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CALDWELL, Mrs. John J. - Virginia Gazette, Aug. 26, 1887
Died, Monday, Mrs. John J. Caldwell at the home of her parents, Ambrose Burachers, of Beardstown. Death was due to congestion of the brain. She leaves two children. Burial was in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery at Virginia. Her husband came from Wichita, KS to attend to arrangements.
CALHOUN, Gregg - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, December 24, 2005 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Gregg Calhoun, 1948-2005, Virginia
Gregg Calhoun, 57, of Key West, Fla., and formerly of Virginia, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Miami.
He was born Oct. 30, 1948, in Corvallis, Ore., the son of Jack and Lorraine Calhoun.
He is survived by his father of Virginia; former wife, Pam Calhoun of Springfield; two stepdaughters, Michelle Page and Amy Powers, both of Springfield; and one sister, Becky Calhoun Newport of Northfield. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Mr. Calhoun served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was the recipient of a Purple Heart.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Rexroat Prairie, c/o Petefish, Skiles & Co. Bank, Virginia, IL 62691. Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
CALIF, Dora SCHALL - Illinoian Star, Beardstown, Illinois, May 8, 1903 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Dora Schall died Saturday at her home near Red Oak, aged 22 years. Funeral services took place Monday afternoon from the residence and interment followed at the Carr cemetery. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schall, of the same neighborhood. She is survived by her mother, her husband, James Schall, and by four brothers and one child.
CALLAHAN, Marilyn - Star-Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, February 19, 2004 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Marilyn Norris Callahan, 55, when home to the Lord on January 8m, 2004 in the living presence of her family. She was born March 4, 1948 in Virginia, the seventh of eleven children.
She is survived by her loving husband, Ed Callahan; two daughter , Michelle (husband, Bruce) Motts and Marsha Reiser; one son Mark Reiser; eight grandchildren; three sisters and six brothers. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother.
Burial was at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
CAMDEN, Daisy - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
DAISY CAMDEN September 12, 2009
Daisy Camden, 98, of Virginia, IL died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
She was born on January 27, 1911 and is the last of her surviving family. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia and had resided at Walker Nursing Home for 30 years.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to Grace Lutheran Church or Walker Nursing Home.
CAMPBELL, Harry Lee - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, June 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Harry Lee Campbell, 1918-2003
Harry Lee Campbell, 84, of Virginia, died Sunday morning, June 29, 2003, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
He was born Oct. 6, 1918, in Chicago, the son of John L. and Eva McDaniel Campbell. He married Mary Jane Turner in 1948 and she preceded him in death Jan. 17, 1978. He later married Marjean B. Clement June 30, 1979, in Virginia, and she preceded him in death Feb. 21, 1993.
He was the last of his immediate family and is survived by several cousins.
Mr. Campbell farmed in Morgan County prior to serving as the sexton of Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia for 25 years. He always took great pride in his work and valued many friendships.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call one hour prior to services Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Messages of sympathy may be shared online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
CAMPBELL, Henry James, newspaper unknown, 1904 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Henry James Campbell was born in Cass county, Ill., near the city of Virginia, on November 25, 1850. He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Taylor, March 1, 1877. Two sons were born to them. The elder of the sons being in bad health, was taken by his aunt when sixteen or seventeen years of age to the West in the hope that his health might be restored. But finding that he was declining very rapidly, they started to return home; but when near Bismark, Dakota, on the 10th day of August, 1895, William Virgil Campbell died on the train. Mr. Campbell made a profession of religion in the winter of 1878, and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Some years later he was made a ruling elder in the of which he was a member, and served in that capacity faithfully and earnestly till the close of his life. Some weeks ago, on account of failing health, he and his wife made a visit to Battle Creek, Mich, in the hope of his being benefited thereby; but he grew steadily worse, and his son and other relatives hastened to his bedside. But human help and sympathy were of no avail, and on the 19th of September, 1904, surrounded by his loved ones, he quietly breathed his last, at the age of 53 years, 9 months and 24 days. Thus two of the family died far from home. He leaves a wife and son (Robert Howard), two brothers and one sister and a vast number of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. R.D. Miller, of Petersburg,on Thursday, September 22. The love and esteem in which he was held by the entire community was manifested by the long procession of sorrowing friends that followed the remains to the beautiful cemetery at Virginia, where they were tenderly laid to rest. Brother Campbell was one of the most faithful, earnest and consistent Christian men the writer ever knew. He will be missed in his home, that he loved so much; he will be..."
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CAMPBELL, Imogene - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 31, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Imogene Campbell, 1919-2003, Beardstown
Imogene Campbell, 84, of Beardstown, died Saturday afternoon, March 29, 2003, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born March 18, 1919, in rural Schuyler County, the daughter of Eldo Christopher and Rado Marie Roussell Hirte. She married Ora Thomas Campbell in June 1934, in Davenport, Iowa, and he preceded her in death Oct. 31, 1996.
She is survived by four daughters, Dorothy (husband, Perry) Swan, Sherry Campbell and Sondra (husband, Jerry) Walters, all of Beardstown, and Betty (husband, Gordon) Lovekamp of Arenzville; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one cousin. She was preceded in death by one brother, Glen Hirte in infancy.
Mrs. Campbell attended school in Schuyler County. She previously co-owned and assisted her husband in th operation of the C&S Shell Company in Beardstown, and she was also formerly employed at Elmwood Manor and Wells-Lamont Glove Factory in Beardstown. Mrs. Campbell and her husband traveled extensively, and she enjoyed collecting rocks from their various journeys. She took great care and pleasure in tending her yard and growing vegetables and flowers in her garden. But her truest love was her family, whom she greatly admired and adored.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the family meeting friends from 5-8 p.m. Memorials have been suggested to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be sent to the family at sagerfh@casscomm.com.
CAMPBELL, Margaret "Maggie"Taylor - newspaper unknown, 1934
Virginia, Jan. 15--Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Taylor Campbell, 81, were held yesterday afternoon at the home of her son, Howard Campbell, four miles west of town, with Rev. J.C. Shull in charge, assisted by Rev. J.W. Armstrong. A quartet composed of Thomas Schaad, Luther Pascal, Mrs. Louise Montgomery and Mrs. L.H. Skiles sang 'The old Rugged Cross' and 'We're Going Down the Valley, One by One,' with Miss Myrtle Hickox at the piano. The escort included J.H. Massie, Edwin Campbell, Archie Dunn, J.H. Taylor, Allie Taylor, Henry Cunningham, and Loren Winwiddle. Interment was in Walnut Ridge Cemetery."
CAMPBELL, Margaret "Maggie" Taylor - newspaper unknown, 1934
LASTRITES HELD HERE FOR MRS. H. CAMPBELL
Local Resident Dies, At Home of Son Near City
Last rites for Mrs. Henry Campbell were held Sunday at the Howard Campbell residence, with Rev. J.C. Shull, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in charge. Interment was made in Walnut Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Margaret Campbell, 81, died Friday morning at the home of her son, Howard Campbell, four miles west of this city, after a long illness. Decedent was born Dec 26, 1852, a daughter of Robert and Jeannette Cunningham Taylor, pioneer residents. She married Henry Campbell, a prominent farmer, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Howard, a grand-daughter, Miss Vivian Campbell; brothers, Archibald, Duncan and Robert C. Taylor, and a sister, Mrs. Jeannette Taylor Sudbrink, all of this city, and other more distant relatives."
CAMPBELL, Rosemary F. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Rosemary F. Campbell, 1920-2003, Ashland
Rosemary F. Campbell, 82, of rural Ashland, died Sunday morning, Oct. 19, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 26, 1920, in Virginia, the daughter of Clyde and Inez Farrely Fair. She married William S. "Sid" Campbell on March 19, 1949, in Virginia, and he preceded her in death Sept. 5, 1988.
She is survived by two daughters, Kathy Campbell (companion, Carl Maly) of Springfield and Susan Florence (husband, Doug) of Springfield; three sons, Kevin Campbell of rural Ashland, Scott Campbell (wife, Mary) of Netarts, Ore., and Keith Campbell (wife, Deborah) of Naperville; five grandchildren, two step grandchildren; three brothers, Eberly "Sneb" Fair of Virginia, Robert Fair (wife, Cleo) of Cincinnati, and Edmond "E.P." Fair (wife, Dorothy) of Tulsa, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Audrey Bins, and one brother, Remel "Shorty" Fair (surviving wife, Mardell of Salem).
Mrs. Campbell was a 1938 graduate of Virginia High School and was employed by the Illinois Department of Conservation for several years until the birth of her children. She was a devoted member of the Ashland United Methodist Church, having served as choir director, Sunday school teacher, member of the Dorcas Circle and United Methodist Women, and many other church leadership positions. Mrs. Campbell was a longtime member and president of Ashland Women's Club and served as a Meals On Wheels volunteer. She was a former board member of the Cass County Mental Health Association and was active with her husband in the Cass County Republican Party.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Ashland United Methodist Church in Ashland, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Ashland United Methodist Church or the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
CAMPBELL, William Virgil, newspaper unknown, 1896 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
It seldom becomes our sad duty to record the death of one where the entire sympathies of a community were more largely manifest than to the case of the death of William V. Campbell, the eldest son of Henry J. and Margaret Campbell, residing of this city. For some time the beloved son was in ill health, and his physicians recently advised that a trip to the northwest; and later along the Pacific coast might prove beneficial to his failing health, and immediately his devoted parents made arrangements for him to make the trip, and on July 2,accompanied by his aunt, Miss Alice Taylor, the journey was begun, and had been extended to Garfield, Washington, where they remained for some time. At first the change seemed to benefit him, but later he rapidly began to grow weaker until upon the advice of his aunt, the return home was decided upon, and on August 7, they started from Garfield, advising him parents here of their intentions by telegraph. When he left Garfield he was quite bright and cheerful, but by the time they had reached he was so weak that he could not leave his berth in the Pullman car. From then on he grew rapidly worse until about 3 a.m. Saturday August 10, he died on the train near Bismark, North Dakota. Every attention was generally given him in his last hours by the train crew and two physicians who were on the train. They decided it was not necessary to have the body removed from the train, but telegraphed ahead and had an undertaker board the train and prepare it for burial. It was done and the body was embalmed and placed in the casket while the train passed over a distance of 200miles of the route, thus avoiding any delay in arriving here. The father was telegraphed to and met the remains at St. Paul, and Mrs. Campbell was at the station at Jules ready to take the train when the sad news reached her of her son's death. Deceased was born in this county and was in the prime of his youth, being 17 years, 3 months and 10 days old at the time of his death. He was a favorite among his host of friends and his kindness and tenderness of disposition endeared him to all who knew him. He was a student in our city public schools and made many lasting friends. The funeral services were conducted at the home on Monday last by Rev. J. E. Roach, of Auburn, formerly pastor of the C.P. Church in this city, and was one of the largest witnessed in this community for many years. The remains were borne to Walnut Ridge cemetery where they were laid to rest, followed by a large concourse of sorrowing friends. Many beautiful and appropriate floral designs were laid upon the casket and grave by sympathizing friends, among which were an anchor from the eighth grade of the Virginia high school and a cross from the Epworth League of church of which the deceased was an active member. The good ladies of the 'Lady Henry Sommerset W.C.T.C., of St. Paul, by C.B. Teeple, its president, placed a handsome floral design on the casket as it passed through that city. Many other beautiful pieces were given as manifestations of love and esteem by relatives and friends.
Mrs. William CAMPBELL - Jeffersonian, May 24, 1872 - The Cass County Historian, December 1999
Died Thursday, Mrs. William CAMPBELL, living near here. Death was due to cancer.
CANADA, Floyd A. - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Floyd A. Canada, 65, 1307 Clay Street, Beardstown, died Jan. 25 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. He worked for Beardstown Mills for 33 years before his retirement.
Mr. Canada was born at Kilbourne May 7, 1914, son of Clarence and Birdie Showalter Canada. He married Freda Kost at Virginia July 9, 1934, and she survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Helen) Clements, Browning; Alice Canada, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs Dona Stilwell, Lee's Summit, Mo.; two sons, David and Kenneth, both of Beardstown; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Donald, Beardstown; a half-brother, Wayne Cooper, Beardstown; and a half-sister, Mrs. Wayne (Margaret) Dyer, Beardstown. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter.
Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at Cline Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial was in Beardstown Cemetery.
CANFIELD, Amy - Beardstown Illinoian, January 4, 1877
Died Jan. 3rd, Mrs. Amy Canfield of Chandlerville. She was 77 years old. She was a sister to Thomas Beard and was born in New York, later moving to Ohio. Her father Col. Beards was an officer under Gen.Harrison in War of 1812. She and her husband, Orin, came to Cass County in 1852 with their daughter and son-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. N.S. Read. Mr. Canfield died a short [time] later. She was a member of the Congregational Church of Chandlerville
CARLOCK, Ina Mae - Journal-Courier, October 1, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Ina Mae Carlock 1928-2006, Chandlerville
Ina Mae Carlock, 78, of Chandlerville, died Thursday morning, Sept. 28, 2006, at Sunny Acres Home in Petersburg.
She was born Sept. 15, 1928, in Chandlerville, the daughter of Clarence and Martha McConnell Marcy. She married Jack M. Carlock on May 15, 1948, in Virginia, and he preceded her in death Sept. 18, 2004.
She is survived by three daughters, Brenda of Jacksonville, Karen Boeker of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Shirley (husband, Paul) Abbott of Pryor, Okla.; four grandchildren, Kristen Boeker of San Antonio, Texas, Brandon Boeker of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Nathan Abbott of Clarksville, Ark., and Rachel Abbott of Springfield, Mo.; one great-grandson; one sister, Mary (husband, John) Chipman of Virginia; one brother, Jack (wife, Jo) Marcy of Goodyear, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Addison "Jocko" Marcy; and one sister Imo Gene "Flip" Dearing.
Mrs. Carlock was a member of Chandlerville Christian Church, where she was active in Sunday school. She was also a member of the Chandlerville Woman's Club and American Legion Post 694 Auxiliary in Chandlerville. She enjoyed flowers and having coffee time with her friends.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Chandlerville Christian Church, with burial in Chandlerville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Sunday at Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville. Memorials are suggested to the Chandlerville Christian Church or the American Legion Auxiliary of Chandlerville. Condolences may be left at www.hurleyfh.com.
CARNELL, Patricia L. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, May 10, 2007 - Submitted my Marcia Cox
Patricia L. Carnell, 1955-2007, Beardstown
Patricia L. Carnell, 52, of Beardstown, died Wednesday morning, May 9, 2007, at Heritage manor East in Beardstown.
She was born March 13, 1955, in Leachville, Ark., the daughter of Elbert James Carnell and Lucy Alice Thomas.
She is survived by her companion, Carl Bayles of Beardstown; two daughters, Traci (husband, Richard) Pitchford of Springfield and Timi Underwood of Wood River; one son, Tyler Underwood of Wood River; five grandchildren; three brothers, William Carnell (companion, Dona Harris) of Alton, Robert (wife, Denise) Carnell of Roxana and Ronald (wife, Carolyn) Carnell of Hartford; six nieces and nephews; one aunt and two uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Tallmadge W. Carnell.
Ms. Carnell was a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Veterans Administration in Tampa, Fla., for many years. She was an avid reader, a movie buff, a music lover and an outstanding cook.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Beardstown. The family will meet with friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com
CAVE, Debra S. 'Debby' - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 13, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Debra S. 'Debby' Cave, 1960-2008, Virginia
Debra S. "Debby" Cave, 47, of Virginia, died Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at St. John's Hospice in Springfield.
She was born Dec. 9, 1960, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Jack W. and Phyllis Jean Cooper Scupham.
She is survived by her mother of Philadelphia, Ill.; fiance' Jim Lockman of Virginia; one son, Jason (wife, Brenda) Scupham of Pleasant Plains; and one aunt. She was preceded in death by her father.
Ms. Cave was a Consumer Safety Inspector with the USDA. She was a 1979 graduate of Virginia High School. She enjoyed baking and spending time with her family and friends.
Graveside services will be held noon Friday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Visitation will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
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