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=56599 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 30 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Gant, Denny F. Article Text: Denny F. Gant, 37, Pittsfield, died Monday, April 28,2008 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. after a six month illness. He was born Nov. 10, 1970 in Pittsfield to Dewey F. and Edith K. Buchanan Gant. He was a 1988 graduate of Pittsfield High School and attended Quincy Tech in Quincy. He was a member of the Nebo Christian Church. He was employed by Oitker Ford in Barry as a mechanic. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and woodworking. He is survived by his mother, Edith M. Gant of Pittsfield; a daughter, Micole Guthrie-Gant of Pleasant Hill; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey F. Gant; maternal grandparents, Harold and Juanita Buchanan; and paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Sadie Gant. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 1 at 11 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Thursday. Burial will be at Nebo Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Nebo 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=56598 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 30 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Lipcamon, Julian Article Text: Julian Lipcamon, 85, of Chambersburg, died Thursday April 24, 2008, at Pittsfield Manor. He was born Jan. 30, 1923 in Pittsfield to the late Arthur F. and Mary L. Dean Lipcamon. He married Norman Sallee Aug. 19, 1945 in Pittsfield. Mr. Lipcamon was a graduate of Perry High School. He was a farmer in Pike County all his life. Surviving is his wife, Norma at home; three sons, Wayne (wife Mary Jo) Lipcamon of Rushville, Roger Lipcamon of Chambersburg and Kevin (wife Rebecca) Lipcamon of Mt. Sterling; six grandchildren, Sheila (husband Rob) Rhoades, Tracy (husband Chris) Chartrand, Deborah Lipcamon, John Allen Lipcamon, Kristi (husband Bobby) Lung and Amy Nicole (husband Brian) Phillips; four great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; and two brothers, John R. Lipcamon of Vinton, Iowa and Dean Lipcamon of Solon, Iowa also survive. Preceding him in death was a granddaughter Mary Sue Lipcamon, a sister Mary McGlasson, and two brothers Paul W. and Earl S. Lipcamon. A graveside service were held at 2:30 p.m, Saturday April 26, at the Wilson Cemetery in Perry. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Wilson McCord Cemetery Association, or to the Perry United Methodist 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=56597 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 30 2008 Article Description: obituary of Bagby, Virginia L. Article Text: Virginia L. Bagby, 74, of Streator, died Saturday, April 26, at Heritage Manor, Streator. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Winterrowd Funeral Home in Streator. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, Wednesday at the Church of the Nazarene in Streator. Burial will be in the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Born Feb. 23, 1934, in Barry, she was the daughter of Russell Sellers and Thelma (Hinch) Miller. She married David Bagby July 26, 1952. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Carolyn S. Abraham of Bourbonnais and Michelle L. (Bob) Retoff of Streator; two sons, David R. (Denise) Bagby of Swannanoa, N.C., and Gerald W. (Wendy) Bagby of Streator; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; four brothers, Russell "Jr" (Dorothy) Miller of Quincy, Melvin (Carrie) Miller of Barry, Norman (Connie) Miller of Hannibal, Mo., and Tom (Monique) Miller of Pittsfield; and three sisters, Wanda Kingery of Blue Springs, Mo., Sue (Pablo) Lara of Pittsfield and Rosemary (Glen) Darnell of Liberty. She was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Lee and Donald Ray; four sisters, Betty Malone, Jean Niffen, Mardell Smith and Joyce Wintjen; and two brothers, Don and Dick Miller. She was employed at Heritage Manor as a nurses' aide until 1980. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years, was on the church board and was director of Vacation Bible School and was past president of the Missionary Society. She attended Barry Elementary and High School in Barry. Honorary pallbearers will be Nicole Bagby, Jaime Harshman, Jennifer and Landon Abraham, Jill Retoff and Chamille, Sarah and Benjamin Bagby. Active pallbearers will be Dave, Nate, Gerald and Derek Bagby, Bob and Joe Retoff, Wade Harshman and Josh Abraham. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nazarene World Missions or Fibromyalgia Association. Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home, 305 S. Park St., Streator, IL 61364, 815-672-2703 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56596 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 30 2008 Article Description: Coulson, Thelma Lucille Bobbitt Article Text: Thelma Lucille Bobbitt Coulson, 95, of Versailles died Monday, April 28, 2008, at Scott County Nursing Home in Winchester. Mrs. Coulson was born Oct. 10, 1912, in Chapin, a daughter of John Clyde ("JC") and Ruth Cleveland Carter Bobbitt. She was valedictorian and 1930 graduate of Chapin High School, attended Illinois College two years and graduated in 1953 from MacMurray College. She taught five years in Morgan County rural schools, one year at Meredosia Grade School, and 24 years at first grade in Versailles Grade School. She married George N. Coulson in Hannibal, Mo. in 1931 and he died in 1994. They farmed many years at the edge of Versailles and he also worked at National Starch and Chemical at Meredosia and was a director in the Farmers & Traders State Bank (now Prairie State Bank) in Meredosia and Schuyler-Brown Service Co. After their retirement they traveled extensively, visiting the Canadian provinces and all of the "lower 48". She is survived by two children, Patsy (Dwayne) Martin of Winchester and Tom (Joan) Coulson of Griggsville; four grandchildren, Mark (Judi) Martin of Winchester, Alex Martin of Macomb, Warren Coulson of Griggsville and Tyler Coulson of Chicago; three step-grandchildren, Robert (Robin) Oitker of Pittsfield, Randy Oitker of Griggsville and Vicky (Jerry) Varner of Breckenridge, Mich.; a sister, Eleanor (the late Dave) Willis of Saginaw, Mich.; four nieces in Michigan and Ohio; five nephews in Michigan and Florida; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters, Trixy (the late John) Smith of Flint, Mich. and Verla (the late Ed) Bryant of Dease Lake, Mich.; two brothers, Clyde (Bea) Bobbitt of Burton, Mich. and Dale (the late Betty) Bobbitt of Gladwin, Mich. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Chapin Cemetery. There will be no visitation, but the public is welcome to attend graveside services. Memorials are suggested to Versailles Christian Church c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340. Condolences may be sent to www.airsmamnhires ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 > Woodford http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1419 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56494 Submitted by: guest Article Title: Ostfriesische Nachrichten Article Date: February 20 1911 Article Description: Obituary of Fenna Saathoff Woltzen Article Text: With a sad and heavy heart we bring the news to our friends and relatives that the Lord over life and death has taken from our side my dear wife and our good mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Fenna B. Woltzen (Saathoff). She was born on March 10, 1843, at Catharinenfeld, near Aurich, in Ostfriesland. She died on January 14, 1911 near Benson, Illinois. She reached the age of 67 years, 8 months and 1 day. She is survived by her husband, 13 children, 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Her burial took place on the 18th with many in attendance at the St. Peter's Cemetery. Pastor D.M. Ficken led the funeral service. The sorrowing relatives bring this notice. Albert Woltzen, children and grandchildren. Benson, Illinois ***** [note: Family papers have her name as Bernhardina (Fenna) Saathoff Woltzen and her birth date as 5 May 1843] ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 > Shelby http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1403 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56168 Submitted by: pennyt153 Article Title: Moweaqua Call Article Date: February 5 1902 Article Description: Murdered! Policeman Ben Martin Shot and Instantly Killed by Wesley E. Hawley Article Text: MOWEAQUA CALL-MAIL NEWSPAPER Devoted to the Best Interests of a Live Town and Country an Enterprising People Moweaqua, Illinois, Wednesday, February 5, 1902 Murdered! POLICEMAN BEN MARTIN SHOT AND INSTANTLY KILLED BY WESLEY E. HAWLEY ____________________ While Attempting to Make an Arrest, an Officer of the Law is Shot Down in Cold Blood ___________________ One of the most diabolical, deliberate and malicious crimes that was ever perpetrated in the state of Illinois, was committed in the city Saturday afternoon shortly after three o’clock, when Wes E. Hawley shot and instantly killed Policeman Ben Martin. The story is a brief one. Warrants for the arrest of Hawley had been executed in Esq. Donnel’s court Friday evening and given to Martin to serve. The warrants charged him with selling liquor without a license. Martin went to Hawley and read the warrant. Hawley did not come into court. Martin went again into Hawleys restaurant with instructions to bring Hawley into court. Hawley again declined to go, when Martin stepped behind the counter toward Hawley. Hawley then picked up a shot gun and fired both barrels at Martin, one or both of which struck him in the head, killing him almost instantly. Dr. Sparling was summoned and found Martin lying behind the counter dying. Hawley went at once to the Bell telephone station, consulted a lawyer, and was then arrested. He was taken to Pana on the afternoon train by W.L. Morris, O. F. Attebury and Roy Stine, and there turned over to Sheriff Miner and a deputy and taken to Shelbyville. More complete details of the horrible tragedy will ! be found in the testimony of eye witnesses before the coronor’s jury. Martin’s body was placed on a door and carried to his home in the north part of town, and the coronor at once summoned. When the full meaning of this frightful affair gradually dawned upon the people, the excitement was great, and many persons said it was well that Hawley was at once taken out of town, or he would never have lived to see daylight. The only cause assigned for the horrible deed was that Hawley already had suits pending in the Circuit Court against him for the same offense, and was much incensed against the village authorities for prosecuting him. He openly threatened what he would do if Martin tried to arrest him. He simply made his threat good in killing Martin. The shot was not fired at Martin, but at the law, at the justice’s court, at the people of the state of Illinois. It appears from the evidence that it was premeditated and deliberate. The following extracts of testimony given before the coroner’s jury in session Sunday,tell the whole story. Wm. O. Workmen testified - Was in Hawley’s restaurant Feb 1st between 3 and 4 o’clock. Martin came in and asked Hawley to go with him down to the office. Hawley said he wouldn’t go- had no business there. Martin said if he wouldn’t go he would have to come and get him. Martin went behind the counter when Hawley picked up a shot gun and quickly fired twice. Martin fell on the floor behind the counter. Hawley set the gun down and said nothing. Lee Polk, who worked for Hawley testified-- First time Martin came in he read a paper to Hawley; heard no conversation between Martin and Hawley. Was present when Martin came in the second time. Martin told Hawley that he came after him; wanted him to go to the office. Hawley said he didn’t have to and Martin said I’ll have to come after you and stepped behind the counter toward Hawley whe Hawley took the gun and fired twice. Martin fell the second shot. Don’t know how long he lived. Never heard Hawley make any threats against martin at any time. At time of shooting I was standing behind counter nearly between Martin and Hawley; distance between them was 16 to 18 feet. J G Corrington testified that the shot gun was his; identified by no 311434. Hawley had borrowed it for hunting and trap shooting and had used it about a month. Mat Larson testified that he was in Hawley’s restaurant between 3 and 4 o’clock Saturday afternoon, when Martin entered. He told Hawley that he had come for him. Hawley said “ I ‘m not going”. Martin said “You better come go with me” Hawley said “ I don’t have to.” Martin said If you don’t want to go , I have to get you.” Martin started behind the counter at north end, and as soon as he got behind the counter Hawley shot him with shot gun. I said to Hawley, “What the devil are you doing?”. Hawley said, “the d___ ____ ___ can’t come around when I’m here.” I was sitting at the counter half way between Hawley and Martin, waiting for lunch. Didn’t see Martin fall but saw body on door. Edward Slaughter, who had worked two years for Hawley, testified: Saw Martin come in first time; had paper; read it to Hawley. Second time Martin came in I was in rear room; heard both shots fired but wasn’t where I could see anything. Pulled curtain aside; saw Martin lying on floor, but did not go to him. Never heard Hawley make any threats. John Prescott testified: Know Hawley and Martin; was in Hawley’s restaurant first time about 12 o’clock; Feb 1st: was in again about 3 o’clock; Hawley said a warrant had been read to him, but if Martin came to take him, would kill the d___ ____ ____. When I told him not to do so, he repeated the same language. Did not see Hawley put shells in the gun; was not there when the shooting took place. Dr. Sparling testified: Was called to Hawley’s restaurant to attend Ben Martin, Feb 1st; saw Hawley and Polk behind counter; asked Hawley what he had been doing to Ben Martin; he said “ I shot him. I won’t allow any man to come and take me from behind my counter. I asked where Ben Martin was. Hawley said “ Down behind the counter where I shot him.” Martin was not then dead, but dying. Started to take Martin out the backdoor when Hawley said, “ No you don’t, you will take him out the way he came in.” We took him out the front door. Wm. Scroggin testified that he went to Hawley’s restaurant just after the shooting; had a brief talk with Hawley; asked him what all the trouble was. Hawley said, “Martin came in here after me; I wouldn’t go; he started around the counter after me and I shot him. I wouldn’t let any living man come and take me out of my place of business.” Esq. J H Donnel, police magistrate, testified that he issued the warrant for the arrest of W. E. Hawley, Jan 31st, in the evening, and gave it to Martin to serve. Mayor Ralph Ayers and John Clark testified that Ben Martin was a duly appointed and confirmed village constable and as such it was his duty to execute writs and warrants. VERDICT OF THE JURY We find that he came to his death by a gun shot wound caused by one of two shots fired from a shot gun in the hands of one W. E. Hawley, with murderous intent and malice afore thought, about 3:30 o’clock pm on Saturday, Feb 1st, 1902 at the restaurant of the said W. E. Hawley, in Moweaqua, Shelby County, ill, and we recommend that the said W. E. Hawley be held without bail to await the action of the grand jury; and we further add that Ben Martin came to his death while in faithful performance of his duties as an officer of the law. A.J. COMBS - Foreman W.G. COLBERT JOHN CLARK W.H. SPARLING J.W. GODFREY JOHN _ MILLER THE FUNERAL SERVICES The funeral of Policeman Martin held Monday afternoon was both impressive and imposing. Never was there such an outpouring of people and such interest manifest. The remains were escorted from his residence to the Christian tabernacle by the mayor, members of the city council and city officials, the Fraternal Army of America, in which he carried $1000 insurance; and a delegation of the Federation of Labor. The funeral services were participated in by all the ministers in town, Rev. Crank preaching the sermon, though it was a union service. The choir was a composite of all the church choirs in the city. The floral tributes were perfectly exquisite, and behind it all was a vein of deep and tender sympathy. Ben Martin was a good man, a faithful and efficient officer; an enemy of no man; a loving and devoted husband. He sacrificed his life in the discharge of his sworn duty, and in upholding the law. The pall-bearers were M.H. Miller, Jerry Campbell, Geo. E. Kirkman, Dave Adamson, J.W. Palmer and Joseph Beaumont, all members of the Fraternal Army. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery north of town. OBITUARY Benjamin Augustus Martin, the subject of this sketch was born near Lima, Putnam County, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1860. He met his death at the hands of an assassin Feb 1, 1902, making him a the time of his death 41 years, 8 months, 26 days old. He was united in marriage with Lucy Ellen Fortner, May 18, 1882 in Sullivan, Moultrie county, Ill. He with his wife moved to Moweaqua, their present home in the fall of 1886. Bro. Martin united with the Christian Church at Bethany, Ill in 1883, under the ministry of Elder Hallman. His church membership still remains at Bethany. Brother Martin had served his fellow citizens in the office of City Marshall about eight months, and at the time he met his death was engaged in the fulfillment of the duties of his office. Bro. Martin met his death in a conscientious effort to serve the people of Moweaqua as a true servant of the people. He leaves a wife, one brother in St. Joseph, Mo., and seven sisters living in Illinois, two of them in Peoria, two in Shelbyville, one in Bethany, one in Sullivan, and one in Moweaqua. The deceased was a member of the Fraternal Army of America. * * * RESOLUTIONS Whereas, Benjamin A. Martin night policeman for the Village of Moweaqua was, on the first day of February, 1902, foully murdered while in the faithful discharge of his duties and by said act a blow was struck at the foundation of all government: Therefore be it Resolved, by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Moweaqua that in the death of Benjamin A. Martin the people have last a conscientious and efficient officer, And be it, Resolved, that we extend to the widow of the deceased our heartfelt sympathy in this her great bereavement and she also be presented with a copy of these resolutions. Be it further Resolved, that these resolutions be spread on the records of the Village. GEO. W. HAYS KARL R SNYDER GEO. 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A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Cook http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1334 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=56148 Submitted by: barbara-dave Article Title: Washington Times Article Date: March 17 1903 Article Description: Harrison Page-8 Article Text: The Washington Times March 17, 1903 Harrison Page-8 HARRISON RENOMINATED FOR MAYOR OF CHICAGO Chicago, March 17 - Delegates to the Democratic city convention met in North Side Turner Hall yesterday and nominated this ticket: For mayor, Carter H. HARRISON; for city treasurer, Ernst HUMMEL; for city clerk, John J. BOEHM; for city attorney, John E. OWENS. Mayor HARRISON was in absolute control of the convention and was selected for the fourth time to head the city ticket. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56028 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 16 2008 Article Description: obit of Schubert, Opal Article Text: Opal Schubert, 82, of Tiskilwa died Thursday, April 10, 2008, at her home. Born April 25, 1925, in Scottville, Macoupin County, she married Floyd Pruitt. He survives. She later married Vince Schubert. He died in 1991. She worked as a home economics teacher at Tiskilwa High School from 1950 to 1953 and Buda Township High School/Western High School School from 1960 until retiring in 1983. She was a recipe columnist for the Bureau County Republican, the Bureau Valley Chief and the Walnut Leader. She was a graduate of Winchester High School. She received her bachelor's degree from Western Illinois University and her master's degree from the University of Illinois. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tiskilwa and its Altar and Rosary Society, and was a church trustee. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Retired Teachers, Bureau County Home Economists, NEA, IEA, Home Extension and the Tiskilwa School Board. Surviving are one son, Joseph Pruitt of Rockville, Md.; one daughter, Janet (Paul) Lohaus of Lake Thunderbird; one stepdaughter, Nancy (Jim) Lucas of Peru; one grandson, Paul Taylor of Washington, D.C.; four step grandchildren, Tina Widen of Peru, Tara Engstrom of Shorewood, Matthew Lohaus of Leesburg, Va., and Melinda (Bryan) Jeffries of Honey Grove, Texas; and eight step great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two stepsons, Robert Schubert in 2006 and William Schubert in 2007. Services were held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 14 in the Fiocchi-Jensen Funeral Home, Princeton, and at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, Tiskilwa, with Father Kevin Creegan and Deacon John Murphy officiating. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Henry. Visitation was from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 13 in the funeral home, where a rosary was be recited at 6 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Tiskilwa Community Association or Friends of Mount Bloom Cemetery ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56027 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 16 2008 Article Description: obit of Royalty, Mary Isabell Article Text: Mary Isabell Royalty, 91, of Dyer, Tenn. formerly of Barry and Quincy, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at the Dyer Nursing Home, Dyer. She was born Oct. 9, 1916 in Pike County to Pearl and Priscilla Dolbeare Putnam near El Dara. She married John Reel Dec. 11, 1935 and had two children, Priscilla who died at birth and John Reel who survives. July 6, 1974 she married Wendell Royalty who died Dec. 6, 1997 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Quincy. Isabell had a long and full life. She was interested in many things and published a family history book called, "A Genealogical History of William Putnam 1809-1853 and Descendants." She is survived by her son: John Ronald (Shirley) Reel, Kenton, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Michael Reel and Mark Reel and their families; Gary (Becky) Royalty of Washington, Randy (Darlene) Royalty of Ursa and Wayne Royalty of California. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, her cousin, Phyllis Grawe, of El Dara, and several extended family members.. Preceded by a daughter, Priscilla Sue Reel, her parents and sisters Pauline Allen and Jean Matton. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at the Parklawn Cemetery, Barry. The Karnes & Son Funeral Home, Dyer, TN 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=56026 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 16 2008 Article Description: Obit of Garner, Rachel F. Article Text: Rachel F. Garner, 90, of Barry and formerly of El Dara, died April 12, 2008, at the Barry Community Care Center. She was born Nov. 12, 1917 in Derry Township in Pike County to Harry and LuElla (Miles) Dolbeare. She married W. Wendall Garner Sept. 25, 1937 in Pittsfield and he died Nov. 19, 2005. She was a member of the El Dara Christian Church where she had served as Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher. She had also been employed at Bergmans Meat Packing in Pittsfield for 20 years. She loved her home and her family She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Russell (Imogene) Harris of Pittsfield; one grandson, Brain (wife Heidi) Harris of Quincy; two granddaughters, Mrs. Bob (Carol) Barton of Clinton and Mrs. Jim (Linda) Girard of Hannibal, Mo.; six great-grandsons, Brad (wife ) Paula) of Tolono, Greg (wife Abbi) Barton of Charham, Marr Barton of Urbana, Alex Harris of Quincy, Ben Harris of Quincy and Michael Girard of Hannibal; two great-granddaughters, Kristin Barton of Clinton and Megan Girard of Hannibal; one great-great-granddaughter, Kylie Jo Barton of Tolono; two brothers, Raymond (wife Betty) Dolbeare of Louisiana, Mo. and Kenneth (wife Jessie) Dolbeare of Shelbina, Mo.; four sisters, Lucy Norton of Pittsfield; Mrs. Keith (Mary Ellen) Shannahan of Baylis, Anna Clark of New Canton and Mrs. Don (Georgia) Massey of the State of California; and two sisters-in-law, Deloris (Dolbeare) Reel and Ruth Dolbeare. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Hershel, Donald and Alfred Dolbeare ! and two sisters, Marjorie Dolbeare and Ferne McAllister. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15 at the El Dara Christian Church with visitation held from 4-7 p.m. Monday, April 14 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial was in Taylor-Martin Cemetery in El Dara. Memorials are suggested to the El Dara Christian Church or Taylor-Martin Cemetery ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56025 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 16 2008 Article Description: Obit of Schmidt, Delores Marjean Article Text: Delores Marjean Schmidt, 57, of Pittsfield, died Saturday, April 12, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born June 24, 1950 in Pittsfield to Kenneth and Norma (Martin) Gwartney. She married Steve Schmidt in Pittsfield and he survives. She owned and operated the Barry Flower Shop for several years. She also enjoyed mushroom hunting and flowering and gardening. But her favorite activity was spending time with her grandkids. She is survived by a daughter, Kim Schmidt Irvin, husband Joe, of New Canton; a son, Stephen Schmidt of New Canton; a daughter, Dana Schmidt of New Canton; and a son, Brian Gwartney, of Griggsville; 11 grandchildren, Kaylee, Kylee and Kayce Irvin, Hope and Jeffrey Schmidt, Brandon Schmidt and Blake Sisk, all of New Canton, Zachary Harris of Griggsville and Samantha, McKenzie and K.J. Gwartney, all of Griggsville; two brothers, Kenneth (Bud) Gwartney and wife Shelia of Barry and Will Gwarney Robinson and wife Yvonne, of Ft. Worth, Texas; and two sisters, Judy Meyers and husband Roger of Quincy and Barb Malone, husband Bud, of Kinderhook. She was preceded in death by an infant sister. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 17 at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry and visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry. Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospital Heart/Cancer Center ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56024 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 16 2008 Article Description: Obit of Waite, Kyle W. Article Text: Kyle W. Waite, age 82, of the White Hall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in White Hall, and formerly of Griggsville, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008, at the Rehabilitation Center. He was born Nov. 4, 1925 in Griggsville to the late Wesley and Edna Bartlett Waite. He married Genevieve Westfall and later married Ladye Huey and both preceded him in death. Surviving are two daughters, Susan Potter and husband Larry of New Salem and Janet Surrells of Chattanooga, Tenn.; a son, Roger K. Waite and wife Cathy of Bluffs; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Viola Benson of Pittsfield and Louise Opoien of Marinette, Wis.; two brothers, Paul Waite and wife Mildred and Ralph Waite all of Pittsfield; a special friend, Lois Long of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; step-mother, Lucille Waite; a grandson, Roger Vincent Waite; a great-grandson, Dalton Lee Garman; and one sister, Helen Waite. Kyle was a 1943 graduate of Griggsville High School and farmed most of his life on the family farm west of Griggsville. He also hauled anhydrous for Farm Service and sold seed corn for Pioneer Hybrids. Kyle attended the Pittsfield Church of Christ and loved church activities. He also loved card games, pitching horseshoes, and getting together with family and friends. He was a member of the New Salem Masonic Lodge in New Salem as well as the Rebekah Lodge and International Order of the Odd Fellows in Winchester. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial was in Hinman Chapel Cemetery rural Pike County. Visitation was held one hour prior to services Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Hinman Chapel Cemetery or to Pittsfield Church of Christ both c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340. 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=56023 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 23 2008 Article Description: obit of Ham, Robert Paul "Bob" Article Text: Robert Paul "Bob" Ham 49 of Versailles, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born July 18, 1958 in Beardstown to Robert Gary and Alice Virginia Sims Ham. He married Barbara Cox March 12, 1977 in Moberly, Mo. Mr. Ham was a plumbers assistant for Lindsey Childers Hardware in Versailles. He graduated from Moberly, Missouri High School. Mr. Ham attended the Versailles Christian Church and the Chambersburg Christian Church. Bob always enjoyed music and had a special gift of being able to play several instruments. He was a true nature lover who loved to spend time outdoors. Survivors include his mother, Virginia Trusty of Moberly; his maternal grandmother, Irene Sims of Versailles; his paternal grandmother, Jessie Ham of Jacksonville; three children, Robert Levi Ham and his wife Rebecca of Chambersburg, Andrew Paul Ham and his wife Karissa of Mt. Sterling and Jacob Peter Ham and his fiancé Amber McDonald of Griggsville; 10 grandchildren, Molly Marie Ham, Oakley Robert Ham, Baylor Lewis Ham, Dyson Lee Ham, Jazilyn Maxine Ham, Travin Paul Ham, Scott Ferguson, Alexandra Ferguson, Gwen Ferguson and Owen Ferguson; his companion, Christine Kessler of Versailles two step children, Jon Shepherd and his wife Kristy of Quincy and Jamie Ferguson and her husband, Larry of Quincy; one brother, Richard Ham of Lowell, Mass.; two sisters, Deborah Zuleger of Medford, Wis. and Susan MacDonald of Blue Springs, Mo. also survive along with several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, his paternal and maternal grandfathers and 1 son Adam Louis Ham in infancy. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 24, in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Rev. Willis Landrum and Roger Ham officiating. Burial was in the Versailles West Side Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 until 8 Sunday evening at the funeral home. Friends may also call from 8:00 a.m. until time of service on Monday. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, Hume Cemetery or the family. Condolences for the family may be left on line at www.hendrickerfh.com. The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=56022 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 23 2008 Article Description: obit of Moore, William C. "Bill" Article Text: William C. "Bill" Moore, 89, of Pleasant Hill, and formerly of Big Pine Key, Fla. died Thursday, April 10, 2008 morning at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. He was born Oct. 4, 1918 in Rochester, N.Y. the son of Clyde D. and Lulu E. Moore. Bill married Claudia Bader April 19, 1982 in Key West, Fla. and she survives. He was employed in the automotive industry as a tool maker in Michigan before retiring and moving to Big Pine Key, Fla. He was an Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He enjoyed fishing, swimming and boating. Survivors include his wife, Claudia Moore of Pleasant Hill; two daughters, Shana (husband Rick) Casey and Sheri (husband Christopher) Golden; and a granddaughter, Samantha golden, all of the Florida Keys; a sister-in-law, Barbara (husband Bill) McKee of Pleasant Hill and several nieces and nephews in Michigan. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Florida Keys. 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=56021 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 23 2008 Article Description: Obit of Engle, Amy E. Article Text: Amy E. Engle, 92, of Griggsville, died April 16, 2008, in the Emergency Room at Illini Community Hospital, Pittsfield. She was born in Okema, Okla. May 25, 1915 to Silas and Dolly Pogue Tinkle. She married L. C. "Leonard" Engle in Mt. View, Ark. and he preceded her in death. Amy was a homemaker, a Nurse's Aid at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield, and worked at Lemon's IGA in Pittsfield. She had also operated a grocery and gas station in Mt. View. She enjoyed babysitting for local families, needlework and crafts, flower gardening, and cooking for family and friends. She was the published author of "From Covered Wagons to Jet Planes. Survivors include two sons, Jerry (Doris) Engle and John Engle of Mt. View; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Little of Griggsville; six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son Peter Engle, a brother Roscoe P. Tinkle, and three sisters, Agnes, Ola, and Gladys. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, in Mt. View. Burial was at the Levesy Flat Cemetery in Mt. View. Memorials are to the Levesy Flat Cemetery c/o Niebur North Pike Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 562, Griggsville, IL 62340. The Niebur North Pike Funeral Chapel in Griggsville is handing the local arrangements for the family of Amy E. Engle. Condolences may be sent to info@nieburfh.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=56020 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 23 2008 Article Description: Obit of Boester, Charles F. Article Text: Charles F. Boester, 51 of Winchester, died Tuesday April 15, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 22, 1956 in Jacksonville to Carl and Stella Smith Boester. Mr. Boester was a 1974 graduate of Winchester High School. He was a farmer in Scott County all his life. He was a member of the 1st Christian Church in Winchester and he loved to fish and hunt coons. He is survived by his brother Kenneth (wife Carolyn) Boester of Winchester; his companion, Julie Brackett of Winchester; two aunts, Opal Smith of Winchester and Elsie Smith of St. Louis; two nephews, one niece and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 18 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery northwest of Winchester. Visitation was held after 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the family met with friends from 6 until 8 PM. Memorial contributions can be made to the Winchester EMS, 1st Christian Church, or to the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com/coonrod ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55675 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Theobald, Helen C. Article Text: Helen C. Theobald, 92, of Clinton, died March 18, 2008, at Manor Court in Clinton. She was born Nov. 14, 1915 in Marion County, Ohio to Roy Holdridge and Lillian Johnston. She married Rev. Walter M. Theobald March 30, 1941 in Bloomington. He died Feb. 27, 1990. She graduated from I.S.U. Normal in 1938. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher. Member of DeWitt-Logan Counties Retired Teachers Association. She volunteered with Faith In Action and at the church. She received the DeWitt County Outstanding Volunteer Award in 1994. With marriage to Rev. Walter M. Theobald together they lived in LaPrairie Center, Joy, Cambridge, Sullivan, Clinton, Pittsfield, Kewanee, Abingdon and later retiring in Clinton in 1979.SHe belonged to the Clinton United Methodist Church in Clinton. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy T. (Bill) Beadles of Clinton and LouAnne C. (Wayne) Shuyler of Salem Ore.; three Sisters: Catherine Loudenslager of Marion, Ohio, Melissa Myers of Lacey, Washington and Jean Reeves of Pittsboro, N. C.; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son: Steven B. Theobald. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at the Clinton United Methodist Church in Clinton with Rev. Leah Pogemiller. Visitation was held at 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 21, at the Calvert Funeral Home in Clinton. Interment Fairlawn Cemetery in Decatur. Memorials are to Clinton United Methodist Church, Preachers Aid Society, Theobald Scholarship Fund at Garrett Evangelical Divinity School, Evanston. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55674 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Pruett, Faith Marie Article Text: Faith Marie Pruett, infant daughter of Travis and Heather Pruett of Aviston, died upon birth Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. She is survived by: her parents, and one brother, Nolan Pruett, at home; paternal grandparents, Larry and Roxanne Pruett, of Nashville; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Toni Wise of Pittsfield; paternal great-grandparents, Dean and Mary Louise Haege of Harlingen, Texas, Betty Pruett of Mascoutah and maternal great-grandparents Rueben and Jaqueline Kanaval, Jr. of Cohocton, N.Y. and Demerle and Katherine Wise of Cohocton, N.Y. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents: Jacob Pruett, and Veronica Pruett. Private graveside services will be held at St. Liborius Cemetery in St. Libory with Father Dennis Voss officiating. Styninger Funeral Home in Nashville is in charge of arrangements.Memorials may be made to the March of Dimes or to the family of Faith Pruett. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55673 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Potter, Everett Loraine Article Text: Everett Loraine Potter, 88, of Delavan died Thursday, March 13, 2008 at Morton Villa Care Center in Morton. He was born Dec. 15, 1919 in Wirt, Okla. to Amos R. and Chloe O. Alsup Potter. The family moved back to Baylis in 1927. He married Dorothy Helen Anderson Jan. 26, 1941 in Havana, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Susan (Thomas) Koonce of Tremont; two granddaughters, Emily (Jeffrey) Maresh of Rochester, Minn. and Mary (Joshua) Rassi of Morton; one great-granddaughter Lauren Maresh; and one cousin, Marjorie Stout of Barry. He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. Everett worked at the Joliet Arsenal and at Fleming-Potter in Peoria as a Production Coordinator, retiring in October 1985, after 40 years of service. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving as a Tech Sergeant during WWII and as Master Sergeant of the 32nd Engineer Construction Group in Korea. He was a member of Delavan United Methodist Church, its Methodist Men and the church choir. His funeral was at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, at Davis Mortuary, Delavan Chapel. Rev. H. Dean Blackburn will officiate. Visitation was one hour before the service at the Davis Mortuary Delavan Chapel. Burial was in Prairie Rest Cemetery in Delavan. Memorials may be made to his 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=55672 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Waite, Lucile Article Text: Lucile Waite, 95, of the Eastside Healthcare in Pittsfield and formerly of Griggsville, died Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the Eastside Healthcare. She was born Nov. 14, 1912 in Florence to the late Wesley and Lula Long Ralaford. She married Ray Williams Nov. 7, 1930 in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death. She later married Wesley Waite Nov. 4, 1961 in Griggsville and he preceded her in death in 1983. Surviving are step-daughters, Viola Benson of Pittsfield, Louise Opoien and husband James of Marinette, Wisc.; three step sons, Paul Waite and Ralph Waite of both Pittsfield, and Kyle Waite of White Hall; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including locally, Bobbe Hofmeister and husband Steve and Donald Urven and wife Pam, all of Griggsville, Gina Bolfing and husband Larry of Orange, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; sisters, Thelma Harding, Ima Grable, Irene Salzman, Helen Gross, and Donna Dean Ralaford in infancy; and a brother, Paul Ralaford. She attended Tollgate school in Pike County. Later in life, she and her husband Ray Williams owned and operated Nationwide Grocery Store in Griggsville for many years and later, Ray's Cleaners in Meredosia. She was a member of the Pittsfield Assembly of God Church in Pittsfield. She loved to crochet and made several afghans for family and friends over the years. She also loved to cook. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial was in Pittsfield West Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to services Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hinman-Chapel Cemetery c/o the Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340. 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