A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56993 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home Article Date: February 21 2005 Article Description: Obituary of Waters, Mrs. Mary Catherine Article Text: Mrs. Mary Catherine Waters, 77, of 2122 Rainbow Lane, went home to be with the Lord at 10:00 a.m. Monday (February 21, 2005) in her home. Bon September 2, 1927 in Macomb, Illinois, Mary was the daughter of George and Nellie Amerine Welch. She married Rev. Thomas Waters on July 28, 1946 in Macomb. He survives. Mary was a graduate of Macomb High School and was employed for 13 years by Two Rivers Council of Public Officials, retiring as the energy coordinator. Survivors include her husband, Pastor Tom Waters; two daughters, Catherine Reynolds and her husband Ray of Woodstock, IL. and Frances Rhodes and her husband Michael of Paris, France; three sons, Thomas Waters and his wife Suzi and Rev. James Waters and his wife Lynn both of Quincy and Jeffrey Waters and his wife Sandra of Payson; thirteen grandchildren, Brian Reynolds and his wife Dawn of Genoa, IL., Jenni Reynolds and her fiance' Rob Deacon of Woodstock, IL., Tony Rodes and his wife Katie of Quincy, Nicholas Rhodes, Christopher Rhodes and Erin Rhodes all of Keller, TX., Ryan Waters of Tampa, FL., Ashley Waters, Logan Waters, Alexander Waters, Brittany Waters, Zachary Waters and Brandon Meyer all of Quincy; seven great grandchildren, Ceri Deacon of Woodstock, IL., Abbey Rhodes of Quincy and Briannah Reynolds, Christinah Reynolds, Joshua Reynolds, Phillip Mohr and Kenleigh Mohr all of Genoa, IL.; two brothers, Robert Welch and his wife Alice of Bellingham, WA. and Richard Wel! ch and his wife Anne of Hanford, CA.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Waters was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Mark Welch; and two sisters, Frances Bubb and Helen Miller. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10:00 in the Living Water Fellowship Church, 2410 Lind, by the Rev. Bob Cook. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home and Saturday from 9:00 until the time of services at Living Water Fellowship Church. Memorials may be made to Living Water Fellowship Church. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56992 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Airsman-Hires Funeral Home Article Date: May 11 2007 Article Description: Obituary of Waters, Wilma (White) Article Text: Wilma Waters, age 87, of Liberty Village in Pittsfield, Il. and formerly of Perry, Il. died early Tuesday (May 8, 2007) at Liberty Village. She was born June 16, 1919 in rural Perry, Il. daughter of the late Robert and Mary Bradbury White. She married Lyndle Merle Waters on July 19, 1941 in Quincy, Il. and he preceded her in death on October 11, 1994. Surviving is one daughter, Carol Bradshaw and husband Jim of Pittsfield, Il.; two sons, Lynn Waters and wife Rosemary of Perry, Il., and Merle Waters of Pittsfield, Il.; seven grandchildren, Becky Shriver, and David Bradshaw of Ursa, Il., Jill Nicholson and husband Harold of Danville, Il., Julie Holaway and husband Mark of Jacksonville, Il., Murray Waters and wife Alissa of Griggsville, Il., Michele Hannant and husband Kurt of Perry, Il., and Kevin Waters and wife Cynthia of Perry, Il.; eleven great-grandchildren, Bret and Michael Shriver of Ursa, Il., Dakota Bradshaw of Payson, Il., Calee Nicholson of Danville, Il., Katelyn, C! aleb and Hunter Holaway all of Jacksonville, Il., Ashley and Kyle Waters of Griggsville, Il., and Mercedes and Kendall Hannant of Perry, Il.; two brothers, Dale White and wife Elizabeth of Perry, Il. and Maurice “Frosty” White and wife Pat of Perry, Il.; a brother-in-law, Elmo Waters and wife Elizabeth of Pittsfield, Il.; a special friend, Edna Kurfman of Perry, Il.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband. Mrs. Waters attended Dexter school as a child and was a 1936 graduate of Perry High School in Perry, Il. She then attended Western Illinois Teacher’s College in Macomb, Il. and later taught in Hopewell and Perry Schools for 39 years retiring in 1992. She was a member of the Perry Presbyterian Church where she was church pianist and a member of the Presbyterian Guild. She was also a member of Dexter Community Club, Pike Co. Home Extension, and Illinois Retired Teacher’s Association. Wilma loved to teach and each child ! she taught was special to her. In 1999, Wilma received the Honored Cit izen Award at Perry Pioneer Days. Wilma loved the activities at the Liberty Village and recently, Wilma was the Valentine Queen at the Liberty Village. Wilma also loved to square dance. Above all, Wilma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday (May 11, 2007) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Il. Burial will be in Wilson Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to the Perry Cemetery Association or to the Liberty Village Activity Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56991 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Airsman-Hires Funeral Home Article Date: November 10 2007 Article Description: Obituary of Waters, Stella May Article Text: Stella May Waters, 48 of Virginia Beach, Virginia, formerly of Waverly died October 27, 2007 in Norfolk, VA. She was born July 6, 1959 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Edward H. and Mary Smith Lyons, Sr. She Married James Waters and he survives. She is also survived by two sons, Nathan Waters of Ashland, James Waters, Jr, of Virginia Beach, VA, four sisters, Carol Lyons of Houston Texas, Vickie Beard of Chatham, April (husband Mark) McNeece of Springfield, Jeanne (husband Nick) Stults of Waverly, three brothers, Eddie (wife Wilma) Lyons, Jr. of Chatham, Sky (wife Judy) Lyons of Humboldt, Rex (wife Wanda) Lyons of Kincaid She worked as assistant manager with Citgo Gas Stations in Virginia, and was a volunteer at Salvation Army. When at Waverly, she attended New Hope Baptist Church. A memorial service is scheduled 7:00 PPM, Saturday, November 10, 2007 at Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Waverly with family meeting friends from 5-7 on Saturday. Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Ho! me in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56990 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Airsman-Hires Funeral Home Article Date: December 18 2006 Article Description: Obituary of Waters, Dorothy Alice Article Text: Dorothy Alice Waters, 84, of Springfield, formerly of Waverly died Friday, December 15, 2006, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield. She was born in Roodhouse, September 9, 1922, the daughter of George R. and Myrtle Cummins Hobbs. She married Byron E. Waters, September 9, 1940. He preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by two sons, C. Edwin (companion, Dixie Mowen) Waters of Clayton, and Nyle G. (wife, Donna) of Tallula, one daughter, Karen D. Waters of Springfield; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by a half-sister, Eberta Lawson. She retired from Waverly Unit School District 6 in 1981 as head cook. She was a member of the Waverly Baptist Church, and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star # 453 of Palmyra, serving as Worthy Matron in 1966. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM , Monday, December 18, at Neece-Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Waverly with Rev. Wayne Meyer officiating. An Eastern! Star service will precede the funeral service. Burial will be at Murrayville Cemetery. Family will meet friends from noon until service time. Memorials may be directed to the Waverly Rescue Squad. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56989 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike County Express Article Date: May 21 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Lawber, Martha Jane (Butler) Article Text: Martha Jane (Butler) Lawber died in Quincy, Adams Co., IL @ Blessings Hospital @ 12:10 a.m., May 17, 2008. Martha was married to Carl Leroy Lawber, Sr. August 31, 1963 in Golden, Illinois, 44 blissful years ago. Martha Jane was the daughter of Silvan Ross and Vera Sara (Smith) Butler. She was born March 25, 1924 in Perry, Pike Co., IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Anna Mae and Darliene Rosalee, and 2 brothers Fredrick Ross and Larry Smith Butler. She is survived by her husband, Carl of Pittsfield, her brother Robert Lee “Pete” (wife Betty) of Perry, her sisters-in-law Judy (Perry) and Thelma (Griggsville) Butler. their children Garry Lawber (wife Ida) of Barry, Margo (husband Merlyn) of Pleasant Hill, Sandra Ragan of San Antonio, TX., Carl Lawber, Jr., of Pittsfield, and Kenneth Lawber of Apple Valley, MN., several nieces and nephews, 13 grandchildren, and 33 great grandchildren. Carl and Martha were long time members of the Detroit Christian Chur! ch. The funeral service will held 10 am Tuesday (May 20,2008) at Airsman-Hires funeral chapel in Griggsville, the Reverend Keith Warner officiating. Internment will be at Dorsey Cemetery in Perry. The family will receive friends from 4 until 8 PM on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Detroit Christian Church. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56988 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike County Express Article Date: May 21 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Thiele, Marshall T. Article Text: Marshall T. Thiele, age 94, of the Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester, Il. and formerly of Perry, Il. died early Thursday (May 15, 2008) at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville, Il. He was born May 9, 1914 near Perry, Il. son of the late Oliver and Marie Hackwith Thiele. He married Mary E. Leahr on September 30, 1939 in Pittsfield, Il. and she preceded him in death on October 4, 1994. Surviving is one daughter Marilyn Finch and husband Ronald of Winchester, Il.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a brother, Calvin Thiele of Pittsfield, Il.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother, Russell Thiele. Mr. Thiele was a graduate of Chambersburg High School in Chambersburg, Il. He was a past employee of Brown Shoe Factory in Pittsfield, Il. for over 30 years. He also farmed his parent’s farm in Brown County, Il. for a few years before retirement. Marshall loved the outdoors, huntin! g, fishing, mushroom hunting and gardening. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday (May 19, 2008) at the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at Pittsfield. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 1 until the time of the service. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association both c/o Airsman-Hires Funeral Home Box 513 Pittsfield, Il. 62363. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56987 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 21 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Galloway, Everette L. Article Text: Everette L. Galloway, 89, of Pleasant Hill died Monday, May 12, 2008, in Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. Everette was born July 20, 1918, in Pleasant Hill, a son of Clarence and Laura Ewers Galloway. He married Joanne E. Day on May 4, 1948, in Montclair, N.J. She survives. He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and an Army veterans of World War II serving in England and France. He was employed by the former Citizens Bank in Pleasant Hill as assistant cashier for many years and also owned and operated E.L. Galloway Insurance Agency in Pleasant Hill. Everette had also served as a board member for the Pleasant Hill School Unit District No. 3, the Pleasant Hill Park Board and Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping and outdoor activities. Survivors include his wife, Joanna Galloway of Pleasant Hill; five children, Linda E. Galloway of Kenai, Alaska, Susan L. (DeWayne) Yeater of Quincy, David W. (Carol) Galloway of Centennial, Colo., Michael J. Galloway of Springfield and Diana L. (Michael) Hankins of Port Byron; four grandchildren, Nathan and Scott Galloway, Kara (Joe) Smith and Christine (Nicholas) Keller; and three great-grandchildren, Madeleine Albright, Caleb Bunte and Emma Keller. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arsa G. Galloway; and a sister, Thelma Barton. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16 graveside in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, conducted by Brother Don Hannel. There was no visitation, but friends were invited to the graveside services. Memorials were held at Fairfield Library, Pleasant Hill Arrangements were handled by Lummis Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56986 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 21 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Hagen, Larry C. Article Text: Larry C. Hagen, 73, of Martinsburg, and formerly of rural Hamburg, died Friday evening, May 16, 2008, at his residence. He was born Feb. 5, 1935, near Belleview, to William E. and Lessie F. Graham Hagen. He was a retired ironworker for Union Local 46 in Springfield and also raised cattle. He was an Air Force veteran and enjoyed riding motorcycles and gardening. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include a sister, Fern Schlieper of Nebo; three nieces, Sue Albers, Carolyn Long and Connie Newenham; seven great-nieces; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great-niece. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Burial, with military honors, followed at Hillcrest Cemetery near Mozier. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Cemetery Association. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56985 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 21 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Bonnett, Esther Deloris "Dee" Article Text: Esther Deloris "Dee" Bonnett, 77, of Pittsfield, died Thursday morning at the Pittsfield Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Bonnett was born on March 2, 1931, in East St. Louis, to Newman and Dorothy Nance Woodruff. She married J. N. Bonnett Aug.21, 1982, in Pittsfield, and he survives. She was a health care administrator of Community Care Systems. She is survived by her husband: J.N. Bonnett of Pittsfield; her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Woodruff of Pittsfield; a son, Rick Orr of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. Reba Pease of Pittsfield; and five grandchildren. Cremation rites have been accorded per her wishes. Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield is handling the arrangements. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. On-line condolences may be sent to info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56984 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 21 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Ruble, Juanita Article Text: Juanita Ruble, 90, died Sunday, May 18, 2008 at her residence in Pittsfield. She was born July 12, 1917 in Florence to Emmer and Mary Splain Daniels. Juanita and Paul Irvin Ruble were married Oct. 23, 1935 in Pittsfield by the Rev. Homer Brown. Paul preceded her in death March 20, 1979. Juanita was raised around Toll Gate and attended school there. She has lived alone since the passing of Paul. She joined the Methodist Church in Florence many years ago. She loved the Lord and spent her time reading the Bible. She will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by three sons Harold (Vella) Ruble, Pittsfield, Delbert (Karen) Ruble, Nebo; Jack (Dianna) Ruble, Baylis; one daughter, Greta (Donald) Shipley, Waverly; one daughter-in-law Joyce Ruble (Eugene deceased) Jacksonville; two sisters, Genevieve Seyl, Pittsfield, and Mildred Meskimen, Arlington; one brother Robert (Rosa) Daniels, Pittsfield; and one sister-in-law, Pearl Ruble, Pittsfield; 28 grandchildren. Her grandchildren living in Pittsfield, Monte (Lisa) Ruble, Paul Wayne (Patty) Ruble, and Laura Ruble (Todd) Dunham, Penny Jean Ruble; Quincy, Jacksonville, Leta Kay Ruble and Susan Shipley (John) Green; Baylis Dianna Ruble (Harrison) Housmann, Toni West (John) Daniels, David (Yvonne) Pressey; Waverly Steven (Linda) Shipley; Eolia, Mo. Larry (Pascha) Allen; Pleasant Hill Junior (friend Dena) Ruble; Ken Ruble in Texas; James (Amber) Pressey, White Hall; Griggsville; Doug (Kathy) Ruble, and Tom (Melody) Ruble; Camp Point Melissa Parton; Angela West (Ryan) Dixon, Ba! rry ; Dena Shipley (Tom) Smith, Franklin .; Gregory (Mary Jo deceased) Shipley, Bradford ; Hannibal, Mo. Jack (fiancé Meagan Belstein) Ruble; Missouri Lacey Ruble and Robin Cobb; Lincoln Teresa Shipley (Kevin) Riggins; Nebo Rob Ruble, Breann Ruble and Nicole Ruble; Tennessee Randy (Brenda) Ruble; Canton Brian Ruble; 64 great grandchildren; 12 great -great grandchildren ; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded her in death by husband Paul, March 20, 1979, parents Emmer and Mary Daniels; father and mother-in-law, Harry and Grace Watkins Ruble; one brother Theodore Daniels; one son, Ronald Eugene Ruble March 14, 2005 (wife Joyce survives in Jacksonville); one granddaughter Sara Mae Ruble Oct. 4, 1965; one granddaughter in law, Mary Jo Shipley Nov. 23, 2006 Bradford (husband Gregory survives); one great granddaughter, Stephanie Wilkins, Hannibal, Mo.; five brothers in law, Neil, Doss, Leland Ruble, Harold Meskimen, Raymond Seyl; one sister-in-law, Nina Ruble Coultas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 22, at 2:30 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield, officiating Rev. A. D. Selby of the Faith Tabernacle Church in Jacksonville. Singing her favorite hymns "Old Rugged Cross", "Amazing Grace" and "In The Garden" by Adam Ruble. Interment at Blue River Cemetery near Detroit . Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield . Memorials are to the Blue River Cemetery or donor's choice. Condolences to the family may be sent to info@nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield is handling the arrangements. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56983 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 21 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Bonnett, Raymond W. Article Text: Raymond W. Bonnett, 88, of Decatur, formerly of Pittsfield and Pekin, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, Sunday, May 18, 2008 after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 8, 1919, in Newburg Township, Pike County, to William J. and Pearl Goldman Bonnett. He married Vivian D. Jennings July 10, 1942 in Pike County and she preceded him Oct. 5, 1999. Raymond and Vivian raised, and are survived by nine children. Raymond was a veteran, serving in the Army in World War II and was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a truck driver, first with his own business, Ballinger and Bonnett Trucking in Pittsfield, and later as a driver for Spector Freight System. He was a member of the Teamster Union and was active in the teamster retirement group after his retirement in 1981. He enjoyed woodworking and yard work, NASCAR fan, U.of IL. basketball fan and family cookouts. Survivors include six sons, David A. (Johnnie) Bonnett of Allen, Texas, Bill (Lin) Bonnett of Lake Mary, Fla., R. Keith (Jana) Bonnett of Pekin, John W. (Debi) Bonnett of Canal Winchester, Ohio, Dan (Jeanie) Bonnett of Decatur and Tom Bonnett of Forsyth; three daughters, Evelyn J. (Roger) Beard, of Mooresville, Ind., Joan A. Bonnett of East Peoria and Sarah L. (Herman) Gold of Naperville; a brother, Kenneth (Marylynn) Bonnett of Pittsfield; 27 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian; one brother, Julius Bonnett; four sisters, Mary Day, Elizabeth Martin, Louise Ballinger and Marjorie Bonnett; and one grandson, Christopher Bonnett. Funeral services will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield today, Wednesday, May 21, at 2 p.m. with visitation prior to the services, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. with interment at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials may be made to either the American Cancer Society or the DMH Hospice at 3122 Brettwood Circle, Decatur, Illinois 62526 or the Pleasant Grove Cemetery %Niebur Funeral Home, 530 W. Adams St., Pittsfield, IL 62363 Condolences may be sent to info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home is handling the services ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56795 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home Article Date: May 16 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Niemann, Donald Fredrick Article Text: DONALD FREDRICK NIEMANN Mr. Don Niemann, 91, of 304 Glendale Dr., died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday (May 10, 2008) in Blessing Hospital. Born December 8, 1916 in Quincy, Don was the son of A. Steve and Jessie Bosse Niemann. On June 1, 1940 he married Dorothy Jean Brinkoetter in the St. James Evangelical Church in St. Louis, MO. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1990 at Fort Warden, Washington. She died April 30, 2000. He then married Judy Melton Koenig on June 30, 2001 in Quincy. She survives. Don was a lifelong member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. He graduated from Quincy High School and attended Gem City Business College. He was active with the Boy Scouts serving as Scout Master of the Madison School Troop for three years. He was a member and Past President of the Noon Kiwanis Club, Past Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army, 42 year member of the Spring Lake Country Club, 60 year member of the Quincy American Legion Post #37, UCT, Quincy Museum, the National Rifle Association, Farm Bureau and the Elks Lodge #100. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European African Middle Eastern Campaign from 1943 to 1946. Don first managed Niemann Brothers Store at 17th and Broadway. After his return from the service, he was employed by his father and uncle at Niemann Brothers Wholesale at 123-125 N. 3rd for 35 years. During those years he was also vice president of Quincy Foods Inc. and a partner in the West Quincy Sales Company and the Mississippi Grill. He retired in 1970. Also surviving are two sons, Dave Niemann and his wife Mary Lou of Quincy, and D. Tom Niemann and his wife Honey of Snohomish, WA; four grandchildren, Kelly Ann Hopson and her husband Robert of Juneau, AK, Scott Niemann and his wife Katie of Mt. Vernon, WA and Brett Niemann and Kevin Niemann both of Snohomish, WA three great grandchildren, Aidan Hopson of Juneau, AK and Charlotte and Abigail Niemann of Mt. Vernon, WA; two brothers, Steve Niemann and his wife Sue of Cape Girardeau, MO and Dale Niemann and his wife Janet of Clearwater, FL; several nieces and nephews; also surviving are two step daughters Daleann Stark of Louisville, KY and Susan Bollman of St. Louis, MO; a step son James Echternkamp and his wife of Kristy of Spokane, WA; a step daughter in law, Pamela Stark of Quincy; four step grandchildren, Amanda Sparks of Kirksville, MO, Alexandra Stark of Louisville, KY and Arica Echternkamp and Ronald Echternkamp both of Spokane, WA. Mr. Niemann was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, two sisters, Bette Jackson and Berniece Greene, a step son David Stark and a brother in law Loy Greene. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11:00 in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home by Chaplin Steve Disseler. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 9:00 until the time of the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56790 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 13 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Klauser, Ernest J. “Ernie” Article Text: MENDON, Ill. " Ernest J. “Ernie” Klauser, 94, of North Adams Home in Mendon, formerly of Loraine, died at 5:20 a.m. Sunday (May 11, 2008) in the home. He was born March 9, 1914, in Quincy, a son of Robert and Josephine Huber Klauser. He married Martha M. Peter on May 6, 1944, in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Quincy. She died Jan. 27, 1997. Ernie was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. He was a lifelong dairy farmer. In later years he owned Ernie’s Saw Sharpening in Loraine. He liked playing euchre and checkers, and he was a family man whose greatest joy was spending time with his family. Survivors include five sons, Floyd Klauser, Richard Klauser and his wife, Reita, of Mendon, Cletus Klauser of Kansas City, Mo., Virgil Klauser and wife, Diana, of Mendon, and Loren Klauser and his wife, Sherry, of Ursa; two daughters, Ida Fleer and her husband, Steven, and Carlene Spohr and her husband, Ben, all of Quincy; 16 grandchildren, Gail Mast and her husband, Gary, of Fowl! er, Ryan Klauser and his wife, Jayna, of Fowler, Clinton Klauser of Mendon, Brian Fleer of Quincy, Jason Fleer and his wife, Danielle, of Mendon, Stacy Fleer of Quincy, Ange Heming and her husband, Steven, of Quincy, Kara Korosec and her husband, Bill, of Chicago, T.J. Spohr and his special friend, Rosemary Yi, of Chicago, Bridget Ormond and her husband, Lance, of Springfield, Brooke Klauser of Mendon, Josh Klauser and his wife, Nikki, of Ursa, Jesse Klauser of Kirksville, Mo., and Ashley, Adam and Cole Klauser, all of Ursa; 17 great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold Klauser of Mendon; a sister, Dorothy Mast of Fowler; and a brother-in-law, Norbert Peter of Quincy. Nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son in infancy; a daughter, Rita Mae Klauser; and five brothers and sisters, Leonard Klauser, Mildred Schreacke, Bernice Bockhold, and Alvin and Robert Klauser. SERVICES: 9:15 a.m. Friday in the Duker and Haugh Fun! eral Home in Quincy, with a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Edward Cath olic Church in Mendon, conducted by the Rev. Louis Schlangan. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Quincy. VISITATION: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. MEMORIALS: North Adams Home. WEB SITE: www.dukerandhaugh. com. ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56789 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Padgett, Lorene T. Article Text: CLAYTON, Ill. " Lorene T. Padgett, 89, of Golden Good Shepherd Home, formerly of Clayton, died at 1:23 a.m. Tuesday (May 13, 2008) in the home. Born Sept. 3, 1918, in Golden, Lorene was a daughter of Menne and Trientje Bienhoff Aden. She married Harold Lozelle Padgett on March 1, 1942, in Palmyra, Mo. He preceded her in death. Lorene was a member of the First Federated Church of Clayton and a 63-year member of the Clayton American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts, and she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother who cherished the time she spent with her family. Mrs. Padgett was employed as the water and sewer department clerk for the Village of Clayton from 1965 until her retirement in 1994. Survivors include a son, Dennis Padgett (Judy) of Clayton; a daughter, Patricia Baker (Dennis) of Quincy; four grandchildren, Tracy Cornwell (Blake) of Quincy, Jason Padgett (Beth Griffin) of Clayton, Lorie Obert (Brian) of Camp Point, and Deon Baker (Sa! ra) of Quincy; eight great-grandchildren, Dylan, Cole, and Eryn Cornwell, Griffin Padgett, Branden and Madelynn Obert, Paige Schreacke, and Ayden Baker; a sister, Miriam Carstens of Golden; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Michael Padgett; three sisters; and two brothers. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday in the First Federated Church of Clayton with the Rev. Dixie Croxton conducting. Burial will be in South Side Cemetery in Clayton. VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Clayton. MEMORIALS: Golden Good Shepherd Home, the First Federated Church of Clayton or the Clayton American Legion Auxiliary. ONLINE CONDOLENCES: www.hamiltonfuneralhomes.net ARRANGEMENTS: Hamilton Funeral Home in Clayton. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56788 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Holtsclaw, Mildred L. Article Text: CARTHAGE, Ill." Mildred L. Holtsclaw, 79, a lifelong resident of Carthage, died at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday (May 13, 2008) in Carthage Memorial Hospital. She was born on Oct. 5, 1928, in rural Carthage, Harmony Township, a daughter of Bertha Helen James and James Armstrong Walker. On July 20, 1951, she married Max C. Holtsclaw in the First United Methodist Church in Carthage. He survives in Carthage. Mildred went to country schools and graduated from Carthage High School and Gem City Business College. For many years, she was the school secretary at Carthage High School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carthage, United Methodist Women, Florence Palmer Circle, the Carthage Golf Club and 63rd Infantry Division Association. She served as a scout leader for Girl Scouts of America, and she was one of the founding members of her bridge club, of which she was a member for over 50 years. She loved anything outdoors, including playing with her grandchildren and great! grandchildren. She enjoyed golfing, gardening and bird watching, and watched with pride as the grandchildren and great-grandchildren played sports. She is survived by her husband, Max C. Holtsclaw of Carthage; three daughters, Sharon Kay Banner and her husband, Dan, of Sunrise Beach, Mo., Patricia Ann Moskoff and her husband, George, of Sebastopol, Calif., and Connie Jo Smith and her husband, Rick, of Carthage; two sisters, Nellie Reed of Chillicothe and Margaret A. Colby and her husband, Brad, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; one brother, Dr. Kenneth Walker and his wife, Patricia, of Sherman; nine grandchildren, Valeri (Josh) Dittmer, Amber Smith, Thomas J. “T.J.” Lehr, Mark Twitchell, Brittany Faul, Ashley (Cole) Krieg, Ryley Smith, and Alexander and Ethan Moskoff; and eight greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Alice June Walker, in 1947; and two brothersin- law, Dale Reed and Verne Holtsclaw. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Friday in the First United! Methodist Church in Carthage with the Rev. Bill Pyatt conducting. Bur ial will be in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. VISITATION: After 2 p.m. Thursday in the Lamporte-St. Clair Funeral Home in Carthage, with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. MEMORIALS: First United Methodist Church of Carthage. ONLINE CONDOLENCES: www.lamportefuneralhomes.com. ARRANGEMENTS: Lamporte- St. Clair Funeral Home. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56787 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Goehl, Mary K. Article Text: LIBERTY, Ill. " Mary K. Goehl, 88, of Sunset Home in Quincy, formerly of 2054th N. 1050th Ave., Liberty, died at 3:35 a.m. Sunday (May 11, 2008) in the nursing home. She was born on Jan. 5, 1920, in Clayton. She was a daughter of Mertz and Helen Barry Zanger. She married Ralph Goehl on Nov. 17, 1951, in Lewis County, Mo. He died on July 24, 1955. Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She worked at Moorman Manufacturing Co. for 19 years. She previously worked at St. Francis School in Quincy as a cook. Mary enjoyed attending card parties, ice cream socials, making quilts, visiting with family and friends on the phone and watching “Wheel of Fortune.” She also greatly loved her dog, “Buster.” Survivors include her children, Helen Tuter and her husband, Johnny, of Loraine, Judy Lair of Liberty and Sheila Goehl, also of Liberty: five grandchildren, Kelly Zanger and his wife, Robyn, Tim Tuter and his wife, Nicole, Mickey Tuter, Jeff Lair and his wife, Tammy, and ! Jeremy Lair and his wife, Heather; six geat-grandchildren, Kyle and Katlyn Zanger, Kelsey and Jeffrey Lair and Johannah and Hayley Lair; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, William Zanger; one grandson, James Tuter; two brothers, Melvin Zanger and Mertz Zanger Jr.; and one sister, Pauline Shoop. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m.. Friday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy and at 11:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church near Quincy with the Rev. Jeff Stone conducting. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery in Quincy. VISITATION: 4-7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with a prayer service at 5 p.m. MEMORIALS: Sunset Home, St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice. ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56786 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 15 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Bauner, Amelia Elizabeth Hall Article Text: Amelia Elizabeth Hall Bauner, 99, a retired teacher with a continuous service record of 44 years in the Quincy Public Schools, died at 11:05 p.m. Sunday (May 11, 2008) in the Good Samaritan Home. Mrs. Bauner was born in Quincy, Oct. 30, 1908, a daughter of Luella Payne and John Hezekiah Hall. Upon graduation from Quincy High School, Mrs. Bauner attended Western Illinois State Teachers College for one year. Then she began her long teaching career in Pike County, where she taught for three years. In fall 1930, Mrs. Bauner joined the Irving School faculty as the third-grade teacher. In 1940, she was transferred to the Irving kindergarten, where she remained until 1966, when she became Quincy’s first visiting teacher, serving Irving, Washington, Dewey, Jefferson, Jackson and Highland- Riverside schools until she retired in 1974. Mrs. Bauner’s professional training included bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Illinois University and two years of additional gradua! te work at the University of Colorado and the University of Illinois. Mrs. Bauner was an active member of all professional educational organizations, serving in many different capacities. She was a member of the Quincy Education Association, the Illinois and National Education Associations, the Quincy Women’s Teachers, the Council of Exceptional Children, the Adams County Retired Teachers and the Irving School PTA. Her services to the Irving PTA, in which she served as officer and committee chairman, were recognized with the presentation of a lifetime membership in the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers. In 1944, Mrs. Bauner and her sister, Frances Hall, were charter members of the Quincy Federation of Teachers. Mrs. Bauner was the first married teacher who was able to continue working. Mrs. Bauner was identified with many programs in the Quincy Public Schools system. She served on the advisory committee organized by Superintendent William G. Alberts and Dr. L.O. L! ittle. She was a member of several curriculum development committees, serving as representative for the kindergarten area. She joined the First Union Congregational Church in 1945, where she served as head of the Beginners’ Department of the Sunday school, church historian, a member of the 15-40 Club, and as first presiding chairman of an evening section of the Women’s Guild. Mrs. Bauner had held an Illinois real estate license since 1954 and with her late husband operated the Imperial Real Estate Service. Mrs. Bauner’s artistic talents were used many times in the construction of scenery and costumes for many school, church and community organizations. Mrs. Bauner created the figures used in the Nativity scenes in Washington Park years ago at Christmastime. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America, a lifetime member of Good Samaritan Home, Women’s City Club, Quincy Preserves, a member of Spring Lake Country Club for 50 years, and a past member of the Quincy Country Club. Mrs. Bauner married John C. Bauner on Aug. 27, 1944, in! Pittsfield. He died June 27, 1983. Also preceding her in death were a stepson, John C. Bauner Jr., who died in 1957; a sister, Miss Frances Hall, a retired teacher of Quincy, who died Nov. 13, 1997; and a brother Walter J. Hall, owner of an advertising agency service, who died Feb. 25, 1983. Surviving are two stepdaughters, Mrs. Eldon (Catherine) Elam of Lompoc, Calif., and Dr. Ruth Bauner of Carbondale; and four stepgrandchildren. SERVICES: 9 a.m. Friday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with the Rev. Larry Wentzel conducting. Burial will be in Samuel Taylor Cemetery at Rockport. Transportation will be provided to and from the cemetery for those who want to travel there. VISITATION: An hour before the service in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: A charity of the donor’s choice. WEB SITE: www.hansenspear. com. ARRANGEMENTS: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56785 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 15 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Galloway, Everette L. Article Text: PLEASANT HILL, Ill. " Everette L. Galloway, 89, of Pleasant Hill died Monday (May 12, 2008) in Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. Everette was born July 20, 1918, in Pleasant Hill, a son of Clarence and Laura Ewers Galloway. He married Joanne E. Day on May 4, 1948, in Montclair, N.J. She survives. He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and an Army veteran of World War II serving in England and France. He was employed by the former Citizens Bank in Pleasant Hill as assistant cashier for many years and also owned and operated E.L. Galloway Insurance Agency in Pleasant Hill. Everette had also served as a board member for the Pleasant Hill School Unit District No. 3, the Pleasant Hill Park Board and Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping and outdoor activities. Survivors include his wife, Joanna Galloway of Pleasant Hill; five children, Linda E. Galloway of Kenai, Alaska, Susan L. (DeWayne) Yeater of Quincy, David W. (Carol) G! alloway of Centennial, Colo., Michael J. Galloway of Springfield and Diana L. (Michael) Hankins of Port Byron; four grandchildren, Nathan and Scott Galloway, Kara (Joe) Smith and Christine (Nicholas) Keller; and three great-grandchildren, Madeleine Albright, Caleb Bunte and Emma Keller. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arsa G. Galloway; and a sister, Thelma Barton. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday graveside in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, conducted by Brother Don Hannel. VISITATION: none, but friends are invited to the graveside services. MEMORIALS: Fairfield Library, Pleasant Hill. ARRANGEMENTS: Lummis Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56784 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 15 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Albers, Albert E. Article Text: GOLDEN, Ill. " Albert E. Albers, 89, of Golden died at 4:55 p.m. Monday (May 12, 2008) in the Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden. He was born on Sept. 26, 1918, in Golden, a son of Eilert and Wilhelmine Goldenstein Albers. He married Irma Ideus on Sept. 20, 1942, in Golden. She died Nov. 2, 1997. Mr. Albers was a farmer for his family farm for most of his life, later becoming a painter, painting several barns and farming structures and retiring in 1999. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Golden, Immanuel Lutheran Brotherhood, the church choir and the Adams County Farm Bureau, and he was a member of the Golden Lions Club for over 30 years. He was most proud of once being named Golden’s Citizen of the Year. He enjoyed gardening and being outdoors, and he liked to be out visiting family and friends. He is survived by three sons, Larry Albers of Denver, Colo., Roger (Bonita) Albers of Golden and Gregory (Rhonda) Albers of Golden; two daughters, Gloria (Alan) Reusc! hel of Camp Point and Kristy (Richard) Goudschaal of Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Shari (Jeff) Horras, Scott (Angie) Reuschel, Dustin (Katy) Gouldschaal and Megan and Chelsie Goudschaal and Larry D. Albers Jr.; six great-grandchildren, Sierra and Shyenne Horras, Alexis, Cody and Luke Reuschel and Jacob Albers; five stepgrandchildren, Connie (Virgil) Frese of Quincy, Diana (Kevin) McCarthy of Virginia, Butch (Mary) Sebers of Marengo, Larry Kauffman of Carthage and Jerry Kauffman of Golden. Also surviving are four brothers, Francis (Virginia) Albers of Golden, the Rev. Paul (Erna) Albers of Australia, Ernest (Arlene) Albers of Grandview, Iowa, and Raymond (Jeanette) Albers of Golden; two sisters, Mildred (Joel) Croxton of La Prairie and Rosalie (Tony) DeNiro of Munroe Falls, Ohio; three sistersin- law, Lois (Robert) Croxton, Margaret and Maxine Ideus; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Albers! . SERVICES: 10 a.m. Friday in Immanuel Lutheran Church in Golden with the Rev. Linda Murray conducting. Interment will follow at Golden Memorial Gardens in Golden. VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. today in the Hunter Funeral Home in Golden. MEMORIALS: Golden Good Shepherd Home in Golden or to Immanuel Lutheran Church’s Music Department. ONLINE CONDOLENCES: www.hunterfh.com. ARRANGEMENTS: Hunter Funeral Home. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Adams http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1319 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56783 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 15 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Dunham, Wilma C. Article Text: Wilma C. Dunham, 88, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of 500 N. 29th, Quincy, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday (May 13, 2008) in Blessing Hospital. Born Feb. 12, 1920, near Ursa, Mrs. Dunham was a daughter of Emil and Selma Cramm. She married Estille F. Dunham, a highly decorated Marine and POW veteran of World War II, in 1947 in Salem Church. She was a 1938 graduate of Quincy High School. Mrs. Dunham was a personal care assistant at Blessing Hospital for 16 years and also was employed as a certified nurse’s assistant (CNA) by the Illinois Veterans Home for 14 years. She retired from the state of Illinois in 1984. Mrs. Dunham was a 70-plusyear member of Salem United Church of Christ, singing in the Choristers for many years. She was a past worthy matron of the Alpha Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. Her lifelong enjoyment of music began at an early age while playing the piano and mandolin. A regular pleasure was attending performances of many of Quincy’s musical groups,! including the Quincy Park Band, Quincy Symphony, Community Band, the Sunday Music Series and many others. Her favorites were the concerts in which her two sons performed. Mrs. Dunham was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister; and son, Bob. She is survived by her son, Dean, of Quincy. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Saturday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. Burial will be in New Providence Cemetery at Ursa. VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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