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Obituary for Veda Anna Bunch Crumley Crumley
June 17, 1998
Veda Anna Crumley
  Veda Crumley, 88, of Rushville, died Saturday, June 13, 1998, at her residence.
  She was born Nov. 29, 1909 near Manchester.  She was the daughter of the late Bernard William and Mary Ann Whewell Bunch.  She married Paul E. Crumley May 28, 1930, in Winchester.  He died Aug. 31, 1988.  She later married Herbert F. Crumley March 20, 1990, in Taylor, Mo.  He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Gene Crumley of East Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. John (Margaret) Shaver of Macomb; one step-son, Allen Crumbley of Sevierville, Tenn.; two step-daughters Mrs. Aubrey (Dorothy) Bucher of Camp Point and Mrs. Beverly (Melba) Johnson of Rushville; five grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; eleven step-great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by two sisters.
  She was a member of the Glen Oak Christian Church in Peoria.
  Funeral services were held at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Dr. Paul Isom officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the Glen Oak Christian Church, 1115 E. Republic St., Peoria, 61603, or Cass/Schuyler Hospice, 331 South Main, Virginia, 62691.
  Note: 2nd husband, Herbert Franklin Crumley is the brother of her 1st husband, Paul Eugene Crumley.

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Veda Crumley
  Rushville - Veda Crumley, 88, of 320 S. Monroe St. died at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, at her residence.
  Born Nov. 29, 1909, near Manchester to Bernard William and Mary Ann Whewell Bunch, she married Paul E. Crumley on May 28, 1930, in Winchester. He died Aug. 31, 1988. She married Herbert F. Crumley on March 20, 1990, in Taylor, Mo. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Gene of East Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. John (Margaret) Shaver of Macomb; one stepson, Allen of Sevierville, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Aubrey (Dorothy) Bucher of Camp Point and Mrs. Beverly (Melba) Johnson of Rushville; five grandchildren; eight step-­grandchildren; 11 step-great-­grandchildren; and three step-­great-great-grand children. Two sisters preceded her in death.
  She was a member of Glen Oak Christian Church in Peor­ia. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Fu­neral Home. The Rev. Dr. Paul Isom will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church, 1115 E. Republic St., Peoria, Ill. 61603, or to Cass/Schuyler Hospice, 331 S. Main St., Virginia, Ill. 62691.
Obituary for Wayne A. Crumley
Canton Daily Ledger, April 7, 2003
Wayne Crumley
  Wayne A. Crumley, 68, of 1135 South Avenue C, Canton, died at 3:29 p.m. Friday (April 4, 2003) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
  Born October 26, 1934 in Kellerville, the son of P. Kenneth and Sara S. (Davis) Crumley, he married Shirley Ebbert on June 6, 1953 in Rushville.  She survives.
  Other survivors include one son, Jason (Andrea) Crumley of Canton; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Sherry) McCoy of Canton, Mrs. Phillip (Karen) Siebert of Palatine and Mrs. Michael (Tammy) Brown of Farmington; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Phillip (Joy) Crumley of East Peoria and John (Betty) Crumley of Indianapolis, Ind.; and two sisters Mary Hamblin of Lancaster, Mo. and Mrs. Jay (Hazel) Leedy of Neosha Falls, Kan.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jeannie Crumbley.
  He was of the Protestant faith.
  He owned and operated Crumley Apartment with his wife of 32 years.  He worked 37 years with Caterpillar in Peoria as a machine repairman, retiring in 1993.
  He was a member of the Canton Masonic Lodge and the UAW Local 974.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton, the Rev. Jay Curry officiating.  Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the memorial home.  Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
  Memorials may be made to Spoon River Hospice of Graham Hospital.

Canton Daily Ledger, July 10, 2003
A Thank You to the Friends and Family of Wayne Crumley
  On April 4, 2003 a Golden Heart stopped beating, that of Wayne Albert Crumley. After a hard weekend of grief many came together to mourn our loss and comfort us in our sorrow. For this we are truly grateful. In our time of need we learned how much our; husband, father, and grandfather meant, not just to us, but to the many others who came to comfort us in our time of need at his passing.
  Wayne was a man with a giant heart who never thought twice about giving help to those in need. He worked hard for everything he achieved in life, and found his enjoyment in the work that he did. Whether providing for his family while working at Caterpillar, until his retirement, or maintaining his properties for Crumley Apartments. Wayne always worked hard. Even in his spare time he never stopped working, there were plenty of trees to fall and fires to burn. He was a great man that we looked up to, and strove to be more like.
  We would like to thank those who helped us, and comforted us though the services, which were a great tribute to the life of a truly great man. The family would like to thank Reverend Jay Curry, who also comforted us in the loss of Wayne's daughter Jeannie, who performed an endearing, and much appreciated service to which we are truly grateful for. We would also like to thank the gentleman who served as pallbearers on Wayne's behalf. We are also very grateful to all who were present at the services and the prayers given on our behalf.
  The Crumley family would like to thank all of those who came to us in our time of need, family and friends alike, and helped us honor a truly wonderful man whose largest attribute was his enormous heart. May he be appreciated in Heaven as he was here on Earth.
Obituary for Isla May Young Crumley and Infant sons
August 19, 1942, page 2, Column 4
Mrs. Isle May Crumley
  Mrs. Isla May Crumley, 17, wife of John Crumley, Jr. and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Young of Rushville township, died last Wednesday at Beardstown hospital.  Funeral services were held at Pleasant View, interment in Rushville cemetery.  Her infant sons, who were buried at Messerer cemetery, were disinterred and laid to rest by their mother.
  The only daughter of John C. and Florence Armour Young was born in Rushville, Mar. 23, 1925 and passed away Aug. 12, being 17 years, 4 months, and 19 days of age.
  She married John Crumley, Jr. Mar. 30, 1941.  On June 26, 1942, twin sons, Ray and Roy were born.  They passed away a few minutes after birth.
   Besides her husband, parents, surviving are 2 brothers; Earl of St. Louis, Mo. and Walter at home.
Obituary of John Herbert Crumley II
Rushville Times, April 4, 1994
  John H. Crumley, Jr. , 73, of Quincy, formerly of Beardstown, died Wednesday, March 30, 1994, at 11:28 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  He was born October 1, 1920 in Rushville.  He married Darlene Moore on August 28, 1953, in Mt. Sterling.  She survives.
  He is also survived by one son, Jack Crumley of Washington, Iowa; one daughter, Mary Lee Klein of Aurora, Colo.; five grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert Crumley of Rushville and Ralph Crumley of Monmouth.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Clyde R. Crumley, and two brothers, Paul, and Kenneth.
  Funeral services were Monday, April 4, 1994, at the Cline Funeral Home in Beardstown.  Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.

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John J. Crumley
  John J. Crumley, 73, of Quincy, formerly of Beardstown, died Wednesday, March 30, 1994, at 11:28 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  He was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Rushville.  He married Darlene Moore on Aug. 28, 1953, in Mt. Sterling.  She survives.
  He is also survived by one son, Jack Crumley of Washington, Iowa; one daughter, Mary Lee Klein of Aurora, Colo.; five grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert Crumley of Rushville and Ralph Crumley of Monmouth.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Clyde R. Crumley, and two brothers, Paul and Kenneth.
  Funeral services were Monday, April 4, 1994, at the Cline Funeral Home in Beardstown.  Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Note:  These obit doesn't mention his 1st wife, Isla May Young, died August 12, 1946 just over a year and a half after their marriage and their twin infant sons, Roy and Ray, who died minutes after birth June 26, 1942.  All three are buried in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary for William Francis Nall
died July 20, 1913
Rushville Times, 1913
  Wm. F. Nall died at his home in this city Sunday morning at 7 o'clock of uremic poisoning after an illness of only 11 days.
  On Tuesday afternoon funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. James Hardin Smith; interment in Rushville cemetery.
  Wm. F. Nall was born March 9, 1849 in Rushville township. He was 64 years 4 months and 11 days of age. Deceased was the son of Gabriel and Katherine Nall who were pioneer settlers in Schuyler county. He was united in marriage to Rachel A. Lynch March 25, 1879. To this union were born 8 children: Bertha, Lulu, Orley and Gabriel are at home. Those married are Mrs. Myrtle Sipes, Mrs. Ora Cook, Mrs. Nora Aten and Bert Nall. He has a sister living, Mrs. Marrietta Tutt, and two who have preceded him in death, Mrs. Nancy Ford and Mrs. Druscilla Ford. His wife died Feb. 7, 1912. Mr. Nall came to Rushville two and one half years ago and had lived previous to that time on farms in Schuyler and Fulton counties.
Obituary for John Tullis Neeley
Rushville Times, September 6, 2000, page 13, column 1
John T. Neeley
  John T. Neeley, 82, of Littleton, died Saturday, Sept. 2, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.  He was born Dec. 25, 1917, at the family home in Littleton Township, Schuyler County to the late Glen E. and Jean Whitson Neeley.
  He married Margaret V. Lewis June 2, 1950, in Peoria.  She survives.
  In addition to Margaret, the following nieces and nephews survive: Marion F. (Lewis) Lukasik of Springfield; T. Scott Lewis of Springfield; Mary Patricia (Weinberg) Pinkham of Exeter, Calif; John T. Lewis of Rushville; William W. Weinberg of Quincy; Bette (Weinberg) Huff of Troy, Mont.; Diane (Lewis) Rebman of Eldridge, lowa; Suzanne Lewis of Springfield; and LuAnne (Lewis) Miller of Pawnee.  Considering them as his family, tremendous mutual admiration and love was equally shared.
  His parents, a brother, George Neeley, and a sister, Nancy D. Neeley, preceded him in death.
  Mr. Neeley attended Bradley University in Peoria and Gem City Business College in Quincy.
  Before serving in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, he was employed by the Phelps Dodge Company in Arizona.  After the war he devoted his life to farming until retirement in 1993.
  He was a member and former treasurer of the Littleton United Methodist Church.  Mr. Neeley served as president of the McDonough Telephone Cooperative Board, Littleton Village Board, Littleton Township Board, served as Schuyler County Board chairman, and as Littleton Republican precinct committeeman.  He often introduced himself as "the ex-mayor of Littleton."
  He also was a member and past Worshipful Master of the Littleton Lodge 766 AF & AM; member of Rushville Lodge 9 AF & AM; member and past High Priest, Rushville Chapter 184 Royal Arch Masons; member and past T.I.M., Beardstown Council 88 Royal Arch Masons; member and past Commander Rushville Commandery 56 Knights Templar; past Worthy Patron, Schuyler Chapter Order of The Eastern Star; Illinois Priory 11 Knights of York Cross of Honour; Past Preceptor, Lily of the Valley Tabernacle XLVI; Past Puissvant Sovereign, Holy Trinity Conclave - Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine; St. Edwards Conclave-Knights of the Red Cross; member of Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield; member and past Commander, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite-Valley of Quincy Past Hospitaler, Illinois Council of Deliberation - receiving the Distinguished Service Award in 1988; Supreme Council - 33rd Degree; District Deputy Grand Master - The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Illinois 1958-1960; Worshipful Grand Marshal - The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Illinois 1967-1979; served on the appeals, grievances, finance committees and was Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of Scotland Near Illinois for The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Illinois.  Mr. Neeley also was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Mr. David Haney and Rev. Joe Tomich officiating.  Burial will be in the Littleton Cemetery where military services will be conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
  Masonic services were conducted by Rushville Lodge No. 9 AF & AM.  Memorials may be given to the Littleton United Methodist Church or the donor's choice.
Obituary for Lucinda C. Snyder Neeley
Schuyler Citizen, May 11, 1864
Neeley, Lucinda C.
  Died on 8 April at Ft. Larned, Kansas.  Married to John Neeley at Littleton in 1860, moved the to state of Missouri.  Because of Civil War they had to move out of Missouri area they lived in.  They moved then to Ft. Larned, Kansas where Mr. Neeley joined into the Union Army.  She is survived by her husband and a 3 week old son.  She was the daughter of David and Catherine Snyder, who were early settlers, now living near Littleton, Illinois.
  Note: Info from Family History: Mr. Neeley brought his wife back to Littleton for burial.  Cause of death from complications of her son's birth.  Son, James Edward was left at Littleton to be raised by family members.  Mr. Neeley returned to Army unit at Ft. Larned, Kansas.  No trace of him has been found yet by research.
Bert Nell Death
Rushville Times, February 1919
Death Due to Pneumonia
  Alex Nell received a telegram last week from his brother Frank at Becker, Minn., giving news of the death of his eldest child Bert, a young man twenty years of age, who died on Tuesday of pneumonia which followed an illness from influenza.
  Mr. and Mrs. Nell and their family have all been ill of influenza and two nurses were attending them when the death of the son occurred. Besides the parents there are four sisters and one son who are ill.
  Note: Death and Burials Out of Rushville 1900-1925, page 78 states he died February 11, 1919.
Obituary for James E. Nell
Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 1
James E. Nell
  James E. Nell, 72, of Rushville, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at the Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  He was born Jan. 23, 1928, in Rushville to the late Laurence Wesley Nell and Edna L. Agans Nell Phillips.  He married Mildred L. Vogler Curtis on June 16, 1967, in Clark Co., Nev.
  She survives, along with four daughters, Regina Stephenson of Kalamath, Ore., Penny Beckstead of Mesa, Ariz., Janet Heaton of Colchester, and Dixie Hierman of Mapleton; one brother, Eugene Nell (wife Betty) of Canton; one half-brother, Samuel Roger Phillips of St. David; one sister, Hilma Rakestraw of Cuba; one half-sister, Catherine Susie Kettering of Rushville; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his step-father, George F. Phillips; one son, Larry Curtis; and two sisters, Jimina Shaw and Helen Hierman.
  He was a Navy veteran of W.W. II, and an army veteran of the Korean War.
  He worked for the Mickelberry Packing Company in Rushville, Magma Copper Mine in Superior, Ariz., Calcium Carbonate in Quincy, and farmed and worked for Schuyler School District No. 1 in Rushville, retiring in 1998.  He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and was a former member of the Rushville First Presbyterian Church.
  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Marvin Chockley officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.  Family visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the American Lung Association.
Obituary For Mabel A. Barrett Nell
Rushville Times, August 8, 2001, page 14, column 2
Mabel A. Nell
  Mabel A. Nell, 96, a resident of the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb, died Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, at the nursing home.
  She was born May 14, 1905, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Charles and Amy Horton Barrett.  She married Robert Nell on April 14, 1926.  He died April 17, 1967.
  She also was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Donald, in 1979; four sisters, Esther Royer, Ella Sargent, Florence Curtis and Myrna Downs; two brothers, Alvin and Clarence; and one daughter-in-law, Margaret Neil.
  She is survived by three sons, Kenneth of Littleton, John (wife Barbara) of Neponset, and Gerald (wife Imogene) of Fairview; one daughter-in-law, Wilma Nell, of rural Macomb; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
  Mrs. Nell lived in the Doddsville and Littleton area most of her life.
  She moved to Macomb in 1967.  She was a member of the Doddsville Methodist Church, Doddsville Home Extension, and the Macomb Household Science Club.
  Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb.  Rev. Joe Tomich will officiate and burial will be at the Littleton Cemetery.  The family will meet with friends one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.

Eagle Publications, August 9, 2001
Mabel A. Nell
  Mabel A. Nell, 96, of Macomb, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6, 2001, at the Elms Nursing Home.
  She was born May 14, 1905, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Charles and Amy Horton Barrett. She married Robert Nell April 14, 1926. He preceded her in death April 17, 1967.
  She is survived by three sons, Kenneth Nell, Littleton, John (Barbara) Nell, Neponset, and Gerald (Imogene) Nell, of Fairview; one daughter-in-law, Wilma Nell, rural Macomb; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
  In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, Donald, in 1979; four sisters, Esther Royer, Ella Sargent, Florence Curtis and Myrna Downs; two brothers, Alvin and Clarence; and one daughter-in-law, Margaret Nell.
  Mabel lived in the Doddsville and Littleton area most of her life, she moved to Macomb in 1967. She was a member of the Doddsville Methodist Church, Doddsville Home Extension and the Macomb Household Science Club.
  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Joe Tomich officiating. Burial was at the Littleton Cemetery in Littleton. Memorials may be made to the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Dean Nelson
March 8, 1995
Mary D. Nelson
  Mary D. Nelson, 89, of Petersburg, died Friday, Feb. 3, 1995, at Villa Health Care Center East, Sherman.
  Born Sept. 12, 1905, in Schuyler County, she was a­ daughter of John and Sadie (Rose) Dean.  She married Bert 0. Nelson on June 28, Rushville.
  Surviving are one son, Robert D. Nelson of Dwight; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, one sister, and three brothers.
  Mrs. Nelson was a homemaker. She was a member of the Petersburg United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
  Burial was in Oakland Cemetery, Petersburg. Memorials may be directed to her church in Petersburg.
Obituary for Olga Maxine Hare Nelson
Rushville Times, Nov. 24, 1999, page 15, column 4
Olga Nelson
  Olga Maxine Nelson, 86, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, at Carle-Arbours Nursing home in Savoy, where she was a resident.
  Born May 19, 1913, near Camden, to John Walter and Mary Isabel Agans Hare.   She married Homer B. Nelson April 16, 1930, in Springfield.  He died Jan. 29, 1978.
  Three brothers, Orval Hare, Maurice Hare, and Ansel Hare, and one sister, Eva (Hare) Rang, preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Kenneth (wife Carol) of Champaign and Russel (wife Bettie) of Lockhaven, Penn; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Galesburg
  Services were held Nov. 18 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  The Rev. Robert Snyder officiated.  Burial was in East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg.
  Those attending from the Rushville area were Mr. aud Mrs. John Browning, Mrs. Rena Henninger and Mrs. Mattie Hare.
Obituary for Dorcas Jean Acker New
Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 5
  Dorcas Jean New, 73, of Champaign, formerly of Rushville, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2000, at Cane Clinic in Champaign.
  She was born Aug. 29, 1926 in Rushville, the daughter of Earl and Mamie Armstrong Acker. She married Beverly A. New in Mt. Sterling.
  Mrs. New was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Rushville High School and a member of Douglas Avenue United Methodist Church in Springfield.
  She was preceded in death by her husband, Beverly New, in November, 1981 and by her son, Dan New, in January 1981. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Acker, and a sister Margaret Spades.
  Surviving are one son, Steve (wife Karen) of Dallas, Texas, three grandchildren; four sisters, Nadine Cummings of Chicago, Alice Chipman of Jacksonville, Ellen Krasuski of Burlington, Iowa, and Norma Edwards of Rushville; two brothers, Larry Acker of Rushville and Victor Acker of Rushville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  Private family funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at Oak Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum in Springfield. Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home of Springfield was in charge of services.
  Memorial contributions may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 6 Drawbridge Road, Springfield, IL 62704.
Obituary for Proctor P. Newcomb
Rushville Times, September 24, 1914
Rushville Pioneer Dead
  Proctor P. Newcomb, who was born in Rushville, September 15, 1834 died at his home in Augusta on his 80th birthday. He was the second son of Proctor P. and Sarah Munson Newcomb. They both located in Augusta in 1864.
Obituary for Mary L. Langdon Niestradt
Rushville Times, July 12, 2000, page 13, column 4
  Mary L. Niestradt, 92, of Beardstown, died Monday, July 3, 2000, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
  She was born Feb. 12, 1908, in Beardstown, to William and Elizabeth Tucker Langdon. She married Richard G. Niestradt on Feb. 6, 1932, in the Beardstown parsonage.
  Mrs. Niestradt is survived by two sisters, Ana Louise (husband Pat) McLain of Beardstown and Doris (husband Harold - deceased) Andre of Springfield; two sisters-in-law, Vera Langdon of Galesburg and Rose Mary Langdon of Beardstown; and 22 nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980, both parents, a daughter, Kay Ann (husband Jim) Dick, three grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters.
  She was a graduate of Beardstown High School and a homemaker in the Arenzville area. She was a member of the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown, Beardstown Senior Citizens Bread of Love and Home Extension.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 5, at St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown, with burial in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice or St. Alexius Catholic Church.
Obituary for Helen Farmer Norton
Rushville Times, September 5, 2001, page 15, column 1
Helen Norton
  Helen Norton, 91, of Canton, died Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Canton.
  She was born in Barry, to Ralph and Mac Masters Farmer.  She married Raymond E. Norton in Barry on March 26, 1932.  He died March 30, 1983.
  Also preceding her in death were her parents, one brother, and three sisters.
  She is survived by one son, Raymond E. Norton, Jr., of Camden; one daughter, Brenda Sue Rickert-Ellis of Canton; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
  She lived in Quincy for 45 years before moving to Macomb in 1983 and then later moved to Canton.  She was a member of the Union Methodist Church in Quincy.
  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Private interment of ashes will be held at a later date at the Blue River Cemetery in Detroit, Ill.
  Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of arrangements.

Eagle Publications, September 6, 2001
Helen Norton
  Helen Norton, 91, of Canton, formerly of Macomb and Quincy, died at 11:42 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at Heartand Healthcare Center in Canton.
  She was born in Barry, the daughter of Ralph and Mae Masters Farmer. She married Raymond E. Norton in Barry on March 26, 1932. He died March 30, 1983.
  She is survived by one son, Raymond E. Norton Jr., Camden; one daughter, Brenda Sue Rickert-Ellis, Canton; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
  In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother and three sisters.
  Helen lived in Quincy for 45 years before moving to Macomb in 1983; she later moved to Canton.
  She was a member of the Union Methodist Church in Quincy.
  Cremation rites were accorded. Private interment of ashes will be held at a later date at the Blue River Cemetery, Detroit.
  Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Cleo Beatrice Campbell Norvell
Rushville Times, Jan. 12, 2000, page 11, column 6
Cleo Norvell
  Cleo Beatrice Norvell, 92, of Paducah, Ky., formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
  Born June 29, 1907, in Adams County to Thomas and Sarah Peddicord Campbell, she married H. H. "Bud" Norvell.  He preceded her in death.
  One grandchild, five sisters and two brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are four sons, Richard of Galesburg, Robert of Calvert City, Ky., William (wife Laura) of Mt. Sterling and Steve (wife Janet) of Versailles; two daughters Maryana Huebschmann and Phyllis Lappin, both of Calvert City; one brother, Jared Campbell of Warsaw; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  She was assistant manager at the Sears Catalog Sales Center in Mt. Sterling for several years.  She was a member of St. Pilus the Tenth Catholic Church in Calvert City.
Mass was Tuesday at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling.  The Rev. Roger Simpson officiated.  Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling was in charge of services.  Burial was in the Mt. Sterling City Cemetery.
Obituary for Edward "Whitey" A. Norvell
Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 5
  Edward A. "Whitey" Norvell, 65, of Meredosia, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
  Born April 16, 1934, in Missouri Township, Brown County, to Curtis E. and Edna M. Keith Norvell, he married Mary Proffitt on Feb. 1, 1992, in Pittsfield. She survives.
  Also surviving are one stepson, Phillip Koppleman Jr., of Jacksonville; two daughters, Susan (Michael) Clay of Pomona Park, Fla., and Nancy (Mike) Prodoehl of Orange City, Fla.; one step-daughter, Hope Osborne of Jacksonville; one brother, John (Maureen) Norvell of East Peoria; three sisters, Betty (Ernest) Fluckey and Carolyn (David) Moore of Mt. Sterling and Shirley (Gary) Pruden of Versailles; three grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins in the local area.
  Preceding him in death was one son, Edward Norvell Jr.
  He worked for L.E. Meyers Construction as a foreman for many years, retiring in 1997. He was a former vice president of John Edwards Construction Co.
  He was a member of Hardin Lodge 44, AF&AM, in Mount Sterling. He also was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Quincy Consistory. He was a member of First Christian Church of Mt. Sterling.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hufnagel-Graham Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling. The Rev. Julie Allison will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Sterling Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Meredosia Rescue Squad, 119 S.Washington, Meredosia, IL 62665.
Obituary for Marba Jean Carter Norvell
Rushville Times, January 23, 2002, page 13, column 5
Marba J. Norvell
  Marba Jean Norvell, 62, of Chatham, died early Wednesday morning, Jan. 16, 2002, at her residence.
  She was born March 3, 1939, in Vienna, the daughter of Marvin E. and Gladys O. Street Carter.  She married James A. Norvell, formerly of Mt. Sterling, March 15, 1959, in Springfield, and he survives.
  She also is survived by one son, James (wife Betsy) Craighton of Naples, Fla.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.
  Mrs. Norvell was a homemaker.  She graduated from Vienna High School in 1957.  She was an avid reader and was known to have the ability to speed read.  She also enjoyed bowling, dancing and writing poetry.
  Funeral services were held Friday at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling, with burial at Mt. Sterling Catholic Cemetery.
  Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Madeline G. Curtis Ogden
Rushville Times, January 17, 2001, page 13, column 4
Madeline Ogden
  Madeline G. Ogden, 80, of Cuba, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001, at the Graham Hospital in Canton.
  She was born July 16, 1920, in Ray, to the late Guy and Grace Potter Curtis.  She married Galen Ogden Sept. 7, 1937, in Palmyra, Mo.  He died July 12, 1988.
  Surviving are one son, Galen E. "Gene" Ogden of Nineveh, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Gerald (Colleen) Ray of East Peoria; and Ms. Connie Ogden of Peoria; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Melba Phillips of Ray and Mrs. Carol Briney of Indianapolis, Ind.; and Tammy Jo Behymer of Tremont and Michelle Frakes-Hari of Creve Coeur, whom she raised in her home.
  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Henderson, two brothers and three sisters.
  She was a member of the Cuba Assembly of God Church and worked as a cashier for the Kroger Food Store in Canton and the Davis Food Store in St. David for many years.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Aaron Malusky officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary for William "B" Daron Ogden
Rushville Times, June 6, 2001, page 13, column 1
William Ogden
  William 'B' D. Ogden, 37, of Lewistown, died Sunday, June 3, 2001, on Marbletown Road, 1/2 mile south of U.S. Highway 24 near Havana.
  He was born Dec. 27, 1963, in Havana, the son of William H. and Connie (Curless) Ogden.  He married Kris Young on May 9, 1998, in Havana.  She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Samantha Parish and Heather Ogden at home; parents, William and Connie Ogden of Havana; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Delmar (Charlotte) McGinnis of Havana; paternal grandparents, Harold and Leona Ogden of Lewistown; and one brother, Jody (and Becky) Ogden of Havana.
  He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Hartford Curless.
  He was a truck driver for Ryder Company and also worked for Isabel Township.
  Services will he at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Rev. Tim Worstell officiating.  Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the education fund for Samantha and Heather at the Astoria Branch of the Ipava State Bank.
Obituary for Dorothy "Do Rae" Rae Baujan O'Hara
Rushville Times, August 16, 2000, page 11, column 5
Dorothy O'Hara
  Dorothy Rae Baujan O'Hara, 72, a longtime resident of Beardstown, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000.
  Do Rae was born in Beardstown on Feb. 10, 1928 the daughter of Raymond Baujan and Dorothy Gardner Baujan.  She was married to James Earl O'Hara on Oct. 2, 1948, at St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown.  She was proceeded in death by both of her parents and her husband.
  Do Rae is survived by her three children: Kevin (wife Kate) O'Hara of Portage, Wisc., Molly (husband Ben) Beck of Redlands, Calif., and Patty (husband David) Walker of Jacksonville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Beth Mauterer of Decatur; one brother, Bob Baujan of Beech Mountain, N.C., and six grandchildren.
  She was a graduate of Belleville High School and attended Millikin University.  She was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown.
  Memorial services were held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000, at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown with Father Eugene Weitzel celebrating the Mass.  Graveside service followed at the Beardstown City Cemetery.  Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be sent to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Stanford "Bud" O'Hern I
Rushville Times, January 3, 2001, page 13, column 3
  Stanford "Bud" O'Hern Sr., 74, of Vermont, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000, at his residence.
  The youngest of 13 children, he was born Aug. 25, 1926, near Lovell, Okla., to Patrick S. and Jane (Duncan) O'Hern. He married Rita Marie Mirkes on Oct. 9, 1948, in Hennessey, Okla. She survives.
  He is survived by four daughters, Cathy Crain of Macomb, Mrs. Steve (Rose Marie) Lynn of Bardolph, Mrs. James (Cindy) Cassidy of Table Grove, and Maryann O'Hern of Seaside, Calif.; two sons, Stan Jr. of Hennessey, Okla., and Larry Joe (wife, Kelley) of Vermont; 17 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two brothers, Charlie of Hennessey, Okla., and Clyde of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Flossie Gallup of Stratford, Okla., and Winifred "Winnie" Pryor of Tulsa, Okla.
  Mr. O'Hern was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, seven brothers, and one sister.
  He graduated from Surprise Country School and Hennessey, Okla., High School. After serving in the US Army, he moved his small family to rural Vermont in 1951. He spent the rest of his life in the Vermont area as a farmer and cattleman.
  Mr. O'Hern was honored as the Outstanding Conservation Farmer for McDonough County in 1985. He was a member of the Tri-County Cattleman Association, Illinois Beef Association, National Cattleman's Association, Illinois Pork Producers, and American Legion Post 26 and a member of the Catholic Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church in Macomb. The Rev. Richard Pricco and Rev. David Kurt will officiate. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery where military rites will be accorded by his American Legion Post.
  Memorials may be made to: McDonough District Hospital Hospice in Macomb, Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Macomb, Vermont Illinois Rescue Squad, St. Paul Catholic Church, or a charity of the donor's choice.
  Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Elfie Theamarie Thoreson Larson O'Neil
Rushville Times, October 11, 2000, page 15, column 3
Elfie O'NeiI
  Elfie Theamarie O'Neil, 95, of Corona, Calif., formerly of Decatur, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2000, at her residence.
  She was born on Aug. 1, 1904, in Catherin, N. D., to John C. and Laura Olson-Thoreson.  She married James O'Neil from Beardstown.  He preceded her in death on April 3, 1989.
  She also was preceded in death by both of her parents, and a brother, Lawrence Thoreson.
  She is survived by one son, John Larson of Corona, Calif.; one daughter, Judy LeMaster, of Corona, Calif.; one brother, Ernie Thoreson of Little Rock, Ark.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  Elfie worked in retail sales for numerous years in the Decatur area.
  Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2000, in the Catholic section of Beardstown City Cemetery with Father Eugene Weitzel officiating the service.  Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary for Susie Belle Onion
1912
Demise of Miss Onion
  Susie Belle Onion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Onion, was born December 7th, 1882, at Summon, and died Oct. 20, 1912 at the home of her parents in ?? {Astoria}. Beside her aged parents she leaves to mourn her ?? {untimely} death, three brothers and ?? sisters, namely Perry Onion, ?? {Los} Vegas, New Mexico, Frank Onion, East St. Louis, Joel Onion, Astoria, Mrs. Corda Gain, Astoria, and Mrs. Jennie Hoke, Astoria.
  At the age on 18 she began teaching school, which work she ?? {followed} for eight years and later ?? {took} up special work as a nurse. While attending school in 1904 ?? {in Macomb}, she united with the ??salist church and was true to ?? {her} faith in her every act, thought and deed, making her life an exemplary one.
  Belle, as she was known by everyone, devoted her life to helping others, which made her so dearly beloved by all. It was her constant effort to do something to make the lives of those with whom she came in contact, easier and brighter; and the ???? aside of her work which ??? so pleasantly and graciously ??ried will be greatly missed; and others will carry on as best ???.
  Funeral was held Wednesday at 10 o'clock, Rev. Bear officiating, interment in the Astoria cemetery.
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Obituary for Delevan "Joseph" L. Orr
Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Joseph Orr Of Bainbridge Died Suddenly On Thursday
  Joseph Orr, prominent Bainbridge township farmer, died suddenly Thursday, forenoon at his home following a heart attack. Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson of Vermont, were held at the Christian church , in Rushville Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment was in the Rushville cemetery.
  The following obituary was read at the service:
  Delevan L. Orr, son of Henry and Margaret Bowlin Orr, was born Aug 21, 1871, on a farm in Bainbridge township, Schuyler county, Ill. He passed away Dec. 23, 1937, at his home in Bainbridge in his sixty-seventh year as the result of a sudden heart attack. He had been enjoying his usual good health, being out about the place that morning. He went to the house about 9 o'clock and while talking with his family complained of a pain in his chest, but did not think it serious, refusing to have a doctor called at that time. About 10:30 o'clock, he started to walk across the room, he fell with the attack, and Dr. Munson, who arrived a short time later, said death had come instantly.
  Mr. Orr grew to manhood on his father's farm where he became an industrious young farmer. On Aug. 11, 1898, he was united in marriage with Lillie Lawler, daughter of John Henry and Sarah (Kelly) Lawler of Woodstock township, Schuyler County. To them were born seven children: John Henry, Sarah Margaret, wife of Bert Goodwin, Harvey Delevan, Thomas B., Warren Alfred, Laura Katherine and Lillie May, all of Schuyler county, and all living except Harvey, who preceded his father in death Feb. 9, 1929. He is also survived by his wife and two brothers, Ernest M. and Sylvanus B. Orr, of this vicinity and four grandchildren. Two sisters, Dora , wife of Charles Acker and Cora, wife of Emery Payne, have preceeded him. After marriage, Mr. Orr continued farming and by thrift and industry was able to provide well for his large family and acquire a splendid farm of his own. He was one of the substantial dependable citizens of the township, a good neighbor and always ready to help in trouble, sickness or death. He possessed a kind nature and jovial disposition and will be greatly missed by his many relatives and friends.
  Life and death are unsolved mysteries, yet death may be a blessing, as it takes the darkness to bring out the stars, it perhaps takes the shadows of death to bring out our better natures, make us overlook the trivial faults and see the fine qualites of our neighbors and friends which they always possessed but which we failed to see before. Then, in this spirit, let us hold in memory the kind deeds of our departed neighbor and friend.
Obituary for Harvey Delevan Orr
died: February 09, 1929
Rushville Times, February 13, 1929
Harvey Orr Died Saturday Of Pneumonia And Smallpox
  Harvey Orr, aged 25 years died Saturday evening at the home of Otis Lear on East Lafayette Street after a weeks illness from complication of smallpox and double pneumonia.
  Owing to the nature of the deceased public funeral services could not be held and a brief service was conducted at the city cemetery on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. Fred Wilson.
  Harvey Orr, son of D. L. and Lillie Lawler Orr, was born in Bainbridge township, February 8, 1904, and his entire life had been spent in the immediate vicinity of his birth. On December 19, 1928, he was united in marriage to Miss Goldie Riley, who with his parents and the following brothers and sisters survive to mourn the death of their loved one: John H.; Sarah M.; Thomas B.; Warnie A.; Laura K.; and Lillie M. Orr.
Obituary for Henry Orr
Rushville Times, May 26, 1926
Henry Orr, Bainbridge Pioneer Died, May 20th
  Henry Orr, pioneer resident of Bainbridge township, died at his home Thursday, following a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson. Interment in Rushville Cemetery.
  Henry Orr, was born in Bainbridge township, May 15, 1844 and died May 20, 1926, being 82 years on Saturday prior to his death. He was the son of Joseph and Mary Ann Burnside Orr, natives of County Tyrone, Ireland, where they were reared and married and came to this country settling in Bainbridge Township about 1837. 
 Jane, the wife of Simon Reeve and Mary, wife of S. B. Vaughn were sisters born in Ireland and both preceded him in death.
  Mr. Orr lived his entire life in Bainbridge township where on November 24, 1867 he married Margaret Bowlin, daughter of John and Louisa Bowlin, natives of Kentucky and to them were born 5 children, Ernest M. Orr, Isadora Ackers, Delaven Orr, Sylvanus Orr and Cora Payne, all living except Isadora, who preceeded her father, May 12, 1905.
  His wife, 18 grandchildren and 21 great - grandchildren survive him.
Obituary for Joseph Orr
Rushville Times, September 3, 1896
Orr, Joseph - An Old Pioneer Gone.
  Joseph Orr was born in Fermanaugh county, Ireland, March 31, 1805; died at his home in Bainbridge township, this county, Aug. 29, 1896; aged 91 years, 4 months and 29 days. He was married to Mary Ann Burnsides, Oct. 12, 1831. To them were born five children, three of whom - Mrs. Jane Reeves, Mrs. Mary A. Vaughn and Henry Orr - still live.
  They came to America in November, 1840; moved to Bainbridge township and lived there ever since. On the voyage, in a storm, Mr. Orr received a blow that fractured his skull. A silver plate was found necessary. He was not fully recovered when Mr. John Beatty, of this city, an old neighbor and schoolmate of his in Ireland 73 years ago, went to see him in Pittsburg, where he stopped for a time with old acquaintances. His son thinks that he never fully recovered from that injury, as he was hardly right in his mind at times since then. The immense vitality and vigor of Mr. Orr is indicated by the fact that but a few weeks ago he walked into Rushville alone. A man of strong passions and great will power, he never forgot a favor nor an injury. He never tired of telling how Ezra Jackson, of Rushville, went down one cold day and taught him how to use an ax and how to "make on" a fire of wood! There was only a path then to Rushville, it was a village of log houses, with two three frame building. But the old log courthouse had been replaced by the new brick in the square and business was looking up. The old times are gone and the early pioneers are nearly all departed. The old settlers around him then have been buried away these years. His death was sudden - gave away all at once; and in his death gave no assurance of hope beyond.
  The funeral was conducted at the home place last Sunday at 11 o'clock, in the presence of a great company of people, by Rev. O. T. Rogers, and the remains laid away in the Gillette graveyard. O. T. Rogers.
Obituary for Lillie May Orr
Rushville Times, May 1989
Lillie M. Orr Dies At Age 71
  Lillie M. Orr, 71, of Rushville died Sunday, April 30, at Culbertson Long Term Care Center in Rushville. Services were held Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Roy Adams officiated. Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Culbertson Memorial Hopital.
  She was born Aug. 25, 1917, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Delvan and Lillie White Lawler Orr. Surviving are one brother, Tommy Orr of Rushville; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.
Obituary for Margaret Bowlin Orr
died: February 16, 1927
Rushville Times, February 16, 1927
Died Monday From Burns; Clothing Caught Fire From Live Coals In A Smoke House At Her Home In Bainbridge Township On Monday Afternoon.
  Mrs. Margaret Orr, widow of the late Henry Orr of Bainbridge township, aged eighty-three years, died on Monday night at 10 o'clock from burns received five hours earlier at her home five miles southeast of Rushville, where she resided with her son, Ernest Orr. Mrs. Orr had gone to the smoke house, closely adjacent to the dwelling , and while there her clothing caught fire by coming in contact with a kettle of live coals. Her daughter-in-law did not know she had left the residence until she heard her scream and on going to the smoke house found her enveloped in flames. Using rugs and heavy clothing, the younger Mrs. Orr made a futile attempt to smother out the flames, but in this was unsuccessful and all of the clothing was burned from the body of the elderly woman with the exception of one shoe as she stood upright grasping the back of a chair. Realizing her helplessness in the situation, Mrs. Ernest Orr telephoned to neighbors for aid and when they arrived Mrs. Orr to speak, but seemed to recognize her children gathered about her bedside. Dr. C. M. Fleming was summoned and taken to the home by her son, S. B. Orr with his team and wagon, the roads being impassable for an automobile. He administered treatment to alleviate her suffering and death came to relieve her at 10 o'clock Monday night. Mrs. Orr was a native resident of Bainbridge township and her entire life of eighty-three years had been spent in the neighborhood where she was born. She was a woman who ever held the love and affection of her friends and neighbors and her long life was marked by kindly deeds of mercy that endear her memory in the hearts of those who knew her thruout the long lapse of years.
  {Daughter of John and Louisa Bowlin} of Kentucky, was born in Bainbridge township, March 1, 1844. Here she grew to young womanhood and in 1867 she became the bride of Henry Orr, also a native of Bainbridge township, and for more than fifty-eight years, they spent life happily together on the old homestead in Bainbridge township, the union of hearts being broken by the death of Mr. Orr in May, 1926. To this union were born five children, one of whom, Dora, the wife of Charles Acker, is deceased. The following children survive to mourn the death of a kind and loving mother: Cora, the wife of Emery Payne of Littleton township; Ernest, S. B. and Delevan Orr, all residents of Bainbridge township. There are also fifteen grand-children. Funeral services were held this (Wednesday) morning at the Christian church in Rushville, conducted by Rev. Fred Wilson. Interment in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Mary Ann Burnside Orr
Rushville Times, Deaths of 1888
  Died, at her home near Rushville, Ill., Friday morning, Aug. 17th, 1888, Mrs. Mary Ann Orr, wife of Joseph Orr.
  Mary Ann Burnside was born in Ireland, Oct. 12th, 1807; was married to Joseph Orr in 1831; came to America in the spring of 1840, and to Schuyler County in the fall of the same year, where she has since resided.
  She was the mother of five children, three of whom are living. She was a true and faithful wife, a devoted mother, and was always giving good advice.
  In youth she untied with the Presbyterian Church, and always held to that faith. She has been a great sufferer for many years.
  During these years of affliction she was never heard to complain of the hardness of her lot; but, like a Christian, bore it, knowing that God meant her good. She often expressed her desire to be safely housed in heaven. In a visit to her brother on his death bed he asked her to meet him in heaven. She told him she would, and felt that she was ready to go.
  Funeral services, conducted by the writer, were held at the family residence on Saturday morning last, in the presence of a large company of friends and neighbors, who thus testified of the high esteem in which they held our departed sister; after which the remains were conveyed to their rest in the Gillette Cemetery. John Knowles.
Obituary for Thomas "Tommie" Burnside Orr
Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 1
Cass County Star-Gazette, Thursday, Dec 9, 1999
  Tommie B. Orr, 93, of the Astoria Healthcare Center, formerly of Rushville, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  He was born May 16, 1906, in Rushville to the late Delvan and Lillie Lawler Orr. He married Twila M. Thomas, Jan. 29, 1948, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives, along with three sons, Phillips Orr, James Lee Orr, and Dennis Orr, all of Rushville; three daughters, Mary Ann Wade of Canton and Norma Sue Atwater and Rita Mae Gray, both of Rushville; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harvey, John Henry, and Warren; and three sisters, Laura Orr, Sarah Goodwin and Lillie Orr.
  An Army veteran of WW II, he was a self employed fence builder until retiring.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery with military services conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post #4.
Obituary for Sarah M. Lenover Orr
Rushville Times, March 27, 1924
  Mrs. Sarah M. Orr, wife of Ernest Orr died early Sunday morning of leakage of the heart, at her home in Bainbridge township, aged sixty-two years.
  Funeral services were held at the Mt. Carmel Church on Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Nowlin, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, interment in Gillette Cemetery.
  Sarah M. Lenover, daughter of Alexander and Caroline Lenover, was born April 24, 1862, and departed this life at her home in Bainbridge township March 23, 1924, aged sixty-one years, ten months, and twenty-nine days.
  At the age of fifteen she was converted in a meeting by the Methodist church, south at Hale Ridge, and in all the remaining years, as given in her last testimony to pastor and friends, "I am at peace with God".
  On the 21 day of March 1890, she was united in marrie with Ernest M. Orr. To this union three children were born: Stella who is the wife of George Utter, of Frederick; Nellie, the wife of Harry Utter, of Frederick; Melvin, who married Estella Malcomson, who recently made their home with his parents.
  Five grandchildren survive, and besides those mentioned she leaves to mourn their loss three sisters and a brother, as follows: Mrs. Frank Dietz, of Keokuk, Iowa; Mrs. Leander Ward of Rushville; Mrs. D. R. Smedley, of Pleasant View, and Ben Lenover of Bainbridge. A sister, Mrs. John DeGroot died two years ago at her home in Fulton, Missouri.
  Mrs. Orr was a good neighbor, a good friend, a good wife and mother. She will be missed in the home and in the community where her willing hands and sympathetic Christian nature led her to the homes of those who needed care and sympathy and friendship. Her devotion to her family and friends was receprocal as attested by the lyoality of friends and family to her through the long period of her affliction, which she bore bravely and with christian fortitude.
  No sacrifice of time and attention was too great for her daughters and sister, Callie, to make while assisting her family, kind neighbors and physicians in making her last days on earth as free from pain as human endeavers could, and these kindnesses she fully appreciated.
  Card of Thanks - We desire to thank all of our friends and neighbors for their acts of kindness extended us during the illness and at the death of our beloved wife and mother. Ernest Orr and children.
  Submitted by: "Tammy Matthews"
Obituary for Twila M. Thomas Orr
Rushville Times, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 6
Twila Orr
  Twila M. Orr, 76, of the Astoria Healthcare Center, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at the St. John's Medical Center in Springfield.
  She was born Oct. 10, 1923, in Summum, to the late Guy and Estella Berquist Thomas. She married Tommie Orr on Jan. 29, 1948, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Dec. 6, 1999.
  Surviving are three sons, Philip Orr, James Lee Orr and Dennis M. Orr, all of Rushville; three daughters, Mary Ann Wade of Canton, and Norma Sue Atwater and Rita Mae Gray, both of Rushville; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty Phillips of Peoria.
  She was preceded in death by four brothers, Ronnie, Harry, Willard and Wayne Thomas.
  Funeral services were held Saturday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Jim Shirley officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the Astoria Healthcare Center.
Obituary for William "Bill" Henry Orr
Rushville Times, August 3, 1967
William H. Orr
  William H. Orr was born January 25, 1903 at the family residence in Bainbridge township, Schuyler county, Illinois near where he lived all his life. He passed to his heavenly home on July 26, 1967, at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial hospital in Rushville, Illinois at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 1 day. He was the only son of Sylvanus B. Orr and Leonora Rittenhouse Orr, both of whom have preceded him in death.
  He received his early education in the Schuyler county schools. He was united in marriage to Hildreth Dean on June 26, 1926 at the Methodist parsonage in Rushville. Two children blessed this home, Marva Kay and William Dean. He is survived by his wife, Hildreth; one daughter, Marva Kay and her son, Duane Alan; one son William Dean; his wife Elizabeth and their son, Thomas William. He is also survived by two aunts.
  Bill, as he was known to all, was engaged in farming in Bainbridge township all of his life. His prime interest in life was his family in whom he took great joy in serving. He was interested in all church and civic activities of the community and participated in many of them.
  He was a member of the First Methodist church of Rushville, president of the Schuyler County Tuberculosis association and a member of the board of directors of the Rushville Farmers Elevator Co.
  No finer eulogy can be said than here was a man whose deep concern and devotion to all who knew him remained first and foremost in his life.
  Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. at the First Methodist church with Rev. Ronald C. Colton officiating. Burial was in Rushville cemetery.
Obituary of Harry Edmund Osborn
died: February 1970
  Harry E. Osborn, 76, a World War I veteran, died around 6 a.m. today in Schmitt Memorial Hospital.
  He was born February 24, 1893, in Vermont to John and Mary Jane Smith Osborn.
  Survivors include one son, Har- {unreadable} daughters, Mary Lehmkuhl and Dorothy Jackson, both of Beardstown, Hazel Looker of Jacksonville; and Joeann Mallicoat of Peoria; one brother, Harley of Rushville; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, three sons, his parents, and several brothers and sisters.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Northcutt Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the family lot of the city cemetery.
  Friends may call at Northcutt's Tuesday evening.
 Note: Harry had a son, Harley Elmer Osborn.
Obituary for Jessie "Fern" Fern Croxton Osborn
November 1963
  Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Fern Osborn, 56, of Rushville were held Sunday at 2 p.m., at the Roby Funeral Home in Rushville.  Burial was made in Beardstown city cemtery.
  Mrs. Osborn was born April 8, 1907 in Schuyler county, daughter of Henry A. and Amanda E. Croxton and passed away at 1:30 p.m., Friday at Culbertson Memorial hospital, Rushville.
  Surviving are her husband, Harry E. Osborn; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Lehmkul and Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, Beardstown, Mrs. James (Hazel) Looker, Virginia, and Mrs. Joan Mallicoat of Peoria; a son, Harley Osborn of Sterling; two brothers and a sister and 14 grandchildren.
Obituary for Perces Catherine Bryan Overmiller
died: July 23, 1933
Biographical sketch below was read at the funeral:
  Mrs. Perces Bryan Overmiller was born to Thomas and Emeline Bryan of the state of West Virginia on July 15th, 1852. A few years later the family made their residence in Fostoria of Fulton county, Ill.
  On December 5th of 1873 she was married to John Overmiller also of Fostoria. To this union were born eleven children. Sylvester, the first born, died in infancy. The other ten children of the family with the father and mother held the family circle unbroken until the call came for Mother Overmiller on last Sunday, July 23rd at 10:25 in the evening.
  Father and Mother Overmiller with their family of four children came to the farm in Smith county, Kansas with the pioneers of 1882. On this farm the family grew and were brought to maturity in a christian home. It was in the first year of this residence that the fellowship of the Fairview United Brethren church was brought into organization. With Mr. and Mrs. John Overmiller, were Mrs. John Dierdorff and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kimball as parties responsible for the organization of the church. These five charter members of the church which was destined to become the cradle of religious training for their own families as for many who were to follow in the years just ahead.
  A brief respite of fifteen years was taken from the farm residence while Father and Mother Overmiller made their home in Smith Center, Kansas, in a comfortable little home in the heart of the town. Here many new friends were made. Living near the First Congregational church of Smith Center they were kindly invited to worship with the splendid people of that church. Here they found fellowship among christian people and enjoyed many hours of spiritual service.
  Increasing years and failing health sponsored a move to the home on the farm again where Willis and Mrytle, with other members of the family, rendered kind and loving care until the call came for Mother's promotion at the age of 81 years and 8 days.
  Her's was a life of fruitage and honor. She was a woman of deep quiet, christian faith and a confident trust in a Divine Providence. She became a member of the United Brethren church in which her father was a minister early in her girlhood.
  Being a wife and mother of the highest and most honored type she won and held a position of honor and high esteem both in the hearts of her own family and a host of friends.
  On the morning of Saturday, July 22nd, Mother Overmiller called for the members of the family who could be reached and told them that although she had not expected to go so soon, she was answering the call of the Master. After giving her last word of admonition and blessing she passed into a coma from which she never fully emerged until she slept in the arms of her Master just after the closing of our Last Lord's Day.
  Those left to do honor to the sacred memory of this noble wife and mother are John Overmiller, her husband; four daughters, Elsie Lambert and Bertha Harris of this community, Ina Lambert of Beatrice, Nebr., Carrie Dierdorff of Hastings, Nebr.; and six sons, Chester and Willis of the home community, Lewis of Tulsa, Okla., Ray of York, Nebr., Lonnie of Venice, Calif., and Vern of Flagler, Colo. Mrs. Overmiller is survived by a brother, Lon Bryan and a sister, Mrs. Addie Litchfield of Illinois, who join with the family, a large group of grandchildren, other relatives and many friends in loving memory of her beautiful life.
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death. "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends. These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties. These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Death of Infant Son Of James and Maude Owens
Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
    Death again entered one of our homes on Tuesday. This time it was the infant son of James and Maude Owens. It was one of twins and was about two months old. The little flower had scarcely blossomed when it was cut off, pneumonia being the cause of its death.
Obituaries for Odell "Ollie" Owens
Rushville Times, February 23, 2000, page 15, column 2
Odell Owens
  Odell "Ollie" Owens, 76, of Garland, Texas, died Feb. 19, in Garland.
  He was born Sept. 28, 1923, in Camden Township in Schuyler County, the son of Gonnie and Mary Jones Owens.
  He married Darline on May 6, 1945.  She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Danny O. (wife, Dianne) of Lenexa, Kans., and Todd M. (wife, Amy) of Garland; one sister, Darlene Caputo of Rushville; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
  He was a navy pilot during World War II.  He was employed by Farm King of Macomb for 34 years and served several years as manager.  He was a member of the National Bowling League for 50 years.  He attended two years of college at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo.
  Funeral services for Mr. Owens were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000, at Eastgate Funeral Chapel in Garland.  Chaplain Grady Hinton officiated.  Memorials may be made to: Darline Owens, 334 Nickens Rd., Garland, Texas, 75043.

Rushville Times, June 28, 2000, page 13, column 1
Rushville Times, July 5, 2000, page 10, column 6
Odell Owens
  Odell "Olie" Owens, 76, of Garland, Texas, died Feb. 18, 2000, in Garland.
  Graveside memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 1, at the Ripley Cemetery in Ripley, with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel of Rushville is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary for Clarence W. Paisley
Rushville Times, January 10, 2001, page 13, column 4
  Clarence W. Paisley, 85, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday Jan. 3, 2001, at the Heritage Manor South Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  He was born Oct. 17, 1915, in Schuyler County to the late Earl and Elizabeth Tharp Paisley. He married Velma P. Guyman, Oct. 17, 1935, in Chester. She died March 13, 1982.
  He then married Nina Young Graham Oct. 17, 1983, in Rushville. She died May 6, 1987.
  He later married Gertrude Floyd Nov. 13, 1993, in Beardstown. She died July 10, 1997.
  Surviving are one son, Richard Paisley; three step-sons, William Graham of Springfield, Ricky Cooksey of Beardstown and Larry Tucker of Springfield, three step-daughters, Lou Ann Winston of Rushville, Dorothy Dody of Mason City and Betty Bradley of Lakeland, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Carol Paisley of Sanford, N.C.; one sister, Audrey Lococo of Diamond Head, MS; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one son, David.
  Mr. Paisley was a plumber and electrician, working with numerous plumbing firms in Rushville, retiring in 1987.
  Funeral services were held Friday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to Heritage Manor South.
Obituary for Merle Paisley
Rushville Times, March 8, 2000, page 15, column 1
Merle Paisley
  Merle Paisley, 75, of Rushville, died Friday, March 3, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Sept. 21, 1924, in Woodstock Township, Schuyler County to the late Everett W. and Janey Downs Paisley.
  He married Geraldine A. Butcher on Nov. 18, 1946, in Holton, Kan.  She died Dec. 1, 1985.  He then married Mary Tomlinson Vogler on Jan. 31, 1987, in Round Rock, Texas.
  She survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Vicki) Harrison of Rushville; one son, Michael Paisley of Rushville; and three grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathleen Paisley and Florine Rebman.
  He was a Navy veteran of W.W. II.  He was a member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church in Rushville and was a member of the Macomb American Legion Post #6; the National Automatic Merchandisers Association; American Music Operators Association; and Illinois Coin Operators Association.
  He also served as Schuyler County Republican Chairman for several years.
  He worked for Strong Equipment Co., operated Paisley Music Service, the Redshaw Truck Service, Midwest Order Buyers, Olin Fertilizer and Chemical, farmed, was a school bus driver, and worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation.
  He also owned and operated M & M Vending in Macomb/Rushville.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Rushville with Rev. Alice Davenport officiating.  Burial was in the Palm Cemetery west of Rushville, where military rites were conducted by the Schuyler American Legion Post #4.  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
Obituary for Gerald Eugene Palmer
Rushville Times, December 6, 2000, page 15, column 3
Gerald E. Palmer
  Gerald Eugene Palmer, 86, of Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2000, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
  He was born Dec. 27, 1913, in Schuyler County, the son of Glen and Ida Mae Shore Palmer.
  He is survived by two sons, Merle E. Palmer of Gold Canyon, Ariz. and Arthur G. Palmer of Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, June Brooks of Rushville; and two nieces.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline, in 1992.
  Mr. Palmer worked as a clerk for the Illinois Secretary of State.  He was a member of the Woodside United Methodist Church.
  Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 4, at the Oak Ridge Cemetery with the Rev. Nadine Preston officiating.  Bisch & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorial contributions may be sent to Cass-Schuyler Hospice, 331 S. Main, Virginia, IL 62691.
Obituary for Margaret Mercer Palmer
Rushville Times, December 22, 1999, page 11A, column 3
  Mrs. Margaret Palmer, 92, of Vermont died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  She was born June 4, 1907, the daughter of Charles and Harriet Cash Mercer on a farm south of Vermont.
  She married Eugene Palmer. He preceded her in death.
  She is survived by one sister, Neva Mercer of Vermont.
  She was a teacher in Vermont and in Oak Park.
  Cremation rites have been accorded by Kost Memorial Home in Vermont, and graveside services were Friday at the Vermont Cemetery with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating. Memorials may be made to the Vermont Library or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Anna Florence Croxton Park
May 1969
Rites to Be Held Today For Anna Florence Park
  Anna Florence Park, 65, Passed away at Culbertson hospital Tuesday morning where she had been a patient since January 15.
  Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p. m. at Roby Funeral chapel with the Rev. Earl Stambaugh officiating. Burial in Messerer cemetery.
  She was born in Schuyler county February 16, 1904, daughter of Harry and Nina Patterson Croxton. She was married to Paul Park, April 30, 1925. He survives, with nine children, Orville E. of Springfield, James D. of Travoli, Ralph S. of Pleasant View, William K. of Rushville, Mrs. Jeanette E. Hoff of Springfield, Mrs. Donna J. Roman, Mendota, Mrs. E. Kay Fitzjarrald of Pleasant view, Mrs. Nancy J. Peterman of Rushville and Teresa A. Park of Springfield. She is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Strong, Mrs. Edna Murk, Mrs. June Gearing, all of Rushville, and two brothers, Frank L. and Glen Croxton of Alton; and 27 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Beverly and one daughter Pauletta and one brother Homer.
Obituary for Elizabeth "Louisa" Louise Robertson Park
Louisa Park
  Louisa Park, daughter of the late Alexander and Sarah Reno Robertson, was born in Browning township Dec. 2, 1872, and departed this life at the Culbertson Memorial hospital Dec. 27, 1965, at the age of 93 years and 26 days.
  At an early age Louisa accepted Christ as her Savior and was a member of the Ridgeville Baptist church for many years.  Later in life, after her entire family became members of the Pleasant View Methodist church, she had her membership transferred there to be with her family.
  For 10 years before her marriage she made her home with her brother, Daniel who had lost his wife and was left with two small children: Dwight Robertson and Nettie Stambaugh.  These two were always very dear to her.
  On Nov. 28, 1901, she was united in marriage to James Park.  To this union five children were born:- Paul of near Pleasant View, Mrs. Charles Utter of Frederick, Mrs. Fern Hess of Rushville and Ethel with whom she made her home.  A son, Ralph died at the age of 10 months.
  Her husband passed September 3, 1934.  Also preceding her in death were her parents and the following brothers and sisters: Daniel Robertson, Rev. Stephen Robertson, Mrs. Mary Rice, Mrs. Susan Stambaugh, Mrs. Amanda Schisler, Mrs. Rebecca Zimmerman and Mrs. Anna Lancaster.
  She is survived by her son Paul and three daughters, Grace, Jennie and Ethel; 12 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
  Although 93 years of age, she was very active and was able to care for herself until the last 10 days before her passing away.
  She was a faithful worker in all church affairs and was a regular attendant until the last few years.  Her good sound advice and willingness to help others will never be forgotten by all that knew her.
  Funeral services were held Wed- church in Pleasant View with Rev. Delmar Smith officiating, assisted by Rev. Harold Cady.  Burial was in Messerer cemetery.

December 30, 1965
Rites Held Wednesday For Mrs. Louisa Parks, 93
  Mrs. Louisa Park, 93 of Pleasant View, died at Culbertson hospital in Rushville at 10:30 Monday morning.  She had been a patient there one wek.  Mrs. Park was a lifelong resident of Schuyler county.  Funeral services in charge the Roby Funeral Chapel were held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Methodist church in Pleasant View.  Burial was in Messerer cemetery with Rev. Delmar Smith officiating, assisted by Rev. Harold Cady.
  Mrs. Park was born in Browning township, Schuyler county Dec. 2, 1872 to Alexander and Sarah Reno Robertson.  She married James Park Nov. 28, 1901 at Rushville.  He died in 1934.
  Surviving are a son and three daughters, Paul Park and Mrs. Grace Utter of Frederick, Mrs. Jennie Hess and Miss Ethel Park of Rushville, and 12 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.
Obituary for James "Buffalo" Park
The Schuyler News, Wednesday, September 12, 1934
In Memoriam
  James Park was born on the home farm in section 25 of Rushville (Township) on May 9th, 1869, and departed this life at his home in section 3 of Bainbridge (Township) on Sept. 3rd, 1934, having attained the age of 65 years, 3 months and 24 days.
  His parents were David and Jane Malcomson Park, who moved from Mahoning county, Ohio, to Schuyler county in the early sixties.  James was educated in the Pleasant View public school and chose farming as his future vocation after reaching his majority.
  On November 28, 1901, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Robertson of Browning.  To this union five children were born:  Ralph, who died in infancy; and Paul, Grace, Jennie and Ethel who survive.  Grace became the wife of Melvin Smith of Columbus, Adams county, and the fatal motor accident that befell him was a great sorrow to visit their door.  After he bereavement, Mrs. Smith and little daughter, Maxine, returned to the home of her parents and were very attentive to the sick parent during the sultry summer months, as were the devoted wife and other children, whose attention was a solace to the kind indulgent husband and father.
  In 1924, during a series of meetings conducted by Evangelist Charles Stokes at Pleasant View, he was converted and united with the Pleasant View Methodist church, and he and his family have been faithful in attending the church.  He was a member of the board of trustees of the church.
  His passing was a shock to the family and friends who hopes the heart ailment, from which he had suffered since last June and which medical care had afforded relief sufficiently for him to be up for days at a time, would lead to better state of health and prolong a life of usefulness in the family, the community and the Sunday school and church, three spheres of loyalty which, to his kind heart, were sacred duties.
  From the inception of his illness he told his family and friends that the end of his earthly existence was drawing near, and his preparation for the transition was complete, and those who knew of his faithful work for the Kingdom, were aware of the sincerity of that expression.  In industry he was persevering; in citizenship, he was loyal; in church affairs, he was devout.  He never shirked a duty however irksome, was ever obedient to the law of the land, and inclement weather could not keep him from attending a divine service.  James Park’s life was rich in these qualities that make for immortality of the soul.
  Besides those of his household here mentioned, there were six grandchildren, two sisters, namely: Mrs. Loring and Mrs. Annie Dodds, and numerous friends and neighbors; all very attentive and solicitous of his welfare during his illness.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Geo. M. Wilson, were held Wednesday afternoon, from the Methodist church in Pleasant View.  Interment was made in the Messerer cemetery.
Obituary for Paul Park
April 13, 1988
Paul Park Of Rushville Dies
  Paul Park, 85, of Rushville died Wednesday, April 6 at the home of his daughter, Nancy Schisler, of Rushville.
  Services were held Saturday at the Roby Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Robert Pate officiating. Burial was in the Messerer Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rodney Skiles Heart Fund or Joe Gossage Fund.
  Born Sept. 30, 1902, in Schuyler County to James and Louisa Robertson Park, he married Anna Florence Croxton on April 30, 1925, in Schuyler County. She died May 6, 1969.
  A retired farmer, he served four years as Bainbridge Township road commissioner. He was a member of Pleasant View Methodist Church and Moose Lodge 506 of Rushville.
  Surviving are four sons, Orville Park of Springfield, James Park and William Park, both of Rushville, Ralph Park of Macomb; five daughters, Teresa Rogers of Mount Pulaski, Jeanette Hoff of Springfield, Mrs. Kay Fitzjarrald of Camden, Mrs. Nancy Schisler of Rushville, and Mrs. Donna Chapman of Mendota; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Hess of Rushville; 30 grandchildren and 25 great-grand-children. A son, Beverly and a daughter Paulette Park, preceded him in death, as did two sisters, Grace Utter, and Ethel Park, and one grandson.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 7, 1988, Page: 4
Paul Park
  Paul Park, 85, of Rushville died at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday at the home of a daughter in Rushville.
  He was born Sept. 30, 1902, in Schuyler County, the son of James and Louisa Robertson Park. He married Anna Florence Croxton in 1925 in Schuyler County, and she died in 1969.
  A retired farmer, Mr. Park served as Bainbridge road commissioner for four years.  He was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church and Moose Lodge 506 in Rushville.
  Preceding him death were two daughters, Beverly and Paulette Park; two sisters, Grace Utter and Ethel Park; and one grandson.
  Surviving are four sons, Orville Park of Springfield, James and William Park, both of Rushville, and Ralph Park of Macomb; five daughters, Teresa Rogers of Mount Pulaski, Jeanette Hoff of Springfield, Kay Fitzgerrald of Camden, Nancy Schisler of Rushville, and Donna Chapman of Mendota; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Hess of Rushville; 30 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, with the Rev. Robert Pate officiating. Burial will be in Messerer Cemetery.
Obituary for Ralph Park/s
born: September 7, 1909; died July 23, 1910
July 28, 1910
  Ralph Parks, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Parks, who reside two miles north of Pleasantview, died at 10 o'clock, Sunday night. Funeral services were held on Monday; interment at Messerer cemetery.
  Note: He is the son of James "Buffalo" Park/s and Elizabeth "Louisa Liza" Louise Robertson.
Obituary for James Keith Parker
Rushville Times, March 22, 2000, page 17, column 3
James Parker
  James Keith Parker, 66, died Friday March 17, 2000. Parker was born June 16, 1931, in Walnut Grove Township in McDonough County. He was married to Vivian Alleyne Norris on Jan. 10, 1953, in Burlington, Iowa. He was an Army veteran, serving at the Panama Canal during the Korean War. He was a retired construction worker.
  James Parker is survived by his wife, three sons, James, David and Michael; two daughters, Karen Henson and Lisa Shepler; two brothers, William and Virgil; four sisters, Mary Frakes, Marjorie McMillen, Virginia Wayland and Betty Oliver; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.
  James Parker was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Alfred and Harold, and one sister, Edna Wilhelm.
  Graveside services were held March 20, 2000, in Scotts Cemetery near Plymouth with Rev. Henry Nash officiating. The Hamilton Funeral Home in Plymouth was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospice.
Obituary for Emily Parker
Rushville Times, June 19, 1902
  Mrs. Emily Parker, the oldest resident of  Schuyler County, died at the home of her grandson, William Dowler of Bainbridge Township, last Friday. She was 90 years of age and resided in the County since 1829. Mrs. Parker was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, April 21, 1812, and was married to John Parker in 1829, and the same year they removed to Schuyler where Mr. Parker died in 1888. Mrs. Parker was the mother of six children and leaves three surviving daughters, thirty one grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
  When fourteen years of age she united with the M.E. church, and ever remained a faithful member, participating and enjoying the services as long as her bodily health would permit, and at last her declining days were days of peace in the knowledge of a life well spent.
  On Sunday afternoon Rev. F. P. Bonnefon conducted funeral services at the home of Wm. Dowler and the remains were interred in the Gillette Cemetery.
Obituaries for Frieda H. Jones Parks
Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 3
Frieda Parks
  Frieda Parks, 82, of Astoria, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
  Services are pending at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria.

Rushville Times, July 26, 2000, page 13, column 1
Frieda Parks
  Frieda H. Parks, 82, of Astoria, died Tuesday, July 18, 2000, at Astoria Healthcare Center.
  She was born Oct. 9, 1917, in Pleasant View, the daughter of Harry and Edith (Taylor) Jones.  She married Grover W. Parks on Aug. 16, 1952, in Fulton County.  He died Jan. 21, 1996.  She also was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Kenneth.
  Surviving are two daughters, Beverly Knowles of Canton and Carol Greenhalgh of Cimarron, Kans.; one son, Grover E. Parks of Havana; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother, Paul Jones of Farmington; one sister, Pauline Reedy of Lewistown; one half-sister, Deloris French of Lewistown; one half-brother, Richard Jones of California; her step-mother, Alberta Jones of Beardstown; and two step-sisters, Florence Woodruff of Rushville and Norma Roth of Beardstown.
  She was a homemaker.
  Graveside services were Friday, July 21, 2000, at the Vermont Cemetery with Collis Trone officiating.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Healthcare Center.
Obituary for Kenneth D. Parr
Rushville Times, May 16, 2001, page 7B, column 4
Kenneth Parr
  Kenneth D. Parr, 91, of Astoria, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at his home.
  He was born Oct.8, 1909, in Astoria, the son of James and Emma (Brillhart) Parr.  He married Christine L. Weber on Oct. 8, 1933, in North Liberty, Ind.  She died April 25, 1996.
  He also was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Hammond, two sisters and two brothers.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Rosalie) Grove of Astoria; three granddaughters; two grandsons; 15 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grand-children; six great-great-grandchildren; and six step-great-great-grandchildren.
  He was a member of the Astoria Christian Church and the Illinois Polled Hereford Association, and was a farmer.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, 2001, at Summum Cemetery with Gary Sheets officiating.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad or the McDonough District Hospice.
Obituary for Lawrence "Jack" P. Parr
Rushville Times, April 4, 2001, page 15, column 3
Lawrence Parr
  Lawrence P. "Jack" Parr, 80, of Table Grove, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born July 3, 1920, in Summum, the son of Ralph and Edith (Beam) Parr.
  He married Jo Ann Danner on April 6, 1946, in Lewistown.  She survives.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, four step-brothers, and one step-sister.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bobby Joe (Brenda Jo) Fawcett of Table Grove and Mrs. Ricky Lynn (Kendra Rai "Kandi") Hayes of Table Grove; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Flossie Danner of Macomb and Nelda Herriford of Macomb; two step-sisters, Darlene Waggoner of Astoria and Dorothy Brillhart of Astoria; and one step-brother, Bernard Derry of Astoria.
  He was a member of American Legion Post 26 of Vermont.  He was employed by Vermont Township for 37 years, the last seven years as Vermont Township Road Commissioner, and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.
  Memorial services will be held at a later date.  Cremation has been accorded.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria is in charge of services.
Obituary for Anna "Annie" Willoughby Seeley Parrott
Rushville Times, 1906
  Mrs. Anna W. Parrott, widow of the late Josiah Parrott, and former resident of Rushville, died on Sunday morning at her home in Jacksonville.  Mrs. Parrott had been an invalid for many years, and death to her was a welcome relief from pain and suffering.  For two years she had been confined to her bed and was perfectly helpless, being unable to even feed herself.  All during her long illness she had the watchful care and attention of her daughter, Miss May, and the other children who lived in distant cities made frequent pilgrimage home to cheer and comfort her.
  On Saturday morning of last week A. H. Parrott of this city received news that his mother was worse and left at once for her bedside, arriving there the evening before she died.
  Mrs. Parrott was born in Rushville about seventy years ago and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Seeley.   She made her home here until about twenty years ago, when the family removed to Jacksonville, and in that city Mr. Parrott died.  A large family of children was born them and of these six survive: A. H. Parrott of this city, Mrs. Lulu Gettys of St. Louis, Mrs. Susan Lovejoy of Kansas City, William of Springfield and H. Y. Parrott of Macomb.  Mrs. Parrott also leaves on surviving brother, Jay Seeley of this city.
  Funeral services were held at Jacksonville on Tuesday and were attended by Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Parrott, Jay Seeley and Mrs. Margaret Sylvester.
  Note: Her mother was Susan Willoughby.
Obituary for Neva I. Johnson Parry
Rushville Times, October 18, 2000, page 15, column 5
Neva Parry
  Neva I. Parry, 94, of Beardstown, died early Sunday morning, Oct. 15, 2000, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
  She was born Aug. 27, 1906, in Chandlerville, the daughter of Alfred N. and Ethel Cook Johnson.  She married Richard Parry on Nov. 10, 1927, in Cass County.  He preceded her in death on Feb. 12, 1962.
  Surviving are two daughters, Ann Brewer of Beardstown and Betty L. Briney (husband Bud) of Astoria; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.
  Mrs. Parry attended school in Chandlerville.  She farmed with her husband in Cass County and was a mother and homemaker while her children were growing up.  After her husband died, Mrs. Parry worked as an office receptionist for the McClure Law Firm in Beardstown, and she later was employed at the Sample Box Dress Shop in Beardstown.  Mrs. Parry enjoyed her family, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services of Neva Parry will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with Rev. Marian Stone of the Astoria United Methodist Church officiating.  Family will meet with friends from 10 a.m. on Thursday until the time of the funeral service at the funeral home.  Burial will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials have been suggested to the Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for James Edward Passmore
Rushville Times, September 6, 2000, page 13, column 3
James Passmore
  James Edward Passmore, 59, of Rushville, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2000, at the Wells Cobb Hospital in Austell, Ga.
  He was born July 28, 1941, in Sylva, N.C., to the late Ed and Mary Ashe Passmore.  He married Kathy Cooley Dec. 31, 1981, in Columbus, Ind.  She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Doyle Shook of Sylva, N.C., George Edward Passmore at home; four daughters, Patty Passmore of Shermansdale, Pa., Diane Bowers of Tucson, Ariz., Rose Trouser of Shermansdale, Pa., and Jennifer Passmore of Shermansdale, Pa.; one step daughter, Cassandra Cooley, at home 10 grandchildren, one sister, Delane Wilkes of Syiva, N.C.
  He was preceded in death by one son, James Edward Passmore Jr., and two infant sisters.
  He was an army veteran of the Vietnam War and worked for Earl L. Henderson Trucking in Salem.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Rushville Free Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Kirkham and Rev. Brian Mixon officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.  The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.  Memorials may be given to the George Edward Passmore Education Fund, c/o the Rushville State Bank.
Obituary for George Joseph Pate
Rushville Times, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 1
  George Joseph Pate, 65, of Falmouth, Ky., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at his home.
  He was born in Rushville on Aug. 16, 1935, the son of the late Lawrence E. and Bertha Jane Dale Pate.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Pauline Pate, on Dec. 28, 1999.
  He is survived by four sons, Tommy Pate of Falmouth, Ky., John Hall of Beardstown, Ky., Richard Hall of Washington., D.C., and Erik Pate of Bradford, Ark; two daughters, Shelia Bright of Rushville and Beth Bright of Keystone, Fla.; one brother, Roy Pate of Beardstown, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
  He was a retired commercial fisherman, U.S. Navy veteran and was an avid hunter and trapper.  He was a member of the Baptist Church.
  A memorial service was held Saturday, May 6, 2000, at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth, Ky.
Obituary for Vera Pauline Malcomson Pate
Rushville Times, Jan. 5, 2000, page 13, column 4
Vera Pate
  Vera Pauline Pate, 70, of Falmouth, Ky., formerly of Schuyler County, died Dec. 28, 1999, at her home.
  She was born June 9, 1929, in Frederick in Schuyler County, the daughter of Paul Glenn and Nettie May Rose Malcomson.
  She married George Joseph Pate.  He survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Shelia Bright of Rushville and Beth Bright of Keystone Heights, Fla.; four sons, Tommy Pate of Falmouth, Ky., John Hall of Beardstown, Ill., Richard Hall of Leesburg, Va., and Erik Pate of Bradford, Ark.; and one sister, Ellen Gust of Versailles, Ill., 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James William Malcomson and one daughter, Laura Marx.
  She was a loving wife and mother whose central interest was her family. She was happiest when all gathered for birthday or holiday celebrations.  She was dedicated to their happiness and well being.  Her pride in them all was always apparent.
  Funeral services for Mrs. Pate were Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at Peoples Funeral Home in Falmouth, Ky., with the Rev. Don Mays officiating.
Obituary for Luella Marian Caldwell Edwards Patterson
Rushville Times, February 14, 2001, page 13, column 4
Luella Patterson
  Luella Marian Edwards Patterson, 83, of Franklin, died early Monday morning, Feb. 12, 2001, at Passavant Area Hospital.
  She was born Sept. 14, 1917, in Franklin, the daughter of the late Grover C. and Elsie Lela Tribble Caldwell.
  She married Melvin Edwards Feb. 20, 1939.  He died Dec. 17, 1963.  She married M. Eugene Patterson March 22, 1969.  He died Dec. 3, 1997.
  Also preceding her in death was a brother, Grover M. "Sprout" Caldwell, stepson Richard Patterson (surviving wife Ina Jane Patterson of Rushville), and two great-grandchildren.
  Mrs. Patterson was a 1936 graduate of Franklin High School.  She was a dorm mother at ISVI, retiring in 1982.  She had also worked at Nesco, Bound to Stay Bound, and Capps.  She also owned and operated the Woodland Inn Cafe.  She cooked for the Waverly and Franklin schools.  She was an accomplished pianist and organist for many years and performed at the Park Hotel in Beardstown and the Blackhawk in Jacksonville.  She was a dedicated member of the Franklin Christian Church.
  Survivors include her children, Nancy Jo (husband, Don) Wood of Franklin, William C. (wife, Celia) Edwards of Waverly and Jim M. Edwards of Franklin, one stepson, Robert M. (wife, Jane) Patterson of Rushville; sister, Betty Lou Roper of Pensacola, Fla., and a brother, L.N. (wife, Gloria) Caldwell of Okeechobee, Fla.; 7 grandsons, one granddaughter, three step-grandsons, one step-granddaughter, 16 great-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. 
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001, at the Franklin Christian Church.  Burial will be in the Franklin Cemetery.
  Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the church where the family will meet with friends from 5 until 8 p.m.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Franklin Christian Church, the Franklin Cemetery or to the Waverly Rescue Squad.  The Neece Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary for Mildred I. Michael Thurman Patterson
Rushville Times, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 2
Mildred Patterson
  Mildred I. Patterson, 84, of Washington, died May 15, 2000, at Washington Christian Village.
  She was born Sept. 19, 1915, in Towanda, the daughter of Wilbur Michael and Bertha Falkingham.
  She married Victor Patterson on Dec. 20, 1939, in Crown Point, Ind. He preceded her in death.
  Survivors include one son, Jerry (wife Jeanne) Thurman of Rushville; nine grandchildren. 15 great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Russell Roseman of Eureka, Wilbur Burt Michael of Bloomington, George Michael of Lombard and Paul Michael of Mackinaw.
  She was preceded in death by one step-son, Victor Patterson, Jr., and two sisters.
  She had been a registered nurse at Fort Lee General Hospital in Petersburg, Va., retiring in 1972. She attended Eureka Church of the Nazarene and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
  Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 18 at Maple Lawn Homes in Eureka with Pastor H. Gordon Barrick officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral at the site of the funeral. Burial will be in Pennell Cemetery in Towanda.
  Memorials may be made to the Maple Lawn Homes, American Cancer Society or Harbor Light Hospice of Peoria.


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