Obituaries of Sangamon County

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William H. Adams
A young man came to the Maxey House, in this city, on Thursday evening last, suffering from an attack of bilious diarrhea, of which he died this morning. He registered his name as William H. Adams. He was a young man, from 25 to 30 years of age, about six feet high, fair complexion, light auburn hair. His clothing consisted of a black cloth frock coat, check drilling pants, and black satin west. He was delirious during the greater portion of the time; but spoke apparently, rationally at times, of being acquainted with Messrs. Whitecraft, Cloyd, and Milton Bridges, (with the latter gentleman he spoke of passing the coming winter,) all citizens, we believe, of Sangamon county. He received prompt medical attendance, and all the kindness that the family of Mr. Maxey could bestow. [Illinois State Democrat, Wed. Sept. 19, 1860 - Submitted by Candi H.]


Ellen Richardson Adkinson died: July 9, 1900 clipping dated July 12, 1900
Died in this place {Schuyler County, IL} on Monday evening from the effects of a stroke of paralysis, which occurred last Saturday morning, Mrs. Ellen Adkinson, widow of the late James M. Adkinson; aged about 70 years. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, of which she was a member Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Hoffer officiating. Her remains were interred in the Frederick cemetery followed by a large concourse of friends. Ellen Richardson was born in Sangamon County, Ill., Dec 23, 1830. When 27 years of age she came to Frederick and was a resident here ever since. In the spring of 1870 she was married to Mr. Adkinson. To them were born seven children, all having preceded her to the spirit but two. Donated by Sara Hemp.

Name of Deceased: Guy Clifton Aten

County Name: Sangamon
State: IL
Newspaper: Rushville Times
Submitters Name: Source #18 and #2

Obit: Guy C. Aten Passed Away Wednesday; Funeral To Be Friday In Astoria Guy C. Aten, son of John and Lydia Heston Aten, was born November 7, 1896, on a farm west of Astoria, and departed this life September 7, 1949, at St. John's hospital in Springfield, where he had been a patient the past six weeks. He grew to manhood on the Aten homestead, where he spent 50 years of his life. A little over two years ago he purchased the present farm home northeast of Rushville. On April 11, 1925 he was united in marriage with Ellen Standard Leighty, who with one stepson, Claude C. Leighty, survives. The stepson is with the American Airlift in Germany. The following brothers and sisters survive: Ed of Chicago, Clarence, Merie, Mrs. Lulu Bricker and Mrs. Edith Davis of Astoria; also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Earl and Jesse. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the United Brethren church in Astoria. Services will be conducted by Rev. Edwards and Rev. Fred Thompson. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.

Name of Deceased: George Webster Aten

County Name: Sangamon
State: IL Newspaper: Macomb Journal and Peoria Journal Star
Submitters Name: Source #18 and #2

Obit: Augusta - George W. Aten, 90, of Augusta, formerly of the Macomb area, died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born Sept. 3, 1911, in Ray, to Clarence and Bertha (Montooth) Aten. He married Eleanor Boden, Sept. 28, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. She died Dec. 10, 1997. He is survived by five brothers, Sloan Aten, of Macomb, Roscoe (Marjorie) Aten, of Macomb, Richard (Betty) Aten, of Ramey, N. J., and Bob Aten, of Fairfield, Calif.; two sisters, Madlyn, of Aledo, and Maxine, of Prairie City; two grandchildren, Lisa (Mark) Flynn, of Quincy and Tammy Wallick, of Madison, Wis.; and one great-grandchild, Kilie Flynn. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Judy Wallick; and one brother, Keith Aten. Mr. Aten was a retired farmer. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Macomb, with Rev. Lee Unger officiating. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. Memorials may be made to the Augusta Fire Department. [Macomb Journal]

Macomb - George W. Aten, 90, of Augusta, formerly of the Macomb area, died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Born Sept. 3, 1911, in Ray to Clarence and Bertha Montooth Aten, he married Eleanor Boden on Sept. 28, 1935, in Keokuk, Iowa. She died Dec. 10, 1997. He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Judy Wallick; and one brother. Surviving are five brothers, Sloan, Roscoe (and Marjorie) and Richard (and Betty), all of Macomb, Rex (and Jean) of Ramsey, N.J., and Bob of Fairfield, Calif.; two sisters, Madlyn of Aledo and Maxine of Prairie City; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter. He was a retired farmer. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. The Rev. Lee Unger will officiate. Friends may call after 9 a.m. Thursday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. Memorials may be made to Augusta Fire Department. [Peoria Journal Star]

Name of Deceased: Freemont "Monte" Allison Aten

County Name: Sangamon
State: IL
Newspaper: State Journal-Register
Submitters Name: Source #18 and #2

Obit: Freemont "Monte" Aten, 76, of Springfield died at 9:30 a.m. Monday [July 22, 1991] at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Feb. 10, 1915, in Ray, the son of Len B. and Nora Nall Aten. He married Mary Margaret Moffitt in 1946 in Bloomington. She died in 1984. He then married Nadine Brown Ross in 1988 in Springfield. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Paul and Virgil. He retired from Central Illinois Light Co. in 1978 after 32 years of service. A resident of Springfield most of his life, Mr. Aten was a member of Fifth Presbyterian Church, Springfield Lodge 4 AF&AM and Hall Hagler Chapter 15 DAV. Surviving are his wife, Nadine; four sons, Orley Aten of Sterling, Mich., Richard Aten of Phoenix, Ariz., Ronald Aten of Blue Mound and Rex Aten of Arthur; three daughters, Mrs. William (Linda) Adams of Lewistown, Mrs. Philip (Pamela) Cravens and Mrs. Dennis (Penny) Austin, both of Chatham; three stepsons, Jack Drap of the U.S. Air Force, Larry Ross of Springfield and Harlan Ross Jr. of Denver, Colo.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Mark (Barbara) Ackley of East Aurora, N.Y.; 33 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Melba) Lindsey of McAllen, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. William Swaar officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Name of Deceased: Donald Eugene Aten

County Name: Sangamon
State: IL
Newspaper: The Quincy Herald-Whig
Submitters Name: Source #18 and #2

Obit: Donald Eugene Aten, 82, of Rushville died Jan. 29, 2008, in Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Wood Funeral Home, Rushville. Interment will follow in Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Donald Eugene Aten, 82, Rushville, died at 11:05 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, Rushville, with the Rev. Mary Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery with military rites by the U.S. Army Burial Detail and the Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Schuyler-Industry School District's FFA. You are invited to share your memories and leave online condolences, www.woodfh.net.

Donald Eugene Aten, 82, of Rushville, passed away at 11:05 AM, Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He was born on January 11, 1926 in Fulton County, Illinois, the son of the late Leslie and Mildred (Curless) Aten. He married Margie Tutt on January 18, 1950 at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter Cheri Baker and husband Roger of Rushville, two grandchildren Samantha Maliongas and husband Louis and Gene Baker and wife Rebecca, three great grandchildren Emery and Lane Maliongas and Paisley Baker and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Carroll Aten and a niece Mindy Aten Quinn. Don was a 1943 graduate of Rushville High School and attended the University of Illinois for one year, before he was drafted into the US Army during WW II. He was awarded a Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during the Battle of the Bulge. After his discharge, he worked at Cudahay's in Rushville for several years. His life was farming and he farmed until Jan 15, 2008. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville, Schuyler American Legion Post #4, and served on the board of the Schuyler County Farm Bureau. He served on the board of the Schuyler County ASCS office. He was awarded the Master Farm Family Award in 2007 by the Schuyler County Ag Day Committee. Services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 2, 2008 at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mary Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery with military rites by the US Army Burial Detail and the Schuyler American Legion Post # 4. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM Friday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or Schuyler-Industry School District's FFA

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