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Obituary of Eleanor June Thompson Dodds
Peoria Journal Star, February 23, 1999
Eleanor Dodds
  FREDERICK - Eleanor Dodds, 85, of Rural Route 1, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born June 9, 1913, in Song Do, Korea, to J. Arthur and Anna Riehl Thompson, she married Giles Dodds on May 6, 1939, in Rushville. He died Sept. 1, 1966. One daughter, Rosemary McFalls, one son, Phillip, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are four sons, Warren and Glenn, both of Frederick, and James of Adair and John of Rushville; one daughter, Joy Root of Rushville; one brother, Erwin Thompson of Godfrey; 13 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
  She attended Western Illinois State Teacher's College in Macomb. She taught in rural Schuyler County public schools before her marriage and then was a substitute teacher.
  She was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Gillette Cemetery near Frederick. David Heney will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to any charity.
Obituary of Harold Eugene Dodds
Peoria Journal Star, November 1, 1997
Harold Dodds
  FREDERICK - Harold E. Dodds, 87, of Rural Route 1 died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Born April 12, 1910, in Frederick Township, Schuyler County, to Oren E. and Margaret Bellomy Dodds, he married Opal Ruth Summers on March 3, 1946, in Los Angeles. She survives.
  Also surviving is one nephew, Tommy Dodds of Rushville. One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
  He was World War II veteran, serving with the Navy Seabees. He was farmer and also restored and showed antique cars.
  He was a member of the former Pleasant View United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Scott Henley will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital coronary care unit in Rushville.
Obituary of Mary Ellen Campbell Dodds
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Mary Ellen Dodds
  Mary Ellen Dodds, 65, of Mesa, AZ, formerly of Rushville, passed away at 9:55 a.m. Friday May 11, 2007 at Banner Hospice in Mesa.
  She was born on Thursday, October 2, 1941 at Frederick, IL.  She was the daughter of Lester Giles & Theora Grace "Jackie" Steele Campbell.
  She is survived by her father of Kentwood, LA; (2) sons, Robert Lee Dodds & Richard Allen Dodds & wife Maureen all of Mesa, AZ; (3) grandchildren, Daisy Pearl Dodds, Tuesday Patricia Dodds & Sunshine Aurora Dodds; (2) sisters, Virginia Kay Allen of Kentwood, LA & Carol Ann Muncy of Altus, OK.  She was preceded in death by her mother.
  She was a sales woman for Hi-Health in Mesa, AZ and was a member of the Mesa Christian Church.
  Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Friday May 18, 2007 at the Worthington Funeral Home with Rev. Mary Arnold officiating.  Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery.  Visitation will be  from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to Banner Hospice 7231 E. Broadway Mesa, AZ   85208.  Private condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
  Note: She was married to Thomas Marion Dodds.
Obituary of Virginia Bernice Mitchell Donaldson
Peoria Journal Star, March 4, 1994, Page: B2
Virginia Donaldson
  FREDERICK - Virginia Bernice Donaldson, 73, of Frederick died at 5:38 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 1994, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born July 1, 1920, in Schuyler County to Charles and Bernice Schramm Mitchell, she married Leslie Donaldson on July 31, 1940, in Monticello, Mo. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Denny of Marion; one sister, Verla Ott of Canton; four half sisters, Joanne Fargus of Chicago, Patty Tracey of the state of New York, Carol Neeka of Bolingbrook and Ann Heath of Greenfield, Wis.; three half brothers, Billy Tracey of Daytona Beach, Fla., Dick Mitchell of St. Louis and David Mitchell of Wisconsin; and two granddaughters. One brother and one grandson preceded her in death.
  She owned and operated the Snack Shack in Rushville for nine years and the Dari-Bar for four years. She was a Tupperware representative for 10 years.
  She was a member of the Rushville Business and Professional Women, Republican Women's Club and the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 694. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Wayne Bonser will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler County Senior Citizens Center or the American Lung Association.
Obituary of Clarence E. Dotzert
Peoria Journal Star, December 6, 1998
Clarence Dotzert
  BEARDSTOWN - Clarence E. Dotzert, 85, of rural Beardstown died Friday, Dec. 4, 1998, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Jan. 25, 1913, in Bluff Springs Township, Cass County, to Frank and Elizabeth Frank Dotzert, he married Mary Virgin on June 15, 1940, in New London, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are four sons, Jerry, David, Michael and Douglas, all of Beardstown; one brother, Kenneth of Kickapoo; six sisters, Marie Shilling Frost of Peoria, Hazel Vincent, Hilda Tucker, Ida Tucker and Viola Dyche, all of Beardstown, and Catherine Snooks of Gosport, Ind.; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
  Two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
  He and his wife farmed in Cass County for 50 years.
  He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home. The Rev. Elise Rothfusz will officiate. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, where family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Cass County Home Health Department or Cass/Schuyler Hospice.
Obituary of Berniece W. Baker Reische Dowler
died: May 22, 1995
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 23, 1995
Berniece W. Dowler
  Berniece W. Dowler, 86, of Springfield died Monday at St. John's Hospital.
  She was born Sept. 26, 1908, in Versailles, the daughter of Carson and Nora Walker Baker. She married Harold Reische; he died in 1939. She married Harry Dowler; he died in 1990.
  Mrs. Dowler retired from Spencer Corset Co. after 60 years of service. She was a member of West Side Christian Church, U and I Sunday School Class and Charlie's Angels.
  Survivors: a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Mary Jane) Reische Meisner of Springfield; a grandson; two great-grandsons.
  Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bisch and Son Funeral Home, with the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating. Graveside service: Noon Wednesday, Versailles West Side Cemetery.
Obituary of Clarence "Lop" N. Dowler
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 1, 1986
Clarence N. Dowler
  BEARDSTOWN - Clarence N. "Lop" Dowler, 72, of Beardstown died at 12:27 p.m. March 27 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cline Funeral Home, Beardstown. Burial will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Surviving are three sisters, Florence Martin of Port Charlotte, Fla., Lucille Hopkins of Oceanside, Calif., and Frances Kiserlinger of Hoffman Estates; two brothers, Harry of Springfield and John of Oaklawn; seven nieces; and five nephews.
  Note: He is the son of William Leffell Dowler and Elizabeth Marie Neil.
Obituary of Harry Leffell Dowler
died: December 20, 1990
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 22, 1990
Harry L. Dowler
  Harry L. Dowler, 84, of Springfield died at 11 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Hospital.
  He was born July 21, 1906, in Beardstown, the son of William and Elizabeth Neil Dowler. He married Alta Skiles in 1926, and she preceded him in death. He then married Berniece Reische in 1963. Also preceding him in death were one son, James; one brother; two sisters; and one stepgrandson.
  Mr. Dowler was a member of West Side Christian Church and a member of U and I Sunday school class.
  Surviving are his wife, Berniece; one stepdaughter, Mary Jane Meisner of Springfield; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, John Dowler of Chicago; and two sisters, Florence Marten of Florida and Lucille Hopkins of California.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Bisch Memorial Home, with the Rev.
  Vaughn Beeman officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Obituary of Beulah Harriet Beam Downs
Peoria Journal Star, January 30, 1996
Beula Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Beula H. Downs, 92, of Rushville died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 1996, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born Nov. 28, 1903, in Schuyler County to Homer and Edith Johnson Beam, she married Marvin R. Downs on March 15, 1924, in Rushville. He died Dec. 24, 1994. One brother, one sister and two great-grandchildren also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two sons, Homer O. of Rushville and Marvin R. of Rockford; three daughters, Mrs. Russell Shelts of Camden, Mrs. Arvis (Julia "Betty") Foster of Peoria and Mrs. Vernon (Erma June) Downs of Crescent City; one sister, Julia M. Gilson of Galesburg; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  She attended Western Illinois Teacher's College. She taught at Center School in Bainbridge Township.
  She was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church and was a district officer of WSCS for many years.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. Robert Kirkham 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 her church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 30, 1996
Beula H. Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Beula H. Downs, 92, of Rushville died Sunday at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home, Rushville.
  Survivors: two sons, Marvin R. Downs of Rockford and Homer E. Downs of Rushville; three daughters, Mrs. Russell Shelts of Camden, Mrs. Arvis (Juliea "Betty") Foster of Peoria and Mrs. Vernon (Erma June) Downs of Crescent City; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Julia M. Gilson of Galesburg.
  Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Beulah M. Chipman Downs
died: July 24, 1990
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 26, 1990
Beulah M. Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Beulah M. Downs, 90, of Rushville died at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Rushville Free Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rushville Cemetery.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are her husband, Clifford; five sons, Harlan, Dwayne and Merlin, all of Rushville, Richard of Jacksonville and Gary of Ames, Iowa; two daughters, Marjorie Downs Byers of Columbia, Md., and Maggie Downs Burnside of Rushville; 20 grandchldren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, William Chipman of Jerseyville, Gerald Chipman of Rushville and Donald Chipman of Beardstown; three sisters, Caroline Bankes of Rushville, Florence Haines of Indianapolis and Faye Relford of Deland, Fla.
Obituary of Clifford Downs
Peoria Journal Star, May 24, 1994, Page: D7
Clifford Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Clifford Downs, 95, formerly of Rushville, died at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 1994, at Myers Convalescent and Skilled Nursing Center in Beardstown.
  Born Nov. 27, 1898, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Oliver and Elizabeth Hatfield Downs, he married Alice Kupel in October 1917. She died in August 1921. He married Beulah M. Chipman on June 4, 1925. She died July 24, 1990. He also was preceded in death by one son, Harlan, two daughters, Laura Virginia Gieker and Esther Mae Downs, four brothers and five sisters.
  Surviving are four sons, Dwayne and Merlin, both of Rushville, Richard of Jacksonville, and Gary of Ames, Iowa; two daughters, Marjorie Downs Byers of Columbia, Md., and Maggie Downs Burnside of Rushville; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Marvin of Rushville.
  A lifelong farmer, he retired in 1979. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rushville Free Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Rushville Free Methodist Church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, May 24, 1994
Clifford Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Clifford Downs, 95, formerly of Rushville, died at 7 p.m. Sunday at Myers Convalescent and Skilled Nursing Center in Beardstown.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rushville Free Methodist Church. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are two daughters, Marjorie Downs Byers of Columbia, Md., and Maggie Downs Burnside of Rushville; four sons, Richard Downs of Jacksonville, Dwayne Downs of Rushville, Gary Downs of Ames, Iowa, and Merlin Downs of Rushville; 18 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Marvin Downs of Rushville.
Obituary of Geraldine Hightower Downs
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 15, 1997
Geraldine Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Geraldine Downs, 77, of Bloomington, formerly of Rushville, died Friday at Martin Health Center of Westminster Village, Bloomington.
  Survivors: a son, Ronald Downs of Rushville; a daughter, Mrs. Chris (Nancy) Holloway of Bloomington; six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; four brothers, Joseph Hightower of Colchester, Bernard Hightower and Rolla Hightower Jr., both of Macomb, and Robert Hightower of Kirksville, Mo.; and three sisters, Lorena Davis of Rushville, Minnie Gallaher of Colchester and Clarice Vincent of Quincy.
  Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, June 15, 1997
Geraldine Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Geraldine Downs, 77, of 1102 Hollyridge Circle, Bloomington, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:15 p.m. Friday, June 13, 1997, at Martin Health Care Center of Westminster Village in Bloomington.
  Born Jan. 23, 1920, in Huntsville to Rolla and Minnie Ryan Hightower, she married Harold E. Downs on Dec. 16, 1941, in Palmyra, Mo. He died Oct. 23, 1982. Four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Ronald of Rushville; one daughter, Mrs. Chris (Nancy) Holloway of Bloomington; four brothers, Joseph Hightower of Colchester, Bernard Hightower and Rolla Hightower Jr., both of Macomb, and Robert Hightower of Kirksville, Mo.; three sisters, Lorena Davis of Rushville, Minnie Gallaher of Colchester and Clarice Vincent of Quincy; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
  She was a member of Ripley Church of God.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Richard Young will officiate. 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.

Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, June 15, 1997
Geraldine Downs
  The Funeral Of Geraldine Downs, 77, of 1102 Hollyridge Circle, Bloomington, formerly of Rushville, died at 2:15 p.m. Friday (June 13, 1997) at Martin Health Center of Westminster Village, Bloomington.
  The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Richard Young officiating. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be made to the Ripley Church of God.
  Survivors include one son, Ronald Downs, Rushville; one daughter, Nancy (Chris) Holloway, Bloomington; four brothers, Joseph Hightower, Colchester; Bernard Hightower and Rolla Hightower Jr., both of Macomb; and Robert Hightower, Kirksville, Mo.; three sisters, Lorena Davis, Rushville; Minnie Gallaher, Colchester; and Clarice Vincent, Quincy; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Obituary of Rita M. Eckroy Downs
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, September 5, 1997
Rita M. Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Rita M. Downs, 60, of Rushville died Wednesday at Memorial Medical Center.
  Survivors: husband, Dwayne; a daughter, Marsha Wells of San Diego; two sons, Jeff and Mitch Downs, both of Rushville; two granddaughters; two sisters, Sherry Leverton and Luan Bryant, both of Rushville; and a brother, Bill Eckroy of Rushville.
  Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. Burial: Lawler Cemetery, in Bainbridge Township.

Peoria Journal Star, September 5, 1997
Rita Downs
  RUSHVILLE - Rita M. Downs, 60, of Rural Route 3 died at 6:20 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born Aug. 18, 1937, in Macomb to Clinton and Maxine Ambrosius Eckroy, she married Dwayne Downs on June 22, 1953, in Schuyler County. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Jeff and Mitch, both of Rushville; one daughter, Marsha Wells of San Diego, Calif.; two granddaughters; two sisters, Sherry Leverton and Luan Bryant, both of Rushville; and one brother, Bill Eckroy of Rushville. She was preceded in death by two infant brothers and two infant sisters.
  She was a certified nurse assistant at Culbertson Memorial Hospital for 38 1/2 years.
  She was a member of the Culbertson Hospital Auxiliary and Schuyler American Legion Post 4 Auxiliary.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home. The Rev. Robert Kirkham will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lawler Cemetery in Bainbridge Township.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary of Richard Downs
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 10, 2001, page 17, column 2
Richard Downs
  Richard Downs, 75, of Jacksonville, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
  He was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Beardstown, the son of the late Clifford and Beulah (Chipman) Downs.
  A World War II Army veteran, he worked for the Farmers Service in Tremont and was a custodian at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale.
  Surviving are his wife, Mary, of Franklin; two sons, Charles (wife, Mary) Downs of Normal, and David (wife, Cindy) Downs of Rushville; two daughters, Mary Alice (husband, Robert) Rexroat of Rushville and Diana (husband, Marty) Fairchild of Rochester; four grandchildren; three brothers Dwayne Downs, Merlin (wife, Becky) Downs, all of Rushville, and Gary (wife, Norma) Downs of Ames, Iowa; two sisters, Marjorie Downs Byers of Columbia, Md., and Maggie Downs (husband, Jim) Burnside of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by one brother, John Harlan Downs, and two sisters, Virginia Gieker and Esther Downs.
  Graveside services were Saturday at the Lawler Cemetery south of Rushville with Rev. Rob Kirkham officiating.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be given to the Prairie Village Health Care Center in Jacksonville.
  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of Ora Abbott Doyle
Peoria Journal Star, September 26, 1993, Page: C15
Ora Doyle
  RUSHVILLE - Ora Abbott Doyle, 90, of Rushville died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, 1993, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  Born April 20, 1903, near Rushville to Ephraim and Lutecia Moore Abbott, she married Alonzo Doyle on July 13, 1963, in Lincoln. He died in January 1970. Four brothers, 10 sisters, one half brother and three half sisters also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one stepson, Bill of Birmingham, Ala.; one stepdaughter, Betty; and several nieces and nephews.
  She graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb and attended Greenville College.
  She was a schoolteacher in Schuyler and Montgomery counties. She pastored in the Free Methodist church in Valley City and Clinton. She was a cook and supervisor at the State Farm in Lincoln.
  She was a member of Free Methodist Church in Rushville and the Women's Ministries International.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at her church. The Revs. J. Robert Kirkham and Sue Trickey will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Houstin Methodist Church in rural Rushville.
Obituary of Arlys R. Myers Drawve
Peoria Journal Star, January 18, 1996
Arlys Drawve
  RUSHVILLE - Arlys R. Drawve, 70, of 8 Parkview Drive died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1996, at her home.
  Born May 15, 1925, in Washington, Iowa, to Harold John and Harriett Faulkner Myers, she married Lyle Drawve on Dec. 30, 1945, in Burlington, Iowa. He survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Kent of Rushville; one daughter, Mrs. Kenny (Diane) Ward of rural Huntsville; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. One sister and one brother preceded her in death.
  She retired in 1989 as a bookkeeper. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Rushville and Schuyler American Legion Auxiliary Post 4.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Jerry Watkins will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary of Henry "Hank" Meyer Drawve
Peoria Journal Star, April 8, 1999
Henry Drawve
  BEARDSTOWN - Henry "Hank" Meyer Drawve, 74, of 114 E. 11th St. died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at his home.
  Born June 1, 1924, in Rushville to Clifford S. and Mildred Lebkuecher Drawve, he married Imogene Brannan on Jan. 23, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Gary of Springfield and C. Mark of Lerna; one daughter, Mary Ann Lehmkuhl of Beardstown; and eight grandchildren.
  He attended the University of Maryland. He was in the military for 13 years, serving as a first lieutenant in the Army Air Forces as a pilot in World War II. He served in the Army Reserves and as a captain in the Army in the Korean War. He was a member of the Schuyler County American Legion. He received two bronze stars.
  He was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown, Elks Lodge 1007, Sigma Chi fraternity, Knights of Columbus and served on the Cass County Board for several years.
  He was a farmer in Schuyler County.
  A Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at his church. The Rev. Eugene Weitzel, Roger Simpson and George Radosevich will officiate. Calling hours will be after 3 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home, with the family present from 5 to 8 p.m. today. A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Burial of cremains will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Beardstown City Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 8, 1999
Henry M. Drawve
  BEARDSTOWN - Henry "Hank" Meyer Drawve, 74, of Beardstown died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at his residence.
  He was born June 1, 1924, in Rushville, the son of Clifford S. and Mildred Lebkuecher Drawve. He married Imogene Brannan in 1945 in Amarillo, Texas.
  Mr. Drawve was a lifelong farmer in Schuyler County. He was a 1942 graduate of Rushville High School and attended the Univeristy of Maryland. He served in the military for 13 years, having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in World War II, and the U.S. Army Reserve in the Korean War and receiving two bronze stars. He was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church and BPO Elks 1007, both in Beardstown, Sigma Chi fraternity, Knights of Columbus, Schuyler County American Legion and served on the Cass County Board for several years.
  Survivors: wife, Imogene; two sons, Gary R. (wife, Pam D.) Drawve of Springfield and C. Mark (wife, Carol E.) Drawve of Lerna; a daughter, Mary Ann Lehmkuhl of Beardstown; eight grandchildren; and two aunts.
  Services: Mass, 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Alexius Catholic Church, Beardstown, the Rev. Eugene Weitzel, Rev. Roger Simpson and Rev. George Radosevich officiating. Burial: 1 p.m. Saturday, Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Charles A. Drogoz
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, August 8, 2001, page 14, column 2
Charles Drogoz
  Charles A. Drogoz, 31, of Lisle, died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in Lisle.
  He was born April 21, 1970, in Hinsdale.
  He married Ruth Bednar in 1998 and she survives.
  He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Swigart, of Lisle; a stepbrother, Paul Swigart of Oak Lawn; a stepsister, Robyn Maciejewski of Downer's Grove; and five nieces and nephews.
  Graveside services were held Saturday, Aug. 4, at Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.
  Goodwin Funeral Home of Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of George E. Dunbar
Herald & Review, Decatur, IL, March 29, 1991
George E. Dunbar
  DECATUR -George E. Dunbar, 69, Rushville, formerly of Decatur, retired petroleum employee, died Wednesday (March 27, 1991).
  World War II Navy pilot and member of American Legion Schuyler Post 4.
  Survivors: wife, Mildred Sadler Dunbar; sons, Doug, DeForest, Wis.; Eric, Snellville, Ga.; daughter, Tanya Devitt, Rushville; brother, Howard, Stonington.
  Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville. Visitation:
  Friday evening. Burial: Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Obituary of Pauline Shoopman Bridgewater Dunbar
Peoria Journal Star, May 24, 1995
Pauline Dunbar
  MOUNT STERLING - Pauline Dunbar, 79, of Mount Sterling died at 4:54 p.m. Monday, May 22, 1995, at her home.
  Born Dec. 3, 1915, in Lee Township, Brown County, to Glenn and Leta Grant Shoopman, she married Otha M. Dunbar on Dec. 4, 1937, in Kahoka, Mo. He survives.
  Also surviving are six daughters, Joyce Edlin, Janice Hendricks, Ruth Anne Logsdon, Marilyn Crenshaw and Pam Dunbar, all of Mount Sterling, and Jeanette Freitag of Jacksonville; two sons, Fred Dunbar of Mount Sterling and John Bridgewater of Chillicothe; 19 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. One infant daughter preceded her in death.
  She graduated from Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb. A schoolteacher, she was a member of Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers Association.
  She was a member of Buckhorn United Methodist Church and Cooperstown Christian Church.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hufnagel Funeral Home in Mount Sterling. The Rev. Tom Ross will officiate. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with the family meeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Additional visitation will be two hours before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hersman Cemetery in Hersman.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers Association.
Obituary of Edna Irene Anderson Dunn
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, August 22, 2001, page 13, column 3
Edna Irene Dunn
  Edna Irene Dunn, 93, a resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2001, at the nursing home.
  She was born June 3, 1908, in Woodstock Township in Schuyler County the daughter of Charles Martin "Ben" and Minnie Louise Rittenhouse Anderson.
  She married Lawrence C. Dunn on Aug. 15, 1926, in Rushville.  He preceded her in death on June 5, 1980.
  Mrs. Dunn was a homemaker.  She attended Schuyler County schools and was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Mt. Sterling.
  Survivors include two sons, Robert Dunn (wife Alberta) of Mt. Sterling and Lyle "Doug" Dunn (wife Margie) of Mt. Sterling; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, Danny, Cecil Eugene and Albert Leo; one granddaughter in infancy; one brother, Russell Anderson; two sisters, Ruth L. Jamison and Estelle Schaffer.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 21, in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Father Thomas Henseler officiating.  Burial was in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.
  Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family Catholic Church or St. Mary's School.
Obituary of Fredreca "Snoop" Ann Robeson Easly
Peoria Journal Star, October 17, 1995, Page: A8
FREDRECA EASLY
  RUSHVILLE - Fredreca A. "Snoop" Easly, 59, of Rushville died at 1:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 1995, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  Born April 22, 1936, in Rushville to Jake Reeve and Anna Margaret Reed Robeson, she married Jackie Easly on June 28, 1985, in Bowling Green, Mo. He survives.
  Also surviving are her father of Rushville; one son, Michael Scott Robeson of Beardstown; one daughter, Dana Lee Robeson-Harris of Beardstown; one stepson, Jon K. Easly of Centralia; one sister, Mrs. Dean (Miriam) Orr of Rushville; four grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren. Her mother preceded her in death.
  She was a visiting nurse for Cass-Schuyler Home Health Care.
  There will be no services. Cremation has been accorded. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Home Health Care.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 17, 1995, Page: 8
Fredreca A. Easly
  RUSHVILLE - Fredreca A. "Snoop" Easly, 59, of Rushville died Monday at Memorial Medical Center.
  Survivors: husband, Jackie; a son, Michael Scott Robeson of Beardstown; a daughter, Dana Lee Robeson-Harris of Beardstown; a stepson, Jon K. Easly of Centralia; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Dean (Miriam) Orr of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews.
  Remains were cremated. There will be no services. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Patsy "Pat" Ren Eaton
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Patsy "Pat" Eaton
  Patsy "Pat" Eaton, 63, of Beardstown, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2006 at the Heritage Manor South Nursing Home in Beardstown.
  She was born on September 27, 1942 in Frederick, IL.  She was the daughter of the late George Donald and Alice Luella Irvin Ren.  She married Terry Edwin Eaton May 2, 1959 in Rushville.  He passed away March 15. 1977.
  Surviving is a daughter, Linda Knippenberg & husband Tim of Rushville; a grandson, Josh Eaton of Rushville; four brothers, John Ren & wife Kay of Beardstown, Henry C. Ren & wife Peggy of Frederick, William Ren of Carterville, IL, Jerry Ren & wife Bonny of Frederick; two sisters, Josephine Smith of East Peoria, IL and Lucille Spears of Peoria Heights, IL.
  She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Joe Eaton, one brother, Joe Fisher, two sisters, Lula Williams and Nellie Glass.
  She was a cook at the Star Café in Beardstown 20 years and the Beardstown IGA Deli 3 years.
  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Roger Barnes officiating.  Interment will be in the Messerer Cemetery near Frederick.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com

Eagle Publications, January 17, 2006
Patsy "Pat" Eaton
  Patsy "Pat" Eaton, 63, Beardstown, died at 6:35 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 2006, at the Heritage Manor South Nursing Home, Beardstown.
  Funeral services was held Monday, Jan. 16, 2006, at the Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, with the Rev. Roger Barnes officiating. Burial was in the Messerer Cemetery, near Frederick.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the Worthington Funeral Home website @ www.worthingtonfh.com.
Obituary of Wayne L. Eckel
Journal Gazette, Mattoon, IL, June 26, 2006
Wayne Eckel
  SULLIVAN - Wayne L. Eckel, 83 , of Sullivan, died 4:20 p.m. Friday (June 23, 2006) in Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.
  Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan with Felix Hagerman officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan and at the church one hour before services Tuesday. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ or the Titus Presbyterian Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
  Wayne was born February 18, 1923 in Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Ace and Louise Colclasure Eckel. He had worked at Community Industries, Yardman and Agri-Fab in Sullivan, was a member of the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, past president of the Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-Op, had been a board member for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, board member of Illinois Printing Service, past president of Sullivan Industrial Marketing, Inc. and was a RSVP volunteer for Mrs. Bolin's reading class.
  Wayne married Nancy L. Lane on June 23, 1951 in Sullivan.
  Surviving are his wife, Nancy; son, Chris Eckel and his wife Jeri; grandchildren, Brandy Neville, Schuyler Eckel, Kelsey Eckel and Ryan Eckel; great-grandchildren, Ethan Neville and Maddie Neville all of Sullivan.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale.
  To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries.

Herald & Review, Decatur, IL, June 25, 2006
Wayne L. Eckel
  SULLIVAN - Wayne L. Eckel, 83 , of Sullivan, died 4:20 p.m. Friday (June 23, 2006) in Eastview Terrace, Sullivan
  Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan with Felix Hagerman officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan and at the church one hour before services. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ or the Titus Presbyterian Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
  Wayne was born February 18, 1923 in Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Ace and Louise Colclasure Eckel. He had worked at Community Industries, Yardman and Agri-Fab in Sullivan, was a member of the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, past president of the Coles Moultrie Electric Co-Op, had been a board member for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, board member of Illinois Printing Service, past president of Sullivan Industrial Marketing, Inc. and was a RSVP volunteer for Mrs. Bolin’s reading class. Wayne married Nancy L. Lane on June 23, 1951 in Sullivan.
  Surviving are his wife Nancy; son, Chris Eckel and his wife Jeri; grandchildren, Brandy Neville, Schuyler Eckel, Kelsey Eckel and Ryan Eckel; great grandchildren, Ethan Neville and Maddie Neville all of Sullivan.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale.
  Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp

Times-Courier, Charleston, IL, June 26, 2006
Wayne Eckel
  SULLIVAN - Wayne L. Eckel, 83 , of Sullivan, died 4:20 p.m. Friday (June 23, 2006) in Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.
  Funeral services will be 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan with Felix Hagerman officiating. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan and at the church one hour before services Tuesday. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ or the Titus Presbyterian Home. Condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
  Wayne was born February 18, 1923 in Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Ace and Louise Colclasure Eckel. He had worked at Community Industries, Yardman and Agri-Fab in Sullivan, was a member of the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, past president of the Coles-Moultrie Electric Co-Op, had been a board member for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, board member of Illinois Printing Service, past president of Sullivan Industrial Marketing, Inc. and was a RSVP volunteer for Mrs. Bolin's reading class.
  Wayne married Nancy L. Lane on June 23, 1951 in Sullivan.
  Surviving are his wife, Nancy; son, Chris Eckel and his wife Jeri; grandchildren, Brandy Neville, Schuyler Eckel, Kelsey Eckel and Ryan Eckel; great-grandchildren, Ethan Neville and Maddie Neville all of Sullivan.
  He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dale.
  To sign the online guestbook, go to www.jg-tc.com and click on obituaries.
Obituary of Larry Paul Eddington I
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Larry Paul Eddington, Sr.
  Larry Paul Eddington, Sr., 59, of R.R. #1, Huntsville, passed away at 7:26 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2007 at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born on Friday, July 4, 1947 in Palo Alto, CA.  He was the son of Roy Eddington and Mary Elizabeth Carter. He married Betty Mae Hefley May 14, 1969 in Beardstown, IL.  She passed away April 22, 1980.
  Surviving are (2) sons, Larry Paul Eddington, Jr. of Guymon, OK, Chris Eddington of Huntsville; (2) daughters, Vickie Gerber of Billings, MT, Kimberly Sue Eddington of Beardstown; (14) grandchildren; (2) sisters, Virginia Dunbar of Ridge, MD and Linda Porter of Hampton, VA.
   He graduated from Rushville High School in 1966 and served in the US Army from November 10, 1966 to November 1, 1968, serving in Vietnam.  Larry worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in November of 2002 due to ill health.
  Graveside memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007 at the Browning Cemetery with Military services conducted by the US Army Honor Guard and Schuyler American Legion Post #4.  Inurnment will follow.  There will be no visitation.  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.  Private condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Marshall "Earl" Earl Edlin
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EARL EDLIN
  Versailles, Illinois: Marshall Earl Edlin, age 88, of Versailles, Illinois passed away at 1:50 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007 at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling.
  He was born March 8, 1919 in Bluff City, Illinois the son of Orville and Maizie Dutton Edlin. He married Frances Bradbury on May 21, 1938 in Palmyra, Missouri and she survives.
  Mr. Edlin was a lifetime fisherman that dearly loved the river and had also worked for Illinois Valley Paving Company in Bluffs, Illinois for several years.
  Earl was a lifelong member of the La Grange Chapel. He taught fishnet making at the Meredosia Historical Society. Earl’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, duck hunting in the lake, working in his garden and playing his harmonica for anyone that passed by.
  Survivors include his wife Frances Edlin of Versailles, Illinois. 4 children Buddy Edlin and his wife Joyce of Mt. Sterling, Butch Edlin and his wife Marianne of Rushville, Bobby Edlin and his wife Darlene of Versailles and Shirley Bean and her husband Mike of Versailles. 12 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson also survives along with 1 brother Everett Edlin and his wife Risca of Petersburg, Virginia and a sister-in-law Evelyn Edlin of Kentucky.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 daughter Janet Thomas and 1 brother Harold Edlin.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Matt Haberman officiating.
  Burial will be in the Cooperstown Cemetery in Brown County.
  Friends may call any time after 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday with the family meeting friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Friends may also call any time after 8:00 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
  Memorials are suggested to the La Grange Chapel or the Meredosia Historical Society.
  Condolences for the family may be left on line at www.hendrickerfh.com.
  The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of Russell R. Edmiston
Peoria Journal Star, April 24, 1993, Page: C10
Russell Edmiston
  ASTORIA - Russell R. Edmiston, 77, of Rural Route 2 died at 5:55 p.m. Friday, April 23, 1993, at his home.
  Born Aug. 24, 1915, in Schuyler County to Roy M. and Dena M. Pegg Edmiston, he married Alta M. McKinley on March 18, 1944, in Macomb. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Melvin R. and Marion R., both of Astoria; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Clara Lee) Hendricks of Vermont; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  He was a World War II veteran.
  He farmed in Astoria and worked at Clayton-Mark Foundry in Vermont for 13 years.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Kost Memorial Home in Vermont. Collis Trone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery.
Obituary of Lois Ruth Sherrill Edwards
Hurley Funeral Home Obituary
Lois Ruth Edwards
  Lois Ruth Edwards, 94, of 212 W. First Havana, IL. died on August 19, 2005 at 12:10 a.m. at the Havana Healthcare Center.
  She was born on September 11, 1910 in Browning, IL to John L. Sherrill and Nettie Laster. She married Jewell Edwards who preceeded her in death in 1955.
  They had one son, Bill (Jackie) Edwards of Havana, IL., 2 daughters, Patricia France of Havana, IL. and Beverly Collins of Havana, IL and 1 step-daughter of Havana, IL. She also had 10 grandchildren as well as several great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by 2 brothers, 1 sister, 1 grandson and 1 step-daughter.
  She was a homemaker and worked for DuRite Laundry for 20 years. She was also a member of the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and a member of the AARP.
  Services were held on Monday August 22, 2005 with an half hour before visitation at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. Memorials may be made to Heart Fund.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 20, 2005
Lois Edwards
  HAVANA - Lois Edwards, 94, of Havana died Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at Havana Healthcare Center.
  She was born Sept. 11, 1910, in Browning, the daughter of John L. and Nettie Laster Sherrill. She married Jewell Edwards; he died in 1955. A stepdaughter also preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Edwards worked for Du Rite Laundry in Havana for 20 years. She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Havana and AARP.
  Survivors: son, Bill (wife, Jackie) Edwards of Havana; two daughters, Patricia France and Beverly Collins, both of Havana; stepdaughter, Dorothy Armbrust of Havana; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
  Graveside services: 2 p.m. Monday, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana, the Rev. James Fedosuk officiating.
  Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, August 20, 2005
Lois Edwards
  HAVANA - Lois Edwards, 94, of Havana died at 12:10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2005, at Havana Healthcare Center.
  Born Sept. 11, 1910, in Browning to John L. and Nettie Laster Sherrill, she married Jewell Edwards. He died in 1955.
  She also was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister, two grandchildren and one stepdaughter.
  Surviving are one son, Bill (and Jackie) of Havana; two daughters, Patricia France and Beverly Collins, both of Havana; one stepdaughter, Dorothy Armbrust of Havana; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
  A member of AARP, she worked for Du Rite Laundry for 20 years.
  She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in Havana.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Laurel Hill Cemetery. The Rev. James Fedosuk will officiate. There will be no visitation. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Roma Pearl Kepler Edwards
Peoria Journal Star, December 17, 2003, Page: B4
Roma Edwards
  RUSHVILLE - Roma Kepler Edwards of Rushville died at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility.
  Born March 3, 1925, in Macomb to Oscar Romeo and Eunice Poole Kepler, she married Maurice Fred Edwards on Feb. 23, 1952, in Rushville. He died Sept. 28, 1985.
  She also was preceded in death by one grandson and one brother.
  Surviving are one son, David of Rushville; two daughters, Sarah (and Randall) Fuqua of Rushville and Susan (and Kurt) Fiedler of Peoria; five granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter.
  In her early years, she worked in the secretarial pool for the state of Illinois in Springfield. She later worked for Moreland & Devitt Drug Store for many years before retiring. She then was a secretary for First Presbyterian Church.
  She was a co-founder and officer at the time of her death of Pandora's Playhouse, where she had served in many capacities, including performing, directing and publicity.
  She served on the Schuyler Arts Council and the Illinois Arts Council. She was the author of "How to Get Your Husband to do the Housework and Other Things." She was second runner-up in the 1895 Ms. Senior Illinois pageant.
  She was a former member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 Auxiliary.
  A lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church in Rushville, she was an elder, a deacon and was serving as clerk of the session at the time of her death. She also was a past president of the Presbyterian Women.
  Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at her church, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Sue Coller and David Haney will officiate. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Worthington Funeral Home. Cremation will be accorded, and burial of ashes will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church, Pandora's Playhouse or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary of Oliva Maxine Menely Edwards
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, August 8, 2001, page 14, column 3
Oliva Edwards
  Oliva Edwards, 91, of Rushville, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at the Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville.

The Rushville Times, Wednesday, August 15, 2001, page 13, column 3
Oliva Edwards
  Oliva Maxine Edwards, 91, of Rushville, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2001, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born June 23, 1910, at Rushville, to James and Lillie Wilson Menely.
  She married William G. Edwards, Jan. 5, 1927, in Schuyler County.  He preceded her in death on July 31, 1976.
  She is survived by one son, James H. Edwards, of Rushville; three grandsons; and eight great-grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by in infant son, Billie, Jr.; two brothers, Ray and Don Menely; one sister, Eunice Machorski; and two stepsisters, Etta Payton and Gladys Poole.
  She was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rushville.
  Graveside services were held Friday at the Rushville City Cemetery with the Rev. Susan Coller officiating.  Worthington Funeral Home of Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass-Schuyler Hospice or The Virginia, Scripps Park community building.
Obituary of Mary Theresa Laktas Elas
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, February 23, 1999
Mary T. Elas
  RUSHVILLE - Mary Theresa Elas, 89, of Rushville died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
  She was born Oct. 9, 1909, in Bobovac, Yugoslavia, the daughter of George and Katherine Loncarevich Laktas. She married John Elas in Aledo in 1932.
  Mrs. Elas was a homemaker and was secretary for Elas Quarries in Rushville. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Rushville, and its Altar and Rosary Society. She volunteered for numerous charities and civic organizations and was a former member of the Rushville Business and Professional Women and the Schuyler Home Extension.
  Survivors: husband, John; a daughter, Katherine "Kay" Mattson of Rushville; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Anna Elas of Viola.
  Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Catholic Church, Viola, the Rev. Richard Slavish officiating. Burial: St. Johns Cemetery, Viola.
  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, February 23, 1999
Mary Elas
  RUSHVILLE - Mary Theresa Elas, 89, of Rushville died at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Oct. 9, 1909, in Bobovac, Yugoslavia, to George and Katherine Loncarevich Laktas, she married John Elas on June 4, 1932, in Aledo. He survives.
  Also surviving are one daughter, Katherine "Kay" Mattson of Rushville; one sister, Anna Elas of Viola; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  One brother preceded her in death.
  She was a secretary for Elas Quarries in Rushville.
  She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Rushville and its Altar and Rosary Society.
  She was a former member of Rushville Business and Professional Women and Schuyler Home Extension.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church in Viola. The Rev. Richard Slavish will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, with a prayer service at 6 p.m. officiated by the Rev. Robert Reynolds. Further visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery in Viola.
  Memorials may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church or to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary of Harry S. Elliott
Peoria Journal Star, September 4, 1992
Harry Elliott
  FREDERICK - Harry S. Elliott, 81, of Frederick died at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1992, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Aug. 26, 1911, in Camden to Ray and Effie Peterson Elliott, he married Helen Jones on July 4, 1937, in Shelbina, Mo. She survives.
  Also surviving are one son, Robert, and one sister, Helen Elliott, both of Urbana; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
  A World War II Navy veteran, he managed Boydston Lumber Co. in Rushville, retiring in 1975. He was a member of Schuyler American Legion Post 4 and was a Mason. He served as director on the Schuyler County Fair Board.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. The Revs. John and Dawn Stemple will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Obituary of Helen F. Elliott
Peoria Journal Star, April 9, 1999
Helen Elliott
  RUSHVILLE - Helen F. Elliott, 86, of Rushville died at 5:35 a.m. Thursday, April 8, 1999, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home.
  She was born Dec. 15, 1912, in Camden to Ray and Effie Peterson Elliott.
  Surviving are one niece, Christy Elliott of Urbana, and several cousins.
  One brother preceded her in death.
  She taught school in Rushville and Springfield for 38 years and later was a substitute teacher for 10 years.
  She was a member of First Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Schuyler-Brown Retired Teacher's Association and the Order of Eastern Star.
  Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Rushville City Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Belew will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Worthington Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to her church.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 9, 1999
Helen F. Elliott
  RUSHVILLE - Helen F. Elliott, 86, of Rushville died Thursday, April 8, 1999, at the Snyder's-Vaughn Haven Nursing Home, Rushville.
  She was born Dec. 15, 1912, in Camden, the daughter of Ray and Effie Peterson Elliott.
  Miss Elliott taught school in Rushville and Springfield for 38 years and later was a substitute teacher for 10 years until 1986. She was a member of First Christian Church "Disciples of Christ" of Rushville, Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers Association and the Order of Eastern Star.
  Survivors: a niece, Christy Elliott of Urbana; a great-niece; two great-great-nieces; a great-nephew; and several cousins.
  Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Rushville City Cemetery, the Rev. Robert Belew officiating.
  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of John David Elliott
Peoria Journal Star, March 12, 2005, Page: B4
John Elliott
  Littleton - John David Elliott, 59, of Littleton, formerly of Chicago, died at 12:12 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Aug. 1, 1945, in Chicago to Sidney W. and Florence A. Harris Elliott, he married Jill A. Davis on Aug. 23, 1969, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, David (and Colleen), Terry (and Liana) and Josey (and Mandi), all of Chicago; two brothers, Daniel (and Peggy) of Collinsville and Dennis of Carpentersville; two sisters, Nancy (and Kent) Thomas and Sharon Dodd, both of Vermont; and two grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by one infant brother.
  He was a Vietnam War Navy veteran, and a member of the Vermont American Legion.
  He graduated from City Colleges of Chicago.
  He was a patrolman for the city of Chicago for 28 years, retiring in 2000. He then was chief of police in Vermont.
  He was a member of Fraternal Order of Police and Rushville Moose Lodge 708.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Wood Funeral Home in Rushville. The Rev. Richard Pricco will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Burial will be in Vermont Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by his American Legion post.
  Memorials may be made to the Schuyler County Ambulance and Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Jill A. Davis Elliott
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Jill Davis Elliott
  Jill Davis Elliott, 55, of Littleton, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 11:07 AM, Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at her home.
  She was born on October 1, 1951 in Astoria, Illinois the daughter of the late Whitney and Norma (Siler) Davis.  She married John David Elliott on August 23, 1969 at the Astoria United Methodist Church in Astoria.  He preceded her in death on March 10, 2005.
  Jill worked as a patrol officer for the City of Chicago, for 20 years, retiring in 2003.  She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police # 7, Women of the Moose in Rushville and attended the Vermont United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed crafts and yardwork.
  Surviving are three sons David T. Elliott and wife Colleen of Chicago, Terry A. Elliott and wife Liana of Chicago Ridge, and Joseph R. Elliott and fiancée Mandi of Littleton, four grandchildren Ian Elliott, Morgan Elliott, Jonathon Elliott and Ryan Elliott and a step granddaughter Alyssa Petrishe, three brothers Mike Davis and wife Peg and Richard Davis and wife Jody all of Astoria, and John Davis and wife Donna of South Carolina, and several nieces and nephews.
  Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 26, 2007 at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with Rev. Cindy Rettig officiating.  Interment will follow in the Vermont Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM Friday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville.  Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.  You are invited to share your memories of Jill and leave condolences at www.woodfh.net.
Obituary of Rosalie Briney Emmons
Peoria Journal Star, June 22, 1993, Page: D5
Rosalie Emmons
  ASTORIA - Rosalie Emmons, 68, of rural Astoria died Sunday, June 20, 1993, at her residence.
  Born April 8, 1925, in Schuyler County to Harold and Lois Margaret Shelley Briney, she married Merrill Eugene Emmons on May 12, 1945, in Rapid City, S. D. He died Aug. 6, 1963. One sister and one brother also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one daughter, Sharon Pierce of Lincoln; two sons, William of Astoria and Michael of Havana; one brother, Roger Briney of Browning; and six grandchildren.
  She was a member of Sheldon Grove Methodist Church and a former member of Order of Eastern Star.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hurley Funeral Home in Havana. The Rev. Terry Westerfield will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.
  Memorials may be made to her church building fund or to American Heart Association.
Obituary of Rev. Dr. Marshall H. Ervin
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, December 5, 2001, page 15, column 1
Marshall H. Ervin
  The Rev. Dr. Marshall H. Ervin, 85, of Culbertson Gardens, Rushville, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born April 8, 1916, to the late Marshall L. and Ethel Beach Ervin in Cape Girardeau, Mo.  He married Robbie V. Williams on March 22, 1936, in Corning, Ark.
  She survives, along with three sons, Marshall L. (wife Jeanne) of Macomb, Jim W. (wife Jeanne) of Rushville, and Dennis G. (wife Deborah) of Omaha, Neb.; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia A. Boyd (husbund Dick) of Littleton; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
  Two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death.
  Dr. Ervin was an ordained clergyman of the United Methodist Church and served as Decatur District Superintendent for six years.
  He served the following United Methodist churches in the Illinois Conference: Divernon, Glenarm, Farmersville, Rushville First Church, East Peoria First Church, and Rock Island First Church.  He served as executive director of Wesley Towers Retirement Center in Mattoon for five years.  He retired from active ministry in 1982.
  Ervin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Asbury College, a bachelor of divinity, and master of religious education degree from Garrett Evangelical Seminary in Evanston.  He was awarded a doctor of divinity degree by MacMurray College in Jacksonville, and was named Pastor Emeritus by the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  In retirement, Dr. Ervin organized the development department of Culbertson Memorial Hospital where he served as director of development for 10 years.  He was instrumental in raising funds to build the Dohner Medical Arts Center in Rushville.  He was named the Paul Harris Fellow and was awarded the Service Above Self Award by the Rushville Rotary Club.  He also was chosen to serve as parade marshall for Rushville's Smiles Day.
  At the age of 80, Dr. Ervin became an author, publishing three books after retiring from Culbertson Hospital.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville City Cemetery.  The Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville was in charge of services.
  Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church of Rushville, Culbertson Gardens or the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary of Elizabeth A. Illman Estes
Peoria Journal Star, April 2, 1994, Page: C10
Elizabeth Estes
  RUSHVILLE - Elizabeth A. Estes, 85, of rural Rushville died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 1994, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
  Born Aug. 30, 1908, in Woodstock Township, Schuyler County, to Clarence and Carrie Newell Illman, she married Truman Estes on May 1, 1929, in Astoria. He died Feb. 4, 1993. One brother and one sister also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Russell (Mary Frances) Cunningham of Rushville, Joan Rice of Jacksonville, Mrs. Eldon (Irene) Vaughn of Camden and Mrs. Larry (Betty) Paisley of Hurdland, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild.
  A 1956 graduate of Western Illinois University, she taught school in Schuyler County for 31 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of Rushville Free Methodist Church and the Schuyler-Brown Retired Teachers Association.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at her church. The Revs. Wayne Bonser and Robert Kirkham will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Worthington Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to her church building fund.
Obituary of Donald "Don" Edward Etter
Peoria Journal Star, August 4, 1993
Don Etter
  ASTORIA - Don E. Etter, 82, of Astoria died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2, 1993, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born Oct. 22, 1910, in Canton to Harvey and Edith Ruth Falkenstein Etter, he married Ruby Chapman on May 16, 1935, in Oregon, Ill. She survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Joanne) Heath of Adair, Mrs. Neal (Jeanne) Hartman, Mrs. Gene (Judy) Grafton and Mrs. Bill (Joyce) Palmer, all of Rushville; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and one sister, Maxine Flaherty of Astoria. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
  He was an Illinois state trooper for 10 years, until 1951. He was a pit boss for the Peabody Coal Co. from 1951 to 1963 in Illinois and Indiana. From 1977 until 1992 he was supervisor of Astoria Township.
  He was a member of Astoria Masonic Lodge 100, AF&AM, and Astoria United Methodist Church.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. The Rev. Terry Westerfield will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the memorial home, with Masonic services at 8 p.m. Burial will be in Astoria Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to his church.
Obituary of Harold M. Etter
Peoria Journal Star, February 23, 1994, Page: D7
Harold Etter
  RUSHVILLE - Harold M. Etter, 87, of Rushville died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21, 1994, at St. Luke Health Care Center in Beardstown.
  Born July 7, 1906, in Fulton County to Jacob and Della Mae Stambaugh Etter, he married Viva W. Wilson on Aug. 13, 1929, in Astoria. She died Aug. 2, 1991. He also was preceded in death by two grandsons, three brothers and two sisters.
  Surviving are two sons, William "Bill" and Richard "Dick," and two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur (Pat) Leverton and Mrs. Carl (Peggy) Settles, all of Rushville; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Eugene of Fairborn, Ohio, and Jacob Jr. of Belleville; and one sister, Grace Schisler of Ipava.
  He farmed in Schuyler County, retiring in 1991. During World War II he worked at International Harvester in Canton.
  He was a member of Schuyler County Farm Bureau.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville. The Rev. William Hesseldenz will officiate. Calling hours will be from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to St. Luke Health Care Center in Beardstown.
Obituary of Edna A. VanAtta Cabbell Evans
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, January 28, 2003, Page: 36
Edna A. Evans
  Taylorville - Edna A. Cabbell Evans, 95, of Taylorville died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2003, at Taylorville Care Center.
  She was born June 12, 1907, in Lerna, the daughter of William I. and Mae Chaney Van Atta. She married Claude R. Cabbell in 1924 in Newton; he died in 1969. She married the Rev. William Evans in 1972; he died in 1984.
  Mrs. Evans was a retired homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Taylorville.
  Survivors; a son, David R. Cabbell of San Ramon, Calif.; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and two sisters, Mabel Pirrello of Cambridge, Wis., and Rowena Camm of Florida.
  Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Sutton Memorial Home Chapel, Taylorville, the Rev. Michael D. Branch officiating. Inurnment: at a later date, Aten Cemetery, Hidalgo.
Obituary if James A. Ewing
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Worthington Funeral Home Obituary
James A. Ewing
  James A. Ewing, 80, of #4 Parkview Road, Rushville, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
  He was born on Sunday, October 24, 1926 in Webster, Iowa.  He was the son of the late Ralph and Annie Settles Ewing.  He married Aileen King June 15, 1946 at the First United Methodist Church in Rushville.
  She survives along with (2) sons, Steve Ewing & wife Patty of Rushville, Greg Ewing & wife Debbie of Colchester; (4) grandchildren, Scott Ewing, Shelly Demaree & husband Mike, Mike Ewing, Ginelle Ewing; (3) step grandchildren, Matt, Blake and Kirk Denney; (4) great grandchildren, Adam & Kyle Demaree, Austin & Ashtyn Ewing; a sister, Margaret King of Rushville.  He was preceded in death by (3) sisters, Jane Black, Mildred Walters & Mary Engelhardt; (3) brothers, Glen, Don & Bill Ewing.
  He served in the US Merchant Marines during WWII.  Jim farmed in his early years and worked for Bartlow Brothers Meat Packing 35 years, retiring as Sales Manager.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.  He served as an Alderman on the Rushville City Council and was a member of the Schuyler School Board for many years.  He also was a founding member of the Rushville Little League and worked the yard markers at Rushville High School Football games many years.  He was a life long Chicago Cubs & Bears fan and loved following Schuyler Co. sports, attending hundreds of events as long as his health permitted.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2007 at the Worthington Funeral Home with Reverends Mary and Paul Arnold officiating.  Interment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.  Memorials may be given to Rushville Little League, 1st United Methodist Church, or the Schuyler Co. P.L.A.Y. Group.  Private condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Grace Anna Schieferdecker Fano
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, September 12, 2001, page 15, column 2
Grace Anna Schieferdecker Fano
  Grace Anna Schieferdecker Fano, 81, of Garfield Heights, Ohio, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001.
  She was born Sept. 20, 1918, in Schuyler County, to Fred Joseph and Anna Marie Doris Miller Schieferdecker.
  She graduated from Rushville High School.  She taught school a few years near Rushville.  Then, she worked at the Rushville Telephone office for several years.
  She married Calvin Fano, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Elmer, Loren, and Roy; and two sisters, Lena Green and Edith Anderson.
  Survivors include two sons, James and Martin; one daughter, Joan; a sister-in-law, Erma Schieferdecker; and a nephew, Don (wife Anna Marie) Schieferdecker of Rushville; and several nieces and nephews.
  Cremation was accorded and a memorial service will be held later in Ohio.
Obituary of Melinda Rose Joni Feiden
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 26, 1999
Melinda R.J. Feiden
  SPRINGFIELD - Melinda Rose Joni Feiden, 17, of Springfield died Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in Gardner Township.
  She was born March 8, 1982, in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph D. Feiden and Carol S. Phelps Lasley.
  Miss Feiden, a lifelong resident of Springfield, was a student at Lanphier High School. She was a customer representative for Best Buy for over a year, and was an employee of Fantastic Flora Creations for three years.
  She was a Bank One Junior Student of the Week, in the top 10 percent of her junior class, active in track and field, a cheerleader, a founding member of Lanphier High School Spirit Club, a John Hopkins Math Student, student government representative, a member of the Chemistry, Art, French and Jets (Junior Engineering Technical Society) clubs, a member of the Speech Team, and a nominee for the National Honor Society. She was a co-leader for the Girl Scouts of America Troop 142 and volunteered at Braveheart.
  Survivors: father and stepmother, Joseph D. Feiden and Cynthia J. Murphy-Feiden of Petersburg; mother, Carol S. Lasley of Springfield; grandparents, Donna M. Feiden of Springfield, and Rosemary and Russell Phelps of Pleasant Plains; great-grandmother, Myrtle Phelps of Beardstown; a brother, Neal C. Feiden at home; three sisters, Loni Golden, Aleta Feiden and Emma Lasley, all at home; a stepsister, Annalesa M. Feiden of Petersburg; and several cousins.
  Memorial Service: 10 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church, the Rev. Rebecca Ingram and the Rev. Sylvan Knobloch officiating.
  Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for James "Jim" L. Ferguson
Eagle Publications, February 24, 2000
James "Jim" L. Ferguson
  James "Jim" L. Ferguson, 58, Roseville, died at 9:10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at Community Medical Center, Monmouth.
  He was born March 4, 1941 in LaHarpe to Charles N. and Maxine (Bice) Ferguson. He married Karen Johnson, Nov. 17, 1967 in Roseville, who survives.
  He is survived by his mother, Maxine Long, Blandinsville; stepmother, Lola Ferguson , Burlington, Iowa.; sons, James Ferguson Jr. and his wife Peg, Logansport, Ind. and Timothy Ferguson, Macomb; daughters, Kimla Tyson and her husband Mark, Rushville, Julia Blair and her husband Keith, Plainfield, and Suzanne Ferguson, Macomb; nine grandchildren, Samantha and Cassie Ferguson, Sara Rose and Nicholas Tyson, Tyler and Ashley and Caleb Ferguson, and Adam and Nathan Blair; sisters, Judy Oliver, Janet Johnson and Jean Mershon, LaHarpe; and brother, Larry Long of Blandinsville.
  He is preceded in death by his father, stepfather, one sister and half-brother.
  He received his education in LaHarpe, and has been a Roseville resident since 1966. He was a high school athlete and continued his interest in sports throughout his lifetime. He had worked at Eagle’s in Galesburg, Jerry’s Big Value in Roseville, Carol Jean’s in Abingdon, and Meek’s Grocery in Roseville.
  A dedicated and strong Christian, he was a member of the Roseville Christian Church.
  Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 20, in the Roseville Christian Church with senior minister Robert Brunk officiating. Interment was in Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery.
  Cherilyn Thomas was pianist and George and Sandy Campbell were vocalists. Corman Memorial Home, Roseville, was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were: Larry Johnson, Terry Mershon, Brad Johnson, Greg Jensen, Kevin Johnson, Harry Bycroft, Gerald Huston and David Huston. Leon Monical and Allen Dehority were honorary pallbearers.
  Memorials may be made to the Roseville Christian Church, or to Community Medical Center, Monmouth.
Obituary of Ervin Filer
Hurley Funeral Home Obituary
Ervin Filer
Ervin Filer, 79, of RR #3 Box 29 Horseshoe Bend Lane Rushville, IL died August 2, 2005 at 4:45 p.m. at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, IL.
  He was born June 8, 1926 in Vandalia, IL to Lester B. Filer and Amelia Straub. He married Nina L. Forsythe on October 21, 1967 in Springfield, IL and she survives.
  He has one son, Grant L. Filer of CO., one niece, one nephew, and one grandson. He was preceeded in death by his parents and one sister.
  He served in the Navy during WWII and later worked as a supervisor of Land Reclamation of Surface Mining for the US. Department of Interior. He was also a graduate of U of I.
  Services were held on August 6, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. at the Rushville Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Illinois Nature Conservancy or Donor's Choice.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 4, 2005
Ervin Filer
  RUSHVILLE - Ervin Filer, 79, of Rushville died Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born June 8, 1926, in Vandalia, the son of Lester B. and Amelia Straub Filer. He married Nina L. Forsythe in 1967 in Springfield.
  Mr. Filer graduated from the University of Illinois. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a supervisor of land reclamation of surface mining for the U.S. Department of Interior Office.
  Survivors: wife, Nina; son, Grant L. Filer of Colorado; a grandson; and a niece and nephew.
  Cremation was accorded.
  Graveside services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Rushville City Cemetery, the Rev. Ray Greenfield officiating.
  Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Marlene Hodges Findahl
Eagle Publications, June 16, 2006
Marlene Hodges Findahl
  Marlene Hodges Findahl, 74, Ballwin, Mo., formerly of Rushville, died Monday, June 12, 2006 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Chesterfield, Mo.
  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006 at the Wood Funeral Home, Rushville, with David Haney officiating.
  Burial will be in the Rushville City Cemetery.
  Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at the Wood Funeral Home
  Memorials may be made to the Scripps Park Pool or the charity of the donor’s choice.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be emailed to the family at woodfh@frontiernet.net

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, June 14, 2006
Marlene Findahl
  BALLWIN, Mo. - Marlene Hodges Findahl, 74, of Ballwin, formerly of Rushville, died Monday, June 12, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo.
  She was born Sept. 18, 1931, in Schuyler County, the daughter of Dwight and Nina Settles Hodges. She married Earl G. Findahl in 1957 in Macomb. A son, Kirk Findahl, preceded her in death.
  Mrs. Findahl graduated from Rushville High School in 1949. She was a legal secretary for Ernest G. Utter and worked for the Wisconsin state treasurer's office in Madison. She and her husband co-owned Fleishel Lumber Co. in St. Louis.
  Survivors: husband, Earl; three stepdaughters, Marilyn Wolf of Oakland, Calif., and Becky Findahl and Sharon Redington, both of Galesburg; three stepgrandchildren; two step-great-grandsons; two sisters, Beth (husband, Jim) Redfern of Galesburg and Susan (husband, Tom) Acker of Rushville; two nephews; and a niece.
  Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Wood Funeral Home, Rushville, David Haney officiating. Interment: Rushville City Cemetery.

Peoria Journal Star, June 14, 2006
Marlene Findahl
  Rushville - Marlene Hodges Findahl, 74, of Ballwin, Mo., formerly of Rushville, passed away Monday, June 12, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Mo.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home in Rushville, where visitation will be one hour before. Interment will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
Death Notice of James Lewis Fishel
died: July 14, 1989
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL,  July 15, 1989
James L. Fishel
  BEARDSTOWN - James L. Fishel, 66, of rural Beardstown died at 2:20 a.m. Friday at his residence.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Cline Funeral Home, Beardstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  Surviving are his wife, Beda {Veda} Mae; one son, James A. Fishel of rural Beardstown; three granddaughters; one brother, Shelly Fishel of Jacksonville; one sister, Edna Schesser of Davenport, Iowa; several nieces and nephews.
Obituary of Shelly B. Fishel
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 30, 2006
Shelly B. Fishel
  JACKSONVILLE - Shelly B. Fishel, 75, of Jacksonville died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
  He was born Nov. 28, 1930, in Little Indian, the son of Lewis F. and Mary K. Barbee Fishel. He married Mary Lou Fortado in 1969 in Jacksonville. A son, Steve Fishel, and a daughter, Linda Brown, preceded him in death.
  Mr. Fishel graduated from Jacksonville High School. He worked at Virginia Packing Co. and retired as a supervisor from the security division of the secretary of state's office in 1995. He attended Northminster Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville.
  Survivors: wife, Mary Lou; two daughters, Sharon Sweeney of Carlinville and Shelley Jo (husband, Earl) Towle of Peoria; son, Tom (wife, Irma) Holmes of Jacksonville; nine grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
  Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Cody & Son Memorial Home, Jacksonville. Burial: Jacksonville East Cemetery.
Obituary of Veda "Mae" Mae Pate Fishel
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, April 20, 2003
Veda Fishel
  BEARDSTOWN - Veda "Mae" Fishel, 80, of rural Beardstown died Thursday, April 17, 2003, in the emergency room at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
  She was born March 4, 1923, in Beardstown, the daughter of Anthony Pate and Matilda Elizabeth Elrick Pate. She married James Lewis Fishel in 1941 in Bowling Green, Mo.; he preceded her in death.
  Survivors: a son, James A. (wife, Marsha) Fishel of rural Beardstown; three granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Juanita "Wannie" Pate of Beardstown; a brother, Elmer (wife, Lu) Pate of Beardstown; and several nieces and nephews.
  Private graveside services: 1 p.m. Monday, Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of the arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, April 20, 2003
Veda Fishel
  BEARDSTOWN - Veda ''Mae'' Fishel, 80, of rural Beardstown died Thursday, April 17, 2003, in the emergency room of Passavant Area Hospital.
  Born March 4, 1923, in Beardstown to Anthony and Matilda Elizabeth Elrick Pate, she married James Lewis Fishel on Dec. 20, 1941, in Bowling Green, Mo. He preceded her in death.
  She also was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
  Surviving are one son, James (and Marsha) of rural Beardstown; one sister, Juanita ''Wannie'' Pate of Beardstown; one brother, Elmer (and Lu) Pate of Beardstown; three granddaughters; and two great-grandchildren.
  Private graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Beardstown City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Annetta G. Parker Aten Fisher
Peoria Journal Star, May 8, 2007
Fisher, Annetta      
  MACOMB - Annetta G. (Aten) Fisher, age 96, of Macomb, formerly of Ipava, passed away at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb, Ill.
  She was born on July 30, 1910, in Astoria, Ill., a daughter of William B. and Etta M. (Gain) Parker. Annetta married Merlin Aten in 1928. She later married Anthony Fisher on Feb. 4, 1950. He preceded her in death on March 23, 1953.
  She was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Aten; one grandson, Rodney Dwayne Aten; and two brothers, Paul and Wilbur Parker.
  Annetta is survived by three sons, Richard (and Janet) Aten of Highland, Rodney (and Rosemary) Aten of Ipava, Ill., and John (and Alta) Aten of Beardstown, Ill.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  Annetta was an item inventory manager for the U.S. Air Force.
  She was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lewistown, Ill., and the Sonshine Club of Astoria.
  Visitation for Annetta will be held today, May 8, 2007, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava, Ill. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m. in the Astoria Cemetery. Monsignor Richard Pricco will officiate.
  Memorials can be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
  Memorial condolences may be sent to the family online at shawgomh@pracon.net.
  Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava is handling arrangements.
Obituary of Louise Rebman Fisher
Peoria Journal Star, August 1, 2000
Louise Fisher
  BEARDSTOWN - Louise Fisher, 71, of Beardstown died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at the home of her son, David, in Beardstown.
  Born Aug. 14, 1928, in Rushville to Harold Nathaniel and Martha Augusta Rohn Rebman, she married Ernest H. Fisher on July 6, 1949, in Rushville. He died Feb. 14, 1996.
  She also was preceded in death by one son, Larry, and one grandson.
  Surviving are three sons, Thomas (and Gaye) and David (and Linda), both of Beardstown, and Kenneth (and Renee) of Mount Sterling; three daughters, Penny (and David) Schnepper of Jacksonville, Diane (and George) Wheelock of Springfield and Cathy Stiles of Mount Sterling; two brothers, Louis (and Joyce) Rebman of Camden and Bill (and Beverly) Rebman of Beardstown; two sisters, Edna Jean (and Loran) Osborne and Mary Jane Merrey, both of Beardstown; 19 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren.
  She attended Evanston Collegiate College in Evanston.
  She had been a secretary at Trinity Industries in Beardstown for seven years. She later worked for the Illinois Department of Public Aid in Cass County for 14 years, retiring in January 1992.
  She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Beardstown, where she served as organist. She also played the piano at Heritage Manor East and Heritage Manor South.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home, where family will receive friends from 5 to 7 tonight. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice.


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