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TERWILLIGER, Lillian - Buchanan Funeral Home website
Lillian Terwilliger May 20, 1911-February 21, 2011
Mary Lillian Terwilliger of Virginia, IL completed her life on earth February 21, 2011 at the age of 99, leaving a legacy of a life well lived. She will be remembered for her creativity, her passion for learning, her compassion for those less fortunate and her deep love of family.
She was born May 20, 1911 in Bradford, IL to Ray and Julia Cooney Blaisdell who influenced and shaped her productive life.
She attended elementary and high school in Bradford and following graduation married Shaw Terwilliger on August 31, 1929.
Two months after Shaw and Lil were married, the stock market crashed. Shaw was a student at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and worked on campus as a night janitor while Lil worked in a shoe store as a clerk. Upon his graduation, Shaw began a teaching career that included stops in Buda, Williamsfield, Milledgeville, Bradford, and finally Virginia. Lil was active as a frequent chaperone at school dances and helped with many community events. Lil worked at the ASCS office in Virginia for several years after her children were grown. She loved to dance, especially with Shaw, the love of her life.
Shaw and Lil were the parents of five children, Dr. John Elmer Terwilliger (wife, Dr. Edith) of Charleston, Nancy Craig (deceased husband, Jack) of Wyoming, Ill., Dr. James Shaw (wife, Carlene) Terwilliger of St. Paul, Minn, Judy Briggs (deceased husband, W. Wayne), of Virginia and Sally Dahman (husband, Marc) of Jacksonville.
The Terwilligers nurtured several other children over the years by giving them a place to call home.
Lil's concern for others children led to the establishment of an annual scholarship at the University of Illinois for an education major. She was also an avid supporter of the Lillian School in India, which was named in her honor, and was the benefactor of a gazebo in the community park at her hometown of Bradford. Lil provided the finances and was instrumental in starting an agricultural program at the Piney Woods School in Miss.
Lil was a member of the Virginia United Methodist Church where she had been a Sunday School teacher, was active in the United Methodist Women, and served on several committees.
Although she had 18 grandchildren, they all felt they were the most special. Lil was a deeply involved grandmother and great grandmother, and a gracious hostess to visitors of all ages.
Lil was an avid reader and in her retirement years she frequently read six books a week. She loved to cook and maintained that interest until her last weeks. She was a frequent letter writer, keeping in touch with family and friends. She mastered the computer for email purposes to better keep in touch with her younger family members.
Survivors include her five children, eighteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, three brothers, Bob Blaisdell of Tulsa, OK, John Blaisdell of Bradford, and Tom Blaisdell of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shaw on July 16, 1997, a great-grandson, Eric Smith, a sister, Helen Renner and a brother, Chauncey Blaisdell.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, February 25, 2011 at the Virginia United Methodist 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 Virginia Memorial Public Library or the Terwilliger Scholarship Fund at the University of Illinois, College of Education. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com
THEISEN, Loretta J. "Lori" - Hurley Funeral Home obituaries
Loretta J. "Lori" Theisen, 70, of Chandlerville, passed away at St. Clare Home in Peoria Heights at 12:20 a.m. on Monday, August 02, 2010. She was born June 15, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Julia (Pacewic) Pope. She married Harold "Bud" Theisen on October 1, 1960 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on August 28, 2008.
Lori is survived by two sons, Bud (Paola) Theisen of Santiago, Chile, Dan (Kristn) Theisen of Peoria, one daughter, Julie (Brian) Klassen of St. Paul, MN, six grandchildren, 2 nieces and 10 nephews. She is also survived by two brothers, Ed Pope of Chicago and Al (Carol) Pope of Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Lori was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Havana. She had worked for 25 years at the Mason County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Havana at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 7, 2010. Visitation will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010. Burial will follow the services at St. Charles Cemetery in Havana. Fr. Dick Brunskill will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to her church. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.
THEIVAGT, Joyce Elaine
Joyce Elaine Theivagt, April 7, 1929-May 27, 2012
Joyce E. Theivagt, 83 of Beardstown, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Heritage Health in Beardstown. She was born April 7, 1929 in Beardstown the daughter of Lucian and Ione White Theivagt. Surviving is one sister Carol Bridges of Milwaukie, OR; two brothers Sherwood Theivagt of Beardstown and Reginald (wife Ruth) Theivagt of Fairfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, her mother Ione Theivagt Rohn, and her step-father Archie Rohn. Joyce graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1948, attended St. Francis College in Joliet and graduated from Webster College in St. Louis in 1952 with a degree in Music Education. She taught music for all grades in Triopia School District for three years and then taught elementary music and directed children's workshops in Brown County Schools for ten years. She also taught private instruction for oboe and piano. After experiencing a hearing loss Joyce retired early from music education, studied graduate courses in Library Science at Western Illinois University, was employed at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia, and also cared for her mother until her death in 1988. Joyce was a member of St. Alexius Catholic Church in Beardstown. She thoroughly loved music and especially enjoyed the musical compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach. A memorial mass will be held at 6 PM Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Musch Memorial Chapel in Heritage Health in Beardstown. Burial will at 10 AM Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Beardstown City Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to Heritage Health Activity Fund, Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice, or Cass County Food Pantry. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown will be in charge of arrangements.
THIXTON, Frank - July 13, 1926 - Illinoian Star, Beardstown, Illinois - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Frank Thixton a former resident of Cass County passed away yesterday morning at 4:45 in the home of his neice, Mrs. Louis Diebolt, of near Rushville, following an illiness of four years duration. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon, July 14 at two o'clock in the home of B. T. Burns at 606 W. 3rd St, this city. The services will beh in charge of Rev. C.S. Boyd and interment will be in the family lot in the City Cemetery.
THOMAS, Barbara Ruth "Bobbie" - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, April 9, 2008 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Barbara Ruth "Bobbie" Thomas, 1924-2008, Beardstown
Barbara Ruth "Bobbie" Thomas, 84, of Beardstown, died Sunday evening, April 6, 2008, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown.
She was born Feb. 17, 1924, in Bluffs, the daughter of Iver Dietrick and Julia Katherine Hankins Mueller. She married Raymond Thomas "Muley" Loyd Jr. of Pittsfield, on Oct. 7, 1942, and he died in combat in 1945 during World War II. She married Loyd Martin Thomas on Aug. 6, 1950, in Beardstown, and he preceded her in death in April 2005.
She is survived by three sons, Dr. R. Thomas Loyd III (wife, Lindsey) of Arlington, Va., Marty (wife, Teresa) Thomas of Benton, Ark.; and LTC Brett (wife, Lindsay) of Arlington, Va. (presently serving in Afghanistan); three daughters, Sandi Spurbeck of Edwardsville, Jennie (husband, Allan) Prather of Dalhart, Texas, and Barb (husband, Gary) Merriman of Beardstown; eight grandchildren, SFC Rick (wife, Jenny) Spurbeck of Winchester (presently serving in Iraq), Jessica (husband, Brad) Parlier of Virginia, J.T. Fiene of Tucson, Ariz., Becky Thomas of Temple, Texas, Justin Workman of Macomb, Blair (husband, Sam) Fitzpatrick of Arlington, Va., and Tom and Clint Merriman, both of Beardstown; four great-grandsons; one sister, Irma Dean (husband, Mick) Berry of Bluffs; one brother, Bill Mueller of Sun City West, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Carol Ann Loyd.
Mrs. Thomas was a graduate of Bluffs High School. She and her husband operated the MFA Insurance Agency in Beardstown from 1967 to 1976. She was later employed by Klines Department Store, the Beardstown Farm and Home Store, and Huss Men's Wear. She also worked with the Girl Scouts and the Gard School PTA. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Beardstown.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Thomas was a tremendous cook, enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Europe, and loved ballroom dancing with her husband. From her early years in Bluffs, she exhibited a lively curiosity about world events and especially World War II that led her to become widely read, open-minded, and sympathetic to those less fortunate than she. She instilled the love of reading and learning in her children, and she encouraged them to be diligent, to venture, and to become successful in life. She lived modestly and donated anonymously. She volunteered. She wa good-hearted; she laughed easily. A vivacious extrovert, she liked working in the Beardstown community because every day she met friends and neighbors. When she could no longer travel because of her husband's illness, she began to write, and she kept a daily, handwritten journal of her thoughts and observations for her last 14 years. Her writings reveal her to be a kind and sober realist whose thoughts and prayers were centered on her husband, her children, and her grandchildren, and the many good people in her community.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown, with burial in Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Memorials are suggested to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice or First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
THOMAS, Conley L. - Cass County Star-Gazette, Beardstown, Illinois, June 22, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Conley L. Thomas - August 14, 1912-June 14, 2006
Conley L. Thomas, 93, of rural Virginia, died Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2006, at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
He was born August 14, 1912 in Albany, KY, the son of Albert and Ada Wells Thomas. He married Elizabeth Niestradt Meyer on January 9, 1954, at Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia and she survives.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews and was preceded in death by four brothers and nine sisters.
Mr. Thomas was raised in Kentucky and relocated to the Virginia area as a young man. He has farmed southwest of Virginia for 75 years. He also served with the US Army during during World War II in the South Pacific, participating in the invasions of Leyte, Okinawa and Iwo Jima.
An avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a member of the Virginia Sportsmen Club and several coon hunting organizations. He was also a member of the Virginia United Methodist Church, a former board member of the Cass-Morgan Farm Bureau, and a former member of the Arcadia ATA.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2006 at the Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia with burial and military honors at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Virginia Memorial Public Library or Chaddock Children's Foundation.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
The Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home of Virginia was in charge of the arrangements.
THOMAS, Elizabeth C., July 11, 1932-June 25, 2016
Elizabeth C. Thomas, 83, of rural Virginia, IL died Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
She was born July 11, 1932 in Virginia, IL, the daughter of Harry and Mary Huffman Niestradt. She married Conley L. Thomas on January 9, 1954 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia by the Rev. Wilbur Allen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Conley, on June 14, 2006; her parents; her adoptive father, Rudolph Meyer, who adopted Elizabeth after the death of her father; a brother, Gerald Niestradt; and an aunt, Nadine Lounsberry. She is survived by her extended family, farm tenants, and close friends.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Virginia High School and a long time homemaker and active partner, with her husband, in their farming operation. She was a member of Virginia United Methodist Church where she served on many committees and participated in many of their organizations. She was also a member of the Cass County Home Extension since 1954.
At her request, cremation has been accorded. Graveside committal services will be held 10:00 am Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Memorial services follow at 11:00 am Thursday at the Virginia United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carol Stufflebeam officiating. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana or Chaddock School Building Fund in Quincy. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
THOMAS, Glen L. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 11, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Glen L. Thomas, 1932-2003, Beardstown
Glen L. Thomas, 71, of Beardstown, died Friday morning, Oct. 10, 2003, at his residence.
He was born April 16, 1932, in Clay City, the son of Ralph Lee and Nancy Mae Atterberry Thomas. He married Mona L. Graham on June 24, 1955, at the First Christian Church in Flora, and she survives in Beardstown.
He is also survived by three sons, Allen of Jacksonville, Steven (wife, Deanna) of Centralia and Phillip (wife, Madonna) of Clinton, Iowa; six grandchildren, Glen Allen, Jeremy, Michael, Nicole, Mark, and LaRecia Thomas; and one sister Doris Files of Pekin.
Mr. Thomas graduated from Clay City High School in the class of 1950. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from October 1952 until October 1954. He and his wife owned and operated a dress shop, Mona's Magic Mirror, in Pawnee, for 14 years. He was a self-employed timber buyer for 44 years. He was a faithful and dedicated member of the First Christian Church in Beardstown.
Funeral services will be held 6 p.m. Monday at First Christian Church in Beardstown. Family will meet with friends from 4-6 p.m. Monday at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral service. Memorials are suggested to Beardstown Christian Academy. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected].
THOMAS, Minverva - Republican Gazette - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Minerva, the only child of John and Rebecca McDowell, was born near Petersburg, IL, March 25, 1853 and departed this life January 8, 1921 at her home, in the Garner Chapel neighborhood, after an illness of three weeks.
She was united in marriage to William Thomas of Chandlerville in December 1870. He preceded her in death September 16, 1917. They had no children, but in their home reared their niece, Marie Thomas, now Mrs. Arthur Cox, with whom the deceased had resided since the death of her husband. Besides Mrs. And Mrs. Cox and children, Paul, Roy, Vern, Helen and Alberta, she is survived by one half-sister, Mrs. Wilson of Detroit, MI, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held from Mt. Olive church, Monday, January 10. Rev. C.E. French of this city officiating.
THOMAS, Royal L. - unknown newspaper, December 10, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Royal L. Thomas
Royal L. Thomas, 86 years, of Beardstown, IL and formerly of Chandlerville, IL died Tuesday afternoon, December 10, 2002 at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
He was born April 27, 1916 in Chandlerville, IL; the son of Preston and Marguerite Lintner Thomas. He married Ruth I. Barrett on May 14, 1939 in Ashland, IL and she preceded in death on August 8, 1992.
He is survived by a son, Albert L. Thomas (wife, Ann) of Everett, WA; a daughter, Anita Little (husband, Paul) of Jacksonville, FL; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Charles DuWayne Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a plumber and electrician for over 50 years in Chandlerville. He enjoyed flying and was a private pilot. He also was formerly involved with the Flying Farmers organizations.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held at Bethel Cemetery, north of Chandlerville, at a later date. There will be no visitation. The Lintner-Buchanan Funeral Home of Chandlerville is in charge of the arrangements.
THOMPSON, Alberta Meyer - 1921-2007 Jacksonville - Submitted by Ernie Launer
Alberta Meyer Thompson, 85, of Jacksonville, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at Barton W. Stone Home in Jacksonville.
She was born July 19, 1921, in Beardstown, the daughter of Rudolph and Martha Ring Meyer. She married John M. Thompson on June 17, 1944, in Arenzville, and he preceded her in death Dec. 8, 2003.
She is survived by one daughter, Patricia K. (husband, Robert) Taylor of Belifontaine, Ohio; two sons, David P. (wife, Joyce) of Jacksonville and Michael L. (wife, Sharon) of Findlay, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Kimberly Richards, Nicole Taylor, Jenissa Ezard, Jenelle Thompson-Keene, Jenifer Thompson-Rajaguru, Tach Thompson, Leeann Pizzuti and Matthew Thompson; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, O.M. Meyer; and one sister, Bernice Launer.
After graduating from Beardstown High School and attending Carthage College, Mrs. Thompson taught at Krohe School, Morton School, Arenzville School and Meredo-sia School. As a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church, she served as church organist, Sunday school teacher, and newsletter columnist. She was a member of the Pilot Club and volunteered for a number of community groups, notably, Prairie Land Heritage Museum, Senior Citizen's Bus, and Passavant Area Hospital Chaplain's Office. She and her husband were recipients of the Milton Hocking Award for community service in Jacksonville in 1994.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville.
Burial will be at St.Peter's Lutheran Church Cemetery.
THOMPSON, John - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Virginia Enquirer, December 10, 1873
John Thompson, died the 8th. Resided near Virginia. He was the father of Mrs. Jacob Dunaway.
THOMPSON, John M. "Slim" - 1920 - 2003 - Submitted by Ernie Launer
John M. "Slim" Thompson, 83, of Jacksonville died Monday afternoon, December 8, 2003 at Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born June 29, 1920, in Bluff City, the son of Chester and Gladys Crable Thompson. He married Alberta Meyer on June 17, 1944, in Arenzville, and she survives.
He is also survived by one daughter, Patricia K. (husband, Robert) Taylor of Bellfontaine, Ohio; two sons, Michael L. (wife, Sharon) of Findlay, Ohio, and David P. (wife, Joyce) of Jacksonville; eight grandchildren, Leeann Obusek, Matthew Thompson, Jenissa Ezard, Jenelle Thompson Keene, Jeni Thompson, Tach 'Thompson, Kimberly Richards, and Nicole Taylor; one sister, Nellie Mae Larson of Havana; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Benjamin C. Thompson of Orange, Texas, Francis M.Thompson of Edelstein, and David A. Thompson of Carrollton; and several nieces ' and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Myron L. Thompson (in infancy) and Merritt O. Thompson.
Mr. Thompson served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 30's. After working as a farm hand, he was employed as an auto mechanic for Stubblefield Garage, Dewitt Motors, and Stratman Olds-Cadillac of Jacksonville. After retiring in 1982, he became active in the Prairie Land Heritage Museum and Jacksonville Street Rods. He restored two antique Ford trucks and enjoyed participating in local parades. He was a faithful charter member of Faith Lutheran Church of Jacksonville. He and his wife received the Milton Hocking Award for community service in Jacksonville in 1994.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery at Arenzville. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at Williamson Funeral Home, where the family will meet friends from 5-8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Faith Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.
THOMPSON, Leona - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, May 26, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Leona Thompson 1910-2006 Beardstown
Leona Thompson, 95, of Beardstown, died Wednesday evening, May 24, 2006, at Heritage Manor South in Beardstown.
She was born Dec. 8, 1910 in Beardstown, the daughter of Ray and Sara Jane Grewell Guthrie. She married Earl C. Thompson on Nov. 3, 1921, in Pittsfield, and he preceded her in death Dec. 14, 1982.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Pay Day of Beardstown. She was preceded in death by three brothers; and 10 sisters.
Mrs. Thompson graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1928 and she was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church in Beardstown. Many years ago she was employed in dress shops including the "Cotton Shop" in Peoria and the "Merrie Shop" in Beardstown.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the services Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Cass/Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
THOMPSON, Marge L. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
Marge L. Thompson, June 7, 1929-July 22, 2013
Marge L. Thompson, 84, of Litchfield, IL and formerly of Ashland, IL died Monday, July 22, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
She was born June 7, 1929 in Newmansville, IL, the daughter of Roy and Nellie Marcussen Conkey. She married Robert H. Thompson and he preceded her in death on August 12, 1985. She later married Raymond "Bud" Danenberger and he preceded her in death on October 18, 1996.
She is survived by two granddaughters, Andrea Lee (husband, Brian) and Elizabeth Willhite (husband, Derek), all of Litchfield; three great grandchildren, Cameron Lee, Gabby Lee, and Grace Ballard, all of Litchfield; a brother, Robert Conkey of Phoenix, AZ; three sisters, Ruth Clasing of Peoria, Alice Reiser (husband, John) of Ashland, and Mary Adams of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
Marge was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Ellen Wester; her son, Robert G. "Unk" Thompson; a sister, Patt Cline; and two brothers, Ray and John Conkey.
Mrs. Thompson was a graduate of Ashland High School and retired after several years of employment with the Pehlman and Dold accounting firm in Springfield. She later returned to the workforce for several years to handle bookkeeping duties for Reynolds Service Station in Virginia. Through the years, she remained a devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals.
At her request, cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held 11:00 am Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland with burial at Ashland Cemetery. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 10:00 am Friday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to Ashland U-Help for student scholarships. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
THOMPSON, Maria Elizabeth - Daily Illinoian Star - December 17, 1932 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Maria Elizabeth Thompson
Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Frederick Wesler and his wife, Eleanor Nordsiek, was born in Harpenfeld, Hanover, Germany, Oct. 5, 1859.
On Feb. 7, 1880 united in marriage with Roberth Thompson of Beardstown. The young couple lived first on a farm east of Beardstown, then they farmed near Virginia, then near Philadelphia until about 1887, they moved to Beardstown. Resided there until her death.
Born to this union was 5 sons and 7 daughters - 2 dying in infancy and oldest son dying at age 21.
Children- Mrs. Henry Eisbert of Salisbury, MO; John of Belleville, Elmer and Bernice of Bartonville; Earl of Springfield; Mrs. J M Wallace, Mrs. Wm Hering, Mrs. Albert Schaeffer and Mrs. George Wessell of Beardstown. 25 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Four sisters- Mrs. Charles Schneider, Mrs. Christ Flamme, Mrs. Allen Griffin and Miss Lena Wesler.
Buried at St. Johns Cemetery.
Pallbearers - Shirley Nesbit, Harold Griffin, Fred Flamme, Homer Schneider, Roland Cooper and Howard R/Koch.
Note: Extracted from a lengthy obituary
THOMPSON, Michael Ladd - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, August 26, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Michael Thompson 1985-2006, Beardstown
Michael Ladd Thompson, 21, of Beardstown, died Thursday afternoon, Aug. 24, 2006, in Beardstown.
He was born June 22, 1985, in Alliance, Neb., the son of William Ladd and Susan Pilger Thompson.
He is survived by his parents of Beardstown; one brother, William Ladd Thompson II of Beardstown; one sister, Betsy (husband, Josh) Brown of Beardstown; maternal grandmother, Grace Pilger of Beardstown; paternal grandparents, Orville and Betty Thompson of Meredosia; three nieces; one nephew; and several aunts and uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Kermit Pilger.
Mr. Thompson graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 2004. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. He loved to bow hunt, play guitar and listen to music.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. today at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Beardstown. Following services, cremation rites will be accorded and burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services today at the church. Memorials are suggested to Illinois Department of Natural Resources (for Jim Edgar Panther Creek Archery Range) or Elks Crippled Children. Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to [email protected]
THOMPSON, Robert Bruce - Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home and Crematory Internet website
Robert Bruce Thompson, December 7, 1938-November 28, 2014
Robert Bruce "Bob" Thomson Jr., 75, of Ashland, died Friday, Nov. 29, 2014, at St. John’s Hospice in Springfield.
He was born Dec. 7, 1938, in Jacksonville, the son of Robert Bruce Sr. and Isabel Jane Ballow Thomson.
He is survived by four daughters and two sons, Elizabeth (Peter) Cappas of Elgin, Kathryn (Christopher Lu) Thomson of Arlington, VA, Sarah (Will) Palmer of Landsdowne, VA, Rachel Gray of Memphis, TN, Robert Bruce (Erin) Thomson III of Arlington, VA, and Charles Andrew Bowman Thomson of Naples, FL; nine grandchildren; and special friend and fiancé Cynthia Gutmann of Ashland. He was preceded in death by a daughter at birth, Rebecca Bently Thomson; a sister, Marilyn Jane Thomson; and a brother, William Lloyd Thomson.
Mr. Thomson graduated from Illinois College in three years, and then obtained his law degree from University of Illinois. He was a practicing attorney for over 50 years, first at Thomson & Thomson, then Robert B. Thomson Law Firm in 1974 followed by Thomson & Strawn for 5 years. He then had his own practice before being joined by Charles “Chuck” McNeely, and most recently he again had his own practice. In his youth, Bob was a member of Boy Scout Troop #113 in Jacksonville, earning the rank of Eagle Scout, receiving his Bronze, Gold and Silver Palms, and then becoming an Assistant Scout Master. He was a veteran of the US Navy, and was a life member of the Ashland Chapter of the VFW, American Legion, Elks Lodge #682 and Jacksonville AMVETS. He was also a member of the Jacksonville Country Club and the Illinois Bar Association for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was Past President of both the Illinois Duck & Goose Affiliation and the Jacksonville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He was a friend of Bill W. and Dr. Bob for 30 years.
Burial will be held at Diamond Grove Cemetery. There will be no services. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
THOMPSON, Ruth Marie - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois June 3, 2004
Ruth M. Thompson 1935-2004 - Virginia
Ruth Marie Thompson, 69 years, of Virginia, and formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday evening, June 1, 2004, at her residence.
She was born April 6, 1935, in Virginia the daughter of James William Arthur and Margaret Marie Thomas Cox. She married Wayne "Jeff" Thompson on July 3, 1959, at the First Assembly of God Church in Springfield, and he survives.
She is also survived by a daughter, Cheri Parrish of St. Louis; two granddaughters, Laura Parrish of Greeley, Colo., and Rachel Parrish of St. Louis; two brothers, Glenn Cox of Lake Butler, Fla., and Allen Cox (wife, Janet) of Peoria; one sister, Jean Theede (husband, John) of Spring Lake, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death four brothers, Paul Cox, Roy Cox (surviving wife, Esther of Peoria), Vern Cox, and James W. Cox (surviving wife, Naomi of rural Virginia); and five sisters, the Rev. Helen Cox, Alberta Harrell, Dorothy Farmer, Betty Lou Huston (surviving husband, Marvin of Glenview), and Irene Cox in infancy.
Mrs. Thompson attended Olive Branch School in rural Virginia and was a 1952 graduate of Virginia High School. She retired from Illinois Bell Telephone Company in Springfield following 38 years of service. She was a former Sunday School teacher for the First Assembly of God Church in Virginia where her sister, Rev. Helen Cox, served as pastor. She was also a former member and Sunday School teacher at First Assembly of God Church in Springfield. Her interests included traveling, listening to Christian radio broadcasts, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia, with burial at Garner Chapel Cemetery, north of Philadelphia. Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. today at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorial gifts are suggested to Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Messages of sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
THOMPSON, Robert B. - Daily Illinoian Star, December 23, 1939
Robert B. Thompson
R.B. Thompson Sudden Heart Attack Victim
Funeral Tomorrow for 77 Year-Old Life Long Cass County Man; Prominent
Daily Illinoian Star December 23, 1935
Robert B. Thompson, life long resident of Cass county and widely known throughout this community died shortly after 7 o'clock Saturday night of a sudden heart attack. The 77 year old former C.B. & Q. railroad worker was stricken while seated in a chair in the Garman and Shupe's Recreational parlor here, and died almost instantly.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon from the residence and at 2 o'clock from the St. John's Lutheran Church of which he was a member. The Rev. Edwin Sommer will be in charge of the services.
Coroner Charles H. Gersmeyer will conduct an inquest into the death tonight.
The decedent was born near Virginia March 1, 1852, but resided for many years in Beardstown. He was employed with the C.B.& Q railroad company during a greater part of this time. He had made his home with his daughter Mrs. Roe Wallace here for the past many months.
Mrs. Thompson passed away 3 years ago. Three children also preceded him in death. Surviving are 9 children: Mrs. Henry Eisberg of Salisbury, Mo. John Thompson of Belleville, Ill. Elmer and Miss Berneice Thompson of Peoria; Mrs. Roe Wallace; Mrs. William Hering, Mrs. George Wessel, Mrs. Albert Schaeffer and Earl Thompson all of this city. (Beardstown) A number of grand children also survive, with a brother, Albert (Thompson) of Springfield.
The body was taken to the Simpson Home for services to be prepared for burial.
THOMPSON, Wayne "Jeff" - November 19, 1934-April 28, 2016
Wayne “Jeff” Thompson, 81, a former Springfield and Virginia resident, died Thursday, Apr. 28, 2016, at White Hall Nursing & Rehab.
He was born Nov. 19, 1934, in Rushville, the son of Herman and Ginny Jones Thompson. He married Ruth Marie Cox on July 3, 1959, in Springfield and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2004.
He is survived by his daughter, Cheri (Mike) Barnhart of St. Louis; two granddaughters, Laura (James) Enstall and Rachel (Alex) Kappelmann, both of St. Louis; and one sister, Freda (Norman "Mick") Higgerson of Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters
Mr. Thompson retired from Operating Engineers Local #965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Early in his life, he sang with the Prairie Pioneers, as well as singing on local radio stations.
Per Jeff’s wishes, there will be no service. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
THOMPSON, William Hubert
William Hubert Thompson, July 2, 1924-June 4, 2012
William Hubert Thompson, 87, of Bluff Springs died Monday, June 4, 2012, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born July 2, 1924 in Bluff Springs, the son of William Brian and Verna Jokisch Thompson. Surviving is his sister Edna (husband Jack) Havens of Apple Valley, CA; niece Deanna Brown (husband David) Smith of Salem, OR; nephew Greg Brown of Lake Forest, CA; great niece Kelly Brown of Lake Forest, CA; numerous Jokisch and Thompson cousins; and his friend Stanley Rainey of Bluff Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents. Hubert served in the US Army in Hawaii during World War II and while stationed there studied chemical agriculture at the University of Hawaii. He was a former member of Bluff Springs United Methodist Church and a member of Cass Lodge #23 A.F.&A.M. and Beardstown American Legion Post 605. Hubert farmed near Bluff Springs and enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening. Funeral service will be held at 1 PM Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Burial will be in Beardstown City Cemetery. The family will meet with friends one hour prior to the funeral service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to Bluff Springs United Methodist Church.
THOMPSON, William R. "Bill"
William R. "Bill" Thompson, July 26, 1933-July 11, 2012
William R. "Bill" Thompson, 78, of Ashland, died Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
He was born July 26, 1933, in Ashland, the son of Guy and Grace Baggs Thompson. He married Lela J. "Pat" Gutmann on May 7, 1956, in Ashland, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 28, 2002.
He is survived by two sons and one daughter, Jeff (wife, Debbie) Thompson of Ashland, Paul (wife, Ruth) Thompson of Waverly, and Lorie Hoffman (companion, Chuck Mangold) of Cantrall; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert (surviving wife Marge of Litchfield), Raymond, Richard, and James in infancy.
Mr. Thompson was a graduate of Ashland High School and was a member of the St. Augustine Parish in Ashland. Bill was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin. He had worked many years for the State Retirement Systems in Springfield.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, with burial at St. Augustine Cemetery. The family will meet friends 5-7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
THOMSON, Isabel B. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 13, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Isabel B. Thomson - 1914-2003 - Virginia
Isabel B. Thomson, 88, of Virginia, and formerly of Jacksonville, died Monday, March 10, 2003, at her residence.
She was born Oct. 8, 1914, in White Hall, the daughter of Lloyd Bentley and Bessie Lea Smith Ballow. She married Robert Bruce Thomson Dec. 29, 1937, in Ridgeway, and he preceded her in death Feb. 6, 1993.
She is survived by one son, Bob of Virginia, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Marilyn Jane Thomson; one son, William Lloyd Thomson; and one granddaughter.
Mrs. Thomson was a 1932 graduate of White Hall High School, and graduated from MacMurray College in Jacksonville in 1936, majoring in English, Latin and music. After graduation she taught Latin and English at Rockbridge High School for two years before her marriage. After her marriage she was a homemaker.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Diamond Grove Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Cody & Son Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements.
THORNBORROW, JOSEPHINE C. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
JOSEPHINE C THORNBORROW December 26, 2009
Josephine C. Thornborrow, 97, of Springfield, IL and formerly of Virginia, IL died Saturday evening, December 26, 2009 at her residence.
She was born May 28, 1912 in rural Cass County, IL; the daughter of Arthur E. and Nina Swope Crum. She married John D. Montgomery in 1938 in Virginia, IL and they were divorced. She later married John Thornborrow in Hendersonville, NC and he preceded her in death in 1984.
She is survived by three daughters, Julia Montgomery of Lake Jackson, TX, Jean Webster (husband, Max) of Springfield, and Jill McCracken (husband, Thomas) of Springfield; 14 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, John M. Montgomery; a daughter, Joanna Montgomery Orr (surviving husband, Michael of Springfield); and a sister, Mary Frances McDonald.
Mrs. Thornborrow graduated from high school and college at Monticello College in Godfrey and attended Brown's Business College in Springfield. She was a licensed insurance policy underwriter in Springfield and Rockford. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Virginia and the Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held 12:00 Noon Wednesday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 11:00 AM Wednesday until the time of services. Private family committal services will be held later at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to First Presbyterian Church, 281 E. Hardin St., Virginia, IL 62691; Jenny Marr Dunaway Memorial Park, 153 S. Front St., Virginia, IL 62691; or Memorial Home Health Hospice, 720 N. Bond St., Springfield, IL 62702. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com
THORNLEY, Anita V. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 16, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Anita V. Thornley, 1924-2007, Ashland
Anita V. Thornley, 83, of Ashland, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007, at Tidewell Hospice House in Port Charlotte, Fla.
She was born Aug. 12, 1924, in Snook, Texas, the daughter of Joseph and Olga Sebesta Foyt. She married James Spencer "Spence"Thornley on June 14, 1942 in Houston, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2000.
She is survived by four daughters, Janice (husband, Craig) Mahlstedt of Burr Ridge, Jacqueline (husband, Edward III) Mahlstedt of Louisville, Ky, Jenine Thornley of Port Charlotte, Fla., and Jo Ellen "Joey" (husband, Anthony) Charlton of Warrenville; six grandchildren, Curtis Mahlstedt, Edward "E.G." Jenkins IV, Anna Jo "A.J." Jenkins, Thommy Spencer Thornley Trask, Hayley Charlton and Nicholas James Charlton; one great-grandson; two sisters, Josephine (husband, David) Barfield and Ella Chambers, both of Houston; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sister, Olivia Greenwood Hornback.
Mrs. Thornley helped reactivate the John Cheetam Memorial Public Library in Ashland and served as librarian for many years. She also served on the founding board of directors of Ashland U-Help, Inc. and as a former member of the Cass County Board of Health. She was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Ashland United Methodist Church in Ashland with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Cass County Home Health, Susan G. Komen For The Cure, or Ashland United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
THORNLEY, Edgar W. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, August 26, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Edgar W. Thornley 1908-2003 - Ashland
Edgar W. Thornley, 95, of Ashland, died Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2003 at the home of his son, Gailen, in rural Ashland.
He was born July 30, 1908 in Cass County, the son of Samuel Walker and Anna Elizabeth Johnson Thornley. He married Wilma Ellen Drake on March 23, 1948 in Springfield, and she preceded in death Aug. 11, 1999.
He is survived by a son, Gailen (wife, Monica) of rural Ashland; six grandchildren, Seth Thornley, Nathan Thornley, and Katie Thornley of rural Ashland, Jason Thornley of Davenport, Iowa, and Jared Thornley and Joseph Thornley of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy (surviving wife, Pam of Springfield); two brothers, J. Spencer (surviving wife, Anita of rural Ashland) and Loyd H. Thornley; and a sister, Mary C. Plattner.
Mr. Thornley was a retired farmer. He served on the Cass County Board for several years and as Ashland Township Supervisor for over 35 years. He was a graduate of Ashland High School. A long time member of the Ashland United Methodist Church, he was active in the church choir, United Methodist Men, and served many years as the Sunday school superintendent.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Ashland United Methodist Church with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Thursday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland where the family will meet friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Edgar W. Thornley Memorial Fund which will benefit the Ashland United Methodist Church and the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Messages of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
THORNLEY, Harrison R, - Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home Internet Website
Harrison R. Hornley, June 9, 1939-December 3, 2014
Harrison R. Thornley, 75, of Springfield, IL and formerly of Ashland, IL died Wednesday evening, December 3, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born June 9, 1939 in Jacksonville, the son of Richard and Nelle Robinson Thornley.
He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Koritz (husband, Gary) of Champaign and Eleanor DeMoss (husband, Jon) of Chicago; a niece, Laura Koritz of Champaign; two nephews, Matthew Koritz (wife, Sarah) of River Forest and Marc DeMoss of Chicago; and his friend and caretaker, Larry Ratliff of Ashland. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Harrison was a graduate of Ashland High School and the University of Illinois. He farmed in Cass and Morgan Counties for many years and formerly served on the Ashland Elevator Board of Directors. In past years, he was a member of the Illinois National Guard Band.
A celebration of Harrison’s life and a time of sharing will be held 2:30 pm Wednesday, December 10, 2014, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville followed by burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 1:30 to 2:30 pm Wednesday. Memorial gifts are suggested to Concordia Village, Ashland Volunteer Fire Department, or Walnut Ridge Cemetery. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
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