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Obituaries Pike County IL |
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Obituaries Pike County IL |
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ELIZABETH WARD
- The funeral services of the late Miss Ethel Ward took place at the Christian Church on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Elder H. R. Brown. Her death occured on Monday morning after a lingering illness due to tuberculosis. She was 16 years of age and leaves the mother and three sisters, Mabel, Ada and Mildred, and one brother, Eldon, she being the eldest child in the family. The father died several years ago. A stepfather, Joshua Capps and one stepsister and one stepbrother beside the grandparents survive. The burial took place in the Miller cemetery.
ETHEL WARD
- New Canton, Dec 6, 1880: Ethel, infant daughter of Albert and Helen Ward, died last Tuesday after a severe illness of two weeks.
FRED M. WARD
, 89 of Pittsfield died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Fred was born Dec. 10, 1921 a son to Earl and Clara Macom Ward of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He married Mary Jo Brown on June 28, 1953 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield.
He was a 1939 graduate of Poplar Bluff High School and attended the University of Missouri in 1941 and 1942. He served in the United States Air Force from 1943-1946, serving in the U.S., England and France. After serving his country he returned to the University of Missouri graduating in 1948 and was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
In June of 1948 he was employed by Brown Shoe Company of St. Louis, Mo. as an office manager and trainee at Pocahontas, Arkansas. He then was transferred to Pittsfield as office manager of the Pittsfield Factory. He served in this capacity for twenty-nine years. In addition to his employment with Brown Shoe he was also employed with Ameren CIPS at Meredosia, Benson Motor Company and Pittsfield Ford-Mercury.
Fred was active in the Little League Program, Pittsfield PTA, and Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield. He was a huge Missouri football fan, fan of St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed horse racing. He loved to read and was a frequent visitor to the Pittsfield Library. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving is his wife, Mary Jo and children, John (Sherry) Ward of Quincy, Robert “Bob” (Carol) Ward of St. Louis, Charles Ward and companion, Rita Luster of Springfield, James Ward of Shiloh, Michael (Agata) Ward of Salt Lake City, Utah, Cathy (Mike) Lance of Belleville and Susan (Greg) Schneider of Girard. Grandchildren surviving are Nicole and Angie Ward, Christopher (Liz) Ward, Jeffrey Ward; Christina and Mary Ann Ward, Marissa and Ashley Lance and Raymond and Samantha Schneider along with great-grandsons, Brody, Trey and Luke Ward. A granddaughter is expected in February.
Per Fred’s wishes cremation rites will be accorded. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 19, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pittsfield with Father Mark Schulte officiating. Family and friends may meet with the family from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., March 19, prior to the Mass at Niebur Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
JACK R. WARD
, 78, of Barry, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, in Golden Moments Senior Care Center in Jacksonville. He was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Pike County near Rockport to Leonard and Lizzie M. Walton Ward. Jack was engaged in farming before serving in the Army during the Korean War. He was later employed by Brown Produce in Pittsfield and the Barry Feed Mill. After his retirement he worked part-time with the Martinsburg Township road commissioner.
Survivors include two sisters, Lois Browning of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Marjorie McMullen of Quincy ; a niece, Anita (husband Kent) Knoll of Cory; a niece-in-law, Nancy Browning of Scottsdale; three great-nieces, Trudy (husband Randy) Suggs Shank (she kept her maiden name), of Faribault, Minn., Deana Browning and Vicki (husband Eddie) Kitchline; a great-great-nephew and a great-great-niece, all of Scottsdale. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Charles Lloyd and Lester, two sisters, Wilma and an infant, a nephew, Ronald Browning and two brothers-in-law, William McMullen and Gene Browning. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport. Visitation was held Sunday, Dec. 11, from 4-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Golden Moments Senior Care Center Alzheimers' Unit.
LOU (BARTON) FOWLER WARD
- Funeral services at the Ward funeral chapel for Mrs. Lou Ward, 85, were held Thursday at 2 with the Rev. Joe Maynard officiating. Interment was at Nebo cemetery. Mrs. Ward fell at her home in Pleasant Hill Tuesday fracturing a hip and was taken by Ward ambulance to the Illini hospital where she died later in the day. Mrs. Ward, the daughter of Joshua and Elizabeth (Guthrie) Barton, was born at Pleasant Hill , Nov. 17, 1878. She married Almy Fowler at age of 25 years, in 1903. Several years after his death she married George Ward in 1920. He died in 1950. Mrs. Ward was a member of the Christian church in Pleasant Hill where she had lived 19 years. The surviving son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Fowler, and son John, wife and son of Griffith , Ind. attended the funeral and returned by Alton to visit relatives on their return trip.
MELVIN WARD
, 90, of Hull, died Tuesday, October 19, 2010, at the Barry Community Care Center, Barry. He was born November 5, 1919, in New Canton, Illinois, to Giles E. & Gertrude Haskins Ward.
He married Anne Marie Hessing on June 29, 1944, in St. Francis Chapel in Quincy. He is survived by Anne, his wife of 66 years, and 8 children,
Tamara (Larry) Fischer, of Quincy, Jill (Alan) Purvis, of Guttenberg, Iowa, Debbie Rueb, of Hull, Mel (Sue) Ward, of Kentland, Indiana,
Wendy Glasgow, of Hull, Kathy (Carl) Edwards, of Hannibal, Marty (Diane) Ward of Manchester, Iowa and Heidi Mark, of Hannibal, 14 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by 3 sisters, Eloise Bourque, of Manhattan, Kansas, Bette (Les) Howick, of Salt Lake City, Utah and Awana Stauffer, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, plus numerous nieces & nephews.
Melvin was preceeded in death by his parents and a sister, Lynette Parks, of Manhattan, Kansas. Melvin was a retired farmer and bulldozer operator in Pike County who raised Jersey cattle and Duroc hogs. He enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren to fairs. He was proud of his family and enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A favorite pastime was people-watching and conversing with friends, as well as with strangers. In retirement years, he and Anne spent their winters in Texas.
Melvin's hobbies included reading and showing cattle and hogs. He was a former member of the Jersey Cattle Club and West Pike School Board. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Hull Methodist Church and Country Couples.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, October 23, 2010, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the Hull Methodist Church in Hull.
Burial will be in Akers Chapel Cemetery, Hull. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund or Hull Methodist Church.
PATRICIA ANN WARD
, 80, of Barry, died Saturday, May 28, 2011, in her home. She was born December 24, 1930, in Kinderhook, to Earl nad Kathryn (Colvin) Ward. They preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Greg Ward and wife, Angie of Baylis and three granddaughters, Kate, Beth and Molly Ward all of Baylis.
Pat was an avid Cardinal baseball fan and enjoyed watching her granddaughters play softball. Pat worked for Gully-Hechler Insurance Company for over 37 years as secretary.
Visitation was held from 5 - 7 p.m. Monday, May 30, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Park Lawn Cemetery Association.
SARAH ELLEN (DECKER) WARD
, daughter of Abner and Phoebe (Nichols) Decker, was born Nov. 4, 1854, near Barry, Pike county, ILL. and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alta Kendrick in New Canton, ILL in the early hours of Monday morning, Jan 4, 1937, after a two weeks illness. In the year 1878 on the first day of May, she was wedded to Lyman Ward of New Canton, and three children blessed this union, namely, Mrs. Bessie Rhodus, Mrs. Alta Kendrick and Ernest H. Ward, all of New Canton. Mr. Ward preceded his wife in death in 1935. She leaves to mourn her passing, her two daughters, Bessie and Alta, and a son Ernest H.; one sister Mrs. Molly Seets of Burleson, TX.; three brothers Aaron Decker of St. Louis, MO., Moses and Joshua Decker of Venus, TX.; ten grandchildren, namely, the five children of Mrs. Bessie Rhodus, Wilbur and Lucille of Philadelphia, PA.; Herschel of Chicago; Ernest of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Wilma McClintock of Pittsfield, IL.; three children of Mrs. Alta Kendrick, Mrs. Helen Wendorff of Barry, IL., Kenneth Ward Kendrick of Pittsfield, IL. and Mrs. Naydean Noftz of New Canton, IL., Harold and Ellen Maxine, son and daughter of Ernest H. Ward Two great-grandchildren, Nancy Ann Kendrick and Johnny Wendorff, several nieces and nephews and friends by the score. Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Kendrick Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Cedric Powell of Allerton, former pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was made in Samuel Taylor Cemetery at Rockport. The singers were Mrs. Robert Alfs, Mrs. Delmer Pond and Rev. Powell Pall-bearers were George Robb, Everett Wallace, Leonard Ward, Homer Miller, Ray Noftz and Eugene Wendorff. Those attending from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Zella Helton, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Jenkins of St. Louis, MO., Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Miller and son of Summer Hill, IL., Mr. and Mrs. Homer Miller and Leonard Ward of Rockport, IL., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dilley, Mrs. Della Bancroft and son Lewis of Kinderhook, IL., Mr. and Mrs.
James Kendrick, Chancey Tooley and son Albert of Hull, IL. and Mrs. Irene Gard of Quincy.
ROBERT "MARVIN" WATTS
, 98 of Pittsfield, died, Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield. Marvin was born April 13, 1913 in Hamburg, La., a son to Howard and Amelia Arnavile Watts. He married Marjorie L. Kline in 1938 in Quincy, and she preceded him in death in 1982.
Marvin was of the Baptist faith and volunteered with the church youth. In earlier years he worked as a carpenter. He enjoyed visiting at the Senior Citizen Center, card playing, dancing, fishing and visiting with his grandchildren.
He is survived by a son, Robert “Bob” David Watts of Bakersfield, Calif.; a daughter Amelia Rose Toolate of Baylis; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence Watts of Deville, La. He was preceded in death by his wife and a brother, Arnie Watts.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m., today, Wednesday, May 4, at the Woodland Cemetery near Fishhook.
JIM WEBB
- 66, of Pleasant Hill, IL died at 6:35 a.m. Monday (1-10-11) in his home. He was born July 18, 1944 in Calhoun County, Illinois, a son of Lacy E. and Velma M. Buchanan Webb. He married Linda Howland on November 8, 1963 in the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and she survives.
Jim was a 34 year employee of the Holcim Company in Clarksville, Missouri retiring in 2001 as a computer specialist. He was a former member of the Pleasant Hill Fire Department and had also served on a mapping committee for the village of Pleasant Hill.
He enjoyed boating, Carnival cruises and was a former member of the Clarksville, Mo Boat Club. He also enjoyed duck, quail and rabbit hunting and was a member of the N.R.A. Most important was the time spent with friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
Jim attended the First Baptist Church in Pleasant Hill. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Linda Webb of Pleasant Hill, two sons, Troy (Lisa) Webb of Chillicothe, IL and Trent Webb of Pleasant Hill, three grand daughters, Amaya, Alexia and Alia Webb all of Chillicothe, three sisters, Wilma Rodhouse of Pleasant Hill, Marie Carroll of Summer Hill and Sondra (Bob) Heimer of Pleasant Hill, two brothers, Bob (Joyce) Webb of rural Nebo and Elby (Ann) Webb of Roxanna and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Juanita Vetter and Wanda Herron. Memorial services will be held Friday (1-14-11) at 11:00 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Pastor Sheri Renner. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 4 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Following visitation, cremation rites will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to the James E. Cary Cancer Center in Hannibal, Mo or to Blessing Hospice of Pike County. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
JAMES W. WHITNEY (History Book Article)
often called "Lord Coke", died Dec. 13, 1860 at his residence in Pleasant Hill. His death was occasioned by old age. He was born in Salisbury, Conn. When quite small, his father moved to Pittsfield, Mass. and when young Whitney was of a suitable age he was sent to Williams college where he graduated. He afterward studied law under Hon. P. G. Childs of Cazonovia, N. Y.
About the year 1817 he settled at Alton, Ill. Alton was then a territory. At that time Madison county embraced not only what now constitutes Madison county proper, but the entire Military Tract-and how much more we cannot say--but it was larger than some empires.
After sojourning at Alton (or what is now Alton), Whitney settled in Atlas, Pike County. He finally settled in Pleasant Hill where he remained.
He was elected the first Township Clerk in Pleasant Hill Township in 1850, when local voters approved and organized under the Township Organization Act.
Mr. Whitney, often called "Lord Coke", arrived in the area in 1825 and witnessed the growth and development from it's beginning to 1850 when he recorded the historical facts as he recalled them. The book is a very valuable record and in addition to the early history recorded also contains minutes of Township meetings starting with the first meetings in 1850. The book is stored in a fire proof safe in the Township building.
Mr. Whitney was also known in early Pike county history and served as the first clerk of the county court. Pleasant Hill was his home and at the time of death he resided in a cabin in the original Town of Pleasant Hill. (Up on the hill in Pleasant Hill -kr)
He was well and favorably known all over Illinois. Although his exact age was not known, we believe he was between 83 and 85. "Lord Coke" visited Vandalia every session of the legislature, dressed in homespun, wearing a long queue like gentlemen of olden time. He was regularly installed President of the Lobby. Under his management this lobby became quite potential with the general legislation.
When he had occasion to travel from his residence to other places he generally took his cane and journeyed on foot avoiding stages and steamers as he would the pestilence. Towards the close of his life, however, he sometimes traveled to Springfield by railroad.
Mr. Whitney was once married and for a short time lived with his family (a wife and son) in Massachusetts, but from some cause unknown, he one day picked up his clothes and left, and neither went back nor corresponded with them afterward.
He was a Mason and was buried with Masonic honors in the South burial ground at Pittsfield. He left some property and a will, bequeathing most of it to his two nephews.
LOUIS WHITNEY
was born in Griggsville, Ill., March 8, 1865, and lived in the vicinity to within the past year, an honorable and respected citizen. He was married Feb. 25, 1891, to Miss Lizzie Manton, of Perry, Ill., and emigrated to Colorado and settled on a claim, where their future seemed to promise prosperity; but sickness in his family caused him to overtax his strength, causing hemorrhage of the lungs, which resulted in his death, Dec. 29, 1891. He had cofessed faith in Christ. His father, James Whitney, reached his bedside a few hours before he died, and returned with the remains, which were buried in Griggsville cemetery by the I. 0. O. F. of Perry, assisted by the Griggsville lodge.
VIRGIL WHITNEY
, 66, of Decatur, formerly of Adams and Pike County, died at 8:14 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 7, 1979) in a hospital in Decatur.
Mr. Whitney was born March 13, 1913, in Adams County, a son of Frank and Elnora Bliens Whitney. He married Ruby Foster Sept. 18, 1933, in Pittsfield. He was a retired pipe fitter and a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Steam Fitters and Pipe Fitters Local 65, and Ionic Lodge 312 AF&AM in Decatur. He was past worthy patron of Owens Chapter OES in Decatur and a member of the Quincy Consistory.
Surviving are his wife; a son, Richard Whitney of Assumption; two daughters, Mrs. V. Lowell (Patricia) Wellman of Quincy, and Mrs. Lewis (Donetta) Snook of Bartonville; two brothers, George and John Whitney, both of Quincy; six sisters, Mrs. Lou Mummey of Aledo and Mrs. Robert (Lola) Shank, Mrs. Merritt (Mary) Call, Mrs. Lester (Viola) Orebaugh, Mrs. Herbert ( Thelma) Waters and Mrs. Fred (Velma) Pfaffe, all of Quincy; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Brantlinger Funeral Home in Decatur. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Kingston Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 7-9 p.m., Friday in McNabb Funeral Home in Barry.
CHESTER P. WHITTEN
, 76, of Barry, died at 6:34 a.m. Wednesday (April 26, 1995) in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Born Aug. 13, 1918, in Baylis, he was a son of Seth Coats and Nellie Clark Grammer Whitten. He married Carrie Wittekiend in February 1949 in Barry. She survives.
Mr. Whitten was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Army Air Corps. He retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad in 1981. He was a member of Barry American Legion Post 222 and Barry United Methodist Church.
Survivors also include a stepson, R. Jack Unsell of Denver; a stepdaughter, Mrs. William (Sandra) Meyer of Springfield; two stepgrandchildren; two stepgreatgrandchildren; a brother, Charles Whitten of Covington, Ky.; and three sisters, Mary Waters of Jacksonville, Marjorie Sheely of Centerville, Iowa, and Virginia Curtis of Coal Valley.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, a brother and two sisters. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Barry United Methodist Church Organ Repair Fund.
JOHN WHORTON
, an aged English gentleman, died on the 11th inst., after a long illness. He came to this country over thirty years ago, and had resided one mile south of town for a great many years. He was one of our most thrifty farmers, a good citizen, and was respected by all. His remains were deposited in the Walnut Grove Cemetery on Saturday.
TODD MONTGOMERY WILEY
, 50, of Pittsfield, died SaturdayApril 21, 2007, at his residence.
He was born March 12, 1957, in Freeport, the son of Michael C. and Norma L. Lumby Wiley. He married Gabriele Voll in Worms, Germany, and she survives. He is also survived by his mother of Freeport; one son, Bjorn Michael of Warrenton, Ga.; one daughter, Sabine Louise (husband, Wayne) Henderson of Warrenton, Ga.; three grandchildren; one brother, Scott (wife, Rebecca) of Freeport; one sister, Mary Louise (husband, Dr. Randy) Diehl of Austin, Texas; three nephews; one niece; one uncle; and twoaunts. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr Wiley attended grade and high school in Freeport andhe attended Highland Commu?nity College in Freeport. He wasa member of the Embury United Methodist Church in Freeport. He served in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant and he retired in 1994 at Fort Gordon, Ga. He worked for Commercial Credit as a finance manager in Georgia. He was a truck driver for North American Cretrition Company where he delivered feed to farmers. He liked to fish and hunt. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Freeport. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Hospital.
ELLEN WILLARD
, 89 of Pittsfield, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010 at the Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield. She was born in Barry, IL on February 3, 1921, a daughter to Joel M. and Florence E. Logan Berry. Ellen and Merle S. Willard were married June 7, 1940 in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death on November 5, 2006.
Ellen was a graduate of McMurray College in Jacksonville, IL where she received a Bachelor’s degree in education. After retiring in 1990, she had taught school for thirty years in the Pikeland Unit #10 School district consisting of Nebo, Higbee Junior High and South Elementary. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Pittsfield and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Ellen enjoyed reading, crocheting and playing bridge.
She is survived by two sons, Donald (Sue) Willard of Pittsfield and Dr. Robert (Judy) Willard of Springfield. Five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Pat Berry.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 2010 at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield with Michael TenEyck officiating. Interment will be in the Pittsfield West Cemetery. A lunch for family and friends will be served after interment. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield.
Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church of Pittsfield or the Pittsfield West Cemetery.
GRETA RAE WILLARD
, 80, died Saturday, Aug.20, 2011, at her home in Pittsfield. Born in Quincy, Jan. 20, 1931, Greta was the daughter of Loyd M. and Minnie Walmsley Grammer of Baylis. She married Dale Willard of Pittsfield July 5, 1957. He preceded her in death Sept. 26, 1996.
Surviving are six children, Greg (Annie)Willard of St. Louis, Mo.; Dena (Larry) Privette of Monroe, N.C., Cara (Robert) McNulty of Baylis, Brad (Stacie) Willard of Pittsfield, Jennifer (Scott) Palmer of O’Fallon, Mo. and Leslie (Travis) Bower of Pleasant Hill. She had 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Raised in Baylis, Greta attended high school in Barry and Pittsfield. She received her teaching degree from Western Illinois State Teachers College. After teaching two years in Mendon, she taught fourth grade for 21 years in Pittsfield, starting in the old East School Annex and then at the South Grade School until her retirement in 1987.
Greta was a member of the First Christian Church, where she served as the church pianist and then organist for 50 years. She was an avid sports fan (especially the Pittsfield Saukees and St. Louis Cardinals), a voracious reader, gardener, bridge player and devoted quilt-maker for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She researched and completed several extensive genealogies, and spent countless hours exploring old Pike County and New England cemeteries as part of her genealogy research. She was previously a member of the Pike County Historical Society, Old Orchard Country Club, and Junior Parentals.
Visitation will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield Thursday, Aug. 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield on Friday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m., followed by an Interment Service at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the First Christian Church Music Ministries Fund, 225 N. Memorial Street, Pittsfield, Illinois 62363, or to a favorite charity.
LEON EDGAR WILLARD
, 64, of Roanoke, died Sunday, May 24, 2009. His passing signifies the end of a complex battle with cancer and marks the dawn of a new journey, deeply routed in his faith.
Born in Pittsfield March 21, 1945, Ed was the first born of Mary Isabel and the late, Loren Edgar Willard Jr. Ed married Lynn Bussone Aug. 19, 1972 in Roanoke, and together, embarked on adventures including extensive travel, a successful greenhouse business, and the creation of a beautiful and loving family.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn; daughters, Margo and Mackenzie Willard; son, Alex Willard; mother, Mary Isabel Willard; brother, Eric (Ginger) Willard; brother-in-law, Larry (Andrea) Bussone; sisters-in-law, Gail (Mike) Ford and Anne Bussone; one niece, Shelly Lester; one nephew, Dan Willard; and many extended family members.
Ed attended Western Illinois University, earning Bachelor and Master degrees in Biology/Zoology. His love of science and education paved the way for a 34-year career in high school education. As a biology teacher and golf coach at Roanoke-Benson High School, he impacted many students' lives.
Throughout his life, Ed's passions remained constant; golf, food and wine, duck hunting, and gardening. In 1994, Ed converted to Catholicism after a life-changing trip to World Youth Day in Denver, Colo. He was a member and sacristan of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was happiest in the company of his family, offering wisdom and guidance to all who sought it. It has often been said of Ed, that he was the original "renaissance man," capable of fixing anything, including gourmet meals. His final legacy will be his dedication to the service of others and the physical embodiment of "faith working through love."
Family and friends are relieved Ed is finally at peace. For those who knew and loved him, he will forever remain in their hearts and thoughts. Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of Ed's life took place Friday, May 29 from 3:30 -- 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Roanoke. Mass was held immediately following the visitation with Msgr.Charles Beebe officiating. Private inurnment was held in Roanoke Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Nature Conservancy or ABC Counseling and Family
Services. Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke is in charge of arrangements
SAMUEL F. WILLARD
- The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah F. Willard was held on Friday morning at her home in this city, Rev. William R. Leslie of the First Methodist Church officiating. Interment was made at the Burbridge Cemetery near Martinsburg. Mrs. Willard was the widow of Samuel Willard, whose death occurred a number of years ago. She was one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Pittsfield. Until her illness she was prominent in church and other affairs in which she was deeply interested. She is survived by two brothers, J. A. Miller of Milton, Samuel G. Miller of Glasgow, and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Miller of this city and Mrs. Lydia Petty of Pearl.
PATRICIA ENGELMANN WILLETT
, 60, of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Oct. 26, 1950 in Pittsfield, the daughter of Woodrow and Esther Fitch Engelmann.
She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Winner of Van Buren, Ariz. and Brandi Smothers of Pittsfield; five grandchildren, Talon, Natalie, Brittany, Breanna and Bobby, Jr.; two brothers, Fred (Joann) Engelmann and David (Tammy Pennell) Engelmann, all of Baylis; one sister, Peggy Jennings of Pacific, Mo.; and a nephew, Curtis Engelmann of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Joe and Ed Stout, and one sister, Kay Stout.
Carole was a 1968 graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. A time of remembrance will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11at the Cardinal Inn in Pittsfield. Private committal services will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home 1232 West Washington Pittsfield, 62363. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements
KEITH T. WITHAM
, age 42, of Perry, Il. died Thursday afternoon (January 6, 2011) in rural Griggsville, Il. He was born January 17, 1968 in Jacksonville, Il. son of Fred and Marty Stauffer Witham. Surviving is his mother, Marty Witham of Perry, Il. and companion Toby Smith of Pittsfield, Il.; a daughter, Alexas Witham of Perry, Il.; two brothers, Greg Witham and wife Lorinda of Boston, Mass., and Craig Witham and wife Carol of Carlinville, Il.; two nephews, Kyle and Kegan Witham both of Carlinville, Il.; his companion, Alisha Phillips and her son Levi Hiland of Perry, Il.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Witham; grandparents; and an uncle Ray “Dutch” Witham. Keith was a 1986 graduate of Perry High School and a graduate of Quincy College in Quincy, Il. He was a past employee of Lynch Livestock and recently Bradshaw Farms in Griggsville, Il. Keith loved shooting pool and was well known throughout the area as a great pool player and friend. He also loved to golf, and was an avid outdoorsman.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday (January 10, 2011) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery in Perry, Il. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to a trust fund for his daughter Alexas c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel, Box 341, Griggsville, Il. 62340.
EULAVE (MAIN) WOMBLES
, 83, of New Canton, Ill., died at 7:34 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2005, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry, Ill. Burial will be at Shearer Cemetery in New Canton, Ill. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at the funeral home. Mrs. Wombles was born Jan. 26, 1922, in New Canton to Thomas Hiram and Cecile Gladys Blacketter Main. She married John Dee Wombles on Nov. 25, 1939, in Palmyra. He preceded her in death July 23, 2005. Survivors include five sons, Denny Wombles and wife, Bird, David Wombles and wife, Lynn, and Mike Wombles and wife, Bobbie, all of Quincy, Ill., Tom Wombles and wife, Evie, of Lake City, Fla., and Kevin Wombles and wife, Terri, of Pittsfield, Ill.; one daughter, Jacque Penstone and husband, Bruce, of Pittsfield; 21 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother; one sister, one infant son; and one daughter-in-law. Mrs. Wombles was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star and the local Red Hat Society. She attended the New Canton United Methodist Church and had a passion for playing bridge. She enjoyed having her family with her.
FLOYD R. WOMBLES
, 85, of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield.
Floyd was born in Atlas March 27, 1925, a son to Lee and Lona Hooper Wombles. He married Bonnie Emrick April 7, 1946, in Bowling Green, Mo.
Floyd was a farmer and an antique dealer and enjoyed working on American Country antiques, collecting duck decoys and sweetheart oil and kerosene lamps. He was an avid hunter and nature lover, and he greatly enjoyed walking and taking rides in the country looking at wildlife. He was the original landowner and member of Two Rivers Jeep Club.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; two sons, Rickard Wombles and friend, Mary Boehm of Rockport and Tom (Debbie) Wombles of Pittsfield; and two daughters, Cinda (Jim) Pettigrew of Champaign and Jane (Bart) Smith of Barry. Eleven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Dora Lee Claus of Pittsfield, also survives. Floyd was preceded in death by a son, Jerry.
Services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, with Pastor Michael TenEyck officiating. Private interment will be at Wombles Cemetery near Rockport. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time of service Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to be made to any Pike County Fire Department of donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.
JOHN DEE WOMBLES
, 88, of New Canton, Ill., died at 5:47 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, at Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry, Ill. Burial will be at Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home in Barry, with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. today. Mr. Wombles was born May 10, 1917, in Atlas, Ill., to Dee and Neva Ator Wombles. He was married to Eulave Main on Nov. 25, 1939, in Palmyra. She survives. Also surviving are five sons, Denny Wombles and wife, Bird, David Wombles and wife, Lynn, and Mike Wombles and wife, Bobbie, all of Quincy, Ill., Tom Wombles and wife, Evie, of Lake City, Fla., and Kevin Wombles and wife, Terri, of Pittsfield, Ill.; one daughter, Jacque Penstone and husband, Bruce, of Pittsfield, Ill.; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marjorie Elmore of Pittsfield and Erma Schutte and husband, Richard, of New Canton. He was preceded in death by one brother, Charles; one infant son; and one daughter-in-law. Mr. Wombles farmed with his father for many years. He later worked as an implement salesman for George Keller & Sons of Quincy, where he retired in 1982. He celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary last November. He loved to watch his kids and grandkids participate in sports. He also loved to fish and hunt and spend time on the Mississippi River, where he spent a great deal of his time after his retirement. Mr. Wombles was a member of the Methodist church, the New Canton Masonic Lodge, Quincy Consistory, Ansar Shrine of Springfield and Pike County Shrine Club. He was an avid Cardinal baseball fan. Memorials may be made to the New Canton Historical Society.
THOMAS DEE WOMBLES
, age 64, of Macclenny , Fla. , formerly of New Canton, IL. passed away Thursday, Dec. 3 in the Roberts Care Center , Palatka , Fla. following an extended illness. He was a native of New Canton, IL and had resided in Lake City and Macclenny , Florida since 1983. He was the son of the late John Dee and Eulave Edith Main Wombles and was preceded in death by a brother D.J. Wombles. He worked as a car salesman with Pineview Chevrolet, Macclenny , Fla. and Eddie Accardi Chevrolet Mazda, Lake City , Fla. for many years. He was of the Methodist faith, a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy, a member of the Elks Club #893 of Lake City and a member of the Macclenny Moose Lodge.
He is survived by his former wife and close companion, Evie T. Wombles of Kingsley Lake, Fla.; daughter, Danie Fletcher of Macclenny, Fla.; sister, Jacque (Bruce) Penstone of Pittsfield, IL.; four brothers, Denny (Bird) Wombles and David (Lynne) Wombles both of Quincy, IL.; Mike (Bobbie) Wombles of Pleasant Hill, IL. and Kevin (Terri) Wombles of Pittsfield , IL . One grandchild, Haley D. Thomas of Macclenny , Fla. also survives along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, December 9 at 1 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry , IL with Becky Clark officiating. Interment will be in Shearer Cemetery , New Canton, IL. with graveside military rites accorded by the Barry American Legion Post #222. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Wednesday prior to the service at the Niebur Funeral Chapel.
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