D Obituary Page for Cass County, Illinois
Name: Addie B. DANIEL
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper: 1961
Submitter: Barbara J.
(Kerwin) Oleson
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie B. Daniel, 65, were held Sunday, April 2,
at the Ashland Church of Christ. The Rev. Glenn Vernon, officiating.
George McDonald, vocalist, sang “In The Garden” and “The
Lord’s Prayer”, accompanied by Mrs. Hammack at the piano.
Pallbearers were Bill Daniel, John Devlin, Duane Smith, Fred Gilbert, Lynn
Field and Leo Devlin.
Mrs. Fred Gilbert, Mrs. Tom Damotte, Mrs. Carl Wilkey, Mrs. Duane Smith and
Miss Mary Margaret Devlin were in charge of the flowers.
Interment was made in Greenwood cemetery at Tallula.
The Lintner Funeral Home, Chandlerville, was in charge of the service.
Mrs. Daniel was born in Cass County, a daughter of Ralph and Margaret Pasley
Crowell, and passed away March 30 at Schmitt Memorial hospital after an illness of several
weeks.
She was married to Walter C. Daniel of Ashland, who survives. Also surviving
is one daughter, Mrs. Luella Meyer, Springfield; three sons, James A. of Philadelphia,
Darwood and Donald, Ashland; three brothers, George Crowell, Chandlerville, Samuel of
Versailles and John of Kenny; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Oleson, of Beardstown and Mrs. Jessie
Trainor, Pekin.
Name: Elizabeth STRUBE DAVIDSMEYER
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper: March 1947
Submitter: Dick Bingham
CASS WOMAN, AGED 85, DIES March 1947
She was born in Germany, November 3, 1861 and came to America in 1879.
In 1882 at Arenzville she married Frederick Davidsmeier, and their first home was on a
farm near that village. Later they moved to a farm near Meredosia and still later they
farmed near Bluff Springs.
Her husband and two children, Walter and Mrs. Harry Sweatman, preceded
her in death. Surviving are three sons, Ed. Davidsmeier of Virginia, Louis Davidsmeier of
Chandlerville and William Davidsmeier of Springfield; and five daughters, Mrs. Hannah
Brockschmidt of this city, Mrs. Herman Carls of near this city and Mrs. Otto Sweatman of
Virginia, Mrs. Emil Ruppel of this city and Mrs. John Dour of Virginia. Also surviving are
36 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
The body was taken to the Simpson Funeral home to be prepared for
burial and will be removed to the Ruppel residence tomorrow afternoon. Funeral services
will be held at the Lutheran church in Bluff Springs at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon
with the Rev. G. A. Saathoff officiating. Burial will be in the family lot in the City
cemetery.
Name: Frieda KOEHNE DAVIDSMEIER
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper: March 1918
Submitter: Dick Bingham
Young Wife and Mother is Summoned By Death March 1918
Before her marriage Mrs. Davidsmeier was Miss Frieda Koehne, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Koehne, who reside on West Sixth Street. Three sisters, Mrs Snyder
near Rushville, Misses Lydia and Minnie Koehne and one brother Louis Koehne all of this
city survive her.
Name:
John Henry DAVIDSMEYER, SR.
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper: 1923
Submitter: Dick Bingham
JOHN HENRY DAVIDSMEYER, SR.
1923
John Henry Davidsmeyer was born in Wehrendorf, Hanover, Germany on February
16, 1840 with his wife, Johanna nee Landewhrmeyer and five childeren came to America in
1887, at age of 47 years.Landing at Baltimore he brought his family directly to this
state, worked for a time in Beardstown and then purchased a farm near Bluff Springs, which
occupation he followed until 1909. After retiring from active work he made his home in
Beardstown with his daughter, Mrs. John Wessel on W. Seventh Street.
The deceased was baptized and confirmed in thr Luthern church and had been a
faithful member of the local St. John's church ever since coming to this state. He was of
quiet retiring dispoition, bearing the trials and enjoying the blessing of life in his
calm, even way. he was satisfied with the position marked for him in life and with the old
age of later years was content to spend his days with the children he loved. About two
weeks ago he went to visit his son, Ernest Davidsmeyer, near Franklin, ILL., where death
came to him Thursday night at nine o'clock. He reached the age of 83 years, 6 months and
20 days. His marriage was blessed with 13 childern, 3 dying in infancy in Germany and
three in this contry, Henry, Fred, and a daughter Anna (Schroeder).
The children surviving the father are Mrs. Fred Ivemeyer (Nora) of
Fitzgerald, Ga. Herman Davidsmeyer of Kansas City, Mo.; John H. Davidsmeyer of Beardstown;
Christ of Sturges, Mich.; Ernest of Franklin, ILL.; Mrs John Wessel of this city and Mrs.
J. W. Kphler
of South Weymouth, Mass.; besides 32 grandchildren and 33 grear-grandchildren.
The funeral services at the home 311 W. 7th St., will take place at 1:30 o'clock,
Sunday afternoon. Services at St. John's Lutheran church will be in German and English.
Interment will be made at St. John's Lutheran cemetery. The pallbearers are the grandsons-
- Paul, Rudolph, Edward, Wm., Louis and Arthur Davidsmeyer.
Name: Walter DAVIDSMEYER
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Dick Bingham
Thirteen Year Old Lad Killed By Runaway Team
A runaway accident yesterday evening resulted in the death at 8:30 o'clock this morning of Walter Davidsmeyer, thirteen years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Davidsmeyer of near Bluff Springs. The accident in which the young man sustained the fatal injuries occurred at about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he was helping his father stack wheat. The team of horses which he was driving to an empty wagon became frightened and ran away throwing the lad from the wagon and seriously injuring him. No one witnessed the accident but when the team returned to the workmen they set out and searched for the boy. He was found a short distance away in an unconscious state, with one arm broken, a bad scalp wound and internal injuries.
He regained consciousness for only about one minute, and that was at six o'clock last evening.
Funereal services will be held 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon from the family residence and from the St. Johns Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. Gasten.
The deceased is survived by his parents, one grandparent, Mr. Davidsmeyer, six sisters, Mrs. Hannah Brockschmidt and Mrs. Herman Carles of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sweatman of Virginia , Mrs Emil Ruppel, Beardstown , Miss Hilda Davidsmeyer at home, three brothers, Edward of Virginia and Louis and William at home, sixteen nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends who sincerely mourn his untimely death. The deceased attended the Warrior school and was a member of the St. Johns Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs.
Name: Claude G. DAVIS
Newspaper: The Illinoin-Star
Date of Newspaper: October 18, 1973
Submitter: Kathy Best
Local Farmer Dies From Accident Injuries
“Claude G. Davis, 80, a Cass county farmer who resided near
Bluff Springs, died at 8:29 p.m. Wednesday in the intensive care unit of
Name: Cyrus Edward DAVIS
Newspaper: Beardstown
Date of Newspaper: September 1942
Submitter: Marcia Cox
C.E. Davis, 81 Dies in West
Funeral Will Be Held Here Tuesday
Funeral Services will be held in this city at the Cline Funeral hone at 2 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon for C. E. Davis. 81 years old, and a former resident here. He died Tuesday in
Glendora. Calif. and the body will arrive here Monday.
The Funeral will be in charge of the Rev. E. W. Lathrope of Bluff Springs and burial will be in the Clark Cemetery. Mr. Davis was born in Monroe Precinct, Cass county September 18,1861 and was untied in Marriage to Rachel Ann Schaeffer, November 19. 1882, they lived in Cass County until 1923 and since then in California.
Mr. Davis was a retired farmer, having operated a farm near here on the Chandlerville Highway. Surviving besides the wife area a daughter. Mrs. Lula. Metcalf of Pamona Cal. two daughters in this city. Mrs Ethel Leonard and Mrs. Everett Doerr and two sons of this city. Elmer and Arthur. Also surviving are seven great grandchildren. A son preceded him in death.
Name: Edith Ellen Davis LEINBERGER
Newspaper: Jacksonville, Ill.
Date of Newspaper: Dec. 27, 1975
Submitter: Betty Richardson
Mrs. Leinberger of Chandlerville dies: Rites There Sunday
Mrs. Edith Ellen Leinberger of Chandlerville died Christmas Day at
Meline Nursing Center. She was 84 years of age.
Mrs. Leinberger was born in Cass county June 6, 1891, daughter of
Alfred and Martha Gerdes Davis. She was married to Edward A. Leinberger March 19,
1921, and he died in August of 1926. Two sons survive: Edward L. and John A.
both of Chandlerville. There are six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Two sisters also survive: Mrs. Marie Kern of Chandlerville and Mrs.
Nellie Hand of Ashland.
Mrs. Leinberger wa a member of the Chandlerville Salem Lutheran church
where services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with the pastor, Rev. J. H.
Beiderwieden officiating. Interment will be in Chandlerville Cemetery.
Friends may call at Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home Saturday afternoon
and evening.
Name: Mrs. Elizabeth Foster DAVIS
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Kathy Best
Obituary of Mrs. Elizabeth Foster
Mrs. Elizabeth Foster Davis, one of the
oldest and most highly respected citizens of
Name: Frank M. DAVIS
Newspaper: The Republican Gazette, Virginia, Cass Co., IL
Date of Newspaper: November 30, 1917
Submitter: Kathy Best
“F.M. Davis Called By Death. Died at Home in this City at
early Hour Tuesday After Long Illness.
Frank M. Davis, a veteran of the Civil war and commander of
Downing Post G.A.R., died early Tuesday morning at his home in this city. He had been ill
for some time. Mr. Davis was born in
Name: George Washington DAVIS
Newspaper: The Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Cass Co., IL
Date of Newspaper: Friday, June 15, 1906
Submitter: Kathy Best
“IN THE TOMB: George Davis.
George Washington Davis was born a few miles southwest of this
city May 11, 1834 and died on the same farm Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services took place
yesterday afternoon from the residence, John Scott, a relative of the deceased and a
minister of the Baptist faith, of
Name: Helen Margarette DAVIS
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: March 30, 2004
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Helen Margarette Davis - 1912-2004 - Beardstown
Helen Margarette Davis, 91, of Mount Sterling and formerly of
Beardstown, died Sunday March 28, 2004, at Heritage Manor Nursing
Home in Mount Sterling. She was born May 29, 1912, in Cass County, the daughter of Charles
Greenberry and Cornelia Madora Koester Tucker. She married Roy Davis on April 2, 1936, and
he preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter, Gladys Pearl (deceased husband, Ted)
Eichelberger of Mount Sterling; one stepson, Marlin Davisof Homestead, Fla.; one
stepdaughter, Alberta Wilkins of Springfield; three grandchildren, John Eichelberger of
Versailles, Jennifer Eichelberger of Morro Bay, Calif.; and Chris Eichelberger of Mount
Sterling; six stepgrandchildren, Susan Wilkins, Sherry Wilkins, Eric Wilkins, Kevin Davis,
Nancy Davis and Linda Davis; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Franklin
(deceased wives, Beatrice and Margaret) Tucker of Rushville and Raymond (wife, Violet)
Tucker of Roodhouse; two sisters, Hazel (husband, Theodore) Rathman of Cherokee Village,
Ark., and Mary (husband, Orville) Hendricker of Clifton Hill, Mo. She was preceded in
death by one infant child; one son, Franklin Ernest Davis; one brother, Howard John
(deceased wife, Ethel) Tucker; two stepsons Alfred Davis and Charles Davis; and one
stepgrandchild, Barbara McCulley.
Mrs. Davis was a 1930 graduate of Beardstown High School. She attended
the Black Oak Church of rural Beardstown and First Southern Baptist Church of Beardstown.
She enjoyed gardening, flowers, crocheting and cooking, and she loved being around her
family.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at First Southern
Baptist Church in Beardstown, with burial in Beardstown City Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6-8 p.m. today at Goodwin Funeral in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to First
Southern Baptist Church Youth Activity Fund. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the
family online to goodwinfh@casscomm.com.
Name: James Allen DAVIS
Newspaper: The Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Cass Co., IL
Date of Newspaper: June 22, 1894
Submitter: Kathy Best
“James Allen Davis, one of Cass county’s oldest and most
highly respected citizens, died at his homestead in
Name: James C. DAVIS
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: March 25, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
James C. Davis - 1922-2003 - Arenzville, IL.
James C. Davis, 80, of South Jacksonville and formerly of Arenzville,
died Sunday morning, March 23, 2003, at Modern Care Convalescent Center in Jacksonville.
He was born July 6, 1922, in Camden, the son of Rollie Gilbert and Nona
Catherine Yates Davis. He married Emma Filey May 26, 1946 in
Beardstown, and she survives.
He is also survived by one son, Stephen of Jacksonville; two daughters,
Patricia (husband, Doug) Miller of Quincy and Donna (husband, Pat) Scranton of Hull; five
grandchildren; one stepsister, Wava (husband, Ray) Sorrell of Moline; and one aunt. He was
preceded in death by three sons, Darrell Eugene Davis, Jerry Allen and one in infancy; and
one brother, Leslie Wayne.
Mr. Davis worked for Burrus Seed Farms at Arenzville for 46 years. He
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and
loved gardening.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Williamson
Funeral Home, with burial at Arenzville North Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m.
today at the funeral home, where the family will meet friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials are
suggested to Hospice Care of Central Illinois, Jacksonville. Condolences may be sent to
the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
Name: John DAVIS
Newspaper: The Virginia Enquirer, Virginia, Cass Co., IL
Date of Newspaper: August 11, 1876
Submitter: Kathy Best
"Murder of John Davis. On yesterday afternoon Beardstown was the
scene of a horrible murder which caused the death of John Davis, our county jailer, who
was disgracefully murdered by Bion Shaw, son of J. Henry Shaw, of that place. The facts of
the case as near as can be learned are as follows. Mr. Shaw and his son, a 19 year old
lad, had met with some misunderstanding, and Mr. Shaw asked Mr. John Davis, a neighbor, to
come into the yard and help him reconcile Bion. Mr. Davis stepped in through the gate and
as he was approaching father and son, Bion pulled forth a revolver and without any just
cause instantly fired at Mr. Davis, the ball taking effect and life was soon extinct.
Assistance was summoned and although the boy resisted, he was soon captured and lodged in
jail. The whole town was thrown into a furore, and lynch law was loudly talked of by the
friends of
Name: Mrs. Julia Ann DAVIS
Newspaper: The Virginia, Illinois Gazette
Date of Newspaper: September 7, 1900
Submitter: Kathy Best
Mrs. Julia Ann, the wife of Edward Davis, died last Friday afternoon
at 4 o’clock after a long illness of a complication of diseases at her home near
Name: Lela Mae MARR DAVIS
Newspaper: Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, IL
Date of Newspaper: July 12, 2006
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Lela Mae Davis 1919-2006 Virginia
Lela Mae Davis, 87, of Virginia, died Tuesday morning July 11, 2006, at
Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
She was born Feb. 6, 1919, in Pleasant Plains, the daughter of William
G. and Emma Mudd Marr. She married Harold F. Davis on Dec. 22, 1940, in New London, Mo.,
and he survives. She is also survived by three daughters, Marilyn Kay (husband, Ron) Small
of Houston, Judith Ann (husband, Robert) Wallace of Sarasota, Fla., and Linda Sue
(husband, Ron) Yockey of Nauvoo; two sons, Harold Allen (wife, Patty) and Marvin Danny
(wife, Teresa), both of Virginia; nine grandchildren, Richard Wallace, Ron Wallace, Roger
Wallace, Brigit Bell, Scott Davis, John Davis, Ross Davis, Caye Perez and Megan Davis; 11
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Elmer Marr of Moline and Lester "Benny" Marr
of Chandlerville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by six
brothers; and one sister.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker, assisted her husband in managing the family farm,
and was an avid collector of dolls and dishes. She greatly enjoyed her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral
Home in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call from
4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to
the Citizen Leadership Action Committee (CLAC) Scholarship Fund, c/o Petefish, Skiles
& Co. Bank, PO Box 18, Virginia, IL 62691. Condolences may be left at
www.buchananfuneral homes.com
Name: Nancy Jane (DYCHE) DAVIS
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Marcia Cox
"Mrs. Nancy Davis Died at Home Near Ashland Funeral
Services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon for Mrs. Nancy J. Davis, 78, who died
Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Orne, of Ashland, after two weeks'
illness. Services were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the First Methodist Church in
Ashland with the Rev. Charles L. Coleman in charge. Burial was in the Clark Cemetery west
of Virginia.
Mrs. Davis is survived by six daughters and six sons: Mrs. F.A. Hillig
and Harry Davis, of Peoria; Ledru, Claude and Roy Davis, Mrs. Edward Hiles, Mrs. Perle
Shebiel, of Beardstown; Edward Davis and Mrs. Richard Fanning, of Virginia; Elmer
Davis of Fort Lauderdale, FL.; and Mrs. E.S. Orne of Ashland. She is also survived by two
brothers, William Dyche of Beardstown and John Dyche of Arenzville; thirty-five
grandchildren and twenty-two great-grand children."
Name: William Arthur DAVIS
Newspaper: Illinoin Star
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Marcia Cox
William Arthur Davis
Funeral services for William Arthur Davis, Road Commissioner at Bluff
Springs, who died Thursday morning at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, were held
at 2:30 o'clock Saturday afternoon at Cline's Funeral Home.
The Rev. R.C. Aden, pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church at Bluff
Springs, officiated at the service.
Harold Walker sang "The Lords Prayer" and was accompanied at
the organ by Mrs. Harold Walker.
The many flowers were arranged by Mrs. Fred Ruppel, Mrs. Gus Carls,
Mrs. Claude [Davis?], Mrs. Elmer Davis and Mrs. Edward F. Kloker.
Pallbearers were Frank Trussel, Edward F. Kloker, Gus Carls, Claude
Davis, Fred Ruppel and Glen Miller.
Burial was made in the City Cemetery and the American Legion had charge
of the services at the grave. Dean Rockwell was chaplain; Tom
Morrow and Cline Brockman, color bearers; James Dorwart and C.C. Christensen color guards;
Bill Bley and Charles Barron, Buglers; and the firing squad consisted of Harold Beaty,
Wilbur Kennedy, Elmer Davis and Joe Matthews. Bob Lael was commander of the squad.
Name: Hazel M. DAWSON
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: June 25, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Hazel M. Dawson - 1913-2003 - Virginia
Hazel M. Dawson, 89, of
Virginia, died Tuesday morning, June 24, 2003 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born Nov. 3, 1913 in Cass County, the daughter of Loran and Lucy
Collins Arthalony. She married Homer F. "Jack" Dawson April 6, 1941 in Virginia,
and he preceded in death Oct. 29, 1972.
She is survived by a sister, Betty Siltman of Chandlerville; several nieces
and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by one
son, Ken Lee in 1945 and three brothers, Adrian Arthalony, Raymond Arthalony (surviving
wife, Eileen of Jacksonville), and Leo Arthalony.
Mrs. Dawson was employed several years as an accountant for a road
construction company in Arizona prior to her retirement.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral
Home in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call at the
funeral home from 1 p.m. Friday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested
to the Chandlerville-Ashland-Virginia Emergency Medical Technicians. Messages of sympathy
may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
Name: Alberta L. DEARING
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal Courier
Date of Newspaper: 2001
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Alberta L. Dearing 1922-2001
Alberta L. Dearing, 79, of Chandlerville, died Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2001, at the home
of her daughter in Ashland.
She was born March 30, 1922, in Cass County, the daughter of Louis and Fern Dupes Cox.
She married Harry Dearing, Jr. Feb. 14, 1945 at the Cass County Courthouse, in
Virginia, and he survives.
She is also survived by one son, Norman Dale (wife, Margaret) of Beardstown, two
daughters, Wanda (husband, Len) Shoemaker of Hankamer, Texas, and Connie (husband, Tom)
Holmes of Ashland; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jack
Cox of Glasford, Donald (wife, Sue) Cox of Virginia and Norman (wife, Joan) Cox of
Galesburg; one sistere, Betty (husband, Dave) Kaonohi of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brother, Eugene and Gerald Cox.
Mrs. Dearing was employed for several years at Vollmer's Grocerty Store in Chandlerville.
She was a member of the Chandlerville Christian Church and the Chandlerville American
Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking.
Funeral services will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home in
Chandlerville, with burial at the Chandlerville Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m.
Monday at the funeral home where family will meet friends from 7-9 p.m. Memorials are
suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Cass County Health Department.
Name: Harry DEARING, Jr.
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal Courier
Date of Newspaper: October 2, 2002
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Harry Dearing, Jr. 1922-2002
"Harry Dearing, Jr., 80, of Chandlerville, died Monday afternoon,
Sept. 30, 2002 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born July 11, 1922, in Cass County, the son of Harry Sr. and
Sylvia Watkins Dearing. He married Alberta L. Cox Feb. 14, 1945,
at the Cass County Courthouse in Virginia, and she preceded in death December 1, 2001.
He is survived by one son, Norman Dale (wife, Margaret) of Beardstown,
two daughters, Wanda (husband, Len) Shoemaker of Hankamer, Texas, and Connie (husband,
Tom) Holmes of Ashland; eight grandchildren; one brother, Roland (wife, Lois) of Oakford;
one sister, Gladys (husband, Adam) Baxter of Canton; and several nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by one sister, Blanche Clark; and eight brothers, Bill, Dennis,
Virgil, Kenneth, Ernest, James, Russell, and Raymond.
Mr. Dearing was a farmer and also served as a bus driver and custodian
for Chandlerville schools. He later was employed as a meat cutter for Oscar Mayer in
Beardstown. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a 37-year member of
Chandlerville American Legion Post 694.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Lintner-Buchanan
Funeral Home in Chandlerville, with burial at Chandlerville Cemetery.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home where family will meet friends
from 4-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Cass County home Health."
Name: Karen S. DEARING
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter:
November 20, 2005
Karen S. Dearing, 56 years, of Kilbourne, IL died Sunday afternoon, November
20, 2005 at her residence.
She was born July 30, 1949 in Springfield, IL; the daughter of Phillip N. and
Rose M. Dobson Willing.
She is survived by three sons, James (wife, Molly) Dearing of Kilbourne,
Chris (wife, Pam) Dearing of Springfield, and Alen (wife, Kristy) Dearing of Divernon, IL;
five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; four brothers, Thomas (wife, Diane) Willing
of Kilbourne, Clarence "Bud" Willing of Kilbourne, Timothy (wife, Cheryl)
Willing of Jacksonville, NC, Michael (wife, Maggie) Willing of Chandlerville, IL; one
sister, Barbara Lewis of Kilbourne; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a Rehabilitation Aide at Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg prior
to her illness. She enjoyed attending garage sales, gardening and was a avid Bingo player.
She was a member of the Kilbourne Community Church.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Wednesday November 23, 2005 at the
Kilbourne Community Church in Kilbourne with burial in the Kilbourne Cemetery. The family
will greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, at the Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home
in Chandlerville. Memorial contributions may be given to the Kilbourne Community Church or
St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com
Name: Blanche DeLESS
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: November 13, 2002
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Blanche DeLess 1901-2002
Blanche DeLess, 100, of Heritage Manor South in Beardstown, formerly of
Clayton, died Monday evening, Nov. 11, 2002, at the nursing home.
She was born Nov. 22, 1901, in Fulton County, the daughter of Walker
and Martha Graham Bolton. She married William DeLess June 14, 1923, in Macomb, and he
preceded her in death Jan. 14, 1991. She is survived by one daughter,
Mary (husband, Jack) Gist of Beardstown; two grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by one brother, Kent Bolton; and one sister, Clara Shank.
Mrs. DeLess and her husband owned and operated the Polka Dot Shoppe in
Clayton from 1955-1975. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Royal
Neighbors, Modern Quest Reading Club and Clayton Lioness Club. She was a member of the
First Federated Church of Clayton, where she served as Sunday school superintendent and
was district young people's officer and a member of the Dorcas Class. She
graduated from Clayton High School and attended Western Illinois University.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at the Hamilton Funeral
Home in Clayton, with burial at South Side Cemetery in Clayton. Visitation will be from 2
p.m. until the time of services Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to
the First Federation Church of Clayton or to Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
Name: Mary K. DERRICK
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: June 1, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Mary K. Derrick - 1935-2003 - Virginia
Mary K. Derrick, 67 years, of
Virginia, died Friday morning, May 30, 2003 at St. John's Hospice in Springfield.
She was born June 20, 1935 in Springfield, the daughter of Otto L. and
Alice Ione Taylor Dour. She married Michael A. Derrick Jan. 18, 1957, in Sacramento,
Calif., and they were later divorced in August of 1967.
She is survived by a son, Jeffery (wife, Ann) of Springfield and three
nieces. She was preceded in death by one half-brother, Robert D. Dour.
Mrs. Derrick was a graduate of Virginia High School and attended
Western Illinois University in Macomb. She was previously employed at the Illinois
Department of Revenue, Thompson Jewelry Store in Jacksonville, the Office of the Illinois
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Illinois Secretary of State, and from 1974 until her
retirement in 1997 at Four Rivers Special Education Office in Jacksonville. She was active
in the Republican Party as a member of the State and National G.O.P. Women and served as a
past president and member of the Cass County Republican Women. She was also active in the
National and State Associations of Education Office Professionals, serving on the State
Board for 14 years. She was a member and a former deacon and elder of the First
Presbyterian Church in Virginia and a member of the Jacksonville Women of the Moose. She
formerly served as a board member of the Virginia Memorial Public Library, the Wells
Center in Jacksonville, the Women's Crisis Center in Jacksonville, and the Cass County
Home Extension.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First
Presbyterian Church in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends
may call after 4 p.m. Monday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia, where the family
will meet friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorial are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House in
Springfield or the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia. Messages of sympathy may be
shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
Name: Bernice DEVLIN
Newspaper: Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois
Date of Newspaper: March 17, 2005
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Bernice Devlin 1925-2005, Ashland
Bernice Francisco Devlin, 80, of rural Ashland, died Tuesday evening, March
15, 2005, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.
She was born Jan. 18, 1925, in Springfield, the daughter of Lawrence and Ida
Brandt Francisco. She married James Patrick “Pat” Devlin on Nov. 27, 1954 at St.
Patrick’s Catholic Church in Springfield, and he survives.
She is also survived by three daughters, Karen Devlin of Springfield,
Patricia “Trish” (husband, Rodney) Pugh of Davenport, Iowa, and Debra Devlin of
Chelmsford, Mass.; one son, Larry (wife, Connie) of Ashland; two grandchildren, Phillip
and Brandon Pugh, both of Davenport, Iowa; two stepgrandchildren, Karmen Knowles of
Chatham and Christina (husband, Chad) Newbern of Beardstown; three stepgreatgrandchildren;
one brother, Fred (wife, Jacqueline) Francisco of Spaulding; one sister, Genevieve Cowden
(husband, Tom) of Springfield; 23 nieces and nephews; two half nieces; and one half
nephew. She was preceded in death by one brother, George Francisco; one sister, Maxine
Fettis; one half brother, Jim Francisco; and two half sisters, Margaret Uleg and Esther
Curfman.
Mrs. Devlin was a 1943 graduate of Feitshans High School in Springfield and
was employed 10 years with Franklin Life Insurance Co. in Springfield. The balance of her
life was devoted to being a farm wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of St.
Augustine Catholic Church in Ashland and the church’s Alter Society. She enjoyed
sewing, knitting, crocheting and solving puzzles.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Augustine Catholic
Church in Ashland, with burial at St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery, west of Ashland.
Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia where the
family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. A prayer service will be held 4:45 p.m. Friday at
the funeral home. Memorials
are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice, St. John’s Hospice or a charity of
the donor’s choice. Condolences may be left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
Name: Frances DEVLIN
Newspaper: Bloomington Pantagraph
Date of Newspaper: April 13, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Frances Devlin
NORMAL -- Frances Eleanor Devlin, 85, of 530
E. Beardstown St, Virginia, Ill., formerly of Normal, died at 9 p.m. Friday (April 11,
2003) at Walker Nursing Home, Virginia.
Her private inurnment will be in Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, at a
later date. There will be no visitation Stubblefield-Calvert Memorial Home, Normal, is in
charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or the Walker
Nursing Home, Virginia, Ill.
She was born Dec. 11, 1917, in Green County, the daughter of Lester Own
and Forrest Florence. Survivors include four sons, Hal (Sharon) Ruyle, Charleston; Donald
E. (Becky) Devlin, Martinez, Ga.; Michael K. (Sandy) Devlin, Garden City, Ga.; and Dennis
"Pat" ( Donna) Devlin, Ashland; one daughter, Reta (Alvin) Mardis, Normal; four
sisters, Freda Fern McElroy, Roadhouse; Dorothy E. Warcup, Jacksonville; Patsy Caravan,
Springfield; and Doris E. Trummel, Golconda; 29 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and
six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son; one
daughter; two brothers; and one sister.
She was affiliated with the Richwoods Baptist Church, Roodhouse. She
was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and watching country western videos. She was a
member of Richwoods Baptist Church, Roodhouse.
Name: Frank DEVLIN
Newspaper: The Ashland Sentinal
Date of Newspaper: October 1, 1954
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Frank Devlin Rites To Be Held Saturday
Funeral services for Frank Charles Devlin, who died suddenly at his
home Wednesday morning at 7:35, will be held Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at St. Augustine
church with Rev. Vincent Heraty in charge.
Mr. Devlin was born in Cass county, July 9, 1884, the son of John E.
Devlin and Mary Drain. He married Anna Unger in Springfield, Nov. 25, 1925.
He was a member of St. Augustine church. He served as assessor of
Philadelphia township for 30 years, resigning that position several years ago.
He is survived by the following children: Sister JoNette Devlin O.S.F.,
St. John's Hospital, Mary Margaret Devlin and John William Devlin, Ashland; Harry Devlin,
Jacksonville and William J. Devlin, Virginia; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Mahoney, Ashland.
Two brothers, John and Arthur preceded him in death.
Interment will be in St. Augustine cemetery.
Friends may call at the Devlin residence after 1 p.m. Thursday.
Name: Frances Ann Plummer DEVLIN
Newspaper: The Ashland Sentinel
Date of Newspaper: July 18, 1952
Submitter: Marcia Cox
SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. F. DEVLIN - Passes Away Sunday
Evening At Her Home
Mrs. Frances Ann Devlin, 64, a lifelong resident of this vicinity
passes away at her home near Philadelphia Sunday at 11:05 p.m. after a lingering
illness.
Mrs. Devlin was born Oct. 3, 1888 in this city, the daughter of
Elijah and Susan Beach Plummer. She was married to James Leo Devlin, Nov. 26, 1914,
at Ashland, and was a member of St. Augustine church in Ashland.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, two sisters, two daughters
and a son.
Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Leo F. Devlin,
Philadelphia, and James Patrick, at home; three daughters, Mrs. Raymond Mahoney, Pleasant
Plains, Mary Ann and Margaret Patricia Devlin at home; two brothers, Lee Plummer of
Chicago and Charles Plummer of this city; four sisters, Mrs. Bruce Birmingham,
Chicago; Mrs. Carl Ericson, McLean, Va.; Mrs. B.A. Springer and Mrs. Carroll Knight
of this city.
Remains were removed to the Gainer Funeral home.
Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Augustine church
in Ashland with Rev. Vincent Heraty officiating. Music was furnished by Misses
Rosaleen and Mary Margaret Devlin accompanied by Mrs. Jack Gardner on the organ.
Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased, John Devlin, Jack Mahoney, Leo Reiser, John H.
Devlin, William Yaple and Jack O'Brian.
Flowers were cared for by Mrs. Alfred Cosner, Mrs. Jesse
McNeeley, Mrs. Frank Davey, Mrs. Seth McClintick, Mrs. Armour Adkins, Mrs. Harry Daniel,
Mrs. Howard Collins, Mrs. William Lange, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Mrs. Harold Jacobs, and Mrs.
Henry Votsmier.
Burial was in St. Augustine cemetery, Ashland."
Name: James Leo DEVLIN
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Marcia Cox
James Leo Devlin obituary, newspaper unknown
Funeral services were held at St. Augustine Church, Ashland
at 10 a.m. July 25 for James Leo Devlin, retired farmer who was found dead at his home
near Ashland at 7:10 a.m. Thursday, July 21. Remains were removed to the Gainer Funeral
Home Ashland and returned to the family residence Sunday morning. Officiating at the
requiem high mass were Rev. Henry Kozak, Rev. Eugene Griffin, Rev. Vincent Heraty and Rev.
James McBride. Pallbearers were John H. Devlin, John W. Devlin, John M. Mahoney, Leo M.
Reiser, Carl Davis and Robert L. Plummer. Burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Mr. Devlin was born in Cass County in the Centenary
Community March 20, 1889 - the son of John and Mary Drain Devlin. He was married to
Frances Plummer November 26, 1914 at Ashland. She preceded him in death July 13, 1952 and
two daughters and one son died in infancy. One sister and four brothers also preceded him
in death.
Surviving are two sons and three daughters, Leo F. Devlin,
James F. Devlin and Margaret F. Devlin, Ashland, Mrs. Raymond Mahoney, Pleasant Plains and
Mrs. Raymond Ruppel of Virginia. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren and one brother
Harry Devlin of Jacksonville.
Name: John DEVLIN
Newspaper: The Ashland Sentinal
Date of Newspaper: May 6, 1932
Submitter: Marcia Cox
"John Devlin -
John Devlin, one of Ashland's prominent retired farmers and respected
citizen, passed away at his home in the north part of town at 9:35 o'clock Wednesday
morning after an illness of several weeks, at the age of 78 years.
Surviving are five sons, John, Frank, Harry and Leo of Ashland, and
William of Virginia; one daughter, Mrs. Martin Mahoney; one brother, John, Virginia;
and one sister, Mrs. Frank Began, Denver, Colo.
Funeral services will be held at 9:00 o'clock this Friday morning at
St. Augustine church, Dev. D. O'Brien officiating and interment will be made in St.
Augustine cemetery."
Name: Mary A. DEVLIN
Newspaper: The Virginia Gazette
Date of Newspaper: March 21, 1941
Submitter: Marcia Cox
"Mrs. Mary A. Devlin Succumbs Yesterday; Funeral
Tomorrow
Mrs. Mary Ann Devlin, mother of Wm. J. Devlin of this city,
passed away at the home of her son, Frank C. Devlin, yesterday morning at 11
o'clock.
Mary Ann Drain was born in Ireland on May 12, 1853. She was married to
John Devlin on January 4, 1875. The couple came to Virginia immediately following the
marriage and spent the remainder of their lives in and around Virginia.
They were the parents of six children, John E., Frank C., Harry A., Leo
J., Wm. J. and Mrs. Margaret Mahoney. Twenty five grand- children and three
greatgrandchildren survive.
Mr. Devlin died on May 4, 1932.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9:30 o'clock at St.
Augustine's Catholic Church in Ashland. Burial will be in St. Augustine
cemetery."
Name: Mary J. DEVLIN
Newspaper: The Virginia Gazette
Date of Newspaper: January 10, 1936
Submitter: Marcia Cox
MARY J. DEVLIN RITES ARE HELD HERE WEDNESDAY - Local Woman Passed
Away Sunday at Hospital
Last rites for Mary J. Devlin, 49, well known local professional woman
and employed as linotype operator at the plant of The Virginia
Gazette, were held at St. Luke's church here Wednesday morning with the high requiem mass
ceremony with Rev. V.C. Goyke, celebrant. Father Goyke paid a most fitting tribute to the
deceased, who was a faithful member of the local Catholic church.
Miss Devlin became suddenly ill about the 20th of December when she
went to the St. John's hospital in Springfield for treatment. She never recovered
sufficiently to allow a planned operation. She passed away at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the
hospital. Devlin; and nephew, Thomas Mahoney at home; one sister, Mrs. Stuart J. Reid of
this city; two brothers, Will of Springfield and John of this city, also several nieces
and nephews.
The funeral services were largely attended here Wednesday.
Casket bearers were Thomas Finn, P.J. Lockhart, Franklin Dooling, Martin Mahoney, Marion
Walker of this city and Tim Doolin of Ashland. Music was furnished by Leo Whalen of
Beardstown, and Mesdames Elmer
Sudbrink, Clifford Schall and Virgil Engle, with Miss Frances Whalen at the organ.
Interment was in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
Those who attended the services from out of town included Frank McBride
of Debuque, Ia., Mrs. John Duncheon and Louis Duncheon of
Jacksonville; J.D. Reid, Chicago; Margaret Reid, Frances Whalen, Mr. and Mrs. Will Devlin
and son of Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. James Newell and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Doolin and son of
Ashland; Leo Whalen of Beardstown."
Note: The list of survivors appeared incorrectly in the newspaper account; the
sentence began with "Devlin", not the full name of the survivor.
Name: W. J. DEVLIN
Newspaper: The Virginia Gazette
Date of Newspaper: October 24, 1963
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Memorial Rites Held Monday For W.J. Devlin, Prominent
Resident
"Sadness has again fallen in our little community with the passing
of a beloved friend and neighbor, William Joseph Devlin, 72.
Mr. Devlin passed away as [at]12:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17, at Our
Saviour's hospital. He had been in ill health for sometime.
He was born April 10, 1891 near Ashland, son of John Edward and Mary
Ann Drain Devlin. On Oct. 26, 1920, he was married to Rose Mary
Hade, who survives.
Also surviving is one son, John Hade, Lake Bluff, Ill.; three
daughters, Mrs. Don (Mary) Mefford of Green Bay, Wisc., Miss Rosaleen Devlin of St. Louis,
Mo., and Mrs. James (Helen) Mills of Tucson, Arz.; two brothers, Leo of Ashland and Harry
of Jacksonville, and twelve grandchildren.
Mr. Devlin was president of the Petefish, Skiles and Co. bank, which
position he had held for the past four years. He was an employee of the bank for 41 years.
He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic church, the Holy Name Society and Knights of
Columbus in Jacksonville. He was a charter member of American Legion Post 258 and County
Commander. He served in the Army Engineer corps in World War I.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Luke's Catholic
church, the Rev. Henry Kozak, Rev. Eugene Griffin, Rev. Michael Henchan and Rev. Vincent
Harety, officiating.
Music was by Miss Mary Margaret Devlin, Miss Margaret Devlin and Mrs.
Alvena Reiser.
Pallbearers were Leo Reiser, Leo Devlin, Patrick Devlin, Glennon
Mahoney, John Devlin and Vincent Devlin.
An American flag was presented to Mrs. Devlin by John R. Graves, in
behalf of the American Legion Post 258, at the graveyard.
Burial was made in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
Name: Kevin Alan DEWITT
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter:
December 22, 2005
Kevin Alan DeWitt, 12 years, of Virginia, IL died Thursday evening, December
22, 2005 at St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO of natural causes.
He was born December 29, 1992 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO the
son of William and Jodi Mohlman DeWitt.
He is survived by his father, William DeWitt if Virginia, IL (companion,
Debbie Porter of Virginia, IL); mother, Jodi DeWitt of Cuba, IL; sister, Sherri DeWitt of
Virginia; paternal grandmother, Stella Carrigan (husband, Edward) of Jacksonville, IL;
paternal aunts, Patricia Whalen (husband, David) of Virden, IL and Denise Becker (husband,
Gene) of Oak Grove, MN; maternal grandfather, Clayton Eugene Mohlman of Summum, IL
(companion, Sue Palmer of Summum,IL); maternal grandmother, Kay Moehing (husband, Steve)
of Havana, IL; maternal aunt, Julie Yetter (husband, Aaron) of Havana; great grandmother,
Bertha Smith of Havana; and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Dennis Gene DeWitt.
Kevin was in the 6th grade at Virginia Junior High school. He enjoyed music,
swimming, computer and video games.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at the
Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home of Virginia with burial in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts
may be given to the donor's choice. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online
at www.buchananfuneral homes.com
Name: Jaedyn Michelle DIETSCH
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: November 13, 2002
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Jaedyn Michelle Dietsch
Jaedyn Michelle Dietsch, infant daughter of Karissa Spoon and Joseph
Dietsch, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, 2002 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born Nov. 11, 2002, in Rushville.
She is survived by her parents of Beardstown; maternal grandparents
Kevin and Debbie Spoon of Beardstown; paternal grandparents Julie Ingles of Beardstown,
Bill Ingles of Rushville, and Jim Dietsch of Jacksonville, maternal great-grandmother
Betty Hiles of Beardstown, paternal great-grandparents Charles and Judy Hollingsworth of
Frederick; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her
maternal great-grandparents Richard Hiles and Harold and Mary Spoon; and paternal
great-grandparents Orville and Genevieve Dietsch.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Sager Funeral
Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested
to the Community of Christ in Beardstown.
Name: Rose Kircher DIVVER
Newspaper:
Date of newspaper:
Submitter: Michelle Bley
Funeral Services Held For Mrs. E. E. Divver
Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon for Mrs. Elmer E. Divver, Arenzville at 2 o'clock at the Trinity Lutheran
church, Rev. E. F. Tonn officiated and burial was in the city cemetery.
Rose Kircher Divver passed away at her home in Arenzville Sunday
evening after a lingering illness. She was born September 11, 1879, a daughter of John and
Elizabeth Rahn Kircher and was married to E. E. Divver in October, 1908. She was a
lifelong resident of the Arenzville community.
Surviving are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Howard Tucker of
Beardstown, and 3 grandchildren. She is also survived by the following brothers and
sisters:
Edward Kircher, Jelete, Wyo.; Mrs. Anna Winhold, Virginia; Mrs. Lee
Beard, Henry and Frank Kircher, all of Arenzville.
Name: Bryan Jacob DOBSON
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: January 25, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Bryan Jacob Dobson - 2003 - Virginia
Bryan Jacob Dobson, infant son of Davie E. II, and Ann Thomas Dobson of
Virginia, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at St. John's Hospital.
He is survived by his parents; one brother, Robert; paternal
grandfather, Dave Dobson of Jacksonville; maternal grandparents, Robert Moore and Judy
Miller, both of Virginia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery in
Springfield. Bisch & Son Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of
arrangements.
Name: James DODD
Newspaper: The Illinoian-Star, Beardstown,
Date of Newspaper: November 22, 1940, page 1
Submitter: Dennis Krebs
James Dodd, Aged 60, Dies
Funeral Services Will Be Held Sunday
James A. Dodd, 60 years old, an employee of the
Mr. Dodd had been in poor health, having submitted to two surgical
operations several months ago. However, he apparently had recuperated and had
resumed his regular run for the
Funeral Sunday
The body was
taken to the Cline Funeral Home to be prepared for burial and was later returned to the
late home,
Mr. Dodd is survived by his wife, Etta; a son, Ellis of California; two
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Keeling of Rushville and Mrs. Lyla Larson of
The sisters are: Mrs. Emma Soules, Mrs. Nellie Gibson, Mrs.
Stella Cappie, Mrs. Earl Williams and Mrs. Alice Taylor, and the brother is Daniel Dodd.
Mrs. Earl
Williams has received word of the death of her brother, James Dodd, formerly of
Mr. Dodd was an engineer on the
Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cappis and Mrs. Bert Zook
left today for Beardstown to attend the funeral.
Name: John Martin DODSON
Newspaper: Chandlerville Times
Date of Newspaper: November 10, 1916
Submitter: c1901197@pioneer-net.com
Funeral of John Dodson held at M.E. Church Sunday
John Martin Dodson was born in Hardin, Calhoun
Co. ILL, July 8, 1853 and died at his home in this city friday Nov 3, 1916, after a
lingering illness at the age of 63 years, 9 months 25 days.
Mr. Dodson's mother died when he was five months old, and he was taken by his
aunt, Mrs Fielden P. Wheeler of Chandlerville to raise, with whom he lived until his
marriage to Miss Charlotte Cowen, June 1, 1882. To this union were born two children, Ben
Dodson and Mrs. Roy Schaeffer, who wtih the bereaved wife are left to mourn his sad
departure. He also leaves one brother Jesse L.Dodson of Baker City Oregon and one
sister Mrs. (Elizabeth A. Dodson) Charles E. Hartley of Republic, Ferry County,
Washington.
About 24 years ago he became a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. This
faith he maintained to the time of his death. He had lived in and near Chandlerville
practically all of his life.
Funeral service at the M.E. Church Sunday 2 O'clock, servcice by Rev. J. N.
Meaker of Bath, assisted by Rev. R. L. Cartwright, music by Mrs. Ora Shankland, Miss Doris
Anderson, Ora Shankland and W.D. Leeper. Interment in the village Cemetery.
Family records: Johns Grandmother was Elizabeth Dodson 1850 Morgan co.
IL. father was Benjamin Dodson resident of Vernon Co. MO 1878-1881 when he
died. could be a 1/2 sister, Elizabeth A Dodson, #1marriage to Charles Phelps of
Cass Co. IL, 1876 married Charles E. Hartley in Vernon Co MO, lived in Linn Co. KS
1880-1910. Jesse Lairwood Dodson 1868-1934 was a 1/2 brother, his mother was Sarah Gregory
Jobe Dodson of Moniteau & Vernon Co. MO. another brother Valentine Dodson was not
mentioned.
Name: Arneda DOTZERT
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Mrs. Arneda Dotzert, age 88 of Rural Route #1,
Beardstown, died at Beardstown Hospital-Health Care Complex at 8:35 a.m. Saturday October
26, 1985.
She was born August 11, 1897 in Cass Co., IL., the daughter of
Arthur G. and Lena B. Philippi Korte. She married Frank Carl Dotzert February 27, 1949 at
St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs. Mr. Dotzert died October 14, 1962.
She was also preceded in death by: her parents; three sisters,
Mrs. Henry (Inez) Fiedler, Mrs. Clarence (Laura) Blum and Miss Amelia Korte;
three brothers, Herman, Robert and Homer Korte.
She was confirmed and lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran
Church of Bluff Springs where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor J.
Edward Osborne of the church the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Dotzert will be taken to the
church at 1 p.m. (one hour prior to the service) to lie in state until time of services.
Interment will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the Cline Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to
8:30 p.m.
The family has requested that friends wishing to give may
contribute to the St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
Mrs. Dotzert is survived by: seven nieces, Mrs. Charles
(Elizabeth) Flowers of Beardstown, Mrs. Edwin (Doris) Stock of R.R. 1, Beardstown, Mrs.
Fred (Carolyn) Lauder of Quincy, IL., Mrs. Marjorie Bierhaus of Virginia, IL., Mrs. Leo
(Ruth) Wankel of Springfield, IL., and Mrs. John (Joan) Wagner of Chillicothe, IL.; and
three nephews, Glen Fiedler of R.R. 1, Beardstown, Merle Korte of Greenview, IL.and Norman
Korte of Davenport, Iowa. Also surviving are eight great nieces and nephews and one great
great nephew.
Although she had no children of her own, Mrs. Dotzert was a
second mother to many of her nieces and nephews.
Name: Katherine DOTZERT
Newspaper: The Virginia Gazette
Date of Newspaper: Friday, July 25, 1952
Submitter: Marcia Cox
"FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY AFT AT BLUFF SPRINGS - Katherine Dotzert
Dies At Home Thursday
Mrs. Katherine Dotzert, widow of the late Henry Dotzert,
died Thursday morning ather home south of Bluff Springs, just five days before her 73rd
birthday anniversary.
Born in Chandlerville July 23, 1879, she was the daughter
of John and Ann Leinberger. She was married to Henry Dotzert on March 20, 1902 and they
moved to their home a few miles south of Bluff Springs in 1914.
Mr. Dotzert, died in 1945.
She was also preceded in death by two daughters who died in
infancy, and one son, Paul, who was killed in action in Tunisia, April 23, 1943, during
World War II.
Mrs. Dotzert is survived by five sons, Harry, Julius,
William, Frank and Fred; four daughters, Mrs. Harold Nordsiek, Mrs. Homer Korte and Mrs.
Dave Alcorn of near Beardstown, and Miss Martha Dotzert at home. Fourteen grandchildren
survive.
Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at
the St. John's Ev. Lutheran church in Bluff Springs.
The Rev. R.E. Aden, pastor of the church, conducted the
services.
Mrs. William Huffman and Mrs. Roscoe Reichert sang "In
The Garden", "Asleep in Jesus" and "In The Hour of Trial",
accompanied by William Huffman.
Flowers were arranged by Mrs. David Krieg, Mrs. James
Fischer, Mrs. Raymond Bingham, Miss Kathryn Selvidge, Mrs. Clarence Stier and Mrs. Julia
Gotting.
Pallbearers were Clarence Stier, August Ruppel, Arthur J.
Ruppel, Louis Sweatman, Otto Sweatman and John Fielder.
Interment was the family lot in the Rose Hill
cemetery at Petersburg."
Name: Mary E. DOTZERT
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Mary E. Dotzert, 79, of rural Beardstown,
died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in
Rushville.
She was born Sept. 29, 1921, in Woodson, the daughter of Lz and
Eula Wilson Virgin. She married Clarence E. Dotzert June 15, 1940, in New London, Mo., and
he preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1998.
She is survived by four sons, Jerry (wife, Patsy), David C.,
(wife, Sue), Michael (wife, Joyce) and Douglas, all of Beardstown; eight grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Aileen Emerick and Bernice (husband, Bob)
Loughary, both of Beardstown.
Mrs. Dotzert graduated from Beardstown High School in the class
of 1940. She was a member of the St. John¹s Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs. She farmed
with her husband in Cass County for 50 years. When her children were young, she worked at
Woolworths in Beardstown. In recent years she worked at the Beardstown Elks Club and as an
election judge for Precinct 2 in Beardstown. Mrs. Dotzert enjoyed ³going to coffee² with
her friends.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sager
Funeral Home, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m.
Friday at the funeral home, with the family meeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are
suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Cass County Visiting Nurses.
Name: Henry BERGER & Junior DRINKWATER
Newspaper:
Date of newspaper: August 26, 1947
Submitter: Michelle Bley
Henry Berger and Junior Drinkwater Are Victims, Third Man Also Dead in Collision of Two Trucks Near Granite City on Highway 111
Three men, including Henry Berger, 50,
and Ernest Junior Drinkwater, 21, both of Beardstown, were killed early today in a head-on
collision between two-livestock trucks on state route 111 near Roxana between Granite City
and Wood River.
Raymond L. Frank, 26, of New Berlin was the other victim in the crash.
Frank's truck which was empty and which was being driven north,
collided head-on with a stock truck loaded with cattle driven by Berger and also occupied
by Drinkwater, shortly after midnight half mile south of the Canal Bridge on route 111.
Leonard E. Simpson of Pleasant Plains who was asleep in Frank's truck,
was reported unhurt although both trucks were overturned.
The bodies were taken to Mercer's Mortuary in Granite City where an
inquest was scheduled for 8 p.m.
Mr. Berger, a widely known stock raiser who resided about 4 miles south
of here on state highway 100 near the Edgewood school, and young Drinkwater left here last
night with the load of cattle, bound for market.
Drinkwater had supper with his mother, Lizzie Drinkwater, 309 1/2 East
Sixth street and told her that he was going to go to market with Mr. Berger. The young man
made his home with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Drinkwater, who lives south of Beardstown.
Members of the Berger family said today that Mr. Berger and a
companion, left the Berger farm between 7 and 8 o'clock last night with a load of seven
cattle in a 1936 International truck in which Mr. Berger had made a trip to St. Louis with
other stock the previous night.
They said that Mr. Berger had previously driven the Alton route to St.
Louis, and they were surprised to learn of him traveling through Granite City on last
night's trip.
Henry Frederick Berger, stockman and farmer, was born April 15, 1897 at
the homestead four miles south of Beardstown on route 100 which was his home all his life.
He was commissioner of the Valley Drainage District, and with his brother and sister,
farmed 1600 acres in the South Beardstown and Valley districts.
His father, David Berger, died 19 years ago, and his mother died six
years ago.
Surviving are his brother, Edward Berger, and sister, Mary Berger, both
at home.
Young Drinkwater was born at Virginia May 10, 1926 and attended
Waggoner Bridge school. He was employed as a farm laborer and lived 9 1/2 miles south of
Beardstown with his grandmother, his great uncle Ed Bolejack and an aunt Sarah Drinkwater.
They survive with the mother, and the following aunts and uncles: Charles Walter, Edward
and Frank Drinkwater, Mrs. Lydia Harris, Mrs. Rachel Burnett and Mrs. Ollie Williams.
The bodies of the two men will be brought to the Cline Funeral Home
here.
Name: Kimberly Sue Noel DUCKWILER
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: October 8, 2002
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Kimberly Sue Noel Duckwiler 1969-2002
Kimberly Sue Noel Duckwiler, 33, of Ashland, died Sunday
evening, Oct. 6, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born July 17, 1969, in Beardstown, the daughter of
James L. and Sue Olroyd Noel. She married Travis W. Duckwiler Oct. 13,
1995, in Ashland, and he survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Samuel Little and Matthew
Little, both of Ashland; one daughter, Leah Duckwiler of Ashland; her parents of Ashland;
one brother, Dennis Noel of Ashland; her paternal grandparents, Jake and Lorene Olroyd of
Virginia; three nieces; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her
paternal grandfather, Harold Noel.
Mrs. Duckwiler was a 1987 graduate of Ashland High School
and was employed at Casey's General Store and CCB Credit Service in Springfield. Halloween
was her favorite season and she enjoyed decorating and dressing up for the holiday.
A public visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at
the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland. Cremation rites will be accorded following
the visitation. Private family committal services will be held at a later date. Memorials
are suggested to the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department.
Name: Emma DUFELMEIER
Newspaper:
Date of Newspaper: September 26, 1967
Submitter: Michelle Bley
Emma Dufelmeier
Emma Dufelmeier, 91, Arenzville, died Tuesday in
Springfield.
She was born in Beardstown, December 4, 1875, daughter of Adam and
Elizabeth Schweer Rupple.
She is survived by a daughter Mrs. Howard Peck of Springfield, a
granddaughter, Mrs. Louis Haasis of Denver, Colo. and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Peter's
Lutheran Church in Arenzville with the Rev. George Bischoff officiating. Burial will be in
the family lot at the church cemetery.
Friends may call at the Northcutt Funeral Home in Beardstown from 7 to
9 p.m. on Thursday.
