Obituaries (C)

Death Of An Old Citizen Of Canton At His Home On Main Street Saturday Forenoon

Bernard Carolan, a resident of Canton for nearly 40 years, died at 10 o'clock Saturday morning, at this home, 371 South Main street, after a brief illness.

Mr. Carolan was taken ill Wednesday, with an attack of cholera morbus, which was followed by a rapid decline of his physical system, to retard which all efforts proved futile.

Bernard Carolan was born Nov. 2, 1836 in Meath County, Ireland, and came to America in 1852, landing in Newark N.J., where he remained several years, being employed at his trade of cabinet maker.

When the civil war broke out Mr. Carolan enlisted, in 1861, in Company C, Second New Jersey volunteer infantry, and served until the close of the war. He participated in many of the great engagements of the war, and his record as a soldier and patriot is of the brightest.

After the war Mr. Carolan was in the government service for about six months as a bridge constructor, and in 1867 he came to Canton, where was his home from that time. In the next year he secured employment in the plow factory, and with the exception of a few months, continued there until the evening before he died, at which time he was the oldest employee in the factory.

Mr. Carolan was married Nov. 22, 1868, to Miss Mary J. Finin, of Canton and in the same year was chosen captain of the city's volunteer fire company, which he had been chiefly instrumental in organizing.

Mrs. Carolan and five daughters survive. A son died in infancy, and another daughter, - Mrs.; Theresa Reid - passed away in 1895.

The living children are Mrs. C. W. Kirkman, Mrs. A. Reisch, of Canton; Mrs. Catherine Augustine, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. W. A. Campbell and Miss Elizabeth Carolan of Peoria. There are four grandchildren.

Mrs. Julia Daily, residing on North Second avenue, Canton is a sister of the deceased.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, further than that Joe Hooker post, of which Mr. Carolan was a member, will have charge, and the ceremonies will be held in St. Mary's church. (Canton Daily Register, August 25, 1906, submitted by John Dooley)

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Obituary: MRS. ELIZABETH CARRISON

Mrs. Elizabeth Carrison, aged 86 years, departed this life March 12, 1909, at her home near the Shinn school house in Farmers township. Funeral services were held at Barker's church Monday at 11 a.m., Rev. John Hughes officiating interment in the Barker cemetery.

Mrs. Carrison was a sister of the late Thomas Berry of Table Grove and the last survivor of the family. She was born in March, 1823, in Bershire, England. With her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Berry, she immigrated to Sinco, Canada, and after seven years resident there they came to Bernadotte, Fulton County, Ill. The following spring they moved to a farm west of Table Grove. In June 1842, she was united in marriage to Robert Carrison and to them were born eight children, three sons and five daughters, respectively Albert, Edwin and George Carrison, Ellen Walters, Diana Barnes, Emma Cook, Harriet Westlake and Gennettie Rutledge. Her husband Edwin and Emma Cook preceded her to the better land.

Mrs. Carrison was among the early settlers of this county; bore its hardships, performed its duties with fidelity; was a faithful wife and good mother. She was loyal to all good principles, was upright in character and loved and respected by all who knew her

COUNTY NEWS

From the Avon Sentinel, 14th

Died, Tuesday morning, the little infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Case, aged fifteen days. (Fulton County Ledger, May 21, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)

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DEATH CLAIMS YOUNG WIFE BORN NEAR ASTORIA

    Ilene Plate Chambers was born Sept. 6, 1900 at Astoria, Ill., and passed away on Dec. 24, 1928 at the St. Frances hospital, Macomb, Ill., at the age of 28 years, 3 months and 18 days. Her death was caused by influenza, from which she had been suffering for the past two weeks. Her suffering was intense, and although everything within human power was done to bring relief, she was unable to withstand the ravage of this dreadful disease.
    On April 22, 1920 she was united in marriage to Clyde Chamber, who survives her. Aside from the husband her going is mourned by the following relatives, the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Plate of Astoria and five brothers and sisters, Verne of Adair, Don of Havana, Fred of Macomb, Mrs. Beulah Fordyce of Table Grove and Miss Luzetta Plate of Astoria.
    Mrs. Chambers was converted in November, 1926 and became a member of the Summum Christian church, She was like a ray of sunshine to all who know her and she will be greatly missed by a host of friends.
    Funeral services were held at the Hainline Memorial Chapel in Macomb, Thursday, Rev. M. A. McCone, officiating. (Unknown newspaper, Jan. 1929, submitted by Deana Paul)

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Died, at her home, two and one half miles southwest of town, on Monday, May 18th, Mrs. Mina Chapin, wife of Marsh Chapin, aged 33 years. Mina Marshall was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, and was a daughter of R. P. Marshall, who died some two years since. Her parents removed to Illinois while Mina was yet very small and soon after their arrival her mother died. Being but seven years old she was provided with a home and raised to young womanhood by Mrs. Daniel Smith. In 1875, she was married to Marsh Chapin.  (Fulton County Ledger, May 28, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)

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Mrs. CLARY died at her home a mile and a half east of Summum, Tuesday night at 10 o'clock.  The funeral will take place today at 10:30 a.m. The deceased was about 68 years old. (The Astoria Argus, Thursday, September 3, 1891, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Murder of John Cluney

The murder of young John W. Cluney is still the theme of interest in this vicinity, and since the second inquest, which was held on the disinterred remains on Friday last, there remains no possible doubt but that the man came to his death from violence, as the skull was found cracked and clotted blood underneath the brain. We presume the Ledger is already informed of the fact that Samuel Brown, who lives just south of this city, and who confessed having struck Cluney while in the altercation at his house on Saturday night, previous to the finding of the dying man on Sunday morning, was immediately placed under arrest upon hearing the results of the coroner’s inquest, and is now out on $5,000 bail. The hired man, we are informed, was also placed under bonds; but of this we are not positive, not hearing it from a reliable source. The feeling here is one of extreme pity for Brown, as it is well known or believed that he did not intentionally injure the intoxicated man. However, the man should have received proper attention and not been permitted to die alone in the open field with no one to lend a helping hand. If Brown knew that man was hurt, as he could not well help knowing, why did he not procure medical aid and do what lay in his power to repair the injury done? The supposition is that the man lay unconscious on or near the spot where he was knocked down for several hours, as he did not reach the house, only a half mile beyond, until 4 o’clock the next morning. To-day Samuel Brown had a preliminary hearing before Justice Staton. About the same evidence as has been heretofore made public was brought out. Cluney stopped at Brown’s house and asked for a horse to ride home. He was refused, and, by some means, got into a fight with Harn, the hired man. Brown came out to quell the disturbance. Seeing Cluney have the hired man down, he picked up a fence paling and struck Cluney over the head. Cluney lay there several hours, then, getting up, passed on, until finally overcome, he fell by the way and died. Brown was placed under $5,000 bonds to await the coming circuit court term. Capt. Phelps, John A. Gray and T. A. Boyd went on his bonds. (Fulton County Ledger, June 11, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)

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Fern S. Combes. The funeral for Fern S. Combes, 98, a resident of Holiday Resort, will be at 10 a.m. in Charter Funerals-Emporia Chapel. The Rev. Chad Poland of First Congregational Church will conduct the service. Burial will be in Cottonwood Cemetery, west of Emporia. The family will meet friends at 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home, 501 W. Sixth Ave., Emporia, KS 66801.
    Mrs. Combes, a homemaker, died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at the Holiday Resort.
    The daughter of Edd and Anna Mohr Strode, she was born March 2, 1906, in Cuba, Ill. on Aug. 23, 1922. He died in 1976.
    She grew up as a member of the United Brethren Church.
    She is survived by two daughters, Nelda Swan of Emporia and Lois Barton of Ulysses; two sons, Ray Combes Jr. of Olpe and Harlan Combes of Wheatridge, Colo.; a sister, Elizabeth Doyle of Litchfield, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 29 great-great-grandchildren.
    Three brother, six sisters, two grandsons and one great-grand-daughter died earlier. [Note: Fern Combes was the daughter of Edd Veloren & Anna Sophia (Mohr) Strode. Anna Sophia was the daughter of John Jacob Mohr by his first marriage to Sarah Catherine Klinger. He later married Nancy Jane (Strode) Barnes.]  (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by William Adams)

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J. COULSON, a section hand on the Central Iowa R. R. was struck and killed by a passenger train near Farmington while trying to get a handcar off the track. (The Astoria Argus, Thursday, September 3, 1891, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Obituary

     Albert Carrison, son of Robert and Elizabeth Berry Carrison, was born near Table Grove, Illinois, January 1, 1845, and departed this life January 23, 1929, at 5:00 a. m. at his home five miles north of Table Grove. He was united in marriage to Florence Virginia Barnes in February, 1876.  To this union were born five children.  Charles, of Washington, Iowa, and Mrs. Blanche B. Lutz, living at the same home place. Mrs. Carrison died in February, 1899, a daughter and two sons died in infancy.  He leaves six grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Diana Barnes and Mrs. Harriet Westlake, of Table Grove, and Genettie? Rutledge in Alberta, Canada.  Two sisters and two brothers are deceased,  Mrs. Emma Cook and Mrs. Ellen Walters, George Carrison who died at the age of 20? years, and Edwin aged 6 years.
  The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Ross, of Vermont, at 2:00 p. m. Sunday. Interment was made in the Barker cemetery.  The pallbearers were Harvey and Isaac Barnes, Harry and Fred Carrison, Marion and Oscar Walters, Arthur and Archie Imel. (Submitted by James Covel, unknown newspaper and publication date)

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MRS. COOPER DIES AFTER OPERATION FOR APPENDICITIS.
Lewistown, Illinois, December 05

     Mrs. Grace Cooper of Liverpool township died at the Graham Hospital, Canton at 4 o'clock yesterday evening, following an operation for appendicitis. Grace Scalf was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Scalf and was born in Liverpool township July 17, 1891. She was united in marriage October 09, 1919, to Spencer Cooper, who survives her. She is also survived by the following children: Gerald (Morse), Bernadine, Imogene, and infant, Ethel Mae Cooper, less than a week old. There are four surviving brothers, William, Harley, Esta and Ross Scalf, all of Liverpool township. The body was brought to the Zimmerman undertaking parlors here yesterday and this morning was removed to the home of her parents in Liverpool township. Funeral services will be held in the Mount Pleasant Church, Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Reverend Mr. Sullivan of Bryant officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. (Canton Daily Ledger, Canton, Illinois, December 5, 1923, submitted by Judy Heffren/Wickert)

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OBITUARY OF WILLIAM H. COOPER

     William Henry Cooper, son of William and Lucretia Burkett Cooper, was born August 25, 1857 in Liverpool township and departed this life March 08, 1928, at the Spencer Sanitarium in Canton at the age of 71 years, six months and 11 days. He was married to Frances Jones, December 03, 1885. To this union were born three sons and three daughters, Artha, Spencer, Willis, Georgia, Clifford and Katherine. He was preceded in death a number of years ago by his wife and two of the children, Artha and Katherine. A number of years ago he united with the Mt. Pleasant M. E. Church. Since then he had lived a consistent, Christian life, earnestly desiring the salvation of others. He will long be remembered for his faithfulness in attending church services, even in the last few months, when his health would hardly permit him to make the trip. He leaves to mourn his loss. four sisters, Mrs. Ezra Quigley, Mrs. William Bordner, and Mrs. George Staton of Lewistown, and Mrs. Oscar Bordner of Burlington, Washington, and four surviving children, Mrs. Katherine Weaver and Mrs. Georgia Eveland of Canton, Willis and Spencer of Lewistown, also 12 grandchildren and other relatives. The funeral services were held from the Mt. Pleasant Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 conducted by Reverend Robinson Ashby. There was an immense congregation present. Interment was at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. (Fulton County Democrat, March 08, 1929, submitted by Judy Heffren/Wickert)

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OBITUARY: Spencer Wiley Cooper----LEWISTOWN

     Spencer W. Cooper, 74, a retired farmer, died at 8:15 a.m. today in Graham Hospital at Canton, following an illness of one month. Mr. Cooper had lived in the Lewistown area all of his life. He was born September 14, 1889, in Waterford Township, a son of William and Frances (Jones) Cooper. On October 09, 1919, he was married to Grace (Scalf) Morris. She died December 04, 1923. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bernadine Heffren and Mrs. Ethel Illman, both of Canton and Imogene Shaw of St. David, a step-son Gerald Morris of Gold Beach, Oregon, ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Survivors also include a brother, Willis Cooper of Lewistown and sister, Mrs. Georgia Wells of Canton. Two sisters preceded him in death. Henry Memorial Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. His burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. (Canton Daily Ledger, page 3, Canton, Illinois, October 23, 1963, submitted by Judy Heffren/Wickert)

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DIED

In Orion Township, June 22, 1885, of consumption, Sarah, wife of John J. Culton, aged 61 years. (Fulton County Ledger, June 25, 1885, transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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     The remains of Henry Custer, who died Monday at Kansas City, Kan., will arrive in Canton at 10:35 o'clock Wednesday morning.
     Mr. Custer was born on the old homestead in November, 1861. His mother, the first wife of P. Y. Custer, died in 1887. Henry was twice married, and two children were born, who survived their parents. They are Will, who lived with his father, and Charles Bayard, who is the adopted son of a Mr. Howard of Maquon. One stepson, Frank Simms, lives with his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Rodgers, of the city. His father, P. Y. Custer, survives him, and there are two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Thornborrow and Mrs. J. P. Miller, and three brothers: Emanuel, of Farmington township; Jacob of Schuyler, Nebraska, and Peter, of Pearl, Pike County, Illinois.
     The funeral will be held Thursday. Mr. Custer was at one time a member of the Jefferson Lodge, I. O. O. F. (Canton Daily Register, unknown date, submitted by Julie Riise)

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     Died, in this city, May 19, 1887, from heart disease, or congestion of the vitals, after attack of a few hours, Hannah B. Custer, wife of P. Y. Custer, aged 69 years, 7 months and 23 days.
     The deceased was born in Montgomery County, Pa., and 1817. She was married in September, 1841. In 1857, with her husband and family, she came to this State, and has ever since resided in or near Canton. She was the daughter of Jacob K. Albright and sister of Dr. J. B. E. Albright, of Foreston, Illinois. She was the mother of 8 children--5 sons and 3 daughters--all living, grown and married, except a son and a daughter who passed before their mother over the River of Death. Her eldest son, Emanuel, and wife reside near Farmington, Ill.; her eldest daughter, Emma, is the wife of Joseph Thornborrow, and resides on the old homestead near Canton; J. A. Custer and wife reside near Washington, Iowa; David Horace died in 1872 in the twenty-second year of his age; P. A. Custer and wife reside in Toulon, Ill.; Catharine is the wife of James P. Miller, and resides northwest of Canton; and the youngest, William H. Custer, is at present in Portland Oregon. Her living posterity consists of 8 children, 23 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
     Grandmother Custer was in the enjoyment of her usual health up to the time of the fatal attack of the disease. She attended brother Henry Wolf's funeral on Monday and died on the Thursday following. Her younger brother and eldest sister died last year--the former in September and the latter in December; so she was the last of the family--a family of unusual activity, vigor and industry. She was in her youth a confirmed a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church by the Rev. Conrad Miller, of Swamp Hanover, Pa. and was a member of the Church of her choice up to the time of her death -- a period of more than fifty years... Her Husband. (Canton Daily Register, unknown date, submitted by Julie Riise)

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Long life is Ended

P. Y. Custer, nearly 87, Sleeping the Last Sleep -- Death Wednesday.

     Peter Y. Custer, a resident of Fulton County for nearly half a century, died at 6:20 o'clock Wednesday morning, at his home, 519 East Locust Street, after an illness of about four weeks of kidney trouble.
     Mr. Custer was born July 31, 1818 at Limerick, Montgomery County, Pa., and was married there September 21, 1841, to Miss Hannah B. Benner?. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Custer resided in different parts of Pennsylvania until 1857 when they came to Illinois and settled in Fulton County on a farm four miles northwest of Canton and from that time until their deaths were residents of Canton and vicinity, moving to the city 21 years ago.
      Mrs. Custer died May 19, 1887, and in September, 1888, Mr. Custer married Mrs. Eleanor Webb, whose death occurred three years ago.
     Out of a family of 8 children, all by the first marriage, 5 are living. They are Emanuel A. Custer, of Farmington ; Jacob H., of Norfolk, Nebraska; Peter A., of Manchester, Ill.; and Mesdames Joseph Thornborrow and James P. Miller, of Canton.
     Two sons and one daughter are dead: David H. died in 1872, William Henry in 1898, and Rosa Belle in infancy.
     All of Mr. Custer's brothers and sisters are dead and all like himself reached an advanced age. There are 30 grandchildren and an equal number of great grandchildren.
     Funeral arrangements away upon answers to telegrams. (Canton Daily Register, unknown date, submitted by Julie Riise)

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Death Angel's Visit

Mrs. P. Y. Custer Has Entered upon the Great Mystery -- Died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday

Funeral on Saturday

     After years of illness and suffering born with a Christian fortitude in cheerfulness, Mrs. P. Y. Custer died Thursday evening at 9:15, at her home, 519 East Locust Street. The visit of the death angel was not unexpected, as for days she has been growing weaker and it was apparent that the end was very near. Death comes to her as a release from pain and the burden of life is cast aside without regret and with no fear for the future. Her life has been an example of true womanliness. She was of a deeply religious nature and gladly, trustfully, she entered upon the great mystery.
     Mrs. Custer maiden name was Eleanor Johnson. She was born August 26, 1829, not far from Albany, New York. In the Empire State she passed her girlhood and arriving at woman's estate was married in 1850 to Edward Walters. After a few years of happiness he died, and she was again married, in 1863, to W. A. Webb, coming west and taking up her home in Canton, where she has since resided. Mr. Webb died in the city in 1887, and a year later she became the wife of P. Y. Custer, who, with one daughter, Mrs. Peter Straley, survives. Her only other near relative is in this vicinity is Mrs. Jacob Wright, of Orion Township.
     When a girl she became a member of the Baptist Church in Greenwich, New York, and upon coming west at once affiliated with the congregation here. Until multiplying years and bodily infirmities prevented, she was an active and zealous worker.
     Her death will be most sincerely mourned by hundreds in Canton and vicinity.
     The funeral will take place from her late home at 1:30 Saturday afternoon, the Rev. Edwin Hobbs, assisted by the Rev. Henry Mills, officiating. (Canton Daily Register, unknown date, submitted by Julie Riise)

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KILLED AND WOUNDED.- We have information from the 103rd Illinois that G. R. Call and W. Boland were killed, and Finley Cruzan and John Virgil were wounded in the engagement of the 28th, near Atlanta, Ga. ----Lewistown Union (Fulton County Ledger, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1864, submitted by Debbie Hill)

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Mrs. Jane Childs

Mrs. Jane Childs died at her home in Oakland, Cal., on Monday, Jan. 30, 1899, after an illness of one week, of acute bronchitis, at the age of 87 years, 4 months and 1 day.

Jane Hall was born Sept. 20, 1811, near Nashville, Tenn. When she was five years old the family moved to Franklin county, Ill, and in June 1830, to Fulton county.

She was married to Dr. N. B. Childs in 1831, and moved to her home in Canton in December of that year. She has resided here until Dec. 24, 1878, removing with her family at that time to Oakland Cal. She never gave up her home in Canton, visiting it many times, and always expecting to return to it. Her last visit was made in July, 1893.

She was the mother of six children: John and Lucy Jane, who died at the ages of 11 and 2 years; Caroline Hoblitt, who died at the age of 23; George Childs, of Fulton county, Ill., and Henry O. and William A. Childs, of Oakland, Cal. Seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren survive her. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Shane Roberts of Seward, Neb., and Mrs. Anna Thurman, of Fulton County, Ill., to mourn her loss.

Funeral services were held at her late residence of Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 2 o’clock p.m. Her remains were embalmed and placed in a vault in Mountain View cemetery to await removed to the family plot in Canton. (Canton Weekly Register, Feb. 16, 1899, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

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Madeline Cebuhar

CANTON - Madeline I. Cebuhar, 76, of 785 N. Seventh Ave. died at 11:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, at Graham Hospital. Born Jan. 29, 1925, in Beardstown to Samuel and Maude Goodin Wright, she married Tony Cebuhar on June 28, 1947, in Canton. He died Sept. 28, 1989. She also was preceded in death by one son, Steve; one daughter, Christina Cebuhar; and one brother. Surviving are two sons, Pat (and Susan) of Cuba and Jim (and Shelly) of Elmwood; one brother, Sam Wright of Canton; two sisters, Ruth White and Ruby Lehnhausen, both of Canton; and one grandson. She had worked at Camp Ellis and Canton Manufacturing. She also had been a cafeteria worker for Canton School District 66. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Canton. A funeral Mass will be at 9 am. Monday at her church. The Rev. Arthur Meyer will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Oaks-­Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Hold Funeral Today For John Crumley, 72

     John Crumley, 72, of Rushville, died shortly after noon Monday in Culbertson Memorial hospital.
     Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Free Methodist Church with the Rev. S. Lindh Young officiating and burial will be in Rushville cemetery. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Worthington funeral home.
     He is survived by his wife, Etta; five sons, Ralph of Canton; Kenneth, Paul, Herbert and John Jr., all of Rushville; two brothers, Homer of Peck, Kansas, and Frank of Topeka, Kansas. (Rushville Times, April 2, 1959, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Kenneth Crumley

CANTON - Kenneth Crumley, 77, of 815 S. First Ave. died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria.
Born April 12, 1909, in Schuyler County to John and Lizzy Ashwood Crumley, he married Sara Davis Sept. 23, 1929, in Schuyler County. She survives.
     Other survivors include three sons, Wayne A. of Canton, Phillip K. of East Peoria and John of Indianap­olis; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Hamblin of Middletown, Iowa, and Mrs. Hazel Leedy of Neosho Falls, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-­grandchildren; and two step-grand­children; and four brothers, Ralph of Monmouth, Paul of Washington, Her­bert of Rushville and John of Beards­town. She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.
     He was a farmer and retired from Peoria Blacktop in 1973.
     Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Free Methodist Church in Canton, the Rev. Kevin VanTine officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery Memorials may be made to the Free Methodist Church. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Mrs. John H. Crumley

     Lizzie Belle Ashwood, daughter of John and Rose Ashwood, was born near Ray, December 29, 1879 and departed this life March 5, 1952 at her home in Rushville.
     She was united in marriage to John H. Crumley December 25, 1902 at Ray, and to this union nine children were born, seven sons and two daughters. Two sons and the two daughters preceded her in death.
     She leaves to mourn her death her husband and five sons, Ralph, of Canton, Kenneth of Neosho Falls, Kansas, Paul Herbert and John Jr. of Rushville, also 18 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. Three brothers, Harry Ashwood of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Ned and John of Astoria, also survive.
     Two brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
     She was converted at the age of 16 and united with the Free Methodist church in Ray at the time of the organization of the church there, thus becoming a charter member of that society. She later united with the Church of the Nazarene, and was a faithful member attending regularly all the services while she was able.
     Mrs. Crumley Was ill for almost a year having suffered from a stroke in March 1951and another in August of the same year, thus leaving her helpless.
     Her mind was clear to the last; she remembered all the birthdays of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, sending each of them a card. She was indeed a patient sufferer, never complaining, but always cheerful and happy in her Lord.
Services were held Sunday at the Free Methodist, church with the Rev. C. H. Coates officiating. Burial was in Rushville cemetery. (Rushville Times, March 3, 1952, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Services Held For Paul Crumley

     Services for Paul E. Crumley, 77, of Spring Creek Road, who died early Wednesday at Proctor Community Hospital, were held Friday morning, Aug. 31,1998, in Remmert Funeral Home, East Peoria. Graveside services were Friday afternoon in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
     Mr. Crumley was a farmer in the Rushville area until 1959. He was born Dec. 30, 1910 at Ray, Schuyler County, the son of John and Lizzie Ashwood Crumley. He married Veda Bunch on May 28, 1930 at Winchester. Surviving are the widow; two children, Gene Crumley of East Peoria and Mrs. John (Margaret) Shaver of Macomb; three brothers, Ralph of Monmouth, Herbert of Rushville and John of Beardstown; five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. He farmed in the Rushville area until 1959, when he moved to Arizona, where he worked in the copper mines until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the Glen Oak Christian Church of Peoria. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Ralph Crumley

MONMOUTH - Ralph Isaac Crumley, 91, of Rural Free Delivery 4, Monmouth, died at 11:56 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 10, 1995) at Community Memorial Hospital of Monmouth. Born Oct. 30, 1903, at Ray, Ill., the son of John Herbert and Lizzie Belle (Ashwood) Crumley, he married Sarah Myrtle Dodds on Dec. 9, 1928, in Rushville. She survives. Other survivors include one son, Clyde R. Crumley of Morton; two daughters, Kathryn Rosa of Canton and Mildred Gooch of Knoxville, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one brother, Herbert Crumley of Rushville. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Bruce Howerter; four brothers; and two sisters. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Messer Cemetery near Pleasantview, Ill., the Rev. Doug Habegger officiating. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth. No family visitation hours are planned. A memorial fund is to be established at a later date. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Sara Crumley

     CANTON - Sara S. Crumley, 84, of 815 S. First Ave. died at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1996, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
     Born Jan. 7, 1912, in Schuyler County to Enoch and Florence Simeral Davis, she married Kenneth Crumley on Sept. 23, 1929, in Schuyler County. He died Jan. 31, 1987. She also was preceded in death by three grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters.
     Surviving are three sons, Wayne A. of Canton, Philip K. of East Peoria and John E. of Indianapolis; two daughters, Mary Hamblin of    Lancaster, Mo., and Hazel Leedy of Neosho Falls, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Winona Bowen of Albuquerque, N.M.
     She was a member of Free Methodist Church in Canton, where services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. The Rev. John Hubbs will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home. Burial will be in Green­wood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church. (Canton Daily Ledger, Sep. 5, 1996, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Veda Crumley

RUSHVILLE - Veda Crumley, 88, of 320 S. Monroe St. died at 7 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 1998, at her residence. Born Nov. 29, 1909, near Manchester to Bernard William and Mary Ann Whewell Bunch, she married Paul E. Crumley on May 28, 1930, in Winchester. He died Aug. 31, 1988. She married Herbert F. Crumley on March 20, 1990, in Taylor, Mo. He survives. Also surviving are one son, Gene of East Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. John (Margaret) Shaver of Macomb; one stepson, Allen of Sevierville, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Aubrey (Dorothy) Bucher of Camp Point and Mrs. Beverly (Melba) Johnson of Rushville; five grandchildren; eight step-­grandchildren; 11 step-great-­grandchildren; and three step-­great-great-grand children. Two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of Glen Oak Christian Church in Peor­ia. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Worthington Fu­neral Home. The Rev. Dr. Paul Isom will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church, 1115 E. Republic St., Peoria, Ill. 61603, or to Cass/Schuyler Hospice, 331 S. Main St., Virginia, Ill. 62691. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Wayne Crumley

     Wayne A. Crumley, 68, of 1135 South Avenue C, Canton, died at 3:29 p.m. Friday (April 4, 2003) at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
     Born October 26, 1934 in Kellerville, the son of Kenneth and Sara S. (Davis) Crumley, he married Shirley Ebbert on June 6, 1953 in Rushville. She survives.
     Other survivors include one son, Jason (Andrea) Crumley of Canton; three daughters, Mrs. Michael (Sherry) McCoy of Canton, Mrs. Phillip (Karen) Siebert of Palatine and Mrs. Michael (Tammy) Brown of Farmington; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchil­dren; two brothers, Phillip (Joy) Crumley of East Peoria and John (Betty) Crumley of Indianapolis, Ind.; and two sisters, Mary Hamblin of Lancaster, Mo. and Mrs. Jay (Hazel) Leedy of Neosho Falls, Kansas.
     He was preceded in death by one daughter, Jeannie Crumley.
     He was of the Protestant faith.
     He owned and operated Crumley Apartment with his wife for 32 years. He worked 37 years with Caterpillar in Peoria as a machine repairman, retiring in 1993.
     He was a member of the Canton Masonic Lodge and the UAW Local 974.
     Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Murphy­-Sedgwick Memorial Home in Canton, the Rev. Jay Curry officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the memorial home. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
     Memorials may be made to Spoon River Hospice of Graham Hospital. (Canton Daily Ledger, April 7, 2003, submitted by Scottie McCoy)
 

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A Thank You to the Friends and Family of Wayne Crumley

     On April 4, 2003 a Golden Heart stopped beating, that of Wayne Albert Crumley. After a hard weekend of grief many came together to mourn our loss and comfort us in our sorrow. For this we are truly grateful. In our time of need we learned how much our; husband, father, and grandfather meant, not just to us, but to the many others who came to comfort us in our time of need at his passing.
Wayne was a man with a giant heart who never thought twice about giving help to those in need. He worked hard for everything he achieved in life, and found his enjoyment in the work that he did. Whether providing for his family while working at Caterpillar, until his retirement, or maintaining his properties for Crumley Apartments. Wayne always worked hard. Even in his spare time he never stopped working, there were plenty of trees to fall and fires to burn. He was a great man that we looked up to, and strove to be more like.
We would like to thank those who helped us, and comforted us though the services, which were a great tribute to the life of a truly great man. The family would like to thank Reverend Jay Curry, who also comforted us in the loss of Wayne's daughter Jeannie, who performed an endearing, and much appreciated service to which we are truly grateful for. We would also like to thank the gentleman who served as pallbearers on Wayne's behalf. We are also very grateful to all who were present at the services and the prayers given on our behalf.
The Crumley family would like to thank all of those who came to us in our time of need, family and friends alike, and helped us honor a truly wonderful man whose largest attribute was his enormous heart. May he be appreciated in Heaven as he was here on Earth. (Canton Daily Ledger, July 10, 2003, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Billy Curtis

     RUSHVILLE - Billy Gene Curtis, 56, of Decatur, formerly of Rushville, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, 1996, at his home.
He was born May 10, 1940, in Rushville to Gene and Lucille Curtis.
     Surviving are his mother of Rushville; one son, Clayton of Decatur; one sister, Sharon Curry of Rushville; and several nieces.
He was a teacher at Lakeview High School in Decatur and later taught at Decatur Vocational Center until 1994.
     Cremation will be accorded. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Brintlinger Funeral Home, Decatur. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Scottie McCoy)

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Obituary

     Fanny Jeannette Clemens, daughter of Wilmer W. and Lydia A. Clemens was born in Farmers Township Dec. 22, 1892, and died at her home one? and one-half miles northwest of Ipava Sunday., March 29, 1908, age 15 years, 3 months and 7 days.
     She was taken ill at school ? week ago last Friday while taking a final examination for a common school diploma. She continued coming to school until Tuesday afternoon when she returned home too sick to continue her studies. Her illness developed into pneumonia and human ? seemed impossible., the end coming Sunday eve at 8:15. She was a faithful worker in the public school and had no enemies. During her life she has been an earnest worker in the Sunday school, always ready to perform her duties. She leaves to mourn her early departure a father and mother, two brothers and two sisters, viz: Samuel, Esther, Ady and Christine, besides a number of near relatives, many friends and school mates.
     The funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon by Rev. ?owrie, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Dobbins cemetery. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Mrs. Rebecca Capps

     Mrs. Rebecca Capps, wife of Elijah A. Capps, died at her home in Canton at nine o’clock Monday evening.
     Mrs. Capps’ age was ninety five years, seven months and nine days. Her death was due to the weight of years rather than any specific ailment. Since 1838 herself and the aged husband who survives her had been residents of Fulton County – living until 1860 on a farm in Buckheart Township, and since then in Canton.
     The maiden name of Mrs. Capps was Rebecca Walter. She was a native of Virginia, but her family early emigrated to Ohio from the Old Dominion, as did her husband’s from North Carolina, and her marriage took place in Highland County, Ohio, in 1823. The venerable couple had thus lived together more than three score years – or longer than any save a very small portion of the human race are privileged to dwell in this world. They had long been the oldest couple in the county, and perhaps the oldest in the state – Mr. Capps’ age being only about one year less than that of his wife.
     She was a truly good woman, whom all her acquaintances deeply esteemed. For very many years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, she lived a consistent, beautiful Christian life.
     One son and three daughters are living – James C. Capps, of Maquon, and Mrs. A. O. Baughman, Mrs. C. J. Main and Mrs. Emory, of this city.
     Funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Wednesday afternoon at two o’clock. The Rev. Dr. J. W. Haney, Mrs. Capps former pastor, came from Kewanee to preach the sermon. (Canton Weekly Register, Thursday, Nov. 6, 1890, submitted by Todd Walter)

Elijah Capps

     The death of Elijah Capps occurred Sunday morning at 8 o’clock, at his home on West Locust street. Mr. Capps was probably the oldest person in Canton. He would have been ninety-five years of age in January had he lived.
     Elijah A. Capps was born in Randolph county, North Carolina, in 1897. Mr. Capps came to Fulton County in 1838 and resided in Buckheart township until 1860, when he came to Canton. He was married in 1823 to Rebecca Walter. Mrs. Capps died about one year ago. Mr. Capps has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for about seventy-eight years.
     Mr. Capps was the father of seven children, five of whom survive him. The children are James C. Capps, Maquon; Sarah J. Emry, Canton; Elizabeth Smith, Bushnell; Mary E. Baughman and Maria A. Main of Canton. The above mentioned children survive their father, but Lettice Hulit and Martha A. Capps, preceded their father to the grave.
     The cause of the death of Mr. Capps is supposed to have been the grippe and also the effects of a fall which he received about a week ago.
     The deceased was a most kind and generous man and a staunch believer in the future great destiny of this Republic. The latter fact was evinced by an occurrence when he disposed of his magnificent farm in Buckheart township during the early part of the late war. The United States Government had begun issuing greenbacks. Many people were dubious about accepting them in payment, but Mr. Capps expressed a willingness to accept in payment for his farm that which the government said was legal tender, “for this Republic,” said he, “promises nothing which it will not perform.” Mr. Capps was a familiar figure in Canton for thirty years and was personally known and beloved by nearly every resident in the city, besides by all the older inhabitants of the county.
     The funeral of the late Elijah Capps took place at the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday at 2 o’clock p. m. The Rev. E. S. [apparently I missed copying the last two sentences from the film] (Canton Weekly Register, Thursday, Dec. 24, 1891, submitted by Todd Walter)

(unknown newspaper, Nov.1918, submitted by Diane Herd)

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Rev. C. H. Cummings

     Members of the Ipava Christian church have learned of the death of Rev. C. H. Cummings, which occurred in St. Louis recently.
Rev. Cummings was a former pastor of the Ipava Christian church, and had a great many friends here.
     He left Ipava and went to Springfield, later going to St. Louis.
     Mrs. B. E. Fleming and Mrs. Bessie Doss heard over the radio, the account of his death about 5 o’clock the evening he died. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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MRS. CINTILDA CARITHERS.

     This revered pioneer lady, at the family homestead just east of Table Grove, passed to immortal rest at 12:15 o'clock Saturday morning, December 24, 1904, at the age of 91 years and 17 days. Although suffering in flesh for the last eight years of her life, her strong intellect remained almost unimpaired to the end.
     Funeral services were held at the Christian church Monday afternoon, the 26 inst., at 2:00 o'clock, Elder G. W. Ross of Vermont officiating. The choir sang "Nearer My God to Thee" and other grand old hymns that time cannot obliterate until all nations forget God. The floral tributes were beautiful and emblematical of the pure spirit of the departed. Interment was in the family lot in the Table Grove cemetery.
     Dec. the 7th, 1813, Cintilda Hughes was born near Flemingsburg, Kentucky. She moved with her parents in the year 1823 to Greencastle, Ind., and from there came to Illinois in 1827, at which time the unrest of the Indians foreboded the historic Black Hawk war, of which event deceased ever retained a vivid and highly interesting memory. In 1835 she was united in marriage to William Carithers and to this union were born eight children, five of whom survive her, namely: Robert, residing on the homestead; Mrs. Mary Hipsley, of Table Grove; Samuel, of Omaha, Neb., Johnson, residing on a farm near Table Grove, and William D., of Los Angeles, Cal.
     William Carithers, her husband, died February 14, 1851, when the youngest child was but an infant, 5 months old. She realized to the fullest extent the responsibility of rearing a large family of children and met the responsibility with pioneer fortitude. She provided a home in keeping with pioneer times and around its fireside taught and reared her children, how well is attested by their success in life...
She united with the Christian faith in 1852 and for over half a century has lived a life wholly consistent with her profession. Hers was a life in which deeds not words are the "hallmarks" of a well spent life.
     For the past eight years she has been an invalid and the loving father of her children has done all in his power to ease and make pleasant her declining years. (Unknown paper and date, submitted by Deanna Paul)

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Ethel Cline

FARMINGTON—Services for Mrs. Ethel L. Cline, 84, of 269 S. Cone St., who died at 5:15 a.m. yesterday in the Canton Nursing Center, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Anderson Funeral Home.

The Rev. Dennis I. Hahn will officiate and burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery.

Visitation will be until 9 tonight at the funeral home.

She was born Jan. 16, 1891, in Joshua Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Aaron and Mary Brokaw Voorhees. She married William C. Cline June 16, 1917, in Eureka. He died in June, 1951.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Margaret Wake of Aurora, Mrs. Maxine Hartley of Moline, Mrs. Beverly Connor and Mrs. Mary Louise McMaster, both of Farmington; one son, Giles “Chick” of Jacksonville, Fla.; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Negley of Canton.

One daughter, four brothers, and one sister preceded her in death.

She was a member of Farmington Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church Organ Fund. (Peoria Journal Star, Fe. 18, 1975, submitted by Bill Wilson)

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Death of A. B. Cole.

     The remains of A. B. Cole, a former resident of this city, who some months ago took up his abode at Dallas, Texas, passed through here on Friday last. There is a mystery connected with his death which may never be solved. It seems that on Monday evening of last week he left his residence in good health to go out into the city to transact some business, telling his wife he would be back about half-past 9 o’clock. He did not come back according to promise, and Mrs. Cole saw no more of him until he was brought home a horribly mangled corpse. He was found on the railroad track in an out of the way place, dead. Mrs. Cole accompanied the remains of her husband, which were being taken to his old home in Whiteside county for burial, and we have heard that she gave it as her opinion that her husband was first murdered and then thrown upon the railroad track to cover up the crime.—Macomb By-Stander.
     Mr. Cole was well known to many citizens of west Fulton, as he formerly lived at Prairie City and at Macomb, and as a lawyer frequently attended the Fulton terms of circuit court. (Fulton County Ledger, Nov. 16, 1882, submitted by Bonnie Dagen)

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Died.

    In Ottawa, Kansas, at 2:30 o’clock Friday morning, Nov. 10, 1882, of consumption, Mrs. Bernice Corwin, wife of Mr. E. H. Corwin, aged 38 years, 7 months and 20 days.
    Bernice Coykendall was the daughter of Cyrus and Catharine Coykendall, and was born in Canton in March 1844. In June, 1879, she married E. H. Corwin, formerly of Joshua township, this county. After their marriage they lived a portion of the time in Canton, were several years in Bushnell, and the past few years have lived in Ottawa, Kansas, where Mr. Corwin is engaged in the picture business. Mrs. Corwin has been in failing health for about three years, but was not considered dangerous until January last, when consumption was fully developed, and since that time she has gradually failed, and died as above stated. About three weeks since her parents went to Ottawa, to remain with their daughter until death claimed her, Mrs. Corwin’s remains were brought to Canton for burial, arriving here Saturday evening. Funeral Sunday afternoon. Services were held at Mr. Coykendall’s residence, Dr. Whiting officiating. There was a large attendance, “Berney” having been a favorite with all who were acquainted with her.
    When a child, under the ministration of Elder Miner, Berney united with the Baptist church in this city, and at her death was a member of the Baptist church at Ottawa. She was a consistent Christian, and was ready and willing to leave this world, confident of a happy future.
    She leaves a devoted husband and two children, a son and daughter, aged 11 and 7 years, besides her aged parents and two brothers, to mourn her loss. (Fulton County Ledger, Nov. 16, 1882, submitted by Bonnie Dagen)

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Mary L. Clark

     Died, at her home in Lewistown, Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, Miss Mary L. Clark, aged 28 years, 10 months and 14 days. Funeral at the residence of parents, Mr. And Mrs. T. B. Clark on North Main street, Friday at 1 p. m., Rev. C. H. Williamson officiating. Friends invited. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery.
     Miss Clark was born on the old homestead north of town and resided there until over a year ago when her parents removed to Lewistown. About a year ago her health began to fail. Appearance of consumption impelled a change of climate. With her mother she went to Eureka Springs, Ark. And from there to Colorado. Her health no preceptibly improved they returned about two weeks ago. The deceased was a bright, lovable young woman. All that love could suggest and wealth could provide was done to give her health but to no success. She is mourned by many friends and acquaintances. Note: Born: January 1, 1871; died November 1899; daughter of Thomas B. and Eliza Jane Wetzel Clark (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Lewis Wetzel)

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Obituary

In Lewistown, Thursday morning, Oct. 29, 1885, of consumption, Miss Alta Chambers, aged about 17 years, Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Oscar Bredwell, of this city [Canton], and lived in Canton for some time. (Fulton County Ledger, Oct. 29, 1885, submitted by Janine Crandell)

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Died: In Canton, May 24, 1885, of congestion of the brain, Mr. Ezra P. Coleman, aged 67 years. Mr. Coleman was taken ill about two weeks before he died with a congestive chill and afterwards was partially paralyzed. He was unconscious from the 21st until his death. Funeral services were held at the house Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Whiting officiating. The remains were followed to the cemetery by one of the largest processions ever seen in Canton, the carriages numbering about seventy. Mr. Coleman was a son of John Coleman, one of the pioneers of Canton, and was born in New Jersey, in 1818, thus being 67 years of age when he died. His father came to Illinois with his family in 1826. Ezra Coleman married Sarah Beer, who came from Virginia. Seven children were born to them, four sons and three daughters, all living. This wife died and Mr. Coleman married again, but his second marriage proved unpleasant and the two separated, since which time, Mr. Coleman lived with his unmarried children on his fine farm at the north edge of the city of Canton. He was a quiet, unassuming man and general respected. (Fulton County Ledger, May 28, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)

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Died, near Peru, Ind., Thursday morning, May 21st, of cancer of the heard, Abram. D. Cline, age 68 years, 1 month and 4 days. Buried May 22, 1885. He was born in Rockingham County, Virginia, April 17th, 1817, and for the last thirty years has resided on his farm in Indiana. He has been a consistent Christian for over thirty years. He leaves a wife and son and daughter both married, also two sisters, who survive him, Mrs. Mary E. Messler of Cuba, Ill., and Mrs. D. G. Havermale, of Canton, Ill. The esteem and respect shown by a large funeral procession was sufficient to show he was held high as a friend and neighbor in the community in which he had lived for so many years. The funeral discourse was preached by Rev. W. H. Alldoffer, of the M. B. Church, from Eccleasiastics 5, 1: “A good name is better than precious ointment and the day of death, than the day of one’s birth.” (Fulton County Ledger, May 28, 1885, submitted by Judy Churchill)

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Obituary of Fannie Blanche Churchill

Mrs. Fannie Blanche Churchill, wife of Robert I. Churchill, passed away at her home [Feb. 20, 1942] two and one-half miles southwest of Fiatt, Friday evening following a lingering illness of three years duration.

She was a daughter of George and Susan (Keller) Dilts, was born in Henry, Ill., May 4, 1868. One of three children, two having preceded her in death. One half sister, Mrs. Edith Payne of Rock Island and a half brother, Frank Dilts of Galesburg survive.

She was married to Robert I. Churchill on October 31, 1889. To this union nine children were born, one son passed away in infancy and a daughter, Mrs. Florence Dewitt in 1924. Surviving besides her husband are the following children: George l. of Ipava; Ross R. of St. Augustine, Mrs. Buelah Schmidt, Freeport, Kan.; Mrs. Blanche McConnell, Robinson; Boyd R. of East Lansing, Mich.; Robert N. and Mrs. Jane Pilcher of the local vicinity. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild survive.

While she has had her days of grief and sadness, the worries and perplexities of life, she has borne it with Christian fortitude, having long been a member of the Baptist Church. We watched her suffer, day by day, It caused us bitter grief. To see her slowly pine away And could not give relief. Her weary hours and days of pain, Her troubled nights are passed, And in our aching hearts we know She has found sweet peace at last. God saw that she was suffering And the hills were hard to climb Then he closed her eyes and whispered, Peace Be Thine. (unknown newspaper, Feb. 1942, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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ANOTHER PIONEER GONE.

Following Long Illness Leonard H. Churchill Passes Away. Leonard H. Churchill died at 1:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon [1909] after a long illness. Two years ago last November, Mr. Churchill suffered a stroke of paralysis, which left him an invalid. For the past seven months he has been worse, his condition, being very low since December. Saturday evening he was taken much worse and suffered until death came to relieve him.

The deceased was born April 28, 1820, near Boonesville, Oneida County, N. Y., a son of Charles V. [B] and Elizabeth Churchill.

Mr. Churchill and Miss Harriet McBroon were married December. 4, 1859. She was born in this county April 19, 1821. To this union 14 children were born. Those living are--Mrs. Mina Jones, Cuba; Charles H. (Hereford, Tex.); Alexander H., John B., Robert I., Frank and Daniel W. all of Joshua Township; Jerry L. of Cuba; Mrs. Lon Ash of Canton and Mrs.. Fred Stuckey of near Fairview. Four children are dead. There are 36 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Mr. and Mrs. Churchill were both members of the Christian Church.

Mr. Churchill started out in life as a farmhand at $14 a month. He came to this county in the early '30's, settling in Putman Township. By hard labor he became one of the large landowners of that township and was rated a first-class farmer. Four years ago he gave up farming and move to town. He was held in high esteem by his neighbors.

The funeral arrangements are not yet complete. (unknown newspaper and date, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY--ALEXANDER H. CHURCHILL

Alexander H. Churchill, better know to his relatives and neighbors as "Doc" passed away last Thursday night at his home in Cuba after a several week illness from gangrene and complications. He had lived most of his life four miles north of Cuba on a farm, where he had been in partnership with his brother, the late John B. Churchill, who died a year ago. Following his brother's death he moved to Cuba where he lived until his death.

Deceased was born in Fulton, Fulton County, October 22, 1858, a son of Leonard H. and Harried (McBroom) Churchill, who spent the last years of their lives in Cuba, their home being the big house north of the Ford garage.

The following brothers and sisters survive: Robert I. Churchill, Frank Churchill, and Mrs. Grace Stuckey, Fiatt; Daniel of Cuba; Charles of Amarillo, Texas; Jerry, of Herman, Minnesota; and Mrs. Doll Ash of Watsetka. Mrs. Almina Jones, a sister, preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Fiatt Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Robinson Ashby of Lewistown. Burial was in the Fiatt Cemetery. (unknown newspaper, Jan. 6, 1936, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY
Cuba, October 20 (Special)
Mrs. Mary Churchill, Dies at Cuba Home

Mrs. Mary Churchill, 74, died at her home at 10 p.m. last night of pneumonia following an operation. She was the widow of the late John Churchill, prominent Cuba farmer. She was a life-long resident of this vicinity.

Mrs. Churchill was born May 22, 1869, in Cass Township, two miles west of Cuba, a daughter of Martin and Eliza (Frost) Manion. Dec. 29, 1887, at Cuba she married Mr. Churchill.

Surviving are six children: Mrs. Gladys Jacobus, Charles M. and Ernest of Cuba, and Mrs. Nellie Deakin, Arthur and Fred of Fiatt: two sisters, Mrs. Will Evans and Mrs. Orville Huff both of Cuba; two brothers, James and Charles Manion, both of Cuba; 22 grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Mrs. Churchill was a member of the Cuba Christian Church where the funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. Thursday. The Rev. C. F. Dunham of Barry, Ill, will officiate with the Rev. C. D. Clason of Cuba, assisting. Burial will be in the Baughman Cemetery, two miles west of Fiatt. (unknown newspaper and date, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY
MRS. CAROLINE CHURCHILL

Mrs. Caroline Louise Churchill, 77, died at her home, northwest of Cuba, Saturday.

She was born in Joshua Twp., on Jan. 26, 1880, a daughter of Andrew and Margaret (Swalley) Stuckey. She was married January 12, 1899, in Lewistown to Daniel Webster Churchill, who preceded her in death i 1949.

Surviving are one son, Leonard, at home; four grandchildren; five great grand children and one brother, Lewis Stuckey of Canton, R. 2. One daughter, three brothers and two sisters are deceased.

Mrs. Churchill had lived in the Cuba vicinity for 57 years and was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church.

Funeral services were held at 2 P. M. Tuesday at the Hukill Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Howard Griffin, officiating. Mrs. Arleta McWhorter sang, accompanied by Mrs. Cliff Wilson.

Pall bearers were Robert Churchill, Ross Jones, Frank Stuckey, Charles Churchill, Andrew Stuckey and Clarence Quick.

Burial was in Fairview Cemetery. (unknown newspaper, Jan. 9, 1957, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY--FRANK CHURCHILL

Leonard Franklin Churchill died at his home, one mile west of Fiatt, at seven a. m. Monday morning, being in poor health for several years

Born in Buckheart Township March 25th, 1876, a son of Leonard H. and Harriet (McBroom) Churchill, he was married February 15, 1921 to Alta Guernsey, who survives.

Survivors other than his widow are three brothers, Daniel, of Cuba R. 2.; Jerry, of Minneapolis, Minn.; Robert I., of Fiatt; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Stuckey, R. 2, Canton; Mrs. Lon Ash, Urbana; three brothers and one sister preceeded him in death and a number of nephews and nieces survive. (Rest of obit unreadable.) (unknown newspaper, October 3, 1949, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY
MRS. JERRY CHURCHILL

Mrs. Jerry Churchill died suddenly Friday [March 3, 1933] at her home at Herman, Minnesota. The family formerly resided here. The body was brought here from Minnesota by rail to Canton and thence by motor hearse to the home of her father, Frank Heller. Mr. Churchill accompanied the body while four sons and two daughters came through by auto.

Orpha (Heller) Churchill a daughter of Franklin and Sarah (Hasty) Heller, was born on a farm near Cuba, January 1, 1872. She grew up in this vicinity and was graduated from Cuba High School with the class of 1889 and for several years thereafter was engaged in teaching school at Cuba and Fiatt. On February 28, 1893, she married Jerry L. Churchill, who with nine children survives her. Until about twenty years ago they lived in Cuba, when they moved to North Dakota where they lived one year, moving from there over into Minnesota, where they have since lived, most of the time at Herman, but for a few years in Minneapolis.

The children are Leland, Raymond, Stanley, Howard, John, Margaret, Frances, Franklin and Jessie, all living at Herman. One daughter, Dorothy, died in infancy. She is also survived by her father, Frank Heller, Cuba and two sisters, Mrs. L. L. Watson, Junction City, Ore., and Mrs. R. S. Brown, Denver, Colo. C. F. Heller of Cuba is a brother.

The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. G. H. Bond in charge. (unknown newspaper and date, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY
George Churchill

GOOD HOPE--George L. Churchill, 97, of rural Good Hope, died at 12:30 a. m. Wednesday [23 Dec 1987] at the Colchester Nursing Center.

He was born July 31, 1890, north of Cuba, the son of Robert and Fannie (Dilts) Churchill. He married Blanche Leone Locke on December 25, 1912. She died December 18, 1979

Survivors include three sons: Wayne of Shorewood, Max of Muscatine, Iowa and Robert of Dickson, Tenn., six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one brother Boyd, of east Lansing Mich., and one sister Mrs. Herman (Blanche) McConnell of Robinson.

He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.

A retired Farmer, he lived in Fulton County before moving to Good Hope in 1975.

Graveside services will be at 1 p. m. Monday in Fiatt Cemetery, with Dan Rebman officiating. There will be no visitation.

Sargeant-Worthington Funeral Home of Macomb is in charge of arrangements. (unknown newspaper and date, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY

CUBA--Mrs. B. Leone Churchill, 88, of Good Hope, formerly of Cuba, died at 1:48 p. m. Tuesday in McDonough District Hospital at Macomb.

She was born Dec. 12, 1891, near Ellisville, a daughter of William D. and Flora (Beer) Locke. She married George Leonard Churchill at her home near Ellisville on Dec. 25, 1912.

He survives, along with three sons, Wayne of Joliet, Max of Muscatine, Iowa, and Robert of Dickson, Tenn.; three grandchildren; one brother, Wilbur Locke of Fairview and one sister, Mrs. Frank (Gertrude) Wheat of Fairview.

One brother preceded her in death.

Mrs. Churchill had lived in Fulton County most of her life, and has several relatives in Canton, Ellisville, and Fiatt areas. She was a former teacher in Fulton County schools.

Services will be at 10 a. m. Friday in the Sargent Funeral Home at Macomb, with Rev. Louie Zuck officiating. Burial will be in Fiatt Cemetery.

Friends may call after 8 a. m., Thursday at the funeral home, where they will be met by the family from 6 to 8 p. m. Thursday.

Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund. (unknown newspaper and date, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY

ROSS A. CHURCHILL
Abingdon--Funeral services will be held Wednesday for Ross A. Churchill, 77, who was found dead Sunday afternoon [November 1969] in his home in Abingdon. He had been under a doctor's care.

Born August 7, 1892 in Fiatt, he was married January 21, 1914, near Fairview to Onie Ehresman. She died Nov. 21, 1966.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Dawdy of near Galesburg; three brothers, George Churchill of Blandensville, Boyd Churchill of East Lansing, Mich., and Robert Churchill of Lewistown; and three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Schmidt of Canton, Mrs. Blanche McConnell of Robinson, and Mrs. June Pilcher of Cuba. Also surviving are four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Churchill, a retired farmer, lived in Abingdon 45 years and was a member of the Abingdon Christian Church and its men's Sunday school class.

Services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday in the Abingdon Christian Church with burial in the Abingdon Cemetery.

Visitation will be tonight at the Larson Funeral Home, Abingdon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Abingdon Christian Church Building Fund. (unknown newspaper, November 1969, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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OBITUARY

Mrs. L. H. Churchill Dead.

Mrs. L. H. Churchill, an old and respected resident of this city and one of the oldest of the native born residents of Fulton County, died last Friday afternoon [27 Jan 1912] about 1:30 o'clock at the family residence two blocks northwest of the square. About a year ago Mrs. Churchill had a stroke of paralysis and last Thursday she had another one, which proved fatal.

Mrs. Churchill, whose maiden name was Harriet McBroom, was born near Canton, April 19, 1833 and on December 4, 1849, was married to Leonard H. Churchill, a native of Oneida County, New York. They settled on a farm between Cuba and Fiatt and made their home there until eight years ago when they moved to Cuba. Mr. Churchill died March 28, 1909. Fourteen children were born to them, ten of whom are living. They are: Mrs. Mina Jones, Chas., Hereford, Texas; A. H., J. B.; R. I., Frank, D. W. and Jerry of Cuba and Fiatt vicinity; Mrs. Lon Ash, Canton; Mrs. Grace Stucky, Fairview.

The funeral services were held at the Christian Church in this city Monday noon, conducted Rev. Hughes, of Monmouth, former pastor of the Christian Church here, who conducted the funeral of Mr. Churchill. Both Mr. Churchill and Mrs. Churchill were members of the Christian (Disciples) Church having joined about twenty-five years ago. Funeral was largely attended as Mrs. Churchill was one of the oldest and best known residents of this part of the county and there was a large outpouring of old friends and neighbors to pay their last respects to one whom they had known and loved during life. Interment was in Fiatt Cemetery beside the body of her husband. (unknown newspaper and date, provided by Nicki Fox and transcribed by Judy Churchill)

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Obituary of John Creek

(Canton Register, Nov. 10, 1899, submitted by Shirley Slover)

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MRS. DORA CLARK DIED IN MICHIGAN

CANTON ILL., (Special) - Mrs. Dora Clark, widow of J. J. Clark died at noon Thursday [April 28, 1937] in Detroit Mich.
She has been ailing since 1935 and bedfast the last 8 weeks with heart disease.

She was born January 19, 1867 near Summum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Carter. She was married in January 1886 to Lawrence Shawgo who died in 1908. She was married in 1913 J. J. Clark who died in 1927. He formerly worked at Neumann's clothiers.

Children living were Mrs. Nettie Weiging, Mrs. Bessie O'Brien Wilson, and James Shawgo, all of Detroit; Mrs. Neil Poppenhager, Astoria; Charles Shawgo of Summum and Mrs. Edna Zettles of Canton.
Bernard O'Brien of Canton is a grandson and there are 8 other grandsons and eight granddaughters. Mrs. Helen Carter Mummert is a sister.

The funeral will be held in the Christian church at Summum and burial will be there.

She was a member of the W.R. C. Dickerman circle and Royal Neighbors lodge.

(Unknown newspaper, April 1937, submitted by Diane Herd)

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AN AGED LADY DEAD.

Mrs. Mary A Comingore of Summum answers call - funeral Wednesday.

Mary A. Shawgo, a highly respected and aged resident of Summum died at her home in that city Monday Sept. 6, She was a christian lady, a good mother and neighbor. Her place in the community will be hard to fill, and her loss will long be felt.

The deceased was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1840 and departed this life Sept. 6, 1915, aged 74 years, 11 months, and 5 days. She was united in marriage to David B. Comingore April 22, 1860. To this union were born six children. Two of them - David S and Mary Isabel have preceded her to the better world. Geo. W., Sarah Elizabeth, James H., and Francis M. are left to mourn her loss. She is survived by her seven brothers - Lester, Israel, C.R., David, J.H., J.B. and A.J. Shawgo, while her four sisters - Susan, Lucy Ann, Elizabeth, and Margaret Jane have already departed this life.
The funeral was conducted from the Christian church by the Christian minister, Elder W.H. Bell, Wednesday, September 8th. Deceased was buried in the Summum cemetery.
(Unknown newspaper, Sept. 1915, submitted by Diane Herd)

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SERVICES CONDUCTED FOR MRS. ELIZA CLEER

Funeral service for Mrs. Eliza Jane Shawgo Cleer were conducted yesterday at the Mound Chapel Christian church near Havana, with burial in Laurel Hill cemetery.
Flower girls, all granddaughters, were: Nellie Hamilton, Phyllis Cleer, Lola Robets, Gladys Troop and Lois Cleer. Pallbearers, all grandsons, were Irl Cleer, Earl D. Shipp, Willis Strode, Paul Cleer, Ernest Cleer, and Irvin Morrison. Note: Death date: May 27, 1939

(Unknown newspaper, 1939, submitted by Diane Herd)

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Obituary: RITES TUESDAY FOR MRS. ELIZA JANE CLEER, 81

Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Jane Cleer, 81, who died Saturday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lome Morrison, 444 North Avenue B, following an illness of a few months, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the Mound Chapel church west of Havana. Burial will be in Laurel Hill cemetery in Havana.
Mrs. Cleer, a daughter of Henry and Catherine (Shaw) Shawgo, was born Nov 6, 1857 near Summum. She was married June 24, 1875 to George M. Cleer, who preceded her in death. to this union were born 12 children, the following six of whom are living: Charles O., Peoria; Mrs. Katherine McCartney, Montrovia, Ca.; Mrs. Lulu Dean, Milo, Mo; Grover C. and Mrs. Ruth Strode, Peoria; and Mrs. Morrison, Canton. There are 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Her parents, brothers and sisters all preceded her in death.

She was a member of the Mound Chapel Christian church.

Friends may call at the Zimmerman and Henry Funeral home in Lewistown.

(Unknown newspaper, 1939, submitted by Diane Herd)

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