Obituary: Jefferson City Post-Tribune, Thursday, January 10, 2002 Edith Short Chittum, Morris, Ill., died Jan. 9, 2,002, at her home. She was born in Iberia, a daughter of Charles and Cora Miller Short. She graduated from Iberia Academy and Junior College. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Drury College, Springfield, and a master's degree in English and linguistics from Northeastern Illinois University. She taught English in Missouri high schools for 37 years. She also taught at Park Ridge Military Academy, Zion-Benton High School, and Maine South High School, all Illinois. She retired, in 1974. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Morris. She was a member of Miriam Church Circle, the Illinois Retired Teachers Association and Illinois Education Association. She was also a member of the Morris Women's Club, Morris Hospital Auxiliary and Gundy County Retired Teachers Association. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Iberia Cemetery. The Rev. Stan Way will, officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Rekus Funeral Home, Iberia.