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=56782 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: Article Description: Obituary of Grimmer, Richard E. "Dick" Article Text: LIBERTY, Ill. -- Richard E. Grimmer, 78, of Timberpoint Health Care Center in Camp Point, formerly of 103 E. Quincy St. in Liberty, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday (May 10, 2008) in the nursing home. He was born on March 4, 1930, in Quincy, a son of Milton and Marie Terstriep Grimmer. Richard was of the Catholic faith. At one time he was the owner of the Liberty Bee. He then worked for the Adams County Highway Department. He retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation. Dick was a trustee on the Columbus-Liberty Multi-Township Board for 16 years. He also served as Liberty Township clerk for 16 years. He served on the Adams County Housing Authority Board for many years. Richard loved to hunt and bowl. He was a member of McKee Creek Coon Hunting Club. Survivors include two sisters, Kathleen Mowen of Clayton and Marjorie Bucy of Clarksville, Tenn.; nieces and nephews, Linda Bryant and Dan Bucy, both of Clarksville, Tenn., Gene Mowen of Camp Point, Jim Mowen of Mendon, Kenn! y Mowen of Camp Point, Jerry Mowen of Missouri, Jo Anne Welty of Clayton, Frances Peters of Camp Point and Denny Mowen and Nancy Aikman, both of Clayton; and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; nieces, Mary Lou Huber and Patty Broer; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Mowen and Leon Bucy. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy with Deacon Mike Ellerman conducting. Interment will be in St. Brigid Cemetery in Liberty. VISITATION: 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. MEMORIALS: Timberpoint Health Care Center Activities Fund or St. Brigid Cemetery. WEB SITE: www.dukerandhaugh.com 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 > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56781 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Myers, Waneda E. Article Text: Waneda E. Myers, 72, of Pittsfield, died Monday afternoon at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. She was born July 1, 1935 near Nebo, the daughter of Charles Edward Harvey and Opal Elma Smith Crossman. She married Marion E. Myers, Sr. Dec. 28, 1953 in Pittsfield and he died May 13, 1994. Waneda was employed as a caregiver for the elderly and she enjoyed crocheting, gardening and computer games. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Pittsfield and the Nebo Baptist Church. Her survivors include five children, Marion "Oscar" Myers, Jr. of Mendon, Barb (husband Roger) Buchanan of Pinckney, Mich., Sarah Myers (fiance Gary Fly) of Hannibal, Mo., Bill (wife Pam) Myers of Katy, Texas and Becky (husband Kenny) White of rural Milton; ten grandchildren, Josh Hagen, Chalah Henderson, Jeb Myers, Chelsie Myers, Rusty (wife Gourtney) Buchanan, Joni Buchanan, (husband Wesley) Haskins, Stephanie Myers, Brittany Myers and Gabby (Husband Jamie) Patterson; six great grandchildren; a special friend and companion, Terry Young of Pittsfield; and three sisters, Alberta (husband Marvin) Price of Center, Mo., Leona (husband Henry) Ralph of Rockport and Wanda (husband Jerry) Grammer of Nebo. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Marion E. Myers, Sr., two brothers, Kyle and Neal Crossman; her twin sister in infancy, Vaneda E. Crossman, twin grandchildren, Michael and Michelle Buchanan and a grandson, Gregory White. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Jerry Edison. Burial will follow in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be from 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County or the charity or organization of the donors choice. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill 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=56780 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Hart, Ilah Mae Article Text: Ilah Mae Hart, 84, of Mendon and formerly of New Canton, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Jan. 14, 1924 in New Canton to Louis and Viola Allensworth Main. She married John Hart March 27, 1943 in Palmyra, Mo. and he survives. Mrs. Hart graduated from New Canton High School in 1942, where she was active in Softball and other sports. Ilah Mae served as Deputy Treasure for Pike County for several years. She was on a Louisiana, Mo. bowling league for several years and was an avid reader. Mrs. Hart was very family oriented and very much enjoyed her grand-children and great grandkids. She is survived by her husband, John; two daughters, Donnetta Scott and companion Sam Hively of Mendon, and Jennifer R. Hart of New Canton; two grandchildren, Sabra Burkle and fiancé Vernon (JR) Streeter, of La Prairie and Zachary Scott of New Canton; two great-grandchildren, Chance and Bryce Burkle of Colchester; and a brother-in-law, Norman Bibb of New Canton. She was preceded by her parents, a brother, Johnny Main, and three sisters; Louise Vaughn, Elva Bellovich and Martha Bibb. Graveside services were held Monday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at Shearer Cemetery in New Canton with Rev. Patsy Kelly officiating. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 5 - 8 p.m., at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials are suggested to the New Canton First Responders. On-line condolences may be sent to info@nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry 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=56779 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Griffin, Norma G. "Billlie" Article Text: Norma G. "Billlie" Griffin, 89, of Pittsfield. died May 7, 2008, at the Eastside Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Pittsfield. She was born July 13, 1918 to William and Leona Gallagher Knox in Camden, N.J. She married Thomas Michael Griffin in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1939 and he preceded in 1984. Preceded by her husband, Thomas and a daughter, Michelle. Survivors include one son, Tom Edward Griffin, Urvine, Calif.; four grandchildren, Greg Griffin, Pittsfield, Krystal Griffin, Pittsfield, Vickki Burbridge, Chatham and Cyndy Moreno, Coto de Caza, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Cremation rites will be accorded as per her wishes. 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=56778 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Garrett, Peggy LeAnn Article Text: Peggy LeAnn Garrett, 33, Vermont, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born June 25, 1974 to Larry Dean and Peggy Ann (Parry) Rumler of Rushville. She married Matthew Lee Garrett Dec. 7, 2002 in Vermont. Surviving are her husband, Matt Garrett of Vermont; two sons, Liam Know Garrett and Maxwell Dean Garrett, both of the home; her mother, Peggy Ann Rumler of Vermont; two brothers, Greg Rumler of Rock Springs, Wyo. and Michael (and Marla) Rumler of Ipava; her grandmother, Doris Parry of Astoria; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. She was preceded by her father, Larry Rumler; grandparents, Willis Parry and Howard and Elva Rumler. LeAnn was a 1992 graduate of VIT High School. She held various jobs thru the years, but her most important was being a devoted mother. She spent her time caring for the special needs of her two boys with autism. LeAnn loved her family, her friends and her keepsakes. Her home was always filled from wall to wall with pictures of those closest to her heart and pictures of her favorite trips to Disney World. She also proudly displayed her support of Autism Awareness and Esophageal Cancer Awareness. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Stan Shaw officiating. Visitation was held 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Vermont Cemetery in Vermont. Memorials were suggested to Liam and MAxwell Garrett Autism Wellness Fund c/o/ Vermont State Bank, 106 North Main Street, Vermont, IL 61484. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56777 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Kline, Forest Ray Article Text: Forest Ray Kline, 79, was born Sept. 2, 1928 in Perry Mo. He died Tues. May 6, 2008, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. He was the fourth child and second son born to Josiah David Kline and Ida Lorene Hendricks Kline. When Mr. Kline was about two months old the family returned to the family farm north of Barry where he spent the rest of him life with the exception of his time in the Air Force. He graduated from Liberty High School in 1946 then entered the Air Force in 1948 he served four years and was stationed at Shephard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls. Texas where he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. On Christmas Eve, 1949, he married Lorene Martha Doepel at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Nealyville. Lorene survives in rural Barry. He was baptized and confirmed at this church in 1960. Mr. Kline and his wife farmed together all their lives. He was a conservationalist, serving on the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation Board, he was a pioneer in no-till farming, designing and building one of the first no-till planters in this area. He surveyed, built and maintained his farm waterways and terraces. Mr. Kline was a top seed corn salesman for SuperCroft Seeds, D.E.F. Seeds and Crow Hybrids for 30 years. He was also published in the SuperCroft news letters for his work. He was a life long member of the Barry American Legion Post #222 and a past member of the Liberty Lions Club. He was a member of the Adams County Farm Bureau and served as Richfield Township Board Trustee for 12 years. Also an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pittsfield where he served as usher and church elder. Mr. Kline and his wife were able to travel and tour Hawaii, Europe, Brazil, Mexico and Australia. They were also avid motorcyclists and traveled the entire continental United States, including Alaska and Canada on a Honda Gold Wing and are past members of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association chapter N. of Quincy. He is survived by his wife of 58 years and four children, Mrs. Motley (Pamela) Hedges of Richland Wash., Mrs. Tony (Jackie) Mosley of Lansing, Mrs. Jody (Jodie) Mauck of Plainville, David Kline and his wife Vikki of Quincy; 12 grandchildren, Amanda Kissere and husband Tracy, Paul Hedges, Allison Hedges, Thomas Mosley and wife Cathy, Jonathan Mosley, Tiffani Hanlin and husband Tracy, Amber Perriner and husband Matt, Tyson Mauck, Jarred Mauck and wife Kim, Casey Kline and wife Erin, Tanner Kline and Carter Kline; nine great grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Joe (Pat) Robinson of Barry and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, J.D. Kline; and a sister, Marjorie Watts. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m Saturday, May 17 in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. in the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pittsfield with Military services by Barry American legion Post 222. Final disposition will be private, memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran 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=56776 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Crossman, Gerald Dean Article Text: Gerald Dean Crossman, 60, of rural Nebo, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at his residence. He was born June 21, 1947, in Pittsfield, the son of Kyle B. and Bertha Alberta Shaw Crossman. Gerald was a longtime employee of Holnam, Inc., in Clarksville, Mo., and had also farmed for many years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Louisiana, Mo., and the Pittsfield Moose. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpenter work. He was of the Baptist faith. He was married to Jeannie Crossman, and she survives. Other survivors include his mother, Bertha (husband, Charles) Seybold of Pittsfield; his stepmother, Mary B. Crossman of rural Nebo; one son, Ronald Dale Crossman of Quincy; one daughter, Jessica Rose Crossman of rural Nebo; six stepbrothers, Allan Barber of Vidalia, Ga., David Barber of Jacksonville, Marlin Barber of Sherman, Wayne Barber of Franklin, Chuck (wife, Carol) Seybold of Pittsfield and Craig (wife, Lacy) Seybold of Austin, Texas; one sister, Joyce (husband, Jessie) Cano of Independence, Mo.; one stepsister, Mary Louise Hogan of Vidalia, Ga.; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Kyle B. Crossman; and one son, Robert R. "Rob" Crossman. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2008, at Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Burial followed at Nebo Cemetery. Visitation was held from noon until time of services Friday. Memorials may be made to the Spring Creek Fire Protection District in Nebo. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is in charge of 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=56775 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: May 14 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Smith, Paul L. Article Text: Paul L. Smith, 95, died May 6, 2008, at his residence in Pearl. He was born April 23, 1913 in Pearl to Ernest and Verna Kessinger Smith. He married Florence G. Reese Sept. 12, 1933 in Pike County and she preceded Aug. 17, 2005. He was a laborer on road construction. He was a member of the Cornerstone Church in Milton, an avid hunter and fisherman and better known as "Wolf Hunter" by his CB friends. Survivors include six sons, Billy E. (Sandra) Smith, Nebo, Donald (companion Cheryl Richards), Pearl; Floyd "Bud" Smith, Milton, Gearold (Barbara) Smith, Pittsfield, Ronald D. (Pam) Pearl; and Freddie (Joetta) Smith; three daughters Mrs. Robert (Gladys) Clarkson, Pittsfield, Mrs. John (Doris) Webel, Pittsfield and Lois Stanley, Milton; three sisters; Leona (Don) Boren, Pittsfield, Emma Patton, Pittsfield, Ethel Shanks, Many, La.; 38 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by his wife, Florence Smith, brothers George Elbert Smith and Earl Smith; sister, Lelia Wedding; daughter, Virginia Bevans; grandson, Michael Webel; step grandson, Ronnie Labby; granddaughter, Melissa Sue Stanley; four great granddaughters; and one great-grandson, and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with granddaughter Glenna Pruitt officiating. Burial will be in the Hess Cemetery, Pearl. Visitation was held Friday, May 9, 5-8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Hess Cemetery or Blessing Hospice of Pike County or donor's choice. Condolences for the family may be sent to info@nieburfh.com The services are being handled by the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56611 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike County Express Article Date: May 7 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Windmiller, Connie L. Article Text: Connie L. Windmiller, 72, of Pleasant Hill died Friday evening (May 2, 2008) in Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Oct. 10, 1935, in Pleasant Hill, a daughter of Russell and Edrie L. Garner Hoaglin. She married David L. Windmiller on Sept. 2, 1956, in Pleasant Hill. He survives. Connie was a 1953 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School and a graduate of Gem City Business College in Quincy. She had been employed by the former Citizens State Bank in Pleasant Hill and later by the Nebo State Bank as a teller and bookkeeper. More recently she served as the comptroller for the village of Pleasant Hill. Connie was currently acting as treasurer and board member for the Fairfield Library and Harman House Museum, both in Pleasant Hill, and was a charter member of the Pleasant Hill Lioness Club. She enjoyed working with ceramics and cross-stitching and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a long-time member of Pleasant Hill Church of Christ. Her survivors include her mot! her, Edrie L. Hoaglin, of Liberty Village in Pittsfield; her husband, David Windmiller, of Pleasant Hill; a son, Russ (wife Tammy) Windmiller of Quincy; a daughter, Trish (husband Mitch) Hager of Slater, Mo.; four grandchildren, Jennifer and Janie Windmiller and David and Dawnann Hager; a stepgrandson, Kent Hager; a great-granddaughter, Emma Windmiller; and a brother, Robert (wife Dixie) Hoaglin of Louisiana, Mo. She was preceded in death by her father, Russell Hoaglin. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Monday graveside in Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, conducted by Brother Wilson Ramsey; VISITATION: There is no visitation but friends are invited to the graveside services. MEMORIALS: Fairfield Library or Harman House Museum. ARRANGEMENTS: Lummis Funeral Home in 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=56610 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Paper Article Date: May 7 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Kendall, Lois Faye Article Text: Mrs. Lois Faye Kendall, 64, of Barry died at 11:10 p.m. Wednesday (April 30, 2008) in her home. She was born Oct. 27, 1943, in Muskegon, Mich., to Seth and Marvel Whipple Stockwell. She married Larry Kendall Sept. 13, 1966, in Joliet. He survives in Barry. Mrs. Kendall enjoyed crafts and bingo, loved going to the casino, and enjoyed traveling and spending time with her kids and grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Larry; a daughter, Kim Rossi and her husband, Joe, of Romeoville; three sons, Brian Kendall and his wife, Lynne, of St. James City, Fla., Kevin Kendall and his wife, Becky, of Barry, and Larry Kendall and his wife, Michelle, of Barry; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Carol Stockwell of Portage, Mich., Wanda Arnold of Zephyrhills, Fla., and Eileen Wait of Barry; an aunt, Delma Gresley of Lake City, Mich.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tonya Lou Kendall; and a granddaughter, Regi! na Rossi. SERVICES: 2 p.m. Sunday in the Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry. Burial will be in Taylor-Martin Cemetery, El Dara. VISITATION: 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the Kirgan Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: Blessing Foundation for Hospice-Pike County or Taylor-Martin Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56609 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Paper Article Date: May 7 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Schmidt, Gerald L. Article Text: PITTSFIELD, Ill. Gerald L. Schmidt, 86, of Pittsfield died at 3:21 p.m. Sunday (May 4, 2008) in Illini Community Hospital emergency room in Pittsfield. Born May 12, 1921, on the home farm northwest of Barry, he was a son of Glen and Clara (Tittsworth) Schmidt. He married Rosalie Schmidt on July 15, 1982, in Effingham. She died Sept. 9, 2006. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Philippines and the Pacific Theatre. He was a longtime Pike County resident. Gerald enjoyed fishing, country western shows and hunting. Survivors include one son, Steve Schmidt of Pittsfield; one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Ellen) Sheppard of Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Stephen Schmidt, Dana Schmidt, Kim (Schmidt) Irvin and her husband, Joe, all of New Canton and James Sheppard, Sara Sheppard and Laura DeCastro and her husband, Josie, all of Nashville; eight great grandchildren; one brother, John Schmidt and his wife, Virginia, of Quincy; two sisters, Mrs. Russell (Carrie) Schmalshof! Askew of Quincy and Barbara Schmidt, of Quincy; four nieces; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a brother, Frank A. Schmidt; and a daughterin- law, Marge Schmidt. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. MEMORIALS: Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund. ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56608 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 6 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Rooney, Billie Jean Article Text: Billie Jean Rooney, 82, of 1519 Oak died at 3:27 p.m. Sunday (May 4, 2008) in her home. She was born Aug. 22, 1925, in Quincy, the daughter of Rex and Alta V. LeMatty Ruyle. On July 12, 1943, she married Robert Rooney in La Grange, Mo. He survives. Billie enjoyed gardening and spending time at the river on their pontoon boat. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and was a voracious reader, especially sitting on the porch or on the pontoon. She was also fanatical about family birthday parties. Survivors also include five children, Michael Robert Rooney, Patrick Rooney and his wife, Rosie Pryor-Rooney, Thomas C. Rooney, Peggy Johnson and her husband, Grant, and Teresa “Teri” Ayers and her husband, Kent, all of Quincy; four grandchildren, Joshua Krigbaum of Seattle, Tera Krigbaum of Springfield, and Brian Ayers and Kristin Ayers, both of Quincy; two sisters, Norma Rykoskey of Oxnard, Calif., and Jackie Paben of Quincy; and numerous aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded! in death by her parents. SERVICES: Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Greenmount Cemetery. VISITATION: There will be no visitation but friends are invited to the services. MEMORIALS: Charity of the donor’s choice in her name would be appreciated. WEB SITE: www.hansenspear. com ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen- Spear 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=56607 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 6 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Schmidt, Gerald L. Article Text: PITTSFIELD, Ill. Gerald L. Schmidt, 86, of Pittsfield died at 3:21 p.m. Sunday (May 4, 2008) in Illini Community Hospital emergency room in Pittsfield. Born May 12, 1921, on the home farm northwest of Barry, he was a son of Glen and Clara (Tittsworth) Schmidt. He married Rosalie Schmidt on July 15, 1982, in Effingham. She died Sept. 9, 2006. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in the Philippines and the Pacific Theatre. He was a longtime Pike County resident. Gerald enjoyed fishing, country western shows and hunting. Survivors include one son, Steve Schmidt of Pittsfield; one daughter, Mrs. Dennis (Ellen) Sheppard of Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Stephen Schmidt, Dana Schmidt, Kim (Schmidt) Irvin and her husband, Joe, all of New Canton and James Sheppard, Sara Sheppard and Laura DeCastro and her husband, Josie, all of Nashville; eight great grandchildren; one brother, John Schmidt and his wife, Virginia, of Quincy; two sisters, Mrs. Russell (Carrie) Schmalshof! Askew of Quincy and Barbara Schmidt, of Quincy; four nieces; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a brother, Frank A. Schmidt; and a daughterin- law, Marge Schmidt. SERVICES: 10 a.m. Thursday in the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry. VISITATION: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. MEMORIALS: Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund. ARRANGEMENTS: Kirgan Funeral Home, Barry. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56606 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 6 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Williams, Eddie Lee Article Text: FOWLER, Ill. — Eddie Lee Williams, 65, of 8034 Columbus Rd. died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday (May 4, 2008) in his home. Born Oct. 18, 1942, in Quincy, Eddie was a son of Edgar and Dorothy Cox Williams. He married Dorothy Myers on Dec. 28, 1961, in Quincy. She survives. Mr. Williams served his country in the Army and enjoyed bowling, trapshooting and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was employed at Gardner Denver for 38 years, retiring as a tow motor operator. Survivors include two daughters, Eva Williams of Quincy and Penny Ivey and her husband, Clyde, of Independence, Kan.; three sons, Guy Williams, Lee Williams and Alex Williams, all of Fowler; one grandchild, Rebecca Ivey of Independence; two sisters, Virginia Ward and her husband, Larry, of Payson and Patricia Wemhoner of Quincy; a brother, John Williams and his wife, Jo, of Quincy; a brother-in-law, Ruben Saltares of Puerto Rico; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marianne Saltares; a brother, Giovanni Williams; and a granddaughter, Veronica Lynn. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home by the Rev. George Tomko. Cremation rites have been accorded to Mr. Williams. Inurnment will be in Quincy Memorial Park. VISITATION: 9 a.m. until the time of the service Thursday in the funeral home. MEMORIALS: Eddie Williams Memorial Fund. 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

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=56605 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 6 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Huner, Edward J. “Jake” Article Text: Edward J. “Jake” Huner, 50, of 6827 Judy Ave, Quincy, died at 5:59 a.m. Monday (May 5, 2008) in Blessing Hospital. Born May 21, 1957, in Deer Lodge, Mont., he was the son of Cleve and Ellen Wall Huner. He enjoyed fishing and golfing, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Oakland Raiders football fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was employed at Refreshment Services Pepsi for more than 32 years. Survivors include his mother, Ellen Huner of Quincy; a son, Shannon Huner and his wife, Gretchen, of Boca Raton, Fla.; one brother, Tom Peterson and his wife, Carol, of Fowler; and four sisters, Carmella Bundy, Ginger Mefford and her husband, Herbert, Brenda Trapini and her husband, William, all of Quincy, and Colene Porter and her husband, James, of Payson. Jake was preceded in death by his father. SERVICES: A service of rememberance will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been a! ccorded. MEMORIALS: Mayo Cancer Clinic in care of the Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson 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

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=56604 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 6 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Cramsey, Bill Article Text: Bill Cramsey, 69, of 1183 E. 1330, died on Monday (May 5, 2008). He was born on June 21, 1938, in Quincy, a son of Leonard and Frances Crowe Cramsey Sr. He married Marcia Schutte on Sept. 20, 1958, in St. John Catholic Church in Quincy. She survives. Mr. Cramsey worked for Gardner Denver, retiring in the year 2000 after 38 years of service. He was a member of the Machinists Union Local Lodge No. 822. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in rural Quincy. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill loved life. He especially enjoyed the outdoors and the St. Louis Cardinals, but his greatest love was his family and following all of his grandchildren's many activities. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, William Cramsey and his wife, Debbie, of Quincy, Vicki Wittland and her husband, Michael, of Quincy, Lisa Falasz and her husband, Brian, of Bloomington, David Cramsey and his wife, Susan, of Quincy and Keith Cramsey and his wife, Mary, o! f St. Louis; 16 grandchildren, Rachel, Lucas, Brett and Abbey Cramsey, Jordan, Erin and Tanner Wittland, Adam and Zachary Falasz, Emily, Connor and Carter Cramsey and Will, Drew, Joan and Cal Cramsey; two brothers, Bob Cramsey and Ken Cramsey and his wife, Barbara; five sisters, Marian Ormond, Rita Davis, Rosie Madison and her husband, Terry, Jean Frericks and her husband, Mike, and Joan Leindecker and her husband, Joe; two sisters-in-law, Jean Cramsey and Joanne Cramsey; one brother-in-law, Richard Veihl; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leonard Cramsey Jr. and Don Cramsey; one sister, Fran Veihl; two brothers-in-law, Bernard Ormond and Ken Davis, and a sister-in-law, Barbara Cramsey. SERVICES: 9:15 a.m. Saturday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and at 10 in St. Joseph Catholic Church by Rev. Jeff Stone. Interment in Calvary Cemetery in Quincy. VISITATION: 5-8 p.m. Friday in the fu! neral home with a rosary service at 8 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus s ervice to follow. MEMORIALS: Knights of Columbus TV Mass for Shut-Ins or to the CYO. 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=56603 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Quincy Herald Whig Article Date: May 6 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Cramsey, Bill Cramsey Article Text: Bill Cramsey, 69, of 1183 E. 1330, died on Monday (May 5, 2008). He was born on June 21, 1938, in Quincy, a son of Leonard and Frances Crowe Cramsey Sr. He married Marcia Schutte on Sept. 20, 1958, in St. John Catholic Church in Quincy. She survives. Mr. Cramsey worked for Gardner Denver, retiring in the year 2000 after 38 years of service. He was a member of the Machinists Union Local Lodge No. 822. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in rural Quincy. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bill loved life. He especially enjoyed the outdoors and the St. Louis Cardinals, but his greatest love was his family and following all of his grandchildren's many activities. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five children, William Cramsey and his wife, Debbie, of Quincy, Vicki Wittland and her husband, Michael, of Quincy, Lisa Falasz and her husband, Brian, of Bloomington, David Cramsey and his wife, Susan, of Quincy and Keith Cramsey and his wife, Mary, o! f St. Louis; 16 grandchildren, Rachel, Lucas, Brett and Abbey Cramsey, Jordan, Erin and Tanner Wittland, Adam and Zachary Falasz, Emily, Connor and Carter Cramsey and Will, Drew, Joan and Cal Cramsey; two brothers, Bob Cramsey and Ken Cramsey and his wife, Barbara; five sisters, Marian Ormond, Rita Davis, Rosie Madison and her husband, Terry, Jean Frericks and her husband, Mike, and Joan Leindecker and her husband, Joe; two sisters-in-law, Jean Cramsey and Joanne Cramsey; one brother-in-law, Richard Veihl; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Leonard Cramsey Jr. and Don Cramsey; one sister, Fran Veihl; two brothers-in-law, Bernard Ormond and Ken Davis, and a sister-in-law, Barbara Cramsey. SERVICES: 9:15 a.m. Saturday in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and at 10 in St. Joseph Catholic Church by Rev. Jeff Stone. Interment in Calvary Cemetery in Quincy. VISITATION: 5-8 p.m. Friday in the fu! neral home with a rosary service at 8 p.m. and a Knights of Columbus s ervice to follow. MEMORIALS: Knights of Columbus TV Mass for Shut-Ins or to the CYO. 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 > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56602 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 30 2008 Article Description: Obiturary of Bridgewater, John E. Article Text: John E. Bridgewater, 55, of Barry, died Saturday afternoon, April 26,2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born Aug. 21, 1952, in Springfield, the son of Francis and Dorothy Thien Bridgewater. He married Rose M. Sharrow Nov. 12,1997, in Carrollton, and she survives. He is also survived by one son, John J. (wife, Juanita) of New Canton; two daughters, Dorothy Bridgewater (companion, Randy Swartz) of Rockport and Amber Bridgewater at home; five grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Bridgewater (companion. Robert Oden) of Eldred; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Bridgewater was a laborer for Titan Wheel in Quincy. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Wednesday at Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Pearl with burial at Green Pond Cemetery in Pearl. Visitation will be from 9-30 a.m. until time of services. Memorials are suggested to the family ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56601 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 30 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Goewey, Marion Laverne Article Text: Marion Laverne Goewey, 82, Pleasant Hill, died Monday, April 28, 2008 at Eastside Health and Rehab Center. He was born June 27, 1925 to Abraham and Lettie Poor Goewey in Belleview. He married Velma M. Burge May 31, 1944 in Pittsfield and she survives. He was self employed as a lifelong grain and livestock farmer. He was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. He was an Army veteran of WWII serving in Germany. He enjoyed duck hunting in his earlier years. He is survived by his wife, one son, Marion Lee Goewey of Towanda; four grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, five sisters and two sons, Michael Ray and James A. "Jimmie" Goewey. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 2 at 11 a.m. at Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Wilson Ramsey. Burial with military honors will be at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be Thursday, May 1 from 6-8 p.m. at the 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 > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56600 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 30 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Daniels, Norman Emerson Article Text: Norman Emerson Daniels, 84, of Griggsville, died Saturday, April 19, 2008, at Liberty Village in Pittsfield. He was born Dec. 15, 1923 in Chicago, the only son of Fred and Annette Schleis Daniels. His father died when he was seven years old, and his mother died in 1947. He also was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Mame Daniels of Griggsville. Norm was also the nephew of Griggsville residents, the late Frank and Ruth Birch and Ray and Estella Daniels. Surviving are a sister, Nancy Carr of Wichita, Kan; along with one niece, two nephews, and numerous cousins. Norm was a graduate of Parker High School in Chicago and a veteran of World War II, serving in the U. S. Navy from 1942-1945. He was a 2nd Class Signalman and veteran of the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns. Norm had many jobs throughout his life. Many of his years were spent as an electrician. He loved target hunting with friends and loading his own ammunition. Although he had a gruff side, Norm also showed a very gentle side nurturing his cats. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the Griggsville Cemetery where graveside military rites will be conducted by Griggsville American Legion Post. There was no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Pike County Animal Shelter or to the Griggsville Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville is in charge of 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