52, Morton, IL, formerly of Galesburg, died at 12:10 PM Monday January 16, 2006 at his home.
He was born May 29, 1953 in Galesburg the son of Donald and Elizabeth Walter Bivens. He married Nancy Traum on August 1, 1981 in Peoria, IL.
He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Bivens of Galesburg, his daughter, Sarah Kathryn Bivens of Washington, IL and one sister, Nancy Fencl of Riverwoods, IL. He was preceded in death by his father.
He worked for Scrivner Foods in East Peoria, IL for 12 years and later worked in sales. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1971. He graduated from Western Illinois University in 1975, where he was a member of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity. He had lived in Morton the past 2 years.
Cremation will be accorded. Memorial service will be 2 PM Saturday January 28, 2006 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. John Rothfusz will officiate. Visitation will be 1 to 2 PM Saturday, January 28, 2006 at the chapel. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the TAPS Animal Shelter, 2675 Allentown Rd., Pekin, IL or to Faith Lutheran Child Care, 2206 Washington Rd., Washington, IL.

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66, of 108 W. Lafayette St., Henderson, IL died at 3:30 PM Sunday, January 22, 2006 at his home.
He was born on February 7, 1939 in the Buffalo, NY area to James Earhart and Jane Barnes Peelle.

He is survived by his son, Brian Peelle, Galesburg.

He served in the US Marine Corp.

He first worked for Bradley University in Peoria for 11 Years. During that time he worked as a staff assistant in the Athletic Department and an assistant director in the Department of Financial Aid and Placement. He also worked in the Peoria School District He later worked as a marketing and mid-management instructor at Carl Sandburg College since 1980. He was a member of the National Association of Financial Aid Administrators, a member of the Midwest Association of Financial Aid Administrators, a member of the Illinois Association of Financial Aid Administrators, a member of the Midwest Association of University Student Employment Directors and a member of the Midwest College Placement Association. He was a faculty advisor for Lambda Chi Alpha Social Fraternity from 1968-1975. He coached American Legion Baseball in 1970. He was a head scout for Bradley University football team in 1970. He served the Bradley University Simulation Management Task Force, the Bradley University Planned Program Budgeting Task Force, and the Bradley University Admissions and Retention Committee. He volunteered as a youth counselor for the Jubilee Youth Facility. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Phi National Scholastic Honorary. He received the President’s Certificate of Merit at Bradley University.
He was a graduate of Bradley University where he received a Bachelors degree in Business Administration in 1963 and a Masters degree in Education in 1971.

A Memorial visitation is scheduled for Friday evening January 27, 2006 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Cremation is to be accorded. Online condolences can be made to www.h-p-w.com.

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CSC instructor was caring individualist
Jim Peelle found dead at home
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
BY CHRIS ETHERIDGE
THE REGISTER-MAIL
GALESBURG - Carl Sandburg College administrators are scrambling to find instructors for four marketing classes after the instructor was found dead in his home Sunday.
Jim Peelle, 66, Henderson, was known for his love of students and teaching, said friend Jim Graham, associate dean of social and behavioral sciences.
He taught marketing and mid-management classes at Carl Sandburg College since 1980 and Bradley University and Peoria District 150 before that.
"He liked to see kids learn and enjoy themselves in the process," friend Fritz Archer said.
Peelle loved to use simulations and games for instruction, Graham said.
He was named CSC Teacher of the Year in 1983-84, and was adviser for the mid-management club that won an award and traveled to New York to receive it.
Graham said Peelle was creative in the ways he taught his business students. Peelle felt it was important to be involved in the classes, and not just lecture to a group of students.
For three years, Peelle’s classes rented space at the Sandburg Mall to sell sweatshirts and other merchandise as a learning experiment. Graham also said Peelle’s classes made T-shirts spoofing Lake Storey by calling it "Scum Bay" to sell on campus.
He also bought pizza for students for helping him on other projects, Archer said.
"He was an individualist if there ever was one," Graham said. "He was his own person."
A Quad Cities newspaper once interviewed Peelle before the Bix 7 when he was seen smoking a cigarette before running the popular annual foot race.
Archer said he loved animals and had three large dogs he adopted from an animal shelter because no one else would adopt them. He also gave money to charities.
Peelle was a big sports fan, once scouting for the Bradley football team, and enjoyed watching high school tournaments and playoff games.
CSC allowed Peelle to take sick leave to recover from bypass surgery for this term, Graham said, but Peelle saw it as his obligation to teach this term.

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84, of Abingdon died at 12:15 am Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at the Care Center of Abingdon.
He was born on November 8, 1921 in Peoria, IL to Harry J. and Vera Voss Emert, Sr. He married Betty Doubet on December 31, 1942 in Laura, IL. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Howard (and Tina) Emert of Albany, GA; two grandchildren, Keri Phillips and Kevin Emert; one great granddaughter.
He grew up in Peoria and graduated from Peoria Central High School.
He served in the US Coast Guard for 3 ½ years during WW II.
He was a traveling salesman for Huttig Mfg. in Muscatine, IA for several years. He later worked as a rural mail carrier for 27 years for the US Postal Service St. Augustine Post Office retiring on Dec. 3, 1983.
He has lived in Abingdon since 1979 and prior to that in St. Augustine.
He was of the Episcopal faith.
He was a ham radio operator, belonged to national and state model airplane clubs, was a member of Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post in Abingdon and a member of the Knox County Farm Bureau for over 50 years, was am former member of the Abingdon Masonic Lodge 185 AF & AM and was a 32nd degree mason.
Cremation will be accorded. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 pm Friday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel followed by a prayer service at 3:00 pm conducted by Rev. Raymond McLaren.
Memorial may be made to the Care Center of Abingdon Resident Activity Fund.

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40, 209 N. Seminary St., Galesburg died at 7:41 AM Tuesday January 17, 2006 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
She was born April 11, 1965 in Galesburg the daughter of Richard L. and Mary J. Cooley Patterson.
She is survived by her lifetime partner and companion, James Miles, whom she made her home with, her parents Richard and Mary Patterson of Galesburg, one brother, Gary (and Bill Redfern) Patterson of Galesburg, three sisters, Linda (husband Tom) Tinkham of TX, Lorrie Rader of Great Falls, MT and Leslie Patterson (husband Paul Hunter) of FL, several nieces and nephews, one great niece, one great nephew and a special uncle, Ron Miles of Galesburg.
She worked for School District 205, working in the lunchroom, as a playground aide and a crossing guard for several years. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1985. She was a dedicated volunteer for many clubs, charities and associations, including the Girls Scouts of America, Costa Catholic School, Corpus Christi Bible School, the YMCA, summer camps, and the Jaycees of Galesburg. She loved life and will be missed by many friends and loved ones. She was of the Catholic faith and attended Corpus Christi Catholic Church.
Funeral services are scheduled for 9:30 AM Saturday January 21, 2006 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Presley will officiate. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday evening at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Special Olympics.

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83, of 403 N. Maple St., Abingdon died at 6:13 pm Monday, January 16, 2006 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
He was born May 28, 1922 in Knox County to Nelson Elwood and Laura Jane Conard Derry. He married Muriel Schisler on Dec. 23, 1943 in Palmyra, MO. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Brad (and Sherry) Derry of Abingdon; one daughter, Alice Philbee of Abingdon; two brothers, Robert “Bob” Derry of Galesburg and Ivan “Sandy” Derry of Berwick; three sisters, Virginia Swank and Pearl Schisler both of Abingdon and Doris Ginther Kohn of Green Valley, AZ; three grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and five sisters.
He farmed with his dad for several years and later worked at the former Admiral Company in Galesburg for 24 years, where he worked in the paint shop, on the assembly line and the maintenance department.
He moved to Abingdon in Oct. of 2004 and prior to that had lived east of Abingdon for 35 years. He enjoyed working on cars, doing carpenter work including demolition of area homes and reusing the building materials, fishing and was an avid collector.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Friday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel. Rev. Todd Henderson will officiate. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Thursday at the chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Galesburg Rescue Mission or the Abingdon Public Schools Foundation.

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age 60 of Altona, IL died at 6:15 PM Thursday January 19, 2006 in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

He was born March 3, 1945 in Los Angeles CA the son of Irene Scholl. He married Nancy P. Sheeley in Altona, IL on June 19, 1968. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons Bryan James Reynolds of Altona, Ronald Theodore Reynolds of Altona; one daughter Brandi Margaret Reynolds of Altona; three brothers Dale (wife Karen) Stickle of Wataga, Bryan (wife Jackie) Stickle of Colona, IL, Kurt (wife Helene) Stickle of Galesburg; one granddaughter Jasmine Curry; his mother-in-law Jean Sheeley of Galesburg whom he was very close, three sister-in-laws and several nieces and nephews.

He worked as truck driver most his life. He first worked in North Carolina for the Eastern Building Components foe 10 years. He worked for DCM of Galesburg Truck Lines for the last 2 years. He attended Galesburg Schools. He was an avid fisherman. He lived in Dunn NC for 20 years before moving to Altona in 2001.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Cremation to be accorded. Online condolences can be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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72 of 104 N. Monroe St. died at 9:50 am Monday, January 16, 2006 at her home.
She was born on January 9, 1934 in Kassel, Germany to Friedrich and Marie Elisabeth Rose Johannes. She married Kenneth Goodman on January 29, 1960 in Germany. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1983.
Surviving are two sons, Bob (and Misha) Johannes of Waynesboro, TN and Verne (and Brenda) Goodman of Monmouth; one brother, Fritz Johannes of Germany; one sister, Martha Royall of Dunedin, FL; two grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother.
She grew up in Germany and moved to the United States in 1960. She had lived most her adult life in Abingdon and worked at the former Abingdon Pottery for several years.
Graveside service will be at 11:00 am Thursday at the Abingdon Cemetery. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 10:45 am Thursday at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.
Memorials may be made to the family.

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Mr. John R. Rouland, 77, of Galesburg, IL died 5:15 AM Saturday, January 14, 2006, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg.
He was born on August 9, 1928 in Chatham, IL to Willie and Avis (Taylor) Rouland. He married Ruth Wenstrom in Galesburg on May 13, 1950. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Steve Rouland of Peoria, IL and Roger Rouland of Waco, TX; a grandson, Preston Rouland of Waco, TX. He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
He was a mechanic for Burlington Truck Lines then Gunther Construction, retiring in 1990. He was a member of First Lutheran Church where he served in a number of positions including on the Church Council.
Funeral services will be 1:30 PM Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel with Rev. Paul Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Chapel. Burial will be at Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens in Galesburg. Memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church.
John’s family invites friends to extend condolences or share a memory at www.h-p-w.com.

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85 of Mount Pleasant, IA formerly of Galesburg died at 6:45 am Thursday, January 11, 2007 at her home in Mount Pleasant.
She was born on December 4, 1921 in Hermon, IL to Chester and Ethel Horner Brillhart. She married Kenneth Huffaker in April of 1941 in Rock Island, IL. He preceded her in death.
Surviving is one son, James M. (and Donna) Huffaker of Mount Pleasant, IA; a brother, Bernard (and Betty) Brillhart of Champaign, IL; two sisters, Lola Fusco of Drexel Hill, PA and Lillian Brillhart of Galesburg, IL; 9 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 step great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son Kenneth R. Huffaker, three brothers and three sisters.
She worked at the former Osco Drug Store on east Main St. in Galesburg for several years and later worked at the former Mental Health Hospital in Galesburg, retiring in 1981.
Graveside service will be at 10:00 am Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at East Linwood Cemetery in Galesburg. Eleanor Landon will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Monday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Central Iowa, Mount Pleasant Office, 204 S. Jefferson St., Suite 103, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641.

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,85 formerly of 290 Isle Royale Rd., Galesburg and 980 Janet Drive, Knoxville, died at 7:20 PM Wednesday January 4, 2005 in the Care Center of Abingdon.
She was born February 9, 1920 in Bromley Kent England the daughter of John and Elizabeth Arnold Kennedy. She married Clarence Everett Lester on December 30, 1944. He preceded her in death on May 16, 1977.
She is survived by three sons, John M. (wife Barb) Lester of Davenport, IA, Daniel B. (wife Laura) Lester of Galesburg, IL, and Anthony “Tony” Lester of North Henderson, IL, five daughters, Teresa “Terri” A. Schwarz of Freeport, IL, Sharon E. (husband Steve) Apsey of Galesburg, IL, Mary Zielke of Galesburg, IL, Patricia J. (husband Gary) Tucker of Galesburg, IL and Geraldine K. (husband Tim) Harris of St. Marys, GA, twenty-three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister.
She served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force.
She worked as a secretary and officer for the Bank of Galesburg and later for the First Farmers National Bank of Knoxville. She graduated from Edinburgh College in England. She was a member of the National Order of Forresters. She volunteered for OSF St. Mary Medical Center. She was a member of Corpus Christi Church and the Church of England. She was a member of the Corpus Christi Altar & Rosary Society.
Cremation will be accorded. Memorial services will be 10 AM Saturday January 14, 2006 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Revs. Kirk Kendall and William Miller will officiate. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8 PM Friday January 13, 2006 at the chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery with Military Rites by Ralph M. Noble American Legion Post 285. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimers Disease Association.

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