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Peggy Ann Lukancic
Peggy Ann Lukancic, 67, of 800 S. Granger St., Harrisburg, died 4:55 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, at her residence. She was the wife of William "Bill" Lukancic.
In keeping with her wishes, her body will be cremated and a graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.
Further family information and funeral arrangements will be available later. Arrangements are in the charge of Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg.
Florence Miller Wilson Downen
Florence Miller Wilson Downen, 91, of Ridgway, died 5:10 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, at Fountain View Nursing Home in Eldorado.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway with the Rev. Leo Hall officiating. Burial will be in Asbury cemetery in Omaha. Visitation is 11 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the funeral home.
She was born July 6, 1910, in Asbury Township to the late Andrew J. and Zoa F. (Greer) Wilson. On March 19, 1932, she married
Carl Alfred Downen, who preceded her in death on July 17, 1978.
She was a homemaker and a member of Crossroads Bible Church in Norris City.
She is survived by a sister, Jessie Rogge of Evansville, Ind.; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Zoanna Downen, on August 18, 1986.
Sue Chapman
Sue Chapman, 63, of Carmi, formerly of McLeansboro, died 5:53 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Billie Duncan officiating. Private family burial will be at the White County Memorial Garden cemetery in Carmi. There will be no visitation. Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of the arrangements.
She is survived by three ex-husbands, four sons, three sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, two infant sisters, and one brother.
Dorothy Lee Schwartz
Dorothy Lee Schwartz, 79, of Galatia, died 9:45 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia with the Rev. Vola Sittig officiating. Burial will be in Webber Campground. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002, at the funeral home.
She was born March 17, 1923, in Galatia to the late Albert and Lillie (Ramsey) Jerdon. On Nov. 4, 1938, she married
Emerson Schwartz in Mt. Vernon, Ind.
She was a member of Carrier Mills Baptist Church. She worked at the dress factory in Eldorado for three years, and she worked at the cap factory in Harrisburg for 15 years. She also drove a school bus for Galatia Unit 1 School District.
She is survived by a son, Garry Schwartz of Galatia; a daughter, Darline Nevious of Galatia; a sister, Leona Irvin of Galatia; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Roy Schwartz; two brothers, Ray and Bill Jerdon; and a sister, Lorene Goolsby.
Neva Shelton
Neva Shelton, 88, of Harrisburg, died 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002, at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, at Gaskins Funeral Home in Harrisburg. Burial will be in Sunset Hill cemetery, Harrisburg. Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at the funeral home.
She was born Jan. 6, 1914 in Harrisburg to the late Bert Dunn and Ruth Denny. On July 30, 1940, she married
John R. Shelton, who preceded her in death March 9, 1981.
She was a homemaker and a member of the McKinley Avenue Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Bonnie (Charles) Baldwin, Mount Vernon; two granddaughters, Laurie (Darrin) Barton and Amy (Brad) Smith, both of Harrisburg; and one great-grandson, Sebastian Barton of Harrisburg.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lorene Towles.
Bonnie Gertrude Barton
Bonnie Gertrude Barton, 86, of 460 Barton Trail Road, Eldorado, died 9:20 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, at her residence.
Services will be private. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Colonial Terrace Funeral Home in Eldorado.
She was born Jan. 26, 1916, in Harrisburg to Maude (Brown) and the late Wriley Fox. On June 9, 1934, she married
Wilburn Barton.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Eldorado.
She is survived by a son, James W. (Donna) Barton of Owensboro, Ky.; two daughters, Helen Jean Adkisson and Jane Barton, both of Eldorado; nine brothers and sisters; a grandchild, Jason Mathew (Amanda) Barton; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Justin Barton.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice and can be left at the funeral home.
Dorothy Lee Schwartz
Dorothy Lee Schwartz, 79, of Galatia, died 9:45 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Galatia.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Sloan Funeral Home in Galatia with the Rev. Vola Sittig officiating.
Burial will be in Webber Campground. Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2002, at the funeral home.
She was born March 17, 1923, in Galatia to the late Albert and Lillie (Ramsey) Jerdon. On Nov. 4, 1938, she married
Emerson Schwartz in Mt. Vernon, Ind.
She was a member of Carrier Mills Baptist Church. She worked at the dress factory in Eldorado for three years, and she worked at the cap factory in Harrisburg for 15 years. She also drove a school bus for Galatia Unit 1 School District.
She is survived by a son, Garry Schwartz of Galatia; a daughter, Darline Nevious of Galatia; a sister, Leona Irvin of Galatia; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Bill Jerdon; and a sister, Lorene Goolsby.
Ella Lucinda (Smith) Davis
Ella Lucinda (Smith) Davis, 90, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of McLeansboro, died 4:05 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2002, at Springfield Rehab Center.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, at Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro with the Rev. Bill Reed officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in McLeansboro. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at the funeral home.
Mary G. Edmondson
Mary G. Edmondson, 92, of 256 Trammel St., Carrier Mills, died 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at Harrisburg Medical Center.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Absher-Nicholson Funeral Home in Carrier Mills with the Rev. Christopher Scott and the Rev. Harl Cockrum officiating. Burial will be in Salem cemetery. Visitation is 9 a.m. to service time Saturday at the funeral home.
She was born August 11, 1909, in Union County to Frant and Martha (Dameron) Mangum. On May 5, 1929, she married
Frank Edmondson, who survives.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Carrier Mills and was retired from Anna State Hospital.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Gerald (Colleen) Edmondson of Carrier Mills and Lyman (Gladys) Edmondson of Creal Springs; grandchildren Richard and Debbie Edmondson of Creal Springs, Jerry Edmondson of Carrier Mills, and Linda and Christopher Scott of Beardstown; and two great-grandchildren, Amanda and Jason Edmondson.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers.
For those who wish memorials may be made to the Salem cemetery fund in her memory.
Mary (Rose) Robinson
Mary (Rose) Robinson, 82, of Kewanna, Ind., died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at the hospital in Rochester, Ind. She was born in Harrisburg on Christmas Day 1919 to Elvis Rose and Beulah (Wallace) Rose and attended schools in Harrisburg and Saline County. She married
L.O. Robinson in Indianapolis, Ind., but has lived about 20 years in Kewanna. She is survived by by her husband, "Robbie"; three sisters, Bonnie Proffitt, Brenda Dixon, and Janet Barnard; and two brothers, Russell Rose and Sam Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Velma Parks, Lee Wanna Kirkham, and Loretta Davis.
In accord with her wishes, her body has been cremated. A memorial service in her honor will be held at Metzger Funeral Home in Kewanna on Saturday, June 1.
