DOLLY AMANDA NAPIER - Griggsville: The funeral service connected with the burial of Mrs. Dolly Amanda Napier, who died at her late home in this city Monday, will take place from the Christian church this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. The service will be conducted by Rev. L. A. Miller of the Baptist church, assisted by Rev. A. M. Ewert of the M. E. church. The decedent was born February 21, 1881, at Detroit, Ill., and at the time of her death was aged 34 years, 11 months and 3 days. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lydia Dunniway, who resides in this city, and two brothers, Charles, who lives with his mother in this city, and Jess, who resides at Murrayville, Ill., and her husband, W. C. Napier. She was a member of the Christian church and of the Pike County Mutual Life Association. Interment will be in the Griggsville cemetery.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson The Quincy Daily Journal  Jan 26, 1916

THOMAS F. NAPIER - one of Griggsville's oldest citizens, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mamie Evans in St. Louis. He had been in that city for the past several years. The body was brought back to Griggsville Sunday, and funeral services were held...Monday afternoon at the Skinner Funeral Home. Rev. J. K. Putt officiated, and burial was in the Griggsville cemetery. Mr. Napier was a broom-maker by trade. He started working at that business for Emsley Williams when only 17 years of age. His first work was sorting the stock. He later developed into an expert broom-maker, being employed by Mr. Williams for 25 years, after which he went into business for himself. For many years he conducted a profitable business. He raised most of the broom corn he used excepting when there was a crop failure or demand for brooms used up his supply. He had not been active in this work for several years, but in some brooms he turned out at the age of 87, the workmanship was up to its usual high standards. On October 31, 1877, Mr. Napier was married to Miss Sarah Caroline Morgan, who was born in Scott county, Illinois, December 12, 1857, she having come to Pike county with her parents, John and Anna West Morgan, when quite young. To this union were born five children, one of whom, passed away in January, 1920. The surviving children are John F. Napier of Griggsville, Nelson Napier, Springfield, Ill., Will C. Napier, St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Ernest Evans, St. Louis. Mr. Napier also has two grandchildren, Wesley Stead of Griggsville and Barbara Joan Napier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Napier moved in the fall of 1881 to their home on Quincy avenue in the east part of Griggsville. Mrs. Napier passed away at the home of her son, Will, in St. Louis, December 2, 1933, after an extended illness. Since her death Mr. Napier has been living alternately in the homes of his children. Mr. Napier was born in Griggsville, April 2, 1849 and until three or four years ago enjoyed remarkably good health. He spent practically all of his life in that city, where he was held in highest esteem by all who knew him.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Pike Co. Democrat-Times, Pittsfield, 25 Mar 1941]

WILLIAM C. NAPIER , eldest son of the late Thos. F. and Sarah C. Napier, was born June 14, 1883, in Griggsville and died at his home at 6336 Enright Ave., St. Louis, on February 6, 1953. Burial was Feb. 9 at Valhalla Memorial Pary ceme­tery, Alton. Ill. He attended the Griggsville schools and later became interest­ed in the grocery business and worked for various firms in the city. Later, he operated the Wm. C Napier Grocery on the north side of the square and conducted a successful business for a num­ber of years where he enjoyed the confidence and respect of his many customers and friends. He later left Griggsville and conducted grocery stores in Gran­ite City, Ill. and St. Louis, Mo. In 1936, he suffered a stroke and was incapacitated for further business activity, but was able to enjoy a limited activity with his friends until about two years ago. Since that time. he has been confined to his room but still enjoyed his family and friends. On January 27, (1953) he lapsed into a coma from which he did, not re­cover and died ten days later. He was married in July, 1917, to Elizabeth M. Foree of Alton, who survives to mourn his passing. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. Ernest Evans of St. Louis; one bro­ther, John F. Napier of Knoxville, Ill.: a nephew, Wesley N. Stead. of Effingham, Ill.; and a niece, Barbara Jean Napier, of Nashville, Tenn. A sister, Anna M. Stead, and a brother, Nelson Napier, pre­ceded him in death.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson - The Independent Press, February 18, 1953

MARTIN NASH Sr. , aged ninety-three years, passed away at the home of his son Martin in Springfield, Sunday night, and the remains accompanied by his son Martin and wife, were brought here for funeral and burial yesterday. Mr. Nash had just return­ed to Springfield from a visit to his son James and family in this city last week, and was at that time quite feeble and his death was not wholly unexpected. He was one of the pion­eer Irish settlers of Pike county and was a fine old gentleman, who will be long and kindly remembered by old friends and neighbors in and around Pittsfield. He is survived by three sons: Martin, Thomas and James. Funeral services were conducted by Father Francis of St. Mary's Catholic church and interment was made in the family lot in the church cemetery north of this city.
Transcribed and submitted by Delaine Donaldson - From Pike County Democrat(Pittsfield, Illinois), Wednesday, July 9, 1919

MARTIN NASH , a retired Wabash railroad conductor on the Springfield division, died suddenly at 12:30 Wednesday afternoon at his home in Springfield. A heart attack is held responsible for his death. Nash was born in Pittsfield and had served on the Wabash a great many years being well known to a large number of old time railroaders.
The Decatur Review December 15, 1927

MARY NEFF , 85 of Eastside Health Care Center and formerly of Baylis, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. {{More}} Mary was born Sept. 23, 1924 in Vayland, S.D., a daughter to Charles and Ella Borkhious Kaltschner. She married Paul Junior Neff March 8, 1947 in Winchester, and he preceded her in death Feb. 21, 2000. In Mary’s earlier years, she worked for the glove factory in Winchester, the hat factory in Pittsfield and was a farm wife. Mary graduated from Bluffs High School in 1942. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, was a Chicago Bulls fan and a Pittsfield Saukee fan. Mary greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was the loving mother of eight children, Phillip “Butch” (Kay) Neff of Hannibal, Mo., Larry Neff of Jacksonville, Steve (Rita) Neff of Pittsfield, Kenny (Angie) Neff of New Salem, Rose Sanderson of Pittsfield, Norma Neff of Baylis, Connie (John) Howard of Excelsior Springs, Mo. and Karen (Mike) Davidsmeyer of Centennial, Colo.; nine grandchildren survive, Sara (Greg) Wyatt of New Canton, Jimmy (Tiffany) Sanderson of Pittsfield, Selina (Chris) Brawner of Bethalto, Josh Neff of New Canton, Stephanie and Sonny Howard of Excelsior Springs, Mo., Adam Neff of Pittsfield; Doug Davidsmeyer of San Diego, Calif. and Jared Davidsmeyer of Centennial; four great-grandchildren, Aislyn and Avery Wyatt and Jace and Cal Brawner; one sister, Joan Lally of Rotonda, Fla.; one brother, Gary (Wendy) Kaltschee of Golden; one brother-in-law, Ray Neff; sister-in-laws, Dorothy (Greg) Pressey, Carolyn Lawber, Marilyn Sanders and Sue (Phil) Craven; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held today, Wednesday, March 10 at 11 a.m. with Rev. John Ruzich officiating. Interment will be in the Blue River Cemetery in Detroit, IL. A lunch will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church for family and friends after interment. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., Tuesday evening, March 9, 2010 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

BARBARA JANE (GRAY) NELSON , 84, passed away November 8, 2006 in Oklahoma City. She was born on September 27, 1922 in Hull, Illinois to Ralph and Hallie Gray. Barbara and her husband Jay were former residents of several areas of the U.S., including Tulsa, during Jay's employment in the FAA as an inspector. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and aunt, and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband Jay Nelson; her son, Richard G. Nelson and wife Kristin, of Manhattan, KS; a sister, Helen G. Peters, of St. Louis, MO; two granddaughters, Jackie and Kelley; three nephews and one niece. Barbara is preceded in death by both of her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Soaring Eagle, 745 Indian Trail, P.O. Drawer 879, Billings, Montana 59103-0879, (406)256-8500; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 12, 2006, at Vondel Smith North Colonial Chapel. Burial will be held at Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook, IL on Tuesday, November 14, 2006.

EFFIE K. NELSON , 81, of Peoria, passed away at 1:10 a.m., Friday, May 21, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria. She was born November 2, 1928 Rockport, IL to Joe and Viola (Smith) Gosnell. She married Charles F. Nelson on April 6, 1950 in Jacksonville, IL. He passed away on November 2, 2003 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her brother Lewis Gosnell. Surviving are her children James M. Nelson, Joyce E. Nelson, Janet S. (Bob) Morris, Jennifer K. Nelson, and Jeffrey C. (Kathy) Nelson; two grandchildren Kevin J. Nelson and Robyn J. Morris; two step-grandchildren Breanna Morris and John Morris; and two sisters Alice Pott and Lois Myers. Effie attended Western Illinois University before leaving to work at Caterpillar. After years of service, she left Caterpillar to take care of her children and family. Cremation will be accorded. Burial of her cremains will be held privately at Swan Lake Memory Gardens at a later date. Woolsey-Wilton is in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning

FRANCES NELSON - Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Nelson, 51, 518 North 14th, who died at 9 p.m. Tues­day (May 4, 1976), in St. Mary Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Skinner Funeral Home at Griggsville. The Rev. , Wayne Stoutenberg will of­ficiate. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery at Perry. Mrs. Nelson was born Aug. 9, 1924 at Chambersburg, a daughter of Walter and Helen Marie Merriman Ranft. She was married to Richard Lee Six, who preceded her in death, and was later married on April 30, 1965, to Robert Nelson at Quincy. The husband survives along with two sons, Greg Six of Quincy and Richard Six of rural Griggsville; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Clementine Magill of Springfield; and a brother J.W. Ranft of Griggsville.
Contributed by Billie Browning

MARY ANNA NELSON , 82 of Griggsville, IL passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Born February 25, 1928 in Chicago, IL, she was the daughter of George W. and Ruby E. Jennings Killingsworth. Mary Anna graduated from Galesburg High School in 1946 and attended Western Illinois Teachers College in Macomb where she met her husband Charles Edwin Nelson. They were married on November 25, 1948 at the Baptist Church in Galesburg, IL. They would have celebrated sixty-two years of marriage this November. Mary Anna was an avid golfer and member of the Old Orchard Country Club since 1966. She held the position as chairman of the women’s morning golf league many times and won several championships and trophies. She was a two time champion golfer at Walk-In-Sticks Golf Course in Kissimmee, Florida where Charley and Mary Anna spent their winters since 1983. In previous years Mary Anna had been employed by Dr. Shewe and Griggsville School. She was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church, Madonna Choir, Home Extension Night Unit, Rebecah Lodge, Griggsville PTA, bowling leagues and Griggsville Girl’s Bridge Club. Survivors include her husband, Charles of Griggsville, one son, Charles Stephen Nelson and wife Deb of Mason City, IL, and one daughter, Mary Lynn Brown and husband Carl of Griggsville along with grandchildren, Jason Todd (Jessica) of Jacksonville, IL, Brian Shane Brown of Chrystal Lake, IL, and Katherine Elizabeth Nelson of Bloomington, IL. Two great grandson, Jacob Loren and Jonas Charles Brown of Jacksonville, one brother, G. Alan (Margie) Killingsworth of Lenexa, KS, sister-in-law, Isabel Willard of Pittsfield, and several cousins and nephews also survive Mary Anna. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Dave Kelly officiating. A lunch for family and friends will be held at the Griggsville United Methodist Church after the service. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday at the Niebur Funeral Home. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service per her wishes.
Contributed by Billie Browning

HARRIET ELIZABETH (KESTERSON) NEU - Funeral services will be conducted in the chapel of Greenlawn Mortuary Friday at 10 A.M. for Harriet E. Neu, 85, of 1410 Monterey Street, Bakersfield, who died at a local hospital July 21, 1957. The Reverend Della Shutts will officiate at the services and interment will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Neu was a native of Carthage, MO and had lived in Bakersfield for the past 30 years. She was a member of the Unity Church of Christianity and The Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Mercy V. Chadwick, 1106 Niles Street, Bakersfield, Mrs Violet C. Jones, 1325 Flower Street, Bakersfield, Ida May Brown, 1106 Niles Street, Bakersfield, Minnie D. Gard, of Upper Lake, CA., 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Contribututed by Rosemary Reeves from The Bakersfield CA Newspaper, July 22, 1957 (Born 15 Jun 1872 Pike Co IL d/o Berry & Julia (Davis) Kesterson)

ALICE NESTRICK , 90, of Owensville, Ind., a schoolteacher formerly of Kinderhook, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday (Jan. 7, 1994) in the Owensville Convalescent Center. Born March 5, 1903, in Kinderhook, Miss Nestrick was the daughter of Pearley and Elsie Hess Nestrick. She was a graduate of Western Illinois University in Macomb and taught school for 35 years at Barry, West Pike and Plainville. She moved to the Owensville area in 1983. She was the oldest living member of Kinderhook Baptist Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Dwight and Anne Nestrick, both of Henderson, Ky. Miss Nestrick was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Virgil. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Smith Funeral Home in Hannibal by the Rev. Charles Cress. Burial will be in Kinderhook Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Mon­day in the funeral home.
Contributed by Ella Tittsworth - Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves

DONALD E. NESTRICK , 77 of Quincy and formerly of Barry, IL., died Friday, August 19, 2005 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. Born August 15, 1928 at Kinderhook, IL., he was a son of Harold L. and Phila Chamberlain Nestrick. He married Betty Mummey June 6, 1951 in Plainville, IL. and she survives. He served his country in the U. S. Navy after WWII. He was a sales manager for Moorman Manufacturing in Quincy and also was an auctioneer. He was a member of the United Baptist Church in Kinderhook, IL., Auctioneers Assn., served as a trustee at Judson College in Elgin, IL., a trustee of the American Baptist Churchs, a member of WINSOM and was very active in the Adams County Republican Party and was a prescient committeeman. Survivors: his mother Mrs. Phila Nestrick of Quincy, his wife Betty of Quincy, two sons Gary (wife Renee) Nestrick of Sharpsburg, GA., and Richard Nestrick of Normal, IL., three daughters, Mrs. Linda (Kevin) Conway of Sherrard, IL, Mrs. Beth (Charles) Louck of Bloomington, IL, and Mrs. Marsha (Randy) Marshall of Jerseyville, IL., two sisters, Mrs. Kathy Hollis of Barry, IL, and Mrs. Marianna Mellon of Quincy, IL., fourteen grandchildren, one step granddaughter and three great grandsons. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL with Rev. Greg Maize officiating. Burial in Kinderhook. Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Chapel on Monday, August 22, 2005 from 6 till 8 p.m. in Barry, IL.

NADINE (WILLIAMS) NEVIN was born near El Dara Sept 21, 1916, to Carson and Nellie Betts Williams. She married Raymond Nevins on Oct. 7, 1944 in St. Charles , Mo and he preceded in 1975. (She died 19 October 2006 at Pittsfield Manor) She was a laborer for the Louisiana Garment Factory and the Glove Factory and worked in several hotels in Quincy . She was a seamstress, enjoyed ceramics, china dolls, gardening, baking and canning and raising chickens. Survivors include a niece raised in her home, Brenda Osborn of Lincoln ; one sister, Eva Ogle of Pittsfield , several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Nevins was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; 5 brothers, Earl, Forbe, Lyndle, Havard and Duane; and three sisters, Mabel, Mary and Ina in infancy. Graveside services were Monday at West Cemetery , Pittsfield , with Rev. Tracy Armstrong officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation. Niebur Funeral Home in PIttsfield handled arrangements.

APRIL NEWKIRK , age 38 of Unionville, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. April was born in Valparaiso, Indiana and resided in Unionville. She worked as a RPSGT for The Sleep Centers of Middle TN and attended World Outreach Church. April is preceded in death by her grandfather, Thomas M. Riegle. She is survived by her parents, Dan and Carol Newkirk of Valparaiso, IN; brother, Owen (Tinker) Newkirk of Valparaiso, IN; sister, Becky (Jeff) Thornton of Nunley, TN; nieces, Chelsea Newkirk and Gabrielle Thornton; nephews, Alexander Thornton and Wilson McRay Thornton; grandparents, Ray and Jewel Newkirk and Ruth Riegle all of Valparaiso, IN. Murfreesboro Funeral Home

JULIA ALICE (BROWN) NEWMAN daughter of H. R. and E. J. Brown, was born in Griggsville, Ill., Nov. 8, 1856, and died in Griggsville, Sept. 12, 1896. She was married to Charles B. Newman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Newman, Sept. 20, 1876. Of this union six children were born, three sons and three daughters. There are now left to mourn her loss a kind, loving husband, three sons and two daughters; one daughter, a babe one year old, having preceded her to that land where there is no pain, no sin, no sorrow. She united with the Baptist church in Griggsville in the year 1874 under the ministration of the Rev. Stetson, being one of the first received into membership of the new church dedicated that year. After years of intense suffering she succumbed to the fatal hand of disease, all of which she bore with Christian for­titude, and being told that the end was drawing near, she said: "My only re­grets are leaving my husband and children." And as she bade them a last fare­well it left an impression upon the minds of those who witnessed it that will never be erased. The blow falls heavy on the aged parents, to whom she was a great comfort in their declining years, and as she greeted them with a smile of recog­nition they could but turn sadly away, feeling that all was well and that 0 grave where now is thy victory. Alice was a woman of strong character and convictions, full of life and energy far beyond her strength. Her whole ambition was the advancement of her husband and children. She remembered a kindness, never forgot a friend, ready to help the sick and needy and aid the distressed. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, and after a very impressive service at the Baptist church by the Rev. T. C. Coffey of Pittsfield, the remains of Allie were tenderly laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Griggsville. The bereaved family have the sym­pathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. May the hand of Him who shall wipe away all tears from all eyes wipe their cheeks with its softest tenderness. J. F. W.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

LULU L. (MURPHY) NEWMAN , 95, of the Quinsippi Nursing Home, formerly of Barry, died at 8:21 a.m. Wednesday (Aug. 7, 1985) in the home. Mrs. Newman was born June 21, 1890, in Barry, a daughter of Alonzo and Agnes Gorton Murphy. She married William Newman Jan. 8, 1912, in Barry. He died Sept 18, 1961. Mrs. Newman was a telephone operator in Barry for 15 years and also worked the hot lunch program of Barry High School five years. She was a member of the Barry Methodist Church. Mrs. Newman was the last surviving member of the family. Surviving are a niece, Margaret Wichman of Quincy; a nephew, Lowell Murphy of Kinderhook; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Hazel Murphy of Quincy. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the McNabb Funeral Home in Barry by the Rev. Wesley Osborn. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. (family clipping)
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne

THELMA ANN NEWMAN , 94, of Curtis Creek, formerly of 518 Garden Ct., Quincy died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at 6:45 pm in Blessing Hospital. She was born October 27, 1917 in Griggsville, Illinois the daughter of Raymond and Lelia Johnson Ross. On June 16, 1940 she married Harold H. Newman in Griggsville, IL. He survives. She attended Western Illinois Teachers College in Macomb, IL and the University of Illinois. She taught in the Griggsville Schools for several years. Through the years, she has been a member of Eastern Star, Chautauqua, a Girl Scout leader, Sunday School superintendent, a hospital volunteer and an English teacher. She had been member of Old Orchard Country Club. In 1981, Mrs. Newman and her husband moved to Quincy to be near her grandchildren. She became a member of Women's City Club, and Dorothy Quincy Chapter of DAR, the Quincy Country Club, and Vermont Street United Methodist Church. She was a 61 year member of PEO Chapter EC. Her hobbies included; genealogy, travel, golf and reading. Survivors also include, 2 sons; Dr. Kent Newman of Albuquerque, NM and Dr. Richard L. Newman and his wife Barbara of Park City, UT and Quincy, 5 grandsons; David Newman of Henderson, CO, Daniel Newman and his wife Katie of Lynnwood, WA, Aaron Wells Newman and his wife Amy of Park City, UT, Adam Ross Newman of Columbia, MO, and Dylan Newman and his wife Patricia of Albuquerque, NM, one great grandson Benjamin and one great granddaughter Jasmine, 2 nieces; Sandra Hoots of Quincy, and Marcia Jumblatt of Louisville, KY and 3 nephews; Chuck Bergner of Springfield, IL, David Meisner of Carol Stream, IL and Steven Newman of Leland, NC; and four special second cousins Cheryl Clow of San Antonio, TX, Diane Linn of Bothell, WA, Patti Weiss, Eugene, OR, and Wyn Ross of Reno NV. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Maxine Bergner, and a double cousin Winfred Ross. Services: 4 pm Friday (Nov. 4) in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Grulke officiating. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville, IL.
Contributed by Billie Browning - PP

MILDRED R. (MEILICKE) NICHOLS , 98, of Quincy, formerly of New Canton, died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 24, 2009) in the Sunset Nursing Home in Quincy. She was born May 4, 1911, in Brashear, Mo., to William C. and Jennie Little Meilicke. She married Paul Nichols in Hannibal, Mo., on March 11, 1952. He died Nov. 21, 1980. Mildred grew up in the Sabbath Home Neighborhood northwest of Brashear and graduated from Elliott rural school and Brashear High School in 1929. She began teaching in the Elliott one room school at the age of 18 and was there for three years and then at New Zion for two years and Golden Rule for one year. In 1936 Mrs. Nichols graduated from the Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, now Truman University. She then taught at the Bevier, Mo. high school for five years, Stonington High School for six years and Waverly High School for four years ending her career at West Pike High School in Kinderhook, where she taught for 10 years. She received her master's degree from the University of Denver in 1947. Mildred and Paul lived on the Nichols Family farm near New Canton. They later moved to Quincy. While Mildred and her husband Paul were living on the farm near New Canton, she was quite active in community activities as she was on the Home Bureau Council, a 4-H leader and was a member of New Canton United Methodist Church, the Sunday school superintendent for several years and taught a Sunday school class. She was a volunteer for many community activities and she and her husband did extensive traveling both in North America and Europe. Because of her husband's health, they moved from the farm to Adams Place in Quincy in September 1979. Her husband died Nov. 21, 1980. She continued to live in Quincy and helped care for many members of her family. She was the last of her family. She is survived by two stepsons, Richard Nichols and wife, Jo, of Clearwater Beach, Fla., and Phillip Nichols and wife, T.J., of Avon Park, Fla. Also surviving are two stepgrandsons, Dawson and Paul Calero of Avon Park, Fla.; two granddaughters, Becky Smith and husband, Rex, of Hannibal and Kim Nichols of Indianapolis, Ind.; a grandson, Ed Nichols and wife, Chris, of Chicago; a greatgrandson, Richie, and a greatgranddaughter, Hallie, both of Chicago; two nieces, Georganna Nichols of Quincy and Mildred Faygel, of Livingston, Mont.; one great-niece, Shelly Baur and husband, Wolfgang, and great- great-niece, Heidi, of Seattle, Wash.; two great-nephews, Richard and Bill of Quincy; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Paul; one sister, Ardis Turner of Ewing, Mo.; and three brothers, Willard, Fred and William Meilicke, of Kirksville. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Quincy Herald

RUBY O. (MARTIN) NIEBUR , 91, of Pittsfield died Monday, March 3, 2008, at 8:55 p.m. at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. She was the daughter of Albert R. and Julia Ogden Martin, born on Jan. 24, 1917, in Honey Bend. Survivors include her husband, Phillip Niebur; daughters, Mrs. Rita Saathoff of Rochester and Mrs. Shelly (Mac) Arnold of Bloomington; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, 2008, at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with the Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Burial will be in West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Lunch will be served following the service at United Methodist Church in Orr Hall. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, at Niebur Funeral Home.

BERNICE (STOLZE) NIEMEYER , 78, formerly of Pleasant Hill, sister of Ernest Stolze of Alton, Kenneth Stolze of Godfrey and Marcella Bauser of Bethalto, died Jan. 9, 2007. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. today, Ward-Lummis F.H., Pleasant Hill, followed by 1 p.m. graveside services at Crescent Heights Cemetery.

MILDRED E. NIFFEN , 90 of Barry, died Saturday May 14, 2011, at the Barry Community Care Center. She was born in Mason City, IA, February 10, 1921 to Pat and Christina Jansen Yount. She married Clifford Niffen and he preceded her in death in 1992. Mildred worked many jobs in her long life. She worked for 10 years at Nielson Clearing House in Clinton, IA where she sorted and counted the many coupons that people sent in. In the 1940’s during the war effort, she worked at Boeing Aircraft Company, building wings for B-17 Flying Fortresses. Mildred was an animal lover, and a coin collector, and in her earlier days enjoyed gardening. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include 2 sons; Joseph Niffen (wife Sara) of Bloomington MN and Jim Niffen (wife Marla) of Temecula, CA. Three grandchildren survive; McCoy Niffen of Bloomington, MN and Andrew and Nicholas Niffen of Temecula, CA. Mildred was preceded by her husband Clifford and 3 brothers. Services will be held at 5:00 PM Wednesday May 18, 2011 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM till 5:00 PM on Wednesday. Cremation rites will be accorded after that and her ashes will be buried at Samuel Taylor Cemetery in Rockport,
Contributed by Billie Browning

ROBERT EUGENE NIFFEN, JR , 42, of Barry, died Saturday March 5, 2011, near Hull. Robbie was born Dec. 26, 1968 in Quincy, to Robert and Cheryl Niffen and they survive. He first met Julie Franklin Aug. 17, 1988 and he married her in New Canton, Jan. 1, 2002 and she also survives. Robbie was the owner and operator of Tri Sate Seamless Gutters for over 20 years and he also owned Tiny’s New Place in Barry. He enjoyed riding his Harley and liked to play pool in the local league. He liked to watch sports, especially UFC on television. What Robbie really loved in life was spending time with his best friend and soul mate, Julie and his children, Allison and Levi. It was his dream to work hard enough to send his kids to college, which he had accomplished. Robbie was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife Julie of Barry; and his two children Allison of SIU at Carbondale and Levi at home. Robbie is also survived by his mother, Cheryl Niffen of Kinderhook, his father, Robert (Fiancé Judy) Niffen Sr. of Hannibal, and his grandmother, Betty Gudgel of Keokuk, Iowa. One brother Joseph Lorell Niffen of Kinderhook, survives along with two sisters-in-law, Lesa Ruby of Hannibal, Mo. and Iva (husband Rob) Stout of Pittsfield; and nieces and nephews, Dawn (husband Jacob) Gamble, Dana Niffen and Jacob Roberts, along with Jessica (husband Glen) Lister, Racheal, Bobby, Dillon, and Kristen Stout. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Marvin Gudgel and paternal grandparents Ross and Ellen Niffen, his mother-in-law Charlene Franklin and a brother-in-law Michael Kelley Franklin. Burial will be at the Akers Chapel
Contributed by Billie Browning

RUBY (SHAW) NOBLE - b: 30 Dec 1905, Pike Co., Il.; d: 23 Aug 1988, Louisiana, Mo. (Pike Co. Hosp); Bu: Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Il.; M: Floyd Noble in 1930; FA: Calvin Shaw; MO: Minnie Martin; Husband preceded on 7 Sep 1982; Resident of Nebo; Survived by a brother: Russell Shaw of Griggsville; and a sister: Mrs. Anna Scranton of Pittsfield.; Preceded by eight brothers and two sisters.

JANIS A. NORRIS - 89, of Pittsfield , IL . died Monday, April 5, 2010 at Illini Community Hospital , Pittsfield , IL . She was born in Knoxville , IL on October 21, 1920, a daughter of Steven and Gladys Oberholtzer Sutton. She married Gerald E. Norris on June 21, 1939, in Knoxville , IL ., and he preceded her in death on December 28, 1978. Mrs. Norris worked at the Brown Shoe Factory, Trio Manufacturing, and was a cook at the New Salem School . She was a member of the New Salem Methodist Church , the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 Auxiliary, and the Order of the Eastern Star. She enjoyed puzzles, was an avid reader, and an avid NASCAR fan especially of Jeff Gordon. She is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Gladys (Ken) Tygart of Tucson, AZ., Mrs. Betty Reinhardt of Northglenn , CO., and Mrs. Sue (Tom) Dell of Pittsfield , IL., seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and many step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, a brother, Jack Sutton, and a sister, Inez Neese. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , IL , with Rev. Alvin Laird officiating. Burial will be at the Gray Cemetery , New Salem, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 9, 2010, from 9 until 11 am at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield , IL . Memorials are suggested to the New Salem United Methodist Church or the Shriners’ Hospital for Children---St. Louis Unit.
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INEZ MARIE (FIELDER) NORTH ,82, of Mt. Sterling, and formerly of Nebo died Feb. 2, 2009 at home with her daughter, and family, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Per her request, a graveside service only was held at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. The service was conducted by Michael Boren with singing by Mike, Mark and William (Bill) Boren. Pallbearers were John Foote, Cole Foote, Toby Stay, and Jack Coultas. Jesse Stay and Tanner Stay were Junior Pallbearers. Lummis Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Inez was born Aug. 23, 1926 to Albert A. and Lula M. Fielder. She married Harry H. North, Jr. April 26, 1945 in Peoria where they began their lives together living in Morton. From that union was an only child, Harriet Marie, "Cookie". By 1955, she and her family had become residents of Nebo. Survivors include her daughter, Harriet (John) Foote; granddaughter, Joanna (Toby) Stay; grandson, Cole Foote; two great-grandsons, Jesse and Tanner Stay all of Mt. Sterling; two nieces, Anna Lee (Lyle) Revis of Pittsfield and Vhonda (Don) Fuller of Davenport, Iowa; and a nephew, Dr. Robert North of Dallas, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband and four siblings, Mabel Sweetman, Florene (Mary) Bermes, Vhon Fielder and Guy Fielder. She was a member of the Nebo Baptist Church and Women's Missionary Union and lived a Christian life. She was a very kind and loving mother. She was very devoted to her home and family. In 2004, she moved with her daughter and son-in-law to Mt. Sterling to be near her great grandsons. Her life's story is closed but her spirit and sweet memory lives on. Memorials may be made to Nebo Baptist Church or to Culbertson Memorial Hospital Foundation, Rushville.
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WENONAH VEE NORTON , 77, Rexburg died Sunday, June 29, 2008, at the Rexburg Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Provo, Utah to Horace Alma and Viola Beck Porter. She graduated high school in Walla Walla, Wash. She meet and married Donald Ivan Norton, Feb. 20, 1951 in Yuma, Ariz. The marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden Utah LDS Temple. As an Air Force wife she spent time in England, Waco, Texas and Kansas City, Mo.. She retired while in Kansas City, Mo. after working as a payroll clerk for the US Marines. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Primary, Relief Society, Sunday School and as a Seminary Teacher. She moved to Rexburg in 1998. At her ward in Millhollow she served in the Primary, Sunday School and the Genealogy Extraction Program. She also served as a PTA President as well as a Cub Scout Den Mother. She is survived by a son, Douglas (Maxine) Norton of Rexburg, Idaho; a daughter, Sharon (Kent) Freeman of Northpole, Ala.; her sisters, Beulah Porter of Las Vegas, Nev., Norma Porter of Texas, Laurel Porter of Walla Walla, Wash., as well as seven grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brothers, Horace, Averille and Elzo Porter; and her sisters, June Dick and Merna Porter; and a grandson, Andrew Freeman. Private graveside services will be held Saturday, July 12th at Greenpond Cemetery, Pearl.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

WILEY ROSS NORTON - Early last Friday morning the Death Angel entered the home of W. B. Norton and took from their midst their second son Wiley. Though he had been in failing health for the past five or six years caused by several attacks of inflammatory rheumatism. He was apparently as well as usual on Thursday but during the night he was seized with a severe coughing spell which resulted in hemorrhage of the lungs which caused his death. Wiley Ross Norton was born near Belleview Ill, Calhoun County Sep 6, 1919 age 17 years 6 months and 22 days. He leaves to mourn his loss besides father and mother four sisters Mrs. A. W. Pearson, Grace, Verna and Nita and two brothers Loren and Wayne also a little cousin Griffen Stuart who has made his home with them since Baby hood. Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. E. W. Barrett Pastor of the M. E. church of Belleview and body was layed to rest in the beautiful Hunter Cemetery of Nebo, Saturday afternoon...
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INA MARGARET (HARTSOCK) NUTT - 88, of 1520 South 5th, died at 6:00 a.m. Wednesday (February 18, 2004) in the home of her son, Robert Nutt. Born August 21, 1915 in Pleasant Hill , Illinois , Ina was the daughter of Wavie and Marge Brisco Hartsock. She was married to James D. Nutt. He died May 25, 1971. Ina enjoyed attending card parties with her friends and sewing quilts. She attended Black Oak School in Pleasant Hill and a business college in Springfield . She was a teacher's assistant for 20 years with the Quincy Public Schools Head Start Program, retiring in 1986. Survivors include seven sons, Robert Nutt and his wife Phyllis, Donald Nutt, Randy Nutt and his companion Linda Roberts all of Quincy, Gary Nutt and his wife Lilly and Rodney Nutt both of Springfield, IL., Mickey Nutt of Iowa City, IA and Dennis Nutt and his wife Geri of Tracy, CA; five daughters, Roberta Guthrie, Jayma Arnold and her husband Bill, Karen Hunolt and her husband Richard and Cindy Willingham and her husband Milton all of Quincy and Vicki Cole and her husband Bill of Ewing, MO.; 41 grandchildren; 62 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; two sisters in law, Rena Godwin and Loretta Hartsock both of Pleasant Hill, IL.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nutt was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kerry Nutt; a daughter, Marcia Hale; a daughter in law, Jane Nutt; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, Guy Hartsock; two sisters, Florene Davis and a sister in infancy; and a brother in law, Homer Godwin. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home by the Rev. George Tomko. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery . Visitation will be Friday evening from 4:00 to 8:00 and Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice.