Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10191 Surname: Myer, Beery, Pasternak, Ford ------------------------- This obituary was copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Former Oblong resident dies (4/3/1978) William Joseph Myer, 42, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of 101 Alabama St., Oblong, died April 1 at the county hospital in Phoenix of burns suffered in a welding explosion March 3. Myer was born in Oblong, the son of Carl Myer, Wadesville, Ind. and Eva Jones Beery, Eureka, Nev. He was a veteran of the Korean War and had been a member of the Eaton Rapids, Mich. Masonic Lodge. He married Elizabeth Pasternak in California Dec. 24, 1953 who now resides in Oblong. Also surviving are three sons, Jeffrey on Monterey, Calif., Gary of Hawaii and James of Oblong; one daughter, Pamela Myer of Oblong and one brother, Walter Gene Myer, address unknown. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Pulliam Funeral Home in Oblong with the Rev. Brent Ford officiating. Burial will be in the Oblong Cemetery. There is to be no visitation.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10187 Surname: Harloff, Bray, O'Dell ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Moynelle Harloff, 65, Palestine, dies (4/3/1978) Moynelle F. Harloff, 65, of Palestine, died Sunday night at Crawford Memorial Hospital.Surviving are her mother, Lelia Bray of Palestine; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Goodwine Funeral Home in Palestine with the Rev. John O'Dell officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10186 Surname: McCoy, Herod, Quist, Souers, Walkington ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Arthur McCoy, 80, Dies Sunday (4/3/1978) Arthur C. McCoy, 80, 506 W. Main Street, Robinson, died at 11:06 a.m. Saturday while a patient at Crawford Memorial Hospital. He was born May 4, 1897 in Wabash County, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F. A. McCoy. He attended and graduated from the Mt. Carmel schools and was a graduate of McKendree College, Lebanon. He worked as a clerk in the Charles Olwin Shoe Store at Mt. Carmel, later founding his own store and eventually forming a chain of McCoy Shoe Stores in Robinson, Salem, Paris and Jacksonville, and Ft. Myers, Florida. He was a member and past president of the Robinson Chamber of Commerce, served for nine years on the Robinson High School board during the time the gymnasium was built, was a Marine veteran of World War I, member and past commander of the Ernest M. Coulter American Legion Post No. 69 of Robinson, First United Methodist Church of Robinson, executive secretary of the Robinson Cemetery Association, member of the Robinson BPO Elks Lodge No. 1188, member and past president of the Robinson Rotary Club, chairman of the board of directors of the First Robinson Savings and Loan, past director of the Crawford County State Bank of Robinson and member of the Christian Men's Fellowship. He married the former Bernice Herod in Robinson June 15, 1922, who survives along with two brothers, Robert McCoy, Lawrence, Kan., and Richard McCoy, Largo, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Quist, Essex, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church of Robinson with Rev. Judson Souers pastor and Rev. L. B. Walkington officiating. Burial will be in the new Robinson cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10185 Surname: Stuookesberry, Lackey, Pleasant, Steffy, Weger ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Former Crawford County Resident Dies (4/1/1978) Eudoris Lackey Stuookesberry, 57, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday at Benton City, Wash. She was a former Crawford County resident. She is survived by a son, Phillip Lackey, Richland, Wash.; several grandchildren; and locally, two sisters, Opal Pleasant, Robinson and Blanche Steffy, Birds; a brother, Nolan Weger, Palestine, and a sister-in-law and niece, Opal and Lorena Weger, Robinson. Memorial services will be held Tuesday at the Ennin Funeral Home, Richland, Washington.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10184 Surname: Walker, Smith, Nichols ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. MARTHA SMITH WALKER In the bright glow of the quiet Sunday morning, May 8, 1904, the spirit of Martha Smith Walker, relict of Alexander Walker, familiarly known as Grandma Walker, peacefully took its flight from earth and its cares and triumphantly entered the happy beyond. She was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania November 8, 1818, where she grew to womanhood, and early in life was married to Alexander Walker. They then moved to Jackson county, Ohio, remaining there eight years, and in 1868, with her husband and family, came to this county, remaining a resident till her demise, which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. L. Nichols. Grandma Walker was a life-long member of the United Presbyterian church, and was a true, faithful and devout follower of all its principles and teachings. Upon her coming to this county she united with the church at this place and as long as her health would permit was found at each service. After years marked their history on her brow in deepening lines and times snow that never melts dropped softly on her forehead and she became totally blind and could not attend, yet she never lost interest in the church or Sunday school, and maintained her love for it till the last. As a mother she was kind and indulgent, never forgetful what might be best for each child's welfare. Patience her predominating trait of character. Selfishness was not known to her. As a friend and neighbor she leaves many who will revere her memory for her many acts of kindness. The pale, withered hands of four score and five years now stirless--are folded over the silent heart.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10183 Surname: Watson, Anderson, Bunch, Welsh ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Mrs. Watson Died Wednesday Mrs. Thomas E. Watson, who has been a sufferer from paralysis for the past five years, died at an early hour Wednesday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W.R. Anderson, 809 South King Street. She in survived by two sons and two daughters: L. R. Watson of Jackson, Tenn.; I. L. Watson, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. A. T. Bunch, of Indianapolis; and Mrs. W. R. Anderson, of Robinson. Funeral services were held at the home of the daughter in this city Thursday morning at ten o'clock, conducted by Rev. James H. Welsh, pastor of the Christian church. The remains were taken to Rocky Ford, Colo., for interment.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10182 Surname: Fox, Wilson, James ------------------------- Among those from Palestine who attended the funeral of A.C. Wilson, florist, at the home east of Robinson Thursday afternoon were: Mrs. Val Prose, Kathryn Yeager, Shirley Higgins, Mrs. Harvey Abbott, Mrs. Robert Gullett, Mrs. Ira Willis, Mrs. Palmer Bailey, and Mrs. Earl Simpson. 0-----0------0 Owing to the non-arrival of a brother, Leo Wilson of New York City, burial was not made until about 8 o'clock that night.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10180 Surname: Fox, Wilson, James ------------------------- Andrew C. Wilson was born in Pineville, Ky., Nov. 30, 1897 and died at his home in Robinson, July 28, 1931, aged thirty three years, seven months and twenty-one days. He was married to Edna Handly, Dec. 26, 1919. To this union were born four boys, all living. He moved from Indiana to Robinson eleven years ago and had been engaged in the floral business for about six years, being successful because of his honest and fair dealing with everyone. Mr. Wilson served in the World War and was honorably discharged. He leaves to mourn their loss a loving and devoted wife, four sons, a nephew who had been making his home with his Uncle, two brothers and three sisters and a host of friends. He was a member of the moose and Woodman lodges. Just a day or two before he left us he gave the assurance to his friends that all was well if he should not be permitted to stay with us.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10179 Surname: Fox, Wilson, James ------------------------- I found this undated clipping in a small scrapbook my Dad had: Mrs. Geneva Alice Higgins 34, formerly a resident of Robinson, died at her home at Bicknell, Ind. last Friday. Funeral services were held at the home Monday with continued services at the United Brethren Church in this city and burial in the new cemetery. Surviving are husband, Addison Higgins of Bicknell, one sister, Mrs. Francis Fox of Indianapolis, three brothers, Paul and Morris Swaner of Robinson and Marion Swaner of Palestine.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10178 Surname: Fox, Wilson, James ------------------------- I found this undated newspaper clipping in a small scrapbook my Dad had: Maurice Alumbaugh Dies Saturday Evening Maurice Grove Alumbaugh, 49, of Heathsville vicinity, died Saturday evening at the Brooks Hospital following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Opal, two sons, Maurice, Jr., and Gerald Eugene, a granddaughter, Vicki Lynn, two brothers: Ed Alumbaugh of Terre Haute, Ind., Carl Alumbaugh of Robinson and one sister, Ann Hamilton of Sullivan, Indiana. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Pleasant View Church with the Rev. Rowe in charge. Burial was in the New Robinson Cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10177 Surname: Fox, Wilson, James ------------------------- (Robinson, Illinois newspaper) March 10, 1922 VETERAN WAS CALLED JOHN CHRISTIAN FOX WAS SOLDIER IN CIVIL WAR His end came last Friday He was Eighty-One years of age- He had been married 60 years- Funeral Sunday Afternoon- After a confinement to his home of some weeks, a condition of growing weakness extending over some years, John Christian Fox, a veteran of the Civil War, was called by death on Friday last. He was eighty-one years, one month and twenty five days old. He and his bereaved wife had spent sixty years of happy wedded life mutually enjoying the blessings and discomforts of life without complaint. Comrade Fox was a native of Pennsylvania, from which State he came from to Indiana, from there going as a volunteer to the defense of the Union, serving until the close of the war. With his family he came to Robinson some forty years ago, and had lived here an (sp) honored and respected citizens ever since. Mr. Fox is survived by a wife and six children, who are as follows: Wm. Fox of Cincinnati, Ohio; H.D. Fox, of Riverside, California; H.S. Fox, of Chicago; C.M. Fox, of Dayton, Ind.; Major R. Fox, of this city, and Mrs. Anna Bivins of Davenport, Iowa. H.D. Fox who lives in California, was not able to attend the funeral. During the long residence of Mr. Fox in the city he was esteemed by all who knew him as a good citizen, and by his comrades of the war, he had that esteem which he extended to others who went forth to do or die in that sanguinary conflict. The funeral took place Sunday at 2:00 p.m., from the M.E. Church, of which he had long been a member, conducted by the pastor Rev. McKown, assisted by Rev. White, pastor of the Presbyterian Church and was attended by a large number of friends, who thus testified their esteem for the good man and sympathy for the bereaved family. The remains were conveyed to the old cemetery for interment, escorted by a body of the American Legion. There were in line at the grave an even dozen of the old veterans who conducted the rites of the G.A.R. as the remains were committed to the tomb.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10176 Surname: Fox, Wilson, James ------------------------- John C. Fox, aged 81 years, who died at Robinson, Illinois, on March 10th, 1922, at his home near Robinson, Illinois. He volunteered In the Civil War in 1861 in Co. C 58th Indiana Vol. Inf. Regt. And re-enlisted as a veteran January 1864. He was married to Miss Mary J. Wilson in Knox County, Indiana, on March 29th, 1864, while on a veteran furlough. He was in some very hard battles, namely: Shiloh, Tenn., Stone River and Chickamauga, where he was taken prisoner and assigned to Old Libby Prison and later exchanged. He did honorable service in defense of his country. Was discharged in 1865. He was a member of G.A.R. Post No. 171 Dept. of Illinois; also a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Robinson. He passed out of this life believing in the hope of eternal life and the resurrection and judgment of all humanity, where Jesus Christ our Judge shall call the roll and all who are faithful shall hear that welcome applaudit, 'Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Burial took place in the city cemetery at Robinson, Ill., by the side of his son Johnny, who was killed some years ago. Services at the grave were conducted by the G.A.R. Mr. Fox leaves a widowed mother of five sons and one daughter, all were present but one, who mourn their loss. Hosts of friends and neighbors sympathize with the immediate family in this their bereavement. They should not "mourn as those who have no hope." He was a kind and affectionate husband and a kind father, was a trustworthy citizen, honorable in his living and very much entitled to credit for truth and varacity. May he rest in peace. This was written by his Comrade, who was at and in the battle of Shiloh, Tenn., April 6 and 7th, 1862; and know him as a neighbor for 40 or more years, as such. We shall miss him but we hope our loss will be his gain. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Selah.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10175 Surname: Williamson, Chapman, Apple, Gettinger, Spencer, Piersall ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Aged Porterville Woman Dies Monday Afternoon Mrs. Martha Williamson, 84 years of age, died at 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon at her home near Porterville following an illness of about two years. She is survived by two children, Mrs. Abbie Chapman with whom she made her home, and Roy Williamson. A brother, John Apple of near Trimble, and a sister Mrs. Mary Ellen Gettinger of Hutsonville, also survive. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 o'clock at the Porterville West Church with Rev. Spencer and Rev. Piersall officiating. Burial was made in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10174 Surname: Weger, Attaway, Gaither ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Mrs. Nancy Jane Weger, better known to her friends as "Pet" was born in Crawford County, Ill., in 1877. She died at the age of 68 years, 10 months and 14 days on October 7, 1946. She was united in marriage to George Harlin Attaway and to this union were born two sons, Georgie Harrison Attaway of Odon, Ind., and Clifford at home. Later in life she was married to John Batman Gaither who is left to mourn her departure. She leaves two brothers, John and Elmer Weger of Flat Rock and Robinson, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She became a member of the Christian Church at Russellville and was baptized in 1928.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10173 Surname: Wertman, McGuigan, White ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Died Suddenly Friday Morning Mrs. S.A. Wertman died last Friday morning about two o'clock, having suffered a stroke of apoplexy a few minutes before. In company with the family of her sister, Mrs. Dan McGuigan, she had gone to Terre Haute by auto, returning about nine o'clock. She retired about eleven o'clock in apparent good health, immediately going to sleep. A few minutes before two o'clock in the morning, her husband was awakened by hearing her choking, but before he could secure assistance she was dead. Funeral services were held at the house Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. White of the Presbyterian Church. Burial took place in the Robinson cemetery Monday morning.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10172 Surname: Wiman, Stanton, Holmes, Vaughn, Wilkin, Drake, Stratton ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Mrs. Margaret Jane Wiman (Feb. 23, 1914) Margaret Jane Wiman was born April 8, 1842 in Crawford County, Ill., where she spent all her life. She was the daughter of James and Eliza Wiman and was 3rd in a family of nine children, four of which have preceded her in death. She was converted in a meeting held in a barn about the year 1858 under the labors of Elder Jonathan Wiman, her uncle, and put in her membership at West Harmony church when dedicated in 1875, and remained a faithful member until death. She was united in marriage to Tandy R. Stratton April 1, 1866, who after nearly 48 years of wedded life is left to mourn his loss. Besides her husband she leaves two brothers, G. H. Wiman and A. C. Wiman, two sisters, Mrs. Emily Holmes and Mrs. Rebecca Vaughn, four children, Mrs. Dora Wilkin, Mrs. Fanny Drake and Ira and Otto Stratton, 15 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many relatives and friends. One grandson preceded her in death, being the only death in the immediate family. She died Feb. 23, 1914, after several weeks of suffering, aged 71 years, 10 months and 15 days. She seemed to know that the end was near and expressed herself as being in the hands of a merciful Savior, and said, "I am fully resigned to go or stay." Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10171 Surname: Baldry ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. John Baldry Dies at His Home Near Porterville John Elliott Baldry, 80, retired pumper for the Ohio Oil Company, died at his home last Friday night in the Porterville vicinity about 11:00 o'clock following a prolonged illness. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Catherine _____ of Cerro Gordo and Ruth at home and one brother, Ernst, of Trimble. One grandaughter and great grandson also survive.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10170 Surname: Matheny, Williams, Updegraf, Collins ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Harold E. Matheny, Bellair Merchant, Dies Monday in Terre Haute (no date given) Harold E. Matheny, 49, prominent Bellair merchant, died at 8:55 p.m. Monday night at the Union Hospital in Terre Haute, following a short illness. He is survived by his wife, O'Letha; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Williams of Robinson and Sharon at home; two brothers, Raymond Matheny of Yale and Cecil of Charleston; and two sisters, Mrs. Chrystal Updegraf of Vermillion, Ill., and Mrs. Luva Collins, Yale.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10169 Surname: Littlejohn, Milton, Taylor, Goff, Thompson, Catt ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Theodore R. Littlejohn (no date given) Theodore R. Littlejohn, son of Tom Dane and Margaret Ann Littlejohn was born January 28, 1903, near Hardinsville, Ill., and departed this life November 3, 1954 at the age of 51 years and 11 months. He was united in marriage to Cora Milton. To this union seven children were born. Thomas Limen, Margaret Jane, Vivian Irene, James David, Cora Ann, Bonnie Louise and Robert Lee, and his wife, Cora, one daughter-in-law and one granddaughter, his mother, Mrs. Margaret Ann Littlejohn of Robinson, one sister, Bertha Taylor of Hardinsville, one brother Everett Littlejohn of Robinson, and two half-sisters, Lou Goff of Robinson, Beckie Thompson of Robinson, and three half-brothers, Roy Littlejohn of Oblong, Vern Littlejohn of Robinson, Jim Littlejohn of Hardinville and the husband of a deceased sister, Birdie, Irwin Catt and family of Hardinville. He is preceded in death by his father, one sister, Florence Goff, and one brother-in-law George Goff. He also leaves nieces, nephews and a host of friends who loved him dearly.

Posted on: Crawford Co. Il Obituaries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Il/CrawfordObits/10168 Surname: Weger, Maxwell ------------------------- This obituary is copied from the collection located at the Robinson Public Library. The obituaries themselves are usually not dated. Whoever made the collection has written down the dates by hand. The source of the obituary (i.e. which newspaper) is also not included. Transcribed by Dan Weger. Mrs. Belle Weger dies Friday at Flat Rock Mrs. Belle Weger, 84, died Friday morning at 8:30 at the home of her son, Cecil Weger, in Flat Rock, following a short illness. Besides her son, she is survived by two nephews, Everett Maxwell of Flat Rock vicinity and Ralph Maxwell of Duncanville. Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 9 o'clock at the First Baptist church in Flat Rock with burial in the Jones Cemetery. Editor's Note: Although there was no date on the clipping of this article, it is known that Clara Belle Weger died April 3, 1953.