ARTHUR E. VAIL 91, long-time Griggsville resident died Friday, Feb. 27, 2009, at Heritage Manor nursing facility in Normal. Arthur was born in Fort Collins, Colo. Jan. 24, 1918, son of the late Carey E. and Hazel Emigh Vail. He married Alma Lee Batson June 25, 1940 in Monte Vista and she preceded him in death June 22, 1995 Surviving is one daughter, Cathey Brophy, of Terre Haute, Ind.; a son, Gregory Vail and wife Sandra of Normal. Art was a loving and devoted grandfather to Shannon Brophy, Heather Brophy Sullivan, and Rose and Jake Vail, and great-grandfather to Gabriel Oppenheimer and Maeve Brophy Sullivan, all of whom survive. Art is also survived by one brother, Kenyon Vail and his wife Marion of Sun City, Ariz. and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of almost 55 years, Alma Lee, and one sister, Mildred Sheldon. Arthur moved to Griggsville in 1953 where he was employed by Trio Manufacturing Company, later known as Nature House, until his retirement in 2002. He was a Boy Scout and earned his Eagle Scout badge at the age of 14, one of the youngest to become an Eagle Scout in Fort Collins at that time. During WWII he served the war effort as a tool and die maker at Douglas Aircraft in California and received several design patents for his work. He was an active member of the Griggsville Lions Club which installed street signs in the town in the 1950's and served on the local and regional library boards serving as vice president of the Great River Library System from 1977-1979, and president from 1979-1980. He was also on the board of directors of the Skinner House in Griggsville. He was an active Rotarian for more than 30 years and was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Pittsfield Rotary Club in 1988. Art loved to read, do "brainteaser puzzles," and was well known for his dry wit and funny sayings! Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 4, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery near Griggsville. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Wednesday at the chapel.
Contributed by Billie Browning

LEANDER VAIL was born on a farm three miles west of Perry, Oct 13, 1848 and died at his home it Perry Monday evening December 18, 1905 being 57 yrs. 2 rno. and 2 das. of age. In 1879 he was married to Miss Mary Elledge, moving to Perry in 1891. For several years being proprietor of the hotel until October 1905, his health compelled a change. For the past few months he was a constant, tho patient sufferer. He was a man much devoted to his home and always desirous that his family should he near him. He was known as an affectionate and loving husband and father a kind neighbor and upright citizen. Some time before his death he professed faith in Christ and looked to Him for salvation. He leaves a wife, two daughters, Mrs. G. B. Carey and Mrs. R. A. Reynolds of this place; four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Crawford of Kansas City, Kans; Mrs. Celia Cory of Drexel, Mo. ; Mrs. J. W. Reeves of Perry ; Mrs. Geo. McDonald of Gerard, Kans., a brother Charles of Redland, Cal., one brother having died several years ago. Beside these are his numerous friends who extend sym­pathy to the bereaved family. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Elder A. J. McLaughlin officiating assisted by Revs. G. T. Griscel and H. M. Derby. Interment was in McCord Cemetery.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

MARY (ELLEDGE) VAIL daughter of Alfred and Amanda French Elledge was born Oct 25, 1847. Died at Perry, Ill. April 18, 1906, aged 58 years, 7 months and 23 days. She was married to Leander Vail, January 23, 1879, who preceded her to the better world just four months ago, having died Dec. 18, 1905. To the union were born Celia, the wife of Dr. Geo. B. Carey, and Olive Lee, wife of R. A. Reynolds. Besides these two daughters one sister, Mrs. J. D. Short, with numerous friends and relatives mourn their loss. Deceased united with the Baptist church in 1886 and remained true to her Lord, living a consistent Christian life, interested in the welfare of the church and ever ready to sacrifice much for the husband and children whom she loved dearly. She was ale much interested in her sister's welfare She tenderly cared for her aged father, whose home was with her until his death which occurred in December 1903. Though the last few months of her life were spent in suffering, she was a joy, and comfort to her loved ones, always greeting them with smiles and words of hope, in fact, living out her favorite passage of scripture, Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him and he shall bring it to pass. All that devoted daughters, sister and kind friends could do was done to make her last days on earth bright. and if possible prolong her days. But God had prepared a better place for her and took her unto himself The funeral service was held in the Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. Andereck of Griggsville, assisted by Revs. Griscel and Derby. Text, Psalms 39, 4. The comforting song service was rendered by a choir composed of members of the different churches. Messrs. Geo. Lake, R. R Reynolds, James Baldwin, A Zimmerman, Joseph Grimes and James Whittaker, friends of the family served as pall bearers. The floral decorations were beautiful and tastefully arranged by Misses Glenna Whittaker and Louise Moore. The remains were interred in the cemetery near the city, to await the Resurrection.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

ISA (GUNTHRIE) WINTGEN VAN BRUSKIRK , 80, of Louisiana and formerly of Pike County, Ill., died June 15, 2000, at the St. Joseph Health Care Center in St. Charles. The body was cremated. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Brother Burdette Carlton will officiate. Mrs. VanBuskirk was born March 1, 1920, to Monterville and Ida Mae Welty Guthrie in Pike County, Ill. She was married to Orlen Wintjen in 1936. He preceded her in death in 1966. In 1969 she was married to Robert VanBuskirk. He preceded her in death in 1982. Survivors include two sons, Howard Wintjen of Nebo, Ill., and Larry Wintjen of Williston, Fla.; four daughters, Patricia Rardin of Westin, Florene Simpkin of Pleasant Hill, Ill., Shirley Mutert of Plattville, Wis., and Cora Morton of Bowling Green; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lilly Darlene Wintjen in 1975; three brothers, Earl Guthrie, Keith Guthrie and Kenneth Guthrie; and one sister, Bonnie Wintjen. Mrs. VanBuskirk lived most of her life in Pike County, Ill. She entered the Pleasant Hill Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill, Ill., in 1994. She entered the Smith-Barr Nursing Home in Louisiana in 1997. She had recently moved to the Maple Grove Nursing Home in Louisiana.

EVELYN (GUTHRIE) VANSLYKE was born August 20, 1914 near Pleasant Hill, the daughter of Fentress and Frank Guthrie. She died April 1, 2010 in Lodi. She attended Pleasant Hill Grade School and graduated from, Pleasant Hill High School in the class of 1932. Her college degree was earned at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. After teaching school at Cottonwood Rural School, Pleasant Hill Grade School and schools in Olney and Rochelle, she moved to Modesto, Calif. in 1951, where she taught. She retired in 1970, from the Alpine — School District. In 1956 she was married to Wayne VanSlyke and they relocated to Lodi, where she taught until her retirement in 1970. Her husband died in 1996. She was also receded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Lawrence, in WWII and Wayne Guthrie of Downers Grove. She is survived by three step children: Vivian Dorville of Manteca, Calif., Audrey Hawthorne of Auburn, Calif. and Gerald Van Slyke of West Virginia with all their families. Also sur­viving her are four nieces, Emily Guthrie of Eureka, Calif., Linda Guthrie of Atlanta, Ga., Dorothea Graham of Camden, Me. And Jan Knight of Biglerville, Pa.; one nephew, Frank Guthrie of Herne Bay, Kent, England; two first cousins, James Kennedy of Peoria and Marilyn Hess of Las Vegas, Nev.; numerous other cousins and great-nieces and nephews from the families. Evelyn was an active 50 year member of the United Congregational Christian Church in Lodi. A memorial service celebrating her life was held April 7 at the church following the private internment at a Memorial Park in Lodi.
Contributed by Billie Browning

ELLA M. (JOHNSON) VAN WINKLE , 108, of Louisiana, MO died on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at 10:20 A.M. at the Maple Grove Lodge, Louisiana, MO. She was born on September 1, 1899 in Brooklyn, IL to George and Effie Ann White Johnson. Ella married Moses Ernest Van Winkle and he preceded in 1984. She was a housewife and farm wife. Ella enjoyed quilting and gardening. Survivors: 1 son Morris Van Winkle, Cape Gerardo, MO and 3 daughters Barbara Ogle, Louisiana, MO, Wilma Moore, Hull, IL and Neva Niffen, Wellsville, MO, 10 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 25 great great grandchildren. Preceded by her husband, M. E. Van Winkle, 2 brothers Randall and Henry Johnson, 2 sisters Minnie Vogler, and Etta Maude (child), grandson Steve Smith, great granddaughter Cherie James and daughter Lola Cunningham. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 26th at 10:30 am at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL with burial at the Samuel Taylor Cemetery, Rockport, IL. Visitation will be on Friday, October 26th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the Niebur Funeral Home. Memorials are to the Samuel Taylor Cemetery or the Donor’s choice.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

EVA (GUSS) VARNEY Relatives here received the sad news last Friday that Mrs. Fred D. Varney had died at her home in Chicago. She had been a sufferer of Bright's disease for several years, but her condition did not become serious until about four months ago and since then her mother, Mrs. W. W. Guss, has been with her. During the past few weeks she has suffered much. Mrs. Varney was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Guss. She was born on the home farm about five miles northwest of this city on August 4, 1875, and was therefore 36 years, 5 months and 28 days old at the time of her death. She was a graduate of Chaddock college in Quincy, and while attending that institution of learning was converted. She joined the Baptist church, but later became a member of the Methodist church. She was married to Fred D. Varney on May 19, 1895, and after residing in Barry several years they moved to St. Louis, and from there to Chicago. Deceased had many friends in this city... Her remains were brought to this city for burial on Sunday and were taken to the home of her parents. They were accompanied by her husband, parents and other relatives. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church on Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. D. V. Gowdy and the remains were laid to rest in Park Lawn cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Wed, 7 Feb 1912]

PHOEBE (ROGERS) VARNEY who died March 6th, 1888, was born in Pike Co., Ill., March 10th, 1843, aged 44 years, 11 mos. and 28 days. She was wedded to Dr. F. G. Varney, in Jan. 1864. The whole of their wedded life has been spent in Pike County, Ill. Phoebe was the dau. of Dr. R. Rogers, who was one of the early settlers of this county. The family consisted of eight children, of which four are living to battle with life's hard­ships. The deceased was a devoted wife and mother to her family, for the past 24 years ; and one who was loved and cherished by all who knew her. She united with the M. E. Church about the year 1870, was soundly converted to the Christian religion of that faith, and ever keeping in view that God was the giver of all things. As Christ lived in the world, so did she live, a quiet, meek and loving one; who never cherished the evils of the world. Funeral was conducted at the house, March 7th, Rev. F. M. Abbott officiating. Remains were taken to Prairie Mound cemetery fox interment on the morning of the 8th.

A Card of Thanks. -- Dr. F. G. Varney and family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to the Mild friends who assisted them in the care of the dear wife and mother in her late illness.
Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook

BONNIE I. (HOSKINS) VAUGHN , 81, of Kinderhook, IL passed away October 1, 2006 at the Luther Manor in Hannibal, MO. She was born April 4, 1925 in Kinderhook, IL to George and Beulah Coburn Hoskins. She married Carl Vaughn September 15, 1945 in Quincy, IL and he survives. Mrs. Vaughn graduated from Barry High School in 1942 and was a member of the Pike County Home Extension and the United Baptist Church of Kinderhook. She and her husband owned and operated Vaughn Catering and Vaughn Cleaners in Kinderhook. She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, doing crafts and making dolls. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Larry (wife Jacquie) Vaughn of Palmyra, MO., and Terry (wife Sharon) Vaughn of Quincy, IL, one daughter, Cherie Brocaille of Hannibal, MO, a brother Robert (wife Doris) Hoskins of Kinderhook, a brother-in-law Robert "Bud" Baker of Pittsfield, a sister Mrs. Virginia (husband Burt) Davis of Dewey, AZ, two grandchildren, Ryan Vaughn and Bethany Brocaille and one great grandchild, Grace Vaughn. Mrs. Vaughn was preceded in death by her parents, a twin sister, Shirley Baker and a son-in-law Joseph Brocaille. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Baptist Church of Kinderhook with Pastor Greg Maize officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 3 at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the United Baptist Church of Kinderhook, or the Kinderhook First Responders or the Luther Manor Activity Fund. Burial will be at the Kinderhook Cemetery following the services.

CARL H. VAUGHN , 85, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009. at Willow Care Center in Hannibal, Mo. He was born June 22, 1923 in Eldorado to John M. and Bessie Sutherland Vaughn. He married Bonnie I. Hoskins Sept. 15, 1945 in Quincy and she preceded him in death Oct. 1, 2006. Mr. Vaughn worked for the US Postal Service in Kinderhook from 1962 until his retirement as Postmaster in 1989. He was also a WWII Army veteran of the 25th Division where he was awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He and his wife also owned and operated Vaughn's Cleaners in Kinderhook for many years. Carl was a member of the Kinderhook United Baptist Church, the Barry American Legion Post #222 and the Kinderhook Historical Society where he was instrumental in establishing and erecting the veterans memorial at the Kinderhook Park which was dedicated May 31, 1999. He enjoyed researching Kinderhook history, visiting with friends, raising flowers, putting together photo albums and scrapbooks, corresponding with local congressmen and listening to the "Big Bands". Survivors include two sons, Larry (wife Jacquie) Vaughn of Hannibal and Terry (wife Sharon) Vaughn of Quincy; a daughter, Cherie (deceased spouse Joe) of Hannibal, a brother, Kenneth (wife Betty) of Eldorado; three sisters, Geneva (husband Herman) Allensworth of New Canton, Jewel (husband Randell) of Pontiac and Berneda (deceased husband Ray) Chelton of Chicago; two grandchildren, Ryan (wife Tina) Vaughn and Bethany Brocaille; and a great-granddaughter, Grace Vaughn. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers; Delmar Vaughn and one in early childhood, Floyd Eugene Vaughn. Funeral services will be held today at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Kinderhook United Baptist Church with Dr. Greg Maize officiating. Burial will be at the Kinderhook Cemetery following the service with graveside military rites conducted by the Barry American Legion Post 222. Visitation will be held from 5 - 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Hull-Kinderhook United Baptist Church or the Kinderhook Veteran's Memorial Flower Fund C/O the Kinderhook State Bank.
Contributed by Billie Browning

EDWARD VAUGHN who has been a, familiar figure on the streets of Griggs­ville for many years, and especially since his retiring from business, died Sunday evening about 9 o'clock at the residence of Mr. John George, at which place he had made his home for several years past. He had been in feeble health for a long time and his death was therefore not unexpected. He was at one time in the tailoring business here, but long since on account of the infirmities of old age gave up that vocation. He was a quiet, inoffensive man and had a great many friends. He leaves a few distant relatives who reside in this vicinity. His age was about 86 years. Funeral services were held yesterday and the remains laid to rest in the city cemetery.
Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook

IRVIN B. VENABLE - Pittsfield, Ill., June 30 - Irvin B. Venable committed suicide at noon Sunday by drinking carbolic acid at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Venable, near Pleasant Hill. The youth was only 16 years of age. The funeral was held Monday afternoon. The witnesses at the coroner's inquest testified that the boy's nature was melancholy and that at times he was almost uncontrollable. In December he began involved in a quarrel with a companion and a fight took place. Soon after his antagonist died. It is stated that his death did not in any way occur as the result of the fight, but the affair preyed on young Venable's mind until he became insane and in a fit of remorse resolved to do away with himself. His body was found in his room and he was beyond medical aid. The inquest was held by Deputy Coroner W. A. Reed of this city.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson - From the Quincy Library Historical Newspaper Archives:

MARGARET (SMITH) VERTREES , age 82, of Perry, Ill. died early Wednesday morning (February 25, 2004) at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Ill. She was born August 18, 1921 near Perry, Ill. daughter of the late Ross and Nina Morris Smith. She married Herbert L. Vertrees on July 22, 1947 in Pittsfield, Ill. and he preceded her in death April 14, 1997. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Mitchell and husband Wayne of Estill Springs, Tenn., and Vicki Lee Vertrees of Estill Springs, Tenn.; two sons, Ross D. Vertrees of Macon, Mo., and Richard Vertrees of Springfield, Il.; five grandchildren, Damon Vertrees of Columbia, Mo., and Thomas and Kate Vertrees of Chatham, Il., Christopher Mitchell of Estill Springs, Tenn. and Lori Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and one brother, Floyd ?Stub? Smith of Perry, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters, Martha Walliker, Mary Orrill, and Betty Smith; and two brothers, Paul Smith and Richard Smith. She was a registered nurse graduating from Blessing School of nursing in Quincy, Ill. and was employed by Illini Hospital in Pittsfield, Ill. for over 30 years. Mrs. Vertrees was a U.S. Army nurse serving in the African Theater during W.W. II. where she was a First Lieutenant receiving a W.W. II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, and the American Theater Ribbon. She loved gardening and was an avid reader enjoying mystery novels and crossword puzzles. She always loved company and the coffee pot was always on. But her greatest love was for her children, and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday (February 28, 2004) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. with Rev. Dorothy Fellhauer officiating. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Ill. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Perry Cemetery Association.

JESSIE I. VESTAL , 96, of Washington, formerly of Barry, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Washington Christian Village, Washington. She was born July 29, 1913, in Hull, to Edward and Lelah (Troutner) Stickhost. They preceded her in death. She married Emery E. Kellum Nov. 29, 1930, and later married Norman L. Vestal Oct. 25, 1962. She is survived by five sons, Ed Kellum, of Monrovia, Calif., Elvin (Inell) Kellum, of Biloxi, Miss., Ron (Betty) Kellum, of East Peoria, Don (Linda) Kellum, of Morton and Glenn (Marilyn) Kellum, of Pekin; and one daughter, Joanne (Jack) Moore, of Hendricks, Minn. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren and 13 great­great-grandch ildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. Jessie was a 50-year member of the Barry Christian Church. She enjoyed delivering Meals on Wheels, her church, family and friends, gar­dening, crafts, sewing and quilting. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, at the Barry Christian Church. Rev. Kent Hillesland officiating. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.in., today, Wednesday, May 12, at the Barry Christian Church. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Christian Church. Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning

GRACE E. VETTER , 94, of Jerseyville, formerly of Pearl, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Jerseyville Nursing and Rehab. in Jerseyville. She was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife at East Panther Creek and O’Pearl for many years. She was also a member of Pearl Church of Christ. Born July 11, 1916 in Kampsville, she was the daughter of the late Valentine and Ruth (Sibley) Brangenberg. She married Harrison Vetter Nov. 17, 1936 in Jerseyville and he died Nov. 9, 1985. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Ringhausen and her friend, Bob Ferguson, of Jerseyville; a son, Randall Vetter of Pearl with whom she resided until she moved in with her daughter, Linda, before entering the nursing home; two grandchildren, Kevin Glen (Terrie) Ringhausen of Carrollton and Brenda K. Ringhausen and her friend, Tim Niehells, of Alton; a special great-grandson, Austin Glen Ringhausen of Carrollton. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Brangenberg; four sisters, Myrtle Retzer, Hazel Calvert, Goldie Wildhagen and Elsie Miner; two stepsisters, Francis Nevius and Mary Curtis; a stepbrother, Valentine (Pooch) Brangenberg. Visitation was held Saturday at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin. The funeral was conducted Saturday, June 25, 2011 at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin with Bro. Wilson Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Summit Grove Cemetery in Kampsville
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

MATTIE (KISER) VICROY - Griggsville, March 24, - Mrs. Mattie Vicroy, lifelong resident of this vicinity, died at 2 a.m. today at her farm home, five miles south of Griggsville. She was 60 yrs old. Death followed an illness of several weeks. Surviving are her husband, Homer; one daughter, Mrs. Mary McIntyre; two sons, William, Detroit, Mich; Robert at home, one foster sister, Mrs. Alice Bickerdice, in North Dalota.
ANOTHER WRITE UP: Mrs. Martha Vicroy - Pittsfield, March 24 Mrs. Martha Vicroy, wife of Home Vicroy of Detroit, east of here, died at 2 a.m. today. Decedent was born April 20, 1883 a daughter of Harvey and Mollie Casteel Kiser. She is survived by her husband and a daughter; Mrs. Mary McIntyre, three brothers, William Kiser of Detroit, Robert and Harvey Kiser, Pittsfield. Funeral services will be held Sunday in Detroit Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Kent Sanderson will officiate and internment in Green River cemetery.
From Joyce at the Rootsweb Message Board

PATRICIA (BEGLEY) VINES , 69, of Pearl, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008 at Eastside Health and Rehab in Pittsfield. She was a homemaker and an LPN. Born June 24, 1939 in St. Louis, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Ted and Victoria (Bena) Begley. She married Ralph G. Vines Oct. 18, 1958 in St. Louis, Mo. and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Dawn Owens of Glen Carbon; a brother, James Begley of Burmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren. At her request, the body was cremated. Visitation was held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 9:30 a.m. until time of service at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Pearl. A memorial service were conducted Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Pearl with Rev. Rodney Schwartz officiating. Burial will be in Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl.
Contributed by Billie Browning from the Pike Press

ADA VIRGINIA VINYARD , age 66, of Mount Sterling, Il. and formerly of Griggsville, Il. was called home Saturday afternoon (February 5, 2011) at her residence. She was born March 31, 1944 in Griggsville, Il. daughter of the late Bert and Edith Blacketter Main. She married George Vinyard on January 9, 1978 in Palmyra, Mo. and he survives. Jenny was blessed with six children; daughters, Kim Zoeller and husband Greg of Bolingbrook, Il., Brenda Booth and husband Berry of Pittsfield, Il., Valerie Stinebaker and husband Keenan of Perry, Il., and Vicky Vinyard of Woodson, Il. and sons, Doug Vinyard and wife Angie and Todd Vinyard and wife Tia all of Griggsville, Il. She loved her grandchildren: Emma Zoeller, Brandon Strother, Duskee Kassing, Kasey and Kendall Stinebaker, Keesa Griggs, Kylee, Kaytlin and McKinsey Vinyard, Jessica Lawson, and Tim and Maddison Vinyard. She adored her great-grandchildren: Sadee Kassing, Tighan Lawson, Alivia Stinebaker, and Kinlee Griggs. Jenny is also survived by her siblings Bernadine Shaw and Lyndel Main both of Griggsville, Il. She has several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Gene, Bill, Leland “Pud” Main and infant sisters, Lena Jeanette and Barbara Joann Main. Jenny loved her dog, Jake. She and her husband enjoyed taking Jake on trips, landscaping, and lawn care to maintain and beautify their lovely home. Jenny’s greatest enjoyments and hobbies included gardening and maintaining her colorful flower beds, bird watching for cardinals and purple martins, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and watching them play sports. Jenny was employed by General Telephone, Brown Shoe Factory, and a long time manager in the retail industry including Spurgeons, Strausses and Fashion Lane. Most recently she was employed by Nature House. Jenny was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Eastern Star, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and Griggsville-Perry Athletic Boosters. She served on the Griggsville Apple Festival committee for many years and is a past president of Pittsfield Chambers of Commerce. Jenny was a strong advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness and supported the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Pike County Women’s Support Group. A Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (February 9, 2011) at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling, Il. A private burial will be held at a later date at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. Rosery will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Memorials are suggested in honor of Jenny to Ray Graham Association for People with Disabilities (RGA).
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

GENEVIEVE (FRANKLIN) VOGEL ,89, of Bowling Green, passed away Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at Pike County Memorial Hospital in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home in Bowling Green. The Rev. Michael Neal and the Rev. Cynthia Neal will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Bowling Green. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 25, at the funeral home. Mrs. Vogel was born June 28, 1915, in Pleasant Hill, Ill., the daughter of Sylvester and Minnie McConnell Franklin. On Sept. 2, 1939, in Bowling Green, she was married to Vernon Vogel. He preceded her in death in 1988. Survivors include one son, LeRoy Vogel and wife, Margie, of Bowling Green; two daughters, Vicki Burns and husband, John, of New Orleans, La., and Lori Ellis and husband, Joe, of Hannibal; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edd Franklin and Roy Franklin. Mrs. Vogel was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and Jewish Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis. She was employed as a registered nurse at Pike County Memorial Hospital from 1960 to 1977. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Bowling Green, where she taught Sunday school for more than 30 years. She was also a member of Christian Womens Fellowship and a charter member of Mothers Study Club. She was an accomplished quilter, enjoyed reading and was a St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Pallbearers will be Paul Vogel, Jeff Vogel, Kyle Scherder, Jim Millan, Larry Brandenburger and Junior Hopke. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Walters, Rupert Shepard, Jim Hallows, Ed Lawson, Bill Mallory, Frank Fanning, Jim Sidwell and Dick LaBrier. Memorials for Mrs. Vogel may be made to the First Christian Church of Bowling Green or to the Bowling Green Public Library.

HARRY VOSE , well-known farmer of the Perry community, died at the wheel of his car while on his way to Jacksonville Tuesday morning. He, with his sister, Miss Jeanette, had turned onto the pavement just north of Perry and were going up the first hill east of the Perry road when Mr. Vose slumped over the wheel, the victim of a heart at­tack. He had been suffering from a heart condition the past several months. Surviving are one sister, Jeanette, with whom he made his home and two brothers, Charles of Perry and John of Chambersburg. Funeral services will be held at the Bradbury funeral home in Perry at 2 o'clock Thursday after­noon, the Elder L. L Curry officiating. Interment will be in the Wilson cemetery.
Submitted by Delaine Donaldson from the Independent Press Griggsville IL April 29, 1946

HALLIE L. (FRANKLIN ) VOSHALL , 80, of Pittsfield , died unexpectedly at 4 am Friday (July 1, 1983) in her home. Mrs. Voshall was born in Pleasant Hill on March 16, 1903, a daughter of William and Tabitha Smith Franklin. She was married to Guy O. Voshall on May 8, 1925 in Fullerton , Calif. He died March 7, 1945. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She had worked with the US Postal Service and at the Brown Shoe Compnay in Pittsfield . Surviving are a son, John of Chicago; a daughter, Mrs. Eva Jane Hawkins of Las Vegas , Nev. ; a brother, Everett Franklin of Summer Hill; and a grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband. Services were held Sunday at 2:30 pm in the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill , conducted by the Rev. Joe Maynard. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery .

ROBERT BRANT VOSHALL , 78, died in Parksvi Ile, British Columbia, Dec. 8, 2009. He was born April 4, 1931 in Hannibal, Mo., the son of Thelma and J. Harold Voshall, and spent his formative years in Pittsfield. Bob spent his childhood and youth in Pittsfield, where he was one of the "five Bobs" on the Pittsfield H.S. basketball team that went to the state championship. Bob graduated from Colorado College in 1953 where he was a member of Sigma Chi frater­nity. He married Colleen Jacobsen and pursued a career as a sales repre­sentative for housewares. In 1972 he moved to Evergreen and married Ann Bradfield. Upon retire­ment, he and Ann created Evergreen Flags as a cottage industry, design­ing colorful flags, which were fabri­cated by hand in Evergreen. Bob also promoted the American flag around town and is largely responsible for the installation of several flagpoles in public places. He served on the board of Forest Heights Lodge. He was a member of the University Club and Hiwan Country Club as well as an avid Broncos fan and bird hunter. He loved all kinds of music but had a passion for Dixieland Jazz. The Voshalls relocated to Vancouver Island, B.C., in 2001 where Bob became president of the Northwest Bay Probis Club. He spearheaded the effort to bring Dixieland Jazz bands to the island to entertain. He was known as "Social Voshal I," someone who kept in touch with numerous friends from grade school as well as others he'd made through­out his adulthood, all of whom made a point to contact him during his ill­ness. This is his legacy. As a landed immigrant to Canada, he remained loyal and patriotic to the United States; the country's conser­vative ideals were important to him. He was a true American flag waver despite his deep appreciation for his many caring and generous Canadian friends. Bob is survived by his wife, Ann; daughters, Betsy Mathies (Mike) of Littleton, Colo. and Sarah Nelson of Medina, Wash.; stepdaughter, Lynn Shorn (Mark) of Kingston, Wash.; and stepson, Tom Bradfield of Lakewood, Colo.; granddaugh­ters, Leigh Smith (Greg) and Kelly Mathies, Katie and Hadley Nelson, Tess Shorn.
Cotnributed by Billie Browning

ISAAC A. VOSS , age 3, and Rachel Lucy Voss age 19 months, of Quincy died on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Bellevue, IA. Isaac and Lucy were the children of Kelly Cadwallader Voss and Andrew Voss. Isaac was born March 28, 2004 and Lucy was born June 28, 2006 both in Dubuque, IA. They were beautiful and loved children. Survivors include their mom, Kelly; maternal grandparents, Claudine and Ed Vitatoe; Bill and Ann Cadwallader; maternal great-grandfather , Delford Cadwallader; paternal grandparents, Ron and Becky Voss; paternal great grandmother, Rachel Battiste; maternal aunts and uncles, Richard Cadwallader and Mary; Kevin Cadwallader and Lori; Wylie Cadwallader and Becky; Mark Cadwallader and Coleen and Kristy Jones; paternal aunt, Anna Voss and numerous cousins also survive. They were preceded in death by maternal great grandparents, Margaret Cadwallader and Lucille and Arthur Caley; maternal great-great grandparents, Mary and Roy Cadwallader; paternal great parents, Quinton Battiste; and Armand and Marie Voss. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home, by Rev. Chad Thompson. Interment will be in Kinderhook Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh.