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Obituary for Albert Joe Patton
In Memoriam Albert Joe Patton
  Albert Joe Patton, second son of Frank J. and Bessie M. Stambaugh Patton was born in Rushville, March 4, 1930, and died in Culbertson Memorial hospital, on Sept. 3, 1952, aged 22 years, five months and 29 days.
  He attended the White Frame school eight years, graduating in 1944, and attended Rushville high school three years. Early in life he chose his trade as automobile mechanic, which he followed diligently and really enjoyed. Most of his work was done in Rushville, but he worked in Jacksonville two years.
  He was married Dec. 17, 1949, to Miss Roberta Croxton, who survives. To this union was born one son, James David, who was his fathers pride and joy.
  Also sadly bereft are his parents of Littleton township, and one brother, Hugh G. Patton of Rushville; seven nieces and nephews, and other relatives.
  He was preceded in death by a younger brother, Fred David, who was drowned July 10, 1949.
  For the past 14 months he had operated a repair garage in Rushville; his honest efforts and his genial manner made him popular.
  No more fitting tribute could be paid his memory than the remark made by one of his former business associates, when he said, "Albert had a rare ability, and a most remarkable personality."
  Funeral services were held on Friday at 2:30 p. m. at the Hardy funeral chapel, with Rev. Corbin Stambaugh officiating, and burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Bessie May Stambaugh Patton
June 29, 1978
Rites Held Monday For Mrs. Bessie Patton
  Services for Mrs. Bessie M. Patton, 84, of rural Littleton, were held at 2:30 p. m. Monday at Roby Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Lawrence Childers officiating. Burial was in Littleton cemetery.
  She died at 9:05 p. m. Friday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital after nearly four years of illness.
  She was born in Browning township, Schuyler county, Dec. 9, 1893, a daughter of Albert and Susan Robertson Stambaugh. She received her education in Ridgeville school. She married Frank Patton Dec. 23, 1925, at Rushville.
  Surviving are her husband; one son, Hugh G. (Hezzy) of Littleton; one brother, Earl Stambaugh of Browning township; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Frew of Canton; and four grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by two sons, four brothers and two sisters.
  She was a member of Assembly God church in Browning township.
  Memorials may be made to the Hill Home building fund.
Obituary for Elva H. Strode Patton
Rushville Times, November 8, 2000, page 13, column 4
Elva H. Patton
  Mrs. Elva H. Patton, 101, of Table Grove, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2000, at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
  She was born Oct. 28, 1899, near Table Grove, the daughter of Jesse J. and Emma Cushman Strode.    She married Frank Patton on Sept. 26, 1922.  He died Feb. 3, 1972.
  She also was preceded in death by two daughters in infancy, two brothers, and three sisters.
  She is survived by several nieces and nephews and a great niece, Elaine Danner of Table Grove, who cared for her.  She graduated from Table Grove High School in 1918.  She was a member of the Table Grove American Legion Auxiliary and the Table Grove Community Church and the Women’s Fellowship of the church.
  Funeral services were Monday at her church with Rev. Tim Gilliland officiating and burial was in Harris Cemetery, Table Grove.  Kost Memorial Home in Vermont was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Table Grove Legion Auxiliary.
Obituary for Frank Joseph Patton
November 15, 1979
Rites for Frank Patton Held Here Monday
  Frank J. Patton, 82, of Littleton, died Friday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital. Services were held at 2 p. m. Monday at Roby Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Gary Bass officiated and burial was in Littleton Cemetery.
  He was a retired elementary school teacher and farmer. He served as Schuyler county treasurer from 1954 to 1958 and 1962 to 1966. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War 1.
  Born Sept. 21, 1897, in Lincoln, Neb., he was a son of Hugh and Maggie Woulf Patton. He married Bessie M. Stambaugh at Rushville, Dec. 23, 1925. She died June 23, 1978.
  Surviving are one son, Hugh of Littleton, and four grandchildren.
  Two sons, Albert and Fred, preceded him in death.
Obituary for Fred David Patton
Fred Patton Is Drowned In Crooked Creek
Tragedy Occurs Near Brooklyn Sunday Eve
  Fred David Patton, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Patton of Littleton township, was drowned late Sunday afternoon in Crooked creek near the abandoned bridge on the George Walker place, two and one-half miles southeast of Brooklyn.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Methodist church at Littleton, with Rev. Corbin Stambaugh and Rev. Charles Conlee in charge. Burial was in the Littleton cemetery.
  The accident occurred when Fred and his elder brother, Hugh, who is on furlough from the army, and Miss Wanda Johnson of Pleasant View, were playing around one of the two boats which were tied near the bridge. Both the boys were in the water and holding on to the sides of the boat, while Miss Johnson was seated in the boat.
  Fred was at the end of the boat and let loose to swim, apparently the strong current took him under. He came up very quickly several feet farther downstream, according to testimony given at the inquest Monday morning at the Gordon Funeral home. Hugh said he could tell that his brother was in trouble, but he was unable to handle himself in the water and could do nothing to assist. Fred disappeared under the water, and Hugh and Miss Johnson made use of the boat in an attempt to locate him with a pole before going for help. Sheriff Ernest Andre and State Patrolman Hal Ewing were notified of the accident, and along with Eugene Lawler began an intensive search of the waters about 8:30. The officers used poles and hooks, while Mr. Lawler made repeated dives into the water. Mr. Lawler came up with the body about 10 o'clock, at a point about 30 feet from the boats, in water about five and one-half feet deep.
  An inquest was conducted Monday morning by Coroner V. M. Corman, at which time testimony of Hugh Patton, Miss Johnson, and Lewis T. Shores was heard. Mr. Shores was first to arrive at the scene following the call for help. After hearing the testimony, the jury brought in a verdict of accidental death by drowning. The jury was composed of Jerry Bowers, foreman, Leroy Logan, Ralph Wilheim, Lloyd Root, D. W. Davis, and Harold Strong.
  Fred David Patton, third and youngest son of Frank J. and Bessie M. Stambaugh Patton, was born in Rushville, September 8, 1931and departed this life July 10, 1949, being just 17 years, 10 months, and two days of age.
  The last 15 years of his life was spent in Littleton township where he attended White Frame school for eight years, graduating alone in 1945 as the last graduate of that school.
  He leaves to mourn his passing his parents; two brothers, Hugh, a member of the U.S. air force, now stationed at Rantoul, and Albert of Jacksonville; also several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and a host of friends.
  His cheerful disposition and pleasant wit made him liked by all who knew him. He was industrious trustworthy, and ambitious. He was a kind-hearted friend and a loving son and brother.
Obituary for Hugh "Hezzy" G. Patton
Rushville Times, Jan. 12, 2000, page 11, column 3
'Hezzy' Patton
  Hugh "Hezzy" G. Patton, 71, of Littleton, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000, at his home.
  He was born Jan. 16, 1928, in Rushville, the son of the late Frank and Besie (Stambaugh) Patton.  He first married Wanda Johnson on Dec. 23, 1949, in Rushville.  She preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 1985.  He later married June Knight Lambert on April 22, 1989, in Altona.  She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Richard Patton (wife Pat) and Gilbert Patton all of Littleton; one daughter, Linda Sprinkle (husband Chris) of Philadelphia, Ill.; six step-sons, Allan Lambert (wife Marilyn) of Knoxville, Dale Lambert (wife Judy) of Dahinda Melvin Lambert (wife Doris) of Altona, Lyle Lambert (wife Dorothy) of Littleton, Rodney Lambert (wife Carol) of Gilson and Ronnie Lambert (wife Tracy) of Oneida; three step-daughters, Mary Jones (husband Gary) Carol Stegall (husband Larry) all of Altona, and Raylene Palm (husband Scott) of Galva; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; 22 step-grandchildren; 27 step-great-grandchildren; and one nephew.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Michael Patton, and two brothers, Albert and Fred David Patton.
  He served in the United States Air Force from Nov. 16, 1948, until Sept. 10, 1949.  A farmer all of his life, he first worked for both Roy Miller and Tom Ackers in Rushville.  He later worked at the Allias-Chalblers dealership in Beardstown.  In 1964 he began Hezzy's Repair Service that he owned and operated, last working Dec. 31, 1999.
  He taught welding classes for Spoon River College in Rushville and Astoria and was given an honorary teaching certificate from the college.  He was a member of the Littleton United Methodist Church and served on the Littleton Village Board.
  Funeral services were Monday at the Littleton United Methodist Church in Littleton with Rev. Joe Tomich and Pastor Jason Thacker officiating.  Burial was in the Littleton Cemetery.  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Schuyler County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Harold Dale Payne
Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
  Harold Dale, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Payne, died Friday morning at the home of his parents in Littleton township, after a few hours illness, aged two years and four months. He is survived by his parents and one little brother, whose hearts are sad because of the loss of this little one.
  Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mark White of Littleton were held from the M. E. church in Industry Sunday at 11 a.m. Interment in Industry cemetery.
Obituary for Geneva Flora Wells Peters
Rushville Times, June 20, 2001, page 13, column 4
Geneva F. Peters
  Geneva F. Peters, 94, of Camden, died June 13, 2001, at the Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Oct. 30, 1906, in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County, to the late Arthur and Lulu Toland Wells.  She married Ernest E. Peters Oct. 12, 1940, in Fairfield, Iowa.  He died Jan. 1, 1992.
  Surviving are one son, Ron (wife Linda) Peters, of Camden, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Verna K. Ryan, and three brothers, Forrest, Irvin, and Harold C. Wells.
  She was a member of Rushville Free Methodist Church.  She and her husband enjoyed growing, arranging and sharing flowers with their church and friends.  They farmed in the Camden area until retiring.
  Funeral services were Saturday at the Rushville Free Methodist Church with her son, Ron Peters, and Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating.  Burial was in the Gray Cemetery east of Camden.  The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Myrtle E. Spencer Phelps
Rushville Times, February 13, 2001, page 13, column 3
Myrtle Phelps
  Myrtle E. Phelps, 94, of Beardstown, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2001, at her daughter's residence in Beardstown.
  She was born July 19, 1906, in Snicarte, Ill., the daughter of Clifford Earl Spencer and Nettie Mae (Smith) Spencer.  She was married to Russell G. Phelps on May 18, 1925, in Rushville.
  Mrs. Phelps was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband, three brothers, Ernest Spencer, Russell Spencer, and Wilmer Spencer; four sisters, Edna Spencer, Gertie Spencer, Hazel Spencer, and Marjorie Self, and a great-granddaughter, Melinda Feiden.
  Mrs. Phelps is survived by one son, Russell Dale (wife Rosemary) Phelps of Pleasant Plains; three daughters, Colleen (husband Fred) Burrow of Hillsboro, Phyllis Anderson of Beardstown, and Shirley (husband, John, deceased) Cronin of Beardstown; two brothers, George (wife, Mabel, deceased) Spencer of Pekin and Harold (wife Peggy) Spencer of Summum; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a graduate of Virginia High School and had been a member of the Eastern Star, Rebekah, a treaserer of Royal Neighbors, local president of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Union, and was the oldest member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Beardstown.  Mrs. Phelps worked at the Lamont Glove Factory and sold Dutch Maid Clothing.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at the First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown.  Visitation will be held at the Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown on Wednesday evening, Feb. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m.
  The family has suggested that memorials be made to the Cass-Schuyler County Hospice.
Obituary for Ruth Gertrude Ashwood Phelps
died: February 1981
Muskogee Daily Phoenix
  Funeral services for Mrs. D. B. (Ruth) Phelps, 62, of 226 North 13th, will be announced by Lescher Funeral Home.
  Born October 24, 1908, in Schuyler County, Illinois, Mrs. Phelps died Friday morning in the Muskogee General Hospital after a short illness. A resident of Muskogee for 35 years, Mrs. Phelps was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church.
  Survives include her husband of the home; a son Richard of Muskogee, OK; four daughters, Cloe French of Haskell, OK; Dorothy Stone of Los Angeles, CA; Wanda Collins of Tulsa, OK and Norma Cole of Muskogee, OK; three brothers, Wayne Ashwood of Medford, OR; Bud Ashwood of Wagoner, OK; and Robert Ashwood of Muskogee, OK; two sisters Mabel Gaylor of Wagoner, OK and Lucille Dunaway of Van Nuys, CA; 11 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
  Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee, OK.
  Note: Cloe French and Dorothy Stone were D. B.'s daughters by his first wife. I do not know who is their Mother.
Obituary for Anna Lee Tomlinson Phillips
Rushville Times, October 4, 2000, page 15, column 3
Anna Lee Phillips
  Anna Lee Phillips died at Culbertson Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2000, at the age of 64 years, one month and one day.
  Anna Lee Phillips was born in Rushville to Durward Morris and Florence E. Walker Tomlinson on Aug. 28, 1936.  She was the eighth child and third daughter of this large and busy family of 10 children.
Anna Lee attended Rushville schools and for a time lived with a brother and sister-in-law in Texas, where she continued her education.
  On July 2, 1955, she married Richard Phillips.  They lived most of their married life at their home on East Clinton Street in Rushville.  Annie was a homemaker and a dedicated wife, mother, and beloved aunt.  Family and friends always knew they were welcome to come and visit with Annie at her kitchen table for coffee, conversation and a respite from other activities of life.
  Her husband, Richard, survives.  She also leaves two sons and one daughter, Robert (wife Katrina), Michael (wife Cathy), and Patricia Richey (husband Randy); six grandchildren; five brothers, John Paul (wife Sharon), Gerald Henry (wife Joan), and Wayne (wife Gloria), all of Rushville and Glen E. (wife Gale) of Bloomington, Jesse Leroy “Orvie” (wife Maurine) of Apple Springs, Texas; three sisters, Grace Marie Bayles (husband Gene) of Cleveland, Miss., Dorothy M. Walker of Ann Arbor, Mich., and Marilyn J. Lewis of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and numerous nieces and nephews.
  One brother, Robert Morris, preceded her in death.
  Funeral services were held Monday at the Rushville Free Methodist Church with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary for Arthur "Art" M. Phillips
Rushville Times, November 29, 2000, page 15, column 1
Arthur Phillips
  Arthur M. "Art" Phillips, 78, of Eureka, died Nov. 24, 2000, at Snyder Village in  Metamora.
  He was born Oct. 14, 1922, near Rushville, the son of Pete and Emma Bradman Phillips.  He married Gwendolyn "Gwen" Danner in Blandinsville on Dec. 31, 1946.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Chris (wife, Marilyn) Phillips of Crystal Lake; one daughter, Linda Flynn-Wilson (husband, Phillip Wilson) of Destrehan, Louisiana; one brother, Burton (wife, Evelyn) Phillips of Orion; three sisters, Mrs. Johnny (Zoeann) Humphrey of Rushville, Mrs. Raymond (Neda) Colston of Rushville and Mrs. Jim (Bernice) Parr of Bradley; and four grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II and reaching the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
  Mr. Phillips earned bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Illinois and was a teacher in the agriculture department and in the wark co-op program at Eureka High School where he retired in 1982 after 34 years.  He then spent two years as executive director of the Woodford County Training Center.
  He was a member of the Eureka Presbyterian Church where he taught Sunday School, and served as a deacon, trustee and elder.
  He was a member of American Legion Post 466 of Eureka and served as adjutant and vice commander for 16 years.
  He served on the Eureka City Council in the 1960s and was a former clerk and supervisor for Cruger Township in Woodford County.
  Services for Mr. Phillips were at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at the Eureka Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Gerald Butler officiating.  Burial was at Olio Cemetery in Eureka, where military rites were accorded.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Eureka Presbyterian Church or Eureka High School agriculture programs.
  The Otto-Argo Funeral Home in Eureka was in charge of services.
Obituary for Catherine Montooth Phillips
Mrs. Samuel W. Phillips
  Catherine Montooth Phillips, daughter of George W. and Mary Jane Sloan Montooth, was born April; 20, 1890, on the Montooth farmstead, northeast of Rushville, and departed this life at the Culbertson hospital in Rushville, on December 19, 1954, aged 74 years, and eight months.  Her death followed a brief illness.
  Kate Montooth, as her friends knew her, was one of a family of 13 children, four brothers and nine sisters, all of whom reached the age of maturity, and established homes of their own.  Reared in a Christian home by parents who were members of Schuyler county pioneer families, from early childhood, she was taught principles of thrift and integrity - principles that were to predominate thru the entire years of her lifetime.
  It was on February 12, 1901, that Kate Montooth was joined in marriage to Samuel W. Phillips, with whom she lived in happy companionship for almost 54 years, and it was with much pleasure that, surrounded by their 10 children and grandchildren, this worthy couple was privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary over three years ago.
  In early life Mrs. Phillips was converted and became affiliated with the Methodist church, and since she became a resident of Rushville she has been a member of the First Methodist church, where she was an active member of the Royal Guards Sunday school class, never missing any church services if her health permitted her to attend.
  Mrs. Phillips was a woman of kind and gentle manner, and readily won the friendship of all with whom she came in contact.  She was a devoted wife, understanding and loving mother, and a loyal friend.  Her kindness was ever in evidence when any member of her family was in sorrow or distress, and she was especially considerate and helpful to her brothers and sisters when they were ill or in need of help of any kind.
  Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband, five sons, Walter, George, Sammie and Willard, of Rushville; Harvey, of Timewell, and five daughters, Mrs. Agnes Vancil, Mrs. Berniece Beghtol, Mrs. Bertha Rebman, Mrs. Nina Walker and Mrs. Kathryn Sargent, all of near Rushville; 29 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.  Also one brother, Frank Montooth, of Rushville, and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Garrison, of Fremont, Mich., Mrs. Elizabeth Welker, of Pasadena, Calif., and Mrs. Bertha Aten of Macomb, survive.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Edward, Walter and Warren Montooth, and five sisters, Mrs. Fanny Haney, Mrs. Mary Snyder, Mrs. Louella Frye, Mrs. Grace Jones and Mrs. Effie Ashwood.
  Funeral services were held Thursday, December 23, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Methodist church, the Rev. J. A. Mason officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Dora Evelyn Sweetin Phillips
Rushville Times, April 18, 2001, page 13, column 2
Dora Phillips
  Dora Evelyn Phillips, 82, of Arthur, formerly of Roodhouse and White Hall, died early Saturday morning, April 14, 2001, at her residence.
  She was born Sept. 20, 1918, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Charles D. and Fairy B. Manley Sweetin.
  She married William W. Phillips on April 3, 1948, in Roodhouse.  He survives.
  She also is survived by one daughter, Kathy Leonhard (and her special friend, James Boyd) of Greenville, N. C.; two granddaughters, Jennifer Leonhard of Rushville and Holly Leonhard of Carterville, two sisters, Peggy B. Gonsalves of Grass Valley, Calif. and Mary M. Blackketter of Salem, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by one sister, Elinor Maberry and one brother, Charles D. Sweetin, Jr.
  Mrs. Phillips was an avid bridge player and taught many women to play.  She was a homemaker and volunteered at St. Rose Hospital in Hayward, Calif, when she lived there.  She was a beauty operator in Roodhouse for many years.  She was a member of the St. John The Baptist parish in Arcola.
  Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, 2001, at the White Hall Cemetery in White Hall.
  Memorials are suggested to the St. John's Hospice in Springfield.
  The Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Dorothy Ruth Hiles Phillips
Rushville Times, July 19, 2000, page 11, column 1
  Dorothy R. Phillips, 81, of R.R. 4, Rushville, died Saturday July 15, 2000, at Wencor Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
  She was born Nov. 16, 1918, in Beardstown, to the late Lou and Margarite Lawler Hiles. She married Emery Phillips on Feb. 4, 1935, in Oquawka. He died May 6, 1992.
  Surviving are five daughters, Shirley Baker of Golden Valley; Ariz., Norma Jones of Severna Park, Md., Sara Conlin of Astoria, Rose Mary Root of Pawnee, and Lynn Kokenes of Berwyn; two sons, Robert Phillips and Terry Phillips, both of Rushville; 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Maurice Hiles.
  She was preceded in death by one brother, Clark Hiles.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 20, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Wayne Bonser officiating. Burial will be in the Hughes Cemetery west of Rushville.
  Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Elizabeth "Annie" Ann Bartlett Phillips
Rushville Times, February 21, 1934
  Before the dawning of the morning of Monday, February 5th, Annie Phillips passed out of this life. She was a daughter of Daniel and Mary Bartlett. Elizabeth Annie Bartlett was born March 11, 1853, in Fulton county, Illinois, near Astoria.
  For more than eighty years the life of Annie Phillips has been spent in or near Buenavista township, where she was educated and grew to womanhood. In the year 1899 she was united in marriage to John Phillips, who preceded her in death in October, 1910.
  Mrs. Phillips became a Christian early in life and expressed her faith in a daily life which was characterized by a spirit of simplicity, friendliness and good-will for all.
  She was generous and sociable in character and loved the young people, who in turn loved her. This disposition won many friends to her who today express their deep sympathy and love, together with relatives, and the community for the loss they have sustained.
  A brother, Llewellyn Bartlett, of California, and a sister, Mrs. Ala Lincoln, of Bushnell, survive her, while two brothers, James and Daniel, and a sister, Nancy Lambert, have preceded her in death.
  Funeral services were conducted February 7th at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Zion church by Rev. H. M. Cady, and interment was in the Hughes cemetery.
Obituary for Flora "Lizzie" Elizabeth Morris Phillips
Rushville Times, January 29, 1920
  Mrs. John Phillips passed away at the Monmouth hospital January 19th, 1920, after undergoing an operation.
  Flora Elizabeth Morris, daughter of Edward P. and Nancy L. Morris, was born on a farm in Oakland township, March 1, 1873, where her girlhood days were spent and she grew to womanhood, and on Sept. 7th, 1893, she was married to John W. Phillips. They resided near Ray until three years ago, when they moved to near Roseville.
  She leaves to mourn her departure her husband and three sons, Ralph W., Carl R., and Glen J., all  of Roseville. She also leaves a mother, of Ray; her father preceded her in death, Jan. 21, 1913. She also leaves six sisters and three brothers, and many other relatives.
  She was a kind and loving wife and mother, a loving daughter and sister, a near and dear friend of all who came in touch with her. She was always ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. She bore her suffering patiently and when she realized the end was near she called her husband to her bedside and told him she had to leave him and told him what to do. She will be greatly missed in her home as she was always there to welcome the ones she so dearly loved, for it was her greatest pleasure to make them happy.
  The body was brought to Ray on Tuesday and taken to her mother's. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30, at the Free Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. Turnbow. Interment in Phillips cemetery.
  Card of thanks - We desire to thank our friends and neighbors who so kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our dear wife and mother. John Phillips and family.
Obituary of Florence Schoonover Phillips
died July 10, 1960
Mrs. Florence Phillips Died in Timewell
  Mrs. Florence Phillips, 49, of Timewell, passed away Sunday, July 10th, at her residence at 5 o'clock. She had lived in the Timewell community all of her life.
  Florence Schoonover was born August 25, 1910, the daughter of James L. and Luella Mullen Schoonover, and in New London, Mo., on December 24, 1937, she was united in marriage to Harvey Phillips and they returned to Brown county to establish their home.
  Mrs. Phillips is survived by her husband; her mother, Mrs. Luella Schoonover; two children, David D. and Mary Virginia, both at home; a brother, John Schoonover of Camden and two sisters, Major Jessie A. Sorrells, of Walter Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Virginia Ferrell, of Augusta.
  Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Timewell Christian church, of which she was a member, in charge of Rev. James M. Sandy. Burial will be in the Mound cemetery, Rounds Funeral Directors in charge.
Obituary for Frances S. Speed Phillips
Rushville Times, September 27, 1973
  Mrs. Frances S. Phillips, 90, of Rushville, died early Tuesday morning at John Warner hospital in Clinton. Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at Worthington Funeral Home, the Rev. Wesley Trendle officiating.  Burial will be in Rushville cemetery.
  She was born in Rushville on Jan 19, 1883, a daughter of Mathew and Sarah Anderson Speed. She married Ralph Phillips in Mt. Sterling on Dec. 24, 1904. He died March 25, 1937. Surviving are two sons, Paul of Clinton and Jack of Rushville; one brother Herbert Speed of Rushville; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
  Mrs. Phillips was a member of the First Christian church of Rushville, Schuyler Chapter of Order of Eastern Star, Rushville Federation of Women and Schuyler County Historical Society.
Obituary for George H. Phillips
Rushville Times, May 17, 2000, page 4B, column 5
George Phillips
  George H. Phillips, 89, of Rushville, formerly of Ray, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at his residence.
  He was born Aug. 28, 1910, in Oakland Township in Schuyler County to the late George Samuel and Goldie Skiles Phillips.
  He married Violet Goldsborough. She died April 15, 1971. He later married Mardell Otto High on Sept. 26, 1972, in Havana.
  She survives, along with one step-son, Eugene Myers of Rockford; four step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Vern Phillips of Ray; one sister, Genevieve Russell of Camp Point; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Lonora Phillips and Frederica Heaton; three brothers, Temple, Bennie Loren and William “Jay” Phillips.
  He was a member of the former Ray Baptist Church.
  A life long farmer, he was Oakland Township road commissioner for 22 years before retiring.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary for Harvey Wilmer Phillips
December 14, 1994
Harvey W. Phillips
  Harvey W. Phillips, 78, of R. R. 1, Mt. Sterling, died at 12:17 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994 at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Feb. 9, 1916, in Schuyler County to Samuel Webster and Katherine Montooth Phillips.
  He first married Florence Schoonover on Dec. 24, 1937. She died in 1960. He then married Allena Perry on June 24, 1962. She survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Mary) Gordley of Griggsville; one step son, Don Perry of Versailles; one step-daughter, Mrs. JoAnne Bedwell of Blandinsville; one brother, Willard Phillips of Rushville; three sisters, Mrs. Nina Walker, Bertha Rebman and Catherine Sargent, all of Rushville; three grandchildren; four step grandchildren; and eight stop great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Phillips; three brothers, George, Walter and Sammy; two sisters, Bernice Beghtol and Agnes Vancil; and two step grandchildren.
 He attended Schuyler County schools and was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Christ in Mt. Sterling.
  He was a retired farmer and at the time of retirement he was employed by Schuyler-Brown FS and a former Brown County Deputy Sheriff.
  Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Christ in Mt. Sterling. The Rev. Richard Young will officiate. The family will meet with friends Wednesday morning from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery in Timewell. Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials have been suggested to the Brown County Fairgrounds or a charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Mary "Lena" Magdalena Juett Phillips
October 10, 1946
Last Rites Held Saturday For Mrs. Walter Phillips
  Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Magdalena Phillips, wife of Walter Phillips, who passed away at her home near Rushville at 2 o'clock Thursday morning, October 3, were held at the Methodist church on. Saturday, October 5, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. Frank J. Rider, and burial was in Palm cemetery, in Woodstock township.
  Mary Magdalena, daughter of William and Mary Hetrick Juett, was born July 20, 1895, on a farm in Woodstock township, near Ripley, and departed this life at her home October 3, 1946, at the age of 51 years, 2 months and 13 days. Most of her childhood days were spent in and near Ripley.
  At the age of sixteen years, she accepted Christ is her Savior in the Christian church in Ripley.
  On May 20, 1925, she was united in marriage to Walter Miles Phillips, who survives. To this union were born six children, all of whom survive. Eloise, Marjorie, Barbara, Bernard, and Robert are at home, and Walter Miles, Jr., who was stationed in Germany was granted in emergency furlough that he might be with his mother.
  Others who survive are her aged mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. William Juett of Rushville, who, were unable to attend the funeral services; one sister, Mrs. Cressa Long, and one brother, Donald, both of Rushville. One brother, Dwight, passed away in infancy. Besides her nieces and nephews, there are left to mourn her passing, a host of relatives and friends who will miss her sweet smile and generous ways.
Obituary for Robert Duane Phillips
Rushville Times, June 13, 2001, page 13, column 2
Robert Phillips
  Robert Duane Phillips, 42, of Rushville, died Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Dec. 3, 1958, in Rushville, to Richard and Anna Lee Tomlinson Phillips.
  He married Katrina Cassady Jan. 14, 1989, in Rushville.
  She survives, along with his father of Rushville; one son, Brandon Phillips, at home; one daughter, Brandy Phillips, at home; one brother, Mike (wife Cathy) of Rushville; one sister, Patty (husband Randy) Richey of Rushville; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many close friends.
  He was preceded in death by his mother.
  He graduated from Rushville High School in 1978 and was a truck driver, retiring in November of 1997 due to ill health.
  Funeral services were held Friday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Robert Kirkham officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be given for his children's education, c/o Rushville State Bank.
Obituary for Samuel "Pop" "Sam" Webster Phillips
Rushville Times, Thursday, September 20, 1956
In Memoriam
Samuel W. Phillips
  Samuel W. Phillips, son of Benjamin and Mary Billingsley - Phillips, was born in Oakland township, Schuyler county,  on April 20, 1870, and departed this life at Culbertson Memorial hospital in Rushville, on Sept. 11, 1956, aged 86 years, four months and 21 days.
  In early childhood "Sam" Phillips, as his friends called him, was bereft of the love and guidance of his father, and was taken into the home of his maternal uncle and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Billingsley, and it was under their loving care and wise counsel that he developed into young manhood, acquiring habits of thrift, which combined with integrity and love and consideration for his fellowmen, won for him the esteem and confidence of all those who were so fortunate to know him.  His friends were not confined to his home community, but were legion thruout Schuyler county.  He was a successful farmer down thru the years, or until failing health necessitated his retirement from such activities several years ago.
  It was on February 12, 1901, that Samuel W. Phillips was joined in marriage to Miss Catherine Montooth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Montooth, of Oakland township.  For more than 53 years the married life of this couple was one of loving companionship, having been privileged to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on Feb. 12,1951.
  The long and happy captainship of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips was ended by her death, which came on December 19, 1954, thus bringing a never-ending sorrow to the bereft husband.  Since the death of his beloved wife, Mr. Phillips has been tenderly cared for in the home of his son, George Phillips, near Rushville.
  Mr. and Mrs. Phillips were the parents of 10 children, five sons and five daughters, one of whom, Berniece, the wife of Lawrence Beghtol, is deceased.  The surviving children are: Mrs. Agnes Vancil, Mrs. Nina Walker, Mrs. Bertha Rebman, Mrs. Catherine Sargent, Walter, Sammie, George, and Willard Phillips, all of Rushville community, and Harvey Phillips, of Timewell.  He is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; one nephew and three nieces;  three foster brothers, H. M. Billingsley, of Lakeland, Florida, Nathan Billingsley of Bowen, and Fred Billingsley, of Abington, each of whom will ever cherish the memory of “Sam” Phillips, who, down thru the years reaveled the loyalty of a real brother.
  Preceding Mr. Phillips in death were his wife, one daughter, one brother, Frank Phillips, one sister, Lula.
  Mr. Phillips was affiliated with the Methodist church, and in early life was a regular attendant at church services in his home community of Camden, but in recent years since his health became imparied, he was unable to attend church services in Rushville.
  Funeral services were held Thursday, September 13, at the First Methodist church,  Rev. Lewis Dee Hopper officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
Obituary for Walter Miles Phillips
December 1979
Rites Held Saturday For Walter Phillips, 75
  Services were held for Walter M. Phillips Sr., of rural Rushville last Saturday at Roby Funeral Chapel, the Rev. Gary Bass officiating. Burial was in Palm cemetery.
  Mr. Phillips died at 1:17 p. m. last Wednesday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  He was born April 8, 1904, in Schuyler county, the son of Sam and Catherine Montooth Phillips. He was a retired farmer and a lifetime resident of Schuyler county. He married Lena Juett May 20, 1925, she preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 1946.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Eloise) Heitz of Cuba and Mrs. Barbara Leverton of Augusta; three sons, Miles of Canton; and Bernard and Robert, both of Rushville; 25 grandchildren, two of whom were raised in the Phillips home, Larry and Tim Phillips; 10 great grandchildren; four brothers, George, Sammie and Willard, all of Rushville, and Harvey of Hersman; and four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Vancil, Mrs. Nina Walker, Mrs. Bertha Rebman and Mrs. Catherine Sargent, all of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter, Marjorie, and one sister, Bernice Beghtol.
Obituary for Willard Phillips
Rushville Times, May 16, 2001, page 7B, column 1
Willard Phillips
  Willard Phillips, 81, of Rushville, died Monday, May 14, 2001, at his home.
  He was born June 26, 1919, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, the son of Samuel W. and Kathryn (Montooth) Phillips.  He married Zehrea Haber on May 25, 1948, in Beardstown.  She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Rick Phillips (wife, Luan) of Rushville; three daughters, Patricia Estep (husband, Tom Jr.) of Springfield, Sandra Wellbrock (husband, Lyle) of Anthony, Kan., and Diane Clow (husband, Roger) of Quincy; six granddaughters, one great-granddaughter, and one sister, Catherine Sargent (husband, Russell) of Rushville.  He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Walter Phillips, George Phillips, Sammie Phillips and Harvey Phillips, and four sisters, Agnes Vancil, Berniece Beghtol, Bertha Rebman and Nina Walker.
  A World War II Army Air Corps staff sergeant, he served over three years in the South Pacific as manager of transportation, receiving the Bronze Service Star and Distinguished Unit Badge.
  He was the plant manager of the Farmer's Elevator in Rushville for 21 years from 1960 to 1971 and the Schuyler-Brown Farmers Service, Inc. from 1971 until his retirement on Dec. 1, 1981.
  Mr. Phillips was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Schuyler American Legion Post 4, and Rushville Masonic Lodge 9 A.F. & A.M., and currently the president of Schuyler County 708 Board.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley and David Haney officiating.  Burial will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery with military rites by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.  Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Masonic services by Rushville Lodge 9 A.F. & A.M. at 8 p.m.  Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church, Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Obituary for Muriel DeWitt Little Pickard
Rushville Times, April 19, 2000, page 15, column 2
Murial Pickard
  Muriel D. Pickard, 91, of Macomb, formerly of Littleton, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, at Wesley Village Health Care Center in Macomb.
  She was born Dec. 27, 1908, near Littleton, the daughter of James and Jessie DeWitt Little. She married Francis L. “Pat” Pickard on Oct. 22, 1931, at Monmouth. He died Aug. 15, 1979.
  She is survived by two sons, Jack (wife Janice) Pickard of Macomb, and Don (wife Roylene) Pickard of Oak Park; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one niece.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Dale (Merri) Kennedy.
  She spent her early life on the family farm, moving to Littleton at age eight. She was a graduate of Industry High School and attended Western Illinois Teachers College. She taught school at Snyder School in Littleton Township. For many years, she was active with her husband in the operation of Pickard and Son Grocery in Littleton. She was a member of the Rushville Federation of Women and the Littleton United Methodist Church. She resided in Littleton Township for more than 80 years, moving to Wesley Village Retirement Center in 1990.
  Cremation rites have been accorded and memorial services will be held Thursday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Joe Tomich officiating. Burial will immediately follow the services in Littleton Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Littleton United Methodist Church, Wesley Village Benevolent Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Sarah E. Rakestraw Belvelle Pickel
 Rushville Times, January 3, 2001, page 13, column 1
  Sarah E. Pickel, 96, of Morton, formerly of Ipava, died Monday, Dec. 25, 2000, at Morton Villa Nursing Center.
  She was born Nov. 16, 1904, in Vermont, the daughter of Wilson and Minnie Belle (Hayes) Rakestraw. She married Benjamin Belville in 1920 in Mt. Grove, Mo. He died June 23, 1923. She then married Virgia {Vrgil?} E. Pickel on Dec. 31, 1925, in Lewistown. He died May 19, 1975.
  She also was preceded in death by two sons, Walter and Roy Belville; three infant sons; one daughter, Irma Coulter; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
  Surviving are two sons, Donald (and Ruth) Pickel of Ozark., Mo., and Marlin (and Joann) Pickel of Bartonville; one daughter, Virginia Gilmore of East Peoria; 14 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren.
  She was a homemaker.
  Services were Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating. Burial was in Ipava Cemetery.
Obituary for Mary Rottger Pierson
Rushville Times, August 2, 1923
Mrs. J. K. C. Pierson Died in Jacksonville
  Mrs. Mary Rottger Pierson, wife of J. K. C. Pierson, and sister of Mrs. Thos. W. Sweeney of this city, died in Jacksonville Wednesday morning of last week. Several weeks ago she entered a hospital and was operated on and seemed to be making good recovery when there cam a relapse that caused her death. Mr. And Mrs. Sweeney went to Jacksonville two days before she died.
  Mrs. Pierson had frequently visited in Rushville and was known to many of our people. Her husband is the architect of the community house at Scripps park, and also planned and superintended the construction of the city library building, Culbertson hospital and residences here, which has brought him into close touch with Rushville people.
  Funeral services were held in Jacksonville Friday afternoon and the interment was in Diamond Grove cemetery.

The following obituary is taken from the Jacksonville Journal:
  Mrs. Mary E. Rottger Pierson, wife of J. K. C. Pierson, 867 East Stain street, was a resident of this city practically all her life. She was born in Jacksonville on February 17, 1865, and was a daughter of John R. and ???? {unreadable} ?utrikia Rottger.
  Surviving besides her husband and brother, C. H. Rottger of Jacksonville, are Mrs. Anna M. Rottger of Santa Paula, Calif.; Fred Rottger of Modesto, Calif.; Mrs. J. C. Patterson of Santa Paula. Calif.; Mrs. R. Roy Bruning of Havana and Mrs. Harry D. Lewis of Monmouth, Ill.
  Mrs. Pierson spent practically all of her life in this city and had been prominently identified with various civic interests. She was a graduate of Jacksonville high school and of Brown's business college and had more than the usual grasp of business affairs. The deceased was a member of the West Side Tuesday club and for a period of years has been actively associated with the work of the Jacksonville Women’s club and had served capably as a president of that organization.
  For a number of years Mrs. Pierson was a efficient member of the board of education and for a time was clerk of the board. The decease was a member of the State Street Presbyterian church and was identified with various branches of the church work. She was a woman of forceful character, a faithful and kindly friend, and news of her death filled many hearts with sorrow. Intimate friends of the family knew of Mrs. Pierson's illness, but it was put until a very recent time that hope of her recovery were surrendered.
Obituary for Robert "Bob" Pigg
Rushville Times, January 24, 2001, page 13, column 3
  Robert "Bob" Pigg, 70, of Lakewood, Colo., died Jan. 21, 2001.
  He was born Nov. 18, 1930, in Bernadotte Township in Fulton County, Illinois.
  He worked in sales and delivery for Denver Industrial Sales Co.
  He served in the United States Air Force and retired as a master sergeant after 21 years.
  He is survived by two sons, David and Robert, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Dana Walraven of Modesto, Calif., and Mary Beth Sabr of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; two sisters, Ruth McMillen and Linda Ward, both of Rushville; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by two sons, Rick and Allen; one sister, Mary Fuqua; and one brother, Richard.
  Funeral services for Mr. Pigg will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001, at Runyan-Stevenson-Capitol Mortuary.
Obituary for Tabitha D. Walters Pittenger
died: February 15, 1907
In Memoriam, Tabitha Pittenger
  Sunday, Feb. 17th, at the Old Salem Chapel west of town, occurred funeral services of Mrs. Tabitha D. Pittenger, the oldest of the early pioneers of Astoria township and of Fulton county. We can think of only three of her early friends who are remaining, Mrs. J. Wilson, Mrs. D. Corbett, and Mrs. Wm. Rose. Mrs. Pittenger was of the sturdy stock who came early to Illinois to measure out their life-b??? into the soil, and from it has spr??? up this splendid citizenship and gre?? ?? wealth which is our heritage to-day. God bless the old settlers who came, saw and conquered.
  Tabitha D. Watlers-Pittenger {Walters-Pittenger} came to Sangamon county, Ill., at two years of age. She was born in Tennessee.
  Joshua Moore, her grandfather, and John Walters, her father, brought their families from Tennessee to Canton, Ill. in 1828.
  The wigwam and wolf, with the redman and rattlesnake, were to be seen on every hand. The Black Hawk war in 1832, made the Walters children orphans, and when but mere lass Tabitha went to the loom to help care for the younger children, of whom there were three.
  This old citizen saw the change from the days when they lived on parched corn, hominy and wild meat to the present high pressure spreed {speed?} of pressing the button and "everything comes." She was familiar with Cartright, Lee and Walker and knew all the Haneys and Rutleges, men of the early M. ? {E.} church which she joined when a child. That was at the old Moore's chapel, the first church built in Fulton county, Ill., in 1829.
  Mrs. Pittenger was a charter member of Salem chapel, and in 1873 joined the U. B. church.
  In 1846 she was married to ? { B. or P.} P. Pittenger. Forty three years they lived on the old farm where their eleven children were born, and where her hands toiled to care for three or??? {orphan} ?? ??. Her husband had ? son by a former wife. This boy, William, was loved as her own child. Mother Pittenger was never too weary to rise and give the cup of cold water, nor to make the garment nor to visit and care for the sick. Her energy seemed inexhaustible; her will indomentable {indomitable} and she was always going about doing good. Ten of her family have greeted her on the other side. They went before and they are with God, while five remain to await the summons to go to the final reunion. Those left are: Mrs. Harriet Campbell, of Browning, Abraham, of Smithfield, Ill., Rev. Thos. Pittenger, of Momence, Ill., Charley ?? of ?chfield, Mo., and Nora ?? ??, Ill. …
  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."
  Note: Tabitha D., born October 03, 1824, was married to Peter Pittenger, born 1815, died August 30, 1887 and they are buried in Salem Cemetery, Astoria Township, Fulton County, Illinois.
Obituary for Arthur "Jack" J. Pittman II
Rushville Times, November 8, 2000, page 13, column 3
'Jack' Pittman
  Arthur J. "Jack" Pittman, 69, of Colchester, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Smithfield, the son of Arthur J. and Leta M. (Mellier) Pittman.  He married Pollyanna Kessler on Oct. 20, 1951, in Astoria.  She survives.
  He was preceded in death by a son, James, and a brother, Howard.
  Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Wendell (Pam) Willison of Ipava, Mrs. Jim (Joyce) Angell of Oak Park, and Mrs. Bob (Stephanie) Gustin of Macomb; two sons, John (wife Jane) Pittman of Adair and Jay (wife Carmen) Pittman of Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; three brothers, Richard (wife Bess) Pittman of Colchester, Charles (wife Roxy) Pittman of Astoria, and Robert (wife Marianne) Pittman of Blacksburg, Va.; and three sisters, Mrs. Philip (Maralea) Kessler of North Manchester, Ind., Mrs. Ethan (Elizabeth) Gramm of Orlando, Fla., and Barbara Miller of Astoria.
  He was a lifetime member of the American Quarterhorse Association and a member of the First Christian Church of Colchester.  He was a lifetime farmer, auctioneer for the past 40 years, and the last 10 years worked on the painting staff at Western Illinois University in Macomb.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at Woodland Church of the Brethren in Astoria with the Rev. Kevin Kessler officiating.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Shawgo Memorial home in Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to the Colchester Public Library or the Astoria Public Library.

Eagle Publications, November 9, 2000
Arthur J. "Jack" Pittman
  Arthur J. "Jack" Pittman, 69, of Colchester, died at 1:31 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born Sept. 10, 1931, in Smithfield, to Arthur J. and Leta M. (Mellier) Pittman. He married Pollyanna Kessler Oct. 20, 1951, in Astoria. She survives.
  He was preceded in death by one son, James, and one brother, Howard.
  He is survived by three daughters: Pam (Wendell) Willison, Ipava, Joyce (Jim) Angell, Oak Park, and Stephanie (Bob) Gustin, Macomb; two sons, John (Jane) Pittman, Adair, and Jay (Carmen) Pittman, Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; three brothers, Richard (Bess) Pittman, Colchester, Charles (Roxy) Pittman, Astoria, and Robert ( Marianne) Pittman, Blacksburg, Va.; three sisters, Maralea (Phillip) Kessler, North Manchester, Ind., Elizabeth (Ethan) Gramm, Orlando, Fla., and Barbara Miller, Astoria.
  He was a lifetime member of the American Quarterhorse Association and a member of the First Christian Church of Colchester. He was a lifetime farmer, an auctioneer for the past 40 years and, for the last 10 years, worked on the painting staff at Western Illinois University.
  Visitation was scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Services were planned for Thursday Nov. 9, 2000, at Woodland Church of the Brethren, Astoria, with Pastor Kevin Kessler officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Astoria.
  Memorials may be made to the Colchester Public Library or the Astoria Public Library. Shawgo Memorial Home was in charge of all arrangements.
Obituary for Charles F. Poole
Rushville Times, October 10, 1918
War claims its victims - Four Schuyler County soldier boys die of Spanish influenza.
  Charles F. Poole, who was one of the 50 recruits who left Rushville September 5, 1918 for Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois, died on Saturday of Spanish influenza.
  The epidemic is violent at this camp and 500 deaths have already been reported. Mr. Charles Poole's death is a particularly sad one as he left a widow and two small children.
  On Tuesday evening the remains arrived in Rushville. The local company of honor guards were at the station under the command of Captain Henderson, and acted as military escort.
  On Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock funeral services were held at the cemetery, conducted by Rev. Stillman. The honor guards acted as pall bearers and military escorts, and there was a large attendance of sympathizing friends.
  Charles F. Poole was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Poole, and was born in Rushville, Illinois, October 26, 1891 and departed this life at Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois, October 5th 1918, age 26 years and 11 months.
  He was married November 23, 1914, to Miss Ethel Peterman. To this union 3 children were born, Mary, died February 5, 1918, Lena and Donald, together with the bereaved mother are left to morn the loss of a loving husband and father. He also leaves a grief-stricken father and mother and 2 sisters, Mrs. Wm. Rebman of Moline, Eunice, also 2 brothers Joseph, Yates City, Illinois, and Thomas E. of Camp Grant.
Obituary for Charles Robert Poole
Rushville Times, Wed, Nov 4, 1998
Charles Poole
  Charles Robert Poole, 78, of Danville, formerly of Rushville, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998, at the Danville V.A. Medical Center in Danville. He was born Aug 29, 1920, in Rushville, to the late Thomas Edward and Frances M. Bradbury Poole.  He married June F. Larson Dec 31, 1947, in Rushville.  She died Sept 29, 1982.
  Surviving are one son, Thomas Poole of Rushville; one daughter, Susan Poole of San Francisco, CA; two grandchildren, Robert R. Poole and Toni Williams; one great-granddaughter; and his special friend, Esther Williams of Tilton.
  He was preceded in death by a sister, Nina Dobleskey.
  He was a WW II U.S. Army veteran, military services held by Schuyler American Legion Post #4.
He was a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Rushville, current member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Danville.  He was an insurance agent in Rushville, retiring in 1982.
  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery in Astoria, Illinois.
Obituary for Orlen L. Poppenhager
Rushville Times, June 6, 2001, page 13, column 4
Orlen Poppenhager
  Orlen L. Poppenhager, 90, of Astoria, died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  He was born Feb. 15, 1911, in Astoria, the son of Carl and Grace (Litchfield) Poppenhager.
  He married Vilda R. Gilson on June 20, 1934, in Palmyra, Mo.  She died Sept. 1, 1976.
  He also was preceded in death by one son, Max Poppenhager; one great-grandson, Antonio Easley; and one brother, Wayne Poppenhager.
  Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Richard (Linda) Easley of Astoria, Mrs. Harry I. (Carol) Davis of East Galesburg, Mrs. Mario (Rosemary) Leto of Woodridge, Mrs. Ed (Barbara) Willey of Macomb, Mrs. Ray (Nancy) Pressler of Springfield, Mrs. Michael B. (Patsy) Miller of Pittsfield; three sons, Philip (and Marlene) Poppenhager of Astoria, Steve (and Carla) Poppenhager of Astoria, and Jeff (and Cindy) Poppenhager of Albion; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and one brother, John (and Lucille) Poppenhager of Astoria.
  He was a member of the Astoria Methodist Church, 55-year member of the Vermont Masonic Lodge 116, ANSAR Shrine Temple, Valley of Springfield, and the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star 226.
  He was manager of Bader and Company in Astoria for 33 years.  He was a director of the Astoria Building and Loan for many years.  He was a former member of the Astoria Board of Education and was a former trustee and secretary of the Astoria Fire Protection District.
  Services were Sunday, June 3, 2001 at the Astoria Methodist Church with Rev. Marian Stone officiating.  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of the services.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.

Eagle Publications, June 6, 2001
Orlen L. Poppenhager
  Orlen L. Poppenhager, 90, Astoria, died at 8:22 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
  He was born Feb. 15, 1911, in Astoria, the son of Carl and Grace (Litchfield) Poppenhager. He married Vilda R. Gilson on June 20, 1934, in Palmyra, Mo. She preceded him in death Sept. 1, 1976.
  He is survived by six daughters, Linda (Richard) Easley, Astoria, Carol (Harry I.) Davis, East Galesburg, Rosemary (Mario) Leto, Woodridge, Barbara (Ed) Willey, Macomb, Nancy (Ray) Pressler, Springfield, and Patsy (Michael B.) Miller, Pittsfield; three sons, Phillip (Marlena) Poppenhager, Astoria, Steve (Carla) Poppenhager, Astoria, and Jeff (Cindy) Poppenhager, Albion; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a brother, John (Lucille) Poppenhager, Astoria.
  In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Max Poppenhager; one great-grandson, Antonio Easley; and one brother, Wayne Poppenhager.
  He was a member of the Astoria Methodist Church, a 55-year member of the Vermont Masonic Lodge #116, ANSAR Shrine Temple, Valley of Springfield, and the Ipava Order of the Eastern Star #226.
  He was the manager of Bader and Company in Astoria for 33 years and a director of the Astoria Building and Loan for many years. He was a former member of the Astoria Board of Education and was a former trustee and secretary of the Astoria Fire Protection District.
  The funeral service was held Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Astoria Methodist Church, with the Rev. Marian Stone officiating. Burial was at Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad.
  The Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for John R. Powell
John R. Powell Dead
  John R. Powell died at his home in this city last Thursday evening at 9 o'clock of ailments brought on by his advanced age and a stroke of paralysis which he suffered sometime ago. About three weeks previous to his death he accidentally fell while walking across the room at his home and sustained injuries which hastened his demise.
  Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church at two o'clock on Saturday, conducted by Rev. James Miller of Browning, assisted by Revs. Chas. L. Owen and John Davis. Burial in Astoria cemetery.
  Deceased was born in Adams county, Ohio, March 5, 1833. Died Jan. 18, 1917, - aged 83 years, 10 months, 13 days. He was the son of Thomas and Margaret Powell. He had six brothers and three sisters; Rev. Curtis Powell, Rev. Wm. Powell, Methodist ministers; Thomas, David, Rev. A. B. Powell of the United Brethren church and Jefferson S.; two sisters died in childhood and Mrs. Martha Ogle of Woodburn, Oregon, who is the last survivor.
  Mr. Powell was married to his first wife, Julia Litchfield, Feb. 4, 1854. To this union was born five children: James C. and Ransom B., who died in infancy; David, who died about three years ago; John of Phillipsburgh, Mo., Mrs. Arretta Walton of Antauch, Ark. Mrs. Powell died Sept. 9, 1870.
  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 Mary Ellen Fisk Prather
Rushville Times, October 27, 1999, page 15, column 3
Mary Ellen Fisk Prather
  Mary Ellen Prather, 82, of Rushville, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born Sept. 18, 1917, in Oakland Township, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Walter and Grace (Van Antwerp) Fisk.  She married Curtis Prather on Dec. 12, 1936, in Macomb.  He preceded her in death Jan. 23, 1974.
  Surviving are one son, Randall Prather (wife Darlene) of LaPrairie; three daughters, Mrs. Bill (Linda) Smart of Rushville, Mrs. Steve (Diana) Ocheltree of DeWitt, Iowa, and Patty Schisler of Rushville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Loren (Dorothy) Schieferdecker of Eureka.
  She was a homemaker and a member of the Ripley Church of God, where she taught Sunday School for many years.  She was also a member of the Shiloh Unit of the Schuyler-Brown Home Extension and the ABC Club.  She was an RSVP volunteer and juice cart volunteer at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Funeral services were Saturday at the Ripley Church of God with Pastor Richard Young officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may he given to the Ripley Church of God or the American Diabetes Association.
Obituary for Max Prather
Rushville Times, June 14, 2000, page 13, column 1
Max Prather
  Max Prather, 74, of Rushville, died Sunday, June 11, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born Jan. 30, 1926, in Oakland Township, Schuyler County, to Clifford and Elvere Lancaster Prather.  He married Eleanor Trimpe on Jan 19, 1957, in Havana.
  She survives, along with one daughter, Nancy LeMaster (husband Steve) of Littleton; one son, Mark Prather (wife Patty) of Rushville; three grandchildren; four brothers, Gene Prather of Huntsville, Don Prather of Rushville, Howard Prather of Littleton and Jim Prather of Rushville.
  He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother, Florence; one brother, Virgil Prather; and two sisters, Emma Lee and Ruth Ann Prather.
  He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Rushville and the Schnyler County Farm Bureau.  He was a life-long Schuyler County farmer.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Pastor Joseph Eckman officiating.  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to St. John's Lutheran Church or the Astoria Assembly of God Church.
Obituary for Viola Margaret Greenplate Prather
Rushville Times, March 8, 2000, page 15, column 4
Viola Margaret Greenplate Prather
  Viola Margaret Prather, 82, of Rushville, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at her residence.
  She was born March 4, 1917, in Schuyler County, to the late Clayton and Elva Vaughn Greenplate.
  She married Vern E. Prather June 4, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo.  He died Aug. 17, 1965.
  Surviving are two sons, Gary Prather and Jerry Prather, both of Rushville; one daughter, Deborah Howard of Rushville; seven grandchildren; 10  great-grandchildren; four sisters, Annalee Shores of Avon, Mildred Steadman of Bryant, and Hilda Thompson and Wilda Rosenboom, both of Ferris.
  She was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd and Marvin Greenplate, and two sisters, Erma Harvey and Ada Hopping.
  She was a seamstress, working out of her home.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, March 4, 2000, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Area.
Obituary for Isaac Henry Prentice
Mason County Democrat, May 13, 1932
  Isaac Henry Prentice, son of Berry and Margaret Prentice, was born in Schuyler County, Illinois, February 4, 1862 and passed away at his home near Snicarte, May 4, 1932 at the age of 70 years, 3 months.
  At an early age he came to Snicarte where he spent the remainder of his life. On August 19, 1915, he was united in marriage to Rosa Wright and to this union seven children were born, two dying in infancy. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife and the following children, Emery, William, Junior, Linus, and Berry, all at home; two half-brothers Thos. Waddell of Beardstown and James Waddell of Carman, Illinois, and many other relatives and friends. His sister, Mrs. Ruth Lane preceded him in death. He was a kind and loving husband, father, brother and neighbor and will be missed by all who knew him.
  Funeral services were held at the Snicarte Baptist church Friday, May 6th, 1932 p.m. [sic] Rev. Wm Ray officiating, followed by interment in the Snicarte cemetery with the Lintner Funeral Service in charge. Special music was furnished by Arthur and Raymond Sariff, Mrs. Lowell Sarff and Mrs. Carpenter, with Orana Blessman at the piano.
Obituary for Rosa May Wright Prentice
Mason County Democrat, Friday, June 9, 1933
  Rosa May Prentice, daughter of Joseph and Nancy Wright was born in Snicarte on December 24, 1890 and passed away at Springfield, Illinois, June 3, 1933, at the age of 42 years, 3 months and 9 days. On August 19, 1915 she was united in marriage to Isaac Prentice, who passed away May 4, 1932. She was the mother of eight children, three dying in infancy.
  Those left to mourn her passing are five sons, namely Emery, William, Junior, Linus and Barry, all of whom reside at home. She also leaves other relatives and friends.
  During a meeting held by Brother Morrill in 1912 she was converted and united with the Hopwee [sic] Baptist church. She was a kind and loving mother and will be greatly missed by her children. "A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled."
  Funeral services were held at the Hopewell Baptist church Monday, June 5, 1933, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. J. M. Branson officiating. Burial was made in the Snicarte cemetery with the Lintner funeral service in charge.
Obituary for Fammie Carter Ashwood Hamer Price
Wagoner, OK Newspaper: November 05, 1984
  Services for Mrs. Fammie Price, 82, of Coweta, OK. were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hersman Chapel with the Revs. Carl Murphy and Newman Frank officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Porter, OK.
  Mrs. Price was born December 17, 1901, in Choska Bottom and died Sunday at the Wagoner Community Hospital. She spent most of her life in Wagoner County and moved to Coweta, OK. in 1973. She was a homemaker and a member of Davis Chapel United Methodist Church, in Coweta, OK.
  Survivors include one son, Jerry Thomas Hames, of Accuna, Mexico; Two step-sons, Robert Ashwood of Muskogee, OK. and Raymond Ashwood of Wagoner, OK.; three daughters, Marietta Brady of Beggs, OK.; Verna Johnson of Wagoner, OK.; and Nancy Neyen of Broken Arrow, OK.; two stepdaughters, Mabel
Gaylor of Wagoner, OK.; and Lucille Dunaway of Van Nuys, CA.; three brothers Virgil "Tobe" Carter and Vic Carter of Wagoner, OK. and Ralph Carter of Tulsa, OK.; three sisters, Stella Peery of Springfield, MO.; Marie Kirk of Baldwin Park, CA.; and Tiny Carter of Wagoner, OK.; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.  (Burial was on November 06, 1984)
  Note: Fammie was the second wife of Horace "Raymond" Ashwood.  After Horace "Raymond's death, she married a Hamer, then a Price.
Obituary for Ila L. Young Stoneking Price
  Bushnell - Ila L. Price, 84, of Bushnell died at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb. Born Nov 21, 1915, in Industry to Edward and Permelia Anna Standard Young, she married Bennie E. Stoneking. She later married Ray Price.
  Surviving are one son, John (and Sandra) Stoneking of Iola, KS.; two daughters, Kathleen (and Gene) Cooper of Rantoul and Jackie Zook of Bushnell; two brothers, Gerald Young of Galva and Lyle Young Sr. of Bushnell; two sisters, Eileen Russell and Betty Adair, both of Macomb; 10 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  One brother preceded her in death.
  She was a seamstress. She also worked for McGraw Edison in Macomb for 27 years before retiring.
  She was past senior regent of Women of the Moose in Macomb and was past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Macomb. She was a member of the Macomb Bowling League for many years. She was of Methodist faith.
  Services will be at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home. The Rev. Terry Broady will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. Cremation will be accorded. Burial of ashes will be at a later date.
  Note: Ila was a great-grandaughter of Elisabeth Jane Porter & John Young; and granddaughter of Margaret Ann Justus & James Porter Young.
Obituary Lois L. Etter Price
Rushville Times, June 7, 2000, page 13, column 4
Lois L. Etter Price
  Lois L. Price, 79, of Astoria, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 7, 1920, in Astoria, the daughter of Abraham H. and Louise (Gardner) Etter.  She married Evan W. Price on March 27, 1939, in Astoria.  He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Rodney (wife Beth) Price of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Rhonda) Barfield of St. Charles, Mo.; six grandchildren; and one sister, Goldie Brown of Astoria.
  She was preceded in death by one sister, Myrtle Gruel, and one brother, Ralph Etter.
  She was a member of the Astoria Christian Church and had been co-owner of Price Oil Company for 30 years, retiring in 1980.
  Services were held Monday, June 5, at the Astoria Christian Church with Rev. Gary Sheets and James Comstock officiating.  Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria was in charge of services.  Burial was in the Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Astoria Fire and Rescue Squad or Astoria Christian Church.
Obituary for Ruth Ellen Dodds Price
Rushville Times, Oct. 6, 1999, page 15, column 4
Ruth Ellen Dodds Price
  Ruth Ellen Price, 79, of Pinellas Park, Fla., formerly of Banner, Ill, died Aug. 10, 1999 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Pinellas Park.
  She was born in Beardstown.  She was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith.
  Survivors include five sons, Carl Simons of Canton, George Price of Indianapolis, Ind., and Curtis Kimble, and Kevin Price, all of Pinellas Park, three daughters, Stella West of Pinellas Park, Linda Derry of Astoria, and Patty Starosta of Chicago; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bill Dodds, of Canton.
  Osgood-Cloud Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Pinellas Park was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Marilyn Louise Robbins Prunty
Rushville Times, June 20, 2001, page 13, column 1
Eagle Publications, June 21, 2001
Marilyn Prunty
  Marilyn Louise Prunty, 75, LaPrairie, passed away at 1:36 a.m. Monday, June 11 in the Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
  She was born August 14, 1925 in LaPrairie the daughter of Charles Warren and Verna (Simpson) Robbins. She married Morris Prunty Sr. on December 3, 1943 in LaPrairie. He survives.
  She was a graduate of LaPrairie High School, a retired LPN Nurse in the Obstetrics Department at St. Mary's Hospital in Quincy. She was a long time member of the former LaPrairie United Methodist Church and was presently a member of Elm Grove United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and White Shrine and enjoyed vacationing and fishing in the state of Minnesota.
  She is survived by: one son; Roger Prunty and his wife, Cathy of LaPrairie; one daughter; Sara Prunty of Quincy; four grandchildren; Ethan Prunty of Springfield, Whitney and Kelly Prunty of LaPrairie, Brock Prunty of Quincy. She was preceded in death by a son, Morris Prunty Jr. and a granddaughter, Amanda Prunty.
  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 14 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta with the Rev. Jim Allison officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery in Augusta. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to the Elm Grove United Methodist Church.
Obituary for Clarence "Bertie" Berton Quinn
Rushville Times, December 13, 2000, page 15, column 3
Clarence Quinn
  Clarence Berton Quinn, 92, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born June 16, 1908, in Schuyler County, to John and Sarah Quinn.  He married Margaret E. VanOrder on June 2, 1930, at the United Methodist Church in Rushville.  She died Friday, March 29, 1997.  He also was preceded in death by both his parents, a son, Forest Quinn, two grandsons, a son-in-law, five brothers and six sisters.
  He is survived by a son, Donald (wife Shirley) of Warsaw, Mo., two daughters, Rosemary Greenhalgh of Stockton, Calif., and Joyce Quinn of San Antonio, Texas; and a daughter-in-law, Doris Quinn, of Beardstown; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
  He was a carpenter in the Beardstown area.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 9 at Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown with Rev. Bill Cokenour of the Church of the Nazarene officiating.  Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery following the service.
  Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler County Hospice.
Obituary for John "Artie" Arthur Quinn
Rushville Times, April 26, 2000, page 13, column 3
John Quinn
  John A. Quinn, 88, of Colchester, died Monday, April 24, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  He was born April 21, 1912, in Schuyler County, the son of John and Sarah Croxton Quinn.  He married Gertrude "Bette" Kirkpatrick on Sept. 26, 1942, at Kahoka, Mo.  She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Lola) Shallenberger of Snellville, Ga., and Mrs. Albert (Roberta) Moore of Colchester; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Clarence Bert Quinn of Beardstown.
  He was preceded in death by four brothers, six sisters, and his parents.
  He worked as a coal miner, auto mechanic, and for the McDonough County Highway Department, retfring in 1974.  He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church of Macomb.
  Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday April 26, 2000 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens with the Rev. Wayne Matheson officiating.  Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home of Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Victory Baptist Church.
Obituary for Lyle Kent Quinn
Rushville Times, November 1, 2000, page 3A, column 5
Camden Man Dies in Crash
  A Schuyler County man was fatally injured in a one vehicle accident on the afternoon of Thursday, Oct. 28 near Jacksonville.
  Lyle K. Quinn, 48, of Camden, was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident by Morgan County Coroner Jeff Lair after the semi-truck he was driving rolled over on U.S. 67 while he was turning on to the eastbound entry ramp for I-72 just south of Jacksonville.
  The accident occurred at about 3:25 p.m.
  According to police reports, the truck went off the road and rolled over trapping the driver inside the cab.
  Quinn was driving the truck, which was hauling sand, for Clinard Truck Service of Mt. Sterling.

Rushville Times, November 1, 2000, page 14A, column 1
Lyle Quinn
  Lyle Quinn, 48, of R.R. 1, Camden, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, as a result of a traffic accident, at the junction of U.S. Rt. 67 and IL 72 Jacksonville.
  He was born March 29, l952, in Rushville to William Kenneth and Audrey Peterson Quinn.  He married Judy Elliott June 22, 1972, in Rushville.
  She survives, along with his mother of Camden; one son, Travis Quinn, and one daughter, Kylie Quinn, both of Camden; one brother, Richard Quinn of Columbus, Ohio; and one sister, Mrs. Alice "Jody" Ritchey of Camden.
  He was preceded in death by his father.
  He was a navy veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4.  He also was a member of the Church of Christ (Christian) in Rushville and served on the Camden Township Board.  He was a driver for Dave Clinard Trucking of Mt. Sterling.
  Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 30, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Rick Colbert officiating.  Burial was in the Stoneking Cemetery in Bethel Township, McDonough County, where military services were conducted by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.
  Memorials may be given to the Lyle Quinn Memorial Fund, in care of the Rushville State Bank.
Obituary for Shirley Jean Vaughn Ralston
Rushville Times, September 20, 2000, page 17, column 3
Shirley Ralston
  Shirley Jean Ralston, 64, of Rushville, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 2000, at her home.
  She was born on Aug. 16, 1936, in Camden, the daughter of the late Melvin Fred and Hazel (Anderson) Vaughn.  She married Gene Ralston on June 19, 1960, at the Camden United Methodist Church in Camden.  He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Lt. Commander John David Ralston (wife Amy) of Lansdale, Penn.; one daughter, Gina Kay Snider (husband Charles) of Shelbina, Mo.; three grandchildren; two brothers, Keith Vaughn (wife Bonnie) of Rushville and Eldon Vaughn (wife Irene) of Camden; and two sisters, Maxine Sargent (husband Henry) of Rushville and Dorothy Small (husband Robert) of Rockford.
  She was preceded in death by three brothers, Sterling and Willard Vaughn and an infant brother, and a sister, Vivian Ruth Vaughn.
  Mrs. Ralston received her master's degree from Western Illinois University where she was active in the Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship.  She first taught at Chandlerville High School for five years.  She later taught for four years at St. Mary's School in Mt. Sterling.  She retired as a sixth grade teacher in 1991, after teaching at Beardstown Junior High School for 13 years.
  She was a member of the Rushville Free Methodist Church where she was the Sunday School Superintendent of the juniors department.  She was active in 4-H, serving as a leader and also as a delegate to the National 4-H Congress in Washington, D.C.  She was also a member of the Beardstown Teacher's Association and the Junior Women's League.
  Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 18, at the Rushville Free Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Kirkham and Pastor Rosalee Ross officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be made to the Schuyler County Track and Field Association or the Rushville Free Methodist Church.
Obituary for Brenda D. Ransom
Rushville Times, March 15, 2000, page 15, column 4
Brenda Ransom
  Brenda D. Ransom, 46, of Beardstown died Friday, March 10, 2000, at her residence.
  Ms. Ransom was born on March 12, 1953, in Beardstown, the daughter of Otis Raymond "Skeet" and Clara G. Swan-Ransom.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Candace Ransom-Knous.
  She is survived by a brother, Michael (wife Kathy) Ransom of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; four sisters, Melissa Ransom of Beardstown, Jennie (husband Terry) Shinall of Beardstown, Dee (husband Charlie) Coffey of Rushville, and Karen Cox of Ripley; four nieces; three nephews; five great-nephews; and two great-nieces.
  Ms. Ransom was a 1972 graduate of Beardstown High School and she attended Lincoln Land Community College with business as her course of study. She later became the coordinator of the Cass County Board Assistance Center (formerly known as JTPA). She was an active member in numerous organizations including Cass County Democratic Party, Emblem Club, and alderwoman and a precinct committee member for the city of Beardstown. She was a board member of Cass County Mental Health and Cass County Council of Aging.
  Funeral services were held Monday, March 13, at the St. Alexius Catholic Church of Beardstown. Burial was in the Beardstown City Cemetery. Cline-Goodwin Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary for Anna Marie Rohn Rausch
Old Citizen
  Mrs. Anna Marie Rausch an old and a highly respected resident of Beardstown died early this morning at her home, 1212 Jefferson Street, after a lingering illness.
  Anna Marie Rohn, was born in Ruppeltrof, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, April 2nd, 1838, and died in Beardstown, Thursday, Feb. 21, 1924, aged 85 years, 9 months, and 19 days.
  Coming to America with her parents in 1841, Mrs. Rausch has been a resident of this city for more than four score years. On September 5th, 1895, she was married to Henry Rausch of the city. To this union 11 children were born, five of whom with the husband and father preceded the mother in death. Mr. Rausch was killed on February 21, 1883, his wife therefore survived exactly 41 years.
  Left with a large family of children Mrs. Rausch bravely bore many heavy burdens, and endeavored to take the place of both and mother. With a firm and unfaltering faith in God, she reared her family and has bequeathed to her children that memory of a pure, unselfish self-sacrificing and devoted mother.
  After rearing her own children she also took the place of mother to several mother less grandchildren.
  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lena Zeigelmeier of Gem, Kansas, and five sons, William of University Place, Lincoln, Nebraska; Fred of Pittsburgh, PA, Benjamin of East St. Louis, Henry and Hugo, both of this city, besides a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
  For several years she has made her home for the greater part of the time with her son-in-law, William Wise, taking the place of a mother to his motherless daughters and being in turn loved and cared for by them. They with other granddaughters, and loving relatives, have tenderly cared for her during her weeks and months of illness.
  Grandma Rausch has been for many years a faithful and value member of the Congregational church. A woman of strong character, an earnest Christian, her faith was unfaltering and she held faster principles, and high ideals. She was especially gifted in prayer and as long as she was able attended all services of the church, helping so far as she could in every good work.
  She was a charter member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union organized many years ago, and was all her life a loyal worker in the "temperance" cause.
  Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed, but will be announced tomorrow.
  {I believe that this clipping came from a 1924 Beardstown newspaper. The copy of the clipping that I have does not contain the name of the paper. This I have inferred due to the content of the actual clipping.}
  Submitted by: Beth Presley; Walls, Mississippi <Starr28xx@aol.com>
Obituary for Faye Hildreth Parrotte Rawson
Peoria Journal Star, May 21, 1999
Faye Rawson
  Rushville - Faye Hildreth Rawson, 72, of Rushville died 3 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born Oct. 6, 1926, in Lakeland, Fla., to Albert T. and Faye Hodges Parrotte,
she married Charles S. Rawson on Nov. 8, 1953, in Rushville. He died Aug. 11,
1981.
  She also was preceded in death by two sisters.
  Surviving are one sister, Barbara Fulks of Jacksonville; and many nieces and
nephews.
  She attended Western Illinois State Teachers College and St. Francis School of Nursing in Macomb. She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
  Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home.  The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Friends may call the funeral home after 9 a.m. Saturday, where the family will be present one hour before services.  Burial will be in Simms Cemetery in western Schuyler County.
  Memorials may be made to Simms Cemetery or Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary for Melissa J. Price Ray
Rushville Times, December 26, 1907
  Death came at 2 o'clock p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, as a respite to the suffering of Mrs. Adam Ray of Bluff City, at the age of 63 years, 10 months and 23 days. She had been ill for the past several weeks and from the very start her condition had been regarded as serious. Tho blind for the past five years she bore her afflictions patiently until the end. Her demise was due to a complication of diseases, together with advanced age.
  Miss Melissa J. Price was born in Schuyler county on Jan. 18, 1844. She was united in marriage to Adam Ray, March 13, 1864. To this union six children were born, one dying in infancy. Those surviving are Mrs. Thomas Graham of Peoria, Mrs. Harry Shaw of Bluff City, John of Woodland township, George of Peoria and Zelma of Bluff City.
  There survive besides her aged companion and children two brothers, Geo. Price of Bushnell and Wm. Price of Sheldon's Grove, and four sisters--Mrs. Malinda Fisher of Sheldon's Grove, Mrs. Laura Sherrill of Browning, Mrs. Lavina Smith of near Rushville and Mrs. Geo. Parks, of Woodland township.
  She united with the Primitive Baptist church at Mt. Zion in 1895 and lived a faithful member until death.
  The funeral services were held at the family residence in Bluff City at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, Dec. 15, and was attended by a large assemblage of relatives and friends.
  Rev. G. W. Murrill of Winchester, pastor of the Primitive Baptist church, officiated. He spoke in the highest terms of the exemplary life and work of Mrs. Ray.
  The body was laid to rest in the Price cemetery.


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