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THIXTON, Frank - July 13, 1926 - Illinoian Star, Beardstown, Illinois – Submitted by Carol Orwig
Frank Thixton a former resident of Cass County passed away yesterday morning at 4:45 in the home of his neice, Mrs. Louis Diebolt, of near Rushville, following an illiness of four years duration. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon, July 14 at two o'clock in the home of B. T. Burns at 606 W. 3rd St, this city. The services will beh in charge of Rev. C.S. Boyd and interment will be in the family lot in the City Cemetery.
THOMAS, Barbara Ruth ‘Bobbie’ - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, April 9, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Barbara Ruth ‘Bobbie’ Thomas, 1924-2008, Beardstown
Barbara Ruth "Bobbie" Thomas, 84, of Beardstown, died Sunday evening, April 6, 2008, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
She was born Feb. 17, 1924, in Bluffs, the daughter of Iver Dietrick and Julia Katherine Hankins Mueller. She married Raymond Thomas "Muley" Loyd Jr. of Pittsfield, on Oct. 7, 1942, and he died in combat in 1945 during World War II. She married Loyd Martin Thomas on Aug. 6, 1950, in Beardstown, and he preceded her in death in April 2005.
She is survived by three sons, Dr. R. Thomas Loyd III (wife, Lindsey) of Arlington, Va., Marty (wife, Teresa) Thomas of Benton, Ark.; and LTC Brett (wife, Lindsay) of Arlington, Va. (presently serving in Afghanistan); three daughters, Sandi Spurbeck of Edwardsville, Jennie (husband, Allan) Prather of Dalhart, Texas, and Barb (husband, Gary) Merriman of Beardstown; eight grandchildren, SFC Rick (wife, Jenny) Spurbeck of Winchester (presently serving in Iraq), Jessica (husband, Brad) Parlier of Virginia, J.T. Fiene of Tucson, Ariz., Becky Thomas of Temple, Texas, Justin Workman of Macomb, Blair (husband, Sam) Fitzpatrick of Arlington, Va., and Tom and Clint Merriman, both of Beardstown; four great-grandsons; one sister, Irma Dean (husband, Mick) Berry of Bluffs; one brother, Bill Mueller of Sun City West, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Ann Loyd.
Mrs. Thomas was a graduate of Bluffs High School. She and her husband operated the MFA Insurance Agency in Beardstown from 1967 to 1976. She was later employed by Klines Department Store, the Beardstown Farm and Home Store, and Huss Men’s Wear. She also worked with the Girl Scouts and the Gard School PTA. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beardstown.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Thomas was a tremendous cook, enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe, and loved ballroom dancing with her husband. From her early years in Bluffs, she exhibited a lively curiosity about world events and especially World War II that led her to become widely read, open-minded, and sympathetic to those less fortunate than she. She instilled the love of reading and learning in her children, and she encouraged them to be diligent, to venture, and to become successful in life. She lived modestly and donated anonymously. She volunteered. She wa good-hearted; she laughed easily. A vivacious extrovert, she liked working in the Beardstown community because every day she met friends and neighbors. When she could no longer travel because of her husband’s illness, she began to write, and she kept a daily, handwritten journal of her thoughts and observations for her last 14 years. Her writings reveal her to be a kind and sober realist whose thoughts and prayers were centered on her husband, her children, and her grandchildren, and the many good people in her community.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, with burial in Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice or First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.
THOMAS, Conley L. - Cass County Star-Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, June 22, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Conley L. Thomas - August 14, 1912-June 14, 2006
Conley L. Thomas, 93, of rural Virginia, died Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2006, at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
He was born August 14, 1912 in Albany, KY, the son of Albert and Ada Wells Thomas. He married Elizabeth Niestradt Meyer on January 9, 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia and she survives.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by four brothers and nine sisters.
Mr. Thomas was raised in Kentucky and relocated to the Virginia area as a young man. He has farmed southwest of Virginia for 75 years. He also served with the US Army during during World War II in the South Pacific, participating in the invasions of Leyte, Okinawa and Iwo Jima.
An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a member of the Virginia Sportsmen Club and several coon hunting organizations. He was also a member of the Virginia United Methodist Church, a former board member of the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau, and a former member of the Arcadia ATA.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006 at the Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia with burial and military honors at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Virginia Memorial Public Library or Chaddock Children's Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
The Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home of Virginia was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Glen L. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 11, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Glen L. Thomas, 1932-2003, Beardstown
Glen L. Thomas, 71, of Beardstown, died Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2003, at his residence.
He was born April 16, 1932, in Clay City, the son of Ralph Lee and Nancy Mae Atterberry Thomas. He married Mona L. Graham on June 24, 1955, at the First Christian Church in Flora, and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by three sons, Allen of Jacksonville, Steven (wife, Deanna) of Centralia and Phillip (wife, Madonna) of Clinton, Iowa; six grandchildren, Glen Allen, Jeremy, Michael, Nicole, Mark, and LaRecia Thomas; and one sister Doris Files of Pekin.
Mr. Thomas graduated from Clay City High School in the class of 1950. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from October 1952 until October 1954. He and his wife owned and operated a dress shop, Mona's Magic Mirror, in Pawnee, for 14 years. He was a self-employed timber buyer for 44 years. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the First Christian Church in Beardstown.
Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church in Beardstown. Family will meet with friends from 4-6 p.m. Monday at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral service. Memorials are suggested to Beardstown Christian Academy. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at sagerfh@casscomm.com.
THOMAS, Minverva - Republican Gazette - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Minerva, the only child of John and Rebecca McDowell, was born near Petersburg, IL, March 25, 1853 and departed this life January 8, 1921 at her home, in the Garner Chapel neighborhood, after an illness of three weeks.
She was united in marriage to William Thomas of Chandlerville in December 1870. He preceded her in death September 16, 1917. They had no children, but in their home reared their niece, Marie Thomas, now Mrs. Arthur Cox, with whom the deceased had resided since the death of her husband. Besides Mrs. And Mrs. Cox and children, Paul, Roy, Vern, Helen and Alberta, she is survived by one half-sister, Mrs. Wilson of Detroit, MI, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held from Mt. Olive church, Monday, January 10. Rev. C.E. French of this city officiating.
THOMAS, Royal L. - unknown newspaper, December 10, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Royal L. Thomas
Royal L. Thomas, 86 years, of Beardstown, IL and formerly of Chandlerville, IL died Tuesday afternoon, December 10, 2002 at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
He was born April 27, 1916 in Chandlerville, IL; the son of Preston and Marguerite Lintner Thomas. He married Ruth I. Barrett on May 14, 1939 in Ashland, IL and she preceded in death on August 8, 1992.
He is survived by a son, Albert L. Thomas (wife, Ann) of Everett, WA; a daughter, Anita Little (husband, Paul) of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles DuWayne Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a plumber and electrician for over 50 years in Chandlerville. He enjoyed flying and was a private pilot. He also was formerly involved with the Flying Farmers organizations.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held at Bethel Cemetery, north of Chandlerville, at a later date. There will be no visitation. The Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home of Chandlerville is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMPSON, John - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Virginia Enquirer, December 10, 1873
John Thompson, died the 8th. Resided near Virginia. He was the father of Mrs. Jacob Dunaway.
THOMPSON, Leona - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, May 26, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Leona Thompson 1910-2006 Beardstown
Leona Thompson, 95, of Beardstown, died Wednesday evening, May 24, 2006, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
She was born Dec. 8, 1910 in Beardstown, the daughter of Ray and Sara Jane Grewell Guthrie. She married Earl C. Thompson on Nov. 3, 1921, in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death Dec. 14, 1982.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Pay Day of Beardstown. She was preceded in death by three brothers; and 10 sisters.
Mrs. Thompson graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1928 and she was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Beardstown. Many years ago she was employed in dress shops including the "Cotton Shop" in Peoria and the "Merrie Shop" in Beardstown.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com.
THOMPSON, Maria Elizabeth - Daily Illinoian Star - December 17, 1932 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Maria Elizabeth Thompson
Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Frederick Wesler and his wife, Eleanor Nordsiek, was born in Harpenfeld, Hanover, Germany, Oct. 5, 1859.
On Feb. 7, 1880 united in marriage with Roberth Thompson of Beardstown. The young couple lived first on a farm east of Beardstown, then they farmed near Virginia, then near Philadelphia until about 1887, they moved to Beardstown. Resided there until her death.
Born to this union was 5 sons and 7 daughters - 2 dying in infancy and oldest son dying at age 21.
Children- Mrs. Henry Eisbert of Salisbury, MO; John of Belleville, Elmer and Bernice of Bartonville; Earl of Springfield; Mrs. J M Wallace, Mrs. Wm Hering, Mrs. Albert Schaeffer and Mrs. George Wessell of Beardstown. 25 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Four sisters- Mrs. Charles Schneider, Mrs. Christ Flamme, Mrs. Allen Griffin and Miss Lena Wesler.
Buried at St. Johns Cemetery.
Pallbearers - Shirley Nesbit, Harold Griffin, Fred Flamme, Homer Schneider, Roland Cooper and Howard R/Koch.
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THOMPSON, Michael Ladd - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, August 26, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Michael Thompson 1985-2006, Beardstown
Michael Ladd Thompson, 21, of Beardstown, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 24, 2006, in Beardstown.
He was born June 22, 1985, in Alliance, Neb., the son of William Ladd and Susan Pilger Thompson.
He is survived by his parents of Beardstown; one brother, William Ladd Thompson II of Beardstown; one sister, Betsy (husband, Josh) Brown of Beardstown; maternal grandmother, Grace Pilger of Beardstown; paternal grandparents, Orville and Betty Thompson of Meredosia; three nieces; one nephew; and several aunts and uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Kermit Pilger.
Mr. Thompson graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 2004. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. He loved to bow hunt, play guitar and listen to music.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. Following services, cremation rites will be accorded and burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services today at the church. Memorials are suggested to Illinois Department of Natural Resources (for Jim Edgar Panther Creek Archery Range) or Elks Crippled Children. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to sagerfh@casscomm.com
THOMPSON, Ruth Marie - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois June 3, 2004
Ruth M. Thompson 1935-2004 - Virginia
Ruth Marie Thompson, 69 years, of Virginia, and formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday evening, June 1, 2004, at her residence.
She was born April 6, 1935, in Virginia the daughter of James William Arthur and Margaret Marie Thomas Cox. She married Wayne "Jeff" Thompson on July 3, 1959, at the First Assembly of God Church in Springfield, and he survives.
She is also survived by a daughter, Cheri Parrish of St. Louis; two granddaughters, Laura Parrish of Greeley, Colo., and Rachel Parrish of St. Louis; two brothers, Glenn Cox of Lake Butler, Fla., and Allen Cox (wife, Janet) of Peoria; one sister, Jean Theede (husband, John) of Spring Lake, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death four brothers, Paul Cox, Roy Cox (surviving wife, Esther of Peoria), Vern Cox, and James W. Cox (surviving wife, Naomi of rural Virginia); and five sisters, the Rev. Helen Cox, Alberta Harrell, Dorothy Farmer, Betty Lou Huston (surviving husband, Marvin of Glenview), and Irene Cox in infancy.
Mrs. Thompson attended Olive Branch School in rural Virginia and was a 1952 graduate of Virginia High School. She retired from Illinois Bell Telephone Company in Springfield following 38 years of service. She was a former Sunday School teacher for the First Assembly of God Church in Virginia where her sister, Rev. Helen Cox, served as pastor. She was also a former member and Sunday School teacher at First Assembly of God Church in Springfield. Her interests included traveling, listening to Christian radio broadcasts, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia, with burial at Garner Chapel Cemetery, north of Philadelphia. Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. today at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorial gifts are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
THOMSON, Isabel B. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 13, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Isabel B. Thomson - 1914-2003 - Virginia
Isabel B. Thomson, 88, of Virginia, and formerly of Jacksonville, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 8, 1914, in White Hall, the daughter of Lloyd Bentley and Bessie Lea Smith Ballow. She married Robert Bruce Thomson Dec. 29, 1937, in Ridgeway, and he preceded her in death Feb. 6, 1993.
She is survived by one son, Bob of Virginia, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Jane Thomson; one son, William Lloyd Thomson; and one granddaughter.
Mrs. Thomson was a 1932 graduate of White Hall High School, and graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville in 1936, majoring in English, Latin and music. After graduation she taught Latin and English at Rockbridge High School for two years before her marriage. After her marriage she was a homemaker.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Diamond Grove Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Cody & Son Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
THORNLEY, Anita V. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 16, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Anita V. Thornley, 1924-2007, Ashland
Anita V. Thornley, 83, of Ashland, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Fla.
She was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Snook, Texas, the daughter of Joseph and Olga Sebesta Foyt. She married James Spencer "Spence"Thornley on June 14, 1942 in Houston, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2000.
She is survived by four daughters, Janice (husband, Craig) Mahlstedt of Burr Ridge, Jacqueline (husband, Edward III) Mahlstedt of Louisville, Ky, Jenine Thornley of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Jo Ellen "Joey" (husband, Anthony) Charlton of Warrenville; six grandchildren, Curtis Mahlstedt, Edward "E.G." Jenkins IV, Anna Jo "A.J." Jenkins, Thommy Spencer Thornley Trask, Hayley Charlton and Nicholas James Charlton; one great-grandson; two sisters, Josephine (husband, David) Barfield and Ella Chambers, both of Houston; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Olivia Greenwood Hornback.
Mrs. Thornley helped reactivate the John Cheetam Memorial Public Library in Ashland and served as librarian for many years. She also served on the founding board of directors of Ashland U-Help, Inc. and as a former member of the Cass County Board of Health. She was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Ashland United Methodist Church in Ashland with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Cass County Home Health, Susan G. Komen For The Cure, or Ashland United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
THORNLEY, Edgar W. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, August 26, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Edgar W. Thornley 1908-2003 - Ashland
Edgar W. Thornley, 95, of Ashland, died Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2003 at the home of his son, Gailen, in rural Ashland.
He was born July 30, 1908 in Cass County, the son of Samuel Walker and Anna Elizabeth Johnson Thornley. He married Wilma Ellen Drake on March 23, 1948 in Springfield, and she preceded in death Aug. 11, 1999.
He is survived by a son, Gailen (wife, Monica) of rural Ashland; six grandchildren, Seth Thornley, Nathan Thornley, and Katie Thornley of rural Ashland, Jason Thornley of Davenport, Iowa, and Jared Thornley and Joseph Thornley of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy (surviving wife, Pam of Springfield); two brothers, J. Spencer (surviving wife, Anita of rural Ashland) and Loyd H. Thornley; and a sister, Mary C. Plattner.
Mr. Thornley was a retired farmer. He served on the Cass County Board for several years and as Ashland Township Supervisor for over 35 years. He was a graduate of Ashland High School. A long time member of the Ashland United Methodist Church, he was active in the church choir, United Methodist Men, and served many years as the Sunday school superintendent.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ashland United Methodist Church with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Edgar W. Thornley Memorial Fund which will benefit the Ashland United Methodist Church and the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
THURMAN, Eleanor - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Eleanor Thurman - 1922-2003 - Beardstown
Eleanor Thurman, 81, of Beardstown, died Sunday evening, Sept. 7, 2003, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
She was born April 29, 1922, in Jersey City, N.J., the daughter of Louis and Jennie Pagana Fascione. She married James M. Thurman Sr. on Nov. 11, 1944, in Jersey City, N.J., and he preceded her in death in 1972.
She is survived by one son, James M. Jr. (wife, Jean) of Jacksonville; one sister Antoinette (husband, Sigmund) Dzikowicz of Parlin, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lorraine Dillard; one brother, Daniel Ross; and three sisters, Rose Gromboldt, Emma Fascione and Mary Burns.
Mrs. Thurman was a faithful and devoted member of St. Alexis Catholic Church in Beardstown. She was formerly employed by several nursing homes in the Beardstown area and retired from Myers Nursing Home after many years of service.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown, with burial at St. Alexius Catholic Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation but friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to St. Alexius Catholic Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at sagerfh@casscomm.com.
THURMAN, Stanley O. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 9, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Stanley O. Thurman, 1938-2006, Beardstown
Stanley O. Thurman, 68, of Coweta, Okla., and formerly of Beardstown, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 2006, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla.
He was born July 7, 1938, in Beardstown, the son of Elmer and Florence Lindsey Thurman. He married Barbara Lisenbee on May 11, 1973, in Beardstown, and she survives.
He is also survived by three sons, Bert and Ray, both of Beardstown and Kevin of Rushville; three daughters, Missy Tucker of Midwest City, Okla., Juanina Learch of Rushville and Katrina Marie Thurman of Coweta, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; two brothers, John and Harry, both of Beardstown; four sisters, Kathryn Rohn, Rose Price and Delores Workman, all of Beardstown and Christina Crews of Carthage; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter Barbara Ann; four brothers, and one sister.
Mr. Thurman served in the U.S. Navy from 1955 until he was honorably discharged in 1962. He and his wife moved to Oklahoma in 1979. He worked at Wal-Mart in Oklahoma in the maintenance department for 10 years until his retirement in May 2006. He was a member of Elks Lodge in Broken Arrow, Okla., and the American Legion in Beardstown. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting and camping.
Memorial services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Ripley Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from noon Saturday until the time of services at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to sagergh@casscomm.com.
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