Obituaries

Elsie E. Clapp

December 24th, 1929 – December 19th, 2023

Elsie Clapp, 93, of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 9 pm on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. She was born on December 24, 1929, the daughter of Elza and Cleva (Hamm) Smith. Elsie married Raymond Eugene Abernathy on May 1, 1948 in Galesburg, IL. Raymond preceded Elsie in death on March 13, 1982. She later married Rev. Edward Clapp on October 2, 1982 in Table Grove. Edward preceded Elsie in death on June 13, 2006.

Also preceding her in death are five sisters, Marie Onion, Doris Smith, Frances Kendrick, Helen Curless, and Rosa Fitzjerrells, and two brothers; Homer Smith and Junior “Jake” Smith.

She is survived by three children; Nancy Abernathy of Table Grove, Lynn Spencer of Vermont, IL, and Greg (and Shelley) Abernathy of Vermont, 10 grandchildren, Daphne (and Ernie Barclay) Abernathy, Brandon (and Cristy Cracraft) Abernathy, Brian (and Adair) Spencer, Tony (and Lorretta) Spencer, Alanna Spencer, Heather (and Chad) Beekman, Nathan (and Keesha) Abernathy, Sierra (and Brad) Willey, Matt (and Kelly) Abernathy, and Kreedan Abernathy, 20 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great-grandchildren.

Elsie first worked at Collins Locker Plant in Table Grove. She later worked at Farm King in Macomb from 1964 until her retirement in 1982.

She was a member of United Church of Christ of Avon, IOOF Rebekahs, where she served as chapter president and district president, and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Elsie loved to travel. She enjoyed riding horses and crocheting. She loved her church and being apart of it. She had a deep love for the lord and had a large collection of crosses.

A service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Pastor Jon Prain will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service. Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad or MDH Hospice.

Condolences

December 21st, 2023

The best mother, Sister, wife, friend. She was always happy and saw the good in everything. Peace.

December 21st, 2023

Linda Bean Windsor

December 21st, 2023

Aunt Elsie always wore a happy welcoming smile and had a hug and a ready kiss on the cheek for all.
The last living elder matriarch of our family.
My heartfelt condolences and comforting prayers to Nancy, Lynn, Greg and all their families.....Rhonda Kendrick

December 21st, 2023

Wonderful woman, so full of life, our prayers to all the family. Bob and Cary Little

December 21st, 2023

She was a very kind and caring lady. We will always recall her with very fond memories. With Sympathy, Rick and Kathy Heller

December 21st, 2023

Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to the entire family. The family of Janis Weaver Robinson.

December 21st, 2023

Deepest condolences to the entire family.
Paula Parks Greuel

December 22nd, 2023

Aunt Elsie in my memories always had a big smile and laugh! Condolences to her immediate family. May your memories comfort you as well. ❤️

December 22nd, 2023

Deepest sympathy to Nancy, Lynn, Greg and all their families. This little lady will be missed. John & Sandy Bybee

December 22nd, 2023

Greg, Nancy, Lynn… so sorry for yours and your family’s loss. My heart goes out to you. Kathy (Sherwood)Rhodes

December 22nd, 2023

Elsie was a very hard working,fun loving lady. So sorry for the family's loss

December 22nd, 2023

Our condolences to the entire family. Prayers are sent to all. Thinking of you Lynn, Greg, and Shelly. Bill and Nancy Roddis

December 22nd, 2023

So very sorry for your loss! Sending prayers. Keith & Christy Lehman

December 22nd, 2023

Prayers for all the family. So sorry for your loss. Ronda and Brad Kluthe

December 22nd, 2023

So very sorry for your loss she was a wonderful mom and grandmother she will be missed

December 22nd, 2023

One of the sweetest, most kind hearted ladies I’ve ever known! Our sincere condolences to all of her family❤️🙏

December 22nd, 2023

Our sincere condolences. 🙏❤️
Liz and Terry Coleman

December 22nd, 2023

Sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all families
Miranda & Tristan Morrow
Bev & Gary Taylor

December 22nd, 2023

Such a special Christian woman. Prayers for all. Mike and Cathy Ulmer

December 22nd, 2023

Sorry for your loss. Elsie was a very sweet lady. I Remember her at Farm King.
Our prayers to her family

December 22nd, 2023

Deepest sympathy for the loss of someone so special. Great lady, she was. Ora Jr and Mary Welch

December 22nd, 2023

So Sorry for your family's loss.

Dick & Sandy Bent

December 23rd, 2023

So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The family of Marsha Bolton

December 23rd, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you for comfort in this time of sadness.
Wendell & Alice Clanin

December 23rd, 2023

Extending sincere sympathy to neighbors Greg & Shelley, and to all the family. Cheryl & Gary Matteson

December 23rd, 2023

I’m so sorry for your lost as. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Judy Wilson

December 23rd, 2023

Peace to Nancy, Lynn and Greg. May your Mother rest in peace.

Jack Weese

December 24th, 2023

Sorry for your loss just found out this evening

December 24th, 2023

Kathy reynolds