Unknown newspaper - February, 1949

Roy Sanford Coon, son of Judson and Ellen Tatley Coon, was born Jan. 30, 1889, in Chillicothe, Ill., and passed away at his home at 117 North Main Street in Winchester on Feb. 6, 1949, at the age of 60 years and seven days.

Although a heart impairment had limited his physical activity for several years, Mr. Coon had continued to be active in many rural and civic organizations and had visited his farm daily until his serious illness of the past four weeks.

He came to Scott county as a young man 35 years ago, became one of the pioneers in the development of the lush agricultural area that lies east of the Illinois river in Scott county. In 1915, to the farm site which he had chosen for their home, he brought as a bride Lelia Kelly of Chillicothe and to them four children were born. His wife passed away in 1926.

Mr. Coon has been a leader in co-operative movements to improve rural and community life and was never too busy to serve where his clear judgment was needed. He was chairman of the Scott county A.A.A. program from 1936 until his retirement in 1948. He was a commissioner of the Big Swan Drainage District for the past 25 years; a member of the Masonic lodge, No. 105, A.F.&A.M.; a charter member and past president of the Winchester Kiwanis club; a member of the Winchester Farmers� Elevator and of the Winchester Cold Storage and Locker Service. Ruing the war he served on the county ration Board.

Besides his wife, Nola Coultas Coon, who since 1931 has shared his joy in his children and in his varied interests in the community, he leaves two sons and two daughters: Robert Ora Coon, who shouldered the farming activities since his father�s illness; Roy Sanford Coon, Jr., a student at the University of California at Berkeley; Lucile Coon Troutner of Brookfield, Illinois and Margaret Coon McEvers of White Hall, and five beloved grandchildren: Shirley, Richard and Reginald Coon, and David and Stephen McEvers. Also surviving are three sisters and one brother: Mrs. J. B. Rutter of Madison, Wisconsin; Mrs. V. P. Turner of Pekin, Illinois; Mrs. C. E. Wescott of Chillicothe, Illinois; and Frank J. Coon also of Chillicothe. One sister, Elsie Coon, of Chillicothe and one brother, Ora J. Coon of Havana, Illinois, preceded him in death.

Impressive funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 8, 1949 at two o�clock with the Reverend Ralph Jasper officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. S. G. Smith with Miss Norma Jean Smith at the organ. The many floral offerings were cared for by Mrs. Paul Markillie, Mrs. William Bohnemeyer, Mrs. Elmer Hauk, Mrs. John Barnett, Mrs. H. K. Birk, Miss Evelyn Placke, Mrs. E. T. Wild and Mrs. Charles Martin.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery. Casket bearers were Paul Markillie, Edward T. Wild, B. F. Walker, Howard Hurrelbrink, John Barnett and Floyd Rolf. The honorary pallbearers were Fritz Haskell, Cllifford Mills, Edward Wilson, Clarence Dynes, William Bohnemeyer, R. R. Gasen, Joe Montgomery, Norbert Hutchens, James Havens, Royal Oakes, William Hering and Otie Scott.

Those attending from out of town were Frank J. Coon, Mrs. C. E. Wescott, and Frank J. Coon, Jr., of Chillicothe; Mrs. J. B. Rutter of Madison, Wisconsin; Mrs. V. P. Turner of Pekin; Mr. And Mrs. Phillip Coon of Havana; Mrs. Elmer Hauk of Astoria; Mrs. H. K. Birk of Jacksonville; Mr. And Mrs. R. H. Ernst of Decatur; Mr. And Mrs. C. A. Dornieden of White Hall; Mr. And Mrs. T. N. Troutner, Mrs. Floyd Evans, C. R. Troutner, Mrs. Sarah Irick of Pittsfield; Bert Jones, Virginia, Ill.

Unknown newspaper - May, 1949

Funeral services for Lt. Clifford Coultas were held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 1949, at the First Baptist church. Rev. F. V. Wright officiated, assisted by the Rev. Jas. Williams.

Miss Beilby Leach was soloist, accompanied by Mrs. S. G. Smith. The floral tributes were cared for by Mrs. Emily Sievers, Mrs. Hazel Mae Freife, Mrs. Edith Kaltschnee, Mrs. Marjorie Allen, Mrs. Mae Green, Mrs. Phoebe Hall and Mrs. Eileen Coultas.

Pallbearers were Clifford Allen, Jr., Roy Kaltschnee, Jr., Keith Coultas, John A. McCullough, Joe Taylor, and Byron Taylor.

Julian Wells post No. 442 of the American Legion had charge of graveside rites at the Winchester cemetery. Participating were: Kenneth Cunningham, commander; L. Allen Watt, chaplain; Philip McDade, sergeant-at-arms.

Melvin Schnake, Paul Pressler, Robert Coultas and Neal Robertson, flag bearers; Harold Switzer, Emmerson Grey, Eddie Kirkpatrick and Raymond Slagle, color guard; and Edward King, Chas. Shipley, Albert Herring, Ralph Hawk, Edward Frost, Maurice Funk, Russell Boston, Dave Corson and Herbert Dawson, firing squad.

The remains arrived in Winchester Thursday afternoon, May 19, escorted by Capt. Harvey E. Broxton, U.S.A.F.

Jacksonville Journal - March, 1933

Winchester Man Dies in Jacksonville

Russell Wendell Doyle, 21, a resident of the Winchester community, died suddenly shortly after 1 o�clock Sunday morning at the home of his wife�s sister, Mrs. Eugene Shannon, 796 East College avenue, as the result of a heart attack. He and Mrs. Doyle had come to the Shannon home for a visit Saturday, and because of the bad weather had decided to remain over night.

About 1 a.m., he was taken ill and passed away before the arrival of Dr. T. O. Hardesty, who had been summoned by members of the family.

The remains were removed to the Carroll funeral parlors, and at 11 o�clock Sunday morning Coroner E. O. Sample held an inquest. Drs. Hardesty of this city and R. R. Jones of Winchester testified as to the cause of death. Robert Doyle of Waverly, father of the young man, testified that he had been subject to heart trouble. His wife and Mrs. Shannon related the circumstances of his death.

The jury returned a verdict that death was caused by acute dilation of the heart. Members of the jury were Roy Conlee, J. J. Doyle, William Murray, Ed Miller, W. H. Phillips and J. J. Sullivan. Decedent is survived by his parents and his wife.--Jacksonville Journal

The remains were brought to Winchester, to the Dieterle funeral home, where services were held Tuesday afternoon, March 21, 1933, at two o�clock, Rev. L. A. Crown officiating.

Music was furnished by Miss Mardell Moles, Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Webster and Ralph Jones, with Mrs. Paul Jones as accompanist. The flowers were cared for by Misses Geraldine and Bernice Hart, of Jacksonville, cousins.

Interment was in the Winchester cemetery, the pall bearers being Robert and Chas. Dill, Roc Leib, Spencer Smothers, Elmer and Jesse Reuter.

Jacksonville Journal - 1948

Mrs. Mary Havens, 734 N. Main street, widow of Bert Havens, died suddenly Monday afternoon on a Great Northern train as it was approaching Wilmar, Minn. She was enroute to Jacksonville after visiting her brother, Ira Beadles; and family at Wessington, S. Dakota.

She married Mr. Havens in Winchester in 1905. He died in Jacksonville in 1946. Beside her brother and a number of nieces and nephews residing in South Dakota, she leaves two nephews, Floyd and Raymond Beadles of Jacksonville, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Beadles.

The remains will be brought to the Williamson Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Unknown newspaper - 1941

Mrs. Geo. C. Smith, 73, long active in civic, church, school and political circles in Winchester, passed away at five o�clock Tuesday evening at Our Saviour�s hospital, following an operation on Saturday for temporary relief. She had been in failing health for about a year.

Sadie Williams, daughter of Isaac and Mary Williams, deceased, was born in Scott county. She was married to Geo. C. Smith, who with one son, Dan, of Chicago, survive.

Decedent taught school in Scott county for several years and later served on the Winchester board of education. She also held membership in the Winchester public library board.

In 1915, when the Winchester Woman�s club was organized, Mrs. Smith served as its first president and later held other offices in the organization. A member of the Methodist church, she was president of the Ladies� Aid society, served as a member of the official board, and until her health declined, taught the Hazel Dillion class.

Funeral services will be conducted from the Methodist church, this (Friday) afternoon at 2:30 o�clock, Rev. L. R. Sutton officiating, and interment in the Winchester cemetery.

Unknown newspaper - 1952

Miss Mabel D. Wilson passed away at her home here Wednesday evening at 11:30 o�clock. Miss Wilson had been a lifelong resident of Winchester.

She was born in this city July 10, 1889, the daughter of John A. and Mary Frances Grooms. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Land and Miss May Wilson. Her parents and one brother preceded her in death. She was a member of the Winchester Christian church and of the local R.N.A. Camp.

The body was taken to the Cunningham Funeral Home and will be taken to the local Christian church this afternoon at 2:30 o�clock, where funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Donald Ambrosius. Burial will be in the Winchester cemetery.

Submitted by: Bertha Emmett