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PFEIFFER, Gretchen J. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, May 2, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Gretchen J. Pfeiffer, 88, of Ashland, and formerly of Ashton, died Wednesday evening, April 30, 2003 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born Oct. 24, 1914 in Amboy, the daughter of William and Inez Walters Finch. She married Glenn John Pfeiffer Feb. 28, 1940, and he preceded her in death Oct. 29, 1979.
She is survived by two daughters, Jacqueline J. Spradlin of Ashland and Sandra R. (husband, Jim) Ranney of East Peoria; five grandchildren, Tara R. Eiken of Port Charlotte, Fla., Tammy R. Kesterson of Ashland, Tracy R. Bennett of Edina, Minn., James A. Ranney of Annapolis, Md., and Christine L. Ranney of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; 11 great grandchildren; and three nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, William Finch, and one sister, Ruth Burrell. Mrs. Pfeiffer was a graduate of Amboy High School and attended Illinois State University. She was formerly employed at Ashton Bank in Ashton and worked several years as an administrative assistant at the Del Monte plant in Rochelle. She relocated to Mesa, Ariz., for 20 years after retirement. She was a member of the Ashton, United Methodist Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family committal services will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Ashland Public Library for the Books On Tape Program. Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of the arrangements. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
PHELPS, Jacqueline 'Jackie' Elizabeth - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, April 20, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Jacqueline 'Jackie' Phelps, 1924-2007, Beardstown
Jacqueline "Jackie" Elizabeth Phelps, 82, of Beardstown, died Thursday, April 19, 2007, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
She was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Rushville, the daughter of Robert H. and Lucy Self Morrow. She married Robert Lee Phelps on April 27, 1940, and he survives.
She is survived by one daughter, Sandra (husband, Jerry) Lovekamp of Arenzville; one grandson, Greg (wife, Barb) Lovekamp of Springfield; and two great-grandsons.
Mrs. Phelps graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1941. She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. As a homemaker, she enjoyed working crossword puzzles, reading, and cooking.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
PHELPS, Robert F.
Robert F. Phelps, March 11, 1925-August 16, 2011
Robert F. Phelps, 86, of Beardstown, died Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at his home. He was born March 11, 1925 in Beardstown, the son of Lloyd and Henrietta Kesler Phelps. He married Jeannine Seward on March 13, 1949 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. Surviving is his wife Jeannine Phelps of Beardstown; two daughters Jan (husband Roger) Webster of Foristell, MO and Jane (husband Jack) Johnson of Lacon; four grandchildren Benjamin Webster of Jefferson City, MO, Sara (husband Phillip) Gillette of Bethlehem, PA, Jonathan (wife Heather Albin) Briggs of Newberry, SC, and Kyle Briggs of Colorado Springs, CO; one great granddaughter Cora Gillette; one brother Burl (wife Carol) Phelps of Decatur; and one sister Betty Carter of Clearwater, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bob graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1944. He served in the US Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. As an Illinois Registered Land Surveyor, Bob served as Superintendent of Cass County Highway Department for 30 years retiring in 1999 and returned to surveying until he was 81 years old. He was a member of Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post #1239 in Beardstown, Cass Lodge AF & AM, and Beardstown B.P.O. Elks #1007. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting but his most valuable treasure in life was his family. Private family services will be held. Memorials have been suggested to Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post for the WWII Veterans Memorial Trip to Washington, DC. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com
PHELPS, Robert Lee
Robert Lee Phelps, May 2, 1920-May 22, 2012
Robert Lee Phelps, 92 of Beardstown, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Heritage Health in Beardstown. He was born May 2, 1920 in Beardstown, the son of Earl and Emma Thornsberry Phelps. He married Jacqueline “Jackie” Elizabeth Morrow on April 27, 1940 and she preceded him in death on April 19, 2007. Surviving is his daughter Sandra Lovekamp of Arenzville; his grandson Greg (wife Barb) Lovekamp of Springfield; two great grandsons Alan and Brad Lovekamp; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, six brothers John, Russell, Charlie, Jessie, Tony, and Henry, and three sisters Anna Marie in infancy, Ollie Walls, and Lila Plowright. Robert graduated from Beardstown in the class of 1941. He retired after 35 years from Burlington Northern Railroad in Beardstown as a switchman. Robert was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. He was known to be a tremendous athlete and liked to play baseball and softball. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Friday, May 25, 2012 at Beardstown City Cemetery. . The family will meet with friends from 10-10:45 AM Friday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials have been suggested to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.airsman-hires.com.
PHERIGO, Bobby, Jr. - Cass County Star Gazette, January 19, 2012 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Bobby Pherigo, Jr., January 14, 1961 - Jan. 11, 2012
Bobby Pherigo, Jr., 51, of Beardstown died Sunday, Jan. 15, at his residence.
He was born Jan. 14, 1961 in Beardstown, the son of Robert M. and Sally Jo Pate Pherigo. He married Norma Jean Roth on July 31, 2002 at Black Oak Church in Beardstown.
Surviving is his wife Norma Pherigo of Beardstown; his father Robert (wife, Winnie) Pherigo Sr. of Beardstown; his daughter Kristin (husband Ted) Summers of Lacey, WA, three grandchildren Haley, Braydon, and Emmalyn Summers; his brother Randy (wife Sheila) Pherigo of Beardstown; two nephews Randy (wife Abby) Pherigo Jr. of Quincy and Adam Pherigo of Beardstown; and two nieces Cami Jo Pherigo of Virginia and Chloe Pherigo of Beardstown.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Bobby was currently employed with the City of Beardstown for over ten years. He loed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, "mushrooming", and being on the Illinois River. He treasured time spent with his family and his many friends.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Beardstown City Cemetery.
Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com
PHERIGO, Kenneth D. - Hurley Funeral Home obituaries
Kenneth D. Pherigo 1936-2010
Kenneth D. Pherigo, 74, of Chandlerville, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 26, 2010. He was born July 26, 1936 in Chandlerville to Clifford and Muriel (Lisenbee) Pherigo. He married Sandra Kay Thompson on January 5, 1955.
Mr. Pherigo is survived by two daughters, Sheryle Henry of Springfield, Anita Pritchard of Hanover Park, IL, one son, Randall Pherigo of Naperville, IL, five grandchildren, Yvonne, Michelle, Lloyd, Lauren, Randolph, and two great-grandchildren Ava and Zildjian. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Rhonda Sue Pherigo. Also surviving is his special friend, Bobette Vaughn, of Chandlerville.
Mr. Pherigo was a member of the Chandlerville Christian Church, NRA and American Legion. He had served in the US Army as a Paratrooper.
Funeral services will be held at the Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville on Monday, August 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the services. Rev. Jim Waterman will officiate. Following the services, cremation rites will be accorded and burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chandlerville Christian Church. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Lintner-Hurley Funeral Home in Chandlerville is in charge of arrangements.
PHERIGO, Lois A. - Virginia Gazette,Virginia, Illinois - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Lois A. Pherigo, September 12, 1951-September 19, 1996
Lois A. Pherigo, 45, Chandlerville, was pronounced dead at 9:50 a.m. Thursday, September 19 in Springfield.
She was born September 12, 1951 in Beardstown, the daughter of William Everett and Hazel Cox Hish. She married Rick Pherigo on January 15, 1971.
She is survived by her husband, Rick Pherigo; two sons, Anthony Wayne Pherigo and Jayson Lee Pherigo, both of Chandlerville; a daughter, Wendy LeAnne Pherigo of Chandlerville; her parents, William Everett and Hazel Hish of Chandlerville; two sisters, Mrs. Martin (Wilma) Fox of Thayer and Mrs. Douglas (Rosa Lee) Brockhouse of Kirkwood, MO; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mrs. Pherigo was a bookkeeper for Jack Tanner Towing Company of Havana. She was a member of Chandlerville United Methodist Church where she served as treasurer for several years and the Chandlerville American Legion Auxiliary.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Chandlerville United Methodist Church with Rev. Mark Horn officiating. The organist was Melinda Taylor. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, north of Chandlerville.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Chandlerville United Methodist Church.
PHILIPPI, Emma - Beardstown newspaper January 5, 1952, Beardstown, Illinois - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Miss Emma Philippi Dies at Hospital
Miss Emma Philippi member of one of Cass County's pioneer families and one of the most generous donors to the Schmitt Memorial hospital building fund died at 10:30 o'clock last night at the hospital where she had been a patient only a few hours.
Miss Philippi, native of Cass county, was aged 77 years 7 months and 20 days.
The body was taken to Cline's Funeral Home where funeral services will be held at 1:30 o'clock Monday afternoon. The Rev. R. E. Aden of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, Bluff Springs, will officiate.
Miss Philippi was born May 14, 1874 in Cass county the daughter of Herman and Marie Winhold Philippi. She grew to womanhood on the farm near this city where she lived her entire life.
She was preceded in death by her parents: two sisters, Mrs. Lena Korte and Miss Lula Philippi and a twin brother Emil; who died in infancy.
She is survived by on sister Laura, and two brothers Pompeious and William, who reside on the Philippi Farm, Crooked Lane near Bluff Springs. Three nieces Mrs. Henry Fiedler, Mrs. Frank Dotzert, and Amelia Korte and three nephews, Herman, Robert and Homer Korte also survive, as do 7 great-nieces and 4 great-nephews.
PHILIPPI, Laura - Illinoian Star July 13, 1954 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Miss Laura Philippi Dies
Miss Laura Philippi, 75, died at the Schmitt Memorial hospital at 9:50 o'clock last night. She had been a patient since Saturday evening. She had been an invalid since she suffered a broken hip nearly 6 years ago and was confined to her wheel chair.
She was born September 12, 1879 on a farm southwest of Bluff Springs, the daughter of Herman Philippi and Marie Winhold Philippi. She was 74 years and 10 months at the time of her death. She lived he entire life on the farm where she was born.
She was preceded in death by he parents, three sisters, Mrs. Lena Korte, Miss Emma Philippi, and Miss Lula Philippi, an infant brother, Emil, a niece Mrs.Laura Blum.
She is survived by two brothers, Pompeious and William Philippi, with whom she made her home. Also surviving are the following nieces and nephews. Mrs. Henry Fiedler, Mrs. Frank Dotzert, Herman, Robert, Homer, and Amelia Korte: seven great nieces and four great nephews; Mrs. Charles Flowers, Mrs. Edwin Stock, Mrs. Leo Wankel, Merle, Carolyn, Marjorie, Arthur, Norman, and Joan Korte, Eileen Fiedler, and Glen Fiedler who is stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas.
Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:30 o'clock with the Rev. R. E. Aden, pastor of the Lutheran church in Bluff Springs. Friends may call Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Cline Funeral home.
PHILIPPI, Lulu - Beardstown newspaper, September 23, 1943, Beardstown, Illinois - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Miss Lulu Philippi Dies
Had Been Ill at Farm Home Near Here
Miss Lulu Philippi, a life long resident of Cass county and about 67 years of age died at her home near Crooked Lane about 8:55 o'clock last night after a lingering illness.
The body was removed to the Cline Funeral home to be prepared for burial.
Miss Philippi made her home on a farm with her two brothers and two sisters who are the only immediate survivors. They are William, Pompeious, Miss Emma and Miss Laura Philippi. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Miss Philippi was born December 23, 1876 near Beardstown, the daughter of Herman and Marie Winhold Philippi and was 66 years nine months and 22 days of age at the time of her death.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Korte.
Funeral services will be held at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the late home with the Rev. G. A. Saathoff in charge.
PHILIPPI, William W. - Illinoian Star March 31, 1969, Beardstown, Illinois - Submitted by Ernie Launer
WILLIAM W. PHILIPPI
Funeral services for William W. Philippi, 81, who died Friday, March 28, 1969, afternoon at the Schmitt Memorial Hospital, were held today at 2 p.m. at the Cline Funeral Home, with Pastor Glem Anderson of the first Lutheran Church officiating. He had been a patient In the hospital since February 7.
He was born on November 30, 1887 near Bluff Springs, the son of Herman and Marie Winhold Philippi.
He is survived by the following nieces and nephew: Mrs. Inez Fiedler, Mrs. Arneda Dotzert, Miss Amelia Korte and Herman, Robert and Homer Korte; also 11 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Emil and Pompious Philippi; four sisters, Mrs. Lena Korte, Emma, Lula and Laura Philippi and one niece, Mrs. Laura Blum.
Burial was in the city cemetery.
PHILLIPPI, Pomp Oscar - Illinoian Star November 10, 1960 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Pomp Phillippi, 75, Dies At Local Hospital
Pompeious Oscar Phillippi, 75, R. Rt. 1 Beardstown, died at 2:35 p.m. yesterday at the Schmitt Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since August 28.
He had suffered a stroke 10 years ago from which he never fully recovered, being an invalid the last few years.
He was born September 16, 1884 on the homestead where he lived all his life.
He was the son of Herman and Marie Winhold Phillippi. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Lena) Korte, Emma, Lulu, and Laura; and by a niece, Mrs. Laura Blum.
He is survived by his brother, William with whom he made his home; the following nieces and nephews; Mrs. Inez Fiedler, Mrs. Arneda Dotzert, Herman, Robert, Amelia, and Homer Korte; and one great-great-niece and one great-great-nephew.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cline Funeral home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday.
PHILLIPS, Ruth Ella (Dieckman) - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois - Submitted by Mark E. Phillips
Ruth E. Phillips, 1911-2002, Jacksonville
Ruth E. Phillips, 90, of Jacksonville and formerly of Murrayville, died Monday, April 1, 2002, at her residence.
She was born July 1, 1911, in Orchard, Neb., the daughter of Henry Herman and Margaret Elizabeth Schneider Dieckman. She married William P. Phillips, and he preceded her in death in 1938. She then married Raymond Clyde Phillips Feb. 24, 1943 in Mississippi, and he preceded her in death on July 23, 1981.
She is survived by four daughters, Jacolyn R. (husband, Richard) Hermes of New Berlin, Pat (husband, Don) Covey of Grapevine, Texas, Margaret (husband, Don) Mathews of Roodhouse and Dixie (husband, Keith) Pennell of Murrayville; two sons, Jon R. of Jacksonville and Thomas C. (wife, Diana) of Murrayville; 20 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Bill J.; a brother, Louis Henry Dieckman; a sister, Elise Lousetia Jones, and a grandson.
Mrs. Phillips graduated from Arenzville High School.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Mackey-Daws Funeral Home in Murrayville, with burial at Murrayville City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Illinois or St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis.
PIPPENGER, Zelma Darlene "Ma P" - Cass County Star Gazette, November 4, 2010 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Zelma Darlene Pippenger, 71, of Beardstown died Thursday, October 28, 2010, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
She was born April 4, 1939 in Beardstown, the daughter of Vernon and Louise Osar Avery. She married Glen Pippenger on December 6, 1981 and he preceded her in death.
Surviving are four children Cecil Pippenger of Cameron, Russell Pippenger of Wyoming, Marilyn Marek of Illinois, and Julius �Lee� Pippenger of Littleton; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters Charlotte Hull of Arenzville and Zella Mae (husband Gary) Smith of Beardstown; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sisters Betty Allen and Judy Kay Woods, and a nephew Albert Woods Jr.
Zelma attended Cass County Schools, was a homemaker and a Certified Nurses Aid. She loved doing puzzle books, crocheting, reading, joking, and spending time with friends and family.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with the Rev. Irene DeSollar officiating.
Special music played was, "He's Alive," Is That My Mission," "Testify To Love," and "Old Rugged Cross."
Memorials have been suggested to Cass-Schyler Area Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected]
PLUMMER, Elijah Smith - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Elijah S. Plummer Civil War Veteran, Summoned by Death
End comes Tuesday at Home in Virginia; Ran Away to Service in Army
Virginia, April 27--Elijah S. Plummer, one of this community's two remaining Civil War veterans, who until two weeks ago was able to visit the business district daily, died at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his home. He was 91 years old.
Like many Illinois boys in their 'teens, Mr. Plummer heard the call of patriotism above parental objections, and ran away to enter military service for the union. He had two brothers in the service at the time, which no doubt accounted for his determination to join the army.
He was 18 years old when he enlisted at Springfield, when the war was at about the halfway mark. Going to New Orleans, he was assigned to service in the 33rd Illinois Infantry commanded by A.J. Smith, and Company K of which Edward Higgins was captain.
Narrow Escape in River.
One of Mr. Plummer's most dangerous experiences was when a boat sank in the Mississippi river. He and his brother clung to wreckage of the craft and were rescued.
He helped in the capture of Fort Blakely and Fort Spanish near Mobile and later was at the capture of Mobile.
Mr. Plummer was born July 13, 1845, on a farm near Maysville, Ky., coming with his parents to Cass county in 1850, having been a resident of this community some 87 years. In 1876 he was united in marriage with Susie Beach, who passed away in 1912.
Eight children Survive
Mr. and Mrs. Plummer were parents of nine children, eight of whom survive their father. Miss Edith Plummer died in 1933.
The surviving children are Lee Plummer and Mrs. Bruce Birmingham, Chicago; Mrs. B.O. Springer, Mrs. Carl Ericson, Mrs. Carroll Knight, Mrs. Lee Devlin, Mrs. Charles McGovern and Charles M. Plummer, all of Virginia and vicinity.
There are 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Plummer and family resided in the home place with his father.
From 1873 to 1920, when he retired from active work, Mr. Plummer followed the trade of a carpenter. Many of the homes and business houses in Virginia were erected by him.
The veteran was active up until the time of his illness two weeks ago. He took great pleasure in reading newspapers, and in walking about the streets of the town where most of his life was spent. He frequently made automobile trips.
Mr. Plummer was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
PLUMMER, Joshua Clark - Beardstown Central Illinoian, November 25, 1869
Mr. Plummer, living near Virginia, IL fell on the railroad tracks while turkey shooting and a gunshot entered his leg. He refused to have the leg amputated and died a short time later. He leaves a wife and five children.
PLUMMER, John Wesley - The Enterprize-Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, February 19, 1928 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
SERVICES ARE HELD HERE FOR JOHN PLUMMER
Last rites for John Wesley Plummer, 86, a veteran of the Civil War and resident of Virginia for many years who died Sunday night at his home, were conducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday at the residence at 222 East Union street, Rev. J.C. Shull, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating and interment was in the Walnut Ridge cemetery.
Mr. Plummer was born May 6, 1842, on a farm near Maysville, Ky. When eight years of age he came with his parents to Illinois and settled near Virginia.
In the spring of 1862, he was enlisted in Co., D., 114th Illinois Infantry. After having served two years and participating in a number of important battles among which was the seige of Vicksburg, he was taken prisoner and held at Andersonville for a period of six months, being paroled on Thanksgiving Day 1864. While en route to enjoin his regiment in the spring of 1865, peace was declared and he returned to his farm near Virginia.
He was married March 15, 1875 to Charity Aristine McLin, who survives him. To them were born several children, five of whom are living. He also has one brother, E.S. Plummer of Virginia, one sister, Mrs. John Watkins, Harrisburg, Ky., five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The children living are Mrs. Perry Fished and Mrs. Cora Bingham of Virginia, Mrs. Walter Meyer and Mrs. Henry Hager of Beardstown; and one son, Harold of Springfield.
Mr. Plummer was a member of M.E. church and of Stevenson Post of the G.A.R.
Note:, The obituary was typed exactly as it appeared in the newspaper, February 19, 1928, including misspelled words and the incorrect last name of John's wife, Charity.
PLUNKETT, Annabel - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, February 28, 2008, Beardstown - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Annabel Plunkett, 77, of Beardstown, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 26, 2008, at her residence.
She was born Aug. 19, 1930, in Meredosia, the daughter of Robert Lee and Lena Stuhmer Workman. She married Walter M. Plunkett on Aug. 5, 1948, and he survives.
She is also survived by two sons, David W. of Beardstown and Henry L. (wife, Katherine) of Denison, Texas; one daughter, Nancy A. (husband, Don) Riddle of Denison, Texas; five grandchildren, Alexa and John Plunkett, Stephanie and Tracy Riddle and Jennifer Young; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Russell L. Workman of San Antonio. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Thrasher and Norma Jean Durr.
Mrs. Plunkett graduated from Meredosia High School in 1948. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Circle 6 in Beardstown. Her hobbies included crafting, reading and quilting. She had many talents and was kind to everyone she met.
Following cremation rites, there will be private services held at a later date. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
PLUNKETT, Betty L. - December 22, 1931-April 25, 2017
Bette L. Plunkett, 85 of Virginia, IL died Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
She was born December 22, 1931 in Beardstown, IL, the daughter of Henry Paul and Ollie Brooks Baehr. She married Guy William “Bill” Plunkett Jr. on April 18, 1953 at St. Luke Church in Virginia and he preceded her in death on January 1, 2010.
She is survived by three children, Micki Wilson (friend, Travis Cox) of Virginia, Mike Plunkett (wife, Cheryl) of Springfield, and Mark Plunkett (wife, Valerie) of Petersburg; seven grandchildren, Bradley Wilson (wife, Emily) of Athens, Brian Wilson (wife, Ngoc) of Winter Park, FL, Daniel Plunkett, David Plunkett, and Ashley Plunkett, all of Springfield, Samantha Whitehurst (husband, Matt) of Petersburg, and Shelby Plunkett of Santa Monica, CA; four great grandchildren, Marlie Nicole Whitehurst, Dayton Steven Whitehurst, Hazel Mae Whitehurst, and Bryce Linh Wilson; several nieces and nephews; and a brother-in-law, Bob Plunkett (wife, Bev) of Virginia.
She was preceded in death by two half brothers, Harold and Clyde Bell; a half sister, Thelma “Sissie” Case; and two sisters-in-law, Wilma Bast and Margaret Blakeman.
Bette was a graduate of Beardstown High School and was employed many years as a meat cutter for McCausland’s IGA in Virginia. She was a member of St. Luke Parish in Virginia. A devoted wife and mother, Bette enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and doting over her great grandchildren. She loved to cook for her family and friends and spend time crappie fishing.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 am, Friday, April 28, 2017 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Virginia with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the church from 10:00 am Friday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Luke Catholic Church. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
PLUNKETT, Guy William Jr. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
GUY WILLIAM PLUNKETT JR. January 1, 2010
Guy William "Bill" Plunkett Jr., 80, of Virginia, IL died Friday, January 1, 2010 at his residence.
He was born February 28, 1929 in Ashland, IL; the son of Guy William Sr. and Emma Reiser Plunkett. He married Bette L. Baehr on April 18, 1953 at St. Luke's Church in Virginia and she survives.
He is also survived by a daughter, Micki Wilson (friend, Randy Davison) of Virginia; two sons, Mike Plunkett (wife, Cheryl) of Springfield and Mark Plunkett (wife, Valerie) of Petersburg; seven grandchildren, Bradley Wilson of Sullivan, Brian Wilson of Orlando, FL, Daniel Plunkett, David Plunkett, Ashley Plunkett, all of Springfield, Samantha Plunkett of Athens, and Shelby Plunkett of San Diego, CA; a great granddaughter, Marlie Nicole; a brother, Bob Plunkett (wife, Bev) of Virginia; two sisters, Wilma Dalton Bast (deceased husband, Harold "Honk") of Cottage Green, MN and Margaret Blakeman (deceased husband, Howard) of Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a niece, and a nephew.
Mr. Plunkett was a graduate of Virginia High and served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1953. He worked with Quincy Hughes Heating and Air Conditioning for a few years. He later managed the FS Virginia LP Plant for 28 years. He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Virginia and attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Havana during the summers. He served as an alderman for the City of Virginia during the 1970's. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bill enjoyed boating, fishing, spending time at his cabin on Matanza Beach, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals, riding the "Mule", and spoiling his grandkids.
A funeral Mass will be held 2:30 PM Monday, January 4, 2010 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Virginia with burial and military honors at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends from 12:30 to 2:30 PM Monday at the church. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Luke's Catholic Church, Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice, or Matanza Beach Lake Association. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com
POST, Lena Mae - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 27, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Lena Mae Post, 88, of Beardstown and formerly of Meredosia, died Sunday evening, Nov. 25, 2007, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
She was born May 30, 1919, in Chapin, the daughter of James and Pearl Surratt Shinnebarger. She married Donald "Bud" Post in 1935, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death in 1959.
She is survived by one daughter, Donna (husband, Jack) Allen of Meredosia; two granddaughters, Deborah (husband, Steven) Surratt of Meredosia and Jackie (husband, Matt) Post of Arenzville; three great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles (wife, Shirley) Shinnebarger of Walnut Grove, Mo.; and one sister, Virginia Bean of Norman, Okla. She was preceded in death by one brother, Delbert Shinnebarger.
Mrs. Post was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Private services will be held at a later date, with burial at Chapin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.buchanancody.com.
PRICE, Earl H. - Cass County Star Gazette, January 25, 2012
Earl H. Price, 87, of Beardstown died Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Heritage Health in Mt. Sterling. Memorial services will be held at 11 AM Friday, January 27, 2012, at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery where military honors will be presented by Guthrie-Pierce VFW Post #1239/ There will be no visitation. Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com.
PRICE, Rozillia 'Rosie' Bell - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, February 27, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Rozillia 'Rosie' Bell Price, 1929-2007, Beardstown
Rozillia "Rosie" Bell Price, 77, of Beardstown, died Monday Feb. 26, 2007, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born May 29, 1929, in Adair, the daughter of Elmer Bert and Eunice Florence Lindsey Thurman. She married Earl Harold Price on Sept. 27, 1958, in Palmyra, Mo., and he survives.
She is also survived by two sons, Lemuel (wife, Kitty) Hymes of Gilroy, Calif. and Michael Hymes of Illinois; two daughters, Linda (husband, George) Absher of Beardstown and Patricia (husband, Dick) Holt of Smith Lake; one stepson, Ed Price of Beardstown; 16 grandchildren, Amy Phillips, Brian Newman, Michael Hymes, Tiffany Thompson, Jennifer Dingman, Jennifer McCombs, Jimmy Hymes, Nathaniel Absher, Tammy Drake, Nicole Gregory, David Holt, Connie Dossett, John Price, Shane Price, Mandy Price and Cody Thurman; 30 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jack (wife, Donna) Thurman and Harry (wife, Joann) Thurman, both of Beardstown; three sisters, Kathryn Rohn and Delores (husband, Kenny) Workman, both of Beardstown and Christina Crews of Carthage; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one stepson, David (surviving wife, Linda of Beardstown) Price; five brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Price attended school in Beardstown. She was a faithful and active member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Guthrie-Pierce VFW Ladies Auxiliary, both in Beardstown. She assisted in numerous luncheons served by both organizations and operating the American Legion Bingo in Beardstown for many years. She was formerly employed as a waitress at various local restaurants including Star Cafe', Yates Cafe', and Arrow Restaurant, all in Beardstown. She enjoyed playing bingo and cards.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
PRIEF, Justin Robert - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, July 31, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Justin Robert Prief, 1982-2007, Beardstown
Justin Robert Prief, 24, of Beardstown, died Sunday afternoon, July 29, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Nov. 11, 1982, in Springfield, the son of John A. and Debora A. Donaldson Prief.
He is survived by his parents of Beardstown; and one sister, Kristen A. Prief of Beardstown. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donaldson; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Prief.
Mr. Prief was a 2001 graduate of Beardstown High School and was an avid collector of Nutcracker and Wade Figurines. He enjoyed e-mailing his friends, spending time with his family and his two toy poodles, Nikki and Annie.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Beardstown. Family will meet with friends from 10 a.m. until time of services. Memorials are suggested to Dr. Stan Korsmeyer Science Education Fund. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
PROFFITT, Hollis - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, December 13, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Hollis Proffitt, 1918-2006, Beardstown
Hollis Proffitt, 88, of Beardstown, died Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
She was born April 23, 1918, near Roodhouse, the daughter of Ray and Marie Arendell Walker. She married Ernest Proffitt on Sept. 24, 1937 in Hannibal, Mo., and he preceded her in death Dec. 22, 1997.
She is survived by two sons, Larry (wife, Brenda) of Jacksonville and Ronnie (wife, Mary) of Literberry; one daughter, Cathy (husband, Butch) Sprague of Roodhouse; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mona Bradshaw of Jacksonville and Mary Lou (husband, Bob) Wilson of Arizona; and one brother, Roy (wife, Nancy) Walker of Benton. she was preceded in death by one great-grandchild; and two brothers, Gene Walker and Ray (surviving wife, Pat of Arizona) Walker.
Mrs. Proffitt was a seamstress at J. Capps and Sons in Jacksonville for 16 years. she was a charter member of the Jacksonville Moose Auxiliary and served in all chairs. She was a member of the College of Regents of Moose, V.F.W. Auxiliary, and the Church of Our Saviour.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at Church of Our Saviour in Jacksonville, with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. Thursday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, where the family will meet friends following a 5:45 p.m. prayer service, until 8 p.m. A Moose Auxiliary service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials are suggested to the Church of Our Saviour. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com.
PUGH, Betty Lou Pugh, February 19, 1928-July 31, 2016
Betty Lou Pugh, 88, formerly of Virginia, IL, passed away on July 31, 2016, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Betty was born February 19, 1928 in Hooker, Oklahoma, the only child of Paul and Grace Tucker Smith. She married Richard Phillip Pugh, formerly of Virginia, IL in July of 1950 in Hooker Oklahoma and he survives.
Betty is also survived by six children, Paula Pugh Romanaux (Peter Hopkins) of Richmond, VA, Karen Maxwell Pugh (Palmer Maxwell) of Birmingham, AL, Rodney Pugh (Trish) of Davenport, IA, Angela Dunnagan (Richard) of Jacksonville, IL, Patrick Pugh (Joey) of Atlanta, GA, and Steven Nave (Brittany) of Livingston, Montana; 14 grandchildren Hannah Hopkins, Susan Swindler Hamlin, Scott Swindler, Phillip and Brandon Pugh, Riley and Mattie Dunnagan, Schuyler, Greyson, Alden, Sheldon and Lizzy Pugh, and Carter and Hannah Wilkey; four great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Duane Pugh (Martha) of Kingston, Texas.
While living in Virginia, Betty pulled every neighborhood child’s teeth, encouraged summer time fun and had a great imagination for keeping kids occupied. She taught the kids basketball, baseball, and embarrassed every one of her children by ringing a cowbell to call them home or to end a date. Betty loved jazz and had danced to practically every big band. Betty was extremely tolerant of the menagerie of animals in her home. It was common for people to leave a pet at her doorstep particularly dogs. At one time Betty had two raccoons a chicken that lived in an upstairs bedroom, a pony in the backyard, a cat, turtles, frogs, and snakes. Her house never had a key and the doors were always open to friends and strangers.
In 1986, Betty and Richard moved to Fort Morgan, AL. It was here that she was most at peace. Betty became involved with the life of the community, especially centered on the ocean. Every day she would walk several miles of shoreline tracking the health of the tides and reporting birds or sea mammals trapped or beached from ocean debris. Her passion was being actively involved in saving and protecting the nests and eggs of the migratory sea turtles. Betty helped organize the 21-mile beach cleanup every September and raised and lowered the flags entering Fort Morgan every day for 26 years. Betty also loved to fish for flounder at the local ferry landing at Mobile Bay and was known by all as the “Flounder Lady”, a nickname she inherited because she could out-catch all the ole fisherman on any given day.
Betty’s life has been a love story: love for her family, her community, and all of God’s creations.
Her remains are being cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Friends and family are encouraged to share in Betty’s life by embracing those you love.
Memorial gifts may be given to the Virginia Memorial Public Library in Virginia, IL. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
PURKEY, Bernice - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, September 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Bernice Purkey, 84, of Virginia, died Sunday September 1, 2002, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
She was born May 11, 1918, in Cass County, the daughter of Tom and Esther Marguerite Williams Cox. She married Howard L. Purkey in 1944 in Cass County; he died in 1981. A daughter, Janet Sue Richmeier, also preceded her in death.
Mrs. Purkey operated a day-care center in Garden Grove, Calif., for 21 1/2 years. She was a cook and a waitress at R.G. Letourneau's in Peoria. She was active in church missionary work and Bible teaching at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia. She was a member of Virginia Lioness Club for many years and Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Virginia. She was a former member of Church of the Nazarene in Danville, Ark.
Survivors; two sons, Thomas H. (wife, Claudia) Purkey of Gaylord, Mich., and Dale C., (wife, Mary) Purkey of Sherman, Texas; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; three brothers, Charles of Eugene, Ore., and Kenneth and Thomas Russell Cox, both of Virginia; two sisters, Margaret Chilton of Virginia and Hazel Hish of Chandlerville; and several nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home, Virginia. Burial: Thursday, Earl Ladd Cemetery, Danville.
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