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Farewells

Christopher Hoover Smith,

55, of rural Chapin, IL, died Friday, September 23, 2022, at his residence. He was born October 8, 1966, in Jacksonville, IL, the son of Robert and Janice Hoover Smith.

Chris is survived by his parents of Chapin, IL, his sister, Amy (William) Welch of Arenzville, IL, his brother, Todd (Sabrina) Smith of Bloomington, IL; nieces Sarah (Perry) Hampton, Katherine (John) Brockhouse, Elizabeth (Nash) Johnson and nephews Duncan (Kate) Smith and Spencer (Tori) Smith, as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. Chris married Melissa (Missy) Coil and helped raise her two sons Matthew and Alec Coil, both of Beardstown, IL. He enjoyed spending time with Matthew’s son Cameron.

Chris was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Verne and Margaret Smith, maternal grandparents, Harold and Ethel Hoover, and nieces Emily Welch and Lydia Welch.

Chris was a 1984 graduate of Triopia High School and attended Lakeland College in Mattoon where he earned an associates degree in Agriculture. He was a farmer and avid cattleman. His passion and interest in cattle began at an early age in 4-H and was fueled through work experiences with Alden Farms, Cagwin Cattle Services, and the American Shorthorn Association. He worked with Willoughby Livestock Sales making friends and connections across the country. Chris was active in the Illinois Farm Bureau, Soil & Water Conservation, the Morgan County Fair board, the American Shorthorn Association, and other agriculturerelated groups. He had a passion for mentoring youth as they learned the art of grooming cattle and developed their showman skills. He enjoyed seeing them succeed, as well as watching how the cattle he raised performed at shows and sales.

Memorials are suggested to the Chris Smith Memorial Fund. Specific memorials recognizing and supporting his passions with youth, cattle, and agriculture will be funded at a later date.

Condolences may be left online at www.airsman-hires.com. =

Raymond A. “Buzz” Frame Jr.,

87, of Lore City, passed away Friday (January 7, 2022). He was born March 16, 1934 in Lore City, on the family farm, son of the late Raymond “Casey” and Amelia “Amy” (Sneddon) Frame Sr.

Mr. Frame was a lifelong Farmer, and a Carpenter/Contractor most of his life. He and his wife Thelma raised Shorthorn cattle on their farm. They were also 4-H advisors for 30 years and enjoyed the Guernsey County Fair. As Contractors, Frame & Sons would build commercial and industrial structures which ranged from all 5 Guernsey Banks to Detroit Diesel additions, Byesville Library additions, and several new gas stations for the Hartley Company and many many others over a 30 year period. He was very proud to work for the Cambridge/Guernsey County and surrounding areas. He served in the Navy Reserves, he was a graduate of Old Washington High School and a long time member of Stop Nine Church of Christ.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Thelma (Eberle) Frame whom he married in 1954 and passed away November 24, 2020; a son, Rusty Frame and a sister May Davey.

Those surviving are a son Doug Frame of Lore City; five grandchildren, Casey (Frame) (Joe) Rich, Courtney Frame, Connor Frame, Raelene Frame and Chad (Libby) Caudill; five great grandchildren, Isaiah, Levi , Aaron and Micah Rich and Hunter Caudill; a sister Martha Jerman of Coshocton; several nieces and nephews.

Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.blackeppersonfuneralhomes.com.=

Mary Kaehler,

73, of St. Charles, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Season’s Hospice House in Rochester surrounded by family, ending her battle with cancer. Mary was born June 16, 1949 in Blooming Prairie to Thomas and Mary (Renchin) Burke. She was raised on the Burke Blacktop Angus Farm and was involved with showing livestock. She dreamed of adventures beyond Blooming Prairie, so she completed nursing school at Mayo Clinic, then became an international airline stewardess. Mary and Frank Kaehler were married November 4, 1972. After marriage, Mary continued flying then decided to raise her family and support the operations at Homedale Farms. Later she worked for Herff Jones, and then at Mayo Clinic as a radiology tech. Mary and Frank were married nearly 50 years and lived on their family farm, just northwest of St. Charles. Mary’s greatest accomplishment in life was raising their six children, but she loved her grandchildren even more. She also devoted time to managing the farm, keeping tabs on Frank, making her famous chocolate candy treats, baking, decorating cakes, canning, and gardening. She was a great cook and baker, serving many guests at their table filled with delicious meals and desserts. She welcomed everyone.

Survivors include her husband Frank, daughters, Nicole (Lowell) Jabs, Rachel Leaver, Leah (Andy) Mindemann, Angela (Kyle) Hotz, Lyndsie (Kyle) Balstad; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Lane, Samantha, Weston, Clara, Maggie, Gabe, Paige, Jason, Abby, Charlee, and Thomas; siblings, Thomas Burke and Patty Misgen. Mary was preceded in death by a son, Scott Donald, her parents, and two brothers, Tony and Patrick. =

Show Judges:

NAILE Junior Shorthorn Show: Shane Bedwell NAILE Junior ShorthornPlus Show: Zach Butler NAILE Open Shorthorn Show: Chris Sankey NAILE Open ShorthornPlus Show: Scott Schakke

Cattlemen’s Congress Open Shows: Jeff Gooden Cattlemen’s Congress Junior Shows: Cheramie Viator Cattlemen’s Congress Pen Show: Troy Thomas

American Shorthorn Association

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Make Plans to Attend These Two Upcoming Events!

150th Social at the NAILE, Honoring Past Presidents and Builders of the Breed

Saturday, November 12th in the evening at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Louisville, Ky.

ASA Annual Meeting Forum & Awards Banquet

Saturday, November 19th at the Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel, Kansas City, Mo.

North American Schedule (NAILE) 2022 - Super National Shorthorn Show

Thursday, Nov. 10 12 noon Barn Opens - Cattle may arrive Friday, Nov. 11 9 a.m. - 12 noon Check-In: Open & Junior Shorthorn & ShorthornPlus females and bulls *All Junior Cattle will have to be Tattoo Verified before checking in by the NAILE Staff. They will be walking around the Shorthorn stalling in the morning with an AJSA Junior Board Member to verify tattoos.

Saturday, Nov. 12 8:00 a.m. Junior ShorthornPlus Heifer Show - Broadbent Arena 4:30 p.m. AJSA Deck the Stalls Fundraiser 6:30 p.m. 150th Anniversary Social at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Sunday, Nov. 13 8:00 a.m. Junior Shorthorn Heifer Show - Freedom Hall Monday, Nov. 14 8:00 a.m. Jack C. Ragsdale Super National ShorthornPlus Show - Freedom Hall followed by Jack C. Ragsdale Super National Shorthorn Show - Freedom Hall

Presentation of Show Honoree - The Brown Family of Kentucky

Cattle released at conclusion of show.

Stalling Requests: Send ALL stalling requests to Wade or Cassie by November 1