Duncan Morrison
Duncan Morrison, age 85, passed away in his sleep on October 14, 1998 in Brooklyn, New York.
He was a resident of Abingdon from the early 1920’s until his return from service in the Pacific in 1945.
He was a jazz musician and artist and worked for many years as art editor of Parents Magazine in New York, while maintaining many close friendships in Abingdon.
He had no immediate family, but many friends in New York and Illinois.
Fay E. Campbell
Fay E. Campbell, 87, formerly of Bushnell, passed away at 5:25 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 1998, at LaMoine Christian Nursing Home in Roseville.
Born July 4, 1911, in New Philadelphia to George and Mae Young Faler, she married Charles E. Campbell Sr. on April 20, 1935, in Bushnell. He passed away June 24, 1985.
One sister and two grandchildren also preceded her in death.
Surviving are six sons, LaVerne and David, both of Macomb; James of Canton, Charles of Havana, Dallas of Bushnell, and George of Roseville, one daughter, Jessie Shumaker, and one brother, Elmer Faler Sr., both of Bushnell; two sisters, Bertha Burgess of Abingdon and Zelma Gillette of Industry; 23 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 29, at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, Bushnell. Burial was in Mound Cemetery, near Bushnell. Memorials may be made to LaMoine Christian Nursing Home.
Joe W. "Wib” Roberts
Joe W. "Wib” Roberts, 77, Avon, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Monday, October 26, 1998, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Born December 21, 1920, in Middlebrook, AR, to John Rex and Rosie Belle Cates Roberts, he married Virginia Miller on July 3, 1943, in Kahoka, MO. She survives.
Also surviving are four sons, David and Everett, both of Avon; Joe of Windsor, CO; and Jack of Spangle, WA; one daughter, Roberta Cook of Shelbyville; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his twin sister, Wilma Strickland of Knoxville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and one grandson.
He moved to Abingdon from Middlebrook at age 14 and has been an Avon resident since 1953. He farmed and also worked for Row Manufacturing Co. He later was employed by Neff Co. for 26 1/2 years. A member of the Avon United Methodist church and its Methodist Men, he also taught Sunday School for many years.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, October 30, with the Rev. Rick Kerr officiating. Burial was in Avon Cemetery. Corman Memorial Home was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Mike Roberts, David Roberts, Jeff Roberts, Justin Roberts, Bradley Cook, John R. Roberts, and Henry Combs.
Memorials may be made to Avon United Methodist Church.
Marcellus M. "Bud” Wilkins
Marcellus M. "Bud” Wilkins, 77, of 489 W. First St. died Thursday, November 5 1998, at Rosewood Care Center. He was born Sept. 13, 1921 In Fowler to James and Florence Miller Wilkins. Surviving is one brother, the Rev. Norman Wilkins of Galesburg. One brother and four sisters preceded him In death. He worked at the former Custer Hotel for 17 years, retiring in 1972. He was a member of Allen Chapel AME Church, where he served on the steward board and was president of the Good Will Singers. Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at Hinchliff-Pearson West Galesburg Chapel with the Rev. Derek Bastian officiating. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Allen Chapel AME Church.
Jerald "Jerry" Peacock
Jerald L. "Jerry" Peacock, age 74, of 202 East Martin Street, Abingdon, died at 2:34 p.m. Sunday, November 8, 1998 at his home. He was born March 29, 1924 at Beardstown, Illinois, the son of Ralph Edward and Flossie Bell Kirgan Peacock. He married Dora Mae Bridgewater on October 14, 1944 at Benton, Arkansas. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Billy Peacock, and Tim Peacock, both of Abingdon; one daughter, Connie Geerdes, Buffalo, New York; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, one granddaughter, and one sister. He had lived in Abingdon since 1955. He had worked as a farmer and later worked at the former Outboard Marine Corporation in Galesburg before retiring in 1984. He served in the US Army during World War II and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member of Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post #381 in Abingdon. Funeral services will be at 1:30 Sunday, November 15 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel, Abingdon with Reverend Danny Hunt officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, November 14 at the chapel. Burial will be in the Abingdon Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #381. Memorials may be made to the Abingdon Banty League.
Connie Chenoweth
Connie Jean Kendrick Chenoweth, 52, Table Grove, passed away at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998, at her home. Born April 21, 1946, in Table Grove to Eldon and Frances Smith Kendrick, she married Dale E. Chenoweth on April 19, 1970, in Table Grove. He survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Kathrine Reynolds of Table Grove, Teresa Westfall of Lake Elizabeth, CA; and Michelle Chenoweth-Younce of St. Louis; three sons, Kevin of Table Grove, Shannon of Adair and Kenneth of Decatur; six grandchildren; five brothers, Bob Kendrick of Table Grove, Lonnie Kendrick of Roseville, Danny Kendrick and Larry Kendrick, both of Vermont, and John Kendrick of Industry; and two sisters, Sandra Spangler of Table Grove and Juanita Hammack of Havana. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. She was a former employee of Bob’s Dairy Dipper in Astoria and Farm King in Macomb. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb with the Rev. Tim Ashley officiating. Burial was in Harris Cemetery in Table Grove. Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program or the Amercan Cancer Society.
Grace Barkley
Grace Ellen Barkley, age 89, formerly of London Mills, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, November 9, 1998, at Farmington Center in Farmington. Born March 3, 1909, near Rapatee to George and Nellie Yeoman Tasker, she married Paul Eugene Barkley on June 4, 1930, in Lewistown. He survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jerry of London Mills and Larry of Prairie du Rocher, two daughters, Phyllis Terwilliger of Avon and Alice Urish of Glasford; one brother, James Tasker of Knoxville; nine grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. Three sisters preceded her in death. She was a farmer near London Mills for the past 50 years. She was a member of the Mother’s of World War II and London Mills Senior Citizens group. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Maquon Cemetery in Maquon with Rev. David Lindemer officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Corman Memorial Home, London Mills. Memorials may be made to London Mills Ambulance Service.
Albert Edward Anderson
Albert "Andy" Edward Anderson, age 74, of Burlington, Iowa, died at 3:26 a.m. Friday, November 6, 1998 at the Burlington Medical Center in Burlington, Iowa. He was born April 27, 1924 at Roseville, Illinois the son of Frank and Jessie Edwards Anderson. He married Joyce McBride in 1949 and they were later divorced. He later married Patricia Denniston Humes on August 24, 1968. Survivors include his wife Patricia D. Anderson, Burlington, Iowa; one son C. Michael (Susan) Anderson, Alexis, IL; one daughter, Janet (Jack) Bush, AR; one stepson Michael Humes, Redmond WA; one brother, F. Dale Anderson, Stronghurst, Illinois; one sister, Martha Albaugh, Placentia CA; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. He worked at Bennett and Dooley Furniture then IAAP from 1966 until he retired in 1980. He graduated from Biggsville, Illinois High School and Chicago Technical College. He was a member of the Oak Street Baptist Church. He served in World War II in the Air Corps as a pilot. He later served as an officer in the National Guard and US Army Reserves. Funeral services were held Tuesday November 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lunning Chapel in Burlington, Iowa with Reverend Ron Presley officiating. Burial was in the Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington. A memorial has been established for the American Cancer Society and the American Lung Association.
James L. Bryan
James L. Bryan, 80, of Bushnell died at 8:10 p.m., Thursday, November 26, 1998, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1918, In Bushnell to Andrew Lare and Hattie Pearl James Bryan. Surviving are one brother, Dean of Knoxville; and three nephews, Sherwood of Prophetstown, Gary of Knoxville, and James of Indianapolis, IN. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. He was a World War U Army Air Forces veteran. He also was a prisoner of war In Germany. He worked as a diesel engineer for the municipal light plant in Bushnell. Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Corman Memorial Home in Avon. Burial will be In the Avon Cemetery where military rites will be performed by the Bushnell VFW.
