October 2014 Volume 8 - Issue 10
The Scoop Newsletter
It is with deep sadness that due to the passing of Bob Heather who was the owner/operator of Printer’s Ink, this will be the final edition of The Ashland Scoop Bob Heather Newsletter. Bob edited, printed and mailed the newsletJuly 30, 1945 ter out of his business with the donations, yearly subSeptember 2, 2014 scriptions and advertisement income that was received. Bob generously donated all expenses that exceeded the income, as well as his time to make this small town Bob Heather, 69, of Ashland, IL newsletter happen every month for over 8 years. died Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at St. John’s Hospital in The volunteers that have helped Bob publish and disSpringfield, IL. tribute. The Scoop would like to thank each and every one of you that have contributed information and have He was born July 30, 1945 in Breese, IL, the son of Thomas W. paid to advertise. Sr. and Alta M. Parsons Heather. He married Nancy Jo Clemons on June 19, 1966 at the Ashland United Methodist If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding Church in Ashland and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2014. the Ashland Scoop Newsletter or Printer’s Ink, please contact Missy Eskew by phone or text at He is survived by two daughters, Melissa “Missy” Eskew 217-652-6127 or by email at eskew11@casscomm.com. (husband, Shannon) and Tammy Eskew (husband, Shawn), all of Ashland; two grandchildren, Stacey Eskew and Brandon both of Ashland; five brothers, Edward Heather of 605 S. Hardin St., Ashland, IL - $89,999 Eskew, Bethalto, Jim Heather and Tom Heather, both of Ashland, John Heather of Virginia, and Timothy Heather of Springfield; three 605 S. Hardin St. sisters, Carolyn McDonald and Mary Kenney, both of DavenAshland, IL port, IA and Diane Boehme of Springfield; and several nieces $89,999 Quiet and nephews. small town living with 2BR 2BA on 5 lots with two parcel ID#'s. Several possible uses on the south 3 lots. Large 30x30 out-building with a 10x30 deck off of the back side for privacy. Many updates including: mostly new windows '07-'08. Roof was updated approx. 10yrs ago, Furnace `13., A/C approx. 7yrs ago, and new gutters w/ gutter guards `13. Gas fireplace in the cathedral ceiling living room. Mature trees and berries on the property. Extra lot included!
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He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Patty Heather and Judy Heather; and a brother in infancy, Charles Heather. Bob was a 1963 graduate of Ashland High School. He was currently employed with the Teachers Retirement System where he has served on their staff for 15 years. Bob was also a talented printer having formerly worked for Rudin Printing and The Printing Center, both of Springfield. In his spare time, he owned and operated Printer’s Ink of Ashland where he edited and published “The Ashland Scoop”. He was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Ashland Jaycees. Funeral services were held 10:00 am Saturday at the Ashland United Methodist Church in Ashland with burial at Ashland Cemetery. The family met friends at the church from 5:00 to 7:30 pm Friday. Memorial gifts are suggested to Ashland United Methodist Church or Ashland Volunteer Fire Dept. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchanancody.com.
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