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Mrs. Dorothy Mae Rawlings (Long)
Dorothy Mae Rawlings, 89, of Jacksonville, formerly Franklin, died Tuesday, February 27, 2001 in Passavant Hospital in Jacksonville. She was born August 13, 1911 in Morgan County, Illinois, near Nortonville, a daughter of Samuel and Hattie Grote Long. She married Clarence "Slim" Rawlings on July 18, 1934 in Bowling Green , Missouri, and he preceded her in death on September 21, 1973.
Surviving are: one daughter; Mary K. (husband Arthur) Rouland of Waverly; five sons: Clarence Reggie (wife Phyllis) of Jacksonville; Charles of Franklin; Jerry (wife Rada) of Franklin; John (wife Peggy) of Barry; Francis (wife Bev) of Jacksonville; two sisters: Gertrude (husband Fred) Fettis of Quincy; Florence Dennis of Liberty; fourteen grandchildren; and twenty-three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her husband; four brothers; four sisters; two half brothers and three half sisters.
She was a homemaker and member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Franklin.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2001 in Williamson Funeral Home, 1405 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, where the family will receive friends from Noon until the time of services. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Franklin. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Church.
Mr. Eugene Crist Rawlins
Eugene Crist Rawlins, age 94, of rural Roodhouse, died Sunday
evening, April 22, 2001 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
He was born Oct. 20, 1906, the elder son of Ira Eugene and Fannie
Crist Rawlins, near Roodhouse, on the 80 acres patented from the
government in 1929 by his great-grandfather. The sheepskin Land Patent
was signed by President Andrew Jackson, a fact of which Eugene was very
proud.
June 8, 1927 he married his childhood sweetheart, Beulah Naomi
Brickey, in Carrollton. She died in St. Louis, Missouri on May 17, 1962.
Two daughters were born to this marriage: Louise Jean (Charles) Buhlig
and Karen Adele (Robert) Lane. In June 1965, he married Florence Dunn of
Phoenix, Arizona. She died in Roodhouse Oct. 25, 1989. He was also
preceded in death by his parents and a young brother, Ralph Vanderheyden
Rawlins on Oct. 30, 1919, a son-in-law, and all twenty-seven of his cousins.
He is survived by his two daughters, one son-in-law; six
grandchildren, Dirk, Tadd, Clark and Gretchen Buhlig; Cassie Miller and
Natalie Lane. The are five great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Miller, Zachary,
Sophia and Charley Renae Buhlig and Heather Krall. Seven nieces and
three nephews also survive.
He graduated, as did his wife, from Roodhouse High School, with the
class of 1924. He enjoyed attending the annual Alumni Banquet until his
death, in later years being honored as the “oldest graduate”. He served on
the Roodhouse School Board during the 30’s and 40’s.
Eugene was a lifelong farmer, and as a young man worked with his
father in the family dairy. During the late 30’s he was employed by Illinois
Rural Electric Company to obtain the right-of-way for rural electrification.
When accomplished he wired many area homes.
He was a member of the Roodhouse Christian Church, Disciples of
Christ, where his ancestors were Charter Members. He had served as a
Deacon. Upon the church closing in 1999, his membership was moved to
the First Christian Church in White Hall. He was a Charter Member of the
Jacksonville Area Antique Car Association, and had held various offices.
He was also a member of the Green e County Farm Bureau,a member of The
National Franklin Club, past member of the Antique Auto Club of Missouri
and a lifetime member of the Prairieland Heritage Museum. He served
many years on the IREC Nominating Board.
The first President Mr. Rawlins remembered was Teddy Roosevelt,
asking his mother to “invite President Roosevelt for Sunday dinner.” His
hero was F.D.R., for “bringing me out of the Great Depression.” His entire
life, he continued to have unquestioning faith in his government. When
asked, a couple of years ago, the greatest changes noted in his almost 100
years of life, he answered, “Farming”. Other changes, communication, trips
to the moon (which he had always predicted), etc. apparently did not
surprise him much.
Eugene was a loving, devoted, generous son, husband, father,
neighbor and friend. He was an industrious, frugal, honest man who loved
the world in which he lived and did his best to take care of “his share of
things”. He took great pride in making something out of nothing, repairing
things, his family and his belongings. In later years, he enjoyed restoring,
driving and showing his antique automobiles. He always enjoyed Sunday
motor trips and traveling to different parts of the United States.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at the
Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Roodhouse. The family will meet friends
from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Rawlins, Jones, Fernwood,
White Hall or VFW Cemeteries.
Family and friends are invited to the family home east of Roodhouse
following the burial next to his first wife on the family lot in Fernwood
Cemetery at Roodhouse.
Mrs. Mildred Read (Kallenbach)
Mildred Read, age 94, of the Pittsfield Manor Nursing Home in Pittsfield, Ill. and formerly of Perry, Ill. died 5:50 p.m. Sunday (April 15, 2001) at the nursing home.
She was born April 15, 1907 in Perry, Ill. daughter of the late Wesley and Nellie Riley Kallenbach.
She married William David Chenoweth in Perry, Ill. on February 21, 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1949. She later married Harry Read in 1952 in Perry, Ill. and he preceded her in death in July of 1983.
Surviving is one step-daughter, Mrs. Gene (Margaret) Strub of Tampa, Florida; two sons Wayne Chenoweth and wife Barb of Perry, Ill. and Donald Chenoweth of Livermore, California; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; and two step-great-great grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; and one sister, Mabel Kallenbach and one brother, Wayne Kallenbach.
Mrs. Read was a homemaker who loved gardening. She was a member of the Perry Church of Christ in Perry, Ill.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday (April 18, 2001) at the Airsman-Hires Chapel in Griggsville, Ill. with Bro. James Brim officiating. Burial will be in Dorsey Cemetery in Perry, Ill. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Dorsey Cemetery.
Mr. Allen N. Rexroat
Allen N. Rexroat, 82,of Jacksonville died Monday afternoon, February 5, 2001 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville. He was born on December 17, 1918 in Arcadia the son of Edward L. and Elsie Neill Rexroat.
He is survived by two sisters, Hilda Rexroat and Ruth Rexroat, both of Literberry; one brother, Henry (wife, Grace) Rexroat of Jacksonville; and two nieces. He was preceded in death by one sister, Kathryn Way, and two brothers, Paul Rexroat and Horace Eugene Rexroat.
Mr. Rexroat was employed with the City of Jacksonville-Parks and Lakes until his retirement.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2001 at Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Arcadia Cemetery in Arcadia. Friends may call after noon on Thursday at the funeral home where the family will meet friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Barton W. Stone Christian Home.
Mrs. Freeda H. Rice (Tillery)
Freeda H. Rice, age 87, of Jerseyville, formerly of Carrollton, died
early Sunday morning, Sept. 2, 2001 at the Jerseyville Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center in Jerseyville.
She was born Oct. 26, 1913 in Woodville Township in Green e
County, the daughter of George and Anne Davidson Tillery.
She married John H. Rice on April 6, 1934 in Carrollton and he
preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1994.
She is survived by three grandchildren, Dennis Rice of Beardstown;
Rick Rice of Jerseyville and Bonnie Markham of Jerseyville; three great
grandsons, Adam, Eric and Luke; and one sister, Vera Taylor of Carrollton.
She was preceded in death by one son, Adrian Rice (surviving wife, Wanda
of Jerseyville); three brothers, Wayne, Truman and Marvin Tillery; and four
sisters, Opal, Mae, Mabel and Ethel.
Mrs. Rice was a Baptist and had formerly been a member of the
Carrollton First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001 at
the Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in Carrollton with burial at the White Hall
Cemetery. Friends may call from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral
home. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association or the
American Diabetes Foundation.
Mrs. Marilyn E. Richie (Dugger)
Marilyn E. Dugger Richie, 69, of Palmyra, formerly E. Peoria, IL. died Friday, June 1, 2001, in Heritage Manor in Carlinville, IL. She was born March 31, 1932 in Franklin, IL., a daughter of William Oscar and Edith O. Smith Dugger. She married Harold Evan Richie on June 3, 1950 in Palmyra, Illinois and he survives.
Also surviving are four sons: Michael Frank Richie of Iowa; Bruce Alan (wife Julia) Richie of O'Fallon, Missouri; Robert Evan (wife Sue) Richie of East Peoria, IL., Roger Lewis (wife Terri) Richie of East Peoria, IL; one brother Joe (wife Judy) Dugger of Florescent, Missouri; three sisters: Alma White of Los Angeles, Cal.; Maxine (husband Jim) Tucker of Williamsville, IL.; Pauline (husband Don) Richardson of Sherman, IL., ten grandchildren, and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, William in infancy, and four brothers.
She retired as Activities Director of Queenswood Nursing Home in Morton, IL., and was a member of Scottville United Methodist Church, Scottville, IL.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 4, 2001 in Stults-Neece Funeral Home in Palmyra, IL. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Palmyra, IL. Memorials are suggested to The American Diabetes Association.
Zoda K. Richter
Zoda K. Richter, 91, of Carrollton died at 9:35 P.M. on Tuesday Dec. 4,
2001 at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
Born near Hillcrest on Nov. 7, 1910 he was the son of the late William
“Bill” and Nona P. Peacock Richter.
He first married Marjorie Becker in 1937 and she preceded him in death
on April 24, 1989. He later married Wilma Caldwell on Jan. 17, 1997 in
Carlinville and she preceded him in death in 2000.
Surviving are 2 daughters: Mrs. Bruce “Linda” McGuire of Carrollton
and Mrs. Daryl “Judy” Riechmann of Carrollton, a son Jerry (wife Norma)
Richter of Eldred, 6 grandchildren: Ryan, Jered, Stacy, Tena Marie, Robyn
D’Lynn and Kris, 7 great grandchildren: Tara Marie, Nathan, Amanda Gail,
Gabriel, Shanie Gail, Colt Nathaniel and Skyler Zo.
He was preceded in death by a grandson : Tad M. Riechmann and 2
brothers: Merlin W. “Dough” Richter and Orville D. “Friz” Richter.
He was a supervisor with Columbiana Seed Co. for 50 years retiring
in 1982. He was baptized Lutheran, but always considered himself just a
humble chrisitian.
Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. on Thursday at the Airsman-Hires
Funeral Home in Carrollton where services will be held on Friday at 11
A.M. with burial to follow at Eldred Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or the CCUHS
Class of ‘59 Project Fund.
Mrs. Viola L. Ridenhower (Davis)
Viola L. Schofield Ridenhower, 79, of Jacksonville and formerly of Woodson, died Monday evening, December 3, 2001 at Passavant Area Hospital. She was born May 19, 1922 in Hillview the daughter of Charles and Ruth Doyle Davis. She married Lloyd Schofield in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1944. She later married James D. Ridenhower on February 2, 1995 in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death on March 6, 1999.
She is survived by one daughter, Darlene (husband, Alan) Brainerd of Woodson; three grandchildren; two brothers, Wilbert (wife, Gladys) Davis of Jerseyville and Charles (wife, Joanne) Davis of Bethalto; and one sister, Dorothy Key of White Hall, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Clyde, Jack, Claude, and Albert; and two sisters, Goldie Davis and Irene Davis.
Mrs. Ridenhower was a homemaker and had worked for several years at Mobil Chemical. She was a faithful member of Kingdon Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2001 at the Williamson Funeral Home with burial at Pine Tree Cemetery, near Patterson. The family will meet friends from 9 a.m. until the time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Sheryl Dawn Rider
Sheryl Dawn Rider, 54, of Winchester passed away late Thursday afternoon (October 25, 2001) of natural causes at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.
She was born August 4, 1947 in Winchester the daughter of William A. and Irma G. Turner Rider.
She attended Winchester schools and was employed at AGI in Jacksonville. She had also worked at Buck & Jo’s and Scotty’s Convenience Store in Winchester.
Survivors include her children Quint Russwinkle of Springfield, Mindy Flynn of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Jarid Russwinkle of Winchester, Christina Russwinkle, Brad Russwinkle, Dustin Russwinkle and Ron Russwinkle all of Jacksonville, 6 grandchildren, her mother Irma Rider of Winchester and 2 sisters Crystal (husband Wayne) Russwinkle of Chapin and Janelda (husband Terry) Ranson of Winchester.
Preceding her in death was her father William A. Rider and a sister Amber Fawn Rider.
A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am Monday (October 29, 2001) at the Coonrod Funeral Home in Winchester.
Burial will be in the Winchester City Cemetery.
Friends may call after 4:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral home where the family will meet with friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family.
