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SCHLUETER, Emmy - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 19, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Emmy Schlueter, 1948-2007, Beardstown
   Emmy Schlueter, 59, of Beardstown, died Sunday morning, Nov. 18, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
   She was born March 25, 1948, in Milwaukee, the daughter of Emmett Junior and Emmy C. Anderson Shoemaker.
   She is survived by two sons, Thomas L. (wife, Connie) Dusenbery of Chandlerville; three daughters, Connie (husband, Johnny Wayne) Bailey of Frankford, Mo., Cheryl (husband, Eric) Potter of Beardstown and Jeanie Berry of Pekin; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; three brothers, Lee Shoemaker of Beardstown and William James Shoemaker, both of Kansas City, Mo.; and three sisters, Helen Godert and Robin Starnes, both of Smithville, Mo., and her twin sister Ann Dusenbery of Beardstown. She was preceded in death by her parents.
   Ms. Schlueter was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Church of the Nazarene.
   Private memorial services will be held. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.

SCHOLES, Elaine - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 21, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Elaine Scholes, 1930-2003, Virginia
   Elaine Scholes, 73, of Virginia, died Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2003, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
   She was born June 19, 1930, in Albion, Neb., the daughter of Vernon Leroy and Myrlte Ruth Stevenson Michael. She married Charles Robert Scholes on Nov. 3, 1951, and he preceded her in death Dec. 18, 1980.
   She is survived by one son-in-law, Martin McCann of Springfield, five grandsons, Charles Edward-Martin McCann, Kane Shannon McCann, Brennen Casey McCann, Morgan Clary McCann and Shea Cullin McCann, all of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Michelle Elaine McCann in 1999.
   Mrs. Scholes resided near Cedar Rapids, Neb., and Colorado prior to moving to Illinois in 1939. She lived on a farm between Pleasant Plains and Ashland, eventually moving to Springfield. After she married, she and her husband moved to a farm near Virginia in 1962. She moved to her home in Virginia in 1981. She was employed for a brief period of time at Franklin Life Insurance in Springfield. She was a member of the Ashland Church of Christ since 1942, and a member of the Walnut Grove Household Science Club since 1964.
   Graveside funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Thursday at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield or the Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery in Springfield. Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

SCHOLES - Ernest E. "Ernie" - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, December 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
   Ernest E. “Ernie” Scholes, 70, of Virginia, died Dec. 15, 2006 at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. He was born July 30, 1936 in Virginia, the son of James Elroy and Luetta O. Votsmeier Scholes.
   He is survived by one brother, Delbert M. Scholes of Virginia; two sisters, Margaret DeGroot and Erma Mae Bulva (husband, Lester) both of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Scholes; and a sister, Helen (surviving husband, Robert of Jacksonville) Vieira.
   Mr. Scholes was employed by the City of Virginia for over 20 years. He provided lawn service for many Virginia residents. He was a member of St. Luke’s Parish.
   A funeral Mass will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Virginia, with burial at St. Augustine Cemetery in Ashland. Friends may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Luke’s Parish Hall Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com,

SCHOLES, Luetta O. - Cass County Gazette, July 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Luetta O. Scholes - October 8, 1906 - July 24, 2006
   Luetta O. Scholes, 99, of Virginia, died Monday morning, July 24, 2006, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
   She was born October 8, 1906, in Sinclair, the daughter of Charles Franklin and Sarah Catherine Decker Votsmier. She married James Elroy Scholes on February 15, 1926, in Ashland and he preceded her in death on May 4, 1970.
   She is also survived by two sons, Ernest Scholes and Delbert Scholes of Virginia; two daughters, Margaret DeGroot of Virginia and Erma Mae (husband, Lester) Bulva of Virginia; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Helen Vieira; one son, Kenneth Scholes; one sister, Olvina Votsmier; two brothers, Monroe Votsmier and Orville Votsmier.
Mrs. Scholes was a homemaker and member of the St. Luke's Catholic Church in Virginia.
   A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 29, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Virginia, with burial in St. Augustine Cemetery in Ashland.
   Memorial contributions may be given to St. Luke's Church. Online messages of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
   Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

SCHONE, Floyd Arthur - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 3, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Floyd Arthur 'Grandpa' Schone, 1920-2006, Arenzville
   Floyd Arthur Schone, 86, of Edina, Mo., and formerly of Arenzville, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 2006, in Columbia, Mo.
   He was born April 14, 1920, in Chapin, the son of Henry John and Martha Lovekamp Schone. He married Elsie Maxine Witte on April 21, 1946, in Arenzville, and she preceded him in death Dec. 9, 1999, after celebrating 53 years together.
   He is survived by two daughters, Rita Ann (husband, David) Suffern of Varna and Diane (husband, Jim) Hamm of Edina, Mo.; three grandchildren, Aaron (wife, Anne) Suffern of Lacon and Rob (wife, Melissa) Hamm and Michelle Hamm, both of Edina, Mo.; five sisters, Marion Stock, Millie (husband, Myron) Beard and Wanda (husband, Dean) Stock, all of Arenzville, Doris (husband, Delbert) Hackman of Havana and Anna (husband, Joe) Sullivan of Jacksonville; two brothers, Wayne (wife, Janice) of Arenzville and Henry Jr. (wife, Dorothy) of Sun City, Fla.; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Schone of Chapin and Barb (husband, Roger) Brockschmidt of Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Aaron and Lloyd.
   Mr. Schone attended Illinois schools and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Rainbow Division. He served 30 years on the farm service board in Illinois and he and his wife were engaged in farming in the Arenzville community until their retirement. He has resided in Edina since 1997 and was a good Christian who loved his animals and visiting with his family and friends.
   Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Hudson-Rimer Funeral Chapel in Edina, Mo., with burial at Linville Cemetery in Edina, Mo., with military graveside honors conducted by Cyril A. Graham American Legion Post 261. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home, with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.

SCHONEMAN, Revetta - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, September 24, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Revetta Schoneman, 1921-2003
   Revetta Schoneman, 82, of Beardstown, died Monday morning, Sept. 22, 2003, at Manor Care Nursing Home in Peoria.
She was born Aug. 31, 1921, in Tazewell County, the daughter of Walter Slater and Nellie Schoneman.
   Surviving is her friend and guardian, Susan Smith of Peoria; and her special friends and the staff of S.A.I.L. Homes 1 and 2 and Bridgeview Court in Beardstown.
   Revetta loved to sing, visit with her friends and take walks. Her favorite color was red.
   Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Sager Funeral Home, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services Friday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.

SCHOONOVER, Margit Roberta - Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home Obituary Directory - http://www.buchananfuneralhomes.com/obituaries - Submitted by Marcia Cox
MARGIT ROBERTA SCHOONOVER, November 23, 2006
   Margit Roberta Schoonover, 78 years, of New Berlin, and formerly of Chapin and Arenzville. died Thursday morning, November 23, 2006 at her residence in New Berlin.
   She was born August 3, 1928 in the Sudetenland of Czechoslovakia. The daughter of Anton and Elsa Scheitler. She married John Harry Schoonover on May 20, 1950 and he preceded her in death on July 30, 2005.
   She is survived by three sons; John (wife, Georgia) Schoonover of New Berlin, Mike Schoonover of Hawaii, Major (wife, Mari Jane) Schoonover of Smyrna,TN; nine grandchildren, Derek and Jacob Schoonover of New Berlin, Cassandra McDaniels of Meredosia, Fallon Langley of White Hall, IL, Tiffany Schoonover of Indianapolis, IN, Jeremy Schoonover of New Berlin, Chelsa Schoonover, Harrison Schoonover and Iam Schoonover of Smyrna, TN;one great grandchild; one sister in Germany; and several nieces nephews and cousins.
   She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Elsa McDaniels (surviving husband, Walter of Meredosia),brother, Ernest Scheitler and grandson, Thomas McDaniels.
   Mrs. Schoonover was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville. She had worked for Capital Records in Jacksonville as a Audio Tester until her retirement in 1999. She had also given accordion lessons when she lived in the Manito, IL area.
   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 1, 2006 at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial in the Bethel Cemetery north of Chandlerville, IL Visitation will from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville. Online messages of sympathy may be sent the family at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

SCHROLL, Irene J. - Journal Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 4, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Irene J. Schroll, 1921-2007, Beardstown
   Irene J. Schroll, 86, of Beardstown, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
   She was born June 25, 1921, in Beardstown, the daughter of Herschel and Bertha Barbee Day. After the death of her parents, she was adopted by Fred I. and Verne Cline on Feb. 9, 1928. She married Fred A. Schroll on Oct. 16, 1943, in Pueblo, Colo., and he preceded her in death Sept. 20, 2002.
   She is survived by four children, Cathlyn (husband, Paul) West of Lone Rock, Wis., Rick and Jim (wife, Kellie), both of Beardstown, and Kim (husband, Dave) Jones of Virginia; eight grandchildren, Travis (wife, Andrea), Jenna, Kaleb, Amanda, Alex and Doug Schroll, Jennifer (husband, John) Freidenger and Phillip (wife, Tiffany) Hageman; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy (husband, Pete) Nile of New Port Richey, Fla.; one nephew, Jim Nile of Bonner Springs, Kan., who was raised in the home; and one cousin, Vera Graham of Albion, who was raised in the home. She was preceded in death by one brother, William Day; one sister, Jackie Hiatt; and one cousin.
   A 1939 graduate of Beardstown High School, Mrs. Schroll attended dress making school for a year in Chicago. She made many wedding dresses. She was involved with Fred I. Cline Furniture Store and Fred I. Cline Funeral Home almost her entire life, first working with her father and later as an owner with her husband, until they sold the funeral home in 1999. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. She was a woman of courage, integrity, modesty and unselfishness. Her family meant everything to her and she enjoyed helping with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family remembers her as a wonderful cook.
   Funeral services will be held 9:30 a.m. Friday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Wood Funeral Home in Rushville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.woodfh.net.

SCHUETTER, Dorothy J. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, April 7, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Dorothy J. Schuetter, 98, of Beardstown, died Friday, April 4, 2008, at Sacred Heart Village in Louisville, Ky.
   She was born Sept. 25, 1909, in Evansville, Ind., the daughter of John J. and Julia A. Reine Boink. She married A.C. "Todd" Schuetter on May 27, 1937, in Evansville, Ind. and he preceded her in death June 6, 1973.
   She is also survived by four daughters, Caroline A. (husband, Gerald) Ryan of Beardstown, Mary "Diane" (husband, Tom) Bretz of Lexington, Ky., Susan E. (husband, Fred) Rentle and Deborah E. (husband, Patrick) McMurray, both of Louisville, Ky.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Alberta Gutgsell of Matteson and Donna Schlachter of Evansville, Ind. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Margaret Gail Schuetter; two brohers, John L. and Richard Boink; and five sisters, Margaret in infancy, Cecelia Pauli, Mary Louise Grote, Jeanette Fallen and Helen Bickle.
   Mrs. Schuetter was a faithful member of St. Alexius Catholic Church and Alter Society in Beardstown. She formerly served as Beardstown Township supervisor for 17 years.
   A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown, with burial at St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery in Beardstown. The family will meet with friends at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown Tuesday following 4:30 p.m. rosary services, until 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Village in Louisville, Ky., or St. John's Hospital Compassionate Fund in Springfield. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.

SCHULZ, Katherine Hope - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 4, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Katherine Hope Schulz, 1957-2008, Virginia
   Katherine Hope Schulz, 50, of Merrillville, Ind., and formerly of Virginia, died Tuesday Jan. 1, 2008, at St. Mary's Hospital in Hobart, Ind.
   She was born June 15, 1957, in Murphysboro, the daughter of James E. and Florence Scholes Goodall.
   She is survived by her mother of Virginia; her husband of 27 years, Calvin D. Schulz; one son, Jacob (wife, Amber) of Lake of Four Seasons, Ind.; three daughters, Rachel, Elizabeth and Hannah, all of Merrillville, Ind.; one granddaughter; one brother, Michael E. (wife, Anne) Goodall of Schererville, Ind.; six sisters, Sandra K. Harden, Fonda D. (husband, Roger) Jockisch and M. Annette (husband, Jerry) DeHaven, all of Virginia, Gladys A. (husband, Jack) Sullivan of White Hall, Marteka F. (husband, Alan) Schryer of Holland, Mich., and Laura J. Goodall of Schererville, Ind.; 13 nieces and nine nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; and one nephew.
   Mrs. Schulz was a resident of Merrillville for 13 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church for 13 years, and was on the staff/faculty of Hyles-Anderson College for nine years. She was a very talented musician, singing in the church choir, a soloist, pianist in the Sunday school department, and oboe player in the church orchestra. She taught Sunday school as a "white lamb" teacher in the Beginner 2 Department for six years. She was the editor of the elementary Sunday school lesson on "Promises, Promises." She was also a member of the Juvenile Detention Center ministry for four years.
   Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Hammond, Ind., with burial at Memory Lane Memorial Park in Schererville, Ind. The family will meet with friends from 5-8 p.m. today at Bocken Funeral Home in Hammond, Ind. Friends may also call from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church Orchestra, 523 Sibley, Hammond, IN 46320.

SCHUPHAM, Jean - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
Jean Scupham, 68, of Philadelphia, IL died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at her residence.
   She was born December 17, 1940 in Ashland; the daughter of Carl and Esther Schoultz Cooper. She married Jack W. Scupham on February 20, 1960 in Jacksonville and he preceded in death on May 9, 1994.
   She is survived by a grandson, Jason Scupham (wife, Brenda) of Pleasant Plains; a sister, Mary Lou Rayborn of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debra S. “Debby” Cave; a brother, Harry Carl “Butch” Cooper; and a sister, Margaret Marie “Marge” Rayborn.
   Mrs. Scupham was a 1958 graduate of Virginia High School and was employed many years in the laundry and housekeeping departments for Meline Nursing Center and Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville and Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She enjoyed sewing, working in her yard, and spending time with her family.
   Graveside services will be held 11:15 AM Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Wednesday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to American Red Cross. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com

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