Donald L. Long - 85

Donald L. Long 85 of Macomb, went to be with his Lord at 6:30 P.M. Friday, February 15, 2013, at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, Illinois.  He was born May 24, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to Lucille Dawson.
Donald was united in marriage on August 25, 1952, in Lewistown, Illinois, to Eleanor Nott, she survives, also surviving to mourn his passing are 2 Daughters: J.L. McCall, Adair, Illinois and Elizabeth and Kenneth Zwolak, Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, 8 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his mother, and 1 Daughter: C.J. Kremer.
Donald served his country in the U.S. Navy, he taught in a one room school at rural Lewistown,  He had been a school Administrator for 35 years at the Industry, Petersburg and Morrisonville, Illinois school districts. He served as the Pastor for the United Methodist Churches at Sadorus, Illinois, and Hillsgrove and Friendship Churches in McDonough County.
Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Hillsgrove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Sylvester Weatherall. A potluck meal will be held  12:00 Noon at the Church in Donald’s honor.  Burial will take place at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by Jones Mortuary.  Memorial is to the Cunningham Children’s Home.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

Keith (Boggie) Burton - 87

Keith N. ( Boggie ) Burton age 87 of Colchester, passed away at 9:30 A.M. Monday, February 11, 2013, at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.  He was born June 9, 1925, in Colchester, Illinois to George and Opal Wear Burton.  Boggie was united in marriage on April 5, 1952, in Macomb to Bette I. Hale, she preceded him in death on June 11, 2006, also preceding him were his parents, 1 Sister; Virginia Phillips and 1 Brother; Marlin ( Barney ) Burton.
Surviving to mourn his passing are 2 Sons;  Steven Burton, Tennessee, Illinois, Stanley Burton, Daytona Beach, Florida, 4 Daughters; Marsha and Joe Wayland, Daytona Beach, Florida, Debbie and Larry Summers, Blandinsville, Illinois, Cindy Burton, Daytona Beach, Florida, Penny and Larry Rickard, Colchester, Illinois, 4 Grandchildren; Joseph and ( Liz ) Rickard, Jenna Rickard, Tyler Summers, Nikki Burton who was raised in Bette and Boggies home and her friend Luther Dickson, and 1 Great Granddaughter; Braylyn Burton,
Boggie was a member of the Laborers Local Union 231 from which he received his golden membership award on September 6, 2012, for 50 years.  He had worked for Sam Cook driving a truck and in Construction with his Union.  He served his country in the United States Army.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, February 15, 2013, at Jones Mortuary in Colchester, with Pastor Jim Richardson.  Visitation with the family will be 5:00 to 7;00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.  Friends may view and sign the register book at the funeral home after 9:00 A.M. Thursday.  Burial will take place at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Colchester.  Memorial is to the Elms Nursing Home or McDonough District Hospital Hospice.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

Phyllis Rose Norris - 79

Phyllis Rose Norris age 79, formerly a lifelong resident of Colchester, passed away February 10, 2013, at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb.  Phyllis was born May 16, 1933, in Macomb, Illinois, the only child  of Thomas and Mabel (Doerr) Stone.  Phyllis was a homemaker.
Phyllis devoted her life to her daughters, their children and families.  She is survived by four daughters; Linda (Ronald) Kelly of Macomb, Jane (Harold) Gooding of Colchester, Christine Norris of Colchester, Donna (Art) Ames of Astoria, OR., 5 Grandchildren, Kimberly (Michael) Burch, Portland, OR., Mike Kelly, Colchester, Illinois, Jeremy (Violet) Gooding, Colchester, Illinois, Jennifer (Monte) Anderson, PA. and Joe Augugliaro of Macomb, Illinois, 4 Great Granddaughters: Alissa and Cheyenne Gooding, Bella Anderson, and Alivia Augugliaro.  She was preceded in death by her parents and 1 son in infancy.
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester, with the Rev. Donnie Case.  Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Colchester.  Memorial contributions are to the Elms Nursing Home.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

Linda L. Ward - 76

Linda L. Ward age 76, of Macomb, passed away at 1:25 A.M. Saturday, February 9, 2013, at Wesley Health Care Center in Macomb.  She was born, June 10, 1936, in Colchester to Elbert and Mary Jane Roberson Rigg.  
Linda was united in marriage to William Ward, December 30, 1981 in Stratford, Iowa, he survives to mourn her passing, along with 3 Sons; Steven and Anita Brown, Bushnell, William David Ward, Decatur, Arkansas, John Michael Ward, Decatur  Arkansas, 6 Daughters; Ronda and Terry Scanchez, Gray, Tennessee, Laura and Ken Sorrells, Boise, Idaho, Chris Malott and Steve Caywood, Macomb, Kay and Terry Thrap, Gentry, Arkansas, Debbie and Lindsay Shoemaker, La Harpe, Illinois, Bonnie Worley, Dallas City, Illinois, 25 Grandchildren, 28 Great Grandchildren, 1 Brother: Roger Rigg, Colchester, 5 Sisters: Carolyn Ussery, Plymouth, Illinois, Joyce Locke, Macomb, Janet Shaffer, Macomb, Dodie Flockhart, Stratford, Iowa and Kathy Thompson, Industry.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, 1 Brother: Stanley Rigg, 1 Son: Ernie Brown Jr. 1 Grandson: Damon Ward, 1 Great Granddaughter: Pestine Agans.
She was a member of the Fandon Christian Church, she was also the owner of Ward Trash and Treasures, Roseville, Illinois.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester, with the Rev. Lee Unger.  Burial will follow the services at Bethel Cemetery. Memorial is to the Bethel Cemetery or Wesley Health Care Center.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

John T. Nickson - 78

John T. Nickson age 78 of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at Sun City West, Arizona, on February 1, 2013.  He was born December 8, 1934 in South Bend, Indiana, to Loren Earl and Alma Trimmell Nickson.  John was united in marriage on June 6, 1961 in Bensenville, Illinois, to Lois M. Schoen, she preceded him in death on August 18, 2011.  He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving to mourn his passing are 1 Son; Pat Nickson, Leadville, Colorado, and 1 Daughter; Deb Nickson, Flagstaff, Arizona.
John had been a Troop leader in both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, he was a graduate of Macomb High School and Western Illinois University.  John Owned and operated Nickson Oil and Tire in Macomb. Also he owned and operated Colchester Shell in Colchester.  John was a very strong supporter of Community activities in both Macomb and Colchester. John also served his country In the United States Army from 1957 to 1959.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.  Visitation with the family will be Saturday, March 16, 2013, form 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester.  Memorials are to the Camp Chic- A-Gami Youth Camp or McDonough District Hospital Cardiac Rehab.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

Ruth C. Woods - 91

Ruth C. Woods age 91 of Macomb, went to be with her lord at 2:51 P.M. Monday, January 28, 2013, at her home in Macomb.  Ruth was born January 12, 1922, in Magnolia, Ky. the daughter of Wilbern Leslie and Ida Mae Druen Chelf.  Ruth was united in marriage to Delbert Lee Woods Sr. on May 6, 1944, in Pikeview, Ky., he preceded her in death on October 29, 2006.
Surviving to mourn her passing are 3 Sons; Delbert L. Woods Jr. and Wife Carol, Scottville, Illinois, James Leslie Woods and wife Kathy, Champaign, Illinois, Richard Allen Woods and wife Debbie, Petersburg, Illinois, 1 Daughter: Ruth Ann and husband George Hartmann, Macomb, 9 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, 1 Brother; Woodrow Wilson Chelf and wife Katherine, Magnolia, Ky., 1 Sister; Frances McCoy, Elizabeth Town, Ky..
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.
Ruth was a member of the Modesta Baptist Church, Modesta, Illinois, she had been employed during World War II at one of the airplane assembly plants.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 31, 2013, at the University Baptist Church in Macomb with the Rev. Benjamin Woods.  Visitation with the family will be 1 hour prior to the services at the church.  Burial will take place following the services at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb,  Memorial is to Donors Choice.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

Richard L. Pollock - 76

Richard L. Pollock age 76 of Fandon, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 P.M. Saturday, January19, 2013, at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb, Illinois.  He was born December 9, 1936 in Macomb, the son of Ralph and Bernice Landsdown Pollock.  Richard was united in marriage on August 20, 1970 in Bushnell, Illinois to Alta Foulk, she survives of Fandon.
Also surviving to mourn his passing are 2 Sons; Richard and Christy Pollock, Fort Scott, Kansas, Greg Pollock, Chanute, Kansas, 3 Daughters; Debra Zielke, Normal, Illinois, Dixie and Mark Lane, Macomb, Stacy and Dan Bartlett, Colchester, 13 Grandchildren: Emily Zielke, Sara Zielke, Rebecca Keylon, Casandra Welch, Megan Junk, Paige Kesselring, Zackary Pollock, Emmy Pollock, Taylor Bartlett, Jordyn Bartlett, McKenzie Bartlett, 5 Great Grandchildren and a set of Twin Boys that are due next month, 3 Sisters; Patricia and Steve Coker, Macomb, Linda and Bruce Carter, Elgin, Illinois and Rebecca and Bob Gardner, Orange Beach, Alabama, 1 Sister-In-Law: Mary Jane Pollock along with many Nieces and Nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents and 1 Brother: William Pollock.
Richard was a member of the United States Trotters Association.  He loved being with his family and friends, Harness Racing, telling funny stories, and telling his famous jokes, to who ever would listen.  Dick will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 23, 2013, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester, with the Rev. Mark Smith.  Visitation with the family will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Macomb.  Friends may view and sign the register book at the funeral home after 9:00 A.M. Tuesday till time of services.  Memorial is to the Colchester Rescue Squad.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

Patricia J. Fugate - 77

Patricia J. Fugate age 77 of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 7:45 P.M. Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb, Illinois.  She was born August 3, 1935, in Bethel Township, Industry, Illinois, the daughter of John Milford and Grace Florine Foster Riggins.
Surviving to mourn her passing are 1 Son; Andy and Pam Fugate, Industry, Illinois, 1 Daughter; Kathy Fugate, Industry, Illinois, 5 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, 2 Step Grandchildren, 5 Step Great Grandchildren, and 1 Sister; Donna and Bill Miller, Vermont, Illinois.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, 1 Son: Alan Fugate, 2 Brothers: Donald (Bud) Riggins, James Riggins, and 1 Sister: Carol Sue Burton.
She had been employed by the Industry School as a cook and during the summer months she cooked at camps in the area.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.  Visitation with the family will be Monday, January 7, 2013, at the Jones Mortuary in Colchester from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.  There will be no services following Visitation.  Memorial is to the Donors Choice.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

Marthabess Lefler - 92

Marthabess Lefler age 92 of Colchester, passed away at 9:42 A.M. Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at the Countryview Care Center, in Macomb.  She was born April 17, 1920, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Francis James and Christine Malcomb Smith.  She was united in marriage to Milen D. Lefler, he preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her parents, 1 Son; Malcomb Lefler, and 1 Brother; Malcomb Smith.
Surviving to mourn her passing are 3 Nieces and 1 Nephew.
Marthabess had been employed in Home Health Care and she was a member of the Tabernacle of God Church in Colchester.
Cremation rites have been accorded, private services will be held at a later date.
Jones Mortuary in Colchester is handling arrangements for the family.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.

Marjorie L. Mangle - 88

 Marjorie L. Mangle age 88 of Colchester. She passed away at the home of her daughter in Colchester at 8:10 A.M. Friday, December 7, 2012.  She was born November 5, 1924, to Silver Wright and Myrtle Mae Carle Lefler.  She was united in marriage to Edwin Anderson and later to George Mangle, they both preceded her in death.  Also preceding her were her parents, 2 Brothers; Milan and Lloyd Lefler.

Surviving to mourn her passing are 1 Son; Barry Steven Anderson and wife Roberta, 1 Daughter; Marsha Anderson, 2 Grandchildren, and 2 Great Grandchildren.
Marjorie was a member of the Colchester First Christian Church,  She had worked at Wesley Village and Private Elderly Care.
Private Graveside services will be held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Colchester with the Rev. Mark Smith.  Burial will take place at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.  Memorial is to the Colchester Rescue Squad.  To leave condolences to the family visit online at jonesmortuaryfh.com.