Obituaries Pike County IL -- Y -- LOYD M. YAEGER - 73, of Pittsfield, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday (March 29, 1996) in Illini Community Hospital. Mr. Yaeger was born June 20, 1922, in Pittsfield, a son of Jess and Esther Norton Yaeger. He married Rowena Ator Sept. 27,1941, in Palmyra, Mo. She sur­vives. A graduate of Pittsfield High School and Rankin Electronics Institute in St. Louis, Mr. Yaeger had worked for Magnavox Cor­poration and Setchell-Carison and retired from Arrow Farm Supply in 1980. He had served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Pittsfield First United Methodist Church, Pittsfield Lodge 790 AF&AM and Quincy Consistory. Survivors include a son, Mark Yaeger of Bellingham, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Mindy Naatz of Kasson, Minn.; four grandchildren, Nikki, Matthew, Page and Luke; and two sisters, Mrs. Harding (Jesse) Sloan Carr and Mrs. Carl (Marilyn) Riley, both of Pittsfield. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Floyd, and a grandson, Joseph Moore. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Pittsfield United Methodist Church by the Rev. John McIntosh. Burial will be in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home with family meeting friends after 6 Memorials may be made to Babyfold in Normal. Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves - Contributed by Ella Tittsworth 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) FRED R. YELLIOTT , 86 of the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, and formerly of Milton, died, Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at the Illinois Veterans Home. Fred was born in Milton, Dec. 3, 1924 a son to George and Nellie Mullnix Yelliott. He married Neva Coonrod and she preceded him in death in 1995. Fred was a veteran of the United States Navy and had worked for the GM&O Railroad and Illinois Central Railroad as a bridge gang and construction laborer. Fred is survived by three sons, Gary (Melodee) of Bloomington; John of Bloomington, George of East Moline and a daughter, Sharon Ridgeway of Bloomington, Also surviving are 25 grandchildren and great grandchildren, and a brother, Joe (Barbara) Yelliott of Pittsfield, He was preceded in death by brothers, George Henry Yelliott, Lee Edward Yelliott, Glenn Yelliott and a sister, Eva Franklin. Graveside services were held Friday, March 4, at 3 p.m. at the Eldred Memorial Garden Cemetery, Eldred, with Rev. Ron Baker officiating. Graveside military rites were accorded by the Eldred American Legion Post 1135. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Contributed by Billie Browning GLENN A. YELLIOTT , 77 of Milton, IL passed away Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Glenn was born near Milton, IL on May 13, 1933 a son to George L. and Nellie Mullnix Yelliott. Glenn was a United States Army veteran serving from April 22, 1953 until April 7, 1955. He was a truck driver for Wheelock in his earlier years and later an American Saddle Bred Show Horse Trainer. He was baptized and a member of the Greenpond Christian Church near Pearl, IL. Survivors include two sons, Roger (Sandra) Yelliott and Kenneth (Traci) Yelliott both of Pittsfield, two brothers, Joe (Barb) Yelliott of Pittsfield and Fred Yelliott of Quincy, IL, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Henry and Lee Edward Yelliott and a sister Eva Franklin. Services and burial of the cremated remains are planned for a later date at the Smith Cemetery at Milton Contributed by Billie Browning MARY (BURLEND) YELLIOTT - Was born in Yorkshire, England, Jan. 13, 1815, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron Loveless, near Detroit, Ill., Jan. 4, 1889, after twelve days of prostration from paralysis, during which time she was not permitted to speak or recognize any one. She was united in marriage to Mr. Luke Yelliott, in England, in the year 1840, and in 1842 they came to America, and settled in Pike county, Illinois. Her husband died in the faith of Christ about three years ago. To them were born nine children, seven of whom are living, who mourn their loss, but hope to meet in heaven their loved ones, who "shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father." Sister Yelliott became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Bethel in the year 1844, and was ever after a faithful and devout follower of Christ, exerting a godly in-fluence in the community over her friends and neighbors, but more especially over her own household, bringing up her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, whose faith they follow. Two weeks before her fatal illness she, as usual, attended class at Detroit, and gave her last testimony, and with holy rapture spoke of the love of God, and her hope of heaven, as if she realized that her Master would soon I say: " 'Tis enough; come up higher." On Sunday, Jan. 6, at 11 a. m., her funeral was preached by the writer to a very large congregation of sympathizing friends and neighbors, after which her body was laid in the silent tomb in the beautiful cemetery in the churchyard. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord; yea, saith the Spirit, they shall rest from their labors and their works do follow them.." Transcribed by Delaine Donaldson, from an old scrapbook containing newspaper clippings. SHIRLEY J. YELLIOTT , 78 of Pittsfield and formerly of Milton, died Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Shirley was born March 29, 1933, in Milton, a daughter to Lewis (John) L. and Irma G. Landess Stout. In earlier years, Shirley was employed at the Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield and the United States Postal Service. She loved to cook and retired from the Old Orchard Country Club where she extended her love of cooking and baking to her family and to the restaurant customers. Shirley enjoyed playing cards, flower gardening and bird watching, especially hummingbirds. Her loving soul will be remembered by her two sons, Roger L. (Sandy) Yelliott and Kenneth G. (Traci) Yelliott, both Pittsfield; four grandchildren, Kara (Kevin) Gray of Forrest Dell, Mo.; Kayla (Scott) Riley of Milton; Keenan and Kayci Yelliott of Pittsfield. Dear to Shirley’s heart were her four great grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 13 step great-grandchildren and special family members, Ronald and Ramona Landess. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Betty Bollman and Lois Phillips. Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Rev. Tom Wilber officiating. Visitation was held prior to the service from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment was in the Smith Cemetery near Milton. Contributed by Billie Browning GLORIA YELTON - passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Bobbye was born January 4, 1926 to Harold and Mae Crowder at home on the family farm in Pleasant Hill Illinois. She went to a country grade school in Bayville Illinois, and on most days she walked to school with her sisters and brother. They were a very close family who worked, played, and prayed together. She graduated from high school in Pleasant Hill in 1943. She was chosen Girl Citizen of her class, and she was honored to be named as a Daughter of the American Revolution. She and her three sisters worked as secretaries at the high school after their graduations. On June 26, 1945 she married the love of her life, Wayne Yelton, at her parent's home. They resided in Illinois until moving to McCall Idaho in 1948, and then to Eagle in 1953. Bobbye was a devoted mother and homemaker and in 1971 she found a job which suited her perfectly - being a rural mail carrier in Star Idaho. She held her co-workers close to her heart and the patrons on her route continually showed their kindness by digging her car out of snow drifts, changing flat tires, and offering her a cold glass of water on a hot summer day. She retired from her job in 1994 and became a full time grandmother to her grandsons Matthew and Ryan. Bobbye accepted Christ as her personal Savior at a young age and was a member of the Baptist Church her entire life. She had many brothers and sisters in Christ whom she cared about deeply. We, her family, know that she is with her Lord and Savior and is rejoicing with her loved ones who have gone before her. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Wayne, her daughter and son-in-law Becky and Jack, her grandsons Matthew and Ryan, her sister and brother-in-law Donna June and Thomas Hobbs, her brother and sister-in-law Lawrence and Jean Crowder, Carl and Joy Neese, Bob Capps, a sister-in-law Dorothy Curley, many nieces and nephews, and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by an infant sister Hilda, a brother Lewis, her father, her mother, and her sisters Haroldine Neese and Bettye Joyce Capps. Bobbye's family would like to thank the staff of St. Luke's MSTI, the special people at Heart and Home Hospice, those who remembered her with phone calls, cards, and prayers, Dorothy Curley and Karen Dellgard for their devoted care in her final days, and the family, friends, and neighbors who have been our continual support in the days since her passing. Services will be held Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at 1:00 pm at Alden Waggoner Funeral Home in Boise with graveside committal services immediately following at Dry Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to The Ronald McDonald House, her favorite charity. We will always love and miss you, and one day we will be together again in Heaven. Contributed by Billie Browning ANNE ELIZABETH YOKEM , age 78, of Pittsfield, IL died Wednesday (12-8-10) morning at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. Anne was born July 3, 1932 in Chicago, IL, a daughter of Maynard S. and Ethel Stull Powell. She married James W. Yokem in 1957 in Chicago and he survives, living in Roseville, IL. Anne was a long time employee of the “Pike Press” newspaper in Pittsfield. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, reading and traveling. Anne was of the Methodist faith and more recently had attended the First Baptist Church in Pittsfield. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Yokem of Waukegan, IL and Beth Yokem of Pittsfield, four sisters, Enid Elaine Johnson of Chicago, Virginia Rose Kvorka of Pittsfield and Ellen Powell and Donna Powell, both of Grays Lake, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Maynard Powell in 1993 and by a special friend, Richard Gray. Funeral services were held Saturday (12-11-10) at 1:00 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Don Peebles. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held one hour prior to the services. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill was in charge of arrangements. 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. 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 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. MARY ELLEN (STEARNS) YOUNG , 79, of Barry, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, in her home. She was born April 14, 1929, near Barry, to Charles F. and Amy (Johnson) Stearns. They preceded her in death. She married Karl Eugene Young, Nov. 4, 1946, in Hannibal, Mo. He preceded her in death June 1, 2004. She is survived by one son, Steve Young, and his wife, Kathy, of Barry and four daughters, Linda Young, Karen Sue Young, Carolyn Richards and Sandy Young, all of Barry. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Stanley Young and Mike Young and one brother in infancy. Mary Ellen enjoyed gardening, reading and spending time with her grandkids. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Nazarene Church in Barry. Visitation was held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Nazarene Church in Barry. Burial was in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. Memorials are suggested to the Nazarene Church of Barry. Contributed by Billie Browning STANLEY C. YOUNG , 42, of Barry, a supervisor at Trinity Industries in Quincy, died Sunday (May 9, 1993) in his home. Born Jan. 5, 1951, in Hannibal, Mo., Mr. Young was a son of Karl and Mary Ellen Stearns Young. He was a member of Barry Naz­arene Church. On April 2, 1988, he married Lynda Snyder in Maywood, Mo. She survives. Survivors also include his parrents; a grandmother, Peg Weddington of Barry; a son, Stanley C. Young Jr. of Hillview; a step­daughter, Michelle Allison of Quincy; two brothers, Steve of Barry and Michael of Hannibal; and four sisters, Linda, Sue and Sandy Young and Carolyn Rich­ards, all of Barry. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Barry Naz­arene Church. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Transcribed by Rosemary Reeves - Contributed by Ella Tittsworth 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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