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MUELLER, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 20, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Mueller, 1931-2007, Beardstown
   Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Mueller, 76, of Beardstown, died Monday morning, Nov. 19, 2007, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
   She was born April 29, 1931, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Roy and Clara Wilson Krems. She married William E. Mueller on Aug. 27, 1950, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, and he survives.
   She is also survived by one son, Paul (wife, Penny) of Springfield; one daughter, Carol (husband, Larry) Cummings of Beardstown; three grandchildren, Sarah Hollis, Aaron Cummings and Rob Mueller; and two great-grandchildren.
   Mrs. Mueller graduated from Beardstown High School in 1949. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church where she formerly taught Sunday school, a member and past president of P.E.O. Chapter G.U., and also a member of Beardstown Emblem Club 474. She was employed with Sudbrink Enterprises working in both the newspaper office and the insurance agency in Beardstown until her retirement. She treasured being with her grandchildren and enjoyed needlepoint and her Friday Afternoon Bridge Club.
   Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, with burial at Oetgen Cemetery near Beardstown. The family will meet with friends from noon until time of services Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to First Evangelical Lutheran Church or Cass/Schuyler Hospice. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.

MULHERT, Francis - The Cass County Historian, March 2000, taken from Beardstown Illinoian, June 9, 1881
   Francis Muhlert of Bluff Springs, 2 1/2 miles east, committed suicide last week. He was a German, leaves a wife and six children. There is no reason for his death.

MUHLERT, Mrs. Henry - Beardstown, IL, Feb. 24, 1909
   Tuesday evening about 9:30 o'clock at her home near Bluff Springs, Mrs. Mary Muhlert, aged 42 years, passed away. Mrs. Muhlert has been ailing for a long time, but has been bedfast only about two weeks. Mrs. Mary Muhlert was formerly Miss Mary Nordsiek, and was born and reared in this vicinity, and has many friends and acquaintances here. She is survived by her husband, four sisters, Mrs. Henry Hierman of Sangamon Valley, Mrs. Ed. Kloker of Bluff Springs, Mrs. Louis Hierman of Arenzville and Mrs. John Schuman of this city. The funeral services will be held Friday at 12 noon from the residence and at 2 p.m. from the Lutheran Church at Bluff Springs, Rev. Schmitt officiating. Interment will be made in the Church Cemetery.

MUNSCH, J. Wayne - Cass County Star Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, December 26, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
J. Wayne Munsch, February 15, 1916-December 18, 2002
   J. Wayne Munsch, 86, of Virginia, and formerly of Mason City, died Wednesday, December 18, 2002 in Jacksonville.
   He was born on February 15, 1916 in Grygla, MN to Eckard J. and Irene Daniels Munsch. He married Pauline Schock on December 2, 1939 in Dubuque, IA.
   Surviving are his wife, Pauline, of Virginia.
   Preceding him in death were one brother and one sister.
Mr. Munsch retired from Cass Telephone Company as a switchboard repairman.
Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services held.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana was in charge of the arrangements.

MURPHY, Vivan J. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, April 16, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Vivian J. Murphy, 1919-2008, Virginia
   Vivian J. Murphy, 89, of Virginia, died Monday evening, April 14, 2008, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
   She was born Jan. 3, 1919, in Chandlerville, the daughter of Charles and Minnie Carr Garner. She married John G. Murphy on July 27, 1944, at the Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in rural Virginia, and he preceded her in death Sept. 7, 1996.
   She was the last of her immediate family and is survived by several cousins; several nieces; one nephew; two great-nieces; two great-nephews; one great-great-nice and three great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Gerald Garner; and one sister, Roberta Lewis.
   Mrs. Murphy was a graduate of Clandlerville High School and worked for the federal government during World War II in Dayton, Ohio. She later assisted her husband with the farm. She was a member of Virginia United Methodist Church where she was active with the United Methodist Women, sang in the church choir and assisted with Methodist Youth Fellowship activities.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of services. Memorials are suggested to Virginia United Methodist Church. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.

MURRAY, Nancy J. - Illinoian Star, Beardstown, Illinois, December 17, 1912 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
   Died Sunday morning, December 15, 1912 at 7 o'clock at Mrs. Stuarts home, 6th and Canal streets, Nancy J. Murray, at the age of 68 years. Funeral will be held today, Tuesday, December 17 at 9 a.m. from the Creel home, Rev. Morton officiating. Interment in Walnut Ridge cemetery near Virginia.
   Nancy C. Shoopman was born near Virginia February 22, 1844. She was married to Henry Murray in 1880, he preceded her to the grave. She has lived here almost all her life and was a member of the Christian church. She is survived by two brothers, George of Hebron, NE and Jacob of Monmouth, IL.

MUSCH, George Harold - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 6, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
George Harold Musch, 1922, 2003, Arenzville
   George Harold Musch, 80, of rural Arenzville, died Tuesday afternoon, March 4, 2003, at his residence. He was born December 28, 1922, in Jacksonville, the son of George W. and Selma Lovekamp Musch, Sr.
   He is survived by his companion, Elizabeth Hagerty of Arenzville, cousins, Waldron (wife, Shirley) Paul of Arenzville, Elizabeth Chalupka of Evanston, William (wife, Doris) Niemann of Tucson, Arizona, John (wife, Ann) Musch of Arenzville, Melvin (wife, Mildred) Musch of Chapin, Floyd (wife, Maxine) Musch of Concord, and Albert Henry Musch of Jacksonville; and numerous other cousins, including Craig Musch of Chapin and Brian Musch of Arenzville, both of whom assisted Mr. Musch with his farm operation.
   Mr. Musch was a lifelong member farmer in the Arenzville area, and lived in the home on his farm his entire life. He raised livestock and was very proud of his land and his machinery. Mr. Musch was a lifetime member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church at Arenzville and served as chairman of the building committee when the new church was erected in 1971. He was a board member of the Lutheran Social Services of St. Luke's Hospital in Beardstown, and his generosity funded the Musch Chapel at that hospital. Mr. Musch also gave generously to Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville and Carthage College at Kenosha, Wisconsin.
   Mr. Musch was a member of the Jacksonville Country Club and the Beardstown Elks Club. He enjoyed taking rides in his truck, monitoring the local farm activities.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, March 7, 2003, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church at Arenzville, with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery. Friends may call after 12 Noon on Thursday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, where the family will meet with friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Cass County Hospice or St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.

MUSCH, Haroldine R. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, July 21, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Haroldine R. Musch, 1924-2006, Virginia
   Haroldine Ruth Husted Musch, 82, of Jacksonville, and formerly of Virginia, died Wednesday evening, July 19, 2006, at Modern Care Convalescent Facility in Jacksonville.
   She was born Feb. 18, 1924 in Winchester, the daughter of Guy Harold and Mary Emma Treadway Husted. She married Warren Roy Musch on June 23, 1944, at Camp Pendelton, Calif., and he survives.
   She is also survived by two sons, Randal L. of South Jacksonville and Cordel R. (wife, Jane) of Fort Worth, Texas; five grandchildren, Jonathan Musch (fiancee, Sara) of O'Fallon, Sarah Musch of Springfield, and Carrie Musch, Cameron Musch and Caitlin Musch all of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Mary Beth (husband Ross) Manning of Roodhouse; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister, Ann Christine Husted McDade.
   Mrs. Musch attended Virginia schools and graduated from Virginia High School in 1942. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., and the University of Illinois and later graduated from Illinois State University in 1970 after having taught for 19 years. She retired from Virginia school district following a teaching career that spanned 37 years from the one room Monroe School in rural Cass County to her fourth grade class at Virginia Elementary School.
   A consummate hostess, Mrs. Musch enjoyed entertaining her friends and family at her beloved "Breezy Hill Farm." She was well-known for elaborate theme parties, special chicken salad, and deviled eggs. She also traveled extensively with her beloved husband throughout the United States, cruised to many ports of call, and attended numerous 5th Marine Division national reunions. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Virginia and the Daughters of the American Revolution. An avid card player, she enjoyed her duplicate bridge club.
   Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call after 3 p.m. today at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia, where the family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Passavant Area Hospital Wound Center or First Presbyterian Church of Virginia. Condolences may be left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

MYERS, Carl Warn - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, June 19, 2003
Carl Warn Myers, 1926-2003, Beardstown
   Carl Warn Myers, 77, of Beardstown, died Tuesday morning, June 17, 2003, at his residence.
   He was born April 20, 1926, in Beardstown, the son of Robert O. and Dorothy M. Wise Myers. He married Lois Lorraine Little Dec. 22, 1945, in Rushville, and she preceded him in death.
   He is survived by one daughter, Marsha (husband, Jim) Fishel of rural Beardstown; three granddaughters, April (husband, Gary) Johnson of Perry, Ga., Amy (husband, Steve) Alford of Avondale, Ariz., and Angela (husband, Corey) Cook of rural Beardstown; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Michael.
   Mr. Myers attended Beardstown High School and joined the Army after school. He had worked as a fisherman during his civilian life.
   Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Beardstown City Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Memorials have been suggested to the American Lung Association. Goodwin Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy and concern may be sent to the family online to goodwingh@casscomm.com.

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