McDonough County Illinois Obituaries

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Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Fairozina Maude LOGAN YARD
Unknown, probably Macomb Daily Journal
Colchester Woman Dies At Mackinaw
    Mrs. Fairozina Maude Yard of Colchester, formerly of Macomb, died about 9:00 p.m. yesterday at Oak Knoll sanitarium at Mackinaw, Ill., where she had been a patient for the past two months. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Dodsworth Funeral home here. Interment will be at Oakwood cemetery. Rev. Lee Maynard of Camp Point will officiate.
    Mrs. Yard was born October 21, 1879, near Rushville, and was the eldest daughter of Lewis M. and Sarah (Hightower) Logan. As a child she suffered a strike of paralysis from which she never fully recovered. She moved with her family to a farm near Colmar in 1889 and attended North Colmar school for five years. In 1894 they moved to Macomb, where she attended high school and the Meyer and Miller Normal school. Mrs. Yard was one of the first nurses to enter training at the Phelps hospital.
    She was married March 12, 1902, to John Wm. Yard and lived in Montana for 17 years, returning to Illinois in 1919. Surviving are the following ten children: Winnie Mae Robinson, Harold and Erval Yard, Peoria; Clifford L. Yard and Jobe Alvin Yard, New York; Revy A. Yard, East Peoria; Virgie E. Hupfer, Burlington, Ia.; Sarah Lucille Wilson, Monmouth; Duane Yard, Colchester; Garnet Yard, serving in the army overseas. She also leaves the following five brothers and sisters: Herman Logan, Vancouver, Wash.; Everett Logan, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Olive Lofgren, Paris, Tex.; Mrs. Verna Duggan, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Edith Lewis, Lewistown, Mont.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for James Lewis ANDERSON
[James Lewis Anderson, died February 04, 1966]
Unknown, probably Macomb Daily Journal
J. Lewis Anderson, 90, Of Macomb, Dies
    J. Lewis Anderson, 90, a retired mail carrier of 503 S. Johnson St., died about 5:35 p. m. Thursday at McDonough District Hospital where he had been a
patient since Jan. 1 when he fell and sustained a fracture of his hip.
    Funeral arrangements are incomplete. The Rev. Richard Newhall will conduct the services. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
    Mr. Anderson was born Jan. 14, 1875 at Sciota, the son of William and Amanda Hainline Anderson. He had resided his entire lifetime in McDonough County,
moving to Macomb in 1903. He served as a mail carrier on Route 1, after accepting the position as carrier in 1903. He served 31 years as a carrier before retiring in 1934.
    He was a member of the Macomb Methodist Church and the National Association of Retired Civil Employees. He married Frances Yard Oct. 15, 1904. She died in 1948.
    Surviving are two daughters, Miss Winona Anderson of Macomb and Mrs. Mildred Fentem of Palos Heights, a son, Wendell Anderson of Chicago, three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two half brothers, Edward of pilot Mound, Iowa, and Johnny of Boone, Iowa and a half-sister, Mrs. Agnes Neff of St. Joseph, Mo. Three half brothers, Tom, Albert and William, and a sister, Margaret, died previously.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Mary Isabel HAINLINE GRIFFITH
Unknown, probably Macomb Daily Journal
IN MEMORIAM
Note: The following tribute is written of the late Mary Isabel Griffith, nee Hainline, who was the daughter of one of the early pioneers of the Spring Creek settlement.
    She was one of a family of eleven, the fifth in the line of the descent. Born Dec. 10, 1845, dying at 6245 Delong Pre Ave., Hollywood, Calif., May 1st, 1936, at the advanced age of 90 years and 5 months. Her early life was spent in the log cabin of her birth, where she endured the hardships that built up a physical constitution which enabled her to live to the advanced age of over 90 years. Her primary education was in the log school house near the spring that bubbled near the spreading beech. The more advanced education consisted of a year at the Blandinsville Seminary, then instruction under Daniel Branch and wife at Macomb's first Normal school. For a number of years she was one of McDonough county's school misses.
    In September, 1867, she was married to Captain B. A. Griffith, a soldier of Civil war; moved to Blandinsville for two years, then to a farm near Sciota, where three daughters were born; Edna, Effie and Ethel; from there to Sciota where her husband died suddenly of a apoplectic stroke. From there with her daughter to Austin, a suburb of Chicago, where she became a parishioner as well as an acquaintance of the celebrated Divine Frank Gunsaulace. A few years there, then to a homestead in the Snake River valley near Boise, Idaho, and from there with the two daughters, Edna and Ethel, to Hollywood, Calif., the home of the moving picture kingdom, as well as the tabernacle of California's monumental fraud and mountebank, Sister Aimee Semple McPherson. She has made twelve journeys across the western continent, visiting all the show places along the way. A few, to-wit: Glacier and Yellowstone parks, the Grand Canyon, the Monte Carlo of Mexico, and the Golden Gate, and many other places of note. Quite a globe-trotter with a mind full of experiences and a gift of words which made her a splendid entertainer.
    She leaves only two of the original brothers and sisters: Mrs. W. J. Sticklin and Quincy Hainline, both of Macomb.
    So, Sister Belle, your last visit has been made, the last kindness has been rendered, work all done and the tired hands folded and the mortality is laid close beside the loved one 'neath the trees, where the wild flowers bloom, where the last songs of earth will be chanted by your side in the tomb. So., Sister Belle, goodbye and farewell. Bro. Quince.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for William Henry ANDERSON
Source: Unknown
Subject: William Henry Anderson lived in Macomb in the 1870's, married Amanda M. Hainline, father of James Lewis Anderson.
MANY MOURN PASSING OF LATE OGDEN MAN - Services Held Wednesday for Wm. Henry Anderson. Interment Made at Glenwood Cemetery
    Funeral services for the late Wm. Henry Anderson were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 at the late residence in Ogden conducted by the Rev. Morris of the Primitive Methodist church of Angus. In these services, he was assisted by Rev. W. C. Tyrrell, Rev. Chas. Davis and Rev. Roy Nelson of Boone. The singers for the services were from the Primitive Methodist Church of Fraser and Mrs. E. G. Carlson and Mrs. Thomas Walker of Ogden who sang "Gates Ajar." The pallbearers were members of the local union No. 2433, United Mine Workers of America, and were: Messrs Chas. Gallager, Albert Schrader, Tom Walker, Andrew Johnson, Andrew Bowman, and Ed Lindholm. Interment in Glenwood cemetery at Ogden.
    His Life Sketch
    William Henry Anderson was born in Castle Eden, Durham county, England, November 29, 1848 and died at his home in Ogden, Iowa, January 24, 1925 at
the age of 76 years one month and 25 days.
    He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and six sons, James L. of Macomb, Ill., William of Florence, Colo., Thomas, Johnnie and Albert of Ogden, Iowa, Edward of Fraser, Iowa and one daughter Mrs. Agnes Beaumont of Maysville, Mo., and 25 grandchildren. Also two sisters Mrs. J. W. Jopling of High Bridge, Iowa and Mrs. F. E. Spooner of Los Angeles, Calif. He was a miner most of his life having labored in the coal mines about 66 years and retired because of failing health about a year before his death.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Elizabeth WEBSTER
Source: Unknown
    Elizabeth Webster was born at Querlentine, Scotland, Sept. 22, 1816, and died at the home of her son, Samuel Webster, in Colchester, Sept. 22, 1908. She came to St. Louis in 1849, and to Colchester in 1857.
    She was twice married, the first time to James Thompson, who died shortly after coming to this country. Her second marriage was to John Webster, who has also preceded her to the Great Beyond. She was the mother of eleven children, nine girls and two boys, of whom four are living: Isabella Meyer, of St. Louis, Sarah Yard of McDonough county, Agnes Baglin of Russellville, Ark., and Samuel Webster, of Colchester.
    Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Cory at the M. E. church this afternoon. Interment at Mt. Auburn.
    In her last sickness she often repeated the following verse:
    The hour of my departure has come.
    I hear the voice that calls me home.
    At last, O Lord, let trouble cease
    And let they servant die in peace.

Source: Unknown
Mrs. Elizabeth Webster died Tuesday afternoon at her home in Colchester, aged 92 years. The funeral will be held at the M. E. church tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. N. E. Cory: interment in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
Deceased was born in Scotland, coming to this country many years age, locating first at St. Louis and moving to Colchester in 1857 where she had since resided. Following the death of her husband she conducted a drug store in Colchester for some time. Her second husband died eight years ago, she being twice married. She is survived by these children: Samuel of Colchester, Mrs. Agnes Baglin of Russellville, Ark., Mrs. Job Yard of Emmet township, Mrs. Belle Meyers of St. Louis.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Louisa YARD
Unknown, probably Macomb Daily Journal
    Mrs. Louisa Yard, one of the oldest residents of this city, died Saturday evening in the Phelps hospital, following an illness of eleven months, with a fractured hip. Her age was 91 years, 8 months and 22 days. Funeral services will be held from the Presbyterian church, Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Oakwood Abbey. Rev. W. T. Rodgers will officiate.
    Deceased was born, Dec. 28. 1832, in Oneida county, N. Y. When thirteen years old she removed to this county with her parents, and settled seven miles west of Macomb. In 1894 she removed to Macomb, where she has since made her home. Deceased was married Dec. 28, 1854 to Thomas Yard, who preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1923.
    Deceased is survived by four children, Mrs. Clara Kelly, Mrs. Jessie Ledgerwood, Dr. E. L. Yard and Truman Yard, all of Macomb.

Kathy Lathrop Death Notice for Alfred SWANSON
Source: Unknown
Alfred Swanson [my note: born November 18, 1887, died September 24, 1889] Son of Andrew Swanson, aged two years, ten months and six days, died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. Its disease was diphtheritic croupe.

Kathy Lathrop Death Notice for Alma SWANSON
Source: Unknown
Alma Swanson [my note: born 1899, died October 2, 1899] Died, Wednesday, Oct. 2, Alma, the nine months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Swanson, of diphtheria. This is the second child lost in the family with this disease within little more than a week.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Andrew SWANSON
Source: Unknown
    Andrew Swanson was born February 5, 1850 at Cattsy, Sweden, and died January 6, 1909, at his home near Colchester, Illinois. He came to America in 1876, locating at Colchester, where he has lived ever since.
    In 1873, he was married to Mary Sands, and to this union ten children were born, three dying in infancy, and Edith at fourteen years of age. He survived by his wife, Mary, Mrs. Anna Fenton, of Blandinsville, Albert of Macomb, and Elmer, Oscar, Flora, Clyde and Cliff Swanson of Colchester. Brother Swanson was saved about three years ago and has belong to the Free Methodist church for about fourteen months. The Christian life that he has been living during the past few years is the bright side to his life and fills our heart in the hour of his death, with a buoyant hope that we shall meet him where tears will not flow and death cannot come. Let us meet him there.
    The funeral was conducted at the Free Methodist church in Colchester, by the pastor, F. E. Bennet on Friday, January 8.

Kathy Lathrop Obituary for Anna SWANSON FENTEM
Source: Unknown
Mrs. Anna Fentem [my note: died August 23, 1967]
Services Friday
Services were held Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester for Mrs. Anna Fentem who died August 23rd at the District Hospital in Macomb. Rev. Ray Nowlin officiating and burial was in Mt. Auburn cemetery. Mrs. Fentem was born in Colchester October 4, 1876 and lived her entire life there. She was the daughter of Andrew and Mary Sands Swanson. She married George Fentem in 1899, he is deceased and she is survived by five children, Mrs. Audrey Webster, Cecil Fentem and Damon Fentem of Colchester, Mrs. Goldie Gibbs of North Hollywood and Marlin Fentem of Palos Heights, also by two brothers, Albert Swanson of Colchester and Cliff Swanson of East Peoria. Three brothers, Clyde, Oscar and Elmer and a sister, Mrs. Flora Carmack are deceased.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Elmer SWANSON
Source: Unknown
Elmer Swanson [my note: died February 08, 1952]
    Elmer Swanson, age 77, passed away at the Phelps hospital where he has been a patient for ten days Friday, February 8. He had been in ill health for the past three years.
    Funeral services were held at two-o'clock Sunday afternoon February 10, at the Colchester Christian Church with Rev. Ernest Louderman officiating. Herbert Hulson sang two solos, "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning" and "In the Garden." Casket bearers were Damon and Cecil Fentem, Paul Everett, Robert and Kenneth Swanson. Burial was in Mt. Auburn cemetery.
    Mr. Swanson was born in Sweden on April 21, 1874, a son of Andrew and Mary Sands Swanson and came to America with the family at the age of two years.
He has always lived in Colchester where he worked as a coal miner for over 50 years. On Sept. 19, 1900, he was married to Maggie M. Fentem who survives with the following children: Virgil of Ottawa, Orville, Elmer and Mrs. Lucille Nelson of Colchester, Elma Quaife of Birmingham and Hilda Meyers of Sciota.
    He leaves six brothers and sisters, Albert and Oscar Swanson, Mrs. Anna Fentem and Mrs. Flora Carmack of Colchester, Clyde and Cliff Swanson of East Peoria, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. One sister is deceased. He was a member of the Colchester Christian Church for many years. The Jones mortuary was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Flora SWANSON CARMACK
Source: Unknown
Mrs. Kreig Carmack [my note: died April 08, 1960]
    Mrs. Flora Carmack passed away Friday evening at the District hospital. She had been a hospital patient just a few days but had been in poor health for some time.
    Funeral services were held Monday, April 11, at 2 PM in the Colchester Free Methodist church with the Rev. R. D. Van Nation officiating. Naomi and Evelyn Rockwell sang "Good Night Here, Good Morning Up There", and "Beyond the Sunset" with Mrs. Irene Haines as accompanist. Pallbearers were Bob and Don Rockwell, Marvin Chalfant, Larry and Richard Cavett.
    Mrs. Carmack was born April 10, 1893, in Colchester, a daughter of Andrew and Mary Sands Swanson. She lived in Colchester all her life and taught school for 38-1/2 years at Ragtown, White Flock, Thompson College, Hagan, Argyle, Woodville and Hillsgrove rural schools and in Colchester Grade School. She was a member of the Free Methodist church and an active worker in the church as long as her health permitted. She was married April 24, 1920 to Kreig Carmack who survives. She also leaves four brother, Albert and Oscar Swanson on Colchester, Clyde and Cliff of East Peoria and one sister, Mrs. Anna Swanson of Colchester.
    Two brothers, Elmer and Albert, two sisters, Elma and Edith and one infant are deceased.
    By her life, she set a wonderful example to the students she taught and her many friends in the Colchester community sincerely mourn her passing.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Oscar SWANSON
Source: Unknown
Oscar Swanson Dies [my note: died June 10, 1965]
    Oscar Swanson, 81, of Colchester, died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, June 10th, at the District Hospital. He was a retired railroad worker.
    Funeral services were held Sunday, June 13th, in the Chapel of the Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Ray Nowlin conducting the services. Burial was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery.
    Mr. Swanson attended the Free Methodist Church.
    On October 31, 1912, he was married to Winnie Jane Cox, who is deceased. Surviving are five children, Miss Dena Swanson of Quincy; Kendall of Sciota; Mrs. Marietta Johnson of Lewistown; Everett of Colchester and Ordell of Macomb; three brothers, Albert of Colchester, Cliff and Clyde of East Peoria and a sister, Mrs. Anna Fentem of Colchester. Ten grandchildren also survive.
    A son, Paul; a brother, Elmer; a sister, Mrs. Flora Carmack and a grandson died previously.

Virginia B. Harris Obituary for Leola L. "Dee" FAWCETT RUSSLER
Peoria Journal Star
BUSHNELL - Leola L. "Dee" Russler, 89, formerly of Bushnell, died Monday Aug 4, 1997, at Avon Nursing Home. Born Dec 23, 1907, in Table Grove to Lee and Edna Heaton Fawcett, she married Ralph E. Russier on May 8 1928, in Bushnell. He died Nov. 14 1981. One son, Ralph Jr.three bothers, four sisters, and two half brothers also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy Rhodes of Bushnell, one sister, Nel Bailey of Long Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of Bushnell United Methodist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell, Calling hours will be after 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Bushnell cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bushnell Rescue Squad.

Virginia B. Harris   Obituary for Eliza Jane WETSEL HUNNICUTT
FHL Microfilm 1597990, Fulton Co. Obits.
    Mrs Eliza J Hunnicutt .....died Dec 5 1907 at her home 2 1/2 miles southeast of New Philadelphia...funeral services held at Point Pleasant church Saturday Dec. 7 and the remains were laid to rest at Point Pleasant cemetery.
    Eliza Jane Wetsel was born near Table Grove Jan. 7 1852, she was married to James Hunnicutt Oct 20 1870. To them was born 9 children, two boys and seven girls. Mrs Hunnicutt was converted and joined the United Brthren Church at Point Pleasant schoolhouse in the winter of 1867, before the Point Pleasant Churchhouse was built. She was a consistent and faithful member of the church, and gave her husband the assurance just before she passed away that she was ready to go.
    Besides her husband she leaves eight children, namely: Sarah F Thomas, Edward Hunicutt, Lucretia Hunderboff, Mary E Spangler, Elsa B Hamm, Eliza J Hunnicutt, and Danna J Hunnicutt. One daughter Martha died in 1891. Six brothers, John N., and Christopher George, William, Daniel and Granville Wetsel and two sisters Mrs. Mary Bryan and Mrs. Sarah Sinnett survive her.
    A brother Abel Wetsel died a year ago last August. His death was the first in a family of 10 children.
    The parents of the deceased came to Illinois from Virginia in 1845. Seven of their children were born in Illinois and three in Virginia. With the exception of one son, William Wetsel, the children have all lived in adjoining communities.

Virginia B. Harris   Obituary for Mary C. WETSEL BRYAN
FHL Microfilm 1597990, Fulton Co. Obits.
    Mary C. Bryan was the daughter of George and Sarah Wetsel and was born in Augusta Co, VA August 18 1841 and departed this life February 26 1915...at her home in Fulton County two miles....from New Philadelphia aged 73 years six months and eight days.
    Mrs Bryan was the sixth child of a family of ten, seven boys and three girls all living to manhood and womanhood only four remain, Christopher Wetsel near Adair, William H. Wetsel, Harveyville ? Kans, Mrs. Sarah Sinett near Bardolph, Granville L Wetsel, New Philadelphia.
    The deceased when four years of age emigrated with her parents from Virginia to Illlinois and landed in Astoria June 19 1845, and have since resided in Fulton and McDonough Counties; most of the time being spent in their present home in Fulton County.
    February 28 1862 she was united in marriage to George W. Bryan who departed this life October 7 1913. This union was blessed with eleven children namely:
Ahaz B., deceased; William S. and Mrs. Myrtle M. Gilliams?, Adair, IL, James, Burlington, IA; George W., Near New Philadelphia; Mrs. Ivy J. Haffner, and
J. Newton near the home place; Andrew L. near Bushnell; Mrs. Lena Hunnicutt on the where with their comp????? gave their mother their tender and loving care
in her failing health and extreme loneliness since the death of her beloved companion. She prayed daily that she should be taken to rest and join her loving husband whose death she deeply deplored and with resignation she anxiously waited the Divine call and closing her eyes to earth and its, she peacefully fell asleep.
    She also leaves nineteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and in the years hence may the memory of her unselfish devotion make them better men and better women, and her precepts be their guiding star....
    After the funeral services the form of the loving mother was borne by her six sons, William, James, Geo. Newton, Andrew and Leonard to the nearby cemetery where she was laid to rest by the side of her devoted husband on their fifty third wedding anniversary.
Note: This old newspaper was filmed, but was very difficult to read the printouts.

Virginia B. Harris   Obituary for Sarah Jane MARROTT PECK
Rock Island Argus, January 2 1929
Mrs Sarah Jane Peck
    Mrs. Sarah Jane Peck 88, who spent the last 12 years in Rock Island and Moline, died of influenza yesterday in the home of her daughter Mrs. Artie VanDiver of Cicero, Ill. She had been ill since a week before Christmas.
    Sarah Jane Marrott was born in Ohio on Feb. 8 1840, and was married to Orin Peck in Alexandria Mo on Jan 15, 1857. This couple resided in Macomb, Ill, until the death of Mr. Peck nearly 12 years ago. Since that time Mrs. Peck resided with daughters in Rock Island, Moline, and Cicero. She was a member of the Fifteenth Avenue Christian church, Rock Island.
    Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Artie VanDiver of Cicero, Mrs Caddie Gamage of Oak Park, Ill;, Mrs. Birdie Filbert of Stockton, Calif., and Mrs Walter Kline of Moline; two sons, Lee Peck of Macomb and Jack Peck of Plymouth, Ill.; a sister Mrs. Pheby Foster of Moline; a brother B T Marrott of Alexandria, Mo., 22 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The body will be taken to Macomb, Ill, tonight, where the funeral services will be held Friday afternoon. Interment will be in the Oakwood cemetery, Macomb.

Kathleen Stoneking Cooper   Obituary for Orrie YOUNG
Orrie Young, 74, of Industry, Dies
    Orrie Young, 74, of Industry, died Sunday morning at St.Francis Hospital after a long illness. He had been seriously ill for a week. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Industry Methodist Church. Burial will be in Industry Cemetery. The Rev. R. H. Muelder will conduct the services.
    Young was born July 27, 1882, in Industry, a son of James Porter and Margaret Ann Justus Young. On Jan 14, 1911, he married Pear Richey, who survives. He
resided in McDonough County all his life except for 15 years when he lived in Schuyler County.
    He was a retired farmer and merchant. He resided in Industry fir 24 years and operated a grocery store there for a number of years. He is also survived by a brother, Ed Young of Industry; a half-brother, Ira Young, Decatur; a sister, Mrs. Grace Bridges, Blandinsville; and a half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Logan, Arcola.
    A brother, Willis Young, and a sister, Myrtle, died previously.
    Friends may call at the Clugston Funeral Home in Macomb until noon Tuesday and then at the Young residence in Industry.

Kathleen Stoneking Cooper   Obituary for Anna STANDARD YOUNG
Mrs. Anna Young, 73, of Industry Dies [her actual name was Permelia Anna]
    Mrs. Anna Young, 73, of Industry died at 11:20 a.m. today at McDonough District Hospital. She had been in poor health three years and seriously in the past three months.
    Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m. Sunday at the Clugston Funeral Home in Macomb, the Rev E. L. Dunavin officiating, and burial will be in Industry Cemetery.
    Mrs. Young was born March 20, 1894, in Eldorado Township to William Ambrose and Lulabelle Payne Standard. She was a lifelong resident of the Industry
community and had lived in town since 1957. She was a member of the Industry Methodist Church and was a 54-year member and past noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge.
    She was married at Macomb Dec 24, 1910, to Edward Young, who survives with six children, Cleone Young of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs. Glen (Eileen) Russell of
Adair, Mrs. Ray (Ila) Price of Macomb, Gerald Young of Galva, Mrs. John (Betty) Adair of Colchester, and Lyle Young of Bushnell; 16 grandchildren, and 22 grt grandchildren. Three brothers, William and Orlo Standard and an infant brother, and one sister, Mrs. Grace Anstine, are deceased. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p. m. Saturday at the funeral home, where friends may call after noon Saturday.

Rebecca D Mann Death Notice for Elizabeth SPEAR SHELTON
Elizabeth Spear (Speer) dau of George Spear (Speer) and wife of S.C. (Sebert Crutcher) Shelton died Sep 13, 1835, age 19 years and 8 months. Buried Spring Creek Cemetery.

Death Notice for William H. CAMPBELL
The Rushville Times, August 5, 1915
William H. Campbell, whose home was in Macomb, was found dead in his bed at the Soldier's Home at Quincy and was buried at the Home cemetery. He was a member of Co. B 16th Ill. Vol.

Obituary for Thomas A. SARGENT
The Rushville Times, November 16, 1961
Thomas A. Sargent, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Sargent, former residents of Rushville who since 1953 have made their home in Macomb, was one of
three young men of the latter city who were killed Saturday about 11:30 p.m. when their car, traveling at a high rate of speed left the Blandinsville-Tennessee
blacktop road in McDonough County.
Sargent, along with Carl D. Williams, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ozro Williams of Macomb, were instantly killed. Dale L. Dilts, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. George
Dilts, was fatally injured and died about three hours later in McDonough district hospital without gaining consciousness. State police reported that the southbound
car, owned by Dilts, veered off the highway into a drainage ditch on the east side of the road, tore up a section of fence, rolled sideways then somersautled end over
end, clipping a utility pole 14 feet above the ground. All three of the young men were thrown from the car, the body of one being found 150 feet beyond the
wrecked automobile.

Obituary for Mrs. Sarah A. MCNEALEY DECAMP
The Rushville Times, September 3, 1914
Macomb Journal: Mrs. Sarah DeCamp died Saturday night of dysentery, with which she had been ill for about ten days. She was taken ill very suddenly about ten
days ago and was brought to the Annex hospital last Thursday that she might be given the best of care, but her condition was such that human aid was unavailing.
Her age was 73 years, 10 months and 21 days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the Jackson street Presbyterian church, Rev. W. T.
Reynolds officiating. Interment was made in Oakwood.
Sarah A. McNealey was born Oct. 3, 1840, at St. John, New Brunswick. She was the daughter of Andrew and Sarah McNealey, and with them came to this
state, settling near Rushville in 1844. Nov. 22, 1866, she was united in marriage with G. S. DeCamp, now deceased, and they made their home at Industry. She
lived there until 1893, since which time this city has been her home. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, which has united with the
Presbyterian. She is survived by four sons, Ed and Fred DeCamp of this city, Harry of Spokane, Wash., and Walter of Auburn, Wash.; also one brother, Wm.
McNealey of Cedarville, Kan., and one sister, Mrs. Jane Gorsuch of Rushville.

Obituary for Gartha Maxine BAUM ROYER
The Rushville Times, January 20, 1999
    Mrs. Gartha Maxine Royer, 81 of Macomb, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, at the Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb.
    She was born April 7, 1917, in Astoria, the daughter of John and Mary Burgard Baum. She married Norman L. Royer on Aug. 22, 1936 in Virginia. He survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Lyle D. Royer of Gamaliel, Ark., and Harold Royer of Moline; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Duncan of Spokane, Wash., and Betty
Behymer of Altona; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; five brothers, Ronald Baum of East Moline, Russell Baum of Colombus,
Ind., Raymond Baum of Colombia, S.C.; Richard Baum of Quincy; Robert Baum of Ipava; and five sisters, Leona Skiles of Astoria, Margaret Wells of Muscatine,
Iowa; Rosalie Harvey of Colombus, Texas; Lola Mae Huff of Coal Valley, and Judy Kellogg of Elmwood. She was preceded in death by one brother, John Rodney
Baum, and one sister, Francis Heller.
    She was a sorority house mother at Western Illinois University and a member of the Table Grove Community church and was a past district president of the
Rebekah's Lodge.
    Funeral services were Tuesday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Charles Hughes officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory
Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Diabetes Foundation or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Obituary for Darlene VOGLER
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, October 13, 1999, Page 9, column 4
    Darlene Vogler, 84, of Macomb, died Monday, Oct.11, 1999, at her residence.
    She was born Nov.19, 1914, in Sciota Township, McDonough County, the daughter of Olin and Elma Ruth Baker Foster.
    She married Roy “Shorty” Vogler on June 10, 37, in Dixon. He died March 23,1979.
    She is survived by one sister, of Grace Florine Riggins of Vermont, and numerous nieces.
    Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Gred Ford officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood
Cemetery, in Macomb. Visitation is one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Obituary for Florence E. KING AGANS
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 1
    Florence E. Agans, 96, of Macomb, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    She was born Sept. 16, 1903, in Schuyler County, near Rushville, the daughter of Adam and Lydia Egbert King.
    She married Earl Agans on Dec. 15, 1921, in Macomb. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1987.
    She is survived by three daughters, Frances Phares of Macomb, Mrs. Pauline Canavit of Rock Island, and Mrs. Bob (Gladys) France of rural Industry; two sons,
Edward Agans of Bushnell and Wayne Agans of Macomb; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and one brother, Kenneth
King, of Galesburg.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Gerald and Robert, six brothers, Elmer, Eddie, Artie, Alfred, Fred and Clarence King, four
sisters, Helen Buck, Gladys Junhke, Hazel Rasenow, and Doris King.
    She had lived her early life in Rushville. She then moved to Frederick, and then to Macomb in 1929. She had worked for Rainbow Cleaners for one year in 1937.
She also worked for Hillyer Cleaners and Sweeney Cleaners for 17 years, and for the dietary department at McDonough District Hospital for three years. She was
a member of the Assembly of God Church in Macomb for many years.
    Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Gene Fields officiated and burial was at Forest Lawn Memory
Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to a church of the donor’s choice.

Obituary for H. Richard BLANSETT
The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 3
    H. Richard Blansett, 77, of Sciota, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999, at his home.
    He was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Chicago to Harold and Mary Moores (Decker) Blansett. He married Leona Hickman on Oct. 25, 1942, in Missouri. She survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Gary Blansett of Macomb and Wayne (wife Roberta) Blansett of Sciota; one daughter, Mary Ann Elder of Arlington, Texas; eight
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bob Blansett of Macomb.
    He was preceded in death by his parents and one great-grandchild.
    Richard lived in Sciota for 43 years, where he farmed. He was a member of the Sciota Christian Church, Good Hope-Sciota Lions Club and was a Marine
Veteran of World War II.
    Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, 1999, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Tim Platt officiating. Burial
will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to either the Sciota Christian Church or the McDonough District Hospital Hospice.

Death Notice and Obituary for Rev. Donald E. SKILES
The Rushville Times, Wednesday, December 1, 1999, page 15, column 2
The Rev. Donald E. Skiles, 95, of Colchester, died Monday, Nov.29, 1999, at Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester. Services are pending at Shawgo
Memorial Home in Astoria.

The Rushville Times, December 8, 1999, page 15, column 3
    Rev. Donald E. Skiles, 95, of Colchester, died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, at the Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester.
    He was born April 22, 1904, in Browning Township, Schuyler County, to James Allen and Rose Ann (Stambaugh) Skiles.
    He married Garnet Clark on Nov. 6, 1924, in Browning. She preceded him in death on Oct. 8, 1997.
    He is survived by one daughter, Evangeline (Ray) Allen of Moorpark, Calif.; one grandson; one granddaughter; and one great-grandson.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.
    He became a Christian at age 15 in the Methodist Church in Browning. After having the flu in 1919, he developed rheumatic fever which damaged his heart so he
was an invalid. He healed and was again able to help his father with the farm work as before. He began preaching at age 19 and continued to do so for the next 70
years.
    He was ordained by the Assemblies of God, serving as pastor, evangelist, sectional presbyter, hospital chaplain, and nursing home chaplain. In Illinois he pastored
churches in Alto Pass, Buckner, Grafton, Astoria, Rushville, West Point, and 13 years in the new church, which was established in Carthage in 1958. In Iowa, he
pastored churches in Mt. Ayr, Chairton, Conrad, Grinnell, and eight years in the church Garnet began in Ames in 1936.
    He preached regular radio broadcasts for many years in Marshalltown, Iowa; and Carthage. He went into semi-retirement in Bowen in 1971, but he still preached
or taught Sunday School. He continued his favorite pastimes of playing his electric Hawaiian guitar and raising his garden and flowers as long as he was able.
    He loved helping people and encouraging them.
    Services were held Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, at the Astoria Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Steve Adamson and the Rev. Clifford Parry officiating. Burial
was in the Ridgeville Cemetery in Browning. Shawgo Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements.

Obituary for Lillian Lucille SMITHSON SWANGER
The Rushville Times, January 5, 2000, page 13, column 3
    Lillian Lucille Swanger, 83, of Macomb, formerly of Brooklyn, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000, at the Wesley Village Healthcare Center in Macomb.
    She was born Sept. 4, 1916, in Waxahachie, Texas, to the late Luther and Tawnie Belle Wortham Smithson.
    She married Sherman P. Swanger Dec. 16, 1939, in Shelbyville, Mo.
    He survives, along with one daughter, Louise Barrett of Macomb; one son, Jerry Swanger (wife Marilyn) of Brooklyn; four grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; a sister, Jean Kittenson of Denver, Colo.; and a brother, Claude Smithson of Bettendorf, Iowa.
    She was preceded in death by two great-grandsons, four brothers and three sisters.
    She was a life-long homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Macomb.
    Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, at the Worthington Funeral Home in Rushville. with Jack Beard officiating. Burial will be in the
Blackburn Cemetery near Brooklyn. Memorials may be given te the Alzheimer’s Unit of Wesley Village in Macomb.

Obituary for Orrie YOUNG
The Rushville Times, August 1956
Funeral Services For Orrie Young, 74, Held At Industry Wednesday
     Orrie Young, of Industry, a retired farmer and merchant, and a former resident of the Rushville community, died Sunday morning at St. Francis hospital, in
Macomb, following a long illness. He was 74 years old.
     He was born July 27, 1882, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Porter Young, in Oakland township, Schuyler county. He married Pearl Ritchey, Jan. 14, 1911. He had
resided in McDonough county the last 15 years and for a time operated a grocery store at Industry.
     Besides his wife, he leaves one brother, Ed, of Industry; one sister, Mrs. Grace Bridges, Blandinsville; a half-brother, Ira Young, Decatur, and a half-sister, Mrs.
Nellie Logan, Arcola.

Obituary for Guy VAN ORMER
The Rushville Times, August 16, 1956
Guy Van Ormer Dies
     Guy Van Ormer, son of Hiram and Emma Harris Van Ormer was born Aug. 2, 1885 in Huntsville and passed away Aug. 10, at his home in Quincy, following a
long illness. Most of his life was spent in the Huntsville and Macomb area having lived in Quincy only the past few years. On Dec. 8, 1918 he was united in marriage
to Carrie Williams. To this union was born one son, George Van Ormer and one daughter, Mrs. Joyce Sutter, both of Quincy. Surviving are his wife, the son and
daughter, one grandson, Johnnie Van Ormer, two grandaguthers, Deborah and Rebecca Sutter, one sister, Mrs. Esther Burke of Macomb, four brothers, Charles
of Huntsville, Arthur of Rushville, Ralph of Granville and Clarence of Rich Hill, Mo.
     During his illness he confessed his faith in Christ and joined the Methodist church in Huntsville.
     Funeral services were held Sunday in Colchester with Rev. W. C. Glasier officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.

Obituary for Mary STRICKLAND HARE
The Rushville Times, December 24, 1964
Rites Held Wednesday for Mrs. Mary Hare, Macomb
     Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hare, 73 of rural Macomb were held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul's church. The Rev. Joseph Kelly officiated and burial
was in Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Hare died Saturday morning at her home.
     She was born Jan. 9, 1891 in Macomb, the daughter of William and Sarah Ann Corner Strickland. She spent her entire life in and around Macomb. On August
6, 1914 she was married to J. A. Hare. He died in 1958. She was a member of the Catholic church.
     Surviving are nine children, Mrs. Charles Icenogle of Macomb, Mrs. Ed Lewis of Beardstown, John Hare of Fargo, N. D., Jack Hare of Madison, Wis., Mrs.
Bill Rexroat of Colchester, Mrs. Martha Yerkes of Tucson, Ariz., Jim Hare of Abingdon, Lee Hare of Madison, and Mrs. Dennis Peitzmeier of Macomb; a brother,
William Strickland of Quincy; and three sisters, Mrs. Chester Jennings of Macomb, Mrs. Annie Street of Rushville, and Mrs. Vera Blodgett of Greeley, Colo. Also
surviving are 34 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Death Notice for O. F. PIPER
The Rushville Times, November 15, 1900
Mr. O. F. Piper, one of Macomb's most prominent and highly respected citizens, died last week in his 79th year.

Obituary for Don J. SINNOCK
The Rushville Times, February 16, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Don J. Sinnock, 75, of Macomb, died Wednesday, Feb. 9 at his residence.
    He was born Dec. 12, 1924, in Quincy, the son of Milton and Virginia Koch Sinnock. He married Bettie Daniel Williams on Aug. 15, 1946, in Rushville. She
survives.
    Also surviving are two daughters, Rosemary Sue (husband, Dean) Paisley of Chatham and Donna J. (husband, Michael) Ingles of Pontiaç; one son, Marc (wife,
Katharine) Sinnock of Indianapolis, Ind.; seven grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one sister, Pat (husband, Don) Daniel of Ashland; and one brother, Robert
of Havana.
    He owned his own contracting business in Rushville and developed the Parkview Acres subdivision. Later, he was on the staff at the physical plant at Western
Illinois University.
    He was a W.W. II veteran and served in the 26th Yankee Division which landed on Utah Beach in Normandy with General Patton’s third army in August 1944.
He served in northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe and received a Bronze Star for valor and four Bronze Battle Stars. He also served in the
National Guard’s 44th Division as 1st Sgt. in Beardstown. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW
    Funeral services were Saturday, Feb. 12 at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb with Rev. Mary Roberts officiating and burial with military rites in
the Rushville City Cemetery
    Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital’s Hospice Program, 525 E. Grant, Macomb, IL 61455.

Death of Charles CUSHMAN
The Rushville Times, September 23, 1906
Charles Cushman Of Macomb Killed At The Fair Grounds By Negro
Charles Cushman, a special policeman on duty at the fair grounds at Macomb was shot and instantly killed on Wednesday night of last week by Wm. Dorsey, a
negro gambler. The policeman raided a crap game on the grounds that was run by the negro and flourished his revolver to enforce his commands. The tent was full
of negroes and the one in charge of the game resisted interference by the officer and drew his gun, an automatic weapon of the latest pattern. A battle at short range
was the outcome and the policeman was shot thru the heart and died where he fell. There were probably eight shots or more fired, as the policeman's revolver
showed four empty cartridges and the negro fired that number or more. After the shooting the negro left the fair grounds and hid in the corn, and altho the sheriff
and city officers hunted for him that night he could not be found.
Captured Near Rushville
Thursday at noon word was received in Rushville that an officer had been killed at Macomb by a negro and that the murderer was at liberty. That same day City
Marshal Ingles had business in Littleton and started to drive to that village. When near the Applegate hill he passed a negro in the road, but at that time did not know
the man was wanted. Farther along on the road he met Oscar Aulger and Jesse Hale, who had received news of the murder and had started out to capture the
negro. Marshal Ingles joined them in the chase and they all turned back. By making inquiries they learned that the negro had inquired about the nearest railroad
station, so they started east towards Ray. Marshal Ingles afterwards came back onto the Rushville-Littleton road near Moore's chapel and soon afterwards located
the negro near Wheeler Moore's farm.

Obituary for Inez FULKS KIRK
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Mrs. Robert Kirk, Macomb, Died Suddenly Monday
Mrs. Robert Kirk of Macomb, well-known in Rushville where she resided for a number of years, her husband being engaged in the tailoring business, died
suddenly Monday morning at 4 o'clock of a heart attack.
The deceased before her marriage was Miss Inez Fulks, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fulks of Beardstown. Her husband preceded her in death
several years ago. She is survived by one son, Clifford Kirk, who resides in Chicago, and a sister, Miss Irma Fulks, of Beardstown. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at her late home. Burial was in the Oakwood cemetery at Macomb.

Obituary for Maggie L. CARNES BREEN
The Rushville Times, December 29, 1937
Former Birmingham Lady Died In Macomb, Dec. 25
    Mrs. Maggie L. Carnes-Breen, widow of William Breen and a former resident of Schuyler county, died Christmas morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Dwight Reed, in Macomb, after an illness of six months duration. Her age was seventy-three years.
    Funeral services, conducted by Rev. H. M. Bloomer of Macomb, were held Monday afternoon at the Brooklyn M. E. church. Interment was in the Blackburn
cemetery.
    The following obituary was read at the service:
    A daughter of J. B. and Martha (Boyce) Carnes, she was born November 16, 1864, near Doddsville. On April 5, 1882, she was united in marriage to William
Breen, who preceded her in death. To this union were born seven children, one of whom, Chester, pre-deceased her. Those surviving her are: Mrs. Charles Curtis,
Macomb; Shirley Breen, Birmingham; Hancel Breen, Macomb; Mrs. Dwight Reed, Macomb; Mrs. Mans Reed, Macomb; Geneva Lambert, Birmingham. Also
surviving are two brothers, George F. and Charles Carnes, and a sister, Minta Harris, all of Coffeyville, Kansas.

Obituary for Rachel I. GREEN HUMES
The Rushville Times, January 26, 2000, page 13, column 2
    Rachel I. Humes, 65, of Colchester, died Thesday, Jan. 18, 2000, at her residence.
    Born Jan. 1, 1935, in Camden to Ivan and Florence Hale Green, she married Zanel E. Humes on Sept. 1, 1951. in Macomb. He died April 16, 1996.
She also was preceded in death by one daughter, Alice Kay Humes.
    Surviving are two sons, Greg (wife, Chris) of Tennessee, and Randy (wife, Terri) of Pinallas Park, Fla.; and two daughters, Mrs. Randy (Pam) Wear and Mrs.
Randy (Julie) Schoonover, both of Colchester; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and two sisters, Patsy Brawn and Peggy Brake, both of Colchester.
She worked at Denney’s Grocery for 33 years, retiring in 1995.
    Services were Friday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Mark Wolford officiated. Burial was in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.
    Memorials may be made to the Colchester Rescue Squad.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Thomas C. YARD
McDonough Pioneer Dead
Thos. C. Yard Passes Away Aged 93 Years.
Came to This County In 1832 When But a Child - Prominent And Prosperous Farmer
    Thos. C. Yard passed away at his home on East Carrol street at 8:45 this morning as a result of a complicated ailment from which he has been sick for some weeks, lacking but one month of being 93 years of age. With the death of Mr. Yard another and among the last of the pioneers of the county, passes on.
Born in Connecticut
    While Mr. Yard was born in Connecticut, at Stamford, Dec. 4, 1830, he was the son of English parents, who themselves were emigrants to this country, his father, Job Yard, being a native of Sommersetshire as was also his mother, Frances Chorley Yard. As was the custom of the time to make a considerable fuss over a christening, he was taken to New York City where he was christened in the Old Trinity Church, one of the historic places in New York.
    At the age of two years his parents came to this county and located, and since that period he has been identified with the life of this county, that being his home from that time on. His parents came by water the mode of travel most used in those days, coming down the Ohio river and up the Mississippi to Warsaw which at that time was a prominent trading point and port. Debarking, they loaded their goods in a wagon pulled by oxen and came to this county locating on the farm in Emmet township now owned by the heirs of Job Yard, his brother, and occupied at present by Mrs. Sarah Yard. The hardships of the pioneer were undergone
and while Thomas was then but a child he took to work early as was the custom in those days. His father lived but six years after he arrived in this county and although worked diligently had but 40 acres of land cleared and under cultivation at that time, so difficult was the work.
    The conditions of the pioneers marked the boyhood of Mr. Yard. He worked early and late, subsisted on the frugal meals of the pioneers and built for himself a constitution that stood the ravages of disease for nearly 93 years.
    His boyhood, like the description given by Lincoln of his boyhood, was :"the short and simple annals of the poor." But while not blessed with a quantity of the world's goods in boyhood he possessed a will and trained to frugality that meant more to his later success in life that abundant means.
    Dec. 28, 1854 he was united in marriage to Louis Phelphs, daughter of the late Lenander Phelphs, a man well known among the pioneers and the man who built the first bridge over the Crooked creek, north of this city, and which stood for years as monument to his workmanship. They went to housekeeping at once on a farm in Emmet township which has ever since been known as the Thos. Yard homestead. Mr. Phelphs was one of the first members of the Presbyterian church of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Yard attached themselves to this denomination. On that homestead, where they spent the major portion of their lives, twelve children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Yard, only four of whom. Mrs. Chas. Yard, Dr. Edmond, Truman and Mrs. John Ledgerwood, all of Macomb, survive.
    The Yard homestead at the start combined but 56 acres but good management, frugality, and hard work, combined to the end that when he quit farming a few years ago he possessed 730 acres of land and the homestead had increased from 56 acres to 210. Mr. Yard did not depend on the land alone to furnish the competence for his farm work. He raised stock and studied stock. He profited by his mistakes and the mistakes of others in handling stock and became an excellent judge. He also bought and shipped stock and possessed a business acumen that acquired for him a large competence.
    But the wanderlust struck him at one time. He tired of the farm and thought there was to be big money in the Golden West and set forth. It was the time when the plains were crossed by wagons and Mr. Yard make the trip in 1863. He stopped in Carson City for some time and then went on the California. He was not pleased with the west, however, as a place of locating and returned home, making the trip, by way of the Isthmus of Panama, as there was no canal at that time. From there he took a boat to New York City and returned to his home in this country.
    With the exception of this trip west he resided on his farm for 41 years to the day. He left on Dec. 28, 1895. the anniversary of his marriage and went to California again with wife for five months stay. He returned to this city and located in the brick house on East Carrol street where they resided ever since, and where his aged wife awaits the call which will allow her to join her husband.
    Mr. Yard was an ardent Republican all of his life and gave of his time an energy for the party cause he espoused. His friends and neighbors recognized his more than average mentality and his ability to analyze a question and believed in his arguments on a question discussed. He was a man whose honestly was never questioned and enjoyed the confidence of everyone who knew him.
    A few months ago, realizing that he had not much longer to remain here as the natural trend of life as he had already far passed the age given mortal man, he disposed of a large amount of his property, dividing it among his children, reserving for himself and his wife all that would be necessary for their care and comfort for the rest of their days. All of this had been accumulated by the toil and hard work of himself and wife during their almost 75 years of companionship.
    No eulogy is necessary in his death for his life stands before all as a monument of honesty, frugality and Christian living.
    The funeral services will be held from the First Presbyterian church at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Rodgers. Interment in the mausoleum in Oakwood abbey.
    NOTE: Thomas C. Yard died November 1, 1923.

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Job YARD
Yard
    Job Yard, one of McDonough county's well known citizens died about 9 o'clock this morning at his home in Emmet township after a long illness. His death
was due to a complicated ailment. His age was 76 years, 10 months and 2 days.
    Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
    Deceased was born in Mcdonough county May 1, 1836 and continued his residence in this county until the time of his death. He was of English parentage, his father and mother, Job and Frances Chorley Yard being natives of Somersetshire, Southwestern England. He was married in 1873 to Sarah Webster, who survives. When the Civil war waged he became a member of Co. I, 124th Ill. Infantry and served until the close of the war. He leaves besides his wife the following children: I. W. Yard, Montana; Mrs. Lewis Anderson, Macomb; Mrs. Etta Argenbright, Macomb; Mrs. Frank Kennett, Iowa; Lewis Yard, Macomb. He is also survived by two half brothers, Will and J. R. Adkinson, both residents of Emmet township.
    Mr. Yard was a man of high moral character and stood high in the esteem of his friends. His long extended life was replete with usefulness, not only to his immediate family but to his fellowmen, and he was esteemed for his courtesy, gentleness of manner and for his high moral character and purposeful aim in life. In his death the family have lost a kind and indulgent father, the community in which he resided a splendid neighbor and county a good and useful citizen.
    NOTE: Job Yard, Jr. died November 16, 1939

Kathy Lathrop   Obituary for Mary Jane YARD WARREN
    Mary Jane Yard was born April 16, 1833, died October 2, 1902, age 74 years, 5 months and 16 days. Deceased was married to G. W. Warren, September 9,
1855 in McDonough county, Ill. To this union was born nine children. Seven girls and two boys. Three of whom have gone on before to await the coming of mother on the other side of the river. She united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church when she was about 16 years of age and when she was 27 years old, united with the Christian church and remained a faithful believer until death. She was an actual church worker as long as she was in good health, and loved to be at the house of God, and with his people to praise his name. She leaves husband, six children and twenty grand children and four brothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her loss. But what is our loss is her gain. Through over 52 years of wedded life together, she now awaits the coming of her husband on the other shore.
    The funeral services were held at the Union church October 2, conducted by W. E. Jones. A large attendance of friends and neighbors but speak the respect in which she was held by all who knew her. May she rest in peace in the land of her Savior.

Debbie Hamilton Obituary for Levi HAMILTON
Macomb Journal, Thursday, April 20, 1882
Death of Levi Hamilton - From By-Stander of yesterday
Levi Hamilton, a well known early pioneer of this county, died recently in Iowa. Mr. Hamilton came to McDonough county in 1883 (should be 1833), and settled in Walnut Grove. He was for many years known throughout the county as an upright and honest man. He was a leading member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and many are the people in this county who in time past have enjoyed the christian hospitality of the deceased and his wife at their home at the old camping ground in Walnut Grove. At the ripe old age of 80 years he has been called from the labors of this world to rest.

Debbie Hamilton Obituary for Malinda CREEL HAMILTON
Macomb Journal, Thursday , February 3, 1881
Mrs. Malinda, wife of Levi Hamilton, died at the residence of their son, Uriah, in Shenandoah, Iowa on the 21st day of January, 1881. Her maiden name was Creel, and she was born in Columbia, Ky. Dec. 9, 1809, and was married with Levi Hamilton, Oct. 25, 1825. On Oct. 1833 they left their native state and settled
in Walnut Grove in this county, where they resided for a great many years. About two years ago, they went with their son, Uriah, to Shenandoah, Iowa. The deceased was an earnest worker in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, of which she was a member for more than half a century, and there are few people left among those who were here in the early days of the settlement of this county, who will not remember the kind and Christian like hospitality of Mrs. Malinda Hamilton.

Debbie Hamilton   Obituary for HARRISON HAMILTON
Obituary: source unknown
    Died -- At the residence of his father at Walnut Grove, McDonough county, Ill., Bro. Harrison Hamilton, on the 29th of January, 1867, in the forty-first year of his age.
    Bro. Hamilton professed religion at the first camp meeting held at Walnut Grove in 1838, under the ministry of Rev. Cyrus Haines. He immediately identified himself with the church, of which he served a consistent and worthy member until death. He served the congregation for nearly eighteen years in the office of deacon. Though a man of business and one upon whom many worldly cares rested, he always had time for his official duties. He did not leave all the work of training the
congregation to support the minister and enterprises of the church to the pastor, but did much of the work himself. He believed that each member ought to give for the cause of God regularly -- a duty which he sought to impress upon the minds of all. His death was peaceful and triumphant. For several days before his death, he was constantly rejoicing in prospect of heaven. He talked with his unconverted neighbors who called to see him, manifesting a deep concern for their salvation.
    In his death the dear sinner has lost a praying friend, the community a worth citizen, the church a faithful officer, his family a loving husband and a kind father. His loss is felt in every place he filled and every relation he sustained in life. Farewell, Bro. Harrison, triumphant servant of the Lord! we will remember your earnest request, and will try to meet you in heaven. J. W. Carter

Debbie Hamilton Obituary for Rachel BALLANCE HAMILTON
probably Macomb Journal, March 1910
[Obituary is torn and not all there so I will copy the best I can]
Rachel Ballance was born 14, 1828 in Lincolnshire, England. Died March 25, 1910 at her late resident in McDonough County, Illinois. She had reached the
ripe old age of 81 years, 8 months, and 11 days. Her last illness was not of long duration and yet for some time she had been gradually failing. The passing of her spirit, however, at this time was not expected as some hope ????????????????? those who had the joy of her association. ? education in the public school of Macomb. As a mother she was ideal, neighbor none could excel her, as a friend she was loyal and ? She is survived by her two sons J.F. and W.L. of near Good Hope and four sisters: Miss Mary Ballance, and Mrs. C.W. Thory of Stuart, IA., Mrs. Elizabeth Miller of Galesburg and Mrs. Rebecca Brockway of Hazen, Ark. And the grandchildren and great grandchildren mentioned above. The funeral was held from the late resident at 2 p.m. March ? The Rev. L.D. Lasswell officiating.
Interment was made in the Good Hope cemetery, a large concourse of relatives and friends attended her last sad rites.

Debbie Hamilton Obituary for Ellis HAMILTON
Macomb Journal, February 1895
Died in Arkansas
Ellis Hamilton, who went from his home in Good Hope to Arkansas and thence to Texas for his health in the early winter, and whose brother, J.F. Hamilton, went to his sick bed a few weeks later, word coming that the patient was sinking slowly -- died Thursday last in Arkansas, at Hazen, we believe and the body was brought home Sunday. The last news the Journal had from Mr. J.F. Hamilton they were in Texas, but with the intention of starting north when the patient was able. They had doubtless come as far as Arkansas, where the brother died. Mr. Hamilton was met at Bushnell yesterday by the Odd Fellows lodge of Good Hope, who
took charge of the remains of his dead brother. The funeral will be held tomorrow at Good Hope. Deceased was a single man and about thirty years of age.

Debbie Hamilton   Obituary for Albert W. HAMILTON
Obituary: source unknown
    Died -- Feb. 5. 1864, Albert W. Hamilton, son of H. and R. Hamilton of Walnut Grove, Ill. aged 13 years.
    Albert was an interesting boy, of more than ordinary intellect for one of his age. He was a diligent scholar, took great delight in the Sabbath school of which he was a constant attendant. Among his playmates he was affable and kind, and consequently was greatly endeared to them. In the family he was obedient and quiet. He was truly a good boy: but death claimed him and took him away from the family, the school and the associates of his youth. The following verses were handed me by his mother with the request to attach them to the above obituary:
"Alas! thou art gone -- and forever,
From earth and thy labors of love, Thy fond presence we ne'er shall recover,
To point us to mansions above; Thy voice which to us was so charming
And soft as the dove's soothingly, Has ceased with its accents to cheer us
And gladden our sorrowful way.
*    *    *    *    *    *    *    *
Ah! ne'er shall we greet thy returning
Tho' oft we regret thy delay; No sighing or sorrowful yearning
Will shorten thy wearisome stay, Yet thy spirit in realms of bright glory
With the ransomed its harp will resound, Repeating the heavenly story ---
"Tho' once I was lost -- now I'm found."

Debbie Hamilton Obituary for William Levi HAMILTON
probably the Macomb Journal, December 1927 or January 1928
William Levi Hamilton, son of Harrison and Rachel Ballouce (should be Ballance) Hamilton, passed away at Biloxi, Miss., Monday evening. Dec. 26, 1927 of heart failure. He was born in Walnut Grove township, Mar. 1, 1855, being at the time of his death, 72 years, 9 months and 26 days of age. His father died when he was a small lad and he lived with his mother until her death, Mar. 10, 1910. Since then he has made his home with the exception of the coldest winter months he spent at Biloxi, Miss. William Levi was the last surviving member of the Harrison Hamilton family, his parents, brothers and sisters preceding him in death many years ago. He was never married. He leaves to mourn his death one niece and six nephews, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick, Balboa Heights, Canal Zone, Panama; Andrew W. Hamilton, Jansen, Canada; Arthur A. Hamilton, Santa Monica, Calif.; Ray H. Hamilton, Good Hope, Ill.; Keith and Wilford Montgomery, Jacksonville, Ill., and Frank Montgomery, Somerset, Penn., besides a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian church at Good Hope, under the auspices of The I.O.O.F. of Good Hope. Interment in the Good Hope cemetery.

Debbie Hamilton Obituary for Joseph Franklin HAMILTON
Macomb Journal, (hand written in Dec. 1, 1918) probably from December 1918
Joseph Franklin Hamilton died yesterday at the home of his son Ray at Good Hope, aged 64 years, 11 months and 29 days. No arrangements have been made as yet for the funeral services, but interment will be made at Good Hope. Death was the result of a long period of confinement with paralysis which he had borne patiently. He was born December 3, 1852 near Good Hope and has always lived in that vicinity. He was married on March 5, 1879 to Anna L. Allison who is deceased. He has been a member of the Presbyterian church since early childhood and in his passing away McDonough county loses a highly respected man and worthy citizen. Since the death of his wife a few years ago he has made his home with Ray Hamilton, a son of Good Hope. He is mourned by three sons, Andrew W., of Jansen, Canada, Arthur A. of Gray, Canada, Ray H. of Good Hope and also one daughter Mrs. Edith B. Kirkpatrick of Washington D.C. One brother,
Wm. Levi of Biloxi, Miss., survives

Debbie Hamilton   Obituary for Anna L. ALLISON HAMILTON
Very poor copy, probably from the Macomb Journal, February 1916
    Mrs. J.F. Hamilton of two and one half miles southeast of Good Hope died suddenly Sunday morning about 11 o'clock while entering the Good Hope Presbyterian church. She preceded her husband into the entrance, he remaining behind to tie up the horse; As Mr. Hamilton came into the vestibule he saw his wife holding her head and then suddenly she toppled over, falling down the steps to the basement. Though he quickly caught hold, he was unable to prevent her from falling. It developed that she had been overcome by an apoplectic stroke and died within a few minutes. A physician was called but she was beyond human relief. She had not been particularly ill, the stroke coming entirely unexpectedly. Her age was 60 years 10 months 17 days Funeral services conducted by Rev. Mr. Goff,
were held at the ? Wednesday afternoon ? ? ? interment in the Good Hope cemetery.
    Anna L. daughter of Andrew H. and Lucinda Allison was born south of Macomb where she lived with her parents until ? united in marriage, March 5, 1879 with J.F. Hamilton, since which time her home has been near Good Hope, the homestead being two and one half miles southeast of that village. Mr. Hamilton has been in poor health for a year, and following a sale Feb. 22, they expected to leave the farm and live in town.
    The deceased was a woman of marked strength of character and possessed of a kindliness that made her loved by everyone. She joined the Presbyterian church in early life and has since lived true to her procession of faith. In her death the community in which she lived feels a keen loss. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick of Ancon, Canal Zone; three sons Bern of Jansen, Saskatchewan, Can. Arthur of Gray, Saskatchewan, Can. And Ray of Good Hope. There survive also three sisters, Mrs. Abbie L. Bennett, ;of Gooding, Idaho; Mrs. Elizabeth Watson and Miss Flora M. Allison of Macomb; by brothers Eugene Allison, Theodore B. Allison, Thad C. Allison, and Joe H. Allison all of Macomb, and ? grandchildren. Four brothers and one sister are deceased.

Probably from the Macomb Journal April 1949
Funeral Today
Funeral services were held today at Rochester, N.Y. for Raph
Kirkpatrick, 69, former local resident who died Wednesday evening at
Rochester, where he had resided for the past several years. A son of
Taylor and Ida Creel Kirkpatrick, he was born on a farm two and one half
miles east of Bardolph. He attended school at Western and then went to
Iowa, where he taught for several years and was graduated from the
college at Ames. Following his marriage in 1910 to Edith Hamilton, he
obtained employment in Panama,. and the couple moved there, returning to
New York a number of years ago. The widow, two sons, a granddaughter,
and three survive. Ray Hamilton of Good Hope is a brother in law.

Thursday August 24, probably the Macomb Journal hand written Aug.
22, 1905
Death Record
Mrs. Arthur Hamilton died at her late residence, two and one half miles
northeast of this city, at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, of uranic
poisoning, following premature childbirth. The babe, which weighed but
three and one half pounds, is still living. Her age was 20 years.
Funeral services were held at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the
residence, conducted by Rev. Crawford of Galesburg, formerly of Good
Hope. Interment in the cemetery at Good Hope.
The death is particularly sad, coming as it did and with the babe left
motherless. She was sick only about 12 hours and although receiving the
best of medical skill the poison could not be allayed, convulsions
resulting. She was only married last Christmas week, the ceremony being
performed at Galesburg by Rev. Crawford, their former pastor. Her maiden
name was Mary McLean, and she lived at Reed, a small town in Henderson
Co. She leaves, beside her husband and babe, her parents, one brother,
William, of Reed, and three sisters, Mrs. White of Kirkwood, Mrs. Harry
Clover of Carmen, and Miss Lulu of Reed.

>From a Macomb paper, probably Macomb Journal March 1944
Former Resident Dies in Saskatchewan
Word has been received by relatives here of the sudden death of Bern
Hamilton of Jansen, Sask., Ca. last Friday. Funeral services were held
Tuesday at that place. He was the son of Frank and Anna Allison Hamilton
and was born in Walnut Grove township in 1879. In 1902 he was married to
Mettie C. Ellis, and after living in Macomb township several years they
moved to near Jansen, Canada. His last visit to Macomb was in the winter
of 1936 & 37, when he and his wife and two of his daughters spent
several months at the home of Mrs. J.F. Ellis. He is survived by his
wife and nine children, all but one of whom lives in Canada. One
daughter, Mary Catherine, resided in Macomb with her grandmother while
attending Western several years ago. One son John, graduated from
Oklahoma A. & M. college and is now at lieutenant (j.g.) in the U. S.
navy.
He is also survived by two brothers, Ray of northeast of Macomb, and
Arthur of California, and one sister, Edith Kirkpatrick of New York.

probably Macomb Journal Sept. 1957
Ray H. Hamilton, 68, of Good Hope dies
Ray Harrison Hamilton, 68, of Good Hope died suddenly at 9:10 p.m.
Saturday at the St. Francis Hospital following an illness of one week.
He had been in the hospital two days. His death was attributed to a
blood clot in the pulmonary artery.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Clugston
Funeral home, the Rev. Cortley Burroughs officiating. Burial will be in
Good Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Hamilton was born July 16, 1889 to Anna Allison and Joseph Franklin
Hamilton, and had been a lifelong resident of the Good Hope community.
He was a retired cattle feeder and had lived in Good Hope since 1946. He
married Nina M. Purdum May 10, 1910.
Mr. Hamilton was a charter member of the farm bureau which he had helped
organize in this county. He attended Western Academy and Western
Illinois State Normal majoring in manual arts.
He was a leader in 4 H club work for 10 years; a member of the board of
education in Good Hope for 39 years; a member of the Good Hope Lodge 617
AF & AM; Illinois Council No. 1, Knoxville; Royal Arch Masons of
Illinois Macomb Morse chapter 19; and the Macomb Commandery 61, Knight
Templar, He joined the Good Hope Presbyterian Church during his youth.
Surviving in addition to the widow are two children, William Hamilton of
Good Hope and Mrs. Helen Collins of Morrison and four grandchildren. Two
brothers, Arthur Hamilton and Welbern Hamilton, and one sister, Mrs.
Edith Kirkpatrick are deceased.
Friends may call at the funeral home. The family will meet friends from
7:00 - 9:00 tonight.

probably Macomb Journal May 1979
(Hand written on side) Hamilton, Nina 20 Oct. 1888 - 16 May 1979
Mrs. Nina Hamilton
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Hamilton will be at 2 p.m. Friday at
Sargents Funeral Home in Macomb with the Rev. Kenneth Mortonson
officiating
Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery. Friends may call at Sargents after
noon today and the family will meet with friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday.

She was born Oct 29, 1888, in Gladstone, Michigan., the daughter of
Samuel Elliott and Alice Knight Purdum. She also lived in Scotland
Township, Macomb, and Walnut Grove before moving to Good Hope in 1946.
She was one of seven city school pupils who were given scholarships to
attend the Western Training School. She was a member of the B.P.W. Club,
the Good Hope Womens Club, the Presbyterian Church and was a Charter
Member of Home Extension Services.
Mrs. Hamilton was married May 19, 1910, in Macomb, to Ray H. Hamilton.
He died Sept. 14, 1957. She is survived by one son, William E. Hamilton
of Good Hope; one daughter, Mrs. Glen (Helen) Collins of Mesa, Ariz.;
three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a brother, Lloyd; a half brother, Charles Purdum; a sister,
Mrs. Marie Kirkpatrick and a grandson.

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