Eloise Andrews, 78, of Herrin, Ill., died at 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003 at the Herrin Hospital in Herrin.

Mrs. Andrews was a former coal miner having worked for Inland Steel #2 at McLeansboro and formerly worked for Addus Healthcare in Anna and Marion.

She was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Greenfield and Alton.

She was born Nov. 27, 1924 in Kane to Harold and Fred (McAdams) Allen.

Eloise was united in marriage to Donald E. Andrews on Nov. 11, 1956 in Greenfield. He preceded her in death in March 1968.

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Jessie Andrews of Herrin; three grandchildren: Hannah, Holly and Timothy Andrews of Herrin; a sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Charles Mathis of Herrin and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister, Helen Hamilton and a brother, Delbert Allen.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Oakwood Cemetery in Greenfield. Fr. Henry Schmidt will officiate. Visitation was held Friday, Feb. 21 at Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home in Herrin. The family prefers that memorials be made to the Herrin Jr. Ball League Association, which will be accepted at the funeral home.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., August 13, 2001

BRIGHTON -- Eldon L. Baker, 74, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, August 12, 2001, at his home.

Born Dec. 24, 1926, in Hettick, he was a son of the late Albert and Gladys (Hunt) Baker.

He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran, retired after 39 years from Laclede Steel as a mobil equipment operator, and was and honorary member of the Tri County Rod and Gun Club.

He married Peggy Baker on June 20, 1948 in Chesterfield. She died Feb. 17, 1988.

Surviving are a daughter, Vicky Baker of Brighton; three sons and their spouses, Bob and Ramona Fisher of Canton, Mike and Linda Baker of Washington, and Dennis "Shim" and Ginnie Baker of Brighton; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Francis Baker of Jerseyville.

A son, Tom Fisher, tow great-grandsons, Shim Marcus Baker Jr. and Cody Brian, and a brother, Jim Baker preceded him in death.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Targhetta Funeral Home in Brighton, where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to Saint Anthony's Hospice.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 26, 2002

NAPERVILLE John C. Barton, 53, formerly of Greenfield, died Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in Naperville.

He was born Jan. 17, 1949, in Greenfield to Charles and Eloise (Mutch) Barton.

A member of the 1967 graduating class of Greenfield High School, he served with the U.S. Marines from 1967 to 1971. In addition to living in Greenfield, he also lived in Normal, was an avid photographer and a member of the Community United Methodist Church. He and the former Rae Ford were married Sept. 7, 1968. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Matthew and Ruth Barton of Chicago and Michael Barton of Dallas; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Michael Somerlot of Romeoville, Ill.; a grandson, Ian Barton of Chicago; three sisters and their husbands, Janine and Gary Range of Greenfield, Ill., Marcia and Charles Dalkert of Brookfield, Wis., and Jayne and James McCarthy of Rolling Meadows, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Vincent Barton; and his stepfather, Kenneth Cole.

Visitation will be from 4:30 until time of memorial services at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville with the Rev. Thomas Babler officiating. Interment will be private.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Northern Illinois Affiliate Inc., 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 27, 2002

NAPERVILLE Graveside services for John C. Barton will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield with the Rev. James Schuetz officiating. Barton, formerly of Greenfield, died April 23, 2002. Memorials: Greenfield U.M.C. Shields Memorial Home in charge.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., Monday, October 21, 2002

WHITE HALL - Mabel Batty, 92, formerly of Greenfield, died early Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 2002, at White Hall Multi Care Center. She was born Sept. 24, 1910, in Greene, Ill., to Luther and Cora (Short) Prather.

She married Elmer T. Batty Dec. 24, 1927, in Carrollton. He died Feb. 1, 1999.

She was a member of the Greene County Home Bureau and Extension, and served as a 4-H leader for many years. She was an avid flower gardener and arranger and enjoyed doing handicrafts of all kinds.

Surviving is a daughter, Betty Chinowth of Greenfield; a grandson and his wife, Kent and Sheryl Chinowth of Tulsa, Okla.; a granddaughter and her husband, Debra and Mark Powell; two great-granddaughters, Jayme and Rachel Powell, all of Greenfield; and two great-grandsons, Lee and Taylor Chinowth, both of Tulsa.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley; four sisters, Hattie Pruitt, Courtney Estler, Ruth Cummins, Esther Prather; four brothers, Lester, Elmer, Ebert Prather and an infant; and a son-in-law, Dick Chinowth.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church in Greenfield, where she was a member.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Greenfield.

Shield Memorial Home in Greenfield is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 11, 2003

Fredrick W. Becker, 70, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2003, at his home.

He was born Dec. 26, 1932, in rural Greenfield to Hilbert E. and Mildred (Barnett) Becker.

He married the former Donna Shaw on Aug. 12, 1953, in Greenfield. She survives.

A graduate of Greenfield High School, he owned and operated F. W. Becker Inc. in Greenfield until his recent retirement.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his mother; two daughters and a son-in-law, Theresa and Richard Jett of Greenfield and Tina Finley of Springfield; a son and his wife, Tony and Elizabeth Becker of Wrights; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

His father preceded him in death.

Friends may call from 4 p.m. until time of services at 8 p.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield. Rev. Garrett Melvin will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery later.

Memorials may be made to Blessing Greene County Hospice.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., October 07, 2003

GREENFIELD - Harriet E. Bermes, 85, died at 4:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 2003, at Sunshine Manor Nursing Home in Carlinville.

She was born Oct. 10, 1917, in Athensville, Ill., to Fred and Hannah (Pitchford) Bermes. She was raised in Athensville in the home of Charles and Sarah McCracken until their death and then in the home of Julia Dalton.

She was a member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

She is survived by nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, one sister, Susan Randolph; and three brothers, Philip, Verlin and Clifford Bermes, preceded her in death.

Visitation is 10 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield. The Rev. Dr. James Scheutz will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., December 20, 2000

ALTON -- Melba R. Bermes, 89, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday at Oakwood Cemetery in Greenfield. Memorial: Donor's choice. Burke-Fine Funeral Home, Alton, was in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Wednesday, March 3, 2004

Kenneth N. Bowman, 86, died Tuesday, March 2, 2004, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Born Nov. 26, 1917, he was a son of Loy and Amy (Shade) Bowman.

He and the former Marjorie G. Witt were married July 1, 1942, at Fort Lewis, Wash. She survives.

The U.S. Army veteran of World War II served with the 40th Division Military Police Unit in Hawaii. He later obtained the rank of second lieutenant from the Provost Marshal General School at Fort Custer, Mich., where he was assigned as an instructor, later receiving the rank of first lieutenant. He was a farmer and co-owner of Bowman's Truck Service for nearly 35 years and was a member for many years with the Midwest Truckers Association, serving on the central advisory board and the general advisory board. He was also a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church of Greenfield, the men's club of the church and the American Legion Post 225.

In addition to his wife, surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, K.W. and Alyce of Greenfield; four granddaughters, Erin McCurry and her husband, Terry, of Jacksonville, Kara Bowman of Greenfield, Shelly Gillespie of Hettick and DiAnn Ford and her husband, John, of Greenfield; he loved his granddaughters dearly; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Kathleen Powell of Greenfield; a brother and his wife, Darrell and Betty Bowman of Greenfield; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Keith Bowman.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Shield's Memorial Home in Greenfield, with a prayer service at 4 p.m.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, followed by burial at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be given to the Greenfield Public Library, St. Michael's Catholic Church or a charity of one's choice.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, April 29, 2004

Mrs. Betty Jean Burton, 80, of Greenfield died Tuesday morning, April 20, 2004, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

She was born Sept. 30, 1923, in Woodville Township, Greene County, the daughter of Jesse Thomas and Norma G. (Tillery) Morrison. She married Richard Ardean Burton Jan. 25, 1942, in St. Charles, Mo., and he survives.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters, Jessie Arlean Burton of Greenfield and Richelle Leigh Douglas of Jacksonville; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Rowena Nevins of Springfield; and a brother, Jesse Thomas (wife Bobbie) Morrison of Denver.

Preceding her in death were two sons, Billy Lee and Fredrick Ardean; and a brother, George W. Morrison.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Friday at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield with the Rev. David Ford officiating.

Casketbearers were the Rev. Carl Clark, Myrle Gilbert, Keith Tillery, Matthew Rawlings, Terry Burton, and Billy G. Burton.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield was in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., October 27, 2001

BRIGHTON -- Irene Burton, 72, died at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001, at Alton Memorial Hospital.

Born May 27, 1929, in Greenfield, she was a daughter of the late Mae Arnold Medus and Ralph Arnold.

An accomplished musician, she enjoyed country music and fishing.

She married William Joseph Burton March 9, 1946, in Greenfield. He died Jan. 9, 1989.

Surviving are three sons, William D. Burton and Todd E. Burton, both of Brighton, and John J. Burton of Troy; five daughters, Paula White and Teresa Hamilton, both of Canton, Mo., Barbara Villarreal of Chesapeake, Va., Debra Sheff of Edwardsville and Pamela Jolly of Brighton; 25 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Helen Cimmarosa and Martha Manker, both of Springfield, Dorothy Overbey of White Hall, Fern Jouett of Colorado and Elsie Stacy of Tennessee; and two brothers, Dean Arnold of Tennessee and Harold Arnold of Springfield.

She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Burton, and a brother, Ebert Arnold.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday. Pastor Ray Robinson will officiate.

Burial will follow in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels of Macoupin County.

The White Hall Register--Nov. 15, 1929

Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Dyer Cannedy died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Jayne, in Greenfield on Friday, Nov. 1, 1929, age over 86 years. She was born Oct. 11, 1843. She was married to Houston Cannedy Mar 17, 1858 and to them 8 children were born, only 2 of whom survive: Mrs. Ellen D Range of Stillwater, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Hattie Jayne of Greenfield. Mr. Cannedy died 29 years ago. Funeral at the late home Sunday, Nov. 3, 1929, burial in Oakwood cemetery.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, May 9, 2002

David Lee Chapman, 58, of Greenfield died Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at his residence of natural causes.

He was born Feb. 22, 1944, in White Hall, the son of John and Marge Chapman of Greenfield. He married Ida Spencer Aug. 28, 1986, in Greenfield, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are four sons, Dennis Chapman and David Eric Chapman, Leon Spencer (wife Joyce) Decker and C.A. Stephenson; two daughters, Michelle Chapman and Barb (husband Tim) Tupper; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph (wife Janice) Chapman of White Hall and Wayne (wife Sherry) Chapman of rural Greenfield.

Mr. Chapman was a 1962 graduate of Greenfield High School and spent most of his life as a police officer in Springfield and Greenfield. The last nine years he served as Greenfield's police chief, until his retirement in November. Mr. Chapman served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was wounded twice, receiving the Purple Heart.

Friends called Saturday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Organist Debra Powell accompanied Toni Lansaw who sang "How Do I Live Without You" and "Stand By Your Man."

Casketbearers were Tim Tupper, Harold Spencer, Chuck Costello, Leon Decker, C.A. Stephenson, Ruby Ann Costello, Dennis Chapman, Michael Chapman, Eric Chapman, and Larry Moran. Honor guard was provided by police officers including, Kevin Martin and Chris Weller from the city of Greenfield, Greene County Sheriff Mike Fry and deputies Kerry Page and Chris Elliott, Terry Gross from the city of Carrollton, Rob McMillen and Jack Wallace from the city of White Hall and State Trooper Jim Holiday. The Greenfield American Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225 conducted military services at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the family through the funeral home.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, July 24, 2003

Mrs. Wilma D. Chapman, 73, of rural Roodhouse died at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2003, at White Hall Multicare Center.

She was born Jan. 5, 1930, in rural Roodhouse, the daughter of H. Vernon and I. Doris (Maberry) Ballard. She married Ralph W. Chapman Sept. 10, 1950, at the First Baptist Church in Greenfield, and he survives.

Surviving in addition to her husband are a daughter, Rebecca (husband Robert L.) Barnes of Greenfield; and two grandchildren, Melissa and Jacob Barnes of Greenfield.

Mrs. Chapman was a homemaker. She was also a member of the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield.

Visitation was Tuesday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to Carmi Children's Home or Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., Sunday, December 01, 2002

Greenfield - Keith R. Cole, 92, died Saturday morning, Nov. 30, 2002, at his home. He was born July 18, 1910, in Greenfield to George N. and Marguerite F. (Secor) Cole.

He married the former Marjorie K. Davis July 11, 1942, in St. Charles. She survives.

A retired farmer, he enjoyed his grandchildren and woodworking. He was a member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church and the Greater Alton Area Barbershop Chorus.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Karen Shepard and Gean and Lincoln Cochran, all of Springfield, Ill., and Luann and Scott Hubbard of Greenfield; a son, Russell Cole of Chatham; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Bernadine Smith of Elmhurst, Ill., and Mildred Poteet of Pawnee, Okla.; and three brothers, Earlom J. Cole of Stillman Valley, Ill., Darrell Cole of Jacksonville and Dale Cole of Greenfield.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Rives, and three brothers, Hubert S. Cole, G. Allen Cole and Kenneth N. Cole.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield United Methodist Church, the Greene County Health Dept. or the Boyd Memorial Hospital EMTs.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., September 14, 2000

GREENFIELD -- Theresa M. Cole, 83, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2000, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton. Born Dec. 24, 1916, in Rockbridge, she was a daughter of the late Bernard C. and Mabel L. (Fitzgerald) Kirbach.

A member of St. Michael's Church and the Ladies Club, she was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, Greenfield Travellers Club, Greene County Republican Women's Club and the Greenfield Triennial homecoming committee. She enjoyed baking for other people and her card club.

She married Hubert S. Cole July 26, 1952. He died July 10, 1971.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia A. and Donald D. Paul of Jacksonville; a grandson, Aaron C. Paul of Jacksonville; a sister, Bernadine Snyders of Batchtown; four brothers, Vincent Kirbach of Cleveland, Bernard and Albert Kirbach, both of Bradenton, Fla., and Robert Kirbach of Alton; and several nieces and nephews in the area.

A brother, Maurice Kirbach, preceded her in death.

The family will meet friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield. A prayer service will be conducted at 6 p.m. followed by a 6:30 p.m. rosary led by the Catholic Daughters of America.

A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church in Greenfield, with Father Edward Groesch officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, St. Michael's Church or masses.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 02, 2002

CARROLLTON Warren H. Cook, 78, formerly of Greenfield, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2002, at Reisch Memorial Nursing Home in Carrollton.

Born Aug. 23, 1923, in Fayette, he was a son of the late Ed and Florence Cook.

He married the former Barbara Houlihan April 5, 1946, in Fort Dix, N.J. She preceded him in death.

A World War II Army veteran, he served as a lieutenant in the Medical Corps, where he trained nurses and met his wife. A self-employed plasterer and contractor, he was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post 225 in Greenfield, a member of the Alton Eagles and the Greenfield Presbyterian Church. He also served as an alderman on the Greenfield City Council.

A lover of music, he performed at many homecomings, alumni banquets and other events. His favorite song and the one most requested by his many fans was "Little Street Where Old Friends Meet."

Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Brian and Teri Cook of Greenfield; two grandsons, Matthew and Kyle Cook of Greenfield; and three nieces, Diane Gioscio of Jacksonville, Maxine Longmeyer and Wanda Stone, both of Greenfield.

He was also preceded in death by a sister, Lela Fitzgerald, and a brother, Floyd "Curly" Cook.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where services will conducted at 11 a.m. Monday. The Rev. Garrett Melvin will officiate.

Burial will follow at the Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield, with full military rites provided by the Greenfield American Legion Post 225.

Memorials may be made to the Southeast Guide Dog Agency in Palmetto, Fla.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL. Monday, August 12, 2002

GREENFIELD

Frances E. Coonrod, 94, formerly of Greenfield, died at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002, at White Hall Multi Care Center. She was born March 21, 1908, to Phillip and Nora Scroggins Green in Greenfield.

She married Curtis Edward Coonrod on Aug. 4, 1927, in Greenfield.

She was a telephone operator in Greenfield for many years and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Greenfield.

She is survived by three daughters, Eileen Cole of Mount Zion, Ruth Kozonasky and husband John of Alton, and Lou Case and husband Don of Palm Springs, Calif; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Hazel Gracey of Chesterfield.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one son, Curtis L. Coonrod; one grandson; one granddaughter; three sisters, Nellie Cannedy, Florence Damm and Christine Costello; and two brothers, Leo and Burl Green.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of services at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation or St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., September 25, 2001

SPRINGFIELD -- Venada A. Cress, 70, formerly of Carlinville, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. today; service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Heinz Funeral Home, Carlinville. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery, Greenfield. Memorial: St. John's Hospital North in Springfield.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Oct 21, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Under a towering evergreen tree in Oakwood Cemetery north of Greenfield, Civil War Confederate veteran Richard Abraham Crist finally received a Confederate marker erected by his great-grandson in a quiet ceremony Friday. The great-grandson, Don Crist of East Alton, said he has spent some 25 to 30 years tracking his great-grandfather's history and whereabouts, including his final resting place. Crist secured the proper documentation and military records, and ordered the white marble shaft and the inscription: Richard A. Crist, Co. G, 58TH Virginia Regt. CSA 1827-1883.

Records show the Confederate soldier entered the American Civil War on Aug. 1, 1861, serving until Jan. 31, 1863. His right arm was amputated three days after Crist was shot in a battle outside Fredericksburg, Va., in December 1862. He received no pension.

He and his wife, the former Rebecca H. Plogger, left Rockbridge County, Va., and settled in the Illinois town of Rockbridge, where she had family, in 1870. The disabled veteran, who the 1870 census lists as a farmer, died in 1883 at the age of 56.

"I am erecting this marble shaft at the gravesite of my great-grandfather to show the world that I appreciate the hardships he endured and the suffering he experienced as a disabled, pension-less Confederate veteran," Don Crist said.

Crist said Oakwood Cemetery Board members were hesitant at first to allow him to erect a Confederate marker at the cemetery: however, his family has a long line of men who have served in the United States military during the Spanish-American War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

"This is my response to those who didn't want me to erect the grave marker for my great-grandfather: Our family have many who have served honorably in the military service of the United States," Crist said. "One in particular, Sgt. Richard Crist, Richard A. Crist's grandson, died in France during World War II; his own father was too heartbroken to have even a family memorial service for him, as his body was never sent home.

"That young man never had a chance to have a family and has never had any memorial service done for him," Crist said. "He was a native son of Greene County, and I feel he has paid the price for his grandfather to have a memorial marker at his grave, even if it is Confederate marker. While I honor my great-grandfather, I wish to honor Sgt. Crist, too; he left no children, and I don't want him to be a forgotten man."

Don Crist, a retired American and world history teacher, said he was elated to have finally completed his dream.

"The white marble marker is beautiful, and so is the setting here in Oakwood Cemetery," he said. "I am grateful that it is no longer an unmarked, unknown gravesite."

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 13, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Jewel N. Cummins, 82, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at White Hall Multicare Center.

Born Nov. 11, 1918, in Athensville, she was a daughter of the late Leo and Minnie (Caffery) Prather.

She served in the Women's Army Corps in World War II and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield, the Philathea Sunday school class and the Mary Martha Mission circle. She enjoyed gardening and bird watching.

She married Kenneth Cummins Aug. 16, 1940. He died July 1, 1991.

Surviving are a son, Robert K. Cummins and his wife, Sallie J., of Manchester; two grandchildren, James Cummins of Plattsmouth, Neb., and Jennifer Perez and her husband, Luis, of Springfield; and a sister, Hilda Jean Wise, and her husband, Robert, of Aiea, Hawaii.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church in Greenfield by the Rev. George Rosales.

Interment will follow in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church in Greenfield.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, September 25, 2003

Former Carrollton resident Mrs. Susan J. Damm, 66, of Washington, Ill., died at 8:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born Sept. 25, 1936, in St. Louis, the daughter of James and Eva May (Michaels) Hankins. She married Ebert E. Damm March 31, 1957, in Carrollton, and he survives.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Ebert E. (wife Jennifer) Damm, Jr. of Galesburg and James Lawrence Damm of Canton; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Pansy (husband Everett) Hardwick of Carrollton; two brothers, James L. (wife Cathryn) Hankins of Berry and William Glenn (wife Marsha) Hankins of Decatur.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Dorothy Regina Hankins; and an infant brother, Paul Martin Hankins.

Mrs. Damm had worked at Colonial Bakery Company in Peoria.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Dr. James Schuetz officiating. Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, Ill. Thursday, April 11, 2002

Peter Gilbert Denges, 41, of Springfield died Saturday morning, March 30, 2002, at his home.

He was born Feb. 17, 1961, in Rapid City, S.D.

He is survived by three stepchildren, John (wife Danielle) Gournaris, Daniel (wife Crystal) Gournaris, and Kara Gournaris; and two stepgrandchildren.

Mr. Denges was a stock clerk at the WalMart store in Springfield. He was a member of the Tuesday Bowling League in Springfield, bowling on the "Tuesday Hitters" team, and was an Oglala Sioux tribe member from the Pine Ridge Reservation, S.D.

Friends called from 1 p.m. Thursday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, until service time at 2 p.m. with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Special music included "In the Arms of the Angel" and "If We Never Meet Again." Kara Gournaris signed "The Rain Dancer's Poem.

Casketbearers were Terry Meyer, Jason Meyer, Jeremy Meyer, Terry Piper, Jacob Piper and Daniel Gournaris. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Thursday, March 14, 2002, Carrollton, Ill., Gazette-Patriot

Russell Eugene Durham, 85, of Greenfield died Sunday afternoon, March 10, 2002, at the White Hall Multicare Center.

He was born Nov. 1, 1916, the son of Sylvester and Myrtle (Solomon) Durham. He married Ann V. Fedor in October of 1944, in Texas, and she preceded him in death in May of 2000.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Beverly) Holmes of Florissant, Mo., and Mrs. Gene (JoAnn) Kobermann of St. Louis; a son, Robert (wife Linda) Durham of Bristol; and five grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were a brother, John Durham; and two sisters, Eva Risher and Jessie Brown.

Mr. Durham was a veteran awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received during his World War II service in the U.S. Army. He worked for McDonnell-Douglas (now Boeing Aircraft) for 30 years, retiring in 1977. He then farmed near Greenfield until recently. He was a member of the Stuart Pierson Masonic Lodge in Carrollton and the Ansar Shrine Temple in Springfield.

Visitation was from noon Wednesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton, until service time at 2 p.m. Burial was at Oakwood Cemetery near Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to Blessing Hospice of Greene County.

Greene Prairie Press, Carrollton, IL., Wednesday, May 28, 2003

Earl Edwards, local railroad engineer was killed instantly in an automobile accident, which occurred three miles south of Plainfield on Rt. 59.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., September 14, 2003

Kenneth H. Edwards, 80, of rural Rockbridge, died at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2003, at White Hall Multicare Center. He was born June 10, 1923 in Greenfield to Harland D. and Stella Richardson (Ford) Edwards.

He married the former Irene Hadden on Nov. 11, 1951, at the Ebeneezer Church in Jacksonville, Ill. She died Feb. 19, 1992.

He was valedictorian of his Greenfield High School Class of 1941. He attended the University of Illinois and served as a staff sergeant anti-aircraft gunner in France and Germany during World War II. He was a retired farmer having served 28 years on the board of the Greene County Fair and had been dairy superintendent. He had been a member of the Greenfield American Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225 for 56 years and had served for military funerals and Memorial Day programs. He was a member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church, and he never met a stranger.

He is survived by two sons, Thomas K. and William H. Edwards, of rural Rockbridge; two grandchildren, Rachel Faye Edwards of Jacksonville, Ill., and Jonathon David Edwards of rural Rockbridge; and three great-grandsons.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Warren Edwards, and one daughter-in-law, Jackie Edwards.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. The Rev. James Schuetz will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. The Greenfield American Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225 will provide military services.

Memorials are suggested to the Greenfield United Methodist Church and American Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., May 14, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Warren Edwards, 70, of Greenfield, died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001, at his home.

Born June 13, 1930, in Greenfield, a son of Harland and Stella (Ford) Edwards, he was a 1948 graduate of Greenfield High School.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A farmer, he was amember of the Land of Lincoln Orchid Society.

Surviving are a brother, Kenneth Edwards of Rockbridge; and two nephews, Tom Edwards of Carrollton and "Bill" Edwards of Rockbridge.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Sheilds Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. James Schuetz will officiate.

Interment will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield with military servicesprovided by the Greenfield American Legion Fitzsimmons Post No.225.

Memorials are suggested to the Greenfield United Methodist Church, Parkinson's Foundation or donor's choice.

Greene Prairie Press - White Hall IL July 28, 1999

William Dean Elmore, 71, of Modesto, died Monday morning, July 19, 1999, at his residence.

He was born Dec. 5, 1927, in Greenfield, the son of Orville E. and Leborah Converse Elmore. He married Leona Miller on July 19, 1974, and she survives.

He is also survived by one stepdaughter, Vicky (husband, Max) Cordes of Palmyra; and two brothers, Orville E. of Fort Worth, Texas and Gene of Monticello. He was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert A.

Mr. Elmore was the Road Commissioner for North Palmyra Township for many years. He was a member of the Greenfield Masonic Lodge and Greenfield Eastern Star where he had served as Past Patron. He had served in the Army during the Korean conflict.

The family met friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Stults-Neece Funeral Home in Palmyra where funeral services were held Wednesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. by Rev. Garrett Melvin officiated. Organist Cindy Meyer played "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace." Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. Pallbearers were Paul Butcher, Tommy Butcher, Jim Launer, Paul Harris, Alvin Dennis and Doug Oxley.

Memorials are suggested to the Northwestern Rescue Squad.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Friday, December 19, 2003

Marjorie Jane Engel, 81, of rural Roodhouse, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

She was born Nov. 1, 1922, in Carrollton to Joseph and Catherine Brinker Tuey.

She married F. Eugene "Gene" Engel on Nov. 1, 1943, in Greenfield. He died Aug. 5, 1994.

She was a member of the Athensville Baptist Church, Macoupin County Home Extension and the Athensville Senior Citizens. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, fishing and playing cards with her friends.

She is survived by a son, Terry Engel, and his fiancee, Tink, of Versailles, Ill.; a daughter, Marilyn Bertram of Suwanee, Ga.; two granddaughters and their spouses, Danielle and Rick Emmett of Suwanee and Georgia, Christina and Troy Brierton of Versailles; four great-grandchildren, Austin and Blake Patton and Payton and Parker Emmett; and three brothers, Robert, George and Jim Tuey.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, B.J. Schlosser; two brothers, Clement and Vincent Tuey; and a sister, Lucille Glover.

Visitation will be after 2 p.m. with the family meeting friends from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Mackey Daws Funeral Home in Roodhouse.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Interment will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. John's Hospital.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, October 24, 2002

Former Greenfield resident Darrell Wayne Estler, 75, of O'Fallon died Monday morning, Oct. 21, 2002, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville.

He was born June 11, 1927, in Wood River, the son of Jack and Faye Estler. He married Soon Duk Kim in Seoul, Korea, Dec. 24, 1964, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, James Estler of O'Fallon and Dean Estler of Jacksonville; one stepson, Seung Pil Kim of Collinsville; and two sisters, Donna Jouett of East Alton and Betty Plogger of Greenfield; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Georgine Stingley.

Mr. Estler served in the US. Army during World War II and was a retired computer engineer from the Unisys Corp.

The family met friends and relatives from 9 a.m. until the time of services Wednesday at Shield Memorial Home in Greenfield. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

The American Heart Association and the Diabetes Foundation were named to receive memorial gifts.

Greene Prairie Press, Carrollton, IL., Wednesday, April 7, 2004

Charles A. "Charlie" Fergurson, 100, died Friday afternoon, April 2, 2004, at Reisch Memorial Nursing Home in Carrollton. He was born March 5, 1904 in Greenfield, a son of James A. and Annie B. Cardwell Fergurson. He married Anna C. Shephard August 26, 1925 in Edwardsville. She died January 2, 1995.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield and a retired farmer. He enjoyed sports and fishing.

He is survived by one daughter, Mildred Witt; two sons, Ebert E. (Ivy) Fergurson and Ronald (Ruth) Fergurson, all of Greenfield; 13 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ebert Fergurson; and two sisters, Mary Voiles and Ethel Spencer; and a son, Charles Fergurson Jr.

Funeral services were Monday, April 5 at the Shields Memorial Home with Rev. George Rosales and Rev. James Schuetz officiating Debra Powell was organist and special numbers included: "Crossing the Bar", "In the Garden", and "How Great Thou Art." Casket bearers were his grandsons Charlie Fergurson III; Greg Witt; Alan, Randy, Gene, Mike Johann; and David Fergurson. Interment was in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to Hudelson Baptist Childrens Home.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Charles E. Ford, 75, died at 11 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2004, at Colonnades Nursing Home in Granite City.

He was born Jan. 23, 1929, in Greenfield to Stanley and Esther (Dawson) Ford.

He married the former Dorothy I. Terpening on May 28, 1949, in Greenfield. She survives.

He was a galvanizer at Laclede Steel for 30 years and retired Feb. 28, 1986. He was a member of the Alton Moose Lodge 951 for 45 years and an honorary member of East Alton American Legion Post 794.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Diana and her husband, Robert, Greenwood of Alpine, Calif., Beverly Ford of East Greenbush, N.Y., and Rebecca and her husband, Ronnie, Kitzmiller of Alton; two sons, Rickey and his wife, Patricia, Ford of Roxana and Tommy Ford of East Alton; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Colleen Powers of Carrollton and Donna Rae Dalton of Greenfield; and two brothers, Walter Ford of Atlanta and Gilbert Ford of Jerseyville.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. The Rev. Ivan Greuter will officiate.

Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday at Oakwood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be given to the Charles Ford family.

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Harley C Goans, 50 a forman at the Eldred Stone Co., was injured fatally early Tuesday afternoon in a 70 foot fall from a ledge on a cliff where he and two other men were at work. One of the men, Paul Mundy, had looked up the cliff just in time to see a hugh rock shift and start to fall. He called a warning to Goans and Warren Howdeshell, the third man, as the rock came sliding down to rest on the 12 foot ledge. In some manner Goans lost his footing and fell from the ledge to the ground below, still clutching a 10 ft. steel drill with which he had been working. His body fell within 20 feet of two workmen at the base of the cliff.

The Greenfield Argus--Greenfield, IL. Sep. 1909

Four children in the home of Phillip Green were stricken with diphtheria last week, which caused much uneasiness among our people. Some of these children had been attending school days previous, and it was feared that the infection might spread, so the board of education dismissed two of the lower rooms on Friday last and disinfected them, but as so many of the pupils were kept at home it was thought best to close all the rooms except the high school for a week, which was done by an order of the board Monday night. Edith, the eight-year-old daughter of Mr. Green, died on Monday from the effects of the contagion, but the other children are making satisfactory progress towards recovery, and as no cases have developed it is hoped the contagion will not give any further trouble.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., July 27, 2003

GREENFIELD - "T.L." Thomas Lee Hamel, 50, died at 1:01 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2003, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Ill. He was born May 31, 1953, in Carrollton to Bill and Carolyn (Smith) Hamel.

A 1972 graduate of Greenfield High School, he was employed as a construction crew supervisor for Dugger Pools of Bethalto.

Surviving is a daughter, Kerri Hamel of Greenfield; his father and stepmother, Bill and Lola Hamel of Pharr, Texas; a brother and his wife, Vernon and Vicky Hamel of Bethalto; a niece, Jessica Hamel of Bethalto; and a nephew, Justin Hamel of Urbana. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Pastor Judy Miller will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, December 5, 2002

William Dale Hammon, 86, of Greenfield died Friday, Nov. 29, 2002, at the White Hall Multicare Center.

He was born Oct. 4, 1916, in Bader, the son of Thomas and Susie Hammon. He married Mary Louise Love March 22, 1941, in Moberly, Mo., and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son, Clifton D. (wife Shirley) Hammon of Sherman; a grandson; two sisters, Dolores (husband Donald) Kirby of Collinsville and Melba L. Robinson of Fountain, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hammon was a 60-year elder of the Greenfield Presbyterian and White Hall churches, a 58-year member of the Greenfield AF & AM Lodge 129 of which he was worshipful master during the group's centennial year. He worked for 43 years for the CB & Q Railroad, which merged into the Burlington Northern Railroad.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield, with the Rev. Jerry Boutelle officiating.

Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield was in charge of arrangements.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, July 17, 2003

Mrs. Leota P. Harbaugh, 85, formerly of Greenfield and Palmyra, died Sunday morning, July 13, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Carlinville.

She was born Nov. 6, 1917, in Rockbridge, the daughter of Avery and Artie (Burger) Pitchford. She married Harry Edward Harbaugh in 1941 in Greenfield, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by two sons, Edward L. (wife Paula) Harbaugh of Modesto and Robert Harbaugh of Jacksonville; a daughter, Wanda Harbaugh of Palmyra; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Myrtle Stevens of Washington, Julia Monday of Jerseyville and Susan Spencer of Florida; and a brother, Virgil L. "Bud" (wife Nancy) Pitchford of Greenfield.

Preceding her in death were two brothers, Harry Pitchford and Charles Pitchford; and a sister, Ollie Scott.

Mrs. Harbaugh retired from Mobil Chemical of Jacksonville. She was a member of the Virden United Pentacostal Church.

Visitation was from 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bethlehem Tabernacle in Greenfield, until funeral services at 3 p.m. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield was in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., February 23, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Olive L. (Mansfield) Harr, 86, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Born Nov. 23, 1914, in Greene County, she was a daughter of Riley Alonzo and Lula (Hicks) Mansfield.

She attended White Hall schools and MacMurray College, graduating in 1933. She taught in White Hall area schools for eight years and Greenfield High School for 14 years, retiring in 1974, and was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority at MacMurray, Order of Eastern Star, DAR and the Retired Teachers Association.

She married George B. Harr in 1946. He died July 14, 1985.

Surviving are two sons, Rex A. Harr and Robert E. Harr, both of Greenfield; five grandchildren, Rob, Rick, Andrea, Doug and Brandi Harr; and three great-grandchildren; Jordan, Keenan and Haley.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Coy H. Mansfield, and a grandson, Ryan Mansfield Harr.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association.

The Greene Prairie Press - White Hall IL June 12, 1997

Melvin C. Hartsook, 82, of Greenfield, died Tuesday morning, June 3, 1997, at Carlinville Area Hospital.

He was born Aug. 10, 1914, in Palmyra, the son of Browning "Ruth" Hartsook. He married Anna Elizabeth Jackson July 13, 1935, in White Hall, and she preceded him in death Nov. 5,1956. He later married Dorothy Borcky April 9, 1959, in Greenfield, and she survives.

He is also survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Herder of Jacksonville and Debra K. McClintock of Jerseyville; two sons, John E. and Elbert E., both of Jacksonville; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two foster children, Marla Echolds of Alton and Ramona Jarnegan of California; one half-sister, Ella Ruth Miller of Granite City. two half-brothers, Myron E. Converse of Hawaii, and Elbert Converse of Washington. He was preceded in death by one son, Melvin Wesley and two half-brothers, Donald and LeRo y Converse.

Mr. Hartsook had served as Sunday School Superintendent at the Roodhouse Pentecostal Church where he was a member. While a member of the Bethlehem Tabernacle in Greenfield, he had received a perfect attendance pin. He had been a self-employed trucker for Hartsook Trucking. He enjoyed gardening and camping.

The family met friends from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 6, at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield with the Rev. Gary Coates of Roodhouse officiating. Debbie Powell was the organist and accompanied Carl Moran, the soloist, who sang -The Old Rugged Cross" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus."

Pallbearers were George Frank, Coy Hedgecock, Dean Edwards, James and Jim Kitselmar and Robert Reynolds. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Roodhouse Pentecostal Church.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, ILL., Thursday, September 12, 2002

Mrs. Wilda H. Hebner, 100, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Greenfield died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at Concordia Care Center in Bella Vista.

She was born Aug. 10, 1902, in Scottville, the daughter of Stephen Lloyd and Cora Inez (Turner) Hettick. She married Edwin Hebner June 1, 1928, and he died Sept. 5, 1986.

She is survived by two sons, Duane (wife Barbara) Hebner of Joplin, Mo., and Elwin (wife La Verne) Hebner of Boulder, Colo.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter.

Mrs. Hebner and her husband moved to Bella Vista in 1972 from Greenfield. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield for over 60 years. She attended Bella Vista Baptist Church. She was a member of the Homemakers Extension Club for over 50 years.

Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield. Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory was in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton IL., Sunday, April 16, 1989

GREENFIELD - James Milburn Hedgecock, 82, died at 2:40 a.m. Friday, April 14, 1989, at Boyd Memorial Hospital Carrollton.

Born in Greenfield, he was a son of the late George and Ethel (Melvin) Hedgecock.

On Dec. 23, 1935, in East Alton, he married the former Edna Doyle. She died in July 1976.

Surviving are a sister Isabel King of Glendale, Ariz.; and three nephews, Coy Hedgecock of Greenfield, Glenn and Rick King, both of Phoenix, Ariz.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today with Masonic services at 8 p.m. at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Greenfield. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the First Baptist Church in Greenfield, where he was a member.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., Monday, October 28, 2002

Doris Hodapp, 74, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.

She was born on Nov. 6, 1927, in Greene County to Frank and Nellie Hembrough Ford.

On Feb. 3, 1949, she married Francis Hodapp in Jacksonville. He survives.

She was a 1945 graduate of Greenfield High School, a graduate of Brown's Business College and was a member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter Janice Cole and husband, Warren, of Greenfield; twin grandsons, Dion and Darin Cole; and two great-grandchildren, Kailya Cole and Kobe Cole.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Warren Ford.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. The Rev. James Schuetz will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield United Methodist Church or to the Greenfield Public Library.

Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., June 10, 2003

Francis L. Hodapp, 81, died at 3:27 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003, at Jacksonville Convalescent Center, where he had been a resident for a few weeks.

He was born in rural Greenfield on Nov. 21, 1921, the son of Frank and Bernice Lee Hodapp.

On Feb. 3, 1949, he married the former Doris Ford in Jacksonville. She died Oct. 26, 2002.

He was a 1939 graduate of Greenfield High School and was a retired farmer.

One daughter, Janice (Warren) Cole of Greenfield; two grandsons, Dion Cole of Robinson, Ill., and Darin Cole of Greenfield; and two great-grandchildren, Kailya and Kobe Cole, survive him.

Two sisters, Margiene Boente and Joan Costello, preceded him in death.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until time of the funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Saint Michael Church in Greenfield. Father Henry Schmidt will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to Saint Michael Church or the American Cancer Society.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 15, 2002

VIRDEN Nellie E. Johnson, 103, formerly of Greenfield, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at Sunshine Manor in Virden.

Born Oct. 5, 1898, in Moberly, Mo., she was a daughter of George Washington and Ida Lorena (Pigg) Hughes.

She married Richard B. Johnson May 30, 1917, in Taylorville. He died April 21, 1986.

A member of the Methodist Church in Kincaid, she enjoyed poetry, gardening, sewing and canning.

Surviving are two sons, Herbert A. Hughes of Pensacola, Fla., and Lloyd E. Hughes of East Peoria; six daughters, Marie Odam of Greenfield, Fern Whitlock of White Hall, Colline Baker of Carlinville, Betty Lee Thaxton of Palmyra, Shirley Wolfe of Peoria and Linda Sue Pennington of Jacksonville; 36 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; 86 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Richard H.; a daughter, Doreen Johnson; a sister, Myrtle Manuel; and three brothers, Herbert, Henry and William Hughes.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Burial will follow at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., Tuesday, January 6, 2004

Arthur Edward "Ed" Kahl, 77, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at St. John�s Hospital in Springfield.

He was born Aug. 5, 1926, in Irving, Ill., to Albert Phillip and Effie L. (Helfers) Kahl.

He married Barbara Harshbarger on April 1, 1950, in Irving. She survives.

An Illinois State Trooper, he retired in 1981. The U.S. Navy World War II veteran was a 42-year member of the Greenfield Masonic Lodge AF&AM 129, Greenfield Lions Club and Greenfield American Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225.

In addition to his wife, surviving are three daughters, Laura Elizabeth Mauk and her husband, Michael, of Girard, Mary McCarn of Champaign and Margaret Ann Auterman of Fithian, Ill.; a son, William Edward Kahl and his wife, Joan, of Lake St. Louis; six grandchildren, Lori Leonard of Carlinville, Sara Carey of St. Charles, Mo., Camille Mauk of Girard, Corey McCarn of Champaign, Erin Henry of St. Charles, and Joshua Auterman of Fithian.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Kahl; and five brothers, Mervyn, Phillip, Chauncey, Charles and Edwin Kahl.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield. Masonic services will follow.

The body will be cremated and burial will be at a later date at Oak Wood Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Charity Southern Baptist Church or the Greene County Nurses Home Care.

Shields Memorial Home of Greenfield is in charge of arrangements.

GREENFIELD -- Elmer P. Knisley, 86, died at 12:04 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Carlinville, where he had been a resident briefly.

He was born Oct. 15, 1915, in Alexander, Ill., to Charles Harvey and Rosa Etta Andrew Knisley.

He married Evelyn M. Brooks Sept. 12, 1946, in Pittsburgh. She died May 9, 1976.

A 1933 graduate of Greenfield High School, he worked in construction, building hospitals at the Panama Canal before entering the military, then served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and retired after many years of service. He enjoyed gardening and reading.

Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Skip and David Riggs and Patty Knisley, all of Greenfield; four sons and their wives, Paul and Lola Knisley of Victorville, Calif., George and Diana Knisley of Exeter, Ill., Michael and Carol Knisley of Greenfield and Regis Knisley of Jacksonville; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters and their husbands, Rosie and George Buis of Jerseyville and Libby and Tom Ballard of Carrollton; and a close friend, Eleanor Wayham of Greenfield.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Knisley; two grandsons, Doug and Andrew Knisley; three brothers, Edgar, Charles and Jacob Knisley; and two sisters, Virginia Knisley and an infant.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, beginning with a prayer service at 4 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Michael's Church in Greenfield. Father Henry Schmidt will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., Thursday, October 24, 2002

GREENFIELD Joseph Michael "Mike" Knisley, 52, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002, at his home.

He was born Dec. 24, 1949, in Carrollton, the son of Elmer P. and Evelyn M. Brooks Knisley.

He married the former Carol C. Rawe Sept. 12, 1970, at St. Michael's Church in Greenfield. She survives.

He was a 1968 graduate of Greenfield High School, where he was captain of the football team, voted 'Class Pest' and received the Student Service Award. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1968 and served as a medic in Biloxi, Miss., before volunteering for duty in Vietnam and Thailand. Receiving an associate's degree in nursing from Lewis and Clark Community College in 1981 and a BSN from McKendree College in 1987, he spent his 21-year nursing career at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis County, where he was night house supervisor.

He served on the Greenfield Library Board and helped to establish the annual Chili Cook-Off. He was a 4-H Club volunteer, a member of the Greene County Republicans, a religion class teacher at St. Michael's Church, a member of the Greenfield American Legion and the honorary chairman of the 2001 Greene County Relay for Life. His interests were gardening, model railroads, travel and his sons' activities. He loved practical jokes and was a confidante and counselor to many.

He valued and stressed the importance of education and was very proud of his accomplishments and those of his family. An educational scholarship will be established in his memory, and contributions may be made at the funeral home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Michael, Jonathan, Matthew and Jeffrey, all of Greenfield; three brothers and their spouses, Paul and Lola Knisley of Victorville, Calif., George and Diane Knisley of Exeter and Regis Knisley of Quincy; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Dorothy "Skip" and Dave Riggs and Patty Knisley, all of Greenfield; his mother-in-law, Barbara Rawe of Greenfield; three brothers-in-law, John Rawe and his wife, Bettie, of Lewisburg, Tenn., Jerry Rawe and his wife, Michelle, and Michael Rawe, all of Jacksonville; nine sisters-in-law and their spouses, Sister Lucy Ruth Rawe of St. Louis, Martha Rawe of Colorado Springs, Colo., Virginia and Gary Bunde of Pensacola, Fla., Rita and Don Franklin of Manchester; Margaret and Greg Weeter of Houston, Barbara and John Staneff of Kent, Wash., Alice and John Lucchesi of Springfield, Theresa and John Ebrey of Franklin and Patricia and Allen Maberry of Winchester; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Knisley; and two infant nephews.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield Public Library or the Employee Assistance Fund at Passavant Hospital, where he was employed during his student years and where he was a volunteer.

Everyone who knew Mike is asked to give tribute to his life by thanking a veteran and a nurse.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., October 01, 2002

GREENFIELD - LaVern Lamb, 74, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, at her home. The daughter of Ray and Bertha Snowden Hart, she was born Nov. 8, 1927, in Modesto, Ill.

She married Bob Lamb Dec. 15, 1948, in Modesto. He survives.

She was retired as secretary of Bob Lamb Co. in Greenfield, which she and her husband started in 1954, and, working together with their family, built the company to become a major employer in Greenfield.

The past president of the Greenfield Travellers was also a member of the Greenfield PTA, the Greenfield United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Republican Central Committee, serving as precinct committeeman for Rockbridge 3 at the time of her death, and an active member of the Classic Iron Club. She was also known as "Greenfield's Flower Lady" because she planted and tended the flowers around the city square and in the city park. She was also very proud of her family.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Melissa, and her husband, Tom, Pantier of Riverton; three sons, Bob Lamb Jr. of Greenfield, Ric and his wife, Lesta, Lamb of Bethalto and Ken and his wife, Lissa, Lamb of Greenfield; 13 grandchildren: Jason Lamb, Kyle Lamb, Heather Devino, Jake Lamb, Lucas Lamb, Abby Lamb, Kristen Lamb, Lindsay Lamb, Jeb Lamb, Jed Lamb, Thad Lamb, Leanna Pantier and Scott Pantier; three great-granddaughters, Maizee Lamb, Adalinn Lamb and Jaden Devino; and two sisters, Thelma Hankins of Virden and Bernice Love of Carlinville.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield. Visitation will also precede services, one hour before service time.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Greenfield United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Schuetz officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield United Methodist Church, the Greenfield Public Library or the donor's choice.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., August 1, 2003

GREENFIELD Helen M. Langley, 83, died Wednesday, July 30, at her home. She was born July 18, 1920, in Greenfield to William M. and Gladys (Driver) Metcalf.

She married Robert E. Langley March 28, 1939, in Missouri. He died May 17, 1996.

She was a former employee of Griffin's AG, Bessie's Bi-Rite, Finley's TV Shop and Jackson's South Side Hardware, all in Greenfield. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Greenfield United Methodist Church, Eastern Star and PTO. She was a Cub Scout leader, Bible school teacher, election clerk and was very involved and dedicated to her family and community. Her hobbies included reading, crossword puzzles, playing cards and cooking.

Surviving is a daughter, Bonnie J. Vahle of Jacksonville; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Kathleen Langley of Greenfield and Richard E. Langley of Medora; eight grandchildren, Dave, Eric and BriAnn Langley, Tammi Lonergan, Kerri Langley, Micki Earl, Shaun and Ryan Kerr; eight great-grandchildren, Luke, Charlie, Fallon, Tiffany, Levon, Brittany, Amanda and Shaun Michael; and a great-great-grandchild, Autumn.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Shield Memorial Home in Greenfield, where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Pastor Garrett Melvin will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery near Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield Public Library or a charity of one's choice.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, July 24, 2003

Faith Evelyn Lansaw, infant daughter of Jeremy and Christine Reid Lansaw of Greenfield, died at birth Tuesday, July 22, 2003, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.

Surviving in addition to her parents are her maternal grandparents, Dr. James and Doris (Rosentreter) Reid of Greenfield; her paternal grandparents, Roger and Marcia (Bowman) Lansaw of Greenfield; her maternal great-grandparents, Elmer and Alice Rosentreter of Carlinville; her paternal great-grandparents, lone Waltrip and Josephine Lansaw, both of Greenfield; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to a funeral Mass at St. Michael's Church in Greenfield at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, and to a fellowship meal following at St. Michael's Hall hosted by ladies of St. Michael's and Charity Southern Baptist churches.

Father Henry Schmidt and Rev. David Ford will officiate at the Mass and at burial following at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Charity Southern Baptist Church and St. Michael's Catholic Church, both in Greenfield, are named to receive memorial gifts.

The Telegraph Alton, IL. August 17, 2002

GREENFIELD -- Lois Linn, 90, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at Boyd Memorial Hospital, Carrollton. She was born May 16, 1912, to Ray and Myrtle Bradley Lanham near Kane.

She married Claude Linn Aug. 29, 1931, in Jerseyville.

She was a member and a dedicated worker at the Greenfield United Methodist church until the time of her death. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, where she served as matron, grand deputy of the state of Illinois and grand representative of Oregon in Illinois. She served as mother adviser of Rainbow in Greenfield for many years and was also past president of Godfrey Senior Citizens.

She is survived by one daughter, Karen Cox, and her husband, Gary, of Kimberling City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Tina Hayden of Fairview Heights, Ginger Fredrickson and her husband, David, of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and Shawn Cox and his wife, Darlene, of Caseyville; seven great-grandchildren, Joe and Andrew Hayden, Paige and Madison Leahy, David Jr. and Daniel Fredrickson and Taylor Linn Cox.

She was preceded in death by her husband, who died Feb. 3, 1972, and one granddaughter, Angela Gay Cox.

The members of Kane Chapter 17, Order of Easter Star, will conduct a short service at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, with the Rev. James Schuetz officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield United Methodist Church, the Cancer Fund or donor's choice.

The Telegraph, Alton IL., Saturday, October 18, 2003

Clarence "Gene" Longmeyer Jr., 64, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 2003, at his home in rural Rockbridge.

He was born Sept. 6, 1939, on the family farm west of Rockbridge to Clarence E. and Helen (Heraty) Longmeyer Sr.

He married Nancy Warner on Jan. 23, 1965, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alton.

After graduating in 1957 from Greenfield High School, he attended Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He served in the U.S. Army as a military police officer. He served several years on the Greene County Fair Board and worked at the gate at the fair during those years. He served as a trustee for the Greenfield-Rockbridge Fire District for several years until his retirement in May of this year. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He always worked on the farm, which he loved, and was partners with his father until his death in 1994 and became a partner with his son David.

Surviving are his wife and partner in life for 38 years; two sons and their wives, David and Lisa Longmemeyer of Rockbridge and Stephen and Om Longmeyer of Rolla, Mo.; six grandchildren who gave him great joy, Drew, Derek, Michelle, Justin, Jacob and Julia Longmeyer; and a sister and her husband, Lorna and Fred Hartman of Carrollton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and John "Jack" Owens.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, with a prayer service at 4 p.m.

A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Church in Greenfield, with Father Henry Schmidt and the Rev. James Schuetz officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield with military services provided by Fitzsimmons Post 225, Greenfield American Legion.

Gazette-Patriot - Carrollton, ILL., Thursday, September 12, 2002

Lt. Col. Arlie Maggart, Jr. (ret.), 73, of Greenfield died Sunday morning, Sept. 8, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

He was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Silver Point, Tenn., the son of Arlie Baxter and Vallie Mae (Murdock) Maggart. He married Norma Middleton June 12, 1955, in Rockbridge, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons, William Baxter (wife Donna) Maggart of Greenfield, James Alan (wife Janet) Maggart of Ava, and Daniel Joseph (wife T.J.) Maggart of Mount Sterling; a daughter, Mary Ann (husband Buddy) Dalton of Greenfield; 14 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert Henry "Frank" Maggart of San Bernadino, Calif.; a sister, Florence (husband Robert) Tolbert of Readyville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews, and a cousin, Mrs. Bill (Helen) Murdock Kinser of Carlinville.

Lt. Col. Maggart (ret.) served in the U.S. Air Force for more than 21 years. He served one tour in Europe and two tours in the Far East, including Okinawa and Vietnam. He flew C-130 Hercules. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1972. After retirement he moved to Greenfield where he farmed northeast of town. He attended Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield where he served as deacon. He was a representative on the Barr Township board in Macoupin County and was a member of the Masonic Lodge 426 in Scottville.

Visitation was Tuesday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield with pastor David Ford officiating. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to Charity Southern Baptist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., May 02, 2002

CARLINVILLE - Wilma Gillespie McCollom, 81, of Greenfield, died Tuesday night, April 30, 2002, at Sunshine Manor Nursing Home in Carlinville.

She was born Oct. 1, 1920, in Garvin, Minn., to Melvin and Lillie (Gracey) Gillespie.

She married Howard E. McCollom Dec. 8, 1940, in St. Charles. He survives.

She was a member of the Greenfield American Legion Auxiliary and the Fayette Baptist Church.

Also surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Raymond Pohlman of Greenfield, Beverly Still of Phoenix and Lilas and Victor Lohr of Boonville, Ind.; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Elizabeth McCollom of Greenfield; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Zapada of Denison, Texas; a brother, Wilber Gillespie of Rockbridge, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, were a son, Stephen Aaron McCollom; a grandson; a granddaughter; and a son-in-law, Tom Still.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Rev. David Ford will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., August 4, 2003

Francis "Pat" McDaniels, 82, died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003, with a family that loved him dearly at his side.

He was born in Jersey County on June 23, 1921, to the late Charles and Nancy (Mohr) McDaniels.

He married the former Mary Eileen Gaffney in St. Charles, Mo., on Dec. 6, 1941. She survives.

He farmed in the Kane area for many years and later was employed by Linn Implement and the Co-Op Elevator, both in Greenfield, for many years. His hobbies were antique tractors, gardening and yardwork.

In addition to his wife, survivors include one daughter, Jean (Bob) Lahr of Medora; two sons, Wayne (Kathi) McDaniels and Don "Shorty" (Shirley) McDaniels, all of Greenfield; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter; a sister, Mary Helen (Ray) Lynn of Cottage Hills; one half-sister, Sheila Ann (Ron) Bright of Petersburg, Ill.; one stepsister, Eileen (Warren) Pence of Palmyra; and three half-brothers, Charles (Starr) McDaniels of Pearl, Harold (Betty) McDaniels and Beverly (Sandy) McDaniels, all of Carlinville.

Besides his parents, three sisters, Lucille, Marjorie and Wanda Lee McDaniels; five brothers, Oliver, Floyd, James, John and Dean McDaniels; a half-brother, Leo McDaniels, and his stepmother, LuLu J. Huff McDaniels.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Services will be 10 a.m. today at the funeral home. The Rev. Garrett Melvin will officiate.

Memorials are suggested to Fayette Baptist Church or Green County Visiting Nurses.

From the Argus--Greenfield IL March 23, 1928

Chester M. Meek, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Meek, was born Nov. 23, 1891, and passed away at his home one and one-half miles east of Rockbridge Thursday, March l5, 1928, at 7:15 a.m., aged 36 years, 3 months and 22 days.

He was united in marriage to Miss Elnora Pritchett, of the Jerseyville vicinity, May 24, 1924. To this union one child was born, Charlotte Caroline. He is survived by his wife and daughter, beside his parents, two sisters, Hattie and Stella, and one brother, Floyd, who reside at home with their parents.

Chester confessed his faith of Christ and united with the M. E. church in 1911 under the pastorate of Rev. Cross and remained a faithful and consistent member to the last.

Chester was a man of good habits, industrious, of a kind brotherly disposition, always ready to do any act of kindness to his fellow men as opportunity offered.

He loved and was loved by every member of the family and will be greatly missed by his wife and daughter and parents, sisters, and brother, besides the many relatives and friends.

He liveth long who lieth well,
All other life is short and vain;
He liveth longest who can tell

Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church in Rockbridge Sunday morning at 11 o'clock by Rev. Geo. M. Hayes and the internment was in the Oakwood cemetery, north of Greenfield.

Marquis, the youngest son of Thomas and Carrie Meek, died at the family home east of Rockbridge on Feb. l5, age 21 months. Burial is the North cemetery.

The Alton Telegraph - Alton IL July 15, 1986

GREENFIELD - Ethel K. Meneley, 79, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday, July 14, 1986, at her residence.

She was born in Carrollton, a daughter of the late Henry and Nettie (Scoggins) Richards.

On Aug. 13, 1925, she married Henry Meneley, and he survives.

Also surviving, are two daughters, Irene Knotts of Greenfield and Betty Ray Frankie of Vero Beach, Fla.; a son, Harold Meneley of Greenfield; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Mamie Jacobsen of Baldwin, Wis. and a brother, Carson Richards of East Alton.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with services at 2 p.m. Thursday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be give to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., October 03, 2000

GREENFIELD -- Elwood "Jay" Meng Jr., 57, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2000, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Born Sept. 27, 1943, in rural Greenfield, Macoupin County, he was a son of Doris (Hart) Meng of rural Greenfield and the late Elwood Meng Sr.

The 1961 graduate of Greenfield High School was engaged in farming. He was a member of Fayette Baptist Church, Macoupin County Farm Bureau and was a Western Mound Township trustee.

He and the former Carolyn Hall were married on Aug. 23, 1964, at the Greenfield United Methodist Church. She survives.

In addition to his widow and mother, surviving are two sons, Michael and Jesse Meng, both at home.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

The Rev. James Schuetz, assisted by Pastor Baxter Maggart, will officiate at services at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Interment will follow in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be given to the Greenfield United Methodist Church or the Fayette Baptist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., October 06, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Dean C. Meyer, 76, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Born May 18, 1925, in Walkerville Township, he was the son of the late Christopher T. and Myrtle F. (Collins) Meyer.

A farmer, he retired in 1997 and was a member of the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield.

He married the former Addie Bowen Jan. 4, 1947, in Jerseyville. She survives.

Also surviving are seven sons and their wives, Michael and Patricia Meyer of Jacksonville, Dave Meyer of Peoria, Steve and Dawn Meyer of Carlinville, Phil and Sherry Meyer of Rockbridge, Jeffrey and Kimberly Meyer of Greenfield, Jerry and Robin Meyer of Seoul, South Korea, and Eric and Janice Meyer of Greenfield; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Marvin Meyer of Hillview; and a sister, Jewell Dyer of White Hall.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Troy, Lynn and Harvey.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Charity Southern Baptist Church or the Greenfield First Baptist Church.

Thursday, February 7, 2002, Carrollton, Ill., Gazette-Patriot

Miss Iva E. Mitchell, 92, of Jacksonville died Thursday afternoon, Jan. 31, 2002, at NBA Barton Stone Christian Home in Jacksonville.

She was born Aug. 24, 1909, in Barr Township, Macoupin County, the daughter of John and Etna (Northern) Mitchell.

She is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ashby; two brothers, Howard Mitchell and Glenn Mitchell; and five half brothers.

An accomplished seamstress, Miss Mitchell was employed in the sewing department of Passavant and Our Saviour hospitals for 30 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Westfair Baptist Church and a 50-year member of the Scottville-Modesto Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.

Friends called from 10 a.m. Monday at Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home in Jacksonville, until service time at I I a.m. with the Rev. Larry Warren officiating.

Casketbearers were Alan Ashby, Donald Ashby, Gary Ashby, John Norris, Albert Thompson and Ron Stubblefield. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to Westfair Baptist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 26, 2003

GREENFIELD Beulah Bolin Mohr, 95, died Monday, March 24, 2003, at Boyd Hospital in Carrollton.

She was born Oct. 21, 1907, in Jersey County to John and Nealia Bolin.

She married Lloyd E. Mohr on Aug. 8, 1925, in Kane, Ill. He died May 21, 1974.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Bethlehem Tabernacle Church in Greenfield.

Surviving are two daughters, Ella Borders of Union City, Tenn., and Florence (Obe) Chopps of Crown Point, Ind.; two sons and their wives, John E. and Shirley Mohr of Wrights, Ill., and James D. and Pamela Mohr of East Alton; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; and a daughter-in-law, Maxine Mohr of Carrollton.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Ellen Mohr; two sons, Norman and Lloyd Mohr Jr.; one infant sister; and one brother, Floyd Bolin.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Danny Rogers will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery near Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Research Foundation.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., December 23, 2000

GREENFIELD -- Henry C. Murdock, 89, of rural Greenfield, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at Carlinville Area Hospital in Carlinville.

Born April 2, 1911, in Silverpoint, Tenn., he was a son of the late Luther and Minnie (League) Murdock.

He retired from farming in 1998. He was a past worshipful master and 57-year member of the Scottville Masonic Lodge AF and AM 426 and a past worthy patron of Palmyra Eastern Star Chapter 453, where he had been a member for more than 50 years. He was also a member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church, the Macoupin County Historical Society, the Macoupin County Farm Bureau, and the Palmyra Senior Citizens "Silver Strands" and had served as president of the group.

He married the former Vinnie Ponder July 23, 1938. She died June 28, 1976. He married Alma Fisher Nov. 17, 1990. She died Feb. 27, 1998.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Bill Kinser of Carlinville; two nephews, Arlie Maggart of Greenfield and Robert Maggart of San Bernadino, Calif.; a niece and her spouse, Florence and Robert Tolbert of Readyville, Tenn.; and a half-brother, Winfrid Love of Cookeville, Tenn.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Vallie (Murdock) Maggart, and a brother, Aubry Murdock.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where the Order of Eastern services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. by the Palmyra Order of Eastern Star with Masonic services conducted at 7 p.m. by the Scottville Masonic Lodge.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Greenfield United Methodist Church, with the Rev. James Schuetz and Rev. Baxter Maggart officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Greene Prairie Press - White Hall IL December 6, 2000

Allan Eugene Nelson, 91, of Mobile, Ala., died on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Mobile.

He was born in Greenfield on Sept. 16, 1909, and was raised, along with his brothers Clarence and Archie, by his grandmother, Hattie Jayne.

He married Neoma Linker of Greenfield. They were wed 69 years until her death in March 1999.

After graduation from Greenfield High School, he moved to Wood River to work for Shell Oil before relocating to Merritt Island, Fla., to pursue his love of home building. This was during the early years of the space race begun at nearby Cape Canaveral. There was a need for housing at that time and he filled that need by developing a subdivision of homes for young space workers.

He and his wife retired seventeen years ago and moved to Mobile to be close to their son, Gary Nelson.

Survivors include a son and daughter, Gary E. Nelson of Mobile, and Linda N. Murray of Atlanta, Ga.; three grandsons, David A. and Douglas E. Nelson of Mobile, Keith E. Murray of Tampa, Fla.; a granddaughter, Brooke E. Butler of Atlanta; and five great-grandchildren, Kenneth, Kimberly, Jennifer, Lauren and Kristin.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 4, at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 08, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Florine Owens, 94, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001. Visitation: 1 p.m. until service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Shields Memorial Home. Burial: Oak Wood Cemetery. Both Greenfield.Memorial: Greenfield United Methodist Church, Reisch Memorial Nursing Home or donor's choice.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 21, 2003

GREENFIELD Mary Lou Parks, 89, died Saturday, April 19, 2003, in Indianapolis, Ind.

Born Aug. 8, 1913, in Palmyra, she was a daughter of the late Grover C. and Ethel (Johnson) Thaxton.

Her marriage to James R. Parks took place Nov. 11, 1933. He died March 29, 1991.

A lifetime member of the Pleasant Point Church, she served with several organizations. She was a devoted member of the Friend in Deed Committee.

Surviving are a son, Jack R. Parks of Greenfield, Ind.; a grandson, two great-granddaughters, three stepgreat-grandchildren; a brother, Grover Keith Thaxton of Palmyra; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lucy A. Yauornik and Marcele McLagan.

Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until time of services at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield with the Rev. Garrett Melvin officiating.

Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be given to Friend in Deed.

Greene Prairie Press, Carrollton, IL., Wednesday, October 1, 2003

Virgle Lewis Pitchford Sr., 84, of Greenfield, died early Saturday morning, Sept. 27, 2003, at Jefferson Barracks Nursing in St. Louis.

He was born Nov. 23, 1918, in Rockbridge, the son of Avery and Artie Burger Pitchford. He married Nancy Humphrey Aug. 5, 1955, in Carrollton, and she survives.

He is also survived by two daughters, Judy (husband, Kenneth) Eads of West Terre Haute, Ind., and Linda (husband, Bill) Atterberry of Jacksonville; four sons, Bruce (wife, Becky) and Donald W., both of Greenfield, Virgle Jr. (wife, Donna) of Rockbridge and Kent (wife, Sylvia) of San Antonio, Texas; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Frye, Martha Goodwin, Doug Eads, Debra Atterberry and Josh, Jake, Joey, Jonathan, Samantha and Kate Pitchford; four step-grandchildren, Darren and Danny Dorks, Dawn Lybarger and Elizabeth Salas; seven great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Susan Spencer of Pensacola, Fla., Julia Mundy of Jerseyville and Myrtle Stevens of Bremerton, Wash. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Charles; and two sisters: Leota Harbaugh and Ollie Meneley Scott.

Mr. Pitchford was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II and earned two purple hearts, bronze, silver and gold stars. He has worked at Valstad Quarry, in rural Carrollton, until his retirement in 1988. His hobbies included raising rabbits and collecting wind chimes and rabbit collectibles. He was a member of Greenfield American Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225, the Federation of the Blind, Teamster Union 525 and the Bethlehem Tabernacle in Greenfield.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Tabernacle, with burial at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield, under the auspices of the Greenfield American Legion. The family will meet friends one hour prior to services Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the family. Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, March 20, 2003

Mrs. Helen J. Plogger, 78, of Greenfield died Monday afternoon, March 17, 2003, at the White Hall Multicare Center.

She was born July 20, 1924, in Dudley, Mo., the daughter of Joseph L. and Florance E. (Hayes) Borcky.

She married Lloyd Plogger July 4, 1954, in Greenfield, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by a son, James (wife Ann) Plogger of Springfield; a daughter, Nancy White of Tazwell County, Va.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Hartsook of Jerseyville; and two brothers, Arthur Borcky of Milwaukee and Donald Borcky of Tennessee.

Preceding her in death were four brothers, Freeman Borcky, Neal Borcky, Joseph Borcky, and Charles Borcky.

Mrs. Plogger was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Greenfield.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, at the funeral home, with burial at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Blessing Hospice of Greene County.

ROCKBRIDGE Mary F. Plogger, 87, died Wednesday afternoon, June 12, 2002, at the Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville. Born Feb. 26, 1915, in Greene County, she was the daughter of John and Mary (Graves) Kirsch.

She married Thomas Plogger June 24, 1933 and was a homemaker. He died March 6, 1974.

Surviving are a sister, Ann Gillespie of Rockbridge; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joseph, John and Paul Kirsch.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Church in Greenfield, where she was a member of St. Michael's Ladies Club.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Brother James Court in Springfield, which is an intermediate care facility for the handicapped.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., January 24, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Joseph Henry Pohlman, 28, died Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001, at home. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Shields Memorial Home, with a 6 p.m. prayer service. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Michael's Church. Burial: Oakwood Cemetery. All in Greenfield.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, November 14, 2002

Lee Raffety, 84, of Greenfield died Thursday evening, Nov. 7, 2002, at his home.

He was born Sept. 25, 1918, in Greenfield, the son of Emmert Lee and Emma Madeline (Schafer) Raffety. He married Irene Hembrough in 1940, and she died March 1, 1961. He later married Nora Wilson Rynders Aug. 8, 1962, in Carlinville, and she died April 15, 1998.

He is survived by four sons, Darrell (wife Mary) Raffety of Carlinville; Gary (wife Vicki) Chapman of Marion, Lyndell (wife Shirley) Chapman of Murrayville, and Lindell (wife Teresa) Rynders of Greenfield; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harry Raffety and Harold Raffety of Bloomington.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth; and a brother, Lynn Raffety.

Mr. Raffety was a retired farmer. He was a member of Pleasant Point Church, near Greenfield for over 45 years.

Visitation was Sunday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Vale Walkington officiating. Organist Debra Powell accompanied Jayme Powell who sang "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," and "In the Garden." The special reading was "Footprints."

Casketbearers were Terry Clark, Ron Brockhouse, Harold Smith, Vernon Smith, Walter Smith and Dale Smith. Honorary bearer was Chris Smith. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Permanent Campers at Carlinville Lake.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., June 6, 2002

GREENFIELD -- A rural Greenfield man may have died from electrocution following a one-car accident late Tuesday night on Daum Station Road west of Greenfield. Daniel R. Riggs, 42, was driving south on County Road 1700 East, approaching County Road 1500 North, when he apparently failed to make a curve in the roadway, authorities said. They said his 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis traveled off the left side of the road and struck a utility pole at the intersection of the county roads at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday.

A report from the Illinois State Police said Riggs was found partially outside the vehicle and may have been electrocuted as he attempted to get out of his car. Riggs was pronounced dead at the scene just after midnight.

A 1978 graduate of Greenfield High School and Quincy Technical School, Riggs was employed at Mount Gilead Shelter Care Home in rural Carrollton as a patient caretaker.

Greene County Coroner Dean Bishop said an inquest would be held later to determine the exact cause of death. He declined to comment further about the case.

The accident remains under investigation by the Illinois State Police.

Obituaries
Daniel Riggs

GREENFIELD Daniel Ray Riggs, was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident on Daum Station Road west of Greenfield shortly after midnight, Wednesday, June 5, 2002.

A son of Nancy and Russell Riggs Jr., he was born March 6, 1960, in Jacksonville.

He married the former Gina McMillen on April 16, 1993, in Carlinville. She survives.

An employee at Mount Gilead Shelter Care Home as a patient caretaker, he was a member of the Greenfield Masonic Lodge #129 AF&AM and the Greenfield United Methodist Church. He graduated in 1978 from Greenfield High School and was a graduate of Quincy Technical School.

In addition to his widow, surviving are a daughter, Ashley Nicole Tuey; a son, Randy Riggs; his parents, Louis and Nancy Riggs Costello, all of Greenfield; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Bob Gillespie of Wrights and Barbara and Dennis Carter of Greenfield; and a brother and sister-in-law, David and Skip Riggs of Greenfield.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Randy Riggs.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield with Masonic services at 6:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Greenfield United Methodist Church by the Rev. James Schuetz.

Interment will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be given to the Greenfield Masonic Lodge.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL. August 22, 2002

GREENFIELD - Joe Roberts, 53, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born Sept. 6, 1948, to Carl Roberts and Ruby McKenna in Carrollton. He married Penny Elaine Hopper Dec. 28, 1968, at the Athensville Baptist Church. She survives.

A 1967 graduate of Greenfield High School, he graduated in 1969 from DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971 in Vietnam and earned the Vietnam Meritorious Award and the Good Conduct Medal. An employee for the Xerox Corp. since 1974, he was a technical resource manager for the Springfield and Chicago areas. He received numerous awards for his achievements at Xerox. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Greenfield School Board where he had served for about 20 years, and had been a Cubmaster and a member of the Tiger Backers. He was a member of the Athensville Baptist Church. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed doing yard work, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family. He was very well-known for his sense of humor and wit.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Toby and his wife, Jacque, Roberts of Pittsfield, Josh and his wife, Goldie, Roberts of Greenfield and Seth Roberts of Greenfield; two grandchildren, Wil and Aly Roberts; four sisters, Kay Reno and Sue Bowman, both of Jerseyville, Pam Roberts of Benld and Sandy Camden of Fieldon; three brothers, Dick Roberts of Bethalto, Mike Roberts of Springfield and David Roberts of Jerseyville; three sisters-in-law, Sue and her husband, Raymond, Fairfield of Palmyra, Becky and her husband, Leon, Cochran of Jacksonville and Brigitte Hopper of Alexander City, Ala.; three brothers-in-law, Bill and his wife, Sue, Hopper of League City, Texas, Steve and his wife, Jennifer, Hopper of Peoria and Roger and his wife, Sharon, Hopper of Pekin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Doris and Rance Hopper; one sister-in-law, Sandy Scharfenberg; and one brother-in-law, Tom Hopper.

Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. today at Greenfield United Methodist Church (at the corner of Walnut and Prairie streets).

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church, with Pastors George Rosales and Baxter Maggart officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Care and Share Sunday school class of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., July 4, 2003

ROCKBRIDGE Vera Mae Hennel Roth, 72, of rural Rockbridge, died Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at her home.

She was born Jan. 2, 1931, in Eldred to Howard and Maudie Hennel.

She married Roland Roth on Feb. 10, 1948, in Greenfield. He survives.

She attended Greenfield High School and was a waitress at Burk's in Greenfield and a homemaker. She was a member of St. Michael Church and Ladies Club of Greenfield. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend. She will be greatly missed.

In addition to her husband, survivors include four sons, Greg Roth of Wichita Falls, Texas; Paul (wife, Denise) Roth of Carrollton; Dennis Roth of Canyon Lake, Texas, and Kevin Roth of Hondo, Texas; four daughters, Patricia (husband, Chuck) Roberts of Roodhouse, Myra (husband, Ronald) Siemer of Wrights, Ill., Angela Scott and Janis (husband, Tim) Walden, all of Greenfield; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Helen Hawkins of Manchester, Ill.

Her parents, one son, Howard Eugene; one infant daughter, Mary; one great-granddaughter, Emma Baumgartner; one brother, Harry Hennel; and one brother-in-law, Floyd Hawkins, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

A funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael Church in Greenfield with Father William Hembrough officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to St. Michael Church, the Greene County Visiting Nurses or the donor's choice.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL. June 12, 2002

GREENFIELD Teresa J. Ruyle, 86, died at 9 a.m., Monday, June 10, 2002, at the home of her daughter in Springfield, Ill. She was born June 28, 1915, in Murrayville, Ill., to James and Elizabeth (Doolin) Connolly.

She married Lloyd A. Ruyle on Sept. 14, 1940, at St. Bartholomew's Church in Murrayville. He died Oct. 19, 1978.

She was a faithful member of St. Michael Church and Ladies Club and St. John's Catholic Daughters of America. She received the Jacksonville Deanery Martha Award in November 1998, and was the rectory housekeeper for many priests in Greenfield, as well as helping her husband on the family farm for many years. A wonderful cook, she was also an avid gardener, a lover of nature and she was noted for her kindness to others.

Surviving is a daughter and her husband, Charlene and John Vollmer of Springfield; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Michael Ruyle of Greenfield, Patrick and Shelley Ruyle of Evergreen, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Jolene and Cathy Vollmer, Nicholas, Joshua and Danielle Ruyle.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Alma Casey and Regina Crabtree; and three brothers, the Rev. Thomas, Vincent and Martin Connolly.

Friends may call from the time of prayer service at 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael Church in Greenfield. Fr. Barry Harman will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to St. Michael's Church or Memorial Masses.

The Telegraph - Alton, IL., October 01, 2002

GREENFIELD - Phyllis M. Sample, 81, died at 1:55 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Born July 28, 1921, near Otterville, she was the daughter of Fred and Freeda Hand Blasa.

She and Lester "Les" Sample were married Oct. 5, 1938. He survives.

She worked at the Western in Alton and for many years with her husband in the grocery business in Rockbridge. She was also a member of the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Lighter of Pekin; one son and daughter-in-law, Don and Judy Sample of Carrollton; three grandchildren, Tony Sample, Connie Zoller and Tim Rives; seven great-grandchildren; her stepmother, Lillian Blasa of Jerseyville; two half sisters, Rosemary and her husband, Bill, Ivers of Jerseyville, and Ethel Mae and her husband, Jerry, Summers of Jerseyville; and one half brother, Fred, and his wife, Linda, Blasa of Otterville.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sibling.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Charity Southern Baptist Church, Greenfield.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery near Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the church or to the charity of one's choice.

Airsman-Hires Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., November 21, 2001

CUBA, Mo. -- Marjorie Helen Kesinger Sanson, 88, formerly of Carlinville and Greenfield, died at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, at Cuba Manor Nursing Home in Cuba.

She was born June 3, 1913, in Greenfield, the daughter of William and Bessie Thaxton Kesinger.

She married LeRoy Sanson Dec. 24, 1938, and helped him on the family farm. They also enjoyed travelling. He died Jan. 7, 1998.

She was a member of Pleasant Point Church, where she was baptized.

Surviving are a sister-in-law, Betty (Don) Large of Cuba, and two brothers-in-law, Keith (Miriam) Sanson and Bob Sanson, all of Greenfield.

Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Interment will be in Oak Wood Cemetery north of Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Gazette-Patriot Carrollton, IL. Thursday, December 27, 2001

Former Greenfield resident Thomas F. Sanson, 54, of St. Paul, Mo., died Saturday evening, Dec. 22, 2001, at St. Joseph's Hospital in 0'Fallon, Mo.

He was born June 7, 1947, in Muscatine, Iowa, the son of Keith and Miriam (Lauser) Sanson of Greenfield, and they survive. He married Barbara G. Ohlms, and she survives.

Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are a son, Charles Sanson at home; and a sister, Carol (husband Bill) Conover of Mason City.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Sanson; and a sister, Patricia.

Mr. Sanson graduated from Greenfield High School in 1965. He was office manager at Landmark Motors in Florissant, Mo.

Friends called Wednesday at the Baue Funeral Home in O'Fallon, Mo., where funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. today, Thursday. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital or Greenfield United Methodist Church.

Ollie Meneley Scott, 86, of Greenfield died at 11:14 a.m., March 2, 2003, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Elgin.

She was born June 8, 1916 in Rockbridge Township in Greene County, a daughter of Avery and Artie Burger Pitchford. She married Jesse Meneley and Lewis Scott, both of whom preceded her in death.

She is survived by four daughters: Louise Dunbar, Swartz Creek, Mich.; Patty Benson, Elgin; Kay Fay, Waverly; and Jean Lane, Elgin. Two stepdaughters: Viola Wilhite of Alton and Virginia Winzelman of Franklin; one stepson, Clarence Scott. Mrs. Scott is survived by 11 grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 23 step-great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren, 28 stepgreat-great-grandchildren; four sisters: Leota Harbaugh, Carlinville; Julia Mundy, Jerseyville; Myrtle Stephens, Washington state; Susie Spencer, Pensacola, Fla; and one brother, Virgil "Bud" Pitchford of Greenfield.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Charles and Harry Pitchford.

Mrs. Scott was retired from Mobil Chemical in Jacksonville and enjoyed gardening.

The family will meet friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield where services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday. Interment will be in Oak Wood cemetery, Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Association.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 23, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Winnie M. Shade, 102, died Saturday night April 21, 2001, at Robings Manor Nursing Home in Brighton.

Born Aug. 29, 1898, southwest of Rockbridge, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Alice (Bishop) Ballard.

She was a member of the Carrollton United Methodist Church.

On Nov. 8, 1915, in Jerseyville, she married the late Leslie L. Shade. He died March 20, 1967.

Surviving are two daughters, Amy S. Tuey of Brighton and Eileen Naugle of Rockbridge; a son, Russell Z. Shade of Greenfield; five grandchildren and their spouses, Phyllis and Tom Graham of Westchester, Russell L. and Zelma Naugle of Litchfield, Vernon S. and Ruth Naugle of Medora, Lois A. and Ronnie Whitlock of Igo, Calif. and Karen M. and Randy Kinser of Greenfield; 12 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great grandchildren.

A daughter, Maurita M. Shade; infant brother, George Ballard; a sister, Eva Ballard; three half brothers; Roy, William, and Cleveland Ballard; two half sisters, Oma Logan and Louise Zoeller and a great-grandson, Steven Whitlock, preceded her in death.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, with the Rev Terry Westerhold of the Carrollton United Methodist Church officiating. The Rev. James Schuetz of the Greenfield United Methodist Church will assist.

Interment will follow at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to the Robings Manor Nursing Home or donor's choice.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., February 10, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Daniel Ray Spencer, 90, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001, at Heritage Manor in Carlinville. Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m. today. Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, all at Shields Memorial Home, Greenfield. Burial: Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield. Memorial: Greenfield Fire Department.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., August 18, 2000

CARLINVILLE -- Lloyd E. Spencer, 87, died at 2:46 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000, at Carlinville Area Hospital. He was born March 2, 1913, in Greenfield, a son of Thomas Eugene and Lena (Cox) Spencer.

He was an Army veteran, having served in World War II.He was a groundman for Illinois Rural Electric until his retirement in 1975.He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Greenfield.

He married Irma Lee Miller June 23, 1933. She died in 1957. He married France Morrow July 23, 1968. She lives in Carlinville.

Also surviving are one daughter, Sheryl (James) Williams of Athensville; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sue Spencer of Edwardsville; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ray Spencer of Carlinville.

He was preceded in death by one great-granddaughter, Heather Williams; one brother, Othel Spencer; and one sister, Riva Pinkerton.

Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery, Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Greenfield First Baptist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., March 02, 2002

GREENFIELD Philip H. Steckel, 79, died at 6:12 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2002, at White Hall Multicare Center.

Born Dec. 18, 1922, in Greenfield, he was a son of the late George and Lula (Manz) Steckel.

A retired farmer, he was a member of the Greenfield United Methodist Church. He loved visiting with friends and neighbors.

Surviving are a sister and brother-in-law, Alta and Garrett Melvin of Greenfield, and two brothers and a sister-in-law, George Steckel and Francis and Ruby Steckel, all of Roodhouse.

Visitation will be from 12:30 until time of services at 2 p.m. Sunday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield. The Rev. James Schuetz will officiate.

Memorials may be given to the Greenfield United Methodist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., February 27, 2002

HETTICK -- Lela Edna (Mutch) Steidley, 93, formerly of Hettick, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at Carlinville Area Hospital.

Born Aug. 16, 1908, in Scottville, she was a daughter of the late Peter Grant and Bertha Elmora Mutch.

She married Fred J. Steidley June 16, 1942, in Jacksonville. He died Nov. 9, 1993.

A member of the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, she was a graduate of Illinois State College in Normal and taught 47 years in elementary schools in Morgan, Macoupin and Greene counties until retiring in 1974. She enjoyed roller skating and square dancing.

Surviving are a stepson and his wife, Charles and Florence Steidley of Hettick; two stepgrandchildren, David and his wife, Julie Steidley, of rural Hettick and Barbara Becker of Carrollton; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Virgin Jackson.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be given to the Northwestern Rescue Squad or a charity of one's choice.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., February 18, 2003

GLENDALE, ARIZ.
Alida Francile Stone, 90, formerly of Greenfield, died Feb. 16, 2003, in Glendale, Ariz.

The daughter of the late Maurice and Faye (Gary) Melvin, she was born on March 21, 1912, in the Rubican neighborhood of Greene County.

On Feb. 4, 1934, she married Harold Batty, and later married Donald Stone of Phoenix on Feb. 29, 1964, both of whom preceded her in death.

She attended the Rubican Grade School and graduated from Greenfield High School in the class of 1930.

She is survived by three daughters, Phyllis (Batty) Dilts of Chico, Cal., Sandra (Batty) Kirkland of Avondale, Ariz., and Linda Meeks of Glendale, Ariz.; one brother, the Rev. Garrett Lee "Deb" Melvin of Greenfield; and three sisters, Margery (Melvin) Hankins of Greenfield, Mildred Melvin of Springfield and Mary (Melvin) Fox of Godfrey; seven grandchildren, Phyllis (Loy) Thornton of Salmon, Idaho, Harold Wayne Loy Payson of Arizona, Larry (Joe) Price of Virden, Ill., Melissa (King) Laney of Chino Valley, Ariz., William "Bill" King of Phoenix, Anita (King) Van Housen of Airfield, Conn., and Scott Dilts of Phoenix; 13 great-grandchildren, Tyler and Melissa Van Wormer; Casey and Cole Thornton; Whitney and Keaton Loy; Austin, Jeremiah and Echo Laney; Kyle, Kayla, and Karla Price; Samantha Dilts; and one great-great-grandchild, Chelsey (Van Wormer) Cottrel.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Maurice (Bill) Melvin; and one great-grandchild, Anthony Price.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Thursday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield.

Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery in Greenfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Beatitudes Memorial Fund, 1610 West Glendale, Phoenix, Ariz., 85021.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., November 22, 2001

GREENFIELD -- Elta W. Strang, 86, died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Born June 1, 1915, in Greenfield, she was a daughter of the late George and Ethel L. (Bauer) Meng.

A schoolteacher at Rubicon Country School, she was a member of the Elizabeth Chapter Order of Eastern Star, Greenfield Travelers Club and Greenfield United Methodist Church. She graduated in 1933 from Greenfield High School.

She married Giller Strang May 6, 1939. He died Feb. 20, 1979.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Robert Bick of Alton; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Louis B. Meng of Greenfield.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. Friday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield with the Rev. James Schuetz officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Wood Cemetery, north of Greenfield.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, April 15, 2004

Arthur "Bunny" Thornton, 88, of Greenfield died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at the White Hall Multicare Center in White Hall.

He was born Aug. 14, 1915, on Columbiana Ranch near Eldred, the son of Henry Holly and Lula Alma (Deeds) Thornton. He married Wilma Cummings March 22, 1939, and she died April 24, 2003.

He is survived by three daughters, Sharon Joyce (husband David) Custer, Rita Kay Walden and Monze Lou (husband Don) Chapman, all of Greenfield; a son, Arthur Gregory (wife Denise) Thornton of New Berlin; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great- granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack Thornton, Louis Thornton, and Harold Thornton; a sister, Ollie Fell; a daughter, Shirley Jean Snyder Giberson; and two great-great-granddaughters.

Mr. Thornton served with the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II. He was a state worker retiring in 1990 at 74. He was a lifelong Democrat and served as precinct committeeman in Rockbridge 2 for many years. He was a member of Charity Southern Baptist Church.

Visitation was Thursday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Organist Julie George accompanied Joanne Ford who sang "Blessed Assurance."

Casketbearers were Doug and Lance Snyder, Kory Chapman, Steve Sipes, Bryan, Jacob, and Todd Custer, and Jacob Thornton. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield with military services provided by Greenfield American Legion Fitzsimmons Post 225. Jill White played "Taps."

Memorials are suggested to Greene County Meals on Wheels or Charity Southern Baptist Church.

Greene Prairie Press, Carrollton, IL., Wednesday, April 30, 2003

Wilma Elizabeth Cummings Thornton, 82, of Greenfield, died early Thursday morning, April 24, 2003, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

She was born June 7, 1920, in Woodville Township, Greene County, the daughter of Ornan Harrison and Clara Mae Walters Cummings. She married Arthur "Bunny" Thornton March 22, 1939, in St. Charles, Mo., and he survives.

She is also survived by three daughters, Sharon Joyce (husband, David) Custer, Rita Kay Walden and Monze Lou (husband, Donnie) Chapman, all of Greenfield; one son, Arthur Gregory (wife, Denise) of New Berlin; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-granddaughter; one brother, Howard Cummings of Jerseyville; and three sisters, Viola McCormick of Mulberry Grove, Geraldine Kraushaar of White Hall and Imogene Carpontier of Rock Falls.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Jean Snyder Giberson; three brothers, Ornan, Delbert and Donald Cummings; and three sisters, Jessie Sponslor, Bernita Varble and Mable Retherford.

Mrs. Thornton was an active member of the Charity Southern Baptist Church, the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, and the Past President's Club, all in Greenfield, and the Friendship Club, and the Greene County Democrat Women's Club.

Funeral services for Wilma Thornton were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at the Shields Memorial Home with the Rev. David Ford officiating. Carole Griswold was organist and vocalist was Rustie Burbridge who sang: "How Great Thou Art" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Casket bearers were Mrs. Thornton's grandsons: Todd and Bryan Custer, Doug Snyder and Kory Chapman; and her great-grandsons: Jacob Thornton and Jacob Custer. Interment was in Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Charity Southern Baptist Church in Greenfield or the Greene County Senior Citizen's Center in Carrollton.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., May 19, 2003

White Hall - Fern Leila (Johnson) Whitlock, 81, died Friday morning, May 16, 2003, at her home. She was born May 25, 1921, in Lacru, Iowa, a daughter of Richard B. and Nellie Hughes Johnson. She married Wilbur D. "Pete" Whitlock Oct. 5, 1939, and he preceded her in death.

She enjoyed ceramics, painting, macrame, dancing, fishing and flower gardening.

Surviving are two sons, Kenneth D. and Roberta Whitlock of Carlinville and Ronald E. and Lois A. Whitlock of Igo, Calif.; a daughter, Janet Whitlock of Dahlonega, Ga.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and siblings Herbert Johnson of Pensacola, Fla., Marie Odam of Greenfield; Colline "Connie" Baker of Carlinville; Betty L. Thaxton of Palmyra; Lloyd Johnson and Shirley Wolfe, both of East Peoria, Ill., and Linda Pennington of Jacksonville.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Johnson, and one sister, Dorine Johnson.

Friends may call at the Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield from 5 until 8 p.m. today where funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Garrett Melvin officiating. Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., September 16, 2000

GREENFIELD -- Elaine Bernell (Bowman) Wilhite, 79, of Greenfield, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 13, 2000, at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.

Born Oct. 14, 1920, in Macoupin County, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence J. and Maude J. Bowman.

She married Richard K. Wilhite Nov. 24, 1938. He died in 1989.

Surviving are a sister, Eloise B. Seekamp of White Hall, and 11 nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Maurice D. Bowman, in 1976.

A 1938 graduate of Greenfield High School, she attended Brown's Business College in Jacksonville. She was employed by Farmers State Bank and Meng and Secor Dry Goods in Greenfield. She owned Wilhite's Ready-to-wear and with her husband, Richard, owned and operated Greenfield Gas and Supply Co. She later worked for the state of Illinois in Springfield and was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and Ladies Club in Greenfield, the Catholic Daughters of America, Greene County Democrat Ladies Club and the Greenfield Triennial Homecoming Committee.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where a rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Michael's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Edward Groesch will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to St. Michael's Catholic Church or Ladies Club or the donor's choice.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, December 18, 2003

Mrs. Joan C. Wilmert, 61, of Springfield, formerly of Jacksonville and Greenfield, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

She was born Nov. 24, 1942, the daughter of the Rev. Leroy Sanders of Jacksonville, and the late Sarah (Berry) Sanders.

Surviving in addition to her father are a daughter, LeeAnn (husband Bruce) Koehler of El Paso, Tex.; a son, Russell A. Patton of Springfield; two grandchildren; a sister, Libby (husband Sonny) Gaige of Jacksonville; and a brother, Marshall (wife Diana) Sanders of Fillmore.

Preceding her in death was a brother, Bobby Gayle Sanders.

Mrs. Wilmert retired from the State of Illinois Secretary of State's office in 2002.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. today, Thursday, at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, until funeral service time at noon. Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery near Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association or Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit at Memorial Medical Center in care of Joni Colle.

The Telegraph - Alton IL May 6, 1999

GREENFIELD - Charles D. Witt, 77, of Greenfield, died at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at his home.

Born Sept. 11, 1921, in rural Greenfield, he was a son of the late Everett Lee and Marjorie Sibyl (McCracken) Witt.

A 1940 graduate of Greenfield High School, he served with the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 until 1946.

He married the former Doris Woods July 6, 1946, in Litchfield. She survives.

Also surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Jeanie and Charles Gaige of Pinehurst, N.C.; two grandchildren, Justin Gaige and Julie Carpenter; a great-grandson, Wiley Carpenter; three sisters, Marjorie Bowman, Audree Doyle and Connie Tharp, all of Greenfield; and a brother, Robert J. Witt of Noblesville, Ind.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother, William Witt.

He operated Witt's Trucking with his father and brother. He retired in 1996 and was a member of White Hall Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7684 and the First Baptist Church in Greenfield for more than 50 years, where he was head usher for more than 30 years.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday. The Rev. George Rosales and the Rev. Garret Melvin will officiate.

Burial will be at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield, where military rites will be conducted by the White Hall V.F.W. Post #7684.

Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church.

The Telegraph, Alton, IL., April 29, 2003

ALTON Helen L. Young, 85, formerly of Cottage Hills, died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2003, at Rosewood Care Center in Alton.

She was born on Aug. 5, 1917, in Greene County to the late William and Florence (Mason) Barnett. On Dec. 21, 1933, she married Richard W. "Dick" Young in Carrollton. He preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 2001.

She was a homemaker and a charter member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rosewood Heights. She was also a member of the "Sweet Sounds" band at the church.

Survivors include two sons and three daughters-in-law, Richard and Dorothy Young of Fosterburg, Robert and Mary Young of Grafton and Gail Young of Alton; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Michael Greenwell of Alton; eight grandchildren, Debbie, Rusty, Feron, Richie, Terri, Dawn, Seth and Radilla; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Maurice Leroy and Leonard Eugene Young; and a sister, Louis Elsner.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Paynic Home for Funerals in Rosewood Heights, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Daryl Fansler will officiate. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church in Rosewood Heights.

Gazette-Patriot, Carrollton, Ill., Thursday, January 2, 2003

Mrs. Vera Young, 86, of Greenfield died Sunday evening, Dec. 29, 2002, at Reisch Memorial Nursing Home in Carrollton.

She was born in Mitchell, S.D., the daughter of William J. and Addie (Miller) Chambers. She married William C. Young July 10, 1934, in Greenfield, and he died Feb. 5, 1996.

She is survived by two daughters, Shirley Young of Greenfield and Donna (husband Tim) Maguire of Waterloo; a son, Larry Young of rural Greenfield; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Earl Chambers of Jefferson, Colo., and Ralph Long of Granite City.

Preceding her in death were two sisters, Lucille Lisenbee and Lola Moore; and a brother, Alfred L. Chambers.

Mrs. Young was active in Rubicon Methodist Church, where she served as Sunday school superintendent and Sunday school teacher for many years. She was employed for many years as a cashier at Search's IGA in Greenfield.

Visitation was from 10 a.m. Tuesday at Shields Memorial Home in Greenfield, until service time at 11 a.m. Burial was at Oak Wood Cemetery in Greenfield.

Memorials are suggested to the Greenfield United Methodist Church of which Mrs. Young was a member.