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Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Barbara A. Perry Barbara A. Perry of New Braunfels TX passed away on February 9, 2017. Barbara Frazier Anderson Perry was born February 20, 1920, to Ray and Edith Storck Frazier in Pittsfield, Illinois. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1936. Immediately after graduation she started working as a secretary the Pike County Abstract Office in Pittsfield. On October 27, 1944, she was married to Winthrop Bush Anderson, who was a young practicing attorney. At that time, she joined his law office as his legal secretary. Winthrop and Barbara were blessed with three sons, Ray Winthrop (born August 1, 1948, and who passed away in June of 1976) and William and Robert, twin sons who were born February 22, 1952. In 1963 Winthrop was elected Circuit Judge in the 8th Judicial Circuit of Illinois and Barbara became his court reporter and continued in that position until Winthrop’s death in 1968. From that time until 1973 she was a court reporter for the Judges of the 8th Judicial Circuit of Illinois, travelling to eight counties. During this time, she became associated with the Illinois Legal Secretary’s Association, holding the office of Illinois State President from 1971 to 1973. After that, she was elected as a Director of the National Association of Legal Secretaries and held that office until her marriage to William Perry on September 1, 1973. She then moved with him to Mobile, AL, where he was transferred by his employer, the Pillsbury Company. In Mobile, she worked for the law firm of attorney Vincent Kilborn. She continued in this position until she and Bill moved to Milwaukee in 1976, again as a transfer by Pillsbury. She then worked for the law firm of Whyte & Hirschboeck in Milwaukee until her retirement in 1985. At that time, Bill retired from Pillsbury and they moved to New Braunfels, TX where they had built a new home. They had a wonderful life in retirement, making many dear friends in New Braunfels and building another smaller home in 1998, when Bill became ill with cancer. They had only a year together in their new home when Bill passed away on December 29, 1999. Barbara continued to serve as a volunteer for Hope Hospice until
2008. Barbara remained in her home in New Braunfels until declining health necessitated her move to Longhorn Village in west Austin in November 2014. There she resided until her death. In New Braunfels she was active in the Comal Garden Club, where she served as President and Treasurer; she was also Director of the District VII Texas Garden Clubs, and continued to be active as long as her health allowed. She was Secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 846 from the time she joined in 1985 until 2008. She and Bill became affiliated with the Friedens United Church of Christ shortly after they arrived in New Braunfels and were active in that church and its choir until 1999, when they joined First Protestant Church. Barbara later joined Grace Memorial Church where she was a member until her death. Barbara is survived by her son William Anderson and his wife Carol Todzia, her son Robert Anderson and his wife Constance, her stepson William Perry and his wife Linda, her stepson James Perry and his wife Susan, and her brother Carl Frazier of Tucson AZ. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Edith Frazier, her first husband Winthrop Anderson, her son Ray Anderson, her second husband William Perry, her brothers William Frazier and Frank Frazier, her sisters-in-law Virginia Frazier, Dorothy Frazier and Jean Frazier, all of Tucson AZ, and her stepdaughter Susan Hoon. There will be a memorial service for Barbara at the Grace Memorial Church, 3240 FM 725, New Braunfels TX, at 1 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2017. All who knew her are welcome. It is Barbara’s wish that any memorials to be made may be given to Hope Hospice or Grace Memorial Church of New Braunfels.
Earl Martin Earl Martin, age 81 of Barry passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy. Services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 at Niebur Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tony Loyd officiating. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at Niebur Funeral Chapel in
Barry. Burial was held at Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry, IL following the service. Niebur Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the services. Memorials are suggested to the Barry First Responders. Online condolences can be left at www. nieburfh.com.
Glenn Turnbull Glenn Turnbull, 94, of Lacon, died on February 5, 2017 at Heartland Healthcare Center in Henry. Born May 22, 1922 in Griggsville, Illinois to the late Arthur and Gladys Glenn Turnbull, he married Mary Jean Warren on June 26, 1949 in Newton, Illinois. Glenn served his country in the Navy during World War II as a meteorologist. He attained the rank of lieutenant junior grade. Glenn was sent to New York University to study meteorology and after graduation he forecasted weather for the Navy in San Diego and later was based in Okinawa where he flew missions to track typhoons. He served on the Marshall County Board and the Marshall County Youth Services Board for several years. Glenn was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and hiking well into his 90’s. His smile and good humor will be greatly missed.
Glenn was an educator and school administrator, employed by Sparland High School, Henry High School and the Regional Office of Education. Glenn is survived by: his wife Mary Jean; sons John of Mesa, AZ and Bob (Jan) of Downs; brother Norman (Ellen) and Frank both of Griggsville; grandson Jeffrey of Chicago; and granddaughter Lyndsey Turnbull of Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was also preceded in death by his brother William. Cremation rights have been accorded and a memorial service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Lacon Congregational United Church of Christ. A visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4-6 p.m. at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon. Memorial contributions can be made to the Midland Education Foundation or his church. Online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome. com.
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Sandra Jo Angel Sandra Jo Angel, 80, of Quincy, formerly of Palmyra, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at the Good Samaritan Home in Quincy. Funeral Services were held at 10:00 AM Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy. Rev. Keith Ehresman officiated. Burial was at Nebo Cemetery in Nebo, Illinois. Visitation was held from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Friday at the Lewis Brothers Funeral Chapel in Palmyra. There was also another visitation held from 9:00 - 10:00 AM Saturday at the Madison Park Christian Church. Mrs. Angel was born October 20, 1936 in Nebo, Illinois to Mayo C. and Vera H. Joslin Shelby. She was married to Ralph L. Angel on December 28, 1958 in Pleasant Hill, Illinois. He survives. Other survivors include sons, James(Julie) Angel, Champaign, IL, Paul Angel, Avon Lake, Ohio; grandchildren, Matt (Autumn) Angel and Michael Angel (fiancee Tajia Cummins) of Champaign, IL, Emily and Shelby Angel, Avon Lake, OH; and a great granddaughter, Clara Angel. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jay Shelby. Sandra graduated from Nebo High School in 1955. She later graduated from Illinois State University in 1959 with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. Sandra attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, to earn her elementary teaching certificate in the mid-1960’s. She taught kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades, spending a total of 10 years teaching in Ironton, Missouri. She later taught 2nd grade in
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Palmyra until her retirement. She was a former member of Palmyra United Methodist Church and a member of Madison Park Christian Church in Quincy. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter I.E. and the Pierian Club, both of Palmyra. She also belonged to Christian Fellowship, Mississippi Valley Garden Club, and United Methodist Women. Sandra and Ralph were active in their Marriage Encounter group for many years. Sandra enjoyed gardening, genealogy and baking “Christmas Cookies” with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, cruises and keeping in contact with friends, wherever they lived. In later years, she enjoyed going to the Quincy Community Theater and attending musical events by the Quincy Park Band. Memorial contributions may be made to Palmyra United Methodist Church and\or Madison Park Christian Church, or water. org an organization providing clean drinking water for third world countries. Pallbearers were Matt Angel, Michael Angel, Shelby Angel, Tom Wellman, Kevin Hillman, Al Kennett, and Jody Jacobs. Online Condolences: www.lewisbrothersfuneralchapel.com
Richard Glen Johns Richard Glen Johns, 78, of rural Rockport, IL passed away Saturday evening, February 18, 2017 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. Glen was born June 18, 1938 in Calhoun County, IL, a son of Allen Roy and Ruth Marie Martin Johns. He married Priscilla Jean Roberts on December 9, 1961 in Pittsfield and they were later divorced. He married Marilyn Faye Bradley on December 31, 1993 at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church. Marilyn died March 21, 2014. Glen was employed as a construction laborer for Union Local 231, formerly of Jacksonville. He recently received his 50 year membership card with the union. In earlier years, Glen worked as a commercial fisherman. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed all types of hunting and fishing. Survivors include three children, Regina G. Johns (David Colwell) of Pleasant Hill, Richard “Doug” (wife, Jean Ann) Johns of rural Pleasant Hill and Glenda Diann Johns (James Brooks) of Pleasant Hill, four grandchildren, Nickie Johns, Amber Reed, Katelin Johns and Shelby Johns, three great grandchildren, Jennie, Gwen and Tommy
Reed, a sister, Ethel (husband, Floyd) Scranton of Decatur, special friend and companion, Sue Helms of rural Rockport and numerous nieces and nephews. Glen was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilyn, a brother, Joseph “Joe” Johns, a niece, Lois Chervinko and a nephew, Steve Johns. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill conducted by Bro. Don Hannel. Burial followed at Crescent Heights Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation was held Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Crescent Heights Cemetery Association. Lummis Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill is handling the arrangements.
Phillip Dean Crowder
Phillip Dean Crowder, 68 of rural New Salem, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at Eastside Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Pittsfield. Phillip was born on November 27, 1948 in St. Louis, Mo, a son of Cleo and Katy Foster Crowder. In 1967 Phillip and Chuck Lightle enlisted in the United States Marines Betty Ruble Wolfmeyer, maker, which she dearly serving during the Vietnam 73, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed loved. She enjoyed many War. Phillip served as a scout away with her family by things throughout her life to sniper and was very proud her side Monday morning, include cooking and baking, of being a Marine, earning February 20, 2017, at her traveling, gardening, ani- several medals during his home. She was born March mals, and collecting many time of service, including 10, 1943, in Martinsburg, different things. Her fam- a Purple Heart. After his Illinois to Leslie Ruble, Sr ily was most dear to Betty, discharge from the Marines and Edna Fay Woodeard. including the many nieces Phillip started working for She married Leroy J and nephews who were Art Crowder and George Wolfmeyer on October 29, so important to here. She Saylor as a truck driver. In 1966 in La Grange, Missouri enjoyed family get-togethers 1988 Phillip began working and he survives. where she was always the as an over the road driv Also surviving are her best hostess. Betty always er for Dot Transportation children, daughter Michele had a kind and encouraging earning awards for one and (Keith) Urbon of Quincy, word for others, even when two million miles driven. daughter Denise (Jason) she was not feeling her best. Phillip retired from Dot Meyer of Dewitt, Iowa, Her faith in the Lord sus- Transportation in 2012. Phillip enjoyed mowing and son Gregory (Kandi) tained her and was evident to Wolfmeyer of Sun Prairie, those around her. She will be his yard with his John Deere Wisconsin; grandchildren dearly missed by those who tractor. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with Claire Meyer-Dewitt, and knew and loved her. Sharon & Leah Wolfmeyer Funeral Services will be his grandkids. Phillip is survived by his of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; held at Noon on Saturday, siblings Kathy Ruble of February 25, 2017, at the caregiver, Cathy Lagemann Bluffs, Donna Folsom Airsman-Hires Funeral of Pittsfield; a step daughter, of Griggsville, Frances Home in Pittsfield with buri- Kelli Bonnett of Pittsfield; Megginson of Woodson, al to follow in the Burbridge two step grandchildren, Idabelle Ruble, Louise Cemetery. Visitation will be Megan and Lindsey Bonnett Cloninger, George, and Bill from 10 a.m. until the time Ruble all of Pittsfield, and of service Saturday at the Leslie Ruble, Jr of Pleasant funeral home. Memorials are Hill, as well as many niec- suggested to the Burbridge Beth Anderson, 52 of es and nephews. She was Cemetery or American Pittsfield passed away preceded in death by her Cancer Society. Online Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 parents, an infant daughter, condolences may be left to at Eastside Healthcare & and brothers Lee (Art) &Joe the family at www.airsmanRehabilitation Center in Ruble. hires.com. The AirsmanPittsfield. Betty attended Pittsfield Hires Funeral Home in There are no funeral serHigh School and after she Pittsfield is in charge of the vices scheduled. married Leroy, was a home- arrangements.
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and a step great grandson, Nolan Bonnett. Two brothers, Joey (Teresa) Crowder of Pittsfield and Paul (Joy) Crowder of Marietta, GA survive in addition to nieces, nephews and cousins. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Angie Crowder on November 23, 2016 and a step son, Curtis Johnson in 1991. A Celebration of Life service for Phillip will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield with Chuck Lightle as officiant. Memorials are suggested to be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh. com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield has been entrusted with the service.
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Memorials are suggested to be made to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.nieburfh. com. The Niebur Funeral Home in Pittsfield is handling the arrangements.