Saratoga United Methodist Cemetery

06/30/2026

☀️ EXTREME HEAT WARNING: TUESDAY – FRIDAY ☀️
Attention Prairie River Parish community: An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Central Illinois, running from today (Tuesday) through Friday.

With temperatures and heat indices expected to reach dangerous levels, please take extra precautions to keep yourself, your family, and your neighbors safe.

🛑 Stay Safe with These Key Reminders:
Hydrate Often: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty. Avoid excessive caffeine or sugar.

Stay Indoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, especially during peak afternoon heating hours (10 AM - 4 PM).

Check on Others: Please take a moment to check in on elderly family members, neighbors, and those vulnerable to the heat.

Protect Pets: Ensure your pets have plenty of fresh, cold water and a cool, shaded place to rest. Never leave pets or children in a parked car.

Let’s look out for one another this week. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance or a cool place to rest, please reach out to local community resources or parish leadership.

Stay cool and stay safe! 🙏❤️

05/31/2026

12/12/2024

Pekin area friends, Ron and I will be Hobby Lobby this Saturday, December 14 from 11:00-12:00 ringing the bell for The Salvation Army. Stop by and say hello and you can also make a donation. Cash or VEMLO. SEE YOU!!!

09/05/2024

Understanding grace and mercy.

05/26/2024

Saratoga United Methodist Cemetery is a picturesque cemetery is perched atop a hill in Saratoga Township in rural Marshall County, surrounded by trees and rolling hills of corn and soybeans. The Saratoga United Methodist Church formerly stood next to the cemetery grounds until it was closed and moved to Chillicothe in 2000. Many of the founders of the church are buried in the cemetery, as well as many of the descendants.

We accept donations for cemetery maintenance.

Checks can be mailed to:
Saratoga United Methodist Cemetery
C/O R.C. Salisbury
1116 County Road 350 E
Henry, IL 61537

For more information, please send a direct message and we will be glad to answer your inquiry.

05/26/2024

Our 2024 Memorial Day service was coordinated by Cindy Salisbury with audio/video assistance by Tim Doyle.
Bob Salisbury read the names of the veterans interred in the cemetery.
Rev. Judy Doyle played “Day Is Done/Taps” on coronet and said a closing prayer.
Our thanks to all who attended and participated.

The Saratoga United Methodist Cemetery Board of Directors holds a Memorial Day program each year on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to remember the brave people who fought & died in battle, as well as those who came home. The public is always welcome to attend. It is usually a brief, simple service, suitable for children & adults alike.

05/26/2024

The final video was another video of veteran photos, accompanied by patriotic songs.

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05/26/2024

The third video was “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes, accompanied by still photos of Memorial Day.

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05/26/2024

The second is a Memorial Day tribute to the fallen.

The Oasis Christian Church video honoring the fallen hero's of war. Freedom came at a high price and we want to say thank you to all the men and women of our...

05/26/2024

Our Memorial Day service has come & gone, but we appreciate our veterans every day.

This year’s program was very simple. As we had a couple children attending, we had a children’s video about the origins of Memorial Day.

From flag ceremonies to parades, children will learn how to honor and remember the brave heroes who fought for our country. Through vivid illustrations, Memo...