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Obituary of Anna M. Piper Dyer Wilson Long
Peoria Journal Star, January 22, 2003, Page: B04
Anna Long
BEARDSTOWN - Anna M. Long, 57, of Beardstown died Monday, Jan. 20, 2003, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
Born Feb. 18, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo., to Jessie H. and Armissie Virgie Mae Huffman Piper, she married Willard Dyer in 1964. She then married Gary Wilson on March 25, 1970. She later married Sanford Long in 1983. All three husbands preceded her in death.
She also was preceded in death by her father.
Surviving are her mother, Virgie Braind of Bedford, N.H.; one son, David (and Peggy) Dyer of Beardstown; one daughter, Serena Wilson of Beardstown; one brother, Gale Piper of Missouri; two sisters, Dollie Schackleford of Monument, Kan., and June Cressey of Plymouth, Ind.; several half brothers and half sisters; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Sager Funeral Home. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.

Obituary of George M. Long
Peoria Journal Star, October 5, 1997, Page: C14
George Long
MOUNT STERLING - George M. Long, 73, of 3 Grandview Drive died at 8:07 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 1997, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy.
Born Aug. 10, 1924, in LaPlace to George V. and Maude Cripe Long, he married Patricia Snyder on May 30, 1952, in Quincy. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Jeffrey of Mount Sterling; one brother, J. Robert of Decatur; and nieces and nephews.
A World War II Navy veteran, he served on the USS Boxer. He was president of Long Oliver Co. Inc. He was a member of First Christian Church.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Hufnagel Funeral Home. The Revs. Gary Bass and William W. McDermet III will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight, where military rites will be accorded by Mount Sterling American Legion. Additional visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hersman Cemetery in Hersman.
Memorials may be made to his church or the American Cancer Society.

Obituary of Joey Lee Long
Peoria Journal Star, April 10, 2001, Page: B04
Joey Long
HAVANA - Services for Joey Lee Long, 17, of 580 S. Plum St. will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana.
He was pronounced dead at 6:18 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2001.
He drowned after trying to swim across the Illinois River between Mason and Fulton counties.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
He was born Nov. 29, 1983, in Canton to Phillip J. and Ginger Farwell Long.
Surviving are his parents of Havana; his grandparents, Curt and Sharon Farwell and Janette Long, all of Havana, and Dean Farwell of Rushville; two brothers, Nick and Timothy, both of Havana; and one sister, Misty Long of Havana.
He was a junior at Havana High School, where he was a member of the Spanish Club, was a peer facilitator and played basketball. He also ran cross country in junior high school.
Memorials may be made to a basketball scholarship in his name at Havana High School.

Obituary of John P. Long
Peoria Journal Star, April 1, 2005, Page: B4
John Long
BERWICK - John P. Long, 66, of Berwick died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital in Galesburg.
Born May 21, 1938, in Farmington to Paul A. and Ella Mae Kimbrell Long, he married Stella L. Miller Simmons on July 17, 1964, in Abingdon. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Belinda (and Jason) Bower of Pace, Fla.; two sons, John C. (and Rhonda) of Abingdon and Paul of Valley Station, Ky.; two stepsons, Rick Simmons of Berwick and Michael (and Debbie) Simmons of Abingdon; two sisters, Sharon Hillebrand of Farmington and Linda (and Gene) Polen of Elmwood; five grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two stepgrandchildren.
He was an Air Force veteran, serving as a radio operator from 1955 to 1959.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Abingdon Cemetery. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.

Obituary of Josephine Mallory Long
Peoria Journal Star, September 21, 1997, Page: C14
Josephine Long
RUSHVILLE - Josephine Mallory Long, 82, of Huntersville, N.C., formerly of Rushville, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 1997, at Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home.
She was born March 30, 1915, in Schuyler County to Everett and Mayme Eifert Mallory.
Surviving are one daughter, Sarah Allen of Cornelius, N.C.; one sister, Louise Logan of Salem, Ore.; and two grandchildren.
She graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. She retired as an X-ray technician at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of Lawrence "Sock" C. Long
Peoria Journal Star, February 2, 1998, Page: D8
Lawrence Long
BLANDINSVILLE - Lawrence C. "Sock" Long, 84, of Blandinsville died at 2:36 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born June 15, 1913, in Terre Haute Township to Luther and Evelyn Alton Long, he married Maxine Bice Ferguson on April 29, 1948. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Larry Long of Blandinsville and James Ferguson of Roseville; three daughters, Mrs. Terry (Jean) Mershon, Judy Oliver and Mrs. Larry (Janet) Johnson, all of LaHarpe; one sister, Aleene Roberts of Chico, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. One daughter, Jerilyn, preceded him in death.
A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he served as an aerial gunner in England from 1942 to 1945. He was a member of Blandinsville American Legion.
He worked for a railroad in his earlier years and later was a bartender. He also was a self-employed painter.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. The Rev. Lee Unger will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the funeral home, where family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight. Burial will be in LaHarpe Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Home Health Care.

Obituary of Bety M. Hering Loughary
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 27, 1996, Page: 16
Bety M. Loughary
BEARDSTOWN - Bety M. Loughary, 69, of Beardstown died Saturday at her residence.
Survivors: husband, Myron "Mike" Loughary; two sons, Jerry Loughary of Peoria and Michael Loughary of Beardstown; a daughter Mrs. Myra Schwart of Laramie, Wyo.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother William Hering of Beardstown; and two sisters Dottie Orr of Beardstown and Dorothy Hollenback of Rushville.
Services: Private family funeral services. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Ethal Mae Beghtol Lowry
died: October 12, 1989
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 17, 1989, Page: 8
Ethal M. Lowry
Mrs. Ethal Mae Lowry, 95, of Springfield, formerly of Glendale, Ariz., died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at the Dirksen House.
Mrs. Lowry was born in Fulton County, the daughter of Edward E. and Dora K. Bollinger Beghtol.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Midge"; one son, Arthur "Junior" Lowry; one grandson; two brothers, Vaughn D. and Clarence Beghtol; and one sister, Mrs. Earl (Fanny) Fraze.
She was a former member of Hope Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Wilma) Piper of Springfield; three grandsons; four granddaughters; two nieces; one nephew; 20 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bisch Memorial Home, with Dr. Ken Churchill officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

State Journal-Register, The (Springfield, IL) - October 18, 1989, Page: 22
Ethel M. Lowry
Mrs. Ethel Mae Lowry, 95, of Springfield, formerly of Glendale, Ariz., died at 7:20 p.m. Thursday at the Dirksen House.
Mrs. Lowry was born in Fulton County, the daughter of Edward E. and Dora K. Bollinger Beghtol.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Midge"; one son, Arthur "Jr." Lowry; one grandson; two brothers, Vaughn D. and Clarence Beghtol; and one sister, Mrs. Earl (Fanny) Fraze.
She was a former member of Hope Evangelical United Brethren Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Wilma) Piper of Springfield; three grandsons; four granddaughters; two nieces; one nephew; 20 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Bisch Memorial Home, with Dr. Ken Churchill officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Obituary of Virginia Olive Kathryn Geiman Luken
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 26, 1990, Page: 7
Virginia Luken
Beardstown - Virginia Luken, 80, of Beardstown died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at Myer Skilled Care Facility in Beardstown.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial will be in Bader Cemetery.
Surviving is her husband, William.

Obituary of William Philip Luken
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 9, 2001, Page: 40
William P. Luken
Beardstown - William Philip Luken, 92, of Beardstown died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
He was born Sept. 13, 1909, in Chicago, the son of Adolph Henry and Cora Beulah Mayer Luken. He married Virginia Kathryn Geiman in 1959 in Beardstown; she preceded him in death in 1990.
Mr. Luken attended Lindblom Senior High School and Inglewood Evening Standard High School in the Chicago area. He was then trained by RCA Photophone Co. as a sound technician and traveled as a motion picture machine operator until 1941. He later worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Joliet as a precision gauge inspector in hydraulics, retiring in 1975 after 23 years of service.
He served the U.S. Auxiliary Military Police in World War II until 1943 and was a member of First Christian Church in Joliet and the American Legion.
There are no survivors.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bader Cemetery.
Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, October 9, 2001, Page: B04
William Luken
Beardstown - William Philip Luken, 92, of Beardstown died Monday, Oct. 8, 2001, at Heritage Manor South.
Born Sept. 13, 1909, in Chicago to Adolph Henry and Cora Beulah Mayer Luken, he married Virginia Olive Kathryn Geiman on July 8, 1959, in Beardstown. She died Nov. 24, 1990.
He was trained as a sound technician by RCA Photophone Co. and traveled as a motion picture operator until 1941. He later worked as a precision gauge inspector in hydraulics at Caterpillar Inc. in Joliet for 23 years, retiring May 30, 1975.
During World War II, he served in the auxiliary military police and was discharged on March 26, 1943. He was a member of the American Legion.
He was a member of First Christian Church in Joliet.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bader Cemetery near Bader. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home.

Obituary of Alice Lung
Peoria Journal Star, December 7, 1994, Page: D6
Alice Lung
BEARDSTOWN -- Alice Lung, 80, of Beardstown, formerly of Camden, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 1994, at Myers Convalescent and Skilled Nursing Center in Beardstown.
Born Jan. 10, 1914, in Beardstown to George and Rosa Bunfill Lisenbee, she married Ernest Andrew Lung on Sept. 15, 1934. He died Dec. 25, 1976.
Surviving are two sons, Carl LeRoy of McAllen, Texas, and K. Larry of Beardstown; two daughters, Mrs. David (Gladys) Walker of Cuba and Mrs. Al (Pauline) Hagaman of Beardstown; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Irva) Stambaugh of Beardstown and Mrs. Danny (Alma) Stambaugh of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
She worked in the dietary department at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Camden.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Neal Kellam will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Myers Convalescent and Skilled Nursing Center.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 7, 1994, Page: 11
Alice Lung
BEARDSTOWN - Alice Lung, 80, of Beardstown, formerly of Camden, died Monday at Myers Convalescent and Skilled Nursing Center, Beardstown.
Survivors: two sons, Carl LeRoy Lung of McAllen, Texas, and K. Larry Lung of Beardstown; two daughters, Mrs. David (Gladys) Walker of Cuba, and Mrs. Al (Pauline) Hagaman of Beardstown; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; a step-great-grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Melvin (Irva) Stambaugh of Beardstown and Mrs. Danny (Alma) Stambaugh of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.

Obituary of Ramona Sorrells MacMahon
Peoria Journal Star, August 26, 1998, Page: B4
Ramona MacMahon
MACOMB - Ramona MacMahon, 70, of Macomb died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, at Sharon Elms Health Care in Peoria.
She was born Nov. 21, 1927, in Chicago to Norman and Wilhelmina Reighter Sorrells.
Surviving are two daughters, Benitta Rector of Macomb and Melanie Danner of Plymouth; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by an infant son.
A free-lance artist, she attended the Art Institute of Chicago.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, where visitation will be one hour before services. Chaplain Ron Green will officiate. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.

Obituary of Dayle "Dale" D. Markley
Peoria Journal Star, January 1, 1999, Page: B5
Dale Markley
CANTON - Dale D. Markley, 85, of 737 E. Ash died at 2:53 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, at Graham Hospital Extended Care.
Born July 8, 1913, in Astoria to DeLoss and Minnie J. Farwell Markley, he married Sarah Elzada Baumgartner on Feb. 17, 1934, in Astoria. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Carol Welker and Carolyn Bollinger, both of Canton, and Sara Webb of Loveland, Colo.; one son, Robert of Pekin; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Wilbert of Lewistown.
He was preceded in death by one granddaughter and one sister.
An implement mechanic, he worked for Wright Equipment in Farmington. He last worked as a parts man at the Vo-Tech Center at Spoon River College. He also farmed.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, where visitation will be one hour before services. The Rev. Curt Foss will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery near Astoria.
Memorials may be made to Evangelical Free Church.

Obituary of Robert Lee Markley
Peoria Journal Star, June 14, 2000, Page: B05
Robert Markley
CUBA - Robert Lee Markley, 74, of 608 N. Ninth St. died at 12:07 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at Graham Hospital Extended Care in Canton.
Born Dec. 5, 1925, in Deerfield Township, Fulton County, to Arthur ''Bud'' and Ethel Cooper Markley, he married Melba Redfern on July 18, 1946, in Bushnell. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Dan (and Patricia) and John (and Debbie), both of Cuba, and James (and Paula) of Smithfield; six daughters, Mrs. Russell (Ethel) Mosher of Cuba, Mrs. Jerald (Pamela) Hedden of Ellisville, Mrs. James (Sharon) Trone Jr. of Smithfield, Mrs. Daryl (Roberta) Sarff of Havana, Brenda Beatty of Avon and Judith English of Marietta; two brothers, Lorendean (and Mary) of Creve Coeur and Gordon (and Mary Jane) of Peoria Heights; 23 grandchildren; and 15 greatgrandchildren.
Two grandchildren and one sister preceded him in death.
An Army veteran, he was a member of Russell Smith American Legion Post.
A member of United Auto Workers Local 974, he worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 26 years, last working as a clerk at the Mossville plant. He also farmed in Deerfield Township most of his life.
He formerly attended Wiley Lutheran Church in rural Ellisville.
Cremation will be accorded. There will be no services or visitation. Private family graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Fiatt Cemetery. The Rev. Layton Malone will officiate. Graveside military rites will be conducted by his American Legion post. Henry Memorial Home in Cuba is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to his American Legion post or to Cass-Putman Rescue Squad.

Obituary for Sarah "Elzada" Elzada Baumgartner Markley
Rushville Times, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 2
Elzada Markley, 86, of Canton, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in Canton.
She was born Sept 9, 1913, in Kerton Township, Fulton County, to Hart and Carrie Markley Baumgartner.
She married Dayle D. Markley on Feb. 17, 1934, in Astoria. He died Dec. 30,1998.
She is survived by three daughters, Carol L. Welker of Canton, Mrs. Gene (Carolyn) Bollinger of Canton and Mrs Bill (Sara) Webb of Loveland, Colo; one son, Robert (wife, Connie) Markley of Pekin; four sisters, Opal Milleson of Winter Garden, Fla., Norene Derry of Peoria, Mrs. Robert (Emily) Curless of Astoria and Wilma Weber of Canton; 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Canton, taught Sunday School for many years, was Sunday School secretary and served on the Christian Education Board for many years. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with the Rev. Curtis Foss officiating. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Spoon River Hospice or to her church.

Peoria Journal Star, November 30, 1999, Page: B4
Elzada Markley
CANTON - Elzada Markley, 86, of 737 E. Ash died at 8:58 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, at the home of her daughter, Carolyn, 620 W. Hickory St.
Born Sept. 9, 1913, in Kerton Township, Fulton County, to Hart and Carrie Markley Baumgartner, she married Dayle D. Markley on Feb. 17, 1934, in Astoria. He died Dec. 30, 1998. She also was preceded in death by one granddaughter, two sisters and one brother.
Surviving are three daughters, Carol Welker and Carolyn (and Gene) Bollinger, both of Canton, and Sara (and Bill) Webb of Loveland, Colo.; one son, Robert (and Connie) Markley of Pekin; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and four sisters, Wilma Weber of Canton, Emily (and Robert) Curless of Astoria, Norene Derry of Peoria and Opal Milleson of Winter Garden, Fla.
A member of Evangelical Free Church, she taught Sunday school for many years; was a Sunday school secretary; and served on the Christian education board.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Curtis Foss will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Spoon River Hospice or her church.

Obituary of Russell Lee Marquis
Peoria Journal Star, September 30, 1995, Page: D7
Russell Marquis
RUSHVILLE - Russell Lee Marquis, 88, of Rushville died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 1995, at Snyder's Vaughn- Haven Nursing Home.
Born Sept. 22, 1907, in Cuba, Ill., to John B. and Alta Bollinger Marquis, he married Ruth E. Leonard on Jan. 11, 1927, in Lewistown. She died Aug. 14, 1987. One sister and two brothers also preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, Robert Lee Marquis and Larry Russell Marquis, both of Rushville; two daughters, Mary Ellen Beatty of Cuba and Joann Stone of Queen Creek, Ariz.; one sister, Juanita McBrearity of Bradenton, Fla.; one stepsister, Kathryn Powell of Ray; one half sister, Irene O'Brien of Sherrard; one half brother, Donald Marquis of Rock Island; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was a coal miner, farmer and carpenter, retiring in 1969. He was a member of East Union Baptist Church in Schuyler County.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Cooper will officiate. There will be no formal visitation, but calling hours will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Goodhope Cemetery, northeast of Rushville.

Obituary of Woodrow "The Man with the Dog" W. Marquis
Peoria Journal Star, February 19, 1997, Page: D7
Woodrow Marquis
BARTONVILLE - Services for Woodrow W. "The Man with the Dog" Marquis, 79, of 3808 Lauder, who was pronounced dead at 3:20 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 1997, at his residence, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Schmidt-Haller Funeral Parlors in East Peoria. The Rev. Bill Lakota-Eastin will officiate.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and one hour before services, both at the funeral parlors. Burial will be in Mason City Cemetery in Mason City.
Born March 4, 1917, in Cuba to Orlie F. and Edna E. Melander Marquis, he married Betty J. Young on Sept. 13, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. She died Aug. 11, 1987. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, John R. of Peoria and William D. of Apple Valley, Calif.; one daughter, Carol A. Ecker of Anaheim, Calif.; and two sisters, Madelyn Brown of Quartzsite, Ariz., and Emma Castelluccio of Toms River, N.J. A life member of the Peoria Motorcycle Club, he was a mechanic for Walters Brother Harley Davidson for 25 years, retiring in 1983. Memorials may be made to Madison Avenue United Methodist Church in Peoria.

Obituary of Russell Alan Martin
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 13, 1985, Page: 33
Russell A. Martin
OAKFORD - Russell Alan Martin, 27, of Oakford was dead on arrival at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Hospital.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel Baptist Church, Mason County, with burial in Bethel Cemetery.
Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home, Chandlerville, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are his wife, Deanne; one son, Jason Alan at home; his parents, Russell and Iola Martin of Browning; one brother, Rodney of Fort Dix, N.J.; two sisters, Debbie Morris of Browning and Brenda Scroggum of Bath; two grandmothers, Bertha Birdsell of Rushville and Mary Martin of Beardstown.

Obituary of Verna E. Phelps Martin
Peoria Journal Star, September 19, 1991, Page: C7
Verna Martin Dies At The Age Of 102
ROSEVILLE - Verna E. Martin, 102, a resident of the Roseville area since 1918, died at 2:27 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1991, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home in Roseville.
Born July 28, 1889, in Schuyler County to William E. and Nancy Jane Tyree Phelps, she married Harry Raymond Martin on Jan. 15, 1910, in Bowen. He died July 18, 1966. Five brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Eugene E. of Galesburg; one daughter, Wilma R. Harden of Peoria; five grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Roseville Christian Church and was a member and past worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Corman Memorial Home, Roseville, the Rev. Tom Mehaffy officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery in Good Hope.
Memorials may be made to LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.

Obituary of Roberta DeVore Mathis
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 10, 1986, Page: 4
Roberta Mathis
BEARDSTOWN - Roberta Mathis, 23, of Beardstown died Sunday in a one-car accident.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene, Beardstown.
Burial will be in Browning Cemetery.
Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are her mother, Helen DeVore of Beardstown; one daughter, Amber Coil of Beardstown; three sisters, Betty DeGroot and Sandra Mathis, both of Beardstown, and Arlene Bartel of Chandlerville; three brothers, Lloyd Mathis, Arthur DeVore and Roger DeVore, all of Beardstown; and grandparents, William and Marie Lisenbee of Beardstown and Eva Mathis of Browning.

Obituary of Max E. Mayfield
Peoria Journal Star, May 20, 1996, Page: D5
Max Mayfield
GALESBURG - Max E. Mayfield, 76, of 943 N. West St. died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 1996, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Born June 26, 1919, in Brown County to Bert L. and Emma Arbilla Mayfield, he married Helen Marie Eskew on Sept. 5, 1939, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Judith) Sides of Jacksonville, Fla., and Mrs. Don (Dianna) Sours of Peoria; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Max David, in 1981. He farmed in the Timewell area for 50 years.
He was a member of Lee Presbyterian Church in Fargo, where he taught Sunday school for many years. He moved to Galesburg in 1988, where he was a member of East Main Congregational United Church of Christ.
Private family graveside services will be held at Mound Cemetery in Timewell at a later date. There will be no visitation. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to East Main Congregational United Church of Christ in Galesburg.

Obituary of Kathryn "Kate" Mayo
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 18, 1988, Page: 8
Kathryn Mayo
Rushville - Kathryn "Kate" Mayo, 88, of Rushville died at 9:25 p.m. Saturday at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Roby Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Persinger Cemetery, Schuyler County.
Surviving are one nephew and one niece.

Obituary of Bessie Mabel Hayes McCombs
Peoria Journal Star, March 29, 1996, Page: C6
Bessie McCombs
CANTON - Bessie M. McCombs, 91, of 953 E. Walnut St. died at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 1996, at Sunset Manor Nursing Home.
Born Oct. 15, 1904, in Rushville to Albert and Nettie Toland Hayes, she married Roy E. McCombs on June 13, 1935, in Galesburg. He died Aug. 3, 1991. She also was preceded in death by one son, Terry McCombs.
Surviving are one daughter, Linda Bybee of St. David; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. The Rev. Delmar Smith will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home.
Memorials may be made to any charity.

Obituary of Nelda Lee Bollinger McCormick
Peoria Journal Star, July 25, 1995, Page: D6
Nelda McCormick
ASTORIA - Nelda Lee McCormick, 89, of Astoria died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 1995, at Mason District Hospital in Havana.
Born March 24, 1906, in Fulton County to Nathaniel S. and Margaret Maye France Bollinger, she married Virgil "Red" McCormick on Sept. 20, 1924, in Virginia, Ill. He died Dec. 5, 1985. One daughter and one brother also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Phillip "Bud" of Astoria; one daughter, Mrs. Howard (Marilyn) Walton of Bryant; one brother, Harold Bollinger of Vermont, Ill.; one sister, Louise Stewart of Trivoli; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She owned and operated a restaurant in Astoria and later worked for West Grocery Store in Astoria.
She was a member of Woodland Church of the Brethren and Pythian Sisters Lodge.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at her church. The Rev. Ron Burtz will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Woodland Cemetery Association.

Obituary of Phillip "Bud" E. McCormick
Peoria Journal Star, April 7, 2006, Page: B4
Phillip McCormick
ASTORIA - Phillip E. "Bud" McCormick, age 76, of 114 E. Broadway, Astoria, Ill., passed away at 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Ill.
He was born on Nov. 10, 1929, in Astoria, a son of Virgil "Red" and Nelda (Bollinger) McCormick. He married Virginia Brockley on Feb. 12, 1949, in Canton. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Rick of Springfield, Ill., Scott and Chris (and Roberta), both of Astoria; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; and one sister, Marilyn Walton of Macomb, Ill. He was preceded in death by one sister, Maxine Conner.
Bud was a lifelong farmer. He also worked for McCormick Stockyard and Bucher Fence Builders, both of Astoria. He was a seed dealer for Super Crost Seed Company. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Astoria United Methodist Church. In the early 1950s, he belonged to the KP Lodge of Astoria. He was a member of the Lamoine Saddle Club.
Services will be Saturday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. Pastor Larry Reinke will officiate.
Memorials can be made to his church or Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Interment will be in Woodland Cemetery of Astoria.

Obituary of Virginia L. King Voorhees Lyell McCulloch
Peoria Journal Star, July 6, 1993, Page: C3
Virginia McCulloch
GILSON - Virginia L. McCulloch, 63, of Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, formerly of Gilson, died Monday, July 5, 1993, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Born July 1, 1930, in Galesburg to Harley O. and Virginia Kellar King, she married Elmer Lee Voorhees in 1950. She married David Lyell in 1969, in Union City, Tenn. She married John McCulloch on June 17, 1993, in Knoxville. He survives.
Also surviving are her mother of Gilson; four daughters, Angela Parke, Mrs. Terry (Patricia) Wilson and Mrs. David (Sharon) Kummer, all of Gilson, and Mrs. James (Dana) Lamb of Galesburg; and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Knoxville.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville. The Rev. Harold E. Nelson will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in McCallister Cemetery in rural Gilson.
Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

Obituary of Norah (Nora) "Olive" Olive Mercer McFetridge
died: February 23, 1986
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 24, 1986, Page: 19
Olive McFetridge
BROWNING - Olive McFetridge, 82, of Browning died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Church of Christ in Browning, and burial will be in Browning Cemetery.
Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are one granddaughter, Pat Stone of Beardstown; one grandson and two great-grandchildren.
Note: She was born June 11, 1903, a daughter of William "Henry" Henry Mercer II and Ruth Armfeld Justus.

Obituary for L. Ruth Harry McGaughey
Eagle Publications, March 2, 2000
L. Ruth McGaughey
L. Ruth McGaughey, 85, of 12230 N. 950th Rd., Macomb, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, at 3:40 a.m. at McDonough District Hospital.
She was born July 22, 1914, in Schuyler County to Brice and Gertrude Coakley Harry. She married Irwin McGaughey Feb. 4, 1934, in Macomb. He survives.
Also surviving are two sisters, Freda Barrett of Colchester and Buna Elam of Peoria; one daughter, Cindy (Jim) Moon of Macomb; 13 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Keith Harry; one sister, Reva-Belle Harry; two sons, Randall and Robert; and one daughter, Sandra Ellis.
Mrs. McGaughey was employed by Montgomery Ward’s Service Department until the store’s closing, and was a member of the First Christian Church of Macomb.
Services were Wednesday, March 1, at the First Christian Church and burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church of Macomb or the charity of the donor's choice.

Obituary of Richard Wayne McKee
Peoria Journal Star, June 21, 1997, Page: D8
Richard McKee
MACOMB - Richard Wayne McKee, 62, of Whiteland, Ind., a native of Macomb, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997, at St. Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Ind.
Born June 4, 1935, in Macomb to Cecil and Esther Umphries McKee, he married Roberta Radliff on Aug. 4, 1967, in Mooresville, Ind. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Layne McKee of Bushnell and Gary Wayne Tilford of Elnora, Ind.; three daughters, Leyona Wiley of Macomb, Stacey Day-Binkley and Lori Gragg, both of Whiteland; 14 grandchildren; one brother, Eugene of Green Valley, Ariz.; and one sister, Della Jones of Tennessee, Ill. He was preceded in death by one sister.
He was a truck driver for L.L.R. Trucking in Indianapolis.
He was a member of Calvary Christian Church in Edinburgh, Ind.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Flinn & Maguire Funeral Home in Franklin, Ind. Burial will be in Newberry Cemetery in Newberry, Ind.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or his church.

Obituary for Alma King Justus McManus
Eagle Publications, May 13, 1999
Alma (King) Justus McManus
Alma (King) Justus McManus, 85, of 2146 N. Highway 96, Nauvoo, died at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, May 6, 1999, at Keokuk Area Hospital.
She was born Jan. 4, 1914, in Colchester to Moses and Effie Butterfield King. She married Arthur Justus in February 1937. She married Niel McManus in July 1965. He died in 1981.
She is survived by her daughters, Janet George of Keokuk, Iowa and Judy O’Chel of Mobile, Ala.; a step-son, Craig McManus of Davenport, Iowa; a step-daughter, Carol Davis of Long Grove, Iowa; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Mrs. McManus graduated from Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb in 1936. She had lived most of her life in the Colchester, Macomb and Nauvoo areas. She taught school at Macomb Senior High from 1948 until 1962 and was also the school librarian. She was a member of the Illinois Teachers Association.
Clugston-Tibbits Funeral Home of Macomb was in charge of arrangements. Cremation rites have been accorded. The Rev. Lori Harvey officiated at graveside services held Monday at Oakwood Cemetery.

Obituary of Frances E. Williamson McMillan
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 5, 1996, Page: 10
Frances E. McMillan
HAVANA - Frances E. Williamson McMillan, 73, of St. Genevieve, Mo., died Wednesday at Jefferson Memorial Hospital, Festus, Mo.
Survivors: a son, Mark Zadjura of St. Genevieve, Mo.; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Estler Williamson of Richmond and John Eugene Williamson of Sierra Blanca, Texas; and three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Colleen) Curless of Havana, Mrs. Kenneth (Eldred) Miller of Mansfield, Texas, and Anna Jane Hughes of Lincoln.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Hurley Funeral Home, Havana. Burial: Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana.

Obituary of Sheldon L. McNeely
Peoria Journal Star, September 13, 1992, Page: C14
Sheldon McNeely
RUSHVILLE - Sheldon L. McNeely, 61, of Rushville died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 1992, at Snyder-Vaughn Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
Born Jan. 10, 1931, in Memphis, Mo., to Vern T. and Minnie Rickards McNeely, he married Phyllis F. Pally on July 31, 1956, in Monmouth. She died Sept. 4, 1980. One sister also preceded him in death.
Surviving are three sons, Ricky Dale of Rosharon, Texas, David Vern of Rushville and Phillip Eugene of Rushville; and one grandchild.
He was a farmer in Schuyler County.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Good Hope Cemetery north of Rushville. David Haney will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

Obituary of Clova O. Sorrells McWhorter
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 21, 1996, Page: 15
Clova O. McWhorter
RUSHVILLE - Clova O. McWhorter, 71, of Rushville died Friday at home.
Arrangements are pending at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 22, 1996, Page: 14
Clova O. McWhorter
RUSHVILLE - Clova O. McWhorter, 71, of Rushville died Friday at her residence.
Survivors: husband, Everett; two sons, William McWhorter of Rushville and Donald McWhorter of Carbondale; a daughter, Shirley Hamm of Liberty; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rushville City Cemetery.
Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, September 22, 1996, Page: C14
Clova McWhorter
RUSHVILLE - Clova O. McWhorter, 71, of Rural Route 4 died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, 1996, at her home.
Born Jan. 27, 1925, in Pike County to William Charles and Letia Randall Sorrells, she married Everett McWhorter on Nov. 12, 1941, in Palmyra, Mo. He survives.
Also surviving are two sons, William of Rushville and Donald of Carbondale; one daughter, Shirley Hamm of Liberty; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. One son, Larry, and one brother preceded her in death.
She worked at Bartlow Bros. Meat Packing in Rushville for 13 years until 1965. She was a member of Camden United Methodist Church in Camden.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rushville City Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

Obituary of Everett Lee McWhorter
Peoria Journal Star, September 3, 1999, Page: B5
Everett McWhorter
RUSHVILLE - Everett Lee McWhorter, 78, of rural Rushville died at 12:59 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born May 3, 1921, in Canton to Perry Brian and Lyda Henderson McWhorter, he married Clova O. Sorrells on Nov. 12, 1941, in Palmyra, Mo. She died Sept. 20, 1996. One son, Larry, one granddaughter, one brother and two sisters also preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, William of Rushville and Donald of Carbondale; one daughter, Shirley Hamm of Liberty; two sisters, Clara Derry of Rushville and Elizabeth Kirkham of Beardstown; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
He was a coal miner for 18 years. He also operated McWhorter Saw Mill, retiring in 1986. He was a member of Camden United Methodist Church in Camden.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rushville City Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home, where military services will be conducted at 8 p.m. by Schuyler American Legion Post 4.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 3, 1999, Page: 27
Everett L. McWhorter
RUSHVILLE - Everett Lee McWhorter, 78, of Rushville died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999, at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
He was born May 3, 1921, in Canton, the son of Perry Brian and Lyda Henderson McWhorter. He married Clova O. Sorrells in 1941 in Palmyra, Mo.; she preceded him in death in 1996. A son, Larry, also preceded him in death.
Mr. McWhorter was a coal miner for 18 years and operated McWhorter Saw Mill, retiring in 1986. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a former member of Camden United Methodist Church.
Survivors: two sons, William McWhorter of Rushville, and Donald McWhorter of Carbondale; a daughter, Shirley Hamm of Liberty; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Clara Derry of Rushville, and Elizabeth Kirkham of Beardstown.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Rushville City Cemetery, the Rev. Scott Henley officiating.
Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Joe V. Mercer
Eagle Publications, August 19, 1999
Joe V. Mercer
Joe V. Mercer of Oklahoma City, Okla., a native of Macomb, died July 12, 1999, in a nursing home at Oklahoma City.
He was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Macomb, to G. Robert and Mae (Van Antwerp) Mercer.
Survivors include brothers John of Oklahoma City and Bill of Arlington Heights; sister Gladys Lucas of Macomb; numerous nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers; three sisters.
Mr. Mercer attended Macomb schools. He was a professional musician, having traveled many years with dance bands as a piano player.
He served in the South Pacific during World War II, with the Army. He later attended Houston (Texas) University and worked for FAA as an electrical engineer.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the Church of God Abrahamic Faith, on the corner of Clay and Chase streets at Macomb, with the Rev. Michael Brown officiating. Burial of ashes in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens will follow the services.
Memorials may be made to the Church of God Abrahamic Faith or the Diabetes Association.

Obituary of Russell E. Mercer
Eagle Publications, Ocotber 6, 2006
Russell E. Mercer
Russell E. Mercer, 82, Table Gove, died at 3:52 p.m., Monday, Oct. 2, 2006, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
He was born July 28, 1924, in Fulton County, the son of Arthur and Dora (Robinson) Mercer. He married Margaret Foxall, Oct. 27, 1979, in Fulton County. She preceded him in death April 30, 2003.
He is survived by two stepdaughters, Mary Margaret Sullivan, Columbia, Mo., and Janice Mix, Industry; seven grandchildren, Christopher, Angela, Lisa, Denise, Stephanie, Jennifer and Sarah; 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 6, 2006, at Vermont Cemetery, Vermont, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at the Kost Memorial Home.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Fund.

Obituary of Pauline Sutherd Meyer
died: December 28, 1985
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 29, 1985, Page: 52
Pauline Meyer
BEARDSTOWN - Pauline Meyer, 74, of Beardstown died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the Beardstown Hospital.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Sager-Northcutt Funeral Home, Beardstown, and burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia.
Surviving are three sons, Bob of Beardstown, Dale of Rushville and Ronnie of Browning; three daughters, Gloria Jean Roegge of Beardstown, Royna Stambaugh of Frederick and Marilyn Brown of Chicago; one brother, Russell Sutherd of Tallula; two sisters, Elizabeth Reed of Ashland and Christine Homer of Beardstown; 29 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren

Obituary of Lela Lurene Shaver Milby
Peoria Journal Star, March 9, 1992, Page: C6
Lela Milby
Macomb - Lela Lurene Milby, 89, of 450 S. Madison died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 1992, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
Born Sept. 14, 1902, in Schuyler County to David Wesley and Florence Viola Phillips Shaver, she married Lewis C. Milby on March 28, 1925, in Rushville. He died in 1946.
She also was preceded in death by one son, Morris Wesley Milby, and three grandchildren.
Surviving are three sons, Merle Emery of Vermont, Ill., Harold Eugene of Beardstown and Leslie Leroy of Macomb; six daughters, Faye Virginia Avery of Rushville, Mary Christine Blair of Ashland, Florence May Edwards of Springfield, Marjorie Rosalea Fahnders and Joyce Darlene Goodwin, both of Pekin, and Ramona Eloise Henderson of Macomb; 23 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren.
She was a resident of Schuyler County until she moved to Macomb in 1964. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Macomb and in her younger years taught elementary school.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church. The Revs. Randall Whitmire and Lewis Milby will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.

Obituary of Phyllis J. Stewart Miles
Peoria Journal Star, June 14, 2001, Page: B05
Phyllis Miles
WASHINGTON - Phyllis J. Miles, 63, of Washington died at 6:41 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
Born June 15, 1937, in Astoria to Wilbur G. and Beryl Louise Bollinger Stewart, she married Jimmie H. Miles Sr. on Dec. 24, 1953, in Peoria. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, Jimmie Jr. (and Janie) of Houston; two daughters, Crystal Alzafari of Washington and Patricia (and Ronald) Frields of Houston; her mother of Washington; four sisters, Bernadine (and Harold) Bennett of Rockford, Patty (and Lou) Whittenberg of Chesterfield, Mo., Sharon (and Eugene) LaHood of Washington and Connie (and Ray) Bridges of Lebanon, Mo.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, one brother and one sister.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. The Rev. Steve Hardin will officiate. There will be no visitation. Deiters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Obituary of Vivian F. Sorrells Ruhl Millard
Peoria Journal Star, June 13, 2001, Page: B05
Vivian Ruhl Millard
ABINGDON - Vivian F. Ruhl Millard, 83, of 307 W. Bernard St., died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at her residence.
Born July 6, 1917, in Schuyler County to John and Amy Dugger Sorrells, she married Elmer C. Ruhl on Feb. 15, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Dec. 7, 1968. She married George F. Millard on Sept. 1, 1973, in Fiatt. He died Sept. 15, 2000.
She also was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Sally Ruhl, five brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are one son, Doug (and Mary Jo) Ruhl of rural Abingdon; one sister, Lena Larson of rural Berwick; five grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.
She had worked for Abingdon Nursing Home and later was a janitor at Briggs Manufacturing Co. in Abingdon.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Abingdon Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Myers will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or to OSF Home Health Care.

Obituary of Christie C. Miller
Astoria Argus - In ink Feb. 21, 1969
Graveside Services For Infant
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday at Cooperstown Cemetery for Christie C. Miller, infant daughter of Edwin C. and Linda LeAnn Chockley Miller of R.R. 2, Rushville.
The baby died a few hours after birth Thursday at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Surviving in addition to the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Chockley of Rushville and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Miller, Sr., of Browning; great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Miller of Astoria, Mrs. Georgia Schall of Beardstown and Mrs. Mary Chockley of (cannot read).

Obituary of Debra K. Horney Minor
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 12, 2002, Page: 36
Debra K. Minor
VIRGINIA - Debra K. Minor, 46, of Virginia died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002, at St. John's Hospital.
She was born Nov. 4, 1955, in White Hall, the daughter of David F. and Myrtle Mercer Horney. She married Jerry Minor in 1976 in White Hall.
Mrs. Minor was employed at Pactiv in Jacksonville for 23 years. She also worked part time at Huck's Convenience Store and was a former waitress at Sambo's, both in Jacksonville.
She was a member of the Virginia Jaycees and attended Harvest Temple United Pentecostal Church in Jacksonville.
Survivors: husband, Jerry; two daughters, Rebecca and Rachel Minor, both of Virginia; a son, J.T. Minor Jr. of Virginia; a stepson, James T. Minor of Glasgow, Ky.; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; parents, David and Myrtle Horney of Jacksonville; three sisters, Carol (husband, Steve) McNealy and Janet (husband, Warren) Smith, both of Jacksonville, and Becky Jones of San Jose, Calif.; three brothers, David F. "Fred" (wife, Susie) Horney III of Hollywood, Fla., Dan Horney of Springfield and Mike (wife, Lisa) Horney of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Burial: Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia.

Obituary for Deborah "Debby" Caroline Glass Mitchell
Canton Weekly Register, February 6, 1890
Fiatt - Mrs. Debby Mitchell's funeral took place last Sunday at the Free Baptist Church, the Rev. Mr. Turner preaching the sermon. She was forty-six years of age, and leaves a husband and seven children - four girls and three boys. She was a kind, true mother and had a wide circle of friends. She died as she lived, a consistent Christian.
Note: She was Deborah Caroline Glass, daughter of Samuel Glass and Mary Myers, and wife of Mathew Mitchell

Obituary of Neva M. Voorhees Mitchell
Peoria Journal Star, November 11, 1995, Page: B4
Neva Mitchell
CANTON - Neva M. Mitchell, 82, of 30 S. Sixth Ave. died at 10:08 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 1995, in the Graham Hospital emergency room.
Born Aug. 14, 1913, in Newark, Mo., to Fred and Bessie Plunkett Voorhees, she married James Noble Mitchell on April 11, 1937, in Shelbyville, Mo. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, James F. of Canton; two daughters, Marilyn Hinderliter of Canton and Marjorie Ball of Green Valley; one sister, Freeda Luker of LaBelle, Mo.; seven grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. One son, Noble, preceded her in death.
She taught in the Missouri schools for seven years. She attended Monterey United Methodist Church in rural Canton.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. The Rev. Jim Jenkins will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery in rural Banner.
Memorials may be made to Graham Hospital home health or her church.

Obituary of Imogene Beatty Mocchetti
Peoria Journal Star, November 28, 1992, Page: C7
Imogene Mocchetti
RUSHVILLE - Imogene Mocchetti, 76, of Anaheim, Calif., formerly of Rushville, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1992, at her home.
Born Jan. 2, 1916, in Rushville to Eugene and Elizabeth Little Beatty, she married Pete Mocchetti. He died Aug. 30, 1974. One son, Donnie, one brother and one sister also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Betty Ann Rodman of Anaheim, and one grandson.
She was a registered nurse at Elgin State Hospital and was chairwoman of the Schuyler County Chapter of the American Cancer Society. She was a Girl Scout leader.
She was a member of St. Justin Catholic Church in Anaheim.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rushville City Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Reynolds will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Obituary of Suzanne Catherine Montooth
Peoria Journal Star, October 29, 1997, Page: D7
Suzanne Montooth
Rushville - Suzanne C. Montooth, 74, of Rushville died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1997, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
She was born Dec. 26, 1922, in Rushville to George and Susan Seeley Montooth.
Surviving are one brother, Charles Montooth of Spring Green, Wis.; two nieces, Susan Montooth of Dallas and Margo Montooth of Phoenix; three nephews, Andrew Montooth of Scottsdale, Ariz., Bill Montooth of Columbus, Ohio, and Steve Montooth of Anchorage, Alaska. One brother preceded her in death.
She attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville and Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. She taught school during World War II. She was a Girl Scout leader for several years.
She was a duck hunter and helped her father operate the Schuyler Gun Club for more than 40 years. She was a clerk at Harold Wells Book Store for several years.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Home Health Care Program.

Obituary of Lewis "Pete" S. Moore

Oaks-Hines Funeral Home Obituary
Lewis S. "Pete" Moore
July 12, 1922 - March 19, 2006
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Visitation: Tuesday, March 21, 2006, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton
Graveside Service: Wednesday, March 22, 2006, 10:00 a.m., Greenwood Cemetery

Lewis S. "Pete" Moore 83 of 250 S. Main St. Apt. 104 died at 2:12 pm Sunday March 19, 2006 at Graham Hospital in Canton. He was born July 12, 1922 in Rushville, IL to Frank and Daisy (Phillips) Moore. He married Pauline L. Walker on February 22, 1947 in Rushville, IL. She survives.
Survivors include two sons Michael Hicks of Austin, TX, Dennis Moore of Oakville, WA, one daughter Paula Simmons of Cuba, one sister Violet Hosford of Salinas, CA., seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
He was a WWII Army Airforce veteran. He worked for the United Mine Workers in the Buckheart and Solar Mines for 50 years retiring in July 1984. He was an assistant boyscout leader, member of the bowling league, and past treasurer of the United Mine workers local 7110.
Graveside services will be held 10 am Wednesday at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton Rev. Mary Babcock will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-8 Tuesday at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
On line guestbook and obituary information is also available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home, 1601 East Chestnut, Canton, IL 61520, (309)647-1601

Obituary for Teddy "Ted" L. Moose
Eagle Publications, April 23, 2005
Teddy L. (Ted) Moose
Teddy L. (Ted) Moose, 64, Astoria, died at 4:40 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, at Veterans Administration Hospital, Danville.
He was born Dec. 3, 1940 in Kerton Township, Fulton Co., the son of Glenn D. and Mildred B. (Baldry) Moose.
He is survived by three brothers, John (Linda) Moose, Astoria, Gary (Judy) Moose, Urbana, Ohio, James (Janet) Moose, Colona, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Don, David, and Carl.
He was a veteran of the Army-PFC E-3 (P) and served with the 565th Transportation Co. during the Vietnam War. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation Badge. He was a lifelong farmer, also worked at Peabody Coal Co. and was the current Woodland Township Road Commissioner.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday April 23, 2005, at 1 p.m. at the Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria with Robert Spencer officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday April 22 at the Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Burial will be in the Astoria Cemetery, Astoria, with full military honors conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.
Memorials can be made to the Astoria Cemetery or the Astoria American Legion Post #25.

Obituary for Elda Mae Wilkey Morgan
Eagle Publications, November 18, 2004
Elda Mae Morgan
Elda Mae Morgan, 87, Macomb, formerly of Brooklyn, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, at the Elms Nursing Home, Macomb.
She was born June 19, 1917, in Chandlerville, the daughter of Howard and Nora (Logue) Wilkey. She married Wilson T. Morgan April 1, 1945 in Burlington, Iowa. He preceded her in death Aug. 21, 1994.
She is survived by two sons, Dan (Pat) Morgan, Macomb and David (Lucille) Morgan, Rushville; two granddaughters, Lori and Kathy Morgan; and two step granddaughters, JoAnn (Dennis) Billingsley and Marsha (Kerry) Azbell.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl and Harold Wilkey; and one sister, Deane Corbat.
She worked at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Burlington, Iowa, then she and her husband owned Morgan Grocery in Brooklyn from 1945 to 1969. She later worked in the Food Services Department at Western Illinois University. She was a member of the Brooklyn United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, at the Brooklyn United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dixie Croxton officiating.
Burial was at the Brooklyn Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Brooklyn Cemetery.
Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville, was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent online at woodrobyfc@frontiernet.net.

Obituary of Maurice R. Morgan
Peoria Journal Star, July 21, 1991, Page: D7
Maurice Morgan
RUSHVILLE - Maurice R. Morgan, 78, of Rushville died at 12:37 p.m. Friday, July 19, 1991, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
Born Nov. 10, 1912, in Brooklyn Township, Schuyler County, to Fredrick and Moneta Busby Morgan, he married Helen Chapman, who died in 1948. He later married Reba Welty in July 1960 in Macomb. She survives.
Also surviving are four sons, Edward E. of Rushville, James F. of Carpentersville, John M. of Garden Grove, Calif., and Roswell A. of LaGrange, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Walter (Maxine) Lang of Warrensville Heights, Ohio; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy Morgan.
He was a self-employed painter in the Rushville area before retiring.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Rushville and its Booster Sunday School Class.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville, the Rev. Jerry Watkins officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Obituary of Virgil "Dutch" S. Morley
Peoria Journal Star, November 29, 2003, Page: B4
Virgil Morley
GOOD HOPE - Virgil S. "Dutch" Morley, 94, of 210 E. Main St. died at 5:23 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
Born May 8, 1909, in Industry to Wheeler and Wilmetta Thomas Morley, he married Eleanore Noper on Jan. 7, 1933, in Bushnell. She died Oct. 13, 1998. He married Rosann Toland on Nov. 11, 2001, in rural Macomb. She survives.
He was preceded in death by two brothers.
A member of McDonough County Farm Bureau, he was a farmer all his life.
He had served on Good Hope Town Board for 20 years.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Hahnshik Min will officiate. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb.
Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital.

Obituary of Lloyd K. Morrell
Peoria Journal Star, December 9, 1991, Page: B4
Lloyd Morrell
RUSHVILLE - Lloyd K. Morrell, 89, of Rushville, formerly of Camden, died at 2:37 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, 1991, at Myers Nursing Home in Beardstown.
Born Sept. 19, 1902, in Schuyler County to Charles E. and Sarah C. Clayton Morrell, he married Clara L. Cady on Aug. 16, 1924, in Rushville. She died July 16, 1983. One son, Bradford L., two brothers, two sisters, and two grandsons also preceded him in death.
Surviving are three sons, Harold L. and Harlan R., both of Rushville, and Norman L. of Vero Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Doris V. Vincent of Vero Beach; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great- grandchildren.
He was a farmer in Camden Township, retiring in 1966. He was a member of Bethany Church in rural Camden.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Lyle Dean Bullard officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Obituary of Howard Milton Morris
died: July 5, 1993
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 8, 1993, Page: 16
Howard M. Morris
BEARDSTOWN - Howard Milton Morris, 71, of Beardstown died at 9:28 p.m. Monday at his residence.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Cline Funeral Home, Beardstown, with burial in Prairie City Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Stambaugh Morris; four sons, Howard James of Cambria, Stephen, Christopher and Gregg, all of Beardstown; two daughters, Alberta Glascock of Texas and Starla Morris of Beardstown; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Annabelle Rockwell of Beardstown and Velma Bollinger of Monticello, Ky.; two brothers, Floyd of Knoxville and Merle of Abingdon.

Obituary of Mary Moyer
Peoria Journal Star, April 28, 1995, Page: C7
Mary Moyer
FREDERICK - Mary Moyer, 98, of Frederick died at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 1995, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born Nov. 13, 1896, in Frederick to Archie and Laura Gragg Moyer.
Surviving are one sister-in-law, Eleanor H. Moyer of Park Ridge, N.J.; and several nieces. She was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
A teacher at Browning schools for 45 years, she was a member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association.
She was a member of Schuyler County Senior Citizens and the Ladies Club of Frederick.
She also was a member of Frederick Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Mary Belev will officiate. Calling hours will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. Burial will be in Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.
Memorials may be made to her church.

Obituary of Ellis H. Mummert
Astoria Argus - In ink 1965
Ellis Mummert Dies At Age 85
Ellis H. Mummert, 85, of 29 E. Hickory St., Canton, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in Graham Hospital, after an illness of several months.
An area resident since 1917, Mr. Mummert was employed by International Harvester Co., retiring May 28, 1951. Born in Woodland Township, Sept. 10, 1880, he was a son of George and Elizabeth (Bricker) Mummert. On Nov. 17, 1911, he was married at Havana to Helen Carter, who survives.
Surviving are six children, Mrs. Margaret Smith and Russell Mummert, both of Canton; Mrs. Melba Barkley and Mrs. Barbara DeFord, both of Peoria; Mrs. Wilmadene McLaren, Knoxville, and George Mummer, Indianapolis, Ind.; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were a son, Guy, two brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Murphy Memorial Home in Canton, with Rev. Dale R. Wilbaum, pastor of the First Congregational Church officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.

Obituary of Helen Carter Mummert
Astoria Argus - Wednesday, December 1, 1965
Helen Mummert Dies of Burns From Trash Fire
Mrs. Helen Mummert, 79, of 29 E. Hickory St., Canton, died at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, in Graham Hospital, following burns received Saturday, Nov. 20.
Mrs. Mummert suffered burns over about 80 per cent of her body when her clothing ignited as she was burning waste paper in her yard. Her death was ruled “accidentally sustained by burns” by a coroner’s jury at an inquest Friday evening.
Mrs. Mummert had resided in Canton community since 1917. She was born in Pleasant Township, Oct. 19, 1886, a daughter of Milton and Rachel (Smith) Carter. On Oct. 17, 1911, she was married at Havana to Ellis H. Mummer, who died Sept. 29, 1965.
Six children surviving are Mrs. Margaret Smith and Russell Mummert, both of Canton; Mrs. Melba Barkley and Mrs. Barbara DeFord, both of Peoria; Mrs. Wilmadene McLaren, Mossville, and George Mummert, Indianapolis, Ind.
Also surviving are 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Mildred McMullen, East Moline.
A son, Guy, two brothers and four sisters preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Murphy Memorial Home in Canton with Rev. Dale Wellbaum officiating. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery in Canton.

Obituary of Cecil Charles Murfin
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 11, 2004, Page: 25
Cecil C. Murfin
MENIFEE, Calif. - Cecil Charles Murfin, 74, of Menifee, formerly of Rushville, died Sunday, April 25, 2004, at his home.
He was born Oct. 25, 1929, in Rushville, the son of George Ben and Eleanor LaMaster Murfin. He married Joan Bollinger in 1949 in Rushville. He later married Eleanor Olson in 1990.
Mr. Murfin retired from J.C. Penney Co. Inc. in 1990 after 41 years.
Survivors: wife, Eleanor; two sons, Jack and Martin Murfin, both of Dallas; two daughters, Judy Harlan of Kansas City, Kan., and Janet Gilbert of St. Louis; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Wilson Murfin of Rushville and Lyle Murfin of Danville.
Remains have been cremated.
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Rushville City Cemetery, the Rev. Rose Ross officiating.
The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, May 11, 2004, Page: B4
Cecil Murfin
RUSHVILLE - Cecil Charles Murfin, 74 of Menifee, Calif., formerly of Rushville, died Sunday, April 25, 2004 at his residence.
Born Friday, Oct. 25, 1929, in Rushville to George Ben and Eleanor LaMaster Murfin, he married Joan Bollinger on Nov. 6, 1949, in Rushville.
He later married Eleanor Olson on Dec. 20, 1990. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Jack and Martin, both of Dallas, Texas; two daughters, Judy Harlan of Kansas City, Kan., and Janet Gilbert of St. Louis, Mo.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Wilson of Rushville and Lyle of Danville.
He worked for JC Penney Co. for 41 years, retiring in March 1990.
Graveside services with burial of ashes will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Rushville City Cemetery. The Rev. Rose Ross will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Worthington Funeral Home.

Obituary of Dean Cecil Myers
Peoria Journal Star, December 28, 2000, Page: B05
Dean Myers
CANTON - Dean C. Myers, 69, 1575 E. Walnut St. died at 12:35 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000, at Graham Hospital Extended Care.
Born Sept. 15, 1931, in Knox County to Cecil D. and Cora Ethel Effland Myers, he married Geraldine ''Gerry'' Chamers on June 23, 1951, in Cuba. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Kevin (and Beth) and Kent, both of Canton; two brothers, John (and Frankie) and Ray (and Pauline), both of Canton; and three sisters, Maude Youngren of Galesburg and Donna Myers and Mary (and Bob) Mallicoat, both of Canton.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
He was a Korean War Army veteran.
He worked at International Harvester in Canton until it closed. He later worked at Navistar in Indianapolis, retiring in 1989. He last worked at Largents Oil Co. in Canton.
He was a member of Morning Star Lodge 734 AF&AM, Ipava American Legion, Loyal Order of the Moose 784, and a past member of Veterans of Foreign Wars 1984 in Canton.
He attended Shields Chapel United Methodist Church in rural Canton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oaks Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Mike ''Roy'' Hardesty will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, where a Masonic service will be at 7:45 p.m. Burial will be in Ipava Cemetery in Ipava.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Obituary of Warren L. Myers
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 2, 1996, Page: 12
Warren L. Myers
Pana - Warren L. Myers, 73, of Tower Hill, formerly of the Pana area, died Friday at Memorial Medical Center.
Survivors: wife, Amy A. Washburn Myers; a son, Fred Myers of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Pam) Crosbie of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. Mike (Pat) Egizi of Rochester; a grandson; four sisters, Thelma Fugnitti and Norma Mueller, both of Springfield, Helen Mink of Phoenix, Ariz., and Shirley Myers of Florida.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, McCracken Funeral Home, Pana. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Pana.

Obituary of Corey Allen Nail
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 4, 1999, Page: 36
Corey A. Nail
Chatham - Corey Allen Nail, 19, of Chatham died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999, at St. John's Hospital.
He was born July 25, 1979, in Springfield, the son of Elvis and Pamela Aten Nail Jr.
Mr. Nail was a Chatham resident most of his life. He was a 1998 graduate of Glenwood High School, where he played football, was an all-conference player and served as co-captain his senior year. He was currently attending Lincoln Land Community College.
Survivors: father, Elvis Nail of Florida; mother and stepfather, Pamela and Philip Cravens of Chatham; grandmother, Bessie Nail of Riverton; a brother, Ryan Nail; a sister, Keelie Cravens of Chatham; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements are pending at Vancil Memorial Funeral Chapel.

Obituary for Clella Rose Nelson
Eagle Publications, March 17, 2005
Clella Rose Nelson
Clella Rose Nelson, 62, Macomb, formerly of Rushville, died at 11:45 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 2005, at the McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
She was born Saturday, May 2, 1942 in Rushville, the daughter of the late Lyle C. and Lucille (Blurton) Nelson.
She is survived by two brothers, Vernon Nelson and wife Carolyn, Springfield; Charles "Chuck" Nelson, Canton; one niece, Natalie Ruth Nelson and one nephew, Bryan Nathaniel Nelson, both of Springfield; one uncle, Carl (Betty) Nelson, San Rafael, Calif.; two aunts, Alice Cokenour, Alexandria, Va., and Margaret Blurton, Bailey, Mich.
She was a client at Bridgeway, Macomb.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at the Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville with the Rev. Paul Arnold officiating. Internment was in the Rushville City Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or Bridgeway. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent through the Worthington Funeral Home Web site at www.worthingtonfh.com.

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