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NOBLE, C. Eileen - Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois April 20, 2010
C. Eileen Noble - 1938 - 2010
C. Eileen Noble, 71, of Jacksonville, died Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at her residence.
She was born Sept. 28, 1938, in Arenzville, the daughter of Robert R. and Mary Elizabeth Schnitker Brasell. She married Larry Noble on July 28, 1957, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Arenzville, and he survives.
Eileen is also survived by one son, Rick (wife, Diana) Noble of Springfield; two daughters, Janet (husband, Michael) Rhoda of Little Rock, Ark., and Michelle (husband, Louis) Loutrel of Mahomet; eight grandchildren, Michael Noble of Springfield, Philip (wife, Cassie) Rhoda and Jennifer (husband, Paul) Kroger, both of Little Rock, Ark., Christopher, Andrew and David Loutrel, all of Mahomet, and Nathan and Jonathan Seiboldt, both of Victoria; one great-granddaughter; three sisters, Eleanor (husband, William) Benton of Swansea, Emily Webster of Moses Lake, Wash., and Beverly Fricke of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
Eileen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She had a servant's heart and dedicated her life to helping others. She visited shut-ins, delivered Doorbell Dinners and made lap blankets for those in nursing homes. She had a strong faith in God and taught her family what it meant to serve others. Eileen was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church and was the first woman to serve on the church council. She taught Sunday school and Bible study classes, and was a member of the women's club and the church choir. Eileen sang at many weddings and funerals.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, with burial at Arenzville North Cemetery in Arenzville. Friends may call after noon today at the Williamson Funeral Home, where family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m., and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials are suggested to Faith Lutheran Church or Memorial Home Services Hospice. Condolences to the family may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
NOE, Gregory A. Noe - Herald-News, Chicago Sun-Times publication, Submitted by Marcia Cox
Gregory A. Noe
Noe, Gregory A. "Greg" Age 40, of Joliet, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 3, 2012. Born December 22, 1971 in Beardstown, IL, he was a 1990 graduate of Lincolnway High School in New Lenox. He worked for Apollo Colors Inc. in Rockdale for 16 years, and attained the position of supervisor for many of those years. Most recently he was employed by ExxonMobil. Greg was a loving husband, devoted father, wonderful son and dear friend. He was a passionate fan of music, and enjoyed playing both guitar and bass and writing his own songs. His favorite artists included: Live, Dream Theater, Rush, Black Label Society, U2 and Transiberian Orchestra, and he attended countless concerts. He had many dreams of being an entrepreneur and most especially of becoming involved in the music business through promotion of undiscovered talent and little-known musicians. An avid fan of sports, Greg particularly favored the Chicago Cubs and New England Patriots, and preferred college basketball over the NBA. He also enjoyed reading and fishing, and passed on those interests to his beloved children. Surviving are his devoted wife, Megan (nee Kelly) Noe; three precious children, Tyler, Audrey and Erik; his parents, William and Marilyn (nee Noe) McLin; two step-brothers, Travis (Jane) McLin and Lance (Mindy) McLin; mother-in-law, Geraldine Kelly; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kevin Kelly, Victoria Kelly, Sean (Kimberly) Kelly, Brian (Kimberly) Kelly, Brenda (David) Cichon, Patrick Kelly, and Matthew (Tracey) Kelly; and his nieces and nephews, Cecily McLin, Nickholas McLin, Tyler Rock, Katelyn McLin, Trevur McLin, Logan McLin, Brianna Kelly, Kendall Kelly, Ethan Kelly, Kaitlyn Kelly, Hannah Cichon, Madelyn Cichon, Jordyn Hill, and Jonah Kelly. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, a devoted uncle, Gary Noe, also survive, as well as many friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, including maternal grandmother Grace Noe; one half-brother, Troy Ray Bettis; and his father-in-law, William "Bob" Kelly. Visitation for Greg will be held Friday, May 11, 2012 from 2-8 p.m. with a memorial service at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials for the benefit of his three children would be appreciated. Arrangements by: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet
NOLLSCH, Lorenz - Virginia Gazette Friday March 22, 1940 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Lorenz Nollsch, 88 Succumbs At Boody
Last rites for Lorenz Nollsch, a former Virginia Resident, were held Monday afternoon in Decatur. Burial was in Oak Ridge cemetery, at Springfield.
Mr. Nollsch, 88 a native of Virginia, died last Thursday at his late home in Boody, Ill. He left Virginia more than thirty years ago to reside near Springfield, then several years later moved to Boody.
While a resident here he operated a truck farm on the place where P. J. Lockhart now resides, and a drayage line between Virginia and Beardstown.
Mr. Nollsch was a member of the Modern Woodmen camp No. 626 and of the German Methodist church in Chandlerville. He was a constant reader of the Virginia Gazette.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Louise Smith, Los Angeles: Mrs. Anna Young and Mrs. William McGivern, both of Detroit: Mrs. William Cloney, Boody, and Mrs. Charles McCaffery, Tullula; three sons, Carl of Boody; Bismarck of Vale S. D., and Albert, Springfield; half-sister, Mrs. Will Emerick, Virginia; four half-brothers, Walter, Springfield; Tom, Havana; George, Pleasant Plains, and Alfred, Chandlerville; nephew, Arthur B. Nollsch Marion, Ia.; 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
NORDSIEK, Alma K. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Alma Nordsiek 85 of Beardstown dies
BEARDSTOWN - Mrs. Russel (Alma K.) Nordsiek, 85, of 614 W. Sixth St., Beardstown, died Friday morning, Nov. 29, 1991, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born Jan 16, 1906, in Beardstown, the daughter of William and Sophia Broeker Dufelmeier. She married Russell Nordsiek on June 3, 1928, in Beardstown. He died in October 1986.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Margaret) Fiedler of rural Beardstown and Mrs. John (Jean) Jokisch of Bluffs Springs; one sister, Mrs. Marie Pilger of Beardstown; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Phyllis Farrar.
Mrs. Nordsiek taught grade school for a number of years in the Beardstown school system.
She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Arenzville, the Ladies Aid and Ruth Circle. She graduated from Beardstown High School in 1925 and later graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb. She was a member of Cass County Home Extension.
Funeral services will be 10: 30 a.m. Monday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Arenzville with burial at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown after 3 p.m. Sunday with family meeting friends 5-7 p.m. Friends may also call one hour prior to services Monday. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or the charity of the donors choice.
NORDSIEK, Alma M. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Alma M. Nordsiek, March 19, 1911 - March 21, 1997
Alma M. Nordsiek, 86, 1403 Washington Street, Beardstown, died at 10:07 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
She was born March 19, 1911 in Petersburg, the daughter of Henry William and Anna Marie Catherine Leinberger Dotzert. She married Harold Nordsiek February 24, 1937 in the Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church in Chicago.
Surviving are her husband, Harold, of Beardstown; two sons, Dean (wife Glenna) Nordsiek of Beardstown and Don (wife Connie) of rural Arenzville; one sister, Lydia Alcorn of rural Beardstown; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and four sisters.
She attended the Bluff Springs School, was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Arenzville, the St. Peter's Lutheran church Ladies Aid, helped her husband farm the family farm and was known throughout the area for her sewing and the quilts she made.
Funeral services were held Monday morning, March 24, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Near Arenzville with the Rev. Eimo Hinrichs officiating.
Organist Susan Roegge played selected hymns and accompanied the congregation in singing "In the Garden" and "How Great Thou Art."
Pallbearers were John Dotzert, Karl Alcorn, Lee Farrar, Wes Hendricker, Myron Strubbe, and Waldron Paul.
Burial was in the St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.
Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials have been suggested for the St. Luke's Cottage, or the St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
NORDSIEK, Floyd C. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
FLOYD C. NORDSIEK
Floyd C. Nordsiek, 89 years, of Pleasant Plains, IL and more recently a resident of the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia, IL died at 11:57 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 1994 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, IL.
He was born May 1, 1904 in Cass County, IL; the son of Henry and Mary Ring Nordsiek. He married Marie Turner on June 29, 1930 in Chandlerville, IL. She preceded in death on January 6,1968.
He is survived by two daughters, Frances Nordsiek of Pleasant Plains and Joan Stribling of rural Ashland; two grandsons, Mark Stribling and Shawn Stribling, both of Ashland; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Nordsiek of Beardstown and Paul Nordsiek of Jacksonville, Florida; two sisters, Katherine Dotzert of Jacksonville and Bernita Wmkelman of Plano; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Nordsiek, and a sister, Wilma Lawler.
Mr. Nordsiek served as manager of the Ashland Farmers Elevator for 25 years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Ashland United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Baker officiating. Burial was in Ashland City Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to Ashland United Methodist Church or Walker Nursing Home Activity Fund.
Organist, Kay Parsons, Ushers, Lee Houser, John Cosner, and Keith Bottens; Pallbearers; Danny Flinn, Harold Ring, Moulton Fulton, John Devlin, Kenneth Leahy, and Don Hoagland.
NORDSIEK, Harold Henry - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, May 16, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Harold Henry Nordsiek, 1913-2007, Beardstown
Harold Henry Nordsiek, 94, of Beardstown, died Monday afternoon, May 14, 2007, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
He was born Jan. 18, 1913, in Cass County, the son of Henry Frederick and Marie Anna Ring Nordsiek. He married Alma Margaret Dotzert on Feb. 24, 1937, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Chicago, and she preceded him in death March 19, 1997.
He is survived by two sons, Dean (wife, Glenna) of Beardstown and Don (wife, Connie) of Arenzville; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Russ and Paul; and three sisters, Bernita, Wilma and Catherine.
Mr. Nordsiek graduated from Beardstown High School in 1930. He farmed in Cass County until his retirement. After retirement he helped his family farm. He enjoyed fishing, the grandkids' sports, was an avid Cardinals fan and enjoyed playing cards. He was a lifelong member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Arenzville and served on the Church Council. He also served on the Beardstown school board and Farmers Terminal Grain Co. Board. He was a member of the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau and the Beardstown Elks for 54 years.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Arenzville, with burial at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Family will meet friends from 6-8 p.m. today at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Family will also meet with friends one hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
NORDSIEK, Henry Frederick - Illinoian Star Beardstown Illinois December 1, 1953 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Rites Held for H. F. Nordsiek
Funeral services for Henry Frederick Nordsiek; lifelong resident of Arenzville township who died at 8:30 o'clock Friday night at his farm home on route 1, Beardstown were held yesterday afternoon at St. Peter's Lutheran church. The Rev. G. A. Bischoff, pastor conducted the services.
Waldron Paul, vocalist, sang "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "The Lord's Prayer," accompanied at the organ by his sister. Mrs. Elisabeth Paul.
Mrs. Inez Dahman. Organist. played for the reccesional.
Pallbearers were Lee Farrar, Kenny Fiedler, 'Norman Nelson, Dwayne Beauchamp, Paul Winkelman, Oliver Meyer, Art C. Krohe. and, Everett Launer.
Flower bearers were Joan Nordsiek, Frances Nordsiek, Jean Nordsiek Dean Nordsiek, Shirley Dotzert,. Joan Launer, Helen Sue Hendricker, Beverly Dotzert, Lorrene Nelson and Don Nordsiek. Mr. Nordsiek was born May 14,1874 in Arenzville, the son of Frederick and Minnie Nordsiek.
He was united in marriage to Mary Ring who survives, together with the following children; Floyd of Ashland. Russell and Harold of Beardstown, Paul of Jacksonville Florida, Mrs. Bernita Winkelman, of Morris, Ill. Mrs. Wilma Lawler of Davenport Ia. And Mrs.Katherine Dotzert of Virginia. 15 Grandchildren and two great-grandchildren,
Also surviving are two sisters Mrs. Lena Hierman of Arenzville and Mrs, Anna Schumann of Centralla. Ill, and one brother, John Nordsiek of Beardstown.
Three sisters preceded him in death including Mrs Lizzie Hierman, Mrs. Mary Mechlert and Mrs. Emma Kloker.
NORDSIEK, Marie - Submitted by Ernie Launer
FINAL RITES FOR MRS. NORDSIEK HELD TUESDAY
Mrs. Marie Nordsiek, 62, wife of Floyd Nordsiek of Ashland, passed away at 9: 50 a.m. Saturday at St. John's hospital in Springfield.
She was born at Chandlerville on April 14, 1905, the daughter of Joseph J. and Elizabeth Gebhart Turner. She and Mr. Nordsiek were married in Chandlerville June 29, 1930.
Mrs. Nordsiek was a member of the Ashland Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband, Floyd; two daughters, Miss Frances Nordsiek of Ashland; Mrs. Joan Stribling, of Ashland; three brothers, Joseph Turner of Jacksonville, Russell of Chandlerville and Julian of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Detroit, Mich. and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Ashland Methodist Church with Rev. Kenneth Goodell officiating.
Interment was in Ashland cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Moulton Fulton, John Devlin, Harold Mahoney, Harry Winkelmann, Kenneth Leahy, Lloyd Thornley, Darrell Walker and M. B. Plattner.
Flowers were cared for by Bernice Hayes, Gladys Adkins, Ann Murray. Gladys Hager, Catherine Cosner and Ann Schaddel.
NORDSIEK, Marie Anna Ring - Illinoian Star, Beardstown, Ill, October 14, 1961 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Mrs. Nordsiek Funeral to be held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Anna Ring Nordsiek, 80, route 1, Arenzville, who died Friday afternoon at Schmitt Memorial Hospital, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Arenzville. The Rev. George Bischoff, pastor, will officiate.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Northcutt Funeral Home. The body will be removed to the St. Peter's Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. where it will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Mrs Nordsiek was born in Sacony, Germany July 30, 1881, a daughter of Carl and Marie Loser Ring.
She came to this country with her parents at the age of 11.
She was married to Henry Nordsiek on October 21, 1902. To this union seven children were born: four sons, Russell and Harold of Beardstown; Floyd of Ashland, and Rev. P. K. Nordsiek of Jacksonville, Fla.; and three daughters, Mrs. Bernita Winkelman of Aurora, Mrs. Wilma Lawler of Davenport, Iowa, and Mrs Katherine Dotzert of Virginia.
There are 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, six sisters, Mrs. Helen Nelson and Mr. Anna Hendricker, both of Tullula; Mrs. Martha Meyer of Jacksonville, Mrs. Elizabeth Hendricker and Mrs Rosa Meyer of Beardstown; and Mrs. Lydia Menge of Virginia, (not in the Obit was Mrs. Amanda Launer of Virginia); and four brothers, Carl and Henry Ring, both of Ashland, Bill Ring of Virginia, and Chris Ring of Mexico, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband who died November 26, 1953; her parents and one sister.
NORDSIEK, Rev. Paul K. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Rev. Paul K. Nordsiek 1910-2001 Jacksonville , Florida
The Rev. Dr. Paul K. Nordsiek, 90 of Jacksonville, Florida and formerly of Beardstown, died Tuesday January 16, 2001, in Jacksonville, Florida after a brief illness.
He was born May 19, 1910, in Beardstown, the son of Henry and Marie Anna Ring Nordsiek. He married Dorothy M. Fess October 12, 1938, and she survives.
He is also survived by a son, Gerald A. (wife,Kathy) of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; a daughter Janet N. Hilton of Ridgeville, S. C.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother Harold of Beardstown, a sister Katherine Dotzert of Jacksonville Illinois; and several Nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
Dr. Nordsiek was a longtime resident of Jacksonville, FL. He was a retired Lutheran Minister serving six different congregations in Illinois and Florida including the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Mark. He held several Synodical positions for the Lutheran church and received an honorary Doctorate of Divinity from Newberry College. Dr. Nordsiek was a member of Kiwanis International and the Rotary Club.
Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Mark. The family will meet friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 4115 Hendricks Ave. Jacksonville FL. A prayer service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in rural Arenzville with the Rev. John Rothfusz officiating. in lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Mark or the charity of the donor's choice.
NORDSIEK, Russel H. - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Russel Nordsiek, 80, of Beardstown dies
BEARDSTOWN - Russel H. Nordsiek, 80, of Beardstown, died Tuesday morning, Oct. 21 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was born Dec. 29, 1905 near Beardstown, the son of Henry and Mary Ring Nordsiek.
He married Alma Dufelmeier June 3, 1928 in Beardstown, and she survives, along with three daughters, Mrs. Lee (Phyllis) Farrar of Beardstown, Mrs. Kenneth (Mary Margaret) Fiedler of rural Beardstown, and Mrs. John (Jean) Jokisch of Bluff Springs; three brothers, Floyd of Pleasant Plains, Harold of Beardstown, and Reverend Dr. Paul of East Flat Rock, N.C.; three sisters, Mrs. Bernita Winkelman of Plano, Mrs. Wilma Lawler of East Flat Rock, N.C., and Mrs. Katherine Dotzert of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Mr. Nordsiek farmed for 53 years in the Hagener Township near Arenzville until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Arenzville, the Beardstown Elks Club, the Arenzville Community Club, St. Peter's Lutheran Church Men and the Anti-Thief Association in Arenzville. He served for 15 years as supervisor for the Hagener Township; and served on the board of supervisors for Cass Co.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.rn. Friday at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Arenzville. Friends may call at the Sager Funeral Home after 4:30 p.m. Thursday, with the family to meet friends from 6-8:30 Thursday evening. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. until time of services Friday. Burial will be at St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
NORDSIEK, Shirley - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Shirley Nordsiek, 49, dies Saturday night
BEARDSTOWN - Shirley Nordsiek, 49, of rural Virginia, died Saturday night, Jan. 26, 1991, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born Sept. 4, 1941, in Scott County, the daughter of Clarence and Leona Owens Pahlmann. She married Dean Nordsiek Oct. 25, 1959, in Bluffs.
She is survived by her husband of rural Virginia; her mother of Bluffs; two sons, Michael of rural Beardstown and Brett of rural Virginia; one daughter, Jill Taylor of Fort Knox, Ky.; three sisters, Phyllis Taylor of Romeoville, Pam Shireman of rural Bluffs and Sandy Fricke of rural Chapin; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Nordsiek was a 1959 graduate of Bluffs High School, a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Arenzville, the Ladies Aid and the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. She also was an associated member of the Cass County Home Extension and the Beardstown Emblem Club.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church near Arenzville with burial at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may call any time after 3 p.m. Monday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, where the family will meet friends from6:30-8:30p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.
NORRIS, Alice (Miller) - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Wesbsite
Alice (Miller) Norris, May 23, 1924-September 5, 2011
Alice Miller Norris, 87, of Virginia, died Monday, September 5, 2011 at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She was born May 23, 1924 in Barrow County, Wisconsin, the daughter of John O. and Jane Duncan Miller. She married Wilbert "Babe" Norris on December 1, 1944 in Virginia and he preceded her in death on February 2, 1992.
She is survived by four sons, Lynn Norris of Virginia, Keith (Carolyn) Norris of Tallula, Neal (Sarah) Norris of Oakford, and Clay (Terri) Norris of Eugene, OR; nine grandchildren and nine great - grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son in infancy, one brother, and four sisters.
Mrs. Norris was a graduate of Virginia High School and a member of Panther Creek New Beginnings Church. She was a volunteer at Walker Nursing Home and she enjoyed reading.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia, with burial at Garner Chapel Cemetery, north of Philadelphia. The family will meet friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Baptist Children's Home.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.buchanancody.com
NORTON, Mary - Beardstown Illinoian, June 25, 1877
Mrs. Mary Norton, wife of Philo Norton of Chandlerville, died at her residence, the 20th after a long illness.
NORTON, Rachel L.
Rachel L. Norton, June 3, 1922 - May 3, 2012
Rachel Leona Lowe Norton, 89, of Springfield, IL and formerly of Virginia and Jacksonville, IL and Glendale, AZ died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the home of her nephew in Springfield.
She was born June 3, 1922 in rural Virginia, IL; the daughter of Richard Colson and Gertrude Ovilette Caywood Lowe. She married Harold Lewis Norton on November 15, 1959 in Phoenix, AZ and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2005.
She is survived by a son, Ken Lee Norton and his partner, Larry McGlothlin of Sunbury, OH; two nephews, Ronald Winner of Springfield with whom she has made her home since September of 2009 and Martin Borman (wife, Kathy) of Jacksonville; a niece, Vauhnee Borman Baptist of Charleston; and several cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Clara Elizabeth Lowe, Ida Bernice Lowe Winner, and Josephine Lucille Lowe Borman.
Mrs. Norton was a 1939 graduate of Virginia High School and was employed as a beautician at Jo-Lo Beauty Shop in Jacksonville and several beauty shops in the Glendale and Phoenix, AZ area. Rachel had a wonderful sense of humor, thoroughly enjoyed life in Arizona, and never met a cat she did not love.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private committal services will be held at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the Virginia Memorial Public Library or a charity of the donor’s choice. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
NOTTINGHAM, Mabel Irene - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 5, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Mabel Irene Nottingham, 98, of Virginia, died Monday morning, Nov. 4, 2002 at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
She was born July 4, 1904, in Pleasant Plains, the daughter of John Ludwig and Lena Morgan Noble. She married Alfred Burton Nottingham May 21, 1925, in Springfield, and he preceded in death Aug. 6, 1985.
She is survived by four granddaughters, Bonnie (husband, Steve) Herrin of Newton, Iowa, and Coni, (husband, Dale) Cox, Kathy, (husband, Tony) Wzientek, and Mary Ann (husband, Ron) Brockhouse, all of Virginia; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Edna McConnell of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lois Ann Alexander on March 27, 2002, two sisters, Edith Sanders and Frances Speaker; and four brothers, John, Wilbur, and in infancy Elmer and Earl Noble.
Mrs. Nottingham attended Pleasant Plains schools and later taught school at the Grand Prairie country school in Sangamon County prior to her marriage. She later assisted her husband with their farming operation. She was a longtime member of the Peter Cartwright United Methodist Church in Pleasant Plains and more recently joined the Virginia United Methodist Church after moving to the Virginia area. She enjoyed bowling, quilting, and was active in several card clubs.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home of Virginia, with burial at Bethel Cemetery in rural Pleasant Plains. Friends may call after 4 p.m. today at the funeral home where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Virginia Community Day Care Center.
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