DOT BLANCHE (THOMAS) WAUGH - Funeral services for Mrs. Dot Waugh of Pleasant Hill were held at 2 p.m. Monday Mar 17, 1969 at Ward Funeral Home there with Rev. William Bailey officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery, Pleasant Hill. Mrs. Waugh died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 1969 in Illini hospital, Pittsfield. Dot Blanche Thomas was the daughter of J. Smith and Molly Wells Thomas. She attended Illinois College for Women at Jacksonville. She was married Nov. 20, 1900 to W.T. Waugh, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, William T. Waugh of Pleasant Hill; a brother, Leslie Thomas of Pleasant Hill; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Archer of Kansas City, MO. and Mrs. Jessie Galloway of Belleville, and a granddaughter, Karen, of Boston. Mrs. Waugh was a member of the Methodist church; the Women's Society of Christian Service, the Pleasant Hill Daughters of American Revolution and a charter member of the Pleasant Hill Study club.

ORA WAUGH , 82, of Blue Springs , Mo. , died in a nursing home at Kansas City , Mo. , Saturday, March 21, 1964. She had been ill for several months. Mrs. Waugh was born at Pleasant Hill , Feb. 5, 1882. She was married to Tyler Waugh, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Waugh taught school in South Pike county for many years, and was a teacher in the Pleasant Hill elementary school for several years. After locating in Blue Springs , she was a teacher in the Independence , Mo. , schools until she retired. She was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral services were held in the Baptist church in Pleasant Hill , Wednesday afternoon, March 25, 1964 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Robert G. Poor officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery.

WILLIAM T. WAUGH - Funeral services for William T. "Bill" Waugh of Pleasant Hill were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov 11, 1980 in Ward-Lummis Funeral Home with Brother Joe Maynard officiating. Interment was in Crescent Heights cemetery. Mr. Waugh, 71, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday Nov. 7, 1980 in a Porterville, Calif. hospital. He had been ill for approximately six weeks. Born June 15, 1909 in Pleasant Hill, he was a son of William T. and Blanche Thomas Waugh. He married Dora Lee Wood Dec 27, 1933 and she survives. Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Karen Waugh Zucker, a captain in the U.S. Army and Major David Zucker of Heidelberg, Germany, and one grandson, William Waugh Zucker. Mr. Waugh had been employed for 26 1/2 years by the state of Illinois, most recently as a license investigator for the Dept. of Registration and Education. He was a self employed real estate broker, raiser of Charolais cattle, and was a former partner in the Hannibal sale barn. A graduate of Pleasant Hill high school, he attended Kemper Military Academy, Illinois Wesleyan University and the University of Missouri. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, American Charolais Cattlemen's Association. Charter member of Migratory Water Fowl Association, member of Ducks Unlimited, Louisiana, MO. Elks Lodge, Pittsfield Moose Lodge and of Sigma Chi fraternity.

LINDA SUE (BENJAMIN) WEBSTER , 64, of Pleasant Hill , died Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at her home. Sue was born Dec. 4, 1941 in Pleasant Hill to Lyndle Paul and Barthella Hartsock Benjamin. She married Robert V. "Bob" Webster July 5, 1959 in Pleasant Hill and he survives. She is also survived by seven children, Cheryl (husband Mark) Wombles of rural Rockport, Judy (husband Brad) Losch of Pittsfield, Lisa (husband Troy) Webb of Chillicothe, Ron (wife Cara) Webster of Auxvasse, Mo., Sheila (husband Kevin) McKinnon of Pleasant Hill, Debbie (husband Allen) Preston of Mozier and Jane (husband Spencer) Douglas of O'Fallon, Mo.; 21 grandchildren, Clint, Cody, Kyle and Devin Wombles, Adam, Kasey, Kirstie and Karly Losch, Amaya Webb, Ty, Cassidy and Slaten Webster, Cole, Dylan, Payton and Cade McKinnon, Kelsey, Haley and Jesse Preston, Rhett and Reese Douglas; a sister, Judy (husband Doug) Cox of St. Charles, Mo., and a brother, Lyndle "Shug" Benjamin of Liberal, Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents. Sue was a homemaker, mother and farm wife. She had also worked as a secretary for the Pleasant Hill School District , as a seamstress and as a cook. She was a 1959 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School . She was a very active member of the Pleasant Hill Christian Church and was a staunch supporter of the local "Right to Life" chapter. Sue enjoyed flowers, gardening, painting and outings with the Pleasant Hill Red Hat Society. Most important in her life was caring for her children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday July 28, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church with Eldon Cook officiating. Burial was at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill . Visitation was held Thursday evening at the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill . Pallbearers, all grandsons, were, Adam Losch, Clint Wombles, Cole McKinnon, Kyle Wombles, Cody Wombles, Dylan McKinnon and Ty Webster. Memorials may be made to a charity or organization of the donor's choice. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill was in charge of the arrangements.

V. ANNE WEBSTER , 64, of Springfield, formerly of Milton and Pittsfield, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at St. John's Hospital North. She was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Milton, the daughter of Turner and Lillian Baldwin Webster. Miss Webster graduated from LaPuente, Calif., High School. Survivors: son, Greg (wife, Donna) Griffin of Pittsfield; three daughters, Krys Griffin of Omaha, Neb., Cyndy (husband, Andy) Moreno of Coto De Caza, Calif., and Vikki (husband, Chris) Burbridge of Chatham; 10 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; brother, B.J. (wife, Karen) Webster of Pittsfield; sister, MaryAlice (husband, Don) Lewis of LaPuente, Calif.; and six nephews. Cremation rites were accorded. Private interment of ashes: Smith Cemetery, Milton. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of arrangements.
Source: Jan Miller at Find-A-Grave

MRS. LOU WEBSTER , died at her home a few miles west of this place on Monday, her disease being quick consumption. She leaves a young husband , a little babe only a few weeks old, a mother and many relatives and friends. The remains were laid in Petty Cemetery (in Rockport) on Wednesday.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson - The Quincy Daily Journal Friday, June 4, 1897

MRS. WILLIAM WEEKS - A MOTHER'S AWFUL DEATH
YOUNG WOMAN FATALLY BURNED AND BURIED NEAR ROCKPORT, ILL.
ROCKPORT, ILL., APRIL 22, 1907 -- Mrs. Wm Weeks, wife of a farmer residing near Cincinnati Landing, was fatally burned a few days ago. Mr. Weeks was burning stalks and his wife assisting him when her clothing caught fire and she was frightfully burned, all her clothing being burned from her body except her shoes. She lived only a few hours. A grief stricken husband and one child three years old are left. The deceased was only twenty-two years old. The remains were brought to the Petty cemetery (In Rockport) near this place on Saturday afternoon for burial.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson - The Quincy Daily Journal Monday, April 22, 1907

ALEX WHITE - Two former Quincy residents who have died out west recently are Alex White, who died at Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Martha Jennings, who passed away near Oregon City, Oregon.Mr. White was 69 years old and a resident of Quincy until some seven years ago. He was a bookbinder by trade, and formerly employed by Cadogan & Hatcher. Deceased leaves a widow and one daughter. His remains were buried in Denver.Mr. White was a native of Scotland, and an old resident of Barry, where he was engaged in business as junior member of the firm W. F. White & Bro., who conducted a large general merchandise, grain and pork business. He was supervisor of the township and held numerous other town and city offices of Barry. His firm retired from business in the 70’s and some time thereafter Mr. White removed to Quincy and re-engaged in book binding, an avocation he had followed in his native land. He was a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity of this city and retained his membership in Barry lodge No. 34 until his death. He was a brother of W. F. White of Barry.Mrs. Jennings was born at Kinderhook, Pike county in 1828, and was married to Joseph Pope of this city in 1844, and after his death at Ft. Laramie, while they were en-route to Oregon with an emigrant train in ‘49, married Col. Berryman Jennings. One daughter by her first husband and seven children of Mrs. Jennings survive.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Daily Journal Friday April 6 1900 page 7

ANNA MAY (GATES) WHITE , 64, of the Pleasant Hill Nursing Center , a longtime cemetery caretaker with her husband, died at 8:32 am Wednesday, July 18, 1990, in the Nursing Center where she had been a resident for 3 weeks. Mrs. White was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Calhoun County , a daughter of Frank "Boon" and Anna Foster Gates. She married Fred White Sr. in 1944 in Galesburg . He survives. A member of Mozier Church of Christ, Mrs. White and her husband had been caretakers for the Crescent Heights , Long and Wells cemeteries for more than 20 years. Survivors include a son, Jim White of Pleasant Hill, three stepsons, Fred White Jr. of Pleasant Hill, Charley Harris of Arvada, Colo., and Jerry D. White of Mount Sterling, a daughter, Judy White of Pleasant Hill, four stepdaughters, Alta McCrary and Lillie McDonald, both of Pleasant Hill, and Alberta Nealy and Cathryn Lerch, both of Mount Sterling; a brother, Luther Gates of Pleasant Hill; two sisters, Lenora Hagen and Leta Prater, both of Pleasant Hill; 22 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Sammy.

DAN E. WHITE , Age 56 Yrs., Died Sunday, August 19, 2007 Near Kinderhook, Il. He Had Been A Resident Of Hull, Il Since December Of 1992 And Was Formerly Of Taylor, Missouri And St. James, Mo. He Was Born February,8, 1951 In Waynesville, Mo To Elmer White And Shirley Freeman . Dan Attended Belle High School And Graduated From Quincy Technical School In 1974. On August 15, 1981 He Married Catherine (Cathy) Lucille Edmiston In Hannibal, Mo. He Was A Member Of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church In Taylor, Mo. Dan Was Discharged From The Army In 1972. He Was An Instructor At Quincy Technical School And Was Employed As An Autobody Technician Since 1979 For Lackey Autobody And Sales In Palmyra, Mo. Dan Enjoyed Motorcycle Riding, Hunting, Four Wheeling, And Spending Time With His Wife, Family And Special Friend, Gus. His Greatest Joy Was In Restoring Vehicles And Seeing The Results Of His Hard Work. He Is Survived By His Wife, Cathy, Of The Home; His Daughter, Tammy Lacy Of Hannibal, Mo; His Mother Shirley Freeman, Fowler, Il; His Sister Dwana White, Palmyra, Mo; Five Grandchildren; Seven Nephews And Nieces: Mrs. Kim (David) Gray, Brett Weitekamp, Ryan Weitekamp, Austin Weitekamp, Kayla Weitekamp, Lauren Weitekamp, And Kaitlin Weitekamp; And Five Great Nephews And Nieces: Mitchell, Ethan, Matthew And Suzanne Gray, Asia Weitekamp, And A Special Friend Gus. He Was Preceded In Death By His Son, Scott Dan White On June 13, 1987; His Father, Elmer White; And His Father In Law, Bill Edmiston Who Died In 1999. Funeral Services Will Be Held At 10:00 A.M. On Saturday, August 25, 2007 At The Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel In Palmyra. The Rev. Terry Buster Will Officate. Burial Will Be In The Kinderhook Cemtery, Kiinderhook, Il With Military Rites By The Boots Dickson Bost #174 Of The American Legion. Visitation Will Be Held From 5-8:00 Pm Friday (Aug. 24, 2007) At The Funeral Chapel. Memorial Contribuations May Be Made To The Northeast Missouri Humane Society, Hannibal, Mo Or To The American Cancer Society. Pallbearers: Ben West, Virgil Lackey, Larry Keim, Rick Hoener, John Lackey, Josh Lackey, Eric Welch And Jason Krigbaum. Honorary Bearers: Larry Weitekamp, Bill Dorris, Bud Keim, Tom Carter, Norb Witt, Dudley Powell

ELIZABETH WHITE , wife of George White, died yesterday noon of inflammation of the stomach, bowels and kidneys. She had been sick for nearly a month, but her illness was not considered dangerous until a few days before her death. Mrs. White was born near Barry, in Pike county, and was married about eighteen years ago. Since then she had resided nearly all of the time in Quincy, where she had many friends who will sincerely mourn her death. She was 53 years of age. She was the mother of six children, only two of whom are living. Her funeral will take place to-morrow at 5 o’clock from the family residence, 1011 Hampshire street.
Contributed by Margaret Rutledge - The Quincy Whig Thursday August 25, 1881 page 8

FRED LEE WHITE , 77, of Pleasant Hill , caretaker for more than 20 years of Crescent Heights , Long, and Wells Cemeteries , died Saturday, Nov. 10, 1990 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield . Born May 12, 1913 in Nebo, he was a son of Willis Lester and Lillie Ellen Davis White. He was a member of the Mozier Church of Christ. In 1944, he married Anna May Gates in Galesburg . She died July 18, 1990. He also was preceded in death by an infant son, Sammy, a brother and two sisters. Survivors include four sons, Jim and Fred White, Jr. both of Pleasant Hill, Jerry White of Mt. Sterling and Charley Harris of Arvada, Colo.; five daughters, Judy White, Alta McCrary and Lillie McDonald, all of Pleasant Hill, and Alberta Nealy and Catherine Lerch, both of Mt. Sterling, three brothers, Bill and Joe, both of Pittsfield, and Clarence of Brighton; three sisters, Ruby Manier of Pittsfield, Eleanor Duff of Phoenix, Ariz., and Laura Bushdecker of St. Charles, Mo., 22 grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Services were conducted at 11am Monday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill by Brother Bill Knight. Burial was in Wells Cemetery .

IRENE B. WHITE , 92, of Pittsfield, died Friday morning, May 13, 2011, at Eastside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Memorial services will be held at United Methodist Church in Pittsfi eld at a later date with interment of the cremated remains in Benton. Survivors include a son, Dr. Douglas Jack White (Carol) of Pittsfield; a daughter, Iris Cotton of Chicago; two grandchildren, Alicia Prell (Douglas) of Chicago and Douglas A. White of Pittsfi eld; and two great-granddaughters, Zoey and Sarah Beth Prell of Chicago. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Jack in 1986; an infant son, Richard in 1939; two brothers, Bill and George Byers; and two sisters, Clara Green and Winona Drake. The family of Mrs. Irene White is being served by Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield
Contributed by Billie Browning

JAMES E. WHITE , 66, of Pleasant Hill , died at 2:22 am Thursday (Oct. 21, 1982) in the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Columbia , Missouri . Mr. White was born Feb. 3, 1916, in Pike County , the son of James H. and Jessie Ralph White. He never married. He was a retired laborer, a veteran of World War II, and a member of Labors Local 253 and American Legion Post 1048 in Pleasant Hill . Surviving are a brother, Lee White of Pleasant Hill ; and a sister, Mrs. Joe (Jessie) Williams of Barry. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Services will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill , conducted by Rev. Bill Smith. Burial will be in Crescent Heights Cemetery at Pleasant Hill . The family suggests that memorials be made to the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Ambulance Unit.

JAMES L. WHITE , 53, Pleasant Hill died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born Nov. 25, 195? in Pittsfield to Fred Lee and Anna Mae Gates White. He married Beverly Vetter of Pleasant Hill March 1980 in Hardin and she survives. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of Pleasant Hill American Legion Post 1048. He enjoyed working on cars and drawing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Eddie White of Pleasant Hill; one brother, Fred White of Pleasant Hill; four sisters, Judy White, Lillie McDonald, Alta McCrary, all of Pleasant Hill; and Alberta Nealy of Livingston. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 4, at 11:00 am in the Ward Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill with Revs. Richard Hobbs and Ben Early officiating Visitation was held Saturday from 9 am until time of service. Burial was with honors at Wells Cemetery near Pleasant Hill . Casket bearers were Matthew White, Boots McDonald, Kevin McDonald, David Greenwood, Lynn Tharp and Mike Kinscherff. Memorials may be made to the family.

JESSIE (RALPH) WHITE , 89 of Pleasant Hill , died at 9:35 am Tuesday, January 19, 1982, in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield , IL following an extended illness. She was born near Pleasant Hill , March 16, 1892, a daughter of George R. and Jessie Robb Ralph. Mrs. White was a member of the Louisiana , Mo Pentecostal Church, and was a Gold Star Mother. On Jan. 31, 1912, she married James H. White in Pittsfield . He died January 21, 1952. Surviving are two sons, James E. and Lee, both of Pleasant Hill ; a daughter, Mrs. Joe (Jessie) Williams of Barry; a granddaughter whom Mrs. White raised in her home, Mrs. Shirley Page of Pleasant Hill ; nine other grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters and two sons. Services were conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday in the Ward-Lummis Funeral Home, by the Rev. William Smith. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery . Memorials may be made to the Pleasant Hill Volunteer Ambulance.

JUDY KAY WHITE , 48, of Pleasant Hill , died Monday, Dec. 5, 2005, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy . She was born Sept. 22, 1957, in Pittsfield to Fred Lee Sr. and Anna May Gates White. She was of the Christian faith and enjoyed working on puzzles and watching television. Survivors include one brother, Freddie (wife Freda) White, Jr. of Pleasant Hill, three sisters, Lillie McDonald of Pleasant Hill, Alta McCrary of Pleasant Hill and Alberta Neely of Livingston, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and a special sister-in-law and nephew who cared for Judy, Beverly and Eddie White of Pleasant Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Sammy and a brother, James L. "Ace" White. Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 8, at 4 pm at Wells cemetery near Pleasant Hill conducted by Justin Raulston. Pallbearers were John White, Ron White Sr, Tracy White, Matt White, Boots McDonald and Kevin McDonald. Memorial may be made to the family. Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill handled the arrangements.

JUNIETTA (VANDERPOOL) WHITE , 65, of Pleasant Hill died Friday, August 16, 1991 at her home. She was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Clarksville, MO, V.F.W. Auxiliary in Louisiana, MO and American Legion Auxiliary. She operated the former Twin Pike Cafe in Pike Station; IL and Champ Clark Cafe in Louisiana, MO. Born February 16, 1926 in Clarksville, MO she was the daughter of Charles and Sophronia Duff Vanderpool. She married Riley White on July 19, 1949 in Laramie, WY and he survives. Also surviving are two sons, Michael of Creve Couer and Robert of Raleigh, NC; two daughters, Terrie Estes of Hannibal, MO and Susan Buchanan of Pleasant Hill; one foster daughter, Pansy Smith of Pleasant Hill; one step sister, Evelyn Smith of Pleasant Hill; eight grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Thomas Vanderpool and one granddaughter, Tonya Graham. Visitation was held Sunday at Ward-Lummis Funeral Home in I Pleasant Hill. The funeral was conducted Monday, August 19, 1991 at Ward- 1 Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant • Hill with Rev. Francis Sheppard officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Contributed by Billie Browning

LEONA (SHEHAN) WHITE - The funeral service of Mrs. Leona White of Hannibal, was held from the Methodist church here Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. James B. Douglas, pastor of the Park Methodist church at Hannibal officiating and burial at the Shearer cemetery north east of New Canton. Her death occurred at 6:30 o'clock Thursday evening following an illness of one week, after a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. White was a former resident of this place, leaving here about 20 years ago. She was 67 years of age. She leaves three children, William White and Mrs. Robert Maddox of Hannibal and Mrs. Nettie Cursman of Detroit; a sister, Mrs. Mary Stinson of Sidney, Mont.; two brothers, Monroe Shehan of Hannibal and Thomas Shehan of Barry and six grandchildren. She is an aunt of Mrs. Lewis Hart of this place.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne (Barry Adage, 18 Apr 1928)

MARY (KELLY) McFARLAND WHITE , departed this life at 10 p.m. Feb. 1, 1916, at her home in Barry, IL. The cause of death was heart trouble. Mrs. White was born March 8, 1853, near Pittsfield, IL being 62 years, 10 months and 24 days of age at the time of death. She was the daughter of Nathan and Sarah (Fuller) Kelly. On November 20, 1872, she was united in marriage with Joseph McFarland at Pittsfield. Mr. McFarland died July 14, 1879, and on January 9, 1881, she married William F. White, who survives her. The deceased is also survived by two daughters, Sarah (McFarland) Fox, of New Canton; Bertha E. Ridenour, of Barry, IL and one son, Grover Leslie White, of New Canton; also one step-son, Guss W. White, of Urbana, IL. Two daughters and one son preceded her to the grave, Laura May White, Mattie McFarland and Nathan McFarland. Mrs. White is mourned by three brothers and four sisters, R.A. Kelly, of Petersburg, IL; George and William Kelly of Pittsfield; Mrs. Robert Hunter, of Pittsfield; Mrs. Maggie Fruit, of Aspen, CO; Mrs. Eliza Delahay, of Jefferson City, MO and Mrs. Nancy Blair, of Barry. Six grandchildren also survive her. Mrs. White has been a faithful member of the Christian Church from early youth, having first united with the church at Pittsfield during the pastorate of Rev. Cannon. For over 30 years the church at Barry has felt the influence of her life. She freely gave the best years of her life in service for her family and the cause of righteousness. Loyal and true as a wife and mother, she was careful that her children should be brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Both by teaching and example they were taught to be loyal to the faith and service their church, so that from childhood they were able to give a ready answer as to their chosen faith. Mrs. White never seemed to tire of working for the church. She was active in almost all the departments, serving for three years as the efficient president of the Ladies' Aid Society. Her home, with its furniture and conveniences, was always at the service of the church. Her door was always open for all meetings and gatherings. Mrs. White's life stands forth as a shining example. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co, Illinois.

RAY WHITE , 86, of Chambersburg, died, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born Feb. 11, 1925, in Perry, a son of Sam and Blanche Gray White. He married Donna Wagner June 12, 1954. in Palmyra, Mo. and she survives. Ray was a grain and livestock farmer and after retirement from farming worked for Callendar Construction Company as a scale operator. He was a member of the Perry Presbyterian Church and Brown County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed gardening, bird watching, family picnics and reunions. Ray greatly loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons, Gary (Reba) White of Pittsfield and David (Vicki) White of Chambersburg; a daughter, Linda (Steve) Long of Pittsfield; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and six great stepgrandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth; an infant son, Larry; a daughter, Joan in 1979; a brother, Harold White; a sister, Nellie Davis; and twin brother’s in infancy. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at the Wilson Cemetery near Perry with Rev. Mark Dickerson officiating. A visitation was held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield from 12-Noon until 1:30 p.m. Friday. Memorials are suggested to the Perry Cemetery Association
Contributed by Billie Browning - PP

SAMMY BRYANT WHITE , 71, of Hull , IL passed away Sunday evening May 9, 2010 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy , IL . Sam was born in Benton , IL , March 21, 1939 to Marion and Mildred Bryant White. He attended college at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale , IL where he met his wife, Marilyn Meyer. They were married November 20, 1959 in Carbondale . Sam got his Bachelor’s degree in education and went on to earn his Master’s degree in school administration. He worked for 20 years teaching grade school Social Studies and served as the High School Asst. Principal at Highland , IL . Sam also loved farming and worked his family farm for 30 years. He was a former board member of the Pike County Farm Bureau. He was elected as one of three members of the FSA committee, and a member of a committee of ten for the Consolidation of Schools. Sam sat on the board of the former Omni Bank of Hull , was the former Mayor of Hull, and was also a Hull town board member. Sam was a big John Deere fan when it came to his farming. He loved to hunt, fish and go camping, and he did woodworking along with golfing. Sam liked his Purple Martins that populated his home. He always had 60 to 80 nesting pairs in his houses. Survivors include his wife Marilyn, a son Stephan Layne White of Johnson City , TN , and one sister Lynn Williams (husband Roy) of Woodlawn , IL . Also surviving are a niece Kelly Schoenback of Woodlawn and a nephew Douglas Williams of Ewing , IL along with a long trusted and loyal farm employee, Clair Thompson. Sam was preceded in death by his parents and step-father Geno Pacentine. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 13, at 6:30 PM ath the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry , IL with Dr. Greg Maize officiating
Contributed by Billie Browning

WILLIAM F. WHITE , one of the oldest residents and merchants of this city and the oldest Mason in this vicinity, died at his home Friday afternoon (March 30, 1917) at 3:15 o'clock, aged 83 years and 7 months. Mr. White was born in Paisley, Scotland, in 1834, and came with his parents to Quincy in 1850. Shortly afterward he came to Barry and for a time he worked at his trade, that of carpenter. In 1857 he opened a hardware store, and in 1864, with his brother Alex, opened a general store, and was in business here until recently. He was in poor health for some time, but was able to be around until about 3 weeks ago, when he was confined to his bed until the end came. Mr. White was twice married. His first wife died many years ago, and his second wife (Mary Kelly) a little over a year ago. To his first wife was born one son, Gus, who now resides at Champaign, IL and to the second wife one son, Grover, and a daughter, Bertha, now Mrs. Ridenour, both of whom make their home in Barry, IL. The funeral services were held in the Christian Church Sunday afternoon, and the remains were laid to rest in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Illinois.

ABIGAL (MYERS) WIKE , was born at Barnet Station, Kentucky, Nov. 17th, 1813, and died at the home of her son, A. B. Wike, near Barry, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 4th, 1898; aged 84 years, 9 months and 19 days. At the age of five years she removed with her parents from Kentucky to Lincoln county, Mo. She was married to Joseph Wike, Nov. 16, 1836, and moved to Quincy, Ill., then near the woolen mills below Barry, and thence to the farm where she resided until her death. She united with the Freewill Baptist church at the age of 18 years, near Newhope, Lincoln county, Mo., and afterwards with the Baptist church of Barry, of which she was a member at the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted from the house on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Young officiating.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Thur. 6 Sep 1898]

ALMIRA (COCHRAN) WIKE , was born at Baylis, Ill., January 30, 1854, departed this life at her home in Barry, Ill., July 15, 1902, aged 48 years, 5 months, 15 days. She was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas O. Wike at Pittsfield, Ill., May 9, 1872. Mr. Wike died June 5, 1900. Three sons and two daughters--George, Berl, Owen, Elnora and Glenna--survive their mother. One son died in infancy. She united with the Baptist church at Barry several years ago and has kept faithfully the vows she took. She was a devoted mother, always showing great concern about he welfare of her children. She was an obliging neighbor, a consistent, upright Christian, living according to the Golden Rule in her daily life. Her smiling face and pleasant ways won the respect and admiration of all. Five sisters and four brothers survive: Elizabeth Bowman, Lucretia Potter, Ellen Potter, Mary Anne Hart, Louise Hart, James; Wilson; Thomas and John Cochran. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church July 17 at 2 p.m., Rev. H. H. Hurley officiating. The church was full of relatives and friends, who followed the remains to Park Lawn cemetery, where the burial services of the M.P.L., of which order she was a member, was carried out.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Mavis Wike Scrapbook]

ALZINA C. (LEGGETT) WIKE , who was so severely injured two weeks ago by the explosion of her kitchen range, died last Sunday and was laid to rest on Tuesday. Miss. Alzina C. Leggett was born in Greene county, Ohio, December 19, 1826. She was the daughter of David and Jennie Leggett. The mother died in 1829 and Alzina kept house for her father and three sisters and one brother. Her father with his little family came to Illinois in 1837, making the trip in a wagon and camping by the roadside. He arrived in the fall of the year and settled in the little village of Worchester, as Barry was then called. Most of the houses at that early day were log built and very humble dwellings compared with now. Wild game was abundant and the whole country had the appearance of a wilderness state. It was always very interesting to hear the subject of our sketch tell of her experiences of those days. Her father rented land and farmed for many years, and departed this life in 1861. Mrs. Wike was twice married. The first time to Isaac McDaniel on February 22, 1845. The second time to George Wike in 52. Mr. Wike was favorably and well know, being a manufacturer of woolen goods, having first operated a mill in Quincy and later in Barry. He died on February 28, 1880, since which time Mrs. Wike has continued to reside at the old homestead, a mile west of this city. The Hon. Scott Wike, a son of her husband by his first wife, made his home with her until he died in January almost a year ago. Two nieces have also made their home with her, Miss Maggie Liggett and Miss Alza Smith. Mrs. Wike was hail and hearty for one of her years, and the manner of her sudden and untimely death is much regretted. On Saturday morning, December 14, she arose and was preparing breakfast for the family when the pipe in the cooking range exploded, wrecking the stove and fracturing her skull and breaking her arm in several places. The explosion was no doubt caused from the water in the pipes being frozen, and suddenly thawing out allowed the water to run into the overheated coils in the fire-box the explosion followed. She lingered and suffered until Sunday, December 22, 1901, when she passed away aged 75 years and 3 days. Mrs. Wike was a woman of pronounced opinions, strong convictions of duty and what she believed was right, a woman of considerable force of character. She was connected with Barry Chapter Eastern Star and the Woman's Relief Corps and was always active and helpful to those organizations in every way possible. She was a strong supporter of the Universalist faith, but while she thus believed in a religious way in this faith, she was always careful to conduct herself and household in such a way that she could expect her Lord at any time and be ready for the accounting day, and could not but look upon sin and wrong doing with any favor at all. Her hand was open to the needy and she was kind of heart to all. She leaves one daughter, Epsy J., wife of S. B. Brookins, of Moberly, Mo., the only near relative she has to mourn her loss, besides a large number of more distant relatives and a host of friends, who will sadly miss her in many ways. Funeral services were conducted in her late home on Tuesday, December 24...by the Rev. W. M. Hailey. The music was furnished by a select choir. The Eastern Star conducted the ritual services of that order over the remains before they were carried to their last resting place, which was beside those of her husband in a rock vault on a high bluff opposite the family residence. Such a place was prepared for the husband and his wife before the former's death twenty-two years ago, and it was also her wish to be laid by his side, as he had requested, which was accordingly done. Thus another pioneer has gone, and only a few are now living who know anything by actual experience of the hardships of bringing a new country from the wild state to the now cultivated and well-kept appearance.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Thurs, 16 Dec 1901]
[Alzina Liggett (as Elziny Liggett) married 1st Isaac McDaniel 23 Feb 1845, Pike Co, IL. As Alzina C. McDaniel she married 2nd George Wick 12 Jan 1852, Pike Co, IL.]

CHARLES SCOTT WIKE , was born Jan. 6, 1864, in Barry, Pike county, Ill., and met his death in a railroad disaster between Robson and Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, on the 10th day of March, 1899, aged 35 years, 2 months and 4 days. In his boyhood days his hopes and ambitions were to become a locomotive engineer, and at the age of twenty, just fifteen years from the date of his death, he left mother, sister and brothers for the west and obtained a position as wiper of engines in the round house at Walla Walla, Washington. In a short time he was promoted as fireman and by close attention and care of his engine, was promoted to that long coveted position, engineer. This position he held until 1895, when he came home to visit his relatives. After spending this winter with mother, he again returned to his railroad duties in the west, and in a short time left for British Columbia and went to work on the Canadian Pacific R. R., where he met his untimely fate. During his career as engineer he was badly scalded in a collision, jumped from his engine and bruised at another time, met with several slight injuries and at last met his fate on a train twenty-three hundred miles from home. He leaves an aged mother, one sister and four brothers to mourn his untimely end.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Thur, 23 Mar 1899, p7c3]

CHARLES DAVID WIKE , only son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wike, was born May 23, 1894, and died at his home in Barry township October 6, 1905, aged 11 years, 4 months and 11 days. He leaves one sister to comfort his father, mother and aged grandmother in the home. Their sorrow is shared by a grandmother, a number of relatives and a host of friends. He had been in poor health for several years, but had improved so much that he was able to attend school, where, while playing, he met with an accident that resulted in his death in a few days. His brief stay with us brought us only pleasure...God saw fit to take him unto Himself, and we can only say "Thy will be done." The funeral was preached in the home by Rev. J. E. Scheer and the body, escorted by a very large procession, was carried to the Park Lawn cemetery for interment.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [unidentified 1905 newspaper]

DALLAS CARSON WIKE - Sudden Death of D. C. Wike. Dallas C. Wike, a farmer, aged 53 years, died suddenly at his farm one mile south of here, Monday, about noon. Mr. Wike and his sons had been plowing corn in the forenoon. The little daughter had brought them their dinner from the house and he and the children sat down under the shade of a tree to eat. Mr. Wike fell over in and in a few minutes expired. He had been ailing all spring, but of late had been feeling better. Coroner L. J. Hentley held an inquest Monday evening, the jury returning a verdict that death had resulted from paralysis of the heart. The following composed the jury: Fred Hofmann, George Robb, Walter Fox, Harry Morey, Chas. Williams and Hiram Schultz. The deceased was a cousin of the late Scott Wike. Five or six years ago his brother Thomas died while nailing a board on a fence, and twenty-five years ago his father died very suddenly. Wike was assessor for Pleasant Vale township this spring. Two of his sons are living in Washington, but will return for the funeral.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [from a July 1906 New Canton newspaper, saved by Mavis Turnbaugh Wike.]
[The following obit is from the Wike-Turnbaugh Genealogy Notebook compiled for family members by Mavis Turnbaugh Wike in 1983) She later allowed me to make a copy. There were at least two males named Dallas Carson Wike. This is Dallas Carson Wike, b. 15 Apr 1853 on the Wike homestead, second son of D. J. and Drucilla (Orr) Wike. In 29 Oct 1879 he married Anna Eliza Gorton, a foster daughter of John D. and Lydia (Jackson) Gorton. Dallas died 1 Jul 1906, and his wife, Anna Eliza Gorton (26 Nov 1855 - 13 Nov 1940) are buried in Morey Cemetery, near New Canton, IL. vgb]

DAVID JESSE WIKE - At the hour of 8:30 o'clock on Saturday morning Mr. David J. Wike breathed his last and his spirit returned to the God who gave it...In December, 1880, Mr. Wike suffered a stroke of paralysis, from which he had been a sufferer ever since.... Mr. Wike was born in Cumberland county, Pa., in 1821, and was the youngest son of George and Mary Wike, natives of Pennsylvania, where his father died in 1825. He settled in Quincy, Ill., about 1842, and engaged in the woolen business, two years later removing to Barry township. He then, with his brothers George and Joseph and D. Grubb, erected a woolen factory and carried on this business for five years, after which he became a farmer, and settled on his recent homestead in the spring of 1853, having united in marriage with Miss Durscilla Orr, in 1847. He followed his agricultural parents with success until disabled by disease, ...for years previous to his death was an honored member of the Masonic fraternity, reaching the Knight Templar degree at ___ in Quincy. He was the first member initiated in Barry Lodge No. 34, A. F. and A. M. in 1845, and has ever since taken a prominent part in lodge affairs. Funeral services were held at the late residence of the deceased Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and were conducted by Rev. J. F. Phillips. A vast number of relatives and friends were present to pay the last tribute of respect to the dead. The processing to the cemetery was of great length, and was headed by the Masonic societies, the burial ceremonies being in accordance with the ___ of the order.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Fri. 16 Jun 1882] [16 Jul 1821-10 Jun 1882]

DRUSCILLA (ORR) WIKE , fifth child of Thomas Orr, was born May 4, 1827, in Kaskaskis, Randolph county, Ill. She was the 5th of eleven children, many of whom have preceded her to the grave. She departed this life November 22, 1907, and was therefore 80 years, 6 months and 18 days of age at the time of her death. She leaves to mourn her death three brothers and one sister, one son, Louis A., and one daughter, Mary E. Gordon, of Minot, N.D. The subject of this sketch was married to David J. Wike November 18, 1847, and they were blessed with seven children, only two of whom are living. George Alfro, the oldest, died when quite young; Thos. O., June 5, 1900; Dallas C., July 1906; Wm. M., July, 1906; Charles Scott was killed in a railroad accident March 10, 1894. She leaves twenty-two grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren who will miss the familiar face of grandma. "Aunt Drusy", as she was familiarly called by all who knew her, came from that sturdy old pioneer stock of early settlers who suffered many hardships and conquered all obstacles as they met them, happy is the thought of establishing a home for their loved ones. That she loved her children none can deny, often sacrificing her own comfort for their welfare. After the death of her husband, June 10, 1882, in Barry, where they lived a few years, she moved back to the farm where she continued to reside until her death. Not long ago she made the remark that she expected to live and see all her children buried, and that her intuition was nearly correct is borne out by the family record. In her religious views she favored the Methodist doctrine....Funeral services were held at her late home Sunday afternoon, Nov. 24, at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. C. M. Barton, of the M.E. church. The remains were interred in Barry cemetery by the side of those of her deceased husband and son Charles S.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Wed, 27 Nov 1907]

ELIZA MAY (HAM) WIKE - The death of Mrs. E. M. Wike, at the age of 56 years, 8 months and 15 days, occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Edwards, near Bolder, Ill., Sunday, January 20, 1907, at 6:30 p.m. Eliza May Ham was born in Barry May 5, 1850. She was married to William B. Wike November 8, 1868. To this union eight children were born, six of whom are still living: Mrs. J. L. Edwards, of Boulder, Ill; Mrs. Henry Ahem, of St. Louis, Mo; Mrs. Henry Sartain, of Oklahoma City, Okla; Mrs. Leon Pemberton, of Greenfield, Mo; and Allan and Mattie, who were still with their mother. One son died in infancy, and her oldest daughter, Mrs. James Sison [Siron], died at Junction City, Kans., October 21, 1906. Besides her children she leaves three brothers--H. W. Ham, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Edward, of Shelbina, Mo., and Stanley, of Barry; and one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Boulward of Liberal, MO. Deceased had been in poor health for over a year, and as she had not been confined to her bed but a week her death was unexpected. Her children all arrived in time for the funeral, excepting one daughter, Mrs. Pemberton, of Greenfield, Mo., who did not arrive until a day later....The funeral was held at the home of her daughter near Boulder, Ill., on Tuesday, January 22, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Pritchett cemetery.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Wed. 6 Feb 1907]

GEORGE WIKE SR. - It is our painful duty this week to announce the demise of another of our old and highly esteemed citizens--Geo. Wike, Sr. --who died at his residence last Saturday morning at an early hour of typhoid pneumonia, in the 73d year of his age. Mr. Wike was a native of Pennsylvania, and came to this State something over forty years ago, and settled near this place where he has since resided. He has been prominently engaged in business for many years, and was the founder of the large woolen mills near this place. His reputation was unblemished, his credit was unlimited. He was one of the charter members of the Masonic lodge here, and was connected with almost every branch of the order at his death. He was a man universally esteemed by his friends and respected by everybody, and his death is a sad blow to the entire community. The funeral obsequies were held at the family residence on Monday, and the attendance was exceedingly large. A special train was run from Pittsfield which conveyed a large number of his personal friends and members of the Masonic order. A procession was formed at the lodge room and headed by our , marched to the residence of the deceased, a mile distant. The services were conducted by Rev. J.F. Phillips. Dr. A.C. Baker also delivered a beautiful eulogy to his memory. The remains were interred in the vault erected several years since on the bluff near the woolen mills. [Barry Adage, Fri, 5 Mar 1880] [George Wike, b. 30 Nov 1807, Cumberland Co, Pa, was son of George Wike and Mary Polly Essig. He married 3 times and had 8 children. He was buried near his mill, but later his and his last wife's remains were removed to Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. vgb]
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne -

GEORGE HENRY WIKE - George S.[should be H. for Henry] Wike, 65, life-long resident of the Barry community, died suddenly about 6 o'clock Sunday evening, Sept. 29, 1940 from a heart attack. Mr. Wike was in the insurance business in Barry for 34 years, and through this line of endeavor was known by nearly every person in the community. More recently he had been working as an insurance adjuster, and was also serving as township school treasurer at the time of his death. Mr. Wike was born May 1, 1875, west of Barry, the son of Thomas and Elmira Wike. He grew to manhood in that community, working on a farm. At the age of 18 he elected to go into the insurance business, and with a horse and buggy he traveled through the community contacting the farmers and business men. He found the line of endeavor he had chosen so lucrative that he never gave it up entirely. He maintained an office in Barry for many years. Roy F. Strubinger was associated with him for eight years. They started together in 1917, and in 1925 Mr. Wike sold his interest in the business to Mr. Strubinger and announced his retirement. Familiarity with the business and a desire to be active led him to engage in the selling of life insurance, and he was also chosen by several companies to serve as adjuster of their claims in this territory. He was an active member of the Republican party, although he never sought high office. He served on the board of directors of the First National Bank for several years, but in late years had relinquished much of his business activity. He still supervised the farming activity on lands that he owned and was a keen follower of local and county governmental affairs. He was married on April 20, 1901 to Miss Gretta Greene, who survives, with two sisters, Mrs. Nora Keller of Barry and Mrs. Don McCormick of Pittsburg, Kan., and two brothers, Owen and Burl, both of Barry. Mr. Wike was a 32d degree Mason, a member of the Knights Templar, and the Baptist church.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 2 Oct 1940

GRETTA (GREENE) WIKE - well-known Barry resident, passed away Sunday night, November 12, 1950, at ten-fifteen o'clock in the home of her sister, Mrs. Carl Hays, of Barry. She had been in ill health for several months. She was born in Barry, September 2, 1881, the daughter of James and Hannah Tilton Greene. She attended Barry schools and became a member if the Baptist Church at an early age. For several years she served as superintendent of the primary department of the church. On April 21, 1899 [1901. Barry Adage 25 Apr 1901 has married in April 1901 vgb] she was married to George H. Wike, who preceded her in death September 21, 1940. Mr. Wike was in the insurance business for many years....Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon, November 14...from the Keller-Lock Funeral Home by Dr. Robert Byler. Miss Delia Lock sang "The Day Without a Cloud." Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Harry Behrensmeyer, Bert McCartney, Lucian Strubinger, Percy Hays, E. C. O'Brien and George Syrcle. Mrs. Wike is survived by her sister, Mrs. Hays, and her half-sister, Mrs. Nora Taylor, both of Barry; several nieces and nephews and a grandniece.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 15 Nov 1950]

JOHN HEAGY WIKE - BARRY, ILL., July 14--John H. Wike was born in Newville, Pa. September 16, 1845, and died at his home in this city Monday, aged 58 years. He came to Illinois with his parents in 1848, and settled in Barry township, in what is known as Wike Hollow, near the old woolen mills. He was employed in the woolen mills operated by his uncle, the late George Wike, and had worked in every department from the beginning to that of superintendent. In 1881, in August, Mr. Wike bought out the Rippy Brothers' hardware store and removed to Barry, and until one year ago when his health failed, he had been in the hardware business. He was united in marriage to Miss Viletta See, February 14, 1869, and there survive three children, Mrs. Anna Minkler, of Princeville, ILL; Miss Rena, who still resides in the home, and Norman, of St. Joseph, Mich. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hubbard, of Barry, and Mrs. Mary Crane, of St. Joseph, Mo. Funeral services were conducted from his late home, yesterday, at 3 p.m., by Rev. W. M. Halley. The Masons were in charge and tenderly laid the remains to rest in Park Lawn cemetery with Masonic honors.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [July 1904 unknown newspaper.]

JOSEPH WIKE , was born in Cumberland county, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1806, and died near Barry, Illinois, March 15 1881. He lacked only 20 days of being 75 years old. In 1837 he moved to Lincoln county, Mo.; from there he moved to Quincy, Illinois, and from Quincy to Barry. Up to 1850, he followed the trade of wool carding. In 1850 he went to farming and in 1951 settled on the farm where he died. He was married to Abigail Myers Nov. 16, 1837. In November, 1879, he had a stroke of paralysis, which greatly disabled him. On the morning of his death he was suddenly taken ill and soon passed away. He leaves a companion, three sons and five daughters to mourn his death. Elder William Green, of Barry, conducted the funeral services at his late residence March 10.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Fri. 25 Mar 1881]

LUCY (HART) WIKE , age ninety years, passed away in Spokane, Washington, Wednesday, January 17, 1951. She was a native of Barry, being born here July 14, 1860, a daughter of Nathaniel T. and Louisa Blair Hart. On October 15, 1876, she was married at Barry to William M. Wike, who preceded her in death July 24, 1906. Mrs. Wike continued living in Barry after her husband's death until thirty years ago when she went to Spokane to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. K. H. Raef. The body was returned to Barry, where funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, January 21, at two o'clock from the Methodist Church by Rev. Frank Friesland. Mr. Fred Davis sang "In the Garden" and "Rock of ages", accompanied by Miss Nancy Bess Johnson. Interment was in Park Lawn Cemetery, with Harry Behrensmeyer, Clarence Myers, Jack Jennings, A. G. Crump, Kenneth Kendall and Elmer Blake serving as casket-bearers. Mrs. Wike is survived by her four children, Mrs. Raef, Mrs. C. E. Raffety and Ellis B. Wike of Spokane and Louis E. Wike of Quince; and a brother, William Hart, of Barry.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 24 Jan 1951]

MARGARET MAY (GODFREY) WIKE - Services Held for Mrs. Maggie Wike Last Sunday Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon from the Keller-Lock Funeral Home for Mrs. Maggie Wike who passed away in St. Mary hospital at Quincy early Friday morning. Rev. J. Henry Cox officiated at the services and music was furnished by Grace Williams, Lenora Strubinger, Jesse Brown and Pauline Schuhardt, accompanied by Berl Wike. Burial was in Park Lawn cemetery with William Wendorff, Stan Whitten, Hugh Beavers, Carson Wike, Loran Walch and and Earnest Staggs acting as casket bearers. Maggie May, daughter of Fredrick and Sarah Jane Donovan Godfrey, was born in Georgetown Delaware May 11, 1870. She came with her parents to Illinois when she was six years old and spent the rest of her life in and near Barry, with the exception of the past year when failing health caused her to give up her home here and go to live with her daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, in Quincy. She was united in marriage to Louis A. Wike on November 25, 1891 and to this union two children were born, Charles Davis who passed away October 6, 1905 and Mrs. Maud Dorothy Brown of Quincy. Besides her daughter she is survived by one granddaughter, Florine, who is now Mrs. John Lauver of Cocoli, Panama Canal Zone and one grandson, Louis Brown, who is now stationed at Scott Field. She also leaves one brother, George Godfrey of Pittsfield and a number of nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Mrs. Wike was a loving mother and grandmother. She was always ready to assist in sickness or distress and will be greatly missed in the community.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, 27 Jan 1943]

MAVIS (TURNBAUGH) WIKE , 75, of rural New Canton died Monday, Nov. 28, 1994 at her home. Born Jan. 5, 1919 at Time, she was a daughter of Homer C. and Ina Couch Turnbaugh. She married Kyle L. Wike Aug. 16, 1941 at Pittsfield. He died March 5, 1991. Survivors include a son, Carson Wike of Genoa City, Wis.; a daughter, Carol Wike Nubo of Alton; three grandchildren, Kyle Nubo of Alton, and Sarah and Thomas Wike of Genoa City. A brother, Gordon Turnbaugh, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Wike was a graduate of Culver-Stockton College. She lived in Libertyville for many years where she was active in the Historical Society and Woman's Club, as well as PTA. In 1979 she and her husband retired to New Canton where they took part in many West Pike school activities. She was especially interested in genealogy. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. A private burial service will be held at Morey Cemetery near New Canton. Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the Barry Public Library.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [clipping from Phoebe Gorton]

SCOTT WIKE - When the sun sank in the west on Tuesday, the life of Hon. Scott Wike, was drawing a close. Hon. Scott wike was born in Meadville PA on April 6, 1834 (the s/o George Wike and his 1st wife, Catherine Ann Grubb) and was therefore aged 66 years at the time of his death. He came west with his parents in 1838 and family located near Quincy. Two years later they came to Pike county. Deceased received his education in the common schools and Lombard University at Galesburg, and grduated rom the latter in 1857. He then went to Quincy and read law with Judge O. C. Skinner, and in 1858 was admitted to the bar. Later he graduated from the Harvard law school, and in October 1859 comenced the practice of law in Pittsfield. He was a law partner of Col. A.C. Matthews for some time. Mr. Wike was elected a member of the legislature in 1863 and 1867, and in 1874 was elected to congress and re-elected in 1888 and 1890. When his health began to fall, Mr. Wike went to Cuba and teh West Indies, where he remained some time. He then gave his attention to the improvements made at the old homestead whee he has since led a quiet life. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Friday) at 1 p.m. and will be in charge of the Pittsfield Commandery K.T. of which he was a member. The remains will be laid to rest in Park Lawn Cemetery.
- The funeral of the late Hon. Scott Wike took place on Friday afternoon, and a large number of our citizens turned out to pay the last tribute of respect to a man who was honored by all. Pittsfield, where deceased lived many years, sent over a large delegation of prominent citizens, and consequently the services at the house and in the cemetery were largely attended. At the house Rev. W.M. Hailey, of the M.E. church, conducted the services which were brief but very impressive. There were present the members of the Pike County Bar association and all the people of the surrounding country, many of whom had known the Hon. Scott Wike since he was a boy working in his father's woolen mill. Only the Knights Templar selected to act as pallbearers went to the house, which is located some distance west of town, the other members of the commandery remaining at Masonic Temple until the funeral procession was coming toward town. They met it near the residence of Mr. Eugene Smith and led it to the cemetery. Among those who attended the funeral were the following relatives from a distance: Mr. George Wike, of Moberly, Mo.; Perry Fuller and wife, of Dixon, Ill.; Mr. Brookins and wife, of Moberly, Mo.; George Grubb and wife of Liberty, and Prof. Grubb, of Galesburg (Barry Adage January 24 1901)
Biography     Will

THOMAS ORR WIKE Our community was shocked Tuesday morning when it was learned that Thomas O. Wike had died suddenly at his home west of this city. It appears that he was taken ill suddenly about a week ago while at work in the field, but was apparently improving. Tuesday morning he felt well enough to go out, and when he did so he suffered another attack, and before his son George reached him to carry him into the house he was dead. His death was caused by heart failure. Deceased was 52 years old. He was born in Barry and always lived here. He was well known, and no man was more highly respected. He leaves a wife and five children, and to them is extended the sincerest sympathies of their many friends. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon, the Court of Honor lodge, of which he was a member, taking charge. Mr. Wike was also a member of the Mutual Protective League. [Barry Adage, Thur. 7 Jun 1900, p1 c4] Thomas Orr Wike, son of David and Drusilla Wike, was born in this (Barry) township, Pike county, Ill., October 9, 1848, and died June 5, 1900, aged 51 years, 9 months and 26 days. He was married May 9, 1871, to Miss Almira Cochran, and the union was blessed with five children, Elnora E., George H., Burl H., Owen C. and Glena M. Mr. Wike was a loving husband and a kind father, ever ready to make any sacrifice for dear ones. He was a good neighbor and a respectable citizen, and ever ready to minister to any who were in need. The community in which he has resided for so long a time will sadly miss him.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Obituary ended with a prayer, followed by resolutions by Barry Council #41, and card of thanks from Almira Wike and family] [Barry Adage, Thur, 14 Jun 1900 p6 c4]

WILLIAM "MYERS" WIKE fourth son of David and Drusilla Wike, was born December 3rd, 1855, and died July 24, 1906, aged 50 years, 7 months and 21 days. Mr. Wike was married October 14th, 1876, to Lucy E. Hart, daughter of N. P. and Louise Hart. He leaves to mourn his loss a heart-broken wife and four children--Ellis B., of Quincy; Bertha, wife of Chas. Raffety, living near the home, and Ida and Louis, at home with their mother. Besides his immediate family he leaves an aged mother, one brother, Louis A. of Barry, and an only sister, Mary E. Gordon, of Minot, N. D. Four brothers preceded him to the grave--George Alfro, Chas Scott, who was killed in a rail road accident in British Columbia, March 19th. 1894, Thomas O., of heart trouble June 4, 1900, and Dallas C. of the same cause July 2, 1906, leaving out of a family of seven children only two to cherish their memory. The father died 24 years ago. With the exception of about two years in Barry Mr. Wike has always lived on a farm and was active and energetic in the discharge of his work, laboring for his family from early morn until late at night. For the past year his health had gradually failed until the frail form could no longer stand the dreadful malady. Bright's disease being the cause of his death. During his illness Mr. Wike talked of his condition buy very little. Characteristic of his family he preferred to talk of life rather than death and almost to the last he was laying plans for future work. Wm. Wike was a man who attended to his own affairs in life, ever ready and willing to lend a helping hand to his friends and neighbors in time of trouble or need, and will be sadly missed by all. He did what he could for his loved ones in life, and what more could be asked. He lived to see his children able to take care of themselves which was a source of great pleasure to him, sorrow to know he had to leave, but passed away without a murmur. A few years ago he became a member of the Modern Woodsmen of America, in which order he made ample provision for his loved ones left behind. The funeral was preached at the home by J. E. Scheer, after which the body was taken to the Park Lawn Cemetery where the Woodmen met the procession and took charge of the remains, and laid them away in their impressive way.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Record, Thur. 26 Jul or 2 Aug 1906 p __c4. (front page missing from film for 2 Aug.) Pages are not numbered separately.]

WILLIAM BYRON WIKE Died, at Everton, Mo., Jan 4th 1895, of pneumonia, William Byron Wike, age 52 years. Son of Abigail and the late Joseph Wike, and was formerly a resident of this county. He leaves a wife, six daughters and one son to mourn his loss.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Thur. 24 Jan 1895, p4 5 c4]

CARL WILSON formerly of this city but who for a number of years has resided in Idaho, died on July 4 as result of injuries received the day before. Mr. Wilson, who was about thirty five years old, was foreman over a number of men engaged in the construction of a dam near Alexander, Idaho, and they were working in a hazardous place. It is supposed he lost his balance and fell quite a distance. He was seen to be dangerously injured and was removed to the home of his mother, Mrs. Hattie Wilson, at Buhl, Idaho. He lingered until the next day, when he passed away. Carl was very popular among the young people when he lived here. His father, Mr. G. H. Wilson, now deceased, was for many years a jeweler here, and there are a number of relatives still residing here. The friends of all who know this excellent family will extend their sympathy.
(Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook)

ROSEMARY L. WILSON 60, of Griggsville, died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009. at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. She was born July 23, 1948 in Quincy, to Delbert and Rosalee Kennedy Sleight. She married Gerald R. "Jerry" Wilson July 6, 1968 in Pittsfield and he survives. Also surviving are her mother, Rosalee Sleight of Griggsville; two sons, Jeff Wilson of Perry and Jason "Spud" Wilson and wife Shelley of St. Charles, Mo.; two grandsons, Kyle and Drew Wilson of St. Charles; a brother, Robert Sleight and wife Jean of Griggsville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; and a brother, Ronald Sleight. Rosemary was a 1966 graduate of Griggsville High School in Griggsville and attended Hannibal LaGrange College in Hannibal, Mo. Following college, Rosemary worked in Springfield for a short time before returning to Pike County, working for Trio Manufacturing, Griggsville Farmers National Bank, Corn Belt Bank in Pittsfield and recently International Eyecare in Pittsfield. She was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church, Old Orchard County Club and loved to golf. She was an Elvis fan. She enjoyed helping her husband Jerry with the Magnificent Mile Parade at the Griggsville Apple Festival. Rosemary loved to shop but her greatest love was for her grandchildren and family. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. Saturday until the time of service at the church.
Contributed by Billie Browning

WILLIAM ERNEST WILSON who has been in very poor health for the last year with Bright's disease, and who recently went to the hospital in St. Louis, returned home last week with no change. He died Friday night at the home of his sister, Mrs. John Bridgewater. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Methodist church and burial took place in Kinderhook cemetery, Mr. Wilson had always resided South of the village upon his farm. He leaves a wife and two children, one of them being born on Thursday before Mr. Wilson's death. He also leaves two sisters.
Contributed by David Bethard

ALVIN WESLEY WINDMILLER , son of Charles and Sarah Hartsock Windmiller, was born near Pleasant Hill , Illinois , October 1, 1872, and died December 23, 1959 at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 22 days. On February 15, 1899, he united in marriage to Cora Lea Ator and this union was blessed with one child, Verne Lee, of Louisiana , Mo. In his youth he united with the Christian Church of Pleasant Hill , later moving his membership to the Methodist Church . He was, also, a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge of Pleasant Hill . Following the death of his wife, Cora, March 9, 1942, he married Bessie Scott, October 2, 1943, whom he met while working for Stark Bros. Nurseries. Mr. Windmiller having enjoyed farm life moved back to the farm in 1946. He had spent his entire life in this area, except for a short time in Iowa . Upon becoming unable to perform the duties as a farmer, he moved to Louisiana , April 10, 1959. Besides the members of his family heretofore mentioned, he leaves two grandchildren, Allan Wesley Windmiller and Barbara Lee Weaver of Houston, Missouri, and three great grandchildren, Randy, Janet, and Glenda Weaver, and one stepson, Roy Scott of Louisiana, Mo. Funeral services were held in Ward chapel in Pleasant Hill , Saturday afternoon at 2 with the Rev David E. Fields and Rev. Cecil P. Logan officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill .

BESSIE MAE WINDMILLER , 83, of Louisiana, MO, died Sun. night, Jan. 27, 1974 in Pike Co. Memorial Hospital in Louisiana, MO. Funeral services were held Wed. at 10 am in the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana with the Rev. Thomas Sneed officiating. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery at Louisiana. Mrs. Windmiller was born near Louisiana, Dec. 12, 1890, a daughter of Jess Taylor and Mary Susan Cunningham Baxter. She was married to Charles M. Scott Dec. 18, 1907. She later married Alvin Windmiller Oct. 22, 1943. He died in 1959. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Louisiana. She lived her entire life in Louisiana except 15 years when she made her home in Pleasant Hill. Surviving are a son, Roy Scott, a grandson, and a great grandson
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

CONNIE (HOAGLIN) WINDMILLER 72, of Pleasant Hill died Friday evening (May 2, 2008) in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Oct. 10, 1935, in Pleasant Hill, a daughter of Russell and Edrie L. Garner Hoaglin. She married David L. Windmiller on Sept. 2, 1956, in Pleasant Hill. He survives. Connie was a 1953 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and a graduate of Gem City Business College in Quincy. She had been employed by the former Citizens State Bank in Pleasant Hill and later by the Nebo State Bank as a teller and bookkeeper. More recently she served as the comptroller for the village of Pleasant Hill. Connie was surrently acting as treasurer and board member for the Fairfield Library and Harman House Museum, both in Pleasant Hill, and was a charter member of teh Pleasant Hill Lioness Club. She enjoyed working with ceramics and cross-stitching and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a long-time member of Pleasant Hill Church of Christ. Her survivors include her mother, Edrie L. Hoaglin, of Liberty Village in Pittsfield; her husband, David Windmiller, of Pleasant Hill, a son, Russ (wife Tammy) Windmiller of Quincy; a daughter, Trish (husband Mitch) Hager of Slater, MO; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Janie Windmiller and David and Dawsann Hager; a stepgrandson, Kent Hager, a great-grandaughter Emma Windmiller; and a brother, Robert (wife Dixie) Hoaglin of Louisiana MO. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Hoaglin. Services 11 a.m. Monday graveside in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, conducted by Brother Wilson Ramsey. No visitation but friends are invited to the graveside services. Memorial to Fairfield Library or Harman House Museum.
Contributed by Billie Browning

EDNA L. WINDMILLER , 89, a resident of the Fountains Senior Living Community, Bettendorf, formerly of Davenport and a former longtime resident of Griggsville died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf. She was born Jan. 21, 1920 in Grand Island, Neb. a daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (Nagel) Jacoby. She married O. Dale Windmiller, Sept. 19, 1942 in Grand Island and he preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1990. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Willie McGivern, Davenport, Iowa; a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Jan Windmiller, Bettendorf, Iowa; grandchildren, Melissa McGivern, Brant McGivern, Ryan Windmiller (Dawn) and Reed Windmiller; great- grandchildren, Taylor, Grace and Rylan; a sister, Irene Smith, Quincy; sisters-in-law, Zelma (Howard) Richards, Pittsfield, and Kathy (Phil) Daykin, Springfield, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Windmiller, Seguin, Texas. In addition to her husband and parents, three brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. Edna and Dale made their home in Griggsville for many years. Dale was a feed and farm supply salesman for Moorman Manufacturing while they lived in Griggsville. Mrs. Windmiller had been an active member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church. She was well known for her baked goods, wonderful parties, and volunteering. She enjoyed china doll painting, tole painting, antiquing, refinishing furniture and decorating their home. She and Dale loved to dance; they met in Grand Island, Nebraska dancing to Lawrence Welk. They traveled extensively, went trout fishing on the White River and with friends on Pittsfield Lake. She loved friends and family, and they loved her. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Griggsville United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery
Contributed by Billie Browning

HAZEN E. WINDMILLER of Whitney, TX died at his residence Thursday, Feb. 26, 1981. Interment was in Greenwood Memorial Ft. Worth. Born Oct. 38, 1901 in Pike County he was a son of Loren and Anna Kendrick Windmiller. He owned and operated a motor parts store in Ft. Worth for 50 years before retiring to Lake Whitney. He was a member of King Memorial United Meth. Church. Survivors are his wife Mary; daughter Dr. Joan Windmiller of Itasca, TX; three sisters, Mabel Moore, Mt. Hope KS, Gladys Watson, W. Burlington IA and Pauline Mink, Omaha NE. Four brothers preceded him, ALpha, Raymond, Jacob and Robert. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Windmiller of Sequin TX attended the service.

WILLIAM ARTHUR WINDMILLER - Funeral services for William Arthur Windmiller, 67, Nebo, who died Sat., July 19, 1975 at 6:10 pm in Illini Community Hospital, will be held Tues. at 2 pm in the Ward Lummis Funeral Home. Burial will be in Nebo Cemetery. Mr. Windmiller was born in Pleasant Hill March 27, 1908, a son of James A. and Bessie Hack Windmiller. He was a retired truck driver and a county highway department employee. He married Archie Fern Hoaglin, June 16, 1932, in Bowling Green. She died March 14, 1970. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bob (Brenda) Pence of Bowling Green, MO; 2 brothers, Hubert of Sacramento, CA and Walter of Rigby, ID, 3 sisters, Mrs. Patsy Ellingford of Idaho Falls, ID, Mrs. Dorothy Payne and Mrs. Ina McFadden, both of Bowling Green, MO.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

HANNAH WINN was born in West Cambridge, Mass., Feb. 7th, 1811. She reached Griggsville at the end of a six; weeks journey from her eastern home, and was married to James Winn May 19th, 1836, as per engagement made previous to his coming west. Mr. and Mrs. Winn united with the Cong'l. church of Griggsville, July 15th, 1838. Seven children, two sons and five daughters, all of whom are now living, gladdened their home. Mr. Winn died in 1860; since which time Mrs. Winn has re­mained a widow, performing for her children, as best she could, the duties, of father and mother. She highly il­lustrated before them the virtues of the Christian religion, in a life distinguish­ed by cheerful, courageous patience She was the well and helpful one thro' many years in a home where there was much sickness. About a year and a half ago she re­ceived injury from a fall, which at the last developed rapidly to fatal sickness. She displayed through all her suffering her wonted cheerfulness, without one complaint, and hopeful of recovery un­til the last morning of her life, when she perceived that the end was near. She still spoke cheerfully and peacefully as she took her pastor's hand and joined in the last prayer. Dying at noon of Friday, March 30, 3888 she was buried Easter Sunday, April 1st, 1888. The services were held at the Winn farm, conducted by Rev. Fred. M Abbott, of the Con­gregational church, and attended by a large proportion of the residents of this village and surrounding country.
Contributed by Sandi Donaldson

MARY (TURNBULL) WINN - The people of Griggsville were inexpressibly saddened by the death of Mrs. Winn on Monday morning, July 21, 1902. An invalid for many months, the event was not unexpected, but the messenger came so swiftly that the end of life was but transition. On Wednesday, the day appointed for a journey north­ward, funeral services conducted by Rev. N. L Burton were held at the Congregational church, which was fill­ed with sorrowing relatives and the friends of a life time. Surrounded by beautiful floral tributes of affectionate regard she lay in the alcove of the church like one asleep, the smile of perfect peace on her calm face, and at the close of the service was borne to her last resting place by her nephews. Eleven white-robed nieces in slow procession dropped into the flower-decked grave their white blossoms, and after prayer and benediction, she was left to sleep until the resurrection morn. All the country side to the eastward knew and loved Mary Turnbull, familiarly called Polly, from the time of her, birth, February 15, 1853, till the day when she "was not for God took her." Quietly her girlhood was spent upon the farm in Flint township, the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Turnbull. Carefully reared by a Christian mother, she united with the Methodist church at the age of seventeen, and for twenty-five years was a faithful, helpful member of that communion. After the death of her father she came with her mother to Griggsville, which has since been her home. April 9, 1891, she was married to Mr. James Winn, and May 5, 1895, entered with her husband into the fellowship of the Congregational church, which will greatly miss in all its departments her loving, generous service. Mr. and Mrs. Winn's home life was especially happy, though overshadowed by the loss of three little ones, which brought deep and abiding sorrow—a sorrow patiently borne, but ever present. The hospitality of that home was far-reaching, and the many relatives and friends will miss the welcome always so graciously accorded. Firmness is not incompatible with amiability and sweetness, and these characteristics were Mrs. Winn's in marked degree. The personified kindness and benevolence and many are the woes she has lightened, the needs she has relieved. She won the hearts of all alike and truly
Contributed by Delaine Donaldson

WILLIAM WINTER , son of Peter and Minnie Winter, was born Feb. 19, 1843 near Hardin, Calhoun Co IL. He was united in marriage to Rhoda Mullinex, Dec. 2, 1866. She with two children preceded him in death. He united with the Congregational church when a young man. Later, when moving to Perry, he became a member of the Presbyterian church. During the national struggle of 1861 he served his country with the 99th. ( Died 29 June 1917 - buried Dorsey Cemetery Perry Twp. Wife Rhoda d 26 Sep 1913)

CORA LEE WINTJEN , 87, of Louisiana, Mo. and formerly of Pleasant Hill, died Oct. 8, 2011, at Maple Grove Lodge in Louisiana. Cora was born July 11, 1924 in Spartansburg, S.C., the ninth of 12 children born to Charlie and Caroline “Callie” Fisher Brown. She married William Howard “Cubby” Wintjen May 3, 1945 in Spartansburg. They moved to Pleasant Hill, where they had six children before he died Sept. 10, 1963. Cora was a cook for Holcomb’s County Inn in Pleasant Hill for many years and the joke was that whenever the restaurant was sold, Cora went with it. She loved her church, Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill, and had served as a Sunday School teacher and secretary. God was her source of strength throughout her life and she always had a wonderful sense of humor. Survivors include five children, Virginia McKinnon of Louisiana, Gloria Hill of Louisiana, Janet (Jerry) Reed of Louisiana, Bill Wintjen of Nebo and Barb Wintjen of Hannibal, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a brother, W.D. Brown of Rocky Mount, Va.; two sisters, Lois B. West of Laurens, S.C. and Thelma Darby of Williamston, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Cora was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters, six brothers and by a son, John Wintjen. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastors Francis Sheppard and Mark Sheppard. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Monday from 6 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Calvary Gospel Church in Summer Hill, Rivers of Life Church in Louisiana, or to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association.Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Contributed by Billie Browning - Pike Press

JACKIE DALE WINTJEN , 66 of New Canton, died Saturday, Dec 20, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Jackie was born in Louisiana, Mo., Aug. 28, 1942 a son of James and Bonnie Guthrie Wintjen. He married Joyce Ann Miller in 1960 at the Barry Baptist Church, and she preceded him in death. He later married Joyce Parrack at Hull in 2003 and she survives. Jackie was a truck driver for 32 years. He drove many years over the road for Mid-America Trucking hauling flatbed steel and log loads. Later he drove for Mike Howell Trucking of Barry and owned his own truck for several years after that. Jackie liked working with livestock and helped several farmers in the area through the years. Jackie was associated with the Long Branch tavern in New Canton and tended bar there for several years. He had the gift of gab, was a real 'people person' and loved visiting with his customers. Jackie was a US Army veteran, serving in Viet Nam from 1967 - 1969, and was injured during a helicopter jump in-country. Survivors include three daughters; Tammy Hanlin (husband Dale) of Barry, Marcia Spann of New Canton and Jackie Shanks (husband Tim) of Barry. Two stepchildren survive, Doug Parrack (wife Laura) of Barry and Denise West (husband Gary) of Pittsfield. 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and six step-grandchildren survive, along with two brothers, Bob Wintjen (wife Sharon) of Baylis and Jim Wintjen of Carthage and two sisters, Mary Moss of Pittsfield and Bonnie Heimer (husband Mike) of Baylis. He was preceded by his first wife Joyce (Miller), four brothers; Jerry, Harry, Bruce and Jerald and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Doctor Greg Maize officiating. Burial was at the Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the Barry American Legion Post #222
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WILLIAM HOWARD WINTJEN , 45, of Pleasant Hill , died suddenly of a heart attack, while working in the field of Stark nursery at Atlas, Tuesday afternoon at 3:05. Mr. Wintjen was a son of the late John and Lillie Preston Wintjen. During World War II he served in an infantry division of the army and was stationed in Alaska for several months. He was a member of the Pentecostal church in Pleasant Hill . He was married to Cora Lee Brown, May 3, 1945. Surviving are his widow and the following children, Mrs. Virginia Ruth McKinnon, Gloria Ann, John, James, Janet Lee, William Howard, and Barbara Jo; two brothers, Orland of Savannah, Ill., and Everett of California, and five sisters, Mrs. Wilma Mae Maxwell and Mrs. Velma Crowder of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Nellie Greer of Waynesville, Mo., Mrs. Rosie Brown of Norfolk, Va., and Mrs. Barbara Godnigean of the state of California. Funeral services will be held at the Coultas funeral home in Pleasant Hill, Friday, September 13, 1963 at 2:00 pm with Bro. Francis Sheppard officiating.

(A different obituary changes some names and changes spellings of the following: Mrs. Wilma Mae Maxwell changes to Mrs. Velma Maxwell: Mrs. Velma Crowder changes to Mrs. Lucille Crowder: Mrs. Barbara Godnigean changes to Mrs. Barbara Godsigion: Son, James, is not listed on the other obituary)

HELEN (HENRY) WOODS , 86, of Louisiana, died at 2:06 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003, at Maple Grove Lodge Nursing Home in Louisiana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. The Rev. Jeanne Webdell will officiate. Burial will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Ill. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of services today at the funeral home. Mrs. Woods was born Sept. 19, 1917, in Omaha, Neb., to Lester and Myrtle Ralph Henry. She was married to Jesse Woods on Aug. 5, 1938, in Barlow, Ky. He preceded her in death Oct. 29, 1987. Survivors include one son, Jesse Eugene Woods and wife, Vicky, of Louisiana; two daughters, Kathy Perkey of Centralia and Wanda Hardwick and husband, Rodney, of Mexico; three grandsons, Rod Perkey of Columbia, Jay Woods of Louisiana and John Hardwick of Overland Park, Kan.; two granddaughters, Richele Perkey Thwing of St. Charles and Lori Woods of Louisiana; two great-grandsons, Will and Joel Thwing of St. Charles; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Bud Henry, Hugh Henry, Joe Henry and Eugene Henry; three sisters, Frances Rhodes, Louise Temple and Laura Lynch; two infant brothers; and one infant sister. Mrs. Woods had been employed as a seamstress for the Wells-Lamont Glove Factory in Louisiana for a number of years. She was later employed as a seamstress in several different garment factories. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Louisiana. She was a kind and loving person and her greatest joy was being with her family. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her dearly. Pallbearers will be Rod Perkey, Jay Woods, John Hardwick, Rick Henry, Ronnie Henry and Wayne Henry.
Contributed by Kathy Robinson

HENRIETTA (GUSS) WOODS , daughter of William and Eliza Guss, was born in Juniatta county, Penn., October 19, 1847, and departed this life at her home in Barry, Ill., Sunday morning, March 16, 1902, aged 51 years, 4 months and _ days, She came to Illinois with her parents in 1848 and settled in Pike county, on a farm about five miles southwest of this city, where she spent the greater part of her life. Here her parents died. First her father in 1894, and her mother the following year. For a number of years before their death she cared tenderly and lovingly for all their wants, as only a loving daughter could do. After their death she went to make her home with her sister, Mrs. Mary Baird, a mile southeast of this place. Here she was as happy and contented as the conditions of her health would permit. Her health began to decline several years ago, and last year she concluded to remove to the city, buying lots in Moon's new editions, where she erected a convenient, commodious and beautiful home. The arrangement of the house as to its several apartments were all of her own planning. She persuaded her sister's family to remove to town and occupy it with her. Here she thought she would meet friends oftener and be able to go out among them. But her health continued to fail, and she has been confined to the house and her bed most of the time. However, for the little time she occupied her new home she thoroughly enjoyed it...She leaves to mourn her death four brothers, Benjamin, David and William, who reside here, and George, who is a resident of Houston, Texas, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Baird, with whom she made her home. She was ambitious in her work, careful in her business affairs, always considerate of the welfare of her loved ones....Funeral services were conducted from her late home Wednesday, March 19, 1902...by W. M. Hailey, assisted by Rev. H. H. Hurley. A choir from the Baptist church furnished the music. The remains were followed to Barry cemetery by very many sorrowing relatives and friends.
Contributed by Virginia Gorton Bonne - [Barry Adage, Thurs, 27 Mar 1902, p1]

WAYNE W. WOOD , was born Oct. 5, 1983 in Decatur, to James and Crystal Wood. He was an avid fisherman, golfer, hunter, who enjoyed the outdoors. SPC. Wood was also a member of the local Lion's Club and a member of Savannah Christian Church in GA., where he was baptized during his leave from Iraq in 2007. In the Summer of 1998 SPC. Wood met his wife, Victoria and they were married March 27, 2006 in Pittsfield. SPC. Wood enlisted in the United States Army April 21, 2006. He attended Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, S.C. and Attack Helicopter Repairer Advanced individual training at Ft. Eustis, VA. Upon graduation SPC, Wood was assigned to Delta Company 1st Battalion (Attack), 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division at Hunter Army Airfield, and Savannah, as an AH-64 D Longbo Apache helicopter mechanic. He deployed to Baghdad, Iraq for 15 months in support of operation Iraq freedom V with Charlie Company 1st Battalion (Attack) 3rd Aviation Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division in 2007-2008. SPC. Wood was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, The Army Achievement Medal (1/OLC), the National Defense Service medal, The Iraqui Campaign Medal, the Global War on terrorism Service Medal., The Army Service Ribbon, The Overseas Service Ribbon and the Basic Air Crew member badge for his faithful duty while serving in the United States Army. SPC. Wood is survived by his wife Victoria, Savannah; three children, Damion, Emily and Caitlyn Wood; mother, Crystal Wood and step father, James Posklington of Decatur; father, James Wood of Altamont; three brothers, Paul Wood, David McGee of Greenfield, and Timothy (Jimmy) Wood of Oreana; a sister, Brandi Fisher a step sister, Cassandra Posklington of Decatur; grandmas, Alice Mudd and Wanda Wood; and father and mother in law, Leo and Donna Burrows and Pittsfield. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Burial was at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Military funeral honors were accorded by the burial detail from Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Visitation was held Saturday, Dec. 20, from 9 till 11 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Children's trust fund or Pittsfield Lion's Club or Shiners' Children's Hospital.
Contributed by Billie Browning