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COFFEY, Joan
Joan Coffey, October 9, 1937-April 8, 2012
Joan Coffey, 74, of Virginia, IL died Sunday, April 8, 2012 at her residence.
She was born October 9, 1937 in Virginia, IL; the daughter of Howard P. and Beulah Alice Gerdes Anderson.
She married Ronald Cobren, now deceased, and they were parents of a surviving son, Ronald L. "Butch" Cobren (wife, Betty), two grandchildren, Kenny Shelby (wife, Stephanie) and Jessica LeMar (husband, Jason), and four great grandchildren, Lucas, Jacob and Rebecca Shelby and Lauren LeMar.
She later married Bill Bateman, now deceased, and they were parents of a son, William “Bill” Bateman Jr., two grandchildren, Jennifer Blean (husband, John) and Cayli Bateman, and a great grandchild, Jacob Blean.
She later married Haden Coffey who preceded her in death in 2007.
She is also survived by a sister, Charlene B. Anderson; four brothers, Lyle Anderson (deceased wife, Kay), George W. Anderson (wife, Judy), Andrew L. Anderson (wife, Shirley), and Leroy Anderson (wife, Edra); seven step children, Linda Bateman Sutton (husband, Dean), Karen Buck (husband, Mike), Kenneth Coffey, Kathy Long, Haden "Hoss" Coffey (wife, Tanna), Kay Grebe, Tina O’Keefe; 28 step grandchildren; 6 step great grandchildren; 2 step great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a special friend, Mary Coffey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a step son, Kevin Coffey; a brother, Richard W. Anderson (surviving wife, Carol); two sisters, Mary Murphy and a sister in infancy; two half brothers, Robert H. Anderson and Wilbur Anderson (surviving wife, Beverly); and a half sister, Helen Anderson Smith.
Mrs. Coffey was a 1957 graduate of Virginia High School and worked as a beauty operator for several years. A talented cook, she was employed in the kitchen at Jacksonville Country Club and numerous area restaurants. For four years, she operated the Hiway House Restaurant in Virginia with her husband, Haden. She retired as head dietician from Walker Nursing Home in Virginia following 31 years of service.
She was a member of the Virginia United Methodist Church and enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and crossword puzzles in her spare time. She was a founding member and past president of the Virginia Lioness Club and, following their merger with the Virginia Lions Club, she served multiple terms as president of that organization. She also devoted as much time as possible to her many grandchildren
Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon Thursday, April 12, 2012, at the Virginia United Methodist Church with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the church from 11:00 am Thursday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Virginia United Methodist Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
COIL, Shirley Ann
January 17, 1928-January 26, 2014
Shirley Ann Coil, 86, of Rushville, IL and formerly of Beardstown,IL died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Culbertson Gardens in Rushville.
She was born January 17, 1928, the daughter of Edwin F. and Frankie McCurley Brockschmidt. Shirley married Donald Coil on July 20, 1947 in Beardstown and he survives.
She is also survived by her children, Sue (Terry L.) Erickson of Beardstown and Mike (Pam) Coil of Bluff Springs, IL; seven grandchildren, Ebby Erickson of Clayton, IL, Dirk (Stacey) Erickson of Jacksonville, IL, TJ (Kennia) Erickson of Beardstown, Scott (Ashley) Coil and Tyler Coil, both of San Antonio, TX, Miranda (Aubrey) Williams of Yuma, AZ and Timothy Coil of Bluff Springs; seven great-grandchildren; and one brother, Roger (Barb) Brockschmidt of Charlotte, NC. She was was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Edwin Sonny Brockschmidt.
Mrs. Coil was a graduate of Beardstown High School and worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone Company in Beardstown. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Springfield, IL. Shirley was an avid Chicago Bulls fan. Her greatest joy though was her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother and just recently celebrated 66 years of marriage with her husband, Don.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Beardstown with burial at St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery. Family will meet with friends from 11:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Hospice, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Springfield or American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of the arrangements.
COLEMAN, Ella Davis - 1864-1947 - newspaper unknown - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Local man's sister dies
Word was received yesterday by F.C. Coleman of the death of his sisters, Mrs. Ella Davis, which occurred yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Lay in Helena, Montana.
Funeral services will be in Bozeman, Montana, tomorrow.
Mrs. Davis was born in Sangamon Valley, in this county, the daughter of the later William and Nancy Coleman.
Her husband, Perry Davis, preceded her in death a number of years ago.
Surviving are three sons, Carl of Idaho; Noel and Edgar of Bozeman, Montana, and one daughter Mrs. Nettie Lay of Helena, Montana. A son, Roy, and a daughter Judy, preceded her in death.
Other survivors are Charles E Coleman of Butler, MO; E.C. Coleman of this city and John S Coleman of Pekin.
One brother, Arthur s Coleman, preceded her in death, March 6th last year. Three sisters and one brother died a number of years ago.
COLLINS, Catherine E. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, April 6, 1986 - Submitted by Kerry Springer
Catherine E. Collins - October 4, 1904 - April 4, 1986
Virginia - Catherine Collins, 81, of Virginia, died at 1:11 a.m. Friday, April 4, at Passavant Hospital.
She was born Oct. 4, 1904, in Virginia, a daughter of James F. and Mary Kinney Collins.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Frank (Genevieve) Collins of Baton Rouge, LA; and a nephew, James Collins of Springfield, LA. She was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Collins; and one sister, Bernardine Collins.
She was a member of the Virginia Presbyterian Church and was a retired teacher from the Virginia school district. She was also a retired librarian for the Rock Island school district.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Virginia Presbyterian Church, with burial in Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Visitation will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorials are suggested to the Virginia Presbyterian Church.
COLLINS, Evelyn Louise
Evelyn Louise Collins, April 11, 1928-February 8, 2013
Evelyn Louise Collins, 84, of Beardstown, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Heritage Health in Beardstown. She was born April 11, 1928 in Kampsville, the daughter of Roscoe and Frances Hartman Booth. She married Earl Kenneth Collins on June 7, 1944 at St. Alexius Catholic Parsonage in Beardstown and he preceded her in death on September 7, 2005. Surviving is her son Kenneth (wife Susan) Collins of Rushville; two grandchildren Jamie (wife Jackie) and Matthew (wife Valerie) Collins both of Rushville; four great grandchildren Garret, Mackenzie, Chris, and Charles; two brothers Paul (wife Linda) Booth of Beardstown and Robert (wife Beverly) Booth of Mt. Sterling; one sister Louise( deceased husband Eugene) Davis of Petersburg; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Evelyn attended Beardstown High School. She was previously employed in Beardstown with Illinois Glove, Beardstown Laundry, and The Cooperative Store. In 1960 she began her employment with Martin Rexall Drug Store, retired in 2004, and continued working part-time until 2009. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday, February 11, 2013 at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial will be in Palm Cemetery in Schuyler County. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home on Monday. Memorials have been suggested to Culbertson Hospital Satellite Wound Clinic or Heritage Health Activity Fund. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
COLLINS, Frances Bernadine - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, September 27, 1985 - Submitted by Kerry Springer
Frances Bernadine Collins - July 10, 1910 - September 27, 1985
Frances Bernadine Collins, 75, of Virginia, died at 7:59 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, at Passavant Area Hospital.
She was born July 10, 1910, in Virginia, a daughter of the late James F. and Mary Kinney Collins. She is survived by a sister, Catherine Collins of Virginia, and one nephew. She was preceded in death by one brother.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia. Burial will be in Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Massie Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorials are suggested to the Virginia Presbyterian Church.
COLLINS, Genevieve Cox - The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) August 21, 2008 (July 12, 1912 - August 19, 2008) - submitted by Kerry Springer
Genevieve Cox Collins, 96, widow of Frank Collins Jr., died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Genevieve was born on July 12, 1912 in Lecompte to Claude and Bessie Cox. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Collins III, and his wife, Helen; and two nieces, Mary Lee McCoy, of Belen, N.M., and Barbara Gordon, of Greenville, Ga. Genevieve came to Baton Rouge to study at the LSU School of Music where she earned her master's degree in organ. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega and served as president two years. Following her marriage to her major professor, they traveled to Paris where Frank studied under the leading organist in the world, Marcel Dupre and she studied under the blind organist at Notre Dame Cathedral, Louis Vierne. They returned to Baton Rouge where Genevieve served as organist and choir master at Trinity Episcopal Church for 40 years and at Temple B'nai Israel for 50 years. She was an active member of the American Guild of Organists, serving as Dean several times, and the Philharmonic Club. Visiting at Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. Memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church Organ Fund. Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., is in charge of arrangements.
COLLINS, (John) Oswell - Virginia Gazette 9/20/1935 - Submitted by Edna McPherson
OSWELL COLLINS FUNERAL HELD HERE SUNDAY
Well Known Farmer Was 77 At Time Of Passing
Funeral services for Oswell Collins, 77, resident of this community the greater part of his life and well known as an industrious Cass county farmer, were held Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Whalen, where he passed away Friday after a lingering illness. Sons of the deceased acted as pall-bearers at the service conducted by Rev. J. W. Armstrong of the local Methodist church.
John Oswell Collins, the son of William and Martha Collins, was born May 1, 1858, in Warren county, Illinois. The family came to Cass county, near Beardstown while he was still a small boy. Thus he has lived in this county almost all of his life.
His own brothers and sisters all preceded him in death. He is survived by a half-brother and a half-sister, Frank Collins and Mrs. Stephen Caywood of this city.
He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Hamilton, April 11, 1879. Mrs. Collins passed away December 12, 1929.
He is survived by nine children, William E. Collins, Jacksonville; Fred Collins, Harvey, Illinois; Howard Collins, Harry Collins, Virginia; Mrs. William Treadway, Beardstown;Mrs. Roy Foggy, New London, Iowa; Mrs. Thomas Whalen, with whom Mr. Collins resided in the last two years; Mrs. Harold Noelech, and Mrs. John T. Devlin all of Virginia. He also leaves thirty-six grand children and ten great grand-children.
Mr. Collins was engaged in farming and in the grain business until moving into Virginia in 1921. He was street superintendent for several years here in the city.
COLLINS, Mrs. J.O. (Elizabeth nee Hamilton) - Enterprise-Gazette 12/13/1929 - Submitted by Edna McPherson
LIFE LONG RESIDENT OF THIS CITY IS DEAD
Mrs. J. O. Collins, who has been ill for several weeks, passed away at her home here at 2 o'clock yesterday morning.
Mrs. Collins was 69 years of age having been born in this city September 1, 1860 the daughter of the late Irvin Hamilton. She has lived here all her life and has been a loyal member of the Catholic church here. She is survived by her husband, and the following others: Harry, Howard and William, sons, living here, Fred, son, of Harvey, and the following daughters: Mrs. Tom Whelan, Mrs. John Devlin, Mrs. Harold Nollsch of this city, Mrs. Wm. Treadway of Beardstown and Mrs. Roy Foggy, of New London, Iowa. Services will be held at the St. Luke's church here Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in charge of Rev. O'Dwyer. Interment at Walnut Ridge.
COLLINS, J. Frank, Jr. - Morning Advocate, (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), August 7, 1968 - Submitted by Kerry Springer
J. Frank Collins, Jr. (May 4, 1902 - August 6, 1968)
Died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. He lived at 406 Delgado St. A native of Virginia, Ill., he was a professor emeritus of music at LSU. The body is at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, with calling hours from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Religious services will be at Trinity Episcopal Church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. David Coughlin. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Park. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve Cox Collins, Baton Rouge, a son, James F. Collins III, Hammond, and two sisters, Miss Catherine Collins, and Miss Bernadine Collins, both of Virginia, Ill. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the music fund at Trinity Episcopal Church.
COLLINS, John W. - Virginia Illinois Gazette April 5, 1940 - Submitted by Edna McPherson
Funeral Rites Held For John W Collins
Funeral services were held yesterday at 1:30 p.m. for John Wesley Collins at the Lintner Funeral home in Chandlerville. Rev. D. C. Byus of Girard officiated and interment was made in the Clark cemetery near this
city.
Mr. Collins was a resident of Waverly and had attained the age of 77 years. Survivors besides two sons are two brothers, James and Lewis, and two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Looker and Mrs. Martha Warner, all of Virginia.
COLLINS, Joseph N. - Virginia Illinois Gazette January 27, 1905 - Submitted by Edna McPherson
Joseph Collins
Joseph Collins was born in this county August 22, 1828, and died at his late home Tuesday. Funeral services occurred yesterday from the residence.Rev W. L. Schaeffer officiating and interment was made in the Carr cemetery. The deceased was married July 31, 1848 to Miss Martha Bronough, and ten children were born to them, eight of whom survive, all residing in this community. He is also survived by twenty-one grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren and by his aged widow. He was a well known and highly respected resident of this county, and had lived in the Red Oak neighborhood nearly all his life.
COLLINS, Kevin
Kevin Collins, April 2, 1964-July 18, 2015
Kevin Collins, 51, of Chandlerville, passed away at his home, surrounded by his wife and family at 2:23 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015. He was born April 2, 1964 in Jacksonville, IL to Larry Collins and Shirley Fortney. He married Heather Briar on April 23, 2004.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Heather, of Chandlerville, father, Larry, of Havana, three children, Keith Collins of Jacksonville, Dalana (Dewayne) Boone of Jacksonville, Levi Atterberry of Chandlerville and two grandsons, Joxzer and Jeriko. Also surviving are nine brothers and sisters, Linda (Rick) Richard, Terry Collins, Larry (Jody) Miller, Rob (Patty) Miller, Dena Thompson, Tina Thompson, Leah White, Larry Lynn Collins and Matthew Collins, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Fortney-Miller.
Kevin was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church near Chandlerville. He was a member of ABATE. He enjoyed rebuilding hot rods, riding Harleys and doing mechanic work for many people in Chandlerville.
Kevins family will host a memorial service at Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015 with visitation from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m., prior to the services. Burial will follow the services at Chandlerville Cemetery. Rev. Vince French will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to Kevins family to assist with funeral expenses. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.
COLLINS, Margaret Constance "Connie" - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, December 29, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Connie Collins, 1926-2006, Virginia
Margaret Constance "Connie" Collins, 80, of Springfield, and formerly of Virginia, died Thursday morning, Dec. 28, 2006 at St. Joseph's Home in Springfield.
She was born June 2, 1926 in Springfield, the daughter of Louis and Mayme McKeown Carmody. She married Harry Junior Collins on June 10, 1950 in Springfield, and he preceded in death on Nov. 14, 1999.
She is survived by two sons, Mike (wife, Casey) of Jacksonville and Kevin (wife, Sue) of Peoria; two daughters, Colleen (husband, Douglas) Hyde of Oneida and Cathleen (husband, Brian) Gawthorp of Illiopolis; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Hyde of Chicago, Maggie and Patrick Hyde of Oneida, Katie and Brian Collins of Jacksonville, Ellen and Erica Thies of Illiopolis, and Carrie, Nick and Zac Collins of Peoria; one brother, Michael (wife, Pat) Carmody of Springfield; two sisters, Jean Carmody and Mary Carmody, both of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews
Mrs. Collins was a graduate of Ursuline Academy in Springfield and attended Normal Teachers College (now Illinois State University). She taught school for the Virginia School District and later at Our Saviour Grade School in Jacksonville. After teaching, she worked in Central Management Services for the State of Illinois for 10 years. She was a member of St. Luke Parish in Virginia and was a former member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Luke Catholic Church in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call from 9:30-10:45 a.m. Saturday at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph's Home, 3306 S. 6th St. Rd., Springfield, IL 62703. Condolences may be left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
COLLINS, Marjorie Rumble - Buchanan Funeral Home webiste - www.buchananfuneralhomes.com - Submitted by Marcia Cox
MARJORIE COLLINS, May 25, 2008
Marjorie Rumble Collins, 94, of Virginia, IL died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, IL.
She was born March 2, 1914 in Cass County, IL; the daughter of Charles and Mary Millner Rumble. She married Joseph H. Collins on August 5, 1933 in Lewsitown, IL and he preceded in death in 1978.
She is survived by a son, Robert H. Collins (wife, Patricia) of Alexander, AR; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Lucille Rumble; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Howard Collins; a sister, Margaret Louise Maul; and four brothers, Chase, George, James and John Rumble.
Mrs. Collins provided housecleaning services for area residents, was employed at Trenter's Grocery Store, and was an aide at Glossop's Sheltered Care Home. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia.
Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned. Private committal services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com . The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
COLLINS, Mary (Cranor) - Virginia Enquirer, February 25, 1888, p.1, c.6 - Submitted by Edna McPherson
Come To Rest
Many people of Cass county regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Mary Collins, which sad event occurred on Friday, February 17, at 8 o'clock, at her son-in-law's, Ob. Kenny's, on Sangamon Bottom. She sleeps beside her husband, Henry S. Collins, who was buried thirty years ago in the Campbell cemetery. She leaves seven children; four sons, John Collins, Joseph, Henry and Greenberry and three daughters, Mrs. O. Kinney, of this county, Mrs. Hess, of Missouri, and Mrs. John Carr, of Henrietta, Nebraska. She has nearly 60 grand-children and several great-grand-children. Mrs. Collins was married to H. S. Collins in Maryland. They emigrated to Illinois in 1830, and she was one of the oldest persons in this county. She has been a woman of strong constitution; but age will tell on all as sure as the running down of a clock or the setting of the sun. She was nearly 90 years old. Her funeral was preached at the residence on last Sabbath, by Rev. Elder, of Virginia. After the services her body was borne to the Campbell cemetery, where the relatives and friends looked upon her for the last time; and the body was then consigned to the grave. Thus ends the chapter in the life of Grandma Collins.
She sleeps silent beneath the sod,
She is safe; her trust was in God.
A Friend.
COLLINS, Mary Frances - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, December 13, 1957 - Submitted by Kerry Springer
Mary Frances Kinney Collins - April 23, 1871 - December 9, 1957, Virginia, Illinois
Mrs. Mary F. Collins, aged 86 years, a resident of this city and wife of the late Frank Collins died at 12:30 Tuesday, at Walker's Nursing Home here.
She leaves two daughters, Catherine E. Collins of Moline, Illinois and Bernadine F. at home, a son, Frank, Jr. (Genevieve), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and grandson James Frank Collins III.
Services were conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. E.M. McGehee of Brighton officiating. Burial was at Walnut Ridge Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Sam Wester, C.R. Wilson, Glenn Davis, Robert Virgin, Rollo Rexroat, and Lawrence Dooling.
Assisting with flowers were Mrs. A.W. Sinclair, Mrs. Roy Winhold, Mrs. Bernita Farr, Miss Mary Margaret Blackburn, Mrs. Glenn Davis, Anna Mae Bond, Mrs. John Knight, Mrs. Crum Sinclair, and Miss Ruth Gustafson.
George McDonald sang, "Face to Face" and "Crossing the Bar", accompanied by Mrs. Otto Dour.
Note: Mary was born in Beardstown, Illinois to Patrick and Jane Cecelia (Murray) Kinney (both born in Loughguile Parish, County Antrim, Ireland). She had a younger brother and sister, John B. Kinney, and Rose Anna (Kinney) Greuel. She also had two nephews, Raymond Greuel and George Greuel.
COLLINS, Mary Virginia - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mary Virginia Collins, 1925-2005, Ashland
Mary Virginia Collins, 79, of Ashland, died Monday evening, June 13, 2005, at her residence.
She was born June 29, 1925, in Menard County, the daughter of Lee Roy and Anne Marie Haggard Klein. She married John R. Collins on June 9, 1946, in Ashland, and he survives.
She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Mrs. Collins was a 1943 graduate of Ashland High School and was employed by Pleasant Plains State Bank for 27 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of Ashland United Methodist Church and was known as a caring person who held a special interest in assisting the elderly.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland, with burial at Pleasant Plains Cemetery in Pleasant Plains. Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home where the family will meet friends from 5:30-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Hospital for the Radiology Department or to a charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
COLLINS, William G. - Virginia Enquirer, Virginia, Illinois, January 24, 1885 - Submitted by Edna McPherson
DIED: At his residence in this city, Jan-19, of pleuro-pneumonia, Wm. Collins. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. J. E. Roach at 9 o'clock a.m., on the 21st Inst. The remains were taken to the Biddlecome graveyard for Interment. Deceased was born in Ohio, Oct. 20, 1824; came to Illinois in 1830. He was the third child of a family of eight children, five boys and three girls, all of whom survive him, as also does his mother, who is nearly 88 years old. This was the first child she ever lost. Few mothers live to that age without burying a child. Deceased was twice married. He leaves a wife and ten children to mourn his loss.
COLLISON, Guilford Tom John - Cass County Star Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, November 2, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Guilford Tom John Collison, March 27, 1925-October 24, 2006
Guilford Tom John Collison, 81, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, October 24, 2006, near Covington.
He was born March 27, 1925, in Winchester, the son of John and Mabel Dickens Collison.
Surviving are his daughter, Vickie (husband, Dale) Ring of Rushville; two sons, Tad Collison of Beardstown and Bob (wife, Kathy) Collison of Macomb; six grandchildren, Anne (husband, Rafe) Breedlove of Astoria, Collin (wife, Courtenay) Ring of Macomb, Brian (wife, Kirsten) Collison of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, Marcus Collison of Miami, FL, Levi Collison of Beardstown, and Carly Collison of Macomb; six great-grandchildren, Jesika and Brody Breedlove, Alyssa and Chelsea Ring, and Zack and Adam Collison; one brother, Alvin (wife, Shirley) Collison of Nulerow, OK; three sisters, Lecie King and Edith Kennedy both of Winchester and Susie Milliken of Woodson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Merrill and Robert Collison; and three sisters, Katherine Bracket, Ethel Martin, and Lena Winningham.
Mr. Collison served in the US Army during World War II in the European Theatre and was involved in the landing at Utah Beach during D-Day. He was an active lifetime member of Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post #1239 and a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. Mr. Collison as formerly employed with Delta Tank, Jones Trucking, Oscar Mayer, and Harris Market in Beardstown. He enjoyed attending ballgames and was a Rams football fan. Each fall he looked forward to the Arenzville Burgoo. Mr. Collison believed in the importance of being a blood donor and he himself donated nearly 15 gallons in his lifetime.
Graveside services for Guilford Collison were held at 1:15 p.m. Saturday, October 28, at Beardstown City Cemetery with Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post #1239 of Beardstown officiating. Those participating were: Commander Craig Stevens; Sr. Vice Commander Victor Smith; Jr. Vice Commander Calvin Anderson; Chaplain George Bell; Officer of the Day Dana Stevens; Color Guard Ed Chapman, Lloyd Schroeder, Ronald Summey, Bill Knight, Bud Carlock, Rich Vincent, and Charlie Petri; Squad Leader Dale Lovekamp; Rifle Squad Ed Leischner, Louis McCullough, John Ryman, Brian DeLoche, Jim Burnside, Dan Lenning, and Paul Sutterfield; Urn Bearer Frank Stailey. The bagpipes were played by Jim Parks. The flag was presented by Craig Stevens. "Taps" was played by John Myers.
Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements.
Note: Mr. Collison was missing for a few months prior to his body being found in a wooded area near Covington, Illinois. He was last seen May 14, 2006 at approximately 10:00 a.m. at a community college in the vicinity of Toronto Rd. and Shephard Rd. in Springfield, Illinois.
COLWELL, Terry R. - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Terry R. Colwell, 56, of Franklin died Saturday, May 30, 2010 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born December 2, 1953 in Springfield, the son of John and Betty Gladstetter Colwell. He married Cindy Rawlings on August 3, 1975 at the Franklin United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife Cindy Colwell of Franklin; four sons Ryan (wife Heather) Colwell of Franklin, Tom (wife Jennifer) Colwell of Calera, AL, Drew (wife Ashley) Colwell of Athens, and Stephen (wife Abbie) Colwell of Beardstown; four grandchildren Kyle, Trevor, Caden, and Cathen Colwell; one sister Marsha (husband Paul) Sweet of New Berlin; a brother-in-law (wife Mary) Rawlings of Durham, NC; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and in-laws Jim and Ann Rawlings. Terry graduated from Franklin high School in 1972. He spent the majority of his life working on the family farm and was most recently employed with Beard Implement in Arenzville. He was an active member of Durbin United Methodist Church, where he previously led youth group and directed church camp. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Durbin United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Diamond Grove Cemetery in Jacksonville. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 PM on Tuesday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorials have been suggested to Durbin United Methodist Church.
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