Obituaries
Pike County IL
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Obituaries Pike County IL |
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NORVELL PAGE
, 95, died Oct. 6, 2008, in his home at rural Baylis.
Mr. Page was born Nov. 18, 1912 to Sidney and Maggie Easton Page of Puxico Mo. He married Melvada Lowe Dec. 26, 1937 in Bowling Green Mo. She preceded him in death Sept. 16, 1998.
Norvell and Melvada were not blessed with children of their own, but God had other plans. In 1953 they rescued three nephews who were going to an orphanage and became 'mom and dad' to Roy Allen, Ronnie, and Virgil Troxell.
In 1965 Mr. Page retired from Caterpillar of Peoria to his farm in the Baylis area. In the 70s he retired from farming. During his early retirement years he and his wife enjoyed camping, spending several winters in Arizona. He also enjoyed riding horses and his motorcycle. He was an honest, hard working man who was always willing to give a helping hand to others. He loved children and was 'grandpa' to many.
He is survived by sons, Ronnie Troxell (wife Anita) of Baylis and Roy Allen Troxell of Atmore Ala.; six grandchildren, Ron Troxell II (wife Dawn) of Baylis, Michael Troxell (wife Melinda) of Monroe City, Mo., Christina Troxell of Moberly Mo., Elizabeth Perez of Michigan, Christina Diane Rose of Fla. and Chris Troxell of Florida; nine great-grandchildren, Ronnie "Trey" Troxell III (wife April), Craig Troxell (wife Robin), Crystal Troxell, Matthew Troxell, Dalton Troxell, Austin Troxell, Christopher Troxell, Connie Cornejo, David Nguyen; and three great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Page is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister, Vern McLain, three brothers, Donald, Euell and Harroll Page; and a son, Virgil Troxell.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 10, at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with visitation one hour before services. Burial will be at Mound Prairie Cemetery in Beverly following the services. Rev. Leonard Dice will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the Mound Prairie Cemetery. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.
MARY EMMA (BALES) PALMER
, 96, of Griggsville, formerly of Independence, Kan., died Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, at the Royal Manor in New Salem.
Mary Emma Palmer was born Oct. 19, 1912, in Washita County, Okla., the daughter of the late John Nathan and Sarah Susan (Carter) Bales. She married Clifford Olin Palmer in rural Calumet, Okla. June 17, 1938. He preceded her in death July 5, 1975.
She is survived by two sons, John Palmer and wife Belva of Independence; Norwin Palmer and wife Wilma of Manhattan, Kan.; two daughters: Susanne Curry and husband Cleve of Griggsville and Mary Kathryn Williams and husband Homer of Kansas City, Mo.; ten grandchildren, Johnna Foster and husband Jonathon of Phoenix, Ariz.; Faith North and husband Jon and Rachel Long and husband Eric of Olathe, Kan., Carrie Hoisington of Oklahoma City, Okla., Carol Lisa O'Brien and husband John of Tallula; Scott Palmer of Wichita, Kan., Sarah Hancock and husband Kevin of Shawnee, Kan., Justin Curry and wife Joelle of Springfield and Tyler Park and wife Amanda and Tanner Park, San Diego, Calif.; 13 great-grandchildren: Quincy, Shay, and Evan Foster, Drake, Lexi, Hayden and Audrey North, Braxton and Trenton Hancock, Emma Hoisington, John Nathan O'Brien, Carter Long and Milana Curry; and a great-granddaughter 'in waiting': Sophia Kathryn Park. Also surviving are a sister, Marjorie Jung of Rocky Ford, Colo., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Fairie (John) Presley; a brother, Joe Bales; and a nephew, Larry Herriman.
Mrs. Palmer was a 1936 graduate of Bethany Peniel College (now Southern Nazarene University) with a bachelor of arts degree in English. She was an active member in the Church of the Nazarene in many areas throughout her life. She served her church as a Sunday School teacher, pianist, and participated in the missions groups of her church. Having moved to Kansas from their Oklahoma farm in 1950, she and husband Clifford farmed six miles southeast of Independence. As a farm wife, she worked with her husband, preparing meals for harvest crews and driving a grain truck. After Clifford's death, she lived in Independence and became active in the Monday Music Club as well as the Kansas Author's Club. Playing the piano was a great enjoyment, as well as reading and sewing until her sight was impaired.
In 1997, she moved to Griggsville, Il and became active in the Griggsville Church of the Nazarene. She became a member of the Pike County, Illinois Home & Community Extension and Griggsville WCTU, and enjoyed meeting new friends in Illinois. Though she suffered progressive hearing loss since her teenage years, she persevered in staying involved in many activities. She continued to play an occasional offertory at church into her early nineties. Most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Services will be today, Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, 3167 S. Tenth St. Road, Independence. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Penwell-Gabel/Webb/Roderick Funeral Chapel, 306 W. Main, Independence, Ks; and visitation at 10 a.m. prior to the service Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence. Memorials may be made to Griggsville Church of the Nazarene or Independence First Church of the Nazarene in care of the respective funeral homes
IRENE (DONOHOO) PARKS
- our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, left us peacefully on October 14, 1999. She was born March 13, 1907 and was the oldest of seven sisters and one brother. Her passion was cooking and in the last few years of her life, when she could no longer cook for herself, she loved to sit in the kitchen and give advice. She leaves us with love and an abundance of fabulous recipes. She is survived by one sister, Joann Medrow, Tinley Park, Illinois; and her three children, Betty Sloan of Salt Lake City; Larry and Cak Parks of Pensacola, Florida; Kay and Dorothy Parks of Tucson, Arizona; and scores of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Cremation was her desire. Interment in the Spring, Greenpond Cemetery, Pearl, Illinois. Funeral Directors Wasatch Lawn Mortuary. T10/19N 10/20
KAY (DONOHOO) PARKS
- lost his battle with cancer. June 24, 2009.
Born Oct. 12,1928 on the farm in Pearl, he was the son of Harvey and Irene Donohoo Parks former residents of Pearl and Pittsfield. He married Dorothy VanderStoep, a former Pittsfield resident. She survives.
Parks was in the Navy and graduated from the University of Illinois. He moved to Salt Lake City where he lived for 21 years and worked as a mining engineer for Kennecott Copper and then 15 years for Magma Copper in Arizona where he retired in 1989. He felt his greatest accomplishment in life was his family, who he loved dearly.
Also surving are his children, Randy (LaRae), Sharon (Tom), Debbie (Clay) and Marla (Pat); five grandchildren; and nine-great grandchildren.
The family plans a private memorial service in the future.
LARRY GENE PARKS
- JAGC, USN, (retired), passed away peacefully on November 8, 2007. Born in Pearl, IL on January 1st, 1926, to Harvey and Mary Irene Parks. The Captain graduated form Pittsfield High School, Pittsfield, IL in 1943 and joined the U. S. Navy. From there he attended the University of North Carolina under the V-12 Program. He was later commissioned at Cornell University. During WWII he was stationed in Japan, upon his return to the United States, he attended and graduated from Illinois College. From there, he attended St. Louis University, where he received his Juris Doctorate. Upon completing his Juris Doctorate, he was called back into the Navy, and stationed aboard the minesweeper "The Incredible" in Long Beach, CA. During his 33 years of service, he served loyally and faithfully in the following positions: Assistant Staff Legal Officer, Little Creek VA; Assistant Staff Legal Officer, San Juan, PR; Law Specialist Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, VA; Student Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA; Special Assistant on the Law of the Sea, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.; Chief of International Law Division, Office of the Judge Advocate, San Francisco, CA; Staff Legal Officer, Chief of Naval Air Basic Training, NAS Pensacola, FL; Staff Legal Officer, Chief of the Naval Air Training, NAS Pensacola, FL; Fleet Judge Advocate, Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Honolulu, HI; Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General, Office of the Judge Advocate General, (Administrative Law), Washington, D. C.; Assistant Judge Advocate General, (Civil Law); Office of the Judge Advocate General, Washington, D.C. Upon his retirement from the Navy, The Captain went into private practice with Barry Beroset and J. B. Murphy forming the law firm of Murphy, Beroset and Parks. During his long life, The Captain was involved with the Pensacola Runners Association and the Baptist Health Foundation. He was predeceased by his parents, Harvey and Mary Irene Parks; and sister, Betty Sloan.
Survivors include his wife of over 60 years, Catherine "Cak"; oldest daughter, Sandy Rosenthal (Myron); sons, Michael (Carol), Terry (Stephanie), and Greg; and youngest daughter, Kellie Perkins (Gregg). The Captain was blessed with grandchildren, Sidney Rosenthal (Gretchen), Jason Parks (Amy), Suzanne Reagan (David), J. B. ("Corky") Williams, III, Michael Stuart Parks, Nikki Parks, Taylor Parks, Matthew Parks, Katie Parks and Alex Perkins. Great -grandchildren include Michael Rojas, Katherine Elizabeth Parks, Catherine Rosenthal and Marion Rosenthal. Visitation will be held at Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel from 5:00-7:00pm on Monday, November 12, 2007. The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 11:00am at the Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel. A reception will follow the service at the Mustin Beach Officer's Club. A Private Burial for family only will be at Barrancas National Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be: J. B. Murphy, Barry Beroset, Larry Oberhausen, Barney Burks, Berdell Moon, George Loomis, Larry Finnegan and Bob Ware. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pensacola Runners Association, Naval Aviation Museum, and Covenant Hospice. Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
CINDERELLA (SHAUL) PARRICK
- Buried at Oak Dale. The remains of Mrs. Cinderella Parrick who died October 22nd (1909) at the home of her son, Eugene Parrick, in Westville, Okla, arrived here Thursday, accompanied by her son. They were met here by Mrs. Mary Schwartz of Summer Hill, Ill., and another daughter, Mrs. W. M. Cochrane of Loveland, Colo., came on the next train. The other son, David Parrick, of Sommers, Mont., was unable to come. Mrs. Parrick's death was due to heart disease and followed an illness of only a few hours. She was in her 78th year. Burial was at Oak Dale Thursday afternoon, where, after services at the church, her remains were laid beside those of her late husband, John L. Parrick, who died in 1910 [Dec 1909].
Mrs. Mary Schwartz, who was called here from Summer Hill, Ill., last week to attend the funeral of her mother, Mrs. C. Parrick, lost her husband just two months before her mother's death. [Shelbina, MO, Democrat, 31 Oct 1917 p3]
DAVID C. PARRICK
- well known Barry resident, passed away at his home Tuesday, noon, October 12, 1948 at 12:45 o'clock. He was seventy-one years of age and had been in ill health for the past three years. He had been critically ill at his home since Sunday. Mr. Parrack was born near Barry, March 19, 1877, the son of James T. and Susan McNeal Parrack. On September 29, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Myrtle Starks at the Christian parsonage in Barry. He lived his entire life in Barry and vicinity. For several years Mr. Parrack engaged in farming north of Barry, moving to town with his family in 1915. He served the city for several years as night watchman and later worked as road maintenance man. He was employed at the Barr-Sparrow Poultry House when his illness forced him to discontinue his work. He was a member of the Barry Christian Church. Mr. Parrack is survived by his wife; two daughters, Edith at home and Mrs. Elden Fesler of Pittsfield' one son, Darrell of Macon, Missouri; one brother, Frank, who makes his home with the Parracks; three grandchildren, Marvin and Carol Ann Fesler and David Lee Parrack; and many nieces and nephews. A son, Ted, preceded him in death in 1941. Funeral arrangements had not been made Tuesday evening.
JOHN L. PARRICK
- died at his home at Sigsbee, on December 18, 1909, at 10 p.m. He had been paralyzed for over three years but bore his sufferings with great patience. Deceased was born in Illinois, May 20, 1841, and was married to Miss Cinderella M. Shaul Sept. 19, 1862. He joined the M. E. church 20 or more years ago.... He leaves to mourn his death a wife, five children--Miss Rhoda Parrick, Mrs. Mary Schwartz of Summerhill, Ill., Mrs. Alice Cochrane, of Sigsbee, Eugene Parrick, of Dawson, Okla, and Floyd E. Parrick of Kalispell, Mont.... Funeral services were held at the Oak Dale church conducted by Rev. J. O Whitmore, on Monday, December 20.
MYRTLE (STARK) PARRICK
- Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Parrack, 87, of Barry, who had been a patient in the Maple Lawn Nursing Home at Moberly, Mo. for several months, were held Friday afternoon, January 10, 1969...in the Lock Funeral Home at Barry, in charge of Dr. Robert Byler. Miss Opal Tillman played organ music. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Serving as casket-bearers were Everett Flick, Ellis Fesler, Kendrick Fesler, William Predmore, Walker Predmore and Glenn Parrack. Mrs. Parrack passed away Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1969..in the nursing home. Born at Barry October 26, 1882, she was the daughter of the late Williamson and Cornelia Stark. On Sept. 29, 1909, she was married to David Parrack. He passed away Oct. 12, 1948. Mrs. Parrack was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are a son, Darnell Parrack of Moberly; two daughters, Mrs. Clifton (Edith) Harrison of Tampa, Florida and Mrs. Elden (Jessie Ellen) Fesler of Pittsfield; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A son Ted also preceded her in death.
RHODA B. PARRICK
- The funeral of Mrs. Rhoda B. Parrick, of Missouri, a sister of Mrs. Julius Swartz, of Summer Hill, where she died Saturday, took place Monday from the Swartz home. Pike Co Democrat, 22 Mar 1911
LEONARD PATE
- The death of Leonard Pate occurred in this city Monday evening about 6 o'clock, after an illness of two weeks from ptomaine poisoning.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pate, and was born at Exeter, Ill., March 9, 1884. Was married at Bluffs in 1904 to Miss Minnie Jones who with four little sons survive. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Belle Jones, Camden, Ill.; Mrs. Lou Curtis, Springfield, Ill., and a married sister living in Oregon whose name
we cannot learn; four brothers, George, John, Charley and Loren; also three half brothers, J. M. Vaughn of Bluffs; T. G. and W. R. Vaughn of Winfield, Kas. Mr. Pate was an upright, and industrious citizen, and was known and
respected by a large circle of friends who were pained to learn of his passing away. His death will be especially felt by the widow and four fatherless children.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. D. Dabney, and the interment was in the city cemetery.
FRANK PEARCE
- On Wednesday evening shortly before sundown, an accident occurred near the residence of J.W. Chandler, about six miles north of town, which terminated in the death of Mr. Frank Pearce, an aged and well-to-do farmer residing in that vicinity. From the facts we could gather it appears that Mr. Pearce and a young man named Winner had been engaging in sporting two fast horses in the lane near Mr. Chandler's residence, and while giving the animals a little rest Mr. Pearce, in attempting to move the seat of his vehicle, fell to the ground and the sudden jerk caused the horse to back over his body. Parties present ran to his assistance immediately, but he expired instantly after his fall. The exact cause of his death is not known. Mr. Pearce has always been a great horse fancier, and was well known in the sporting fraternity throughout this section of the country. He has been a resident of this vicinity in which he resided for 41 years past and enjoyed an enviable reputation in this neighborhood. He was also well known here, and his sudden and untimely death will be deeply regretted by many personal friends in this city.
ANNA (WILLIS) PECK
, 100, of Pittsfield died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Pittsfield. She had resided there nearly eight years.
She was born April 15, 1908 in Lake Springs, Mo. to Thomas Jefferson and Mary Lizzie Shelton Willis. She married Elizah Peck Oct. 7, 1925 in Rollo, Mo. and he preceded July 4, 1970.
She worked at the Brown Shoe Company as a laborer doing packing and antiquing. She was a member of the New Hartford Christian Church. A - lifetime member of Women's Auxiliary VFW. She loved flowers and her favorite was roses. Her hobbies included vegetable gardening, preserving food mostly for neighbors and friends, sewing and quilting.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary Maxine Stewart of Pittsfield; seven grandchildren, Loren (Glynda) Crowder, Springfield, Mo.; Robert (Chris) Crowder, Pittsfield, Tamara (Larry) Kessler, Miss., Janet (George) Stone, Carterville, Ann (Carey) Gardener, St. Louis, Mo., Kathi (Richard) Barnett, Sacramento, Calif and Robbie (Neal) Gibson, Las
Vegas, Nev.; ten great grandchildren; 17 great great-grandchildren; one sister in law, Lucille Willis; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded by her husband, a son, Robert Leon Peck in 2002; a daughter, Anna Belle Leahr in 1968; three sons-in-law; and two daughter-in-laws; four sisters, Edith Ecker, Mae Harris, Lou Marie Warner and Ethel Yelton; five brothers, Clarence, Louis, Dick, Shelton and Eugene Willis.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with Michael TenEyck officiating. Burial was at the Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Sunday from noon until 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorial is to the Eastside Healthcare and Rehab Activity Fund.
IRMA L. (CARDIFF) PECK
, age 83, of Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, April 3, 2011, at the Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.
Irma was born Jan. 14, 1928 in Ross Township near Pleasant Hill, a daughter of Lewis Parker and Caroline Marie Shive Cardiff. Following her graduation from Pleasant Hill High School, she married Lewis E. “Bud” Peck Oct. 19, 1946 in Pittsfield and he died Aug. 7, 2005.
Irma was a homemaker and farm wife and a long time member of the Pike County Home Extension. She enjoyed the Pleasant Hill Senior Citizens Group and had served on their board. She was a member of the Nebo Church of the Nazarene and attended the Pittsfield Church as well.
Survivors include a son, Donald (Brenda) Peck of Chatham; two daughters, Susan (John) Kane of San Marcos, Calif. and Mary (Greg) Gerard of Columbus, Ohio, a daughter-in-law, Cheryl Browning Peck of Quincy, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and a sister, Vada Terrell of Macon, Mo. and several nieces and nephews.
Irma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Robert and William Peck, two sisters, Minerva Peyton and Rose Mary Storey and an infant brother, Bobby.
Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Darin Workman. Burial will follow at Nebo Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
GERALDINE (COOK) PEEBLES
, 93, of Pittsfield, and formerly of Milton, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Eastside HealthCare in Pittsfield.
She was born Oct. 4, 1915 in Chambersburg, daughter of the late Fred and Rena Bell Hall Cook.
She married Wendell Peebles July 13, 1935 in Winchester, and he preceded her in death Dec. 29, 1987.
Surviving is one daughter, Annabelle Peebles of Pittsfield and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters, Vera Howland, Imogene Bollman Jacobs and Genevieve Unzicker; and five brothers, Marion Cook, Leonard Cook, Ernest Cook, Keith Cook and Alan Cook.
Mrs. Peebles was employed in earlier years by Travis Willard's Grocery Store in Milton, as well as Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield. Geraldine loved to dance and play cards. She was a member of the Milton Christian Church in Milton. She was also a member of the Montezuma Club in Milton.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday, May 27 at Blue River Cemetery in Detroit. Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
MISTY M. PEEBLES
, 36, of Clayton, died Thursday, Sept. 1. 2011, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy following a long and courageous battle with melanoma.
Misty was born May 24, 1975 in Wickenburg, Ariz., a daughter of Anthony Edward and Susan Marie Fridley Melendez. She married Daniel K. Peebles Sept. 18, 2004 at the home of her parents in Clayton and he survives.
Misty was a 1993 graduate of Brown County High School and received her B.S. degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb. She was employed as a flight attendant for Go Jet Airlines in St. Louis, Mo. Most importantly, was being a homemaker and loving mother to her son, Beckett.
Misty was instrumental in the “Aim at Melanoma” campaign raising money for research and awareness in the fight against melanoma. She enjoyed playing volleyball at the Mt. Sterling YMCA and was a member of the Camp Point Parent Teacher Organization.
Misty was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Dan Peebles and their son, Beckett Isaac Peebles of Clayton; mother and stepfather, Susan and Donald Colclasure of Clayton; father and stepmother, Tony and Linda Melendez of Arizona; grandparents, Don and Jenine Fridley of Versailles; great-grandmother, Opal Irwin of Nebraska; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Don and Vicki Peebles of Pleasant Hill; a brother, Chris Melendez of Arizona; two half brothers, Cory and Jake Colclasure of Clayton; a half sister, Lindsey Melendez of Arizona; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church conducted by Pastors Sheila Kelly and Sheri Renner. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Sunday from 3 until 7 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Beckett Peebles Educational Fund or to the “Aim at Melanoma” research fund.Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangeme
RUTH (WOODWORTH) PENNOCK
, 99, died Monday, June 2, 2008 at the Barry Community Care Center in Barry.
She was born Dec. 21, 1908 in Waverly, Iowa to Walter and Grace VanGorder Woodworth. She married Grant M. Pennock Sept. 14, 1929 and he preceded her in 1972.
Ruth was a member of the Barry Baptist Church and she liked crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, reading and knitting. She also enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and was an avid St. Louis cardinal fan.
She is survived by a daughter, Connie McGlauchlen of Barry; five grandsons, Grant and Ron White of Barry, Kenny White of Pearl, Mark Holcomb and Dana Swim; a sister, Mrs. Crystal Fitzgerald of Tempe, Ariz.; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pennock was preceded in death two sisters, Dorothy Kardos and Shirley Herrin; and a great-grandson, Gregory Lee White.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at Niebur Funeral Chapel In Barry, with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services from 1 - 2 pm. Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry following the services. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements
WILLIAM E. PENSTONE
, well known retired farmer and orchardist and more recently engaged in the farm insurance business, died in Our Saviour's hospital in Jacksonville, Monday. He had been in failing health for some time but had only recently been taken to the hospital for treatment. He was in his 76th year. Funeral services were held...at the Methodist church, the Rev. Preston E. Horst officiating. The flowers were cared for by Mrs. Homer Barr, Mrs. Hayes Lightle, Mrs. David Brown, Mrs. Emily Bickerdike, Mrs. Neil Troutner, Mrs. Warren Baldwin and Miss Ethel Dolbow. Casket bearers were Joe Bickerdike, Edwin Dixon, James Penstone, Arthur Turnbull, Kenneth Bonnett and Paul Doblow. Burial was in the West cemetery, in charge of Eddy & Eddy. Mr. Penstone descended from an old English family that has been identified with Pike county affairs for 94 years. He was a son of Edward and Maria (Glenn) Penstone, who are remembered as among the finest citizens of this section. His grandparents, Giles and Sarah (Stratton) Penstone, came to this country from England in 1849 and settled in Newburg, November 16, 1867. The farm on which he was born was part of the farm which his grandfather, Giles Penstone, settled when he first came here from England. The farm is still in the Penstone name, being owned by W. E. Penstone at the time of his death. Mr. Penstone's parents are both deceased. His mother, who was Maria Glenn, a native of Flint township and a daughter of William Glenn of Irish nativity, was born June 20, 1841 and died August 11, 1925. His father, a veteran of the Civil war, was born in London, England, January 16, 1842, and died while taking an automobile ride into Missouri and in sight of the town of Bowling Green, May 20, 1931. He had been reported dead during the Civil war but at that time he was a prisoner of war in Libby prison, where he was held for three months. Giles and Sarah Penstone, the grandparents were natives of Berkshire, England. Their son, Edward, was seven years old when the family
came to America and penetrating into the interior founded the first Penstone settlement in Newburg township in Pike county. W.E. Penstone was married Dec. 6, 1894 to Mary Alice Turnbull and to them were born the two children who survive, namely Lena M., who married Paul Saunders and lives in Minneapolis, Minn., and Frank E. Penstone, who lives on the Pittsfield-Griggsville road at Pleasant Grove. Mr. Penstone was greatly interested in apple-growing and had some of the finest producing orchards in the county. His son, Frank Penstone, has carried on in the apple and peach-growing business and is recognized as one of the best informed and most successful horticulturists in this part of the country. Mr. Penstone, retiring from the farm in 1919 moved into the city of Pittsfield, where he continued to reside until his death. He was active in public affairs and after becoming a resident of PIttsfield he engaged in the farm insurance business, being agent for the State Farmers' Mutual and serving as president of the Pike County Farmers' Mutual. He was a member of the Methodist church, having united with the church at Pleasant Grove under the ministry of Rev. Gibson....In 1919 he transferred his church membership to the First M. E. church here. He was a trustee of the church. In addition to his wife, his son and daughter, he is survived by three grandsons and three granddaughters, namely, Alice Marie and Betty Saunders and Frank Edward, Carl, Harold and Mary Margaret Penstone. There is also a surviving sister, Mabel G., who married Thomas Pence and resides at San Jose, Calif. Plain and unassuming in his every day deportment, William E. Penstone kept alive the fine traditions of his soldier father..... “flowers were cared for by ..... Mrs. Hayes Lightle....”
EMMA (ARNODO) PESSINA
, 99, of Jacksonville, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the home of her daughter in Pittsfield.
She was born Dec. 20, 1909, in Christopher, the daughter of Alex and Elvira Arnodo. She married Louis Pessina May 10, 1931, in Christopher, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1994.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Elvira and Dr. Warren Barrow of Pittsfield; two grandsons, Dr. Dan Barrow and wife Mollie of Atlanta, Ga. and Jim Barrow of Buffalo, Wyo.; one granddaughter, Amy Halbrook and husband Mack of St. Louis, Mo.; three great-grandsons; four great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson; one step great-grandson and one step great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kristine Tarpoff (surviving husband, Craig of Granite City; her sister, Mary Chairotino and one sister in infancy.
Mr. and Mrs. Pessina spent their early married years in St. Louis. The moved to Jacksonville in 1942 when Mr. Pessina joined Nesco in manufacturing items for the war effort during World War II and the Korean War.
Often described as "a very special lady", Emma was loved by family and friends. In earlier years she and her husband enjoyed entertaining family and friends in a home that was always warm and inviting. Emma enjoyed needlework, traveling and spending time at the cottage on the family farm. She was a member of Church of Our Saviour, and had been a member of the Jacksonville Country Club since 1942.
A Memorial Mass was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at Church of Our Saviour in Jacksonville. Private interment will be held at Calvary Cemetery. The family also hosted a Celebration of Life at Jacksonville Country Club at 11:30 a.m. following the service.
TONY PESSINA
, of Pittsfield, died Monday, April 6, 2009, in Pittsfield.
He was born March 26, 1970 in Jacksonville, the son of Richard Louis and Vicky Manker Pessina.
Surviving is his mother, Vicky Smith of Houston, Texas; brothers, Terry Staats and Clayton Smith (fiancé Kristal Gonzales), all of Houston, Texas; a half-sister, Jackie Pessina of Springfield; grandparents, George and Marian Manker of White Hall; three aunts, Bonnie Wallace (husband Rodney) of Jacksonville, Brenda Hawk (husband Jud) of White Hall, Julie Manker (companion Chris Nickell) of Pleasant Plains; and three uncles, Robin Manker (wife Karen) of Chapin, Fred Manker of Springfield and Bob Manker of Jacksonville; a close friend and companion, Lara Pierce of Pittsfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Louis Pessina; grandparents, Angelo and Alice Pessina.
Tony was an entrepreneur who loved his work. He owned and operated A A P Environmental in Madison, Wisc. before moving to Pittsfield and becoming owner/operator of Bowlers Universe in Pittsfield where he was known by his employees as a man who would give anyone "a second chance". Tony loved boating and motorcycles, cooking, and his '67 Camero.
A Celebration of Life was held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. There was no visitation but an informal gathering for family and friends will be held following the services at the funeral home Friday at the Bowlers Universe in Pittsfield.
JENNIE (BONNELL) PIERCE
- Nothing is more certain than death yet we are never prepared for it. It may come in the dreary winter, with the sultry summer sun, in lovely autumn, or with the violets of sprint – come when it will, it is never welcome. And so it was when Mrs. Jennie Bonnell Pierce was called away. Weak and emaciated as she had become from long suffering, and although her friends saw her life’s blood slowly but surely ebbing away; yet when death come it was unexpected. To her it must have been hope long deferred, but she bore her trials patiently and with great fortitude. Her sufferings were intense and such agony is only experienced by few mortals. Kind hands ministered to her every want all the days and hours of her protracted illness, but all that human hands could do were of no avail. The relentless grasp of cancer was upon her, and claimed her as its own. She died with a consciousness of a well-spent life, and in full condolence of a glorious hereafter. Jennie Bonnell was the oldest daughter of Henry and Amelia Bonnell. She was born in Batavia, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1840. Ten years later when she came to Griggsville with her parents and family. When she was twelve years old she was converted and joined the M.E. church. She was married to James Pierce, May 21st, 1884, and from that time until her death she performed the duties of a loving and devoted wife. She died April 5, 1889, in Griggsville, where she passed her maidenhood and maturer years, she was known to all. She was most loved by those who knew her best. At home, in the school room and in society, she had the same amiable disposition, and her first thought was always for the good of others. In all her relations of life she acted the part of a true woman. For thirteen consecutive years she had charge of the primary department of our public schools, and to her benign influence and careful tutorship can scores of the youth attribute their moral as well as intellectual worth. Her influence was always for good. A devout Methodist, she had strong
convictions, and ever placed herself on the side of right. The funeral took place from the M.E. church at 2 o’clock on Sunday. Rev. Wohlfarth preached the sermon, taking his text from Rev. 14:13. A large concourse of relatives and sympathetic friends were present to pay their last respects to their deceased friend and neighbor. The burial took place at the city cemetery. She leaves a husband, mother, four brothers and four sisters to mourn her untimely loss, all of whom attended the funeral, with the exception of two brothers and one sister, who lived at a distance.
LORRAINE E. PFEIFFER
, 94 of the McKinley Court Care Center in Decatur, IL and formerly of Pittsfield, IL passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur, IL. Lorraine was born July, 15, 1916 in St. Louis, MO, a daughter of John A. and Ida May Britt Cummings. She married Roy F. Pfeiffer April 18, 1936 in St. Louis, MO and he preceded her in death on June 12, 2000.
Lorraine was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield and active with the Altar Society and Legion of Mary. She was a 4-H leader, member of Pike County Home Extension, Isabelle’s Knitting Club where she enjoyed knitting. She also enjoyed crafts, crocheting, needlework, gardening and canning vegetables. Lorraine especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
Lorraine is survived by one son David (Laurel) Pfeiffer of Winchester, IL, two daughters, Marlene (Ted) Knap and Rosemary (Gilbert) Knap both of Niantic, IL. Ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren along with a brother John C. (Barbara) Cummings of O’Fallon, Mo. also survives.
She was preceded in death by a son Paul Pfeiffer in 2010, a sister Maria Bova and a granddaughter Elizabeth Ann Pfeiffer.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield with Father Mark Schulte officiating. Interment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Pittsfield. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. A lunch for family and friends will be held after the service at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Hall.
JANET E. (WELLS) PLATTNER
, age 98, of Pittsfield, Il. died early Wednesday morning (February 27, 2008) at the Pittsfield Manor. She was born August 1, 1909 near Rushville, Il. daughter of the late Earl and Esther Moore Wells. She married Walter M. Plattner on March 5, 1933 in Havana, Il. and he preceded her in death June 30, 1969.
Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Thomas of Pittsfield, Il. and Nancy Phillips and husband Roger of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sons, David Plattner and wife Sue of Pittsfield, Il. and Tom Plattner and wife Sally of New Canton, Il.; and eleven grandchildren, John Thomas and wife Debbie of Pittsfield, Il., Catherine Welborn and husband Wayne of Edwardsville, Il., Sarah Jane Lipcaman and husband Bret of Perry, Il., Michael Plattner and wife Lisa of Kansas City, Mo., Lora Plattner of Phoenix, Az., Ryan Plattner and wife Gwen of Kansas City, Mo., Tom Plattner of Lees Summit, Mo. Todd Plattner and wife Melanie of Barry, Il., John David Plattner and wife Julie of Pittsfield, Il., Stephanie Phillips of Indianapolis, Indiana, Serenity Row and husband Matt of Indianapolis, Indiana; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Randolph Wells.
Mrs. Plattner was a graduate of Rushville High School and later attended Knox College in Galesburg, Il., graduating with a bachelor's of science degree. She then taught in Rushville, Il. in a one room schoolhouse. Following her marriage, she, along with her husband Walter, owned and operated Plattner Funeral Home in Pittsfield for many years. She was a 74 year member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church in Pittsfield, Il. and a member of the Priscilla group at the church. She was a member of chapter CD P.E.O., Parentals Club, over a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and member the Pittsfield Book Club. She loved painting ceramics, caring for flowers, playing bridge, and attended sporting events involving grandchildren.
Services were entrusted to Williamson Funeral Home of Jacksonville, Illinois
MARGARET (HALL) PORTER
, passed away Saturday evening in Barnes hospital, St. Louis, where she had been taken on Sept. 4, 1939 Mrs. Porter had been in failing health for some time, and was bedfast for the past month. Her daughter Eunice was with her all the time at the hospital, and the other four children in the family had been with her since Friday.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock yesterday (Tuesday) after noon at the Detroit Christian church in charge of Rev. Joe Maynard. Burial was in Blue River cemetery. Mrs. Porter was 71 years old last Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1939. She was the daughter of Calvin and Melissa Thomas Hall, and the widow of John Porter, to whom she was married in 1890. Mr. Porter passed away in 1933. The Porter family farm home is a mile southwest of Detroit.
Mrs. Porter is survived by five children, Mrs. Marguerite Sloan of Detroit, Mrs. Agnes Caughlan of Pittsfield, Reese of Niantic, Marion and Eunice at home. One son died in infancy. Also remaining are nice grandchildren, a great grandson; two brothers, Thomas H. of Detroit and Dr. Frank of Hannibal; who has been living with Mrs. Porter, and Mrs. Anna Foreman of Newburg. Since young womanhood, Mrs. Porter had been a faithful member of the Detroit Christian church, and had also belonged to the Book and Thimble club for many years. )
SARAH AGNES PORTER
, well known as “Aunt Toad” passed away at her home in Detroit Thursday morning (22 January 1925) at 8 o’clock after a long illness. She had been in poor health about eight years and had been bedfast a part of the time until the time of the death. The funeral service will be held at the Detroit Methodist church at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. William G. Pulliam. Burial in the Blue River cemetery.
Sarah Agnes Porter was born on the farm in Newburg township, October 6, 1856. She was the daughter of John and Eliza Coffey Porter. She lived on the farm until the death of her parents a number of years ago, when with her sister Emma Porter they moved to the village of Detroit. For many years the Porter sisters have filled a unique and important place in the social and religious life of Detroit and vicinity. Up until the past two years they were both active in church work, they having given up their activities on account of the failing heath of “Aunt Toad.” For many years “Aunt Toad” taught in the Primary Department of the Detroit church. Nearly all the actives members of that church were taught in the primary department by her. For the past 30 or more years she has had an important part in molding the character of the young folks of the community. The home of the Porter sisters has been a community center for Detroit. The home is located across the street from the public school. The school children have made habit of calling on the Porter sisters at all times of the day. They have played in the yard, put swings up in their bar, in fact used their premises as a sort of a public play ground. Whenever a school boy or girl was injured in play or became ill they would go the Porter home where their wounds were dressed and their tears dried with the kind words an sympathy of the two ladies. There has probably never been a child call at the home that was not given a big cookie. They have always maintained a public cookie jar that was always filled with choice home-made cookies. When the young folks wanted to have a party, they would often hold them at the Porter home, where they know hat they would always find a welcome, and be insured a good time. On Sunday evenings the young forks stop at their home on the way home from church. Often times they would be served with a large pie e of pie, and always be give a cookie. Their home has become a home to the entire community, the door is always-unlocked, everyone is welcome and everybody likes to visit there.
For a number of years the Porter sisters have maintained a free public library for the use of the Detroit community. They have hundreds of books that have made the rounds of most of the homes in Detroit. IN case of sickness the Porter sisters were as important as the doctor; they have acted as community nurses for many years. During her long illness her only complaint was that she was unable to do more for her many relatives and friends. After spending a lifetime in service for others, giving her health and her wealth to make those living around her happy and comfortable, “Aunt Toad” has gone to her reward. There is not a person in the vacuity of Detroit that does not mourn on account of her death. The good that she has done in this life will live on for years. The deceased is survived by two sisters, Miss Emma and Mrs. Jennie Goldman both of Detroit and one brother, John D. Porter who lives near Detroit. She is also survived by a large number of nieces and nephews and many friends.
EDWIN GALE PREDMORE
, 69, of Pittsfield, IL died on April 27, 2006 at 12:00 A.M. at his home. He was born on June 26, 1936 in New Salem, IL to Ephraim Joseph and Martha Masterson Predmore. He was a barber, worked for the Pike County Highway Dept. and Ideal Hardware. He married Zoe Benson Aiken on October 7, 1978 and she survives. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Pittsfield, IL, loved to pitch horseshoes, loved to fish, and work in his yard. Ed done carpentry work (handyman for his family and friends), loved to swing on his front porch and he was always joking and helping others.
Survivors: his wife, Zoe Predmore, three sons David (Linda) Predmore, Jefferson City, MO., Dale (Chrissy) Predmore, Sedalia, MO, and Greg (Claudia) O’Fallon, MO, one step-son, Bill Aiken, Pittsfield, IL., one brother Robert (Freda) Predmore, New Salem, IL., three sisters Mardell (J. R.) Hedrick, Redlands, CA, Rosalie Griggs, New Salem, IL., and Ada (Donald) Hanback, Pittsfield, IL; five grandchildren, Gregory, John, Luke, Jose and Rachel Predmore and one step grandchild Christopher Aiken.
Preceded by a twin brother Olan Dale Predmore in infancy, Silver Cordel Predmore, brother in infancy, a brother Charles (Buck) Predmore, three sisters Ann Fleming, Avanell Edwards and Ola Lacy.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2006 at 11:00 A.M., at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL with Michael Ten Eyck officiating. Burial will be at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 28, 2006 from 4:00-8:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Memorials are to the Blessing Hospice, Pittsfield First Christian Church or West Cemetery. Lunch will be at Crossroads after services.
GRACE (McINTIRE) PREDMORE
, of Barry passed away Saturday night, June 28, 1952, at 11:25 o'clock in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Triplett, at Beverly. She had lived there since October and had been ill for the past six months. Born near Barry, April 27, 1869, she was the daughter of Marion and Eliza Peterson McIntire. She was married to J. D. Predmore February 24, 1890. He died in 1939. Mrs. Predmore was a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, July 1, at two-thirty o'clock from the Barnes-Seeley Funeral Home, with Rev. Lee Anthony of Quincy in charge. Mr. Fred Davis sang, accompanied by Mrs. William Vaught. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery at Barry. Nephews of the deceased served as casket-bearers. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Triplett and Mrs. Russell Askew of Beverly; two sons, Eliza Predmore of Quincy and Lee Predmore of Hannibal; two sisters, Mrs. L. E. Grammar of Decatur and Mrs. Blanche Fruit of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Harry McIntire of Barry and Bert McIntire of Quincy; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A son, Marion, a daughter, Celista, and a brother and sister preceded her in death.
LOU DEAN PREDMORE
, 77, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at his home in Greeley Colo. after a long battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 26, 1932 to Chester and Pauline (Doyle) Predmore in Detroit. He grew up in Pittsfield before joining the Navy and later graduating from Culver-Stockton College. He married Patricia Gard in 1955, they later divorced. Lou invested in the education of children for 34 years in the public school system, the first 14 as a teacher and basketball coach and then 20 years in administration.
He is survived by one son, Micheal Predmore of Millikan, Colo. two daughters, Marcy Predmore of Estes Park and Deanne Helmboldt (Dan) of Greeley, a brother Morris (Erma) Premore, Kentucky and three grandsons: Michael Veile (Erin), Jonathan and Tony Predmore as well as his Grandpets Dodi, Gaby, Lady, K2 and Sage. They will miss him.
JAMES J. PRYOR
, 76, of Summer Hill, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008, at the Illini Community Hospital ER.
He was born Feb. 13, 1932 in El Dara to George and Eva Graves Pryor. He married Norma Doran July 28, 1952 in Palmyra, Mo. and she survives.
Mr. Pryor was a farm laborer also working at Dustin Feed Mill and was a mechanic and truck driver. He enjoyed his team of ponies and mechanic work.
Survivors include his wife, Norma Pryor of Pleasant Hill; two sons, Steve (Marilyn) Pryor of Maywood, Mo. and Kenny (Alberta) Pryor of Maywood; two daughters, Mrs. Kathy (Richard) Helkey of Summer Hill and Mrs. Judy (Bill) Zimmer of Jacksonville. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Pryor was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Clyde Pryor; two sisters, Irene Brown and Eloise Durr; and a grandson, Patrick Pryor.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Bill Smith officiating. Burial was at the Samuel-Taylor Cemetery in Rockport. Visitation was held Friday, Dec. 26, from noon until the time of services at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Samuel-Taylor Cemetery or to the Parkinson's Foundation.
WILLIAM J. PULLIAM
, for many years a resident of Pittsfield, passed away Thursday morning, after a long period of ill health. Mr. Pulliam was seventy-six years of age, having been born in the state of Indiana, on October 2, 1843. His parents moved to Illinois from Kentucky. Mr. Pulliam was a brick molder by trade, and when he became too old for his trade did various other odd jobs about town to earn a livelihood. After the death of his wife, he resided alone in a small cottage in the north part of town, until about a year ago, when he went to Hannibal, to live with his sister, Mrs. Mattie Haines, but about two months ago, came over here and took a room at the county farm, where he had been very comfortable and content. He is survived by three children; Zach, of this city, Frank of Texas, and Maggie Williams, who travels with a theatrical troupe. Funeral services were held from the Plattner undertaking parlors, Friday afternoon, Rev. Edwin C. Priest, of the Christian church, officiating, and internment was made in the West cemetery. Mr. Pulliam was a great reader and well informed on the subjects of the day, as long as health permitted, and he was of a very kindly disposition, especially a friend to little children, and will be kindly remembered by many old neighbors and friends.
WAYNE F. PURSLEY
, 91, of Pittsfield, died Sunday, December 25, 2005 at the Eastside Healthcare Facility in Pittsfield, IL. Born February 5, 1914 at El Dara, IL., he was a son of Floyd and Leota Fenton Pursley. He married Mabel L. Stout August 17, 1935 in Jacksonville, IL., and she preceded him on July 1, 2005. He was lifelong Pike County farmer starting in Hardin Township and later farming near Pittsfield.
He is survived by two sons: Donald Lee Pursley (wife Joyce) of Santa Anna, CA., and Floyd (wife Donna) Pursley of Pittsfield, IL five grandchildren, Cynthia Pursley of Santa Anna, CA and Pamela Pursley of Cypress, CA., David Pursley of Santa Anna, CA., Earl Wayne Pursley and Gary Pursley both of Pittsfield, seven great grandchildren, two sisters, Lil Smith of Florida and Thelma Geisendorfer of Pittsfield, IL.
Preceded by his wife Mabel and two sisters Mildred Pursley and Pearl Lippincott Ringo.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield.
Friends may call at the Niebur Funeral Home.
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