J Obituary & Birth Announcements Page for Cass County, Illinois
Obituary
Name: John JACOBS
Newspaper: Rushville Times
Date: February 16, 1905
Submitter: Tammie
John JACOBS of Virginia, who was accidentally shot in the leg while hunting a few days ago, died from his injuries. The deceased was 34 years of age.
Name: Margaret A. JENTSCH
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: December 23, 2002
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Margaret A. Jentsch - 1910-2002 - Beardstown
Margaret A. Jentsch, 92, of Beardstown and formerly of Springfield and
Chicago, died early Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2002, at Culbertson
Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born Aug. 16, 1910, in Beardstown, the daughter of John W. and
Ida Mae Buck Williams. She married Robert A. Jentsch on May 13,
1939, in Chicago, and he preceded her in death in 1970. She is survived by numerous nieces
and nephews, including A.C. (wife, Becky) Jones of Beardstown. She was preceded in death
by four brothers, Floyd Williams, Clifford Williams, Ernest Anderson and Clarence in
infancy; and three sisters, Rhoda Williams in infancy, Ethel McQuead and Robel Jones.
Mrs. Jentsch was previously employed with Bell Telephone Company in
Chicago for many years.
Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 24, 2002, at the
Beardstown City Cemetery, with John Ruppel officiating. The family will meet with friends
from noon until 12:45 p.m Tuesday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown.
Name: Loretta "Reddy"
JOHNSON
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: February 2, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Loretta "Reddy" Johnson - 1934-2003 - Chandlerville
Loretta "Reddy" Johnson, 68, of Chandlerville,
died early Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 2003 at her residence.
She was born Nov. 22, 1934, in Ashland, the daughter of William and
Velda Beaty Thompson. She married Harold W. Johnson March 30, 1957, in Springfield, and he
survives.
She is also survived by three sons, Daniel (wife, Debbie) Stevens of
Chandlerville and Harold "Rhet" Johnson and John Kirk (wife, Jessica) Johnson,
both of Bath; three daughters, Dorthea Stevens of Lewistown, Autumn (husband, Dean)
Johnson, Lynn of Kendallville, Ind., and Barbara (husband, Dennis) Nall of Chandlerville;
18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bryant Thompson of Girard and Curt
Thompson of Chandlerville; and two sisters, Ella Buhl of Virden and Deloris Oller of Mason
City. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Freeman Thompson and William Thompson,
Jr.
Mrs. Johnson was an Avon representative for 10 years and a homemaker.
She was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Chandlerville and Old Lincoln
Highway in Chandlerville.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at Mount Olive Baptist
Church in Chandlerville, with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery in Chandlerville. Memorials
are suggested to the Mount Olive Baptist Church in Chandlerville.
Name: Richard M. JOHNSON
Newspaper: Cass County Star-Gazette, Beardstown, IL
Date of Newspaper: November 14, 2002
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Richard M. Johnson April 19, 1907 - November 9, 2002
Richard M. Johnson, 95, of Chandlerville, died Saturday morning,
November 9, 2002 at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
He was born April 19, 1907 in Chandlerville, the son of Arthur Lee Sr.
and Nancy Harbison Johnson. He married Althea Gebhards in December of 1945 and she
preceded him in death on September 18, 1996.
He is survived by one sister, Mabel Abbott of Virginia; one nephew,
William Beck of Morton; and three great-nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death
by one brother, Arthur Lee Johnson, Jr. and a niece.
Mr. Johnson was a life long farmer in the Cass County area and a member
of the Chandlerville Christian Church.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12 at the
Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home in Chandlerville with burial in Chandlerville Cemetery.
Memorial gifts are suggested to Chandlerville Christian Church.
Name: Josephine Sudbrink JOKISCH
Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Newspaper:
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Josephine (Sudbrink) Jokisch
"SERVICES HELD WEDNESDAY FOR MRS. R. JOKISCH
Passes Away Monday At Barnes Hospital
Largely attended funeral services for Mrs. Josephine S. Jokisch were
held Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in this city with Rev. T.C. Burton
officiating. Organ music was furnished by Mrs. Otto L. Dour. Burial was in Walnut Ridge
Cemetery.
Casket bearers were Edwin and Clifford Sudbrink, Charles Caldwell, Gene
Brockhouse, Elmer Jurgens, Eugene Clemons, Luren and John Jokisch.
Miss Betty Nan Anderson and Miss Louise Ruppel assisted with the
flowers.
Mrs. Jokisch submitted to surgery on Thursday of last week at Barnes
hospital in St. Louis and her condition was reported to be satisfactory. On Sunday
morning, she became worse, and passed away Monday at 4:30 a.m.
Mrs. Jokisch was the daughter of William and Janet Taylor Sudbrink, and
spent here [her] entire life in the community.
She is survived by her husband, Roy Jokisch, two daughters, Mrs. Walter
Adkins and Mrs. Russell Davidsmeier, both of this city, two sisters, Mrs. Otto Wernsing of
Decatur and Miss Mary Sudbrink of this city.
She was a member of the local Presbyterian church and was active in its
various departments, particularly the choir and the Missionary
society. Her passing will be felt keenly by the entire church, as well as the
community."
Name: Nellie C. JOLLY
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: August 21, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Nellie C. Jolly - 1906-2003 - Beardstown
Nellie C. Jolly, 96, of Beardstown, died Tuesday
afternoon, Aug. 19, 2003, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
She was born Aug. 29, 1906, in Beardstown, the daughter of George
Charles and Elizabeth Schweer McComas. She married Carl E. Jolly on Feb. 21, 1926, in
Beardstown, and he survives in Beardstown.
She is also survived by one daughter, Carnell (husband, Willard)
Korsmeyer of Beardstown; one son, Ret. Col. Donald L. (wife, Edith) of Alma, Ark.; seven
grandchildren, Dr. Stanely (wife, Susan) Korsmeyer, Lynn (husband, Michael) Hollahan,
Janet Korsmeyer, Karen (husband, Joe) Randolla, Sandra (husband, Ernest) Kalnasy, Laura
(husband, the Rev. Randy) Rowlan, and Cynthia (husband, David) Yungclas; and 21
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers, Herbert, Charles, Edwin, Harry,
Virgil and Henry; and two sisters, Mable and Anna.
Mrs. Jolly attended school in Beardstown and was a lifelong member of
the Ladies' Aid. She worked prior to her marriage and during World War II for Illinois
Bell Telephone. An avid reader and member of several bridge clubs, she was a homemaker and
truly enjoyed caring for her family.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Family will meet
friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested
to Cass County Visiting Nurses, First Evangelical Church in Beardstown, or Cass/Schuyler
Area Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at sagerfh@casscomm.com.
Name: Alfred N. JONES
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: April 8, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Alfred N. Jones - 1928-2003 - Beardstown
Alfred N. Jones, 74, of rural Beardstown, died Sunday, April 6, 2003,
at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Beardstown, the son of Lewis V. and Laura
Marie Shouse Jones.
He married Lois L. Atkinson April 14, 1951, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church
parsonage in Beardstown, and she survives.
He is also survived by three daughters, Marilyn (husband, Dale) Fox of
Virginia, Carolyn (husband, James) Deppe of Ashland, and Beth
Blair of Virginia; one son John (wife, Lee Anne) Jones of Denver; eight grandchildren,
Michael (wife, Amy) Fox, Amanda (husband, Chris)
Lear, Sara (husband, Corey) McGlasson, Shawn and Sylvia Lynn, Nicole Deppe, Wendy
(husband, Steve) Bridgewater, Angie (husband, Tim)
Butler, and Seth Blair; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six
step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ed (wife, Mary) of Morton; one sister, Patsy
Collison of Beardstown; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Gene and Hank.
Mr. Jones attended Beardstown High School. He was employed as a
deckhand on a riverboat prior to entering the U.S. Army, serving in
World War II (1946-1949) in the Infantry Division in Korea and Japan and then later during
the Korean conflict (1952-1953) as a Master
Sergeant in Korea. Following his military service he was employed with Jones Brothers
Construction Co. in Beardstown and later with Operating Engineers Local 965 in Springfield
where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the First
Evangelical
Lutheran Church in Beardstown and was a lifetime member of the Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post
1239 in Beardstown. He was an avid reader and
enjoyed woodworking, especially creating projects for his family.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home
in Beardstown with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery where
military honors will be presented by Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post 1239 in Beardstown. Friends
may call after 3 p.m. today at the funeral home,
with family meeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Virginia Library
or Cass County Hospice.
Name: Glenna M. JONES
Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal-Courier
Date of Newspaper: February 14, 2003
Submitter: Marcia Cox
Glenna M. Jones - 1926-2003 - Beardstown
Glenna M. Jones, 76, of Beardstown, died Wednesday
afternoon, Feb. 12, 2003, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield.
She was born April 27, 1926, in Beardstown, the daughter
of Glen M. Swearingen and Myrtle J. Swan Swearingen Trotter.
She is survived by one son, Kim P. (wife, Tari A.) Jones
of Springfield; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her stepfather Clarence "Lightning" Trotter,; and one son, Joseph L.
(surviving wife, Gloria Jones of Beardstown); and one daughter, Leslie A. Jones.
Mrs. Jones graduated from Beardstown High School in the
class of 1944. She was a member of St. Alexis Catholic Church and the Alter and Rosary
Society within the church. She had previously served as an election judge in Beardstown.
She had been employed with Illinois Bell Telephone Co. in Beardstown and Springfield for
35 years until her retirement. She loved to fish and cook. She will be remembered for the
many delicious pies she baked.
Memorial services for cremated remains will be held 2 p.m.
Saturday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. The
family will meet with friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service Saturday
at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to the St. John's Hospice in
Springfield. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family online at sagerfh@casscomm.com.
Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, IL. April 22, 2003
Glenna M. Jones - Beardstown
Graveside services for the cremated remains of Glenna M. Jones, who died Feb. 12, 2003, will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Beardstown City Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements