Marlin Long, 83, of Carthage, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Carthage on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 2:15 P.M.

                 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 24, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation with the family will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to the First Baptist Church in Carthage or H.U.G.S.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Don Snyder, 67, passed away at 2:44 P.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at his home in Dallas City, Illinois.  He was born on July 19, 1945, in Keokuk, Iowa, a son of Floy and Lucille (Bollin) Snyder.  Don married Cinda Hardy on September 12, 1969, in Carthage, Illinois.

Don is survived by his wife, Cinda, of Dallas City; his three children, Kirk Snyder of Dallas City, Kristin Norman of Carthage, and Keith (Kyra) Snyder of Elvaston; and one brother, Calvin (Brenda) Snyder of Carthage.  He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Kendra Snyder, Jace, Karli, and Aneisha Norman, and Kailin, McKenzie, and Clayton Snyder.  He is survived by his mother-in-law, Jerri Hardy, of Carthage; and a brother-in-law, David (Peggy) Hardy of Gridley, Illinois.  He is also survived by two uncles, Dan (Liz) Snyder and James (Wilma) Snyder of Carthage.  He is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marlene Hale; and an infant son, Kevin Dale Snyder.

He graduated from Carthage Community High School in 1963.  He served in the U.S. Army from September 5, 1967 to December 20, 1968.  He was stationed in Pleiku, Vietnam and was a part of Company D – 815^th Engineer Battalion.  Over the years he worked as a farmer, truck driver, and factory worker.  He loved spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, antiquing, playing cards, traveling and watching football.

Visitation will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage on Wednesday, May 22, 2013  from 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. Casual attire is fine.  A graveside service with military rites will immediately follow the visitation at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to the Evangelical Free Church in Keokuk or to a church of your choice; Blessing Hospice of Quincy; St. Jude’s Hospital; the V.F.W. or American Legion in Carthage.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Maxine Marie (Neally) Webster, 91, of Carthage, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in Carthage at 7:45 P.M. 

            Maxine was born August 25, 1921 near Carthage, Illinois, the daughter of James and Alma (Ellefritz) Neally.  On June 21, 1941, she was united in marriage to Lester A. Webster in Kahoka, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on April 22, 1986.

            Maxine is survived by one daughter, Patricia (Allen) Schurtz of Carthage; a brother-in-law, Arygle Webster of Carthage; two grandsons, James Allen of Alton, TX and Curtis (Brenda) Allen of Sullivan, Illinois; three great grandchildren, Aleta (Mike) Crouch and Avery Allen of Sullivan and Austin Allen of Bushnell; and one great great grandson, Liam Crouch of Sullivan.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Neally, Jr.; two sisters, Claris Smith and Betty Kiesow.

            Maxine was a member of the First Baptist Church in Carthage.  She attended school in Carthage.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking very much.  She looked forward to getting her hair fixed every week at Sandy’s.  Her whole life was her family that she loved and worried about all the time.  She loved having everyone gather around the kitchen table and the coffee pot was always on with a dessert of some kind.  It was a deep loss to her when her very close niece, Janice Jones, passed away in 2012.  Maxine will be greatly missed by her family.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to H.U.G.S. of Hancock County or the Memorial Hospital Capital Campaign.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Terry Lee White, 59, of Plymouth, passed away at his home Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Terry was born April 24, 1954, in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Robert and Helen L. (Johnston) White.  He attended Plymouth High School graduating in 1972.  In 1988, he was united in marriage to Lorrie Walker in Keokuk, Iowa.  Terry was on the St. Mary’s Township Board and had just been elected as the Township Supervisor.  He had been a trustee before that.  He was a member of Farm Bureau and the Soil Conservation Board.  Terry enjoyed watching all sports.  He was a member of the Macomb Bowling League for many years and also played catcher in fast pitch softball.  He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time in Arizona to play.  He was a board member of the Tri-County Country Club and was regularly seen helping around the course and repairing equipment.  He enjoyed following the Chicago Cubs and especially the Minnesota Vikings.  He was a member of St. Mary’s Baptist Church.  Terry was a lifelong farmer and lived on the home place. 

                Terry is survived by his wife, Lorrie, of Plymouth; three children, Elizabeth “Libbie” White of Quincy, Casey Sargent of Burlington, and Christopher Sargent of Carthage; his mother, Helen L. White of Carthage; a brother, Ron (Linda) White of Mountain View, California; four sisters, Kathy Merkle of Danforth, Illinois, Jan (Rodger) White and Susan (Tommie) Long, both of Carthage, and Carol (Steve) Helenthal of Hamilton; two grandchildren, Garrett and Gannon Sargent; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

                He was preceded in death by his father, Robert White; a sister, Barbara; a nephew, Eric White; and a brother-in-law, Stuart Merkle.

                Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Carthage with burial to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in St. Mary, Illinois.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Memorials may be directed to the Tri-County Country Club or donor’s choice.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

 Minnie Johanna Huls, 86, of Carthage, passed away at 10:40 P.M. Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

Minnie was born September 17, 1926, the daughter of Jacob and Alma (Tobias) Janssen in Harmony Township, Hancock County, Illinois.  She was baptized on October 3, 1926 and confirmed on March 29, 1942.  On February 14, 1947, she was united in marriage to Virgil J. Huls at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  He preceded her in death in 1998.  They were a life-long farm family.  Minnie had served as a Grey-Lady at Memorial Hospital, volunteered at the Back Closet clothes pantry, and was a member of the women’s sewing group at Immanuel Lutheran Church, of which she was a lifetime member.

Minnie is survived by four children, Carla (Kenneth) Crossland of Bowen, Carolyn (Gary) Icenogle, Nancy Huls, and Lester (Yvonne) Huls, all of Carthage; seven grandchildren, Steven (Megan) Icenogle, Cheryl (John) Predmore, Kathy (Heath) Thomas, Jennifer (Christopher) Meeks, Darin (Amanda) Crossland, Valerie (Curtis) Koch, and Travis (fiancé, Ashley Beckett) Huls; 12 great grandchildren, Jessie and Zachary Icenogle, Dalton Koenig-Plath, Natalie and Sarah Predmore, Aiden, Asher, and Ames Thomas, Samuel and Benjamin Meeks, William Crossland, and Austin Koch.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Virgil; an infant daughter, Carlene Rae; two sisters, Carrie Johnson and Anna Janssen; and two brothers, John and Meint Janssen.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Carthage with burial to follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Memorials may be directed to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or Donor’s choice.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Leasman, 83, of Carthage, formerly of Ferris, passed away at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, on Friday morning, May 3, 2013.

Alice was born March 15, 1930, in Lorraine, Illinois the daughter of Daniel and Bessie Mae (Sparrow) Leasman.  She was a member of the Ferris Christian Church.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Betty Jean (Terry) Durnil of Wenatchee, Washington; a granddaughter, Christina Durnil of Wenatchee; a sister, Ethel Fellinger of Carthage; three brothers, James Leasman of Newark, Missouri, Robert Leasman of Carthage, and Daniel “Boone” Leasman of Ursa; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, John Reiter; and two brothers, Walter and Ernest Leasman.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.

Patricia Fecht, 77, of Carthage, passed away at Blessing Hospital in Quincy on Wednesday, May 01, 2013.

     Patricia was born November 13, 1935 in Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Ronald and Nellie (Booker) Estabrook.  She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1952.  On May 9, 1959, she was united in marriage to John E. Fecht at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Hamilton.  He preceded her in death in 2011.  Patricia was an antique dealer in the area for many years and enjoyed attending flea markets and auctions. In recent years she was a member of the Safford Group that worked with the restoration of the Safford Memorial Auditorium in Hamilton, Illinois.

                Patricia is survived by four children, Blaine (Chris Wilsey) Fecht of Warsaw, Yvette (Cliff) Huddleston of Normal, Illinois, Yvonne (Lester) Huls of Carthage, and Brent (Suellina Koenes) Fecht of Fairfax, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Tyler, Trevor, and Erin Huddleston, Valerie (Curtis) Koch and Travis (fiancé, Ashley Beckett) Huls, and J.D. and Ryan Fecht; and one great grandson, Austin Koch.

                She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John in 2011; a brother, Bruce Estabrook; and a sister, Marjorie Love.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Saturday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Private family burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton at a later date.  Memorials may be directed to Hancock County Volunteers for Diabetes or H.U.G.S.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Patsy Neally, 76, of Carthage, passed away at 10:40 A.M., Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Keokuk Area Hospital.

Patsy was the daughter of Lee and Ruth (Mapes) Cravens.  She was born February 15, 1937, in Ferris, Illinois.  On September 2, 1953, she was united in marriage to Frank “Brud” Neally, Jr. at the Baptist Parsonage in Carthage.  He preceded her in death in 1990.  She was a member of the First Christian Church (DOC) in Carthage.  Patsy was a loving housewife and mother to her family and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Patsy is survived by six children, Stan (Suzy) Neally, John Neally, Mark Neally, Danny Neally, and Kim (Ed) McQuigg all of Carthage and Lisa Neally of Hamilton; 12 grandchildren, Mitchell, Justin (Fiancé, Mackenzie), and Ethan Neally, Josh (Jamie), Jacob, Jared, and Olivia Neally,  Lisa (Josh) Gosnell, Tyler (Elizabeth) and Tarah Neally, Lindsey (Devon) Bell and Kayla (Patrick) Haigh; 12 great grandchildren, Ryder, Kelsey, Trenton, Cole, Veda, Hudson, Jamarion,  Emery, Eben, Chloee, Colten, and Cashten;  several half sisters and brothers including Jim Kirkhart of St. Augustine, Florida and Delores Akers of Hamilton; also a special aunt, Phyllis (Charles) Vass of Ferris.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Ruth Cravens; her husband, Frank “Brud” Neally, Jr.; a grandson, Evan Neally; and two brothers, Jack and Dick Mapes.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. Friday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Memorials may be directed to the First Christian Church (DOC) in Carthage, the Southeastern Iowa Renal Dialysis Center, or the Hancock County Volunteers for Diabetes.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene Elizabeth Stauffer Shoup, 84, of Carthage, passed away at her home at 7:40 P.M. on Saturday, April 20, 2013 surrounded by her family.

Darlene was born July 5, 1928, the daughter of Edward Elsworth and Tracey Anna (Klassing) Stauffer in St. Mary’s Township, Illinois.  She attended high school in LaHarpe and graduated from Carthage High School in the class of 1946.  She then received her teaching certificate from Western Illinois University and successfully taught for 3 years in country schools from 1947-1949.  On June 26, 1949, Darlene was united in marriage to Frank Orth Shoup at St. Mary’s Baptist Church in St. Mary, Illinois.  Her wedding gown was made from parachute material brought home by Frank after serving in the Navy in WWII.  Darlene had worked 25 years at the Hancock County Journal-Pilot Newspaper putting together the classified advertising page.  She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and TOPS.

            Darlene is survived by her husband, Frank, of Carthage; six children, Carolyn Marie (Jim) Freiburg of Naperville, Illinois, Dolores “Jean” (Bob) Williams of Carthage, Alan Dwayne Shoup of Carthage, Harry “Edward” (Angela) Shoup of Springfield, Illinois, Rita Kay (Joe) Jefferson of Plymouth, Illinois, and Joyce Eileen (Mike) Robinson of Bentley, Illinois; 17 grandchildren, Craig Freiburg,  Jeffrey (Mia) Freiburg, and Tracy (friend, Brian) Freiburg, Bryan (Liza) Williams, Darren (Brandy) Williams, and Danny Williams, Cathy Shoup, Greg Shoup, and Tarey (fiance, Heather) Shoup, Jarrod Shoup, and Eric Shoup, Sarah (fiancé, Eric Lenz) Jefferson, Steve Jefferson and  Katy (Erik) Gullickson, Robby (Jenny) Robinson, Ryan (friend, Jen) Robinson, Andrea (Eric) Riebling, and; seven great grandchildren, Jackson Freiburg, Khylie and Kora Williams, Reese Shoup, Corin and Colton Robinson, and Hudson Riebling.

            She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Tracey Stauffer; a sister, Ruth in infancy; two  brothers, Lloyd and Marion Stauffer; and a ½ sister, Naomi Diehl.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Memorials may be directed to W.O.W. Park in Carthage, Mt. Pleasant Christian Church or the donor’s choice.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Willis Linnenburger, 74, of Carthage, formerly of West Point, Illinois, passed away at Thursday morning, April 18, 2013 at 1:30 A.M.

Willis was born February 11, 1939, near West Point, Illinois, the son of Edwin F. and Irean Rebecca (Myers) Linnenburger.  Willis attended Warsaw High School graduating in 1956.  He was a lifelong farmer in Hancock County.  Willis served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until his honorable discharge in 1964.  The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred during his service time.

Willis is survived by a sister, Alta A. Linnenburger of Terre Haute, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage on Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. with burial to follow in West Point Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until time of services at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to Hancock County Volunteers for Diabetes or Hickory Grove Assisted Living Complex. Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Russell L. Reeder, 82, of Hamilton, passed away at Keokuk Area Hospital at 11:51 A.M. Sunday, April 14, 2013.

Russell was born April 9, 1931, in Atlas, Illinois, the son of Harry and Electa (Tedrow) Reeder.  He was united in marriage to Sandra Harrington in Carthage, Illinois, in 1975.  Russell helped farm in his younger years and later worked as a mechanic and Maytag Appliance repairman.  Russell enjoyed visiting with people and being with his children and grandchildren.  Family was important to Russell and he looked forward to his regular phone conversations with his sister.  He was active around the house and liked to cook.  Russell took special care of his cats and feeding the birds.

Russell is survived by his wife, Sandra, of Hamilton; 4 children, Tammy Reeder of Columbia, Missouri, Kim (Haldon) Van Tassel of Mexico, Missouri, Brad Reeder of Mexico, Missouri, and Chris (Angela) Reeder of Mexico, Missouri; two step-children, Debbie (Joe) Vandemark of Macomb, Illinois, and Rick (Kim) Goertz of Rochester, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Ima Jean Applegate and Alice Kelly, both of Chesterfield, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Lyndell, Wilber, Guy, and Pete; two sisters, Mae and a sister in infancy; three half-brothers; and 2 half-sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in McKay Cemetery near Burnside.  Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until time of services at the funeral home on Thursday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Parkinson’s Foundation or the Shriner’s Hospital.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Royce Finis Derks
March 18,1915 - April 8, 2013


Royce Finis Derks, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed peacefully at his home in Frankfort, IL, on April 8, surrounded by family. He was born to Ira Asa and Mary Ellen (Mabel) Derks, the sixth of nine children (named Finis because he was supposed to be the last), on March 18, 1915, on the home farm two miles northwest of Ferris.

Royce was united in marriage to Lysbeth Cramer in Denver, Illinois, on April 16, 1937. She preceded him in death on November 2, 1961. He later married Mary Dorothy Kerr on July 22, 1964.

Royce graduated from Carthage High School in 1933, then "rode the rails" to the state of Washington where he picked apples and worked construction on the Grand Coulee Dam. Returning to Illinois he completed two years at Carthage College and began teaching in rural one-room schools outside Warsaw and in Denver. From there he moved on to teaching and coaching at Plymouth High School while doing carpentry work in the summers, eventually becoming a full time general contractor. He returned to education as principal and teacher at Ferris Elementary School in 1956, before completing his Bachelor's degree at Carthage College and a Master's degree at Western Illinois University. He retired as Director of Equal Educational Opportunity for the Illinois Office of Education.

Royce is survived by his wife Dorothy, his brother Lawrence (Mary Lu) of Ferris, and three sons: Larry (Patricia) of Schofield, WI, Jim (Leanne) of Anchorage, AK, Mik (Terry Kerr) of Ridgeway, WI; twelve grandchildren: Lisa (Greg) Curtis of Talkeetna, AK, Teresa (Vic) Pearce of Anchorage, AK, Jim Derks Jr. of Mobile, AL, Jenny (Greg) Andersen of Kenai, AK, Todd (Jenny) Derks of Eureka, CA, Travis (Jen) Derks of San Diego, CA, Rene' (Scott) Braun of Appleton,WI, Michele (John) Kuhn of Medford, WI, Brad (Jenny) Derks of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Mark (Jodi) Derks of Savage, MN, Asa Derks of Spring Green, WI, and Noah (Stacy) Derks of Madison, WI; twenty-three great grandchildren: Chad, Charity and Chelsea Garritson; Cooper, Elias and Abby Curtis; Erika and Jason Derks; Zane Andersen, Paxson Derks, Danika Derks; Christopher, Matthew and Sarah Braun; Taylor, Maddison and Peyton Kuhn; Libby and Zoe Derks; Ethan, Isabel, Maci and Megan Derks; one great great grandson: Kayden Garritson.

Royce was preceded in death by his parents Ira and Mary; his wife Lib; his brother Raymond and six sisters, Ethyl, Doris, Eunice, Myd, LaVeta and Juanita (Johnnie).

Funeral services will be held at the Ferris Christian Church on Saturday, April 20, with Visitation at 9 AM followed by the Memorial Service at 11, Pastor Clark Irwin officiating. Burial will be in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage. Printy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care or the Ferris Christian Church.

Donald A. Buckert, 71, of Elvaston, IL. died Saturday, April 6, 2013 in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born January 17, 1942, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Lawrence (Lonnie) and Alice (Behnke) Buckert. He married Alice Mae Price on January 1, 1965 at the Elvaston Presbyterian Church, Elvaston, IL. She survives in Elvaston.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Kimberly (John) Fox of Hamilton, IL.; a son, Bryan (Jill) Buckert of Hamilton, and 6 grandchildren: Cole, Will and Megan Fox; Allyson and Bryce Buckert, and Blake McGhghy, all of Hamilton; 1 sister, Deborah (Richard) Kropp of Menomonee Falls, WI; Two sisters-in-law, Betty Price and Marilee (Pug) Price, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Glenn and Elsie Price.

Don graduated from Hamilton High School with the class of 1960. He attended Carthage College for 2 years and the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy at Chicago, graduating in 1966. He was a member of Delta Omega Nu and served as president of the American Pharmaceutical Association Student Chapter from 1965-1966.

He started his pharmacy career at Keasling’s Pharmacy in Keokuk, IA. in 1966. He then worked as Director of Pharmacy at St. Joseph Hospital in Keokuk where he implemented the Unit Dose System of delivering medication, which was new to hospitals and enhanced patient safety while decreasing medication errors. After the merger of the two hospitals in Keokuk, he was Director of Pharmacy and Materials Management at Keokuk Area Hospital until 1976. Don worked as Director of Pharmacy at Sacred Heart Hospital in Ft. Madison, IA that later became Ft. Madison Community Hospital from 1976 until his retirement in 2010. He continued to work part-time at the hospital and was honored for 35 years of service in 2011. Don enjoyed working most Saturdays at Glash Drug in Bushnell, IL. for 34 years. He was a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and enjoyed attending annual mid-year conventions.

He served on the Elvaston town board from 1967-2003. Don was a long-time active member of the Elvaston Community Church (formerly Elvaston Presbyterian Church) in Elvaston, IL. Over the years, he served as an elder on the board of session, taught Sunday school, was a member of the choir, and was treasurer for 32 years. He was always ready and willing to assist in any project in which the church was involved.

Community involvement included coaching Little League for 4 years. He was an avid sports fan and loved to watch football, basketball, baseball, and golf. One of his favorite joys was spending time with family and watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and activities. Don and Alice Mae were honored as Sports Boosters of the Year in 2005. He was a passionate St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers fan.

Don had a great love of the outdoors and nature, enjoying duck hunting, yard work, and planting trees. He enjoyed beekeeping as a hobby. DoBry Apiaries started as a 4-H project with son, Bryan in 1979, and grew into a well-known beekeeping business, producing some of the finest honey in the area.

Music was a big part of Don’s life. He played trombone and was a long-time member of McNamara’s Band and Hamilton Community Band, as well as various community orchestras. Don enjoyed travelling with family and friends, creating many wonderful memories.

Services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, at Elvaston Community Church, Elvaston, IL. with Pastor Ronald Leonard officiating. Burial will be in Elvaston City Cemetery. Visitation is after 1 p.m. Thursday at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage, IL. with family meeting friends from 5-8 p.m.  Memorials may be directed to the Elvaston Community Church or the Hamilton Cardinal Foundation.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Adeline H. Tobias, 82, of West Point, Illinois, passed away at 2:49 A.M. Friday, April 05, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.

Adeline was born February 10, 1931, in Bear Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Frieda (Fecht) Huls.  On March 15, 1948, she was united in marriage to Johnnie Tobias at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco.  Adeline was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and had served as the Ice Cream Social Chairman for 25 years.  She enjoyed gardening and sewing.  She had a great love for her family and the Lord.

Adeline is survived by her husband, Johnnie of West Point; five children, Pauline (Eli) Shirey of Carthage, Duane (Peggy) Tobias of Lorraine, Gloria (Bill) Wavering of Palm Bay, Florida, Bill (Linda) Tobias of Carthage, and Jeff (Terri) Tobias of Augusta; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Glen in 1983; and two sisters in infancy.

Funeral services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Basco at 10:00 A.M. Monday, April 8, 2013.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to  Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Memorial Hospital Employee Capital Campaign. Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn J. Hanks, 89, of Carthage, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:24 P.M. at her daughter’s home in Springfield, Illinois.

               Kathryn was born November 27, 1923 in Colchester, Illinois the daughter of Elmer and Jeannette (Stone) Justus.  She graduated from Carthage High School in 1942 and then worked as a telephone operator in Carthage for many years.  On February 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to Hursel H. Hanks and they farmed together their entire married life.   He preceded her in death in 1996.

 Kathryn was secretary of the Dallas City Free Methodist Church for many years.  Upon dissolution she became a member of the Elvaston Presbyterian Church.  She was also a member of the Hancock County Historical Society and served on the election board in Elvaston.  For many years she raised chickens and had an egg route in the Hamilton/Carthage area.  She enjoyed gardening, canning and freezing the bounty of her garden.  She enjoyed raising rhubarb and asparagus, winning several awards at the Icarian Rhubarb Festival in Nauvoo for the largest stalk and leaf of rhubarb.  She also enjoyed growing flowers, especially iris.  Kathryn loved to attend auctions and garage sales and she collected cook books and recipes, often adding her special touch to make the dish her own.

            Kathryn is survived by five children, C. Vernon (Susan) Hanks of Heyworth, Illinois, Herbert G. Hanks of West Frankfort, Illinois, Jill Douglas, Janene (Victor) Viola of Springfield, Illinois, and H. Wayne (Bobbye) Hanks of Carthage, Illinois; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor (Richard) Sopp of Ballwin, Missouri; two brothers, James (Shirley) Justus of Elvaston and Jerrold Justus of Carthage; and many nieces and nephews.

            She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hursel; a brother, William Justus; and a sister, Janice Justus.

      Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at the funeral home on Tuesday.  Memorials may be directed to the Elvaston Community Church or Memorial Homes Hospice of Springfield, Illinois.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Elliot Felix George Connor, infant son of Marinda Connor and Zack Baker, went to be with our lord on Saturday March 23, 2013.

Elliot laughed and smiled throughout his 10 months; bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother Dominic Connor, Maternal Grandparents Marie Robinson and Mark Connor, Maternal Great Grandmother Barb Strange, Maternal Great Grandfather Calvin Robinson, Uncle Markus Connor and family, Uncle Alex Baker and family, Aunt Marina Gomez and family and many other relatives and friends who loved him very much.

He was preceded in death by Grandpas Michael Strange and Bud Krohe, Grandmother Lois Krohe, Aunt Jenny Krohe and cousin Jennifer Gossage.
Services will be held Thursday March 28, 2013 with visitation at 1:00pm with funeral to begin at 2:30pm with Pastor Aaron officiating. All services will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage. Interment will follow at St Mary Cemetery in St Mary, Illinois.

         In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Elliot Connor Memorial at the First State Bank of Illinois in Carthage.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Wayne Fecht, 75, of Carthage, passed away at his home at 6:00 A.M. Friday morning, March 22, 2013.

Wayne was born June 9, 1937, the son of Wilfred and Arline (Huls) Fecht on the family farm in rural Carthage.  He graduated from Carthage High School in 1956.  On October 26, 1958, he was united in marriage to Audrey M. Rothert at the Methodist Church in in Carthage. They were married over 47 years.  Wayne was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in rural Carthage and attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage.  He had served on the church council at Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Wayne loved horses and was a member of the Bentley Saddle Club.  He was well-known for his carriage rides at special events in the area, including parades, weddings, and prom. Wayne was a life-long grain and livestock farmer in the Carthage area.

Wayne is survived by four children,  Jerry (Lynn) Fecht of Carthage, Mark (April) Fecht of Naperville, Illinois, Debbie (Donnie) Limkemann of West Point, and Dean (Angie) Fecht of Carthage; ten grandchildren, Kyle (Jenna), Brandy and Kelum Fecht, Jeremy, Rachael and Elizabeth Fecht, Danielle (Marc) Corcoran, Dustin and Dakota Limkemann, and Kirby Fecht; his mother, Arline Fecht of Carthage; a sister, Donna (Gary) Eilers of Keokuk; a sister-in-law, Terry Fecht of Carthage; and friends, Dyanne Miller of Carthage and Larry Vance of Carthage.

                He was preceded in death by his father, Wilfred; wife, Audrey in 2005; a brother, Norman; and an infant sister. 

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 25, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage with burial to follow in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to H.U.G.S. of Hancock County.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

 Marylee G. Decker, 75, of Elvaston, passed away at her home Thursday evening, March 21, 2013.

Mary lee was born February 12, 1938, in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of John and Onia (Flynn) Bair.  On November 1, 1969, she was united in marriage to Lester H. Decker in Galesburg, Illinois.  Marylee was a licensed CNA and worked in home health care for the Hancock County Health Department for 20 years.  She enjoyed bird watching and her flowers and dogs.  She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Marylee is survived by her children, Bruce (Gail) Meier of Auburn, Washington, Norman (Leanne) Decker of Edgewood, Texas, Noel Meier of Kahoka, Missouri, Cindy (Tom) Hast of Champaign, Illinois, Christine Wildrick of Keokuk, Judy (Doug Camp) Price of Elvaston, Dusty Decker of Hamilton, and Patti (Dean) Jinkens of Hamilton; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and one brother, Dean (Helen) Bair of Knoxville, Illinois; several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by many siblings.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in the Elvaston Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Joan Johnson, 74, of Burnside, passed away Thursday evening, March 21, 2013 at her home.

Joan was born April 11, 1938, the daughter of Hubert and Goldie May (Seigfreid) Thomas near LaHarpe, Hancock County, Illinois.  She attended LaHarpe High School graduating in 1956.  After graduation she worked for Champion Spark Plug in Burlington, Iowa from 1956 – 1958.   On November 24, 1960 she was united in marriage to Glenn Johnson in Burlington, Iowa.  Joan was a farm wife.  She enjoyed camping, going to the State Fair, and spending time at the Lakeview Boat Club in Hamilton.  She was a member of the Carthage V.F.W. Post 5117 Women’s Auxiliary and Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage.

Joan is survived by her son, Tony Johnson of Burnside; four grandchildren, Mendy, Wesley, Tori Jo, and Travis; her companion, Vince McBride of Burnside; three brothers, Pete Thomas of Burnside, Keith Thomas of Plymouth, and Byard Thomas of Davenport, Iowa.

                She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Glenn Johnson in 2003; and one son, Jim, in 1997.

Funeral services will be held at Printy Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. Monday, March 25, 2013 with burial to follow in Thornber Cemetery near Powellton. Visitation will be held from 2:00 – 6:00 P.M. Sunday afternoon at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to the McDonough County Special Olympics, Blessing Hospice, or Carthage V.F.W. Post 5117.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Judith Kay “Judy” Bolton, 72, of Carthage, passed away at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at 8:36 P.M.

Judy was born November 29, 1940, in rural Colchester, Illinois, the daughter of Charles Keith and Doris (Crose) Hoing.  She graduated from Carthage High School in 1958.  After graduation she worked at Shaeffer Pen in Ft. Madison.  On March 4, 1962, she was united in marriage to Wayne Bolton at the Mt. Pleasant Church near Bentley.  Judy was a farm wife and homemaker. She was a member of the Ferris Christian Church.

Judy is survived by her husband, Wayne of Carthage; three children, Debbie (Ed) Lionberger of Dallas City, Mary Jo (Al) Frakes of Carthage and Jim (Mary) Bolton of Carthage; nine grandchildren, Kaylyn, Kevin, Kristian and Kollin Lionberger, Mark and Sara Frakes, and Emily, Samantha and Lisa Bolton; her mother, Doris Hoing of Carthage; two sisters, Roberta (Dale) Bruenger of West Point and Carol (Kenny) Thompson of Carthage; and one brother, Don (Evelyn) Hoing of Carthage.

She was preceded in death by her father, Keith; a granddaughter, Katie Frakes; and a brother, Charles “Chuck” Hoing.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday afternoon, March 23, 2013, at Golden’s Point Cemetery near Hamilton.  Memorials may be directed to the Ferris Christian Church.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Christina Jo “Tina” Barclay, 41, of Marietta, Georgia, formerly of Carthage, passed away at 4:40 P.M. Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tina was born October 11, 1971, in Sullivan, Missouri.  She graduated from Carthage High School in 1989.  She is survived by her parents, Lou Ann and Joe Pence of Carthage; her fiancé, Ross Simmerman of Marietta, Georgia; and a daughter, Anjalina “Anji” Barclay of Marietta, Georgia; a brother, Steven (Misty) Pence of Dresden, Tennessee; her maternal grandmother, Christene (Charles Blue) Carle of Carthage; her aunt and uncle, Ed and Rosie Barclay of Carthage; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Dee Barclay; her paternal grandparents; and maternal grandfather.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Webster Community Church, Webster, Illinois.  A private burial will be held at a later date.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangments.

Donald R. Bentzinger, 89, of Carthage, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Carthage at 5:55 P.M. Saturday, March 9, 2013.

Don was born in rural south east Iowa, the third son of Herman and Hazel (Shafer) Bentzinger on March 24, 1923. Don served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the European Theatre from Feb. 1943 until his honorable discharge in October of 1945.  In 1948 he was united in marriage to Ruth Coleman and was self-employed as a carpenter until he stared working at Carthage College in 1949.  He was serving as the Director of Buildings and Grounds until the college closed.  He continued to take of the property when Robert Morris College took over the campus.  He left Robert Morris to buy an existing hardware store that became Bentzinger Home Supply, which he owned and operated until his death.

Don is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Carthage; two sons, Michael (Bonnie) Bentzinger of Carthage and Roger (Susan) Coleman of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and one brother, Derril (Mary) Bentzinger of Bushnell.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his second son; two brothers, John and Robert Bentzinger and three sisters, Doris Bentzinger, Maxine Woods and Betty Bentzinger.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Thursday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  A memorial fund has been established.

 Helen Marie Main Nolden, 93, of Carthage, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at 3:18 P.M.

      Helen Marie Main Nolden was born April 16, 1919, the daughter of Earl Carlisle, Sr. and Christine (Pedersen) Main in Dubois, Idaho. She graduated in 1936 from Carthage High School and went on to graduate from Carthage College in 3 years with degrees in Biology and English. Helen was also the 1939 Commencement Queen. After college, she taught for a time in a one-room school house. Helen later worked for WLS radio in Chicago. She then went on to work as a secretary and model for Stix, Baer and Fuller Department Store in St. Louis, Mo.

      On March 7, 1943, Helen was united in marriage to Wade Edward “Bud” Nolden at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage.  She was then a “military wife” for the 23 years that Bud served in the Marine Corps. Upon his retirement from the service, they returned to Carthage to live at “Mainwood”, Helen’s old family home. Helen then was Medical Records Librarian at Memorial Hospital for 17 years, retiring in 1982. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage, Daughters of the American Revolution, Chapter J of P.E.O. and the Carthage Women’s Club.

      Helen was a devoted and loving wife and mother who always put her family first, and tried hard to instill good values and manners in her children and grandchildren. Her educational background led her to encourage a love of reading, history, music and science in them as well. She loved flowers and had a great appreciation for the natural beauty of the world. Helen loved doing genealogical research, the history of the Carthage area, participation in her women’s groups and playing bridge with her friends.

      Helen is survived by her three children; William E. Nolden of Carthage, Jennifer (Darrell) Reynolds of Macomb, and Christopher (LaDonna) Nolden of Carthage, seven grandchildren; Briana Nolden, Gracie and Caitlin Whalen, Isaac (Lydiana), Henry, Molly, and Vincent “Will” Nolden; two great-grandchildren; a sister, Joan (Paul) Swope of Crete, Illinois; a brother, George Victor (Evelyn) Main of Kenosha, Wisconsin; and a sister-in-law Viola Main of Atlanta, Georgia.

      Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wade “Bud” Nolden; and four siblings; Marian Roth, Earl C. Main, Jr., Charles Main, and Grace Ann Main Pence.

      Memorial services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, February 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carthage.  There will be a fellowship with family and friends after the service. A private family burial service will follow.  Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church of Carthage or Lee County Hospice.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Stephanie A. Hale, 46, of Colusa, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at 5:50 A.M.

Stephanie was born December 23, 1966, the daughter of Robert C. and Betty Joan (Deere) Vass in Ft. Madison, Iowa.  She attended Nauvoo-Colusa High School, graduating in 1985.  She enjoyed walking and reading.  On January 4, 1986, she was united in marriage to Richard Hale in Burnside.  He preceded her in death in 2011.

Stephanie is survived by four children, Nathan, Jeffery, Benjamin and Kaliegh Hale, all of Keokuk, two grandchildren, Katelyn Eby and Quintin Hale; her father, Robert Vass of Adrian; three brothers, Roger (Pauline) Vass of Nauvoo, Randy Vass of Adrian, and Michael Vass of Adrian; two sisters, Debbie (Mike) Boyer of Niota and Kathy Woods of Ft. Madison.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Vass;  her husband, Richard Hale; and a brother, Rodney Vass.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in Harris Cemetery near Dallas City.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.

Emile “Junior” Rea, Jr.,  88, of Hamilton, passed away at 4:10 A.M. Friday, February 08, 2013 at Memorial Hospital in Carthage.

      Junior was born September 16, 1924, the son of Emile R. and Rose C. (Hartweg) Rea in Hancock County, Illinois.  He graduated from Colusa High School in 1942.  He was united in marriage to Margaret E. Morris.  She preceded him in death in 2001.  Junior was a lifelong farmer starting at the age of 17 and farmed until 2008.  He also enjoyed tractor pulling and in 1967 won a World Championship in the heavyweight class.  Junior had been a member of the Masonic Lodge.  Hunting, sprint car racing, and watching NASCAR were some of Junior’s favorite pastimes.

Junior is survived by three children, Mike (Evelyn) Rea of Carthage, Rose Mary Rea of Carthage, and Richard (Mary) Rea of Carthage; five grandchildren, Tammi Seigfreid, Jim (Amy) Rea, John Rea, Andrew Leach, and Lindsey (Eric) Bergmann; seven great grandchildren, Lauran (Brad) Cox, Brice (Rebecca Sullivan) Seigfreid, Grant Rea, Kaitlyn Rea, Tristan Rea, Oren Bergmann, and Atley Bergmann; three great great grandchildren, Michael, Marshall, and Maeson Cox; one brother-in-law, Ed Hofmann; and a sister-in-law, Pat Rea.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ed Rea; a sister, Gloria Jean Hofmann; and a grandson in infancy, Justin Michael Rea.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 11, 2013, at Printy Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Nauvoo City Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. with family meeting friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Hospital, the Hancock County Volunteers for Diabetes, or donor’s choice.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

 Lyle L. Walker, 76, of Carthage, passed away at the North Adams Home in Mendon on Sunday, February 3, 2013.

Lyle was born April 2, 1936, in Fountain Green, Illinois, the son of Orville and Olive Walker.  He married Della Patrick in 1954.  They were later divorced. 

Lyle was an avid mushroom hunter, trapper, hand fisherman, and gardener.  He enjoyed collecting antiques, picking hazelnuts, going to auctions, and working in the flea markets.  He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.  Lyle had worked for Harvey Carl digging wells and for Bousman’s in Ft. Green.

Lyle is survived by five sons, Melvin (Teresa Tarr) Walker of Quincy, IL, Jim (Vickie) Walker of Montrose, Iowa, Danny (Teresa)Walker of Carthage, Sam (Linda) Walker of St. Peters, Missouri, and Joe (Carol) Walker of Carthage; two daughters, Connie Walker of Santa Anna, California and Roberta (Fred) Smith of Keokuk, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lee and Harry; a daughter, Barbara in infancy; and a granddaughter, Heather Sue.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with burial to follow in the Webster Community Cemetery.  There will be no visitation.   Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Frances Sheets, 95, of Carthage passed away at her home at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, February 2, 2013.

Mary Frances was born April 8, 1917, in Hancock County, Illinois, the daughter of Frank C. and Esta I. (Reed) Dye.  She was united in marriage to Rolland Sheets at the First Presbyterian Church in Carthage.  Mary Frances graduated from Carthage High School and then went on to graduate from Carthage College with a teaching degree.  She started in a one room school house and later taught for over 30 years at the Carthage Grade School, retiring in 1984.  She was a member of the Women’s Club, D.A.R., Eastern Star and the First Presbyterian Church in Carthage.

Mary Frances is survived by two daughters, Ruth Harris, of Carthage and Jane Stubblefield of Rantoul, Illinois; 4 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren; and also her longtime companion, Otis “Jerry” Howe of Plymouth.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rolland in 1990; a sister, Ruth Dye and a brother, Leland Dye.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the First Presbyterian Church in Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Monday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage.  Memorials may be directed to  the family of Mary Frances Sheets for the establishment of an Elementary Education Teacher’s Scholarship Fund or Blessing Hospice.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

            Faye Matlock, 82, of Elvaston, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Carthage at 11:08 Wednesday, January 30, 2013.

            Faye was born July 22, 1930, in Memphis, Missouri, the daughter of Rochella and Marie (Baker) Lancaster.  She was united in marriage to Eldon Matlock and he preceded her in death in 1995.  Faye had worked at Dadant’s in Hamilton and Shaeffer Pen in Ft. Madison in her earlier years and later helped part time in the Elvaston Post Office and for the Village of Elvaston reading meters for the water department.  She was a kind and positive person.  Faye loved working, especially in her garden.

            Faye is survived by two sons, Mikel “Mike” Matlock of Hamilton and Don (Jeanne) Matlock of Carthage; four grandchildren,  Kenny (Michelle) Matlock, Chris (Summer) Matlock, Dawn Jones, and Wesley (Carrie) Matlock; and fourteen great grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldon; and one sister, Jean Baxter.

            Funeral services will be held at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 4, 2013 with burial to follow in the Elvaston Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. Sunday evening at Printy Funeral Home in Carthage with family meeting friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.  Memorials may be made to H.U.G.S. of Hancock County.  Printy Funeral Home in Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

Curtis William Fleming, 35, of Carthage, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Curtis was born July 30, 1977 at Carthage Memorial Hospital to Randall and Janet (Larson) Fleming.  He graduated from Carthage High School in 1995.  He then attended and graduated from Carl Sandburg College in health science.  He graduated from Kettering University in Dayton, Ohio with certification in MRI imaging.  Through his career he had the opportunity to work with Dr. Stephen Pomerantz,  a well  known  Radiologist in Cincinnati, prior to working at Mayfield Clinic in Dayton, Ohio then transferring to Glendale, Arizona to open up a new MRI facility at that hospital.  He moved back to Carthage and had worked at Memorial Hospital for seven years and was currently employed at Alliance Imaging Group in Macomb, Illinois.

He was a unique, loving, and very caring man, who enjoyed doing things for other people.  He enjoyed his family and friends each and every day.    He enjoyed traveling and touring the world.  He lived each and every day as if it were the last.

Curtis is survived by his parents, Randall and Janet (Larson) Fleming; a sister and his best friend, Andrea Fleming and husband Adam Jones of Tennessee, Illinois; a nephew, Cash Jones and a niece, Kymber Jones; his grandmothers, Carrie A. Fleming of Basco and Carmilee Larson of Carthage; aunts, Marilyn Nelson of Tennessee, Illinois, Debbie (Wayne) McClain of McKinleyville, CA, and Janet (Don) White of Waterloo, Iowa; and his faithful loving dog, Vegas.  Also surviving are cousins; Lori & Mike Jarrett, Cal & Elle Jarrett, Dave & Liz Nelson, Jack & Grace Nelson, Lisa & Frank Batchelder, Amber & Mike Schuckmann & Max Schuckmann, Jagger & Weston White  and Amy Rampley.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Curtis E. Fleming and Orville R. Larson; and uncle, David L. Nelson. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Sullivan’s Event Center south of Carthage with burial to follow in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at Sullivan’s Event Center.  Memorials may be directed to the Carthage 4^th of July Fireworks Display, Memorial Hospital Employee’s Campaign, or Charity of the donor’s choice.  Printy Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.

 Wilma M. Veach, 82, of Quincy, passed away at 1:40 P.M., Monday afternoon, January 21, 2013 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy.

Wilma was born January 6, 1931, in Bentley, Illinois, the daughter of Louis and Alvina (Beinhoff) Schoch.  She graduated from Bowen High School in 1949.  On June 27, 1949, she was united in marriage to Leroy Veach in Bowen, Illinois. They were married for 63 years and he survives.  Wilma had worked for the Village of Bowen for over 40 years retiring in March of 2008.  She had also worked for Ramsey Hardware for over 20 years.  She was a member of the Living Fa