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APPLEGATE, Janet Kay - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 2, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Janet Kay Applegate, 1946-2007, Beardstown
   Janet Kay Applegate, 61, of Beardstown, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 31, 2007, in Schuyler County.
   She was born Sept. 12, 1946, in Beardstown, the daughter of Virgil E. and Elizabeth Rohn Donovan. She married Fred Robert Schlueter in 1964. She married Carl "Butch" Applegate on April 14, 1994, in Rushville, and he survives.
   She is also survived by her mother of Rushville; two sons, Mark R. (wife, Tami) Schlueter of Havana; five stepdaughters, Carla (husband, Greg "Bo") Walters, Missy (husband, Troy) Brockschmidt, Gail (husband, Eddie) Durell and Billie Jo (husband, Brian) Cooper, all of Beardstown, and Tiffanie Applegate (companion, Brandon Taylor) of Fayetteville, N.C.; four grandchildren, Cody, Rachel, Jennifer and Kacie; numerous stepgrandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandson. She was preceded in death by her father.
   Mrs. Applegate graduated from East Peoria High School and attended Peoria Beauty College. She was a faithful member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, where she was a member of the church choir. She also sang in several Christmas cantatas with the Beardstown Community Choir. She greatly enjoyed flower gardening and was a member of Cass/Schuyler County Garden Club. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society in Beardstown.
   Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 4-7 p.m. Thursday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].

APPLEGATE, LaVerta W. - newspaper unknown, Nov. 2000 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
LaVerta W. Applegate, 1913-2000, Beardstown
   LaVerta W. Applegate, 87, of Beardstown, died Friday morning, Nov. 10, 2000, at the Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
   She was born June 19, 1913, in Beardstown, the daughter of Fred and Etta Cummings Peyton. She married Alan D. "Babe" Applegate Feb. 14, 1936, in Virginia, and he preceded her in death on July 1, 1994.
   She is survived by three sons, Ted (wife, Georgia) and Tom, both of Beardstown and Terry (wife, Ann) of Salt Lake City, Utah; one daughter, Sandra (husband, Ronald) Carls of Beardstown; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren.
   Mrs. Applegate attended schools in Cass and Schuyler counties. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Beardstown and was formerly a member of the Beardstown Women's Club and Cass County Home Extension. In her younger years Mrs. Applegate sang for the Jacksonville and Carthage radio stations. She was active within the lives of her children and grandchildren, fulfilling her duties at a "PTA Mom." She especially enjoyed the many camping and fishing trips she took with her husband.
   Memorial services for the cremains will be held 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Beardstown. The Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

ARENZ, Peter - Central Illinoian Beardstown, Feb. 13, 1868
   Peter Arenz, died Tues. last in Arenzville. He was a brother of John Arenz of this city. Burial in Arenzville East cemetery.
 
ARMSTRONG, Bruce A. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
Bruce A. Armstrong, August 8, 1952-December 12, 2011
   Bruce A. Armstrong, 59, of Pope County, IL and formerly of Virginia, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Palm Terrace Nursing Home in Mattoon, IL.
   He was born August 8, 1952 in Jacksonville, IL; the son of Alan Armstrong and Rojean Largent Armstrong Brockhouse. He was raised in Virginia and graduated from Virginia High School. He attended Eureka College and worked many years in the dredging industry. After retirement, he bought a farm in southern Illinois where he enjoyed the outdoors, his horses, and raising cattle. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia.
   He is survived by his step father, Gene Brockhouse of Virginia; a daughter, Brandi Siders (husband, Cary) of Virginia; four brothers, Bob Armstrong (wife, Sharon) of Metropolis, Dave Armstrong of Lyndon Station, WI, Doug Armstrong (wife, Jane) of Kingsport, TN, and Ron Brockhouse (wife, Mary Ann) of Virginia; two sisters, Mary Wienhoff of Springfield and Leigh Ann Allen (husband, Tom) of Ashland; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
   He was preceded in death by his mother, Rojean Brockhouse; father, Alan Armstrong; and his grandparents, Forrest and Mary Largent and Jep and Wilda Armstrong.
   Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the church from 10:00 AM Saturday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or American Cancer Society. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.

ARMSTRONG, Dora (Davis) - newspaper unknown - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Dora Armstrong - March 1957
   Mrs. Dora Davis Armstrong, 78, of the Virginia community, died in San Gabriel, CA Monday following a long illness. (Died March 11, 1957)
   She was born near Virginia, the daughter of Louis and Anna Davis and had resided in the Virginia community most of her life. Her husband, George Armstrong of Chandlerville, preceded her in death as did one brother Leo.
   Surviving are one daughter, Maureen Ivey Callard of San Gabriel, CA; one sister Nelle Huber of CA and several nieces and nephews.
   The body is being sent to Chandlerville where funeral services will be held Monday. Burial will be in the Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Virginia.

ARMSTRONG, Floyd E. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
Floyd E. Armstrong, November 24, 1956-March 14, 2017
Floyd E. Armstrong, 60, of rural Virginia, IL died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville, IL.
   He was born November 24, 1956 in Jacksonville, the son of Kenneth Eugene “Gene” and Shirley Ann Crawford Armstrong.
   He is survived by his mother, Shirley of Virginia; a son Kenneth D. “Kenny” Armstrong of Virginia; a grandson, Teagen Armstrong of Pittsfield; two brothers, Jim Armstrong (Terry) of Virginia and Mike Armstrong (Teresa) of Ashland; his life partner, Sharon Edwards, her daughters, Salina Walton and Holly Wallis, and her grandchildren, Annika Stidman, David Wallis, James Wallis, and Sara Wallis, all of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father.
   A 1974 graduate of Virginia High School, Floyd worked in the Texas oil fields before returning to the area to assist with the family farm. He later worked for Bishop’s Harley-Davidson Repair Shop in Springfield and Capitol Records/EMI in Jacksonville.
   His passion was riding, repairing, and customizing motorcycles. He was a dedicated member of Bro Riders Motorcycle Club for over 30 years. In his spare time, Floyd owned and operated Red’s Repair Shop which provided service to his many Harley rider friends.
   Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia with a motorcycle escort to Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia for committal services. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday. Memorial gifts are suggested to Bro Riders Motorcycle Club to sponsor their events which benefit children. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.

ARMSTRONG, George W. - newspaper unknown - Submitted by Carol Orwig
George Armstrong died September 22, 1946
   George W. Armstrong, the last one of Chandlerville's early families passed away at his home on S. Main St.
   Mr. Armstrong was born October 11, 1969 on his father's farm near Chandlerville, He was the youngest child born to James and Anna (Chittick) Armstrong.
   On December 21, 1898, he was married to Jennie B Taylor who preceded him in death in 1916. To this union three children were born, namely; Myron G of Prairie City, IL, Mable Umback of Easton and Robert H. of Dayton, OH. In 1924 Mr. Armstrong he was united in marriage to Dora Davis who with his children and two grandchildren are left to mourn his loss.
   Interment was in Chandlerville Cemetery.

ARMSTRONG, Jennie Taylor Armstrong - Chandlerville Times, Chandlerville, Illinois - Submitted by Carol Orwig
November 1, 1916
   Mrs. Jennie Taylor-Armstrong was born in Cass County, Illinois, March 1, 1873. She grew to womanhood in the vicinity of Chandlerville and on December 23, 1898, was united in marriage to Geo. W. Armstrong. To this union were born three children, namely Myron G, Mabel A., and Robert H. Besides these with the sorrowing husband, she also leaves a father, H.L. Taylor of Booneville, Ark., one brother John H. of Chanute, Kan., Mrs. Hattie McDonald of Peoria, Mrs. Lula Pilcher of St. Louis, MO., and Mrs. Jessie Wright of Havana, besides a host of friends.
The funeral services were held at the Christian church with Rev R.L. Cartwright officiation. (Burial in Chandlerville City Cemetery)

ARMSTRONG, William - The Virginia Enquirer, January 21, 1882, reprinted in The Cass County Historian, June 1997
   Last Tuesday, William M. Armstrong ceased to battle the trails and troubles of this world. He was a member of the Society of Friends known as Quakers. He never united with any other religions, but gave his money freely to other denominations. His home was known for many years as an orphan asylum for "Uncle" Billy helped many along the way and adopted and brought up several children.
   He was born July 23, 1801 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania of Robert and Ann Armstrong. He was a first cousin to General Robert Armstrong and General Burnside.
He married December 4, 1828 in Salem, Ohio to Charlotte Brown who was born August 9, 1803 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nine children were born to them but only Mrs. Harriett VINING is left. He removed at age five to Salem, Ohio. He came to Illinois in 1844 and located at Virginia. In 1845 he purchased the Virginia House which is unoccupied at this time...
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ARTHALONY, Robert Ray - Cass County Star-Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, July 1, 2008
Robert Ray Arthalony, December 15, 1933- June 29, 2008
   Robert Ray Arthalony, 74, of Beardstown died Sunday, June 29, 2008 at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
   He was born December 15, 1933 in Virginia, the son of Raymond and Helen Moles Arthalony.
   Surviving is one daughter, Rhonda (husband, Kevin) Milleson of Mackinaw; one son, Robert W. "Rob" (wife, Stephanie) Arthalony of Peoria; his stepson, Robert (wife, Frances) Jensen of Jacksonville; and eight grandchildren.
   He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather, Raymond Newton.
   Mr. Arthalony was a pipefitter and was previously employed by Illinois Barge.
   Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services.
   Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
   Condolences may be emailed to the family at [email protected].

ARTHOLONYS, Julia - Virginia Gazette, May 10, 1878
Julia, daughter of the William Artholonys, died suddenly Sunday in Oregon Precinct this county.

ATER, Infant - Arenzville Argus, May 4, 1889
   A girl babe was born to Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Ater, Weds. morning. It lived but a few hours after birth. The death of the little one was a sad bereavement to the parents, but it will never know the trials of this life. The funeral occurred Thurs.

ASHCRAFT, Mary M. - Cass County Star-Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, June 12, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mary M. Ashcraft Services Held
   Funeral services for Mary M. Ashcraft were held Friday, June 6, 2008, at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with her son, Rev. John Ashcraft, and Rev. David Natzke of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Beardstown officiating. A poem was read by her granddaughter Kiersten Fundle.
   Pianist Trish Sager accompanied vocalist Wyatt Sager as he sang "In The Garden," "Shall We Gather at the River," and "Amazing Grace."
   Flower girls were Michelle Crabtree, Angie Lakin, Kiersten Fundle, Breann Ashcraft, Kayla Palmer, Susie Bottens, and Shelly Hunnicutt.
   Honorary pallbearers were Chris Crabtree, Nathan Palmer, Dillion McNeff, and Tyler Ashcraft.
   Pallbearers were Ned Crabtree, Brad Sneeden, Dwight Bennett, Scott Smith, Tom Looker, Doug Knouse and Tom Cooper.

ATWOOD, Jesse - Cass County Star Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, December 7, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Jesse Atwood, December 26, 1944-November 26, 2006
   Jesse G. Atwood, 61, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, November 28 at his home.
   He was born December 26, 1944 in Hillview, the son of George W. and Pearl Hubler Atwood.
   Surviving is his daughter Tamara Atwood, Aurora; his son Finus Atwood, Iowa; four grandchildren, Crissy and Jennifer Atwood and Donald and Timothy Schulz; one great-grandson Michael Anthony Schulz; one sister, Kaffia Crooks, Aurora; and four brothers, Norris Atwood, Chandlerville, Clayton (wife, Doris) Atwood, Aurora, Benjamin Atwood, Colchester, and Rowland Atwood, Kilbourne.
   He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, jesse in infancy and Ricky, two brothers, Finus and George, and four sisters, Elsie Davis, Dolly Mobley, Elizabeth Dossett, and Minnie Atwood.
   Graveside funeral services for Jesse Atwood were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 5 at Beardstown City Cemetery with Wyatt Sager officiating.
Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].
   Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown in charge of arrangements.

ATWOOD, Norris W. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, February 16, 2011 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Norris W. Atwood (1937-2911)
   Norris W. Atwood, 74, of Chandlerville, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011, at his residence.
   He was born Oct. 22, 1937, in Hillview, the son of George W. and Pearl Hubler Atwood.
   Surviving is one brother, Rowland Atwood of Jacksonville; and one sister, Kaffa Crooks of Aurora. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Finus, Clayton, Jesse and Benjamin Atwood; and four sisters, Dolly Mobley, Elizabeth Dossett, Elsie Davis and Minnie Atwood.
   Norris served in the U.S. Army and he was previously employed with Delta Tank in Beardstown.
   Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Beardstown City Cemetery. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.

ATWOOD, Thomas H., March 25, 1941-Setpember 15, 2016
   Thomas H. Atwood, 74, of Ashland, IL died Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL.
   He was born March 25, 1941 in Springfield, the son of Joseph Harold and Amelia Harden Atwood. He married Karen Guffey on July 2, 1983 in Ashland and she survives.
   He is also survived by four sons, Scot Atwood (wife, Kim) of Ashland, Jeffrey Atwood (wife, Barbara) of Virginia, Michael Atwood (wife, Suzette) of Mason City, and Nicholas Atwood (wife, Alysia) of DeKalb; five grandchildren, Jordan Atwood of Edwardsville, Jared Atwood of Virginia, and Amelia, Thomas and Vivian Atwood, all of Mason City; four siblings, Dan Atwood (wife, Linda) of Palmyra, John Atwood (wife, Mary) of Springfield, Richard Atwood (wife, Colleen) of Brighton, MI, and Janet Helmich (husband, Dan) of Louisville, KY; and several nieces and nephews.
   He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, William Atwood; and a sister, Barbara Jones.
   A 1959 graduate of Ashland High School, Thomas served with the US Army in Germany and later attended Lincoln Land Community College. He farmed in Morgan County for several years prior to establishing Atwood Construction in Ashland where he provided residential and commercial building services. He later worked as a union carpenter with Springfield Carpenters Local #16 for Murray Construction of Springfield.
   He was a member of Ashland VFW Post #3546 and of the Christian faith. Thomas was a voracious reader and maverick philosopher. A short wave radio enthusiast, Thomas enjoyed many pursuits including hunting and flying as a licensed private pilot. His greatest passion was reserved for time spent with his grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm, Saturday, March 19, 2016, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland with military honors and burial on the Atwood Farm, west of Prentice. The family will meet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Friday at the funeral home and during a time of fellowship following the burial at the Yatesville School House, west of Prentice. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Labre Indian School or The Ashland VFW and American Legion Posts. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.

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