Mary Lou Sweeten, 61, of Roodhouse and formerly of Jacksonville, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Passavant Area Hospital.

She was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Carrollton, the daughter of Nelson and Hilda Adams Michaels. She married Ralph Henry Sweeten on Nov. 22, 1980, in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2005.

She is survived by five sons and two daughters, Lester and Kevin, both of Roodhouse, David (companion, Tracey Carl) of Greenup, James (wife, LaVerne), Melissa (husband, Kevin) Hare and Patty (husband, Robbie) Foster, all of Jacksonville, and Ralph (companion, Amy Pollard) of Roodhouse; three step-daughters, Mary Holsman of Jacksonville, and Teresa Pascal and Dorothy Booth, both of Beardstown; thirty-six grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters, Sonny (wife, Donna) Michaels, Kenny (wife, Lois) Michaels, Jim Michaels and Etta Workman, all of Jacksonville, Johnny (wife, Jan) Michaels of Havana, and Helen Warcup of Jacksonville. She was preceded in death by one brother, William.

The family will meet friends 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home on North Prairie Street in Jacksonville. Cremation rites will then be accorded. Memorials are suggested to the family. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.

Mary Louise Taylor Trickey, 93, of Fennimore, WI and formerly of Virginia, IL died Saturday, May 31, 2008 at the residence of Mary and Richard Kopp in rural Stitzer, WI.

Mary was born October 13, 1914 at the family home in rural Virginia, the daughter of Robert A. and Wilhelmina Theivagt Trickey. She was united in marriage to Rev. Alden H. Trickey on January 19, 1935 in the home where she was born.

Mary attended Virginia High School where she graduated as the valedictorian of her class. She later attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. She diligently assisted her husband as they served Prebyterian pastorates throughout Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio. Mary played the piano and served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. She loved birds, flowers, and was always interested in helping other people. She was dearly loved by all her family.

Mary is survived by three sons, Robert H. Trickey (wife, Masako) of Sapulpa, OK, Roy A. Trickey of Kenabeek, Ontario, Canada, and David C. Trickey of Fennimore, WI; 19 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alden in 1987, and an infant daughter, Mary Belle Trickey.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Watkins officiating. Burial will be at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 PM Friday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorial gifts may be given to the Sangamon Valley Presbyterian Church in loving memory of Mary T. Trickey. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com .

Frances M. Reagan, 82, of Jacksonville, died Sat., May 31, 2008, at Passavant Area Hospital.

She was born Apr. 10, 1926, in Morgan County, the daughter of Charles D. and Gladys E. Hurst Morris.

She is survived by one sister, Lois McKean of Jacksonville; seven nieces and nephews, Mary Clinton, John (wife, Judy) McKean, David (wife, Charldene) Morris, Mary B. Alexander, Donna White and Tabitha Morris, all of Jacksonville and Roy (wife, Aida) Morris of Wausau, WI. She was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Robert Morris (surviving wife, Verna of Jacksonville).

Ms. Reagan worked at Jacksonville State Hospital for over 20 years. She was a member of Caritas Rebekah Lodge #625.

Graveside memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Diamond Grove Cemetery. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home on North Prairie Street in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.

C.D. “Doc” Brewer, 94, of Jacksonville, died Thursday, May 29, 2008 at his residence.

He was born January 4, 1914 near Shenandoah, IA, the son of Austin Orville and Emma Bezner Brewer. He married Margaret V. Rydberg on July 4, 1937 in Sioux Falls, S.D. and she preceded him in death on September 1, 1986.

He is survived by two sons, Marvin (wife, Mary) Brewer of Sun Prairie, WI. and Marty (wife, Janet) Brewer of Hoopeston; one daughter, Marilyn (husband, Dan) Burke of McGregor, IA.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Orville and Harold Brewer and two sisters, Phylis Christenson and Neatha Holland.

Mr. Brewer was a graduate of Shenandoah H.S. He managed McCrory’s Variety Store in Jacksonville for many years retiring in 1972. He had also driven the Glaucoma Unit for the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness. He was a 50-year member of Waterloo (Iowa) Masonic Lodge #105. Mr. Brewer was a well-respected and committed 65-year member of the Lions Club. He served as Past District Governor and was instrumental in raising the funds for the I.S.V.I track as well as the Lion’s Pavilion at I.S.D. and assisted various communities with the formation of new Lion’s Clubs. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2008 at Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home on North Prairie St. in Jacksonville, with burial 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, Iowa. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Jacksonville Lions Club. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.

Robert L. “Bobby” Wright, Sr., 71, of Jacksonville died Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Passavant Area Hospital.

He was born Mar. 14, 1937, in Jacksonville, the son of Offord and Slater Oliver Wright. He married Carol Meyer on Feb. 22, 1966, in Chicago and she survives.

He is also survived by two daughters and a son, Michelle (husband, Geoffrey) Beckwith of Rockford, Robert l. Wright, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV. and Carmen N. Wright of Rockford; two grandchildren, Brianna L. Bland of Jacksonville and Zachary Beckwith of Rockford; one brother, Ed (wife, Nancy) Wright of Jacksonville; one sister, Linda (husband, Ernie) Meachum of Lebanon, MO.; and special friend and caregiver, Keela DeJaynes. He was preceded in death by one brother in infancy.

Mr. Wright was a 1955 graduate of Jacksonville High School. He had worked in maintenance for General Foods and U.S. Steel in Chicago and then for Illinois College and Routt High School. He was a member of Church of Our Saviour, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Bobby loved to bowl and was a diehard Cubs fan to the end. He lived for his family.

A memorial Mass will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Barton Stone Home Community Room. The family will meet friends 1-1:30 prior to the service. Burial will be held at a later date at Jacksonville East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Church of Our Saviour. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home on North Prairie Street is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at ww.buchanancody.com.

Robert W. Grady, 54, of Jacksonville, died Tuesday evening at his residence.

He was born Jan. 10, 1954, in Jacksonville, the son of Harlan Howard and Verna May Cannon Grady, and they preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Earl “Butch” Grady. He is survived by his aunt, Phyllis Allan of Jacksonville and several cousins.

Mr. Grady was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Chapin Cemetery. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home on North Prairie Street in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.

Ethel B. Goodall, 98, of Jacksonville died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Jacksonville Convalescent Center in Jacksonville.

She was born November 14, 1909 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Hiram Leroy and Cora Coffman Johnson. She married Russell R. Goodall on September 25, 1926 in Jacksonville and he preceded in death on June 7, 1989.

She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Lakamp (husband, Warren) of Jacksonville; two grandchildren, Roger Lakamp (wife, Mary) of Chapin and Cindy Gotschall (husband, Gerry) of Jacksonville; four great grandchildren, Brian Gotschall of St. Louis, MO, Wesley Gotschall of Champaign, Mariah Faivre (husband, Joe) of Edelstein, and Gus Lakamp of Macomb; a niece; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Florence Burchett, Mildred Mitchell, and Doris Bethel, and a nephew, Ron Burchett.

Mrs. Goodall was a member of Central Christian Church in Jacksonville.

Graveside services will be held 11:30 AM Friday, May 30, 2008 at Memorial Lawn Cemetery, south of Jacksonville. Friends may call from 10:00 to 11:00 AM Friday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home on West State Street in Jacksonville. Memorial gifts are suggested to Central Christian Church. Condolences may be sent to www.buchanancody.com .

Marjorie Rumble Collins, 94, of Virginia, IL died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, IL.

She was born March 2, 1914 in Cass County, IL; the daughter of Charles and Mary Millner Rumble. She married Joseph H. Collins on August 5, 1933 in Lewsitown, IL and he preceded in death in 1978.

She is survived by a son, Robert H. Collins (wife, Patricia) of Alexander, AR; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; a sister, Lucille Rumble; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Howard Collins; a sister, Margaret Louise Maul; and four brothers, Chase, George, James and John Rumble.

Mrs. Collins provided housecleaning services for area residents, was employed at Trenter’s Grocery Store, and was an aide at Glossop’s Sheltered Care Home. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Virginia.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are planned. Private committal services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com . The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Delbert Mullens, 85, of Davenport, IA., died May 22, 2008, at Oak Glen Home in Coal Valley, IL.

He was born June 27, 1922, near Arenzville, the son of William and Olvina Smith Mullens. He married Jean Briggs and he preceded her in death in 1980. He later married Iris Bates.

He is survived by one son, Gary Mullens of Sherrard; two grandchildren, Brian Mullens of Milan and Katie Mullens of Madison, WI.; eleven brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Mullens worked as a custodian for Black Hawk College and also worked various construction jobs. He was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church in Rock Island.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2008, at Diamond Grove Cemetery in Jacksonville. Memorials are suggested to Edgewood Baptist Church. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.

Virginia “Ginger” Lea Maltimore, 56, of Jacksonville, died Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Passavant Area Hospital.

She was born June 2, 1951 in Carrollton, the daughter of Floyd L. and Goldie M. McMillen Talkington. She married Robert “Bob” Maltimore on April 5, 1975 in Roodhouse and he survives.

She is also survived by one son, Eric Wayne Maltimore of Jacksonville; one daughter, Lisa (husband, Nathan) McEvers of Columbus, GA.; two step-daughters, Elizabeth Hardwick and Rita (husband, John) Sechrest, both of Mountain View, MO.; four grandchildren, Brooke, Bailey, Alyssa and Tyler McEvers, all of Columbus, GA.; four step-grandsons, Jonathan, William, Wayne Sechrest and Raymond Daiker, all of Mountain View, MO.; two sisters, Vicky (husband, Mike) Fry of White Hall and Joyce (husband, Terry) Glenn of Athens and one special niece, Dani Glascock. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Bruce and David Talkington and Dennis Talkington in infancy; and two sisters, Brenda Johnson Richmond and Janice Scoggins.

Mrs. Maltimore was a 1969 graduate of North Greene High School and graduated from School District #117 School of Practical Nursing in 1981. She volunteered at Passavant Area Hospital and worked for Golden Moments Senior Care for the past seven years before her illness caused her to retire. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville and an alumnus of Citizens Police Academy. She loved her children and grandchildren, playing bingo and slot machines and was especially fond of her cat, Pooh-Pooh.

Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at Jacksonville East Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Passavant Area Hospital. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home on North Prairie St. is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.