Danville Commercial News
Double Rites For Man, Wife
Double funeral services for John C. Hotsinpillar and his wife Mary will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at their home in Grape Creek.
Mr. Hotsinpillar 70, died Wednesday morning in St. Elizabeth Hospital. His wife, formerly Mrs. Mary Dewey, died three hours later. She had been in ill health and shock of her husband's death is believed to have caused her death.
Officiating will be the Rev. J. M. Newsom, pastor of First Baptist Church, and burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Berhalter has charge.
Mrs. Hotsinpillar had no children. Mrs. Berta Webster, Louisville, and Mrs. Albert Buester, Petersburg, listed in a previous announcement as daughters, are sisters.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Mary E. Ames Sprouls Obit
Danville Commercial News
Sept. 8, 1999
Mary E. Sprouls
Westville - Mary E. Sprouls, 81, of Westville, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 7, 1999) at her residence.
She was born June 28, 1918, in Danville, the daughter of Arthur and May Gray Ames.
She married Raymond Sprouls in Danville. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three brothers, Carl (Bert) Ames of Danville, John (Delores) Ames of Graves Mill, Mo., and Pearl Ames of Danville; a sister, Dorothy (Robert) Kruger of Danville; a very special friend, Clarence "Bud" Mikel of Westville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, one sister and three brothers.
Mrs. Sprouls worked at F. L. Jacobs. She enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday at Lakeside-Urbas Funeral Home in Westville; Officiating: Rev. Joe Humrichous; Burial: Davis Cemetery in Homer; Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Sept. 8, 1999
Mary E. Sprouls
Westville - Mary E. Sprouls, 81, of Westville, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 7, 1999) at her residence.
She was born June 28, 1918, in Danville, the daughter of Arthur and May Gray Ames.
She married Raymond Sprouls in Danville. He preceded her in death. Survivors include three brothers, Carl (Bert) Ames of Danville, John (Delores) Ames of Graves Mill, Mo., and Pearl Ames of Danville; a sister, Dorothy (Robert) Kruger of Danville; a very special friend, Clarence "Bud" Mikel of Westville; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, one sister and three brothers.
Mrs. Sprouls worked at F. L. Jacobs. She enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday at Lakeside-Urbas Funeral Home in Westville; Officiating: Rev. Joe Humrichous; Burial: Davis Cemetery in Homer; Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Wilbur A. Riggs Obit
Danville Commercial News
Aug. 17, 1997
Wilbur A. Riggs
Tilton ~ Wilbur A. Riggs, 78, of Tilton, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 16, 1997) at the Mavis Winter Foster Home in Tilton.
He was born in Buckley, Ill., on Feb. 19, 1919, the son of the late William A. and Mary Elizabeth (Bailey) Riggs. On July 18, 1941, he married Jane A. Jenkins in Hannibal, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Betty (William D. Sr.) Schuring of Danville and Judith (Richard) Russian of Tilton; three grandchildren, William D. Schuring Jr. and Amy Russian, both of Danville and Ryan Russian of Tilton; and one sister, Holstine of Danville.
Mr. Riggs was employed as a physical therapist technician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Danville for 30 years. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army from July 1942 to May 1945. He was a member of the United Church of Tilton and VFW Post 728 of Danville. He enjoyed gardening; hunting, fishing and motorcycle riding.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 19) at the Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center with the Rev. Ron Ziemer officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park with full military rites performed by VFW Post 728 of Danville. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday (Aug. 18) at the funeral home.
Aug. 17, 1997
Wilbur A. Riggs
Tilton ~ Wilbur A. Riggs, 78, of Tilton, passed away at 6:10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 16, 1997) at the Mavis Winter Foster Home in Tilton.
He was born in Buckley, Ill., on Feb. 19, 1919, the son of the late William A. and Mary Elizabeth (Bailey) Riggs. On July 18, 1941, he married Jane A. Jenkins in Hannibal, Mo. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Betty (William D. Sr.) Schuring of Danville and Judith (Richard) Russian of Tilton; three grandchildren, William D. Schuring Jr. and Amy Russian, both of Danville and Ryan Russian of Tilton; and one sister, Holstine of Danville.
Mr. Riggs was employed as a physical therapist technician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Danville for 30 years. During World War II, he served with the U.S. Army from July 1942 to May 1945. He was a member of the United Church of Tilton and VFW Post 728 of Danville. He enjoyed gardening; hunting, fishing and motorcycle riding.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 19) at the Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center with the Rev. Ron Ziemer officiating. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park with full military rites performed by VFW Post 728 of Danville. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday (Aug. 18) at the funeral home.
Lawrence Holdcombe Obit
Danville Commercial News
Aug. 14, 1967
Lawrence Holdcombe
Catlin ~ Lawrence F. (Hokie) Holdcombe, 70, of Catlin, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 12, 1967) at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville. He had been ill five years.
Born Jan. 23, 1897, in Catlin, he was the son of George P. and Ruth Jones Holdcombe. He was married in 1927 to Edith Hathaway, who died in 1942.
Mr. Holdcombe was a member of the Catlin Church of Christ. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with Battery F, 77th Field Artillery. He was employed at Peabody Mine, the steel mills in Gary, Ind., and Douglas Aircraft Plant in Chicago.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ruth Holdcombe, a patient at the Smoot Memorial Care Home in Danville; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Hamm of Catlin; a nephew and a niece.
He was preceded in death by his father, a sister and a brother.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Carrington Funeral Home in Fairmount. Dennis Fulton will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home.
Aug. 14, 1967
Lawrence Holdcombe
Catlin ~ Lawrence F. (Hokie) Holdcombe, 70, of Catlin, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday (Aug. 12, 1967) at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Danville. He had been ill five years.
Born Jan. 23, 1897, in Catlin, he was the son of George P. and Ruth Jones Holdcombe. He was married in 1927 to Edith Hathaway, who died in 1942.
Mr. Holdcombe was a member of the Catlin Church of Christ. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with Battery F, 77th Field Artillery. He was employed at Peabody Mine, the steel mills in Gary, Ind., and Douglas Aircraft Plant in Chicago.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ruth Holdcombe, a patient at the Smoot Memorial Care Home in Danville; a sister, Mrs. Mildred Hamm of Catlin; a nephew and a niece.
He was preceded in death by his father, a sister and a brother.
Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Carrington Funeral Home in Fairmount. Dennis Fulton will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery. The body is at the funeral home.
John G. Kochvar Sr. Obit
Danville Commercial News
July 18, 1988
John G. Kochvar Sr.
Westville, Ill. - John G. Kochvar Sr., 90, of 208 Market, died at 1:06 p.m. Sunday (July 17, 1988) at USMC, Sager Campus.
He was born near Budapest, Hungary, Feb. 22, 1898, the son of John and Mary Gregor Kochvar. He married Elizabeth Imro in Westville on Jan. 1, 1928. She survives. Also surviving: two sons, John Kochvar of Westville and Rich (Sandy) Kochvar of Danville; a brother, Joseph Kochvar of Rantoul; a sister, Mary Kochvar Hill of Urbana; and three grandchildren, Kevin, Kelly and Kimberly. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Andrew Kochvar and a sister, Julia Chantos.
John retired from Zigler Coal Co. in 1965. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He belonged to Sokal Lodge. He was a member of United Mine Workers. He enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Richard Fitzsimmons officiating. Burial: Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery; Visitation: 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.Tuesday at Lakeside-Urbas Funeral Home in Westville, with rosary at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday; Memorials: St. Mary's Building Fund.
July 18, 1988
John G. Kochvar Sr.
Westville, Ill. - John G. Kochvar Sr., 90, of 208 Market, died at 1:06 p.m. Sunday (July 17, 1988) at USMC, Sager Campus.
He was born near Budapest, Hungary, Feb. 22, 1898, the son of John and Mary Gregor Kochvar. He married Elizabeth Imro in Westville on Jan. 1, 1928. She survives. Also surviving: two sons, John Kochvar of Westville and Rich (Sandy) Kochvar of Danville; a brother, Joseph Kochvar of Rantoul; a sister, Mary Kochvar Hill of Urbana; and three grandchildren, Kevin, Kelly and Kimberly. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Andrew Kochvar and a sister, Julia Chantos.
John retired from Zigler Coal Co. in 1965. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He belonged to Sokal Lodge. He was a member of United Mine Workers. He enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with Rev. Richard Fitzsimmons officiating. Burial: Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery; Visitation: 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.Tuesday at Lakeside-Urbas Funeral Home in Westville, with rosary at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday; Memorials: St. Mary's Building Fund.
William M. Briggs obit
Danville Commercial News
March 31, 1967
Assistant Postmaster Dies at 58
William M. Briggs, 58, of 1633 Gilbert, the assistant postmaster of the Danville Post Office, was dead on arrival at Lake View Memorial about 8:30 p.m. yesterday (March 30, 1967) after being stricken ill at the wheel of his auto. The car coasted to a stop without striking anything.
He had not been ill, Corner Ralph Sargent attributed death to natural causes.
Life Resident
Mr. Briggs was a life resident of Danville. He had been employed at the post office for 31 years and has been assistant postmaster the past year and one-half. He was formerly assistant superintendent of mails.
Born June 8, 1908, in Danville, he was a son of Robert R. and Alice M. Derringer Briggs.
He was married Dec. 29, 1929, in Covington, Ind., to Mildred Watkins, who survives.
Survivors Named
Also surviving are a son, Philip, a teacher at South View Junior High School; his father, Robert R. Briggs of Danville, two brothers, Leo and Charles, both of Danville, and a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson of Georgetown.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Danville Camping Club and the National Association of Postal Supervisors.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
The body is at the Barrick & Son Funeral Home where friends will be received 6-9 p.m. today. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Harvey Meckfessel officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
March 31, 1967
Assistant Postmaster Dies at 58
William M. Briggs, 58, of 1633 Gilbert, the assistant postmaster of the Danville Post Office, was dead on arrival at Lake View Memorial about 8:30 p.m. yesterday (March 30, 1967) after being stricken ill at the wheel of his auto. The car coasted to a stop without striking anything.
He had not been ill, Corner Ralph Sargent attributed death to natural causes.
Life Resident
Mr. Briggs was a life resident of Danville. He had been employed at the post office for 31 years and has been assistant postmaster the past year and one-half. He was formerly assistant superintendent of mails.
Born June 8, 1908, in Danville, he was a son of Robert R. and Alice M. Derringer Briggs.
He was married Dec. 29, 1929, in Covington, Ind., to Mildred Watkins, who survives.
Survivors Named
Also surviving are a son, Philip, a teacher at South View Junior High School; his father, Robert R. Briggs of Danville, two brothers, Leo and Charles, both of Danville, and a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson of Georgetown.
He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Danville Camping Club and the National Association of Postal Supervisors.
He was an Army veteran of World War II.
The body is at the Barrick & Son Funeral Home where friends will be received 6-9 p.m. today. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Harvey Meckfessel officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Ruth Agnes Claunch Williamson Obit
Danville Commercial News
Sept. 28, 2003
Ruth Agnes Williamson
Ruth Agnes Williamson, 95, of Danville, passed away at 6:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home.
Ruth was born Feb. 20, 1908, in Catlin to Emert LeRoy and Julia Agnes Hall Claungh (Error in spelling should be Claunch). She married Hershel Williamson on April 7, 1963, in Danville; he preceded her in death on June 7, 1990.
She attended Catlin Grade School and worked for Safety Apparel as an inspector for 21 years. Ruth was a member of Attained Congregational Church.
She enjoyed her cats.
Survivors include one sister, _______ of Danville; one niece, ____________of Danville and four grandchildren, ___________of Ocean Side, Calif., and __________of Frankfort, Ind., _________of Colfax, Ind., and ________________of Frankfort, Ind., and also four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at Pape Memorial Gardens, 10 E. Williams St., with the Rev. Gordon officiating. Visitation: one hour before service at Pape's.
Sept. 28, 2003
Ruth Agnes Williamson
Ruth Agnes Williamson, 95, of Danville, passed away at 6:43 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, at Vermilion Manor Nursing Home.
Ruth was born Feb. 20, 1908, in Catlin to Emert LeRoy and Julia Agnes Hall Claungh (Error in spelling should be Claunch). She married Hershel Williamson on April 7, 1963, in Danville; he preceded her in death on June 7, 1990.
She attended Catlin Grade School and worked for Safety Apparel as an inspector for 21 years. Ruth was a member of Attained Congregational Church.
She enjoyed her cats.
Survivors include one sister, _______ of Danville; one niece, ____________of Danville and four grandchildren, ___________of Ocean Side, Calif., and __________of Frankfort, Ind., _________of Colfax, Ind., and ________________of Frankfort, Ind., and also four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at Pape Memorial Gardens, 10 E. Williams St., with the Rev. Gordon officiating. Visitation: one hour before service at Pape's.
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