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Obituary for Marie Abigail Haley Irwin
Rushville Times, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1999, page 15, column 4
Marie Irwin
  Marie Abigail Irwin, 100, of Rushville, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Feb. 22, 1899, in Brown County to the late Julius and Nancy Jane Seckman Haley.  She married Charles Augustus "Gussie" Irwin Feb. 11, 1919, at her parents' home in Brown County.  He died June 20, 1964.
  Surviving are two sons, Charles Russell Irwin of Phoenix, Ariz., and Maurice Eugene Irwin of Rockford; one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Mary Jane) Busby of Rushville; seven grandchildren, Betty, Nancy and Dale Irwin, Karen Spring, Richard and Glen Irwin, and Scott Busby; four great-grandchildren, Joel and Caleb Furmanek, Ryan Irwin, Matthew Irwin and Alex Busby; one brother, Lawrence Haley of Liberty; and several nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by one brother, Ralph Haley; and two sisters, Myrtle Haley Whitson and Cecil Haley McGinley.
  Marie attended the Byrnes School in Bowen County until 1917.
  She was a member of the Salem Christian Church of Brown County, where she often played the piano for Sunday School and church.  She transferred her membership to the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Rushville in 1947.  Marie held the honor of being the oldest member of the congregation at the time of her death.
  She was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word.  She loved her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  As each one was born, she made them a quilt and an afghan, her way of saying to them, "You are special."  Her fingers were always busy creating quilt patterns, quilting those patterns as she completed them and crocheting doilies or rugs.  Her large vegetable and flower-garden was her pride and joy until her late eighties when her eye-sight failed.  She was not inclined to travel or visit, however her home was always open and welcome to everyone, with a listening ear, a fresh slice of bread from the oven spread with fresh churned butter and sugar or jam, or a portion of warm pie.  She always loved a good conversation, good church music, an exchange of recipes, and sent you on your way with a jar filled with something from the pantry shelf.
  She saw many changes in this century.
  Funeral services were held Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials are suggested to the Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home or the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), both of Rushville.
Obituary for Dora "Ruth" Ruth Jackson
Rushville Times, July 5, 1917
  Many hearts were saddened Sunday evening when the news went out that the death angel had entered the home of Mrs. Phoebe Jackson and the beautiful spirit of her youngest daughter, Ruth, had returned to God who gave it.
  Ruth's childhood days were spent in Rushville, where she grew to young womanhood, possessed with a beautiful Christian character that endeared her to everyone who was permitted to know her.
  Funeral services, conducted by her pastor, Rev. D. V. Gowdy, were held from her late home on Tuesday afternoon, after which the remains of this dear girl were laid to rest in the city cemetery.
  Dora Ruth, daughter of Horatio O. and Phoebe Noble Jackson, was born May 19, 1881, and for 36 years was a comfort and blessing to her family and friends.
  Early in life she gave herself to her Savior and united with the Methodist Church. For many years she sang in the choir and was helpful in all good works so far as her strength would allow. She was always frail and three years ago became an invalid, but proved that the blessed religion of Christ can bring courage and cheerfulness even thru pain and the wasting of disease.
  She endeared herself to all who knew her and became more and more precious to her family, until July 1, 1917, her Lord siad, "It is enough! Come!" and our Ruth left all pain, all weakness for eternal joy, eternal life and strength. For her we can only rejoice, but alas! she leaves her mother, two brothers, Charles at home and Robert, of Canton; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Applegate; an aunt, Mrs. Dora Ruth Tetrick, and other near and dear relatives and friends. May their hearts be comforted!
Obituary for John William Jackson I
  John W. Jackson Sr., 74, of Beardstown, died Tuesday evening May 11, 1999 at his residence.
  He was born June 7, 1924, in Bates City, Mo., the son of John T. and Effie Mae Anthony Jackson.  He married Dorothy Osborn on October 24, 1947, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church parsonage in Beardstown, and she survives.
  He is also survived by one son, John W. Jr. (wife Jenny) of Liberty; three daughters, Mrs. Jim (Rosa Lee) Miller and Anita Kay, both of Beardstown, and Janis Lynn of springfield; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Pearl Savage and Wanda Savage, both of Beardstown, Geraldine Osborn of Napolean, Mo. and Edna Belle Moss of Springfield.  He was preceded in death by two brothers.
  Mr. Jackson graduated from Oak Grove (Missouri) High School in 1943.  He entered the U.S. Army on Feb. 12, 1943, and served in World War II in the Philippines and the occupation of Japan.  He received a Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star and a Good Conduct medal and was honorably discharged on Feb. 15, 1946.  He was a life member of the Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post No. 1239 in Beardstown.  He was employed by Burlington-Northern Railroad as a Bridge Gang Foreman from 1952 until his retirement in 1988 and he also farmed in the Cass County area.
  Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Beardstown City Cemetery.  Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Friday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.  Memorials are suggested to the Cass County Visiting Nurses.

  Graveside funeral services for John W. Jackson Sr. were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 1999, at the Beardstown City Cemetery.  Vocalists Marsha Lehmkuhl and Jo Lehmkuhl sang "Peace in the Valley".  Pallbearers were Mike ..oker, J.T. Savage, George Savage, Maurice W. Lehmkuhl, Ted Mallicoar, Pete Warden, Leo Savage and Lonnie Savage.  The eulogy was given by Dana Stevens and Wyatt Sager.  Military services were conducted by Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post No. 1239 in Beardstown with Dick Ballance, Charlie Petri, Frank DeLoche, George Bell, Roy ..ore, Gillie Collison and Randy ..omwell, color guard; Ken ..rtney, Leo Carlock, George ..cy, Rich Vincent, Mike Genseal, ..ig Stevens and Les Farwell (Legion Post No. 605), rifle squad; ... McCombs, body guard; Dale Lovekamp, squad leader; and ..tor Smith, Lanny Smith, Dana Stevens, Russell Southwell and ..e Lovekamp, officers.  "Taps" was played by Robert Pherigo.  ..er Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary for William Lee James
Rushville Times, January 24, 2001, page 13, column 2
  William Lee James, 35, of Rushville, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  He was born July 13, 1965, in Jacksonville, to Edgar C. and Anna Ellen Arnold James.
  Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Anna and Robert Kerker of Huntsville; his father and stepmother, Edgar and Marilyn James of Havana; one grandmother, Mrs. Florence Louise Arnold of Rushville; two brothers, Steven James (wife Tina) and Clifford James, all of Bluffs; two stepbrothers, Gene Kerker (wife Julie) and Dale Kerker (wife Anna) all of Augusta; three stepsisters, Kari Rogers (husband Bruce) of Wiseriver, Mont., Kim Borgal of North Platt, Neb., and Janet Gabbert (husband Lyle) of Littleton; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond Arnold, Edgar James Sr., Ralph and Vivian Sturgeon.
  He graduated from Mason county High School in 1983 and attended Spoon River College and Western Illinois University. He graduated from the Police Training Institute in Champaign. He worked for several law enforcement agencies and taught DARE classes in Schuyler, Brown and. Scott counties. He also had been an E.M.T. with the Schuyler Emergency Services and Disaster Agency. He attended the First Baptist Church in Havana.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley and Rev. Wesley Burns officiating. Burial was in the Hill Crest Cemetery south of Bluffs.
  Memorials may be given to the Schuyler County DARE program.
Obituary for Vernon "Ted" Theodore Jamison
Ted Jamison
  Vernon Theodore "Ted" Jamison, 80, of Beardstown, died Sunday, Sept.19, 1999, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  He was born May 26, 1919, in Beardstown, the son of Frank L. "Happy" and Edith Hill Jamison.  He married Ruth L. Anderson on July 25,1938, in Beardstown.  She preceded him in death on July 30, 1985.
  He was a river boat pilot for more than 40 years primarily with the John I. Hay Company.  He was a graduate of Beardstown High School with the class of 1938.  He always enjoyed hunting and fishing.
  Survivors include four children, Joe Jamison of New Albany, Ind., Mike Jamison (wife Bonnie) of Springfield, Susan Hendricker (husband Kallie) of Mt. Sterling, and Linda Buck (husband Don) of Jerseyville; two brothers, Ben Jamison of Chandlerville and Clyde Jamison of Camden; three sisters, Margie Mathews of Beardstown, Helen Walters of Quincy, and Norma Perkins of Harrisburg; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter in infancy, one brother, Arthur Jamison, and two sisters, Mary Jamison and Florence Jamison.
  Private family graveside services will be held at the Beardstown City Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.  The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials are suggested to the Beardstown Little League Association or the Brown County Little League and may be left at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling.
Obituary for Jaye Lutz Jenican
Rushville Times, December 1, 1999, page 5, column 3
  Jaye Jenican, 41, of Laguna Beach, Calif., died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at the home of her mother in Rushville.
  She was born March 26, 1958, in Santa Ana, Calif., to William Lutz and Jean Leichliter Lutz.
  She is survived by her mother of Rushville, her father of Las Vegas, Nev.; a daughter, Katlyn Jenican of Laguna Niguel, Calif.; her maternal grandmother, Mabel Leichliter of Gahanna, Ohio; two sisters, Ellen Weaver of Ennis, Mont., aud Luanne Bressler of McAllister, Mont.
  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather and both paternal grandparents.
  She graduated from California State University in Fullerton, Calif.
  Cremation has been accorded. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
George Jennings Death
Schuyler Citizen, October 14, 1863
George Jennings
  Mr. George Jennings, aged about 21 years, and living three miles southwest of this place on the Ripley road met with a sudden death on Sunday morning last under the following circumstances:
  He was riding out in the woods, along the road leading west from his father's in company with William Casteel. Having stopped a few moments, to converse with his mother, his companion had ridden some distance in advance of him. He then started on a gallop to overtake him, and on coming up with him, both horses started on a run, when Mr. Jennings' horse fell, pitching him forward upon his head. His neck was broken by the fall, and he neither spoke or breathed after he struck the ground. He leaves a wife and child.
Obituary for Delmar Jewison
Rushville Times, July 24, 2001, page 13, column 4
Eagle Publications, July 5, 2001
 Delmar Jewison
  Delmar Jewison, 101, a resident of Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb, died Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at the care center.
  He was born on Nov. 5, 1899, in, Eldorado Township near Table Grove to Charles Oscar and Anetta Leighty Jewison.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Maxine Bacon.
  They were married 72 years before her death on Sept. 25, 2000.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Muriel Ruth, and an older brother, Wendell.
  He is survived by a daughter, Joan (Welton) Croissant of Joliet; two sons, Charles B. (wife, Nancy) Jewison of Batavia and Robert (wife, Sara) Jewison of Huntley, 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one nephew.
  He grew up in the Table Grove area and graduated from Table Grove High School.  After attending Gem City Business College, he moved to Macomb where he was employed at the Mackemer-Means Lumber Co. from which he retired as the manager in the mid sixties.  He had been a resident of Wesley Village since 1980.
  Mr. Jewison was one of the original trustees of the Felheimer Trust and was a very active member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, serving for many years as a member of the official board.  He was the chairman of the building committee when the present church was built.  He sang in the choir for over 40 years.  He was a member of the Macomb School Board for six years in the 1940s and also was on the board of the YMCA.  He was a long-time member of the Kiwanis Club and was their song leader for several years.  An avid golfer after he retired, he celebrated his 100th birthday with a round of golf.
  Funeral services were held Friday, June 29, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.  Rev. Mark Myers officiated.  Private family graveside committal services were held on Friday, June 29, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church.
Obituary for Maxine Bacon Jewison
Rushville Times, October 4, 2000, page 15, column 2
Maxine Jewison
  Maxine Jewison, 91, a resident of Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb, died Monday, Sept. 25, 2000, at the health care center.
  She was born on Oct. 6, 1908, in Macomb, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Jesse Baxter Bacon.  She grew up in the Huntsville and Augusta area and was a graduate of Augusta High School.  She moved to Macomb to attend Western State Teachers College until her marriage on July 5, 1928, to Delmar Jewison.  He survives.
  She also is survived by one daughter, Joan (Welton) Croissant of Joliet; two sons, Charles (Nancy) Jewison of Batavia, and Robert (Sara) Jewison of Huntley; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.   She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother in infancy and one sister, Dorothy Bacon.
  She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb, where she was very active in the women's work of the church, serving in offices at the local, district and conference levels.  For several years she was also the parish visitor of the church.
  Private family graveside services were held on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb, Rev. Mark Myers officiated.  A public memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2000, at Wesley Village in Macomb.  Rev. Mark Myers will officiate.  Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Walking Path Fund at Wesley Village.
Obituary for Lewis "Mike" Charles Jockisch
Rushville Times, Oct. 6, 1999, page 15, column 1
'Mike' Jockisch
  Lewis Charles "Mike" Jockisch, 90, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
  He was born Dec. 15, 1908, in Cass County, the son of Christ H. and Myria Catherine Shields Jockisch. Mr. Jockisch married Miss Verna Jeanice Moeller on May 2, 1944, in Beardstown. She preceded him in death on May 14, 1985. He had several brothers and sisters who all preceded him in death.
  He is survived by two sons, David C. (wife Katy) Jockisch of Beardstown and Jack (wife Lucy) Jockisch; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was a life long farmer in Cass County. He attended the Black Oak Church and loved to fox hunt when he was a young man.
  The family has requested. that memorials be made to the Black Oak Cemetery and the Heritage Manor South Activity Fund in lieu of flowers.
  Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home on Friday, Oct. 1, 1999. with burial immediately following in the family lot of the Black Oak Cemetery.
Death Notice for Father of Virgil Johnson
Rushville Times, November 1961
Death of Father
  Sympathy of our community is extended to Principal Virgil Johnson, his father having passed away Friday. Funeral services were held in Griggsville on Tuesday, November 2, 1961.
Obituary for Helen "Maxine" Maxine Vandiver Johnson
Rushville Times, October 18, 2000, page 15, column 5
Helen Maxine Johnson
  Maxine (Vandiver) Johnson of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Brooklyn, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2000, in Seward, Neb.
  Born March 13, 1918, to Herbert and Hila Lantz Vandiver, she married Robert Lee Johnson.  He preceded her in death.
  She also was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Dwight Fowler, two brothers, Loyd and Vivian Kay, and a half-sister, Mary Cady.
  She is survived by two sons, Robert Scott of Lincoln, Neb., and Jeffry C. of Utah one daughter, Kristin M. Broady of Denver, Colo., a half-sister, Mrs. John (Mildred) Laird of Seattle; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the First Evangelical Covenant Church in Lincoln, Neb.
  Memorial services were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the First Evangelical Covenant Church with Pastor Donald R. Ostrom officiating.  Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Death of Louis Johnson
died: October 25, 1924
Rushville Times, Oct. 30, 1924
  Louis Johnson, who was injured in an auto accident near Macomb, died at Holmes Hospital, Friday morn. He resided at Illiopolis, IL and remains were taken to that city for burial. He was a brother of Miss Roe Johnson.
Obituary for Melba Shores Johnson
Rushville Times, January 16, 2002, page 13, column 3
Melba Johnson
  Melba (Shores) Johnson, 73, of Pittsfield, formerly of Rushville, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002, at the Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield.
  She was born June 28, 1928, in Industry to the late Edward and Lurlan Katie Kellum Shores.
  She married Millard William "Bill" Johnson, Sr., on Feb. 25, 1950.
  Surviving are four sons, Jerry "Rock" Shores of Avon, Jimmy Allen Johnson of Griggsville, and Ricky Joe Johnson and Millard William "Billy" Johnson, Jr., both of Rushville; a daughter, Elizabeth Jane Ann Scroggins of Baylis; nine grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
  A son, Garold R. "Gary" Shores, six brothers and five sisters preceded her in death.
  She worked at Graham Hospital in Canton for many years before retiring.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Gary Kruzan officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. Wednesday until the time of services at the funeral home.
Obituary for Mildred E Crick Johnson
Rushville Times, December 27, 2000, page 9, column 2
Mildred Johnson
  Mildred E. Johnson, 90, of Galesburg, formerly of Ipava, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at Seminary Manor Nursing Home in Galesburg.
  She was born March 18, 1910, in Fulton County, the daughter of Charles and Eva (Counselman) Crick.
  She married Roy Johnson Jan. 27, 1961 in Canton.  He died Sept. 12, 1978.
  Surviving are a step-daughter, Mrs. Jim (Virginia) Litchfield of Knoxville; and five step-grandchildren.
  She was a member of Ipava Christian Church.
  She was a bookkeeper for several businesses in Ipava and also for International Harvester in Canton.
  Services were Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with Pastor Kevin Kessler and Rev. Steven Litchfield officiating.  Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Ipava Christian Church.
Obituary for Wilbur "Wilb" R. Johnson
  Wilbur Ray "Wilb" Johnson, 67, of 310 West Detroit Ave., Monmouth, passed away at 6:22 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at his residence.
  He was born April 14, 1934, in Monouth, the son of Oscar and Alma Catherine (Knuth) Johnson.  He attended school on Monmouth including Immaculate Conception Grade School.
  Wilbur was a PFC-E3 in the Army during the Korean Conflict, serving from October 24, 1956 to October 15, 1958.
  He married Marilyn Joan "Jo" Schisler on June 4, 1961, in Swan Creek.
  Wilbur was employed for 44 1/2 years by the City of Monmouth.  He began by digging graves and mowing at the Monmouth Cemetery at age 17.  He later served with the Street Department on the roller and street sweeper.  More recently, he drove a truck for the sanitation department.  He retired on September 25, 1995.  Wilbur loved deer and squirrel hunting, bike riding, fishing, mushrooming, and spending time with his grandsons.
  Survivors include his wife, Joan "Jo" Johnson of Monmouth; one son, Matthew Johnson and Heidi of Knoxville; two grandsons, Colin and Alec Johnson of Knoxville; five sisters, Ellen Jones of Carthage, Missouri, Rose Mary Miller and her husband, Don, Rose Scott, Marge Kinney, and Patricia Leather and her husband, Dean, all of Monmouth; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one half-brother and infant twin sisters.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 25, at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, with Rev. James Epperson officiating.
  Burial will be in the Monmouth Cemetery.
  Friends may call Thursday, July 26, at the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
  Memorials may be left to the Swan Creek Methodist Church or "Hospice of America" in Galesbury.
Obituary for Anna Louise Geiman Jones
The Rushville Times, May 11, 1938
Mrs. W. B. Jones
  Anna Louise, daughter of Joseph & Isabelle Geiman, was born on a farm 2 1/2 miles southeast of Astoria, March 21, 1858 and departed this life at their home in Bader, May 4, 1938, aged 80 years, 1 month, and 13 days.
  She was baptized, April 8, 1877 by Elder Benjamin Walton and united with the Christian Church at Bader. On February 2, 1879 she was united in marriage to William Byron Jones. To this union were born 3 daughters and 2 sons, Cora, wife of William S. Henderson of Rushville, Myrtle, ....., wife of Harry Stauffer of Hickory Twp, William J. of Astoria and Loren B. of Macomb, also 15 and grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren remain.
  She was the oldest of a family of 10 children, 3 of whom with her father and mother have preceded her in death. Six are left, Jefferson and Vada, wife of M. L. Kolp, both of Browning Twp, Dove, wife of J. L. Demy of Urbana, Clara, Belle and David, all of Astoria.
  Funeral services were held at the Bader Church, Friday at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. L. A. Crown. Burial in the Bader cemetery.
  Note: Harry Stauffer's wife' name was Lanta C.
Obituary for Charlotte Ann Thompson Jones
Rushville Times, Dec. 1, 1999, page 15, column 1
Charlotte Jones
  Charlotte A. Jones, 48, of Rushville, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Bloomington.
  She was born April 19, 1951, in Beardstown, the daughter of Dwight Leslie and Lillian (Luttrell) Thompson.
  Surviving are her mother of Rushville; three daughters, Mrs. David (Traci) Kimball of Auburn, Carrie Jones of Springfield and Kelli Jones of Rushville; one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Jim (Jeanne) Woodruff and Mrs. Tom (Lori) Swan, both of Rushville.  She was preceded in death by her father.
  She worked for C F Motorfreight in Springfield for the last four years before being transferred to Bloomington recently.
  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.
  Memorials may be given to the Kelli Jones Education Fund in care of Rushville State Bank.
Obituary of Clarence Eugene Jones
Clarence Eugene Jones
  Clarence Jones drowned on Sunday afternoon, June 7 {1903}, at about 2:30 PM in Jackson Marshall's pond about 1 mile north of Whitehall {Greene County}, Ill. He had gone swimming with Clarence Tunison and Hal Henry. The boys had been in the water only a few minutes when Clarence Jones began calling for help. He went under before the other boys could get to him. Charles Johnson was in a boat on the north end of the pond and went immediately to help.
  Mr. Marshall, who resides only a short distance from the pond, was notified. They attempted, unsuccessfully, to recover the body using grappling hooks. Mr. Marshall obtained a seine and, after an hour and a half, recovered the body. All efforts to resusitate life proved futile. An inquest was held and it was concluded that Clarence Jones died by accidental drowning affected by heart trouble. (Source: Whitehall Register)
Obituary for Claude H. Jones
Galesburg Register Mail Feb. 11, 2004
Jones, Claude H.
  London Mills - Claude H. Jones, 96, London Mills, died at 2:50 p.m. Monday (Feb. 9, 2004) in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
  He was born March 10, 1907, in London Mills, the son of Owen and Olive L. Robison Jones.
  He married Irene Marie Bloom on June 18, 1936, in Cambridge. She died Nov. 14, 2002.
  Surviving are three sons, Owen C. (and Linda) Jones, London Mills, Karl R. (and Marsha) Jones, Galesburg, and Arlan C. Jones, London Mills; a daughter, Elaine M. Jones, London Mills; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, a
sister, a grandson and a granddaughter.
  He was raised and educated in London Mills and graduated from London Mills High School and Knox College.
  He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, stationed at March Field, Calif.
  He worked at Western Electric, Chicago, before returning to London Mills, where he farmed and worked at Midland Coal Company for 43 years, retiring in 1976.
  He was a member of the London Mills Masonic Lodge, Sons of the American Revolution and Mohammed Shrine in Peoria.
  Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in East Midway Cemetery, with the Rev. John Simpson officiating. No visitation is planned. Corman Memorial Home, London Mills, is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Obituaries for David Peter Jones
David P. Jones
  David P. Jones, 87, of Vermont, retired farmer, died Monday afternoon at the Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
  Mr. Jones was born August 15, 1880, in Oakland Township, the son of George and Phoebe Jane Rose Jones. He married Grace Emma Montooth on Jan. 1, 1914. and she died Nov. 20,1944.
  He was a member of the Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert (Mary) Kost of Vermont and Mrs. Raymond (Margaret) Venters of Bartonville; two sons, George P. Jones of Vermont and Paul E. Jones of Ray; 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Emory Jones of Youngstown, Ariz., Edwin Jones of Rushville and Ura Jones of Bushnell; and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Ackman of Rushville.
  Four sisters preceded him in death.
  Funeral services will held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Kost Memorial Home, and burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
 
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  David P. Jones, 87, of near Vermont, a retired firmer, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon, Dec. 4. at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
  Mr. Jones was born Aug. 15, 1880, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, the son of George and Phoebe Jane Rose Jones. He married Grace Emma Montooth on Jan. 1, 1914. She died Nov. 20, 1944. He was a of the Farm Bureau. He resided in Schuyler County all of his life.
  He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary J. Kost of Vermont and Mrs. Margaret L. Venters of Martinville; two sons, George P. Jones of Vermont and Paul E. Jones of Ray; eight grandchildren; eight great--grandchildren; three brothers, Emory Jones of Youngstown, Ariz., Edwin Jones of Rushville, and Ura Jones of Bushnell; and a sister, Mrs. Carrie Ackman of Rushville.
  Four sisters died previously.
  Funeral. services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Kost Memorial Home in Vermont. Burial was in Vermont cemetery. The Rev. Marshall Irvin conducted the services.
Obituary for Glenna K. Carls Jones
Rushville Times, May 16, 2001, page 7B, column 3
Glenna K. Carls-Jones
  Glenna K. Carls-Jones, 88, of Bluff Springs, died Saturday, May 12, 2001, at Heritage Manor East Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  She was born Dec. 7, 1912, in the town of Virginia, the daughter of John H. and Katherine B. Bins-Carls.  She graduated as the salutatorian of the 1931 graduating class of Virginia High School and attended Normal College.  She taught school at the Jules Grade School until her marriage to Edwards Jones in Decatur on April 19, 1935.
  Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by both her parents, a sister, Alma Carls-Launer, and a brother, Dr. J. Norman Carls.
  Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband; two daughters, Carole (husband Stephen) Perry of Bluff Springs, and Marilyn (husband Dean) Mohring of Rockton; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
  She was a life long member of the United Methodist Church of Bluff Springs.
  A memorial service was held Tuesday, May 15, at the United Methodist Church of Bluff Springs with Rev. Sue Bailey officiating.  A private burial will be held in the Beardstown City Cemetery at a later date.  Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church of Bluff Springs.
Obituaries for Grace Emma Montooth Jones
November 23, 1944
  Mrs. David P. Jones Of Oakland Township Died Monday
  Mrs. Grace Montooth-Jones, wife of David P. Jones, and whose entire lifetime of sixty-three years was spent in the community of Oakland township, died Monday noon at her home near Vermont, following a long illness from cancer.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p. m., at the First Methodist church in Vermont. Interment was in the Vermont cemetery.
  A daughter of George W. and Mary Jane Sloan Montooth, Grace Montooth was born the Montooth homestead farm, ten miles northeast of Rushville.
  In early womanhood she was married to David P. Jones, who with the following children survive: Mary, the wife of Gilbert Kost of near Vermont; Margaret, the wife of Raymond Venters of Peoria; Paul Jones of near Ray, and Cpl. Phillip Jones who is with the U. S. armed forces overseas. She is also survived by two brothers, Frank and Walter Montooth of Rushville; and five sisters Mrs. Fanny Haney of South Dakota Mrs. Lizzie Welker of California, Mrs. Alice Garrison and Mrs. Bertha Aten of Macomb, and Mrs. Kate Phillips of Rushville.

November 30, 1944
Mrs. David P. Jones
  Funeral services for Mrs. Grace E. Montooth-Jones, wife of David P. Jones, whose death occurred Monday, November 20, at her home in Oakland township, were held at the Methodist church in Vermont, Wednesday, at 2:00 p. m. Rev. 11. Sheldon Taltison conducted the service, and burial was in tile Vermont cemetery.
  The following obituary was read at the service:
  Grace Emma Montooth-Jones, daughter of George and Mary Ann Sloan-Montooth, was born on a farm in Oakland township, November 25, 1881; and passed away November 20, 1944, at the age of 62 years, 11 months, and 25 days. She was one of a family of thirteen children, and became a member of the Methodist church at Ray, teaching a class there for several years.
  On January 1, 1913, she was united in marriage to David P. Jones, and to this union were born four children, namely, Mrs. Mary Jane Kost of Vermont, Mrs. Margaret Lenore Venters of Peoria, Paul Eugene Jones of Ray, and Cpl. George Phillip Jones, who is serving overseas. These and three grandchildren survive.
  The early part of her married life was spent on a farm near Ray. In 1931, the family moved to a farm near Vermont, where they resided until her death. She had been in poor health for some time, but was always patient, and her first thoughts were of others. For years she cared for her invalid mother.
  She also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Fannie Haney of Hazel, South Dakota, Mrs. Lizzie Welker of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Alice Garrison of Macomb, Mrs. Kathryn Phillips of Rushville, Mrs. Bertha Aten of Macomb, and Frank and Walter Montooth of Rushville. Mrs. Mary Snider, Luella Fry, Effie A. Ashwood, and Ed and Warren Montooth preceded her in death.
John F. Jones Death
Rushville Times, April 21, 1921
    John F. Jones, a resident of Schuyler county for the past twenty-one years, died Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Adam Bauer in Oakland township, in his seventy-fifth year. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Geo. R. Snyder will be held at the Houston church this (Thursday) morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in the Houston cemetery.
Obituary for Malinda Baker Jones
  Malinda Baker Jones died at 2:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14, 1930. She was 72 years, 8 months, 3 days old. Funeral services were held at the Reeve & Mackey Chapel at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 1930. She is buried at the White Hall Cemetary, White Hall, Illinois.
  Note: Aunt Sally and my grandmother were half sisters. Grandma's dad died in his 20's, and her mother married a Buck and that was Aunt Sallys maiden name. She was born in a log cabin right next to Jones Cemetery out east and north of White Hall. Source Jerry Jones Sr.
Obituary for Paul Eugene Jones
November 24, 1982
Rites Held on Saturday For Paul E. Jones, 65
  Paul E. Jones, 65. of rural Rushville, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Memorial Medical Center at Springfield.
  Services were held at 2 p. m. Saturday in the United Methodist church with the Rev. Paul Sellers and David Haney officiating. Burial was in Rushville Cemetery. Roby Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
  Mr. Jones was born May 17, 1917, in Oakland township, Schuyler county, the son of David P. and Grace E. Montooth Jones. He was a farmer and member of the Rushville First United Methodist church, Lodge No. 9. A. F. and A. M., Schuyler County Farm Bureau and Rushville Saddle Club. He spent his entire lifetime in Schuyler county. He married Lois E. Trone on March 27, 1937, in Macomb. She survives.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Patricia D. Unger and Mrs. Nancy Armstrong, both of Rushville and Mrs. Judy K. Reische of Channahon; two sons, David P. of Camden and William R. of Green Bay, Wis.; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren: one sister, Mary Kost of, Vermont; and one brother, G. P. Jones of Vermont.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and a grandson, Allen Jones.
Obituaries for Paul A. Jorgesen
Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 5
Paul Jorgesen
  Paul A. Jorgesen, 66, of Normal, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at the BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
  He was born Nov. 26, 1938, in Evanston, the son of the late Robert Walter and Bess Benson Jorgesen. He married Nancy Bartlow Aug. 17, 1958, at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  She survives, along with one son, Robert Jorgesen (wife Tina) of Farmer City; one daughter, Jane Kliffmiller (husband Jeff) of Industry; two granddaughters; one step-grandson; and one sister, Roberta Jorgesen of Skokie.
  He owned and operated Schuyler Grain Co. in Rushville from 1960 to 1982. He then worked for James and Associates Insurance Co. in Bloomington, and Sun-Ag-Inc. in El Paso, retiring in December of 1998. He served in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 24, 1954, to Aug. 17, 1956, serving 22 months on the aircraft carriers USS Midway and USS Oriskany, receiving the China Service Medal and National Defense Service Ribbon/Medal.
  A 1959 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He also was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley and Rev. Jo Siders officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery where military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4. The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Central Methodist Church, Kenton Ave., Skokie, IL 60076; The Baby Fold, Willow St., Normal, IL 61761; or Scripps Park Golf Course, Rushville, IL 62681.

Rushville Times, April 26, 2000, page 13, column 1
Paul Jorgesen
  Paul A. Jorgesen, 66, of Normal, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at the BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
  He was born Nov. 26, 1933, in Evanston, the son of the late Robert Walter and Bess Benson Jorgesen. He married Nancy Bartlow Aug. 17, 1958, at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
She survives, along with one son, Robert Jorgesen (wife Tina) of Farmer City; one daughter, Jane Kliffmiller (husband Jeff) of Industry; two granddaughters; one step-grandson; and one sister, Roberta Jorgesen of Skokie.
  He owned and operated Schuyler Grain Co. in Rushville from 1960 to 1992. He then worked for James and Associates Insurance Co. in Bloomington, and Sun-Ag-Inc. in El Paso, retiring in December of 1998. He served in the U.S. Navy from Aug. 24, 1954, to Aug. 17, 1956, serving 22 months on the aircraft carriers USS Midway and USS Oriskany, receiving the China Service Medal arid National Defense Service Ribbon/Medal.
  A 1959 graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He also was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville; Schuyler American Legion Post 4; Voiture 1100, 40 et 8; V.F.W. Post 454 in Bloomington and Bloomington Elks Lodge 281.
  Funeral services were held Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley and Rev. Jo Siders officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery, where military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4. The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Central Methodist Church, Kenton Ave., Skokie, IL 60076; The Baby Fold, Willow St., Normal, IL 61761; or Scripps Park Golf Course, Rushville, IL 62681.
Obituary for Anna M. Garrison Justus
Rushville Times, July 7, 1937
Last Rites In Birthplace Home For Mrs. W. F. Justus
  Mrs. Anna M. Justus, wife of Dr. W. F. Justus, died Friday evening at her home on South Jackson street, after an illness due to paralysis which extended over a five-year period.
  Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Henry Garrison homestead in Littleton township, her birthplace, now occupied by her son, Ansel, and family, conducted by Rev. W. L. Hurtt of Littleton, and Rev. Albertson of Pennington Point. Interment was made in Bethany cemetery, north of Rushville.
  The following obituary was read at the funeral:
  Anna M. Garrison, daughter of the late Henry and Anna Justus Garrison, was born Feb 12, 1872, on the homestead farm in Littleton township.
  On April 7, 1894, she was joined in marriage to Dr. Wm. F. Justus. To this union was born one son, Howard Ansel, who, with the husband and father, her daughter-in-law, Frances, and an only granddaughter, Shirley Justus, are left to mourn the loss of their devoted loved one.
  Mrs. Justus was a devout Christian and an active member of the Methodist church at Littleton as long as her health permitted. She was a patient sufferer, and thruout the five years of her illness was tenderly cared for by her loved ones.
  Mrs. Justus was one of a large family of children, all of whom preceded her death except one brother, Chas. M. Garrison, of Rushville. Those deceased are: John C., Christopher, William, Bert and Clarence Garrison and Mrs. Lillie Lawler; also a sister who died in infancy.
  Here To Attend Funeral: The following relatives and friends from a distance were in attendance at the funeral services: Mr. and Mrs. William Justus, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Justus and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Farrar of Astoria; Mrs. Perry Robinson of Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. John Downs and Mr. and Mrs. Hallie Downs of Peoria; Mrs. Luna Garrison of Toulon; Mrs. Lyda Scudder, Mrs. Laura Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Willey and son, John, of Macomb.
Obituary for Mabel L. Ritchey Anderson
Rushville Times, January 27, 1993
Mabel Anderson
  Mabel Anderson, 87, of 120 E. Adams St., died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday, January 19, 1993 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born Nov. 14, 1905, in rushville to Fred and Norah Ashwood Ritchey, she married Vaughn Anderson on Aug. 3, 1927, in Rushville.  He died April 26, 1983.  One brother and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Robert of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Jim (Marjorie) Tyson of Rushville; six grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
  She was a teacher at Schuyler County schools before marrying.
  She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  Services were Friday at Worthington Funeral Home.  The Rev. Jerry Watkins officiated.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary for Vaughn Harrison Anderson
Rushville Times, May 5, 1983
Rites Held on Friday For Vaughn H. Anderson
  Services for Vaughn H. Anderson, 81, of Rushville, who died Tuesday in Culbertson Memorial hospital, were held 2 p.m. Friday in the First United Methodist church.  The Rev. Paul Sellers officiated and burial was in Rushville Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist church.
  He was born in Rushville township, March 15, 1902, son of Herman and Nellie Rose Anderson.  He married Mabel Ritchey Aug. 3, 1927, in Rushville township and she survives.
  Also surviving are a son, Robert of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Mrs. Jim (Marjorie) Tyson of Rushville; six grandchildren; seven great greandchildren; four brothers: Dwight of Vermont, Howard of Colorado Springs, Maurice of Camden and Richard of Forrest, Miss.; and three sisters: Mrs. Kathryn Aten and Mrs. Louise Thomas, both of Vermont and Mrs. Ruth Chapman of Camden.
  Two brothers preced him in death.
  Mr. Anderson, a retied farmer, was Rushville township supervisor for 16 years and was a past president of the Schuyler County Farm Bureau.  He belonged to the First United Methodist church in Rushville and the church's Booster Sunday school class.
  Arrangements were handled by Worthington Funeral Home.
Obituary for Bertha Margaret Gillenwater Ashwood
Rushville Times, February 12, 1936
In Memoriam
Mrs. Horace Ashwood
  Bertha Margaret Gillenwater, eldest daughter of John W. and Susan Gillenwater, was born Nov. 15, 1874, on a farm two miles northeast of Rushville.  She attended the Sugar Grove country school and later the Rushville Union school and Kennedy's Normal and Business college.  For several years she was one of Schuyler county's successful teachers.  She was a woman of high ambitions and lofty ideals, and in her school life she endeavored to attain a high degree of scholarship.
  On Jan. 23, 1897, she was united in marriage to Horace Ashwood, and to this union was born one daughter, Hildreth, who is now the wife of Vernon Barnes, and who, with the three grandchildren, Byron, Barbara Jean and Marilyn, has ever been a source of inspiration and the pride and joy of her mother.
  At the age of seventeen years she was converted in a revival conducted by Rev. J. B. Horney, and joined the Methodist Episcopal church of this city.  Her devotion to her church was secondary only that of her family, and her regularity in attendance and active interest in its welfare were not diminished until physical disability ended her activity in the work she loved.
  After an illness of two and one-half years, during which there was much suffering, she passed calmly and peacefully to rest on the morning of February 4th, with her hand on the Holy Bible.  As her life slowly ebbed away, she said, "I love everybody", and with a steady unfaltering look into the future whispered, "I will be better in the morning."
  Mrs. Ashwood was an active church worker, being at one time secretary of the Foreign Missionary society, president of her Sunday school class, and for many years was teacher of one of the largest classes  in the Sunday school.  She was vitally interested in the civil affairs of her community, and served for a time as vice-president  of the Woman's Federation.
  She leaves a husband bereft in his declining years of loyal and faithful companionship, the above mentioned daughter and grandchildren, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Grace Lucas and Mrs. Linn Landon of Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. Marie Craycraft of Windsor, Ill., Mrs. Mamie Brown and George Gillenwater of DeLong, Ill., and John C. Gillenwater of Abingdon, Ill.
  During her last illness she was constantly cared for by her husband and daughter, assisted by Mrs. Flora Harrod, and their devotion and tender care did much to alleviate her suffering and brighten her declining days.
Obituary for Charles Littlefield Ashwood
Rushville Times, February 1943
Charles Ashwood Died Monday At Age Of 83
  Charles Ashwood, a native of Clayton, in Adams County, who had spent the greater part of his lifetime of almost eighty-three years in Schuyler county, and whose influence for good has been very evident in his community for the past half century, passed away Monday forenoon at his farm in the northeast part of Rushville township, following a several weeks' illness.
  Funeral Services, conducted by Rev. D. V. Gowdy of Quincy, will be held at the Ashwood residence this (Wednesday) afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, with burial in the family lot in the Rushville cemetery.
  Charles Littlefield Ashwood, fourth son of Joseph and Julia Harding-Ashwood, was born in Clayton, May 6, 1859, and passed away at his home in Rushville Township, February 8, 1943, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 2 days.
  At the age of nine years, Mr. Ashwood came with his parents from Adams county to a farm in Schuyler county, where he grew to manhood.  Here he attended the country schools and assisted with farm work.  Early in life he acquires the habit of Industry.  This trait he carried with him thruout his entire life, ever up to his last illness.
  One June 17, 1885, he was united in marriage to Laura Langner.  They established their home on a nearby farm, a few years later moving to the farm where he has since resided.  Mr. and Mrs. Ashwood had two children, a son, Ralph, dying in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Lula Demaree.  Mrs. Ashwood, after many years of invalidism, departed this life December 28, 1922.  Since that time his daughter has maintained the home.
  Mr. Ashwood was converted in early manhood in a meeting at Ray.  He united with the Methodist church, in which faith he remained constant until death.  He attended the Mctyeire church of his neighborhood, where he was for many years superintendent and a teacher in the Sunday school.
  He was preceded in death in death by his parents, three brothers, Thomas, Edwin, and John, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Sherman.  He leaves a beloved and loving daughter, one brother, horace, and many relatives and a host of friends.
  Note: Brother, Edwin is Joseph "Edwin" Edwin Ashwood.
Obituary for Fredrick "Fred" Ashwood
Rushville Times, June 15, 1961
Fred Ashwood, 78, Dies Wednesday, Jacksonville
  Fred Ashwood, 78, passed away at a Jacksonville hospital on Wednesday.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Worthington funeral home with Rev. Marshall Ervin officiating and interment in the Rushville cemtery.
  He was born May 31, 1883 in Rushville township to Edwin and Lettie Langner Ashwood.  He is survived by one brother, Paul Ashwood of Moline and one sister, Mrs. Grace Sutherland of this city.
  Note: His father was Joseph "Edwin" Edwin Ashwood and mother, Letitia "Letty" Langner.
Obituary for Golda "Goldie" Rae Billingsley Ashwood
Macomb paper, January 7, 1992
Goldie Ashwood
  Vermont - Goldie R. Ashwood, 96, of rural Vermont, died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, 1992, at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
  She was born Sept. 2, 1895 in Ray to Benjamin and Rachel (Brown) Billingsley.  She married Thomas G. Ashwood March 15, 1917 in Macomb.  He preceded her in death July 15, 1981.
  She is survived by one son, Thomas R. of Vermont; three children {grandchildren}; and five great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one daughter and four brothers.
  She was a member of West Prairie Presbyterian Church and Eldorado Home Extension.
  Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Kost Memorial in Vermont with the Rev. Clint Palmer officiating.  Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
  Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the memorial home.
  Memorials may be made to Elms Nursing Home.
Obituary for Horace Robert Ashwood
Rushville Times, January 15, 1948
Horace Ashwood, Aged 83, Passed Away Thursday
  Horace Ashwood, one of Schuyler county's most extensive landowners, passed away at his home here last Thursday morning, following an illness of about a year.
  Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Methodist church, with Rev. H. S. Crede officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Horace Robert Ashwood, son of Joseph and Julia Ann Harding Ashwood, was born in Adams county, Illinois, December 19, 1864, and departed this life January 8, 1948, at the age of 83 years and 20 days.
  At an early age he, with his parents, came to Schuyler county, where they established their home in Browning township.
  Horace was the youngest of five sons and two daughters born to this pioneer family, all of whom preceded him in death.  Theirs was a home where christian principles were paramount and daily practiced.  Their example helped establish and maintain the standards of the community.  Horace grew to manhood in the simple surroundings of that period, where the children found pleasure in the simple things of life, the accounts of which have been recounted many times to the delight of the children of the next generation, to whom he was a companion who knew no age.  He attended the country school and Kennedy's Normal.  His was a keen mind which served him until the end.  His council and advice had been sought by many, and has been given so wisely and unselfishly.
  As the older children married, and one by one established homes of their own, Horace remained to take charge of the farm, and, after the death of his father in 1897, managed the affairs of his mother.  After his marriage, when he moved to Rushville, and when his mother was persuaded to leave the farm, he had a home built near his own, where after visiting around with the other children she could come home to be near her youngest.
  On January 23, 1897, Horace Ashwood was united in marriage to Bertha Gillenwater.  To this union was born one daughter, Hildreth, wife of Vernon Barnes.  They, with their three children, Byron, Barbara Jeanne, and Marilyn, have a great heritage in a life so well spent.  Mrs. Ashwood passed away February 4, 1936, leaving a void in the life of her husband.
  Mr. Ashwood was converted over 40 years ago in a meeting in Rushville, and joined the Methodist church, where he took an active interest in the Sunday school and church services.  His principles were high and he continually tried to lead others in the way of life eternal.  His life is not lost for it remains in the lives of many.
  Mr. Ashwood suffered a paralytic stroke in February of last year, and after almost a year of illness passed away at his home in Rushville, leaving great sorrow among his loved ones.
Obituaries for John William Ashwood
August, 1941
John W. Ashwood Passed Away Tues.
  John W. Ashwood, lifelong resident of Schuyler county, passed away Tuesday morning, July 29, at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Kenneth Goldsborough, Buenavista township, at the age of 84 years.  Mr. Ashwood has been confined to his bed for the past eight years, since suffering a paralytic stroke.
  Deceased in survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Peck and Mrs. John H. Crumley of Buenavista township; three sons, Harvey Ashwood, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Ned Ashwood, Canton; and John T. Ashwood, Kankakee.  Also he is survived by two brothers, Horace and Charles of this vicinity.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Rose Marietta Ashcraft; two sons, Raymond and Abner; one sister, Mrs. Annie Sherman; two Ed and Thomas.  He is a brother-in-law of the late Rev. Frank Ashwood, famous Free Methodist minister.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Methodist church in this city at 2:30 with Rev. ??mer {Homer} Tanner of Decatur ???. Interment will be in ?? cemetery.
  Note: Joh was born in Adams County, Illinois.  His brother-in-law isn't Ashwood, he is Rev. Franklin "Frank" H. Ashcraft, his wife's brother. Son Harvey is really Harry. Dead son, Abner is really Charles "Franklin" Franklin Ashwood.

Rushville Times, August 6, 1941
In Memoriam
John W. Ashwood
  John William Ashwood was born in Adams county, Illinois December 16, 1856.  he passed away at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Kenneth Goldsborough, of near Rushville, July 29, 1941.
  He was the son of Joseph and Julia Harding Ashwood, the third child in a family of six children.
  On February 28, 1877, he was united in marriage to Marietta Ashcraft, who was his devoted companion until death called her eight years ago.
  At the age of nineteen years he was converted in a revival meeting at Ray.  He joined the Free Methodist church and lived a Christian life as a shining example among all he met.
  "Daddy" Ashwood was known and dearly loved by both old and young wherever he went.  He always found time to lend a helping hand to those in need.
  Since he was stricken almost eight years ago, he borne his affliction as only a true soldier of the Cross could have done.  As long as life would permit he sang praises to his God.
  Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, Franklin and Raymond; a sister, Mrs. Anna Sherman, and two brothers, Thomas and Edwin.
  He is survived by five children: Lizzie Crumley, Gertrude Peck, harry Ashwood, Ned D. Ashwood and John T. Ashwood; forty-eight grandchildren, fifty-three great-grandchildren, and two brothers Charles and Horace Ashwood.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. O. A. Williamson, were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m., at the Rushville Methodist church, with interment in the Pittinger cemetery, north of Ray.
Obituary for Joseph "Edwin" Edwin Ashwood I
Rushville Times, July 1932
Funeral Held Saturday For Edwin Ashwood
  Edwin Ashwood, honored resident of Schuyler County during the greater part of his well spent life of seventy-eight years, died Thursday, evening at his home on North Liberty street following a brief illness from acute indigestion.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. D. V. Gowdy, of Quincy, were held Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence.  Interment was made in the Ashwood family lot in the Rushville cemetery.
  The following obituary was read at the service:
  Joseph Edwin, second son of Joseph and Julian {Julia} Harding Ashwood, was born in Canton {see note}, Illinois, August 10, 1854, and passed away at his home in Rushville July 21, 1932.
  In early boyhood he moved with his parents to Schuyler county where he has ever since resided.  As a boy he attended the country school and later a term at Hedding college at Abington.  As his father was engaged in teaching music and day school he was away from home a great deal.  This left the responsibility of the farm to Edwin and his older brother, Thomas, now deceased.  This vocation he followed until he retired from active life.
  On June 8, 1881, he was married to Letitia Langner of Schuyler county.  To this union were born three children, Fred L. Paul and Grace, wife of Glen Sutherland.  He, with his family, resided on a farm in Rushville township until the spring of 1900 when they moved to Rushville.
  When a young man he was converted in a meeting in Oakland township.  He united with the Methodist church in which he took an active part as long as his health permitted.  Even though he was deprived of the privilege of church attendance in recent years, he ever expressed his abiding faith and willingness to meet his Lord.
  About ten years ago his health failed and for most of the time since then he was an invalid until he passed peacefully to rest in his seventy-eighth year.
  He is survived by his wife, three children, four grandchildren, Loren and Paul Jr. Ashwood, Keith and Dee Sutherland; three brothers, John, Charles, and Horace, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Sherman.
  Note: He was born in Adams County, Illinois, probably Clayton not Canton.
Obituary for Letitia "Letty" Langner Ashwood
Rushville Times, December 1943
Mrs. Edwin Ashwood Of Rushville Died Sunday
  Mrs. Letitia Ashwood, widow of Edwin Ashwood, and a lifelong resident of Schuyler county, died Sunday morning at her home in Rushville, following a several months' period of failing health.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. H. S. Crede, were held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m., at the family residence on North Liberty street, with interment in the Rushville cemetery.
  The following obitury was read at the service:
  Letitia, daughter of Frederick Christian and Cassin Dane Dale Langner, was born in Frederick, May 2, 1862, and passed away at her home in Rushville, December 12, 1943.
  In early childhood, her parents moved to Rushville, where she attended school.  When she was seventeen years of age, her mother passd away, and as she was the eldest of eight children, much of the responsibility of the home fell upon her.  After the death of the mother, the family left Rushville to make their home on a farm in Browning township.
  On June 8, 1881, she was married to Edwin Ashwood.  To this union were born three children, Fred L., Paul, and Grace, wife of Glenn Sutherland.  The family resided on a farm in Rushville {township} until the spring of 1900, when they moved to Rushville.
  She was converted in young womanhood and joined the Methodist church, and had ever since retained her faith.
  On July 21, 1932, her companion passed awy, and until her recent illness she maintained her own home.  A little before her eighty-first birthday she became very ill.  After a few months she partially recovered, but when sticken again, her strength was not sufficient and she passed quietly away at the age of 81 years, 7 months, and 10 days.
  She is survived by three children, four grandchildren to whom she was deeply devoted, Loren F. and Paul L. Ashwood, and Keith and Ralph D. Sutherland; and four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Parks, Miss Minnie Langner, Mrs. Nora Fulks, and Mrs. Emma Strong.
  Note: She was married to Joseph "Edwin" Edwin Ashwood.
Obituary for Marietta "Rose" Rose Ashcraft Ashwood
Rushville Times, October 11, 1933
Last Rites Held Saturday For Mrs. John Ashwood
  Mrs. John Ashwood, life-long resident of Schuyler county, died Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Peck, in Buenavista township, following a stroke of paralysis suffered a few days previous.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Homer Tanner, a former pastor of the Free Methodist church, were held Saturday afternoon from the First M. E. church in Rushville.  Interment was made in the family lot in the Pittenger cemetery near Ray.
  Marietta Ashcraft, daughter of Abner and Sarah Ashcraft, was born near Ray, Jan. 23 1858 and departed this life Oct. 4, 1933, aged 75 years, 8 months and 11 days.
  On Feb. 28, 1877, she was united in marriage to John W. Ashwood who survives.  To this union were born seven children. One child, Charles Franklin, preceded her in death at the age of two years.
  The deceased was joyously converted in the great revival at Ray in 1875 and for all these years was a true and faithful Christian.  Over fifty-eight years ago she sought and obtained the experience of entire sanctification and professed and exemplified the experience unto the end of her life.
  She was a sister of the late Rev. F. H. Ashcraft and also Abner Ashcraft.  Five years ago it became necessary to have one of her limbs amputated to save her life from a gangrenous condition which had developed.  Her last illness was of but a few days' duration, altho she had been afflicted for the past five years.  All of her suffering was borne with fortitude and courage.  Her uncomplaining spirit beautifully adorned her Christian profession.  She suffered a stroke on Monday which brought to a close, within two days, this noble life.
  When a young woman she united with the Free Methodist church and remained a faithful member until the end.
  Besides her husband, she is survived by her six children, Mrs. Lizzie Belle Crumley, of Manchester; Mrs. Gertrude M. Peck, of Rushville; Harry Monroe and Morris Raymond, of Muskogee, Okla.; Ned Durham, and John Thomas, of Winchester, Ill.; also thirty-eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Misses Bell and Dollie Ashcraft and one brother, Ned Ashcraft, of Ray, besides many nieces and nephews and many other relatives, neighbors and friends.
  Note: She is the daughter of Abner B. Ashcraft Sr. and Sarah Kesiah DeCamp.
Obituary for Ralph Ashwood
Rushville Times, July 7, 1887
Ashwood, Ralph - Died, July 1st, of inflammation of the stomach.  Ralph Ashwood, infant and only child of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ashwood.  The young parents, who are almost distracted over the sad event, have the sympathy of their friends and the whole community in the time of their sad bereavement.
  Note: Born in December 1886, Died July 01, 1887 Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois,  Age 7 months, Buried Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois.
Obituary of Thomas "Herschel" Herschel Glenn Ashwood
Rushville Times, July 1981
  Thomas Glen Ashwood, 85, of rural Vermont, died Wednesday, July 15, 1981 at the Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb.
  Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, the Rev. Ray Watson officiating.  Burial was in the Vermont cemetery.
  Mr. Ashwood was born February 10, 1986, in Schuyler Co., the son of Thomas and Sarah Aten Ashwood.
  He was a retired farmer and a member of the McDonough Co. Farm Bureau and was a Republican Committeeman for Eldorado twp.  He married Golda Billingsley on March 15, 1917 in Macomb.
  Surviving are his wife; one son, Thomas R. of Vermont; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter and three sisters.
Obituary for Vernon Ewing Glen Barnes
Rushville Times, November 2, 1994
Vernon E. Barnes
  Vernon E. Barnes, 92, of Rushville, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct, 26, 1994, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
  Born July 22, 1902, in Gilkerson, Ark., to Finis E. and Hattie M. Galbreath Barnes, he married Hildreth Ashwood on June 5, 1926, in Rushville.  She died Dec. 3, 1981.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Richard (Marilyn) Stephens of Macomb and Mrs. Ansel (Jeanne) Bartlett of Rushville; one son, Byron A. of St. Louis; one brother, Paul L. of Woodson; one sister, Vera Shafer of Macomb; eight grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
  He graduated from Eastern Illinois State Teachers College in Charleston.  He was a teacher in Jacksonville and worked for Keystone View Co.  He later was a farm manager.  He was a member of Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
  He was a member of Rushville Masonic Lodge 9, AF & AM, for 50 years.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville and its Booster Sunday School Class.
  Services were Saturday at his church.  The Rev. Jerry Watkins officiated.  Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, October 28, 1994, Page: C10
Vernon Barnes
  Rushville - Vernon E. Barnes, 92, of Rushville died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1994, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
  Born July 22, 1902, in Gilkerson, Ark., to Finis E. and Hattie M. Galbreath Barnes, he married Hildreth Ashwood on June 5, 1926, in Rushville. She died Dec. 3, 1981. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Stephens of Macomb and Mrs. Ansel (Jeanne) Bartlett of Rushville; one son, Byron A. of St. Louis; one brother, Paul L. of Woodson; one sister, Vera Shafer of Macomb; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  He graduated from Eastern Illinois State Teachers College in Charleston. He was a teacher in Jacksonville and worked for Keystone View Co. He later was a farm manager. He was a member of Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
  He was a member of Rushville Masonic Lodge 9, AF&AM, for 50 years.
  He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville and its Booster Sunday School Class.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at his church. The Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home; however, the family will not be present. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church or Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary for Zelma "Hildreth" Hildreth Ashwood Barnes
Rushville Times, December 9, 1981
Rites Held Here For Hildreth Barnes Thursday
  Hildreth Ashwood Barnes, 82, died at 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in Culbertson Memorial hospital.
  Funeral services were held Saturday at the First United Methodist church with the Rev. Paul Seilers and Rev. Joe Mason officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
  She was a member, past president and member of the board of directors of Rushville Federation of Women's club.  She was past president of Illinois State Federation of Women, past director of National Federation of Women and past 15th district president of Federation of Women.  She graduated from MacMurray college in Jacksonville, where she was a past member of its board of trustees.  Mrs. Barnes taught at Jacksonville high school two years and Rushville high school two years.
  She was past president of Rushville PTA, a member of First United Methodist church, its Susanna Guild and home extension.
  Born May 2, 1899, in Rushville township, Schuyler county, a daughter of Horace and Bertha Gillenwater Ashwood, she married Vernon Barnes June 5, 1926, in Rushville.
  Surviving are her husband; one son, Dr. Byron A. Barnes of St. Louis; two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Marilyn) Stephens of Macomb and Mrs. Ansel (Jeanne) Bartlett of Rushville; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Obituary for Lula "Lulie" Emma Ashwood Demaree
Rushville Times, January 23, 1975
Mrs. Lula Ashwood
  Mrs. Lula E. Ashwood Demaree, 84, Rushville Route 4, died at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
  Services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, with the Rev. Ron Cox officiating.  Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.  Friends may call this evening after 7 p.m. at the chapel.
  The deceased who was a member of McTyeire Methodist Church of Rushville, was born in Schuyler County, June 30, 1890, the daughter of Charles and Laura Langner Ashwood.  She was united in marriage to Paul Demaree, February 6, 1918, who died February 9, 1956.  She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
  Survivors include cousins.

Rushville Times, January 30, 1975
Lula Ashwood Demaree
  Lula Demaree, daughter of Charles L. and Laura Langner Ashwood, was born June 30, 1890, in Schuyler County, Illinois, and passed away at Culbertson hospital in Rushville on January 22, at the age of 84 years, 6 months, and 22 days.  She attended the Kinderhook school in her neighbor hood and the Rushville high school.  Due to the illness of her mother she early had to assume the responsibilities of the housekeeping for her family.  She was always a faithful daughter and companion.
  In February of 1918 she was married to Paul Demaree.  they had no children, but she was vitally interested in the children of her relatives and friends and in the Baby Fold in Normal.  Her husband passed away in February of 1956.
  Lula was an invalid for many years, and, though she suffered, she was so very patient and uncomplaining and she kept her mind on others.  Her interests were far reaching and her influence was felt in many directions.  She loved her home and thru her many years of illness with the aid of competent and faithful help, was able to stay in her home most of the time, as was her wish.
  Lula gave her life to Christ in her youth and her lifetime was spent in service and love.  She worked in, and supported he neighborhood church, McTyeire.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Ralph, and her husband.
  Her relatives and friends, her church and the community have suffered an irreparable loss in the death of Lula Demaree.
  Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, at Roby Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. William Jones and the Rev. Ronnie Cox officiating.  Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
Paul Demaree death
Rushville Times, February 9, 1956
Paul Demaree, 65, Dies Early Thursday Morning; Arrangements Incomplete
  Paul Demaree, prominent Rushville township farmer and director in Rushville State Bank, died early today (Thursday) at Culbertson Memorial hospital.  He was 65 years old.  He was admitted to the hospital on January 28 following an illness at his home.
  He is survived by his wife, Lulu, and one brother Maurice, both of Rushville.  Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced thru Voorhees Memorial home.
Obituary for Sherman Edgar Elliott
Rushville Times, June 26, 1975
Sherman Edgar Elliott
  Sherman Edgar Elliott, son of H. Clay and Lena Sherman Elliott was born on a farm near Rushville, Illinois, January 23, 1919.  He passed away June 12, 1975, in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 56 years and five months.
  Sherman was educated in the Rushville public schools.  After spending some time in the service of his country he returned home and worked as a guard at the Burlington, Iowa ordinance plant.  He re-enlisted in the Army in 1942.  While there he married Loraine Goehrig.  To this union was born two sons, Robert and Paul of Buffalo, New York.  After leaving the service Sherman worked at the Bell Aircraft plant in Buffalo, New York, as a mechanic for a number of years.  For the past 10 years he has been living in Nevada.
  He leaves to mourn his passing, his father of Ocean Springs, Miss.; His mother of Rushville; two sons, Robert and Paul; and three step-children of Buffalo, New York; Three brothers, Robert of San Diego, Calif., Merle of Pasadena, Texas, and Stanley of Seattle, Wash.; four grandchildren; one niece, several nephews; many cousins and friends.  His wife, Loraine, passed away October 31, 1969.
  In January of 1975 he suffered a severe heart attack.  For the past few months he had been living at the Salvation Army in Vas Vegas, Nevada.  During this time he professed faith in Christ, and had been faithful in attending religious services at the Salvation Army.  He attended service Wednesday evening and was called to meet his lord in the night.
  Funeral services were held on Monday at Roby Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m., with Rev. Wayne Sill officiating.  Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Edith Susan Long Henninger
Rushville Times, Dec. 24, 2003
Edith Henninger
  Edith Susan Henninger, 96 of Rushville, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Jan. 19, 1907, in Schuyler County, to James A. and Edith Louilla Griffith Long. They preceded her in death. She married Jesse Alfred "Fred" Henninger June 12, 1926, in Rushville. He died Sept. 23, 1973.
  Surviving are two sons, Andrew Henninger (wife Shirley) of Macomb, Fredric Henninger (wife Sherry) of Rushville; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Elva Swearingen of Rushville.
  A daughter, Patsy Lynn, two sons, John and James Henninger, two grandchildren, Kevin Lynn and Jeffrey Henninger, and two sisters, Evelyn Bartlow and Melba Beck, preceded her in death.
  Edith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville and several area Bridge Clubs.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Mary Arnold officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be form 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the Culbertson Memorial Hospital or the First United Methodist Church.
Obituary for Frederick "Fred" Clinton Kearby
August 24, 1972
Fred C. Kearby is Accident Victim; Rites Held Here
  Fred C. Kearby, prominent Huntsville township farmer and Schuyler county native, was killed Sunday morning on his farm when a tractor overturned on him.
  Mr. Kearby and his son, Gene, were excavating for a farm pond when the accident occured.  He was brought to Culbertson Memorial hospital in Rushville, where he was dead on arrival.  An inquest will be conducted by Coroner Fred Green.
  Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Roby Funeral chapel with the Rev. John Welke officiating.  Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery in Augusta.
  Mr. Kearby had served 24 years as supervisor for Huntsville township and as member of the board of supervisors.  He held many key committee posts during those years and also served as chairman of the board.
  He was born in Schuyler county on April 18, 1902, to Thomas and Mary Edwards Kearby.  On May 8, 1926, in Schuyler county, he married Ruth Agans, who survives.
  Surviving in addition to his widow and son, Gene, are four grandchildren; a brother, Lawrence of Tulsa, Okla.; and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Sailor of Elkhart, Ind.
 
Fred C. Kearby
  Fred C. Kearby was born in Schyler county on April 18, 1902, the son of Thomas and Mary Edwards Kearby.  On May 8, 1926, he was united in marriage to Ruth Agans in Schuyler County.  He was a lifetime resident of Schuyler county and served as supervisor of Huntsville township for some 24 years.  He was affiliated with the Shiloh United Methodist church.
  Surviving are Mrs. Kearby, on son, Gene Kearby, and his wife, Virginis; four grandchildren, Terrill, Trudy, Sherri and Konnie; one brother, Lawrence, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and one sister, Mrs. Gladys Sailor of Elkhart, Indiana.  Two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Skiles and Mrs. Vernice Agans, died previously.  Mr. Kearby's age was 70 years, 4 months and 2 days.
  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at Roby Funeral Chapel.  The Rev. John Wilkey officiated.  Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery at Augusta.
Obituary for Mary Ann Edwards Kearby
Rites Held Tuesday for Mrs. Kearby of Huntsville Twp.
  Mrs. Mary A. Kearby, 81, died Sunday morning, August 22, at her home in Huntsville township.  She had been in failing health for some time.
  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 24, at the Shiloh church in Huntsville township.  Burial was in Messerer cemetery.
  Mary Ann Kearby was born July 25, 1873, near Pleasant View, and departed this life at her home in Huntsville township, August 21, 1954, at the age of 81 years and 20 days.
  Mary was the second child of a family of five children, whose parents, Joshua and Anna Edwards, both died when the children were young.  They were left in the care of their uncle, Fred W. Croxton.  Mr. and Mrs. Croxton were as father and mother to these children, who were so early in life bereft of their parents.  She lived her early life in and around Pleasant View, and at an early age was converted, and lived a Christian life.
  On August 16, 1893 she was married to Thomas J. Kearby.  To this union five children were born: Mrs. Vernice Agans and Fred, of Huntsville; Lawrence of Elgin, and Mrs. Gladys Sailor of Elkhart, Ind.  Awaiting for the reunion in yonder home is a daughter, Margaret, and a grandson, Melvin.
  Thruout this life "Mom's" greatest concern was for the welfare of her children and home, yet she was never too tired or too busy to lend a helping hand to those in need.
  She remained remarkably brave and cheerful until the hour God released her from earthly pain.  Often during her illness she remarked she was ready to go to meet her Maker, where there is no sickness, death or sorrow.
  She is survived by her husband, four children, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a brother, Fred Edwards of Rushville, besides a number of relatives and friends.
Obituary for Thomas Jefferson Kearby
In Memoriam, Thomas J. Kearby
   Thomas J. Kearby was born Jan. 29, 1873, in Schuyler county where he lived most of his life.  He passed away in the hospital at Rushville on January 6, 1958, at the age of 84 years 11 months and 7 days.
   Thomas was a son of William and Mary (Lashbrook) Kearby.  The parents, two brothers, William and John, a sisterEvelyn preceded him in death.  A younger brother Medford resides in Los Angeles, California.
   On August 16, 1893 he was united in marriage to Mary Edwards.  To this union five children were born: Mrs. Vernice Agans and Fred of Huntsville township; Mrs. Gladys Sailor of Elkhart, Indiana; Laurrence of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Margaret, who passed away in 1921.  A grandson, Melvin, died in 1946.
  He was a devoted husband and father.  He tenderly and tirelessly cared for his wife during her last days of suffering.  During his entire life, throughout all his trials and troubles he was kind and cheerful.  He always enjoyed having his friends and relatives near him.
  He is survived by his four children, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Voorhees Memorial home.  Rev. W. C. Glasier of Quincy officiated and burial was in Messerer cemetery near Rushville.
Obituary for Robert W. Keene
Rushville Times, September 27, 2000, page 15A, column 1
Robert Keene
  Robert W. Keene, 73, of Lewistown, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2000, at his residence.
  Born Oct. 3, 1926, in Hymera, Ind., to Clara Keene and Wade Millman, he married Dorothy Shroyer in June 1945 in Danville.  She died in July 1976.  He married Viola Leezer in December 1977.  She died Nov. 10, 1982.  He married Betty Ramey on June 28, 1996, in Cuba.  She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Robert (Barb) of Peoria, Steve (Rose) of Jacksonville and Dick (Marsha) of Astoria; two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Nita) Hughes of Liverpool and Mrs. John (Sue) McCance of Cuba; one sister, Jo Good of Danville; five stepsons, Jon Ramey, Ted (Carol) Ramey and Joe (Lissi) Ramey, all of Lewistown, James (Shelly) Ramey of Peoria, and Nelson (Carol) Ramey of Kennesaw, Ga.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Jack (Dona) Stutsman of Lewistown, Mrs. Merle (Marsha) Gazelle of Washington and Mrs. Brett (Cindy) McGehee of Georgetown; 15 grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
  A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Lewistown American Legion Post 1.
  He worked at International Harvester Co. in Canton for seven years and later worked at Keystone Steel and Wire Co. in Bartonville for 25 years, retiring in 1980.
  He attended Bradley University in Peoria for one year, where he was a member of the basketball team.   He also had played with independent basketball teams in the Peoria area.
A member of the IHSA Officials Association, he officiated at basketball, football, and baseball events.
  He was a member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church.
  He was a former member of Lewistown Optimist Club and Canton Moose Lodge.  He also had been a member of men's bowling leagues in Lewistown and Canton.
  Private family services were held Wednesday, Sept. 20, at Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown with the Rev. George Terry officiating.  Committal services were held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Danville.
  Memorials may be made to Spoon River Hospice at Graham Hospital in Canton.
Obituaries for Minnie A. Icenogle Keeran
Rushville Times, Wednesday, April 11, 2001, page 15, column 3
Minnie Keeran
  Minnie A. Keeran, 90, of Industry, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born Oct. 28, 1910, in Industry, the daughter of George and Elsie Frakes Icenogle.  She married Edward Keeran in 1938 in Rushville.  He preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1967.
  She is survived by one daughter, Geoa Kerran of Industry; one son, Lyle Gene (wife Pamela) Keeran of Colchester; and three grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and four brothers, Henry, Ivan, Orville and Jessie.
  She had lived all her life in the Rushville and Industry area.  She had attended Western Illinois University.  She had worked as a cook for Industry High School, the Elms Nursing Home and St. Frances Hospital.  She also had worked as a nurse's aid at McDonough District Hospital.  She retired in 1972.  She was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge.
  Graveside services were Saturday, April 7, 2001, at the Blackburn Cemetery with the Rev. David Parks officiating.  The Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.

Eagle Publications, April 12, 2001
Minnie A. Keeran
  Minnie A. Keeran, 90, of Industry, died at 10:24 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born Oct. 28, 1910, in Industry, the daughter of George and Elsie Frakes Icenogle. She married Edward Keeran in 1938 in Rushville. He preceded her in death on Aug. 31, 1967.
  She is survived by one daughter, Geoa Keeran, Industry; one son, Lyle Gene (Pamela) Keeran, Colchester; three grandchildren, Keena Lynn (Erik) Hawley, Greenfield, Mass., Karis Lee Keeran, Colchester, and Kaleb Lyle Keeran, Colchester.
  In addition to her husbnd, she was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, Henry, Ivan, Orville and Jessie.
  Minnie had lived all her life in the Rushville and Industry area. She had attended Western Illinois University. She had worked as a cook for Industry High School, the Elms Nursing Home and St. Francis Hospital. She had also worked as a nurse's aide at McDonough District Hospital. She retired in 1972. She was a former member of the Rebecca Lodge.
  Graveside services were held Saturday, April 7, 2001, at the Blackburn Cemetery, with the Rev. David Parks officiating.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
Obituary for Karen Sue Rohn Kellus
Rushville Times, November 10, 1999, page 17, column 1
Karen S. Kellus
  Karen Sue Kellus, 55, of Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  She was born Aug. 30, 1944, in Beardstown, the daughter of John and Carrie Knous Rohn. She married John A. Kellus, Jr., in 1975.
  A daughter, Allison Renee, preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Kellus worked for Schnucks Supermarket for four years and National Supermarket for 25 years. She was a Girl Scout leader for many years, a member of Ovarian Cancer Association and an officer of Retail Clerks Union of Illinois. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, where she was a Psalm leader.
  Survivors include her husband, John; a daughter, Tanya Kellus of Springfield; parents, John and Carrie Rohn of Dunfermline; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
  Services were Monday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, the Rev. Patrick Wright officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. Bisch Funeral Home West was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Association.
Death of Stanley Corman Kelly
Rushville Times, December 27, 2000, page 9, column 1
Stanley Kelly
  Stanley Corman Kelly, 80, of Huntsville, Ala., formerly of Rushville, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000, in Huntsville.
  Cremation has been accorded.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
  Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
  In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the donors choice.
Obituary for John "Harold" J. Kendrick
Rushville Times, March 22, 2000, page 17, column 1
John Kendrick
  John J. "Harold" Kendrick, 74, of rural Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000, at his residence.
  He was born May 18, 1925, in Brown County; the son of John William and Elvira Fern Ferrill Kendrick.  He married L. Arlene Anderson on Feb. 8, 1947, in Davenport, Iowa.  She preceded him in death on May 18, 1984.
  He was a farmer.  He had also worked for the Brown County Highway Department for several years and was a retired school bus driver for Brown County Community Unit School District #1, having served for more than 26 years.  He attended Sunny Hill School in Brown County and was a member of the Hardin Lodge 44 A.F. & A.M.  He was a life-time member of the National Farmers Organization and served on the A.B.S. Water Co-Op Board for more than 20 years where he had the distinction of being responsible for rural water in Brown County.
  Survivors include four children, Mrs. Kenneth (Lois) A. Haynes of Mt. Sterling, Allen (wife Deb) Kendrick of Timewell, Timothy K. (wife Linda) Kendrick of Timewell ,and Mrs. Clay (Sheryl) Mitchell of Rushville; two sisters, Clara Ingram of Mt. Sterling and Virginia Reische of Hersman; one brother, Charles Pfliger of Colchester; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Virgil E. Kendrick.
  Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Mike Cooper officiating.  Burial was in the Mounds Cemetery near Timewell.  A Masonic service was conducted Friday evening at the funeral home by the Hardin Lodge 44 A.F. and A.M.
  Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Cline F. Kennedy
Rushville Times, July 11, 2001, page 13, column 2
Cline F. Kennedy
  Cline F. Kennedy, 83, of Peoria, Ariz., died July 5, 2001, at Sun Health Hospice in Peoria, Ariz.
  He was born in Cooperstown, moving to Arizona in 1958, from Rushville.
  He was a supervisor for Herseth Meat Packing Co.
  Survivors include four daughters, Nancy Krejci of Cicero, Ill., Lynn McGovern of Beardstown, Karen Menge of Beardstown, and Rebecca Watson of Surprise, Ariz.; three sons, Gary Kennedy of Camden, Ron Neal of Phoenix, Ariz., and Richard Neal of Peoria, Ariz.; one brother, Russel Kennedy of Rushville; 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou, a son, Terry Kennedy, and a granddaughter, LeAnn Hoover.
  Services were Saturday, July 7 at Sunland Lakeside Chapel, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Ariz.
  Memorials may be sent to Sun Health Hospice Care Services and Residence, 12740 N. Plaza, Del Rio Boulevard, Peoria, AZ 85381.
Obituary for Lorena Magdeline Thompson Kennedy
Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 3
Lorena Kennedy
  Lorena Magdeline Kennedy, 90, of rural Rushville, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at St. John's North Hospice in Springfield.
  She was born Jan. 21, 1910, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County; the daughter of the late Roy and Pearl Vincent Thompson.
  She attended Hatfield School in Bainbridge Township and graduated from Rushville High School in 1928.
  She married Darrell Eugene Kennedy on Aug. 2, 1930.  He preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1970.  One brother, Charles Leroy Thompson and one sister, Iva Pearl Blaesing also preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Kennedy worked at J.C. Penney before marrying and was a homemaker.  She later was employed by Scripps Reno Dress Shop and Vedders (Moreland and Devitt) Drug Store in Rushville.  After the death of her husband, Mrs. Kennedy managed her farm until her death.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville and the Explorers Bible Study group.
  Survivors include a son, Larry Kennedy (wife Celeste) of Plano, Texas; a daughter, Dixie Roegge (husband Fred) of Springfield six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother, William Rozelle Thompson (wife Rosalee) of Springfield; one niece; and three nephews.
  Funeral services were Saturday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley, Rev. Jack Thompson and Rev. Jeff Thompson officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorial donations may be made to: First United Methodist Church of Rushville; Culbertson Memorial Hospital of Rushville; or St. John's Hospice of Springfield.

Claim Notice:
  In the Circuit Court of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, Schuyler County, Illinois, in Probate; Estate of Lorena M. Kennedy, deceased, NO. 00-P14
Obituary for Yvonne "Bonnie" McClure Kennedy
Rushville Times, October 10, 2001, page 17, column 3
Yvonne Kennedy
  Yvonne "Bonnie" Kennedy, 83, of Beardstown, died Sunday, Oct. 7, 2001, at Heritage Manor East Nursing Home of Beardstown.
  She was born May 27, 1918, in Beardstown to Louis and Elizabeth Avery McClure.  She attended Beardstown schools.  She married Claude Kennedy, Jr. on Aug. 11, 1934, in Beardstown.
  Mrs. Kennedy was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband, two brothers, Wilber and Don McClure, two sisters, Frieda Black and Alice McCulley, a grandson, Glenn Alan Kennedy, and a close personal friend, Floyd Lyles.
  She is survived by one son, Gene (wife Shirley) Kennedy of Elmwood, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
  The funeral service will be held at the Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10, with visitation 30 minutes prior to services.  Interment will be conducted at a later date with the Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown in charge of those arrangements.


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