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Obituary for Ruby I. Lucas Barb
Eagle Publications, June 27, 2002
Ruby I. Barb
Ruby I. Barb, 95, Macomb, died at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at the Elms Nursing Home.
She was born Sept. 1, 1906, in Industry, the daughter of J. C. and Loucettia (Pittman) Lucas. She married Manville Barb Nov. 27, 1926, in Macomb. He died in 1962.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Brian Barb; three brothers, Joseph, Lee and George Lucas; three sisters, Ethel Garrison, Nina Daugherty and Mabel Hainline; and one sister in infancy, Hazel.
Born and raised in McDonough County, she lived in East Orange, N. J., before moving back to Macomb in 1971. She worked as a salesperson for Woolworth for 23 years.
Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, 2002, at the Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville, with the Rev. A. Lee Unger officiating. Friends may call at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb from 9 a.m. until noon on Thursday, June 27. There will be no family visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Elms Nursing Home.

Obituary of Kenneth Barker
died: September 14, 1988
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 16, 1988, Page: 16
Kenneth Barker
Kenneth Barker, 58, of Quincy, formerly of Mount Sterling, died at 8:04 p.m. Wednesday in Pike County.
He was born in Schuyler County on Oct. 20, 1929, the son of George R. and Nellie M. Harper Barker.
Mr. Barker was a member of the United Methodist Church in Quincy and an active member of the Antique Car Club. He was past elder of Mount Sterling Presbyterian Church Club and was a Sunday school superintendent. He was employed by the city of Quincy at the sewage treatment plant.
Surviving are three brothers, John R. of Mount Sterling, George T. and Glenn R., both of Springfield; two nieces; and several cousins.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Sterling Cemetery, with the Rev. David Kuker officiating.
Hufnagel Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Bill Barnett
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 6, 1985, Page: 49
Bill Barnett
Rushville - Bill Barnett 63, of Rushville died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday at his residence.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home, Beardstown, and burial will be in Browning Cemetery, Browning.
Surviving are his wife, June; four brothers, Harry and James, both of Peoria; Walter of Clearwater, Fla., and Clayburn of Glasford; three sisters, Marguerite Burmingham of Peoria, Edna Eburst of Greenville, Ohio, and Ellen Kneer of Sunrise Beach, Mo.

Obituary of Roseanna "Rosie" Brown McGaughey Barrett
Peoria Journal Star, April 1, 1993, Page: C8
Roseanna Brown
Macomb - Roseanna "Rosie" Brown, 50, of 716 E. Washington died at 8:09 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 1993, at McDonough District Hospital.
Born Oct. 3, 1942, in Industry Township to Harold and Helen Hollenback Brown, she married Robert McGaughey on Dec. 7, 1959, in Macomb. He died in 1967. She later married Conrad Barrett on Nov. 1, 1968.
Surviving are her mother of Macomb; one grandmother, Janie Hollenback of Macomb; three daughters, Cheri Kimbley and Glenda McGaughey of Kingdom City, Mo., and Tammy Polston of Mexico, Mo.; one son, Robert McGaughey of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Donald Brown of Henry; and eight grandchildren. Her father preceded her in death.
A member of the Illinois Nursing Association, she was a licensed practical nurse at St. Luke's Christian Hospital in Beardstown.
She also was a licensed pratical nurse tutor at Spoon River College and was working of her registered nurse certificate.
Cremation has been accorded. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Clugston- Tibbitts Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerald Seabaugh will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial of ashes will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, to McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program or to Rosie Brown Scholarship for a nursing student at Spoon River College.

Obituary for Vickie A. Billingsley Bartlett
Eagle Publications, February 13, 2003
Vickie A. Bartlett
Vickie A. Bartlett, 48, Bushnell, died at 3:32 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at McDonough District Hospital. She was born Dec. 29, 1954, in Macomb, the daughter of Oma and Mary L. (Lloyd) Billingsley. She married Michael Bartlett March 8, 1973, in Bushnell. He survives.
She is also survived by her mother, Bushnell; one son, Jason Bartlett, Bushnell; one daughter, Jennifer (Justin) Hood, Bushnell; two granddaughters, Haley and Sarah Hood, Bushnell; one brother, David (Connie) Billingsley, Bushnell; and two sisters, Donna (Franklin) Helle, Lewistown, and Connie (Herb) Hoyt, Bushnell. She was preceded in death by her father; one sister, Bonnie; and one nephew.
She worked for 30 years at Prairie City Health Care Center and later at Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb.
Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, with Pastor Terry Broady officiating. Burial of ashes will take place in Bushnell Cemetery following the service. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Eagle Publications, February 21, 2003
Vickie A. Bartlett
Vickie A. Bartlett, 48, Bushnell, died at 3:32 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2003, at McDonough District Hospital. She was born Dec. 29, 1954, in Macomb, the daughter of Oma and Mary L. (Lloyd) Billingsley. She married Michael Bartlett March 8, 1973, in Bushnell. He survives.
She is also survived by her mother, Bushnell; one son, Jason Bartlett, Bushnell; one daughter, Jennifer (Justin) Hood, Bushnell; two granddaughters, Haley and Sarah Hood, Bushnell; one brother, David (Connie) Billingsley, Bushnell; and two sisters, Donna (Franklin) Helle, Lewistown, and Connie (Herb) Hoyt, Bushnell. She was preceded in death by her father; one sister, Bonnie; and one nephew.
She worked for 30 years at Prairie City Health Care Center and later at Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb.
Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2003, at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, with Pastor Terry Broady officiating. Burial of ashes will take place in Bushnell Cemetery following the service. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Dodsworth Obituary
Virginia Conboy Barton
(December 11, 1906 - January 30, 2006)
Virginia Conboy Barton
Virginia Conboy Barton, 99, of Macomb, passed away at 11:40 pm Monday Jan. 30, 2006 at the Elms Nursing Home.
She was born December 11, 1906 in Pittsfield, IL. to R.J. and Charlotte Conboy, she married O.T. Barton on August 25 1928 in Pike County. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1973.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, R.J. Conboy, Jr., one sister Mary Roberts, a son-in-law Loren K. Dittus, and a grandson Mark Dittus.
Surviving are one daughter, JoAnne B. Dittus of Macomb, and a granddaughter Ann Marie Dittus-Krone of Pleasant Plains, two sisters Mardell Barton of Princeton and Pauline (and Bob) Roark of Bushnell. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Virginia moved to Macomb in 1936. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, quilting, and needlework. Her church affiliation was Methodist.
Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Friday at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Pastor Michael Burdick will officiate. Friends may call at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home from 10 am- 1:30 pm on Friday. Memorial Contributions may be made to McDonough District Hospital. Please sign guestbook at www.dodsworthfh.com

Obituary of Lucille Bates
died: March 31, 1980
Rushville Times, April 3, 1980
Lucille Bates, 82, Dies Monday From Accident
Miss Lucille Bates, 82, of Rushville, died Monday afternoon at the Culbertson Memorial hospital as a result of injuries received when she was hit by a truck on Thursday about 7:30 p.m. in front of her residience at 218 S. Congress.
Coroner Fred Green states that an inquest will be held the first of the week. Assording to the coroner, Mrs. {Miss} Bates was being driven home by a friend and when she got out of the car, reportedly walked in front of the truck driven by Lyle Grafton.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Worthington Funeral Home, the Rev. Gary Bass officiating. Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the Culbertson Memorial hospital.
She was born March 18, 1898, in Schuyler county, the daughter of John and Agnes Campbell Bates. She was a law secretary in Chicago for 35 years, and was a member of the Rush-church {something missing here}.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including James N. Moore of rural Rushville. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and five brothers.

Death of Oscar Baughman
Rushville Times, June 1912
Oscar Baughman, a prominent citizen of Lewistown and proprietor of the Hotel Waggoner, died last Thursday of Bright's disease, aged 50 years.

Obituary of Lorna "Allene" Reiley Becker
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 29, 2003, Page: 11
Lorna Becker
Beardstown - Lorna "Allene" Becker, 86, of Beardstown died Monday, July 28, 2003, at her home.
She was born July 7, 1917, in Browning, the daughter of James Whitcomb and Vera Hollenback Reiley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton O. Becker in 1969 and a daughter, Holly Swanson.
Mrs. Becker graduated from Fairfax High School in Los Angeles in 1934 and earned a degree as a licensed vocational nurse in Los Altos, Calif. She was a charge nurse at a nursing home in California for 10 years. She later co-owned and operated Second Hand Rose in Beardstown.
Survivors: two daughters, Kathleen (husband, Allan) Allar of Beardstown and Barbara Kidder Fox of Rochester, Ind.; a son, Hayes B. Becker of Macomb; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Orrin Reiley of Buellton, Calif.; and two sisters, Metta (husband, Harold "Bud") Landes of Beardstown and Jeanette Haig of Magnolia.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown. Burial: Browning Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, July 29, 2003, Page: B04
Lorna Becker
Beardstown - Lorna ''Allene'' Becker, 86, of Beardstown died Monday, July 28, 2003, at her residence.
Born July 7, 1917, in Browning to James Whitcomb and Vera Hollenback Reiley, she married Milton O. Becker. He died in 1969.
Surviving are two daughters, Kathleen (and Allan) Allar of Beardstown and Barbara Kidder Fox of Rochester, Ind.; one son, Hayes of Macomb; one brother, Orrin Reiley of Buellton, Calif.; two sisters, Metta (and Harold ''Bud'') Landes of Beardstown and Jeanette Haig of Magnolia; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Holly Swanson; and six brothers.
She was a licensed vocational nurse and worked at a California nursing home for 10 years. In 1979, she returned to Illinois, where she and her sister Metta owned and operated Second Hand Rose antique shop in Beardstown.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Sager Funeral Home, where family will receive friends two hours before. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery in Browning.
Memorials may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.

Obituary of Eva M. Dunmire Behymer
Rushville Times, March 13, 1980
Behymer Rites Held in Mt. Sterling Thursday
Services were held last Thursday at Hufnagal Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling for Eva M. Behymer, age 69, of rural Mt. Sterling.
She died on March 4 at the Beardstown hospital, Beardstown.
She was born in Brown county, Aug. 21, 1910, the daughter of Frank and Bessie Pruden Dunmire. She attended the Brown county schools. On May 23, 1928 in Brown county, she married Orville Behymer who survives.
Survivors also include: Seven children - LeRoy Behymer of Mt. Sterling, Edward Behymer of Macomb, Mrs. John (Gloria) Fry of Mt. Sterling, Richard Behymer of DuPoint, Ind., Mrs. Terry (Carol) Steinberg of Meredosia, Don Behymer of Rushville, Steve Behymer of Mt. Sterling; four brothers - Roy Dunmire of Victoria, Texas, Genisee Dunmire of Beardstown, Frank Dunmire of Lewistown, Charles Dunmire of Moweaqua; one sister - Mrs. Charles (Mary ellen) Bridgewater of Versailles. There are 21 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Obituary for Zelma E. Stephens Bennett
Eagle Publications, January 18, 2005
Zelma E. Bennett
Zelma E. Bennett, 92, Colchester, died at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at The Elms Nursing Home, Macomb.
She was born June 2, 1912, in Schuyler County, the daughter of John and Nellie (Whalen) Stephens. She married Vincent D. Bennett, July 8 1939, in Davenport, Iowa. He preceded her in death Dec. 21, 2004.
She is survived by two sons, Stephen (Anita) Bennett, Colchester and James (Janis) Bennett, Ashland, Ky.; one daughter, Christine (John) Schoeninger, Granger, Ind.; five grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Alva Reynolds.
She received her bachelor’s degree in education from WIU in 1935. She worked as a secretary for the McDonough County Superintendent of schools, taught school, worked in the placement office at WIU and held various other clerical positions. She was a member of Colchester United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 at Jones’ Mortuary, Colchester with the Rev. David Bigley officiating.
Burial was at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Colchester. Memorials may be made to The Elms Nursing Home, Macomb.

Obituary for Maxine Wilson Berry
Eagle Publications, March 2, 2005
Maxine Berry
Maxine Berry, 90, Macomb, formerly of Bushnell, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at Macomb Senior Living Center, Macomb.
She was born April 21, 1914, in Industry, the daughter of Guy and Nora (Fowler) Wilson. She married Howard A. Berry June 13, 1936, 1936, in Rushville. He preceded her in death May 27, 1966.
She is survived by two sons, Gerald Berry, Spokane and Robert Berry, Peoria; one daughter, Patty Green, California; eight grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Gretchen Geer; one son, Raymond; and six brothers.
She was a member of Industry Methodist Church. She also enjoyed reading and crocheting.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. April 1, 2005, at Bushnell cemetery with Pastor Terry Broady officiating. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery.
Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, was in charge of arrangements.

Death of Infant Twin of William Bishop
Rushville Times, August 28, 1902
Twin babies were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bishop, Tuesday, but one died at birth. Mrs. Bishop and the remaining child are doing well.

Obituary for Ray "Tiger" C. Black
Eagle Publications, November 16, 2000
Ray C. Black
Ray C. "Tiger" Black, 83, Colchester, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday Nov. 12, 2000, at the Morton Terrace Nursing Home in Morton.
He was born May 17, 1917, in Sciota to William Keller and Eliza Ellen Helton Black. He married Margaret A. Lescallett on Nov. 19, 1944, in Macomb; she survives.
Other survivors include: two sons, Allen Black, Monmouth, and Gary (Therese) Black, New Lenox; one daughter, Jamie (Ralph) Stone, Mackinaw; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and one sister, Margaret DeCamp, Chenoa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bert Black; and four sisters, Myrtle Britton, Ava Flynn, Beulah Titus and Lillie Larner.
Ray served in the National Guard from 1937-1940 and then in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945. He was a Golden Gloves boxing champion in 1936 and was a boxing instructor in the National Guard; he also boxed in the Navy. He was active with the local youth boxing association for several years. He was a charter member of the Illinois Sheriffs Association, a life member of American Legion Post #6 and VFW Post 1921. He raced stock cars for nine years and was a volunteer at Macomb Speedway for several years. He served as a Macomb Police Officer for a short time and briefly worked for King Seeley in Macomb. He owned and operated Black Transfer for 69 years. He attended the First Christian Church of Macomb.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, with Pastor Frederick Larner officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens; memorials may be made to Emmet-Chalmers Fire Rescue Squad or Galesburg Youth Boxing.

Obituary for F. Russell Blevins
Eagle Publications, July 18, 2002
F. Russell Blevins
F. Russell Blevins, 74, Macomb, died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital.
He was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Macomb, the son of Wilburn L. and Flossie L. (Bainter) Blevins. He married Barbara J. Foster June 4, 1950, in Macomb. She survives.
He is also survived by his mother, Macomb; two sons, Jon (Peggy) Blevins, Bentonville, Ark., and Jeff (Melodee) Blevins, Springfield; five grandchildren, Noelle Regan, Megan Driggs, Jordan Blevins, Katie Blevins and Rory Blevins; one unborn great-grandson, Austin Ray Blevins, whose birth will be in September; and one brother, Robert (Sam) Blevins, Macomb.
He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Bonnie Myers.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He worked for the Peter Pan Bakery and for the U.S. Postal Service from 1959-1988. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Macomb. He was active in Boy Scouts and YMCA Little League baseball. He and his wife spent their winters in Florida after his retirement, and he enjoyed shuffleboard, flowers, playing cards and woodworking.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 15, 2002, at the First Christian Church, with his son, the Rev. Jeff Blevins, and the Rev. Steve Workman officiating. Cremation rites were accorded.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 120 N. McArthur St., Macomb, IL 61455.
Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary of Ollie M. Graves Bliven
Peoria Journal Star, December 1, 1994, Page: D6
Ollie Bliven
Macomb - Ollie M. Bliven, 96, of 1212 Madelyn Ave. died at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994, at Elms Nursing Home.
Born Jan. 17, 1898, in Macomb to John and Mary Newell Graves, she married Lennis W. Bliven on April 9, 1920, in Macomb. He died Jan. 6, 1974. One brother, four sisters and one grandson also preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons, John of Macomb, Charles of Fort Myers, Fla., and David of Burlington, Iowa; six grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
She graduated from Western Illinois University. She taught school in the Macomb area. She also worked at Kline's and Montgomery Ward & Co. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. The Rev. James Stovall will officiate. Visitation will from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Elms Nursing Home or her church.

Obituary of Ada Blodgett
Peoria Journal Star, January 9, 1992, Page: C5
Ada Blodgett
Rushville - Ada Blodgett, 78, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1992, at Myers Convalescent Center in Beardstown.
She was born Sept. 27, 1913, in Schuyler County to Harmon and Laura Mae Carter Blodgett.
Surviving are two brothers, Harmon Jr. and Gene, both of Rushville. One sister and two brothers preceded her in death.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Messerer Cemetery in Frederick. The Rev. Wayne Bonser will officiate. Calling hours will be after 9 a.m. Friday until service time at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville.
Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of Margaret Blodgett
died: December 18, 1989
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 20, 1989, Page: 19
Margaret Blodgett
Beardstown - Margaret Blodgett, 69, of Beardstown, formerly of Schuyler County, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Messerer Cemetery.
Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are two brothers, Gene and Harmon, both of Rushville; and one sister, Ada Blodgett of Beardstown.
Note: She is the daughter of Harmon and Laura Mae Carter Blodgett.

Obituary of Eunice H. Hester Boehm
Peoria Journal Star, July 15, 1991, Page: C7
Eunice Boehm
Rushville - Eunice H. Boehm, 86, of 222 S. Liberty St. died at 3 a.m. Sunday, July 14, 1991, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Born Nov. 14, 1904, in Camden to Dr. Fred and Carrie Deane Hester, she married Roy Boehm on July 17, 1932, in Rushville. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, William of Naperville; one sister, Rena Hester of Rushville; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters.
She worked at the Rushville State Bank and later at the Schuyler County Circuit Clerk's office before retiring in 1975. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home, the Rev. Michael Fitch officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to her church or to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

Obituary for Stephanie "Stevie" Borders
Eagle Publications, July 5, 2001
Stephanie Borders
Services for Stephanie "Stevie" Borders, 18, of Bushnell, were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home with Rev. James Vancil officiating.
Burial was in Bushnell Cemetery.
She had been missing since September. Her remains were found May 18, 2001, near Avon. Authorities are still investigating.
She was born Sept. 2, 1982, in Macomb to Daryl and Donna Dilts Borders.
Surviving are her parents of Bushnell; one son; one brother, Vance Borders at home; and her grandfather, Bud Borders of Bushnell.
She was a member of Bushnell Baptist Church.

Obituary for Berthol A. Bowman
Eagle Publications, February 8, 2001
Berthol A. Bowman
Berthol A. Bowman, 86, of Macomb, died at 3:03 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at his residence.
He was born Oct. 1, 1914, in Industry, the son of Ernest and Effie Teel Bowman. He married Elsie Lisenbee May 23, 1934, in Davenport, Iowa. She survives.
Also surving are two brothers, Gene Bowman, Mathis, Texas, and Duane Bowman, Riverdale, Md. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He served in the Navy during World War II on a destroyer escort.
He was a salesman and serviceman for Arnold Brothers Heating & Cooling in Macomb and later worked for Connor Co. Plumbing & Heating Supplies in Macomb. He was an Eagle Scout, a member of American Legion Post #6, Macomb Elks Lodge #1009 and Wesley United Methodist Church.
Graveside services were held February 1, 2001, at Oakwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Mark Myers officiating. Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Development Council.
Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Clara Lou Icenogle Bridgewater
Eagle Publications, December 12, 2002
Clara Lou Bridgewater
Clara Lou Bridgewater, 69, Macomb, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital.
She was born Dec. 19, 1932, in Macomb, the daughter of Ross and Leah (Snapp) Icenogle. She married Cletus Bridgewater Aug. 29, 1953, in Palmyra, Mo. He survives.
She is also survived by three sons, Clifford Bridgewater, Shawnee, Kan., Louis Bridgewater, Spring Hill, Fla., and John Bridgewater, Hemet, Calif.; two daughters, Sue Nixa, Galesburg, and Kim Fox, Macomb; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Ross, Leo, Charlie and Jack Icenogle, and two sisters, Ruth Kulp and Merle Underwood.
She was a homemaker and an American Red Cross volunteer for 25 years. She was also an election ward judge. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, with Bishop Mark Callister officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Bardolph Cemetery.

Obituary of James W. Briggs
Peoria Journal Star, October 25, 1992, Page: C14
James Briggs
Mount Sterling - James W. Briggs, 75, of Mount Sterling died at 1:57 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 1992, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born Feb. 12, 1917, in Buena Vista Township, Schuyler County, to Frank and Clara Riley Briggs.
Surviving are one sister, Mary Simpson of Rushville, and several nieces and nephews.
Six half brothers and two half sisters preceded him in death.
A World War II Army Veteran, he worked for Mount Sterling Tile Co. and later for Brown Shoe Co. in Pittsfield, retiring in 1978.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Hughes Cemetery west of Rushville. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Friends may call from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

Obituary of Carl Brooks
died: December 31, 1979
Rushville Time, January 3, 1980
Rites for Carl Brooks, 88, Held Here Monday
Services for Carl Brooks, 88, were conducted Monday at Worthington Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Bass officiating at 11 a.m. Burial was in the Rushville Cemetery.
He died Saturday at Culbertson Memorial hospital.
He was born Jan. 4, 1891, in Schuyler county, the son of Alexander and Sarah Chockley Brooks. He married Jennie Gray on Aug. 13, 1913. She died in November 1943. He was a member of the White Oak Methodist church. He was employed at Voorhees Funeral Home, in Rushville and later for the city of Rushville.
Surviving are one son, Harold of Rushville; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Nina Bedwell of Industry; and one brother, Jesse of Rushville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter, Esther Grimes, five brothers and one sister.

Obituary for Jeannette Arvin Brooks
Eagle Publications, April 18, 2002
Jeannette Brooks
Jeannette Brooks, 81, Macomb, died at 7:19 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
She was born July 1, 1920, in McDonough County near Colchester, the daughter of Robert and Clydie Short Arvin. She married Howard Brooks, who preceded her in death in 1950.
She is survived by two nephews, Larry (Joyce) Burkholder, Macomb, and Bennie (Alice) Arvin, Adair; five nieces, Mary Ellen (Richard) Hainline, Macomb, Wanda (Carmen) Shirrell, Macomb, Ginger (Jack) Abernathy, Macomb, Joyce (Roger) Clampett, Newark, and Joan (Dale) Ford, Blandinsville; and several greatnieces and greatnephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and three sisters.
She lived her early life in the Marietta and Adair area before moving to Macomb in the early 1950s. She was an active and longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Macomb.
Funeral services were held Monday April 15, 2002, at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, Macomb. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Macomb.

Obituary of Mrs. Nina M. Browning
died: May 29, 1986
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 30, 1986, Page: 14
Nina M. Browning
Rushville - Nina M. Browning, 90, of Rushville died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Roby Funeral Chapel with burial in Hersman Cemetery, Hersman.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Russell (Marjorie) Greer of Havana, Mrs. Betty Boss of Kewanee, Mrs. Orville (Pat) Damman of Rushville; two sisters, Mrs. Mazie Adams of Mount Sterling and Mrs. Eva Holmes of Sterling; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Obituary of Martha L. Workman Sawyer Koepp Burnett
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 23, 2001, Page: 45
Martha L. Burnett
Princeville - Martha L. Burnett, 62, of Princeville died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born June 4, 1939, in Beardstown, the daughter of Dewey and Eva Stambaugh Workman. She married Curt Dean Koepp; he preceded her in death in 1972.
Mrs. Burnett attended Browning schools. She was a member of Set Free Church in Washington.
Survivors: four sons, Jim Sawyer of Rockford, Robert Koepp of Oakrun, Kurt Koepp of Farmington and Harlan Koepp of Elmwood; four daughters, Barb Crenshaw of Bader, Darla Moses of Pekin, Rhonda Moore of Williamsville and Sharon Koepp of Princeville; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle Workman of Cuba and Max Workman of Princeville; and four sisters, Audrey Rining of Frederick, Linda Eddington of Ipava, Bonnie McPhail of Quincy and Betty Scego of Roodhouse.
Graveside services: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sheldon's Grove Cemetery near Browning.
Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, September 23, 2001, Page: B06
Martha Burnett
Princeville - Martha L. Burnett, 62, of Princeville died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born June 4, 1939, in Beardstown to Dewey and Eva Stambaugh Workman, she married Curt Dean Koepp. He died in 1972.
She also was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.
Surviving are four sons, Jim Sawyer of Rockford, Robert Koepp of Oak Run, Kurt Koepp of Farmington and Harlan Koepp of Elmwood; four daughters, Barb Crenshaw of Bader, Darla Moses of Pekin, Rhonda Moore of Williamsville and Sharon Koepp of Princeville; 23 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle Workman of Cuba and Max Workman of Princeville; and four sisters, Audrey Rining of Frederick, Linda Eddington of Ipava, Bonnie McPhail of Quincy and Betty Scego of Roodhouse.
She was a member of Set Free Church in Washington.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sheldon's Grove Cemetery near Browning. Family will meet with friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.

Obituary of Everett G. Burns
Peoria Journal Star, December 14, 1992, Page: C7
Everett Burns
Rushville - Everett G. Burns, 88, of 138 E. Washington died at 9:35 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 1992, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
Born June 9, 1904, in Monmouth to Edward and Carrie Beeney Burns, he married Edith Darrah on Sept. 30, 1929, in Rock Island. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, William Barton of Rushville; one daughter, Mrs. Cecil (Beverly) Herche of Jacksonville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One brother and one infant brother preceded him in death.
He was a farmer in his early years. He then was a manager for Brown Lynch Scott retail stores in Kewanee, Monmouth and Rushville from 1930 to 1954. He served as Schuyler County treasurer for two terms. He was also Schuyler County supervisor of assessments from 1970 to 1978. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.

Obituary for Lu Ann Gibson Cadle
Eagle Publications, June 28, 2001
Lu Ann Cadle
Lu Ann Cadle, nee Gibson, of Macomb, died Saturday, June 23, 2001, at Snyder's Von Haven Nursing Home, Rushville.
She is survived by her father, Ross Gibson, Macomb; a son, Michael Cadle, Macomb; and a daughter, Karen Cadle, Jackson, Miss.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Gibson.
She was a graduate of Macomb Senior High School and St. Joseph School of Nursing, in Bloomington. She served in several nursing capacities in the Macomb area, including emergency room surgical nurse at McDonough District Hospital and health facilities surveillance nurse for the State of Illinois. She was an avid flyer and supporter of aviation activities. She was a founding member and officer of the International Flying Nurses Association and a committee member for the Macomb Airport Authority Air Show-Fly In.
Cremation was accorded. Memorials may be made to the U.S. Olympic Committee or theWestern Illinois University Athletic Foundation. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Nelda B. Baltzelle Cain
Peoria Journal Star, April 22, 1992, Page: D6
Nelda Cain
Macomb - Nelda B. Cain, 93, of Macomb, formerly of Schuyler County, died at 6:12 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 1992, at Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.
Born April 5, 1899, in Deer Ridge, Mo., to Silas A. and Emma Mae Chambers Baltzelle, she married Arthur Cain on March 27, 1920, in Golden. He died July 3, 1981.
Surviving are one daughter, Jerilee Cain of Macomb; one sister, Louise Reeves of Quincy; and several nieces and nephews.
She attended Kirksville State Teachers College in Kirksville, Mo., and Western Illinois University in Macomb.
She was a teacher for 30 years at Pine Grove, South Prairie, Shiloh, Washington, Clark, Camden, and Brooklyn schools. She was a member of Shiloh Church in Schuyler County.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at her church. Ronald Cox and Dixie Croxton will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Mount Horeb Cemetery in Adams County. Dodsworth-Piper- Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Jane M. Steele Cale
Eagle Publications, June 20, 2002
Jane M. Cale
Funeral services for Jane M. Cale, 84, Macomb, were held Friday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, with the Rev. Wally Holt officiating. Private burial of ashes will be in Forest Lawn Gardens at a later date.
Mrs. Cale died Wednesday, June 12, 2002, at 3:50 p.m. at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb. Cremation was accorded following services on Friday. Memorials may be made to The Elms or to the intensive care unit at McDonough District Hospital.
A daughter of Curt and Nora Black Steele, she was born June 20, 1917, in Roseville. She married A.C. "Bill" Cale on Nov. 9, 1940, in Kahoka, Mo., who died Oct. 19, 1987.
Her parents, three brothers, two sisters and one great-granddaughter also preceded her in death.
She leaves: two sons, Michael Cale of Galesburg and William Cale of Pekin; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. Cale was a member of the First Baptist Church in Macomb.

Obituary of Mary "Mamie" Dorsett Camp
Peoria Journal Star, November 5, 1991, Page: D6
Mary Camp
Brooklyn - Mary Dorsett "Mamie" Camp, 99, of Xenia, Ohio, formerly of Brooklyn, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 1991, in Xenia.
Born Oct. 12, 1892, in Birmingham Township, Schuyler County, to William E. and Lillie Hedgcock Dorsett, she married Fred L. Camp on Sept. 2, 1919. He died in 1952.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Mary Elizabeth) Finney of Xenia; one sister, Martha Royer of Rushville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She attended Knox College in Galesburg and graduated from the University of Illinois.
She taught at Plymouth and Franklin Grove high schools.
She was a member of Brooklyn United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school for 30 years. She also was an associate member of Clifton Presbyterian Church in Ohio.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at her church. The Rev. Nadine Preston and David Haney will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in Brooklyn Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Brooklyn Cemetery Association.

Obituary for Fay E. Faler Campbell
Eagle Publications, November 5, 1998
Fay E. Campbell
Fay E. Campbell, 87, formerly of Bushnell, passed away at 5:25 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 1998, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home in Roseville.
Born July 4, 1911, in New Philadelphia to George and Mae Young Faler, she married Charles E. Campbell Sr. on April 20, 1935, in Bushnell. He passed away June 24, 1985.
One sister and two grandchildren also preceded her in death.
Surviving are six sons, LaVerne and David, both of Macomb; James of Canton, Charles of Havana, Dallas of Bushnell, and George of Roseville, one daughter, Jessie Shumaker, and one brother, Elmer Faler Sr., both of Bushnell; two sisters, Bertha Burgess of Abingdon and Zelma Gillette of Industry; 23 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell. Burial was in Mound Cemetery, near Bushnell. Memorials may be made to LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.

Obituary for Dora F. Bartlett Carle
Eagle Publications, October 25, 2001
Dora F. Carle
Dora F. Carle, 84, of the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb, Ill. formerly of Plymouth, Ill. passed away at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, October 16, 2001 in McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Ill.
She was born August 21, 1917 near Colmar, Ill. in McDonough County the daughter of Homer and Gertrude (Pointer) Bartlett. She was married to Alfred Carle on November 14, 1938 in Kahoka, Mo. He died March 8, 1995.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Macomb Assembly of God Church and had great love for God, her family and friends and her church. She enjoyed embroidering and quilting and working word search puzzles.
Survivors are: two daughters; Nedra Depoy and her companion, Robert Neavear of Colchester, Ill., Mary Chapin and her husband, Everett of Colchester, Ill.; eight grandchildren; Dannie, Lea and Rick Chapin, Tim Echternkamp, Tacey Endsley, Angie Bryant, Vicky Schermpt, William Worster and Tina Bennett.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Edward, Deward and Charles Bartlett.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2001 in the Macomb Assembly of God Church in Macomb with Pastor Alan Puccini officiating. Burial was in the St. Mary’s Cemetery near Plymouth. Visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Macomb Assembly of God Church. Memorials may be made to her family or to the Elms Nursing Home. The Hamilton Funeral Home in Plymouth, Ill. is in charge of services.

Obituary for Thelma I. Jackson Carnes
Eagle Publications, April 12, 2001
Thelma I. Carnes
Thelma I. Carnes, 90, of rural Carthage, formerly of Augusta passed away at 9:05 p.m. Friday, April 6 in the home of her daughter.
She was born June 1, 1910 in Huntsville the daughter of Samuel and Dora (Harris) Jackson. She married Lloyd Carnes in October of 1928 in Muscatine, Iowa. He died on July 23, 1986.
She owned and operated Carnes Drive-In in Augusta for many years. She was a member of the Bowen Christian Church and a member of Browning Chapter #262 Order of Eastern Star.
She is survived by: one daughter; Carolyne Griffiths and her husband Bill of rural Carthage; one son; Lloyd J. Carnes and his wife Maryann, Springfield; one brother; Heber Jackson, Winslow, Ariz.; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Imogene Green.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta with the Rev. Tom Mehaffy officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta. Visitation were held one hour prior to time of services Sunday at the Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Bowen Christian Church Building Fund or the Blessing Hospice of Hancock County.

Obituary for June M. Buckert Carr
Eagle Publications, May 9, 2002
June M. Carr
June M. Carr, 87, Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb, formerly of Augusta passed away at 10 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002 in McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born June 30, 1914 near Warsaw the daughter of Frank Melvin and Meda Odessa (Clapper) Buckert.
She is survived by: one son, Frank "Sonny" Carr of Utica; one daughter, Sharon Nichols and her husband (Bob) of Augusta; two sisters, Colleen Reid of Burlington, Iowa and Erma Huls of Monticello, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Ron, Terry, Perry and Susan Carr, Kelly, Kyle, and Mike Nichols, Gayla Smith, Lori Antkowiak, Bobby Carr and Buffy Decker; 18 great-grandchildren, Clayton and Bryan Carr, Lisa Carr, Tara and Ryan Nichols, Brittany Nichols, Keela Nichols, Krystal Reese and Keisha Heaton, Jennifer Peters, Danny and Jesse Smith, Jennifer and Derek Antkowiak, Amber and Ashley Carr, Natasha Davis and Leonard Decker; two great-great-grandchildren, Jaise Heaton and Jackson Peters.
She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Carr, two sons and a daughter in infancy and a brother, Kenneth Buckert.
She had been employed by the Dennis Chicken Products and the Augusta Red Fox store for many years. She was a member of the Augusta Christian Church and was a member of the Tally Ho Card Club. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2002 in Oak Valley Cemetery near Warsaw with the Rev. Terry Rankin officiating. Memorials may be made to the Augusta Christian Church.

Obituary for Dian Knapp Flakus Chenoweth
Eagle Publications, January 20, 2005
Dian Chenoweth
Dian Chenoweth, 66, Germantown, Md., formerly of Macomb, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, in Germantown Hills.
She was born Sept. 9, 1938, in Albuquerque, N. M., the daughter of Frank Clermont and Merdyth C. Knapp. She married Walter Joseph Flakus in Chicago, Aug. 8, 1961. He survives. She later married Kenneth "K. C." Chenoweth in Macomb, July 8, 1981. He preceded her in death May 30, 1992.
She is survived by one son, Walter Frank (Laura) Flakus, Germantown, Md.; two grandchildren, Collin and Sabina, Germantown, Md.; two stepdaughters, Terra (Randy) Litchfield and Lori (Greg) John, both of Macomb; and their families; one brother, Frank Knapp, Newport, R. I., his wife, children and grandchildren; one sister, Laura McAver, Irving, Tex.; her first husband, children and grandchildren.
She was raised in Crystal Lake, received a Bachelor of Arts in teaching from North Eastern Teacher’s College and acquired specialized teaching courses at WIU. She was a dedicated elementary teacher in Industry for 22 years, from August 1972 through June 1994. She would spend her own money on supplies and go well beyond the call-of-duty for her profession. She never flunked a student; rather, she took the extra time and effort that was needed to help them pass. Her concern for the welfare of many children forever touches their lives and their families.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Green officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Obituary of R. Delores Carnahan Clanton
died: March 3, 1993
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 5, 1993, Page: 11
R. Delores Clanton
R. Delores Carnahan Clanton, 92, of Springfield died at 3:05 p.m. Wednesday at Memorial Medical Center.
She was born Oct. 22, 1917, in Bader, the daughter of Louis and Susie DeVore Carnahan. She married Marion E. Clanton in 1945.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother.
Mrs. Clanton was a member of Third Presbyterian Church and Lilla Rebekah Lodge 63, where she was past noble grand and had most recently been acting vice grand.
Surviving are her husband, Marion E.; two sons, James E. of Springfield and Steve E. of Pekin; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. H. Warren Wilkewitz officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Glasgow Cemetery.

Obituary for Caleb Aaron and Christian Michael Clements
Eagle Publications, January 2, 2003
Caleb Aaron and Christian Michael Clements
Caleb Aaron and Christian Michael Clements, twin sons of Candice Yocum and Jeremy Clements, Augusta, passed away in Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Caleb passed away Dec. 13, 2002 and Christian passed away Dec. 14, 2002.
They are survived by their parents; grandparents, Amy and Randy Fitch, Augusta and Patrick and Marsha Clements, Rushville. Maternal great-grandfather, Jerry Yocum, Adair, maternal great-grandmother, Bobbi Yocum, Macomb; paternal great-grandfather, Bill Clements, Browning and three aunts and three uncles.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 in Woodlawn Cemetery in Augusta. The Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta was in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary of Mary Clements
died: July 22, 1986
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 25, 1986, Page: 12
Mary Clements
Browning - Mary Clements, 61, of Charleston, W. Va., formerly of Browning, died at Charleston Area Medical Center at 7:32 p.m. Tuesday.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Browning Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are two sons, Michael Lee Clements of Elkview, W. Va., and Patrick Ray Clements of Rushville; mother, Essie Pauley of Charleston, W. Va.; two brothers, Joseph Pauley and James Hill, both of Charleston, W. Va.; one sister, Pearl Nutter of Charleston, W. Va.; five grandchildren.

Obituary for Harold R. Coates
Eagle Publications, October 18, 2005
Harold R. Coates
Harold R. Coates, 58, Bushnell, died at 9:31 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, at his home.
He was born Nov. 13, 1946, in Macomb, the son of Orville and Eloise (Billings) Coates.
He is survived by two sons, Randy Coates and Ryan Coates, both of Bushnell; one stepson, Ron Mosher, Anoka, Minn.; one daughter, Leanna Tessier, Kewanee; one stepdaughter, Mischelle Manriquez, Long Island, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Dean Coates and Carl Coates, both of Bushnell; and one sister, Idella Miller, Macomb.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Bushnell V.F.W. and worked at Cooper Industries, Macomb, for 26 years.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 18, 2005. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Bushnell V.F.W. or to the charity of the donors choice.

Memorial of Arthur Collins
Rushville Times, July 27, 2005
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Collins hosted a family gathering in their home following memorial services for his brother, Arthur. The service was in a Quincy cemetery.

Obituary for Jennifer Lynn Beadles Commins
Eagle Publications, December 19, 2002
Jennifer Lynn Commins
Jennifer Lynn Commins, 29, Camden passed away at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002 near Golden as the result of a two vehicle accident.
She was born on Dec. 30, 1972 in Rushville the daughter of Lee and Charolette Mable (Brocksieck) Beadles. She married Patrick J. Commins on March 8, 1997 in Versailles.
She is survived by her parents, Lee and Charolette Beadles, Huntsville; one son, Jonathan Commins at home; one sister, Judy (Brad) Scanlan, Carthage; three brothers, Bill Beadles, Ankeny, Iowa, Jim (Rita) Beadles, Huntsville and Paul (Sheryl) Beadles, Quincy. Also numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents.
She was a homemaker and part time employee of the Camden Post Office. She was a 1992 graduate of Southeastern High School in Augusta and attended Gem City College in Quincy. She was a active member of the First Baptist Church of Versailles.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta by the Rev. Greg Hill. Burial was in Huntsville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to an education fund for her son, Jonathan.

Obituary for Patrick J. Commins
Eagle Publications, December 19, 2002
Patrick J. Commins
Patrick J. Commins, 42, Camden, formerly of Stickney passed away at 4:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, 2002 near Golden as a result of a vehicle accident.
He was born Feb. 19, 1960 in Chicago. He was raised by Bruno and Stephanie Kaydash. He married Jennifer Lynn Beadles on March 8, 1997 in Versailles.
He is survived by one son, Jonathan Commins at home; one brother, Tom Kaydash, Chicago; one sister, Mary Kaydash, Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a active member of the First Baptist Church of Versailles and an Army-Air Force Veteran.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2002 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta by the Rev. Greg Hill. Burial was in the Huntsville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to an education fund for his son, Jonathan.

Obituary of Sarah Margaret Utter Cooper
Peoria Journal Star, August 16, 1991, Page: C5
Margaret Cooper
Rushville - Sarah Margaret Cooper, 70, of Rushville died at 9 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 1991, at her residence.
Born Nov. 14, 1920, in Frederick to Carl Owen and Beulah Quinn Utter, she married Merle Jerry Cooper on Sept. 22, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo.
He survives along with two sons, Jerry Lee of Beardstown and Melvin Thomas "Tom" of Rushville; two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Celia) Huston and Judy Lynn Applegate, both of Beardstown; three brothers, William "Bill" Utter and David Utter, both of Rushville, and Carl James "Jim" Utter of Tonopah, Ariz.; four sisters, Mrs. Francis (Bertha) Hansen of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Raymond (Mary Ann) Walker of Elmwood, Mrs. Richard (Carlene) Shoopman of Mount Sterling, and Rose Spears of Beardstown; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
She was a member of Explorers Bible Study Group in Beardstown; Schuyler County Genealogical Society; and Home Extension.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Church of Christ (Christian), Rushville, the Rev. Bill Lyons officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Obituary for Christine M. Crook
Eagle Publications, November 25, 1999
Christine M. Crook
Miss Christine M. Crook, 90, of Macomb, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, in Wesley Village Healthcare Center of Macomb.
She was born May 17, 1909, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Charles and Mary Frances (Dennis) Crook.
Survivors include cousins Fred Dace and Mrs. Helen Smith., both of Peoria, and Mrs. Eleanor Dennis of Quincy.
She was graduated from Rushville High School and from Western Illinois University, receiving a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degrees in education.
She taught at Walker, Dixie, Brooklyn, White Frame, Rushville Elementary, Morton Elementary, Bushnell Elementary and Colchester Elementary schools.
She also taught art classes at WIU, taught summer school in Tappan, N.Y., and did additional work at Bradley University, University of Colorado at Fort Collins, Illinois State University at Normal and Pedalozzi Froebel University.
She taught for 47 years.
She was a member of Business & Professional Women's Club; local, state and national Teachers Associations; Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War; American Association of University Women and the Methodist Church.
Services were Saturday in Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home with the Rev. David Pease officiating.
Burial was in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Wesley Village.

Obituary of Keith Crum
Eagle Publications, July 14, 2005
Keith Crum
Keith Crum, 52, rural Meredosia, died Friday afternoon, July 8, 2005, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 6, 1952, in Avon, the son of Leroy and Evelyn (Root) Crum. He married Terrie Jones Sept. 23, 1978, in Meredosia. She survives.
He is also survived by one brother, Alan (Linda) Crum, Waynesville; one niece; two grandnieces and one grandnephew.
He graduated from Bushnell-Prairie City High School and Illinois College. He taught in the Meredosia-Chambersburg School system for many years, where he coached varsity boy’s basketball and the junior high girl’s basketball teams. He worked for Burrus Seed Farm, during the summer, supervising the youth laborers. He was a member of the Free Methodist Church, Rushville.
He was president of Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club and a member of American Morgan Horse Association and Illinois Horse and Pony Breeder's and Exhibitors Association. He was a past member of Brunk Morgan Museum Board.
He managed several horse shows and was instrumental in the Mississippi Valley Morgan Horse Club spring sale. He had a particular passion for showing in hand and driving horses in horse shows.
A celebration of Keith's life was held Wednesday, July 13, 2005, at 110 N. East St. in Jacksonville.
Memorials may be made to Meredosia Rescue Squad or Brunk Morgan Museum.

Obituary of Kathleen M. Curless
Peoria Journal Star, September 9, 1991, Page: B3
Kathleen Curless
New Philadelphia - Kathleen M. Curless, 77, of Wesley Healthcare Center, Macomb, formerly of New Philadelphia, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 1991, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
She was born March 3, 1914, in Bluff City to Exie and Jennie Shaw Curless.
She is survived by one sister, Lola Sperry of rural Macomb. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.
A graduate of the St. Francis School of Nursing in Macomb, she was a World War II veteran serving as a cadet nurse. She later worked at Hines Veterans Hospital in Hines from 1946 until retiring in 1974. She was a member of Macomb Assembly of God Church and the Daughters of Union Veterans.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell, the Rev. Jon Keck officiating. Calling hours will begin at 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to her church.

Obituary of Maxine Hardisty Curless
Peoria Journal Star, January 20, 2005, Page: B5
Maxine Curless
Macomb - Maxine Curless, 88, of Macomb died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at The Elms.
Born March 30, 1916, in Blandinsville to Arthur and Gladys Killip Hardisty, she married Russell B. Curless on Aug. 24, 1937, in Kirkwood. He died Jan. 19, 1984.
Surviving are two daughters, Sharon (and Delbert) Tones and Judy Graves, both of Macomb; one stepdaughter, Dolores Keith of Tennessee, Ill.; one sister, Martha Ruebush of Good Hope; one brother, Ernest Hardisty of Macomb; three grandchildren; one stepgrandaughter; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother, one grandson and one stepgrandson.
She worked at St. Francis Hospital, McDonough District Hospital and Western Illinois University, all in Macomb.
She was a member of First Christian Church in Macomb.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Steven Workman will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to her church or The Elms.

Obituary for Garnett I. Gray Dale
Eagle Publications, October 26, 2000
Garnett I. Dale
Garnett I. Dale, 88, Macomb, died at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2000, at McDonough District Hospital.
She was born on Jan. 26, 1912, in Littleton, to Roy and Iva Atkinson Gray. She married Gerald L. Dale on Sept. 5, 1931, in Rushville. He passed away on July 11, 1991.
She is also preceded in death by her parents and one son-in-law, Glenn Rockhold.
She is survived by one daughter, Jean Rockhold, Macomb; two grandchildren, Dale (Maureen) Rockhold, Macomb, and Debbie (Tim) Hattaway, Macomb; and five great-grandchildren, Ashley and Brae Hattaway, and Brian, Jarrod and Megan Rockhold, all of Macomb.
Garnett lived in Detroit prior to moving to Macomb in 1946. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Macomb. She was a homemaker all her life.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2000, at theClugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with the Rev. William Brown officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Garden. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church.

Obituary of Donald L. Davis I
Peoria Journal Star, November 10, 1997, Page: D8
Donald Davis
Bardolph - Donald L. Davis Sr., 61, of 207 S. Jackson died at 3:13 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born Feb. 6, 1936, in Camden to Elmer and Dorothy Leezer Davis, he married Melba Hopping on Feb. 12, 1956, in Industry. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Donald Jr. of Bushnell and William of Wichita, Kan.; his mother of Bardolph; one sister, Carolyn Murfin of Colchester; three granddaughters; and two stepgrandchildren. His father and one brother preceded him in death.
He was a welder for many years. He was a former member of Macomb Masonic Lodge. He served on the Bardolph High School Board and Bardolph Village Board.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Michael Brown will officiate. Calling hours will be after 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the family present from 7 to 8:30. Burial will be in Bardolph Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Foundation.

Obituary of Dorothy W. Leezer Davis
Peoria Journal Star, June 1, 2004, Page: B4
Dorothy Davis
Bardolph - Dorothy W. Davis, 92, of 207 W. Green St. died at 5:29 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2004, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born July 8, 1911, in Schuyler County to Dow and Lulu May Knous Leezer, she married Elmer Lee Davis on June 8, 1931, in Rushville. He died May 6, 1984.
She also was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and Raymond Davis; and one brother.
Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Murfin of Colchester; eight grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
She and her husband farmed in Schuyler, Brown and McDonough counties before moving to Bardolph in 1943. She worked as a cook for St. Francis Hospital and McGraw Edison, both in Macomb, and also took care of the elderly in their homes.
She was a member of Jerusalem Methodist Church and Bardolph United Methodist Women.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Stephen King will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Bardolph Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Bardolph Community Center or Jerusalem Methodist Church.

Obituary of Maurice W. Davis
Peoria Journal Star, December 28, 1994, Page: D8
Maurice Davis
Rushville - Maurice W. Davis, 79, of Beardstown, formerly of Rushville, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 1994, at his home.
Born Oct. 13, 1915, in Camden to Grover and Golda Fetch Davis, he married Elizabeth Nelson on Feb. 20, 1937, in Rushville. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Charles R. "Dick" of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Ronnie (Carol Sue) Greer of Littleton; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one half brother, Roger Clayton of Quincy. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Patsy Maxwell, and one brother.
He was a farmer. He was a member of Rushvile Masonic Lodge, AF&AM 9, for 36 years.
He was a member of Camden United Methodist Church.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Roger Simpson will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the chapel, with Masonic rites at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice Program.

Obituary of Orphia Moore Davis
Peoria Journal Star, November 18, 1992, Page: C9
Orphia Davis
Rushville - Orphia Davis, 92, of Mount Sterling, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:53 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1992, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
Born Oct. 30, 1900, in Schuyler County to Thomas and Emiline Shirley Moore, she married Roy Davis on Aug. 18, 1921, in Virginia, Ill. He died Jan. 25, 1972. Three brothers and five sisters also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Iva) Dunn of Timewell and Mrs. Marcellus (Mary) Wegs of Mount Sterling; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandsons.
She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Rebekah Lodge and was past president of the Parent-Teacher Association. She attended First United Presbyterian Church in Rushville.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Richard Lewis will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of Richard "Dick" Lee Davis
Peoria Journal Star, October 28, 1992, Page: A11
Richard Davis
Richard Lee "Dick" Davis, 69, of 1514 W. Callender for 36 years, died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1992, at his home.
Born Nov. 17, 1922, in Beardstown to Norman Lee and Linnie E. DeWitt Davis, he married Marilyn J. Bour on Jan. 24, 1948, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Jim R., at home, John W. of Peoria and Jerold E. "Barney" of Richton Park; five daughters, Mrs. Craig (Janet L.) Sears of Decatur, Mrs. James (Joanne M.) Waechter of Morton, Judy A. Davis of Peoria, and Jill P. Davis and Mrs. Daniel (Jacki S.) Patten, both of East Peoria; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and one sister, Betty Kirgan of Pekin. He was preceded in death by an infant brother.
He was a former employee of the Corps of Engineers and the city of Peoria. He last was employed as a land surveyor with Associated Engineers for 22 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church, St. Mark Parish Association, Peoria Versailles and the Schuyler County Historical Society. He was a World War II Coast Guard veteran.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at his church. The Rev. Robert Schladen will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, with a Scripture service at 7:30. Visitation also will be 30 minutes before services at the church. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to his church or the Saint Francis Medical Center Dialysis Unit.

Obituary for Donald Dean
Eagle Publications, December 12, 2002
Donald Dean
Donald Dean, 78, Bushnell, died at 3:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2002, at The Elms, Macomb.
He was born March 20, 1924, in Bushnell, the son of George R. and Eva (Inman) Dean. He married Bernie M. Carrico Jan. 7, 1948, in Bushnell. She survives.
He is also survived by two sons, David (Betty) Dean, Bushnell, and Mark (Sue) Dean, Bushnell; two daughters, Mary (Wayne) Heath, Mapleton, and Beverly Dean, Bushnell; one brother, Rex Dean, Culver City, Calif.; two sisters, Shirley (Harold) Barnes, Canton, and Eileen (Jim) Solomon, Macomb; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He lived in Bushnell all his life and was an over the road truck driver for Vaughan and Bushnell Manufacturing Company in Bushnell.
Graveside services were held at Bushnell Cemetery Thursday, Dec. 12, 2002, with the Rev. David Kurt officiating.
Memorials may be made to The Elms.
Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell, was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Mary Patricia Matthews DePoy
Eagle Publications, April 1, 2003
Mary Patricia DePoy
Mary Patricia DePoy, 78, Macomb, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, at McAllen Heart Hospital, McAllen, Texas.
She was born Feb. 14, 1925, in McDonough County, the daughter of Desso Dale and Bertha (Gloyd) Matthews. She married Robert Q. DePoy Nov. 10, 1951. He survives.
She is also survived by three daughters, Toni Lynn DePoy, Macomb, Carole (Richard) Wagher, Galesburg, and Patsy (Kenneth) Kreps, Bourbonnais; five grandchildren, Joseph (Kelly) Barsi, Jerry Barsi, Ted and Curt Wagher, and Briana (John) Gasparovich; and five great-grandchildren, Sarah, Samuel and Kyle Barsi, and Zanna and Hunter Gasparovich.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Howard Miller; and two sisters, Lucille Webster and Georgia Frazier.
She owned and operated DePoy Income Tax Services from 1969-1985, and she owned several rental properties in Macomb. She attended Covenant Presbyterian Church and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the BPO Deers.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kerry Frantz officiating. Visitation was scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2003.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church or the charity of the donor's choice.

Obituary for Alice R. Stoneking Derry
Eagle Publications, Augst 29, 2002
Alice R. Derry
Alice R. Derry, 91, Macomb, died at 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital.
She was born Jan. 22, 1911, in Macomb, the daughter of Zeb and Rose (Compton) Stoneking. She married Lester "Pete" Derry Nov. 9, 1929, in Macomb. He preceded her in death March 2, 1974.
She is survived by one daughter, Lynne (Charles) Bourell, Orion; one granddaughter, Mindy (Brian) Arlt; and two great-grandchildren, Amanda and Elizabeth Arlt.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.
She was raised by Morris and Louise Stoneking Willey on Gin Ridge in rural McDonough County. She worked at the former Globe American, Macomb; the former St. Francis Hospital; and retired from Beu Health Center at Western Illinois University. She was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge, and loved to collect dolls and antique dishes. She was also a member of the Macomb Doll Club.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002, at the Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Stephen King officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery.

Obituary of Almeda Rogers Littleton Derry
Astoria Newspaper, March 11, 1914
Almeda Rogers was born in Augusta, Maine, in the year A.D., 1840. Emigrated with her parents to Wisconsin and later to Illinois, settling near Ipava and has lived practically all her life in Fulton county.
She was married May 10, 1857 to Aaron Littleton, three children being born to this union, McKendree, deceased, Minnie and Rachael, of Canton. Mr. Littleton died in the year 1863. Later, Mrs. Littleton again married, her second marriage occurring on January 1, 1870 to Edmond C. Derry. To this union was born seven children namely, Mariah Brockley, who died February 7, 1884; Mrs. Mary Ferris of Oklahoma, Uriah, of Canton, James T., of Astoria, Mrs. Emma Hopping, who died May 24, 1911; Mrs. Della Parks, of Rushville, Bernard N., of Summum.
Mrs. Derry died at her home near Union Chapel, March 3, 1914 aged 73 years, 2 months and 20 days. She was converted in early life, joined the Christian church and later, with her husband, united with the Methodist church at Union Chapel, and remained a true and devoted Christian until death.
Funeral services were held at the Union Chapel church Thursday, conducted by Rev. W. C. Harbert. Interment in the Union Chapel cemetery.
Note: Almeda was the daughter of Eli and Mary Manser Rogers and was born in Troy, ME 13 Dec 1843. She lived in Brown County, IL with her mother after her father died. Her mother remarried 22 February 1851 to James Bedwell of Ipava, IL. submitted by Marilee Griffin

Obituary of Edmund (Edward) Derry
unknown paper and date
Aged Citizen Dead
Edward Derry was born in the state of Ohio, June 11, 1841, came with his parents to Illinois when two years of age. He died at his home near Union Chapel, Fulton county, Nov. 10, 1908 aged 76 years, 5 months and 9 days.
He was converted to Christ and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at Union Chapel when he was 25 years of age and remained a true and devoted member until death.
Mr. Derry enlisted in the Union army during the late Civil War in 1862 and was mustered out in the spring of 1865.
He was married to Mrs. Elmeda Littleton, Jan. 1, 1867. By this marriage he became the stepfather of McKendrie, Minnie and Rachel Littleton. Seven children were born to him and his beloved wife, namely Maria Brockley who died Feb. 7, 1884, Mrs. Fred Ferris, Mrs. Emma Hopping, Mrs. Della Parks, Uriah, James and Newton are the surviving children.
The wife still survives. She and the children have the sympathy of their many friends during the hours of bereavement.
The funeral was held at Union chapel, Sunday afternoon at 2:00. Rev. G. H. Smith, the pastor of the family, conducted the funeral and Rev. O. M. Wilson, of the Astoria M. E. Church, preached the funeral sermon. Interment took place in the Union Chapel cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest ever held in the community.
Note: The actual name was Edmund not Edward. He was the son of Solomon and Maria (Derry) Derry. His wife's name was Almeda Rogers Littleton.

Obituary for Virgil Dale Derry
Eagle Publications, March 28, 2002
Virgil Dale Derry
Virgil Dale Derry, 83, Macomb, died at 4:06 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2002, at Heartland Health Care Center.
He was born June 27, 1918, in Macomb, the son of Will and Bessie Church Derry. He married Josephine Clark April 12, 1927, in Rushville. She survives.
He is also survived by one son, Thomas Derry, Toluca; one daughter, Karen Thompson, Tampa, Fla.; 13 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, William and Robert Derry, and two brothers, Russell and Sanford Derry.
He served in the Army during World War II. He was the business manager for Labor Local 911 for 33 years. He was a member of the Macomb VFW Post 1921 and Pekin Labor Local 231.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. Burial was at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with military rites by VFW Post 1921 and American Legion Post 6.

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