Obituaries

Obituaries

Wanda M Cameron

Wanda M Cameron

May 6, 2008

Mrs. Wanda M. Cameron, 75, of Fountain Green, Illinois passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 3:59 P.M. at her home. She was born May 8, 1932 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the daughter of Franklin Henry and Narcia Gilmore Bundy. On February 13, 1964 she married Fred Cameron In Blandinsville, Illinois. He survives along with one son Edward Torrence of...

Frank H Jones

Frank H Jones

May 2, 2008

Frank H. Jones

Frank Hamilton Jones, 83, of Rural Route Stronghurst IL, passed away at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg at 12:02 AM, Friday, May 2, 2008.

He was born on Mar 13, 1925, in Jacksonville IL, the son of Frank and Mary (Winchester) Jones. He was married to Analu Painter on Aug 19, 1950, in...

Robert M Charles

Robert M Charles

May 1, 2008

Mr. Robert M. Charles, 70, of Niota, Illinois passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at the Fort Madison Community Hospital.

He was born September 8, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Leonard Pearl and Margaret ODowd Charles. On June 20, 1998 he married Fermina Dinopol in the Phillipines.

Mr. Charles had served in the...

Clyde W Wheatley

Clyde W Wheatley

Apr 26, 2008

Clyde William Wheatley

Clyde William Wheatley, age 69 of Stronghurst, Illinois died at 9:00 P.M. Saturday April 26, 2008 at his home. He was born April 6, 1939 in Dallas City, Illinois, the son of Herbert and Minnie Williams Wheatley. On June 30, 1995, he married Madge Johnson Ryan in Stronghurst.

Mr. Wheatley was a...

Elizabeth Gilpin Mcsparen

Elizabeth Gilpin Mcsparen

Apr 23, 2008

Elizabeth Gilpin McSparen, 54, of Carthage, IL died Wednesday April 23, 2008 at 3:25 PM at the Keokuk Area Hospital. She was born September 30, 1953 in LaHarpe, the daughter of Leonard and Dorothy Maynard Gilpin. She enjoyed family cook outs, bingo, puzzles, and her grandchildren. She was also a huge Elvis fan. She is survived by her parents,...

Berlett, John

Berlett, John

Apr 20, 2008

John E. Berlett Mr. John E. Berlett 73, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 5:55 A.M. Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, IL.

He was born August 25, 1934 in LaHarpe, the son of Wiley and Mae Layborn Berlett. On December 24, 1953 he married Elaine Eddington in LaHarpe. She preceded him...

Hicks, Jeffrey

Hicks, Jeffrey

Apr 16, 2008

Jeffrey Lynn Hicks

Jeffrey Lynn Hicks, age 53 of Stronghurst, Illinois died at 8:30 P.M. Wednesday April 16, 2008 in St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois. He was born May 8, 1954 in LaHarpe, Illinois, the son of Wayne and Leah Link Hicks.

Jeff owned and operated "Hicks Sticks" - Custom Pool Cues and Repairs...

Beulah M Lofton

Beulah M Lofton

Apr 11, 2008

Beulah M. Lofton, 103, of Burlington, Iowa, formerly of Dallas City, Illinois passed away Friday, April 11, 2008 at 10:15 PM at the Blair House in Burlington.

She was born March 12, 1905 in Dallas City, the daughter of Manford and Barbara Hupfer Lofton.

Ms. Lofton was raised and attended school in Dallas City. Earlier...

Kenneth C Magner

Kenneth C Magner

Apr 8, 2008

Kenneth Claude Magner

Kenneth Claude Magner, age 78 of Media, Illinois, died at 6:15 P.M. Tuesday April 8, 2008 in the Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa. He was born December 6, 1929 in East Peoria, Illinois, the son of Shad and Zelma Hardy Magner. On August 25, 1951, he married Mable Davis in the...

Judith Ann Grisham

Judith Ann Grisham

Mar 28, 2008

Judith Ann Grisham, 58, of Lomax, Illinois passed away Friday, March 28, 2008 at 7:31a.m. at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, Iowa.

She was born June 23, 1949, the daughter of Virgil and Hazel Torrence Worley. She married Charles Edward Grisham on February 17, 1968 in Lomax, Illinois. Mrs. Grisham was a life long resident...

David Sr Van Fleet

David Sr Van Fleet

Mar 27, 2008

David C. Van Fleet Sr. David C. Van Fleet Sr., age 87 of Blandinsville, Illinois, died at 1:50 A.M. Thursday March 27, 2008 in the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois. He was born December 8, 1920 in Tennessee, Illinois, the son of George and Myrtle Logan Van Fleet. On December 26, 1940, he married Katharyn...

Clifford E Rich

Clifford E Rich

Mar 25, 2008

Mr. Clifford E. Rich, 75, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 2:50 AM at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois.

He was born June 11, 1932 in Ft. Green township, the son of Roy and Alma Yetter Rich. On January 24, 1954 he married Virginia Rodeffer in Disco, IL.

Mr. Rich...

Huston, Keith

Huston, Keith

Mar 25, 2008

Keith M. Huston

Mr. Keith M. Huston, 92, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 11:25 A.M. at the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois.

He was born June 14, 1915 near Fountain Green, Illinois the son of Kerus and Zola (Barr) Huston. On November 10, 1945 he married Frances Reed in...

Mynatt, Dorothy

Mynatt, Dorothy

Mar 24, 2008

Dorothy D. Mynatt

Dorothy Dene Mynatt, age 70, of rural Carman, Illinois died at 7:30 A.M. Monday March 24, 2008 at her home. She was born March 17, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Harvey and Ollie Mae Harris Hill. On November 18, 1956, she married Rex A. Mynatt in Stronghurst.

Dorothy was a...

Mershon, Terry

Mershon, Terry

Mar 24, 2008

Terry D. Mershon

Mr. Terry D. Mershon, 59, of LaHarpe, Illinois passed away Monday March 24, 2008 at 7:18 PM at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born March 30, 1948 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Dale and Mabel Phillips Mershon.

After graduating from high school in...

Nixon, George

Nixon, George

Mar 24, 2008

George L. Nixon

Mr. George L. Nixon, 92, of Lomax, Illinois passed away Monday, March 24, 2008 at 6:45 PM at the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab Center in Stronghurst, Illinois.

He was born December 30, 1915 in Lomax, the son of Fred and Hazel Waterman Nixon.

Mr. Nixon farmed all of his...

Kershner, Leona

Kershner, Leona

Mar 21, 2008

Leona E. Kershner

Mrs Leona E. Smith Kershner, 96, of Lomax, Illinois passed away Friday, March 21, 2008 at 2:40 AM at the Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb,. Illinois.

She was born March 15, 1912 in Lomax, the daughter of Arthur and Julia Worley Smith Sr. On August 1, 1928 she married Jule Kershner...

Earl Jr Norris

Earl Jr Norris

Mar 19, 2008

Earl Norris Jr.

Earl Norris Jr., age 72 of Stronghurst, Illinois died at 2:30 A.M. Wednesday March 19, 2008 at his home. He was born June 6, 1935 in Philadelphia, Illinois, the son of Earl and Nellie Stewart Norris Sr. In 1956, he married Judith Rae Hiles. They later divorced. On April 7, 1979, he married Betty...

Daniel W "Danny" Nichols

Daniel W "Danny" Nichols

Mar 16, 2008

Daniel W. "Danny" Nichols

Daniel W. Danny Nichols, age 78 of rural Media, Illinois, died at 12:15P.M. Sunday March 16, 2008 in the Oak Lane Nursing & Rehab Center in Stronghurst. He was born April 10, 1929 in Jasper County, Illinois, the son of Roy and Mary Trimble Nichols. On March 17, 1947, he married Nevada Riley...

May Viola Trout

May Viola Trout

Mar 11, 2008

Mrs. May Viola Trout, 90, of the Montebello Healthcare Center in Hamilton, Illinois passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:10 P.M. at the Healthcare Center.

She was born June 3, 1917 in Wayland, Missouri the daughter of Charles Clifford and Anna May Toops Parsons. On August 17, 1935 she married Lester Caulkins. He passed away December...

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