A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Illinois > Morgan http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1387 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=54578 Submitted by: pndhavens Article Title: Illinois Weekly Courier Article Date: May 28 1880 Article Description: Narcissis McAllister death, Morgan Co., IL 1880 Article Text: COURIER Jacksonville, Ill. Friday..........May 28, 1880 page 3 column 2 From Woodson Mrs. Julia McAllister, who has been very sick for some time, we are gratified to learn, is fast improving. Died, on the 19th, after an illness of only a short duration, Mrs. Narcissus McAllister, in the 67th year of her age. She has been a useful and valuable member of the Baptist church for many years. She leaves a husband and seven children and a number of grandchildren to mourn her loss. her remains were interred in the Shepherd cemetery. [I am not related but will send a copy of the clipping]PH ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 > Morgan http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1387 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=54577 Submitted by: pndhavens Article Title: Illinois Weekly Courier Article Date: May 28 1880 Article Description: Administrator's Notice- Hannah EVANS, deceased; John DRAKE, admin Article Text: COURIER Jacksonville, Ill. Friday..........May 28, 1880 page 2 column 6 Administrator's Notice Estate of HANNAH EVANS, Deceased. The undersigned....administrator (with the Will annexed).... 14th day of April A.D. 1880 JOHN DRAKE [not related to me- but I can send you the clipping]PH ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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 > Cook http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1334 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=54576 Submitted by: SharonTMSI Article Title: Sunday Inter Ocean Article Date: December 13 1896 Article Description: Death of Edith Meriwether Shayne Article Text: Shayne—Dec. 12, at 6 p.m., at St. Luke’s Hospital, Mrs. Edith Meriwether Shayne, wife of John T. Shayne. Funeral at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon from her late residence, No 3856 Lake avenue. Burial private. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=54561 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 13 2008 Article Description: Obit of Phillips, Bill Article Text: Bill Phillips of Clio, 76, died Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Alabama. Billy was born Feb. 7, 1931 in Griggsville. He had resided in the Clio area the past six years, coming from Montrose. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Billy married Dorothy Parrott (Hill) March 31, 1963. He was employed with Fisher Body for 32 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the West Vienna United Methodist Church and the Durand VFW. Billy enjoyed golfing, woodworking, gardening and spending time with his grandkids. Surviving are wife, Dorothy; children, Deborah (Robin) Polk of Montrose, Renee Phillips of Grand Blanc, Randy Phillips of Flint, Darrol Phillips of Flint, Gerald (Sheryl) Hill of California, Robert (Jilayne) Hill of Grand Blanc; seven grandchildren, Mellina, Justin, Jennifer, Jessica, Jacob, Krystal and Ricky; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Richard Wainman and Rudy (Carol) Wainman; sisters, Ruby (Rod) Rodriquez and Wanda (Bob) McCallister; in-laws, Marion Herman, Norman (Joan) Parrott, Lois (Clarence) Miller, Jim (Pat) Parrott, Carol Alma; several nieces and nephews. Billy was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Elsie Wainman and sister, Donna Gant. Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com. Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 at the West Vienna United Methodist Church. Pastor Billie Lou Gillespie officiating with cremation to follow. Friends called at the O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio on Monday from 12-8pm and at the church on Tuesday from 10am until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Vienna 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=54560 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 13 2008 Article Description: Obit of Berry, Dr. E. Frederick Article Text: Dr. E. Frederick Berry, 88, of Pittsfield passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the Porter Hospice at Johnson Center, Centennial, Colo. He was the son of Evart and Hannah Niebur Berry born on July 23, 1919, in Pittsfield. Fred graduated from the University of Illinois dental school and he practiced dentistry in Pittsfield for many years. He served his country during WWII in the Navy. He married Winnifred "Winn" King on June 17, 1943 in Evanston, IL and she preceded on October 6, 1989. At the time of his death he was a retired dentist and a member of the United Methodist Church, Pike County Shrine Club, Ansar Temple, Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F. & A.M. and the Pittsfield Lions Club. He served on the board of directors at the Farmer's State Bank. He is survived by two daughters, Ann Kristin (Roland) Miller, Denver, Colo. and Cynthia Dawn Wallace of Cincinnati, Ohio, four grandchildren, Peter McAlpine Miller, Tyler Frederick Miller, Katherine Dawn Miller and Nicholas Alexander Wallace, and two great-grandchildren, Haley Trisler and Oliver Miller. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Wynnifred King Berry and an infant child Linda Jane Berry. Funeral services will be held at Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield. with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Burial will be in the West Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield Saturday, Feb. 16th 4-6 p.m. The memorials are to the Pittsfield United Methodist Church or the West Cemetery. The family of Dr. Frederick Berry is being served by the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Condolences may be e-mailed 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=54559 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 13 2008 Article Description: Obit of Berry, Dr. E. Frederick Article Text: Dr. E. Frederick Berry, 88, of Pittsfield passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the Porter Hospice at Johnson Center, Centennial, Colo. He was the son of Evart and Hannah Niebur Berry born on July 23, 1919, in Pittsfield. Fred graduated from the University of Illinois dental school and he practiced dentistry in Pittsfield for many years. He served his country during WWII in the Navy. He married Winnifred "Winn" King on June 17, 1943 in Evanston, IL and she preceded on October 6, 1989. At the time of his death he was a retired dentist and a member of the United Methodist Church, Pike County Shrine Club, Ansar Temple, Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F. & A.M. and the Pittsfield Lions Club. He served on the board of directors at the Farmer's State Bank. He is survived by two daughters, Ann Kristin (Roland) Miller, Denver, Colo. and Cynthia Dawn Wallace of Cincinnati, Ohio, four grandchildren, Peter McAlpine Miller, Tyler Frederick Miller, Katherine Dawn Miller and Nicholas Alexander Wallace, and two great-grandchildren, Haley Trisler and Oliver Miller. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Wynnifred King Berry and an infant child Linda Jane Berry. Funeral services will be held at Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield. with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Burial will be in the West Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield Saturday, Feb. 16th 4-6 p.m. The memorials are to the Pittsfield United Methodist Church or the West Cemetery. The family of Dr. Frederick Berry is being served by the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Condolences may be e-mailed 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=54558 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 13 2008 Article Description: Obit of Berry, Dr. E. Frederick Article Text: Dr. E. Frederick Berry, 88, of Pittsfield passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the Porter Hospice at Johnson Center, Centennial, Colo. He was the son of Evart and Hannah Niebur Berry born on July 23, 1919, in Pittsfield. Fred graduated from the University of Illinois dental school and he practiced dentistry in Pittsfield for many years. He served his country during WWII in the Navy. He married Winnifred "Winn" King on June 17, 1943 in Evanston, IL and she preceded on October 6, 1989. At the time of his death he was a retired dentist and a member of the United Methodist Church, Pike County Shrine Club, Ansar Temple, Pittsfield Lodge #790 A.F. & A.M. and the Pittsfield Lions Club. He served on the board of directors at the Farmer's State Bank. He is survived by two daughters, Ann Kristin (Roland) Miller, Denver, Colo. and Cynthia Dawn Wallace of Cincinnati, Ohio, four grandchildren, Peter McAlpine Miller, Tyler Frederick Miller, Katherine Dawn Miller and Nicholas Alexander Wallace, and two great-grandchildren, Haley Trisler and Oliver Miller. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Wynnifred King Berry and an infant child Linda Jane Berry. Funeral services will be held at Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield. with Rev. Linda Peyla officiating. Burial will be in the West Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Pittsfield American Legion Post #152. Visitation will be held at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield Saturday, Feb. 16th 4-6 p.m. The memorials are to the Pittsfield United Methodist Church or the West Cemetery. The family of Dr. Frederick Berry is being served by the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Condolences may be e-mailed 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=54557 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 13 2008 Article Description: Obit of Hurt, Hugh A. Article Text: Hugh A. Hurt, 93, of Barry, died Tuesday Feb. 5, 2008, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born in Barry Jan. 23, 1915, to Leon J. and Mary Katherine Richards Hurt. He married Nadine Bogan Dec. 26, 1960 at the Barry Methodist Church. Hugh graduated from Barry High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Agriculture Degree from the University of Illinois in 1937. Hugh was a decorated veteran, making the Army his career for over 17 years. He was at the Battle of the Bulge during the WW II, and earned over a dozen medals during his career including a Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze service stars. Hugh was also a member of a special task force that tested the nitrogen bomb. After his long career in the Army, Hugh was a grain and livestock farmer on the home place near Barry. He was a charter member for John Wood Community College Board of Trustee's and served the board seven years. He was a 50 year Legion Member at the Barry American Legion Post 222, and a member of the Barry United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife Nadine, of Barry; two sons, Randy (Jeane) Hurt of Barry and Doug Hurt of Columbia, Md.; three daughters, Lori Hurt of Pittsfield, Ann Defranceaux of Hallandale, Fla. and Linda Andrieux of Paris, France; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and one brother Clay Hurt of Spanaway, Wash. Hugh was preceded by a son, Robert Hurt; a grandson, Michael Defranceaux; two brothers, Richard and William Hurt; and a sister Mary Lee Hurt. Graveside services were held Friday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at the Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry with Dr. Greg Maize officiating. Military Rites were conducted by the Barry American Legion Post 222. There was no visitation or formal services; however, friends were invited to the graveside service. Memorials may be left to the Barry Fire Department or The Barry American Legion Post 222. On-line condolences may be left at www.nieburfh.com. The Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry 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=54556 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Collier, Lois I. Article Text: Lois I. Collier, 96, of Morton died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at Hopedale Nursing Home in Hopedale. She was born Sept. 26, 1911 in Derry Twp to Fred Sr. and Lenna (Shinn) Reel. She married Lloyd Russell Collier Jan. 20, 1932 in Pittsfield. He preceded her in death May 7, 1961. She is survived by a son, Larry K. (Betty) Collier of Groveland; grandsons, Stephen (Christy) Collier and Mick Laidler; a granddaughter, Daun (Wade) Fornoff; nine great grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Reel of Arlington, Va.; and a sister-in-law, Lorraine Reel of Mesa, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a great-grandson, Cody Collier; brothers, Stephen, Paul, Arthur, John, Fred and Maynard Reel; and sisters, Rachel Losch and Juanita Waltershied. She was a resident of the area since 1952 moving here from New Canton. She graduated from Bradley University and obtained her masters from Illinois State University. She was a teacher for 41 years in District 150 having taught at Hines, Harrison and Sterling Schools. She was a member of Mt. Zion Primitive Baptist Church. She was also a member of Pi Lambda Theta and Delta Kappa Gamma. She was Past-President of The Retired Teachers of Peoria. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. today, Wednesday at the Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home, 428 W. McClure Ave. Peoria. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Rev. Randy Webb will officiate. Interment will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Memorials may be directed to the Children's Miracle Network or the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.cumerford.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=54555 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Knake, Chelsey Article Text: Chelsey Knake, 23, died Jan. 4, 2008 at Comer Children's Hospital in Chicago. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 23 at St. Peters United Church of Christ, 905 S. Russell St. in Champaign from 2:30-6 p.m. in the downstairs fellowship hall. There will be a brief service with music and a celebration of Chelsey's life afterward. A memorial service in Pleasant Hill will be held at a later date. Chelsey was born Oct. 12, 1984 in Pittsfield, to Gary and Jean Knake. They survive in Pleasant Hill. Survivors also include a daughter, Riley Bryant, Urbana; Matt Mayfield, her life partner, Urbana; a brother Skylar Knake of Pleasant Hill and grandfather Ellery Knake of Pittsfield, formerly of Urbana. The family is asking in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to her daughter, Riley Bryant, 511 W. Main St., Urbana, IL; Ronald McDonald House, 5444 S. Drexel, Chicago, IL 60615 or Comer Children's Hospital, 5721 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 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=54554 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Guthrie, Irvin L. Article Text: Irvin L. Guthrie, 75, of Pekin died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin. Born July 25, 1932 in Pike County to Lowell and Sylvina (Tipsword) Guthrie, he married Verda L. Young April 29, 1956 at Pleasant Hill. Surviving are three daughters, Cynthia K. (Terry) Bratcher, Vickie K. (Robert) Pickerill and Sheryle L. Fernandez, all of Pekin; one son, Rick Guthrie of East Alton; one step-daughter, Ella Printy of Pekin; two step-sons, Richard (Brenda) Trout of Delavan and Michael (Regina) Trout of San Jose; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Phyllis ("Cotton") Daniels of Hartford, Wanda Stover of Gilbert, Arizona and Joyce Smith of East Alton; one brother, Danny (Mary) Guthrie of Pearl and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister and two brothers. Irvin served in the United States Navy from Aug. 23, 1950 to June 22, 1954. He worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for 32 years, retiring in 1987 from parts distribution in Morton. Irvin liked to hunt and fish and was a longtime member of a hunting and fishing club in Victoria. He also formerly enjoyed playing baseball. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. His memorial service was at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at First United Methodist Church in Pekin. The Rev. Terry C. Edele and Rev. July Doyle officiated. Visitation was one hour before the service Saturday at the church. Cremation will be accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Home in Pekin. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, 4722 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614. To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.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=54553 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Cheek, Trula E. Article Text: Trula E. Cheek, 90, of Pittsfield died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the home of daughter Joyce Smith, Marshall, Mo. She was the daughter of Elmer E. Ward and Adrian Sara Lynch Ward born May 10, 1917 in Rockport. She worked for Brown Shoe Company in Pittsfield as a fancy stitcher, later was a homemaker in her own home. She married Laurence R. Cheek Dec. 21, 1938 and he preceded her Feb. 23, 1991. She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint work, gardening, and loved feeding birds and squirrels. She is survived by three daughters, Charlene M. Crum of Marshall, Mary E. (Gene) Rose of Independence, Mo. and Joyce A. (Ed) Smith of Marshall; a brother, Everett D. Ward of Rushville; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Preceded by two brothers Hubert Ward and Wayne Ward. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, with Bro. Ed Smith officiating Burial will be at the Crescent Heights Cemetery, Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2008 4 until 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Memorials are to the Shiner's Hospital for Children - St. Louis Unit. The family of Trula E. Cheek is being handled by the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield, IL. Condolences may be e-mailed to info@neiburfh.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=54552 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Clark-Bryan, Lois M. Edwards Article Text: Lois M. Edwards Clark-Bryan, 85, of Rosewood Care, East Peoria, died Wednesday night at 10:15 p.m., January 30, 2008, at the Care Center where she had lived for the past three years. She was born May 8, 1922 in Pike County to Arthur J. and Ida Faye Woodward Edwards in New Salem. Lois was educated and graduated from the New Salem High School and was a member at the Methodist Church in New Salem. She married Ellsworth "Bud" Clark of Griggsville and Alton in 1941. Two children from this union; Jack L. Clark and a daughter Sharon Kay Clark (Hobbs) Shepard. May 25, 1943 "Bud" was in a truck/car accident in which he was killed. Jack turned one July 20th and Kay was born July 23, 1943. In 1952 Lois married William J. Bryan in Peoria. He died Jan. 18, 2005. Lois worked at various restaurants for 25 years as a waitress, After her marriage to James Bryan; Jack remained living with his paternal grandparents. In earlier times Lois and Jim loved to go fishing, they had a spot out side of St. David, IL where they loved to go. On their vacations they would go to Minnesota and Wisconsin to fish. Preceding her in death are her parents, three sisters, Vivian O'Donnell, Carolyn Claus, Jeannie Hildreth and one brother Bob Edwards. Lois leaves one brother, Glen Edwards of Mt. Sterling; her children, Jack (Peggy) Clark of Old Hickory, Tenn; Kay (Kent) Shepard of Chambersburg; and one step-sister Betty June Bryan (Ernie) Rech of East Peoria; eight grandchildren, LeAn Woeiner of Texas, Rene Clark of St. Louis, Mo and Tony Clark of Atlanta, Ga., Kevin (Kathy) Shepard of Waverly, Kim (Todd) Shelly of Springfield, Kris (Rebecca)Shepard of Albuquerque, NM and Kory of Macomb and step-grandson; Artie Lovell of Iowa; seven great-grand-children. Several nieces and nephews survive. Services were held Monday, Feb. 4 with visitation one hour prior to services. Sister Rosa Madonna officiated at the service. Lois loved her and they had a wonderful friendship from when Lois was at St. Joseph Home. The whole family loves Sister Rosa Madonna and she made everything tolerable. Burial was in the Swan Lake Memory Garden in Peoria beside her husband, Jim. The Valley Funeral and Cremation service, 201 N. MacArthur Highway, in Peoria. Paul Shields, funeral director, were 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=54551 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Lovell, Virginia Article Text: Virginia Lovell formerly of Pittsfield died Saturday, Feb. 16 at the age of 86 in Fredericksburg, Texas. She is survived by her son, Gary Lovell and his wife Ann of The Villages in Florida; and a daughter, Lacy Seybold and her husband Craig of Austin, Texas; a sister, Ruth McCarthy of San Antonio; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Mrs. Lovell will be today, Wednesday Feb. 20, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio at 2 p.m. with Pastor John Hierholzer officiating. Visitation with the family was Tuesday Feb. 19 from 5p.m. to 7p.m. Services have been entrusted to Beckmann Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.beckmannfuneralhome.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=54549 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Liehr, Donald H. Article Text: Donald H. Liehr, 75, of Del Rio, Texas died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the Veteran's Hospital in Kerrville, Texas. He was born Feb. 5,1933 in Perry to Harry and Helen Walker Liehr, who preceded him in death. He married Maria Del S. Sept. 21,1958 and she survives. Donald graduated from Perry High School in 1951 and joined the Air Force where he served his country for 21 years receiving many honors and medals. After his retirement from the service he lived in Perry for several years before moving to Del Rio, Texas in 1980. He is survived by four children, Gary and wife Joni of Versailles, Lee, formally of Perry, Judy Robertson and husband Lynn of Del Rio, and Raymond of Austin, Texas; granddaughter, Hailey Liehr; grandsons, Gary Jr. and Josh Liehr; three brothers, Gene, Roger and Richard, all of Perry and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. at G.W. Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Del Rio with interment at Sunset Memorial Oaks Cemetery with full Military Rites done by the United States Air Force. Pallbearers were Gary Liehr, Lee Liehr, Raymond Liehr, Roger Liehr, Luis Meza, and Emkin Hightower, Memorials may be sent to; Perry United Methodist Church Memorial Fund Box 7, Perry, IL 62362 with a note for Donald Liehr's Memorial 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=54548 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Lockard, Jessie Marie Article Text: Jessie Marie Lockard, 87, of Pittsfield and formerly of Ashland died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2008 at Eastside Health & Rehab Center in Pittsfield. She was born Jan. 20, 1921 in Noble the daughter of James and Elva Wilkerson Fulk. She married Ronald Wade Lockard Feb. 14, 1939 and he preceded her in death April 12, 2005. She is survived by one son, Edgar (wife, Rachel) Lockard of Loveland, CO; two daughters, Jane (husband, Harley) Kesselring of rural Ashland and Mary (husband, Ora) Ruble of Pittsfield; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by six brothers and five sisters. Mrs. Lockard was the bookkeeper for the family business, Lockard Implement Co. in Ashland for many years. She believed in and followed the teachings of Jesus. She loved flowers and was a wonderful cook. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2008 at Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Ashland Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home where the family will meet friends from 5-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Eastside Health & Rehab Center. 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=54547 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Belford, Terrill T. Article Text: Terrill T. Belford, 86, of Pittsfield, died Wednesday, Feb.13, 2008, at Hannibal Regional Hospital, Hannibal, Mo. He was born Jan. 6, 1922 in Pittsfield to Thomas and Lucille Saylor Belford. He married Maudine May Chamberlain Dec. 16, 1944, in Jacksonville, and she preceded him in death May 19, 2003. He was a self-employed petroleum jobber for DX Oil Company and Sonoco Oil Company. He also worked for O.B. Dell and Sons. He was a member of the Pittsfield First Christian Church where he served as a deacon and elder of the church. Mr. Belford was a member of the Pittsfield American Legion Post 152, Pittsfield Masonic Lodge 790 AF & AM, Quincy Consistory, and the Pittsfield Dance Club. He was a St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Philly's Baseball fan. He enjoyed attending his son and grandchildren's sporting events. In addition, Mr. Belford served 12 years on the Pike County Board and coached numerous baseball teams from Little League to Legion ball. Mr. Belford served in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman. Survivors include one son, Tim (Linda) Belford of Pittsfield; two grandchildren, Brandon (Carrie) Belford of Highland and Brooke Belford of St. Charles, Mo.; a great-grandchild, Easton Belford of Highland; a brother, Gene Belford of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. Terrill Belford was preceded in death by one brother, Harry Belford, and three sisters, Marguerite Capps, Leta Dell and Anna Mae Gerard. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield with Michael Ten Eyck officiating. Burial was at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 16 from 12 noon until time of services at 2 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Home, Pittsfield. Memorials are to the Pittsfield First Christian Church, Pittsfield or the Illini Hospital Nurses Fund. The family of Terrill T. Belford is being served by the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Condolences may be e-mailed to info@neiburfh.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=54546 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Slight, Minnie Ellen Article Text: Minnie Ellen Slight, 97, of the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy and formerly of Griggsville died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Home. She was born Jan. 7, 1911 in Newberg Township, Pike County to the late Thomas Ball and Daisy Providence Carrell Jobe. She married Harold R. Slight Sept. 28, 1929 and he preceded her in death Oct 2, 1987. Surviving is one son, Richard Slight and wife Wanda of Quincy; two granddaughters, Kay Peters and husband Dean of Quincy and Karen Bernard and husband Joel of Colombia, Mo.; five great-grandchildren, D.J. Bethany, Noble and Landon Peters of Quincy and Zane Glosemeyer of Colombia, Mo.; and nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Nettie Calvin and twin sisters, Mildred and Margaret who died in infancy in 1921; and four brothers, Fred, Bill, Art, and Johnny Jobe. Minnie attended the old Greenfield School in Pike County During her long life, Minnie has seen many changes. As a child, her family moved to Nebraska, near Hemmings Ford, looking for a better life out where her mother had family. Not finding it there, they returned to Pike County via covered wagon on a trip that took over 3 months. She even took a helicopter ride in 1997. What changes she has seen. Minnie retired from the Brown Shoe Company Plant of Pittsfield in 1972. There she worked sewing shoes, training new personnel, and preparing show samples. She was very active in her later years with the Griggsville Senior Citizens, holding the office of treasurer. Minnie had many hobbies, but really loved to sew and embroider. She helped with a quilt on display at the Skinner House Museum in Griggsville that was part of a nationwide traveling exhibit. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville. Burial will be in Griggsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy 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=54545 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 13 2008 Article Description: Obit of Hoffman, Lucile S. Article Text: Lucile S. Hoffman, 95, died Monday, Feb. 4, 2008, at the Liberty Village in Pittsfield. She was born Feb. 23, 1912 in Detroit to Emmett and Ava Williams Sneeden. She married William Williamson in 1934 and he preceded her in 1954 and they owned and operated a bakery in Pittsfield. Later she marred Joe Hoffman in 1968 and he preceded her in death in 1982. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Pittsfield and was a member of the Bethany Circle and enjoyed playing bridge. She worked as a secretary and when she lived in Springfield she worked for the State of Illinois as a secretary in the Mental Health Dept. Survivors include one daughter, Greta (Paul) Snow of Houston, Texas; two stepdaughters, Jodi (John) Gosse, Flossmore and Carolyn (Wendell) Manka, Riverton, Wis.; grandchildren, Jane (Paul) Rodgers, Wharton, Texas, Carolyn Rynda, Dana Point, Calif., Anne LeBrun, Mesa, Ariz, Susan (Phillip) Hagen, Rose Hill, Kan., Kathy (Bruce) Watson, Vatesville, Ga., Patrick (Kay) Snow, Ft. Bel Voir, Va., Barbara Johnson, Houston, Texas, Michael (Kelly) Snow, Ft. Hood, Texas and Ellen (Charles) Schutz, Mansfield, Texas; five step grandchildren David Gosse of Chicago, Nathan Gosse San Francisco, Calif., Joe Gosse, Cary, N.C., Julia (Todd) Mass Edmonds, Was. and Torrey (Scott) Carls, Seattle, Wa.; 27 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; and nephew, Emmett Bagent of Pittsfield. She was preceded by her first husband, William Williamson; two sisters, Gladys Bagent and Helen Ervin; and a son-in-law, William Ducey; and her second husband, Joe Hoffman. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield and Michael Ten Eyck officiating. Burial was at the West Cemetery in Pittsfield. Visitation was held Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. Memorial is to the First Christian Church in Pittsfield. The family of Gladys S. Hoffman is being handled by the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield. Condolences may be e-mailed to infor@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=54544 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: February 20 2008 Article Description: Obit of Griffith, Margaret A. Article Text: Margaret A. Griffith, 80, of Barry died Monday, Feb. 18, 2008, at her home in Barry. Mrs. Griffith was born Sept. 14, 1927 in Bowling Green Mo. to Willis and Caroline Feldman Jamison. She married LaVern D. Griffith Aug. 10, 1947 in Missouri and he preceded her in death June 4, 1984. Margaret was a homemaker and enjoyed her quilting and crocheting and also gardening and canning. Survivors include two sons, Richard 'Rick' (wife Cathy) Griffith of Barry and Robert (wife Billie) Griffith of Byrdstown Tenn.; three daughters, Carolina (husband Ron) Swallow of Homosassa, Fla., Jane (husband Rick) Sheridan of Niles and Helen (husband John) Nelson of Chesterton Ind.; a daughter-in-law, Mary Griffith of Barry; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband LaVern D., a son Donald 'Bill' Griffith, 1 brother Lester Jamison and a sister Edith Kelly. Services will be held today, Wednesday, Feb.20, at 10 a.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry with the Rev. Kent Hillesland officiating. Burial will be at the Fairview Cemetery at Louisiana Mo. Visitation was held Tuesday evening from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry. Memorials may be left to the Blessing Hospice of Pike County, The Barry Fire Dept, or the Barry American Legion Post #222. There will be a luncheon for family and friends at the Barry American Legion following the service. On-line condolences may be left at www.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