More Condolences

Here are some notes from For Your Information about Extension staff members who have lost family members. Our condolences to all.


DEBI DELANEY:

Condolences are extended to Debi Delaney (Program Administrative Assistant-Campus) on the recent passing of her father, Anthony Wayne Roy, on August 29, 2011. Expressions of sympathy may be mailed to Debi at: 409 S. Washington Street, Sidney, IL 61877.


PENNIE CRINION:

Condolences are extended to Pennie Crinion on the loss of her mother, Ruby Jeanette Gebhart on September 9, 2011. Visitations were held at McClure Funeral Home, Taylorville, IL. The funeral was held at the Stonington United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the Stonington United Methodist Church, 304 N. Elm Stonington, IL 62567.

Condolences to the family of Carolyn Swope

Obituary for Ms. Jo "Carolyn" Swope

Jo “Carolyn” Swope, 75, of Danville, Illinois, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 at her home.
Carolyn was born on October 30th, 1935, in Clark County, near Martinsville, Illinois, the daughter of Ralph and Alice (Ratts) Swope. 

She is survived by two nieces- Linda (Chip) Bowles of Louisville, Kentucky and Janet D. Swope of Bloomington, Illinois; nephew- Roger (Paulette) Swope of Poplar Grove, Illinois; three great-nephews-Ryan Swope of Poplar Grove, Illinois, attending University of Dubuque(sophomore), Dubuque, Iowa, Randy Swope of Poplar Grove, Illinois, attending Quincy University (freshmen), Quincy, Illinois and Charles Bowles of Louisville, Kentucky, attending Saint Louis University (sophomore), St. Louis, Missouri; and four cousins- Wayne (Rosemary) Ratts of St. Louis, Missouri, Stanley (Dianna) Ratts of Mattoon, Illinois, Linda Trump of Chalfont, Pennsylvania and Fred Thornburgh of Indianapolis, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother- Richard Swope and a cousin- Willard Thornburgh. 

Carolyn graduated from Martinsville High School. She graduated from the University of Illinois, in 1958, with her B.S. Degree in Home Economics. She later earned her Masters of Extension Education from the University of Illinois in 1971. She worked for the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service from 1958-1992, in Jasper County, Dewitt County, Douglas County and Vermilion County. In addition to teaching a wide variety of subjects, such as Financial Management, Food Science, Nutrition, Clothing Construction and Care, to help individuals and families; she also served as County Extension Fiscal Officer for many years and assisted the 4-H Program. She received a National Distinguished Service Award in 1971.

Carolyn also was a member of Epsilon Sigma Phi  (where she served as Chief), American Home Economics Association (where she was a Certified Home Economist),  Business and Professionals Women’s Club, and served as a member and President of the Illinois  Association of  Extension Home Economists from 1976-1977. She was a member of the East Park Church of Christ, where she helped with Thursday School, Teddy Bear Program, Ladies Committee, Communion Preparation and assisted with Shults Lewis Children’s Home fund raising. Carolyn enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting and traveling. 

A Celebration of the Life of Jo “Carolyn” Swope will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 23rd, 2011 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home, with Pastor Dennis Floyd officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 am Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Martinsville, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the East Park Church of Christ. Please join Carolyn’s family in sharing memories, photos, and videos of her life through her tribute wall at: www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

 

Southern Illinois Extension Retiree Fish Fry

It was a chilly day, but southern Illinois Extension Retirees who gathered at Rend Lake recently enjoyed plenty of good food and fellowship.

Those who attended were Wilbon Anthony, Dave Fischer, Melinda States, Bob Walker, Harold Hunzicker, David Gragg, Martha Speir, Dennis Epplin, Carol Schlitt, Martha Winter, Joyce Pyatt, Rusti Grogan, Tom Saxe, Janet Burnett, Ruby Lingle, Mike Plumer, Joy Richey, and Annette Campbell. 

Spouses who were present included Paul Pyatt, Diane Anthony, Susan Saxe, Dorothy Gragg, and Rick Lingle.

Thanks to Mike Plumer for frying the fish and chips, and Martha Winter, Joy Richey, and Annette Campbell for assistance in organizing the event.

Everyone is reminded that the date for the luncheon at Giant City is October 21st. More details will be sent later.
 

Southern Illinois Wine Tour Hosted by ACES Alumni Association

Register by September 28, 2011 

  

The College of ACES Alumni Association invites you to join us for an ACES in Places event. Please join us in Southern Illinois on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail for a winery tour to Blue Sky Vineyards, Alto Vineyards and StarView Vineyards.

A bus will be available for the first 45 alumni and guests to travel together. We will conclude at StarView Winery with a dinner and program. Dean Robert Hauser will provide an update on the College of ACES.

Hosted by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association and District 8 Director Ken Hayse.
 

When: Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Where:

1:00 p.m. StarView Vineyards
Meet Bus and Register
5100 Wing Hill Rd. Cobden, IL 62920

2:00 p.m. Blue Sky Vineyard
Winetasting & Tour
3150 South Rocky Comfort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958

4:00 p.m. Alto Vineyards
Winetasting
Highway 127, Alto Pass, IL 62905

5:30 p.m. StarView Vineyards
Winetasting
Dinner & Program
5100 Wing Hill Rd. Cobden, IL 62920

Cost: is $40 per person.

If you are unable to join us all day, please feel free to join us at StarView Vineyards for wine tasting and dinner followed by the program.

For questions or assistance, contact the University of Illinois ACES Alumni Association at 217-333-7744.
 

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Condolences to the family of Jean Pickett

Jean Neese Pickett

ROCHESTER - Jean Neese Pickett of Rochester, Illinois passed away at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 11, 2011, at Capitol Care Center in Springfield, IL.
Jean was born on January 12, 1928; the daughter of Robert and Lucille Neese. She married William O. Pickett on June 11, 1950 in Shelbyville, Illinois. She was a member of the Rochester United Methodist Church.

Jean graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1949 and attended the University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics. She resided at the 4-H House during that time. In 1976 she received her Masters Degree at the University of Illinois in Extension Education. That same year she went to Paris, France to attend the Paris Fashion Academy through Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.

She was employed for 30 years with the Illinois Cooperative Extension Services with the last 17 years as Christian County Home Economics Advisor.

She belonged to Ruth Circle, enjoyed playing pinochle with the Motor Boat Club Group and book reviews with the Fort Nightly Book Club, in addition to making quilts and sewing for/with family and friends. She was a clothing judge for several years for the 4-H shows at the Illinois State Fair.
After her retirement she was a great friend of the American Sewing Guild.

She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by husband, Bill; daughter, Ann (Raymond) Schlicht of Chaseburg, Wisconsin; son, Steve (Sally) Pickett of O'Fallon, Illinois; sister, Joyce (Leroy) Leib of Shelbyville, IL; brother, David (Becky) Neese of Davenport, Iowa; four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M until time of funeral service at 11:30 A. M. on Saturday, September 17, at the Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester, Illinois with the Rev. Jack Swank, officiating. Burial will follow at Rochester Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rochester United Methodist Church, P 0 Box 467, Rochester, IL 62563
Please visit our online website at www.wilsonparkfuneralhome.com

Published in The State Journal-Register from September 13 to September 14, 2011

Never Forget--9/11

What a weekend of memories and tributes! Our thoughts are with those who were directly affected.  Let's all work to help our country remain strong.

Hope you are keeping your memory strong by following our memory test quiz. The Beatles were, of course, John, Paul, George, & Ringo.

Here is the next question:
 
17. I wonder, wonder, who..


    A. Who ate the leftovers?
    B. Who did the laundry?
    C. Was it you?
    D. Who wrote the book of love?
    E. Who I am?
    F. Passed the test?
    G. Knocked on the door?
 

Southern Illinois Extension Retiree Fish Fry

Southern Illinois Extension Retirees are meeting for a fish fry at noon on Thursday, Sept. 15th at Rend Lake. The group will gather at the North Marcum Branch Shelter No. 7. It is south and a little bit west of the Golf Course complex.

Fish and chips will be provided. Everyone is to bring a side dish, beverage, and a little money to cover the cost of the fish and shelter rental. Please send an e-mail to paints75@gmail.com to indicate your plans to attend by Sept. 7th.

Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by Mary Martin. Here is the next memory test question.

6. Name the Beatles...

    A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
    B. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
    C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
    D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
    E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
    F. Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
    G. John, Paul, George, Ringo