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=57665 Submitted by: watersb Article Title: Pike Press Article Date: June 11 2008 Article Description: Obituary of Barton, Milo E. Article Text: Milo E. Barton, 84, of Quincy and formerly of Pittsfield passed away late Friday night (June 6, 2008) at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. He was born August 29, 1923 in Nebo the son of the late Howard and Maude Peters Barton. He married Donnabelle Marie Thompson November 21, 1946 in San Antonio, TX. She preceded him in death October 8, 2001. Surviving is a daughter Karen (husband William) Bucklew of Quincy and a son David (wife Barbara) Barton of Highland, 2 grandsons Conner and Logan Barton, 2 sisters Lois Seery of Galesburg and Myotta Keltner of Springfield, Mr. Barton graduated from Nebo High School. He was a familiar businessman in Pittsfield for many years having owned the Green Acre Motel and then Barton Oldsmobile until it’s closing. He the worked in real estate sales in Pinellas Park, Florida until heath issues forced him to retire and move back to Quincy. In Pittsfield he was well known for his leadership and countless hours of dedication to community activities, espe! cially with Rotary International. Mr. Barton was always involved in a variety of Masonic organizations and activities. He was honored for 50 years membership in the Pittsfield Lodge #790 and for 50 years with Scottish Rite Valley of Quincy. He also was a member of the Ansar Shrine, Pike County Shrine Club, Quincy Shrine Club, Order of Kentucky Colonels, Quincy Commandry #77, and Quincy York Rite. His other memberships included Quincy Elks Lodge #100 and Eagles Alps of Quincy. A graveside service will be held at 10 am Tuesday June 10, 2008 at Pittsfield West Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions can be made to the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com The Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Pittsfield 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