Priscilla J. Ryan, 81, of 130 Short St., Minonk, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday (April 11, 2006) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center, Normal.
Priscilla was born May 30, 1924, at Minonk, a daughter of John C. and Myrtle Eich Danforth. She married John H. Ryan III on Oct. 16, 1943, in Minonk. He died March 8, 2006.
Survivors include two sons, John H. (Mary) Ryan IV and Tom D. (Linda) Ryan, both of Minonk; four grandchildren, John H. (Susan) Ryan V, Minonk; Kevin Ryan, Bloomington; Leigh (Carrie) Ryan, Gibson City; and Tracy Ryan, Peoria; and five great-grandchildren, Madeline, Jared, John H. VI, Paul and Jade.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Marion; and a grandson, Todd P. Ryan.
She was a member of the Matrons Club and Chapter BP of PEO. Priscilla also served on the Filger Library Board in Minonk.
Her family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, Minonk. A private family service will follow. The Rev. Craig Swenson will officiate. Interment will be in Minonk Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Filger Library, 261 E. Fifth St., Minonk, IL 61760, or any charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com
John H. Ryan III, 81, of 130 Short St., Minonk, passed away at 10:09 a.m. Wednesday (March 8, 2006) at BroMenn Regional Medical Center in Normal.
A private family funeral will be at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, Minonk. Rev. Craig Swenson will officiate. There will be no visitation. Interment will be in Minonk Township Cemetery, Minonk.
John was born May 19, 1924, at Pontiac, a son of John H. and Florence Hawk Ryan Jr. He married Priscilla J. Danforth on Oct. 16, 1943, in Minonk. She survives.
Other survivors include two sons, John H. (Mary) Ryan IV, and Tom D. (Linda) Ryan, both of Minonk; four grandchildren, John H. (Susan) Ryan V, Minonk; Kevin Ryan, Bloomington; Leigh (Carrie) Ryan, Gibson City; and Tracy Ryan, Peoria; five great-grandchildren, Madeline, Jared, John H. VI, Paul and Jade; and one brother, Warren Ryan, San Franciso, Calif.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Todd P. Ryan, and one brother.
John farmed the family homestead in Clayton Township for 50 years, retiring in 1986. He and Priscilla moved into Minonk in 1997. He was a member of the Woodford County Farm Bureau.
John's family was very important to him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed teaching and playing checkers with his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.
Memorial contributions in John's honor may be directed to the Filger Library 261 E. Fifth St., Minonk, IL 61760. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
On Sunday night, shortly after coming from church, Deacon Richardson died very suddenly while sitting in a chair talking to the inmates at John Rowell's residence. The Deacon and Mr. Rowell started home together after attending service at the First Baptist church, both living in the west part of town, Mr. Rowell remarked on the way that the Deacon walked as fast as a young man, the latter giving as a reason that the night was cold and he had neglected to bring his overcoat. He seemed to get out of breath, and had to stop several times on the way to recover it, and when he got as far as Mr. Rowell's house, the latter invited him in to rest, which he accepted. After the usual salutations he sat down, apparently as well as usual, and was conversing, when he suddenly put his hand up over his heart and made a low exclamation, his head falling over on his breast. Mr. Rowell threw his arms around him to hold him up, and messengers were sent for medical aid. Both Drs. Evans and Blanchard hurried up, but before they arrived, life was extinct, he dying apparently without a struggle in Mr. Rowell's arms. The body was afterwards taken home to his sorrowing wife, who had to summon all her fortitude to bear up under the sad affliction. It appears it was the first time in may years she failed to be with him at church.
Thomas Richardson was born in the town of Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, England, June 17, 1810. In the year 1831, when he had arrived at the age of manhood, he married Miss Rachel Richardson, a second cousin. A large family favored their union- 4 sons and 7 daughters, but some of them died young. In 1853, the Deacon and his family came to this country, settling for a few months at Evansville, Ind., but finally located about 3½ miles northeast of Pattonsburg, Marshall county, in 1854 where he bought three 80's. Here he lived with his family for thirty years, and here his wife died in 1871, his daughter Minnie five years after, and his son Joseph in 1880, the three falling victims to consumption. Two other daughters also died in the same fell disease - Mrs. John Richardson in Nebraska tp., and Mrs. Portor Harkness abut three years ago.
The only children living are Ezra, in Flanagan, Ills., Ebenezer in Glen Elder, Kansas; Mrs. M. Gray in Cropsey, Ills.
In 1871 he married Mrs. Ann Skeels in Washburn, Ills. who survives him, but has no issue. In 188? he rented his farm to John Hollenback and moved to Minonk, where he has lived ever since a quiet, peaceable life, free from the cares and perplexities of business. The Deacon was a strong, vigorous man, always enjoying good health. He commanded the respect of all by the uprightness of his character and the moral life he led. He would never accept any office, we are told, although he was a school director several times. His society was much sought after in his younger days, the geniality of his mature and his thorough good nature making him very popular. Although the suddenness of his death has shocked most of us, yet it is a consolation to know that as far as we can tell he was prepared for the great change from mortal to immortal life. He was a good man in every sense, and as such his death is not only a loss to his family, but to the whole community, who will naturally extend their sympathy to the afflicted wife and children.
The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the First Baptist church, the late pastor, Rev. Coffman, having come from Tiskilwa to officiate. A large audience listened to the discourse, which was able and instructive. Elder Sands, Rev. A. Kerrick, both old friends and neighbors of deceased, followed in a feeling tribute to his unsullied character and moral worth. The remains were taken to Pattonsburg for interment in the family plot. The large number present at the grave, where the final services were conducted by Rev. Kerrick, and where a last view was taken of the honored dead, showed that his thirty years of active life among them had been warmly cherished and lovingly remembered.
The pallbearers were Deacons Danforth, N. E. Davison, A. Pickard, James Ridge, S. Wylie and J. S. Burt.
The widow and children of the late Deacon Richardson return thanks to the friends who so kindly aided them during their late sad affliction.
Monday forenoon at 9:30 at his home just west of Shiloh Church, Panola township, Will Roth passed away, after a long illness from lung trouble. For two years he has been a constant sufferer but most of tht time has been up and around, yet gradually growing weaker from the ravages of disease. His last illness was not in any way severe, but he passed away very peacefully, having been bedridden but a few days. He was able to be in this city as recently as Independence Day.
The funeral services were held at Shiloh church at 9:30 Wednesday and were conducted by Rev. Schantz of Hudson, and Staley of Flanagan, both of the ? Church, assisted by Rev. Pinkney, of Shiloh UB Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Baughman cemetery in the family burying ground.
Deceased was the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Roth, of Panola township and had spent the greater part of his life in the locality where death overtook him. He was born Ja. 21, 1865. He leaves a wife and one child, the latter a girl of about 2 yeras of age. Mrs. Roth is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Donner and has also been a resident of Panola township since childhood. She is a sister of Mrs. J. M. Shaw of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Roth were married Sept. 2?, 1890 and have lived on the old Geo. Horner farm ever since that time.
The esteem in which Mr. Roth and family were held was shown by the extremely large assemblage of friends to pay the last tribute to the dead. Over 100 carriages followed the remains from the church to the cemetery. Friends and relatives wre present from Peoria, Washington, Roanoke, Danvers, Hopedale, Hudson, Flanagan and other places.
Last Friday night at 10:30 o'clock occurred the death of a wel known and highly respected citizen of Panola township in the person of Mr. Peter Roth. Mr. Roth was born in Alsace, Germany, Feb. 12, 1829. His father died when Peter was four years of age and three years later Mrs. Roth brought her children, Peter being third in order of birth to America. They were forty two days on the ocean landing at New York City, and locating in Butler county, Ohio. Peter was early compelled to earn most of his own living. At the age of 16 he commenced to make his own way, first as a farm laborer for a period of twelve years. In 1856 he came to Tazewell county, this state, and soon after married Miss Bena Naffziger, which event occurred Feb. 8, 1857. To them nine children were born, six of whom with their mother are living. The three who preceded their father to the great beyound were Peter Jr; Lydia, wife of John Krug and William. The six living children are Daniel, John, Jacob, Mrs. S. E. Schertz, Mrs. Jas. Holt and Ella, the latter living at home. The family moved to this county in 1874 and have lived in Panola township ever since.
The funeral services were held in Shiloh church last Monday morning at 10 o'clock, Revs. Lackland, of Gridley; Schantz, of Hudson, and Egle, of Waldo officiating. A large number followed the remains to the Baughman cemetery, where the interment took place.
Mrs. Peter Roth Sr., died at her home in Panola township January 17, aged 92 years and 9 days. On December 20, 1927, she was stricken with apoplexy and had since been confined to her bed. Jacobena Naffsiger was born in Butler County, Ohio, January 6, 1836. In her early youth she came with her parents to Partridge township, Woodford county and was married to Peter Roth February 8, 1857. The new home was made near Morton, Tazewell county, where they resided until 1874 when they moved to the present home near Panola, where the deceased had since resided. Mr. Roth died August 9, 1901. Nine children were born to this union, three of whom preceded the parents in death: Peter Roth August 27, 1875; Lydia Krug, February 16, 1890, and Will Roth July 9, 1894. Those who are left to mourn the loss of a loving mother are Daniel Roth of Gridley, John of El Paso, Jacob of Redlands, Cal., Mrs. Emma Schertz and Mrs. Amelia Holt of Panola and Mrs. Ell Klopfenstein of Siloam Springs, Ark. There also survive twenty-eight grandchildren, one having preceded her in death, and eleven great-grandchildren, besides a host of other relatives and friends. In early life Grandma Roth (as she was familiarly known by everyone) united with the Mennonite church and remained a faithful member until death.
Funeral services were held from the home Friday morning at 10:00 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Benjamin Rupp. The pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased. Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Roth of Gibson City; Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Baughman, Mrs. Anna Streid, Mrs. Naffsizer, Nornal; Mr. and Mrs. Sanuel Baughman, Mrs. William Forehlich, Miss Sadie Donner, Gridley; Joseph Baughman, Zion City; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rich, Mrs. Katie Kinsinger, Miss Kate Unsicker, Washington; Mrs. Anna Roth and daughter Blance of Whiting, Ind.
Ernest A. Redenius, 84 of 538 Washington St., Minonk passed away at 5:20 P.M. Monday, February 26, 2007 at Wuesthoff Medical Center in Rockledge,FL.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Minonk. Rev. Craig Swenson will officiate. Burial will be in Minonk Township Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5 to 8 at Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, Minonk and on Saturday for one hour prior to services at the church.
Ernest was born September 18, 1922 at Roanoke a son of John A. and Maddie Huschen Redenius. He married Mildred Householter on June 9, 1945 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Minonk. She survives.
Other survivors include a son; Larry (and Judy) Redenius, Minonk; a daughter, Linda (and Bob) Schoon Farrington, Cocoa,FL; two granddaughters, Heather (and Matt) Epps, Cocoa,FL and Angie Schoon, Cape Caneveral, FL; one great granddaughter, Reyann Epps; and one sister, Doris (and Vernon) Harms, Flanagan. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Herbert.
Ernie was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Minonk. He was mechanic for Orville Carls and later Sauder & Rippel Implement in Minonk for 36 years retiring in 1986. He then owned and operated Ernie’s small engine and repair shop in Minonk. At age 80 he restored a 1949 Allis Chalmers G tractor that he showed in many parades. He and his wife enjoyed wintering in Florida.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 318 W. Fourth St., Minonk,IL 61760.
Bertha Grace Ricksher - contributed by Amy Robbins-Tjaden
EL PASO - The Funeral Of Bertha Grace Ricksher, 101, a resident of Maple Lawn
Health Care Center, Eureka, formerly of El Paso, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at
Froelich Memorial Home, El Paso. The Rev. Timothy Sherman, her grandson, will
officiate. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Maple Lawn
Health Care Assembly Hall, the Rev. Robert Harnish officiating. Burial will be
in St. Joseph Cemetery, El Paso.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today
at the funeral home, with the rosary recited at 7 p.m. by the Rev. Eugene Kane.
Mrs. Ricksher died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 21, 1993) at the center. She was
born Jan. 29, 1892, in Kansas Township, Woodford County, a daughter of C.C. and
Lucy Potter Bateman. She married Walter Herget in June 1909. She later married
A.G. Ricksher June 25, 1923, in Peoria. He died Nov. 11, 1982.
Surviving are
one daughter, Imogene Sherman, Eureka; one sister, Helen Burroughs, El Paso; 10
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by one daughter, one brother, two sisters, one grandson and
one great-grandson. Mrs. Ricksher was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, El
Paso. She was a nurse at several area institutions. Memorials may be made to
Maple Lawn Health Care Center or El Paso Rescue Squad. The obituary is being
repeated to correct the dateline and add a daughter who preceded her in death.
Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements. Mrs.
Hrejsa, who was born Sept. 25, 1917, at Shirley, donated her body to the
Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois. Local survivors include a sister,
Jessie Beeson, 406 W. Division St.
Rev. James
Robeson
Bloomington, Ill, Jan 22 - The Rev. James Robeson, the
oldest minister of the Christian church in Illinois, was buried today at Secor,
Woodford county, where he died on Friday, age 91. He had been a minister for
over fifty-five years.
Raymond H. Rocke - contributed by Amy
Robbins-Tjaden
Raymond H. Rocke, 102, of Eureka passed from
death to eternal life at 6:50 p.m. Saturday (June 14, 2008) at the Apostolic
Christian Home of Eureka.
He was born, Raymond Harold Rocke, on Sept. 12, 1905, to the late Jeff and Lucy Rocke of Eureka. He was united in marriage to Louise Verna Getz of Morton, on Sept 13, 1931. She passed away on Oct. 26, 2007.
Ray, along with two brothers, Harry and Virgil, built and established Rocke Apiaries, "the Honey House" on the west edge of Eureka. Several years later, Ray left the family business to begin a new career in sales, with Christian Universal Life Insurance Company.
He was an active member of Eureka Apostolic Christian Church. He was a volunteer in various church and community functions which included helping to start the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka in 1963, where he and his wife resided the last four years of their lives.
Raymond is survived by his (foster) daughter and her husband, Crystal and Charles Engels; four grandchildren, Brandon, Heather, Brittany and Joshua Engels; one great- grandchild, Chaya Engels, all of the Atlanta, Ga. area.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Louise; seven brothers, Jess, Joe, John, Alvin, Virgil, Orval and Harry; two sisters, Laura and Alvina; as well as three orphaned cousins who were raised as siblings, Ortie, Alma and Viola.
His service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Eureka Apostolic Christian Church. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. He will be laid to rest in the family burial site, located in Roanoke. Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, Eureka, is handling arrangements.
Thank you to the Apostolic Christian
Nursing Home of Eureka and staff for the excellent care given to Ray. Memorials
may be sent to the Apostolic Home of Eureka.
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