Submitted 2006 by Catherine Nickens
Name of Newspaper:Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Feb 23, 1916
Obituary: Minnie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael BUTLER, was born Nov. 30, 1872, near Hettick.
She was married to William M. REYNOLDS, March 30, 1898. Two daughters, Ida May and Ola Katherine,
were born unto them. She was converted in a meeting conducted by Rev. Taylor in 1901, uniting with
the Free Methodist Church. Afterward removed her membership to the M. E. church. Her husband passed away May 11, 1906.
She wedded to E. E. BACON Dec. 4, 1910. She has been a sufferer for about a year, being bedfast since June last,
at which time she was taken to Springfield having an operation performed. Her husband, attending physician,
Dr. J. P. KAVANAUGH, and her brother, L. M. BUTLER accompanied her with hopes that her life might be prolonged,
but to no avail, as she gradually wore away. She bore her affliction with patience and christian fortitude,
reconciled to the will of the Lord and expressed to those around her that she was ready to meet him.
Leaving a Godly example that would be well for us all to take heed and prepare for the heaven to which she has gone.
Her father and mother preceded her on Jan 31, 1904, and Feb. 22, 1906. She was the third of a family of seven children,
namely: James A. BUTLER, Texas; William T. BUTLER, Bluffe, Ill.; Ida M. ROBISON, near Hettick;
Lewis M. BUTLER, Hettick; John R. BUTLER, Texas; Joseph E. BUTLER, who died March 12, 1888, at the age of five years.
She passed away at her home in Hettick, Tues, Feb 15, 1916, at nine p. m. With the exception of four years at Lone Wolf, Okla.,
she lived in and near Hettick. The funeral was held at the Baptist church, Thursday at two p. m., conducted by Rev. V. E.
KING of Palmyra, to an extra large crowd of relatives and sympathizing friends. Interment in the Gilead Baptist cemetery.
The pall-bearers were J. A. ROSS, H. A. IMIL, A. O. CALHOUN, C. A. CASTEEL, Albert BACON, and Elmer BLUE.
Flower bearers were Mesdames O. M. McCOLLUM, O. T. BRANDON, J. H. GARGUS, F. M. CORDER, J. R. and C. O. REYNOLDS.
She leaves to mourn her departure a husband, two daughters, a sister, four brothers, other relatives and many friends.
Submitted 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: February 16, 1917
Obituary: JOHN BAHN YOUNG MAN COMMITS SUICIDE Wednesday evening and yesterday morning the sad new of the suicide of John BAHN
spread in our city and was received with general regret. The young man and wife who had made their home with his father-in-law and her parents
in Klondike, Mr. and Mrs. Frank HETFLEISCH, returned home after a week's separation from his wife after 6 p.m. Wednesday and while
in the room with Mrs. BAHN, made the remark: "This is my last drink," then pulled out a revolver from his coat pocket and sent a bullet
into his right temple with fatal results. The frightened wife telephoned to Dr. W. L. McBRIEN but by the time he could reach the house,
Mr. BAHN had passed away. Coroner Frank SAWYER of Sawyerville was notified and he held the inquest Wednesday evening. The jury was
composed of H.W. FRITZ, foreman, W. E. PRIESMEYER, Carl L. KAESEMAN, Aug. SCHNEIDER, R. A. MILLER and
Anton GUSEL. After hearing the evidence they returned the verdict: "We, the undersigned jurors, on oath do find that John BAHN
came to his death by a gun shot wound from a 32-caliber Iver- Johnson revolver, inflict by himself on Feb. 14, 1917, at 6:30 p.m. at the home of
Frank HETFLEISCH." Mr. BAHN was born Jan. 25, 1891 at Sabutsch in Hungary, Austria, to Geo. BAHN, Sr. and his wife, Mary nee
SAATKAMP. In 1892 the father, Geo. BAHN, Sr. came to America, location at Staunton, and the family followed him the next year,
arriving in our city April 11, 1893. Here the young man grew up, worked for some time in the mine then in [copy blurred.... continued on another page.]
Submitted 1998 by Robert Fletcher
Name of Newspaper: Girard, IL
Date of Obituary: December 18, 1891
Obituary: Mrs. Jane BAILEY, mother of our townsman, B. FLETCHER, died Friday Dec. 18, 1891, at the residence of her granddaughter,
Mrs. E. TOLAN. The deceased was more than 84 years of age, and was a member of the M. E. church for 70 years. The funeral services took
place at the M. E. church in this city after which the remains were taken to Scottville and there laid to rest by the side of her husband who
preceded her many years ago. (Note: Jane POWELL married James S. FLETCHER and then he died. She then married John Washington
BAINBRIDGE and when he died she married Lewis M. BAILEY.)
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: The Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: November 3, 1881
Obituary: The wife of C. R. (Charles Robert) BAKER, (America Esther RAFFURTY BAKER), formerly of this city and Chesterfield,
died at Charleston (Cole Co.?) on Saturday (Oct 29), of typhoid fever. She leaves a husband and six young children to mourn their irreparable loss.
Monday the remains were brought back for burial in the locality where she passed nearly all her life. She was a daughter of James RAFFERTY.
Submitted 2007 by Carol Cyrus
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 16 Sep 1875
Obituary: Sudden Death Mr. John Adam BAKER, a prominent German citizen, living near this city died last Sunday night very suddenly.
He was in the city during the day attending church and about ten o'clock was taken with congestion of the lungs; Dr. HEAD was sent for,
but he arrived too late. The old gentleman only lived two hours afte he was taken sick. He was over fifty-eight years of age and leaves a
large family and many friends to mourn his loss.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: November 22, 1913
Obituary: Mrs. Jacob BALL, residing seven miles east of Virden, died quite suddenly at her home while talking to her husband Wednesday
morning. She was 59 years old. The remains were taken to Litchfield Friday, where services and interment were made.
Submitted 2011 by Unknown
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: June 5, 1947
Obituary: AGED LADY PASSED AWAY SUNDAY EVENING. Mrs. Elizabeth BANGERT, who has been making her home with her niece, Mrs. Matt SPAGNOLO,
at the City Hotel Annex, for the last year, passed away Sunday evening at 4:30 o'clock at the Macoupin hospital in Carlinville, where she had been
a patient for several days. Mrs. BANGERT suffered a fractured hip about a year ago, and has been in ill health ever since. She was aged 79 years,
1 month and 28 days. Mrs. BANGERT, whose maiden name was SCHNEIDER, was born in Germany on April 30, 1868, coming to this country
with her parents about 66 years ago. The funeral was held yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at St. Paul Evangelical church, Rev. A. J. HABERMEHL
conducting the services. Interment was in the McGaughey cemetery, west of Staunton. The aged lady is survived by a step-daughter, Mrs. Lily
HERR of near Staunton; two grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs Louise ZANZ, Mrs. Joseph GUNN, and Mrs. Katie BRUMNICK of Staunton,
Mrs. Louis SIMON of St. Louis, and Mrs. Robert GREGG of Springfield, Mass. Mrs. BANGERT had many friends who will long cherish her memory.
She was a member of the St. Paul Evangelical church.
Submitted 2004 by Loretta Beeuwsaert
Name of Newspaper:Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: September 2, 1896
Obituary: An Aged Woman Passed Away Died, at the residence of her son, R. K. BARNES in this place, at 3:20 o'clock p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 1896,
Sarah E. BARNES, aged 90 years, 2 months and 21 days. Deceased was up to her death the oldest woman living in this township. Her maiden name was
EVANS; she was born in New Hampshire, where she also married Nathan BARNES, who was born near her own home. Ten children were born to the
pair and with them they came in 1851 to this place, settling on what is now the Reuben K. BARNES farm, just outside of our city limits.
Mr. BARNES died in 1870 at the age of sixty-nine years. Mrs. BARNES had long been feeble, and she was tenderly cared for by the son and his
wife with whom she made her home. She was a woman of earnest Christian character, an exemplary member of the Baptist church. The funeral took place on
Thursday from the home where she died, Rev. A. W. CLAXON, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. All the children of the deceased (except two sons,
George and John, living in Mason county) were present, viz: Reuben, at whose home she died; Almon from Forest City; Dr. Asaph A., Girard; Joseph, Milton, Kansas;
and Mrs. Rebecca HOVEY, Forest City. Three of the sons, Almon, Asaph and Joseph, were soldiers in war-days, all serving
in Capt. R. H. WOODS's company in the 97th Illinois Inft. Regt. The grandchildren of deceased number 26, and the great-grandchildren 30.
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: June 30, 1931
Obituary: W. F. BARNET DIES MONDAY, SPRINGFIELD Funeral services for William Floyd BARNETT, 46, Springfield attorney who died early Monday
at St. John's hospital, Springfield, will be held at the residence at 9 o'clock Thursday morning and at 9:30 o'clock at the First Christian church,
Rev. Clark Walker CUMMINGS officiating. Interment will be made in Mayfield Memorial cemetery at Carlinville. Mr. BARNETT was born at
Barnett, November 5, 1884. He was a graduated from the University of Illinois in 1919. For several years he was employed in the securities department
of the Secretary of State's office under Louis L. EMMERSON, now governor. Shortly after Mr. EMMERSON became governor, Mr. BARNETT
resigned his office and entered the law firm of BROWN, HAY and STEPHENS. He was a member of the following Masonic organizations:
Springfield lodge 4, A. F. & A. M., Springfield chapter 1, Royal Arch Mason; Springfield council 2, Royal and Select Masons, Elwood commandery 6,
Knights Templar; Consistory and Coordinate bodies; Ansar temple, A. A. A. O. N. M. S. He was worshipful master of Springfield lodge 4, A. F. & A. M. in 1926;
high priest of Springfield chapter 1, R. A. M., in 1927, and 1928 and at the time of his death was senior warden of Sangamon lodge of perfection and engineer
and seneschal of Springfield consistory. Surviving are his wife, Rebecca; mother, Mrs. Laura BARNETT, of near Carlinville; three sisters,
Mrs. Mabel GROVES, of Litchfield; Mrs. Stella GROVES and Miss Myrtle G. BARNETT, of Barnett; two brothers, Jesse Ed and Truman BARNETT
also of Barnett.
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield Daily News
Date of Obituary: November 29, 1911
Obituary: PROMINENT MAN DIED TUESDAY. William Thomas BARNETT Passes Away at His Home In This City. William Thomas BARNETTdied at his home,
821 North State street in this city Tuesday morning, November 28, aged 69 years, 10 months and 28 days. Death was the result of a stroke of apoplexy,
following a series of paralytic strokes. His death was momentarily expected for almost thirty-six hours, following the attack which came at 7 o'clock
Sunday evening. Death ensued at 5:33 Tuesday morning. The deceased was one of the best known men of the neighborhood surrounding Shaw's Point. He was
born and reared in that vicinity and lived there all his life, with the exception of the last two years. The deceased was born on December 10, 1841,
in Shaw's Point township. In the immediate vicinity he grew to manhood, prospered and won the universal esteem of a large neighborhood. Two years ago
Mr. BARNETT sustained a stroke of paralysis, and although he recovered he realized that he would be obliged to take life less strenuously.
Accordingly he and his wife removed to Litchfield where they wold be close to kin and where their duties wold be less ardous. Since his abode in this city,
Mr. BARNETT has been practically an invalid, but at all times a most cheerful and optomistic patient. It was during the two last trying years of his
life that the true character and affable disposition of the man was sorely tested, for he delighted in the great out doors, loved the association of his
friends and enjoyed the affillations of his church, of all of which he was practically deprived. His faith served him to the last and he passed from this
life as peacefully as he lived it, leaving as a sweet memory a record of a Christ like life. Mr. BARNETT was in his youth decided that the Christian
life was the only one worth while, and accordingly became a Christian and united with the Christian church. When he removed to this city, he and his faithful
wife placed their membership with the congregation at the Union Avenue Christian church. The surviving members of the immediate family are as follows:
The widow, Mrs. Elvira J. BARNETT; two sons, William Claude BARNETT, and Charles E. BARNETT, both prominent business men of this city;
two brothers, G. W. and B. S. BARNETT, both of the town of Barnett, and one sister, Mrs. W. A. WILSON of Carlinville. A number of other
relatives and a host of friends deeply mourn the demise and have only the sincerest sympathy for the immediate family. Brief preliminary obsequies will
be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the family residence, 821 North State street, after which the funeral party will proceed overland to the Shaw's Point
church, where the service proper over the remains will be held at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Charles W. ROSS will conduct both services. Interment will be
made in Shaw's Point cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 23, 1927
Obituary: Hardin BARTO died at his home in Bird township six miles west of Carlinville where he has resided for the last three years. He passed away
Monday evening (Feb 27). His death was caused from double pneumonia. He leaves a wife, who was formerly Grace DUCKELS and an aged mother, Mrs. F. E.
BARTO, and one brother Dr. J. H. BARTO of St. Louis. The funeral services will be held at the residence of George DUCKELS, in Second
South street, Carlinville, IL, at 1:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: November 24, 1926
Obituary: Dies Suddenly in Hospital at Springfield Today. D. M. BATES, Formerly a Supervisor of Macoupin County, Passed Away at St. John's Hospital -
Leading Farmer of Community. The many friends of D. M. BATES were grieved to learn of his sudden death at Springfield, Thursday afternoon. He had been
in failing health a year or more. He was one of the best known men in the Carlinville vicinity and had always been an active farmer. Douglas M. BATES
was born in Bird township (as was also his father before him), on May 11, 1861, the son of George and Agnes (ADAMS) BATES. His mother preceded
him in death in December 1869. Being left motherless at an early age, the father married Jane CARR who reared the family of six small children to majority.
The father passed away Feb. 4, 1879. He was reared in Macoupin County, attending the district schools as other boys did, until he had acquired sufficient
knowledge of the common branches that he might assume the heavier obligations of life. Laying aside his school books, he gave his attention to the work
of the farm with which he had been assisting since his early boyhood. He remained a member of the parental household until he attained his majority, when he
started in on his own. He first rented some land with such success that at the end of six years he was able to buy his father's farm. This has been his home
ever since where he has engaged in general farming and stock raising. By good business methods he has been so successful that he had acquired holdings of 445
acres of land in Bird and Carlinville townships, all under a high state of cultivation and well improved. On October 5, 1882 he was joined in wedlock to Miss
Mattie A. WILSON, daughter of James and Rebecca (BARR) WILSON of Honey Point township. Seven children were born to this union, of whom
five are living, namely, Morris O., Walter M., Byron G. of Carlinville; Webster W. of Palmyra; and one daughter, Agnes, wife of L. D. BROWN of Peoria.
He also leaves ten grandchildren. In religious faith, the family were Baptists and their political allegiance given to the Democratic party. He served several
terms as assistant supervisor of Carlinville township and for 21 years was school director of his district. A capable businessman, reliable and trustworthy,
he was always held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. Mr. BATES united with the Charity Baptist church when a young man and was ordained to the
office of deacon and still held this position at the time of his death. He will be sorely missed by the congregation. In addition to his immediate family, Mr.
BATES leaves three brothers, Q. H. BATES of Bird, James BATES, who lives east of Carlinville, William BATES, Chicago, and one sister,
Mrs. Ida COLE of Nilwood. One sister, Mrs. GRIFFIN, died in Tennessee about five years ago. He also leaves three uncles, F. M. BATES of this
city, and Calvin and Atison BATES of Bird. The funeral services were held on Sunday. A number of friends and relatives assembled at the residence at 11:30
where short services were held and the body was then taken to Charity church where the funeral services took place. On account of the roads, the procession had
to go a roundabout way so as to follow the oiled road, as it would have been impossible to reach Charity church by the regular road. The funeral sermon was
delivered by Rev. GAITHER of Jerseyville who is pastor of the church, in a solemn and impressive manner. The church was crowded with relatives and friends
of the deceased. The pallbearers were Bert, Frank and Fred WILSON of this city; John MOSS, George BATES, Charles BATES, Claude
BATES and George RHODES, Jr. The honorary pallbearers were ? BEVERS, Craven DENBY, Geo.RHODES, Sr., Chas. KESSINGER,
J. P. PRESSLER, Geo. DENBY, William KESSINGER and ? P. KESSINGER. The flower bearers were Mrs. Roy BATES, Mrs. George
BATES, Mrs. Vincent CALLAHAN, Lolah COLE, Mrs. John MOSS and Mrs. O. L. CAUDREY.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: January 18, 1928
Obituary: Francis M. BATES, son of William and Martha BATES, was born September 28, 1845 in Western Mound township, and died Jan.
10, 1928, at the home of his daughter Mrs. C. F. SANDERS in Kemper at the age of 82 years, three months and 12 days. At 8 years of age, he moved with
his parents to Bird township. He was united in marriage to Rosetta BROWN in November, 1868. To this union four children were born, namely: Claude of
Bird township, Nellie, wife of C. F. SANDERS of Kemper; John W., deceased; and Martha, wife of Otis J. VAUGHAN of Carlinville. Mrs. BATES
died September 8, 1880. He was married to Cythia E. ADAMS, who survives him, May 6, 1885. To this union was born one son, F. F. BATES of
Carlinville. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and two aged brothers, James Calvin and Attison, both of Bird township. In 1910 he moved to Carlinville
where he lived until a few months ago. At an early age he became a member of Shiloh church and for many years he served as deacon. Besides those named,
he leaves other relatives and friends who regret deeply his death. The funeral, conducted by Rev. B. F. DRAKE of Palmyra, was held at Shiloh church
at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13th. The following, who were nephews, acted as pallbearers: Q. H. BATES, L. C. BATES, Edward BATES,
Byron BATES, Walter BATES and Maurice BATES. Those in attendance from out of town were Mrs. John BATES and daughter,
Mrs. Vincent CALLAHAN and Mr. and Mrs. Edward BATES of St. Louis, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold COOK of Jerseyville. Card of Thanks.
The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation of the many expressions of sympathy and kind deeds of assistance during the sickness and death of
husband and father.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: October 10, 1898
Obituary: Passed to the Great Beyond. Demise of Mrs. Martha BATES, Old and Respected Resident. Died, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J. W.
LUMPKIN, in Carlinville, Ill., on Sunday, October 9th, 1898, Martha BATES, aged 80 years, 1 month and 14 days. Grandma BATES
was born in Jefferson county, Tennessee, on the 25th day of August 1818, and was the daughter of Eli and Nancy WITT. When about 11 years of age,
she together with her father's family, removed to Illinois and settle in Greene county. On the 21st day of December, 1837, she was united in marriage
with James W. BATES, and they immediately removed to Barr township and settled upon land which had been entered from the government by her husband,
and at once proceeded to carve out a home and farm in the then wilderness. On the 4th day of February, 1845, her husband was called to the great beyond and
thus she was left a widow with two small children to face the hardships of pioneer life. But with the fortitude that characterized the early settlers of
this country, she reared and educated her children, both of whom are still living, John BATES, now of Minden Mines, Mo., and Mrs. J. W. LUMPKIN,
of this city. More than twenty of the last years of her life were spent at the home of her daughter. On the 24th day of June last, she accidentally fell on
a stairway and severely injured her hip joint, as well as shocking her whole system. She suffered the most excruciating pain a considerable portion of the
time for three and one-half months before death relieved her of her suffering. She was a good and true woman, in all that it takes to constitute true womanhood.
The sick, the needy and distressed, in her had a fast friend, who never failed them while she retained her strength. She was a firm believer in Christianity,
and had been a consistent member of the Baptist church for many years. During her last suffering she frequently declared herself ready for the great change.
Her funeral will take place from the residence on Tuesday, October 11, at 2 p.m., Rev. D. P. DEADRICK officiating.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: November 22, 1913
Obituary: Mrs. Anna Catherine BECKER, one of the pioneer residents of Virden, died Thursday night at 7:00 at the age of 86
years. The funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home, conducted by the Rev. J. G. REYNOLDS
of the Presbyterian church.
Submitted 2001 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Oct. 16, 1935
Obituary:Frederick G. BECKER, 56, for many years a carpenter contractor of Virden, Died at his home there at 4 am Tuesday.
Decedent is survived by his wife, Mary STREBEL BECKER; three step-children, George HERDER of Springfield; Mrs. Maria
ARAMNNIE of Berry; Mrs. Julia VANCIL of Kane; his mother, Mrs. Caroline BECLER, Virden; four brothers, Otis B. of
Springfield; Oscar L., Albert M. and Russell H., all of Virden; three sisters, Mrs. Ada GOODPASTURE, Miss Carrie BECKER of
Virden and Mrs. Anna HENRY of Winchester. Funeral services were held at St. Catherine's church at 9:30am Friday. Rev Willam B. WHALEN
officiated and interment was in the Virden Cemetery.
Submitted 2006 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 11 Feb 1893
Obituary: Died of Dropsy, on Sunday, February 5, 1893, Mina, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Fritz BECKER, aged three years. She had been
suffering extremely for several months. The funeral took place from the family residence at 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, Rev.
WEISBRODT officiating. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all.
Submitted 2004 by Beverly Holler
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: April 16, 1919
Obituary: Sophia Catherine (BLOTHE) BEHME, widow of the late Julius BEHME, died at her home in the First ward in this city,
Friday, April 11th, at 12 o'clock noon. Her death was very sudden and unexpected. For many years Mrs. BEHME resided on a farm northeast of this
city, but six years ago removed to Carlinville. Her husband died about 12 years ago. She leaves to mourn her passing six children - five daughters, Lena
(BEHME) KLAUS, Anna BEHME, Julia (BEHME) DALBY, Kate (BEHME) YOWELL, Emma (BEHME) SHARP,
and one son, Albert BEHME, 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday morning at 11 o'clock from St. Paul's
Evangelical Church. Rev. William REIMEIR officiating. The remains were taken to Sulphur Springs Cemetery northeast of this city,
where interment was made.
Submitted 1998 by Glenn Sheets
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: March 5, 1915
Obituary: Mrs. Charolette BENTRUP, nee BEHRENFELD, was born in Gelzenkfrchen Waterscheid, Westphalen, Germany, August 28, 1866.
She lived with her parents in Germany until 1887 when she came to America. In the same year she was married to Henry BENTRUP in Staunton.
They lived in Staunton many years and by industry and frugality accumulated considerable property. Two and one half years ago Mr. BENTRUP
died, leaving his property to his wife. She lived in the south-west part of Staunton on the cemetery road with her son Henry, until the time she
was taken to Litchfield to operated on for the disease. Her death occurred at that place, as mentioned above. At the time of her death she was aged 48
years, 6 months and 2 days. Left to mourn her loss are her son Henry, who is left alone in the world by the death of his mother. The funeral will
be held from the late home to St. Paul's church at 2 p.m. on next Sunday, Rev. F. DUSCHLE officiating.
Submitted 1998 by Glenn Sheets
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: March 7, 1963
Obituary: TWO 90-YEAR-OLD RESIDENTS ANSWER FINAL SUMMONS Fred BENTRUP, Sr., aged resident of this community, passed away Wednesday morning
of last week at 1:05 o'clock at the Community Memorial Hospital, as was briefly noted in last week's issue. He was aged 93 years, 2 months and
5 days. He was born in Germany on December 22, 1869, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry BENTRUP. As a young man he came to this
country and on Sept. 8, 1890, he was united in marriage with Miss Lydia SCHAEPER, and they made their home on a farm south of Staunton.
Mrs. BENTRUP died on May 1, 1931. Mr. BENTRUP continued to be active around his farm until about two years ago, when he fell
and injured his hip. He was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00
o'clock at the Fritz Funeral Home in our city, with Rev. Kenneth D. KUENNING, pastor of St. Paul United Church of Christ, officiating.
Interment was in the Spangle Cemetery, southeast of Staunton. Decedent is survived by a daughter, Miss Emma BENTRUP, who resides at the
family home south of Staunton; three sons, Fred, Jr., Henry and Louis BENTRUP, all of Staunton; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren;
also other more distant relatives. A daughter Lydia, died in 1941, and two brothers and three sisters also preceded him in death.
Submitted 24 Nov 1998 by Glenn Sheets
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: November 22, 1912
Obituary: Henry Wilhelm BENTRUP was born July 11, 1858, in Alberdissen, Westfalen, Germany. In 1885 he came to America and in 1887
was married to Charlotte BARENFELD. To this union one child was born, Henry of this city. He has been sick for some time, but was
seriously ill only the last few days. His death occured at his residence on Nov. 15, 1912 at 10:30 P.M., heart trouble being the immediate
cause. At his death he was aged 54 years, 3 months and 4 days. His mother survives him, also his wife, one son, one brother Fred who lives
near this city and four sisters, one in Germany, Mrs. Fred SCHACHT of Wisconsin, Miss Lena SCHROEDER of North Dakota, Mrs.
Anna PATHAMAN of North Dakota. One brother having died about this time last year. The funeral services were held at the church and
the Concordia Singing Society of which he was a member had charge of the services at the cemetery.
Submitted 24 Nov 1998 by Glenn Sheets
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: October 27, 1911
Obituary: HERMAN BENTRUP KILLED IN MINE - Herman H. BENTRUP, a loader in #14 mine was badly injured by a fall of slate last
Saturday about 12:30 p.m. Mr. BENTRUP was brought to his home and died at 3:00 o'clock. He was wedging down coal, the mass giving
way fell over knocking out the props which caused the slate to fall. He was bruised about the head, but a bruise over the heart was the
fatal one. On Sunday morning Coroner KARNES held an inquest with the following jury: Harvey STROUD, foreman, J.E.SHARP,
John CHAPMAN, Henry HOUSAM, Otto SCHULMEISTER and Roy HORTON. After visiting the mine and hearing the evidence they
rendered a verdict holding the company for neglect as follows: "That the deceased came to his death by a fall of slate in room no. 2, tenth
right, east side of mine #14 of the Consolidated Coal Company at Staunton, Illinois, and we furthermore believe that non compliance be said
company in regard to the provision of the state mining law which provides that no man shall be permitted to enter the mine when his working
place is reported dangerous, except to repair same, contributed to the cause of his death." It was one of the longest sessions of a coroner's
jury ever held here and a thorough and rigid examination of all witnesses was held, as well as the evidence of the inspector taken. The funeral
was held on Monday at 2:00 o'clock from the house to St. Paul's church, Rev. RAUSCH officiating the funeral being largely attended by
members of the lodge and the local miners to which deceased belonged. Mr. BENTRUP was well known in this city and had been for years a
familiar figure, at one time running a saloon where the Luker building now stands. For the past several years he has been engaged in mining.
He leaves a wife and four children, all at home, and several brothers and sisters and other relatives. His wife was a daughter of William
BRAKHANE who recently died, thus her trials are numerous and hard to bear. The Star Times extends sympathy.
Submitted 24 Nov 1998 by Glenn Sheets
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: May 7, 1931
Obituary: Mrs. Lydia A. BENTRUP, wife of Fred BENTRUP Sr., and one of the well known residents of our community, on Friday
morning, May 1 at 4 o'clock passed away at the family home, southeast of Staunton. Mrs. BENTRUP had been ill since sometime and
in March underwent an operation at the St. Francis Hospital at Litchfield. Death was due to carcinoma of the liver. The subject of this
sketch was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen SCHAEPER and was born at St. Louis on Jan. 20, 1870, hence attaining an
age of 61 years, 3 months and 11 days. On September 18, 1890 she was united in marriage with Fred BENTRUP, the ceremony taking
place at St. Louis. The newly married couple took possession of a farm south of Staunton and have resided in this community continuously
since. Of their union five children, three sons and two daughters were born. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock
from the family home, followed by services at the St. Paul church, Rev A. H. WEGENER officiating. Interment was at the
Spangle Cemetery, south of Staunton. Pallbearers were Otto PASCHEN, Fred HOCHMUTH, O.C. SCHMUTZLER,
Albert SCHNEIDER, John HOXSEY and Henry SCHUETTE. Mrs. BENTRUP was a member of the St. Paul's Church and of
the Woman's Union. Those left to cherish her memory are; her husband; three sons, Henry, Fred Jr., and Louis and two daughters, Misses
Emma and Lydia all of Staunton. Two brothers Louis and August SCHAEPER and one sister Miss Julia SCHAEPER, also all of
Staunton.
Submitted 24 Nov 1998 by Glenn Sheets
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: April 1923
Obituary: AGED LADY CLAIMED BY GRIM REAPER - Maria A. BENTRUP, 94 years old, died early Saturday Morning Mrs. Maria A.
BENTRUP, the oldest resident of this community, Saturday morning at 8 o'clock was summoned from this life by the grim reaper
death, having attained the unusual age of 94 years, 3 months and 1 day. Death was due to senility. Mrs. BENTRUP was born on
Jan. 27, 1829 near Herford, Westphalen, Germany, and spent the early portion of her life in that country where in October, 1855,
she was united in marriage with Herman BENTRUP. Their union was blessed with eight children, of whom five preceded the
mother in death. The family resided in Germany for a number of years and in 1885 came to America, locating at Staunton where the
subject of this sketch has resided continuously since. The husband and father was summoned from this life on Jan. 1, 1892, and
since a number of years Mrs. BENTRUP made her home with her son, Fred BENTRUP, at whose home she died. The funeral was held
Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the home, followed by services at the St. Paul's church at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. NIEDRENHOFER
officiating. Interment was at the Staunton Cemetery. Those left to chierish her memory of the estimable lady are: one son,
Fred BENTRUP; two daughters, Mrs. Lena SCHROEDER of Hebron, N.D., and Mrs. Fredericka SCHACHT of Chipewa Falls, Wis.;
22 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren, and many more distant relatives and friends. May she slumber in
exceeding peace after her long earthly pilgrimage.
Submitted 2003 by John Berriman
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: August 21, 1914
Obituary: Mrs. Job BERRIMAN, Sr. died at her home in this city Friday night, August 14, aged sixty-four years, four months and
five days. The funeral service was held in the First Methodist Episcopal church Monday afternoon, at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev.
F. B. WARD, and the interment was in the Virden cemetery. Mrs Catherine BERRIMAN was born in St. Ives, Cornwall,
England, April 9, 1850. She came to this country in March,1872. She is survived by her husband, three sons and four daughters. The sons
are John, Charles, and Frank BERRIMAN and the daughters are Mrs. Joseph FISH, Mrs. George GRAHAM, all of this city,
and Mrs. Edward FISH of Springfield and Mrs. William ATKINSON of Fillmore, ILL. She is also survived by one step-son,
Job BERRIMAN, Jr., of Virden, and one step-daughter, Mrs Hattie TAYLOR of Morristown, N.J. The deceased was a kind and
loving mother.
Submitted 2003 by John Berriman
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: November 1914
Obituary: Job BERRIMAN, Sr. We could but briefly mention last week the death of Job BERRIMAN, Sr., which occurred last
Friday morning. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon in the Methodist church, conducted by Rev. F. B. WARD and the interment
was in the Virden Cemetery. Mr. BERRIMAN was born in Hayle, Cornwall, England, March 5, 1836 and died at his home in
this city October 30, 1914, aged 78 years, 7 months and 25 days. He came to America in 1871, settling for a time in New Jersey at
Batestown, and in 1890 came to Virden. He was a miner by occupation but about the year 1893 or 1894 after leaving the mines at
Sorento quit mining as he had contracted the disease known as miner's asthma. His death was due to a complication of diseases which
had made him an invalid for some time, the last four months of which he was unable to lie in bed but was compelled to sit up in a
chair. His wife died last August. He is survived by four sons and five daughters. The sons are Job, Charles, Frank and John BERRIMAN,
all of this city, and the daughters are Elizabeth, Mrs. George GRAHAM; Jane, Mrs. Joe FISH; Martha, Mrs. Ed FISH
of Springfield. Mrs. Ethel ATKINSON of Filmore, ILL., and Mrs. Hattie TAYLOR of Morristown, N.J.
Submitted 2010 by Elizabeth Rivera
Name of Newspaper: The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Date of Obituary: 28 March 1931
Obituary: Funeral services for Wesley BEST, who died at his home in Worden on Monday afternoon, March 23, at 2:00 o'clock were held
Wednesday afternoon, March 25, at 1:30 o'clock at the residence and at 1:45 o'clock at the Worden Methodist Church, Rev. F. M. MCKINNEY
officiating. The pallbearers were; Orvel BIRD, of Staunton, Louis BOWLES, George BEST, James KIENLE, John
C. LOEWER, and Herman C. PETERS of Worden, The choir sang, "Face to Face," "God will take care of you," and "Death Is Only a Dream." There
were a number of beautiful floral offerings. The funeral was largely attended- and a number from out of town were in attendance. Mr. BEST's
death was due to complications after a two week's illness. He was born on a farm near Staunton, December 20, 1875, and had attained the
age of 54 years, 3 months and 3 days. He was preceded in death by his father, Wm.[sic] F. BEST, about a year ago. Two sisters, also preceded
him in death. He spent his entire life in the vicinity of Worden and Staunton. He is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. Luella BEST,
two sisters, Mrs. Mary LAMB and Mrs. Verna SCOGGINS of Worden, 5 nieces, Mrs. Grover BIRD, Mrs. Clinton FARIS,
of Stauuton. Mrs. Walter SOLTERMANN, of Worden, Mrs. John CONROY and Mrs. Wilfred ROW of Worden and a number of other more
distant relatives and friends. Interment was in the New Hope Cemetery at Worden: Among those who attended the funeral from out of town
were Mr. and Mrs. James ALLEN, Charles WEEK, Mr. and Mrs. Christ NESSEL, Mr. and Mrs. James MCGAUGHEY, Sr.,
James MCGAUGHEY, Jr., Sam MCGAUGHEY, Charles MCGAUGHEY, Perry Sawyer Howard SHERFY, John SHERFY, Mr. and Mrs.
Grover BIRD and daughter Helen and son Wilbur, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton FARRIS; Mr.'and Mrs. Otis BIRD, Mrs. Marion BIRD,
Mr. and Mrs. George BIRD, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BENNETT, David PAULEY, Mr. and Mrs. Mike PINTAR and son Joseph Orvel
BIRD and Bert SAWYER of Staunton.
Submitted 2010 by Elizabeth Rivera
Name of Newspaper: The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Date of Obituary: 12 April 1935
Obituary: BEST Funeral Services Funeral services for Mrs. Luella BEST who died at her home In Staunton Friday night at
11:45 o'clock were held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Wegener Chapel In Staunton followed by services at the Worden Methodist Church.
Rev. K. W. KEPNCR officiated, assisted by Windle ROBINSON of Waverly. The pallbearers were Ed OLIVE, George C. BEST
Wm. L. GRANT, Theo. C. UNGER, Abel OLIVE and Ralph WOHLERT. The choir sang "Face to Face" and "Saved By
Grace." Miss Bessie OLIVE sang; "Death Is Only a Dream." Mrs. BEST's death was due to complications which followed the fracturing
of a hip four months ago. She spent a month at the St. Francis hospital in Lltchfleld after the injury. She was born Dec 9, 1849 at West Prairie
near Staunton and had attained the age of 85 years, 3 months and 26 days, and was a daughter of the late Henry and Sarah SAWYER,
pioneer residents of Staunton. She was the last surviving member of a family of six children. She was married to Wilburn F. BEST in
1866. Her husband preceded her in death five years ago. A son Wesley and two daughters also preceeded her in death. Mrs. BEST was a
former resident ot Worden. A month ago she and her daughter and family moved to Staunton. She was a member of the Worden Methodist church. She
is survivcd by two daughters, Mrs. Mary J LAMB of Worden, Mrs. Verna SCOGGINS of Staunton, five grandchildren and twelve
great-grandchildren. Interment was in the city cemetery at Worden.
Submitted 2010 by Elizabeth Rivera
Name of Newspaper: The Edwardsville Intelligencer
Date of Obituary: 19 May 1930
Obituary: W. F. BEST of Worden Succumbs Funeral Services Will Be Held From Family Home Tuesday Afternoon. W. F. BEST,
resident of Worden and vicinity for many years, died at the family home Sunday morning about five o'clock following an lllness of five weeks.
Death was due to Bright's disease. Mr. BEST was born near Staunton January 9. 1842, the son of Ephriam and Elizabeth BEST
and had attained the age of eighty-eight years, four months and nine days. In 1868 he was united In marriage to Miss Luella SAWYER,
who survives with three of their five children. Elizabeth and Leona BEST preceded their father in death. The children surviving are:
Mary LAMB, Mrs. Verna SCOGGINS and Wesley BEST of Worden. Five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren also survive.
Mr. BEST was the last survivor of his immediate family. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the family
home thence to the Worden Methodist Church of which he was a member. Rev. F. M. MCKILNNEY will conduct the rites and interment will be
made in Worden City Cemetery.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Wayne Bettis
Name of Newspaper: West Plains Journal, Mo.
Date of Obituary: March 21,1923
Obituary: Alexander BETTIS, father of Mrs. Ed. FOSTER of West Plains, died at his daughter's home here last Wednesday, March
21, death being due to influenza and complications. Mr. BETTIS and his wife who were both quite old, had been living at Viola, Ark.,
until recently. About a week before Mr. BETTIS' death, he and his aged wife moved to West Plains to reside with their daughter. Mr.
BETTIS was born near Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 22, 1840. When an infant, his parents moved to Illinois. He married Miss Sarah M.
JENKINS, near Girard, Illinois, in the year 1862. To them, nine children were born. John H. BETTIS of Viola, Ark.; Mrs. Elva
HART of Colorado Springs, Colo.; George BETTIS of Nilwood, Illinois; James BETTIS of Winchester, Illinois; Mrs. Laura
SHIPLETT now living in Washington; Mrs. Bertha GREEN of South Fort Smith, Ark.; Clarence BETTIS of Cushing, Oklahoma;
Mrs. Artie FOSTER of West Plains, Mo. Fifty-four grandchildren and fifty great grandchildren. One brother and two sisters also survive
who are David BETTIS of Winchester, Illinois; Mrs. Pheobe ADAMS and Mrs. Nancy SHAW of Nilwood. The daughter living at South
Fort Smith, Ark,; and the son living at Viola Arkansas, with the daughter who resides here accompanied by other relatives and friends,
took the body to Viola, Arkansas; last Thursday where burial was made in Mt. Calm cemetery.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: April 16, 1931
Obituary: HERMAN BEYER, SR., PASSED AWAY AT HIS HOME ON FRIDAY MORNING. Herman BEYER, Sr, well known and long time resident of our community,
on Friday (April 10, 1931) morning at 11:50 o'clock passed away at his home, located on East Main Street, just beyond the city limits. Death was due
to cancer of the liver. Herman BEYER was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil BEYER, Sr. and was born in Germany on March 31, 1867, hence
attaining an age of 64 years and 10 days. He came to America as a young man and on March 10, 1894, was united in marriage with Miss Martha
REINHOLD. Of their union nine children, five daughters and four sons, were born. His father preceded him in death 18 years ago. The
funeral took place on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Huntman Funeral home. Rev MAYNARD of Granite City officiating. Interment was at
Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Max SCHUELER, Dave KIRKWOOD, Russell BROWN, Robert LOCKHART, William REINHOLD
and Curt BEYER, the latter of St. Louis. Mr. BEYER is survived by his widow; his aged mother in Germany: five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy
RAY of East Alton, Mrs. Minnie YAEGER and Mrs. Alma PEARCE of Granite city. Mrs. Frieda FRANCE of Staunton and Mrs.
Elnora WILLIAMSON of Peoria; four sons, Walter of Chicago and Emil, Herman, Jr. and Curt of Staunton; three brothers, Curt of St. Louis, Alfred
of Detroit and Bruno in Germany; two sisters, Alma and Minnie in Germany; eight grandchildren, two Florene June YAEGER and Glenn RAY
having preceded him in death. Out of town relatives here to attend the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Paul REINHOLD, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
REINHIOLT, Mrs. Russell LARAON and son of Decatur, Mrs. Max REINHOLT of Finley; Mr. And Mrs. Gus SCHUELER, son Max and
daughter Lillie and Mrs. Selma CASSENS of Alton; Mr. and Mrs. Curt BEYER, daughter Alma and son Curt and Mrs. Ella WATSON
and daughter of St. Louis.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: July 24, 1924
Obituary: Mrs. Emil BEYER, a well known resident to our city, died Friday morning at 7 o'clock at the home of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Henry ANTHONY, of Belleville, where she spent the last 6 months. Death was due to dropsy and she attained an age of only 25 years, 25
days. Mrs. BEYER, whose maiden name was Isobel ANTHONY, was born at Rich Prairie, Illinois on June 23, 1899. On February 28, 1917 she
married Emil BEYER, the ceremony taking place in Carlinville. The couple resided in Staunton and their union was graced by one child, a son. When the
ravages of disease overtook her, Mrs. BEYER returned to the home of her parents where every possible effort was made to ward off her ailment,
to no avail. The funeral was conducted Sunday afternoon at Belleville, Rev. RANSON officiating and interment was at the Walnut Hill
Cemetery. Left to cherish her memory are the husband, Emil, one son, Melvin Emil, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry ANTHONY of Belleville; one
brother Joseph ANTHONY of Belleville, 2 sisters Mrs. Charles FUNDERBURK and Mrs. Lester SCOTT of Caseyville and other more distant
relatives and friends.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: December, 1954
Obituary: Staunton, Dec. 14 - Mrs. Martha BEYER, 84, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy V.
FRANCE, 407 S. Hibbard. Decedent was born in Saxony, Germany, May 20, 1870, a daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Willhelm REINHOLT.
She came to Staunton in 1883 with her parents and has since resided here. On March 10, 1894, she was married to Herman E. BEYER, of Staunton.
Mr. BEYER died April 13, 1931. Survived by fve daughters, Mrs. Dorothy RAY, Waycross, Ga.; Mrs. Roy V. FRANCE, Staunton;
Mrs. Clarence DEAN, Gary, Ind; Mrs. Theodore YAEGER, Granite City; Mrs. Vernon MARTIN, Peoria, and four sons, Emil, Herman, and
Curt, all of Staunton and Walter BEYER in Chicago. She also leaves 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one brother, Charles
REINHOLDT, of Staunton. Friends may call at the Huntman funeral home from noon Wednesday until 2 p.m. Thursday when funeral services will be
conducted at the funeral home by Rev. M. P. SCHROEDEL, pastor of St Paul Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial in Memorial Park cemetery.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 24, 1911
Obituary: Found Dead in his Barn Succumbs to Paralysis. Fred BIERBAUM, aged about 76 years, was found lying dead in the barn
on his home place about two miles and a half south of Woodburn, Friday afternoon about 3 o'clock. The grewsome discovery was made by
Luther ELLIS, who works on the place. Mr. BIERBAUM was a prominent and wealthy farmer. He had the trials of hard work
and thrift which characterize most of the German farmers of this section. Lately he has been cutting and stacking wheat, and although
his son urged him to keep out of the field and leave the work to the younger men, the old gentleman stayed on the job and at noon
Friday, finished a large stack of wheat. He ate his dinner as usual and then went to the barn and this was the last seen of him until
about 3 p.m. About that hour a storm came up and the hired man went to the barn. As he entered he found Mr. BIERBAUM's body
lying on the floor, and quickly realized that he was dead. Mr. ELLIS called the members of the family and a physician and the
coroner were summoned. A jury composed of C. P. EDSALL, Geo. W. WOOD, Hugo FROEBEL, Wm. HEYDE,
Charles TEIBACH and Matt HERMAN found that the deceased came to his death from paralysis due to worry and exertion.
The aged widow and a son, L. E. BIERBAUM and a daughter Lena lived at home and the daughter kept house for her parents while
the son superintended the farm. The family are highly respected and well known. Mr. BIERBAUM had previously suffered one or
two light strokes of the disease which killed him. Funeral services will probably be held Monday and interment will be made at
Upper Alton. Coroner KARNES went to Shipman via the C. & A. Limited which stopped there especially for him, and
made a dark and lonesome drive from there to the BIERBAUM home, returning during the night also.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: March 28, 1955
Obituary: Alfred L. BISHOP, Mt. Olive merchant, died Sunday night at 11:25 o'clock in St. Francis hospital following a four
months illness. He was 48 years old last March 2. An only child of Roy E. and Sena MILLER BISHOP, he was born at Sorento and at an
early age moved with his parents to Mt. Olive. He was associated with his father in a wholesale tobacco business in Mt. Olive. He was united
in marriage with Mrs. Anna TERRACH SPOTTI in St. Michael's church rectory at Staunton on Feb. 15, 1936. He is survived by his wife
and his parents, all of Mt. Olive. Services will be conducted on Wednesday morning with short rites at Becker & Sons funeral home at
9:30 o'clock preceding the requiem mass in Church of the Ascension at 10 o'clock. Rev. Elmer SANDERS will officiate and interment
will be in Mt. Olive cemetery. The rosary will be recited in the funeral home Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield Daily News
Date of Obituary: January 4, 1902
Obituary: Passes Away Sunday Night at His Home Southwest of the City. Louis F. BITTER died Sunday night at 10:30 o'clock
at the home of his father, John BITTER, three miles southwest of the city, aged 32 years and 7 months. The death of the
deceased was the result of a cancer of the stomach. He had been sick for six weeks, being confined in the hospital three weeks
prior to his death, having been brought home with little hopes of recovery. He was a single man and leaves a father, two brothers
and three sisters to mourn his death. The funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the family residence.
Interment in Elmwood cemetery. 1-6-1902 The funeral Services over the remains of the late Louis F. BITTER were held
Wednesday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the residence, three miles southwest of the city. Rev. WEBB, of Anna, Il.,
formerly of this city officiated.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Shawn Corder
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: MRS. BELLE BLACKBURN. Belle SIMPSON was born near Darlington Yorkshire, England, August 2, 1839 and died Wednesday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home, aged 87 years, 7 months and 28 days. She came to America at the age of 25 years, with her
two brothers John and James SIMPSON and located in Carrollton, Greene County, where they lived for five years, after which
they traveled to Virden by stage coach where she has lived for the past 58 years. She was married in 1877 to Joseph BLACKBURN,
and to this union two children were born, a son Frank, died at the age of 15 and Anna, now Mrs. Lampton SMITH is left to
mourn her loss. Besides her daughter she leaves four grandchildren, Frank B., James, Charles, and George SMITH and many friends.
Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church at 2:30,
with Rev. BIDDLE officiating. Interment will be made in Virden cemetery.
Submitted 2006 by Nonnie Loveless
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: 16 Jan 1913
Obituary: BLAEUER services will be held on January 18, at 2 0'clock from St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Carlinville.
Interment in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Dolores Ford Mobley
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 23, 1929
Obituary: Mrs. Cenia BLEVINS died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cephas UPTON, Thursday, Jan. 17, 1929 in Atwater. She was
76 years, 11 months and 4 days old. She was born Feb. 13, 1852. Her husband preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1922 and also two children died in
childhood. She is survived by three children - Mrs. Nancy UPTON of Atwater; Miss Olive BLEVINS of Eureka, and Miss Lulista
BLEVINS of Washington, D.C. One brother survives, Charles SNOW of Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
at the Christian Church in Atwater, Rev. J.H. HOSTETLER of Hillsboro officiating. The pallbearers were James BOSTON,
J. E. BOSTON, John WESBROOK, J. A. COLE, J. W. PLAIN and George MASON. Interment was in the
Bethel Cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Dolores Ford Mobley
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 18, 1922
Obituary: "Death of Columbus BLEVINS" Shaw's Point lost one of it's most prominent and respected citizens in the death of
Columbus BLEVINS, who passed away at the family home, Monday, Jan. 16th at 7:30 a.m. after an illness of only 4 days from
pneumonia. He was aged 71 years, 1 month, and 14 days. The deceased was born in Shaw's Point township just a short distance from
where the family home now stands and has spent his entire life in that locality. He never was a member of any fraternal or other
Society or Church organization but was always proud to be at the forefront in any Christian or charitable work that was to be done.
He was a good man with his neighbors and at his own home where he was greatly loved and will be missed greatly. He was married in
about 1880 to Miss Cenia A. LAIR and to this union five children were born, two of whom have preceded him in death. Besides
his widow, he leaves to mourn their loss, three daughters, Miss Lucetta, a teacher in the Springfield schools, Miss Olive, a
teacher in the DeKalb high school, and Mrs. Nancy UPTON of Atwater; also, one son-in-law, Cephus UPTON and two
grandchildren, Mary and Alfred UPTON of Atwater. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 18th at 11 a.m. at Bethel
M.E. Church, the services being conducted by Rev. Charles UPTON. Interment in Bethel Cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Dolores Ford Mobley
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: October 29, 1902
Obituary: Death of Mrs. U. BLEVINS Monday morning at her home in Shaw's Point township, Mrs. Euphemia BLEVINS died,
aged 85 years. The deceased was one of the oldest residents of that township. Dec. 24, 1837, she was united in marriage to
Andrew GRAY, Rev. David GIMBLIN officiating. Mr. GRAY died in 1846. December 1st, 1848 she was united in
marriage to S. A. BLEVINS, John LEWIS, J.P. officiating. He died about five years ago. Mrs. BLEVINS had
been blind for some years and was in very poor health also. Her father was one of the first settlers in Macoupin county. She was
a stepmother of William GRAY, of Virden.
Submitted 2001 by Dolores Ford Mobley
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: April 7, 1897
Obituary: "Death of S.A. BLEVINS" Died Monday at his home in Shaw's Point township of old age, S. A. BLEVINS, age 83. The
funeral will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from the family residence after which interment will be made in Bethel cemetery.
The deceased was an upright citizen, respected by his friends and neighbors, a member of the Christian Church and leaves a wife
and seven children to mourn his departure from earth.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Michelle Bley
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: 1940
Obituary: Doctor David L. BLEY, pioneer physician and surgeon of Staunton, died Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at his home.
He had been ill for serveral days, advanced age having enfeebled him and he was unable to rally from his ailment. He was 86 years,
3 months and 3 days of age. Dr. BLEY was born in Philadelphia, Pa., on November 13, 1853, a son of the late Dr. and Mrs.
George BLEY. The family came to Staunton when the subject of this sketch was a boy of eight. The elder Dr. BLEY opened
a drug store in Staunton, in addition to practicing as a physician. The son prepared for the study of medicine in his father's drug store,
and after completing his school course in the public schools here, he enrolled in the Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, graduating
from that institution with a degree of Doctor of Medicine. For a short time Dr. Dave practiced his profession in Mt. Olive and New Douglas,
coming to Staunton in 1879. For some 60 years he continuously served the people in this vicinity, retiring from active practice only
about a year ago. His record of service is one that can be equaled by but very few in the entire county. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon at the Wegener Funeral Home, Rev. J. A. OESCH, pastor of the Presbyterian church officiating. Interment was at the Staunton
City cemetery. Staunton Lodge No. 177, A M., of which he was a member, conducted the ritualistic ceremonial at the grave.
Pall bearers were L. B. DILLINGHAM, Chas. MCGAUGHEY, J. R. RUSSELL, A. C. WEBSTER, H. E. HOPPER
and B. G. FRIDLI. As a tribute to the unselfish service to the community, Mayor Wm. B. MCBRIEN issued a proclamation asking
that all business houses be closed during the hours of the funeral. Dr. BLEY had never married, and he is survived by one sister,
Mrs. Nellie WURTZ of Joliet; the following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Edna DRIPPS GOFF, who resided with him and cared for him
during the past several years; Dr. Robert BLEY of Bunker Hill; George WURTZ of Lexington, Ky., Mrs. Marian EDWARDS of
Hollywood, Calif, and Misses Mary and Martha WURTZ of Joliet. The life of Doctor Dave was an example of complete dedication to the
service of the people of this vicinity. For over sixty years he unselfishly carried on the work of his chosen profession among the people
whom he loved. In the earlier days of his career, it was with horse and buggy, and often on horseback, that he answered his calls to the
bedsides of the ill and distressed-helped little souls into the world, treated their childhood ailments, delivered their children and waited
on them when death came to lay clammy hands on their brows. This work he carried on for three-score years-helped three generations
arrive, and many times eased the last moments of those into whom he had spanked the breath of life. In rain or shine, sleet or snow,
day or night, he visited his patients-too often without any recompense. But he cheerfully wiped the slate clear where adversity and misfortune
had frowned, and kept going on, relieving human aches and pains and taking for his renumeration the smiles of gratitude his efforts brought.
Doctor Dave was probably the best beloved individual in this part of the state, as well he should have been. Dr. David L. BLEY lived
a long and extremely useful life. In worldly goods he was at the end relatively poor. In blessings from the people he had helped, however,
he was fabulously wealthy. May he rest in exceeding peace! Among those from a distance attending the funeral services were Mrs. Pearl
BLEY and son Billy of Beardstown; Dr. and Mrs. Robert BLEY of Bunker Hill; Mrs. O. R. UNGER of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs.
Harriet CAMPBELL, Mr. and Mrs. Charles MILLER and Mrs. Sophia FAULSTICH of St. Louis; Leslie GEORGE, Frank
GODSON, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas WILLIAMSON and Mrs. B. T. CHAPMAN of Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs. P. G. SAWYER of
Carlinville, as well as many other friends from other nearby towns whose names we were unable to obtain.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Michelle Bley
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: January 19, 1922
Obituary: Dr. George BLEY died at Bunker Hill. Dr. George BLEY of Beardstown, brother of Dr. D. L. BLEY and Mrs.
M. B. DRIPPS of our city, died suddenly Tuesday at 12:20 o'clock p.m. at the home of Dr. Robert BLEY at Bunker Hill.
Death was due to heart spasm and the doctor sustained the attack shortly after having partaken of a hearty dinner. His age at the
time was 70 years. Dr. George BLEY is well known in our city having been born in Staunton and spent his youth here. For the
past 20 years he practiced medicine at Beardstown, where he conducted a private sanitarium. In November of the past year he sustained
an attack of heart trouble and since that time has been sojourning in Staunton and Bunker Hill in an effort to regain his health. He
had planned to visit his brother and sister in our city Tuesday and was making arrangements to come over here when death overtook him.
Funeral arrangements have not been made as this goes to press but burial will be at Beardstown. He is survived by one son, Dr. Walter
BLEY, two brothers, Dr. D. L. BLEY of Staunton and Dr. Robert BLEY of Bunker Hill; two sisters, Mrs. M. B.
DRIPPS of Staunton and Mrs. Nellie WURTZ of Joliet, besides other more distant relatives. His wife preceded him in death
a number of years ago.
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