Regional Abstracts

    On October 23, 1841, Lydia E. Bigbee was born in the state of Ohio, where the years of her childhood and girlhood were spent. In 1800 she came to Milledgeville, Ill., which proved to be her home during the remaining part of her earthly life.
    She was united in marriage to Mr. Whitney Inman on October 22, 1862; and to this union five children were born, all of whom survive the parents as follows: Byron, of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Effie Gault and Mrs. Nelie Robinson, of Milledgeville, Ill., Frank, of Amarillo, Texas, and Mrs. Ruth Durstine, Milledgeville, Ill.
    For a number of years Mr. and Mrs. Inman lived on a farm near Milledgeville, but moved to town in 1893. Mr. Inman's death occurred in 1915. Mrs. Inman departed this life May 20, 1917, aged 75 years, 6 months and 28 days. For many years preceding her death she was a faithful member of the Baptist church, and she leaves as a priceless legacy to those who survive her the sacred memories of the virtues and good deeds of a well spent Christian life.
    The funeral services were conducted in the home by Rev. Miles J. Snyder, who used as a text for a brief message the word, "I know that Thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living." Interment was in Bethel cemetery.
    Mesdames Maud Schell and Ethel Straka sang appropriate selections, with Mrs. Elizabeth Overholser as piano accompanist.
    The pallbearers were Messrs. O. M. Meyers, George Olmsted, John Bracken, Frank Snell, D.O. Warehime and W.F. Sunderland.

"Other early settlers in Mulberry Grove Precinct were Richard MOODY, James DUNAWAY, James SPRADLING, Mark DUNAWAY, Joseph ARMSTRONG, Bennett SEAGRAVES, Arthur SHERARD, Drury PETTY, DURHAM, Henry INMAN, John PERKINS and others. DURHAM settled on Section 12, and was from Tennessee. He has a son and a daughter living in Fayette County. INMAN settled on Section 1, about the year 1830; PERKINS, about the same year, settled on Section 10, and has several sons living in the county. MOODY settled on Owl Creek, and was from the southern part of the State; the DUNAWAYs settled east of MOODY; also, PETTY. The latter sold out to SPRADLING about 1830. ARMSTRONG was a Tennessean, and bought out Mark DUNAWAY. SHERARD was also from Tennessee, and settled on Section 36, in 1833. In illustration of the healthfulness of the neighborhood, Mr. WOOLARD says that the first fifteen years he lived there, he did not pay $15 in doctors' bills, and although more than twenty different families have lived on the farm at different times, there has never been but one death on it since it was settled. "

Death again invaded the home of Mr. Drew Inman last Sunday [June 13], and took from it the baby girl, Ellabruce, aged eighteen months.

Oscar INMAN died at Hot Springs, Ark., last Tuesday, and his body was brought back to St. Louis for interment. He was twenty-nine years old. He leaves a wife but no children. The deceased was the brother of Drew and Alto INMAN of this city, and about three years ago he lived here for a few months. He was engaged in business in St. Louis. Mr. Drew Inman went to St. Louis to attend the funeral.

The managers of the corset factory have matters in such shape that within the next few days the machinery will be set in motion and Clinton will be ready to supply the ladies of the land with the finest corsets ever manufactured. It is slow work fitting up a new factory as there are so many minor details that must be attended to in getting machinery ready to work. The Clinton members of the board of managers are Judge G. K. INGHAM, Mr. Drew INMAN and Captain CONKLIN, and the stockholders may have perfect confidence that every interest will be carefully guarded. Already a number of orders have been sent in for a supply of corsets, and the indications are that the force of hands will be kept busy from the start.

Clinton Public , DeWitt County, Illinois Friday, September 6, 1889

(Less than one year later… An excerpt from a long article.)

“We started a corset factory here once. We put in a good deal of money, but it died. For awhile we thought it would be a home for women who had to support
themselves. We thought it would be a sort of ‘Palace of Delight,’ such as Walter Besant pictures in that impossible novel of his, ‘All Sorts and Conditions of
Men.’ But nobody connected with the enterprise knew nothing about a corset, and the enterprise went to pieces.”

During the past week there have been several serious cases of la grippe in Clinton, and so bad were some of the patients that for a time fatal results were feared. Mrs. W. A. WHEELER, Mrs. S. K. CARTER and Mrs. A. H. ISBELL had severe attacks of pneumonia resulting from an attack of la grippe, but this morning we are glad to learn that all three are somewhat better. John W. DAY, Drew INMAN, A. D. McHENRY, Dr. HYDE, and Master-in-Chancery GAMBREL have been seriously sick. Mr. Gambrel and Dr. Hyde are the only ones that are now considered dangerous. The above cases are the worst reported, though it is safe to say that there are not less than four hundred persons afflicted this morning in Clinton.

Mr. Drew INMAN is still confined to his bed, but his family hope to see him up in a few days. His case is not serious, but he has been very much prostrated.

“Home Sweet Home.”

These words have a new meaning to Fred L. Harpster since his return from Montana. Last Summer Fred went out to Montana with Drew Inman on a prospecting tour, and going at the season they did, everything looked inviting. Both of the gentlemen came home filled with the beauties of the Montana country and the glowing prospects for business, and then and there they decided that it should be their future home. They saw wealth galore in its vast plains, which could be used in the cattle and sheep business, and the town of Great Falls seemed to be such a grand field for all kinds of enterprises that it was only a wonder to them that everybody in DeWitt county was not ready to start for Great Falls and Montana. They saw the bright side of the picture then, for it was summer time and everything was life and animation. But Fred saw the other side of the picture within the past few weeks. In the latter part of January he left this city again for Montana, this time with the intention of remaining and investing in business. He went out as a sort of John the Baptist to prepare the way for the coming of his family. In passing through Dakota the train he was on struck on of those mild blizzards for which Dakota is famous and this chilled his heart and made him long for his home in Clinton. Arriving at Montana, he found the place dull and cheerless, and a dozen men ready for every business opening or job. A man with small capital could find no place there, for every business seemed to be controlled by rings and syndicates. A man with large capital might make money in stock raising, but one who would try farming would starve to death. Fred shook the snow and mud of Great Falls off his feet as speedily as possible and visited other towns and localities, but the same state of things existed every where. Disgusted and weary he turned his back on Montana and his face toward God’s country, and last Monday morning there was not a happier man in Clinton than Fred Harpster as he stepped off the train and was once more at “home, sweet home.” Fred will remain in Illinois, and we hope that he will find some business opening that will decide him to remain in this city.

Clinton Public, DeWitt County, Illinois February 28, 1890

Drew Inman has decided to remain in Clinton. Along in the latter part of last summer he decided to close out his stock of goods, sell his property, and move to Montana. Circumstances have changed his determination. Two of his children lie buried in Woodlawn and his wife could not bear the idea of going away and leaving her precious dead. Last week Drew went to Chicago and bought a large stock of goods and he is determined to become a fixture in Clinton. All of his friends rejoice that he has come to this conclusion. Today he makes announcement of his new stock of goods in THE PUBLIC, and invites his old customers and new ones to call and see him.

Clinton Public, DeWitt County, Illinois March 7, 1890

Mr. Drew Inman was in Chicago this week adding to his spring stock of dry goods and novelties. The ladies should call and see his new goods.

Clinton Public, DeWitt County, Illinois March 13, 1891

The 21st of March will soon be here, which the almanacs tell us will be the opening day of spring. The weather of the past two or three weeks has been anything but springy, yet it has not deterred our Clinton merchants from getting ready for the spring business. This week Drew INMAN has been in Chicago looking over the piles of goods in the wholesale dry goods houses, and as has been his custom he always comes home loaded with bargains. The ladies of this county will find it
profitable to call at Inman’s dry goods store and see his elegant stock of goods and the prices at which he has them marked. Mrs. Inman has been so long in business in this city that he understands what dry goods customers want.

Guy INMAN, son of Drew INMAN, a merchant of this city, came to an untimely end Monday night [Oct. 14] about 6 o'clock. He was on train No. 13 with Conductor James McCUNE and Engineer HEDIGER, and it is thought while passing through the Vernon bridge or the old Wilson bridge near Sandoval he was struck in the head by the timbers and laid senseless on the top of the car. He was discovered, after being missed, lying dead in that position. His father and mother are in great distress, Mrs. INMAN being almost frantic with grief. Guy Inman was a most exemplary, industrious boy, about 19 years of age, and well liked. This was but his second trip on the road. He had quite an ambition to become a railroad man but his death was a terrible sacrifice to his ambition. The conductor protested on the trip against the young man being sent, but it is thought his close attention to business made him oblivious to the dangerous bridge which caused his death. The K. of P. [Knights of Pythias], of whom Mr. Inman, the father, is a member, took charge of the remains, bringing them home. The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock, the Rev. Horace REED of the M. E. Church delivering a peculiarly appropriate and impressive discourse, at the family residence on Madison street, from which the lengthy cortege filed mournfully to the shades of Woodlawn.

Mr. Guy Inman was a great favorite among his associate young men, was of a pleasant disposition, and readily made a friend of an acquaintance. He was irrepressibly industrious and ambitious. The confinement of his father's business in the store did not afford him activity enough and with the reluctant consent of his parents he entered the railroad service, and thus came on the second trip out to his most dreadful and untimely fate.

The news of Guy's death was a shock to the whole community and doubly distressing to his parents. Mrs. Inman had just returned from St. Louis elated with the memories of her visit to feel with tender nerves the heartless force of this awful blow.

Mr. Drew Inman is a member of the present Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias in session in Chicago, and as soon as the news reached them of his bereavement they telegraphed him the unanimous condolence of the body. The pall bearers were selected from the young friends of Guy among the Clinton boys and added impressiveness to the ceremonies.

Source Unknown - Clinton Public, DeWitt County, Illinois - Friday, October 18, 1889

INMAN Family of Dayton
Bio from: Historical Gazetteer and Biographical Memorial of Cattaraugus Co. NY, pub 1893
History of the Town of Dayton – Chapter XXIII (23), Page 539

Harvey INMAN came to Dayton with James CALDWELL and married Betsey C., daughter of William and Susan BLAIR. His father, Peleg, served in the War of 1812. Harvey INMAN removed to Illinois, but returned after a few years to Dayton and enlisted in the late war and served until its close, being captured at Chancellorsville and incarcerated in Libby prison for a time. He died in Dayton, May 24, 1891. His wife survives him and resides with their daughter at Cottage, where also live two sons, Henry and Orris. Lowell D. INMAN, born in Illinois, Dec. 13, 1854, married Alia RANDALL, and resides at Cottage. H. Burt INMAN, son of Harvey, was born in Dayton, May 16, 1842, married Harriet, daughter of John and Philena HOOKER, and has six children. He served three years in Co. H, 44th N. Y. Vols., in the Civil war.

David Inman of Highland Park who fell from a bicycle a few weeks ago and demented by the fall, committed suicide last Saturday afternoon in a most cruel and barbarous manner. Deprived of all weapons, he took the neck of a beer bottle, broke the bottle, and pulling the sharp jagged glass across the neck succeeded in severing the jugular vein. Mr. Inman was in business with his brother at Highwood. He had formerly been employed as a news agent on an afternoon train from Chicago.

It was reported that he has been drinking in solitude much of the last month. Saturday afternoon he was in a very quarrelsome mood. He managed to get into a fight with a bystander and, fearing arrest, he jumped into his victim’s buggy and drove down the street at a gallop. An officer gave chase on horseback. Inman, when he feared that his pursuer was gaining on him, reached for a beer bottle that he had with him, striking the neck off the wheel, and drew the glass across his neck. When the officers came up, blood was pouring in all directions. He died in a short time.

Following item appeared in the 85^th Anniversary Report
May 21, 1981 Lake Forest News A Pioneer Press Newspaper
August 6, 1896 as it appeared in the Lake Forester

Biographical Record of Whiteside County, Illinois 1900, p. 64.

    MERIL MEAD, deceased, was for many years prominently identified with the business interests of Morrison and also bore an important part in public affairs. He was born in Clark county, Ohio, December 18, 1820, a son of Allen and Sally (Scarlett) Mead, natives of New York and Vermont, respectively. The father served as a soldier of the war of 1812, under General Winfield Scott, and during the last twenty-eight years of his life was a minister of the Free Will Baptist church. He also followed farming. In his family were ten children of whom Merril was the second in order of birth.
    The early education of our subject was acquired in the public schools of his native county, after which he attended college at Springfield, Ohio. On the completion of his education he engaged in teaching school for some time in Harmony, Clark county. There he was married, September 30, 1847, to Miss Harriet Newlove, who was born in Harmony township, Clark county, Ohio, April 3, 1830, about two and a half miles from the Mead homestead in Springfield township, Clark county, Ohio. Her parents, Labourn and Elizabeth (Inman) Newlove, were both natives of England, the mother being from Yorkshire, and the latter was a daughter of Matthew and Ellen (Chapman) Inman, farming people of that country, in whose family were six children, five sons and one daughter. Mrs. Mead’s paternal grandparents were Joseph and Ann (Brown) Newlove, natives of the north of England. There the grandfather was quite extensively and successfully engaged in farming until 1820, when he came to the United States, accompanied by his wife and family, and settled in Clark county, Ohio, where he purchased a large farm and where he continued to make his home throughout the remainder of
his life. Matthew Inman, Mrs. Mead’s maternal grandfather, also came to America and bought a farm in Clark county, Ohio, on which he made his home until death. Laybourn Newlove was the third in order of birth in a family of seven children. In early life he learned the blacksmith’s trade, and upon his farm conducted a shop, while he also extensively engaged in agricultural pursuits. The town of Harmony was laid out upon his farm.
    There he died October 21, 1865, and his wife passed away May 10, 1859. They were consistent members of the Methodist Protestant church, and were held in high regard by all who knew them. In their family were four children, namely: John, who died at the age of two years; Harriet, now Mrs. Mead; Joseph, who married Sarah Lindell, has four children living, and makes his home near Columbus, Ohio, and Ellen widow of John Kier, by whom she had four children now living and makes her home in Unionville, Whiteside county, Illinois.
    To Mr. and Mrs. Mead were born six children: Elizabeth died at the age of thirteen years. Rilla S. died at the age of twenty-eight years. Meril Inman, who is engaged in the coal, ice, wood and feed business in Clinton, Iowa, married Amelia Sherwin, and they have seven children, all living, namely: Edwin H., Meril S., Maude E., Mary Eva, Jonathan B., Mildred and Rilla M. Prior to going to Clinton he was a farmer in Union Grove township, Whiteside county, Illinois. Ellen died at the age of twenty-one years. Harriet and Eliza, twins, live with their mother in Morrison, both being graduates of the Morrison high school.
    After his marriage Mr. Mead continued his residence in Clark county, Ohio, while he taught school in Harmony, until 1855, when he came to Whiteside county, Illinois, and took up land in Ustick township on a land warrant which was given to his mother for services rendered by his father in the war of 1812. There our subject engaged in farming until 1865, when he removed to Morrison, purchasing a farm of eighty acres, sixteen acres of which were within the corporate limits of the city. After locating here he engaged in the real estate and insurance business in connection with farming, representing the Oriental, Northwestern, and quite a number of
large and reliable insurance companies. In business he prospered, and besides the valuable property he owned in this county, he had farms in Iowa and other parts of Illinois.
    Politically he was a Whig in early life and later a Republican. While a resident of Ustick township he served as justice of the peace for seven years, and held the office of assessor of Harmony township, Clark county, Ohio, for ten consecutive years. He was also deputy United States marshal in that county during President Taylor’s administration, and for one term was coroner of Whiteside county, and justice of the peace in Morrison for nine years. He was always found true to every trust reposed in him, either in public or private life, and his official
duties were discharged in a most commendable manner. Socially he was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge, No. 257, of Morrison, and religiously belonged to the Methodist church. He died of heart trouble, August 16, 1891, honored and respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Mead is an estimable lady of many sterling qualities, who was formerly a member of the Methodist Protestant church, but at the present time there is no church of that denomination in Morrison.

Mrs. David Inman’s new house on Second street is nearly enclosed. It promises to be a fine house.

Mrs. David Inman’s house is rapidly approaching completion and she expects to occupy same about a month hence.

Mrs. David Inman has been in her new home on Second street just below Laurel avenue a couple of months and already she is having the usual experience of people who own a fine home with all the modern improvements, of large light and airy chambers, bath room, city water, and good sewerage, people want her to open her home to roomers and boarders. We don’t ask anything for our judicial opinion, but we will say to Mrs. Inman you will come to it: it is inevitable, that has been our experience; such choice accommodations are scare. Our advice to those seeking a good place to go there at once. Be sure you get good boarders, Mrs. Inman, and then be sure of your pay, there are some dead beat abroad, some quite fashionable ones, too.

Waterman Inman has moved into his house on Railroad avenue. It has been thoroughly overhauled and is now being painted.

WALTER M. INMAN, for over twenty-five years circulation manager of the Chicago Daily News, died Saturday night in Los Angeles. His wife, Mrs. Nell Inman, reached the bedside hardly an hour before the end came. Mr. Inman was 62 years old. He came to Chicago nearly fifty years ago. The widow and five children survive him.

Funeral services for Ellsworth Inman, 66, 1665 Second St., were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home at 1913 Sheridan Rd. Burial was in Northshore Garden of Memories. Mr. Inman died May 24 in Evanston Hospital, after an illness of six weeks.

Mr. Inman was born Sept. 1, 1891 in Highland Park and had resided here all his life. He was a painting and decorating contractor, owner of the Inman Pain Spot in Highland Park.

Died, at her residence in Anna, Illinois , Friday, November 14, 1902, Mrs. Martha F. Inman, wife of M. M. Inman, aged 68 years, 6 months and 21 days. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, November 16, and were conducted by the pastor, Rev. L. Smith. The remains were interred in the Anna Cemetery.

Mrs. Inman had been a sufferer for years, but bore it patiently. She was a good Christian woman. She joined the Baptist church in 1850, but later joined the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she remained a consistent member until her death.

Martha Francis McCurdy was born April 23, 1834, in Newton county, GA. She was married to Murphy M. Inman near Dalton, Georgia, July 9, 1850. She removed, with husband and three children, to Anna, June 30, 1856, where she resided until the day of her death. She was the mother of twelve children, six sons and six daughters. All of the daughters and one son have preceded here to the great beyond. The surviving sons are Iva F. Inman, of Denver, Col, now at Santa Monica, Calif. Isaac Irwin, of Pyramid, Col.; David H. H. at Yuma, Arizona; Dr. M. M. Inman, of Quitman, Ark., and C. Ira Inman, of Whiting, Ind.

The two latter were present at the funeral. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Susan A. Goddard, of Murphysboro, Ill., and Mrs. Sarah J. Head, of Rose Bud, Ark.

Letters were received from David H. and Iva F. Inman by the father stating their inability to get home in time for the funeral, and expressing deep sorrow at the loss of a beloved mother.

    Mrs. Samantha A. Wolf, aged about sixty years and an early settler of this section, took her own life in a peculiar way at her home in the south part of the village of Walnut Thursday evening of last week, as near as can be ascertained, and the fact was not known until Monday afternoon of this week. Her near neighbor, Mrs. S. M. Watkins, from whom Mrs. Wolf obtained milk every evening and who were intimate friends, was the first to miss her.
    Mrs. Wolf went after the milk as usual Thursday evening, but Friday evening she did not appear. Saturday Mrs. Watkins called at the home and found everything locked, even to the coal and woodhouses, and she supposed Mrs. Wolf had gone away to visit a sister residing at Sublette or another at Deer Grove and let the matter rest, but when she did not return Monday from either way, as she knew Mrs. Wolf did not visit long at one place, she concluded there was something wrong and accompanied by a lady relative they went to the house at about half past four o'clock Monday afternoon and forced up a window of the bedroom and to their horror saw the protruding head and shoulders of Mrs. Wolf from a barrel. Mrs. Watkins gave a loud call to neighbors and telephone messages sent up street. Soon there was a crowd upon the horrible scene. The door was forced open and the stench was found to be almost unbearable. Blankets were thrown over the protruding form and ropes placed around the barrel and thus dragged out into the yard, where the difficult task of placing the badly decayed remains in a coffin was accomplished.
    Coroner A. H. Malm of Princeton was notified and the conditions of the body described and he advised immediate burial. After brief services the remains were taken to Walnut cemetery and buried by the side of those of her first husband.
    When the house had been given an airing Mrs. Watkins found two letters of considerable length written by Mrs. Wolf, one addressed to her and the other to her old neighbors and friends, which fully explains the reason for the rash act and designating the manner and place of burial, also where her body would be found. The letters were read at the inquisition by Bert Montgomery, a nephew, but are not of sufficient significance to the public for publication. Her principal reasons for committing the rash act were ill health and the fear of insanity.
    Tuesday morning the coroner arrived and impaneled a jury which viewed the premises and then came to the village hall where the inquisition was held.
    Several witnesses were summoned, the principal one being Mrs. Watkins, who testified substantially as follows:
    That she knew Mrs. Samantha Wolf, the suicide, all her life. She was about sixty years of age. Came here with her parents when a little girl from the state of Ohio. Her health was not very good. She was a widow. About a year ago, when sick, I cared for her and she expressed the desire to live at least ten years more. To my knowledge she did not take any drug. [Mrs. Watkins produced the letters left by the deceased. They were read to the jury. Myself and Mrs. Charley Clark were the first persons to discover her dead body in a barrel in her bedroom. We pried open a window. I ran to the street and hollered for the neighbors. They heard my call and came. I believe Mrs. Wolf was not in her right mind when she committed the rash act.
    Undertaker Luther testified that he resided in Walnut. Was acquainted with Mrs. Wolf. Was called to take care of the body. Found body in a barrel of water in bed room. Had on her ordinary clothes. Took barrel out into the yard and removed the body. She must have been dead three or four days. Last seen Thursday afternoon, June 13, 1907. Think she took her own life. The body was placed in a casket and buried in Walnut cemetery.
    Mr. Mason testified that he was a member of the Medical Board of Health. Almost a year ago I [?????] Mrs. Wolf two professional [????]. Her condition was [?????? ???? ???????] trouble. Was well aquatinted with her and saw her frequently. I think the cause of death was drowning. I think her mind was affected.
    John Meisenheimer testified that he was a resident of Walnut. Went to the house with Dr. Mason and we found the body of Mrs. Wolf in the barrel in the bedroom on Monday afternoon about five o'clock, June 17, 1907. Was acquainted with Mrs. Wolf and recognized the dead body. The cause of death in my opinion was drowning. Saw her last Thursday evening, June 13, 1907. I am a near neighbor and pass the house daily.
    After a short deliberation the jury returned the following verdict:

In the matter of the Inquisition on the body of Mrs. Samantha A. Wolf, deceased, held at Walnut, on the 18th day of June, A. D. 1907.
We, the undersigned jurors, sworn to inquire into the death of Mrs. Samantha P. Wolf, on oath do find that she came to her death by drowning with suffering from mental trouble and despondency.

H. U. RAILEY, Forman.
HARRY WHITVER.
J. C. MEISENHEIMER.
DR. A. E. BURRGESS.
J. R. SCHWARZENTRAUB.
JOHN O'NEAL.
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    Samantha P. Hastings was born near Streator, LaSalle Co., Ill., Nov. 10, 1845. She lived in LaSalle county until she was about 12 years of age and then moved into Bureau Co. and soon after was taken sick with a very hard spell of typhoid fever from which she never seemed to fully recover, though she grew to womanhood she was more or less afflicted.
    In 1863 she was married to E. S. Bard and to them were born two children a son and a daughter, Mrs. Cora A. Langford, deceased, and Merritt W. Bard, who lives in Aurora.
    E. S. Bard died in 1872 and in 1873 she was married to Christian Wolf who died in the early spring of 1896. Since then she has always seemed rather unsteady and unhappy.
    Our sister has always seemed unfortunate. When her son was but a babe she lost her right arm by an accidental discharge of a gun. We might mention many other afflictions she has suffered, but her constant prayer was "God be merciful." Is it any wonder her poor, tired brain was overcome by this wave of despondency? We all know her energetic independence.
    She leaves her son M. W. Bard and wife and family of three daughters of Aurora, two grand-daughters and one grand son of her daughters children, four sisters in the deepest grief, six half sisters, two half brothers and many other members of the family who were very dear to her.
    She was well known in Walnut. O, how we shall miss her. SISTER.

Charles Withington Inman was born in Janesville, Wisconsin, June 8, 1855, the son of Peter (Himmelreich) and Elizabeth (Merry) Inman. He was reared in his native community, and when seventeen years of age, came with his parents to Highland Park, IL. Here the departed made his home for the rest of his days. Here also he was married July 21, 1880 to Catherine M. Recktenwald. Three children blessed their union. They are Mrs. Maud Hutter and Herbert and Josephine. Mr. Inman was engaged in business in our city for some years, but for many years, was employed with the Daily News in Chicago. He toiled incessantly and wearedly for his loved ones these many years. The past year his strength seemed on the wane, but he followed his chosen occupation with unremitting devotion until nature called a complete halt. He desired earnestly to get well and care still further for his family, but our Father thought otherwise.

The departed was a kind and indulgent husband and father and a much respected neighbor and friend. He loved his home devotedly. It was the chief delight of his heart and the anchorage of his life. The gay frivolities of the world weighed nothing in his estimation compared with the rest and love that came to him in his home. Thus he pursued the quiet, even tenor of his way until about six weeks ago when disease laid him low. Three weeks later he was removed for special treatment to the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago, but his ailment was beyond the reach of earthly help, and after much suffering departed this life Monday afternoon at one o’clock,…..(rest is missing)

Mr. Herbert Inman will leave Friday for Memphis, Tenn., where he will visit his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. And Mrs. Warren Harrison.

GEORGE L. INMAN was for many years a business man of power and influence in Champaign County. He was accustomed to handling large things in a large way, and besides the New Inman Hotel at Champaign, citizens of the county have reason to remember him for many other influences and activities.

Mr. Inman was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, March 8, 1867, and was only a little past his fiftieth birthday when he died April 5, 1917. His death occurred at Cramer, Indiana, but he was laid to rest at Champaign, where he had his home for over a quarter of a century. Mr. Inman's mother, Emily DRAKE, was a direct descendant of the great English admiral, Sir Francis DRAKE. Mr. Inman was the youngest of six children, the others being: Mrs. Dora ORTON, of Erie, Pennsylvania; Sylvester C., of Erie; Fred, of Erie; Herbert and Emily, both deceased.

George L. Inman grew up in Erie County, Pennsylvania, where his father was a lawyer, and he studied law under his father's direction as part of a liberal education, not for the purpose of practicing. His first important enterprise was promoting the publication of a paper called the Farmers Ledger, located at Danville, Illinois. In the interests of that publication he traveled extensively throughout the Middle West. About 1891, Mr. Inman came to Champaign and engaged in the real estate and farm mortgage business. Mr. Inman is remembered by all with whom he came in contact as a man of great magnetism and personality. He had a host of friends, and also an extended business acquaintance. He did much to develop Champaign County. In Champaign he erected a large brick building at the corner of University Avenue and Market Street, and in 1915 he built the splendid six-story brick hotel known as the New Inman House, where he had his home and where his widow still resides. This hotel is at the corner of University Avenue and Walnut Street. Mr. Inman was independent in politics, and never found time for clubs or for church affairs.

His first wife was Minnie SWEARINGEN, of St. Joseph, Champaign County. She died in 1899. On May 13, 1900, Mr. Inman married Nora Trumbull STEVENSON. By her first marriage to Elijah Stevenson, Mrs. Inman had two children: Arthur G., who lives at St. Louis, Missouri, and by his marriage to Madeline Fuller, a native of Erie, Pennsylvania, there are three children, Arthur G., Robert L. and Madeline. Mrs. Inman's second child, Elizabeth, is the wife of Jay C. TAYLOR of Champaign, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have a child, Croydon
Stevenson, born September 6, 1916.

Miscellaneous death notices and burial permit listings from the St. Louis Post Dispatch newspaper archives.

July 7, 1921: - The town of Kinmundy received a shock on Monday morning hearing that Job INMAN was dead. He had been in good health, and on Sunday night after his wife heard an unusual noise from his room, she found him lying unconscious in his room. Apoplexy was given as the cause of death. He was born May 18, 1866 in Logan Co., the son of Ezekiel and Bridget INMAN, and died July 4, 1921 in Kinmundy. On June 1, 1901 he married Susan D. EVANS. He spent most of his life in this community, and leaves a wife, son, and daughter. Burial in Sandy Branch Cemetery.

Nov. 17, 1921 - Last Sunday in Salem, Miss Rochelle INMAN of this city married Mr. Hollis BAKER, son of L. B. BAKER, a farmer near Omega. The bride is a graduate of Kinmundy High School and has been employed as a teacher, which work she will discontinue. The groom has a number of good dairy cows and expects to make dairying his chief part of farming.

The residence of Mrs. Susan D. INMAN, located in the east part of town, was completely destroyed by fire Monday evening. The cause of the fire is unknown. Mrs. INMAN was just ready to leave for Salem to visit when the fire was discovered. Most of the contents were saved. The insufficient water supply let the fire get such a headway that it was impossible to extinguish it.

The trial of Mrs. Susan D. INMAN for arson was held yesterday and there were about 50 people from Kinmundy who had a "special invitation" to attend the trial, although there were only about 10 used as witnesses. The trial was the outgrowth of Mrs. INMAN’s home-burning last March. After the case went to jury, it was out in a very short time, and returned a verdict of not guilty.

    Sister Rachel Sturgill, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Williams was born near Wolrab Mills December 29, 1856, departed this life at her home near Eichorn, Illinois November 22, 1927, age 70 years, 10 months and 24 days old.
    She was first married to James Twitchell of Saline County. After his death she was married to Jack Inman, of Saline County and in the year 1905 she was again united in marriage to W.R. Sturgill, February 27th by Rev. Hickman Joiner.
    Sister Sturgill professed faith in Christ at an early age and lived a noble Christian until death.
    She leaves to mourn her loss a kind and loving companion, four step-children, two brothers, D. W. Williams of Elizabethtown and Tom Williams of Oakland, Cal. and one sister Mrs. Harrison Ferrell of Elizabethtown.
    On Wednesday November 23 rd. after funeral services by Rev. T. S. Rector of the Christian Church of Sturgill Chapel, her remains were laid away in Jennings cemetery where the sad looks were rendered by the living to the dead as she was deposited in that cemetery standing within the shadows of the hills she loved so well.
    Written by her niece Nora Williams

John Wesley Brown, son of John and Uta Brown, was born in Liberty township on September 13, 1854, and passed away at his home in Kinderhook Township Thursday morning, December 27, 1928. Mr. Brown was married to Miss Emma Allen on September 26, 1876. To this union were born ten children, two preceded him in death while infants. Mr. Brown is survived by his widow, four daughters: Mrs. Ella Timmons of Hull, Il., Mrs. Nettie Johnson of Kinderhook, Mrs. Ivah Inman of Kinderhook township, and Mrs. Edith Martin of Shidles, Ok.: four sons, Elmer of Richfield, Il., Everett and Clarence Hull, and Arthur, at home; seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren; three brothers, Grant, George and Lee all of Clayton. Funeral services were held by Rev. W. B. Williams in the home of the deceased near Seehorn, after which the body was interred in the Kinderhook cemetery.

Funeral services for Mrs. David Inman, who died Monday, February 3, (1936), at the Highland Park Hospital after a lingering illness, were held from her home on Wednesday, February 12 at 2:30. Interment is to be at Nevada, Iowa.
Besides one son, David Inman, Jr., she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Sadie Schrecengost and three brothers, Charles, William and Mont Hanson.

Mrs. Adelaid Inman Rosana was born in London, England, on February 20, 1861. She passed away on Friday, Feb. 18, following a brief illness. She lacked two days of being able to celebrate her 78^th birthday. She came to Chicago at the age of 13. In the year 1878 she came to Highland Park and has spent the past 61 years in our city. She has seen Highland Park develop from that of a mere village to its present status. Those surviving her are her companion, Casper Rosana, one daughter, Mrs. Adelaide Green of Gray Avenue, Highland Park, three sons, David (M.) Inman of Deerfield Road, Deerfield, Ellsworth Inman of Ridgewood Drive, and Everett O. Inman of Glenview Avenue, both of Highland Park.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday at 10 a.m. at the home, 135 Second Street. Rev. H.F. Siemsen officiated, and Mr. H. F. Kelley in charge. Interment took place at Rosehill.

Newspaper Unknown (Vermilion Co., IL), Date: 1942

MRS. HAROLD L. INMAN

    Mr. and Mrs. Clayton FAIRCHILD of Armstrong announce the marriage of their second daughter, Margery F. FAIRCHILD, to Harold L. INMAN, son of Mr. and Mrs. John INMAN of Penfield, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 1942.
    The single ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. O. E. Creech at the Methodist Parsonage in Gifford.
    Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert DORAN of Armstrong, brother-in-law and sister of the bride.
    The bride wore a street-length dress of dusty rose silk with brown accessories and a corsage of gardenias.
    Her jewelry was a single strand of pearls, gift from the bridegroom. Her attendant wore a street-length dress of teal blue with black accessories and a corsage of talisman roses.
    Both Mr. and Mrs. INMAN were graduated from Armstrong High School; she in 1940 and Mr. INMAN in 1931.
    After a short wedding trip, they returned to home of his parents where they will make their home for the present.
    Mr. INMAN is employed as a stock clerk at the post exchange at Chanute Field, Rantoul.

    David M. Inman, painter and decorator, passed away Tuesday morning in the local hospital, after an illness of three months.
    Born in Highland Park 53 years ago, he is survived by his wife, Anita, a son, Lt. David Inman, stationed in New York, two brothers, Ellsworth and Everett, and a sister, Mrs. Adelaide Greene, all of Highland Park.
    He was a member of the Masonic lodge and of the Deerfield Chamber of Commerce

    David M. Inman, 53, of 308 Deerfield road, Deerfield, for years a painting and decorating contractor, died Tuesday morning in the Highland Park hospital after an illness of three months.
    Born in Highland Park, he had lived in Deerfield for the past 15 years. He leaves his wife, Anita Timm, and a son, Lt. David, stationed with the army at a New York base; two brothers: Ellsworth and Everett, both of Highland Park: and a sister, Mrs. Adelaide Greene of Highland Park.
    He was a member of the Highland Park Masonic order and the Deerfield Chamber of Commerce.
    No arrangements have been made for the funeral services.

Richard Ellsworth Inman, 10, 504 Gray avenue, died Saturday night in Evanston hospital of bulbar poliomyelitis, Highland Park’s second polio victim this year. The son of Park Board Commissioner and Mrs. Darwin E. Inman, Richard became ill the preceding Wednesday, complaining of an upset stomach and sore throat. He ran a low temperature. By Saturday morning his temperature had soared and he began to suffer from chest pains. At Highland Park hospital his illness was diagnosed as polio and he was transferred to Evanston where he died that night.

Richard was to enter the fifth grade at Lincoln school this fall. He was a Cub scout and considered an outstanding athlete. In addition to his parents, a brother Tom, 6, survives. Paternal grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Ellsworth Inman, 135 South Second street.

Funeral services were Tuesday from the Kelley and Spalding mortuary with burial at North Shore Garden of Memories.

Hutter
Highland Park Press, page 6
Mar 15, 1951

Note: This is Josephine Inman Harrison. This is her second husband. He was married to her sister, Helen Maud Inman Hutter.
    Word has been received from California of the death of Mrs. Josephine Harrison Hutter of Chicago, most of her life a Highland Parker. She and her husband had been in California for the winter visiting her daughter. She passed away at a Los Angeles hospital on Saturday, March 3. Funeral services were conducted in Los Angeles on Monday, March 5.
    Born in Highland Park about sixty years ago, she was married two years ago to George Hutter, also former Highland Parker.
    Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Harrison Edwards; three grandchildren, all of Los Angeles; and a brother, Herbert Inman of Chicago. Mr. Inman, who was also wintering in California, attended the funeral.

FORMER LOCAL WOMAN DIES
Mrs. Nellie Gwaltney Inman Succumbs in Quincy Home; Rites Here.

Mrs. Nellie Gwaltney Inman, a former local resident, died this morning at 1 o'clock in her residence at 230 Indian Hills, Quincy. She had been in failing health for the past three years. The body is being brought to the Winterrowd funeral home. Funeral services at the present, are incomplete.

The deceased, the daughter of Samuel and Susan Muck, was born Jan. 17, 1886 in Burnt Prairie. She was united in marriage with Harvey Gwaltney in 1904 and the couple became the parents of 11 children. Mr. Gwaltney died in 1935. In April 1945 she became the wife of Leon Inman.

The Gwaltney family moved to Streator in 1922 from Southern Illinois and the deceased made her home here until approximately 10 years ago when she moved to Quincy.

She was a member of the Salvation Army of Quincy, The Townsend Club and was formerly affiliated with the Streator War Mothers.

In addition to her husband she is survived by Mrs. Earl (Irene) Fairall, Mrs. William (Reba) Burkett, Mrs. Gene (Jean) Dallas, Mrs. William (Martha) Day, Ralph, Charles and Zeanas, all of Streator, Homer of Birnamwood, Wis., Otis, of South Gate, Calif., Donald in the U. S. Navy at Oakland, Calif., and Walter in the U. S. Army in Germany.

A brother, Elmer Muck of Torrence, Calif., one step-sister, Mrs. Nancy Russelot of Norris City, 27 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren are also left.

A Grandson, Richard Fairall, is deceased.

Streator Daily Times-Press (LaSalle County, Illinois) - Wednesday, March 2, 1955

Elmer A. Brown 83, of 401 Locust died Wednesday morning at 4:05 in the Parker nursing home.
Mr. Brown was born at Fishhook Dec. 27, 1877, a son of John and Emma Allen Brown. He was married to Catherine Belcher May 5, 1902, at Pittsfield. She died April, 1951. A resident here since 1943, he was formerly a power saw operator at Gardner-Denver. Surviving are a son, Claude C. Brown of Quincy; three sisters, Mrs. Ivah Inman of Quincy, Mrs. Mattie Johnson of Kinderhook, and Mrs. Smith Edith Southards of Hutchinson, Ks; a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Cramsey, and two great grandchildren, Cathy and Robie Cramsey of Quincy. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Truman; three brothers, Everett, Arthur and Clarence, and a twin sister, Mrs. Ella Timmons.

Euell (Red) Inman

    Euell C.(Red) Inman. 57, former Peoria resident for over 40 years, was found dead at 11:30 a.m., yesterday in his car at Huntsville, MO, where he
had lived for the past 10 years.
    Born at Paris Feb. 19, 1910, he was the son of C.C. and Kathryn M. Mize Inman. Formerly in the automotive service and repair business here, he had
farmed since moving to Huntsville, MO. He was a member of Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church of Peoria and a former member of Joseph Robbins Lodge
930, AF&AM, having transferred his membership to the lodge in Missouri.
    Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Esther Inman, whom he married in Peoria in 1930: his Father; one daughter, Mrs. Carole L. Henry of Washington; two
brothers, William H. Inman of Albuquerque, N.M., and John H. Inman of Peoria, and four grandchildren.
    Services will be here at 2:30 p.m. Monday at Wilton Mortuary with the Rev. Douglas P. Oyan of Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church officating. Burial
will be in Swan Lake Cemetry.
    Friends may call at the mortuary from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Obituary Peoria Journal Star

    Funeral services for Peter H. Inman, 83, of 2060 36th St., rock Island, who died yesterday at the Franciscan Medical Center, tentatively have been set for 10 a.m. Monday at the Hood Funeral Home, Durango, Colo., with burial in the Greenmount Cemetery, Durango. Visitation will be held from 7 to 9 tonight at the Knox Lartson Funeral Home, rock Island.
    Mr. Inman was born April 25, 1890, in Bucklin, Kan. the son of Eugene and Judith Cook Inman and spent most of his life as a farmer and rancher in Durango, moving to Rock Island in 1972.
    He married Pearl V. Kettering in 1911 in Kansas. She died April 25, 1950. He later married Dulcy Montgomery in Albuquerque, N.M. She died in November 1963.
    Mr. Inman was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Durango.
    Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Davie M. Maltsburger, Rock Island, with whom he resided, and Mrs. Claude Burk, Rawlins, Wyo., a son Roy Inman, Onalaska, Wash., nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and five step children. He was preceded in death by three daughters and four sons.

Carroll Inman, Retired Exec, Dies At Age 93

    Carroll C. Inman, 93, of 5512 N. Knoxville, retired executive of Illinois Mutual Insurance Co., died at 11:25 a. m. yesterday in Americana Healthcare
Center, where he was admitted Friday.
    Mr. Inman was associated with the insurance firm since 1927. At the time of his retirement in 1957 he was executive vice president.
    He was a member of Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church, numerous insurance organizations, Peoria Lodge 15, AF&AM, Mohammed Temple Shrine.
He also was a member of Peoria Consistory, Peoria Lodge 20, B.P.O.E. and the Peoria Association of Commerce.
    A Peoria resident over 70 years, he was born Jan. 15, 1885 in Laurens, S.C., a son of Henderson and Laura Willis Inman. He married Katherine Mize
July 25, 1908 in Bowling Green, Ky. She died in Peoria Dec. 13, 1918.
    Surviving are his wife, Lena Furst Inman; one son John H. of Peoria; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Two sons, William H. and Euell C. Inman, preceded him in death as did one brother and one sister.
    Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wilton Mortuary, where friends may call one hour earlier.
    Peoria Lodge, AF&AM, will conduct services and burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.

John Inman

    John H. Inman, 64, of 1429 E. London died Saturday morning on a business trip in Leesburg, Fla.
    Born Sept. 25, 1918, in Peoria Heights, he was the son of Carroll C. and Katherine Mize Inman. He married Jane Harper March 30, 1939, in St. Louis.
    He is survived by his wife; a son Michael P. of Peoria; two daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Sue) Smith and Penny Ohrt, both of Peoria; five grandchildren;
and a great-grandchild.
    He was preceded in death by two brothers.
    He was a police officer for the Peoria Police Department 20 years, the last five years as a sergeant in charge of the communication division. He retired from the department in 1974. For the last six years he was a security chief at Springdale Cemetery. He was a member of the Illinois Lodge No. 263 AF&AM, the Peoria Consistory and the National Police Officers.
    Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at Wilton Mortuary.
    Cremation rites will be accorded. A private entombment in Springdale Mausoleum will be Thursday.
    Memorials may be made to the Heart Fund.

McCOY, William Russell "Russ"
Born: 16 May 1909 in Macon County, IL
Died: 26 Mar 1985 in Decatur, Macon County, IL
Buried: Graceland Cemetery, Decatur, Macon County, IL
Parents: George Edward McCoy and Mary Etta Davis
Married: Gladys Marie Inman on 13 May 1930 in Decatur, Macon County, IL
Married: Pauline Rose Lewellen, Kathryn Bernice Ross, Joann ?
Children: George and Larry McCoy, Jeff and Larry Jenkins, Catherine McCoy and Dolly Bobbitt

Publication Date: September 02, 1991 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C8

    Lonnie B. Casey, 52, of 3616 NE Monroe died at 6:41 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 1991, in the emergency room at Methodist Medical Center.
    Born April 2, 1939, in Partheon, Ark., to Bascum and Leola Harris Casey, he married Shirley Moody on Feb. 18, 1957, in Peoria. She survives.
    Also surviving are his mother and stepfather, Fred and Leola Inman of Seymour, Mo.; one son, Lonnie E. of Peoria; two daughters, Dianne Casey of Farmington and Mrs. Neil (Tammy) Mentz of Charleston, S.C.; four brothers, Lendus and Robert, both of Peoria Heights, and Orlin and Jimmie, both of Peoria; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister.
He had been working as a carpenter at Peoria Kitchen Top for the past 23 years, and was a member of Carpenters Union Local 183.
    He also was a member of the Pekin Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 916 and Hamm's Holiday Harbor Boat Club in Chillicothe.
    Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Wilton Mortuary, the Rev. Jack Beaird officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Publication Date: February 28, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C10

LINCOLN -- Donald E. Phillips, 73, of rural Aledo, formerly of Lincoln, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1992, at Franciscan Medical Center in Rock Island.
    Born April 12, 1918, in Lincoln to Fred and Grace Irvin Phillips, he married Bertha Eileen Inman on Nov. 18, 1983, in Gladstone.
    She survives along with one son, Donald E.; one daughter, Lena G. Smith; one stepdaughter, Pat Swank of New Windsor; two stepsons, Harvey Smith of Mannon and Dave Mills of Aledo; one sister, Dorothy Mullins of Lincoln; one brother, Fred of Dade City, Fla.; 14 stepgrandchildren; and 18 stepgreat-grandchildren.
    He was a World War II veteran and a prisoner of war.
    He worked at the former Galesburg Brickyard Co. and later worked on a farm in Mercer County.
    He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1571 of Aledo and Aledo Moose Lodge 2204.
    Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, the Rev. Charles Reynolds officiating. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenmound Cemetery in Keithsburg, with military rites conducted by the VFW.

Publication Date: June 16, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D6

MACOMB -- Laura Inman, 80, of 400 W. Grant died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 1992, at McDonough District Hospital.
    Born April 3, 1912, in Staunton to Dan and Alyce Currans, she married Glen D. Inman on July 9, 1945. He died July 6, 1969. She also was preceded in death by three sisters.
    She is survived by one son, Dan L. of Oregon; one daughter, Vicky Brattain of Macomb; one stepdaughter, Alyce Matthews of Dallas, Texas; one sister, Maye Runkle of Macomb; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
    A Macomb resident most of her life, she worked as a cook for several fraternities and sororities at Western Illinois University.
    Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Dan Rebman will officiate. There will be no visitation. Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.

Publication Date: July 01, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D7

ARMINGTON -- Ruby M. Cates, 89, of Armington died at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 1992, at Bartmann Health Care Center in rural Atlanta.
    Born April 13, 1903, in Poplar Grove to John and Christina Johnson Taylor, she married William G. Cates on June 28, 1934, in Bloomington. He died April 7, 1962. One son, two brothers and one grandson also preceded her in death.
    Surviving are one daughter, Marjorie Smith of McLean; two sisters, Alice Inman of Dallas and Iva Taylor of Roscoe; two grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren.
    She graduated from Northwestern University in Evanston and taught school until retiring in 1970.
    She was a member of Armington Christian Church, Armington Womens Club and Armington American Legion Auxiliary.
    Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Quiram Funeral Home in Atlanta, Ill. The Rev. Harold Williamson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oak View Cemetery in rural Armington.
    Memorials may be made to Armington Rescue Squad, her church, Bartmann Health Care Center or any charity.

Publication Date: July 31, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C10

    Dr. William Wilder Hounshell, 31, of Peoria died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 1992, at his residence.
    Born Oct. 18, 1960, in South Bend, Ind., to William H. and Carolyn Wilder Hounshell, he married Julie E. Reynolds. She survives.
    Also surviving are his parents of Groveland; a grandmother, Lela Mae Wilder of Oakland City, Ind.; a grandfather, Robert A. Hounshell of Pekin; and one sister, Mrs. Mike (Susan) Inman of Hudson, Wis. He was preceded in death by one grandfather and one grandmother.
    He graduated from East Peoria High School with honors in 1978. In 1982, he graduated from the University of Illinois with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and sciences and a bachelor's degree in science in dentistry.
    He obtained his doctorate in dental surgery at the University of Illinois Dental School in Chicago. His practice was at 1215 N. North St.
    Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. The Rev. Gary Ingold will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Wilton Mortuary.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for Melanoma Research.

Publication Date: August 18, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D6

BUSHNELL -- Esther H. Ogle Gardner, 88, formerly of Bushnell, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 1992, at Prairie City Nursing Center.
    Born July 10, 1904, in Williams, Ind., to Ernest and Alma Inman Moore, she married John M. Ogle on Sept. 20, 1924, in Bushnell. He died May 25, 1971. She married Earnest Gardner on Dec. 3, 1972, in Bushnell. He died July 16, 1974. Two sisters, one brother and two grandsons also preceded her in death.
    Surviving are three sons, Charles E. of rural Avon, J. Robert of Bushnell and David W. Macomb; one sister, Crystal Stoddard of Bushnell; one brother, Marvin Moore of Cordell, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
    She was a member of Bushnell United Methodist Church, Bushnell Grandmothers Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1422 of Bushnell. She formerly was a member of Western Chimes Chorus.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at her church. The Rev. Robert O. Skinner will officiate. Friends may call after 2 p.m. today, and visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight, at Martin-Hollis    Funeral Home in Bushnell. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to her church.

Publication Date: August 19, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D5

BUSHNELL -- Esther H. Ogle Gardner, 88, of Prairie City Nursing Center, formerly of Bushnell, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 1992, at the nursing center.
    Born July 10, 1904, in Williams, Ind., to Ernest and Alma Inman Moore, she married John M. Ogle on Sept. 20, 1924, in Bushnell. He died May 25, 1971. She later married Earnest Gardner on Dec. 3, 1972, in Bushnell. He died July 16, 1974. She also was preceded in death by two grandsons, two sisters and one brother.
    Surviving are three sons, Charles E. of rural Avon, J. Robert of Bushnell and David W. of Macomb; one sister, Crystal Stoddard of Bushnell; one brother, Marvin Moore of Cordell, Okla.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
    She was a member of Bushnell United Methodist Church, Bushnell Grandmother's Club and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1422 Auxiliary in Bushnell. She was a former member of the Western Chimes Chorus.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. today at her church. The Rev. Robert O. Skinner will officiate. Burial will be in Bushnell Cemetery. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to her church.

Publication Date: August 23, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C14

GOOD HOPE -- Patricia A. Ellis, 61, of rural Good Hope died at 3:05 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 1992, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    Born July 28, 1931, in Ipava to Ghlee and Margaret Inman Rockwell, she married Louis Keith Ellis in 1949 in Macomb.
    He survives, along with two sons, Steven L. of Macomb and Terry W. of Colchester; two brothers, Ralph of Moline and Charles of Colchester; and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister.
    She had lived in Macomb for many years and moved to Good Hope in 1969.
    She worked at Cooper Industries in Macomb for many years before retiring.
Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Clugston- Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. The Rev. Mary Kathryn Pearce will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Private burial of ashes will be in Good Hope Cemetery at a later date.
    Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.

Publication Date: September 17, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C7

    Dale B. Milliman, 73, of 5219 N. Charter Oak Lane died at 11:04 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1992, at Proctor Hospital.
    Born Nov. 8, 1918, in Perrysville, Ind., to Henry and Ida Self Milliman, he married Lena May Inman on April 13, 1946, in Peoria. She survives.
    Also surviving are three sons, John V. and Charles H., both of Peoria, and Michael L. of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Peggy A. Nordstrom of Peoria and Sally Lynne Milliman; three sisters, Virginia Stewart of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Thelma Cleaver of Floral City, Fla., and Pauline Milliman of Peoria; and 13 grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death.
    He was a carpenter through Carpenters Local Union 183 in Peoria, retiring in 1979.
    A World War II Army veteran, he was a life member of American Legion Post 2 and a member of First Baptist Church in Floral City.
    Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Davison-Fulton Western Chapel. The Rev. James E. Donahue will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery in Smithville.
    Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or any charity.

Publication Date: October 20, 1992 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D5

MACOMB -- Alametis F. Inman, 94, of Macomb died at 7:35 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 1992, at Macomb Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Macomb.
    Born Dec. 18, 1897, in Ocean Springs, Miss., to James F. and Ida Mae Brown Flowers, she married Clarence J. Inman in October 1918 in Montgomery, Ala. He died April 26, 1980. She also was preceded in death by three sons, Kenneth, Richard and Robert, five sisters, two grandsons and two granddaughters.
    Surviving are six sons, Clarence J. Jr. of St. Louis, Arthur of Colton, Calif., Thomas of Granite City, Gerald of Fullerton, Calif., and Eugene and Fred D., both of Englewood, Colo.; 30 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; four daughters, Mrs. Roland (Betty) Harrison of Peoria, Mrs. Duane (Rose Mary) Lester of Good Hope, Mrs. Robert (Katherine) Galloway of Long Island, N.Y., and Mrs. Craig (Marilyn) Lamporte of Hamilton; and three sisters, Cleo Jackson of Lake San Marcos, Calif., Maude Griffith of Mobile, Ala., and Lena Frentz of Biloxi, Miss.
    She had been a resident of Macomb for more than 60 years, and was of the Protestant faith.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Lamporte Funeral Home in Hamilton. The Rev. Dwain N. DePew will officiate. Calling hours will be after 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, where the family will meet with friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Good Hope City Cemetery in Good Hope.

Publication Date: January 24, 1993 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C14

BEARDSTOWN -- Donald F. Shinall, 54, of Beardstown died at 4:17 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1993, at his residence.
    Born March 1, 1938, in Beardstown to Floyd and Flossy Inman Shinall, he married Shirley Kramer on May 3, 1990, in Virginia, Ill. She survives.
    Also surviving are three sisters, Janet McCombs and Ola Mae Martin, both of Beardstown, and Fae Jenkins of Independence, Mo.
    He attended Beardstown schools and worked for Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria for 12 years. At the time of his death he was employed by Elm City Rehabilitation Center in Jacksonville.
    Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. The Rev. Charles Barnes will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Mason County.

Publication Date: February 03, 1993 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C4

MACOMB -- Leland L. Amons, 71, of 715 Crawford St., Warsaw, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1993, at Suncoast Hospital in Clearwater, Fla.
    Born July 26, 1921, in Warsaw to Homer and Martha Ralph Amons, he married Betty Lou Inman on June 7, 1946, in Macomb. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Leland R. of Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Beulah Rife and Ethel Wisslead, both of Warsaw; and four brothers, Ted of Keokuk, Iowa, Earl of Pocatello, Idaho, Dale of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Carl of LaPine, Ore. He was preceded in death by three brothers.
He taught school in Prophetstown and Delavan for four years and later was superintendent of schools in Scales Mound. He was business administrator for Kewanee public schools, Hennepin and then Putnam County Unit District. He also was high school principal for Putnam County. He retired in 1983.
    He was a member of the National Education Association and a life member of the Illinois Education Association and the Illinois Association of School Administrators. A World War II Navy veteran and a Korean War Army veteran, he was a member of Clinton Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans.
    He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in education from Western Illinois University.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Calling hours will be after 5 p.m. Thursday, and family visitation will be one hour before services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb with military rites by the Macomb VFW.
Memorials may be made to any charity.

Publication Date: March 08, 1993 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C7

    Virgil Dale Inman, 71, of 2601 W. Reservoir died at 6:34 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 1993, at Methodist Medical Center.
    Born March 19, 1921, in Hull to William and Iva Brown Inman, he married Irene Schaefer on July 27, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. She survives.
    Also surviving are four sons, Rick R. of Bartonville, Randy of Marquette Heights, Ronald of McLean and Terry of Peoria; one daughter, Marty Weber of Peoria; 10 grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters. Three brothers preceded him in death.
    He worked for Celotex for 40 years before retiring in 1983.
    He was a World War II Army veteran.
    Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Davison-Fulton, Woodland Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Bettermann will officiate. The family will receive friends two hours before services at the chapel. Cremation will be accorded.
    Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.

Publication Date: April 28, 1993 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D7

EMDEN -- Champ C. Plank, 87, of Emden was pronounced dead at 12:15 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1993, at his home.
    Born May 29, 1905, in Salem, Mo., to Morgan and Clara Inman Plank, he married Bertie Watkins on Feb. 5, 1930, in Salem. She died Oct. 27, 1977. He also was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
    Surviving are one son, C. Wayne of Delavan; one daughter, Mrs. Harry (Louise) Thompson of Remington, Ind.; three grandchildren; and one brother, Levi of Salem.
    He farmed in the San Jose area until 1952 and then was a carpenter for Emden Lumber Co. until he retired.
    He was a member of Emden Christian Church, where services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. Fred Leeds will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Davis Mortuary in Hopedale is in charge of arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to his church.

The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL, November 13, 1993, Page: 16
PANA -- Margaret A. White, 65, of Pana died at 6:17 p.m. Thursday at Pana Community Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McCracken Funeral Home in Pana. Burial will be in Mound Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Robert "Bob"; son, John White of Pana; two daughters, Kathy Taylor of Caraway, Ark., and Mrs. Phil (Linda) Dressen of Pana; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janie Meachum of Pana and Martha DeLuke of Nokomis; and a brother, Jim Inman of Pana.

Publication Date: January 04, 1994 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D5

CUBA -- Donald K. "Pete" James, 70, of 827 E. Polk died at 12:33 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 1994, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
    Born April 16, 1923, in Rend City to Theodore and Marjorie Inman James, he married Dorothy M. Iunghuhn on June 4, 1948, in Cuba. She died Jan. 25, 1986. One sister also preceded him in death.
    Surviving are two sons, Gordon James of Canton and Jerry Popleston of Farmington; one daughter, Lynn Clayberg of Charleston; and one grandson.
    He was a foreman at Freeman United Coal Co. for more than 40 years, retiring in 1985. He worked at Cuba and Buckheart mines.
    He served on the Cuba City Council and was a volunteer fireman for the Cuba Fire Department for many years.
    A Korean War-era Army veteran serving in Germany, he was a member of Cuba American Legion Post, where he served as past commander, and Lewistown Veterans of Foreign Wars Post.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Cuba Cemetery. The Rev. Craig Sweet will officiate. Military rites will be conducted by his American Legion and VFW posts. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Henry Memorial Home in Cuba.
    Memorials may be made to Cass-Putnam Rescue Squad or to Clayberg Nursing Home in Cuba.

Publication Date: January 30, 1994 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C14

    Lanny D. Garrett, 51, of 1501 Doverbay Drive, Clive, Iowa, formerly of Peoria, died Friday, Jan. 28, 1994, at his residence.
    Born Aug. 18, 1942, in Peoria to Theodore and Lorene South Garrett, he married Marilyn Sue Inman. She survives.
    Also surviving are his mother and stepfather, Lorene and Berent Vangsness of Spokane, Wash.; two daughters, Lisa Garrett of Enfield, Conn., and Brooke Schulte of Des Moines, Iowa; one son, Dan of Chicago; and two sisters, Judy Adams of Peoria and Keela Bishop of Atlanta.
    He was an account executive for Montgomery Insurance Service in Des Moines.
    A Vietnam War Army veteran, he was a member of Gnemeth Masonic Lodge 577 of West Des Moines and Downtown Kiwanis in Des Moines.
    He was a member of Basilica of St. John Catholic Church in Des Moines.
    Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at his church. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Monday at Dunn's Funeral Home in Des Moines, where visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Cremation will be accorded.
    Memorials may be made to his church.

Publication Date: March 03, 1994 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D5

CANTON -- Charles Dudley "Andy" Anderson, 81, of Ocean Springs, Miss., formerly of Canton, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1994, at a personal care home in Ocean Springs.
    Born Feb. 15, 1913, in Cuba to William and Lorene Inman Anderson, he married Dorothy Rutledge on Oct. 2, 1938, in Canton. She died Oct. 6, 1989.
    Surviving is one son, Larry, whose address is unknown.
    A Caterpillar Inc. employee, he worked in East Peoria and later at the York, Pa., plant, where he retired as a shop superintendent in 1973.
    He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Dunedin, Fla. He was a lifetime member of Cuba Masonic Lodge 534, AF&AM.
    Cremation was accorded by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Biloxi, Miss. Burial of ashes was in Curlew Hills Memory Gardens in Palm Harbor, Fla.
    Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

The Herald Rock Hill, SC - March 07, 1994, Page: 6a
    DILLON - Mrs. Lila Lockridge Camp, 86, died Friday, March 4, 1994, at Sunny Acres Nursing Home.
    The funeral will be 11 a.m. today at the chapel of Cooper Funeral Home. Burial will be at 4 p.m. at the Greenlawn Cemetery in Great Falls.
    Mrs. Camp was a member of Mount Dearborn Methodist Church and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
    Surviving are her son, J.P. Camp of Dillon; her daugher, Merle Drawdy of Darlington; her half brother, J.P. Lockridge of Rodeo, Calif.; her half-sister, Sadie Lockridge Inman of Sharon; and 10 grandchildren.
    Memorials may be made to St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 616 East Cleveland St., Dillon, S.C. 29536.

The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL - March 12, 1994, Page: 5
WHITE HALL -- James L. Inman, 78, of White Hall died Firday at Boyd Memorial Hospital in Carrollton.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at White Hall Cemetery. Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall is in charge of arrangements. Surviving are his wife, Joyce Newman; six daughters, Mrs. Don (Shirley) Klaas of Hardin, Josephine Petty of Derby, England, Mrs. Mike (Carol Ann) Ballinger of Perry, Rita Chestmore of Winchester, Mrs. Greg (Jewel) Palmer of Alsey, and Starr Inman at home; two stepdaughters, Peggy Newman and Ja-net Stanley, both of Rock Falls; three sons, James Inman Jr. and Joseph Inman, both of Rock Falls, and Chris Inman of Alsey; a step-son, John Carroll of Mt. Carroll; 18 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

The Herald Rock Hill, SC - March 30, 1994
    YORK - Mrs. Ethel Aline Wallace Childers, 65, of 33 Railroad Ave., died Monday, March 28, 1994, at Carolinas Medical Center.
    The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Midway Baptist Church, with the Revs. James Ellis and Phil Haynes officiating. Burial will be at Bullocks Creek Presbyterian Church cemetery.
    Mrs. Childers was the widow of Mr. Ellie Childers.
    Surviving are four sons, David Daniels and James William Daniels, both of York, Donald Daniels of Irmo, and Earl Childers of Columbia; five daughters, Ethel Brandon of Lake Wylie, Mary Brakefield and Shelia Childers, both of York, Nancy Gable of West Columbia and Nellie Brakefield of Las Vegas; two brothers, John James Wallace of York and J.P. Lockridge of Vallejo, Calif.; her sister, Saddie Inman of Sharon; 26 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
    The family will receive friends at the home of David Daniels, 1931 Apple Blossom Road, York.
M.L. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge.

    MACOMB -- Lillian Brown, 91, of 400 W. Grant St. died at 4:25 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 1994, at Sprucewood Healthcare Center in Macomb.
    Born Sept. 8, 1902, in Kansas to Francis and Mary Olive Smith Rice, she married Everett Brown on Sept. 21, 1921, in Macomb. He died Nov. 15, 1978. She also was preceded in death by two sons, Jesse and Jerome Brown; two daughters, Vivian Woods and Vera Ervin; three brothers; and two sisters.
    Surviving are one daughter, Phyllis Anderson of Macomb; 11 grandchildren; and one sister, Mildred Inman of Bushnell.
    She was a cook at the former Phelps Hospital for several years.
    She was a member of First Christian Church in Macomb.
    Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Good Hope Cemetery.
    The Rev. James Stovall will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home.
    Memorials may be made to the Sprucewood Healthcare Center staff.

Publication Date: April 13, 1994 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D7

PEORIA -- Irene Mildred Inman, 73, formerly of 2601 W. Reservoir, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 1994, at Bel- Wood Nursing Home in Peoria County.
    Born May 18, 1920, in Quincy to Fred and Pearl Vaught Schaefer, she married Virgil Dale Inman on July 27, 1940, in Palmyra, Mo. He died March 7, 1993, in Peoria. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
    Surviving are one daughter, Marty Weber of Peoria; four sons, Rick and Terry, both of Peoria, Randy of Marquette Heights and Ronald of McLean; 10 grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
    Cremation will be accorded. Memorial services will be at 8 tonight at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. The Rev. Vernon Bettermann will officiate. The family will meet with friends two hours before the service at the chapel.
    Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Center.

The Herald Rock Hill, SC - April 26, 1994, Page: 8A
    YORK - Mr. Richard "Dick" Laurence Baker, 63, a teacher and active member of local citizens groups, died Sunday.
    Mr. Baker of 2025 Somerdale Road, Rock Hill, died Sunday, April 24, 1994, at Piedmont Medical Center.
    A computer electronics teacher with Rock Hill Career Development Center, he was a founding member of Citizens for Clean Air and Water, a Rock Hill group fighting to close down the ThermalKEM Inc. incinerator.
    Mr. Baker, a U.S. Air Force veteran and member of First Presbyterian Church in York, closely
monitored a number of government agencies, including the Rock Hill school board and the York
County Council. He also was a member of the statewide group, Citizens Local Environmental Action Network, and helped lobby for environmental legislation at the state and local level.
The funeral will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church in York, with the Rev. David O. Coffey officiating and the Rev. John Henry Bailey assisting. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Addie Forster Baker; two sons, Richard L. Baker II of Charleston and Robert M. Baker of Rock Hill; two daughters, Anne B. Inman and Beverly B. Padgett, both of Rock Hill; his mother, Gladys B. Baker of York; his brother, Keith Baker of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; two sisters, Anne B. Wood of York and Mary Sur B. Jones of Charlotte; and five grandchildren.
    The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Gillespie House at First Presbyterian Church,
York.
    Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 10 W. Liberty St., York, SC 29745; Pilgrims' Inn, 414 E. Main St., Rock Hill, SC 20730; or to the charity of one's choice.
    York Funeral Home is in charge.

The Herald Rock Hill, SC - July 08, 1994, Page: 4B
    SHARON - Mrs. Martha Lou Inman Canupp, 62, of 8625 Oak Tree Road, died Thursday, July 7, 1994, at her home.
    The funeral will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Bullock's Creek Presbyterian Church, with the Revs. Arnold Johnson and George Bush officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.
    Born in Kelton, Mrs. Canupp was retired from Oxford Plant in Hickory Grove and was a member of Bullock's Creek Presbyerian Church.
    Surviving are her husband, Marion F. Canupp; two sons, Jim Canupp of Sharon and John Canupp of the home; three daughters, Shirley McDaniel of Hickory Grove, Betty Blackwell of Smyrna and Ann Cromer of Lockhart; seven brothers, Tiny Inman and Arthur Inman, both of Sevierville, Tenn., Charlie Inman of Hendersonville, N.C., Sam Inman of Union, Ray Inman of Chester, Willie Inman of Orangeburg and Henry Inman of Raleigh, N.C.; eight sisters, Bertha Vernon of Belmont, N.C., Mary Inman of Greenwood, Barbara Casselman of Andrews, Jeannette Inman of Gaffney, Carrie Inman of Union, Sallie Millwood of Athens, Ga., Daisy Whitty of Sevierville and Sadie Inman of Virginia; and eight grandchildren.
    The body will be at the home after 3 p.m. today. The body will be taken to the church at 2 p.m.
Sunday.
    S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home of Union is in charge. Betty Catoe Homemaker

BERWICK -- Lyman J. Inman, 87, of Berwick died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday, July 10, 1994, at the Care Center of Abingdon.
    Born June 25, 1907, in Batchtown to Allen and Ida Smith Inman, he married Ruth L. Pistole on Aug. 2, 1930, in Monmouth. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Larry Allen of Paxton; two daughters, Joan H. McVey and Betty "Jeanette" Jared, both of Berwick; three half brothers, Robert Sawyer and Jim Inman, both of California, and Jack Inman of Carrollton; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. Four half brothers, one half sister and one great- grandson preceded him in death.
    He was a farmer, a coal miner and a Fishing, Trapping and Hunting Conservation Officer. He also was a singer and guitarist for radio stations WIL in St. Louis and WCAD in Carthage and Muscatine, Iowa.
    He later was a security guard at Gale Manufacturing, Butler Manufacturing and Admiral Manufacturing in Galesburg. He also was a road commissioner and trustee of Berwick Township.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Berwick Baptist Church, where visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in Berwick Cemetery. Corman Memorial Home in Roseville is in charge of arrangements.
    Memorials may be made to Berwick Baptist Church.

The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL - July 28, 1994, Page: 23
    Robert Edward Leach, 76, of Pana died at 2:38 p.m. Tuesday at Pana Community Hospital.
    He was born Sept. 12, 1917, in Ramsey, the son of Charles E. and Susan D. Cook Leach. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Mr. Leach was a retired farm laborer.
    Surviving are three sisters, Lois Burton of Pana, Javais Baker of Springfield and Pearl Inman of Witt. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at McCracken Funeral Home in Pana, with the Rev. Lawrence Gibson officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Publication Date: January 14, 1995 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D9

PEORIA -- Lois J. Inman, 73, of 1429 E. London died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995, at Proctor Hospital.
    Born June 11, 1921, in Peoria to Louis and Naomi Lewis Harper, she married John H. Inman on March 30, 1939, in St. Louis. He died Nov. 13, 1982. One grandchild also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Michael of Peoria; two daughters, Penny Gudeman of Peoria and Sue Smith of Estes Park, Colo.; one sister, Phyllis Harmison of Bartonville; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
    She was a secretary at Hawk Insurance. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Peoria.
    Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today at Wilton Mortuary. The Rev. John H. Stanley will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the mortuary. Entombment will be in Springdale Mausoleum.
    Memorials may be made to any charity.

Publication Date: January 16, 1995 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: A8

BLANDINSVILLE -- Ray W. Deener, 92, of Blandinsville died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995, at Argyle Lake Nursing Center in Colchester.
    Born July 9, 1902, in Emmett Township, McDonough County, to Dale and Alta Gibbs Deener, he married Vonna M. Anderson on June 10, 1934, in Bloomington. She survives.
    Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, including Travis Inman, who made his home with him for many years. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
    He farmed in the Hire Town ship, McDonough County, area all his life.
    He was past president of Blandinsville Gun Club and Blandin House Museum.
    Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Lee Unger will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 tonight at the mortuary. Burial will be in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.
    Memorials may be made to Blandin House Museum or to Blandinsville Senior Citizens.

The Herald Rock Hill, SC - March 24, 1995, Page: 4b
ROCK HILL - Mrs. Hazel Inman Meredith, 88, of 1915 Ebenezer Road, died Thursday, March 23, 1995 at White Oak Manor. Greene Funeral Home is in charge.

The Herald Rock Hill, SC - March 26, 1995, Page: 4B
    Mrs. Hazel Marie Inman Merideth, 88, of 1915 Ebenezer Road, died Thursday, March 23, 1995, at White Oak Manor.
    The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Wildwood Baptist Church in East Moline, Ill. with the Ron May officiating. Burial will be at Greenview Memorial Gardens in East Moline.
    A native of Bladdinsville, Ill., Mrs. Merideth was a homemaker.
    Mrs. Merideth was a member of Wildwood Baptist Church in East Molin and the Pride of the Valley Lodge. She was also a member of the Home and Mission Guild.
    Surviving are her sons, Donald C. Merideth of East Moline and Ronald E. Merideth of Silvis, Ill.; her brother, Cecil Myers of Decatur, Ill.; six grandchildren, including Dawn Francies of Rock Hill who cared for her while she lived in Rock Hill; and six great great-grandchilden.
    The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Sullivan-Phillips Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Wildwood Baptist Church, 18717 Hubbard Road, East Moline, Ill. 61244.

The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL - August 19, 1995, Page: 26
    PANA -- Lois Burton, 68, of Pana died Thursday at her home.
    Survivors: a son, James Edward Burton Sr. of Pana; a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Jenny Sue) Moore of Pana; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Dennis (Berenice) Greenwalt of Edinburg, Mrs. Carl (Dorothy)
Coultas of Taylorville and Mrs. Kenneth (Ellamae) McCaslin of Morrisonville; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nine stepgrandchildren; 12 step-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Javais Baker of Springfield and Pearl Inman of Witt. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, McCracken Funeral Home, Pana.
    Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Pana.

Publication Date: September 26, 1995 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D6

PEORIA -- Betty J. Pickens, 65, of 1610 S. Stanley died at 8:43 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 1995, in the Saint Francis Medical Center emergency room.
    Born Nov. 26, 1929, in Westfield to Ernest and Cecelia Mae Weaver Sloniker, she married Merwin Pickens on Dec. 21, 1947, in Louisville, Ill. He survives.
    Also surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Curtis (Diana) Burdette, Teresa Pickens, Jeanne Pickens, Mrs. Larry (Shannon) Mitchell and Coral Pickens, all of Peoria, and Mrs. Chester (Lisa) Mackey of Washington, Ill.; three sons, Tommy of Peoria, Danny of Morton and Curtis of Washington; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clara Inman and Retha Scott, both of DeKalb; and one brother, Ernest Sloniker Jr. of Sycamore.
    She was preceded in death by one sister.
    Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Endsley & Son Funeral Home in Peoria. The Revs. Chester Mackey and Stanley Svetich will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
    Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

The Herald Rock Hill, SC - September 24, 1995, Page: 4b
    CLOVER - Graveside services for Mrs. Tommie Lucille Nicholson Belk, 53, of 2870 Red Pawn Drive, who died Sunday, Sept. 24, 1995, at Haywood County Hospital in Clyde, N.C., will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Unity Cemetery in Fort Mill, with the Rev. Jack Norris officiating.
    Mrs. Belk was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
    Surviving are her husband, Jerry Vann Belk; three sons, Carl Belk of Pineville, N.C., Ken Belk of York and Curtis Belk of Clover; her parents, Thomas and Ollie Baker Nicholson of Pineville; two brothers, Chauncey Nicholson of Fort Mill and Hazel Nicholson of Indian Land; four sisters, Nell Norris and Terry Inman, both of Pineville, N.C., Becky McCarver and Violet Moore, both of Indian Land; and two grandchildren.
    The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at Whitesell-Wolfe Funeral Home in Fort Mill.
    Memorials may be made to Home Health Care, 1668 Ebenezer Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29730.

Publication Date: October 26, 1995 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D7

BARTONVILLE -- Raymond E. Phillips, 82, of White Hall, formerly of Bartonville, died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
    Born Aug. 19, 1913, in Ceres to William J. and Etta B. Daughtery Phillips, he married Susie M. Inman on June 21, 1941, in Louisiana, Mo. She survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Larry of Bartonville; two daughters, Sharon Elayne Brown of Pekin and Mrs. Jerry (Debra Sue) West of Groveland; two brothers, Floyd "Shorty" of Peoria and Everett H. "Peck" of Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren; and six great- grandchildren. Two brothers, two sisters, one half brother and one half sister preceded him in death.
    He was a farmer and a road construction worker. He worked at Keystone Steel & Wire Co. as a crane repairman, retiring in 1979.
    He was a former member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in rural Roodhouse and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in White Hall.
    Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Calvary Baptist church in White Hall. Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. today at Mackey-Daws Funeral Home in Roodhouse, with the family meeting friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Additional visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Richwoods Cemetery in Roodhouse.

The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL - January 02, 1996, Page: 7
    Arnold G. Creasey, 85, of Chatham died Sunday at Memorial Medical Center. He was born Sept. 25, 1910, in Colchester, the son of Burd and Lillian Inman Creasey. He married Emma L. Bryant in 1931; she died in 1995. Mr. Creasey was manager of Ideal Creamery in Springfield for many years.
    He later was a bus driver and maintenance man for the Ball-Chatham School District. He was a member of the Chatham Baptist Church. Survivors: two daughters, Mrs. Sid (Beverly) Arnold of Chatham and Mrs. William (Barbara) Driver of Chatham; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
    Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham, the Rev. Donald D. Mayberry officiating. Burial: Chatham Cemetery. Berry Funeral Home in Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

Publication Date: January 23, 1996 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D5

GALESBURG -- Beverly N. Patton, 54, of 529 Scotch Elm Lane died at 10:57 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, 1996, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
    Born April 15, 1941, in Galesburg to Vergil and Dorothy Norris White, she married Michael J. T. Patton on Sept. 19, 1963, in Coldbrook Township, Warren County. He survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Michael J.P. of Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers, Daryl White and R. Quentin White, both of Galesburg, and John White of San Jose, Calif.; and two sisters, Mary Kenney of Wataga and Mercedes Inman of Bloomington.
    She worked in retail and was a homemaker.
    Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Jeff Barclay will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the Knox County Humane Society on any charity.

Publication Date: November 18, 1996 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D7

SMITHFIELD -- Marla J. Howerter, 67, of 351 W. Oak St. died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996, at her residence.
    Born Jan. 20, 1929, in Alexandria, Neb., to William L. and Irma B. Pigg Sherwood, she married Glen L. Howerter on Sept. 25, 1948, in Santa Ana, Calif. He survives.
    Also surviving are one son, Larry E. of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Debbi) Inman of Marquette Heights; one brother, Gail Sherwood of Santa Ana; three sisters, Mrs. Delbert (Idonna) Wright of Canton, Mrs. Thomas (Elanor) Bowman of Santa Ana and Orla Eickmann of Hemet, Calif.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded her in death.
    She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in East Peoria.
    Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Henry Memorial Home in Lewistown. The Rev. Vernon Betterman will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Baughman Cemetery in rural Smithfield.

The State Journal-Register Springfield, IL - November 24, 1996, Page: 12
WHITE HALL -- Julia Ann "Annie" Jackson, 91, of White Hall died Saturday at North American Health Care Center in White Hall.
Survivors: eight daughters, Mrs. Keith (Dorothy) Cox, Pearl Vanmeter, Mrs. Russell (Louise) Alred, Rosie Lee and Mrs. William (Alice) Inman, all of White Hall, Betty Williams of Roodhouse, Rebecca Taylor of Franklin and Barbara Yaste of Carrollton; six sons, Charles Jr. and Bob Jackson and Robert Cox, all of White Hall, Lloyd Jackson and Dan Cox, both of Murphysboro, and Frankie Cox of Roodhouse; 43 grandchildren; 78 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Vinson of Alton and Pearl Overby of Roodhouse. Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday at Airsman-Hires Funeral Home in White Hall. Burial: White Hall Cemetery.

Publication Date: January 02, 1997 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D9

BUSHNELL -- Larry Howard Inman, 45, of 207 W. Hall St. died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996, at his home.
    He was born Sept. 23, 1951, in Aledo to Paul and Florence Martin Inman.
    Surviving are his father of Bushnell; one brother, Lawrence of Springfield; three sisters, Sandra Walker of Bushnell and Peggy Mason and Joslyn McNeil, both of LaGrange, Mo. He was preceded in death by his mother.
    He was a resident of Bushnell Bethphage and had worked at Brideway in Macomb. He was a member of the Bushnell Baptist Church.
    Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Jones Mortuary, Colchester. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday at the mortuary. Friends may call at the mortuary after 6 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Larry Abbot will officiate, and burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Colchester.
    Memorials may be made to Bushnell Bethphage.

Headline: Former policeman William Inman, 57
Publication Date: January 30, 1997 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: B5

PEORIA -- A memorial service for William Dean Inman, 57, of Salmon, Idaho, formerly of Peoria, will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Glen Oak Christian Church in Peoria.
    He is presumed dead after failing to return Jan. 18 from flying a type of ultralight aircraft. He had been searching for the body of an 18-month- old child who reportedly drowned in the Salmon River on Dec. 22.
    Born Aug. 12, 1939, in Hannibal, Mo., to William and Jessie Inman, he married Donna Martin on July 30, 1995, in Idaho. She survives.
    Also surviving are his mother, Jessie Friedrick of Peoria; one daughter, Maria Inman of Peoria; one son, Tracey Gillaspy of Wichita, Kan.; one stepson, Jeffery Martin, and one stepdaughter, Jennifer Martin, both of Peoria; two sisters, Marilyn Garrot of Albuquerque, N.M., and Anita Crane of Champaign; two stepsisters, Sue Linares of Miami and Leslyle Friedrick of Austin, Texas; and one stepbrother, Fred Friedrick of Sarasota, Fla.
    He attended Western Illinois University in Macomb and the University of Alaska. While in Alaska, he was a protection officer for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He was an Army veteran, serving in Korea as a military police officer.
    He was a city patrol officer in East Peoria from 1965 to 1966 and served with the Peoria Police Department from 1966 to 1990.
    In 1970, he earned his degree in applied science and police science from Illinois Central College. He earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bradley University in 1973. He taught law enforcement courses at ICC from 1971 to 1990. He was an Illinois State certified police firearms instructor and an emergency medical technician.
    He attended the Smith and Wesson Police Armorer School and the Ruger Police Armorer School.
    He was a charter and life member of the Police Marksman Association, Brotherhood of Protective Order of Elks and a life member of the National Rifle Association.
    He received the Distinguished Police Duty Award awarded by the Hornors Board of Officers for distinguished and exceptional performance of duty.
    After retiring, he served as chief of police in Farmington and retired to Salmon in 1990. In 1993, he received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. He had worked for the Lemhi County Sheriff's Department in Salmon as a detention deputy/dispatcher since October 1995.
    Memorials may be made to the Bill Inman Memorial Fund for Salmon Search and Rescue Specialized Equipment in care of Salmon Search and Rescue, First Security Bank, Bill Inman Memorial Fund, Specialized Equipment, Box 810, Salmon, Idaho 83467.

Publication Date: March 04, 1997 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D6

PEORIA -- JoAnne S. Roberts, 54, of Naperville, formerly of Peoria, died at 4:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 1997, at her home.
    She was born June 10, 1942, in Peoria to Joseph M. and Anabel P. Moore Seamon.
    Surviving are her mother, Anabel M. Northrop of Peoria; one son, Michael Roberts of Naperville; one daughter, Mrs. Josh (Susan) Fischer of Naperville; one grandchild; and one brother, John J. Seamon of Peoria. She was preceded in death by her father in 1960.
    She was the owner and operator of Precious Heirlooms, a giftware and decorative accessories store in Naperville.
    She attended DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind., where she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She received her master's of business from the Illinois Benedictine College in Lisle.
    She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood.
    She was a member of Community United Methodist Church in Naperville, where memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Revs. Thomas Babier and LeeAnn Inman will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home in Naperville. Burial of cremains will be in Peoria at a later date.
    Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, DuPage Area Office, 999 N. Main St., Glenellyn, Ill. 60137.

Carman 03/17/97
Lottie Mae Carman, 90, died Mar. 17, 1997, in Wood River Township Hospital. Her husband, Caleb, preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Gibbons of Bethalto; a sister, Irene Inman of Midland, Tx.; five grandchildren and seven great grandsons. Services were in Elias-Smith in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to the Bethalto Fire Department and Wood River Township Hospice.

Publication Date: April 01, 1997 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D7

MORTON -- Agnes A. Reilly, 89, of the Apostolic Christian Restmor died there at 1:25 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 1997.
    Born Sept. 10, 1907, in Keokuk, Iowa, to John and Kathryn Smith Inman, she married William A. Reilly on Jan. 1, 1926, in Peoria. He died Jan. 2, 1976. She also was preceded in death by one son, Donald L., one brother and one sister.
    Surviving are one son, Richard J. of Morton; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
    She worked on the line at Libby's for several years and later worked at Millers Bakery for 15 years. She ran the cafeteria at Grundy School from 1956 until she retired in 1960. She was a volunteer at Apostolic Christian Restmor for 14 years.
    She was a Gold Star Mother and a member of American Legion Post 318 Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5921 Auxiliary.
    She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society.
    Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at her church. The Rev. Eugene Finnell will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today at Ludwig-Rohrschneider Mortuary, with a prayer service at 6:30 tonight. Visitation also will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
    Memorials may be made to the Apostolic Christian Restmor, 935 E. Jefferson St., Morton, Ill. 61550 or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 261 E. Greenwood, Morton, Ill. 61550.

BLANDINSVILLE -- Travis F. Inman, 66, of 600 E. Washington St. died at 9:07 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
    He was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Bloomington to Frank W. and Vada E. Anderson Inman.
    Surviving are one brother, Richard of Earlville; and one aunt, Vonna Deener of Colchester, for whom he was caretaker.
    An Army veteran of the Korean War, he was a member of Blandinsville American Legion and Macomb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1921.
    He was a retired farmer and a janitor for Northwestern School District 175.
    He was a scorekeeper for Western Illinois University basketball and football teams for many years.     He was a member of the Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame and was a Friends of Basketball member.
    Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. The Rev. Lee Unger will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Blandinsville. Burial will be Mount Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.
    Memorials may be made to Future Farmers of America or Northwestern School District athletic department.

Publication Date: August 14, 1997 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: D7

EAST PEORIA -- Robert Fletcher, 65, of Perris, Calif., formerly of East Peoria, died Friday, Aug. 1, 1997, at his home.
    Born June 29, 1932, in Dows, Iowa, to Charles and Louise Rech Fletcher, he married Shirley Jean Harkness in 1953. He later married Billie Inman in 1990. She survives.
    Also surviving are his mother and stepfather, Louise and Ed Gratton of Peoria; two sons, Steve of Perris and Mike of Fountain Valley, Calif.; one daughter, Becky Fletcher of Kent, Wash.; two stepsons; two stepbrothers; one stepsister; and one grandchild. His father and one brother preceded him in death.
    He graduated from Bradley University. He worked for Beckman Medical Instruments in Missouri and California, retiring in 1977.
    He was a veteran of the Korean War.
    Memorial services were in California. Burial of remains was in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Information was provided by Remmert Funeral Home, East Peoria.
    Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Publication Date: September 12, 1997 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page: C11

GALESBURG -- Vesper K. "Becky" Gardner, 71, of 1700 Beecher Ave. died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997, at Heartland Health Care Center.
    Born Sept. 24, 1925, in Knoxville to Harry and Mary Allen Sexton, she married Kenneth L. Gardner on July 25, 1941, in Memphis, Mo. He survives.
    Also surviving are three daughters, Sharon Stanard of Princeton, Janice Inman of Cobden and Teri Lee Abel of Three Rivers, Mich.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Beecher Sexton of Galesburg and Charles Sexton of Sparks, Nev.; and two sisters, Fern Hogan and Goldie Higgins, both of Galesburg. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
    She was a waitress at Deluxe Cafe in Galesburg for 21 years. She was supervisor of housekeeping at Marigold Health Care Center, retiring in 1983.
    There will be no services. Cremation will be accorded. Watson Funeral Home in Galesburg is in charge of arrangements.

Baldwin, Richard
Services for Richard Monroe Baldwin, of Waverly, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Youngblood Baptist Church in Nortonville. Burial will be in Youngblood Cemetery. Neece Funeral Home in Franklin is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Baldwin died Monday, June 29, 1998, at Lake Lou Yaeger, Litchfield. He was 37 years old on December 3. He was born in Jacksonville, a son of James and Betty Louise Hauenstein Baldwin. His wife, the former Vicky Inman, survives. Surviving also are sons, Richard and Jessie and a daughter, Sharon Baldwin, all at home in Waverly; his mother, Betty Baldwin of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; brother, Timothy Hal Bartz of Arlington, Texas; sister, Mary Marie McCoy-Smith of The Colony, Texas; and grandparents, Richard and Marie Neal of Waverly.

    Services for Ida `Louise' Lightbody, 68, of Mundelein, will be held at 2 p.m.Tuesday, at Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, 120 W. Park Ave., Libertyville.
Born Oct. 29, 1998 (1930?), in Libertyville, she passed away suddenly, Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998, at her home. Interment will follow the services, in Highland Memorial Park.
    Miss Lightbody had formerly lived in Libertyville for many years.She was a 1947 graduate of Libertyville High School and a member of the United Methodist Church in Libertyville.A former employee of Marshall Fields in thefood service department, she was soon to retire from the food service department of Condell Medical Center.
    Surviving are her brother, William (Jo Ann) Lightbody of Crystal Lake; sisters, Mary Helen Moist of Mundelein, Mabel Sutton of Kenosha, Wis.,Charlene (Orin) Hapke and Paulette (Charles) Peters, both of Libertyville, Dorothy `Bibs' (Bud) Miller of Mundelein, Alice (Francis) Driggers of Wallace, S.C., Frances Inman of Zion, Margaret (Thomas) Bowie of Ingleside and Nancy (Robert) Remeika of Buena Park, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.
    She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Lightbody; and brother, Bob Lightbody.
    Friends of the family may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions in Miss Lightbody's name may be made to Save-A-Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.
    For information, (847) 362-3009.

COLCHESTER -- Lois I. Miller, 79, of 413 W. South St. died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, 1998, at 515 E. Grant St., Macomb.
    Born May 16, 1919, in Macomb to Ernest and Emma Murfin Rigg, she married Howard Inman in 1938. He died in 1944. She married Elmer Litchfield in 1945. She later married Lowell Reed in 1948. He died in 1983. She married Robert Miller on Aug. 29, 1997. He survives.
    Also surviving are two sons, Larry Inman of Table Grove and Lee Litchfield of Port Byron; five grandchildren, including Lois Hart of Macomb, whom she raised; and eight great-grandchildren.
    Two grandchildren, two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.
    She was a member of the National Wildlife Federation and Colchester Senior Citizens Center.
    Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Macomb. The Revs. Dave Carnine and Don Nedza will officiate. Friends may call after 10 a.m. today at Jones Mortuary in Colchester.
    Memorials may be made to the National Wildlife Federation.

Headline: Howard Dralle
Publication Date: September 15, 1998 Source: Peoria Journal Star Page:

    Also surviving are two daughters, Debra Dralle of Los Angeles and Donna Dralle of Minneapolis; one grandson; one brother, Dick of Geneseo; and one sister, Helen Inman of Galesburg.
    He worked as the accounts payable supervisor for the Admiral Corp. for 29 years, retiring Sept. 15, 1979. He was a former secretary for the Midwest Credit Union.
    A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he served in England and was awarded the Purple Heart in 1943. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2257 and American Legion Post 285.
    He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene.
    Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Wayland Stewart will officiate.
    Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, where military honors will be accorded by his American Legion Post.
    Memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene Building Fund.

Patricia Inman

    MILFORD - Visitation for Patricia Ann Inman, 60, of Milford, will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Knapp Funeral Home, Milford, where services will be at 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Neil Larimore will officiate.
    Burial will be in Iroquois Memorial Park, Watseka.
    Memorials may be made to Milford Christian Church, where he was a member, to the Iroquois Memorial Hospice or to the donor's choice.
    Mrs. Inman died Tuesday (Jan. 26, 1999) at her home.
    She was born Jan. 18, 1939 in Watseka, the daughter of Francis and Bertha Bernice Pew Giroux, who are deceased.
    Her husband, Leroy Inman, whom she married Nov. 10, 1957 in Watseka, died Aug. 28, 1980.
    Surviving are three daughters and one son-in-law, Rhonda Longest, Renee and Ronnie Edwards and Rebecca Inman, all of Milford; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Russell and Serese Inman of Cherryville, N.C., and Ryan Inman of Milford; four sisters, Judith Bryant, Geri Foley and Linda McCann, all of Milford, and Nancy Hull of Watseka; one brother, Richard Giroux of Watseka; a half- brother, Vernon Giroux of Onarga; a half-sister, Elaine Henderson of Riverside, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two step- grandchildren.
    Deceased are one brother, two sons and two daughters.

Ellis Berry

    RAPID CITY, S.D. - Ellis Y. Berry, 96, of Rapid City, S.D., father of Kankakee resident, died Thursday (April 1, 1999) at West Hills Village, Rapid City after a short illness.
    Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Osheim-Catron Funeral Home, Rapid City.
    Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Ted Huffman will officiate.
    Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery.
    Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church or to the E. Y. Berry Learning Center at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D.
    He was born Oct. 6, 1902, in Larchwood, Iowa.
    His wife, the former Rose Hartinger, whom he married March 4, 1928, died Feb. 3, 1999.
    Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marilyn Berry of Alexandria, Va.; one daughter and son-in-law, Nila and John McCracken of Kankakee; one brother, Bill Berry of Darnestown, Md.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    Deceased are two sisters, Gladys Inman and Ida Anderson; and one brother Carl Berry.
    He graduated from the University of South Dakota law school in 1927.
    During the 1930's he served as Corson County states attorney and county judge. In 1938, Mr. Berry and his wife purchased the McLaughlin Messenger which they published until he was elected to Congress in 1950. He later purchased the Corson County News of McIntosh and the Morristown World. He was president of the South Dakota press association, an oranization of weekly and daily newspaper editors for two years 1943-44. From 1938 until 1950, he served as editor fo the Douth Dakota Bar Journal. He also served as mayor of McLaughlin.
    He served on the House Interior and Insular Affairs and the Foreign Affairs Committees.
    In 1938 and 1940, he was elected to represent Corson, Dewey, and Ziebach counties in the state senate. In 1944, he was appointed to serve on the Missouri River St

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