Obituaries Pike County IL
ANNA M. MABERRY
, 87, of Pittsfield, passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Anna was born in Alton , IL on February 28, 1923, a daughter of James and Mayme Conley McVeigh. She married Donald J. Maberry on July 31, 1953 in Jacksonville , IL . He preceded Anna in death on October 14, 2005.
In Anna’s earlier years, she worked for Famous Barr in Chicago and Burcals in Burbank California . She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, spending time with sister, Helen and niece Bobette. She dearly loved her pet cat “Sammy”.
Her sister Helen Lyman and niece Bobette Lyman of Pittsfield survive Anna. A brother James S. McVeigh preceded her in death.
A mass of resurrection will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield with Father Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery . Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield on Monday, March 15, 2010.
DONALD MABERRY
, 80, of Pittsfield, died Friday, October 14, 2005 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born January 12, 1925 in Morgan County near Murrayville, IL, he was a son of Donald L. and Bessie Howerton Maberry. He married Anna Marie McVeigh July 31, 1953 in Jacksonville, IL. and she survives. He was a WWII Army veteran, and worked as a machinist for Ford Aircraft in Chicago and Hydro Aircraft in Burbank, CA, retiring after 30 years in 1988. He was a Baptist by faith. He loved to fish and work on his computer and was a St. Louis Cardinal Baseball fan.
Survivors: his wife Anna Marie Maberry of Pittsfield, a sister in law, Mrs. Helen Lyman of Pittsfield, a niece Bobette Lyman of Pittsfield and several cousins in the Murrayville and Greenfield communities.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 17, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, IL. at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ben Early officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery with military graveside ties by Pitsfield American Legion Post 152.
MARTHA L. (ALFS) MADARASZ
, 87, of rural Barry, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2009, at the Barry Community Care Center, Barry.
She was born Sept. 21, 1921, on the Midvale Farm in New Canton to Robert E. and Mary (Koeller) Alfs. They preceded her in death.
She married Frank Madarasz, Nov. 16, 1943, in Peoria. He survives in rural Barry.
She is survived by one sister, Johanna Bruns of Winchester; several nieces and nephews as well as special cousins, Russell and Donna Koeller, James and
Donna Koeller and Mike and Jane Kroencke.
Martha was a member of the Pike County Home Extension. She served as a 4-H club leader for several years. She was a member of the Diocese Council of Catholic Women and was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church for 46 years where she also served as organist. Martha had also been secretary and bookkeeper for Sny Island Drainage District for 16 years, as well as past secretary and treasurer for Shearer Cemetery.
Visitation was from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry and from 9:30 a.m. till time of service Saturday, Feb. 28, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield. Burial was in Shearer Cemetery, New Canton.
Memorials are suggested to the Barry Fire Department, the New Canton Fire Department or St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pittsfield.
IONA A. (FINNEY) MASTERS
, 87, of Hull, IL. died Sunday, February 27, 2005 at her residence in Hull. Mrs. Masters was born May 21, 1917 in Quincy, IL. to Elbert and Nellie McCubbin Finney.
She married Dick Breeding and he preceded her in death in 1964, she later married Louis Masters and he preceded her in death in 1977.
Mrs. Masters was a LPN and worked for Levering Hospital in Hannibal, MO for 25 years until the time of her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hull.
She is survived by two sons, Ben Breeding of Bethel, MO and Dickie Breeding of Springfield, IL. She also has three grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, two brothers, Truman and Lawrence Finney and a sister Alpha Rorabaugh.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL with Rev. Greg Maize officiating. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, at the Funeral Chapel in Barry until time of services. Burial will be at the Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook, IL. Arrangements are being handled by the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry
MARVIN J. MATHES
, of Barry, formerly of Kinderhook died Tue. Dec. 23, 2008 in Blessing Hospital.
He was born Jan. 5, 1930 in New Canton to of Marvin Case and Susie (McDonald) Mathes. He married Marilynn Nieders in Quincy April 25, 1953. She preceded him in death Feb. 24,1995.
Shorty is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Miller of Kinderhook, Mrs. Randy (Rosalyn Mathes) Worley of Barry and Mrs. Garon (Susan) Weir of Kinderhook; five grandsons, Jason Mathes of Quincy, B.J. Miller of Overland Park Kan., Garrison Weir,Brady Weir and Case Weir, all of Kinderhook; two granddaughters, Mrs. John Carter (Britni) Skirvin of Quincy and Ellie Weir of Kinderhook; four great-grandsons, Alec Mathes, Dawson (little Orty) Mathes, Cody Thomas, and Sammuel Skirvin; two great-granddaughters, Danay Mathes, and Kandice Skirvin, all of Quincy; one brother, Lawrence Mathes of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and three sisters, Erma Arttus of Bowling Green, Mo., Josephine Pruitt of Louisiana Mo. and Anna Moehrle of Colorado Springs.
Services were held 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Kinderhook cemetery
ROSA MATHES
- New Hartford [Pike Co, IL], Jan. 30. 82 Another dear one called home. Miss Rosa, daughter of J. and L. Mathes, died at the residence of her father near New Hartford, Jan. 25, 1882, after an illness of many months, aged 19 years. She was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of the Christian church and bore all her sickness with patience....Her funeral was preached at the Christian church, New Hartford. Jan 26, 1882, and after the funeral services her remains were taken to the Prairie Mound Cemetery for burial...
MARY ELIZABETH (WEINANT) McCANDLESS
, of Nyack, died Dec. 9, 2008, with her family at her side.
She was born Sept. 27, 1931 in Pittsfield to Kenneth and Edith Weinant (deceased). Mary graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1949 in the top 10 of her class. She attended Western Illinois University where she met the love of her life, Russ McCandless of Nyack, N.Y. They were wed June 11, 1950 and eventually returned to Nyack to raise their five children who all proudly attended Mary's graduation from SUNY New Paltz in 1966.
Mary loved keeping diaries and journals and created memory books for her grandchildren. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles and play cards, especially Shanghai or Pinochle. She also played the piano, passing her love of music on to her children and grandchildren. Her love of dogs is unsurpassed. Before teaching elementary school in East Ramapo for 20 years, Mary was a playground supervisor at Liberty Street School in Nyack and was a substitute teacher in both Nyack and East Ramapo. A very active member at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Mary held many offices and wore many hats, including singing in the choir, playing the piano and teaching Sunday school. Since her husband's death in 2004, Mary became active in the Nyack Senior Club and volunteered at Grace's Thrift Shop.
Mary is survived by her children, Donald (Susan) of Hillcrest, N.Y., Rory (Teresa) of Wichita, Kan., Peggy Koval (Andy) of Stony Point, N.Y., David (Diane) of Leesburg, Va., Suellen Murray (James) of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; her brother Louis Weinant (Florence) of Keller, TX and her grandchildren, Lindsay, Gregory, Matthew (Melissa), Ryan, Andrew, Todd (Laure), David (Lisa), Ashley, Megan, Melissa, Kevin; step-grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Kerrie and Jimmy; great grandchildren, Clayton, Allyson, Graham; and niece Pauline (David). She is predeceased by her granddaughter, Kathryn Tia McCandless Vogel.
Visitation was at the Hannemann Funeral Home, Inc. in Nyack Friday, Dec. 12, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service was held at the funeral home Saturday, Dec. 13, at 10 a.m. Cremation will be private.
BASIL O. McCANN
, was born Dec. 9, 1910, near Strout, in Pike County, the son of William and Bessie McCann. He married Bessie Waller Feb. 2, 1935. She passed away in 1997. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard, Berdell, and William, and two sisters, Imogene Laux and Juanita (Skeet) Boren.
Basil worked delivering groceries and papers when he was young. He worked in a CCC camp during the depression. After the CCC camp he started working in the International Shoe company in Harford. His next job was with the Wood River Oil and Refining Company in Wood River, Illinois, and then in 1949 he moved to Billings, Mont., and worked at the Conoco Oil Refinery until he retired in 1976. He and his wife moved back to Pittsfield, in 1995, to be closer to family. In May of 2008 it was determined that he could no longer live alone so he moved in with his daughter and her husband in Minonk.
Surviving is his daughter, Marcia (husband Jim) Stolt of Minonk; and his sister, Maurine Boren of Pittsfield, three grandchildren: John Stolt, Jeff Stolt, and Jennifer Stolt and three great-grandsons, Logan Byrd, Connor Byrd and Dahlton Krug.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday Oct. 18, at the Greenpond Christian Church near Pearl. Visitation was at noon until the time of the service Monday at the church. Interment was in the Greenpond Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Heritage manor in Minonk or to Greenpond Cemetery association
FRANCES (PAGE) McCANN
, 86, of el Dara, died Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Christian Hospital N.E. In St. Louis, Missouri She was a registered nurse.
Born June 26, 1920 in North Carolina, to the late Manley B. And Annie Matthews Page. She married Leonard C. McCann October 28, 1950 and he died in 1999.
Surviving are a stepdaughter, Carol Lattimore of Edwardsville; a brother in law , Basil McCann and a sister in law , Maurine Boren, both of Pittsfield; numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006 at 10 am at Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Hanks-Gubser Funeral Home in Hardin is in charge of arrangements.
HOWARD TAFT McCANN
- Service 1 in Granite City, Il.
MARTHA McCANN
- died at her home in this place, Friday morning, after an illness of several weeks, due to senility, following grip. Mrs. McCann was past 77 years of age, and had for many years been a resident of this place, where she was much loved by all. Two sons, William and Joseph, reside in this place; three daughters, Mrs. Wm. Petty, of Meredosia, and Mrs. Wm. Howland of Ashland, and Mrs. Nancy Williams. All the children had been at her bedside for several weeks, tenderly caring for her. Three brothers, William, Frank and George McMullen, survive, besides twenty six grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. The funeral services took at the Christian church on Sunday afternoon, and were largely attended. These services were conducted by Elder T. J. Kellar, her pastor, and friend. The burial took place in the Samuel Taylor cemetery, beside her children and husband.
E. FAYE McDONALD
- b: 31Jan1917, Time, Il.; d: 17Aug1996, Barry, Il.; bu: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, near Rockport, Il.; m: John B. McDonald on 31Jul1935 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Lucian R. Smith; mo: Cora M. Emery. Husband preceded in death 21Mar1984. Survived by two sons: Jerry of Springfield and John R. of Pittsfield; five daughters: Doris Bose of Benton, Donna Brown of Quincy, Kay Dicky of Monroe City, Mo., Evelyn Terrell of Chatham and Letha Hoover of Glendale, Ariz.; 25 grand, 32 g-grand and two g-g-grandchildren; one sister: Mrs. Leland (Martha) Moore f Pittsfield; and two brothers: Raymond "Jack" Smith of Quincy and Harold Smith of Sullivan. Preceded by three g-grandchildren; and two brothers: Floyd and Buddy.
GRACE ANN McDONALD
, infant died 5:44 p.m. at on December 1, 2006 at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL. Grace Ann was born on December 1, 2006 at 4:56 p.m., weight 2 lbs. 9 oz. following the birth of her twin sister Dae Lyn Marie McDonald at 4:54 p.m. weight 4 lbs. 6 oz, length 17 ½ inches at the Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL to Doug and Tami Smith McDonald, Pittsfield, IL.
Survivors: parents Doug & Tami McDonald, Pittsfield, IL., maternal grandparents Geaorld and Barb Smith, Pittsfield, IL., paternal grandparents John & Eva McDonald, Pittsfield, IL., siblings, Dae Lyn Marie (twin) and Madison Aline age four, aunts and uncles Todd and JoAnn Smith, Pittsfield, Jim and Mark McDonald, Pittsfield, IL, and Robert T. McDonald of , Phoenix, AZ, Becky McDonald, Belleville, IL. , maternal great grandparents, Robert and Janet Smith of Pittsfield and maternal great grandfather, Paul Smith of Pearl, IL.
Memorial services will be held on Sunday, December 17th at 1:00 p.m. at the Nazarene Church, Pittsfield, IL. The family will meet with friends 1:30-3:00 p.m. following the memorial service at the Nazarene Church, Pittsfield, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials are to the Pittsfield Fire Department and the Pittsfield Nazarene Church, or to the family.
JOHN B. McDONALD
- b: 1 Jul 1910, New Canton, Il.; d: 21 Mar 1984, Pittsfield, Il.; bu: Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, Il.; m: Faye Smith on 13 Jul 1935 in Pittsfield, Il.; fa: Samuel Benjamin McDonald; mo: Mary Peterson. Survived by his wife; two sons: Jerry McDonald of Springfield and John R. McDonald of Pittsfield; five daughters: Mrs. Doris Bose of Benton, Mrs. Donna Brown of Quincy, Mrs. Kay Kline of Pittsfield, Mrs. Evelyn Terrell of Chatham and Mrs. Letha Hoover of Phoenix, Ariz.; 21 grand and 14 g-grandchildren; and a sister: Mrs. Pearl Wells of Barry. Preceded by four brothers and a sister.
LEONARD H. McEUEN
, 71, of Chatham, formerly of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at Memorial Medical Center.
Leonard was born Oct. 13, 1938, the son of Harry and Nora Winsell McEuen. From 1955 to 1958, he served his country in the Army. June 22, 1957, he married Daisy K. Cloninger. He was a banker for 38 years at the First Bank of Pleasant Hill and the Farmers State Bank in Pittsfield. For six years, he was a Certification Analyst for IL Dept. of Transportation. Leonard was a member of Chatham Baptist Church and a 32nd Degree Mason in the Valley of Quincy Consistory. He also ,served as a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield and was involved with Carpenters for Christ.
He is survived by.his wife Daisy; daughters, Angela (husband, David) Dural! of Chatham, Cathy (husband, Marshal) Burbridge of Pawnee; grandchildren; Haley Durall and Adam (wife, Andrea) Durall, both of Florissant, Mo., Bethany Burbridge of Springfield, Emily (husband, Joe) Kuntemeier of Dikernon, Shane Burbridge of Pawnee; great-grandson Blake Kuntemeier; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, two sisters, and grandson, Shaun David Durall.
Leonard's family met friends from 4 — 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan, 21, at Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, where' his funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, with Dr. Milton Bost officiating. Committal Service followed at Camp Butler National Cemetery at 12 p.m. with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Chatham Baptist Church Roof Fund, 1500 East Walnut, Chatham, IL 62629.
LEVI TUCKER McEUEN
, 3 1/ 2 year old son of Terry and Angie McEuen of Milton, IL passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on July 19, 2006 in Quincy , IL . to Terry and Angie Constable McEuen. He attended the Greenpond Christian Church.
Levi’s number one love was his family. He enjoyed fishing, four wheeler and dirt bike riding with his brothers and Dad, shooting his BB gun, going to the family river lot and playing with his cousins. Levi loved being outside with his brothers, taking rides along the Illinois River at Bedford, shooting bows and watching Scooby Doo and SpongeBob. Levi also enjoyed watching Derbies and looking for deer. He loved hunting with his brothers and his parents and sitting on the porch, talking, and watching the world roll by.
We will always remember his big green hazel brown eyes, his awesome smile, and wonderful laugh. Levi is survived by his parents, Terry and Angela Constable McEuen of Milton , IL , three older brothers of Milton , IL : Kyle Lee, Brent Evan, and Cole Wyatt McEuen, his grandparents Gary and Judy Constable of Pittsfield , IL , and Mrs. Joan McEuen of Milton, IL, and great grandmothers, Rosie Winfield of Milton, IL, Violet Howell, of Pittsfield, IL and Edna Constable of Pittsfield, IL. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Paul “Shorty” McEuen, Ray Howell, and Clarence Constable.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 1:30 P.M. at the Greenpond Christian Church, Pearl, IL., with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be at the Greenpond Cemetery , Pearl , IL . A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2010, from 4 until 8 pm at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , Illinois . Memorials may be made to Levi’s family
PAUL E.McEUEN
, 78, of Milton , IL passed away Friday, May 14, 2010 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy , IL . He was born in Montezuma , IL on March 19, 1932, a son of Jessie A. and Pearl Elliott McEuen. He married Joan Daughtery on February 12, 1966 in Pittsfield , IL and she survives.
Shorty worked as a farm hand for Wheeler Farms and Springer Farms. He was a member of the Milton Christian Church and enjoyed mechanic work, visiting with friends in Milton and riding his scooter.
His wife Joan, son Terry (Angela) McEuen of Milton and daughter, Teresa (Steven) Story of Montezuma (Milton), survive him along with eight grandchildren, Brittany (Trent) Brannan, Brandi, Ethan, Colton, Kyle, Brent, Cole, and Levi. A brother, Gene McEuen of Pittsfield and mother-in-law, Rosie Winfield of Milton also survive Shorty.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Johnie McEuen. Services are being held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at the Milton Christian Church with Brother Jerry Edison officiating. Interment will be in the Douglas Cemetery near Milton . Visitation will be held Monday evening, May 17, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield .
CAROLYN DALE McGREEVY
, 78, of 1109 West Healey, Champaign, IL, died on March 29, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. She was born November 1, 1927 to Daniel Riley McGreevy and Margaret Helen Carnes in their home in Pittsfield, IL. She graduated in 1946 from Notre Dame High School in Quincy, IL. She then attended Gem City Business College, while working at Illinois State Bank in Quincy until 1962 when she moved to Champaign. She worked at the library at the University of Illinois while getting her degree there. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelors Degree in History. She continued to work at the U of I library until her retirement in 1993. She liked photography, bicycling, bowling and family gatherings.
She is survived by 2 sisters; Rosebelle McGreevy, of Champaign, and Frances Ann McGreevy, of Jacksonville, IL. Two cousins, Mary Jacqueline (Venable) Dodds (husband Richard L.), of Cresson, TX, and John Carnes Venable (wife, Sandra) of Pittsfield, IL; special other cousins include Doug, David and Dan Livermore, and Debby (Livermore) Kaffer all of Macomb, IL, and Mary ‘Marty’ (Dodds) Ayers, of Fort Worth, TX and Andrea Dodds, of Dallas, TX.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, her aunt and uncle, Mary Dale and John Edmonds Venable, and one cousin, Judith Ann (Venable) Livermore.
Services will be held Saturday, April 1, 2006, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield, IL with Father Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial will be at the Calvary Cemetery near Pittsfield. Visitation will be held at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m.
ADA (HARRIS) McKINNEY
, 93, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Born in Pittsfield, September 8, 1913, she was a daughter of Thomas F. and Grace Meyer Harris. She married James A. McKinney September 3, 1935 in Hannibal, MO and he preceded her on March 29, 1998. She was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class, and United Methodist Women, East Star, U.C.T., Isabelle Giger's Knitting club, loved to china paint, sew, played Bridge, flower gardening and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and University of Illinois football and basketball fan.
She is survived by a son James (wife Kay) McKinney of Quincy, IL and a daughter Beverly Goureau of St. Louis, MO, five grandchildren, Michelle (Bob) Mosley, Denise (Jerry) Shaffer, Renee (Lee) Smith, Ellen (Tom) Gehrke, Meg Bearhorst and eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded by three brothers: Leo, Cloyd and Thomas Owen Harris and three sisters, Barbara Smith, Eddra Miller and Frances Lyman, a granddaughter Colette Goureau, and three nephews Dwayne and Charles Ray Lyman and Earl Smith.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, June 12, 2006 at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield from 4 till 8 p.m. Memorials are to the Pittsfield United Methodist Church or Pittsfield West Cemetery. A lunch will be served after the services at the United Methodist Church Orr Hall for family and friends.
GLEN ALLEN MOSLEY
, 84, of Hull, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at the Barry Community Care Center, Barry. He was born June 21, 1926, in Hull, to Asa and Georgia (Billings) Mosley. They preceded him in death.
He married Lois Adkins Feb. 3, 1945, in Quincy. She died Dec. 28, 2008. He is survived by one son, Larry Allen Mosley (wife Karen Kay) of Hull.
He is also survived by two grandsons, Darren Michael Mosley of Godfrey and Kirk Allen Mosley (wife Cassie Jo) of Quincy; one great-granddaughter, Alexa Paige Mosley of Quincy; one brother, Robert Mosley (wife Lera) of Hannibal, Mo.; two sister-in-laws, Linda Mosley of Hannibal and Luella Pryor of Quincy; a brother-in-law, Wilbur Dunker of Hull; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Charlotte Dunker of Hull and Marjorie Hokanson of Kingman, Arizona; and one brother, Richard Mosley of Hannibal.
Glen loved farming and spent his entire life farming in the Hull area. He had many friends and was known as a big tease. He had a passion for hunting and collecting Indian artifacts and had an extensive collection. When his health permitted, he enjoyed spending winters in Florida fishing with his many friends.
Visitation will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Burial will be in Stewart Cemetery, Plainville. Memorials are suggested to the Stewart Cemetery in Plainville or the Hull Methodist Church in Hull.
LOIS (ADKINS) MOSLEY
, 82, of Hull, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, in the Barry Community Care Center, Barry.
She was born Aug. 31, 1926, in Hull to Harvey and Lu (Spencer) Adkins. They preceded her in death.
She married Glen Mosley Feb. 3, 1945, in Quincy. He survives in Hull.
She is survived by one son, Larry Mosley and his wife, Kay, of Hull. She is also survived by two grandsons, Darren Mosley, of Godfrey and Kirk Mosley and wife Cassie, of Quincy; and one great-granddaughter, Alexa Mosley, of Quincy. She is also survived by one sister, Luella Pryor of Quincy and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, George Adkins and three sisters, Henrietta Erke, Helen Wilkins and Harriet Adkins.
Lois graduated from the last Hull High School class of 1944. She was a farm wife and was also employed as a teller at the First National Bank of Barry for more than 30 years. In her leisure time she was an avid sports fan. She was a member of the Hull United Methodist Church.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be held at 10a.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Stewart Cemetery in Plainville.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church of Hull.
ADA MYERS
, 97, of rural Pittsfield, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born Nov. 30, 1912, in Floyd Co., Texas daughter of the late Wilson and Elizabeth Strubinger Harper.
She married Ray Myers Aug. 1, 1945, in Palmyra, Mo. and he preceded her in death Jan. 30, 1971. In addition to cousins, she is survived by her caregivers, Pat Spann, Julia Forshey, Juanita Helms, Helen Hanlin, and Judy Hinch who were like family to her.
She was a member of El Dara Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Western Teacher's College in Macomb, and was a school teacher in Pike County schools for 13 years. She was the last of her family having been preceded in death by her parents and sister Allene Harper Hoskin; and her dear friend A.D. Bauer.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Taylor- Martin Cemetery near El Dara. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m: Wednesday until the'time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Taylor-Martin Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.
ADAM MYERS
, died in St. Mary's hospital, Quincy, on December 29, 1928, at 4:15 p.m. following an illness of uremic poisoning. He was the youngest son in the family of thirteen children of Adam and Henrietta (Hill) Myers, and was born near El Dara, Illinois, December 17, 1864, being at the time of his death 64 years and 12 days. He was married to Cathern Renfro on August 23, 1885 and six children came into this home, five of whom, with the companion, survive. They are Everett and Raymond of Hannibal, Mo., Homer Myers, Mrs. Tom Sims and Mrs. Ernest Grady of Rockport. One son, Arthur, passed away Sept. 22, 1921. He also leaves two brothers, Jack of El Dara, and Charles of near Columbia, Mo., also 10 grandchildren besides a host of other relatives and friends. During the month of February 1927, Emma Love a little orphan girl was taken into this home, where she has been kindly cared for. A few years ago, during an evangelistic meeting conducted by Rev. Lew D. Hill, Mrs. Myers and his companion were converted, becoming members of the Christian church, Rockport. He had been a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge No. 941 for 24 years. He had spent his entire life in Derry and Atlas townships with the exception of about three years. He was a very ambitious man. A kind and loving husband and father and his passing will be noted with regret. Funeral services were held on Monday, December 31, 1928, at 2:00 o'clock from the Rockport Christian church with Rev. Raymond McCallister of Eureka College, Eureka, Ill., officiating. Burial was made in the Taylor Martin Cemetery.
ALBERTA MYERS
, daughter of Douglas and Emma Myers, was born in Montague county, Texas, October 14, 1881; died Aug. 10, 1898, aged 16 years, 10 months and 5 days. She died of consumption, of which she had been suffering for nearly twelve months. She leaves father and mother, three brothers and one sister to mourn the loss of a most dutiful child, and a loving and tender sister....
BERL D. MYERS
, 25, of Decatur was killed early Sunday morning, January 13, in an auto accident in that city. Mr. Myers was born September 24, 1932 in Quincy, the son of Warren and Alta Shewhart Myers, former Barry residents. He was a graduate of Decatur High School, and had served four years in the United States Armed forces and at the time of his death was a student at Millikin University at Decatur where he made his home with his mother. Funeral services will be held at the Hufnagel Funeral Home this afternoon (Wednesday) at 1:30 o'clock in charge of the Rev. Schroedel of Quincy. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery. Surviving, besides his mother, are five brothers: Jack and Frank of Quincy, Elmo of Tucson, Arizona, Douglas of Houston, Texas and Roland of Decatur. Mrs. Pearl Kibler of Barry is his aunt. He was preceded in death by his father...
BETHANA A. (McCARL) MYERS
, daughter of Samuel and Dorcas McCarl, was born in Pike county, Illinois, September 12, 1849. Her death occurred at her home in Barry on Friday morning, December 15, 1911, at the age of 62 years, 3 months and 3 days. She was married to William B. Myers on December 17, 1868. To this union was born a son, Harvey L. In April, 1894. she was converted and united with the Mt. Zion Baptist church in Adams county, and lived close to the tenets of her church faith thenceforth. Her last sickness has covered a period of more than three years, but she bore it patiently. In the community where she has spent the greatest part of her life, there lived in the minds of her many friends and neighbors moments of her kind deeds and abiding friendship. She is remembered as a good woman and filled a prominent place in the acquaintanceship of all who have known her. Of her family her bereaved husband and son remain in the home, and there are numerous other relatives who will also feel the loss of her. Funeral services were held from the home at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 16, conducted by her pastor, Rev. G. W. Claxon. Card of Thanks. We desire to thank our friends for their kindness shown us during the hours of our sickness and bereavement. W. B. Myers, H. L. Myers, Mrs. Geo. Maclaskey.
CHARLES MYERS
- This community was shocked by the news of the death of Charles Myers, 52, who was found dead in the barn at his farm home, three miles northeast of Barry, about eight o'clock Monday evening. Mr. Myers was found by two neighbors Ellis Wagy and Clement McCarl, who were asked to look for him by his wife when he failed to come to supper. The last time he was seen alive was at three o'clock Monday afternoon when he came into the house to fix the fires. He then returned to the barn to break some colts and do the chores. Coroner Conboy was called and an inquest was held at the Keller Lock Funeral Home Tuesday afternoon with Stant Whitten acting as foreman of a jury composed of Charles Riggs, William Ward, Ed Kline, Charles McCarl and Walter Crider. After hearing evidence presented by Dr. W.W. Kuntz who was called to the home, the jury returned a verdict that the death was due to natural causes. Mr. Myers is survived by his wife, the former Blanche Ridenour; one son, Lt. John Vincent Myers and one sister, Mrs. Leta Oitker of Dubuque, Iowa. Funeral services will be held from the Keller Lock Funeral home at two o'clock Thursday afternoon in charge of Rev. Laurel J. Grigg.
CLARENCE MYERS
- Funeral services for Clarence Myers, 72, lifelong resident of Barry, were held Sunday afternoon, September 6, 1959 at 2:00 o'clock from the Lock Funeral Home, in charge of the Rev. Kenneth Conant. Mr. William Wheelan sang, accompanied by Mrs. Roy Holton. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Serving as casket bearers were John Smith, Joe Gully, Jake Windmiller, Floyd Bowman, Raymond Hart and Lindsey Sapp. Mr. Myers passed away Thursday night, September 3, at 9:00 o'clock in Illni Hospital. He had been in ill health for the past eight months and had made his home with his sister, Mrs. Mary Lippincott, of Barry. Born at Barry June 9, 1887, he was a son of Will and Pauline Bright Myers. He attended Mound School, and on September 29, 1906, was married to Dolly Johnson of Kinderhook. She passed away in Sep 1937. Mr. Myers farmed near Barry for many years, retiring in 1935. He then worked for the Hy-grade Products Co. For about seven years before his illness he had worked at Starks Nursery. Surviving are Mrs. Lippincott; and a brother, Louis Myers, of Plainville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Maude Gray, who died in 1912, and by a brother, Ellis Myers, who passed away in 1937.
DALE F. MYERS
, age 97, of the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield, Il. and formerly of Chambersburg, Il. died Monday morning (November 23, 2009) at the Manor. He was born January 14, 1912 near Chambersburg, Il. son of the late Henry and Blanche Smith Myers. He married Lois Brooks on July 3, 1933 and she preceded him in death on July 2, 1938. He later married Theresa Walker on February 14, 1943 and she preceded him in death on August 1, 1997. Surviving is a daughter, Marilyn Smith and husband Fred of Fullerton, California; two sons, Carl Myers and companion Dee Lipcaman of Perry, Il. and Max T. Myers and wife Mary of Chambersburg, Il.; seven grandchildren, Jerry Smith and wife Kim of Redmond, Washington, Rodney Smith and wife Jennifer of Monterey, California, Mitchell Smith of Woodland Hills, California, Chad Myers of Reno, Nevada, Jenica Hopkins and husband John of Quincy, Il., Mark Myers and wife Jennifer of Annawan, Il., and Matthew Myers and wife Pam of Chambersburg, Il.; eleven great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, James Walker and wife Mary of Louisville, Kentucky and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; a granddaughter, Melanie Smith; and one sister, Vera Pool. Dale was a graduate of Chambersburg High School in Chambersburg, Il. where he was active in sports. He was a lifelong farmer, farming in the Chambersburg area where he enjoyed farming and working with livestock. He was a member of the Meredosia Church of Christ in Meredosia, Il. He was also a member of Pike County Farm Bureau, a past member of Chambersburg Township Board, and a member of the Aberdeen Angus Association. Dale loved going to cattle sales and practical jokes. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 1, 2009) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. Burial will be in McCord Cemetery in Perry, Il.
DARRELL EUGENE MYERS
, 69, of El Dara, died Dec. 28, 2009 in West Virginia.
He was born Dec. 13, 1940 in El Dara; the son of the late, Samuel Edward and Rosemary Slyter Myers.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran; a self-employed insurance agent; a member of AM-Vets; NRA; and American Legion Post #0222, Barry, where he was post commander for eight years. He attended the El Dara Christian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Darrell Eugene Myers, II; two sisters, Maxine Foster, and Ava Charlene Walker; a brother, Donald "Bud" Myers; and an infant brother, Samuel E. Myers, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, two daughters, Cindy (Stan) Neisen of Quincy, and Sandy Myers of Mountville, Pa.; a grandson, Dustin Parsons; a great-grandson, Elijah Parsons, both of Quincy; several nieces and nephews, and Linda's daughters Laura Hitt and Carey (Stephen) Burkhalter, and their children Aaron White, Jarred and Mercedes Porter, and Noah Burkhalter
Darrell was laid to rest Jan. 2, 2010 in Moundsville WVa. A memorial service will be held Saturday Jan. 16th beginning at 1 1 a.m. at the El Dara Christian Church. Pastor Wesley Tischer will preside. Honor Guard will conduct military services. A pot luck dinner will follow with ham being provided by the church. All are welcomed and asked to bring a covered dish.
EARL B. MYERS
- Funeral services for Earl B. Myers of Quincy, formerly of Barry, were held Saturday afternoon, November 13, 1965, at 2:00 o'clock from the Lock Funeral Home in Barry, in charge of Dr. Robert Byler. Mr. Ray Gleckler sang accompanied by Miss Opal Tillman. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Serving as casket-bearers were Joe Oitker, Thomas Ala, Kenneth Hoyt, Louis Woodworth, Lawrence Green and William R. Pryor. Mr. Myers passed away Wednesday, November 10, in Blessing Hospital. He was a retired employe of Gardner-Denver Co. Born April 24, 1897, at Barry, he was the son of Douglas and Emma McGrady Myers. He attended Barry schools and had lived in Quincy since 1936. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers. His only survivors are nieces and nephews.
ELLA L. MYERS
passed away at her home in Rockport Wednesday night at the age of 72 years. Funeral services will be held at the Rockport Christian church Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock conducted by Rev. John Golden. Burial in Taylor Martin cemetery. She is survived by her husband, James E. Myers, two daughters and five sons.
EMMA MARCELLA (McGRADY) MYERS
Sunday, Barry and vicinity mourned the death of Mrs. Emma Myers, another of our good women and useful citizens. Death came to Mrs. Myers about 6:00 o'clock Sunday morning, after a sudden swift heart attack, but with a smile on her lips on her bed alone in her room at her old home southwest of Barry. She was 65 years old. About 5:30 o'clock Sunday morning Mrs. Myers called to her son, Earl, to disconnect the radio on account of the lightning. The son rose and did as she had asked him and remained up and went to the kitchen to get breakfast. He peered into his mother's room once while getting the meal ready for her and he thought she was sleeping so continued with the work at hand. By 6:00 everything was done and he went to call his mother. He entered her room and found she was dead, having passed away within the half hour that he was in another room. The family physician was called and he said that her death was due to acute heart failure. Mrs. Myers had been having some trouble with her heart, but she did not complain and her condition was never considered serious. She was in town Saturday, happy and jovial as ever, visiting her daughter and friends she met on the streets and business houses. Emma Marcella McGrady was born in Montague County, Texas, October 27 1863, being born at a time when Indians still menaced pioneer conditions. At the age of 17 years she was married to Douglas Myers, who had gone to that section of the country from Illinois. To this union six children were born: Alberta, who died at the age of 17, Walter, who died at the age of six months; Warren who resides in Quincy, Harry, of Chicago; Mrs. Pearl Kibler, of Barry, Earl, who lived with his mother. Besides these children she leaves two brothers and two sisters and ten grandchildren. Mrs. Myer's (sic) husband died four and a half years ago. Mrs. Myers was a woman who carried the pioneer principles governing her early days through her entire life. She maintained an active and vigorous interest in life up to the time of her decease. Her presence will be sadly missed in her family and among her various friends and relatives. The funeral services will be held from the Myers home at 2:00 o'clock this (Wednesday) afternoon with Rev. W. H. Dickman, pastor of the Barry Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be made in Park Lawn cemetery.
FLOYD MYERS
- Death has again visited the home of Geo. and Mary Myers, and taken the pet lamb of the household, Floyd, infant son, born May 15, 1896; died, Feb. 26, 1897; aged 9 months and 11 days. He has gone away, while the day is yet fair and sweet with the dew of early morning. The flowers have their appointed time to blossom and to fade, and the sweet violet that folds its petals and droops in the early springtime has accomplished its mission just as perfectly as the more hardy flowers that remain to brighten the summer.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 4 Mar 1897]
GEORGE WIKE MYERS
, well known in Barry and vicinity, met with what proved to be fatal accident last Wednesday evening when a young team he was driving ran away and threw him from the wagon, fracturing his skull. The injuries resulted in his death Friday, at 6:40 p.m., at his home in this city. Mr. Myers was driving a young team to a farm wagon, and in some manner not known the team became unmanageable while near the Clarence Davis farm and ran down what is known as the John Davis Hill, where the horses fell off a bridge although the wagon did not. Mr. Myers was thrown from the wagon and the first to find him was Rev. Calvin Dabney who a short time later was walking down the hill. The injuries to Mr. Myers were found to be a torn scalp and a hole in the skull and the injured man was brought to his home in this city in an automobile. He lingered in life until Friday evening when the end came about 6:40 o'clock. Mr. Myers was about 72 years of age and has always been a prominent citizen of this community. He is survived by a wife and several children. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Sunday at 2 o'clock, Rev. Nelson officiating, and burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery. [Barry Adage, Wed. 29 Oct 1919, p1] [This is George Wike Myers s/o William & Mary Polly (Wike) Myers. He is survived by his second wife, Mary Hendricks and his children. vgb]
GEORGE M. MYERS
, 55, of Barry, IL., died Monday at 12:03 p.m. at his residence at Barry. Born March 12, 1950 at St. Charles, Mo, he was the only son of George M. and Mary Darst Myers Sr. He married Melody Robinson July 27, 1968 at Bowling Green, MO and she survives.
George was a l968 graduate of West Pike High School and attended Hannibal-LaGrange College in Hannibal, MO. For the past 16 years, Mr. Myers worked as a Correctional Officer at the Illinois Dept. of Corrections, the last 10 years at the Prison Work Camp in Pittsfield, IL. In past years he operated a gas station in Barry and worked for Callender Construction of Pittsfield. He was a former Hannibal and Palmyra Missouri Police officer, was an instructor of police recruits and was an expert marksman. George enjoyed landscaping, supervising all the grounds work for the prison at Pittsfield, fishing, photography, raising Hostas, George was a member of the American Hostas Society and was a charter member of PASA Park at Barry.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Mary Myers (a retired West Pike School teacher) of Barry, IL., his wife Melody of Barry, two sons, George Michael (wife Tina) and Jerry Robert (wife Leeann) Myers both of Barry. A daughter, Marsha Myers (fiancé' Eric Copher) of Hull, IL., his mother in law, Mrs. Eva Ann Little of Barry, an aunt, Wilma Darst of Hannibal, MO., six grandchildren, Harley, Erin Michelle, Sadie Jo and Jedd Maxwell Abney, and Samantha and Emily Myers, four step grandchildren survive; Cody Houseweart, Britney Malone, Scott Wells and Cheyenne Copher, and several cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
George was preceded by his father George M. Myers, Sr. in 1977.
Funeral services will be Thursday, at 7:30 p.m. at the Neibur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Dr. Dan Mefford officiating. Friends may call at Niebur Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. till 7 p.m. An Honor Guard will be provided by the Illinois Dept. of Corrections. Memorials are to the American Cancer Society. As per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded following the services with interment at Grandview Cemetery in Hannibal, MO at a later date.
HAROLD MYERS
, 81, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at the Harry S. Truman Veteran Administration Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was born Oct. 1, 1927 in Summer Hill, to Forby and Iva Belle Baughman Myers. He married Mary Ann Robertson Aug.21, 1949 in Pittsfield and she survives. He worked for Stark Bros. Nursery and was a self-employed sheep shearer/fur buyer/wood cutter. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. He enjoyed his horses and gardening.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Myers; six sons, Donald (Debra Ann) Myers of Nebo, Eugene (Cheri) Myers of New Salem, Forby (Chan) Myers of Atlas, James Myers of Rockport, Richard (Paula) Myers of Rockport and Danny Myers of Pearl; two daughters, Marty (Teresa) Douglas of Mendon and Patrick (Dorothy) Welbourne of Pittsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Betty (Bill) Harrison, Hannibal, Mo. and Patricia Myers, Jacksonville; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded by a son, Harold Myers; a brother, Irvin "Buck" Myers; sisters, Lola Mae Mayes, Mary Bolton, Helen McCloud and Dorothy (age two); five grandchildren, Debra June Myers, Jacob and Heidi Myers, twin girls Heidi and Heather Myers.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial will be at the Summer Hill Cemetery, Summer Hill. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 18 at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Memorials are to the Summer Hill Cemetery or donor's choice. Condolences may be sent to info@nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the services.
HAROLD MYERS
- Another home was mantled in sorrow and gloom too deep for utterance on Thursday morning at 5 o'clock July 17, 1913, when the black angel of death entered our midst and claimed for its victim our darling little Harold, son of Warren and Alta Myers, at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Doug Myers. Little Harold was born Nov. 21, 1910, and departed this life at the age of 2 years, 7 months and 26 days. But few deaths of children have called forth such universal sorrow as Harold's. His beautiful life was so short we say, yet if we measure life by sweet loving acts, gleams of sunshine and intelligence Harold has lived longer than many who have existed on earth the alloted time. As he lay in his beautiful casket in his snowy robes of purity, holding sweet white flowers in his little hands, how truly did he remind us of a snowy white lily asleep upon the bosom of God. May the memory of dear little Harold, his sweet little sayings, his bright cheerful life, rest like a benediction upon us all and prove an inspiration to a higher holier life. Little Harold leaves to mourn his death his father, mother and brother Elmo, besides his grandparents, uncles and aunts and many other relatives and friends. He is not gone forever, only transplanted from earth to bloom forever in the paradise of God. Funeral services were held at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Myers, Rev. G. W. Claxon officiating.
IONA B. MYERS
, 91, Quincy, formerly of Rockport, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2006, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Sept. 26, 1914 in Atlas Township, Pike County, to Thomas and Mabel Sims. She married Richard L. Myers, Dec. 31, 1934 in Quincy and he preceded her in death Aug. 6, 2002. Survivors are one son, Kent (wife Kathy) Myers of New Canton; one daughter, Sandra (husband Larry) Payne of Quincy; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother, Homer Sims; a granddaughter, Vicky Payne; a great-grandson, Ray Helkey; and a great-great-granddaughter, Jackie Helkey. She was a homemaker and enjoyed embroidery work, cooking and entertaining her family and friends. She attended the Crossing Church in Quincy. Funeral services were held Friday, March 3, at 2 p.m. at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Pastor Steve Myers officiating. Visitation was held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Pallbearers were Kevin Payne, Rob Helkey, Dan McCartney, Todd Peebles, Rob Pruitt and Dean Kirby.
MARY (WIKE) MYERS
wife of Wm. Myers, was the daughter of George and Polly Wike. She was born in Cumberland Co, Penn., in 1815, and died at her home in this city Aug 6, 1887. She was married to Wm. Myers in the year 1842, and came to Illinois in 1848 to join her husband. They located in Hadley township, remained there for two years, and then removed to Salem township. After a residence of five years in this township they removed to Barry and settled on section 34, one of the most valuable farms in the township. Mrs. Myers was the mother of six children, four of whom are still living. She was a kind mother, and as a neighbor and friends nothing but good is spoken of her. The funeral on Sunday took place from the residence, and a large procession followed the remains to their last resting place.
MARY (JENNINGS) MYERS
daughter of Peterson and Cordelia Jennings, was born in Pike county, Ill., April 4, 1854, and died at her home near Barry April 3, 1913, aged 58 years. She was united in marriage to Geo. Myers June 25, 1875. To this union was given nine children. Three died in infancy. Those living are Scott, Mrs. Grace Shepman of Fountain Hill, Ark., George, William, Mrs. Leta Oitker and Charles. Mrs. Myers was a faithful wife and mother, ever looking to the best interest of her husband and family. Kind and benevolent to her neighbors, trying to carry out the spirit of the Golden Rule. She was a member of the Mutual Protective League. Besides her husband, children and grandchildren, she leaves to mourn their two sisters, Mrs. Than Davis and Mrs. Parve Johnson, of Barry, and one brother, Charles Jennings, of Ponca City, Okla., with many other relatives, friends and neighbors. The funeral services were held at the family home Friday afternoon, Rev. G. W. Claxton officiating. Her remains were laid to rest in Park Lawn Cemetery.
JOSEPH SAMUEL MYERS
died at his home in Rockport last Thursday morning.
He was the youngest son of Jacob and Almira Williams Myers, and was born at New Hartford, February 6, 1857.
He is the last of the eight children to die. He married Mary Jane McMullen of Rockport June 16, 1876, and they
had six children, three of who are deceased. Three are living – Mrs. Mary Hampton and Fred of Quincy, and Harry
of Rockport. There are seven grandchildren. The deceased united with the Rockport Christian church, under the preaching
of Rev. Maynard, in 1911. He has been a trustee of the church for many years. He was a member of the Rockport I.O.O.F.
and M.W.A. Funeral services conducted by Rev. T.J. Keller, were held at the Rockport Christian church, Sunday morning.
The church could not accommodate the large crowd of people who gathered. Interment was in Samuel Taylor cemetery under
the auspices of the I.O.Q.F. ritualistic work being given by Prof. J.K. Neuman and W.O. Horton. Pall bearers were J.T.
Voyles, Mack Ator, J.H. Billings, David Sims, A.D. Sears, and Henry Rupert.
LEWIS MYERS
, 67, Mayor of El Dara was pronounced dead on arrival at 3:15 p.m. Thurday, Janurary 3, 1985 at Illini Hosptial in Pittsfield.
Mr. Myers was born July 9, 1917 in Rockport, a son of Samuel and Bertha Dyer Myers. He married Ruth Harlow April 17, 1948 in Galesburg. She survives.
Mr. Myers was a veteran of World War II and worked for International Harvester, Inc., for 25 years. He was a member of the Methodist Church of El Dara, Barry American Lecon Post 222 and El Dara Masonic Lodge, AF & AM.
Also surviving are a daughter Nancy of St. Louis, MO., and a sister Mrs. Edward (Evelyn) Deitzman of Hardin.
He was preceded in death by four brothers. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the El Dara Methodist Church by the Rev. Ed Milhouse. Burial was in Taylor Martin Cemetery at El Dara.
Memorials may be made to the El Dara Masonic Lodge. The McNabb Funeral Home of Barry was in charge of arrangements.
LOUIS MYERS
- Funeral services for Louis Myers, 79, retired Plainville farmer, were held Thursday, May 15, 1969, at 2:00 P.M. in the Lock Funeral Home in Barry, in charge of the Rev. J. O. Craig. Mr. William Wheelan sang, accompanied at the organ by Mrs. M. A. Koeller. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. Serving as casket-bearers were Virgil Althoff, Russell Althoff, Keith Crim, Charles Rueb, James Rueb and Robroy Rueb. Mr. Myers passed away Monday, May 12, in St. Mary Hospital at Quincy. Born January 12, 1890, near Barry, he was the son of the late William and Pauline Bright Myers. On February 20, 1909, he was married to Lera McFarland. He was a member of the New Canton Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lippincott of Barry; a nephew, William Gray in Florida; and two nieces, Mrs. Janice Johnson of New Canton and Mrs. Jeanne Gamble of Quincy. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
MADGE (BOLIN) MYERS
, 69, lifelong resident of New Canton, passed away Sunday morning, June 19, 1960...in St. Elizabeth Hospital at Hannibal. Born at New Canton, September 6, 1890, she was the daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth Fisher Bolin. She was married to William J. Myers July 24, 1908. He passed away in March 1942. Their only child, a son, died at birth. Mrs. Myers was a member of the Royal Neighbor Lodge. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, June 21...from the Union Church at New Canton, in charge of Elder Tilford Phillips. Mrs. Robert Alfs played instrumental selections. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. Serving as casket-bearers were Homer Dolbeare, Dee Wombles, Henry Phillips, John Fisher, Sam Pfrimmer and Howard Reynolds. Surviving are two brothers, Vernon Bolin of Cedar Rapids, Ia. and Emil Bolin of Love Park, Ill., and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Pulliam and Mrs. Velma Hart.
MAISIE LEE MYERS
, 82, of El Dara, passed away at 8:24 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2011, at the Barry Community Care Center, Barry.
She was born October 26, 1928, near El Dara, to Cicero & May (Kramer) Lee. They preceded her in death. She married Thomas Richard Myers in 1945, in Bowling Green, Missouri. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1971.
She is survived by 1 son, Richard Myers & wife Becky of New Hartford, Illinois, 1 daughter, Wanda Patton & husband Jeff of Hannibal, Missouri, and 1 daughter-in-law, Jo Ann Myers.
She is also survived by 11 grandchildren - Stacy Ramsey, Bobby Myers, Krystal Huckstep, Daniel Myers, Melinda Myers, Tommy Myers, April Martin, Seth Myers, Samuel Myers, Michael Martin & Vanessa Myers; 16 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Marjorie Hall, of Barry and a special friend, LeRoy Sohn.
She was preceded by 1 daughter, Linda Kay Myers; 1 son, Robert Lewis Myers; 3 brothers - Bob Lee, Bud Lee & Floyd Lee and 3 sisters - Lois Daniels, Edna Quick and Rena Parrick.
Maisie enjoyed dancing and country music. Prior to her retirement she had owned and operated restaurants in the Pike County area.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2011, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2011, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Burial will be in Taylor-Martin Cemetery, El Dara, Illinois. Memorials are suggested to the Taylor-Martin Cemetery.
MARY LEE MYERS
- Acute nephritis was the cause of the death of Mary Lee Myers, whose death occurred at the Myers home west of the city last Saturday, January 3, 1925. The child had been ill but a week and her death was a shock to her relatives. Mary Lee, daughter of Warren and Alta (Shewhart) Myers, was born near Barry, Illinois, May 7th, 1920, and passed away at the Myers home at the age of 4 years, 7 months and 27 days. Mary Lee, an exceptionally bright and loving child was a favorite among her relatives and friends. She leaves besides her parents, three brothers Elmo, Douglas, Jack and one sister, Wilma; two grandmothers, a grandfather and a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral services were held from the First Baptist church in this city at 2:00 o'clock Monday afternoon with Rev. T. Elmer Jones, pastor in charge. Mrs. Gamble, Corrine Jones, Messers Wike and Jones sang, while Mrs. T. Elmer Jones presided at the piano. Interment was made in Park Lawn cemetery.
MARY ELIZABETH MYERS
, 68, a retired teacher of Barry, died at 2:10 p.m. Wed. (Jan 4, 1988) in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Miss Myers was born June 23, 1920, in Barry, a daughter of Harvey L. & Susie Mae Sackett Myers. Miss Myers started her teaching career in 1942 in Prophetstown & then taught in Barry from 1843 to 1988. She served as sponsor for many school organizations over her career & was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma & a 55-year member of the Barry United member of the Barry United Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Anna Mae Ives of Champaign; a niece, Mrs. James (Susan) Lakamp of Chapin; a nephew, Gregory Ives of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two grandnieces & a grandnephew. Miss Myers was preceded in death by her parents & a sister. Services were conducted at 1 p.m. Sat. in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in the Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospital's Dialysis Unit or the Barry United Methodist Church.
PAULINE (BRIGHT) MYERS
- The funeral services of Mrs. William Myers were held from her home west of Barry, Illinois, on Saturday afternoon, December 28, 1928, at 2:00 o'clock, with Rev. W. H. Dickman, pastor of the Barry Baptist church officiating and interment in Park Lawn cemetery. Paulina Bright was the daughter of William and Rosaline Bright, and was born at Barry, Illinois, October 2, 1858. She was seventy years, two months and twenty-four days old when she entered into rest, which occurred at her late home southwest of Barry at 7:30 o'clock, Wednesday evening, December 26, 1928. Besides Paulina in her father's family, there were six children, namely, Anna, a half-sister, of Kewanee, Ill., who was very much loved and counted as a full sister, Alde, Louis, Fred, Sylvania and Minna. Aldo passed away in childhood. Fred at Chicago several years ago, and more recently, Mina at her home in this city. Deceased was married to William Myers on April 2, 1880, at Pittsfield, Illinois. After marriage she came with her husband to the farm where she has since resided. To this union there were born five children, as follows: Mrs. Mary Lippincott, who was with her mother during the last sickness; Maud, deceased wife of George Gray; Clarence of Barry; Louis of New Canton and Ellis at home. Mrs. Myers has been a steady worker and loving wife all these years. Her economy and foresight have been valuable to her bereaved husband in working out the problems of farm life. ______, no man and wife around Barry have become more favorably known than Mr. Myers and his companion. Paulina, as she was so often called by her near friends, enjoyed her wide acquaintance...Besides her husband and children she is survived by her half-sister, Mrs. Anna Wendorff, her sister, Miss Sylvania; her brother, Louis; one grandson, William Gray of Chicago; and one adopted grand-daughter, Mrs. Jean Gambie of Carthage, Illinois, and other relatives and friends.
RUTH L. (HARLOW) MYERS
, 86, of El Dara died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, at the home of her daughter in St. Louis, Mo.
She was born Oct. 4, 1922 in El Dara to Kenneth and Carrie Trautwein Harlow. She married Lewis L. "Pood" Myers April 17, 1947 in Galesburg and he preceded her in death Jan. 5, 1985.
Ruth devoted her life to her entire family. She worked for several years at the Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield as a vamper. She served on the Derry Township Board of Trustees. She was a long time member of the former El Dara United Methodist Church. Ruth was an avid gardener and enjoyed bowling, reading and word puzzles. As her health declined, she found great comfort in the companionship of her dogs, Bobby and Nora.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Myers, St. Louis; three sisters, Julia Keys of Burbank, Calif., Helen Woods of Zephyr Cove, Nev. and Nel Crysell of West Dundee; two nephews, William K. Crysell of West Dundee and Jason H. Woods of Carson City, Nev.; three nieces, Carrie Mettler of Lodi, Calif., Julia Marando of Arlington Heights and Theresa Diehs of Sleepy Hollow; a great-niece, Kimberly Dougherty of Los Angeles, Calif.; and two great-nephews, Jared and Kyel Diehs of Sleepy Hollow.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis L. "Pood" Myers; her parents; a brother, Philip H. Harlow; and a much beloved niece, Carole Pfeiffer.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, Oct. 22 at the Taylor Martin Cemetery in El Dara with Rev. Nancy Monahan officiating
STEPHEN ARNOLD DOUGLAS MYERS
- The funeral services for the late S. A. Douglas Myers were held from the family home at 2:00 o'clock Friday afternoon in charge of Rev. T. Elmer Jones, pastor of the First Baptist church of Barry. Burial was made in Park Lawn cemetery of this city. Mrs. T. Elmer Jones and daughter, Billy, sang two beautiful selections. Mr. Myer's (sic) death occurred on Tuesday morning, November 25. He was one of our most honorable and respected citizens. His death occurred 3 1/2 miles south west of Barry at the farm where Mr. Myers had lived since 1886. Stephen A. Douglas Myers, the third son of William and Mary Myers, was born at New Salem, Illinois, April 9, 1853. Mr. Myers never accepted the faith of any one creed, but at the same time always manifested by his actions ..........with his fellow beings that he believed that life on earth led to something better beyond, and the reward would befit earthly endeavor. After attending the country schools Mr. Myers studied at Illinois State Normal University at Normal, Ill. After teaching a few years Mr. Myers went to Texas in 1878 when that state was still in the pioneer stage of development. While in Texas Mr. Myers met and married Miss Emma Marcella McGrady.
This union resulted in six children. The eldest, Alberta, died Aug 19 [or 10?], 1898, at the age of sixteen years; Walter died in 1883. To mourn his passing Mr. Myers leaves his wife and four children: Warren of Barry, Harry of Chicago, Mrs. Pearl Kibler of Pittsfield and Earl of Barry, Ill., besides these Mr. Myers left eight grandchildren. Of Mr. Myers' own immediate family he leaves only one brother, William Myers, who is the last living child of William and Mary Wike Myers. This brother still resides at the old homestead three miles west of Barry. Although Mr. Myers was a farmer most of his life, he was interested in public affairs, having served as assessor for a number of years both for Barry township and the county. He also served on the Drainage Commission for appraising bottom lands drainage tax.
SUSIE (SACKETT) MYERS
- well-known Barry matron, passed away very suddenly Friday morning, February 19, 1954, at nine o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Meredith Hull. Five years ago she suffered a paralytic stroke. Although she recovered from the stroke, she had not been able to carry on her customary activities since that time. Born at Blue Mound, Illinois January 21, 1889, she was the daughter of George and Susan High Sackett. She came to Barry as a child and had since lived here. On March 12, 1913 she was married to Harvey Myers, who preceded her in death August 7, 1935. She was a member of the Barry Methodist Church and of Evening Star Rebekah Lodge. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, February 22, at two-thirty o'clock from the Methodist Church, in charge of Rev. Charles Van Detium of Paloma. Mr. Ray Geckler sang "Goin' Home" and "The Lord's Prayer," accompanied by Mrs. Marion Koeller. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Serving as casket-bearers were William Endlorff, Gilbert Franklin, Wilson Mitchell, Julius Altman, C. G. Syrcle and Elmo Burkhardt. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Hull and Miss Mary Myers of Barry, and Mrs. Anna Mae Ives of Decatur; one granddaughter, Susan Herr, of Barry; a brother, Harry Sackett, of Spokane, Washington; and several nieces and nephews. Among those from out of town attending the services were Mrs. Delmar Thompson of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Cornwell, Mrs. Floy Cornwell, Mrs. Grace Boyd, Miss Barbara Schmidt, Mrs. John Schmidt, Mrs. Wallace Hutter; Mrs. Alta Parrick, Mrs. Ella Sederwall and Mrs. Chester Herr, all of Quincy, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cornwell and Mrs. Glenn Wright of Mendon, Mrs. Ray Cullard of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Joe Bickerdike and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gay of Griggsville, Mrs. Marshall Yoakum of St. Paul, Minnesota, Mrs. Raleigh Jibbens of Coatsburg, and Mrs. Ruby Musgrave and Gail Musgrave of Pittsfield.
WANDA RAE MYERS
, 60, of Sunset Home, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday (February 7, 2001) in Blessing Hospital. Born October 9, 1940 in Pittsfield, Mrs. Myers was the daughter of Raymond and Sylvia Shoemaker Myers. She was married to Russell Johns and later to Gerald Brown. Wanda enjoyed crocheting and needlework. Surviving are four daughters, Sylvia Wolf and her husband Mike of Quincy, Sharon Darnell and her husband Rocky of Marion, KY., Arlene Manasco and her husband Wayne of St. Clair, MO. and Lisa Collison and her husband Kenny of Bluffs, IL.; three sons, Carl Johns and his wife Sara of Quincy, Scott Rogers of Jacksonville, FL. and Fred Land of St. Clair, MO.; her first husband, Russell Johns of Pleasant Hill, IL.; a brother, Junior Wagner and his wife Jane of Elkhart, IN.; two half brothers, Clifford Moore of Griggsville, IL. and Donald Wagner and his wife Tish of Naples, FL.; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins, including Ruth and Herb Foster of Quincy. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, Gerald Brown; a son, James McKay; a sister, Donna Gibson; a half brother, Herschel Moore; and a great grandson. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 in Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home by the Rev. George Tomko. Burial will be in Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Visitation will be Friday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sunset Home.
WANDA (CROSSMAN) MYERS
, 72, of Pittsfield, died Monday afternoon at Liberty Village in Pittsfield.
She was born July 1, 1935 near Nebo, the daughter of Charles Edward Harvey and Opal Elma Smith Crossman. She married Marion E. Myers, Sr. Dec. 28, 1953 in Pittsfield and he died May 13, 1994.
Waneda was employed as a caregiver for the elderly and she enjoyed crocheting, gardening and computer games. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Pittsfield and the Nebo Baptist Church.
Her survivors include five children, Marion "Oscar" Myers, Jr. of Mendon, Barb (husband Roger) Buchanan of Pinckney, Mich., Sarah Myers (fiance Gary Fly) of Hannibal, Mo., Bill (wife Pam) Myers of Katy, Texas and Becky (husband Kenny) White of rural Milton; ten grandchildren, Josh Hagen, Chalah Henderson, Jeb Myers, Chelsie Myers, Rusty (wife Gourtney) Buchanan, Joni Buchanan, (husband Wesley) Haskins, Stephanie Myers, Brittany Myers and Gabby (Husband Jamie) Patterson; six great grandchildren; a special friend and companion, Terry Young of Pittsfield; and three sisters, Alberta (husband Marvin) Price of Center, Mo., Leona (husband Henry) Ralph of Rockport and Wanda (husband Jerry) Grammer of Nebo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marion E. Myers, Sr., two brothers, Kyle and Neal Crossman; her twin sister in infancy, Vaneda E. Crossman, twin grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Buchanan and a grandson, Gregory White.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Jerry Edison. Burial will follow in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County or the charity or organization of the donors choice. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
WARREN SCOTT MYERS
- Funeral services were held at the Hufnagel Funeral Home Monday afternoon for Warren Myers who passed away at his home in Decatur, Illinois Friday afternoon, March 1. Mr. Myers, son of the late Douglas and Emma Myers, was born near Barry October 30, 1889. He was married to Miss Alta Shewhart on April 9, 1910 at Hannibal, Missouri and they became the parents of nine children, seven of whom are living. In 1927 Mr. Myers and family moved to Quincy from Barry and the following seventeen years he was employed at the Central Fibre Products Company in that city. In 1942 he suffered a stroke and because of continued ill health he moved his family to Decatur in 1944 and retired from his work. He never recovered from his first illness and his health continued to fail until the time of his death. Mr. Myers is survived by his wife; seven children, Elmo, Jack, Bert, and Ronald of Decatur, Douglas of Quincy, Frank S 1-c in the Navy and stationed at Norman, Oklahoma, and Wilma Landis of Decatur, one sister Pearl Kibler of Barry; one brother, Earl, of Decatur and three grandchildren, Susan and Mary Gene Myers and Dicky Landis. A son and daughter died in infancy and a brother, Harry, also preceded him in death. Reverend W. R. Hampton had charge of the funeral service and music was by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hufnagel, accompanied by Mrs. Oral Bethard. Interment was in Park Lawn cemetery with Joseph Skellington, Everett Bridgeman, William Stewart, Verlon Helms and Vernon Helms, all of Quincy, and Bert Kibler acting as casket bearers.
WILLIAM MYERS
, whose decease we chronicle today, was the eldest son of Jacob and Rebecca (Wike) Myers, and was born near Barry, Illinois, on November 24, 1847. He quietly closed this life on Friday afternoon, June 22, 1928, at the home of his son Harvey, in Barry, being 80 years, 6 months and 28 days of age. William was but seven years old when his mother died. His father moved to California, and his uncle, C. G. Boren of Plainville, then reared him to manhood. It was on December 12, 1868, that he married Bathana## A. McCarl of Richfield township. To this union was born was born one son, Harvey L., who will miss a kind and loving father. The wife and mother preceded her husband in death a number of years ago. Besides the son he leaves three grand-children and a number of other relatives and host of friends. Mr. Myers lived for one year at the old home place, later in Plainville, still later in 1874, moving to Richfield township and finally in 1909 coming to Barry with his wife and son to reside. He had, up to the latter date, always followed farming as a livelihood. Mr. Myers united with the Zion Baptist church, north of Barry, in 1895. He continued his membership to the end, and upon that profession of faith built up a greater work and service in the Master's cause. He liked to attend church services and was often found there when health permitted. We find him a man of many friends, a kind and accommodating neighbor, and altogether a citizen of distinction. His quiet and gentle ways among his fellow-men doubtless caused many to refer to him as "Uncle Will." He has lived as a good example for men, so, truly, the end of the righteous shall be peace. Funeral services were held from the Barry Funeral Home on Sunday, June 24th. The Rev. Wm. H. Dickman of the Barry Baptist church was the minister in charge. Interment was in Park Lawn cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
WILLIAM MYERS
- This afternoon another venerable citizen of this township will be laid to rest. Wm. Myers, Sr., died on Tuesday from self inflicted injuries. He has for years made his home with his son William, Jr. and for several weeks has been in failing health. Tuesday forenoon he disappeared from about the house, but the family supposing he had gone to the residence of another son not far away, nothing strange was thought of it and no search was made for him during the day. During the evening the son William Jr. started on horseback down the lane towards the public road, and while passing his blackberry patch saw his father lying among the bushes. Then the horrifying face of a suicide was apparent. The circumstances indicate that about 10 o'clock Tuesday forenoon Mr. Myers went a short distance west of the dwelling into the blackberry bushes alluded to and with a long stick pressed the trigger that sent a load of shot into his brain, blowing part of the forehead off and causing instant death. A coroners jury decided it was a case of self destruction. Mr. Myers was about 76 years of age and has been an honored and well-to-do resident of the township for many years. His act was due to despondence caused by sickness and ill health. It is an extremely sad blow to the family and hosts of friends. The funeral will take place from the family residence at 2 p.m. to-day. [Adage, Thurs 23 May 1895, p5 c3]
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