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Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: May 17, 1943
Obituary: Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte NIEHAUS BOEHME of Cahokia Township, who died at St. Francis hospital
Saturday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock following an illness of 18 months, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon. Short rites at the
Gerlt funeral home at 1:30 o'clock will preceded services at Trinity Lutheran church, four miles west of Litchfield, at 2 o'clock.
Rev. A. J. Klindworth will be in charge and interment will be in Mt. Olive city cemetery. The body will lie at the
funeral home to await services. Mrs. BOEHME was a native of Germany, where she was born May 10. 1864, a
daughter of Ludwig and Margaret KONSTEINER NIEHAUS. She came with her parents to the United States when three
years old, and to the Litchfield community. She was united in marriage to Julius BOEHME Feb. 5, 1891, the couple
locating on a farm three and a half miles west of Litchfield in Cahokia township, Macoupin county. Mr. BOEHME
preceded his wife in death Oct. 15, 1940. Mrs. BOEHME is survived by 10 children, Louis BOEHME and Mrs.
Louis PRANGE of Litchfield; Adolph BOEHME, Kenosha, Wis.; Mrs. Albert ERNST, Alhambra; Fred
BOEHME, Watertown, Wis.; Mrs. Herman FRANKE, Litchfield, Edwin BOEHME, Mt. Olive; Marvin BOEHME,
Litchfield; Mrs. Walter JUBELT of Gillespie, and William BOEHME of Litchfield. Thirty-eight grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren also survive. Mrs. BOEHME was the last of her family, three sisters and three brothers and her
parents having preceded her in death. Litchfield News Herald Mrs. BOEME Rites At Trinity Church Funeral services for
Mrs. Charlotte BOEHME, widow of Julius BOEHME, who died Saturday, were conducted Tuesday afternoon.
Short rites at the Gerlt funeral home preceded services at the Trinity Lutheran church west of Litchfield. Rev. A. J.
KLINDWORTH was in charge and interment was in the Mt. Olive city cemetery. The six sons of Mrs.
BOEHME served as casket bearers. Louis, Adolph, Fred, Edwin, Marvin and William BOEHME. Fourteen
granddaughters were in charge of the flowers. They are Marie and Iona ERNST, Arlene and Geneva
FRANKE, Rena PRANGE, Elaine JUBELT, Charlotte AHRENS, Eleanor BANDY,
Lanita BRAUNDMEIER, Dorothy BAILEY, Lucille BOEHME, Delores, Evelyn and Alice
BOEHME.
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Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: October 16, 1940
Obituary: Julius BOEHME Aged Farmer Killed on Gillespie Road. Julius BOEHME, 75, Struck by Car. Julius
BOEHME, 75, a resident of the farm community west of Litchfield for 43 years, was killed instantly last night when he
stepped in the path of a machine driven by Alfred PERANTONI, of Wilsonville, on the Gillespie road about three-
fourths of a mile from city limits. BOEHME, a retired farmer, was walking home from Litchfield when he met his
death. He died instantly, both legs being nearly severed from his body by the bumper of the machine and his back badly
crushed. PERANTONI, who with his father, Louis PERANTONI, a sister, Miss Alba PERANTONI, and
a friend, Toni MORETTI, all of Wilsonville, was coming to Litchfield to visit friends at the hospital, reported the
accident immediately at the police station here and remained to testify at the inquest conducted by Deputy Coroner D. K.
GORDON at the Gerlt funeral home, where the body was taken. Joseph T. OHREN, a farmer residing west
of Litchfield, was the only other witness. OHREN, en route home, drove his machine in the ditch to escape striking the
aged man. OHREN testified that when he first saw BOEHME, the aged man was walking on the shoulder at
the south side of the road facing the east bound traffic. As OHREN's car approached, BOEHME stepped into
the lane of traffic with his back to the PERANTONI machine and raised his hand as if beckoning for a ride.
PERANTONI said he was blinded by the lights of the west bound traffic and did not see BOEHME until he was
about 15 feet from the aged man. He swerved his car, but was unable to avoid hitting the man. BOEHME's back was
still toward him. The accident, according to the report of Officer Wilfred LOEW, who made the investigation, took
place at about 6:50 p.m. about an hour after dark. PERANTONI testified that he was traveling at a speed of about 25
miles per hour. A verdict of accident was returned. His death was the first of a pedestrian and the second fatal accident on the
new Gillespie road. Mr. BOEHME was a native of Belleville and was born August 23, 1865. He came to the Litchfield
community in early life and 49 years ago last February was united in marriage with Miss Charlotte NIEHAUS of the
local community. He had resided in the present home, four miles west of Litchfield, for 43 years. Mr. BOEHME is
survived by his widow, Mrs. Charlotte BOEHME and ten children. Louis BOEHME, Mrs. Louis
PRANGE, Litchfield; Adolph BOEHME, Kenosha , Wis.; Mrs. Albert ERNEST of Alhambra; Fred
BOEHME, Watertown, Wis., Mrs. Herman PRANGE, Litchfield, Edwin BOEHME, Mt. Olive; Marvin
BOEHME of Litchfield; Mrs. Walter JUBELT of Gillespie and William BOEHME at home. Thirty-five
grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a sister, Mrs. Joe DALLAO of Belleville, also survive him. Funeral services
will be conducted Friday afternoon. Short rites at the family residence at 1:30 o'clock, will precede services at the Trinity
Lutheran church at 2o'clock. Rev. A. J. KLINDWORTH will be in charge and interment will be in the Mt. Olive City
Cemetery. The body will be removed to the residence from the Gerlt funeral home tomorrow.
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: 10-19-1940
Obituary: Great Throng at BOEHME Funeral. Trinity Lutheran church, southwest of Litchfield was not large enough to
accommodate the crowd that gathered Friday afternoon for funeral services for Julius BOEHME, well known farmer of
west Litchfield, who was instantly killed Tuesday night when struck by an automobile as he walked toward his home. Rev. A. J.
Klindworth was in charge of the services and interment was in the Mt. Olive city cemetery. Casket bearers were six
sons, Louis, Adolph, Fred, Edwin, Marvin and William BOEHME. In charge of the flowers were Edna ADDEN,
Lonita BRAUNDMEYER, Charlotte AHRENS, Arsetta PHILLIPS, Eleanor BANDY, Evelyn
BOEHME, Dorothy BAILEY, Rena PRANGE, Erma ERNST, Arline FRANKS,
Elaine JUBELT, Marie ERNST, Delores BOEHME and Geraldine GROH.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 7 Apr 1933
Obituary: Funeral services for Albert BOHLEN, who died suddenly at Chicago last week Wednesday, were held at the
Becker Funeral Parlors in this city Sunday afternoon. The funeral services were in charge of the local Knights of Pythias,
assisted by members of the Edwardsville lodge, while a quartette from the M.E. Church rendered several vocal selections. The
remains were laid to rest in the Mt.Olive cemetery. Albert BOHLEN, son of Elde and Trientje
BOHLEN, was born in Lebanon, Ill., April 7, 1871. In 1882 he came with his parents to Mt.Olive, and made this his
home until Jul 15, 1924, when he moved to Chicago, where he resided until his death. He attained the age of 61 years, 11
months and 22 days, and is survived by one brother, Gerhard, of Mt.Olive and a number of other relatives and a host of
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and two sisters. While residing in Mt.Olive he was a member of
the Mt.Olive Band for many years, and also an active member of the Mt.Olive Fire Department for a number of years and later
an honorary member. He became a member of Mt.Olive Lodge No.606, Knights of Pythias, on Feb 27, 1905, and on April
12,1930 was presented a veterans jewel, indicating twenty-five years of continuous membership in the order. Among those
from out of town in attendance at the funeral were Mrs. Sophia BOHLEN and son Alfred, and daughter, Mrs. Clara
HALL, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. RIEKEN and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Genlis GIESELMAN of East Alton; Ed
ENGLEMAN of Mitchel; Miss Helen L JONES of Edwardsville; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur ARCHIBALD of
Gillespie; and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence MILLER of Bunker Hill.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R. Doty, Jr.
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: 16 October 1950
Obituary: Funeral services for Mrs. Anna SCHOEN BOHLEN, 76, wife of E. J. BOHLEN, who died Sunday at
her home on Litchfield rural route three, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in Carroll funeral home. Reverend A.
L. JONES of First Methodist church will officiate and burial will be in Crabtree cemetery. Mrs.
BOHLEN was born in Mt. Olive, a daughter of the late Albert and Annie ARKEBAUER SCHOEN. She was
married to Ekke J. BOHLEN in Mt. Olive on April 13, 1890, at which time they moved to Litchfield. Surviving besides
her husband are five children, Mrs. Mary FLITZ, Mrs. Agatha VARNER, Albert, John and Edwin
BOHLEN, all of Litchfield; nine grandchildren, Mrs. Dorothy MOATS, Albert, Jerry and Bobbie
BOHLEN, Henry FLITZ, Mrs. Erma SELLERS, Mrs. Irene FENTON and John and Bill
VARNER and five great- grandchildren.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R. Doty, Jr.
Name of Newspaper: Mt. Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 13 July 1951
Obituary: Edward H. "Spitz" BOHLEN, a life-long resident of this city, died unexpectedly while sitting on a chair on the
lawn at his home Monday evening at 8:15 o'clock. He had apparently been in good health. Death was attributed to a heart
attack.
Mr. BOHLEN was born in this city on Aug.15, 1890, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry
BOHLEN. He was aged 60 years, 10 months and 27 days. On June 14, 1913,he was united in marriage to Miss
Marie RIEMENSCHNEIDER of Litchfield.
He followed the vocation of mining and was employed at Mine No.15 for
many years prior to its recent closing. He was a member of Local No.35 P.M.W.A., and Zion Lutheran church. Left to mourn his
death are his wife; two sons; Melbourne BOHLEN of this city and Harold BOHLEN of Litchfield; three
grandchildren; one brother, Arthur BOHLEN, of Butler, and one sister, Mrs. Arthur ARCHIBALD, of Gillespie.
The body remained in state at Becker & Son Funeral Home until Thursday at noon, at which time it was taken to Zion
Lutheran church. Funeral services were held at the church Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with Rev. H.
HOFHENKE officiating. Interment was in Mt. Olive cemetery.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: April 21, 1917
Obituary: The funeral of Elde BOHLEN, who died very suddenly at the home of his son, Henry, in this city last Friday
morning, of heart failure at the age of 88 years, was held at the Zion's Church Sunday afternoon, and the remains laid to rest
in the Mt. Olive Cemetery. The deceased was born in Germany, May 9,1833,and come to this country in 1855.He
went back to the old country in 1859, and was united in marriage to Trientje LOERS. They returned to this country,
and after residing at Lebanon until 1882, moved to this city. Nine children were born to them, one preceding him in death, as
did also the wife. Those surviving are: Henry, Okke, John, Jacob Alpert, Mary, Gerhard and Herman. There are also 24
grandchildren and 8 great- grandchildren. Those in attendance at the funeral from out of town were: Okke BOHLEN,
wife and children and m. GIESELMAN, wife and son of Alton; Mrs. Rose BOHLEN and daughter and Jacob
BOHLEN of Litchfield; Edw. ENGELMAN of Madison; Henry SLAUGHTER of Nokomis; Henry
GUESTMAN and John HARMS of Lebanon; Mrs. STIEGEMEIER and Mrs. GABEL of
Staunton.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 3 July 1942
Obituary: Gerharde BOHLEN, one of this city's well known residents, was called by death Sunday morning at 4 o'clock
at the family residence. He was in his usual health upon retiring Saturday evening, but awoke early the next morning,
complaining of a pain in his chest. After drinking a cup of warm water, he felt better and went back to bed. Shortly afterward
his wife noticed that he was breathing heavily, and summoned a doctor, but he died before the physician could arrive. Death
was attributed to a heart attack. Mr. BOHLEN was born October 22,1876, in Lebanon, Ill. a son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. Elde BOHLEN. He came to Mt. Olive with his parents in 1883 and has resided here since that time. In 1911, he
was united in marriage to Miss Mary JUNG, who with one daughter, Mrs. William KOSENAR, of Wilmington,
N.C. is left to mourn his death. For almost fifty years Mr. BOHLEN was an active member of the Mt. Olive band, and
for several years served as its leader. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge at Staunton, and also the Consistory and
Shrine. Final rites were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Becker and Son Funeral Home by Rev. Ezra
KELLER of Hillsboro. The Mt. Olive Band played several appropriate selections. Interment was in Mt. Olive
Cemetery,casket bearers being John K. PRICE, Emil NIEMEYER. H. J. TROEGER, John
KNES, and Walter ARKEBAUER of this city and James BASSO of Benld, president of Local No.38 A.
F. of M. The Staunton Masonic Lodge attended the rites in a body and conducted its ritual at the grave. Among those from out
of town were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. SWANSON, Chicago, Ill., Miss Marie DAVIS, Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Landis
DAVIS, Canton, Mo.; Mrs. Howard DAVIS, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Sam CHRISTOPHER, Auburn,
Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. RIEKEN, East Alton, Ill.; Mrs. C. J. HALL, Edwardsville, Ill.; Mrs. Sophia
BOHLEN, East Alton Mr. and Mrs. Geo. GIESELMAN, Wood River.; Mrs. J. RIEGER Mr. and Mrs.
Ollie KOEBLE and Mr. Ollie GUSTMANN, Lebanon, Ill.; Mrs. Emil KOEBLE, Bellville, Ill.; Mrs. A.
ARCHIBALD, Gillespie, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. MILLER, Litchfield, Ill.; Mrs. OSBORN, Hillsboro, Ill.;
James KILGORE, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. SCHLACTER, Nokomis, Ill.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 15 Feb 1924
Obituary: Mr. Henry BOHLEN was born July 28, 1860 in East Friesland, Germany. At the age of 5 years he came to
the United States with his parents who settled at Moro, Ill. In the year 1879 he came to Mt. Olive. September 5, 1886 Mr.
BOHLEN was united in marriage to Miss Mary SCHLOMANN. To this union 9 children were born, of whom 3
sons and 1 daughter have preceded the father in death. Thursday, last week, the deceased was suddenly taken sick. All efforts
to save his life proved futile and at 7:10 pm the same day he passed away. He was conscious to the last minute and although
very weak was able to talk to those who stood near his bed. He attained the age of 63 years, 6 months and 10 days. He leaves
to mourn his death his wife; two sons, Arthur and Edward, 3 daughters, Mrs. Hattie KILGOR, Mrs. Amanda
BEIER, Mrs. Alma ARCHIBALD, two daughters-in-law, 3 sons-in-law, 4 brothers John of Akron, Iowa, Okke
of Alton and Albert and Gerhard of Mt.Olive, 1 brother-in-law, 11 grandchildren. Besides many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted last Monday, at 1:30 p.m. at the house and at 2:00 o'clock at Zions church.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt. Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 7 Dec 1918
Obituary: Gerhard BOHLEN received word Monday that his brother Herman had died at his home in Akron, Iowa.
Gerhard and his sister Mrs. Wm. GIESELMAN left Tuesday to attend the funeral. Herman BOHLEN grew to
manhood in Mt.Olive, but years ago moved to Iowa, where he conducted a large blacksmith and woodwork shop, and was
doing fine. His death was caused by influenza, one of his children dying two weeks previous. He reached the age of 38 years,
and is survived by his wife and nine children.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper:Mt. Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 15 January 1943
Obituary: The message that Mrs. Mary BOHLEN, of this city, had passed away on Friday afternoon at the home of her
Niece, Mrs. J. W. SWANSON, 5716 Union Ave. Chicago, Ill., came as a severe shock to her many friends and
acquaintances, as no one knew that she had even been sick. She went to Chicago several weeks ago with her sister, Mrs.
Gunda DAVIS, for a visit and while there contracted a cold and an attack of the flu, but had seemingly recovered
when she suffered a relapse, which affected her heart, death coming shortly after. Mrs. BOHLEN was born in
Germany, coming to this country with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles JUNG, at the age of six years, and has
resided here since. She reached the age of 66 years, 3 months and 3 days. In 1911, she was united in marriage to Gerhard
BOHLEN, who preceded her in death last June, his death also coming suddenly and practically without warning. She
was a Life-Long member of the Zion Lutheran Church, and for a number of years was employed as a teacher of the Zion
Lutheran Parochial School. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William KOSINAR, of Chicago: one sister, Mrs.
Gunda DAVIS, who had been residing with her since the death of her husband: one sister-in-law, of Oklahoma, and a
host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Monday afternoon at the Becker & Son Funeral
Home in this city at 1:40 o'clock, and at 2 o'clock at the Zions Lutheran Church, with Rev. H. HOFHENKE officiating.
The remains were laid to rest in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Edw. W. PRANGE, W. L. NIEMANN, E. C.
NIEMEYER, Fred DOEHRING, Walter ARKEBAUER and H. J. TROEGER serving as
pallbearers. The sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved daughter and sister in this, their hour of deep
sorrow.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 13 May 1932
Obituary: Mrs. Mary BOHLEN, widow of the late Henry BOHLEN, for many years a resident of Mt.Olive died
Wednesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur ARCHIBALD, in Gillespie. Death was due to a heart
attack and complications. She was aged 66 years, 11 months and 6 days. Mrs. BOHLEN, whose maiden name was
SCHLOMANN, was born on a farm two miles south of this city, on June 5,1865. At mature age she was united in
marriage to Henry BOHLEN, and they made their home in our city. The husband died about eight years ago.
Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. P. KILGORE of Mt.Olive, Mrs. Arthur ARCHIBALD of Gillespie, and
Mrs. James BRYDEN, of Denver, Colo.; two sons, Arthur of Litchfield, and Edward of this city; fifteen grandchildren,
and two brothers, Frank and John SCHLOMANN of Mt.Olive. Funeral services are being conducted this (Friday)
afternoon, with services at the Zions Lutheran church at 2 o'clock, Rev.H.HOFHENKE officiating. Interment will be in
the Mt.Olive cemetery.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R. Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: April 9, 1910
Obituary: Mrs. Trientje BOHLEN, wife of Elde BOHLEN, one of the oldest and well known citizens of this city,
died at her home on Wednesday morning, aged 70 years, 9 months and 14 days. She had been ailing for a long time, her
advanced age being unable to withstand the strain, until on Wednesday she peacefully passed away. She is survived by her
husband and seven sons and one daughter. The funeral services will be conducted at the Zions Church tomorrow
afternoon.
Submitted 2006 by Johnny Bond
Name of Newspaper: Virden Reporter
Date of Obituary: October 27, 1899
Obituary: William N. BOND died at his home in the northwestern part of the city Sunday evening Oct. 22, at 8 o'clock,
at the age of 70 years, 8 months, and 19 days. He was born near Vincennes, Knox county Ind. Feb. 2, 1829.He was married in
that state to Louisa BATCHELOR, and one child, now Mrs. Irvin THOMAS of Centralia, was a result of this
union. After the death of his wife he moved to Clay county, where he married Miss Sarah J. RODGERS, Aug. 2, 1866.
Three sons John, Harry and Edward - were born of this marriage, and they with the mother survive Mr. BOND and are now
living in Virden. Mr. BOND moved from Centralia to Springfield and about 14 years ago became a resident of Virden.
Mr. BOND served in the Union Army during the civil war, enlisting in Co. A of Gov. TANNERS regiment. He
was wounded in the battle of Chickamunga, as a result of which he lost a leg a few years ago by amputation. The deceased
entered the Methodist ministry at an early age, but afterward became identified with the Christian church. The funeral service
was conducted at the residence at 2p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Paul H. CASTLE officiating. And the body was laid to rest in
the Virden Cemetery.
Submitted 2006 by Patricia Hansen
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: March 27, 1883
Obituary: "Del" BOOZE, well known here, died in Chicago last week, from pneumonia. He was with Maj.
EDWARDS on The Gillespie Union Gazette, in the early days of the war, and afterwards worked on this paper. He
leaves a wife and two children. Peace to his ashes.
Submitted 2001 by Betty Bouillon
Name of Newspaper: State Journal
Date of Obituary: November 11, 1927
Obituary: Charles T BOUILLON died at Quincy, Illinois where he had been residing at the Old Soldier's and Sailor's
Home for the past three years. About six weeks before his death he became ill and was removed to the hospital where he died
Nov 6 at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 7 days. Charles Theodore BOUILLON was born in Syracuse, N.Y. on Feb
12, 1837, a son of Jean Baptiste de BOUILLON and Mary Barbara SUSSELON. He moved with his parents
when quite young to St Louis Mo. where his father owned a Confectionery. He attended the public schools there and later
college where he studied French and German. Later the family moved to Alton and then to Bond County near Old Riply. He
married Mary Emma CULP Nov 18, 1860 in Fosterburg, Ill. Soon after his marriage he enlisted in the Mo. Mounted
Militia and served 3 years and 4 months during the Civil War. He returned to Bond county to the farm and later lived in Lincoln,
Ill where he was engaged in the plumbing business. For the past 40 years he has been a resident of Carlinville. He is survived
by one brother, Mark BOUILLON of Pocohantas; nine sons and one daughter; Louis L of Bunker Hill, Charles Jr of
Carlinville, Amos D of Lincoln, Richard A of St Louis, Mrs. Cora RANDALL of Pana, Edward of Orlando, Fla., George of
Litchfield, and Ollie of Alton. His wife preceded him in death thirty-five years ago. One son, Ralph, died at seventeen and Clara
Mae and Effie D. died in infancy. Forty-two grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren also survive. He had been a
member of the M.E. church for a number of years. Burial was in the Woodburn cemetery.
Submitted 2001 Betty Bouillon
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: March 4, 1945
Obituary: Charles T. BOUILLON jr. was born April 22, 1864 in Bond County, a son of Charles T and Emma
CULP BOUILLON, and died March 2, 1945 at 2:30 a.m. March 2, 1945 at his home in Shaw's Point township.
A well known and prosperous farmer, he was a resident of Macoupin county for more than 50 years. Mr. BOUILLON
married Johanna SLAUGHTER July 22, 1886 and to this union 11 children were born. His wife and a son and a
daughter, Walter BOUILLON and Mrs.Docie EICHEN, preceded him in death. He is survived by five
daughters: Mrs. Clara KLAUS of Raymond;Mrs. Anna HALEY, Mrs. Della KLAUS, Mrs. Lillian
TETZLAFF. and Mrs. Lorene SCHMIDT. all of Carlinville; five sons. William of Litchfield. and Henry, Harry
and Edwin all of Carlinville; 25 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers: Amos of Lincoln;
John of Normal; George of Pana; Edward residing in Fla.; and Ollie, address unknown. Funeral services were held Sunday at
1:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church with Rev. W.W. CUTLIP officiating. Burial was in the Rural cemetery. A
mixed quartet from Rural church sang several hymns, and pallbearers were Everett MCINTYRE, Arthur
GREAVES, Albert LOEHR, John WILLIAMS, Wm. CULP and Monroe
MIEHER.There were many beautiful floral offerings which were carried by the following granddaughters; Mesdames
Mildred RUYAL, Verda EICHEN, Lucy KLAUS, Lucille BALLINGER, and Amelia
SWAN, and the Misses Velma and Eileen KLAUS, Esther and Helen HALEY, Marilyn
TETZLAFF, and Pauline and Margaret BOUILLON.
Submitted 2003 by M. Trover
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 1912
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth SEAMAN BOWYER died, Tuesday morning, March 19th at 3:35, at the home of her son
Edward BOWYER, where she had made her home for several years. The deceased was born June 24, 1841, and was
married to Samuel BOWYER, Oct. 12, 1856. She leaves to mourn her loss six children, namely: Sarah E.
LANCASTER, Girard; Mrs. Mary Ann RYAN, George, Edward, and Albert BOWYER, and Mrs. Emma
ARNOLD all of Carlinville. Besides her children, she leaves one sister, Mrs. Mildred ROGERS, and two
brothers, George and Samuel SEAMAN all of this city. Mrs. BOWYER was well known in Carlinville as a
woman of noble qualities who was devoted to her family. Her aim in life was to rear her children in a way that they would
make good citizens. She became a member of the M. E. Church at the age of fifteen and has always lived the life of a Christian.
She was one of those good old religious mothers who, in her quiet way, did her share in helping to build up the community.
Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Services were held Thurs. 2:30 PM Baptist Church officiating. Her six grandsons
were pall bearers: BOWYER; John, Michael, and Edward RYAN; Harry ARNOLD, and Will
BOWYER
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Larry Clark
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: December 23, 1891
Obituary: It is our painful duty to report the death of another dear friend, Mrs. Eunice BOYCE, who died at the
residence of her son R. T. BOYCE, on Friday, the 18th. inst., at 3 o'clock p.m. She was born in Tenn., May 14, 1824.
Her father died when she was in infant five months old. Shortly after her father's death her mother moved her family to
Greenville Dist. S.C., and remained there until 1839, when she located in Cherokee County, Georgia, where the subject of this
sketch was united in marriage to Lawson M. BOYCE in 1848. She was the mother of one son and two daughters. Mary
A., her youngest daughter, preceded her in the spiritual world six days. R.T. BOYCE and Mrs. M.H.
DILLARD are left to mourn for her. "But they do not mourn as those having no hope". She was united with the M.F.
Church South in the 15th. Year of her age and lived a devoted member of the same until she came to Ill. in the year 1866. She
brought a church letter with her, but there being no church of her choice near her, she never united with any church since, but
lived a devoted Christian life. Since the death of her husband, she has made her home with her children. She was a kind
neighbor and loving mother. Funeral services were held at Corrington Chapel on Sunday, the 20th, conducted by the pastor,
after which remains were interred in the cemetery in your city. Among those present from a distance were 2 grandsons,
William and C.F. DILLARD, students from Bushnell, and J.I. DILLARD of Collinsville; also Mrs. M.J.
MATTOX of Sorento. Sympathies are extended through the Gazette to the family.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Theresa Oloffson
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: 27 January 1944
Obituary:BRACKETT died at his home here Saturday. He was a World War I veteran. Mr. BRACKETT was
born Feb. 8, 1887 in Exeter, a son of Eugene and Ollie BRACKETT. He is survived by his wife, Reta, and seven sons,
Staff Sgt. Dale of Florida; Pvt. George in the South Pacific war zone Charles Wayne; Thomas; Richard and Eugene, all of home;
four daughters, Mrs. Pauline BARTZ of Franklin, Veda, Marjorie, Mary, all of home; Three sisters, Mrs. Bertha
FUNDEL of Hillview, Mrs. Margaret HAMMON of White Hall, and Mrs. Daisy MILLER of Winchester;
two brothers, Daniel of Winchester and Harold BRACKETT of Winchester. Remains were removed to the Neece
funeral home in Waverly.
Submitted 1998 by Theresa Oloffson
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 11 Mar 1948
Obituary: Mrs. BRACKETT Dies in St. Louis Saturday. Services Were Held Here Tuesday at Weise Funeral Home. Mrs.
Reta Lavenia BRACKETT, 45, died Saturday at Barnes hospital in St. Louis. She was born in Murrayville on Aug. 22,
1902, a daughter of Geo. and Louella FANNING JONES. Before coming to this city in 1945 she resided in Scottville.
Her husband, Carson BRACKETT preceded her in death in 1944. While residing in this city she lived with a daughter,
Mrs. Harry STRIPLIN. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. Pauline BARTZ of Waverly; Mrs. Veda
STRIPLIN, Mrs. Marjoire GREENWALT, Sharon Kay BRACKETT, all of Carlinville; Dale
BRACKETT of Miami, Fla.; Pfc. Chas. BRACKETT of Germany; Pfc. Wayne BRACKETT of Japan;
Mary Ellen BRACKETT of Waverly; Thomas of Normal; and Richard and Eugene of Shipman. Also surviving are a
sister, Mrs. Eula HOPPER of Edwardsville; two brothers, Roy JONES of Moro; Delbert JONES of
Chambersburg; one niece four nephews, seven grandchildren and one step-grandson. Funeral services were held a 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Weise funeral home in this city with the Rev. C.W. SEDGWICK officiating. Mrs. Hugh HARDING sang
"Ivory Palaces", "Somebody Did a Golden Deed", and "Sometimes We'll Understand", accompanied by Mrs. Charles
KUNTZMANN at the piano. The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary of Litchfield attended the services in a group as
Mrs. BRACKETT was a Gold Star mother, having had a son who was killed overseas in World War II. Flower girls were
Esther AMBROSE, Fern PERARDI, Ruby BOWNS, and May BARTZ. Pallbearers were Eli
PROFIRI, Clarence SCOTT, Pearl STANDEFER, Edward CORDUM, Sydney
BARTZ and Richard AMBROSE. Interment was in Panther Creek cemetery in Scottville.
Submitted 2018 May 11 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Date of Obituary: October 11, 2015
Obituary: BRADLEY, Littleton III (97) of Mesa, Arizona died September 29, 2015. Born in Virden, Illinois, March 3,
1918, he married Vivian Hadley in February of 1940. Brad was employed 33 years by McDonnell Douglas; upon
retirement, moved to Mesa, AZ. He was a member of Hanley Hills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by Vivian, his wife of 76
years; survived by 3 children: Betty Cook; Richard Bradley; Ron Bradley; 6 grandchildren; 6
great grandchildren.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 27, 1914
Obituary: BRASSEL, John of Plainview, died suddenly Monday evening at a hospital in St. Louis where he had been a
patient for a month. The remains were taken to his home in Plainview Thursday, when later they will be conveyed to Alton and
the interment made at the side of his father.
Submitted 2001 by Emily Jones
Name of Newspaper: Virden Recorder
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Mrs. Wilma CRUMP BRAUN, 52, died in Hood River, Oregon Hospital. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs.
Wilberta DRAKE and a brother Keith CRUMP, both of Girard. She was the daughter of the late Joe and
Mabel GOODE CRUMP of North Otter. Services will be in Hood River on Thursday. Additional services will be held at
Stults Funeral Home in Palmyra, with burial in Oak Grove cemetery at Chapman's Point.
Submitted 2008 by Kay Stein
Newspaper: Warsaw Bulletin, Warsaw, Hancock County, Illinois
Date of Obituary: Friday, October 21, 1892
Obituary: Died. At her home in Hamilton Thursday, Oct. 13, 1892, at 7:35 p.m., MRS. SARAH C. BRISTOW, aged 60
years, 4 months and 1 day. This announcement came not as a surprise, for death had been expected for many days, but it
brought with it sadness to those who had known Mrs. BRISTOWin life, and they sincerely mourned with those who
were passing under the rod of affliction. For more than a score of years she was a resident of Warsaw, and during that period
her influence was ever for the betterment of her fellow creatures. SarahCHERRY was born in Macoupin county, Ill.,
June 12, 1832. Later her parents moved to McDonough county, where she was married to Henry G. BRISTOW Dec. 4, 1841. To
them five children were born, one of whom died in infancy The surviving children are: Mrs. Etna SEYMOUR, of Irving
Park; Mrs. Addie BECKER of Warsaw; Miss Jennie, of Hamilton; and Harry of Keokuk. In 1867 the family removed to
Warsaw and here remained until about three years ago, since which time they have made their home in Hamilton. The
deceased also leaves two brothers and two sister [sic]: T.C. CHERRY and J.F. ROCH [ROACH],of Girard,
Ill., J.B. CHERRY, of Roodhouse, Ill., and Mrs. T.M. GILFREY, of Council Grove, Kan. The funeral occured
[sic] on Sunday last, the funeral cortege passing through this city passing by the old home and the old church on its way to
Oakland cemetery where the remains were laid at rest. This tribute to the deceased was offered by a person who
was intimately acquanted [sic] with Mrs. BRISTOW. Mrs. BRISTOW was converted and united with the
Methodist Episcopal church in the year 1849, and from the time of her conversion to the day of her death she was faithful to
God and the church always a true counselor to the ministers and members of the church. Although greatly afflicted for 40
years, she was patient amid it all. She was an astonishment to all who knew her, because of her intense sufferings and her
untiring interest in the good of others. Hers [sic] was a life of unwavering faith in God amid calm and storm alike. Her blessed
influence will be a great benediction, not only to her own family, but to many a one beside; thus it may be said of her
truthfully, she being dead yet speaketh. Oct. 13, 1892, at 7:35 p.m., her purified spirit was released from the body, and went
to God who gave it. She was conscious to the last, recognizing the voice of her loved ones. With calmness she counseled each
member of the family only a short time before her departure. A husband, three daughters and one son are left to murn [sic]
their loss, but thank God not without hope.
Note: The child who died in infancy was William Simpson BRISTOW. Mrs. Etna SEYMOUR was Etna Clementine BRISTOW, wife of Rev. James B. SEYMOUR. Mrs. Addie BECKER was Addie Geraldine BRISTOW, wife of Ed P. BECKER. Jennie BRISTOW never married. Harry was Harry Lafayette BRISTOW. Sarah (CHERRY) BRISTOW's four surviving siblings were: Thomas CalhounCHERRY; Martha H. (CHERRY) ROACH, wife of John F. ROACH; John B. CHERRY; and Mary Polly (CHERRY) GILFREY, wife of Thomas M. GILFREY. The correct date of marriage for Sarah B. CHERRY and Henry G. BRISTOW was December 4, 1846.
Submitted 2001 Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: September 23, 1925
Obituary: (Died September 15?, 1925) Benjamin Henderson BROWN, son of William and Rhoda L. E. BASSHAM
BROWN, was born Dec. 17, 1857, on a farm near Jerseyville, Ill. He was 67 years, 8 months and 29 days at the time of
his death. He received his education in the country schools. On January 22, 1878 he was united in marriage to Miss Maud
JACKSON, daughter of George and Mary JACKSON of Chesterfield, Ill. To this union one daughter was born,
being now the wife of George S. J. NIXON of Bird township. In his early life he professed faith in Christ and joined the
Shiloh Baptist church of which he was a member at the time of his death. Mr. BROWN was a sufferer for over two
years but bore his suffering patiently. He was a man that always got more pleasure in doing for others that were more
unfortunate than himself. He leaves to mourn his death, his beloved wife, one daughter, two brothers,- Curtis M of Peoria, Ill.,
and John M. of Yelm, Wash. He also lost two sisters in infancy and leaves a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
The funeral services were held at Charity church on Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. William GAITHER officiating.
The flower bearers were Mrs. M. E. BROWN, Mrs. Dean BROWN, Mrs. Charles ALLEN, Mrs. Paul
JACKSON, Mrs. Artie JACKSON, Mrs. Harry MIDDLEKAUFF. The active pallbearers were the nephews of the
deceased, Maurice E., Oscar M., and Dean BROWN, Harry MIDDLEKAUFF, Oliver and Paul
JACKSON; honorary.
Submitted 2011 by Joanne Brown Peyton
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: August 8, 1900
Obituary: Death of Mrs. BROWN. Died, at her home in this city at 8:30 Friday evening, Mrs. Minnie BROWN,
wife of William BROWN, aged 23 years, 8 months and 9 days (died August 3, 1900). Mrs. BROWN was the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. HUSSEY of this city and was well and favorable known by many, having been born in
Bird township where she lived until her marriage to William BROWN on Dec. 18, 1897, after which they moved to
Nilwood, where they have resided until the past year. About a year ago she was taken sick with consumption and despite all
that could be done, passed away to the better land. In the hope that she would be benefitted in health she was taken to Las
Vegas, N.M. , but she gradually grew worse, and about two months ago returned to this city. She was a member of the Baptist
Church for many years and was always interested in the church work. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, two small
sons, a father and mother, four brothers -- Abe and Charles HUSSEY of Brooklyn, N.Y., Frank HUSSEY of
Rock Island, and Steve HUSSEY of this city, besides a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services of Mrs.
Minnie BROWN were conducted at Charity church and were largely attended by her sorrowing relatives and friends
who had known and loved her. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. MOFFET pastor of the Baptist church of this
city, who paid a tribute to her excellent Christian life and character. On the casket were many beautiful flowers as tokens of
sympathy from her many friends. Music was rendered by a quartet from Carlinville, consisting of Mrs. DAVIS Miss
Bessie CROW, Wm. ROWE and Dr. W. A. ALEXANDER.
Submitted 2001 Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: September 27, 1911
Obituary: Died in North Dakota - The Relatives of William A. BROWN Have Received Sad News. P. S.
BROWN and F. O. BROWN of Bird township received a message Monday from Barthold, North Dakota,
announcing the death of their brother, William A. BROWN, formerly of this city. The relatives got in telephone
communication with friends where the deceased died and arranged for the remains to be conveyed to Carlinville for interment.
Mr. BROWN had been in North Dakota for the past twelve years and had been very prosperous in his location. The
deceased leaves to mourn his loss besides his brothers and sisters, two children. His wife who was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
S. M. HUSSEY died before he went to North Dakota. P. L. BROWN, W. E. DENBY and Otto C.
SONNEMANN left today for Chicago to accompany the remains to this city. It is supposed they will arrive tomorrow
morning and the funeral will be held in all probability at 2 o'clock tomorrow, Thursday at Charity church. The deceased was a
member of the Masonic order and the worshipful master of the lodge at Bartholdt, North Dakota, will accompany the remains
to this city. A committee from Mt. Nebo lodge will meet the train in the morning.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: October 4, 1911
Obituary: Funeral of W. A. BROWN - Resided Here Until Year 1900, Buried at Charity, Thursday. The funeral of W. A.
BROWN who died at Berthold, North Dakota, was held at Charity church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. D. P.
DEADRICK, a life long friend of the family delivered the funeral sermon after which the remains were conveyed to the
cemetery where they were laid to rest with the rites of the Masonic order. The pallbearers were: E. W. DENBY, R. A.
BATTISE, C. E. BORING, Frank WILSON, O. C. SONNEMAN and S. W.
MORROW. The funeral was attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the deceased. He was very popular
with all who knew him and had the hour of the funeral been more definitely known there would have been still more in
attendance. Among those present from out of town were Mrs. S. A. SPINDEL of Virden, Mrs. S. M. HUSSEY
of Pisgah, John GOODSON of Nilwood and Walter E. KRICK of Barthold, North Dakota, the Master of the
Masonic lodge, who accompanied the remains to this city. W. A. BROWN was born September 4, 1871 and died at his
home three miles from Barthold, N. D. September 25, 1911. He resided in the Carlinville vicinity till 1900 when he moved to
Dakota. He had prospered ever since moving to the new state and at the time of his death owned 480 acres of land and had a
large amount of personal property including $4,000 in life insurance. He leaves to mourn his loss, two sons, Paul A., aged 13,
who has resided with his aunt. Mrs. T. P. HOUNSLEY, and Donald, aged 12, who resided with his aunt, Mrs. T. J.
LAYCOCK. The wife and mother died before Mr. BROWN went to North Dakota. Besides his children the
deceased leaves three brothers, P. S. BROWN and F. O. BROWN, of Bird township, and Charles A.
BROWN of Ashland, Oregon, and three sisters, Mrs. William E. DENBY, Mrs. T. J. LAYCOCK and
Mrs. T. P. HOUNSLEY. Card of Thanks - We wish to extend thanks to our many friends for their sympathy and many
acts of kindness before and during the funeral of our beloved brother. (Signed) Brothers and Sisters of the late W. A.
BROWN.
Submitted 2000 by Robert Shultz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 24 December 1959
Obituary: Last rites were held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Zion Lutheran church in Shipman, followed by burial in
Shipman Cemetery, for Mrs. Ada C. BRUEGGEMAN, 60, of Shipman who passed away last Tuesday at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. J. R. ALWARD in Piasa. The widow of Wesley H. BRUEGGEMAN, she was born Dec. 17,
1889, in Shipman Township, a daughter of Alonzo and Margaret MITCHELL SCHULTZ. Besides Mrs.
ALWARD, she leaves one other daughter, Mrs. Richard FLYNN of St. Louis; two sisters, Miss Florence
SCHULTZ and Miss Bertha SCHULTZ, also one brother, Arville, all of Shipman.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper: Rocky Mountain News
Date of Obituary: 3 August 1947
Obituary: Mrs. Amanda M. BRYDEN will be buried in Crown Hill tomorrow following funeral services at 2:30 p.m. in
Hofmann's Mortuary. Born in Mt. Olive, Ill., June 5,1895, Mrs. BRYDENdied Thursday in her home,1315 E.13th ave.,
of a heart attack. In 1916 she was married to James A. BRYDEN, who died three years ago. They came to Denver in 1921. Mrs.
BRYDEN is survived by two children, Miss Agness M. and Thomas E. BRYDEN; two brothers, Ed
BOHLEN and Arthur BOHLEN of Mt. Olive, and a sister, Mrs. Alma ARCHIBALD of Gillespie,
Ill.
Submitted 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: February 4, 1907
Obituary: Jacob BUB Dies; Is Buried Today. Member of Woodman Camp and Old Settler Passes Away After Long
Illness. One of Staunton's most respected citizens passed to his rest on Saturday last, in the person of Jacob BUB. Mr.
BUB was born in Staunton in February 1844 and his 63rd birthday would have occurred on the 24th of this month. He
was married some 40 years ago to Miss Caroline FINKE of Worden, the fruits of the union being 7 children, five of
whom still survive. Buy occupation a teamster, he held the highest regard from all who had business dealings with him and was
a man possessed of many sterling qualities. Mr. BUB's illness dated from the early part of last June, being then seized
with a stroke of paralysis from which he never thoroughly regained health. His funeral takes place today, Monday at 2 p.m. the
Rev. HUGO Conducting services at the St. Paul's church. At the cemetery, the Modern Woodmen of which Mr.
BUB was a member will conduct the last sad rites.
Submitted 2008 by John Buck, Jr.
Name of Newspaper: Weekly Transcript, Modesto, Illinois
Date of Obituary: Thursday, October 18th, 1928
Obituary: James Henderson BUCK was born in the state of Tennessee, Jan. 1, 1847. He moved with his parents to
Morgan County, Illinois just before the Civil War. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jane HARFORD at
Jacksonville, Sept. 29, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. BUCK Celebrated their golden wedding eight years ago. To this union ten
children were born. Two daughters died several years ago. Eva STICE died in North Dakota twenty years ago and
Lillian HOOD, the youngest daughter, died in Springfield fifteen years ago. Besides his widow, he is survived by three
daughters and five sons, Mrs. Ada JONES, Mrs. Fred BAKER, Mrs. Geo. BAKER, and John, Daniel
and Herman BUCK all of Springfield, Illinois, and Alvin of Modesto, Chester of Alton, Illinois, and 29 grandchildren and
7 great grandchildren. He was a Christian man and a member of the Christian church until a few years ago he joined the
Baptist church as the Christian church did not hold services for several years. He was a man who took great interest in the
welfare of this community and was in favor of all improvements. He was very fond of children and kind to his family and all that
he came in contact with. Of late years Mr. BUCK has carried the mail at Modesto. He took seriously sick last July and
had to give up his duties as mail carrier. He prayed for relief from his long suffering and died Sunday evening at 8:30 o'clock,
Oct. 14 at his home where he has resided for 40 years. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Tuesday, Oct. 16, in
charge of Rev. Thos. SYMONS of Manchester. Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery, Springfield, Illinois
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Times
Date of Obituary: March 31, 1870
Obituary: Mrs. Irene BUCKLES departed this life on Monday, March 14, 1870. She was born in East Hartford, Conn.,
January 1, 1808, and was married May 1, 1835 to Mr. Lehman MACKNET. This union was dissolved by the death of
Mr. MACKNET, Dec. 16, 1860. April 19, 1866, Mrs. MACKNET was united in marriage to Mr. John
BUCKLES, and the following May they became citizens of Virden, Ill., in which they resided until her release from the
body. Sincere, industrious, obliging in her habits and in her intercourse with her family and friends, and cheerful in her
disposition, Mrs. BUCKLES was a pleasant companion. She was the subject of a dreadful disease - cancer - which
caused her to suffer indescribably; yet during her protracted affliction, no murmuring or complaining word was ever heard
escape her lips. She ever expressed the utmost resignation to the will of her heavenly Father. With her soul thus submissive to
the Divine will, it is not strange that her end was peace. She was mercifully permitted to retain the use of her mental powers to
the last. Among the last words she was heard to utter were these: "Glory to God", "Heaven, O, Heaven, I must go!". At other
times opening her eyes and looking at her husband, she said addressing him as she was wont to do in health: "Father, come
and go with me". Again and again was she heard to say during the last weeks of her illness: "I long to go; come Lord Jesus and
take me to Thyself". In view of her intense sufferings and her ardent desire to depart, well might she use the words: "Welcome
sweet hour of full discharge, That sets our longing souls at large; Unbind our chains, break up our cell, And gives us with our
God to dwell".
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield Daily Union
Date of Obituary: Monday, 12-23-1924, page 1
Obituary: Irma OTWELL BULLINGTON. MRS. BULLINGTON Died In Springfield. Mrs. Irma
BULLINGTON, aged 23 years, wife of Attorney H. W. BULLINGTON, of Hillsboro, died at the Palmer
Sanitarium yesterday in Springfield, where she had been a patient for several months. The funeral services will be held
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the First M. E. church in Hillsboro, Rev. KRUEWL officiating. Burial will be at
Vandalia. Irma OTWELL, was a daughter of William OTWELL, a merchant and banker of
Plainview, Macoupin county. She was a graduate from McKendree College at Lebannon. She was united in marriage at the
breaking out of the Work War to H. W. BULLINGTON, a young lawyer of Vandalia and a partner of John J.
BROWN. One child, the first born, died while the husband was in the service. Besides her husband and two children,
Jean and Tommy, she leaves her mother, several brothers and sisters. The funeral will be in charge of the Ladies Auxiliary of
the American Legion.
Submitted 2003 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: March 1, 1937
Obituary: Mrs. Ada Belle BURGE, 76, widow of John BURGE, died Sunday at 12:20 p.m. at the residence,
712 East Spruce street at Gillespie, following a four weeks illness from pneumonia. A daughter of the late Thomas and Melinda
HARLOW, Mrs. BURGE was born at Jerseyville, March 29, 1861. She was twice married, her second
marriage being to John BURGE on December 6, 1905. She had been a resident of Gillespie for 32 years. Surviving
children are: Theodore TATMAN and Mrs. Charles BURGE, of Gillespie. A son, Charles died several years
ago. Four brothers and two sisters, also survive: George and Edward HARLOW, of Denver, Colo.; James
HARLOW, who lives in Texas; William HARLOW, Mrs. George KINDA and Mrs. Daisy
HOOD, all of Kansas City, Kan. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence, with
Rev. F. CROUCH of Carlinville, in charge. Interment will be in the Elmwood cemetery at Litchfield.
Submitted 27 Aug 1998 by Herschell P. Burge
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: February 27, 1929
Obituary: Albert BURGE, 53, a former resident of Litchfield died Sunday night at Bunker Hill. He was born near
Litchfield and was a son of the late Charles and Sarah K. BURGE He leaves his widow, two children, Reathia and
Velma; three brothers -- Elmer of Litchfield, and Ambrose of Gillespie, and Herbert, whose address is unknown. The funeral
services were held Tuesday at Bunker Hill and burial will be in Elmwood cemetery, Litchfield.
Submitted 2003 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: June 9, 1932
Obituary: Homer Charles BURGE, 23, well known in Litchfield and community, died this morning at 3:15 o'clock, at
the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BURGE, 710 Sherman street. Death followed an illness from
complications extending over the last several months. Born in Gillespie, November 24, 1908, he came to this city with his
parents, when a child. He attended the grade schools. He was confirmed at the Zoin (Zion) Lutheran church by Rev. J. L.
STRELOW in 1924 and had been a member of the church since. After leaving school he was employed for four years
at the Arthur NEUBER grocery store and after the death of Mr. NEUBER took employment at the Harry
BUTLER grocery where he was employed until his illness in May, 1931. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents, two
sisters, Leona and Elizabeth and two brothers, George and Henry, all at home. A grandmother, Mrs. Samuel SNOOK,
of Gillespie, also survives. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Submitted 2003 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: February 11, 1925
Obituary: Ernest BURGE of Gillespie Dead Gillespie, Feb. 11 - Ernest BURGE, aged 25 years, died at the
family residence in south Gillespie this morning at 7 o'clock after an extended illness. His wife, who before her marriage, was
Miss Mae CARLISLE, one son, Earl, four brothers, Ambrose and Albert, of Gillespie, and Herbert and Elmer, of
Litchfield, and his mother, Mrs. Sarah SNOOK, of Gillespie, survive. The funeral services will be conducted Friday
afternoon at 1 o'clock from the Gillespie Christian church. Interment will be made in the Gillespie cemetery. Mr.
BURGE has been employed as a miner at Mine No. 3 at Mt. Clare.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by H.P. Burge
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: November 22, 1984
Obituary: Mrs. Grace M. BURGE, 103, of Gillespie, died at 1:45 pm Thursday afternoon, November 15, at Barry Care
Center in Carlinville. Services were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, November 19, at the First Christian Church in Gillespie.
Burial was in Gillespie City Cemetery. Landers and Williamson Funeral home, Gillespie, was in charge of
arrangements. Surviving are one son, Raymond F. BURGE of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two daughters, Clara SKOSEY
of Gillespie and Adabell TRIBOUTH of Belleville; 24 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Note: Info from 1910 and 1920 U S Census: Gillespie City Cemetery records -- Illinois Macoupin County Cahokia Township City of Gillespie First Ward BURGE, Charles 1880-1929; Grace M. 1881-15 Nov 1984 (M=Mae nee TATMAN) [daughter of Edward & Ada (nee HARLOW) TATMAN] children: Irene B. born 1902-1936; Arthur A. born abt 1903; Paul H. born abt 1909; Ada Bell born abt 1912; Harrow born abt 1914; Frances born abt 1916; Clara born about 1920.
Submitted 2003 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: January 19, 1927
Obituary: Mrs. BURGE Dies, Injured Dec. 30. Woman Injured When Car Was Struck at Illinois Central Crossing. Had
Been Patient In Hospital Since. Leaves Husband and Children As Survivors. Mrs. Herbert BURGE, who was injured
December 30, when the car in which she and her husband were riding was struck by an Illinois Central train at the Union
avenue crossing, died today at the St. Francis hospital at 1:30 o'clock from the injuries, it is thot, she received at that time.
She had been at the hospital since the accident occurred and her condition had shown no perceptible improvement. Her
physician stated after the accident that she had received several fractures of different bones of her body. The body was
removed to the Carroll parlors and was to be taken to her home, 609 Sherman street later. Mrs. BURGE was born at
Bunker Hill, 46 years ago, and came to Litchfield when a very small child, living here ever since. Surviving her are her
husband, Herbert BURGE, her mother, Mrs. J. W. WANDLING, of Litchfield, and two daughters, Mrs. Dan
EVANS and Mrs. Inez WARNEKE, both of Litchfield, also three sisters and four brothers. They are: Mrs.
William ZENTGRAF, of Madison; Mrs. E. L. DOWNEY and Mrs. John TAYLOR, St. Louis; H. P.
WANDLING, Alton; J. W. WANDLING, Edwardsville, G. E. and W. E. WANDLING, both of East St.
Louis. No announcements were forthcoming at the time of going to press as to the funeral arrangements.
Submitted 2000 Christian Heinkel
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 8, 1922
Obituary: Death of Mrs. A. L. BURLESON. Mrs. Augusta BURLESON, wife of Seth H., formerly of south of
Carlinville, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alton on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock. The deceased was born Jan. 1, 1871 and
was the daughter of Christian and Lena REIHER. She is survived by her husband and four children, Jesse W. and Guy
C. BURLESON living in Brushy Mound, Mrs. Richard KRUEGER, of north of this city and Seth
BURLESON, Jr., at home. Two brothers, Henry and William REIHER, and one sister, Mrs. Mary
MUTZBAUER, all of this vicinity, survive. The funeral will be held at St. Paul's Evangelical church in Carlinville,
Thursday, March 9th at 12:30 o'clock. Burial in Hacke cemetery.
Submitted 2002 Crystal Jensen
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: August 25, 1925
Obituary: Miss Mary C. BUTLER, since many years a resident of Staunton, passed away on Wednesday, August 19,
1925 at 10:30 o'clock at the Old Folks Home at Gerard, where she had been residing for the past several months. Her age at
the time was 80 years, 6 months and 16 days. The subject of this sketch was a daughter of Edmund and Permelia
BUTLER, and she was born in Omphghent Township, Madison county, on February 3, 1845, being one of a family of
seven children. Five sisters and brothers preceded her in death and the only surviving member of the family is a sister, Mrs.
Elizabeth CAMP, widow of the late Peter L. CAMP of Staunton. Miss BUTLER spent practically her
entire life in this community, the only exceptions being a period of nine years spent with her brother, Frank, in Washington and
the last seven months spent in Girard. She was a very industrious woman and united with the Christian Church on May 16,
1915. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from her home in Staunton, Robert RICKS of Worden officiating.
Interment was at the New Hope Cemetery at Worden, Illinois.
Note: The above mentioned sister survives as the nearest relative, although there are a number of others more distantly relatives.
Submitted 2006 by Catherine Nickens
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Jan. 15, 1904
Obituary: Michael BUTLER, aged 74, for many years a resident of near Hettick, died Wednesday night at his home in
the west part of that village. His death was caused by the amputation of his left foot, which was injured last fall. A harrow fell
on Mr. BUTLER's foot and one of the teeth penetrated the flesh. Blood poisoning resulted and amputation became
necessary. His condition grew constantly worse until his death. He is survived by a wife, four sons and two daughters. The
funeral was conducted at the Free Methodist church Friday morning. Interment was made in theRitchie cemetery,
near Palmyra.
Submitted 2002 by Crystal Jensen
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times
Date of Obituary: February 1917
Obituary: Mrs. Nancy Butler Dies Last Week. Another of Our Pioneers, Her Death Causes General Sorrow Here. Mrs. Nancy
BUTLER, one of the oldest and most eminently respected residents of Staunton, passed away on last Friday morning
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. BAKER, at 9:30 a.m., after an illness of one week. Mrs. BUTLER had been
in failing health for the past two years, but, the last week she took seriously ill with La Grippe and that, together with her
advanced age, caused her death. Mrs. BUTLER, was born in Madison County, Illinois, near Staunton, March 12, 1840,
and resided with her parents until March 20, 1861, when she was married to William E. BUTLER. To this union were
born six children, two of them dying in infancy. This family lived happily together until February 7, 1901, when death claimed
the only son, and on February 13, 1901 only a few days afterward, the husband and father was also taken from them. On
March 20, 1906, Mrs. Matttie MEINTRUP, a daughter, the wife of Arnold MEINTRUP, died Wed at her home
in East ST. Louis; those left to mourn the loss of their loved mother are: Mrs. David PAULEY and Mrs. Ed
BAKER, both of this city, daughters. Mrs. BUTLER united with the Christian Church in Round Prairie while
she was quite young and she continued to live securely in that faith until she died. Until sixteen years ago the family lived on a
farm west of this city, but since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ed BAKER, ever since. At
the time of her death she was aged 76 years 11 months and 11 days. The funeral was held from the home in this city on
Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, Rev. GRONER, of Litchfield, officiating, in the presence of large crowd of relatives
and many friends. The pall bearers were: N.F. CAMP, Oliver BUTLER, W. L. BIRD, Ben CHAPMAN
of this city, and Ike and August BAKER, of Alton. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Belle REECE,
of Louisville, Ill.; Mrs. Laura SPENCER of Bethalto; Mrs. Mary Jane BUTLER of Worden; Mrs. Hettie MITCHELL,
of St. Louis; Arnold MEINTRUP and Henry MEINTRUP, of E. St. Louis; Mrs. Anna BURMEISTER, of Belleville,
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. BAKER, G. BAKER and daughter, Fred NITSCHE, Miss Edith NITSCH, Mr. and Mrs. Tom
YORBY, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed YORBY, all of Alton.
Reminiscences of Nancy BUTLER, Deceased
Nancy BUTLER was a sturdy pioneer woman who lived on the prairies on the South of Staunton at
the time when Staunton was but a village. She was a woman of courage, of conviction, self-contained, but of an ardent and
affectionate temperament. She could ride a horse as well as a man and her visits of business and pleasure were frequently
made on horseback.
Her neighbors respected and loved her, for she was a womanly nurse as well as a fearless and courageous pioneer. Her hand
could sooth the weary, fevered brow as well as it could guide a fiery horse and good health, the result of right living, made her
proficient, as a housewife as well as a trained nurse, As a boy I can look back and see her as she kindled a new fire in the
fireplace of a log house of a neighbor; see her as she ministered to the wants of grandmother until that good woman regained
consciousness to thank her and love her as never before.
Again I see her cooking for harvesters or threshers the delicious things which only a good housewife can procure and which
taste so good to the laborers of the field. Her firm hand and sound advice often steered the crooked path of my boyhood Into
better and firmer ground, and although on occasions she could be severe if an occasion demanded and her rebuff was not to be
forgotten, yet withal under It there appeared the same mother-manner to be found only in a true woman and a mother.
Her lot was not an easy one: a sickly son nursed from babyhood to manhood, the final loss of that son; the loss of a husband
and other sickness in the family caused Aunt Nancy pain and for several years past she had been quite feeble until the final day
when death came to relieve her sufferings. We have no personal knowledge of her death, but from what we know of her life we
are certain that she died as she lived, calmly, fearlessly as only a heroine can die.
She was the good, old fashioned mother, the kind who could raise a family of girls right, minister to a sickly only son, take
charge of, educate and raise an orphan, break down her own health for others and finally find relief in her Creator in death
without a sting.
We deplore her death: we reverence her memory and can never forget what she has done for the writer. To the sorrowing
family we tender our sincere sympathy for the loss of mother and grandmother.
Nancy (nee PATRICK) BUTLER died 23 Feb 1917, she was a country doctor/ granny, woman and my
favorite ancestor. She was called in front of the church several times for riding a horse astride at a dead run, when going to
tend a sick patient. Abe WILDER told me she had a mind of her own and wasn't afraid to do what she thought was
right even if no one agreed with her. A trait I have lived by ... thanks to Nancy's example. --Crystal Jensen
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