Rebecca Ritchhart

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Archived Feb. 7, 2005

LINCOLN -- Rebecca "Becky" Ritchhart, 58, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at 1:08 a.m. at her home in Lincoln.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln. Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Julie Azbel officiating.

Burial will be in Mount Pulaski Cemetery, Mount Pulaski.

She worked as a waitress at various restaurants, including the Cracker Barrel.

She was born Nov. 26, 1946, in Lincoln to Irvin and Mary Passmore Rowland.

She is survived by her mother, of Lincoln; her life companion, Louis Cramer; one daughter, Traycee (and Steve) Thweatt of Gainesville, Ga.; two grandchildren; and one brother, Tom (and Dee) Rowland of Lincoln.

She was preceded in death by her father.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Lincoln and Lincoln Eagles 2708 Auxiliary.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice Care of Illinois.

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Thelma Shawgo          Send a link to a friend

Archived Feb. 7, 2005

MASON CITY -- Thelma Irene Shawgo, 83, formerly of Greenview, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005, at 7:15 a.m. at the Mason City Area Nursing Home.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Hurley Funeral Home.

Her funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Greenview United Church, with the Rev. Robert Hanson and the Rev. Robert Paddack officiating.

Burial will be in Mason City Cemetery.

Mrs. Shawgo was an Avon representative for many years and worked at Blanchard’s Store in Greenview.

She was born July 28, 1921, at Beardstown to Ire Lee and Pearl Kenner Showalter. She married William Leonard Shawgo on March 4, 1914, at Keokuk, Iowa. He died Nov. 25, 2000.

She is survived by one son, Jim E. (and Sharon) Shawgo of Mason City; one daughter, Donna J. (and Glenn) Simmering of Greenview; five grandchildren, Barry (and Lanna) Shawgo of Columbus, Ohio, Libby Shawgo of New Berlin, Shannon (and Brian) Marcinkus of Tonica, Shelby (and Brad) of Greenview and Kirby Simmering of Arlington, Va.; and six great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by four sisters.

She was a member of the United Church in Greenview and a former member of the Mason City Methodist Church. She had been Sunday school superintendent and teacher for many years and served in other roles at the churches.

She was also a member of the Stitch and Chatter Club.

She left a legacy of love in her many hand-stitched quilts, her always positive attitude, her wisdom and encouragement, and in the sharing of her strong faith.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mason City Area Nursing Home.

Robert Conrady

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Archived Feb. 7, 2005

LINCOLN -- Robert D. Conrady, 74, of Lincoln died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2005, at 8:15 a.m. at his home.

His funeral was Tuesday morning at St. John's Lutheran Church in Hartsburg, with the Rev. David Russell officiating. Visitation was at the church on Monday and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Burial is in Hartsburg Union Cemetery.

Arrangements were handled by Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.

Mr. Conrady was retired from farming in Prairie Creek Township.

He was born at Hartsburg on Nov. 4, 1936, the fourth child of Seide and Anna Rademaker Conrady. He married Margaret Wibben on Aug. 12, 1956, in Hartsburg.

He is survived by his wife, of Lincoln; one son, Craig (and Paula) Conrady of New Holland; three daughters, Cindy (and Kevin) Gleason of Hartsburg, Cathy Richardson of Hopedale and Christy (and Jay) Cross of Emden; eight grandchildren, Mark (and Ruah) Gleason of San Marcos, Texas, Mandy (and Dinu) Vinnakota of Aurora, Matt and Mitch Gleason of Hartsburg, Andrea and Adam Cross of Emden, and Curtis and Joshua Robert Conrady of New Holland; one brother, Earl Conrady of Lincoln; three sisters; and special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law of the Wibben family.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Hartsburg, where he served several terms on the church council. He was also a member of Farm Bureau and the United States Trotting Association.

Memorials may be made to his church, Hospice Care of Illinois or the National Organization for Rare Disorders.

Wesley Arnold          Send a link to a friend

Archived Feb. 5, 2005

LINCOLN -- Wesley August Arnold, 91, formerly of Emden, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2005, at 7:30 a.m. at Maple Ridge Care Centre.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holland and Barry Funeral Home.

His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Zion United Methodist Church in Emden, with the Rev. Tyler Escoubas officiating.

Burial, with military rites, will be in Hartsburg Union Cemetery.

Mr. Arnold farmed in Prairie Creek Township, in the Emden area, and was a carpenter.

He served 4½ years in the Philippine Islands during World War II.

He was born Oct. 30, 1912, at rural Emden to August and Kate Westen Arnold. He married Elizabeth Bullard on April 9, 1950, in Bloomington. She died June 4, 2004.

He is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Sue McGuire (and Tim) of Keno, Ore., Mary Ann Navazio (and Paul) of Rebersburg, Pa., and Barbara Hinch (and Dwight) of Brainerd, Minn.; four granddaughters and one grandson; two great-granddaughters; one great-great-grandson; and one sister, Kathleen Rippey of Bloomington.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Hoepner, and one brother, Louis Arnold.

He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church and American Legion Post 506, both in Emden.

Memorials may be made to Emden American Legion Post 506.

Lloyd Mitchell          Send a link to a friend

Archived Feb. 5, 2005

EMDEN -- Lloyd Mitchell, 68, of Emden, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005, at his home.

A graveside service with military rites was Tuesday morning at Bethel Cemetery, with the Rev. Dean Blackburn officiating.

Mr. Mitchell served his country in the U.S. Army as a Russian language interpreter stationed in Japan. He returned to the family farm and spent several years caring for his mother.

He was born Dec. 30, 1936, to John and Edith Mitchell.

He is survived by his brother, Kenneth, of Hopedale, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Church.