RACHEL (DAVID) LAIN - Charles Lowery was called to Spring Lake Sunday to care for the remains of Mrs. Marshall Lain, who had passed away after a brief illness of peritonitis. The deceased was about 30 years of age and leaves a husband and three children and a number of other relatives. The funeral services took place in the Atlas church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, after which the remains were laid in the Taylor cemetery.
Source: "Raynor" at Find-A-Grave
Rachel was born in Calhoun County, Illinois the daughter of Daniel Webster david and Nancy F. Webb; wife of Marshall LAIN, whom she married Oct. 30, 1900 in Pike County, MO

VIRGIL C. LAIN , 85, of Barry, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 11, 2009) in the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. Virgil was born Aug. 18, 1924, in Atlas Township, Pike County, to William Russell and Grace Curtis Lain. He married Lilly Arwilda Niffen on Nov. 12, 1940, in Hannibal, Mo. She died July 12, 2000. Virgil was a World War II veteran and served under Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines. He retired from Laborers Local 919. He was a board member on the Plainville Town Board when he was a resident of Plainville. Virgil was active for several years in the Share Program in Barry. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. James (Barbara) Morgan of Taylor Ridge, Mrs. Beverly Rice of Springfield and Mrs. Rodney (Carla) Miller of Plainville; seven grandchildren, Danita Harrison of Reynolds, Dannette Suding of Muscatine, Iowa, Jason Rice of New Berlin, Linda Ford of Harrisburg, Lou Ann Clark of Auburn, Chris Miller of Perry and Calleen Kamphaus of Plainville; 14 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Roger (Julie) Allensworth and Mrs. Robert (Sue) Lipcamon of Pittsfield; and one brother, Clarence Lain of Divernon. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, Glen and William; one infant son; and one son-in-law, John Rice. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Saturday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Quincy Herald Whig

BESSIE BRIGGS (BICKERDIKE) LARGE , , the eight child of Mr. and Mrs. James Bickerdike, was born on the 10th day August, 1876, at the old homestead three miles southeast of Griggsville, Ill. She attended the common school at Brush College and afterwards graduated from Griggsville high school in 1894. She then engaged in teaching for a few years and her efforts were crowned with success. The many friends she acquired in her school days will always have pleasant memories of the bright and cheerful girl who made school life the brighter for her having been in it. She was married to Oscar S. Large of Springfield, I11., October 26, 1899, at which place they made their home and have since resided. Three children blessed this union, a little son who died in infancy, two daughters, Grace Elizabeth and Bessie Martha Rosalind, who are now aged about four and two years respectfully. Their home was indeed a truly happy one, and was always open to their friends who have enjoyed many a pleasant hour because of the exceptional hospitality of these generous young people. Mrs. Large gave her heart to God in early childhood and united with the Bethel church when a little past seven years of age, under the pastorate of Rev. Weems. After marriage she moved her membership to the Kumler M. E. church at Springfield where she remained a member until her translation. She was a charter member of the Violet Missionary society of the Bethel church and took an active interest in its welfare. She was a devoted wife, a tender and loving mother. In saying that truly of her it is one of the most beautiful tributes that can be paid a noble woman. She was very cheerful and optimistic in temperament and was always happy when able to make some life brighter and better. In consequence of her loving heart and sunny disposition she attracted a wide circle of friends who were much devoted to her and who now weep with the relatives at her seemingly untimely end. About five weeks ago she was brought to her old home in hope of benefitting her health which had been failing for some time, but all that loving friends and medical attention could do did not avail, and she passed away at 1:20 p. m. April 28. During her illness she talked much about death. She was anxious to live for the sake of tier family and friends, but when the end approached the Lord gave her a blessed victory and she said repeatedly, "0, death, where is thy sting?" Besides her husband and children, she leaves two brothers, Edward and Robert, three sisters, Mrs. Richard Elliott, and Misses Emma and Daisy, and mother, the father and three children having preceded her to the better land. Funeral services were held at Bethel Sunday afternoon, conducted by Revs. Cusic and Armentrout, after which she was laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining the church.
Transcribed by Delaine Donaldson, from an old scrapbook.

DORIS MARIE (NORTON) LAVENBERG , 70, died Oct. 22, 2008, at the Riverside Regional Medical Center located in downtown Riverside, Calif. Born in Pike County, Doris grad­uated from Pittsfield High School and Lincoln Christian College, then accepted jobs in Colorado and California. She married Thomas Edgar Lavenberg of California. He pre­ceded her in death, July 3, 1996. Doris has two surviving children, Randy Rene Lavenberg and Shannon Elaine Orellana both of Moreno Valley, Calif. Doris has three sur­viving grandchildren, Randy Allen Lavenberg, Justin Tyler Lavenberg, Elijah Alexander Avent, and one sister-in-law, Esther Norton, Gail's wife. There are also several cous­ins, nieces, nephews and great- nieces and nephew. Also preceding Doris's death were her parents James Lionel Norton and Ida Beatrice Hess Norton of Pittsfield. Her five broth­ers Jesse L. Norton of Gary, Ind., Leo I. Norton of Pittsfield, James W Norton of Washington state, Otis Norton of Colorado, Gail K. Norton of Ashland, and nephew Victor Luke Norton of Jacksonville. Doris pursued her career in Christian service in several California cities, attending many churches. Near the end of her life she was a mem­ber of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Moreno Valley, Calif. She enjoyed writing poetry, spending time with her youngest grandson, and loved dogs. Several books through the Poets Society have published works of her Christian faith. Condolences to the fam­ily can be sent to Randy Lavenbert and Shannon Orellana 12107 Cambridge Court, Moreno Valley, CA 92557.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

ALBERT LEACH , well-known Kinderhook man, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frederick Houser, in that village on Monday morning, November 6th 1922 at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 8 days. Mr. Leach had been in very poor health for many months, and his death was not altogether unexpected. The funeral services are being held from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frederick Houser of Kinderhook at 2:00 p.m. this (Wednesday) afternoon, in charge of Rev. B. Brown of the Barry Baptist church. Interment will be made in the Park Lawn cemetery of this city, and the Barry Lodge No. 336, I.O.O.F. will have charge of the services at the grave. Mr. Leach was the father of Mrs. Lucille Akers, of this city, and besides Mrs. Houser and Mrs. Akers, he has another daughter, Mrs. C. J. Gose of Kinderhook; a son, Frank, of Springfield, and other relatives. OBITUARY ALBERT LEACH Albert Leach, eldest son of A. F. and Rebecca Leach, was born on a farm in Adams county, Illinois, February 28, 1845, and departed this life November 6, 1922, aged 76 years, 8 months and 9 days. In his youth Mr. Leach attended a small country school where he finished the grades. He then became a student in the Payson Seminary, conducted by Prof. Wallace and his wife, to which, in those days most of the young people of that community turned after finishing the country school. It was while attending this school that he met Miss Isabel McAtee. Upon finishing the academic course at Payson, he entered Evanston University, where he completed his course. He taught school for a few years, which work was most congenial to his nature. He was united in marriage to Miss Isabel McAtee on November 13, 1867. To this union five children were born--Mrs. Jacob F. Lard and Mr. Frank E. Leach, of Springfield; Mrs. Frederick Houser and Mrs. Carrie A. Gose of Kinderhook, and Mrs. Lucille Akers of Barry. Since settling near Kinderhook in 1868, his life has been for many years spent in the vicinity....He was always blessed with good health until one year ago when he was seized with a malady which was never overcome. After many weeks spent in St. Mary's hospital, he passed away quietly in the home of his daughter, surrounded by those he loved. Besides the above mentioned children there are five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also a brother and two sisters. A host of friends join in sympathy with his bereaved family. The funeral services were held last Wednesday afternoon in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frederick Houser at Kinderhook in charge of Rev Brainard Brown of the Barry Baptist church. Burial was made in the Park Lawn cemetery of Barry, and the members of the I.O.O.F. of this city had charge of the services at the grave.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Wed, 15 Nov 1922]

RONALD E. LESSER , 85, of New Canton, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry. He was born June 24, 1924, in 1 LaGrange, Mo., to Clarence E. and Blanche M. (Guilfoil) Lesser. They preceded him in death. He married Betty Sander Oct. 1, 1951, in St. Francis Rectory in Quincy. She survives in Barry. He is survived by one son, Brad r_ Leeser ( wife, Minka), of Moorehead, Minn. and one daughter, Jane A. Guthrie (husband Kirby), of New Canton. He is also survived by four grandchildren: Michael Leeser, of Moorehead; Rebecca Disher, of Horace, N.D., Grant Guthrie, of Barry and Jenna Guthrie, of Columbia, Mo.; and three great- grandchildren, Josie, Zachary and Jessica Disher, of Horace. He was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret (Short) Thompson. Ronald graduated from Lewistown, Mo. High School in 1941. After that he was in the Army for two years in WWII, the Phillipines and then in Japan. He was in the 153rd Engineers where he was a heavy equipment operator. He was a former member of the West-Pike School Board. In 1948 he began farming in the New Canton area. He farmed and trucked there until he retired in 1989. After retirement they enjoyed many winters in Donna, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley.
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MARVIN J. LIKES , 75, of Barry, died at 4:55 p.m. Friday (Jan. 22, 2010) in his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1934, in Barry, to Leo Victor and Rachel Sylvia (Parrick) Likes. They preceded him in death. He married Pat Ellen Dunker on Jan. 7, 1956, in Hull. She survives in Barry. Marvin served in the U. S. Army from 1954 to 1956 and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Barry American Legion Post 222. He attended the Bradley School of Horology in Peoria and was a jeweler in Likes Jewelry from 1957 to 1961. He then worked for the Army Corps of Engineers where he became interested in land surveying. In 1976 he established Likes Land Surveying in Hull and later moved the business to Barry in 1990. He was a licensed professional land surveyor in both Illinois and Missouri. When Marvin wasn't working he enjoyed quail hunting and fishing. He truly loved spending time with his grandchildren and sons-in-law. Times spent with his family were very precious to him. He is survived by two daughters, Patrice Anne Likes Mills and her husband, Douglas, of Barry and Jennifer Diane Likes Sherman and her husband, Stephen, of Carthage; one granddaughter, Hannah Victoria Mills, of Geneva; three grandsons, Dylan James Sherman and Kane William Sherman, both of Carthage and JScott Thomas Mills of Barry. He is also survived by one brother, Ray Vernell Likes of Quincy; and one sister, Glorine DeLina Likes Wheelan of Barry. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lyndell Edsel Likes and Leo Hale Likes and his son, Thomas Leo Likes
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OPAL MAE (YOUNG) BROWN LINDSEY ,92, of the Barry Community Care Center and formerly of Kinderhook and Hull , IL , died Monday, October 25, 2009 at the Center. Opal was born January 1, 1917 in Wetaug , IL to Edward and Lora Modglin Young, the 2nd child of 14. She married Bill Brown June 30, 1934 in East St. Louis and he preceded her May 2, 1974 . Opal later married Bill Lindsey September 1975 in Winfield , MO and he preceded her in 1992. Mrs. Lindsey operated restaurants in Foley, Winfield and Old Monroe, MO, as well as the Hull Café and the ‘Do Drop Inn’ in Kinderhook. Opal attended the Nazarene Church and enjoyed cooking, playing cards, yard sales and auctions. She loved spending time with family and friends, and especially enjoyed the Brown family reunions. Survivors include 7 sons: Billy (wife Mary Ellen)Brown of High Point NC; Leonard (Jeania) Brown of Kinderhook; Jerry (Evelyn) Brown of Winfield, MO; Tom (Wilma) Brown of Summersville, SC; Russell (Donna) Brown of Collinsville, IL; Daniel (Cheryl)Brown of Lexington, NC and Nickey (Sherry) Brown of Barry, IL. 2 Daughters, Naomi Best of Hannibal , MO and Cathy (husband Leslie) Batchelor of Quincy survive. Also surviving are 3 brothers; Jim Young of Hannibal , MO , Jack Young of Huntsville , AL and Sam Young of Sacramento , CA , and 2 sisters; Bernice Powell and Daisy Kennedy, both of Middletown , OH . Opal is survived by 37 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter Shirley, 1 grandson, 2 great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Rev. Steven Manley officiating. Burial will be at the Kinderhook Cemetery . Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry.
Contributed by Bill Browning - Niebur Funeral Website

CHARLES LIPPINCOTT , 89, of Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 4, 1921, in Pittsfield, a son of Charles Sr. and Cora Oliver Lippincott. He married Sue Curtis Aug. 31, 1940, and she survives. Mr. Lippincott was a life long Pike County grain farmer and had also been employed at the foundry in Louisiana, Mo. Survivors inclue his wife, Sue Lippincott of Barry; five children, Mary Ann (husband Bill) Smith of Pleasant Hill, Larry "BUddy" (wife Karen) Lippincott of Pleasant Hill, Sandy Bower of Pleasant Hill, Charles "Rach" (wife Nancy) Lippincott of Kampsville and Becky (husband Denny) Kendall of Pleasant Hill; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. Mr. Lippincott was preceded in death by his par­ents, two brothers, Don Winston and Leroy Winston, a son-in-law, Frank D. Bower and by a great grandson, Brentin Lee Hausmann. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 1 at 2 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Aaron McCombs. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held from 12:30 p.m. until time of ser­vices Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the char­ity or organization of the donor' s choice. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrange-:
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DEBBIE LOU LIPPINCOTT , 55 of Pittsfield, IL passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born July 17, 1955 in Jacksonville, IL, a daughter to Frank Jr. and Martha Ann Ryan Lippincott. Debbie Lou was a graduate of the Pittsfield High School Class of 1973. She was a bartender for thirty years at Lindsay’s Tavern in Pittsfield. She was a member of Pittsfield Moose Lodge 420 Auxiliary and Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bingo, vacations with “The Girls”, reading, collecting shot glasses and collecting dolls. She is survived by her mother, Martha Wassell of Pittsfield, step brother, Terry Wassell and step sister, Sherry Pease both of Pittsfield, sisters, Linda (Paul) Bennett of Griggsville, Judy Leerhoff of Pittsfield, and Karen Ruble of Nebo, IL. Several nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, several cousins and great -great nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her father Frank in 1971, a nephew, Gary Dale Splain, her grandparents and aunts. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Darin Workman officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation will be held Friday evening, November 5, 2010 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Jude’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society. 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.
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BEVERLY (JAMES) PENNOCK LITTLETON , 61 of rural Pittsfield, IL passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at her residence. Bev was born July 3, 1949 in Pittsfield, IL, a daughter to Lyndle and Helen Beasley James. She married Everett Pennock August 3, 1973 and he preceded her in death July 3, 1995. Bev and Alvin J. Littleton were married July 23, 1998 and he survives. Bev was a member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church and the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She was a graduate of John Wood Community College and Blessing Rieman School of Nursing earning her LPN degree. She had been employed at the State of Illinois Jacksonville Developmental Center and previously worked at Illini Community Hospital, Hannibal Regional Hospital and local nursing homes. She enjoyed working part time at Dora’s House of Flowers and Stollard’s Flowers and Gifts. In earlier years she was employed at Fashion Lane in Pittsfield. Bev enjoyed coffee at the Cardinal Inn, shopping, gardening around the house but her greatest joy was her grandchildren and family and they were the first and foremost in her life. Bev is survived by her husband Alvin, three sons, John and Lisa Pennock, Reggie and Kimberly Pennock and Jamie and Brandi Pennock all of Pittsfield, stepsons, Mark and Cindy Littleton of Chapin, IL, and Greg and Cathy Littleton of Jacksonville, IL. In addition six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, four step-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs Charlotte Butler of Mohamet, IL survive. Bev was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Linda Ballinger. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 22, 2011 at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield, IL with Pastor Michael TenEyck officiating. Interment will be in the Garden of Devotion in the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening, January 21, 2011 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church of Pittsfield, IL. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning

NELLIE MAUD (STARKS) LOMAX , daughter of F. M. and Nancy Starks, was born December 21, 1879, and departed this life March 21, 1903, aged 24 years and 3 months. Nellie spent the most of her life in this city, where she grew to womanhood....She was married to Henry Lomax February 25, 1903, at Kansas City, Mo., where they took up their residence, but spent only four happy weeks together, it being just four weeks to-day at this hour when she was a happy bride....Like Mary of old, Nellie made that good choice of her Savior, being converted under the ministry of Rev. W. N. Rutledge, March 13, 1896, and uniting with Barry M. E. Church has continued to live a consistent Christian life. Her illness was of short duration, only a few days and the end came suddenly. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, father, mother, one sister and other relatives....Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church March 25, 1903...by Rev. W. M. Hailey in the presence of a large congregation who followed the remains to Park Lawn cemetery, where the burial services of the M. P. L. was carried out, she being a member of that order.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 25 Mar 1903]

DORWIN RUSSELL LOOPER , son of Mr. Ida Hrs. L. A. Looper of Nebo, IL., was born March 31st., 1916 and departed this life on Janiiary 31, 1948 at the age of 31 years and 10 months. He met death suddenly in an automobile accident on Highway 54 near Louisiana, Mo. He married Anna Louise Henry of Pleasant Hill Ill , on April, 27, 1935. To this union were born three children, Dorwin Jr. age 9i, Gary Gene age 5. and Virginia Loraine age 2i. He was a faithful and devoted husband and father. Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn his departure his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Looper, two brothers Glenn and Lavoy of Pleasant Hill and one sister, Mrs. Russell Guthrie, of Nebo. One brother Lowell preceeded him in death on September 13, 1935. He also leaves a host of relatives abd friends, who have known and loved him dearly. Funeral services were conduct­ed at the Christian Church at 10:00 A' M. conducted by Elder Wm. Guthrie on February 2. Songs were sung by Frank Hubbard, Oliver Martin, Mrs. Frank Yocum and Mrs. Cleon Kinnamon. Pall bearers were Arthur Windmiller, Len Booth, Carl Wall, Mayo Guthrie, Bill Waugh and Wayne Barton. Flower girls were Sue Foote, Lois Melton, Ellen Harpole, Rosalie Weaver, Patty Fields and Mary Lon Harpole. Burial was in the Hunter Cemetery, G. H. Hobbs, Dir.
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BRENDA D. LOSSON , Age 49, Of Palmyra, Missouri, Passed Away At 9:05 P.M. Thursday At Barnes-Jewish Hospital In St. Louis, Mo. Brenda Was Born July 19, 1960 In Pittsfield, Illinois To Elmo And Peggy Hazelrigg Deeder. Brenda Was Married To James Newton Losson Sept. 22, 1991 In Palmyra, Missouri. He Survives Of The Home. Survivors Include:Mother, Peggy Deeder Of Pittsfield, Il; Daughters: Jamie Mcglasson Of Palmyra; Jordan Losson Of Palmyra; Halle Losson Of Palmyra; Alexis Losson Of Palmyra; Step Son; Schyler Losson Of Overland Heights, Ks; Brother, Mark Deeder Of Summer Hill, Il; Sister, Toni Womble Of Pittsfield, Il; Mother-In-Law Janice Losson Of Palmyra. She Was Preceded In Death By Twin Sons, Zeke & Zack Losson; Father, Elmo Deeder; And Father-In-Law Jim Losson Mrs. Losson Was A Plant Operaor At Basf Chemical Company In Palmyra, Missouril She Was A 1978 Graduate Of Pittsfield High School And Was A Graduate Of The Hannibal Vo-Tech Lpn Program. Brenda Loved To Attend Her Children's Sporting Events & Activities. She Loved To Care For Her Flowers At Home. She Was A Member Of The Palmyra United Methodist Church. Funeral Services Will Be Held At 10:00 A.M. Monday At The Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel In Palmyra. Rev. Eric Anderson Will Officiate. Burial Will Be At The Woodland Cemetery In Fishhook, Illinois. Visitation Will Be From 3-6:00 P.M Sunday At The Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel. Memorial Contributions May Be Made To Brenda's Children's College Education Care Of Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel. Casket Bearers Cory Womble Joseph Womble Nathan Womble Schyler Losson Gerald Locke Mike Hudson Eddie O'leary Rick Yager Honorary Bearers Dave Deeder Monte Deeder Pete Deeder Jared Mitchell Clint Deeder
Contributed by Billie Browning from Lewis Brothers Funeral Home

WAYNE W. LUEDERS , 64 of Pittsfield, IL, passed away Friday, December 03, 2010 near Barry, IL as a result of an ATV accident while deer hunting. He was born in Quincy, IL on January 2, 1946, a son of William “Bud” and Eunice Watson Leuders. He married Linda J. Randell on August 16, 1970 in Donnellson, IA. Wayne was a 1964 graduate of Camp Point Central High School and was a veteran of the US Air Force serving in Vietnam. He graduated in 1970 from Truman State University at Kirksville, MO with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Wayne previously taught physical education and civics/history at Barry High School and Barry Elementary where he also coached basketball and baseball, was a teacher at Bluffs High School and Jacksonville Alternative School. He had grown up in the Columbus area in Adams County and was a member of the Columbus United Methodist Church. He attended the First Christian Church of Pittsfield and was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Wayne was an avid hunter and outdoorsman where he enjoyed fishing and bird watching. He also enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching all sports and dearly loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Linda, a son, Cori (Krista) Lueders of Mahomet, IL, a daughter, Carrie (Brandon) Belford of Highland, IL and three grandchildren, Easton, Wade and Adelyn Belford. Also surviving are two brothers, Kent (Betty) Lueders of Camp Point, IL, and Roger Lueders of Quincy and two sisters, Sue (Dave) Wilson of Sewell, N.J. and Julie Boylen of Springfield, IL along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Daniel Lueders and baby Stacy in infancy. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 07, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL with Michael TenEyck officiating. Interment will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery with graveside military rites accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be held Monday evening, December 06, 2010 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to be made to the Barnes Jewish Hospital Transplant Unit in St. Louis, MO. or to the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152
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DON LUSTER , 85, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at the Pittsfield Manor. He was born Sept. 6, 1924 in Jacksonville, son of the late Troy Layton and June Fee Luster. He married Mardell Manker March 26, 1944 irr Pittsfield and she preceded him in death July 19, 2009. Surviving is a son, Ron Luster and wife, Joyce, of Bellevue, Neb.; two grandchildren, Troy Luster and wife Valerie of Germantown, Md. and Matt Luster of Omaha, Neb.; two great-grand­daughters, Evelyn Luster and Julia Luster both of Germantown. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife. Mt Luster was a 1943 graduate of Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, and worked for Kenny Shoes in Jacksonville and managed the Kenny Shoe Store in Indianapolis, Ind. for a few years. In 1948, Don moved back to Pike County working for Scranton's Clothing Store in Pittsfield and later for Nick Haskins in that same store, purchasing what became The Clothing Center in Pittsfield in the 1960's and running it until he closed the store in 2007. He was active when younger in the Jaycee's and Little League and later he became a member of the Downtown Merchants in Pittsfield and Pike County Pig Days Committee. He attended the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church in Pittsfield. Funeral services were held at 11 am. Monday, Aug. 23, at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held from 9 a.m. to 11 am. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church cio Airsman­Hires Funeral Home, Box 513, Pittsfield, I1.62363.
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MARDELL LUSTER , 83, of Pittsfield, died Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born July 24, 1925 in Pittsfield to the late Charles and Freda Harris Manker. She married Don Luster March 26, 1944 in Pittsfield and he survives. Also surviving one son, Ron Luster and wife Joyce of Bellevue, Neb.; two grandchildren, Troy Luster and wife Valerie of Germantown, Md., and Matt Luster and wife Taylor of Omaha, Neb.; two great-granddaughters, Evelyn Luster and Julia Luster both of Germantown; a sister, Esther Hankins of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marjorie Johnson and Irene Shope; and one brother, Milburn Manker. She was a graduate of Pittsfield High School graduating in 1944. She was employed by General Telephone as an operator in Pittsfield for 19 years. Later she worked alongside her husband at The Clothing Center in Pittsfield. She was a member of the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church, Old Orchard Country Club. Mardell loved to crochet and also did needlecraft. She was also a volunteer at the Eastside HealthCare Center. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, July 22, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church or to the American Cancer Society both c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home Box 513 Pittsfield, Il. 62363
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CLYDE W. LYNCH - His parents were John Roy Lynch and Della Howell. Obituary: LYNCH, Clyde W.; b. 5 Nov 1925, Quincy, IL; d. 10 Feb 1993, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Samuel Taylor Cem.; resident of Barry; Fa.: John Roy Lynch; Mo.: Della Howell; Survived by two brothers: John Ray Lynch of Barry and Paul Lynch of Davenport, IA; one sister: Pearl Shade of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by five brothers and one sister.
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NANCY C. (CARON) LYNCH , 100, of Pittsfield, died Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at Pittsfield Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsfield. She was born April 18, 1909 in Rothville, Mo. to Sterling and Maggie Ellen Smith Caron. She married David Lynch in Quincy, April 23, 1927 and he preceded her in death in June 1992. Nancy had worked for the Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, flower gardening, and quilting. She is survived by one son: David Lynch of Union, Mo.; a daughter, Beverly Lynch of Pittsfield; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 10 step great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at the Niebur Funeral Home with Kenny Dale Renoud and Clint Weir officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield. Visitation will be held Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4 until 8 pm a the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, Illinois. Memorials are suggested to the West Cemetery.
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JOHN ROY LYNCH , b. 2 Mar 1916, Rockport, IL; d. 18 Apr 1994, Pittsfield, IL; Bu.: Samuel Taylor Cem., near Rockport, IL; WWII Army Veteran; resident of Barry, IL; Fa.: John Roy Lynch; Mo.: Della Howell; Survived by one sister: Pearl Shade of Pittsfield; one brother: Paul Lynch of Davenport, IA; and several nieces and nephews; Preceded by six brothers and one sister.
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DIANA J. (MYERS) LYNCH , 58, of Rockport, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, at the Country View Nursing Home in Bowling Green, Mo. Jody was born in Pittsfield, Dec. 7, 1952, to Loraine and Marjorie Lee Myers. She married Frank Lynch Aug. 6, 1970 in the El Dara Christian Church, and he survives. Jody was a Certified Nurse Assistant at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry, and had also worked as a Department Manager at Wal-Mart in Pittsfield. She was a member of the El Dara Christian Church where she had taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed crocheting, making dolls, fishing and going to the river, riding motorcycles, and raising chickens. She also enjoyed her pet dogs, blue grass music, trips to Arkansas, and she loved to dance. Survivors include her husband, Frank of Rockport; her mother Marjorie Myers of Barry; two sons, Wayne (Lacie) Lynch of Hollister, Mo. and Kevin (Amy) Lynch of Barry; one daughter, Angel Fay (Billy) Smith of New Canton; two brothers, Tom (Sherry) Myers of Payson and David (Debra) Myers of Hannibal, Mo.; one sister, Bonnie Jeffers of New Canton; along with ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father Loraine in 1971, and a brother, James Myers. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the El Dara Christian Church in El Dara with Brother Wes Tischer officiating. Burial was at the Taylor-Martin Cemetery near El Dara. A dinner for the family and friends was held at the El Dara Christian Church following the services
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RUTH C. LYNCH ,95, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at the Pittsfield Manor, Pittsfield. She was born Aug. 19, 1914, in Rochester, Ind. to Ben and Jessie Kiser. She graduated from Fowler, Indiana High School and attended business college in Lafayette, Ind. She married Orville "Pete" Jordan, and he preceded her in death. May 5, 1946 she married Raymond Lynge in Duluth, Minn., and she immediately adopted his two daughters, Ruth Ann and Linda Lee. Raymond also preceded her in death April 23, 1970. She retired from the Illinois State Geological Survey in 1969 where she was a secretary. She had also worked as a dental assistant, Jewelry Store (repairs), and the American Red Cross. She loved her family and was always looking forward to seeing them. She loved to play golf with her family; she even scored a hole-in-one and was so proud of that. She enjoyed playing cards (especially Rummy and Bridge), collecting antiques, socializing with family and friends and knitting. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In the past three years, she made each of her great-grandchildren handmade quilts. She was a lifetime member of the Methodist Church, having attended the Lafayette, Ind., Urbana First Methodist Church and the Pittsfield First Methodist Church in Illinois. She sang in the Church Choir in Pontiac and was a member and officer of the United Methodist Women. She was a past president of the Urbana Opti-Mrs. Club, life member of the Soil Conservation Society of America, Past Worthy Matron and life member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois Pontiac Chapter 310, now Bloomington Chapter 50, and a charter member of the Champaign-Urbana Antique Study Group. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth (Bob) Adams of Pittsfield and Linda (Dean) Austin of Canton; five grandchildren, Steven (Jamie) Adams of Lewistown, Linda Adams of Windsor Heights, Iowa, Eric (Lori) Adams of Altoona, Iowa, Sarah (Paul) Harris of Johnstown , Pa, and Deborah (Michael) Geraci of Charlotte, N. C.; and two great-grandchildren, Lucas Adams and Isabella Geraci. She was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Leonard. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Rev. Tom Wilber officiating. A visitation was held Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 10 - 11 a.m. with Eastern Star Services by the Pittsfield Order of the Eastern Star 195 preceding the funeral services at 11 a.m. Following cremation, burial services will be held at a later date at Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston, with Rev. Dean Austin officiating.
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