EVA D. (DENNISON) SANDERSON , 91, died on February 19, 2005 at 2:48 p.m. at the Liberty Village, Pittsfield, IL. She was born on April 12, 1913 in Milton, IL to Joseph and Ellen Hutton Denison. She married J. Kent Sanderson on January 27, 1934 in Milton, IL and he preceded her in 1982. She was a homemaker in her own home. She was an avid bowler. Survivors: one son, Kent (wife Mary Sue) of Manchester, MO., grandson Steve Sanderson of St. Peters, MO. and Ron Sanderson of Manchester, MO and a great grandson Nick Sanderson of St. Peters, MO and step grandchildren Chris and Kim LaBelle of St. Peters, MO., and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband J. Kent Sanderson, and three brothers Leonard, Ben and Lyndle Denison. Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be at the Smith Cemetery at Milton, IL. Memorials are to the Smith Cemetery in Milton. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the services.

LETA MAUDE SANDERSON , 83, of Springfield, and formerly of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born Feb. 7, 1928 on the Sanderson family farm near Detroit, the first child of Jean William Weaver and Dorothy Dean Ellis Sanderson. She is survived by her brother, Ellis W. (wife, Jean) Sanderson of Urbana; and a nephew, David W. Sanderson of Pittsburgh, Pa. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Phil Jean Sanderson; her dear cousin, F. Mardelle Smith; and her sister-in-law, Marjorie C. Sanderson. Leta graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1945 then graduated from Illinois College in Jacksonville in 1949. She earned a master’s degree in education from the University of Illinois in August of 1962. She taught mathematics in junior high and high schools in Table Grove, Divernon and Taylorville, from 1949 until her retirement in 1989. Early in her career, Leta worked many summers at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Leta was an active member of West Side Christian Church in Springfield, where she and her friend and cousin F. Mardelle Smith participated in many musical programs and were faithful members of the Beau Knots class. Leta was a member and held office in the Sigma Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma educational society. She enjoyed playing cards, attending performances at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, watching Fighting Illini basketball games, and lunch at MCL Cafeteria with a circle of friends. A memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, at Vancil-Murphy Funeral Home in Springfield. The family met friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. A committal service was held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, at Blue River Cemetery, south of Detroit. Memorials are suggested to Lake Springfield Christian Assembly or Blue River Cemetery Association c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home P.O. Box 513 Pittsfield, IL 62363

LUCY SANDERSON - Died at her residence in this city, at 9 a.m. Fri., March 18, of heart disease, Mrs. Lucy Sanderson, aged 39 years. Thus again has the King of Terrors, with swift and sudden stroke, from a happy household, withdrawn a fond wife and devoted mother. Mrs. Sanderson had been complaining for about a week, but her friends had not supposed her in danger until Friday morning, when the summons came and at the call of the Master, her spirit...entered into the glories of the better land. Mrs. Sanderson was married to her sorrowing husband in Pike county, Ill., and the day of her burial--Sunday--would have marked the eighth anniversary of that happy event. She leaves one child, Miss Cora Rubie. Mrs. Sanderson was a member of the Christian church. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon at the late residence of the deceased, Eld. Hickey, of the Christian church, preaching an impressive and appropriate sermon, after which the remains were conveyed to their last resting place in Stockton cemetery, a large concourse of sympathizing friends accompanying the bereaved family to the grave. Rooks County Democrat, Stockton, Kansas.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Pike Co Democrat, Pittsfield, 12 Apr 1888]

MARJORIE ANNE (CUBBAGE) SANDERSON , 68, of Urbana, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 2, 2009, surrounded by her family, following a six month illness with cancer. She was born in Anchorage, Alaska on February 22, 1941, to the Reverend Boyd Gilfillan Cubbage, Jr., and Elizabeth Carter Cubbage. She married Ellis William Sanderson, a native of Pike County, Illinois, in the First Presbyterian Church in Herrin, Illinois, on November 9, 1963. Her father officiated the marriage. Marjorie is survived by husband Ellis of Urbana, son David William Sanderson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and sister-in-law Leta M. Sanderson of Springfield, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her father in 1979, by her sister, Nancy Elizabeth Cubbage, in 1985, and by her mother in 2006. Marjorie attended schools in Crafton, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh), and Herrin, Illinois. She graduated from Herrin High School in 1959 and from the University of Illinois in 1963. Her great ambition was to be a good mother to her son. With that goal achieved, she attended Parkland College and worked part-time from 1981 to 1983 at Tower Hobbies as a computer systems operator. Marjorie was an accomplished seamstress until the advancement of scleroderma made this activity difficult. She then directed her passion to flower and foliage gardening and she greatly enjoyed tending the many varieties of plants she selected for her flower gardens and houseplants. She loved language, wordplay, classical music, mysteries, and British comedies. She always kept at least one dictionary unencumbered so that she could look up new words, and she kept her many plant books in view at all times. She also enjoyed collecting bells, depression era and cobalt glassware, Fraser Creations miniatures and Belleek pottery pieces. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Urbana, where she regularly attended a weekly prayer group. A recent example of her involvement with the church was in helping in the choice of plants and shrubs in the renewal of a courtyard. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 23, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church of Urbana. The Rev. Ann Burger and Rev. Dr. Phil Gittings will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Mayview. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Monday at the church and following the services at the church. Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning from Renner-Wikoff Chapel

JEANETTE LOUISE SCHEDEL , 71, of Chula Vista, Calif., died Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009, at the Lake View of LaMesa California Living Hospice. She was born May 31, 1938, in Hughsville, Md., to Garfield and Mary Martha Eing Goldsmith. She married Manford N. Schedel Oct. 27, 1958, in Bryantown, Md. and he survives. She worked for the City of Chula Vista as a Revenue Recovery Officer. She was a member of the St. Pius Catholic Church in Chula Vista, CA. She enjoyed bowling, collecting Beanie Babies, sending care packages to her grandkids and playing the slot machines. She was a San Diego Padre fan. Survivors include her husband Manford; two daughters, Mrs. Sallie Bowers of Pittsfield and Mrs. Jennifer (Scott) Sanford of Corpus Christie, Texas; a brother, Garfield Goldsmith Jr. of Hughsville, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Audrey (Leonard) Clements of Hughsville, Mrs. Doris (Andy) Montgomery of Hughsville and Mrs. Geraldine (Dick) Littleton of Colorado; four grandchildren, Michael and Virginia Bowers and Dereck and Brook Sanford. She was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Goldsmith, a son, Ivan Nye Schedel, and a son-in-law, Daniel Bowers. Graveside services will be held at 4 p.m.. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at the West Cemetery, Pittsfield, with the Rev. John Ruzich officiating with burial at the West Cemetery following the graveside service.
Contributed by Billie Browning from Pike Press

IVAN NYE SCHEDIL , 45, of San Diego, Calif., died July 22, 2008 of non Hodgkin's Lymphoma at Zion Hospital in Kiser, Calif. He was born Dec.4, 1962 in Erie, Penn., to Manford Nye and Jeannette L. Goldsmith Schedel. He served his country in the United States Air Force. After retirement he then worked for the United States Navy at the Naval Air Station in Coronado, Calif. as a Pneudraulic Systems Specialist. His interests were many which include working on Volkswagens, mechanical and electrical work. He was a San Diego Padres fan. Survivors include his parents, Manford N. and Jeannette Schedel of Pittsfield and Chula Vista, Calif.; two sisters, Sallie Bowers of Pittsfield and Jennifer Sanford of Chula Vista; one niece, Brooke Sanford; and two nephews, Michael Bowers and Derrick Sanford; two aunts, Audrey Clements and Doris Ann Montgomery, both of Bryantown, Md. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law Daniel Bowers. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. at Pittsfield West Cemetery with Rev. John Ruzich officiating. Military funeral honors will be accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152 Drill Squad
Contributed by Billie Browning

RITA SUE (MOORE) SCHULZ , 62, of rural Barry, IL., died Wednesday, April 13, 2005 at the Barry Community Care Center. Mrs. Schulz was born January 27, 1943, in Hannibal, MO to Lyman and Eunice Miller Moore. She was married to her high school sweetheart of 44 years, Jerry E. Schulz, on June 4, 1961, at the United Methodist Church in Hull, he survives. Her first five children were raised on the family farm on Pike Ridge near New Canton. Mrs. Schulz was a Baptist by faith. She graduated from West Pike High School in 1961, and later Levering Hospital School of Nursing in Hannibal, MO. Rita was very involved in the Right To Life Movement, and was a Diabetes Association volunteer. She enjoyed gardening and canning her produce, growing flowers, rock gardens and camping. She was a tremendous steward of the land and animals. She loved her Lord, her family and music. Survivors: Jerry Schulz, husband, two sons, Herb A (Teresa) Schulz of New Canton, IL., Loyd E. (special friend, Kandy) Schulz of Louisiana, MO, three daughters, Mrs. Rob (Jan Christine) Gates of New Canton, Mrs. Greg (Tracy Lynn) Stout of Holloman AFB, N.M. and Mrs. Justin (Susan Renae), Vincent of Barry, IL, six grandchildren, Alicia, Shannon, Ashlynn, Autumn and twins Kaycee and Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Terry Moore; and two brothers in infancy. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Pastor Jack Schulz officiating. Burial will be at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton, IL. Friends may call from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, April 15, at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. A meal will be served for the family and friends after services at the Hull Lions Club in Hull, IL. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association in care of the Niebur Funeral Chapel, 629 Mortimer St., Barry, IL. 62312.

ANN ELIZABETH (BOWERING) SCOTT died Tuesday night from a paralytic stroke. Funeral services were conducted this afternoon by Rev. W. L. Davis pastor of the Methodist church at Preston and former pastor here. The obituary will be printed next week. (Haviland Review Thursday, December 12, 1929)

Ann Elizabeth Bowering was born in Lincolnshire, England November 24, 1851. When she was ten years old she braved the briny deep alone with her mother and smaller brother and sister, came to Griggsville, Illinois where her mother's father lived. Ann made her home with her grandfather until September 26, 1877, when she was married to James M. Scott. For several years Mr. and Mrs. Scott lived in Griggsville, Illinois. During this time their sons Fred Wingfield and Harvey Benjamin were born. In August 1884 the Scott Family started for Kansas. It took a great deal of courage and strength in those days to make such a journey but they braved the hardships and after a month of travel arrived in Pratt. At Pratt they lived in a two room house for nearly two months, during which time Ann cared for her husband and her elder son and two brothers of her husband all of whom had serious cases of typhoid fever. Under her care they all recovered except one of the brothers. In December of the same year Mr. Scott went to their homestead south of Wellsford leaving his family in Pratt to fallow him after he had prepared a home for them. Several days later with their two sons and a seventeen year old brother of her husband started in a wage from Pratt for their new home before they had come far a snow blizzard overtook them and they were not able to follow the dim trail across the prairie, Ann worked hard with what wraps and bedclothes she had to keep her little boys from freezing. Finally they saw a house and stopped to find out that they were at the Jones place east if Haviland. They bravely turned back to find the trial that they had missed. Her husband watched anxiously all evening from the roof of an old shed but it was not until long after dark that they drove into the yard and were safely together again. The first years if their life in their new home were happy years, but there were many hardships and even dangers to be met. At one time it was reported that Indians were invading the country. Mrs. Scott and the boys ran to a near by cornfield and Mr. Scott and they boys stayed at the house to watch. Horsemen that they had send and feared were Indians proved to be men from Pratt with rifles who had also heard of the Indian scare. They lived on their homestead until Mrs. Scott and her son Harvey moved to Haviland, November 19, 1920.

Her older son Fred passed away June 18, 1904, and her husband James died August 11, 1915. After Fred's death his wife, Meda Scott and her daughter Fredrie lived with the Scott grandparents until Fredrie was ten years old, when she and her mother moved to Haviland for school. Mrs. Scott continued in good health until April 1st, 1928 when on her way home from church she stumbled and broke her arm. The broken arm healed but she was never again completely restored to health. Since that time she has been cared for by her son Harvey and her sister Kate Fuson. Her last illness began last Saturday, December 7th in the evening, she suffered some Saturday night and Sunday morning but seemed very much better Sunday afternoon and visited cheerfully with her family and friends. Sunday night about 8:30 without any apparent suffering her left side became paralyzed, she became unconscious remaining so until the last. Death came at 9:45 Tuesday night. Her passing away was very peaceful and without a struggle. She was always very devoted to her home and family. Her manner was always pleasant and cheerful, so that all who knew her loved her, She managed her home in a firm but gentle way. Never insisting on anything but always making people want to please her. Her life will always be a pleasant memory to her loved ones and all can say that her influence was always, inspiring and encouraging to better things, She leaves a son Harvey, daughter-in-law, Meda Scott and granddaughter Fredrie and sisters Jane Parker of Wichita Falls, Texas and Kate Fuson of Bluffs, Illinois, who has been making her home here. Brothers, Henry Bowering of Griggsville, Illinois and B. F. Thompson of Springfield, Ill. and Charles E. Thompson of Denver, Colorado. Mrs. Scotts brothers D. W., Charles and George, all of Liberal, Kansas. Also two stepbrothers, Henry A. Thompson of Azusa, California and F. W. Thompson, of Liberal, Kansas.
Contributed by Barbara Craig - Haviland Review December 19, 1929

CHARLES WINFIELD SCOTT was born June 22 1851, at Perry, Pike county, Illinois, and died Tuesday, October 7, 1930, at the home of Mrs. D. W. Scott, Liberal, Kansas, age 79 years, 3 months and 15 days. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Carrie Bryant, May 3, 1910. He was the oldest child of John and Martha Scott. He spent the early part of his life in Illinois, moving to Seward county, Kansas in 1902, where he located on a homestead 12 miles northwest of Liberal in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood, making his home there until 1920, when he moved to Liberal and resided there until the time of his death. Death came very unexpectedly although he has been feeble for some time. He gave his heart to God during a series of meetings, held at the Bethel Baptist church of Pleasant Valley, by Brother Schussler and was baptized later by his pastor, Brother Harris and remained true to his faith until his death. He is survived by his wife and one brother and other relatives and friends. Charlie was very fond of children and they knew him wherever they saw him. He held the love and respect of all his own nieces and nephews. He was the oldest of eleven children and has lived to see them all laid away, but his youngest brother, G. E. Scott, of Liberal. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Liberal, being in charge of Brother Montgomery, who was a former pastor of his church. He was laid to rest in the Liberal cemetery.
Contributed by Barbara Craig - The Southwest Daily Times, Liberal, Kansas Wednesday, October 8, 1930

HAROLD EDWARD SCOTT 71 of Pittsfield died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at his residence in Pittsfield. Harold was born in Pearl, July 25, 1939, a son to Frank and Marie Rhodes Scott. He married Carolyn Sue Roberts Nov. 6, 1957 in Louisiana, Mo. and she preceded him in death Jan. 27, 2009. He served in the United States Army and he and Sue lived in Germany for a period of time. Harold retired from Scott County Nursing Home as a maintenance supervisor. In earlier years he was employed at Bergman Meat Packing Company. He served as an alderman for the City of Pittsfield from 1973 until 1983 and was a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed NASCAR and dirt track racing and going to the “boat”. He is survived by two sons, Gregg (Kristi) Scott of Springfield and Jason (Erika) Scott of Pittsfield; four grandchildren, Tanner, Ethan, Niko and Taylor. In addition, brothers and sisters surviving are Lyndell (Ima Jean) Scott of Bowling Green, Mo., Joan (Ron) Halsey of Pittsfield, Irma (George) Huhn of Golden Eagle, Jean Jones and friend Gene Henson of Liberty, Carolyn (Phil) McCann of Pittsfield and Tina (Tony) Owen of Liberty; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Scott of Kampsville. Fourteen nieces and nephews, nineteen great nieces and nephews and three great-great nieces and nephews survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, Vernon Jones, and a brother, Garry Scott. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 6, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service Wednesday at the funeral home. A private burial will be at the Pittsfield West Cemetery with military graveside rites being accorded by the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County, Western Illinois Fair or donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

JAMES MICHAEL SCOTT 19. of RR 1, New Canton, died Sunday morning (23 May, 1965) at 5:05 in Illini hospital. He was an honor student at Hannibal-La Grange college in Hannibal and would have grad­uated Friday. He had been hos­pitalized a week. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the El Dara Methodist church with the Rev. Gilbert Fletcher of New Canton and the Rev. Marshall Ulm of Barry in charge. Burial was in the Taylor-Martin cemetery near El Dara. Pall­bearers were Robert Lee Wood, Gary Main, Richard Syrcle, Ter­ry Oitker, William Henry, and Michael Moore. James was majoring in bus­iness administration at Hanni­bal-LaGrange. He was a mem­ber of Phi Theta Kappa, honor­ary scholastic fraternity. James Michael Scott, son of James Maynard and Helen Jua­nita Ransom Scott was born July 31. 1945 at Pittsfield and was a lifelong resident of the New Canton-El Dara community. He was a member of the El Dara Methodist church and the Young Peoples Sunday school class. He attended grade -school in Rockport and high school in Barry, graduating with the class of 1963. He received the outstanding student of the year award for 1963 and The American Legion Citizenship award for a senior boy in 1963. Surviving besides his parents are his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Jesse Scott of El Dara and a number of aunts, uncles, and other relatives. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves - Contributed by Ella Tittsworth

JOHN C. SCOTT died suddenly at noon, Tuesday, the 16th, from congestion of the heart and lungs, at his home in Flint Township, 4 miles northeast of this place. Mr. Scott was born in Scott county, Ill., Dec. 22d, 1823, and is said to have been the first white child born in what is now Scott, county; at the time a part of Morgan. His wife, a daughter of the aged Joseph Wilson, and nine children survive him. By the marriage of his sisters he was brother-in-law to Uriah Elledge, James Crawford, L. Gratton, the late Benj. Elledge of this vicinity and has also a sister, Mrs. Josiah Kennedy, in Iowa, and Mrs. Walton of Green Co. Mr. Scott was a man of kind and generous disposition of quiet and unpretending manners, honest in purpose and strong in hi8s convictions, especially in political matters. The large family that he has reared, not without privations and struggles, are known and respected in the community and have the sympathy of numerous friends in their bereavement. The interment took place at Griggsville Cemetery, Wednesday, p.m., 17th last.
Contributed by Barbara Craig / The Griggsville Reflector Thursday. August 18, 1881

JOHN K. SCOTT - Former Pittsfield Police Chief Dead in California
John K. Scott, 68 years of age, for many years chief of Police and night watch, and a well known resident of Pittsfield, died last Thursday afternoon at about three o'clock, a the home of his daughter, Mrs. Charles Sanderson in Fullerton, California. Mr. and Mrs. Scott left only a few weeks ago for an extended stay in California with the Sandersons at Fullerton, and another daughter, Mrs. Ada Stauffer in Los Angeles. Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon and the interment was in the Fullerton cemetery. Mr. Scott was an Eastern man, but had resided many years in Pittsfield, where for a long time he held numerous positions under the city government as nightwatch, chief of police, and superintendent of streets. He was twice married. He had one son, George, now living in Quincy, by his first marriage. His second wife, who survives, was Cora Hicks, a sister of Mrs. C. E. Bagby of Time. Their marriage took place in 1888. He is survived by an only sister, Mrs. Albert Chamberlain of Barry, who is now in Long Beach, Calif., and was with him during his last illness. Mr. and Mrs. Scott left Pittsfield for the West last June 20, expecting to make an extended stay, but buying return tickets in case they were not satisfied. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sanderson, previous to their arrival, had a Dodge coupe. As a surprise for Mr. and Mrs. Scott when they came, the Sandersons had traded for a new Dodge sedan, so that all of them might take numerous trips. Mr. Scott thoroughly enjoyed these journeys, but upon returning home from a long ride two or three weeks ago he was taken quite ill, and upon calling a physician it was learned that he was suffering from prostatic trouble. Later his heart was affected. He seemed to improve some toward the last, according to a letter received by Mrs. Bagby upon the day the message telling of his death was received. John Scott was of a quiet unostentatious disposition and had many good friends in Pittsfield, who learned of his death with much regret.
Contributed by Chester Buchanan - Obituary 1923

JOSEPH GRANT SCOTT - Mr. Scott was better known as Dock. He was born at Perry, Pike Co., Illinois, March 30, 1864, died in Liberal, Kansas, February 12th 1923, at the age of 58 years, 10 months and 12 days. He died at the home of his brother, D. W. Scott, on North Washington avenue, where he had made his home since 1905. His early life was spent in Pike County, Illinois, and in 1884 he came to Pratt County, Kansas, but returned later to Illinois, where he spent most of his time until he came to Liberal. He proved up a homestead in Seward County. Dock made friends wherever he went and was much loved by the children. He was a member of the Modern Woodman Lodge, who had charge of the funeral. He was a member of a family of eleven children, two girls and nine boys, eight of whom departed this life before him. He had three brothers, C. W. Scott, D. W. Scott and G. E Scott, all of Liberal, who survive him, together with a host of friends and relatives. Funeral was conducted from the home Tuesday by Rev. J. R. Pennington, with the Modern Woodman Lodge. Burial was mad in the Liberal cemetery.
Contributed by Barbara Craig / Liberal News, Liberal, Kansas February 13, 1923

RAYMOND D. SCOTT , 81, of Pittsfield, died Friday, January 21, 2005 at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Born January 17, 1924 at Hannibal, MO., he was a son of Ernest A. and Jessie Mae Davis Scott. He married V. Blanche Mundell September 20, 1942 at Elberry, MO and she survives. He served his country in the Army during WWII in Germany, returned home after the war and was a grain and livestock farmer in Pike County. He was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152, Pittsfield Lodge #790 AF & AM, Quincy Consistory and Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield. He was also a member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. Raymond enjoyed square dancing and playing his guitar. Survivors: his wife, Blanche of Pittsfield, a son Jim (Hattie) Scott of Rockport, IL., three granddaughters, two grandsons, eight great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Preceded by a son Raymond Jr. in 2004 and a grandson Trey Scott. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 24, 2005 at Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield at 11:00 a.m. with Robert Hammitt and Rev. David Schultz officiating. Burial at Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill, IL with military rites by Pittsfield Post #152. Friends may call at Nieburs on Sunday, January 23, 2005 from 4 till 7 p.m. Memorials are to Blessing Hospice of Pike County

SUE (ROBERTS) SCOTT , 66, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born March 18, 1942 in Pittsfield to Evart and Frances Grimes Roberts. Sue married Harold Scott Nov. 6, 1957 in Bowling Green, Mo. and he survives. She worked at the Illini Community Hospital as an aide, and received and LPN from Passavant School of Nursing in Jacksonville in 1972 and she then worked 17 years at the Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester, and Dr. DeLeon's office in Pittsfield. She worked for 14 years at the Western Illinois Correctional Center in Mt. Sterling and retired in November 2007. Sue was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Auxiliary for several years, and Interested Mothers' Club. She enjoyed her grandchildren, baking, outings with the Girl's Club, going to the pool at King Park, trips with her husband Scotty to the Casinos and feeding her pet squirrel Merlet. Survivors include Harold Scott, husband; two sons, Gregg (Kristi) Scott, Springfield and Jason (Erika) Scott, Pittsfield; four grandchildren, Tanner, Ethan, Niko, Taylor Scott; two brothers, Glenn (Katie) Roberts, Pittsfield and Harold (Linda) Roberts, Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with Rev. John Alan Shope officiating. Private burial was held at the Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday evening, Jan. 30, 4 till 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the West Cemetery, Pittsfield and Burbridge Cemetery, Pittsfield.
Contributed by Billie Browning

WILLIAM DAVID SCOTT son of John and Martha Scott of Exeter, Scott Co, Illinois, was born November 27, 1859. He was the fifth son in a family of eleven children. Charley and Ed Scott of Liberal are the only ones now living. Mr. Scott spent his early life in Illinois, coming to Pratt county, Kansas in 1883, and then settled on a homestead fourteen miles northwest of Liberal in 1902. In 1922 established his home in Liberal. Mr. Scott's health has not been good since 1926, though being able to take his almost daily stroll to town, where his cheery face will be missed. On January 2 he developed pneumonia in connection with his other ailments and passed away the evening of January 8, 1930. Mr. Scott was married to Ella May Jackson, May 26, 1894, and to this union were born eight children. Mr. Scott was always a kind and loving husband and father and leaves to mourn his life a kind and loving wife, his children: Dr. Harry E. Scott of Hutchinson, Kansas; J. C. Scott of Coldwater, Kansas; Earl W. Scott of Hugoton, Kansas; Elizabeth Hoskinson of Mathason, Colorado; Mrs. Steve Stroud of Campo, Colorado; Margaret, Claude, Archie and Paris all of Liberal; twenty-two grandchildren, his two brothers Charles and Ed. and many other relatives and friends. Dave, as he was always known, was of a cheerful disposition and was ready to lend a helping hand to those around him. Funeral services were held from the Baptist church Saturday afternoon. The pastor, Rev. E. S. James, delivered the address on "Our Companion in Sorrow." Interment was made in Liberal cemetery. Miller Mortuary was in charge
Contributed by Barbara Craig - The Southwest Daily Times, Liberal, Kansas January 13, 1930

ALAN A. SEILER age 93, of St. Louis, Mo. and formerly of Pittsfield, Il. died Monday morning(January 3, 2011) at his residence in St. Louis, Mo. He was born October 2, 1917 the son of the late Walter and Maude Virginia Eldridge Seiler. He married Virginia Morris of Des Moines, Iowa on June 13, 1942 in Boise, Idaho and she preceded him in death on May 28, 1992. Surviving are two daughters, Anne Pettygrove of Des Moines, Iowa and Elizabeth Garibay of St. Louis, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Allan Goodin of Knoxville, Tennessee, Sarah Bigelow of Chesterfield, Mo., Kate Slayden of Martinsburg, West Virginia, Molly Scott of High Springs, Florida, and Alex, Emily and Adam Garibay all of St. Louis, Mo; and twelve great-grandchildren scattered around the globe. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother, Robert Seiler. He spent his early childhood in Chillicothe, Mo., later moving with his parents to Joplin, Mo. where he completed high school. He graduated in 1939 from the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri. He worked for the daily newspaper in Des Moines, Iowa and for Piper Aircraft in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania until called into military service as a reserve officer in 1942. He served four years in the U.S. Army Air Corps, attaining the rank of major. Following his return to civilian status, he was with the Bee and Herald newspaper in Jefferson, Iowa and later was managing editor of the Hancock County Journal in Carthage, Il, including the year it won the Illinois Press Association sweepstakes award as the best weekly newspaper in the state. In December of 1960 he joined the Pike County Republican newspaper in Pittsfield, Il. as its editor and publisher when Paul Findley, its owner, was elected to Congress. In 1963, Mr. Seiler purchased the Pike County Democrat-Times from John H. and A.B. Caughlan and James McHose. He continued its publication, along with the Republican, until April 1968 when both papers were combined as the Pike Press and published under the name of the Pike Press, Inc., of which Mr. Seiler and Mr. Findley were joint owners until its sale in 1990. Mr. Seiler won numerous state and national awards for editorial and feature story writing, photography and investigative reporting. In 1985 he was president of the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors and in 1987 president of the Illinois Press Association. In July 2000 at the summer conference of ISWNE in Victoria, British Columbia he was awarded the 25th annual Eugene Cervi award for “a career of outstanding service through community journalism.” He served eight years on the Pike County Board, two years as chairman, when the county’s budget was balanced for the first time in the previous eight years. He appointed more women to various committees, boards and commissions than any previous chairman in the county’s history. Following his retirement from active newspaper publishing, he continued to write a column of commentary on a wide variety of subjects. He estimated his total career output of editorials at somewhat over 5,000. Mr. Seiler was an advocate of continuing adult education and took several courses through John Wood and other colleges. In his spare time he studied Italian and Arabic. He possessed a home library of more than a thousand books, even after selling and giving many away. His favorite authors were Shakespeare, Mark Twain, H.L. Mencken, and O. Henry. He enjoyed operatic music, especially the works of Puccini, Verdi, and Mozart. During one of his five trips to Italy he attended a concert at the famed La Scala opera house in Milan. He collected inexpensive art and enjoyed the more notable work of Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and Renoir. His favorite American artists were Thomas Hart Benton, and George Caleb Bingham. He enjoyed all kinds of museums, wherever they were located. He was a political “junkie” and closely followed politics at all levels of government. Although he never attended a major horse race, he placed a modest bet every year at the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont events, sometimes winning but more often losing. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals baseball teams. After selling his home and leaving Pittsfield in 2004, he lived for a while in St. Louis and Des Moines, moving to Webster Groves, Mo. in April of 2010. He was living with his daughter Betsy receiving hospice care in her home at the time of his death. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Saturday (January 29, 2011) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Il. Private burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield, Il. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors or to Oakwood Cemetery both c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home, Box 513, Pittsfield, Il. 62363
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ELIZABETH (DANIELS) SMITH SELLARS - Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, November 15, 1947 at Quincy for Mrs. Elizabeth Sellars of 210 Kentucky Avenue. Burial was in a Quincy Cemetery. Mrs. Sellars passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 13, 1947 at Blessing Hospital. She was first married to George Smith in Pittsfield, November 10, 1892. He died many years ago and in 1929 Mrs. Smith was married to King Sellars of New Canton. He also preceded her in death, as did three sons and a daughter. Surviving are a son, Henry Smith of Camp Point; two brothers, Warren Daniels of Pittsfield and Charles Daniels of New Canton, Missouri; and two sisters, Mrs. Dema Gordon of Barry and Mrs. Fred Winking of Keokuk Iowa.
The Barry Adage 19 November 1947

E.W. SELLERS A message was received by friends here Tuesday evening, bringing the sad news that Prof. E. W. Sellers of Campti, LA, had just died, and that his remains would be shipped here for interment. Friday evening the body arrived here and Saturday morning a short funeral service was held at the home of Mrs. Cornelia Liggett, a sister of the deceased, after which his remains were laid to rest beside those of his wife and child in Cook's addition to Kinderhook cemetery. His death was due to diabetes, from which he had been a sufferer for more than a year. Mr. Sellers was born in Barry Township 57 years ago, and began teaching school when quite a young man and had followed it as a profession up until the time of his death. He was the principal of the schools at Campti and was teaching his fifth term when stricken down.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

MARY (McCONNELL) SELLERS wife of D. A. Sellers, died at their home in Urbana, Ill., on the 10th inst. after a lingering illness. The remains were brought here last Friday and the funeral took place Sunday afternoon. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. McConnell and was born in this city Dec. 1, 1862. Six years ago the family removed to Urbana. Mrs. Sellers was highly esteemed by our citizens and her death has cast a gloom over a large circle of relatives and friends.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge The Quincy Whig, Friday February 19, 1915 page 7

MARY GENEVIEVE (BUTLER) SEYL 89, of Pittsfield, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2008, in the ER of Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. She was born March 18, 1919, to Emmer and Mary C. Splain Daniels in Florence. She married Leo Roy Butler Sept. 17, 1938 in Bowling Green, Mo.; he preceded her in death in 1964. She later married Raymond Seyl Dec. 14, 1955 and he preceded her in death in 1973. Mrs. Seyl worked for both the Lincoln Inn and the Cardinal Inn restaurants in Pittsfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, raising house plants, collecting pictures of old barns, and collecting clocks. She especially loved traveling and going out for dinner. Survivors include five sons, Tracy (Vicki) Butler of Pittsfield, Konrad (Janet) Butler of Pittsfield, Roger (Carol) Butler of Rockport, Allen Butler of Pittsfield and Gary Butler of Pittsfield; two daughters, Marcia D. Baughman of Pittsfield and Raymona Swearingian of Lincoln, Neb.; one brother, Robert (Rose) Daniels of Pittsfield; a sister, Mildred Meskimen of Mendota; 31 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by her husbands, Leo Roy Butler and Raymond Seyl; a son, Murray Lew Butler; a daughter, Bonnie Frey; and a sister, Juanita Ruble Thomas and a daughter Michelle. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with the Rev. Leonard Dice, officiating. Burial was at the Gray Cemetery, New Salem. Visitation was held one hour prior to services, 10 a.m. - 11a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association in care of the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield
Contributed by Billie Browning

ALBERTA E. (PHILLIPS) SHAW , 82, of Griggsville died Sunday, Aug. 2, 2009, at the Illini Community Hospital Emergency Room. Born March 18, 1927 in Griggsville, she was the daughter of Charles Albert and Hazel Dunniway Phillips. She married Elmer "Enos" Shaw Jr., Dec. 29, 1950 and he preceded her in death April 9, 2004. Bert was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Griggsville, IL and was a member of the Griggsville Area Genealogy and Historical Society, and served as a treasurer for the Griggsville Library. She was a member of the Griggsville-Perry Athletic Boosters and an avid fan and supporter of the Griggsville Tornado's and Griggsville Eagle's and was a member of the Griggsville Alumni Association. Her many interests included the St. Louis Cardinal Baseball team, toll painting, knitting, sewing, crocheting and raising Beagles with her husband Enos for dog shows. She greatly loved to visit with family, grandchildren, her great great grandchild and friends. In previous year's she worked for Barber Insurance Agency and for the Pike County Sheriff's Department for Sheriff Charlie Cheek and Sheriff Donnie Snyder. Surviving are two sons, J.D. (Monica) Wilcox of Griggsville, and Steve (partner Belinda Allensworth) Shaw of New Canton; two daughters, Sandy (Kerry) Groom of Pittsfield and Shellie (Todd) Hobson of Griggsville 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild; one sister, Hazel Russell of Pittsfield; and several nephews and nieces. Three sisters, Katheryn Butler, Wilmetta "Billie" Lewis and Lois Dunham along with one brother, Harvey Dean Phillips, preceded her in death. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with Rev. Dennis Will officiating. Burial will be at the Griggsville Cemetery, Griggsville. Family and friends may call Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home
Contributed by Billie Browning

BELLE (SNYDER) SHAW - Graveside rites, with Rev. Joe Maynard and Rev. Kent Sanderson officiating, were held at Summer Hill cemetery Monday at 1 pm for Mrs. Belle Shaw, a former Pike County resident, who died Friday, July 30, 1970 at Bethesda Dilworth Home, St. Louis, Mo. She was 97 years old and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ad Snyder. She was married to Silas Luther Shaw of Summer Hill, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Shaw is survived by a son and a daughter, Roscoe L. Shaw of St. Louis and Mrs. Virginia S. Dinges of Biloxi, Miss. She leaves several distant relatives in Pike county.

GERALD D. SHAW was born in Nebo May 3, 1923, a son of James Ralph and Mary Lucille Ramsey Shaw. He attended grade school in Nebo, Louisiana, Mo., and Pleasant Hill, and high school in Pleasant Hill, graduating in 1941. While in high school, he participated in football, basketball and track, and acted in the junior and senior class plays. He attended Western Illinois State Teachers College for one year, then enlisted in the Army. He died Thursday (Nov. 11, 2004) in the Barry Community Care Center where he resided the last 8 1/2 years of his life. While in the Army, he was a paratrooper and medic in the 504 Combat Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division, referred to by the Ger­mans as "Those Devils in Baggy Pants." He participated in the invasions of France, Holland and Belgium, including the Battle of the Bulge. He received many commendations while in the service, including three Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. While in the Army, he was also a member of the amateur boxing team. As a lightweight (145 pounds) he fought 11 matches, winning 10 while losing only one. After his discharge from the Army in 1946, he entered Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis and graduated in 1949. He opened his own chiropractic practice in Pittsfield in 1949 and practiced at the same location until his retirement in 1994. He owned and operated Pine Lakes Fishing and Camping Resort, first with his brother-in-law, Dr. C. E. "Ed" Galloway for two years, then for the next 18 years with his beloved wife, June. "Doc" was a member of the Lions Club and served as president for one year and was also a member of the American Legion. He played the bass violin and directed and performed in several plays sponsored by the Lions Club. He was a league bowler for several years and a longtime member of Old Orchard Country Club, serving as president for one year. He served as Cub Master for the Cub Scouts. He was an avid water skier and won numerous trophies in competitions. "Doc" loved listening to Big Band music, dancing, and attending Pittsfield sporting events. Dr. Shaw married June Galloway June 6, 1948, in Pleasant Hill. She survives. He is also survived by his four children, Steven E. Shaw and his wife, Jean, of Jacksonville, David B. Shaw of Pittsfield, Sandra K. Hannant and her husband, Phil, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Phillip T. Shaw and his wife, Molly, of Holland, Mich. He also is survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Arnold Shaw and James Shaw; and his only sister, Imojean Sweeney. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery with military graveside rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to the Pittsfield High School Athletic Department. A lunch for family and friends will be served at Crossroads Center after the services.
Contributed by Billie Browning

JAMES RALPH SHAW , 70, of Pleasant Hill , died in Illini Community hospital in Pittsfield at 6 Monday evening, June 22, 1964. He had been an invalid and confined to his home for the past nine years. Mr. Shaw was born in Calhoun county, south of Nebo , Ill. , June 13, 1893, a son of Calvin and Minnie Melissa Shaw. He attended Farmer's Ridge school and was a member of the Church of Christ . He had engaged in farming and owned and operated an orchard for several years. Later he was a carpenter until physically disabled. He was married to Lucille Ramsey in Pittsfield May 29, 1914. Funeral services will be held in the Church of Christ in Pleasant Hill , Thursday afternoon at 2 with Bro. Hershel Ottwell officiating and burial will be in Crescent Heights cemetery. Surviving are his widow; three sons, Arnold of Clarksville, Mo., James R. Jr. of Warsaw, Ill., and Dr. Gerald Shaw of Pittsfield, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Imogene Sweeny of Riveria Beach, Florida; six brothers, Nelson, Eugene, Lester, George, and Wayne of Nebo, and Russell Shaw of Boulder, Colorado; two sister, Mrs. Eacle (Anna) Scranton and Mrs. Floyd (Ruby) Noble of Nebo and ten grandchildren.

JESSIE FANNIE SHAW , 87, died Thursday, May 17 in Long Beach , Calif. , where she was spending the winter with her nephew, Clark Shaw, and nieces, Mrs. Helen Taylor of Long Beach and Mrs. Margaret Adams of Bakersfield . Miss Shaw was born on the old Shaw homestead near Summer Hill in Martinsburg township, the daughter of Henry Thomas Shaw and Burnettie Yokem Shaw. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Roy Shaw and Harry Shaw, and a nephew, Clyde Shaw, and she was the last member of her original family. Miss Shaw spent her entire life in the family home with the exception that she would spend the winter months the past few years with her nieces and nephews in California . She was a member of the Summer Hill Congregational Church. The body was returned to the Plattner Chapel, and Monday was taken to the Summer Hill Congregational Church, where funeral services were conducted by Bro. Jessie Smith. Burial was in Adams cemetery. Her two nieces and nephew were here for the funeral.

LEO B. SHAW , 67, of Nebo, died at his home on January 1, 2007 surrounded by his family, following a long illness with lung cancer. Leo was born April 23, 1939 in Calhoun County , Illinois , the son of Wayne and Mamie Tipsword Shaw. He married Jeanie Janes on August 21, 1964 in Louisiana , Mo. Leo attended Nebo Grade School and Pittsfield High School . He served his country joining the U.S. Army in 1962, receiving his discharge in June 1964, followed by two years of active reserve duty. Leo had a great love for horses. He was a member of the Pleasant Valley Saddle Club and rode horses in all the shows, winning many ribbons. Leo and Jeanie enjoyed camping and traveling. They made many trips to Nashville , Tenn. and Branson, Mo. enjoying the shows and meeting and greeting the starts. They made several trips out west to Idaho , enjoying the mountains and family there. Leo was a member f the Spring Creek Fire Department for many years and served as Fire Chief for one term. He was a member of Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1948, the National Rifleman's Association, and a member of the early Nebo Community Club. He was a truck driver for many years for Dyno Transportation and in earlier years was an employee of Kamar Construction, a farmhand and mechanic. Leo was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, always caring for the well being of his family. The time he could spend with his family and friends was his favorite pastime.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanie of Nebo, a son, Steve (wife, Louann) Shaw of Nebo, a daughter, Tammy (husband, Joe) Gates of Pittsfield. Five grandchildren, Tom Shaw and Ashley Hannel of Pleasant Hill ; Andy Shaw of Nebo; and Richard and April Shaw of Jacksonville , North Carolina ; and one great grandson, Owen Thomas Shaw. Also a brother, Wayne "Bud" Shaw of New Mexico; a sister, Viola Clendenny of Nebo, two brothers-in-law; Lawrence Pruett of Nebo and Bob (wife, Carolyn) Janes of Pittsfield; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Janes of Pittsfield, several nieces and nephews and a host of young friends who came often to their home and came to know and love Leo and Janie as their "Ma-ma" and "Pa-Pa." Leo was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Donna Pruett; a brother-in-law, Otho Clendenny, Jr.; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Jean Shaw; a nephew, Ricky Lee Clendenny; and by his father and mother-in-law, Carl and Frances Janes. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Jim Jacques. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Nebo Cemetery . Musical selections will include "The Rest of Mine," "Remember When," and "Truck Driver's Prayer." Casket bearers will be Ronnie Clendenny, Randy Clendenny, Kerry Pruett, Quentin Ramsey, Terry Eddington, and Tim Kremer. Honorary bearers will be Phil Willard, Scott Janes, Kevin Janes, Wayne Shaw, Jr., Herb Long and Don Willard. Memorials may be made to the Spring Creek Fire Department or to Blessing Foundation for Hospice. The Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling arrangements.

MARY JANE SHADE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Shade, 85, former resident of Barry who died Feb. 7 at Oakwood , Mo. were held Thursday afternoon in the church at Atlas with Rev. Kenneth Conant officiating. Mrs. Shade had been a patient at the Oakwood since breaking her hip last November. Born Aug. 16, 1875 near Baylis, she was married Jan. 30, 1894 to Vesper Shade who preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1944. A daughter is also deceased. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. T. W. Borrowman of Hannibal and Mrs. Flora James of Holiday, Mo. ; two sons, Everett of Pittsfield and Johnnie of Barry; 20 grandchildren; two great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.

MAUDE I. (LONG) SHAW - 87, of Pleasant Hill, died Monday, March 25, 1991 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. Shaw was an employee of Boren's Grocery in Nebo for many years, and . later cared for the elderly in their homes. She was also a member of the Farmers Ridge Church of Christ. Born September 26, 1903, near Pearl, she was the daughter of Augustus R. and Mary Myrtle Gill Long. She married Nelson Shaw on October 29, 1921 in Louisiana, MO and he died April 22, 1972. Survivors include one son, Glen W. Shaw of Pittsfield; two daughters, Hazel M. Renoud of Springfield and Betty Ewers of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Russell Long of Fosterburg; two sisters, Margaret Killebrew of Nebo and Catherine Looper of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren and five great-great­grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, two brothers and one sister. Visitation was held Thursday at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. , The funeral was conducted Thursday, March 28, 1991 at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Brother Wilson Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Farmers Ridge Church of Christ, the
Contributed by Billie Browning

ISOPHENE (ALLISON) SHAW , daughter of Phelix and Sarah Allison, was born near Nebo, Pike County, Illinois, December 17, 1880, and departed this life on June 27, 1928, at the age of forty-seven, six months and ten days. She was untied in marriage to Albert P. Shaw, June 18, 1913, who departed this life December 3, 1926. To this union one child, Mary Elizabeth, came to bless their home. Phene accepted the call of her savior at the age of fifteen years, under the preaching of Brother Sanson and united with the Baptist church in Nebo, of which she remained a faithful and worker and was always found ready and willing to do the things asked by her Master. She was a patient sufferer until the end. She was a great lover of her home, was a kind neighbor, a loving wife and mother. She leaves to mourn her death besides the daughter, one sister, Mrs. Ola Stevens, who tenderly cared for her in her illness; also two brothers, James, of Nebo; and Almer, of Filer, Idaho; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church last Friday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. Ernest Dawdy, pastor of the church, officiating, after which interment was in the Allison cemetery.
Contributed by Carolyne Conner Puskas

VEDIA MILDRED SHAW , age 90, of the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield, Il. and formerly of Perry, Il. passed away Tuesday morning (October 5, 2010) at the Manor. She was born January 11, 1920 in Perry, Il. daughter of the late Henry and Lova Morgan Lackscheide. She married Raymond “Ralph” Shaw on November 9, 1938 in Bowling Green, Mo. and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2006. Surviving are three daughters, Connie Cawthon and husband Gerald of Griggsville, Il., Mildred Creely of Cordele, Ga., and Bonnie Abler and husband Herbert of Imperial, Mo.; a son, Frankie Shaw and wife Carlene of Perry, Il., four grandchildren, Gena Reel and husband Bob of Milton, Il., Karissa Burdick and husband Sonny of Pittsfield, Il., Mark Cawthon of Perry, Il. and Eric Creely and wife Melissa of Leesburg, Ga.; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one sister, Blanche Liehr of Perry, Il.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant daughter, Carolyn Shaw; a son, Ronald “Ronnie” Shaw; a daughter-in-law, Bette Shaw; a granddaughter, Rhonda Shaw; a son-in-law, Carl Creely; one sister, Mary Slight; five brothers, Arthur “Rudy”, Frankie, Sylvester “Firp”, Cecil, and Robert Lackscheide. Vedia was a 1938 graduate of Perry High School, which at the time was the largest graduating class. She received a beautician license and did hair for a short time, and later working at Trio Manufacturing in Griggsville, Il. Vedia loved flowers and birds, and later in life, would winter in Texas with her husband. Her children and grandchildren were the focus of her life and her family will always remember her sweet smile and disposition. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday (October 8, 2010) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Il. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Il. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.
Contributed by Billie Browning

HAROLD E. SOUTH , 82, of Pittsfield died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at his residence. Harold was born January 19, 1926 in Centerville, Iowa to Benjamin and Mary Steele South. He was an educator/administrator and served as high school principal and taught history, chemistry in Omaha Neb. He served his country in WWII as an Army medic. He was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, Lions Club, V.F.W., AM Vets, Pittsfield American Legion Post #152, various teaching organizations, volunteer firefighter in Page County Iowa, and NRA. Survived by three sons John South, Pittsfield, David South, Iola, Kan., Samuel J. South, Evansville, Ind., one sister Mrs. Mary Katherine Renquest, Broken Arrow, Okla, 10 grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by a daughter Mary Jan Andrew in 2005 and two brothers Lawrence and James South. Cremation rites will be accorded as per his wishes. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Clarinda, Iowa and burial will be at the Haynes Cemetery in Centerville, Iowa.
Contributed by Billie Browning

CARROLL O. STANLEY , 72, of the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield, and formerly of Milton died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at the Manor. He was born Oct. 9, 1937, in Milton son of the late Chris and Florence Chaplin Stanley. He married Linda Campbell May 14, 1959, in Hillview, and she preceded him in death Aug. 10, 2000. Surviving is one son, Richard C. Stanley of Pittsfield and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and two brothers, Gerald Stanley and Junior Stanley. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home Box 513 Pittsfield, Il. 62363 Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Il. is in charge of arrangements
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Pike Press

ORA A. STANLEY , 93 of Detroit, Illinois, died Friday, March 25, 2005 at the Pittsfield Healthcare Facility in Pittsfield, IL. Born May 17, 1911 at Beardstown, IL., he was a son of Lewis A. and Iva R. Jockiesh Stanley. He had never married and worked at Hoover Bros. John Deere Implement in Milton, IL. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and a good friend and good neighbor Mrs. Mary Peecher of Detroit, IL. He was preceded by two brother, Chris L. and Howard M. Stanley. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be at the Smith Cemetery at Milton, IL.

CELIA M. STANTON , widow of David A. Stanton, died Monday night, (31 August 1903) aged 87 years. She, with her husband, were among the early settlers of this place. Their son, Edward, is the only surviving member of the family. On the second day of June, this year, she fell and broke her hip, and from then until her death, was confined to her bed.
Contributed by Judi Gilker - The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday, Sept. 03, 1903, page 2

DAVID A. STANTON , an old pioneer, died Monday night (3 Feb 1896) . His funeral will take place tomorrow, Elder Geo. Snively officiating.
Contributed by Judi Gilker - The Quincy Daily Journal Tuesday, February 04, 1896, page 6

EDGAR FAYETTE STANTON - E. F. Stanton of Pittsfield Buried This Afternoon, Just One Week After His Mother's Death.
Pittsfield, IL. Sept 10. E.F. (Edgar Fayette) Stanton was stricken with heart trouble Monday morning and died late Tuesday night (8 Sep 1903). The funeral services were held at his late residence this afternoon, Edward Yates delivering the funeral oration, after which the remains were conveyed to the Episcopal cemetery under escort of Col. Dick Gilmer Post, 515, G. A. R., where they were given a soldier's burial beside the aged mother who preceded him a week ago yesterday. Mrs. Stanton was born in Pittsfield, Mass. in 1839, and came here with his parents, David A. and Celia M. Stanton, in 1846, since which time this has been his home, with the exception of the years given up to the service of his country during the was between the states when he was a member of Company A. 99th IL., Infantry. A. C. Matthews, colonel of the regiment, also made an address at the bier of his comrade, He leaves a family of seven children, three girls and four boys
Contributed by Judi Gilker - The Quincy Daily Journal Thursday, Sept. 10, 1903, page 2

CECIL R. STAUFFER , 87, of Pittsfield, died Monday, December 26, 2005, at 5:25 A.M. in Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois. He was born May 14, 1918, in Astoria, IL to Clarence R. and Edna E. Mitchell Stauffer. He married V. Lorraine Hinckle on August 25, 1941 in Carrollton, IL. She preceded him in death on April 8, 1997. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He attended the Pittsfield United Methodist Church, was a lifetime member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was an amateur Hamm radio operator and enjoyed cooking. He graduated from Alton High School. He retired after 36 years from GTE in 1983 as a Transmission Technician. Survivors: one son (wife, Johnette) Stauffer of Griggsville, IL and a daughter Mrs. Everett (Judy) Dean of New Salem, IL, one sister Margaret Dobrzanski of Johnston, Iowa. He was also survived by six grandchildren Steve (Paula) Dean of New Salem, James of Kinderhook, Rachel (Greg) Smith of Mattoon, Bill (Heather) of Valley Park, MO., Joseph Stauffer of Hawaii, and Laurie (Ron) Bandler of Mt. Zion, IL., and three step grandchildren. He was also survived by 10 great grandchildren and 8 step grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Collis. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 30, 2005, at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, Illinois, with Reverend Linda Peyla officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 30, 2005, from 12:00 noon until time of services at 2:00 P.M. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Burial will be at the Grey Cemetery in New Salem, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Research Hospital or to the Grey Cemetery in care of the Niebur Funeral Home.

EULA (FOX) STAUFFER , 81, of Nebo, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton. A homemaker, she was a nurse’s aid and worked in the surrounding counties. She was also a member of Church of Christ in Mozier. Born April 8, 1930, in Mozier, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Nellie (Shireman) Fox. She married Carl Stauffer March 18, 1978 and he died June 1978. Surviving are four sons, Merle Howland of Pleasant Hill, Mike Howland of Nebo, Bill Howland of Carlinville and Carl Stauffer of Belleview; two daughters, Nancy Gibson of Chesterfield and Patti Tetters of Nebo; a brother, Kenny Fox of Hardin; numerous grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sally Shaw, a sister, and six brothers. Visitation was held Tuesday at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin. The funeral was conducted Wednesday (today), June 1, at 10 a.m. at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin. Burial will be in Fox Creek Cemetery in Mozier. Memorials may be made to Fox Creek Cemetery or to the family.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

ANNA MARIE (NAPIER) STEAD , daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Napier, was born February 17, 1890, and passed away at her home in this city Saturday, January 31, 1920, being at the time of her death 29 years, 11 months and 14 days of age. On October 12, 1913, she was united in marriage to M. B. _Stead of this city. To this union was born one son, Wesley, a dear little boy three years of age, who is left to comfort the sorrowing husband. She united with the Baptist church when about twelve years of age, and has served the church in many capacities since, having sung in the choir and served as church organist many occasions. Anna, as she was familiarly known to all, grew to womanhood in this community, having been born, married and having died at the same family residence. She received her education in the Griggsville high school, being a member of the class of 1908. She was held in high esteem and was dearly beloved by all who knew her, for she was an unusually sweet and lovely character, a tender mother and daughter. Her death is a great blow to the community, and she will long be mourned not only by her own family, to whom she was very dear, but also by countless friends with whom she was associated. She will be keenly missed in social, religious and music­al circles. On many occasions her sweet voice brought comfort to her many friends in their hour of sorrow. Only two weeks previous to her death only sang at the funeral services of a dear friend. Her last illness was of short duration, death being caused by pneumonia following an attack of influenza. Loving hands cared for her tenderly, but in the early morning of her life God called her to a higher field of labor. Besides her grief-stricken husband and little son, she leaves to mourn their loss her bereaved father and mother, one sister. Mrs. Ernest Evans of St. Louis, three brothers: William C. Nelson and John Napier of this city. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church at 2:30 p.m., on Monday. Feb. 2, by Rev. L. A. Miller of Batavia, Ill., her former pastor and with whom she was associated during his pastorate here. Beautiful music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. Conroy, Mrs. Schnur and Messrs.D. R. Wade and H. C. Laird, Mrs. Ray Harvey presiding at the organ. Interment was in the city cemetery. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.