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Obituary of Clarence "Giz" Jesse Logsdon
Peoria Journal Star, July 15, 1993
Clarence Logsdon
  MOUNT STERLING - Clarence J. "Giz" Logsdon, 69, of 503 W. North St. died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 1993, at his home.
  Born Feb. 12, 1924, in Brown County to William and Viola Dunbar Logsdon, he married Josephine Floyd on Dec. 25, 1945, in Mount Sterling. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Vernon William of Mount Sterling and Keith of Mountain View, Ark.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepbrother, Maurice Adcock of Louisville, Ky.; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Edith Haas, and two brothers, his twin, Cline, and John Teddy.
  Brown County sheriff for eight years, he was a former member of the Illinois Police Association and the Illinois Sheriff Association.
  A World War II Army veteran, he served as a sergeant in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member and past commander of Mount Sterling American Legion Post 374. He was a member of Cooperstown Christian Church.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Hufnagel Funeral Home. The Rev. Jay Albright will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Military services by Mount Sterling American Legion Post 374 will be at 7:30 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Sterling City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Brown County Cancer Society or Mount Sterling American Legion Post 374.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, July 15, 1993
Clarence J. Logsdon
  MOUNT STERLING - Clarence J. "Giz" Logsdon, 69, of Mount Sterling died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Hufnagel Funeral Home, Mount Sterling, with burial in Mount Sterling City Cemetery.
  Surviving are his wife, Josephine Floyd Logsdon; two children, Vernon William of Mount Sterling and Keith of Mountain View, Ark.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and a stepbrother, Maurice Adcock of Louisville, Ky.
Obituary of Elmer "Bub" Logsdon, Captain
died: 1974
  Elmer Logsdon, lifelong Beardstown resident, died at Schmitt Memorial Hospital early Sunday morning.
  Mr. Logsdon was a river boat captain and pilot for most of his life.
  He was the owner of Elmer Logsdon River Construction Company, owning and operating the Clyde 1, the Elod and the Sprig.
  Born in Beardstown on April 9, 1908, the son of Curtis and Clara Dosier Logsdon. He married Blanche Smith on July 1? (illedgible), 1926 at Virginia, Ill.
 Mr. Logsdon was a member of Owls Lodge No. ? (illedgible) and A.M. Carpenters Union No. 904 Local of Jacksonville and operating Engineer Local No. ?, (illedgible).
  from Char Beyer
Obituary for James William Logsdon
Eagle Publications, September 12, 2002
James Logsdon
  James William Logsdon, 67, of Pekin, died at 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, at Hopedale Hospital in Hopedale.
  He was born Feb. 16, 1935, in Green Valley to Lennie B. and Rosa Havens Logsdon.
  He was preceded in death by one son, Scott and one sister.
  Surviving are one daughter, Tammie Conn of Peoria; two brothers, Lyle (Katie) of Green Valley and Ora (Judy) of Abingdon; three half sisters, Kay Watson of Morton, Janet Sue (Ron) Tardif of Florida and and Tina (Fred) Christ of Elmwood; three grandchildren; and a niece, Arla (Dale) Schmick of Manito, who took care of him.
  A life member of Augusta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9029, he was a Korean War Air Force veteran with rank of airman first class, serving from 1953 to 1957.
  He was a barber for many years in Manito and later in Augusta before retiring
  He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Manito Masonic Lodge 476, AF&AM.
  Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at War Veterans Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Brite Jr. officiating. Graveside military rites were conducted by Roy L. King Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1232.
  Arrangements were in charge of the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.
  Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Peoria Memorial Affiliate.
Obituary of Lela F. Holtkamp Logsdon
Peoria Journal Star, April 21, 1998
Lela Logsdon
  RUSHVILLE - Lela F. Logsdon, 68, of Rushville died at 11 a.m. Friday, April 17, 1998, at her home.
  Born Jan. 24, 1930, in Brown County to Urbin and Verley Letha Burnett Holtkamp, she married Glenn G. "King" Logsdon on July 15, 1950, in Palmyra, Mo. He died April 29, 1992. One son, Glenn, one brother and one sister also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are one son, Scotty of Sunrise, Fla.; one stepson, Larry Logsdon of Riverton; two stepbrothers, Clarence Leverton of East Peoria and Raymond Leverton of Bartonville; two grandchildren; and two stepgrandchildren.
  She and her husband managed Logsdon's Service in Ripley for 13 years. She later worked with the homemaker program through Schuyler County Health Department for 11 years.
  She was a member of Ripley Christian Church.
  Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia, Ill. The Rev. Robert Belew will officiate. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel.
Obituary of Lewis "Eddie" Edward Logsdon
died: November 27, 1993
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 28, 1993
Lewis E. Logsdon
  Lewis Edward "Eddie" Logsdon, 64, of Springfield died at 11:48 a.m.
Saturday at St. John's Hospital.
  He was born March 30, 1929, in Chambersburg, the son of Cecil and Celia Boswell Logsdon. He married Donna Jean Kauffman in 1954 in Versailles. Preceding him in death was a grandson.
  Mr. Logsdon was an accountant for George S. Grimmett and Company in Springfield for the past 30 years. He was a member of the Elm Street Christian Church and an Army veteran of the Korean War.
  Surviving are his wife, Donna Jean Logsdon; son, Douglas Wayne Logsdon of Rochester; daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Lu Ann) Davis of Rochester; five grandchildren; three brothers, John H. Logsdon of Quincy, Charles R. Logsdon of Kansas and Robert Logsdon of Versailles; and two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Irene) Walsh of Versailles and Mrs. Richard (Millie) Anderson of Mount Sterling.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Ellinger-Kunz and Davis Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul Cox officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
Obituary of Pearl Irene Logsdon
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, January 15, 2003, page 13, column 4
Pearl Logsdon
  Pearl Irene Logsdon, 92, of Rushville, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2003, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born May 2, 1910, in Schuyler County, the daughter of the late Sidney Scott and Mary (Batty) Logsdon.
  She worked with Hallie Ingles of Rushville for many years hanging wallpaper. She also attended the Richland Sunshine class.
  Surviving are four grandchildren, Steve Logsdon, Rod Logsdon (wife Kathy), Cathy Buss, and Dianna Winner (husband Dale) all of Mt. Sterling; eight great-grandchildren and one brother, Sidney S. Logsdon (wife Helen) of Meredosia.  She was preceded in death by one son, Lyle Logsdon, her parents, and two brothers, Glenn "King" and Thomas "Biddy" Logsdon.
  Funeral services were Sunday at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville with Rev. Scott Henley officiating. Burial was in the Langford Cemetery south of Rushville.  Memorials may be given to Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent online to the family at woodrobyfc@frontiernet.net.
Obituary of Sara W. Ward Campbell Trone Logsdon
Peoria Journal Star, March 8, 1998
Sara Logsdon
  RUSHVILLE - Sara W. Logsdon, 72, of Canton, Mo., formerly of Rushville, died at 8 a.m. Friday, March 6, 1998, at her residence.
  Born March 10, 1925, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Ralph and Mary Simpson Ward, she married Thomas Campbell. He preceded her in death. She later married H. Kline Logsdon on Oct. 16, 1976, in Canton, Mo. He survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Roger Trone of Rushville and Randy Trone of Columbia; two daughters, Alice Cisna of Gays and Sara Jane Logsdon of Branson, Mo.; five stepsons, Larry Trone of Rushville, Mike Logsdon of Jefferson City, Mo., Pat Logsdon of Branson, Steve Logsdon of Lemon Grove, Calif., and Mark Logsdon of Lemoore, Calif.; five stepdaughters, Barbara Smith of Rushville, Judith DuBois of Port St. Marie, France, Karen Meyers of Sharpsburg, Ga., Kelly Logsdon of Alexandria, Va., and Kim Uhlmeyer of Canton, Mo.; one brother, Lyle Ward of Tempe, Ariz.; two sisters, Joan Hanning of Rushville and Carole Wells of Roodhouse; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Her parents; her stepmother, Myrtle Ward; one son, Doug Trone; one daughter, Becky Trone; and one brother preceded her in death.
  She was a member of Canton Christian Church, its Christian Women Fellowship and PEO, Chapter BS, all in Canton, Mo.
  She owned and operated the Silver Thimble Store in Rushville for many years. She also taught quilting classes and designed several quilts through the Hickory Stick Store in Hannibal, Mo.
  Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Davis Funeral Home in Canton, Mo., where visitation will be from 4 to 8 tonight. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Rushville City Cemetery. Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville is in charge of local arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to her church or to Blessing Foundation for Hospice.
Obituary of Sidney Simpson Logsdon
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, March 30, 2005, page 5B, column 1
Sidney Logsdon
  Sidney S. Logsdon, 91, of Meredosia, formerly of Versailles, died
Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
  He was born Aug. 22, 1913, in Rushville, the son of Sidney Scott and Mary Batty Logsdon. He married Mary Louise Bradbury on Jan. 2, 1941, in Rushville. She preceded him in death on March 7, 1991. He later married Helena Klopfer on April 11, 1992, in Chambersburg. She survives.
  He owned and operated Logsdon Orchard in Versailles for 25 years. He also worked as a buyer for Pierson-Hollowell Walnut Log Company in Indianapolis, Ind., for several years.  He attended Fey School in Schuyler County.  He was a veteran of World War II, having served his country in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Chambersburg Christian Church.  He was also a member of the Mt. Sterling American Legion Post 374, the Illinois Orchard Growers Association and had served as Brown County Republican Precinct Committeeman for several years. He enjoyed calling square dances and was invited to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. to call square dancing for the 1991 Folk Life Festival. He was known as a master craftsman through the State of Illinois Historical Society and had built a boat for the Meredosia Historical Society.
  Survivors include his wife of Meredosia; two children, Gayle Roger "Woody" Logsdon (wife Anne) and Brenda Lea Horton (husband Michael) all of Versailles; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; five stepchildren, Robert Klopfer (wife Florecia) of Jacksonville and Ernest Klopfer, Francis Klopfer (wife Martha), Lois Van Hyning (husband Darold) and Bonnie Turley, all of Meredosia; and several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Thomas Wilbur Logsdon and Glenn G. "King" Logsdon and one sister, Pearl Logsdon.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26, 2005, in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Jim Dain officiating. Burial was in the Hersman Cemetery south of Mt. Sterling. A military service was conducted at the graveside.  Memorials are suggested to the Meredosia Rescue Squad.    Condolences for the family may he left on line at www.hendrickerfh.com.
Obituary of Wendell Lloyd Logsdon
Brown County Democrat-Message, Tue., Dec. 07, 1999, vol. 130, number 49
Wendel Logsdon
  Wendel L. Logsdon, 91 of Hannibal, MO died at 10 p.m. on Nov. 30, 1999 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. 
  He was born Nov. 27, 1908 in Versailles, a son of John and Katie Davis Logsdon.  He married Darlene Pool on June 30, 1934 in Springfield.  She survives.
  Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, David (wife Linda) Logsdon of St. Charles, MO, two sisters Dorothy Fry of Mt. Sterling and Ruby Baker of Versailles, two grandchildren, Tanya L. Stege of O'Fallon, MO and Craig Logsdon of St. Charles, MO, one great granddaughter and an aunt, Lucy Sides of Versailles.  He was preceded in death by three sisters, Verna Logsdon, Vera Logsdon and Kathryn Ray and one brother, Halmer Logsdon.
  Services were held at 10:30 Friday Dec 3, 1999 at the Smith Funeral Chapel in Hannibal with the Rev. Walter Reed officiating.  Burial was in the West Side Cemetery in Versailles.
Obituary of Ruth Virginia Paisley Logsdon
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Worthington Funeral Home Obituary
Ruth Logsdon
  Ruth Virginia Logsdon, 88, of Rushville passed away at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Snyder’s Vaughn Haven Nursing Home.
  She was born Sunday, April 27, 1919 in Rushville to the late Wilson & Susan Kelly Paisley.  She married H. Wesley Logsdon on March 30, 1938 in Palmyra, MO.  He preceded her in death on October 6, 2000.
  She is survived by (1) daughter, Bonnie Kelly of Great Falls, Montana; (2) brothers, Lyle Paisley & wife Clarice, Larry Paisley & wife Betty both of Rushville; (1) sister Nancy Manning of Henry, TN.; (12) grandchildren; (9) great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her son Douglas Logsdon & (1) brother, Lee Paisley.
  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rushville.
  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2007 at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville with Mr. David Haney officiating.  Interment will be in Palm Cemetery southwest of Rushville.  Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
  Memorials may be given to the Palm Cemetery Fund.  Private condolences & expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com
Obituary of Vernon William Logsdon I
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Hendricker Funeral Home Obituary
VERNON LOGSDON
  Rushville, Illinois: Vernon William Logsdon I, age 60, of Rushville, Illinois and formerly of Mt. Sterling passed away at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Illinois.
  He was born February 12, 1947 in Quincy, Illinois the son of Clarence J. "Giz" and Josephine Floyd Logsdon. He married Ruth A. Dunbar on March 31, 1964 in Cooperstown Township in Brown County and to this union 3 children were born.
  Mr. Logsdon was currently working as a dispatcher for the Schuyler County Sheriffs Office. He had also worked for several years at EMI Records in Jacksonville, Illinois and for over 15 years worked for Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials in Quincy, Illinois.
  Mr. Logsdon attended Brown County schools.
  He always enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing, hunting and the time spent with his family.
  Survivors include his mother Josephine Logsdon of Camp Point. 3 children Debra Malcomson and her husband Bob of Havana, Paula Flesner and her husband Denny of Mt. Sterling and Vernon William "Butch" Logsdon II and his wife Lisa of Havana. 9 grandchildren Jill Bollinger of California, Scott Bollinger of Texas, Elizabeth Alexander of Mt. Sterling, Eric and Drake Tracy both of Havana, Kennedy and Drew Flesner both of Forsyth, Mariah Nguyen and Wyatt William Logsdon both of Havana. 1 brother Keith Logsdon of Mt. View, Arkansas also survives along with 1 nephew Matt Logsdon of Mt. Sterling and 1 niece Jesse Logsdon of Mt. View, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father Clarence J. "Giz" Logsdon.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 25, 2007 in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Schuyler County Sheriff Donald Schieferdecker officiating..
  Burial will be in the Cooperstown Cemetery.
  Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 Sunday evening at the funeral home.
  Friends may also call from 8:00 a.m. until time of services on Monday.
  Memorials are suggested to the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department or the Schuyler County Ambulance Service.
  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 Darwin "Bill" King Logue
Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane County, WI, September 20, 2003
Logue, Darwin King
 SPRING GREEN - Darwin King Logue, age 86, died on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, at a local hospital, following a long illness. "Bill" Logue, as family, friends and the Taliesin Fellowship knew him, bore the official but seldom used the name of Darwin King Logue.
  He was born on May 25, 1917, in Virginia, Ill. For a short time as a boy, he lived in Chicago.
  In recent years he became well known in Spring Green as the estate manager in charge of the gardens and grounds of Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin. Bill graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University with a degree in economics in 1941. Excited about the prospect and possibilities of flying, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II when submarines were off our shores sinking ships in convoys carrying supplies to England. He flew daily missions to find and sink the attackers. When our country entered the war, he was made an officer in the U.S. Naval Air Force. He had something of a daredevil reputation as a flier, once flying through a hangar sideways with wings at 90 degrees to the ground.
  After the war he began farming near Rushville where he met, courted and married Sarah Houston on Oct. 20, 1951, in a country church. Together they began farming nearby and raised a family of three boys, Remington and Walter, who live in Arizona, and Anthony, who was killed in a car accident in Arizona.
  The family came to Taliesin in 1957, and joined Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin Fellowship. Bill was a supervisor of the USDA crop insurance program at that time. Bill was a great story-teller who could call on his memory for limericks and quotations for any and all occasions. He was a lifetime Green Bay Packers fan, and follower of Grand Prix Formula One racing.
  At Taliesin he both worked with the apprentices and shared his interests in sports with them at this own home. Bill was proud of his Irish ancestry and loved the island's literature. In his later years he and Sarah made annual extended visits to Ireland's west country.
  Bill is survived by his wife, Sarah; their son, Remington, his wife, Sharyn, and his grandchildren, Mackenzie and Remington Jr.; and his son, Walter, and his wife, Shanda, all of Arizona; his sister, Geraldine Dazey of Sarasota, Fla.; his niece, Gail Krupa of Iowa City, Iowa; his nephew, Grant Dazey of Sarasota; two great-nieces; a great-great-niece; his sister-in-law, Minerva Montooth, and her husband, Charles, who also resides at Taliesin; and their three children.
  A memorial service will be held at TALIESIN on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003. Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home, Spring Green, is in charge of the arrangements.

Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane County, WI, September 20, 2003
Taliesin Estate Manager Dies
  The man in charge of keeping Taliesin's grounds immaculate died Thursday at the age of 86. Darwin King Logue, known to friends as Bill, died at a local hospital following a long illness, according to his obituary.
  After getting his college degree in economics, Logue hunted German submarines off the Atlantic Coast during World War II as a pilot in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Once the United States entered the war, Logue was made an officer in the U.S. Naval Air Force. He was a daredevil pilot, says his obituary, once flying sideways through an airplane hanger.
  Before becoming the estate manager for gardens and grounds at Taliesin, Logue spent years farming and working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's crop insurance program. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, their sons Remington and Walter, and grandchildren. Another son, Anthony, died in a car crash.
  A memorial service will be held Sunday at Taliesin.
Obituary of Betty J. Baudino Long
Peoria Journal Star, November 23, 2003, Page: B7
Betty Long
  MARSEILLES - Betty J. Long, 77, of rural Marseilles died Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, at her home.
  Born Oct. 8, 1926, in Marseilles to Joseph Sr. and Nellie Carter Baudino, she married Donald Long in 1945 in Marseilles. He survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Pamela (and Wed) Turner of Chillicothe and Patricia (and Richard) Nitto of Sydney, Australia; one son, David (and Merleen) of Marseilles; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Joe (and Pat) Baudino. Dave (and Kate) Baudino and Jon (and Sue) Baudino, all of Marseilles.
  She was preceded in death by one sister.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or Marseilles Fire Department.
Obituary for Glen H. Long
Eagle Publications, April 11, 2002
Glen H. Long
  Glen H. Long, 79, Roseville, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2002, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home, Roseville.
  A son of Harvey and Della Wright Long, he was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Webster. He married Vivian Clark on Aug. 2, 1952, in LaHarpe who survives.
  He also leaves: a son Michael Long, Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Carol Rankin of Roseville and Lori J. Long, Carrollton, Tex.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
  His parents, three brothers, six sister and a son Terry Long preceded him in death.
  Mr. Long grew up near Webster and served in Burma during World War II. He owned operated a Maid Rite in Macomb and later worked on a pipeline in Ohio and Canada. He later moved to Galesburg where he worked at Admiral’s until he retired. A Roseville resident since 1995, he was a former member of Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285, Galesburg.
  Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 18, at 10 a.m. at Corman Memorial Home Roseville. Visitation was held Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
  A memorial fund has been established.
Obituary of Irma "Maxine" Bice Long
Peoria Journal Star, October 3, 2005, Page: B4
Maxine Long
  Blandinsville - Irma "Maxine" Long, age 84, of Blandinsville, Ill., died at 10:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2005, at Wesley Village in Macomb, Ill.
  She was born April 16, 1921, in Memphis, Mo., daughter of Alpha "Pop" Bice and Clara Lou Krieg Bice. On Sept. 8, 1940, she married Charles Ferguson in Burlington, Iowa. She later married Lawrence C. Sock Long on April 29, 1948, in LaHarpe. He passed away Feb. 1, 1998.
  Maxine lived her entire life in the LaHarpe and Blandinsville area, spending most of her time as a busy homemaker with her six children and grandchildren. She also worked for the Quill office in LaHarpe and the canning factory in Lomax.
  Surviving are one son, Larry Long of Blandinsville; three daughters, Judy Oliver, Janet (Larry) Johnson and Jean (Terry) Mershon, all of LaHarpe; one daughter-in-law, Karen Ferguson of Roseville; one brother, Marion (Rella) Bice; and two sisters, Eileen Purdy and Eleanor (Clinton) Sears, all of LaHarpe; and one sister-in-law, Aleene Roberts of Chico, Calif. She was also blessed with 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, whom she truly enjoyed.
  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jerilyn, in infancy; one son, Jim Ferguson; two sisters, Mildred Sticklan and Lucille Rodeffer; and two brothers, Ben Bice and Bob Bice.
  Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. Burial will be in the LaHarpe Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m.Tuesday at Banks & Beals, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
  Memorials may be made to the Blandinsville Rescue Squad.
Obituary of Hannah Lancaster Bates Skiles
Astoria Argus-Searchlight, July 14, 1904
In Memoriam, Skiles
  Hannah Lancaster was born near Bader, Schuyler County, Illinois, March 1st, 1839 and dies at her home near Ridgeville, Illinois, July 5th, 1904; aged 65 years, 4 months and 5 days.
  She was first married to Albert Bates, who preceded he to the spirit world about 36 years, leaving with the wife, five daughter, one of whom has since passed away.
  Four daughters remain to mourn the loss of mother.
  Mrs. Bates was married about 16 years ago to T. J. Skiles {Thomas Jefferson Skiles}, with whom she lived happily until the end came.
  Mrs. Skiles was converted and joined the church of the United Brethren in Christ when young in life, and continued a faithful member and true christian until death.
  She was highly esteemed by those who knew her and will be greatly missed from her home and community.  Mr. Skiles has the sympathy of many warm hearts.
  Funeral services were held Thursday, July 7th, conducted by the writer, in the Bader Church and the remains were buried in the cemetery nearby.
  D. E. Baer

Browning items
  Died at her home near Ridgeville, July 5, 1904, Mrs. Jeff Skiles, of cancer of the stomach.  Funeral services, conducted by Bro. {Brother} Baer of Astoria took place Thursday, July 7th from the Bader Church.  Interment was in the Bader Cemetery.  The relatives have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement.
  Note: Her parents are Thomas "T T" Thompson Lancaster and Elizabeth Jackson.  She was 1st married to Albert Bates.
Obituary of Wilson Willock
In Memoriam
In Ink - Astoria Argus - Thurs. Mar 11, 1909
Willock
  Wilson Willock, a highly honored and respected resident of Browning township died Friday March 5, at his home seven miles southwest of Astoria, aged 62 years, 9 months and 25 days.  Death was due to heart failure.
  Deceased was born in Trumbull county, Ohio, May 10, 1846.  He came to Illinois in 1851.  He was married to Mary McNaire, November 22, 1868, at Bedford, Pennsylvania.  There are no children to bless this union.
  Mr. Willock was of a family of six children, four brothers and two sisters and besides his wife, is survived by one sister, Mrs. Hiram Byrley, and one brother,  Curt Willock of this vicinity.
  For a number of years, Mr. Willock and wife resided in Astoria.  For eight years, Mr. Willock operated the Eclipse coal mine.
  The deceased was a good citizen, a good neighbor, always ready to extend a helping had to anyone in time of need.  Nothing pleased him better than to have his friends and neighbors visit him and partake of his hospitality.  He loved his home and being of a cheerful nature, always had a bright fireside.
  He was held in high esteem in the neighborhood in which he had resided for the past five years, and will be sadly missed by the home circle and the community at large.
  Funeral services were held from his late residence, Monday morning at 10 o’clock, conducted by Ref. J. H. Davis.  Interment in Table Grove cemetery.
  Mrs. Willock desires to extend to the neighbors and friends her heartfelt thanks for the kind assistance and sympathy given during the sickness and subsequent death of her husband.

Death of Mrs. Sarah Danner Waddell and Wilson Willcock
Sarah Danner Waddell died: March 05, 1909
  Mrs. Sarah Waddell Drowns In a Cisteren at Her Home in Astoria, and Wilson Willcock Succumbs to Heart Disease at His home near Browning Friday
  This community was greatly shocked Friday afternoon of last week when the body of Mrs. Sarah Waddell, a lady aged about 67 years, was found floating in the cistern at her home in the northeast part of town.
  At about 1:40 p.m. Ike Danner, a nephew of Mrs. Waddell drove up to her home, and at the same moment Mrs. Nancy Myers, a nearby neighbor, was knocking at the door.  Ike came on business and Mrs. Myers for a friendly call.  Failing to secure a response to her knock at the front door Mrs. Myers went to another door and knocked, but still no one responded to the call.  By this time Ike Danner had tied his team and the two instituted a search for the aged lady.  Peering into the window it was seen that her bed was unmade.  A further search revealed the fact that her dishes were unwashed, the fires in the stoves were out and the home deserted.
  Further investigation revealed an open cistern and upon looking into the Mr. Danner discovered the body of Mrs. Waddell floating upon the surface of its waters.  Neighbors were at once notified and the body removed from the cistern.
   W. T. Zeigler of Canton  …
  Note: found in a scrapbook in Roswell, New Mexico by Nancy Harvey while going though her mother's things after her death.  "The scrapbook is one which my great grandmother, Amanda Bryan Wetzel, or perhaps my grandmother, Nettie Wetzel Dean, pasted lots of obituaries of family and friends.  These families were from around McDonough, Fulton and Schuyler Counties.  These obits are probably around a hundred years old or may be more."
Obituary of Joann Louise Aten Young, Joseph Parry Young and Eric Charles Young
Wilmette Life, Wilmette, IL, December 18, 1997
Joann Aten Young, Joseph P. Young and Eric Young
  A former Wilmette resident, her husband and their son died Nov. 30 in a private airplane crash in Florida.
  Joann Aten Young, 47, formerly of Wilmette; her husband, Joseph P. Young, also 47; and their son, Eric Young, 21, died in a wooded rural area in Dixie County near the Gulf of Mexico. They were returning from a Thanksgiving trip to Key West.
  The family lived in Tallahassee, Fla. for about two years. They were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Tallahassee, where funeral services were held Dec. 11.
  Mr. and Mrs. Young were co-founders of "R" Stuff Inc., a manufacturing firm that recently made fogless suction cup shower mirrors. They had recently purchased the plane for their frequent business trips.
  Mrs. Young was a 1968 graduate of New Trier High School and a former secretary. Mr. Young, a native of California, was a U.S. Navy veteran. He attended Kendall College and University of Illinois at Chicago and previouslywas an electrical contractor.
  Eric Young was a student at Tallahassee Community College and was employed at Legends Health Club.
  Survivors include the a daughter, Jennifer Young Watkins of Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. Young's parents, Rex and Jean Aten of Wilmette; her brother and sister, Gary Lee Aten of Fairfield, Calif., and Susan Drussel of Ramsey, N. J.; Mr. Young's brother and sisters, Ray Young of Fort Worth, Tex., Gloria Ricks of Mexico City, Cathy Lott of Lakeland, Fla., and Kelly Stelling of Folson, Calif.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the Eric Young Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o TCC Foundation, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304.

Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, December 10, 1997
Joann Aten Young
  Joann Aten Young, 47, of Tallahassee died Nov. 30.
  The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3717 Thomasville Road, with private burial. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund, 3717 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee 32308.
  A native of Chicago, she had lived in Tallahassee for two years. She was co-founder of ``R'' Stuff Inc. and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Young Watkins of Norfolk, Va.; her parents, Rex and Jean Aten of Wilmette, Ill.; a brother, Gary Lee Aten of Fairfield, Calif.; and a sister, Suzan Drussel of Ramsey, N. J.
  (Culley's MeadowWood Timberlane Road Chapel, 893-4177.)

Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, December 10, 1997
Eric C. Young
  Eric C. Young, 21, of Tallahassee died Nov. 30.
  The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3717 Thomasville Road, with private burial. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund, 3717 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee 32308.
  A native of Evanston, Ill., he had lived in Tallahassee for two years. He was a student at Tallahassee Community College and was employed by Legends Health Club. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
  He is survived by a sister, Jennifer Young Watkins of Norfolk, Va., and his maternal grandparents, Rex and Jean Aten of Wilmette, Ill.
  (Culley's MeadowWood Timberlane Road Chapel, 893-4177.)

Tallahassee Democrat, Tallahassee, FL, December 10, 1997
Joseph P. Young
  Joseph P. Young, 47, of Tallahassee died Nov. 30.
  The service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3717 Thomasville Road, with private burial. Family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund, 3717 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee 32308.
  A native of Atascadero, Calif., he had lived in Tallahassee for two years. He was a Navy veteran and president and CEO of ``R'' Stuff Inc. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  He is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Young Watkins of Norfolk, Va.; a brother, Ray Young of Fort Worth, Texas; and three sisters, Gloria Hicks of Mexico City, Mexico, Cathy Watt of Lakeland and Kelly Stelling of Folsom, Calif.
  (Culley's MeadowWood Timberland Road Chapel, 893-4177.)
Death Notice of Judith "Judy" Ann Aten Wallick
Peoria Journal Star, March 27, 2001
Judy Wallick
  COLCHESTER - A memorial service for Judy A. Wallick, 55, of 117 Bishop St. will take place at a later date.
  She was pronounced dead at 2 a.m. Monday, March 26, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Cremation was accorded. Jones Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
  Born Aug. 29, 1945, in Macomb to George and Eleanor Boden Aten, she married Nealy Wallick on Nov. 6, 1964, in Nashua, Iowa. He survives.
  Also surviving is her father of Augusta.
  Her mother preceded her in death.
  Note: missing is her two daughters.
Obituary of Howard Leroy Gossage
Peoria Journal Star, November 5, 2002
Howard Gossage
  RUSHVILLE - Howard Leroy Gossage, 86, of rural Rushville died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at the home of his daughter in Peoria.
  Born Dec. 22, 1915, in Schuyler County to Joseph Leroy and Eliza Jane Steele Gossage, he married Verda Juett on March 23, 1938, in Palmyra, Mo. She died June 25, 1988.
  He also was preceded in death by two sons, Butch and Joe; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three brothers; and two sisters.
  Surviving are one son, Stan (and Sharon) of Rushville; two daughters, Mrs. James (Janet) Croxton of Peoria and Mrs. Harvey (Debbie) Westcott of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  He was a coal miner in his early years and later was a plumber and electrician for Strong Electric and Thompson Plumbing & Heating before retiring.
  He was a member of East Union Baptist Church and attended Christian Neck Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Worthington Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight. The Rev. Claude Malone will officiate. Burial will be in Palm Cemetery west of Rushville.
  Memorials may be made to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, November 5, 2002
Howard L. Gossage
  RUSHVILLE - Howard Leroy Gossage, 86, of Rushville died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002, at his daughter's home in Peoria.
  He was born Dec. 22, 1915, in Schuyler County, the son of Joseph Leroy and Eliza Jane Steele Gossage. He married Verda Juett in 1938 in Palmyra, Mo.; she died in 1988. Two sons, Butch and Joe, also preceded him in death.
  Mr. Gossage was a coal miner. He later was an electrician and plumber for Strong Electric and Thompson Plumbing and Heating, both in Rushville. He was a member of East Union Baptist Church and attended Christian Neck Church.
  Survivors: a son, Stan (wife, Sharon) Gossage of Rushville; two daughters, Janet (husband, James) Croxton of Peoria and Debbie (husband, Harvey) Westcott of Rushville; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
  Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, the Rev. Claude E. Malone officiating. Burial: Palm Cemetery, west of Rushville.
Obituary of Evelyn G. Kamm
Peoria Journal Star, June 9, 2003, Page: B04
Evelyn Kamm
  PLYMOUTH - Evelyn G. Kamm, 80, of Snyders Vaughn Haven Nursing Home in Rushville, formerly of Plymouth, died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born April 15, 1923, in Ferris to George C. and Clara L. Ahrens Kamm.
  Surviving are one brother, Raymond ''Tip'' Kamm of Augusta; and two sisters, Fran Fish of Bella Vista, Ark., and Vivian Tewes of Douglas, Ga.
  She was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
  She received a bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University in Macomb and a master's degree in Mississippi.
  She taught school in LaHarpe and Mount Sterling until retiring.
  She also served as a summer youth counselor in North Carolina.
  She was a former member of the Tri-County Country Club near Plymouth.
  She attended Denver Christian Church in Denver, Ill.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hamilton Funeral Home in Augusta, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. Joe Little will officiate. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Denver Christian Church in Denver or the Plymouth Old Settlers Association.
Death Notice of David Lee Kirkham
died: February 8, 1992
Record, The (Hackensack, NJ) - February 12, 1992
David Lee Kirkham
  David Lee Kirkham, 52, of Hackensack, formerly of Pompton Lakes, died Saturday.
  He was director of product quality for Western Union Co., Upper Saddle River, where he worked for 35 years.
  Surviving are two daughters, Myla Kirkham of San Ramon, Calif., and Moria Kirkham of Durham, N. C.; and a brother, Carl E. of Rushville, Ill.
  Visiting will be Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Oakland Memorial Home.
  Note: He is buried in Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois
Obituary of Peggy Ann Wells Kirkham
Marshall Advocate - July - 1994
Peggy Ann Kirkham
  Martinsville, Ill - Peggy Ann Kirkham, 55, of Martinsville died at 1:18 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 1994, in her daughter's residence at Durham, N. C.
  She was born Jan 27, 1939, at Detroit to Glenn Wells and Myla Hammond Wells.
  Survivors include two daughters, Myla E. Wagner and Moria E. Packer, a grandmother, Zola Hammond, two brothers, Glendel and Larry, and one granddaughter, Kendall L. Wagner.
  Graveside services are in Mt Pleasant Cemetery, rural Martinsville, following visitation from noon to 2 p.m. Monday in Greenwell Funeral Home.
  Note: She was the wife of David Lee Kirkham.  Submitted by Larry Wells, brother.
Obituary of Wilma K. Gaddis Long
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Wood Funeral Home obituary
Wilma K. Long
Date of death: March 13, 2007
  Wilma K. Long, 93, of Rushville, formerly of Fowler, passed away at 10:37 AM, Tuesday, March 13, 2007 at Snyder’s Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home in Rushville.
  She was born March 4, 1914, in Versailles, Illinois, the daughter of the late Clarence Sylvester and Bertha (Stambaugh) Gaddis.  She married J. Dwayne Long on November 25, 1937 in Rushville Illinois and he preceded her in death on June 13, 1971.
  Wilma owned Conway’s Café in Rushville and also cooked at various rural schools.  She worked at Bartlow Brothers in Rushville for several years.  She also was a home health aid for the Adams County Health Department for several years.
  She was a member of Bader Christian church.
  Surviving are one daughter Sharon Parlier of Virginia, Illinois, one grandchild David Parlier and wife Judy of Gainesville, Texas.  She was preceded in death by two sisters Olivia and Frances Gaddis.
  Services will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 16, 2007 at Wood Funeral Home in Rushville with the Rev. Ken Harris officiating.  Interment will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Thursday at the Wood Funeral Home in Rushville, Illinois. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Fowler, Illinois and Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice.
Obituary of Bernice Catherine Lawler Loring
Peoria Journal Star, September 23, 1995
Bernice Loring
  RUSHVILLE - Bernice Catherine Loring, 98, of Rural Route 1 died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 1995, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
  Born April 19, 1897, in Bainbridge Township, Schuyler County, to Oliver T. and Mary Caroline Morris Lawler, she married James Lloyd Loring on Jan. 24, 1920. He died Dec. 22, 1976. Three sisters and four brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Clark of Macomb and Dorothy Ann Taylor of Virginia, Ill.; and two grandchildren.
  She attended the University of Illinois for one year. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church west of Rushville for 75 years and Buena Vista Mother's Club for 75 years.
  Private graveside services will be today at Rushville City Cemetery. David Haney will officiate. Arrangements are by Worthington Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to her church or Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
Obituary of Guy "Doc" Franklin Aten I
Rushville Times, October 5, 1972
Rites Held in Monmouth For Guy F. Aten, 88
  Guy F. (Doc) Aten of Monmouth, former Schuyler county resident, died Saturday, Sept. 30, at the hospital in Monmouth. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Turnbull funeral home in Monmouth. Burial was in Vermont cemetery at 3 p.m. with graveside services.
  He was born on Nov. 12, 1883, in Oakland township, son of Laura Walker Aten and William Allison Fremont Aten. He married Mabel Nixon on Sept. 17, 1903, in Rock Island. His wife survives and resides at the Hill Nursing home. Mr. Aten was a retired veterinary and blacksmith from Schuyler county and had made his home the last four years with his daughter, Mrs. Zelma Teel, in Monmouth. He was of Nazarene faith.
  Surviving besides his wife are four sons, Guy Aten of Macomb, Bill Aten, Donald Aten and Melvin Aten, all of Rock Island: four daughters, Mrs. Willard (Zelma) Teel of Monmouth, Mrs. Roy (Marie) McKee of Rushville, Mrs. Ray (Erma) Chandler of Rock Island and Mrs. C. E. (June) Boling of White Hall, Wis.; a brother, Walker Aten of Peoria, a sister, Faye Heaton of Ipava: 54 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by four children, Verl Aten, Hazel Claussen and Laura and Gracie Aten, and two brothers, Lynn and Dwight, died previously.
  submitted by Phyllis Taylor
Obituary for John W. Lung
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Quincy Herald-Whig, Friday, March 21, 2008
  John W. Lung, 67, of Springfield, formerly of Rushville, died Wednesday (March 19, 2008) at his home in Springfield.
  He was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Macomb, a son of Everett and Verna Walker Lung.  He married Mary L. Skiles on July 25, 1965, in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown.  She survives in Springfield.
  Mr. Lung graduated from Rushville High School in 1958.  He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 until 1963 aboard the USS Gainard.  He was a member of the Springfield American Legion Post and Herman Masonic Lodge in Quincy.
  Mr. Lung was employed by Illinois Bell in 1966 working in Quincy, Springfield and Decatur until his retirement from Ameritech in September 1993.  From 1995 until 2004 he was employed with the state of Illinois Central Management Services.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Lori (husband Blair) Suprenant and Stacy Darland, both of Springfield; one son Jon "J. J." Lung of Decatur; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Andrew, Nathan and Noah Lung, Haylie Darland, and Abbi and Alex Suprenant; and two sisters, Betty (husband Chet) Neff of Champaign and Lois Rittenhouse of Colchester.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Lung and Verna Lung Haber.
  SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in Beardstown City Cemetery.
  VISITATION: 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday in the Sager Funeral Home, 202 E. Eighth St., Beardstown.
  MEMORIALS: Memorial Home Services Hospice.
  ARRANGEMENTS: Sager Funeral Home, Beardstown
  submitted by Katherine Haggerty

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 21, 2008
Lung, John W.      
  SPRINGFIELD - John W. Lung, 67, of Springfield, formerly of Rushville, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at his home.
  He was born Aug. 1, 1940, in Macomb, the son of Everett and Verna Walker Lung. He married Mary L. Skiles on July 25, 1965, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beardstown; she survives in Springfield.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Lori (husband, Blair) Suprenant and Stacy Darland, both of Springfield; a son, Jon "J. J." Lung of Decatur; seven grandchildren, Aaron, Andrew, Nathan and Noah Lung, Haylie Darland and Abbi and Alex Suprenant; two sisters, Betty (husband, Chet) Neff of Champaign and Lois Rittenhouse of Colchester.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Lung and Verna Lung Haber.
  Mr. Lung graduated from Rushville High School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 until 1963 aboard the USS Gainard. He was a member of the Springfield American Legion Post and Herman Masonic Lodge in Quincy.
  Mr. Lung was hired by Illinois Bell Telephone Co. in 1966, working in Quincy, Springfield and Decatur until his retirement from Ameritech in September 1993. From 1995 until 2004 he was employed with the state of Illinois Central Management Services.
  Graveside services will be held at 11:15 a.m. Saturday March 22, 2008, at the Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Friends may call from 10 until 11 a.m. Saturday at Sager Funeral Home 202 E. Eighth St., in Beardstown.
  Memorial contributions can be made to Memorial Home Services Hospice.

Cass County Star-Gazette, Beardstown, IL, March 2008
  John W. Lung, 67, of Springfield and formerly of Rushville, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at his home in Springfield. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 22. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of Benjamin "Benny" F. Barnes
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Peoria Journal Star, March 29, 1999
Benjamin Barnes
  ASTORIA - Benjamin F. Barnes, 89, of Brookville, Ohio, formerly of Astoria, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, at Brook Haven Nursing and Care Center in Brookville.
  Born Nov. 24, 1909, in Summum to Oliver and Bertha Sowers Barnes, he married Mary Johnson on Dec. 11, 1933, near Bader. She died in January 1974.
  Surviving are one son, Wayne of Greenville, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. David (Marilyn) Flora of Brookville and Mrs. Leon (Ruth) Rogers of Greenville; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  He was a self-employed farmer and carpenter.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Mud Valley Church, south of Astoria, where visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Mudd Valley Cemetery, south of Astoria. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
  Note: Mud Valley Old Order Church (Old Order) Cemetery, Browning Township, Schuyler County, Illinois
Obituary of Mabel Irene Ray Trone
Peoria Journal Star, April 12, 1996
Mabel Trone
  RUSHVILLE - Mabel Ray Trone, 86, of 626 W. Lafayette St. died at 4:38 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 1996, at Culbertson Long-Term Care Facility.
  Born July 30, 1909, in Clarence, Mo., to John N. and Millie Jane Fisher Ray, she married Doane G. Trone on Sept. 15, 1929, in Astoria. He died Oct. 25, 1984. Four brothers also preceded her in death.
  Surviving are three sons, Dennis and Robert, both of Petersburg, and Kent of Edwardsville; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
  She graduated from Gem City Business College in Quincy. She attended Bradley University in Peoria and Western Illinois University in Macomb. She was deputy county clerk of Schuyler County from 1934 to 1942 and served on the chief war price and ration board from 1942 to 1945. She was director of the medical records department and office manager at Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital from 1951 to 1974. She was past matron of Schuyler Chaper of the Order of Eastern Star and past president of Rushville Business and Professional Women's Club. She was a member of BE-KIK- A-NIN-EE National Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution; Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center; and was a retired member of the Illinois and American Medical Records associations.
  She was a member of First Christian Church, where services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday. The Revs. Leroy Cronkhite and Robert Belew will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Worthington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center.
Obituary of Robert "Moon" E. L. Trone
Peoria Journal Star, September 30, 1997
Robert Trone
  RUSHVILLE - Robert E. L. "Moon" Trone, 65, of Petersburg, formerly of Rushville, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997, in Rushville.
  Born Nov. 15, 1931, in Astoria to Doane C. and Mabel Ray Trone, he married Carrol Van Dissen {VonDissen} on Aug. 26, 1956, in Cooperstown. She survives.
  Surviving are one daughter, Julia Trone of Hampshire; and two brothers, Dennis of Petersburg and D. Kent of Troy.
  He attended Western Illinois University and earned his doctor of jurisprudence degree from the University of Illinois School of Law in Champaign-Urbana in 1955. He then served in the Army for two years.
  He began in private practice in Edwardsville from 1957 to 1967. He also was the city attorney in Edwardsville and was the public defender for Madison County. He was the chief prosecuting attorney for the state's attorney in Madison County.
  He was admitted to practice law before the Federal District Court and the U.S. Supreme Court. He was a member of the Illinois Bar Association.
  He was a member of First Christian Church in Rushville. He was a Mason.
  He was a licensed riverboat captain and brought the "Talisman" up the Sangamon River in 1961, the first commercial boat there in 130 years. He operated the steamer "Julia Belle Swain" with his brother, Dennis.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at his church. The Revs. Robert Belew and Marion Henderson will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville, with a Masonic service at 8:30 p.m. by Rushville Masonic Lodge 9, AF&AM. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery, where military rites will be accorded by Schuyler American Legion Post 4. Memorials may be made to Schuyler Jail Museum and Genealogical Center, 200 S. Congress St., Rushville, Ill. 62681.
Obituary of Doane "Kent" Kent Trone
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Edwardsville Intelligencer (IL) - October 29, 2007
Kent Trone
  D. Kent Trone, age 73, of Troy, died on Thursday, Oct. 25, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. He was born on March 12, 1934, in Sheldons Grove.
  Kent served in the US Army and received an Honorable Discharge in 1962. Mr. Trone received his law degree from the University of Illinois in 1960. He practiced law in the Rushville and the Edwardsville area for 37 years. During that time, he served as attorney for the Village of Livingston, and the Livingston Sanitary District, as well as the Village of Marine and the Marine Sanitary District. Mr. Trone was appointed as Government Appeal Agent for Local Board 166 of the Selective Service System in Edwardsville, and served from 1965-1967. He was appointed as a Trustee for the Board of Trustees, Glen Carbon. He was appointed as an Associate Judge in Madison County, and served from 1971-1975. After he resigned as an Associate Judge in 1975, Kent returned to the private practice of law. He retired on January 1, 1997. Mr. Trone was licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States, was a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Madison County Bar Association.
  Kent is survived by his wife, Kay Embrey Trone; a son: Mark D., and wife Toni, Trone, of Raleigh, NC; a daughter: Christine, and husband Scott, Stinnett, of Fairview Heights; a brother: Dennis, and wife Elizabeth, Trone, of Petersburg; four grandchildren: Jordan and Lily Trone, and Noah and Tanner Stinnett. He was preceded in death by his parents: Doane G. Trone and Mabel Ray Trone; and one brother: Rober E. L. Trone.
  A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation, or the Augusta Cemetery Association in care of Laughlin Funeral Home, 205 Edwardsville Road, Troy, 62294. Laughlin Funeral Home in Troy was in charge of arrangements.

Laughlin Funeral Home Obituary
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D. Kent Trone (March 12, 1934 - October 25, 2007)
  U.S. Veteran D. Kent Trone, age 73, of Troy, IL, born March 12, 1934, in Sheldons Grove, IL, died Thursday, October 25, 2007 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
  Kent served in the U.S. Army and received an Honorable Discharge in 1962.
  Mr. Trone received his law degree from the University of Illinois in 1960.
  He practiced law in the Rushville and the Edwardsville area for 37 years. During that time, he served as attorney for the Village of Livingston, IL, and the Livingston Sanitary District, as well at the Village of Marine, IL, and the Marine Sanitary District.
  Mr. Trone was appointed as Government Appeal Agent for Local Board 166 of the Selective Service System in Edwardsville, IL, and served from 1965-1967.
  He was appointed as a Special Assistant Attorney General of the State of Illinois for Madison County, IL.
  He served as a Trustee for the Board of Trustees, Glen Carbon, IL. He was appointed as an Associate Judge in Madison County, IL, and served from 1971 to 1975.
  After he resigned as an Associate Judge in 1975, Kent returned to the private practice of law. He retired on January 1, 1997.
  Mr. Trone was licensed to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States, was a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinos State Bar Association, and the Madison County Bar Association.
  Kent is survived by his wife, Kay (Embrey) Trone; son, Mark D. (Toni) Trone, Raleigh, NC; daughter, Christine (Scott) Stinnett, Fairview Heights, IL; brother, Dennis (Elizabeth) Trone, Petersburg, IL; four grandchildren, Jordan and Lily Trone, and Noah and Tanner Stinnett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doane G. and Mabel (Ray) Trone, and one brother, Robert E. L. Trone.
  A private memorial service will be held at at later date. Memorials may be made to the Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation or the Augusta Cemetery Association in care of Laughlin Funeral Home, 205 Edwardsville Road, Troy, IL, 62294.
Obituary of Dennis "Denny" Ray Trone
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Dennis R. Trone
  Captain Dennis Ray "Denny" Trone, 77, of Petersburg, IL, was pronounced dead at 6:07 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008 in Spring Grove Twp., Green County near Brodhead, WI.
  He was born on Friday, July 18, 1930 in Rushville, IL.  He was the oldest son of the late Doane & Mabel Ray Trone.  He married Elizabeth Fiala June 5, 1954 in Annapolis, MD after graduating from the United States Naval Academy.
  He later completed the Naval Postgraduate School and had a nine-year career before resigning from the Navy.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert E. Lee "Moon" Trone and D. Kent Trone.
  He is survived by a loving, faithful and ever supportive wife of 53 years, Elizabeth "Libby" Fiala Trone; five children, Janet Trone of Mojave, CA, Lisa Ideue & husband Dennis of Fullerton, CA, Amanda Serra & husband Paul of Latrobe, PA, Robert Trone & wife Nancy of Lakeville, MN, and Sophia Trone of Los Angeles, CA; four grandchildren, Elizabeth and Victoria Serra, and Katharine and Robert Trone.
  Denny and his younger brother and best friend, Robert "Moon", bought a half interest in the Dubuque Boat & Boiler Co.  Over a ten-year period, many boats were built including the riverboat Talisman and steamboat Julia Belle Swain. Denny and Moon ran the boat business out of Peoria, but would often lead the lives of gypsies, tramping up and down the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Illinois rivers.  They and their families met many interesting characters and had countless adventures over the years.  After the excursion boat Twilight was built, the business was moved to Galena, IL.  In 2006, Denny finally sold the boat business to long-time employees Kevin and Carrie Stier.  Denny then finally had the time to devote his full attention to what he loved to do, restore and fly the airplanes he had seen and read about as a child. This joy was tragically cut short when he was suddenly killed in an aircraft accident near Brodhead, WI.   Denny was a maverick, leader, mentor, and devoted friend to those in the close-knit communities of riverboats and airplanes, and with his death there has been a great loss of experience and knowledge that can never be replaced.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday May 10, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home, 331 W. Washington St. in Rushville, IL with the Rev. Wayne Meyer officiating.  Interment will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery with Military services conducted by a U.S. Navy Honor Guard and Schuyler American Legion Post #4.   Denny will be laid to rest beside his father, mother and brother.  Following the burial a memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church, 210 S. 8th St., Petersburg, IL at 2:30 p.m.  Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice.  Private condolences and expressions of  sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com

Springfield Journal-Register, May 8, 2008
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Dennis R. Trone          
  PETERSBURG - Captain Dennis Ray "Denny" Trone, 77, of Petersburg, was pronounced dead at 6:07 p.m. Monday, May 5, 2008, in Spring Grove Township, Green County near Brodhead, Wis.
  He was born on Friday, July 18, 1930, in Rushville. He was the oldest son of the late Doane and Mabel Ray Trone. He married Elizabeth Fiala June 5, 1954, in Annapolis, Md., after graduating from the United States Naval Academy. He later completed the Naval Postgraduate School and had a nine-year career before resigning from the Navy.
  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert E. Lee "Moon" Trone and D. Kent Trone.
  He is survived by a loving, faithful and ever-supportive wife of 53 years, Elizabeth "Libby" Fiala Trone; five children, Janet Trone of Mojave, Calif., Lisa Ideue and husband Dennis of Fullerton, Calif., Amanda Serra and husband Paul of Latrobe, Pa., Robert Trone and wife Nancy of Lakeville, Minn., and Sophia Trone of Los Angeles; four grandchildren, Elizabeth and Victoria Serra and Katharine and Robert Trone.
  Denny and his younger brother and best friend, Robert "Moon", bought a half interest in the Dubuque Boat & Boiler Co. Over a 10-year period many boats were built including the riverboat "Talisman" and steamboat "Julia Belle Swain." Denny and Moon ran the boat business out of Peoria, but would often lead the lives of gypsies, tramping up and down the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Illinois rivers. They and their families met many interesting characters and had countless adventures over the years. After the excursion boat "Twilight" was built, the business was moved to Galena. In 2006, Denny finally sold the boat business to long-time employees Kevin and Carrie Stier. Denny then finally had the time to devote his full attention to what he loved to do, restore and fly the airplanes he had seen and read about as a child. This joy was tragically cut short when he was suddenly killed in an aircraft accident near Brodhead, Wis. Denny was a maverick, leader, mentor and devoted friend to those in the close-knit communities of riverboats and airplanes, and with his death there has been a great loss of experience and knowledge that can never be replaced.
  Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008, at 10 a.m. at the Worthington Funeral Home, 331 W. Washington St. in Rushville, with the Rev. Wayne Meyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Rushville City Cemetery with military services conducted by a U.S. Navy Honor Guard and Schuyler American Legion Post No. 4.
  Denny will be laid to rest by his father, mother and brother. Following the burial a memorial service will be held at the First Christian Church, 210 S. Eighth St., Petersburg, at 2:30 p.m.
  Memorials may be given to the donor's choice.

Peoria Journal Star, May 8, 2008
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Dennis Trone          
  PEORIA - Captain Dennis "Denny" Ray Trone, 77, formerly of Peoria, died Monday, May 5, 2008, near Brodhead, Wis.
  Denny was born on July 18, 1930, to Doane and Mabel Trone and raised in Rushville, Ill., he was the eldest of three sons. Upon graduation from the United States Navel Academy, he married Elizabeth Fiala in 1954.
  After completing Naval Postgraduate School and a nine-year career, he resigned from the Navy.
  Denny and his younger brother and best friend, Robert "Moon" bought a half interest in the Dubuque Boat and Boiler company. Over a 10-year period, many boats were built including the riverboat, Talisman, and steamboat, Julia Belle Swain. Denny and Moon ran the boat business out of Peoria, but would often lead the lives of gypsies, tramping up and down the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee and Illinois rivers. There were countless adventures, events and people only the mind could imagine. After the excursion boat Twilight was built, the business was moved to Galena, Ill. In 2006, Denny finally sold the boat business to long-time employees, Kevin and Carrie Stier.
  Denny finally had the time to devote his full attention to what he loved to do, restore and fly the airplanes he had seen and read about as a child. This joy was tragically cut short when he was suddenly killed in an aircraft accident near Brodhead, Wis.
  Denny was a maverick, leader, mentor and devoted friend to those in the close knit communities of riverboats and airplanes, and with his death there has been a great loss of experience and knowledge that can never be replaced.
  Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Doane and Mabel (Ray); and his brothers, Robert "Moon" and Kent.
  Denny left a loving, faithful and ever supportive wife of 53 years, Elizabeth (Fiala) of Petersburg, Ill., children, Janet Trone of Mojave, Calif., Lisa (Dennis) Ideue of Fullerton, Calif., Amanda (Paul) Serra of Latrobe, Pa., Robert (Nancy) Trone of Lakeville, Minn., and Sophia Trone of Los Angeles, Calif.; and grandchildren, Elizabeth and Victoria Serra, and Katharine and Robert Trone.
  A short funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Worthington Funeral Home, 331 W. Washington St., Rushville, IL 62681. The interment will be in the Rushville City Cemetery, where Denny will be laid to rest beside his father, mother and brother. Following the funeral, a memorial service will be held beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 210 S. 8th St., Petersburg, IL 62675.
  The family requests no flowers be sent, and memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Obituary of Clayton Tippey
died: October 1, 1977
Canton Daily Ledger (Canton, IL), Monday, Oct. 3, 1977
  Huntsville - Clayton Tippey, 80, of rural Huntsville, died at 6 a.m. Saturday at his home.
  He was born in Kerton township, Fulton Co., Mar. 24, 1897, the son of Ellsworth and Lillie (Beaty) Tippey. He married Eva Trone Feb. 19, 1920 in Lewistown.
  Surviving are his wife; one son, Robert of Plymouth; one daughter, Maxine Danner of Vermont; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Lawrence of Lincoln; two sisters, Verna McCody or Minneapolis, MN and Pearl Fisk of Peoria. One son, one grandson and one brother preceded him in death.
  Mr. Tippey was a World War I veteran and a retired farmer.
  Services were scheduled for 2 p.m. today at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Collins Trone will officiate with burial in Astoria Cemetery.
Obituary of June Elizabeth Aten Boling
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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home Obituary
June E. Boling - June 02, 1923 - July 15, 2008, Milan, Illinois
Memorial Service: 1:00PM Sunday July 20, 2008 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan
Visitation: 12 Noon to 1:00PM Sunday July 20, 2008 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan
  June E. (Aten) Boling, 85, of Milan, made her final journey to Heaven on Tuesday July 15, 2008.
  A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM Sunday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan. Visitation will be from 12 Noon to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
  June was born on June 2, 1923 in Camden, IL, the daughter of Guy F. and Mabel (Nixon) Aten. She married Clarence E. Boling in September of 1960 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death.
  She was employed at the former Siedel’s Laundry, Rock Island. Earlier she had owned a dairy farm with her husband, Clarence. June was a member of the former Mother’s Singers, Rock Island. She loved to read her bible, word search, cards and spending time with her family and friends.
  Survivors include her daughters, Connie (Jimmy) Lawver, Rock Island, Sue (Don) Pace, Moline; grandchildren, Tim (Linda) Hamblin, John Lawver, Randy Lawver, Buddy Lawver, Aaron Harlin, Adam Harlin, Amy Jenkins; great grandchildren, Heather, Justin, Kelsey, Jaime, Haley, Zachery, Alexis, Monte Jr., Matthew, Alya, Kyle, Kaylee, Dallan, Dracen; great-great grandchildren, Lennon, Landon; special sister and friend, Erma Chandler; sister, Marie (Bob) Carroll; brother, Don (Kay) Aten; many nieces and nephews; her good friend Maxine and her children, Danny, Diane, Joyce, Gene Arthur, Steve, Sharon and her loving caregiver, Verna Means. She was preceded in death by many loved ones.
Obituary of Col. Robert Lloyd Johnson I, USA, Ret.
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Worthington Funeral Home Obituary
Col. Robert L. Johnson, USA Ret.
  Col. Robert L. Johnson, USA, Ret., 79 of rural Frederick, was born in Browning, IL April 28, 1928 and died at home December 11, 2007.
  He married Josephine (Giugi) Gagliano December 15, 1951 at West Point, NY.  She survives to say “Goodnight, sweet prince.”
  Also surviving are four children; Fabienne (husband Dan) Brush of Naperville, IL, Enid (husband Scott) Ruzicka of Lombard, IL, Peter (wife Sonya) Johnson of LaGrange Highlands, IL, Robert (wife Carolyn) Johnson Jr. of Freeport, IL, one sister; Mary Nell (husband Bide) Thomas of Rushville, IL, one brother; Richard (wife Cicely) Johnson of Ottertail, MN, ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents Charles (Pete) and Freida Johnson, one brother Edward Johnson and several Army brothers.
  His valiant military career which spanned twenty eight years included service in the Korea and Vietnam Wars, participation on Army Research and Development Teams that led to military science advancements such as the Patriot Missile, assignment as NATO Support Activity Commander in Europe and a Purple Heart.  He graduated from Marion Institute, USMA, University of Arizona and the US Army Command and General Staff College, earning two Bachelors and one Masters Degree.  He was a splendid warrior named as the Honorary Colonel of the Ninth Infantry Manchu Regiment and faithful member of St. Clare’s Anglican Mission in Rushville, who chaired the Quincy Diocese Capital Campaign Committee.
  Visitation will be at the Johnson home, Frederick, IL Thursday from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at St. George’s Church in Macomb with The Rev. Lewis Payne and The Rev. Ronald Drummond officiating.  Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery, February 1, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.  Memorials may be given to The Military Order of the Purple Heart PO Box 49 Annandale, VA 22003 or The Joni Eareckson Tada’s Wheels for the World PO Box 3333 Agoura Hills, CA 91376.  Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  Private condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to worthing@worthingtonfh.com

Eagle Publications, December 14, 2007
Col. Robert L. Johnson
  Col. Robert L. Johnson, 79, rural Frederick, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at his home.
  He was born April 28, 1928, in Browning, the son of Charles (Pete) and Freida Johnson.
  He married Josephine (Giugi) Gagliano on Dec. 15, 1951, at West Point, N.Y. She survives to say “Goodnight, sweet prince.”
  He is also survived by four children, Fabienne (Dan) Brush, Naperville, Enid (Scott) Ruzicka, Lombard, Peter (Sonya) Johnson, LaGrange Highlands, and Robert (Carolyn) Johnson Jr., Freeport; one sister, May Nell (Bide) Thomas, Rushville; one brother, Richard (Cicely) Johnson, Ottertail, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Edward Johnson and several Army brothers.
  His valiant military career which spanned 28 years included service in the Korea and Vietnam wars, participation on Army Research and Development Teams that led to military science advancements, such as the Patriot Missile, assignment as NATO Support Activity Commander in Europe and a Purple Heart.
  He graduated from Marion Institute, USMA, University of Arizona and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, earning two bachelor’s and one master’s degree. He was a splendid warrior named as the Honorary Colonel of the Ninth Infantry Manchu Regiment and faithful member of St. Clare’s Anglican Mission, Rushville, who chaired the Quincy Diocese Capital Campaign Committee.
  Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007, at the Johnson home, Frederick.
  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 14, 2007, at St. George’s Episcopalian Church, Macomb, with the Revs. Lewis Payne and Ronald Drummond officiating.
  Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Jan. 30, 2008, in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va.
  Memorials may be made to The Military Order of the Purple Heart, P.O. Box 49, Annandale, VA 22003 or The Joni Eareckson Tada’s Wheels for the World, P.O. Box 3333, Agoura Hills, CA 91376.
  Worthington Funeral Home, Rushville, is in charge of arrangements.
  Private condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.worthingtonfh.com.

State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, December 12, 2007
Col. Robert L. Johnson
  FREDERICK - Col. Robert L. Johnson, U.S. Army, Ret., 79, of rural Frederick died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at his home.
  Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, December 13, 2007
Robert Johnson
  FREDERICK - Col. Robert L. Johnson, retired, 79, of rural Frederick died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, at home.
  Visitation will be from 12 noon to 8 p.m. today at the Johnson home in Frederick. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at St. George's Church in Macomb. Burial will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 30, 2008, in Arlington National Cemetery. Worthington Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Obituary of Anna Elizabeth Bader Crafton Psinas
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Rushville Times, July ??, 2008
Anna Psinas
  Anna E. (Crafton) Psinas, 89, of Manito, died at 12:24 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008, at her residence.
  She was born Sept. 17, 1913 {1918}, in Browning to Howard O. and Inez Robertson Bader. She married James Crafton on Sept. 28, 1935, in Beardstown. He preceded her in death May 25, 1969. She married Edward Psinas on June 27, 1982. He survives in Peking {Pekin}.
  Als surviving are three daughters, Pat (husband Gary) Gosda of Cary, N. C., Mary (husband Dillon) Harper of Danard, Ark., and Laura Leadill of Branson, Mo.; and one stepdaughter, Elvira (husband Tony) Vaiana of White Stone, N. Y.; three sons, Ennis (wife Lynda) Crafton of Orlando, Fla., Don (wife Janet) Crafton of Osage Beach, Mo., and James (wife Lil) Crafton of Tovares, Fla.; two stepsons, George (wife Carla) Psinas and Greg (wife Maria) Psinas, both of Pekin; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She also leaves one sister, Esther Baxter of Kankakee; and two sister-in-laws, Betty Bader of Morrisonville, Wis., and Nell Bader of Pittsfield.
  One daughter, Carol Jean Crafton; two grandsons; one great-grandson; four brothers; and four sisters preceded her in death.
  She was a homemaker and managed the variety section of Engle Ben Palmer Grocery Store in Manito for many years and later worked as retail sales manager for Montgomery Wards Sore {Store} in Peoria for more than 10 years.
  She was a member of Bader Christian Church and attended Community United Methodist Church in Manito.  She enjoyed music, making beaded crafts and selling her items at craft fairs.  She also was a member of Railroad Retirement Organization.
  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Community United Methodist Church in Manito with the Rev. Shane Smith officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at the Browning Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, from 5-7 p.m. at Maas Funeral Home in Manito.  Memorial may be made to the Community United Methodist Church, Hopedale Medical Complex, Bader Cemetery Fund or Bader Christian Church.

Peoria Journal Star, July 20, 2008
Anna Crafton Psinas
  Psinas, Anna Crafton, 89, 305 S. Broadway St., Manito. Maas Funeral Home, Manito.

Peoria Journal Star, July 22, 2008
Psinas, Anna
  MANITO - Anna E. Crafton Psinas, 89, of 305 S. Broadway St. died at 12:24 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008, at her residence.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Community United Methodist Church in Manito. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Maas Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. at Browning Cemetery in Browning.

The Daily Times, Pekin, IL, Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Anna Psinas
  MANITO - Anna E. Crafton Psinas, 89, of 305 S. Broadway St., died at 12:24 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008, at her residence.
  She was born Sept. 17, 1913 {1918}, in Browning to Howard O. and Inez Robertson Bader. She married James Crafton on Sept. 28, 1935, in Beardstown. He preceded her in death May 25, 1969. She married Edward Psinas on June 27, 1982.
  Surviving are three daughters, Pat (Gary) Gosda of Cary, N. C., Mary (Dillon) Harper of Danard, Ark., and Laura Leadill of Branson, Mo.; and one stepdaughter, Elvira (Tony) Vaiana of White Stone, N.Y.; three sons, Ennis (Lynda) Crafton of Orlando, Fla., Don (Janet) Crafton of Osage Beach, Mo., and James (Lil) Crafton of Tovares, Fla.; two stepsons, George (Carla) Psinas and Greg (Maria) Psinas, both of Pekin; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She also leaves one sister, Esther Baxter of Kankakee; and two sister-in-laws, Betty Bader of Morrisville {Morrisonville}, Wis., and Nell Bader of Pittsfield.
  She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Jean Crafton; two grandsons; one great-grandson; four brothers; and four sisters.
  Anna was a homemaker. She also managed the variety section of Engle Ben Palmer Grocery Store in Manito for many years. She later worked as retail sales manager for Montgomery Wards Store in Peoria, for more than 10 years.
  She was a member of Bader Christian Church in Bader and attended Community United Methodist Church in Manito.
  She also was a member of Railroad Retirement Organization.
  She enjoyed music, making beaded crafts and selling her items at craft fairs.
  Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, at Community United Methodist Church in Manito with the Rev. Shane Smith officiating. A luncheon will follow service at 11 a.m. provided by the United Methodist Women.
  Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in Browning Cemetery in Browning.
  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Maas Funeral Home in Manito.
  Memorial contributions may be made to Community United Methodist Church, Hopedale Medical Complex, Bader Cemetery Fund or Bader Christian Church.
Obituary of Mildred Rittenhouse Bollinger
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In Memory Of Mildred Bollinger
  Mildred Bollinger, 96, of Beardstown, formerly of Browning, passed away Friday, August 22, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville, IL.
  She was born on Wednesday, November 29, 1911 in Woodstock Twp., Schuyler Co., IL to the late Fred & Minnie Young Rittenhouse.  She married Herschel Bollinger November 5, 1929 in Rushville, IL.  He passed away January 29, 1991.
  She is survived by (4) sons; Wayne Bollinger & wife Emma of Browning, IL, Larry Bollinger & wife Arletta of Astoria, IL, Charles Bollinger & wife Luann of Astoria, IL, Paul Bollinger & wife Sandy of Broken Arrow, OK (5) daughters; Linda Booth & husband Paul of Beardstown, IL, Patsy Self & husband Jim of Beardstown, IL, Sue Dotzert & husband David of Beardstown, IL, Beverly Treadman & husband Larry of Wilmington, IL, Marianne Agans & husband Robert of Pleasant Plains, IL (1) daughter-in-law; Donna Bollinger of Browning, IL (2) sisters; Fairy Robertson of Browning, IL, Freida Rittenhouse of Arlington, VA (32) grandchildren (63) great grandchildren (18) great-great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by (1) son Leo Bollinger; (1) daughter Juanita Bollinger; (2) grandsons; Michael Bollinger & Anthony Treadman; (1) granddaughter Brenda Reische; (1) daughter-in-law Dee Bollinger; (2) brothers Ralph & Ora Rittenhouse; (1) sister Dorothy Bivens.
  Mildred was a life long homemaker and a member of the Browning United Methodist Church.  She enjoyed genealogy, quilting, sewing & gardening.
  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at Worthington Funeral Home with Mr. David Haney officiating.  Interment will be on the family lot in the Browning Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Monday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Memorials may be given to Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Death Notice of Alma Gail Hamilton Ambrosius
died: October 13, 1993
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 15, 1993
Alma Ambrosius
  BEARDSTOWN - Alma Ambrosius, 88, of Beardstown died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Beardstown.
  Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Cline Funeral Home, Beardstown, is in charge of arrangements.
  She is survived by a daughter, Norma J. Ambrosius of Beardstown.
Death Notice of Grace E. Baxter Ambrosius
died: March 8, 1997
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, March 13, 1997
Grace E. Ambrosius
  LINCOLN, Neb. - Grace E. Ambrosius, 85, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of Springfield, died Saturday in Lincoln, Neb.
  Survivors: two sons, Lloyd Ambrosius of Lincoln, Neb., and John Ambrosius of Platteville, Wis.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Oren Baxter of Sun City, Ariz.
  Memorial services: 4 p.m. Friday, Huntsville United Methodist Church, Huntsville. Private family interment will be in Huntsville Cemetery.
  Roper and Sons Mortuary in Lincoln, Neb., is in charge of arrangements.
  Note: Huntsville Cemetery is in Huntsville Township, Schuyler County, Illinois. Her husband, Sterling E. Ambrosius is also buried there.
Obituary of Norma J. Ambrosius
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, August 18, 2005
Norma J. Ambrosius
  BEARDSTOWN - Norma J. Ambrosius, 70, of Beardstown died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Beardstown, the daughter of Carl Clayton and Alma Gail Hamilton Ambrosius.
  Miss Ambrosius graduated from Beardstown High School in 1952. She retired as a teletype after 32 years with Western Union in Rock Island, Moline, Elgin and Maywood. She then was a caregiver for several people. She was a member of Beardstown Worship Center and taught Explorers Bible Study for eight years.
  Survivors: two nephews, Leigh Edward and Danny Michael Schrodt, both of Arizona.
  Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Beardstown Worship Center, the Rev. Steve Griffin officiating. Burial: Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

Peoria Journal Star, August 18, 2005
Norma Ambrosius
  BEARDSTOWN - Norma J. Ambrosius, 70, of Beardstown died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2005, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  She was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Beardstown to Carl Clayton and Alma Gail Hamilton Ambrosius.
  Surviving are two nephews.
  She was preceded in death by one half-brother.
  She was a teletypist for Western Union for 32 years, working in Rock Island, Moline, Elgin and Maywood before retiring. After retiring, she was a caregiver for Tilly Heintz, Richard Schultz and her mother.
  She was a member of Beardstown Worship Center and taught Explorers Bible Study for eight years.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Beardstown Worship Center. The Rev. Steve Griffin will officiate. Friends may call from 6 to 8 tonight at Sager Funeral Home. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Obituary of Sterling E. Ambrosius
died: October 29, 1992
State Journal-Register, Springfield, IL, October 30, 1992
Sterling Ambrosius
  Sterling Ambrosius, 82, of Springfield died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday at Memorial Medical Center.
  He was born May 28, 1910, in Huntsville, the son of Thomas Simon and Mary Pechin Ambrosius.
  Mr. Ambrosius was a farmer in the Huntsville area and an administrator for the Illinois Association of School Boards until retiring. He had taught in Rushville schools and was formerly superintendent of the Rushville School District.
  Mr. Ambrosius was a member of Woodside United Methodist Church, Huntsville Masonic Lodge, Ansar Shrine and Shriners Retirees Club.
  Surviving are his wife, Grace Baxter Ambrosius; two sons, Lloyd of Lincoln, Neb., and John of Platteville, Wis.; and six grandchildren.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Woodside United Methodist Church, with the Rev. George Loveland officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Huntsville Cemetery.
  Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Aaron Kimble Aten II
died: July 04, 1914 High Point, Decatur County, Iowa
Garden Grove Express, unknown date
  The community was greatly shocked the latter part of last week when word was received from Des Moines that A. K. Aten had passed away. A few weeks ago Mr. Aten underwent an operation for cancer of the bowels and was recovering from the operation nicely, having been about town quite frequently. It was necessary for him to return for what was considered a minor operation in completing the previous one, which occurred on Saturday. It seems that he was not able to withstand the shock and died about one o'clock Sunday morning.
  From his low condition at first he seemed to rally and it was thought for a time all would be well, but he passed away as above stated, however, not until his family were able to reach his bedside by auto.
  Mr. Aten was a man of exceptionally strong character and highly respected by a large circle of friends. A few years ago he engaged in the mercantile business in Garden Grove and his courteous manner and honorable business dealings won him the respect of all, and in his death the community has lost a valuable citizen and merchant. In respect to him all the business houses were closed during the funeral and the majority of the business men attended the funeral. The community extend their sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family.

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  Aaron Kimble Aten was born in Stark County, Illinois, May 11, 1856. He came with his parents to High Point Township, Iowa, in 1871, and was married in 1877, to Henrietta Woolley, who lived but about a month after their marriage.
  He was married a second time, November 16, 1882, to Winnie Woolley. To this union were born three sons: Russell, Abner and Ray, all of whom survive their father and were present at the funeral. During his lifetime he engaged in farming and also in the mercantile business. For the past two years he conducted a general store at Garden Grove, where he made many friends by his genial and obliging manner.
  He was converted and united with the church at High Point in February, 1903, and has remained a faithful member of the same ever since. He was prominent in church and social life.
  He leaves his wife, three sons named above, who all live in and near Garden Grove and High Point. He also leaves three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Martha Robinson, of Victoria, Illinois; Mrs. Ellen Robinson, of Fullerton, California; Mrs. Luella Rilea, Fullerton, California; also Edward Aten, of Chicago, Illinois and Reverend Thomas Aten, of Linden, Iowa. Reverend Thomas Aten was the only one of them who was able to be present at the funeral.
  Mr. Aten was a useful citizen wherever you put him. He will be missed among the business men, among his friends and in his home. He was a good husband, a kind father, a faithful Christian and a loyal friend.
  The funeral services were conducted from the home Monday afternoon at two o'clock by J. G. Duling, his Pastor. The body was laid to rest in the High Point Cemetery.

The Humeston, Iowa, New Era, Wednesday, July 8, 1914
  A. K. Aten, aged fifty-five years, of Garden Grove, died in a Des Moines hospital Sunday, following an operation.  The funeral was held at High Point Monday.  He was a farmer and merchant.  He conducted a store at High Point for several years and was in business in Garden Grove at the time of his death.  He was a good man and well known in Decatur and Wayne counties.


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