Greenview, IL - newspaper 1972

GREENVIEW -- Mrs. Pearl Ames, 74, died suddenly at her residence Saturday, January 29 at 9:30 a.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 1, at 2 p.m. at the Ennis Funeral Home. Rev. R.E. Florence officiated. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Ames was born in Menard County, August 22, 1897, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James VanNattan. She was a member of the Greenview Christian Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by one son, Herbert of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Bernice Bumgardner of Mason City; one sister, Mrs. Iona Forden of Middletown; seven grandchildren and ten great -grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; and one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Schonewise; and one brother.

Transcribed by:Jeanie Lowe