Obituaries Pike County IL -- Y -- MONROE YATES It becomes our painful duty to chron­icle the death of Monroe Yates, who died of pneumonia at his home in this city, Sunday, May 12, 1907. Monroe Yates was the son of George and Maria Hinman Yates, and grand­son of Geo. W. Hinman, one of the pioneers of this county, who entered the land on which the east side of Griggsville is located. He was born on Hinman Prairie, January 11, 1840. His early life was spent on the farm. He received his education at the district school and the Perry high school, later on attending the Quincy college, now Chaddock college. December 23, 1873, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Lavina Simpkin, who died January 3, 1904. To them were born two children, George Simpkin, who died March 14th, 1903 and Thomas Monroe. Mr. Yates is the last of the old business firm of George Yates & Sons, which was organized in the early sixties, and for many years did an extensive business in farming, and stock raising. On the death of the senior member, was subsequently conducted under the firm name of W. H & M. Yates. Some years ago he met with a painful accident, from which he never recovered, and was a constant sufferer therefrom. Monroe Yates was a public spirited man and generous to his friends and family. As a business man he stood with the foremost in this county. His judgment of men and business investments was of high order. In all matters of public or private character he had an opinion, and when called upon gave the subject his best interpretation. Mr. Yates was a member of Griggsville Lodge, No. 45, A. F. and A Masons, the Royal Arch Masons of Perry, and Ascalon Commandery, K T., of Pittsfield, the latter of which expected to conduct the service at the grave, but the inclement weather pre vented. The funeral services were held at St James Episcopal church on Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. L. D. Crandall officiating, after which he was laid to rest in the family lot in the city cemetery. The bearers were Dr. T. S. Hitch, Rufus Hitch, John Lasbury, Jr., Thos. Simpkin, Jr., Robert Hopkins and Page Hatch. Of his immediate family, who are lei to mourn their loss are his son, Thomas Monroe, his daughter-in-law, Mrs. Grace A. Yates; Margaret, Jefferson and Deihl Yates, grandchildren, his brother Edward Yates of Pittsfield, four sisters, Mrs. J. W. Rush, of Hinman Prairie; Mrs. J. W. Fisher, of Kansas City; Mrs. Jefferson Orr, of Pittsfield and Mrs. L. W. McMahan, of this place. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson THOMAS MONROE YATES , one of the most widely known farmers and business men in Pike county, died at his home in Griggsville at 11:55 o'clock Sunday night. Death was caused by meningitis and came after an Illness of only three days. His sickness and death came as a shock to his relatives and many friends. Mr. Yates under went a nasal operation in Springfield Monday, but was not taken sick until Thursday, when meningitis developed. Nurses were secured to attend his case, and Friday, Dr. J. A. Koch, of Quincy, and Dr. A. E. Prince, of Springfield, were called for consulta­tion with Dr. H. C. Loveless. Dr. Koch and Dr. Walter D. Stevenson, of Quincy were present Saturday. No hopes for Mr. Yates' recovery ever was given by any of the physicians. Mr. Yates was born in Griggsville May 18, 1884. He was the second son of the late Monroe Yates and Lavina Simpkin Yates, and a grandson of Thomas and Anne Warton Simpkin, and George and Maria Hinman Yates, all of whom were prominent in the early history of the county. He was confirmed in the St. James' Episco­pal church when twelve years old. Mr. Yates received his early educa­tion in the Griggsville Public schools, and later supplemented this in the University of Illinois, where he was a student in agriculture. He was married to Miss Margaret Trip­lett in Quincy, Ill., October 7, 1911. His wife and daughter Marianne, aged 2 years, are the only immediate rela­tives surviving. Mr. Yates assumed the responsibil­ities of life at an early age. When twenty-one years old he took up the management of the estate to which he fell heir upon the death of his father. It was at this time also that he became guardian and trustee of his nieces and nephew, Margaret, Jefferson and Deihl Yates. Five years ago he bought a half interest in the Pike Milling Company. In these va­ried enterprises, Mr. Yates was uni­formly successful. In the business world he won the respect and confi­dence of all his associates largely through the kindly personality and depth of character so well known and appreciated by the members of his family and intimate friends. The funeral was held at two o'clock this afternoon at the Yates home. The Rt. Rev. Bishop Edward Fawcett, of Quincy, conducted the services. Interment was made in the Griggsville Cemetery. Among the out of town relatives and friends here for the funeral were Edw. Yates, Mrs. Jefferson Orr, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Graham, Pittsfield; L. E. Hitch, Walter Stead, Mrs. Norman Keith, Chicago; Harris Triplett, Stuttgart, Ark.; Roger Triplett, Em­poria, Kansas; Prof. David Felm­ley, Normal; Roy Hitch, Spring­field; Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Shoemaker, Jacksonville; Miss Ada Triplett, Mrs. Alice Brengleman, Miss Electa Meredith, Perry. Contributed by Sandi Donaldson W.H. YATES - The death of William H. Yates occurred yesterday afternoon at about 3:30 o'clock. He had been in poor health for several years, and some time ago suffered an attack of an apopleptic nature. He visited a number of health resorts and sanitariums, but derived no permanent benefit from any of them. Mr. Yates was one of the wealthy and prominent citizens of this county, and was held in the highest regard by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was born in this township Sept 28, 1837, and has all his life been engaged in farming and stock raising and shipping stock. The firm of W. H. and M. Yates, is well known in all the large stock markets east and west. Mr. Yates was one of the first directors o the Griggsville National Bank, and was at the time of his death vice-president of the institution. He was president o the Pike Milling company, and a Mason. He leaves a wife, formerly Miss Ravenscroft, of Versailles, and a daughter, Marie, an only child; also two brothers and four sisters, Monroe Yates his partner in the stock business; Col Edward Yates, of Pittsfield; Mrs. Jerome Rush, of Hinman Prairie; Mrs. J. W. Fisher of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. M. Y. McMahan of this city, and Mrs. Ella M. Orr, wife of Judge Jefferson Orr, of Pittsfield. The funeral services will be held at the family residence this afternoon at 4 o'clock, Revs. J. A. Kumler of Springfield and Abner Clark of this city officiating. Interment will be at Versailles Ill., tomorrow at 9:30 a. m. (Submitted by Sandi Donaldson from a newspaper clipping from a Pike county scrapbook) DONNA YOCKEY , 86, died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Westminster Manor in Austin, Texas. Donna was born Jan. 30, 1922 on a farm near Perry, the daugh­ter of John Ray and Marie Daigh Hannant. She was preceded in death by her parents and five sib­lings: Owen Hannant, Margaret Ada Hannant, Gordon Hannant, Richard Hannant and Jean Hannant Reese. She got a good education at Dexter School, the one-room schoolhouse near her home. In 1938, she graduated from Perry High School, a member of its largest class. She married Roy Yockey, Jr. of Perry at Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church in Washington D.C. July 21, 1941. She worked for the Navy Department during and after World War H. In 1982, Donna retired from federal service. Donna and Roy bought a trailer and traveled extensively, visiting friends and family. Roy died in 2001, soon after their 60th anniversary. In 2003, Donna moved to Austin Texas, to be closer to her fam­ily. Donna liked travel, cook­ing, sewing and crafts. She was an avid game player, enjoying Scrabble, Dominoes, and cards. She loved the hummingbirds. She loved to entertain, tell stories and tease people. She was a devoted correspondent with her many friends and relatives, and loved talking on the telephone. She enjoyed going back to Perry, to see family and friends. Donna is survived by daugh­ter Karen Yockey O'Quin; her husband Jack O'Quin; grandson, Rylan Bosher, his wife Tonya Petty Bosher and their daughter, Zoe Bay Bosher. Tonya's mother, Donna Petty, was both family and friend to her, as were step grandchildren Maya Quin, Joshua O'Quin, and Michael O'Quin. Elizabeth Hannant and Mary Louise Hannant are her surviving sisters-in-law. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Airsman­Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Contributed by Billie Browning SOLOMON OTIS YOKEM , 75, died at his home southeast of Pleasant Hill at 2:30 Sunday morning. He had been ill for several months. Mr. Yoken was born in Ross township, Dec. 19, 1886, a son of Henry and Hattie Weaver Yokem. He attended the Christian church. He was married to Della Jennings Nov. 20, 1928.Surviving are his widow, and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held in Coultas funeral home in Pleasant Hill at 2, Tues. afternoon, May 12, 1962, with the Rev.Robert Gulledge officiating. Burial was in Crescent Heights cemetery. LAWRENCE P. YOUNG , age 63, of Pittsfield, Ill. died 3:30 a.m. Thursday (August 12, 2004) at the Kepley House in Pittsfield, Ill. where he was a resident. He was born January 19, 1941 in Kinderhook, Ill. son of the late Dallas and Lena Mae Badgley Young, Sr. Surviving are three sisters, Mary Brown of Barry, Ill., Bettie Smith of Bloomington, Il., and Shirley Streeter of Pittsfield, Il.; two brothers, Charles Young and Joan of Pittsfield, Il., and Gene Young of Quincy, Il.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters, Lelah Goodyear, Virginia Van Vleet, Barbara Hamm, and twins Marguerite and Marjorie Young; and two brothers, Dallas Young, Jr. and James Young. Mr. Young was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pittsfield, Ill. Larry participated in the Special Olympics where he medaled in softball, bowling, and walking. He worked at the Pike County Work Activity Center as well as the Green Acres Motel in Pittsfield, Ill. and enjoyed fishing, family, friends and travel. He was a avid baseball fan and loved both the Cardinals and the Cubs and he also loved music and was a member of the Kepley House Bell Ringers. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday (August 16, 2004) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Ill. with Pastor Jerry Edison officiating. Burial will be in Parklawn Cemetery in Barry, Ill. ROBERT W. YOUNG , 61, of Pittsfield, died Monday Sept. 1, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born May 4, 1947 in Missouri to Mary Toots. Mrs. Young served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was an assembler for Dura Automotive. He enjoyed working on cars, camping, fishing, bowling, playing pool, and woodworking. He is survived by hismother in law, Wilma Stone of Chesterfield, his fiance, Kay Wallace of Pittsfield, a son, Robert Young; a step-son, Ryan Wallace of Galesburg; three daughters, Tracy, Tonya and Tera Young; four stepdaughters, Mandy (Jeremy) Gallagher of Galesburg, Nancy McDowell of Pittsfield, Debra (Wesley) DeJaynes of Pittsfield and Diane (Randy) DeJaynes of Baylis; two brother-in-laws, Donald Hill of Chesterfield and Harold House of Greenfield; grandparents, Barb and Melvin Williams of Pittsfield, along with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. he was preceded in death by his parents and a grandaughter. Graves services held Sept. 4, at West Cemetery, Pittsfield with Rev. Quentin Beard oficiating. 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