Submitted 2001 by Joyce McKinnon
Name of Newspaper: unknown
Date of Obituary: June 6, 1891
Obituary: Resolutions of Respect Resolutions adopted by Spanish
Needle F.M.B.A. Lodge, June 6, A.D. 1891. Whereas, It has pleased Almighty
God in His great wisdom to remove from our midst our president and co-worker,
George W. ADAMS from the labors, cares and troubles of this world
to that place of rest prepared for those who have done well in this world,
therefore be it. Resolved, By this lodge that in the death of Brother ADAMS
this lodge and community have lost an industrious and most successful worker
in the arts of husbandry, and this lodge a faithful friend and most useful
member and we, as members of said lodge, express our sympathy with the
bereaved family. August HACKE, Columbus WHEELER.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: May 13, 1908
Obituary: The death of Jiles ADAMS, aged 80 years, 11 months and 29 days,
occurred at the home of his nephews, Robert and Jiles RUSHER, in Brushy Mound township
Friday morning, where he had made his home, having never married. He leaves a host of friends
and relatives to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held at the home of his nephews on
Sunday, May 10, at 10 o'clock a.m., interment following in the Wheeler cemetery.
Submitted 2001 Joyce McKinnon
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: Friday, December 29, 1929
Obituary: FUNERAL OF MRS. MARY ADAMS - The funeral services
of Mrs. Mary E. ADAMS who died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Frank E. DAVID in Chicago on Tuesday evening, was held on
Friday morning. The body arrived over the Chicago & Alton railroad on the
early train and was taken to the Reifenberg Funeral Home. At 9 o'clock
the funeral party left for the Trabue cemetery near Spanish
Needle church where short services were held at the grave, conducted by Rev.
J. F. BREEN, pastor of the First Baptist church, and attended by
a number of the old friends and neighbors of the deceased of the Spanish
Needle neighborhood where she had resided previous to her departure for
Chicago. A song was given by Mrs. E. P. TRABUE, Miss Doll URQUHART
and Mrs. J. E. KILLAM. The body was laid to rest in the family
burial lot beside the remains of her husband and children who proceeded
her to the other home. All the children were present, accompanying the
body from Chicago and were Mrs. Z. J. BROWN of Gage, Montana;
Mr. and Mrs. U. S. RUSHER, Mr. and Mrs. George W. ADAMS and
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. DAVID, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Nell MCMILLEN,
all of Chicago.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: 25 JULY 1928
Obituary: The funeral of Carl Henry ADEN, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Arthur ADEN, was held Thursday afternoon. Short services
were held at the family home in Bird at 1 o'clock and then services at Zion
Lutheran church here at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. George BEIDERWIEDEN.
There was a large number of relatives and friends of the family present
and many beautiful floral offerings. All the decedent's school friends
were in attendance at the services. Those in charge of the flowers were
Glenn ARNETT, Raymond WILLS, Albert WILSON,
Lavin ARNETT, Gerald WHEELER and Harry WILLS. The
pallbearers were Evert and Robert THORP, William and Leo ARNETT,
Ervin and Allen WILLS. Interment was in the city cemetery. Among
those present from out of town were William CALDWELL, Robert BARKER,
Ross CHARUTED, Jack ARISMA, Robert STEVENS, and
W. H. BRANDRY, all of Springfield.
Submitted 2009 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: 10 Sep 1925
Obituary: Mrs. Minnie AHLSWEDE.
Mrs. Minnie AHLSWEDE, a former resident of this city,
step-mother of Aug. AHLSWEDE, formerly in business here, died
Friday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jacob RAMSEIER, at White City.
Mrs. AHLSWEDE was born in Lincoln county, Mo., on Aug.
27, 1857, and was 68 years and 8 days of age at the time of her death.
She was united in marriage to Henry AHLSWEDE at Staunton on
April 23,1892, and resided in this city for a number of years. For the
past 6 years she has lived with her daughter in Mt. Olive. Her husband
preceded her in death some twenty two years ago.
Deceased is survived by the above named daughter and step-son,
Mrs. Jacob RAMSEIER of White City, and A. H. AHLSWEDE of
Detroit, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Louise DANKENBRING of
Edwardsville and Mrs. Christine KREBS of St. Louis; two
grandchildren and several more distant relatives.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon from the home of
the daughter at White City, Rev. Paul E. SCHOPPE of Staunton
officiating. Interment was made in the Staunton
City cemetery.
Notes: no stone found, husband died 9 Dec 1903, parents names
August BEGEMANN, Christine ?
Submitted 2006 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt. Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 22 Jan 1932
Obituary: Mrs. Mary Jane AIMONE, wife of Dominic AIMONE,
died at the Litchfield hospital early Tuesday morning at the age of 54
years, 6 months and 19 days. The news of her death came as a shock to
her friends, for very few knew she was at the hospital. She was apparently
in good health Monday morning, but complained of a severe headache. She
became unconscious and was taken to the hospital, where it was found
she had suffered a stroke of paralysis. She was of a pleasant disposition
and during her long years of residence in this city made many warm friends
whose sympathy goes out to the bereaved family. Funeral services were
conducted yesterday morning from the family residence in this city, with services
at the Church of the Ascension, Rev. Father HOGAN officiating.
Interment was in Calvary cemetery. Mrs. AIMONE is survived by her
husband; one daughter, Mrs. R.GERALD of Colorado, and two sons, William
and Parnell, of Mt. Olive. There are also three grandchildren, three brothers
and two sisters, one of the latter, Mrs. Gus MORAN, residing in our city.
Submitted 2006 by Torry Sorillo
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: August 30, 1926
Obituary: An Old Resident Passes Away At Palmyra Susan Mary SEARCY,
eldest daughter of Fielding H. and Sarah MILLER SEARCY,
was born in Spencer county, Ky., Aug. 14, 1846 and departed this life Aug.
30, 1926 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah VOGEL near
Palmyra, Ill. At the age of seven years she, with her parents. moved to the
state of Illinois, where she spent nearly three quarters of a century near
and in the village of Palmyra. In the year 1860 she united with the Mt.
Moriah Baptist church and was baptized by Bro. NICHOLS. Some years
later she moved her membership to the First Baptist church of Palmyra and
during the later years of her afflicted life, she was a constant reader of the
Bible. On Nov. 28, 1869 she was married to M. T. ALFORD and to
this union was born seven children, namely: Mrs. Sarah VOGEL,
Palmyra; Mrs. Martha ANGEL, Carlinville; Mrs. Rosa WHITHORN of
Clay, N.Y.; and Cleveland ALFORD of Girard; also two step sons Robert
and Cap ALFORD of Girard. Her husband, three children - one
daughter, Mrs. Bertha PRITCHETT, two sons Joseph and John, also three
step sons - Benjamin, William and Charles. preceded her some years ago.
Those left to mourn their loss besides those mentioned, are ten grandchildren,
six great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends.
"O Blessed Christ! My strength, my King, He is my comfort and my stay;
In Him I hope, of Him I sing, While toiling o'er life's rugged way.
Chiefest among ten thousand He, For Christ, my King, is all to me. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, Sept., 1st at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sarah
VOGEL, conducted by Revs. KING and GAITHER. The
casket bearers were nephews, namely: Obe, Isaac, Nathaniel GROW;
Solomon, Jake and Arthur MILLER. The flowers were carried by her
grand-daughters, Mesdames Dallas ALFORD, Arthur DENBY, Merle WALDEN,
Misses Frances ALFORD and Maurine ENGLAND. Interment in the
MILLER cemetery.
Submitted 2006 by Commodore Allen
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 6 Nov 1890
Obituary: Died James Allen, at his residence in this city,
Sunday night, the 28th last. In his 76th year of age. He was born near
Louisville, KY., April 19, 1813. He removed to this State about 50
years ago and has been a resident of this city for many years. He was twice
married. His first wife, Delilah DAVIS, (Delila W. DAVIS) died in
1864, leaving two sons (John Davis Allen & William Thompson Allen)
now surviving. He was married in 1865 to Sarah Keller, (Dau. of Jacob
Keller & Levina Davis)who survives him. Mr. Allen united with the
M.E. church 53 years ago and lived a consistent Christian life, respected by
all who knew him. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. He
was a member of Mt. Nebo Lodge, A.F. & A.M., and laid to rest by the
brothers of the lodge.
Submitted 2006 by Commodore Allen
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: May 10, 1906
Obituary: DEATH OF MRS. SARAH H.(KELLER) ALLEN (James Allen's
second wife) The death of Mrs. Sarah H. Allen occured late Tuesday
night at the home of her sister, Mrs. Davie Gore, with whom she
had lived for the past fifteen years. The end came apparently without a
struggle, as Mrs. Allen had been as well as usual the previous day. She
was 79 years old, and is survived by two step-sons, Wm. Allen of Bird,
and John Allen of Morris, Ill. An extended obituary will be given
later. The funeral services will be held at the Methodist Church, Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. T. A. Canady officiating. Interment
in the City Cemetery.
FUNERAL OF MRS. SARAH ALLEN The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Allen took place
from the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. T. A. Canady
officiating. A large number of friends and relatives of the deceased were
present to pay their last tribute of respect. The following were the pallbearers:
George J. Castle, John Hounsley, W. H. Behrens, Joseph
Bird, W. F. Burgdorff and W. D. Mayfield, sr. Carlinville
City Cemetery, Carlinville, IL, Records of Burials
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 11-25-1913
Obituary: Death of Well Known Citizen - Another well known and highly
esteemed citizen has passed away to the Great Beyond. John T. ANDERSON,
one of our well-known settlers of Honey Point Township, passed away at
1:13 a.m., at his late home in Terre Haute, Ind., where he has spent the
last three years of his life. He was fifty-six years, eleven months, twenty-four
days of age. J. T. ANDERSON, the oldest son of Wm. ANDERSON,
president of the Macoupin County Mutual insurance company, was born Nov.
18, 1856, in Brushy Mound Township; resided with his father until he was
united in marriage to Matilda N. MITCHELL, daughter of Elizah and
Hannah MITCHELL, about twenty-four years ago, she being called away
three years later. To this union was born one child, Miss Edna M. ANDERSON.
Mr. ANDERSON was never a seeker after political honors, though his
neighbors and friends elected him assessor of Honey Point Township for
three terms and school director several years. He was a staunch believer
of policies of the Democrat party, but he was considerate and tolerant
of the views of others. Everyone admired J. T. ANDERSON. He was
open, honest, frank and pleasant. He lived an honest, honorable, upright
life and treated every man as he would himself be treated. He was an excellent
citizen in every sense of the word, and his death is a distinct loss to
the community in which he lived so long. The funeral services were conducted
Friday, Nov. 14, at 11 o'clock at the Honey Creek Baptist church. Rev.
Vaughn officiating. Interment was made in the Mitchell cemetery,
under auspices of the Woodmen. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss an
aged father, three brothers, Luther, of Barnett, Samuel of Brushy Mound,
Chas. of Cahokia, two sisters, Mrs. J. M. MC GOWAN, Butler, Mo.,
and Mrs. J. D. MC REYNOLDS of Honey Point, and one daughter Miss
Edna, who resides in Terre Haute, Ind., and a host of relatives and friends.
Submitted 2009 by Marita Gladson
Name of Newspaper: Alton Telegraph and Democratic Record
Date of Obituary: July 19, 1841
Obituary: Departed this life in peace, on Tuesday
the 4th inst in the 21st year of her age Mrs. Mary Jane ANDERSON,
daughter of D. Jospeh and Jane M. GLASS of Jefferson County, KY
In early life Mrs. ANDERSON embraced religion and joined the
Presbyterian Church, of which she remained an orderly member to the day
of her death. After the decease of her mother ( which was in 1835) she
spent some years with her sister, Mrs. MARDERS, of Middletown,
Ky. Then in the fall of 1837 she came to this State to reside with her
brother Robert GLASS Esq. where on the 4th of April 1840 she
was united in marriage with Mr. Crittenden H. G ANDERSON with
whom she lived in perfect harmony and much conjugal affection one year
and 20 days. Mrs. ANDERSON possessed a fine mind, a well
cultivated intellect, an even temper, was easy and affable in her
manners, exceedingly kind and amiable in her disposition, and though
dead, she lives in the memory and affections of all her relatives and
acquaintances. She has left a beloved husband and an infant son only a
few hours old, to mourn their inseparable loss.
Submitted 2009 by M Trover
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: January 24, 1901
Obituary: Peter ANHEUSER,
who died in this city on January 17, 1901, was born in Mauchenheim,
Rhein Pfalz, Bavaria, Germany, in the year 1820. He was married
to Miss Anna Marie FAUERBACH in the year 1856 at Eiseltham, the
same province and state. To this union were born six sons and
five daughters, four of the sons having preceded him to the great
beyond, three having reached manhood estate, namely, Peter, Carl,
Frederick, and one died in infancy. He came to America with his
family in the year 1865, living in New York City for two years, when he
emigrated to New Lisbon, Wisconsin, where he remained until 1870, when
he came to this city, where he has resided ever since, honored and
respected by all our people. He leaves behind an aged widow and
the following named children: Mrs. Mary BROWN, of
Rochester, Illinois; Mrs. Emma GIBSON and Miss Etta, of
Jacksonville, Illinois; Mrs. Carrie CLARK, of Princeton, Ind;
Miss Elsie, of this city; John of Springfield; and Louis, of Peoria, to
mourn his loss. Funeral occurred Saturday afternoon from his late
residence, Rev. E. O. SHARPE, of the Christian Church here
preaching a most appropriate sermon, after which the remains were taken
to the Girard Cemetery, and there interred. The grief stricken family
has the sympathy of the entire community in their sorrow.
(Note: Peter ANHEUSER was born May 20, 1820. He
married on June 11, 1856 in Eiseltham, Rhein Pfalz, Bavaria,
Germany. He worked as a millwright while in Germany and again in
Wisconsin. In Girard, Illinois, he was a drayman, living on the
corner of 3rd Street and Center Street where Freedom Oil is now
located. His house was moved from this location in 1954.) --M Trover
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper: Mt Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 15 January 1959
Obituary: Mrs. Arthur ARCHIBALD of Gillespie, a native of this city, died
unexpectedly Monday morning, Jan.5, at Community Memorial hospital in Staunton.
Mrs. ARCHIBALD, nee Alma BOHLEN, was 54 years old. She was born in this city
on June 4,1904, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry BOHLEN. On Oct.29,
1923,she was married to Arthur ARCHIBALD, who is left to mourn her death, along
with two sons, Glenn, in the U. S. Navy, and Ronald, of Gillespie; one daughter,
Darlene HOLDEN, also of Gillespie: one brother, Arhtur BOHLEN,of Butler; five
grandchildren. She was an aunt of Mrs. Amanda BAUER of this city. Funeral services
took place last Wednesday afternoon at the Redeemer Lutheran church in Gillespie,
with burial in Mayfield Memorial Park near Carlinville.
Submitted 2000 by Robert Shultz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: October 9, 1895
Obituary: Mrs. Jane ARENDT died last Saturday aged sixty-
two years. She was the seventh child of Adam and Nancy SHULTZ.
She was born in Pennsylvania but raised in Maryland; had fourteen brothers
and sisters and by a former marriage of her father, four half brothers
and sisters all living and married except one brother who died in infancy.
She was married in 1850 to Adam ARENDT which union resulted in six
daughters, and one son. Mr. ARENDT died early in 1872 and a few
months later she came to Shipman bringing with her a son and two daughters,
leaving one married. In about 1885 her daughter Ida died. Mr. W. H. ARENDT,
of St. Louis, Mrs. H. C. SWEET, of this place, and her daughter
in the East are all who survive her. Our esteemed townsman, M. SHULTZ,
is one of her brothers. There were so many members of the Lutheran choir
related to Aunt Jane ARENDT who had to take seats with the mourners
that the Methodist choir was invited to sing at her funeral. Their singing
gave evidence of plenty of practice and good training.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: April 5, 1945
Obituary: CHAS. W. ARNETT OF BIRD TOWNSHIP DIED SATURDAY.
Charles William ARNETT, aged 69, a life-long resident of the Bird
township vicinity, died at 11:00 p.m., Saturday, March 31st, (1945) at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Richard DUCKELS, in the Keller vicinity,
near Chesterfield. He had been critically ill at his daughter's home for
several weeks. He had been in failing health for a number of years following
a stroke of paralysis which he suffered a number of years ago. Decedent
was born May 24, 1875, in Bird township, the eldest son of the late John
and Hannah MILLS ARNETT. He spent his entire life in farming.
He was united in marriage to Miss Jeanette WOODS, who survives,
together with two sons and a daughter, William and Lorrin, of Bird Township, and
Mrs. Velma DUCKELS, Chesterfield; one brother, John ARNETT,
Bloomington; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude RHOADS, Carlinville;
Mrs. Mae ELDRED, Greeley, Colo.; Mrs. Zoe CHAPIN, Shepherd,
Michigan. Ten grandchildren also survive. Funeral services were held at 2:00
p.m., Tuesday from the Heinz funeral home in this city. Rev. F. L. CROUCH,
officiated. Mrs. Ralph WHEELER sang "Face to Face", and "No Night There,"
with Mrs. Maurice HEAD accompanist at the piano. The flowers were cared
for by Mesdames Pearl NIXON, Chas. BARNSTABLE, William and George
WOODS, and two granddaughters, Helen DUCKELS and Eloise ARNETT.
The interment was in Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery. The pallbearers were
Fred SMITH, Samuel WADE, Pearl NIXON, Chas. BARNSTABLE,
Wm. WOODS and George WOODS.
Submitted 2007 by Marilyn Galvan
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: March 26, 1913
Obituary: In Memoriam Elijah ARNOLD was born near Scottville,
Illinois, January 6, 1840, and departed this life at his home in Scottville,
Ill, March 17, 1913 aged 73 years, 2 months and 11 days. He was the son
of William and Lucy ARNOLD, natives of Tennessee and one of a family
of seven children, four sons and three daughters all of whom having preceded
him in death, except one brother Hopson ARNOLD, now in the Soldiers'
Home at Quincy, Illinois. He was united in marriage with Rebecca SANDERS,
January 19th, 1860. To this union were born twelve children. One son George
R. and one daughter Lucy having preceded him to the great beyond. He is
survived by his wife and ten children, five sons and five daughters, namely
Sciota E., wife of John WITTE, of Butler, Illinois; Luther E. of
Springfield, IL; Albin E. of Roodhouse, IL; Mattie M. wife of B. A. RUYLE
of Scottville, Illinois; Flora M. wife of Charles SCOTT of Scottville,
Illinois; Benjamin F. of Jerseyville, IL; Peter J. and Frederick O. at
home and Ora and Zora of Jerseyville, Illinois. He is also survived by
twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren and a host of friends
and relatives to mourn his loss. He professed a hope in Christ in March
1912 and as death drew near often expressed his willingness and readiness
to go. His only regret being to leave his wife and children. He had been
a great sufferer for the past three years, but bore his afflictions with
great fortitude His highest ambition in life was to serve his family and
fellow man and was always upright and sincere in all his dealings and
transactions. The funeral services were held Thursday at 11 oclock from Mt. Zion
Baptist church, Rev. LONG of Oakford, Illinois, officiating. Interment
in the Land Cemetery. The pall bearers were his four sons, Luther
E., Albin E., Benjamin F., and Frederick G. and two son-in-laws, B. H. RUYLE
and Charles SCOTT.
Submitted 1999 by Marilyn Galvan
Name of Newspaper: The DEMOCRAT, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: June 6, 1950
Obituary: Mrs. Emma BOWYER ARNOLD 77, widow of J. William ARNOLD, died suddenly at
2:55 PM, Wednesday, May 31, at the Macoupin Hospital. She had been a patient at the
hospital for three weeks but her death was sudden from an embolism.
Decedent was born March 14, 1873 in Carlinville, a daughter of Samuel and Mary
SEAMAN BOWYER. She had lived in this city all of her life. She was married to Willliam
ARNOLD, May 24, 1890. Her husband preceded her in death in 1938.
Mrs. ARNOLD was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, this city.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Nell ROBINSON and Mrs. Myrtle FONES, both of
Carlinville; Mrs. Mildred HAILSTONE of Belleville; one son Harry of Sacremento, Calif;
21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A son Albert preceded her in death 14
months ago in Los Angeles, Calif.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 PM Saturday from the Ferketich Funeral Home.
Rev. W. W. SWIFT, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, officiated. George REID sang
"Ave Maria" and "The Lord's Prayer". Burial was in Carlinville City Cemetery.
The pallbearers were six grandsons, Richard ROBINSON, Jim, Tom, and Jack COYNE,
Gene and Jim HAILSTONE. The flowers were carried by the granddaughters.
Submitted 2003 by M Trover
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: March 3, 1920
Obituary: The home of Harry E. ARNOLD of this city
has been sadly bereaved the past week. On Wednesday morning, Feb. 25th,
a son, Wm. Alfred ARNOLD, aged 4 years, died from bronchial
pneumonia. Thursday afternoon the death of the mother occurred at 2:50 PM. Her
death was caused by pneumonia, which followed an attack of influenza. At the
time of the death of the child the mother was so ill that the funeral was
held from the home of an aunt, Mrs. Oral ROBINSON, on Thursday afternoon,
Rev. A. H. RHODES officiating. Funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Emma E. ARNOLD were held from the residence at 2:30 Sunday
afternoon, Rev. W. S. PHILIPS officiating. Interment was in the
city cemetery. Surviving are the husband, three sons and one daughter.
The four surviving children have also been ill with pneumonia. Mr. ARNOLD's
many friends sympathize with him deeply in his bereavement.
Submitted 2003 by M Trover
Name of Newspaper: Alton Telegraph - Evening
Date of Obituary: January 28, 1920
Obituary: Jesse L. ARNOLD, aged 46, died at 12:30 this morning
at his home, 1803 Alby St., Alton, IL, after a long illness. He had remained
at his place of employment in the Standard Tilton Mill until about a month
ago when he was obliged to give up his work and from that time was confined
in his home. Arrangements were being made to send him away to a sanitarium
hoping the change might be beneficial, but he became so weak it was impossible
to move him. He leaves his wife, the former Grace FONES, and five
children. Also a sister Mrs. James (Mabel) FAITH and a brother James
William ARNOLD. The body will be taken to Carlinville, Ill., for
burial Friday.
(Note: He was born June 12, 1873 to Wm. B. and America WEATHERFORD
ARNOLD.)
Submitted 2003 by M Trover
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: March 3, 1920
Obituary: The home of Harry E. ARNOLD of this city has been
sadly bereaved the past week. On Wednesday morning, Feb. 25th, a son,
Wm. Alfred ARNOLD, aged 4 years, died from bronchial pneumonia.
Thursday afternoon the death of the mother occurred at 2:50 PM. Her death was
caused by pneumonia, which followed an attack of influenza. At the time of the
death of the child the mother was so ill that the funeral was held from
the home of an aunt, Mrs. Oral ROBINSON, on Thursday afternoon, Rev. A.
H. RHODES officiating. Funeral services over the remains of
Mrs. Emma E. ARNOLD were held from the residence at 2:30 Sunday
afternoon, Rev. W. S. PHILIPS officiating. Interment was in the city
cemetery. Surviving are the husband, three sons and one daughter. The four
surviving children have also been ill with pneumonia. Mr. ARNOLD's many
friends sympathize with him deeply in his bereavement.
Submitted 1998 by M Trover
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 13, 1908
Obituary: William B. ARNOLD, aged 60 years, died at his home
in Second Ward Thursday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock, after an illness of
about six months. He was born in Macoupin and lived in this vicinity nearly
all of his life. On November 1, 1864 he enlisted in the 62nd Illinois Volunteer
Infantry in Co. B, and served his country until March 6, 1866, when he
was honorably discharged. Besides his wife, who is also in ill health,
he is survived by two sons and one daughter, namely: J. W. and J. L. ARNOLD,
of Alton, and Mrs. Mabel FAITH of East St. Louis. One brother, George
ARNOLD, and one sister, Mrs. Anna CLEVENGER, of this city,
also survive. The funeral services will be held from the family residence
on Second South street Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. A. H. RHODES,
pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be made in the
city cemetery. The funeral will be attended in a body by the local G.A.R.
post and the Federation of Labor.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Harold, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: 27 Nov 1950
Obituary: Bertha ATTEBERRY Died 11-25-1950
Arrange Rites For
Mrs. Earl ATTEBERRY Long of Here
Services were arranged today for Mrs. Bertha ATTEBERRY, wife of
Earl ATTEBERRY of Litchfield rural route two, who died shortly
before midnight Saturday. Mrs. ATTEBERRY expired at 11:50 p.m. in
St. Francis hospital where she had been a patient since Nov. 10.
She was 52 years old last July 10 and a daughter of the late
George and Elizabeth DAVIS. The services will be held in First
Methodist church here Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. A. L.
Jones, minister of the church will officiate. Burial will be in
Elmwood cemetery. Mrs. ATTEBERRY's mother was the former
Elizabeth EATON. She was born in Hornsby and the family has
always resided in the vicinity. Her wedding to Mr. ATTEBERRY took
place on June 16, 1920 in Carlinville. Besides her husband she
leaves a son, Raymond, Peoria; four daughters, Mrs. Wilma GROVE,
Litchfield; Vernetta, at home; Mrs. Ruth SCHERER, Cottage Hills,
and Mrs. Reba HILL, Peoria; four brothers, Harry, Roy, and
Sherman DAVIS, all of Litchfield and Osa DAVIS, Walshville, and a
sister Mrs. Blanche DAVIS, Litchfield.
1950 Nov 28: Mrs. Earl ATTEBERRY Laid to Rest Services for Mrs.
Bertha ATTEBERRY, 52, wife of Earl ATTEBERRY, who died Saturday
night, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at First Methodist
church. Rev. A. L. JONES officiated and interment was in Elmwood
cemetery. Mrs. James FULTON and Mrs. Lawrence MCEVOY with Miss
Rachel THORP as accompanist sang, "The Old Rugged Cross,"
"Further Along" and "In the Garden." Six nephews serving as
casket bearers were Clarence DAVIS, Orville, Stanley and Calvin
DAVIS, Alan and Dale GREENWALT. In charge of the flowers were
Mrs. Betty SHUEY, Mrs. Genevieve Wollary, Mrs. Lola STERNER, the
Misses Beatrice DAVIS, Violet DAVIS, Ruby DAVIS and Betty FARRAR,
Mrs. Lois WEATHERFORD, Mrs. Athel GREENWALT and Miss Fay DAVIS,
all nieces of the decendent and Mrs. Edith Kunz, Mrs. Jane Nail,
Miss Bernitia CLAYTON, Miss Phyllis LIVELY, Mrs. KAITNER,
Kathleen CADRY.
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