Kenneth Clayton Rhoades DATELINE:    ASSUMPTION Kenneth Clayton Rhoades, 91, of Assumption died January 29, 2012 (7:10 a.m.) in Heritage Health, Pana. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 2, 2012, in Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption with Rev. David Beerbower officiating. Visitation will be 9 a.m. until service time also in the funeral home. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery with Full Military Honors by Tacusah Chapter #6577 VFW. Memorials may be made to donor's choice. Kenneth was born March 29, 1920 in Assumption, Illinois the son of Jeff and Nettie (Brummett) Rhoades. He graduated from Moweaqua High School, Class of 1938.  Kenneth proudly served his country in the Navy and was a retired farmer. Surviving are sisters-in-law Ruth Rhoades of Assumption and Betty Rhoades of Missouri; nephews Charles W. Rhoades, Joe and Jeff Puckett, Donald E., Charles A., Randy L., Dennis and Kenneth A. Rhoades; nieces Rosalie Cima, Beverly Kibler, Betty Sue Herron, Debby Sinclair, Ramona Moore, and Kathleen Coleman. Preceding him in death are his parents, brothers Oral, Charles and Cecil Rhoades and sister Evelyn Puckett. The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Health of Pana, Dr. Esparaz, and Quad City Hospice. Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption has been entrusted with care and service arrangements. Click here to leave a message for the family!

Barbara Ann Phillips Dateline:    Moweaqua Barbara Ann Phillips, 65, of Moweaqua died 7:35 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2012 in her home. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua with visitation from Noon until service time. Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Moweaqua. Barbara was born in Mitchell, Indiana on September 30, 1946.  She was a daughter of Charles and Bertha (Atchison) Bowden. She married Jerry D. Phillips on September 11, 1963 in Mitchell, Indiana. Barbara formerly worked for the Mt. Zion School District in the cafeteria. Surviving are her husband Jerry; son Timothy and wife Delia Phillips of Jacksonville, NC.; daughter Terri and husband Ian Cooper of Moweaqua; brother Charles and wife Cathy Bowden of Bedford, IN; sisters Sharon Flora and Faye Gerkin both of Mitchell, IN; grandchildren Lydia, Madelyn and Jillian Cooper all of Moweaqua; Maria and Brian Phillips and great-granddaughter Phoebe Phillips of Jacksonville, NC. Preceding her in death are her mother and step-father, Clovis Young. Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua has been entrusted with care and service arrangements.   Click here to leave a message for the family!

Madonna E. Elbert DATELINE:    BONITA SPRINGS, FLORIDA Madonna E. Elbert, 97, formerly of Assumption, died January 10, 2012 (4:30 a.m.) in Avow Hospice, Naples, Florida. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 14, 2012 in Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption with Rev. Tom Compton officiating. Visitation will be one hour before service time also in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, Illinois. Madonna was born December 28, 1914 in Gladewater, Texas, the daughter of Henry Oliver and Merna (Isley) Moomaw. She married Gail L. Elbert on August 16, 1931 in Stewardson, Illinois.  He preceded her in death on May 28, 1979. Madonna was a former member of Assumption United Methodist Church. Surviving are her daughter Carolyn and husband Victor Camp of Bonita Springs, Florida; grandchildren Lindsey Schultz, Jonathan Camp, Sheri Wall, Kristi Silvestre, Mike Elbert, and Richard Elbert;12 great-grandchildren; sister Wanda M. Pfau of Fargo, ND; daughter-in-laws Beverly Elbert and Daisy Elbert. Preceding her in death are her husband, sons Kenneth and Keith, parents, two brothers and two sisters. Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption has been entrusted with care and service arrangements.  Click here to leave a message for the family!

Juanita Severns Carter DATELINE:    ASSUMPTION Juanita Severns Carter, 95, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 (2:28 p.m.) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services will be 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption with Rev. Tom Compton officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time with Eastern Star Services beginning at 11:15 a.m. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption. Memorials may be made to Assumption First United Methodist Church or Order of Eastern Star - Tacusah Chapter #682. Juanita was born January 31, 1916 in Easton, Illinois the daughter of Oscar and Jenny (Vannaken) Severns.  She married Lowell B. Carter on April 9, 1932 in Bowling Green, KY.  He preceded her in death on March 6, 2005.   Surviving are her son Harold, and wife Sharon Carter of Warsaw, MO; daughter Donna J., and husband David Lee of Gold Canyon, AZ; grandchildren Ronald and Roger Lee, James Carter, Rhonda Bennett, Kayla Counts; and 11 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, four brothers and five sisters. Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption has been entrusted with care and service arrangements.  Click here to leave a message for the family!

Dorothy Ellen Duncan DATELINE:    ASSUMPTION Dorothy Ellen Duncan, 93, of Assumption, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 (12:10 p.m.) in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012 in Seitz Funeral Home Assumption with Rev. Tom Compton officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Assumption. Dorothy was born July 17, 1918 in Owaneco, Illinois, the daughter of James and Fern (Hott) Beard. She married John William Duncan in Decatur, Illinois on May 22, 1947.  He preceded her in death on March 28, 2003. Dorothy was a member of First United Methodist Church of Assumption.  She worked at Kemmerer Village for 18 years and was also employed at the First National Bank of Assumption. She is survived by her son John, and wife Noreen Duncan of Decatur; daughter Barbara and husband Aubie Endrizzi also of Decatur; grandchildren Nick, and wife Jen Duncan of Bloomington, Natalie and husband Matt Clark of Dalton City, and Jack Duncan of Atlanta, GA., Jereme Endrizzi of Cerro Gordo, and Josh and wife Autumn Endrizzi of Decatur; great-grandchildren Duncan and Rosie Clark, Morgan Cunningham, Trace Hausch and Jayla Endrizzi. She was preceded in death by her husband, and sister. Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption has been entrusted with care and service arrangements.  Click here to leave a message for the family!