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=55671 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Maines, Joey Rachelle Article Text: Joey Rachelle Maines, died three hours and 45 minutes after birth March 22, 2008, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was the infant daughter of Christopher and Jalie Butler Maines. Survivors include her parents Christopher and Jalie Butler Maines of Virginia; a brother Jude Bay Maines at home; grandparents, Joy Kern of Milton; Kevin (Suzie) Butler of Pittsfield, David and Debbie Maines of Gibbstown, N.J.; great grandparents, Jean Kern of Milton, Johnnie Kern of Milton, Margaret Butler of Pittsfield; Walt and Renee Parsons, of Bridgeton, N. J.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 29, at 3 p.m. at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield, with Bro. Jerry Edison officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend the services. In lieu of flowers is to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@neiburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of services ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=55670 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Hunter, Minnie Fusselman Article Text: Minnie Fusselman Hunter, 98, of Barry, died Friday, March 21, 2008, in the Barry Community Care Center. Minnie was born Nov. 14, 1909, in New Canton. She was the fourth child of Charley and Lourie Bell Fusselman. She married Russell H. Hunter Aug. 19, 1931 in Hamilton. They enjoyed 70 years of marriage before his death July 1, 2001. They were the parents of three children, Charles Merill, who died in infancy, Barre E. (wife Venda) of Oak Grove, Mo. and Nancy "Dee" (husband Winifred) Lee of Barry. There are four grandchildren, Christopher Lee of Oak Grove, Katie (husband Chad) Hensley of Pensacola, Fla., Matt Hunter of Independence, Mo. and Doug (wife Mary Beth) Hunter of Blue Springs, Mo. Minnie graduated from hull High School and received her teaching certificate from WIU in 1931. She started her career in one room school houses teaching all eight grades. Her first positions were at Toll Gate, Blue Grass, Prairie 41 and teaching first and second grades in Plainville. She finished her 40-year teaching career at Barry Community Schools in the same first grade in that same classroom One of her grandsons discovered his grandmother's name on the bottom of his chair. After retiring from teaching, Minnie worked as a nurses assistant in Quincy for 11 years. She was an avid reader and loved teaching others to read, especially her grandchildren. She loved to travel, wrote poetry and collected key chains from all over the world. Her home was a favorite gathering place for friends and family. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she is survived by two sisters, Nellidene Howell of Hannibal, Mo. and Gretta Hazelrigg of Barry, as well as several loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant son, a brother, Kenneth Fusselman; two sisters, Fern Hull and Lena Brown; and a special niece, Mary Smith. Minnie was a member of the Hannibal Community of Christ Church, Pike/Calhoun Retired Teachers, P.T.A., Elder Author's Club of Barry Community Care Center, a 60-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, a lifetime member of the W.C.T.U. and Illinois Teacher's Association. Visitation was held Monday, march 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Pittsfield. Memorials are suggested to the Barry Community Care Center Activity Fund. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55669 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Reese, Evelyn Article Text: Evelyn Reese, 82, of the Pittsfield Eastside HealthCare in Pittsfield, and formerly of Griggsville, died early Monday morning, March 24, 2008, at Illini Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born May 20, 1925 in Baylis to the late Fred William and Blanche Cooley Martin. She married H.B. "Bill" Reese March 27, 1940 in Bowling Green, Mo. She then married Alfred Clough July 7, 1951 and he preceded her in death Sept. 17, 1981. She later married Roger Reese April 20, 1991 in Griggsville, and he survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Linda Berry and husband Al of Chambersburg and Judy Bradshaw and husband Harvey of Griggsville; a son, John Clough and wife Susan of Griggsville; four step-daughters, Susan Eckmann and husband Victor of Lebonon, Mo., Louise Dutko of Granite City, Mary Clary and husband Robert of New London, Mo., Tina McNally and husband John of Heath, Texas; two step-sons, Bruce Reese and wife Brenda of Granite City, James Reese and wife Gladys of Versailles, six grandchildren, Gary Webel of Palatine, Diane Webel of Island Lake, Brian Bradshaw and wife Marni of New Salem, and Chontel Whitaker and husband Randy, Jennifer Snyder and husband Steve, and Michelle Leenerts and husband Chad all of Griggsville; 19 step-grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Floyd "Stub" Smith of Perry; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; a grandson, Robert Clough; three sisters, Stella Ervin, Ayleen Miller, and Sylvia Smith; six brothers, Virgil Martin, Ray Martin, Olen Martin, Wayne Martin, Glen Martin, and Wilmot Martin. Evelyn was a member of the Griggsville United Methodist Church, and the Dorcus Circle and Needlecraft groups in the church. She worked at the Brown Shoe Factory for 12 years, G. & R. Pharmacy for 12 years, the Clothing Center in Pittsfield, as well as Trio Manufacturing Company in Griggsville. She also sold Raleigh Products. She was a baker of many sugar cookies and gave them to everyone she could think of. She and Roger went on several trips to Branson, Mo. with Senior Saints group from the Chambersburg Christian Church. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, at the Griggsville United Methodist Church in Griggsville, with her nephew, Pastor Bradley Miller officiating. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Memorials may be made to Woodland Cemetery or to the Griggsville United Methodist Church both 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

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=55668 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Grey, Mary W. "Pink" Article Text: Mary W. "Pink" Grey, 85, of Winchester died Monday, March 17, 2008 at the Scott County Nursing Center. She was born July 28, 1922 the daughter of the late James V. and Sophia Brown McCabe. She married Joseph E. Grey July 1941 in Winchester. He preceded her in death. Also preceding her was a son, Timothy and two daughters, Margaret and Kathaleen. Mrs. Grey was a graduate of Winchester High School. She was a homemaker and also worked for many years as a dietician at the Scott County Nursing Center. She was a member of St. Mark's Church, the St. Mark's Alter Society and the American Legion Auxiary. She loved to cook and bake, make candy and play Bingo. Survivors include four daughters, Elaine (husband Terry) Fletcher of Jacksonville, Laura (husband Butch) Wood of Jacksonville, Nancy (husband Gary) Main of Barry and Barbara (husband Larry) Harbison of Winchester,; two sons, John Grey of Winchester and Tom (wife Robin) Grey of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter; a brother, John McCabe of Canton, Mich.; and a sister, Anne (husband Ed) Prenger of Quincy. Prayer Services were held at 1 p.m. Friday March 21, at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial was in St. Marks Cemetery. The family met with friends from 11:30 until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Scott County Nursing Center. 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=55667 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Scott, Gary L. Article Text: Gary L. Scott, 60, of Kampsville, died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at his home. A U.S. Korean Army veteran, he was a boilermaker. Born Aug. 7, 1947 in Pearl, he was the son of the late Frank Scott and Marie (Rhoades) Jones. He married Phyllis M. Vetter Dec. 23, 1966 in Kampsville and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Terry Scott of Kampsville; two daughters, Julie D'Alessio of St. Peters, Mo. and Renee Towell of Jerseyville; two brothers, Harold Scott of Pittsfield and Lyndall Scott of Bowling Green, Mo.; two sisters, Joann Halsey of Pittsfield and Erma Kuhn of Brussels; three half sisters, Tine Owens and Jean Jones, both of Liberty, and Carolyn McCann of Pittsfield. At his request, the body was cremated and no services are scheduled. Hanks-Gress Funeral Home in Hardin 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=55666 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Bash, Esther V. Article Text: Esther V. Bash, 89, of Peru, died Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Barry Community Care Center in Barry, Illinois, following an eight-month illness. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday March 24, at Pittsfield West Cemetery. The Rev. John Ruzich will officiate. Arrangements are through the Mueller Funeral Home, Peru. Mrs. Bash was born Dec. 14, 1918 in Pike County to Wilson and Viola (Irick) Barley. She married Cecil J. "Bud" Bash Jan. 26, 1946 in Chicago. She was co-owner of Bash Home Improvement in Peru, and later worked at Westclox. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and was a past president of Illinois Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by one nephew, W.W. Scott of Frankfort; one niece, Mary Kay Bennett of Vandalia; five great-nieces; one great-great-niece; and one great-great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband March 24, 1999; three sisters, Emma Scott, Leona Neuman and Darlene Arnett; and one brother, Loraine Barley. Memorials may be directed to Grace United Methodist Church or the donor's choice. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55665 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 26 2008 Article Description: Obit of Whittaker, Alfred (Al) H. Article Text: Alfred (Al) H. Whittaker, 86, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Pittsfield died Easter Sunday morning, March 23, 2008, at Christian Healthcare in Springfield, Mo. Al was born in Pittsfield on July 24, 1921, to Daniel and Clara Coultas Whittaker. He married Marie Doyle on August 4, 1943, in Pittsfield, and she is surviving. He served his country during World War II from 1942 to 1945 in the Army Air Force, his service being in the South Pacific, and received an honorable discharge on December 31, 1945. Al was a well-known resident of Pittsfield, working for Skelgas for more than 25 years. He was also a licensed plumber and heating and air conditioning contractor. Al was a loving member of Pittsfield Assembly of God, where he and his wife began attending in October, 1950. He served many years as a Deacon and spent countless hours volunteering his skills to help renovate, build and decorate the original church building located on West Adams Street. Al was an avid fisherman and loved to listen to music, read, work jigsaw puzzles and create gifts for family and friends with his woodworking tools. He also loved to tell a joke and make people laugh. Survivors also include his wife, Marie Whittaker, three children, Dennis (Nancy) Whittaker, of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; Debbie (Carl) Scranton, of Springfield, Mo.; and Beth (Dwight) McCleery, of Rushville, six grandchildren, Jason (Teri) Whittaker, of Benton, Ark.; Derek (fiancé Whitney) of Aurora, Ky., Ginger (Ben) Call, of Murray, Ky.; Heather Scranton, of Springfield, Mo.; Jarrod (Sarah) Scranton, of Springfield, Mo.; and Cameron McCleery, of Rushville, one great-grandson, Dennis Jackson Whittaker, of Benton, Ark.; and second great-grandson, Gideon Scranton, due to be born in May, 2008. He is also survived by two half-brothers, John Whittaker and Daniel Whittaker, a half-sister, Mary, and a step-brother, Glenn Christenson. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, and a sister, Florine Carr. Visitation for Al will be held Wednesday evening, March 26 from 5-7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with funeral services being held Thursday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m., at Pittsfield Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Quentin Beard officiating. Burial will be at the Oakwood Cemetery with military rites by Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Memorials may be made to the Pittsfield Assembly of God, Pittsfield. Condolences may be sent to the family at info@neiburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is in charge of services. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ IL-Old-News ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com Also visit our other sites: http://www.AncestorsOnTheWeb.com http://www.Genealogy101.com http://www.AutumnWindz.com

A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Pike http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=615 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=55664 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 2 2008 Article Description: Obit of Campbell, Morgan B. Article Text: Morgan B. Campbell, 80, of Barry, died Monday, March 24, 2008, at his residence. He was born June 18, 1927 in Springfield to Warren and Barbara Beaghan Campbell. He married Gail A. Whitehead, Nov. 4, 1988 in Barry, and she survives. Morgan served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Philippine Sea CV47 from 1945 -1946. He farmed and trucked, of which he dearly loved, most of his adult life and especially loved to travel. Mr. Campbell was a very kind and generous soul who was a devout member of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife, two step-sons; Terrence (wife Erin) Kaminski and their five children of Plainfield and Tracy (wife Lisa) Kaminski and their six children of South Elgin; step-grandsons, Daniel and Casey Kaminski, children of step-son, Thomas H. Kaminski who preceded Mr. Campbell in death; two nephews, John Campbell of California and Art Campbell of Connecticut and a niece, Barbara Ford of Mendon, Nevada. He was preceded by his parents, a brother Doc Campbell, his step-son Thomas and a six-year old niece, Nina Campbell. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Barry with Father Roy Bauer officiating. Visitation was held two hours prior to the service at the church. Burial was at Calvary Cemetery near Pittsfield following the service with graveside military rites conducted by the Barry American Legion Post 222. A luncheon was served at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church following the services. Memorials are suggested to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County or the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church of Barry. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry handled the arrangements. On-line condolences may be sent to 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=55663 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 2 2008 Article Description: Obit of Jamieson, Adrein Fern 'Bonnie" Article Text: Funeral services for Mrs. Adrein Fern 'Bonnie" Jamieson, 81, of Louisiana, Mo. will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3 at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Louisiana. The Rev. Jeanne Webdell will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 2 at the Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. Burial will be in the Louisville Cemetery in Louisville. Mrs. Jamieson died Sunday, March 30 at the St. Lukes Hospital Weal in Chesterfield, Mo. She was born June 29,1926 at Pleasant Hill to Chester and Cuma Nell Tilly Houchins. She married Albert Jamieson Nov. 18,1968 at Louisiana and he preceded her in death Nov. 12,1985. She is survived by three daughters, Pam Calvin and husband, Jerry of Frankford, Mo., Sharon Dillender and husband, John and Lori Crane and husband. Jerry, all of Louisiana; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith Niemeyer who died Sept. 18, 1991; one grandson, Bobby Calvin, who died Sept. 19, 1991; and a sister, Rozella Browngard, who died June 12, 2006. She had been employed at Mattingly's Variety Store, Holtz Variety and Nicholas Drug Store in Louisiana for a number of years, She later owned and operated "The Sweet Shop" in Louisiana until her retirement in 1968. After retirement she was employed by William and Becky Sheppard for a few years. She was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Louisiana and a member of the Anchor Circle. Pallbearers are; Jamieson Crane, Steve Dillender, Man Niemeyer, A.J. Calvin, Ronnie Calvin and Josh Calvin, all grandsons of Mrs. Jamieson. Memorials may be given to the Centenary United Methodist Church in care of Collier Funeral Homes, Inc., 117 Barnard Dr., Louisiana, MO 63353 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55662 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 2 2008 Article Description: Boren, Bruce Boyd Article Text: Bruce Boyd Boren, 84, of Pittsfield, formerly of Nebo, died March 29, 2008, in the Pittsfield Manor. He was born Nov. 20, 1923 in Pearl, to Homer Thomas and Verna Opal Renoud Boren. His family moved to Nebo when he was two weeks old. He graduated from Nebo High School in 1941, and attended Gem City Business College in Quincy He married Juanita Lucille "Skeet" McCann in Franklin. Ind. Aug. 19, 1944, and they became the parents of three sons, Michael Bruce, Phillip Mark and William Thomas. He served in the United States Army during World War II, serving 13 months overseas in the European Theatre. He served in combat with the 75th Infantry Division, including the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944 to January 1945. In 1946 he entered a partnership with his father Homer Boren in a grocery and locker plant business in Nebo. His oldest son Michael joined Boren and Son as a partner in 1972. In 1992 the business was sold, and Bruce Boren retired. Bruce was involved in numerous civic activities in Nebo and Pike County. He served as Fire Chief for many years, and was a member of the Nebo Fire Department from its inception in 1954 until 1997. He was on the Spring Creek Fire Protection District Beard from 1997 until 2005 and was a member of the Pleasant Hill Lions Club. He served on the Nebo Village Board, and as Mayor of Nebo, and later as Village Treasurer. He was Spring Creek Township Supervisor from 1959 to 1977, He served as president of the Nebo Community Club and as Commander of Nebo American Legion Post 223. He was active in the Nebo Church of Christ all of his life, serving as an elder for more than 45 years. He, along with various members of his family, and others, sang at scores of funerals through the years. He was a Boy Scout Troop committee member, a summer baseball coach and a Nebo booster in many ways. He was a member of the old 24-member Pike County Board from 1959 to 1972, serving as the last Chairman of that governing body. He was on the new nine-member County Board from 1972 to 1980, serving two years as chairman of that board, also. He served on the Illini Hospital Board, the Mental Health Board (708 Board), and as chairman of the Pike County Planning Commission. When people needed help, Bruce Boren provided it, and when Nebo and Pike County needed leadership, Bruce Boren provided that, also. His survivors include his sons Michael (wife, Julie) of Pittsfield, Mark of Nebo, and Bill (wife, Mona) of Quincy; a brother, Henry Boren of Chapel Hill, N.C. and a sister, Betty Foote of Tacoma, Wash.; six grandchildren, Jennifer (husband, Travis) Miller, Justin Boren, Angela Boren, Zachary Boren, Braxton Boron, and Spencer Boren; and three step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 63 years, and by four sisters, Vernice Franklin, Doris Branson, Lois Skillings and Bona Coultas. Funeral services will be held today, Wednesday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Nebo Church of Christ by Brother Earnest Johnson and Brother Wilson Ramsey. Burial will be in Greenpond Cemetery south of Milton. A meal will be served following at the Crossroads Center in Pittsfield. Visitation was held 4-7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, and friends called one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the church. Memorials are to the Nebo Church of Christ, Nebo Community Club's "Save the Gym" fund and the Blessing Hospice of Pike County. 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=55661 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 2 2008 Article Description: Obit of Orr, Mary L. Article Text: Mary L. Orr, 79, of Quincy, formerly of Hull, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born April 9, 1928 in Memphis, Mo. to Joseph and Clida Eleschager Ruggles. Ms. Orr was a homemaker and also worked at several restaurants in Hull. She enjoyed soap operas, crocheting, doing puzzle books and playing the piano and organ. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. Mary attended Akers Chapel in Hull. Survivors include one son, Joe Orr of Quincy; one daughter, Mrs. Betty "B.J." (James) Holtman of Quincy; three grandchildren, Bryan Orr (Rhonda) of Plainville, Jessica and Justin Holtman of Quincy; and four great-grandchildren; Madison, Sheyenne, Alex and Braiden Orr. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Steve Orr and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held at 11a.m., Monday, March 31, at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with Rev. Patsy Kelly officiating. Burial was in Akers Chapel Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Akers Chapel Cemetery. On-line condolences may be left at 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=55660 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: April 2 2008 Article Description: Obit of Hill, Lois L. Article Text: Lois L. Hill, 91, of rural Pleasant Hill, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield. She was born May 25, 1916, in Waynesboro, Mo. to Peter Fleming and Nettie Mae Church York. She married Willie Albert Hill March 6, 1934 in Waynesville and he preceded her in death Jan. 3, 1988. She was a homemaker, farm wife and a cook for Hill's Fishing Camp. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed music, the companionship of her husband and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by six children, Wilma (husband Spencer) Smith of Rockport, June Alma (husband John) Hannel of Pleasant Hill, Jerald (wife Joanne) Hill of Nebo, Ronnie (wife Teresa) Hill of rural Pleasant Hill, Larry (wife Charlotte) Hill of rural Pleasant Hill and Carolyn (husband Sammy) Carroll of Pleasant Hill; three brothers, Merle York of Mexico, Mo., Alvin York of Elsberry, Mo. and Maurice York of Lebanon, Mo.; one sister, Nadine Dye of Waynesville; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and three sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 1 at 10 a.m. at Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Olin Hill. Visitation was held Monday, March 31 from 5-8. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Pallbearers were Spencer Ray Smith, Mike Webb, Ray Smith, Brian Hill, Tim Carroll, Lonnie Hill, Chris Hill, Darrell Hill, Kevin Hill and Aaron Carroll. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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

Looking for the obituary for James J. Kerwin, b. abt. 1886 in England, d. 23 January, 1953 - last known address, in 1930, was 3337 Eastwood Avenue, Chicago. His wife was Anna Marie, b. abt.1890 in Germany. Reply to ckredt@shaw.ca.

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=55139 Submitted by: barbara-dave Article Title: Evening Times Article Date: April 18 1901 Article Description: Murder Page-1 Article Text: The Evening Times April 18, 1901 Murder Page-1 SLAIN IN A CHICAGO HOTEL. A Man Murders His Wife and Ends His Own Existence. Chicago, April 18 - C. H. SWEENY shot and killed his wife and himself in her apartments at the Granada Hotel this morning. The shooting was the outcome of a quarrel several months ago, which resulted in their separation. The murder and suicide was witnessed by Lindell PHILLIPS, Mrs. SWEENY's six year-old nephew. Mrs. SWEENY was living with her sister and brother-in-law, L. A. PHILLIPS, in the Granada Hotel. Shortly before 3 o'clock SWEENY appeared at the hotel and directed the elevator man to take him to the floor on which PHILLIPS' family lived. Mr. and Mrs. PHILLIPS were not in the house at the time and when SWEENY appeared and knocked at the door, Lindell opened it and admitted him into the rooms. Hearing her husband's voice, Mrs. SWEENY went into the room and, according to the boy's story, SWEENY talked in a loud tone, as if quarreling with his wife, and then drew a revolver and shot and killed her. Without seeing what effect the shot had, he went into another room and ended his own life with a bullet. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55097 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 12 2008 Article Description: Obit of Hannant, John Richard Article Text: John Richard Hannant, 88, of Griggsville, formerly of Perry, died Wednesday March 5, 2008, in his home. He was born Jan. 19, 1920 to the late John Ray and Marie (Daigh) Hannant. He married Mary L. Burke June 14, 1947 in the Woodland Church, Fish Hook and she survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Janet (husband Mike) Straus of Lakeland, Fla. and Debra (husband Carrel) Smith of Griggsville; two sons, Gary (wife Cindy) Hannant of Rushville, and Rick (wife Linda) Hannant of Griggsville; a sister, Donna Yockey, Austin, Texas; seven grandchildren, Jason (wife Meredith) Smith of Alexandria, Va., Misha (husband Thomas) Kurniady of Los Angeles, Calif., Jessica Hannant of Griggsville, Andy Smith (fiancee Ann Carper) of Arlington Heights,, Michael Hannant of Chicago, Joey Hannant of Charleston, S.C., and Michelle Hannant of Aurora ; three great-grandchildren, Emily Dunham, Holden Dunham, and Sinta Kurniady; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Ada Hannant and Jean Reese; and two brothers, Owen Hannant and Gordon Hannant. Mr. Hannant farmed for 40 yrs. southwest of Perry. He attended Dexter School and graduated from Perry High School in 1938. He served in Europe during World War II, was a member of the Perry American Legion and served on the school board of Perry Elementary School. Mr. Hannant enjoyed woodworking after retiring from farming and became well known for his red oak furniture. He sold his products at craft shows and color drives. Mr. Hannant had customers all over the United States and overseas. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial was in McCord Cemetery in Perry, where graveside military rites were conducted by Perry American Legion Post. Friends called one hour prior to services Saturday at the chapel. Memorials may be made to Perry Church of Christ Restoration Project or to the Griggsville Library both c/o Airsman-Hires Chapel Box 341 Griggsville, Il. 62340. Condolence may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. A dinner was held for family and friends at the Perry United Methodist Church following the committal. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55095 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 12 2008 Article Description: Obit of Beckman, Michelle Lynn Article Text: Michelle Lynn Beckman, 44, of Jacksonville died Monday, March 3, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. She was born Sept. 14, 1963 in Jacksonville to Henry L Beckman and Constance G. Evans. Surviving are her children, Amanda J. Scott (fiancé Aaron Bryant) of Franklin, Justin H. Scott (fiancé Alex Coleman) of Jacksonville, Erica G. Scott (fiancé Kimball Sprauge II) of Jacksonville, Brett A. Turner of Jacksonville and Austen N Mele of Springfield; a granddaughter, Peyton A. Scott; her father, Henry (wife Paula) Beckman of Jacksonville; mother, Connie (husband Kenny) Hubbard of Nebo; and a sister, Gayle A. (husband Kirk) Azbell of Wapakoneta, Ohio; and many uncles, aunts, cousins and nieces and nephews. She was a 1981 graduate of Jacksonville High School. She loved her children, summertime, reading and humming birds. Funeral service were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7 at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester. Burial were in the Winchester City Cemetery. Friends called after 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the family met with friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55094 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 12 2008 Article Description: Obit of Bramblett, George H. "Red" Article Text: George H. "Red" Bramblett, 85, of New London, died Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at his daughter's home. Private graveside services and burial with full military rites by Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post 55 were at Grand View burial park in Hannibal. Milton Gillian officiated. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Mr. Bramblett was born Oct. 17, 1922, in Ralls County, Mo. to Cassius W. and Mattie B. Aylor Bramblett. He was married to Maxine Talma Humphrey Jan. 25, 1963 in Hannibal, Mo. She survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Ruth Holman (Greg) of Pleasant Hill; Norma Shade of New London, Mo., one stepson, Tom Calvin (Donna) of Foley, Mo, one stepdaughter, Rita Mills of the state of California, five-grandchildren, Michael Holman, Sarah Holman, Justin Holman, Danielle Shade, Jene Shade, five great-grandchildren, four stepgrandchildren, Angie Kalmar, Rick Mills, Richard Calvin and Daniel Calvin; two nieces, Mary Belle VanWinkle and Daisy Davis, one nephew, Robert Sweeny. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Geneva Sweeny, one stepgrandson; Rob Mills, one step great-grandson; Ethan Holman. Mr. Bramblett was a U S Army Veteran having served during WW II. He worked for the Marblehead Lime Company for over 30 years and was a dairy farmer until the mid 80's. Mr. Bramblett enjoyed farming, being outdoors and country living. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Mr. Bramblett was a member of the Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55. He was a Christian by faith, Memorial contributions may be made to Hannibal Nutrition Center or Pike County Hospice in care of the James O'Donnell Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Paul Rosenkran, Daryl Caswell, Damien Wagner, and Tom Calvin. Online condolences may be made at: jamesodonnellfuneralhome.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=55093 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 12 2008 Article Description: Obit of Visgar, Margaret Von Article Text: Margaret Von Visgar died in North Hollywood, Calif., Feb. 24, 2008. She was born April 16, 1928 to Raymond and Thelma Hart. She graduated from Barry High School in 1945. She married Lee Von Visgar Oct. 19, 1949. He survives. Also surviving are two sons, three daughters and five grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Betty Fesler of Barry and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial services were held at the Valley of the Vineyard Church in California ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55092 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 12 2008 Article Description: Obit of Dyer, Anna Looper Article Text: Anna Looper Dyer, age 94, of the Pittsfield Manor, formerly of Pleasant Hill and most recently of rural Kampsville died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Pittsfield Manor. She was born Nov. 22, 1913 in Pleasant Hill, a daughter of James Austin and Daisy May Sapp Henry, she first married Dorwin Russell Looper, Sr. April 27, 1935 in Pittsfield and he died Jan. 31, 1948. She later married Ira J. Dyer, Sr. Aug. 31, 1951 in Arkansas and he died Feb. 7, 1977. Anna was one of the first telephone operators in Pleasant Hill and later in the Nebo office. She later was employed by the Pleasant Hill Garment Factory for many years. She loved animals, working outside and gardening, She truly had a "green thumb." She was a member of the Nebo Christian Church and a 1933 graduate of Pleasant Hill High School. Survivors include a son, 'Dorwin "Junior" (wife Sharon) Looper of rural Kampsville; two daughters, Virginia (husband Stile) Smith of Pleasant Hill and Patty Wright of Sprinfield; seven grandchildren; Veronica Woelfel of Kampsville, Kirby Looper of Kampsville, Carmen Blythe of Gillespie, Russ Smith of Pleasant Hill, Abby Wright and Eric Wright, both of Lafayette, Ind. and Lance Wright of Springfield; five great-grandchildren, Gwen, Gretrchen, Katie, Kris and Stephen and numerous step grandchildren; two step daughters, Carlene (husband Keith) Renoud of Barry and Wardell Bryant of Pittsfield, a stepson, Richard (wife Norma) Dyer of Pittsfield; and a step daughter in law, Sue Dyer of rural Nebo. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, a son, Gary Looper, an infant daughter, two brothers, Milo and Jake Henry, a sister, Berniece Renken, two stepdaughters, Josephine Benjamin and LaDonna Davis and by a stepson, Ira J. "Jack" Dyer. Jr. Funeral services were held Friday, March 8 at 1 p.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Rev. Aaron McCombs. Burial followed at the Nebo Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorials nay be made to the Nebo Cemetery Association. Pallbearers were- Kirby Looper, Greg Woelfel, Kris Looper, Russ Smith, Stephen Blythe, Eric Wright and Lance Wright. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=55091 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: March 12 2008 Article Description: Obit of Bowers, Daniel Article Text: Daniel Bowers, 52, of Pittsfield, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at his home in Pittsfield. Born Aug.7, 1955 in Boston, Mass. he was a son of Edward Byrne and Betty Bernard. He married Sallie Schedel Sept. 16,1985 in Las Vegas, Nev. and she survives. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was the Head Lockman for the Army Corp. of Engineers at the Quincy. Lock and Dam. Mr. Bowers was a member of the US Army Corp of Engineers Emergency Team and served two tours of duty in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. He was a Catholic and attended St. Mary Catholic Church in Pittsfield. Dan enjoyed fishing, playing softball, bowling, hunting, doing yard work and spending time with his son Michael. Survivors are his wife Sallie of Pittsfield, his son Michael of the home, his stepfather Bob Bowers of Kalama, Wash.; a daughter, Tracy Bowers of Fairfax, Va.; a brother, James Bowers Jr. of Antiock, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Patricia Britcher of San Diego, Calif.; and nieces and nephews. Preceded by his mother, a twin brother Edward and a sister Carol Ann. Graveside services will be today, Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Pittsfield West Cemetery with Rev. John Ruzich officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Pittsfield American Legion Post 152. Friends called Tuesday from 4 till 7 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Memorials are to an educational trust for his son Michael % Corn Belt Bank & Trust and may be left at the funeral home or to Catholic Charities Springfield Archdiocese. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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