A new article has been added to Pike County: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Article title: Pike Press Article date: August 13 2008 Article description: Obiituary of Lawson, Eva Marie (Marshall) You can read the full article at: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59642 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to White County: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1414 Article title: Washington Times Article date: August 28 1905 Article description: Burned $ Page 5 You can read the full article at: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59619 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Pike County 328 Article title: The Quincy Daily Journal Article date: November 12 1903 Article description: Fred Mink, The Murderer May Not Be Tried at This Term of Court at Pittsfield - Two Indictments Against Him. Grand Jury for the Term - Judge Higbee Stops the Smoking in the Court Room and Grants a Bunch of Divorces You can read the full article at: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59545 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Pike County |||Illinois|||United States||| Article title: The Quincy Daily Journal Article date: September 21 1916 Article description: Cupid is Busy in Pike County Article Text: Six Popular Young People To Be Married Soon Hirsheimers Buy Business Property - Petit Jurors for November Term of Court. [By Staff Correspondent] Pittsfield, Ill., Sept. 21 The marriage of Miss Vida Conroy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Conroy, west of town, and Arthur Stone, the son of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Stone, who reside south of town, will take place on Sunday afternoon, October 2, at the home of the bride's parents. The young people are graduates of the Pittsfield High school and are prominent and popular in the community. They will reside on a farm near Martinsburg. Banns for the marriage of Miss Mary Brown of this city and Frank A. Ducey of Beardstown were announced for the first time at St. Mary's Catholic church in this city on last Sunday. The marriage will take place on October 3 at the church, Rev. Father Foley officiating. The engagement of Miss Leta Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Harris, of this city, and Oren E. Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles V. Nicholson, also of this city, has been announced. The wedding will take place next month. The young people are among the best known and popular of this city. Petit Jurors for November Term - The following will compose the petit jury for the November term of the circuit court: Otis Toyalty, Barry; B. J. Lowe, Newburg; William Grubb, Barry; John Johnson, Spring Creek; R. K. Robinson, Pleasant Hill; Isaac Duffield, Martinsburg; L. Underwood, Barry; C. N. Starck, Spring Creek; William Quincy, Barry; John Batley, Flint; Frank Henthorn, Fairmount; Fred Shaw, Griggsville; Elijah Halow, El Dara, Raymond Minton, El Dara; A. T. Smith, Atlas; H. D. Marion, Atlas; O. E. Morton, Ross; William Kund, Levee; Charles Doyle, Barry; J. W. Smith, Atlas; John Davis, Fairmount; Carl Hayes, Barry; John Usherwood, sr., Pittsfield; Arthur Bauer, Newburg; Sam Riley, Kinderhook; F. P. Saxebury, Cincinnati; Austin Crowder, Hardin; Henry Kleinlein, Chambersburg; George Rosenbaum, Pleasant Vale; S. W. Crews, Pleasant Vale. Indoor Picnic Tomorrow - The members of the Sunday school and the congregation of the Congregational church will hold an indoor picnic on Friday afternoon at the church. Visiting in Louisiana - Miss Edna Hesley has gone to Louisiana, Mo., for a visit with Dr. and Mrs. Paul Grigsby. Guests From Pontiac - Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Greenbaum and little daughter of Pontiac are here for a visit with Isaac Strauss and family. They are making the trip in their automobile. Hirsheimers Buy Harder Store - Louis D. and Samuel Hirsheimer have purchased from Frank Harder the store building on the west side of the square which was formerly occupied by the Harder drug store, and which is now occupied by the Bert Niccum cafe. The consideration was $7,000. Club Opens Season - Mrs. Mary Kientzle entertained the members of the Cumana g' Carto club on Wednesday evening. This was the first meeting of the club for the season. You can read the full article at: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59544 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59454 Article title: Quincy Herald Whig Article date: August 4 2008 Article description: Obituary of Kinman, Richard James "Dick" Article: HAMILTON, Ill. -- Richard James "Dick" Kinman, 61, of Hamilton, passed away Saturday evening (Aug. 2, 2008) in his home surrounded by his family. Dick was born Jan. 19, 1947, in Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Bernice Wright Kinman. He went to school in Carthage, graduating from Carthage High School in 1965. He then went on to receive his bachelor of science at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo., and his master's degree at Western Illinois University. Dick was a successful coach and teacher in the Hamilton School District for 33 years. The family would like to thank Dick's special caretakers, Judith Kinman and Lois Lefler. Dick is survived by four children, Dorian "Dee" Kinman and his wife, Janet, of Springville, Ind., Travis "T.J." Suprenant and his wife, Holly, of Washington, Ill., Cortney Kinman and his wife, Megan, of Bellingham, Wash., and Marnie Shaddox and her husband, Chad Robbins, of Fort Madison, Iowa; five grandchildren, Jessica and Cal Kinman, Trey and K! yley Suprenant, and Harper Robbins; a brother, George Kinman and his wife, Joyce, of St. Louis; and two sisters, Judith Kinman of Peoria and Becky Brooks of Palatine. Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Denise in 2007; and his parents. SERVICES: There will be no public service. VISITATION: Friends are invited to Dick's home at 340 S. 10th St. in Hamilton on Tuesday afternoon to visit with the family. MEMORIALS: Memorials may be directed to the Richard Kinman Scholarship Fund in care of Printy Funeral Home, 405 Cherry St., Carthage, IL 62321. ARRANGEMENTS: Printy Funeral Home of Carthage ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59453 Article title: Quincy Herald Whig Article date: August 4 2008 Article description: Obituary of Beckgerd, John Article: John Beckgerd, 86, of 701 S. 19th died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday (Aug. 3, 2008) in his home. He was born July 9, 1922, in Quincy, the son of Albert H. and Etta Stormer Beckgerd. He was a graduate of Quincy High School. He worked for many years at Gates Radio and then Harris. He and his brother, Al, operated Beckgerd Lawn Mower Sales and Services, retiring in 1985. He was a member of St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church where he was head usher for many years. Survivors incude a niece, Wilma Wear and her husband, Ron, of Taylor, Mo.; two great-nephews and one great-niece, Michael Wear and wife, Kathy, and their daughter, Lauryn, of Palmyra, Mo., and Jason and Kara Beckgerd, both of California. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Al and Harold; and a nephew, Harold. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev. Marlin Rempfer officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday in the Hansen-Spear! Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church. WEB SITE: www.hansen-spear.com. ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59452 Article title: Quincy Herald Whig Article date: August 4 2008 Article description: Obituary of Pettit, Denise Article: Denise Pettit, 53, of the Sycamore Healthcare Centre died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday (Aug. 3, 2008) in the Sycamore Healthcare Centre. Born March 16, 1955, in Quincy, Denise was the daughter of Carl Dale and Julia Wind Pettit. She was married to John Becks in 1983 in Palmyra, Mo. Denise was devoted to her family and cherished the time she spent with her grandson, Brodie, and was excitedly awaiting the arrival of a grandchild due in November. A graduate of Quincy High School and John Wood Community College, Denise was employed as an LPN at the Illinois Veterans Home until her retirement due to health. Survivors include her mother, Julia Pettit of Quincy; two daughters, Sarah Becks and Ashley Becks, both of Quincy; a grandson, Brodie Becks of Quincy; a brother, Michael Pettit of Quincy; a sister, Robin McNeil and her husband, Harry, of Kansas City, Mo.; and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Denise was preceded in death by her father, Dale; a brother, Jimmy Petti! t; her grandmother, Nellie Pettit; and an uncle, Arthur Hodges. SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in Greenmount Cemetery. VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: To her grandchildren's Educational Fund. ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59450 Article title: Quincy Herald Whig Article date: August 3 2008 Article description: Obituary of Williams, Nancy Ann Article: HULL, Ill. -- Nancy Ann Williams, 72, of 200 Miller St. died at 10:27 p.m. Thursday (July 31, 2008) in Hannibal Regional Hospital. She was born Oct. 12, 1935, in Tipler, Wis., a daughter of William and Rachel Grenadine Howell. In 1981, she married Lealan Williams in Jacksonville. He survives. She worked at Abbott Laboratories in North Chicago as a lab technician. She moved to Hull in 1997. She attended the Hull Community Church. In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Jody Hitchcock and her husband, Jeff, of Stoughton, Wis.; six grandchildren, Amber Luitze and Bret Luitze of Palmyra, Mo., Bryan Luitze and his wife, Jenniffer, of Kenosha, Wis., and Joshua, Jared and Jlynn Hitchcock of Stoughton; two great-grandchildren, Bryan Luitze II and James Addin Luitze, both of Kenosha; a sister, Rachel Koerthe of Kenosha; and a brother, Wesley Howell and his wife, June, of Long Lake, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Theresa Van Vleck; three b! rothers, Lester, Billy and John Howell; and a sister, Sylvia. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Tuesday in All Faiths Chapel of the Illinois Veterans' Home with the Rev. John Adams conducting. Burial will be in Sunset Cemetery. VISITATION: 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday in All Faiths Chapel. MEMORIALS: May be made to the family. WEB SITE: www.hansenspear.com. ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59449 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 16 2008 Article description: Obituary of Hatfield, Doris Mae (Fish) Article: DORIS MAE (FISH) HATFIELD age 76, of Liberty Village in Pittsfield and formerly of Mozier, died Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Doris was born May 11, 1932 near Pleasant Hill to daughter of Orville and Nellie Ralph Fish. She married Kenneth E. Hatfield Oct. 7, 1950 in Pittsfield and Kenneth died March 31, 2002. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1950, was a housewife and a member of the former Mozier Christian Church. Survivors include two children, Richard (wife Tracy) Hatfield of Pearl and Kathy(husband Mike) Devine of Pittsfield; four grandchildren, Terry McBride of Kampsville, Bradley Hatfield of North Carolina, Megan Hatfield and Zachary Hatfield both of Pearl; and three great grandchildren; Kayla June, Terry Dam and Emily Rose McBri.de all of Kampsville. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Richard L. Fish. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. a t the Lummis Funeral Home in! Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. William Smith. Burial will follow at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation for Mrs. Hatfield was from 6 - 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Cole Stickman Memorial Fund, the Mozier Church of Christ or the Hillview Baptist Church. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59448 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 16 2008 Article description: Obituary of Staff, Norm Article: NORM STAFF , of St. Charles, Mo., and formerly of Pittsfield, died Sunday, July 13, 2008 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Patti Durall Staff (formerly of Barry), son Michael (Jennifer) Staff of Quincy, Jennifer (Vincent) Sapp, Kelly (Romulo) Aquino; dear Papa of Nicholas, Luci, Jade, Romy, Gretchen and Ayden. Visitation at Church of the Shepard, 1601 Woodstone Dr., (St. Charles) Thursday, July 17 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. concluding with funeral service at 12:30 p.m. Interment St. John U.C.C. Cemetery (St. Charles). There will be celebration of life at the Camp Auto Museum in Chesterfield, Mo., Thursday following the services from 3-6 p.m ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59447 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 16 2008 Article description: Obituary of Touchette, George W. Article: George W. Touchette, Sr., 52, of New Canton, Ill., formerly of Cahokia, Ill., born on July 14, 1955, in East St. Louis, Ill., died on Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Hannibal Regional Hospital, Hannibal, Mo. Mr. Touchette was the former Highway Commissioner of Centreville Township for 27 years. He was a member of Local 100 of East St. Louis, Ill. George enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Touchette, Sr.; and his brother, Joseph Touchette. Surviving are his wife, Patricia, nee Ottwell, Touchette; his son, George (Amanda Rodney) Touchette, Jr., of Millstadt, Ill.; his granddaughter, Skylar Touchette of Millstadt, Ill.; his mother, Rosemary, nee Weber, Touchette of Belleville, Ill.; his two brothers, Elmer Touchette Jr., of Cahokia, Ill., and Dr. John (Shirley) Touchette of Millstadt, Ill.; his four sisters, Mary (Dave) Stroot of Belleville, Ill., Patty Wolf and Barb (Ron) Ballard, both of St. Louis, Mo., and Carol (Billy) Orf of Bowling Green, Mo.; his sister-in-law, Carolyn, nee Orf, Touchette of Greenville, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Educational Fund for Skylar Touchette, c/o Bank of Edwardsville, 330 West Vandalia, Edwardsville, Ill. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.kasslyfuneral.com. Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 2008, at Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill. A prayer service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the mortuary. Funeral: Funeral procession to leave at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, from Kassly Mortuary, Fairview Heights, Ill., for a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian burial at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church, Belleville, Ill., with Monsignor Bill McGhee officiating. Interment will be at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Belleville, Ill. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59445 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 16 2008 Article description: Obituary of Barnes, Sammy Article: Sammy Barnes, age 89 , of Pittsfield died early Friday morning (July 11, 2008) at the Hawthorne Inn assisted living in Pittsfield, Il.. He was born January 4, 1919 in Anada, Mo. son of the late Roy Lee and Louisa C. Irvine Barnes. He married Ellen Goodin on September 15, 1963 in Pittsfield, Il. and she survives. Also surviving are several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a half-brother Harry Barnes. Mr. Barnes was raised on the Welch-Long farms between Anada, Missouri and Elsberry, Missouri. In 1941 he and his father operated the Mad River Farms near Anada, Mo. for several years. In 1967 Sammy and Ellen moved to Pittsfield, Il. where they farmed until he retired in 1982. Sammy attended Elsberry, Mo. schools where he graduated in 1937. He was an avid coin collector all his life and also was a sports card collector. He accepted Christ in 1937 and served in various capacities in the Detroit Christian Church in Detroit, Il. for most of his life. Funeral serv! ices will held 10 a.m. Monday (July 14, 2008) at the Detroit Christian Church in Detroit, Il. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services Monday at the church. Burial will be in Goodin Cemetery near Pittsfield, Il. Memorials can be made to the Detroit Christian Church or to Goodin Cemetery both c/o the funeral home. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield, Il. is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59442 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 16 2008 Article description: Obituary of Yockey, Donna Marie Hannant Article: Donna Marie Hannant Yockey Jan. 30, 1922 -- July 3, 2008 Donna Marie Hannant Yockey, 86, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008, surrounded by family and friends at Westminster Manor in Austin, Texas. Donna was born Jan. 30, 1922 on a farm near Perry, Illinois, the daughter of John Ray and Marie Daigh Hannant, descendents of many early Pike County pioneers. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings: Owen Hannant, Margaret Ada Hannant, Gordon Hannant, Richard Hannant and Jean Hannant Reese. She got a good education at Dexter School, the one-room schoolhouse near her home. At age eleven, she won the Pike County Spelling Bee. In 1938, she graduated from Perry High School, a member of its largest class. On July 21, 1941 (also her sister Jean's birthday), she married Roy Yockey, Jr. of Perry Illinois at Mt. Vernon Place Methodist Church in Washington, DC. She worked for the Navy Department during and after World War II. While Roy was in the army, she shared a house t! here with six other women in similar situations. When Roy returned from the war, he got a job at the Pentagon. The family moved to Alexandria Virginia, where their daughter Karen was born in 1949. In 1958, Donna got a job working in the Cadet Corps and later the guidance office at George Washington High School in Alexandria, where Karen was a student from 1963 through 1965. In 1965, the family moved to San Antonio, Texas, where Roy took a job at Randolph Air Force Base and Donna worked for the army at Fort Sam Houston. Her grandson Rylan Richard Bosher was born in 1971. In 1982, she retired from Federal service. Donna and Roy bought a trailer and travelled extensively, visiting friends and family. Together, they visited 49 states. Roy died in 2001, soon after their 60th anniversary. In 2003, Donna moved to Austin, Texas, to be closer to her family. Her great-granddaughter Zoe Bay Bosher was born in 2004. She was eagerly anticipating the impending birth of a second great-gra! nddaughter. Donna liked travel, cooking, sewing and crafts. She was an avid game player, enjoying Scrabble, dominoes, and cards. She loved the hummingbirds who came year after year to her backyard feeder. She loved to entertain, tell stories and tease people. She was a devoted correspondent with her many friends and relatives, and loved talking on the telephone. She enjoyed going back to Perry, to see family and friends. She also remained close to her many San Antonio and Alexandria friends and neighbors. Donna is survived by daughter, Karen Yockey O'Quin, her husband Jack O'Quin, grandson, Rylan Bosher, his wife Tonya Petty Bosher and their daughter Zoe Bay Bosher. Tonya's mother, Donna Petty, was both family and friend to her, as were step-grandchildren, Maya Quin, Joshua O'Quin, and Michael O'Quin. Elizabeth Hannant and Mary Louise Hannant are her surviving sisters-in-law. She also loved her many nieces, nephews and their families. The family wishes to thank the many caring people at The Summit Northwest Hills, Westminster Manor, Hospice Au! stin, Janet Arnold and Dr. Michael Pellegrini. We could not have done it without you! Memorial services will be held in the Solarium on the fifth floor of Westminster Manor, 4100 Jackson, Austin, TX 78731, at 1:30 p.m. on July 19, 2008. Parking is off Bull Creek Dr. on the North side of the complex near the Health Care Center. Later, there will be another service in Pike County, Illinois, time and place to be announced. Condolences may be sent on-line to the family via www. legacy.com/statesman/Obituaries.asp or airsman-hires.com/griggs ville/ Donations in Donna's name may be made to the Perry Cemetery Association, PO Box 368, Perry, IL 62362, or to Hospice Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78759. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59440 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 23 2008 Article description: Obituary of Casto, Lloyd Allen Article: Lloyd Allen Casto, Sr., 60, born in Ward, W.V., died Friday, July 18, 2008, at home in Grove City, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by parents Shirley Loyd and Mary Jane Casto and two granddaughters. Survived by wife Lois E. Casto; children, Mary Wilson, Lloyd (Amy) Casto, Jr., Penny (Scott) Sharron, Tracy (Jimmy) McCarley, Charles Ratcliff, Mary Anna (Marc) Simon, Connie (Jim) Power, Kim (Steve) Bowersox, Nichol (Joe) Robetoy, Lori Sidwell; 42 grandchildren; 2 1/2 great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Casto; many friends and family. He was a 13 year employee of Royal Paper Stock. President of United Helping Hands CB Club since 1977. Served on the board of CAMACO, and received the Mayor's Award in 1980. A dedicated volunteer for the Lung Cancer Clinic, March of Dimes, Abuse Shelter, CB Search Parties, and numerous other foundations. Lloyd's love of family, football and fishing kept him very busy. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 21 at Cook & Son - Pallay Funeral Home, 1631 Parsons Ave. where service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Rev. Don Belcher was officiating. Interment was at Obetz Cemetery. Contributions to the family may be made at the funeral home ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59439 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 23 2008 Article description: Obituary of Gates, Sharon Article: Sharon Gates, 67, died July 19, 2008, surrounded by her loving husband and children. She was born July 7, 1941 to G. Earl and Opal Motley. She married Robert Gates in New Canton, June 26, 1959. Sharon worked at Gates Repair & Machine with her children for many years, Sny Island Levee Drainage District, First National Bank of Barry and Motorola. She is survived by her husband, Robert of New Canton; a son, Rob (Jan) Gates of New Canton; and a daughter, Shelley Syrcle of Barry; three granddaughters, Alicia, Shannon and Shelbey; one sister, Joyce Martin of Liberty; a sister-in-law, Etta Motley of Rockport; a brother, Doug (Carolyn) Motley of Louisiana, Mo. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Kenneth Motley; one brother-in-law, Gilbert Martin; a son-in-law, Kevin 'Red' Syrcle. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She quilted with the Hull & Payson quilt groups. She loved quilting, swedish weaving, baking and cooking, bluegrass music, boat racing, harvesting pecans at the river, traveling in the bus and enjoyed many many adventures with her family and friends. Sharon will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. And with every one she met, her quilt of life grew with patterns and stitches of love. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, July 23, from 4 - 8 pm and the funeral will be Thursday, July 24, at 10 am. Both will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Barry, with graveside services following the funeral at the Shearer Cemetery in New Canton. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Barry/Pike County Cancer Support Group or Donors Choice ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59438 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 23 2008 Article description: Obituary of Main, Norman Article: Mr. Norman Main,78, of Barry. Born Jan. 23, 1930 in Pleasant Vale Twp. Pike county. A son of Irvin P. and Louise V. (Wilson) Main. Died Thursday, July 17th 2008 in Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. On September 30th 1951 he married Betty Fletcher in Barry. She survives in Barry. He also survived by a son, Eric Main and his companion, Melissa Warning of Barry; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Debby) Bradshaw of Quincy and Kim Pulliam of Barry; seven grandsons, Ryan Pulliam of St. Louis Mo., Reid Pulliam of New Canton, Brian Bradshaw of Pittsfield, Kevin Bradshaw of Quincy, Kyle Warning of Barry, Evin Main of Barry, Colton Main of Barry; three granddaughters, Laura Floch of Memphis, Tenn., Erin Bradshaw of St. Louis Mo. and Katie Pulliam of New Canton. In addition he is survived by two brothers, Kyle Main and his companion, Mary Shuck of Hannibal Mo. and Gary Main and his wife, Nancy, of Barry. He was preceded in death by his parents. Norman farmed all of his life in Barry, he also owned and operated Pittsfield Ford/Mercury dealership for 14 years. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and his pets he was especially fond of spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. July 21, 2008 in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Visitation was Sunday July 20, 2008 from 2 til 6 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery Barry. Memorials are suggested to The Barry Fire Dept ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59437 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 23 2008 Article description: Obituary of Marjorie Eileen Dunham, Marjorie Eileen Article: Marjorie Eileen Dunham, 88, of Griggsville died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at Pittsfield Manor in Pittsfield. She was born February 17, 1920 in New Salem to the late Merrill and Laverne Moore Laird. She married Joseph Marion Dunham July 14, 1940 in New London, Mo. and he preceded her in death Oct. 2, 2005. Surviving is a daughter, Linda Brite and husband Robert of Monett, Mo.; a son, Larry Joseph Dunham and wife Barbara of Griggsville; grandchildren, Lisa Spencer and husband Shane of Perry, Lori Bradshaw and husband Matt of Pittsfield, Robbie Brite and wife Jody of Griggsville, Daryl Brite and wife Melody of Griggsville, and Michael Brite of Monett, Mo.; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Cory and husband Victor of Quincy; three brothers, Paul Laird and wife Georgia of Pine, Arizona, Donald Laird and wife Pat of Elgin, Il. and Vincent Laird and wife Kay of Galesburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and a sister, Helen Laird. Mrs. Dunham was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. She was employed as a program assistant with Pike Co. Farm Service Agency in Pittsfield for 32 years before her retirement. Eileen was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church in Griggsville, where she was very active in the church and a member of the Dorcas Circle and the United Methodist Women at the church. She was also a member of Lady's Bridge Club, Pike Co. Dance Club, National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Needlecraft Club through the church. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Griggsville Cemetery or the Griggsville United Methodist Church both c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59436 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 23 2008 Article description: Obituary of Waters, Nile Elmo Article: Nile Elmo Waters, 86, of Pittsfield, died July 21, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Elmo was born Jan. 28, 1922 in Pike County to Alfred and Nina Cooley Waters. He is survived by his wife , Mary Elizabeth Tucker Waters of Pittsfield. They were married Sept. 9, 1944 and enjoyed 63 years together. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Gordon Monahan, of Nebo and granddaughter and her fiancé, Natalie Griffy-Monahan and Kyle Snyders, of Champaign. He is also survived by Michael and Kellie Monahan, Kiralee and Jaz and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Lois Waters Williams, Lyndle Waters, and Wilford "Tub" Waters. He graduated from Perry High School. Elmo and Mary lived for many years in Winchester until she retired from teaching. They then retired to the farm near Nebo. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He farmed many years and loved raising cattle. Elmo loved woodworking, collecting pocket knives , and growing purple flowers. Visitation will be held today, Wednesday, from 4-6 p.m. July 23 at the Airsman Hires funeral home in Pittsfield. A memorial service and Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at the funeral home with family friend, Rev. Jerry Nichols officiating. Interment will be at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to Silver Springs Farm, 10982 423rd Street, Nebo, IL immediately following the service for a luncheon. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59435 Article title: Pike Press Article date: July 23 2008 Article description: Obituary of Teuscher, John S. Article: John S. Teuscher, 67, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. John was born Dec. 21, 1940 in Fisher to Melvin and Mabel Heiser Teuscher. He married Sue Mueller in Quincy July 11, 1976, she survives. John was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Animal Science and a M.A. in animal nutrition. He worked for 35 years in the animal feed and nutrition business being associated with Vigortone Ag. Products and Webel Feeds of Pittsfield. He served as vice president of Sales and Marketing at Webel Feed and later President of Webel Feed and the division of Vigortone Ag. Products. After his retirement he founded Matam, Inc., an Ag. Products business. He was a member of the Pittsfield United Methodist Church and served as chairman of the Administrative Council, Finance Com., Pastor-Parish Relations Com., and was currently serving on the Board of Trustees. John was a member of the Pittsfield Rotary Club and served as president, Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F.& A.M., Quincy Consistory, Ansar Shrine Temple and Pike County Shrine Club. He was a founder and chairman of the Illini Community Healthcare Foundation, and a past member of the Illini Community Hospital Board serving for over 14 years. Survivors include his wife, Sue Teuscher of Pittsfield; daughter, Michelle (Dan) Walsh of Wake Forrest, N.C.; a son, Stuart (wife Michelle) Teuscher of Arvada, Colo.; daughter, Laura Boyd of Tomball, Texas and son, Scott (wife Debbie) Sanderson of Simsbury, Ct.; two sisters, Elizabeth (John) Neff of Champaign and Ellen Teuscher of Pensacola, Fla.; and a brother, Monty (wife Ginny) Tauscher of Gibson City; and his Godson, C. J.. Ingersoll of Pittsfield; 10 grandchildren, Larry and William Walsh, Will and Alexa Teuscher, Megan, Kate and Jordan Boyd, and Austin, Evan and Colin Sanderson; one niece, Lori Neff; and three nephews Michael (wife Stacy) Neff, Dr. Matt (wife Mandy) Teuscher and Luke (wife Allison) Teuscher. He was preceded by his parents. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 22, at the Pittsfield United Methodist Church at 1 p.m., with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Burial was at Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held at the church Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. to meet with the family. A lunch for family and friends will follow at Orr Hall at the church. Masonic services were conducted at the graveside by Pittsfield Lodge 790 A.F.& A.M. Memorials are to the Illini Community Healthcare Foundation or the Pittsfield United Methodist Church Chime Preservation Fund % Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield Condolences may be sent to info@nieburfh.com Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield is in charge of the arrangements ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added to: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=328 Illinois Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?action=detail&id=59434 Article title: The Quincy Daily Journal Article date: November 27 1918 Article description: Suburban News - Pittsfield Ill Article: Pittsfield, Ill., Nov. 27 Miss Anetta Kesterson will entertain the Women's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church this afternoon at her home in the northern part of the city. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com