill; and three grandchildren, Christina, Aaron and Sarah. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Lemons was a secretary for the Pittsfield School Board then worked as a transcriptionist for Dr. William Kraybill. She along with her husband owned and operated Lemons IGA in Pittsfield for many years before retirement. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pittsfield and the Harley Owners Group. She volunteered numerous hours caring for and mowing Pittsfield West Cemetery and loved flower gardening.
Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Visitation will be from 4:30-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Pittsfield West Cemetery.
GEORGE R. LEMONS
, 84, of Petersburg, formerly of Pittsfield, died Monday, May 9, 2005, at his home.
He was born Dec. 3, 1920, in Milton, the son of Virgil and Elsie Walz Lemons. He married Barbara Bunn in 1944 in Phenix City, Ala.
Mr. Lemons graduated from East Pike High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming and a master's degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific, and received two Bronze Star Medals. He was a teacher and coach for 27 years at Pearl and East Pike High Schools and Pittsfield Higbee Junior High School.
He was a member and deacon of Independence Christian Church and attended First Christian Church in Petersburg. He was a member of Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 and the National and Illinois Education Associations.
Survivors: wife, Barbara; two daughters, Judy (husband, Clint) Hurdle of Bath and Shirley (husband, Tom) Kopatz of Eden Prairie, Minn.; three granddaughters; five great-grandchildren; brother, Virgil Lemons Jr. of Pittsfield; and two sisters, Barbara and Wilma.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial: Pittsfield West Cemetery.
HENRY J. LEMONS
, 61 of Pearl, died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Born January 28, 1944 at Beardstown, IL, the son of Virgil and Pauline Roth Lemons. He married Winnie Rae Fulmer in 1965 (they divorced). He had served his country in the U.S. Army and was a self employed carpenter and a carver of Indian relics. He attended the Pearl Christian Church. Enjoyed woodcarving, fishing, camping on the banks of the Illinois River and watching TV westerns.
Survivors: son Henry Bruce Lemons of Nebo, Il., three daughters, Mrs. Penny (David) Ramey of Lakemont, GA, Amanda Rae Lemons of Atlanta, GA and Jamie Lynn Lemons (address unknown), two brothers, Donald Lemons of Pearl, IL. and David Lemons of Milton, Il., two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Joyce) Fulmer of Pearl, IL and Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Casteel of Pittsfield, IL., eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by his parents and a granddaughter Gwendolyn Sue Jones.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smith Cemetery at Milton with Rev. David Schultz officiating.
Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield on Monday, October 31, 2005 from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society.
JUDITH A. LEMONS
, 65 of Pittsfield, passed away, Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Judith was born in Massachusetts on November 19, 1944. She married Wesley E. Lemmons and he preceded her in death on July 27, 1998.
Judith was a homemaker and worked at Excel in Beardstown, IL. She enjoyed being outdoors and yard work, fishing, cooking and collecting owls.
She is survived by her son Jody Lemmons and his special friend, Dara Fulmer of Pittsfield, two grandchildren, Riley & Brandon Lemmons and brother and sisters in Massachusetts.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., on Thursday, August 26, 2010 at the Oakland Cemetery in Meredosia, IL. Visitation will be held 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
Memorials are suggested to her family. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements
MICHAEL STEVEN LEMONS
, 13, of Nebo, IL died at 6:28 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at St. Louis Childrens Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Michael was born May 7, 1997 in Quincy, a son of James Steven and Christina Evelyn Sydney Lemons. He was a 7th grade student at Pikeland Community School and attended Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill.
Michael loved to hunt and fish and play pool, ping-pong and video games with his friends at the Doghouse Youth Center in Nebo.
Survivors include his parents, Steve and Christina Johns of Nebo, a sister, Angel Lemons and four brothers, Josh, Matthew, Mitchell and Maxwell Lemons all of Nebo, grandparents, Greg and Joeann Feyerabend of Hamburg, and Ron and Janet Sydney of Hannibal, Mo and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald Lemons.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill conducted by Pastor Francis Sheppard. Burial was in the Nebo Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Memorials may still be made to the Doghouse Youth Center in Nebo.
Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill was in charge of arrangements.
THOMAS B. LEMONS
, 83 of Pearl, IL passed away Saturday, October 23, 2010 at his residence. He was born December 01, 1926 in Milton, IL, a son of Bert O. and Trula Marie Chandler Lemons. He married Leona Ruble on May 9, 1948 and later married Carla Johnston on November 8, 1996 in Hannibal, MO and she survives.
Thomas was a grain and livestock farmer, farming on the present farm for sixty plus years and was a twenty nine year sales representative for Pioneer Seed Corn where he received many awards from Pioneer for top sales in his district. He was a member of the Milton Christian Church, a Montezuma Township Trustee and a Greenpond Cemetery Trustee. He loved watching his grandchildren in their sporting events, enjoyed the local pitch card games, boating and water skiing, and was a Dallas Cowboy and Jeff Gordon fan.
He is survived by his wife Carla, and three daughters, Donna (Roger) Loyd of Mahomet, IL, Gail (Rod) Miller of St. Charles, IL, and Nancy (Dean) Capps of Pittsfield. Nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild along with two sisters, Evelyn (Bob) Land of Broken Arrow, OK and Melba Lemons of Marietta, CA also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Silas, Robert “Pete” and Eugene Lemons and a sister, Mardell Campbell.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010 at the Milton Christian Church with Jerry Edison officiating. Interment will be in the Greenpond Cemetery near Pearl. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, October 28, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Milton Christian Church.
Memorials are suggested to the Milton Christian Church or the Blessing Hospice of Pike County. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
VIRGIL LEMONS
, 85 of Pittsfield and formerly of Milton, died Friday June 3, 2005 at the Pittsfield Manor. Born Nov.16,1919 at Milton, IL., he was a son of Virgil and Elsie Walz Lemons Sr.
He married Pauline G. Roth July 16,1941 at Palmyra, MO. and she preceded him on Apr.18,1983.
He served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army. He was a truck driver for Wheelock Bros., Eastern Truck Lines and Hercules.
He enjoyed fishing, arrowhead hunting, and playing bingo.
Survivors: three sons: Henry and Donald Lemons both of Pearl, IL., and David Lemons of Milton, IL., two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth ( Joyce ) Fulmer of Pearl and Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Casteel of Pittsfield. two sisters, Barbara Clark of Grafton, IL. and Wilma Holsman of Jacksonville, IL, 16 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren.
Preceded by 6 brothers, George, Elmer, Billy Joe, Russell Oscar and Roy Lemons and one sister Nora Meggason and a granddaughter Stephanie and a great granddaughter Gwendolyn.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Wayne Ward officiating. Burial with military honors will be at the Smith Cemetery at Milton, IL.
Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL on Monday after 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society.
FRANCES (WALKER) LIEHR
, 89, of Springfield, formerly of Perry, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village. She was born July 20, 1913, on the family farm near Perry, the daughter of Russell and Florence Dorsey Walker. She married Leonard Liehr in 1938 in Perry; he died in 2001. A son also preceded her in death. Mrs. Liehr graduated from Perry High School in 1931. She was a member of Meredosia Women's Club and Parkway Church of Christ, where she was a pst Sunday school teacher. She was a past Girl Scout leader and taught first aid for the American Red Cross. Survivors: a son, David R. (wife, Judith) Liehr of Springfield; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, James Walker of Louisville, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Airsman-Hires Chapel, Griggsville, Wayne Hammitt officiating. Burial: Wilson Cemetery, Perry.
JOHN DAVID LIEHR
, 89, of Perry, died Sunday Sept. 13, 2009, at Pittsfield Eastside Health & Rehabilitation.
He was born May 9, 1920 in rural Perry, son of the late Ernest and Helen Geisendorfer Liehr.
He married Dorothy Green in Perry.
Surviving are two grandchildren, Dawn Bolin of Decatur and David Carnahan of Belleville; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lois Liehr of Perry and Amelia Skouby of Rolla, Mo.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin Lee Carnahan; one sister, Frances Okeson; and five brothers, Leonard Liehr, Robert Liehr, Paul Liehr, Wilbur Liehr, and Albert Liehr.
J.D. attended Dexter grade school and later became a 1940 graduate of Perry High School. He was a veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Army in Europe receiving the Bronze Star of Valor during the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he farmed in rural Perry, and later managed the Perry Locker in Perry. He was a member of the Perry Presbyterian Church where he was past elder. He was also a member of the Perry American Legion Post and the Dexter Community Club,
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Perry Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted by Perry American Legion Post. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of service at the church
TODD LIPCAMAN
, 42, of Perry, IL died Thursday, June 30, 2005, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, IL. He was born May 2, 1963, in Quincy, IL to Donald L. (Leheigh) and Dolores “De” Elledge Lipcaman. He married Amy D. Smith on March 12, 1988, in Las Vegas, NV. He worked as a Postal Carrier for the Quincy Post Office. He attended Perry Presbyterian Church and the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Todd served as a “page” in the U.S. Senate in Washington D.C. in 1981. Todd graduated from Perry High School in 1981. He attended John Wood Community College and Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Quincy Sportsmen’s Club, and Pittsfield’s Old Orchard Country Club. Todd enjoyed golf, goose hunting, and fishing, collecting Indian artifacts, softball, basketball, baseball. He also loved to camp, garden, cook, mushroom hunt, and bowling. He enjoyed being with family and friends partying. He never knew a stranger and had a talent for remembering names of people he had met. His daughters were the highlight of his life. Survivors: his mother, Delores “De” Lipcaman (Special friend, Carl Myers) of Perry, IL Two daughters: Eryn Lipcaman and Abby Lipcaman of Pittsfield, IL Two brothers: Rhett (Paula) Lipcaman and Brent (Special friend, Nadine) of Jacksonville, IL. Three Aunts: Mariam “Mim” Rocke of Perry. Two Uncles: Toby Elledge and Donald Elledge both of Perry, IL. He was also survived by several cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald L. (Leheigh) Lipcaman, on April 1, 2003. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. with Reverend David Schultz officiating. Visitation will Tuesday, July 5, 2005, from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Wilson Cemetery in Perry, IL. There will be a lunch following the services on Wednesday for family and friends at the Perry United Methodist Church. Memorials are to the Daughters' Educational Fund in care of
th Niebur Funeral Home of Pittsfield, IL
THOMAS TAYLOR LISTER
, a retired farmer died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Durr, with whom he had recently been making his home, Sundey, February 18, 1934, following an illness of about a week’s duration at 8:05 a.m.
He was born in Carroll Co., Kentucky, March 2, 1854 and lacked but twelve days of reaching his eightieth milestone.
He united in marriage with Elizabeth Evans, November 30, 1879. There were six childdren, four of whom survive: Mrs. Grace Durr, Raymond Lister and Mrs. Alanta Turner of Griggsville, Ill. One daughter, a twin of Mrs. Turner, died in infancy. A second daughter, Lillie (Mrs. Harmon Reed) died about seven years ago.
He is also survived by six grandchildren. He was the last of a family of fourteen children. His wife died some twenty seven years ago. For the last twelve years he has lived with his children.
He resided on the farm, living much of his life in the Bethel community, moving to Griggsville about sixteen years ago. He was a kindhearted man, good to his family, industrious and happiest when he was busy at work. Though handicapped by never having gone to school a day in his life, he had nevertheless learned how to read and figure. He had expressed himself as having lived his time and that he was ready to go.
He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and of the Bethel M. E. Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. at the Skinner Funeral home in Griggsville and interment made in Bethel cemetery, the Rev. Oscar F. Jones, pastor, officiating.
NANCY LOOK
- The report reached Barry Friday evening that Mrs. Nancy Lock, who was
better known by the name of Mrs. Hull, died very suddenly about noon at
the residence of Mrs. William Hinch, a neighbor. When she left her
home, which is about one and a half miles north of Kinderhook, she was
apparently in her usual health, and seemed so when she entered Mrs.
Hinch's home and greeted her. She was seated and conversing with
Mrs. Hinch when she suddenly fell forward in convulsions. Dr. Aleshire
was sent for at once, but before he arrived Mrs. Lock was dead.
Mrs. Lock was over 70 years old and was an old resident of this county.
She was the mother of Dennis Hull, of this city, who now holds a
position in the Deaf and Dumb asylum at Jacksonville. The coroner of this
county was notified of her death."
MICHAEL G. LORD
, 57 of Pittsfield , IL , former Pike County Sheriff and Pike County Board Member passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Barnes Hospital-Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis , Mo. He was born October 2, 1952 in Oceanside , CA a son of Vernon L. and Jean S. Langdon Lord. He married Phyllis Pearson on October 6, 1973 at the First Baptist Church in Pittsfield and she survives. Mike was a graduate of the Pittsfield High School Class of 1970 and upon graduation joined the Navy. From 1970-1974 Mike served in the U.S. Navy exclusively with the United States Navy Ceremonial Guard. The historic Ceremonial Guard is the official ceremonial unit of the Navy. Based at the Naval Support Facility Anacostia, Washington DC , the Guard’s primary mission is to represent the service in Presidential, Joint Armed Forces, Navy and public ceremonies in and around the nation’s capitol.
Mike’s duties included prestigious service and support to the White House, Arlington National Cemetery , Presidential Inaugurals and Presidential Funerals. While with the Ceremonial Guard, Mike demonstrated superior close-order rifle skills and was assigned to the Silent Drill Team, performing spectacular exhibitions throughout the Washington DC region.
Mike’s shipmates will always have the best memories of having a comrade who could be trusted, depended on and would always have the ability to perform at the highest level expected of a Guardsman, even under the most extreme circumstances.
Mike will be sorely missed. Upon returning to his home town of Pittsfield , Mike served as a deacon and taught the Junior High Sunday School class at the First Baptist Church of Pittsfield. He joined the Pittsfield City Police Department and later served as a deputy sheriff under Sheriff Charlie Cheek. He was elected as the Pike County Sheriff and Pike County Coroner and served for three terms from December 1986 to November 1998 and then was elected and served on the Pike County Board from December 1998 to April 2007. Mike joined the State of Illinois Secretary of State Police as an investigator March 4, 2002 and was currently employed by the State of Illinois Secretary of State Police . He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152, Pittsfield Fire Department, Illinois Sheriff’s Association, Fraternal Order of Police and was active in the Pike County Democrat Party. His passion was his family and greatly enjoyed the people he worked with along with enjoying the outdoors and golfing. He greatly loved his black Labrador retriever “Molly”.
Surviving is his wife Phyllis, daughter, Sarah Anne Lord of St. Louis , Mo and son, Micah Lord of Pittsfield . His mother, Jean Lord and brother, Mark Lord both of Pittsfield survive along with three nephews and one niece, Doug and Brock Lord, Dean Pearson, Carrie Bradshaw, several cousins and in laws, Russell and Phyla Pearson of Pittsfield. His father Vernon Lord preceded Mike in death in 2006.
Services are being held at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 21 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Roy Ferguson and Rev. Mike Pierce officiating. Burial will be in the Goodin Cemetery at Pittsfield with military rites accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and the Illinois State Police Honor Guard. A lunch will be held after interment for family and friends at the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152.
Visitation will be open to the public starting at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 20 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with the family meeting with family and friends after 6 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church of Pittsfield or the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.
VERNON L. LORD
, age 76, of Perry, Ill. and formerly of Pittsfield, Ill. died Sunday afternoon (November 5, 2006) at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, Ill. He was born June 12, 1930 in near Martinsburg, Ill. son of the late Warren G. and Lucille Patterson Lord. He married Jean Langdon on July 29, 1951 in Martinsburg, Ill. and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Michael Lord and wife Phyllis of Pittsfield, Ill., Mark Lord of Pittsfield, Ill.; four grandchildren, Sarah Anne Lord of St. Louis, Mo., Doug Lord, Micah Lord, and Brock Lord all of Pittsfield, Ill.; a sister, Lavonne Guthrie and husband Ray of Roseville, Ill.; a brother, Gail Lord and wife Pat of Pittsfield, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Leona Ruth Lord. Mr. Lord was a 1949 graduate of Pittsfield High School in Pittsfield, Ill. He was drafted into the U.S. Marine Crops in 1951 serving in the Korean Conflict. Following the war he returned to Pike County and became a lineman for CIPS retiring in 1992 after 41 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman with the City of Pittsfield, serving for over 30 years. Vernon loved to shoot and was a registered ATA Trap Shooter. He also loved to quail hunt, and loved the outdoors. Vernon also enjoyed bowling and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and the Monday night Men’s Bowling League. He was also a member of the Pittsfield Masonic Lodge #790. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday (November 9, 2006) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Ill. Burial will be in Goodin Cemetery near Pittsfield, Ill. where graveside military rites will be conducted by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152.
WILLIAM REEL LOSCH
, 74, of Gerrardstown, WV and formerly of Pittsfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at Winchester Medical Center at Winchester, VA.
He was born September 20, 1935 in Keokuk, IA the only son of the late Marion Conrad Losch and Rachel Carrie Reel Losch. Bill graduated from Peoria High School in 1953, where he lettered in football. He was a graduate of Western Illinois University-Macomb in 1958 and he received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Veterinary School in 1961.
Upon graduating as a DVM, he established his first veterinary practice in Baraboo, WI from 1961-1983. He later went on to establish another veterinary practice in Milwaukee, IL from 1986-2004. In addition to his veterinary practices, he was also a lifelong farmer, a veterinary nutrition consultant and a USDA meat inspector. He also served on the Baraboo School Board for twelve years from 1967-1979.
He is survived by four daughters, Carol de Man Horne and husband Roy, Patricia Losch Lyons and husband James, Susan Losch Skidmore and husband David and Kayla Losch. One step-son, Jeffery Lindeman, one step-daughter, Gina Lindeman, three grandchildren, Aaron de Man, Paula de Man and Lenna Lyons and his ex-wife and colleague, Dr. Marjorie E. Losch and other extended family.
A memorial service will be held at Evergreen Health and Rehab Center where he lived prior to his death. Private graveside services will be held at the Taylor Martin Cemetery near El Dara, IL at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 11, 2010.
WARREN GAIL LORD
, age 67, of Pittsfield, Il. died Sunday afternoon (Jan. 6, 2008) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Il. He was born November 10, 1940 in Martinsburg Township, Pike Co. Illinois son of the late Warren Gordon and Lucille Patterson Lord. He married Patricia Minear on April 5, 1964 in Pleasant Hill, Il. and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Gail Wayne Lord and wife Brenda of Pittsfield, Il., and Christopher Aaron Bullock and wife Veronica of Columbia, Mo.; nine grandchildren, Zachary, Morgan, and Lenzie Lord all of Pittsfield, Il., and Jessica, Adriana, Ericka, Noel, C.J. , and Alex Bullock all of Columbia, Mo.; a sister, LaVonne Guthrie and husband Ray of Roseville, Il.; and special friends Duane and Linda Smith of Clayton, Il.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister in infancy Leona Ruth Lord; and a brother, Vernon LeRoy Lord.
Gail served in the U.S. Navy upon the aircraft carrier Shangri-La, serving from 1958 to 1963. Gail worked at Trio Manufacturing in Griggsville following his service to our country until it closed in 2006. He then became custodian for the Pittsfield First Christian Church and Crossroads Center. He loved to fish and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and family and friends. Gail was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion and the old Martinsburg Church of Christ.
Services were entrusted to Airsman-Hires Funeral Home of Pittsfield, Illinois
ANNETTA (NEPPER) LOVELL
, 74, of Hull, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in the emergency room of Hannibal Regional ' Hospital, Hannibal, Mo.
She was born Dec. 2, 1935, in Ute, Iowa, to Warren and Helene (Ziems) Nepper. They preceded her in death.
She married Elgin C. (Buzz) Lovell, July 3, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa. He preceded her in death Nov. 30, 1999.
She is survived by one son, 1 Craig Lovell and his wife, Paula, of Hannibal, Mo.; one daughter, Helene Fricke and her husband, Kevin, of Hull; two grandsons, Marcus Fricke, of Hull and Justin Reever, of Hannibal, Mo; four brothers, Warren Nepper, of Ute; Dean Nepper, of Ute; Allen Nepper, of Charter Oak, Iowa; and Curtis Nepper, of Ute; and two sisters, Corrine Kunze, of McMinnville, Ore.; and Sharon Barngrover, of Canton, S.D..
Anneta graduated 1953, from Mapleton High School in Mapleton, Iowa. She was a member of the Hull Community Church. Anneta was a very popular babysitter in the Hull community for four decades and cared for most of the present adults at one time or another. When she had spare time she enjoyed arts and crafts as well as cooking. Anneta was a certified medication aide and worked with the mentally disabled for many years.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14,at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Akers Chapel Cemetery in Hull. Memorials are suggested to the Hull Community Church.
ELGIN C. LOVELL
, 66 of Hull,Ill,died at 3:35p.m.Nov.30,1999 at his shop in Hull.Funeral services will be at 10a.m.Saturday at Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry,Ill.Burial will be in Akers Chapel Cemetery in Hull.Mr.Lovell was born Sept.24,1933,in Colome,South Dakota,the son of Charles and Leona(Weldin)Lovell.He married Annetta Nepper on July 3,1958 in Sioux City,Iowa.Survivor by his wife Annetta;a son,Craig Lovell;one daughters,Helene Ricke;one grandson,Marcus Fricke;two brothers,Ernest"Skip"Lovell of Hot Springs,Ark.,and Elwin(John)Lovell of South Sioux City,Neb.;three sisters,Marlene Lovell-Kemp of Green Valley,Ariz,Kay Biggerstaff of Chandler,Ariz.,and Gay McDonald of British,Honduras.Mr.Lovell was a 1951 graduate of Colome High School,S.D.He served in the U.S.Amry during the Korean Conflict.He was a member of Smithland,Iowa American Legion.A member of Hull Volunteer Fire Department for more then 25 year.And owned and Operator of Lovell Construction Company in Hull for 35 years.
ARTHUR T. LOWARY
, age 96, of the Hawthorne Inn in Pittsfield, and fomerly of Atlas, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
He was born June 12, 1912 in Atlas, the son of John W. and May Hillman Lowery.
Arthur was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and was an Army veteran of WW II, serving as a medic in the Rhineland and Central European Theatres. In his earlier years, he was employed as a carpenter in the Atlas and Rockport area. Later he worked for the State of Illinois Department of Transportation on a road maintenance crew and he retired from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office of Drivers Services in Pittsfield after many years of service. Arthur was a 58 year member of Pittsfield Masonic Lodge # 790 BF & AM. He also served for many years and the Miller Cemetery board.
Survivors include a nephew, Charles A. Lowery of Glenwood, a niece, Nina Smith Harpole of Union City, Tenn. and several grand nieces and grand nephews, Also, a special friend, Genevieve Gwartney of Hampshire.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Julia Smith, Emma Petty and Edith Williams and by two brothers, Charles Lowery and Homer Lowery.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pittsfield Masonic Lodge 790 AF & AM and by Rev. Aaron McCombs.
Burial, with military honors, will followed at Miller Cemetery in Atlas. Visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral services
BETTY M. (BROWNING) LOWE
, 84, of Pittsfield , IL passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry , IL . Betty was born in Pittsfield , IL on November 1, 1926, a daughter to Clay and Fern Clark Browning. She married Warren “Rock” Lowe on March 3, 1945 in Little Rock , Ark and he preceded her in death in March of 1987.
Betty was a well-known hairdresser in Pittsfield for several years. She was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church , a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 Auxiliary and the Pike County Dance Club. Fishing, yard work and flower gardening was some of Betty’s interests.
Three children are surviving, Dennis (Sharon) Lowe of Pittsfield, Sue (Dan) Boyd of Arthur, IL and Peggy (Mike) Fee of Barry, IL along with seven grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. One sister, Barbara Hooper of Pittsfield also survives.
Her husband and a brother, Bill Browning, preceded Betty in death. Services are being held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Tom Wilber officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery .
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Research, Griggsville Estates or the Barry Community Care Center .
EVELYN D. (CAMPBELL) LOWE
, 86, of Pittsfield died on Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 8:10 A.M. at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsfield, IL. She was born on May 9, 1918 in Harrison County, MO to William and Clara Hart Campbell. Evelyn married Daryl Vandiver then later married Lyndle J. Lowe on April 16, 1945 in Reno, NV. and he preceded on December 30, 2001. She was a waitress at “The Bowl” in Pittsfield and a school crossing guard.
Evelyn was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, Pittsfield Garden Club, enjoyed feeding birds, squirrels, and wildlife, enjoyed camping and liked antiques.
Survivors: three sons, Don Lowe, Springfield, IL., Dave Lowe, Wichita Falls, TX and Bud Vandiver, Greencore Springs, FL. and one step granddaughter Molly.
Preceded by her husband Lyndle J. Lowe, and a sister Thelma Alley.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 2, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. with burial at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2006 from 12:00 noon until time of services at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL.
JAMES G. LOWE
, 68, of Pittsfield died on Sunday, July 9, 2006 at the Liberty Village in Pittsfield, IL. He was born on September 20, 1937 in Pittsfield, IL to Elmer V. and Mary E. Dimmitt Lowe. He was a mechanic, Parking Meter Department for the City Police Department in San Jose, CA for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Navy for two years.
He was a member of the Pittsfield Untied Methodist Church, a member of the Pittsfield Lodge #790 AF &AM and El Dara Lodge #388 AF&AM, Consistory, Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield, IL., Pittsfield Post #152 American Legion and served as chaplain and called bingo. He was a “Wing Sprint” race car enthusiast and sponsored a car at the San Jose Fairgrounds.
Survived by: special friend Jan Gwartney, Pittsfield, IL., two daughters Mrs. Richard (Connie) Wilson, Lodi, CA, Mrs. Jeff (Chrisy) Burroughs, Santa Rosa, CA., two grandchildren Melissa and James Burroughs, aunt, Naomi Wahlgren, Pittsfield, IL., one sister Mrs. Delbert (Jeannine) Robertson, Pittsfield, a niece Mrs. Dan (Barbara Jean) Selby, Quincy, IL.
Preceded by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pittsfield, IL. with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home with Masonic services by the Pittsfield Lodge #790 AF&AM. at 7:30 P.M.
WAYNE LOWE
, 90 of Pittsfield, IL, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Illini Community Hospital Emergency Room. Wayne was born near Pittsfield on January 19, 1920, a son of Arthur and Mayme Landess Lowe. He married Kathryn L. Cook November 8, 1941 in Louisiana, MO and she preceded him in death on December 20, 2003.
Wayne graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1938 and attended and played football at Western Illinois University for two years. He served in the U. S. Army Air Corp. during WWII Japan. Wayne was a grain and livestock farmer in Martinsburg Township, Pike County since 1952. He was a longtime member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 where he had served as a commander and on the Drill Squad. He was a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau, was a Republican Precinct Committeeman, served as Martinburg Township Supervisor, and served on the Pike County Board of Supervisors.
He and Kathryn were members of the Pike County Dance Club, a 4-H leader, enjoyed camping and the community club and greatly enjoyed attending sporting events of his children and grandchildren.
Surviving are four sons, William (special friend, Patty Mellon-Bartlett) Lowe of Lake St. Louis, MO., Steven (Ellen) Lowe of Pleasant Hill, IL, Stanley (Shirley) Lowe of Jerseyville, IL, and Kevin (Becky) Lowe of Virden, IL. Two daughters, Jane (Terry) Hubbard of Pleasant Hill, IL, and Judy (David) Kabbes of Chesterfield, MO survive along with twenty-one grandchildren and twenty-nine great grandchildren.
Wayne was preceded in death by a son Bing Lowe in 1971, an infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann in 1955, two brothers, Hayward and Warren Lowe and a sister, Marie Von Berg.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Donald Peebles officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until time of service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery with military graveside rites accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 Drill Squad.
Memorials are suggested to the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 or the Pittsfield United Methodist Church.
JENNIE LOWERY
, wife of Luther Lowery, died at her home near this place on Sunday morning after a brief illness, of puerperal fever. Two small children are left motherless, one of them being only two weeks old. The deceased was only 17 years of age, and beside her children leaves her husband and her parents, brothers, sisters and many other relatives. The remains were laid to rest in Petty Cemetery (in Rockport), after a brief service, which was conducted by Reverend Johnson, of this place.
JOHN LOWERY
, ROCKPORT, ILL., May 1 - John Lowery was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, October 12, 1842, and died at his home near Rockport, Illinois, April 26, 1907 after a two weeks illness of pneumonia and other complications. The deceased came to this county when only a small child where he had since resided. In 1864, he was married to Julietta Guthrie. Four children were born to them, three sons and one daughter. The sons, Charles, John and Luther, survive and reside in this vicinity. The daughter passed away at the age of 14. Several grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Nolkamper, of Pittsfield , also survive. The funeral services were held at the Petty Cemetery (in Rockport) on Sunday morning and were largely attended, after which the remains were laid beside those of his companion, who was laid to rest only two weeks ago. Much sympathy is expressed for the family in this double bereavement.
JULIA ETTA LOWERY
- ROCKPORT, ILL., April 22--Julia Etta, wife of John Lowery, a highly respected farmer living near this place, died Tuesday night after a brief illness of pneumonia. The deceased was 67 years of age and leaves an aged husband, one brother and three sons, Charles, John, and Luther, beside several grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the Petty cemetery (in Rockport) on Thursday, after which the remains were laid in the family lot beside those of her daughter.
The husband is completely prostrated over his wife's death and is also suffering from pneumonia and much anxiety is felt concerning his condition.
MARIAM T. LOWRY
, 93, of Pittsfield, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.
She was born to Edmond and Katherine Wood Thomas March 4, 1917 in Hunnewell, Mo. She married Norman “Ed” Lowry Jan. 11, 1941 in Hannibal, Mo. and he preceded her in death in 1969.Mariam along with her husband Ed owned and operated pony farm showing the ponies throughout the Midwest. Together, they also owned and operated Lowry Music Company (for which Mariam kept the books and took the service calls), the Cardinal Inn Restaurant, and the Lowry Motel which Mariam managed until 1972. She oversaw the competition of two subdivisions that were left incomplete after Ed’s death. She later donated ground to establish Lowry Park in south Pittsfield in her husband Ed’s memory. She also worked for her son William in his law office
She was a member of the St Mary’s Catholic Church of Pittsfield. Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) Pittsfield Chapter, Past President of PTA, on the committee to establish “Cub Scouts,” in Pittsfield. In addition, she was a member of Hackney and Shetland Societies. She had a great interest in horse shows, loved to travel, bowl, and loved to visit her children.
Survivors include four sons, Dr. Joseph (Judy) Lowry of Davis Junction, William (Donna) Lowry of Pittsfield, Charles (Mary) Lowry of Hartford, S.D. and John Lowry of Sarasota, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Jeanne (Steve) Goodman, of Pittsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Lightle of Pittsfield and Mrs. Mary Catherine Yelton of Barry; two brothers-in-law, Walton Lowry of Pittsfield and William Dunham of Pittsfield; one sister-in-law, Hope Hunt of Sherman Oaks, Calif. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren: Jolene Lowry-Miller, Jill Lowry, Tom Lowry, Amy Hadden, Steven Lowry, Katie Carr, David Lowry, Stephanine Lowry, Kelli Lowry, Scott Goodman, Tim Goodman, Jennifer Black, Molly Goodman and Megan Goodman, along with 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ed in 1969, and three sisters, Eleonor Dunham, Martha Gresham, and Elizabeth Wall.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield, with Father Mark Schulte officiating. Burial will be in the West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Niebur Funeral Home with prayers beginning at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Lowry Park Playground Equipment Fund, the Pittsfield West Cemetery or to the Donor’s Choice.
MARY (VOORVAART) LOWRY
, 83, of rural Monroe City, Mo. died Monday, Sept. 8 in her home.
She was born Oct. 7, 1924 in Kahoka, Mo. to Henry and Lizetta Seyb Voorvaart. She graduated from Kahoka High School in 1942 and graduated from St. Mary's School of Nursing in Quincy. She was an administrator for 28 years for the Health Department in Pike County. She retired in 1989 in Pittsfield and moved to Monroe City, Mo. and spent the winter months in Clewiston, Fla. She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield. She also served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois State Board of Health.
She was married to Walton I. Lowry April 10, 1927 in Pittsfield. He survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Sandy (husband Mike) Holmes of Spring Valley, Ohio, Vicki (husband Larry) Harshman of Pittsfield and Joyce (husband Vaughn) Rice of Shell Rock, Iowa; one brother, John (wife Patty) Voorvaart of Simsbury, Conn.; one sister, Mary Murphy of Scotsdale, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Scott Rice.
Memorials may be made to the Martha Lowly Memorial Fund in care of Garner Funeral Home, POB 127 Monroe City, Mo. Memorial is suggested to the many orphanages.
Cremation rites will be accorded to her wishes.
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