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Mrs. Barrie G. Flesner, 57, of Gentry Pines Lane St. Cloud FL, died on Saturday September 16, 2000 in Florida. Memorial services will be 11:00 AM Saturday September 30, 2000 at Lake Bracken Country Club Picnic Shelter #3. Rev. Norman Myer, First Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Memorials may be made to St. Cloud Presbyterian Church, St. Cloud FL. She was born on November 16, 1942 in Galesburg IL to Gene and Mercedes (Klinck) Bragg. She married Gary Flesner on February 12, 1977. He survives. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1960. She worked at the Knox County Courthouse in Galesburg for many years. She was an administrative assistant in the Osceola County (FL) Finance Department. She was a member of the St. Cloud Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Gary Flesner of St. Cloud, FL; Stepmother, Arla Bragg of St. Cloud, FL; four daughters, Belinda Bourdon of St. Cloud, FL, Beth Llamas of Orlando, FL, Ann Pace of Tamms, IL, and Susan Woolsey of Galesburg, IL; one son, Andrew Flesner of St. Cloud, FL; one brother, Harry Bragg of Ft. Myers, FL; and six grandchildren. Her parents and one son, Brian Bourdon, preceded her in death.
Ernest W. "Ernie" Brunner Jr., 68, of 107 N. Jefferson died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2000, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday September 25, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel in Abingdon. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday September 24, 2000 at the Chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery. The Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381 will conduct military honors. Memorials may be made to the Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381. He was born on May 29,1932, in Giddings, TX to Ernest W. and Susie Mae (Fant) Brunner Sr. He married Shirley Underwood on February 8, 1958 in Galesburg. A former member of Union Lodge 2063, he worked at Maytag Corp. in Galesburg for 45 years, retiring Dec. 1, 1996. He also was a member of the Thursday Senior Bowling League at Northgate Lanes in Galesburg. He served in the Illinois National Guard from 1947 to 1950 and in the Army from 1952 to 1953, stationed in Japan. He was a member of Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381 in Abingdon. He is survived by Connie Siedel of Abingdon, with whom he made his home; one son, David of Morton; one granddaughter; and Bob Siedel and Sonita Siedel, both of Abingdon, whom he helped raise. He was preceded in death by one granddaughter.
Mr. Robert E. Nielson, 74, of 1096 Tamarind Drive Galesburg, IL, died at 11:26 am Sunday September 24, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday September 27, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Thomas Heather officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the Knox College Music Department. He was born on December 17, 1935 in Galesburg to Soren I. and Pearl (Eastburg) Nielson. He married Bonnie Brissey on November 8, 1946 in Galesburg. She survives. He was a chemical engineer for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Akron OH for 35 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. He served in the Air Force during World War II. He played drums with various bands in the area and was the founder of Galesburg's Stearman USO Show. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Nielson of Galesburg, IL; one daughter, Becky Crabtree of Wadsworth, OH; three sons, David Nielson and Jeff Nielson, both of Galesburg, IL and Jim Nielson of Wadsworth OH and eight grandchildren.
Mr. Richard C. Hallberg, 86, of 691 Bateman St. Galesburg, IL, died at 2:25 AM Saturday September 23, 2000 at Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Tuesday September 26, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Paul Johnson, First Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Tuesday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or Alzheimer's Foundation. He was born on January 23, 1914 in Galesburg IL to Carl J. and Esther (Johnson) Hallberg. He married Barbara J. Babbitt on October 28, 1939 in Galesburg. She survives. A graduate of Brown's Business College, he was a self-employed building contractor for 30 years. He also was a master locksmith retiring from the Galesburg Mental Health Center in 1982 after working there for 16 years. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Galesburg. He was a 54-year member in the Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285. He also belonged to the AARP, AFSCME, Artist Guild, Older Americans of Knox County, Good Sam's Campers Club, and the Carpenters Union #183 in Peoria IL. He served in the Army during World War II receiving a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and three Battle Stars. His wife, Barbara Hallberg of Galesburg, IL; two sisters, Dorothy Morris of Galesburg, IL and Betty Snyder of Bella Vista, AR; and 19 nieces and nephews survive him.
Dr. John L. Bohan, 87, of 996 N. Cedar St. Galesburg, IL, died at 8:30 AM Saturday September 23, 2000 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg. Rev. Thomas Seibert will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday September 25, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to Knox College Memorial Book Shelf. He was born on July 31, 1913 in Galesburg IL to Dr. John M. and Florence (Lynch) Bohan. He married Ethel Margaret Gillmor in Champaign IL on June 20, 1942. She survives. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1931. He received a Bachelors degree from Knox College, Galesburg in 1934. He graduated from Northwestern Medical School in 1938 and University of Illinois Medical School in 1942. He was a member of the American Medical Association and past president of the Knox County Medical Society. He was the first director of the cardiac unit at St. Mary Hospital. He was a Fellow in the American College of Physicians and a clinical faculty member at the Knox-Rush Medical School for 5 years. He was a physician in Galesburg for 34 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Corpus Christi Church, Galesburg. He served in the US Army Medical Corp in the European Theatre achieving the rank of Major. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Margaret Bohan of Galesburg, IL; three daughters, Jane Bohan of New York, NY, Nancy E. Bohan of New Orleans, LA and Dr. Ruth L. Bohan of St. Louis, MO; two sons, John M. Bohan of New York, NY and Dr. Timothy P. Bohan of Houston, TX; one brother, Robert E. Bohan of Lexington, KY; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Two brothers, William H. Bohan and Peter T. Bohan, preceded him in death.
Mr. Elbert W. 'Bud' Duckwiler, 66, of 1644 Jefferson St. Galesburg, IL, died at 4:43 AM Wednesday September 20, 2000 at Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday September 25, 2000 at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Rev. John Grimes will officiate. The Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post #285 will present military honors. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. He was born on May 8, 1934 in Avon IL to Alvie and Gladys (Bailey) Duckwiler. He was a construction worker and machinist for 15 years. He is survived by his mother, Gladys Duckwiler of Galesburg, IL; three sons, Danny Duckwiler of Phoenix, AZ, Mark Duckwiler of NM, and Mike Duckwiler of Las Vegas, NV; two brothers, Charles Duckwiler and Robert Duckwiler both of Galesburg, IL; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His father and one grandson preceded him in death.
Mrs. Maelo H. Bahl, 94, of 19 E. Tompkins St. Apt. 409 Galesburg, IL, died at 11:43 PM, Tuesday at Seminary Manor Nursing Home, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday September 22, 2000 at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Galesburg with Rev. Mike Van Acker officiating. Burial will be 3:00 PM Friday in Resurrection Cemetery, Dubuque IA with Rev. Mark Reasoner officiating. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday September 21, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Prayers will be said at 8:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the Corpus Christi Organ Fund or Community Hospice of America. She was born on October 9,1905 in Dubuque IA to Peter and Hannah (Fogarty) Heinz. She married Andrew Bahl in Dubuque on June 15,1928. He preceded her in death in 1941. She was a schoolteacher in Dubuque then, after moving to western Illinois, she worked for 25 years as a bookkeeper for Kendrick's Lumber in Abingdon IL. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church and its Altar and Rosary Society in Galesburg. She is survived by two sons, John A. Bahl of Montgomery, IL and Richard A. Bahl of Preston, MN; one daughter, Mary Lou Brock of Galesburg, IL; 20 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Her husband, one daughter, Carol Hare, and two grandchildren preceded her in death.
Mr. David M. Roland, 48, of 728 Victoria Street Wataga, IL, died at 3:05 AM Tuesday September 19, 2000 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday September 22, 2000 at Prairieland Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Bane officiating. Burial will be in Wataga Cemetery, Wataga. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Education Fund for the Children c/o Marquette Bank, Galesburg. He was born on November 16, 1951 in Jacksonville IL to Claude R. and Anna Belle (Ellis) Roland. He married Gail L. Weidenhamer in Galesburg on November 28, 1987. She survives. He was a foreman in the telecommunications department for the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad for 21 years. He was a member of the Prairieland Baptist Church in Galesburg, the Hook & Bullet Conservation Club and the IBEW Local #547. He is survived by his wife, Gail Roland of Wataga, IL; mother, Anna Roland of Hannibal, MO; two sons, Jason Keller of Galesburg, IL and Eric Roland of Lake of the Ozarks, MO; two daughters, Ariel Roland and Brandilyn Roland both of Wataga, IL; two sisters, Paula G. Charlton and Bobbi A. Minks both of Hannibal, MO; three brothers, James E. Roland of Elsberry, Ray Roland of IA and Terry L. Roland of McCook, NB; and one grandson, Logan L. Keller. His father; two daughters, Jesse Lea and Jamie Lynn in 1988, and one brother preceded him in death.
Mr. Edward L. Woodworth, 62, formerly of Galesburg, died at 2:15 AM Monday September 18, 2000 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital, Danville, IL. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM Friday September 22, 2000 at East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Rev. Gary Bane, Prairieland Baptist Church, will officiate. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family. He was born on May 24, 1938 in Monticello MO to Burrell L. and Margaretta O. (Bland) Woodworth. He married Sara A. Riggs Hatch in Lewistown MO on August 24, 1977. He farmed in the LaBelle MO area from 1956 to 1964. He then entered the United States Air Force and served for twenty years. After his Air Force retirement he worked as a custodian at Knox College, Galesburg. While in the Air Force he achieved the rank of Tech. Sergeant. During his tour he served in 22 different countries. He attended Prairieland Baptist Church in Galesburg. He is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Suggs of Monmouth, IL; one son, Donald Woodworth of Bridgeport, TX; three sisters, Lena F. Daak of Lewistown, MO, Joanne McIntyre of Galesburg, IL and Margaret L. Sullivan of Ewing, MO; two brothers, Charles W. Woodworth of Quincy, IL and Chester F. Woodworth; and 3 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
Mrs. Thelma L. Malone, 73, of 972 S. Broad Street Galesburg, IL, died at 1:05 pm Monday September 18, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Friday September 22, 2000 at First Church of the Open Bible with Rev. Ted Gillum and Rev. Lugene Finley, Sr. officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Friday at the Church. Memorials may be made to First Church of the Open Bible or Star of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church. She was born on August 11, 1927 in Shawneetown IL to Ernest and Hilda (Thrailkill) Proctor. She married Emerald Malone in Princeton IN on June 12, 1946. She preceded her in death on February 4, 1984. She lived in Galesburg since 1958. She worked as a mental health technician at the Galesburg Mental Health Center, George A. Zeller Mental Health Center in Peoria IL and St. Mary's Square in Galesburg.She was a member of the First Church of the Open Bible in Galesburg. She was a graduate of Carl Sandburg College being a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was also the representative to the Sate of Illinois Affirmative Action Committee. She is survived by two daughters, Vicki Hollowell of Galesburg, IL and Patricia Munoz of Parkville, MO; one sister, Ernestine Hardiman of Princeton, IN; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mr. James O. Wyatt, 74, of 102 E. Water Street Galesburg, IL, died at 11:00 PM Thursday September 14, 2000 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. Memorial services will be 1:30 PM Thursday September 21, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Mike VanAcker officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Thursday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. He was born on December 13, 1925 in Galesburg to Henry Wilson and Mary Gertrude (Leary) Wyatt. He lived in Galesburg his entire life. He worked for the City of Galesburg in the Water Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #518 and the Moose Lodge. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by one brother; Lester Wyatt of Fontana, CA; one niece, Sandra LeGrand of Mesa, AZ; two nephews, Jack Wyatt of Galesburg, IL and Richard Wyatt of Fontana, CA. Three brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Roger L. Schisler, 65, 701 N. Fearing Ave. Abingdon IL died at 10:00 PM Friday September 15, 2000 at his home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday September 20, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Rev. Raymond McLaren will officiate. Friends may call from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday September 18, 2000 at the Chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospices of America. He was born November 5, 1934, in Indian Point Township, Knox County, IL to Claire D. and Doris A. (Jacobs) Schisler. He married Ann Kendrick on October 22, 1955 in Abingdon. She died August 7, 1995. He then married Joyce Heimer Blevins on November 18, 1999 in Abingdon. She survives. He was graduated from Abingdon High School in 1952. He attended Eureka College and later graduated from Western Illinois University, Macomb IL. He worked at Spoon River Valley School District 4 for 17 years, where he was a principal, teacher and basketball coach. He later worked for the Illinois Department of Transportation as an Engineer Tech for 17 years. He also farmed near the Ellisville and London Mills areas for 35 years. He was a veteran of the Air Force and was a member of Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381 in Abingdon. Surviving are his wife; one son, Timothy John Schisler, Amarillo, Texas; three stepsons, Randy Cox, Galesburg, Jeff Cox, Sharpsville, Ind., and Steve Cox, Chatham; two daughters, C. Diann Hooks, Verona, Wis., and Deborah Ann Schisler, Nashville, Tenn.; one brother, Gale Schisler, Springfield; four sisters, Yvonne Lewis, Decatur, Jody Dolan, Arlington, Texas, Anita Hickok, Cibolo, Texas, and Jeri Schisler, Verona, N.C.
Mr. George F. Millard, 78, 307 W. Bernard St., died at 2 PM Friday September 15, 2000 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg IL. Graveside services will be at 3:00 PM Tuesday at Abingdon Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary Lundeen officiating. Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381 will accord military rites. Friends may call one hour before the service at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Senior Citizen's Transportation Van. He was born Sept. 16 1921, in Scott County, Iowa, to James and Maud (Bickford) Millard. He married Vivian Sorrells Ruhl on Sept. 1, 1973, in Fiatt IL. She survives. He lived in Abingdon for the past 20 years. He was a diesel mechanic for Ruan Trucking Company, Pekin IL, retiring in 1978. He was of Catholic faith. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife; one stepson, Doug Ruhl, near Abingdon; two sisters, Edna Porter, Galesburg, and Florence Craig, Davenport Iowa; five step grandchildren and six step great-grandchildren. His parents and one brother preceded him in death.
Mrs. Neita G. Denly, 86, of 1500 Conger Street Galesburg, IL, died at 12:20 PM Friday September 15, 2000 at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Monday September 18, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Kevin Treptow, Faith United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Sunday September 17, 2000 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or Heartland Health Care Center Activity Department. She was born on October 4, 1913 in Hysham MT to Felix and Olive (Kirk) Simmerman. She married Pearl W. "Peck" Denly in Princeton MO on June 30, 1934. He survives. She was a graduate of Teacher's College in Creston IA and a member of the Faith United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Pearl "Peck" Denly of Galesburg, IL; one daughter, Judy Antoine of Galesburg, IL; one son, Gene Denly of Knoxville, IL; two sisters, Dora Denly and Vada Denly both of Osceola, IA; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Two sons, Ronald and Blane, and five brothers preceded her in death.
Mrs. Darlene P. Swanson, 96, of 753 Knox Rd 1850 N Galesburg, IL, died at 1:25 AM Friday September 15, 2000 at Seminary Manor Nursing Home, Galesburg, IL. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday September 18, 2000 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Rev. Shalom Renner and Marilyn Anell will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to the Galesburg Women's Club or the United Methodist Women. She was born on November 27, 1903 in Keokuk IA to Beverly and Minnie (Ogelsby) Higgason. She married Milton W. Swanson in Knoxville IL on December 31, 1927. He preceded her in death on August 1, 1969. Before her marriage she was a clerk at the former O.T. Johnson Department Store. She then devoted her life to her family and her husband's farm in Knoxville. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Galesburg belonging to the United Methodist Women and various Circles of the Church. She was also a member of Oliver Wendell Holmes Club, Galesburg Women’s Club and Tri Psi sorority. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Schock of Highland Ranch CO; one son, Richard Swanson of Galesburg, IL; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Her husband, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
Mr. Dale L. "Buda" Woods, 48, of 319 Sunshine Drive Rio, IL, died at 1:55 pm Friday September 15, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Tuesday September 19, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Lee Johnson, Bethel Baptist Church, will officiate. Friends may call 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family. He was born on September 3, 1952 in Lincoln IL to Lester A. and Pansy Marie (Horath) Woods. He married Vicky L. Bates in Rio on December 16, 1978. She survives. He was a trackman for the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad for 16 years. He was also a musician and singer for the last 30 years playing guitar and drums for several different bands. He played at a private dinner for then President Richard M. Nixon at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield IL. A 1973 graduate of Galesburg Senior High School, he lived in the Rio area for the past 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Vicky L. Woods of Rio, IL; father and step-mother, Lester and Georgia Woods of Galesburg, IL; two daughters, Jessica Coyer of Garnett, KS and Jennifer Woods of Rio, IL; two sons, James Woods of Rio, IL and Jonathan Woods of Galesburg, IL; two sisters, Sarrah Gutierrez of Galesburg, IL and Carol Woods of Aledo, IL; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; seven nephews, three nieces and four great nephews He was preceded in death by his mother Patsy Woods on November 23, 1993.
Mr. Glenn E. Hoxworth, 90, of 1011 E. Knox St. Galesburg, IL, died at 5:25 AM Wednesday September 13, 2000 at 439 W. Collins St., Mendon, IL. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Friday September 15, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Kevin Trenton, Faith United Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg. Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Friday September 15, 2000 at the Chapel. Memorials may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. He was born on November 1, 1909 in Fairview IL to Frank A. and Jenny A. (West) Hoxworth. He married Laura Lucille Johnson in Rock Island IL on December 22, 1934. She preceded him in death on June 21, 1995. He was a mechanic at the Galesburg Ford dealership. Since 1949 he owned and operated H & K Standard Service, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Galesburg. He is survived by one daughter, Donna Donaldson of Mendon, IL; one niece, Betty Howland of Galesburg IL; one sister-in-law, Nellie Hoxworth of Galesburg IL; two grandchildren; two step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. His wife, one brother, and one sister preceded him in death.
Mrs. Eileen F. Grube, 82, of 1145 Frank Street Galesburg, IL, died at 8:55 pm Tuesday September 12, 2000 at Galesburg Terrace, Galesburg, IL. Graveside memorial services will be 11:00 AM Friday September 15, 2000 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Galesburg. Rev. Paul Johnson, First Lutheran Church, will officiate. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Foundation. She was born on July 21, 1918 in Bloomington IL to Oren S. and Frieda (Frisch) Locke. She married Kenneth E. Grube in Palmyra MO on October 21, 1942. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1962. She was a sales clerk at Bloch and Kuhl Department Store. She was the office manager for Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company for 20 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, a former member of Soangetaha Country Club and the Galesburg Women's Club. She is survived by one daughter, Kenlynn Plank of Galesburg, IL; one brother, Oren Locke of Bloomington, IL; one sister, Laura Miller of Elizabethtown, KY; one niece, Harriet Ann Shapland of Champaign IL; one nephew, Larry Locke of Wichita KS; two grandchildren, Troy Michael Miller and Tiffany Lynn Spencer, both of Galesburg IL; and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Allen L. Clark, 77, a resident of the Care Center of Abingdon died at 1:05 AM Monday September 11, 2000 at the Care Center. Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday September 14, 2000 in the Abingdon Cemetery. Rev. Raymond McLaren will officiate. Friends may call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday September 13, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Christian Church. He was born on November 14, 1922 in Abingdon to Herbert F. and Verna F. (Lowry) Clark. He had lived in Abingdon all his life. He graduated from Abingdon High School in 1942. He worked at Briggs Manufacturing in Abingdon for 29 years, retiring in 1973. He also owned and operated Clark's Tree Service in Abingdon since 1944. He was a member of the Abingdon Christian Church where he served as an usher and on the church board. He served in the US Coast Guard for three years. He was an avid gardener and flower displayer at the Abingdon Fall Festival where he received numerous blue ribbons. He is survived by one brother, Claire W. Clark of Elmwood IL; a sister-in-law, Annabelle Clark of Danville IL; three nieces and one nephew. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.
Mr. Alvin A. Hanson, 73, of 85 W. Mary St. Galesburg, IL, died at 1:47 AM Sunday September 10, 2000 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. Graveside services will be 1:30 PM Wednesday September 13, 2000 at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Rev. Dennis Knotts, Cameron Christian Church, will officiate. Friends may call from 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family. He was born on April 23, 1927 in Victoria IL to Andrew and Vesper (Rice) Hanson. He married Nina L. Wells in Galesburg on November 28, 1968. She survives. He did janitorial work for Steak and Shake, the YMCA and other office buildings before working at Butler Manufacturing Co. in Galesburg. He retired in 1996 after 22 years. His wife and two sisters, Louise Craig of Peoria, IL and Helen Turnbull of Knoxville, IL, survive him. His parents, one brother and one sister preceded him in death.
Mr. Lawrence W. Anderson, 91, of 1115 N. Farnham Street Galesburg, IL, died at 12:50 AM Friday September 8, 2000 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday September 11, 2000 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Friends may call from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. Monday at the Chapel. He was born on August 6, 1909 in Galesburg IL to Clyde and Blanche (Carter) Anderson. He married Mary Jane Parnell in Oquawka IL on September 30, 1933. She survives. He was a car inspector for Burlington Northern Railroad for 47 years, retiring in 1974. He also repaired organs for Gamble Music for 20 years. He was a graduate of Corpus Christi High School in Galesburg and the Hammond Organ School. He was a former member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Carmen and a former Mason. He is survived by his wife; one son, James Anderson of Oconomowoc, WI; two daughters, Betty Field of Galesburg, IL and Roberta Sharp of Yankton, SD; ten grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. One sister preceded him in death.
Mrs. L. Arlene Adams, 72, of 910 W. Wilcox Ave. Peoria IL, formerly of Galesburg IL, died at 12:02 AM Thursday September 7, 2000 at Proctor Hospital, Peoria IL. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Monday September 11, 2000 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Rev. Daniel Siems, First Baptist Church, will officiate. Friends may call from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM Sunday September 10, 2000 at the Chapel. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Galesburg. She was born on March 30, 1928 in Rock Island IL to Clois and Lois (Rogers) Temple. She married Arthur D. Adams in Galesburg on June 9, 1948. He survives. She worked at the Rock Island Arsenal for several years then worked at OSF St. Mary Medical Center as a registered nurse for 20 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Galesburg and Women of the Moose, Rebekah Lodge and O.A.K.S. all of Galesburg. She graduated from Galesburg High and the Carl Sandburg College School of Nursing, Galesburg, IL in 1976. She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Judy Crouch and Sue Alfaro, both of Peoria; one brother, Eugene Temple of Rock Island; three grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Phillip S. Nelson, 96, a resident of the Care Center of Abingdon (IL) died at 9:55 AM Thursday September 7, 2000 at the Care Center. Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday September 9, 2000 in the Abingdon Cemetery. Mrs. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Friends may call from 12:00 Noon to 12:45 PM at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Care Center of Abingdon. He was born on January 31, 1904 in Abingdon IL to Francis E. and Mary C. (Anderson) Nelson. He married Dorothy Bowles. He lived in Abingdon most of his life. He worked at the Abingdon Pottery and later at Blue Bell Manufacturing Co, from 1933 – 1966 as a maintenance mechanic. Surviving him is a son, Ed Nelson of Arlington Heights IL, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son – Pierre Stanley Nelson, and two sisters.
Mrs. Kathleen Miller, 97, of 1566 Red Bud Lane Galesburg, IL, died at 3:50 PM, Tuesday September 5, 2000 at Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL. Graveside services will be 12:00 PM Saturday September 9, 2000 at the Knoxville Cemetery. Rev. John D. Carson, Jr. will officiate. Friends may call from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Saturday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of the donor's choice. She was born on December 22, 1902 in Persifer Township, Knox County IL to Jacob and Lucinda (Stevens) Debolt. She married Sylvester Johnson. After his death she married Arthur G. Miller. Mr. Miller died in 1966. Cousins survive her. One sister and her twin brother preceded her in death.
