Submitted by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: May 16, 1923
Obituary: Wilhelmina (KUBLER) DARSCHEID was born in
Nortwel Baden, Germany on April 25, 1841 and died in this city on April
30, 1923, aged 82 years, 5 days. She was the youngest of eight children,
all her brothers and sisters having preceded her in death. In 1866, she
came to America, landing in New York City where she stayed for several
months. From there she went West and came to Alton, Ill. in 1868. She
was united in marriage to J. B. SCHMIDT. In 1869 they came to this
city where in the same year her husband died. In 1872 she was united in
marriage to John DARSCHEID who preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1918.
She was the mother of nine children, three sons dying in infancy. Those surviving
her are: Michael of Cottonwood, Idaho; (Margaret) Mrs. William SCHAEFER
of this city; Peter of Oak Grove, California; John of Portland, Oregon;
(Marie) Mrs. E. J. DUNN, and Louis R. of this city. She also leaves
sixteen grandchildren. She was a resident of Macoupin county for 54 years
and lived most of the time on a farm near Carlinville except nine years
when they lived in Shipman. In 1908 she and her husband retired from farm
life and moved to this city where she spent the last 15 years of her life.
She was a dear and loving wife and mother; a kind friend to everyone she
came in contact with. The funeral was held Wednesday at nine o'clock at
St. Joseph's church, Rev. Father William MICHAEL officiating.
Interment was made in Calvary cemetery. May she rest in peace!
Submitted 2006 by Georgia Ferry
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: December 12, 1917
Obituary: Henry C. DAUGHERTY, residing southeast of town,
died Tuesday evening, December 4, aged 60 years. Mr. DAUGHERTY
had been ill for the past two years. Surviving are the widow, three sons,
at home, one daughter residing in Denver, Co., and a daughter residing in
Los Angeles, Ca. Funeral services were held Friday at 12 o'clock noon
from the residence. Rev. W. E. VAUGHAN of this city officiated. The
remains were brought to Carlinville and interment in the city cemetery.
Burial was under the auspices of the Modern Woodmen of the city. The
deceases being a member of that order.
Submitted 1999 by Georgia Ferry
Name of Newspaper: Gillespie News
Date of Obituary: August 27, 1946
Obituary: Jas. G. DAUGHERTY Claimed by Death. James Garfield
DAUGHERTY, 55, died at 8:30 am. Tuesday, August 24, 1946 at his
home in Brushy Mound Township. He had been in ill health for many
months. Descendent was born February 4, 1891, in Carlinville, a
son of Henry and Phoebe Neal DAUGHERTY. Surviving are three
daughters and four sons, namely, Mrs. Henry CAMPBELL, Mrs. George
LESKO, Gillespie; Frank and Louis, Carlinville; Roy, Gillespie,
and Earl, at home. Also surviving are two sisters and a brother,
namely, Mrs. Mack NELSON, Dacoma, Okla. Mrs. Phoebe TODD,
Colorado Springs, Colo; and Grover DAUGHERTY, Canyon City, Colo.
The remains were removed to the Wiese funeral home in Gillespie
where funeral services will be held at 2:30 Friday. The interment
will be in the Mayfield Memorial Park cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Georgia Ferry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: December 3, 1936
Obituary: Mrs. Lenor DAUGHERTY, 36, wife of James DAUGHERTY of
north of Gillespie, died early Sunday morning at St. Francis
Hospital in Litchfield, following an operation to which she
submitted last Wednesday. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Oscar HENDRICKS of New Athens. Her husband and several children
also survive. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the
Wiese Funeral Home in Gillespie, with Rev. C. C. DAWDY, pastor of
the Gillespie Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was made
in the city cemetery at Carlinville. Pallbearers were James
JACKSON, Charles JACKSON, Samuel DOOLEY,
Earl CRAIG, Paul FRANKE, and Rome MULCHER.
Submitted 1998 by Richard Davidson
Name of Newspaper: Virden Reporter
Date of Obituary: February 29, 1884
Obituary: Died, at the residence near Virden, Monday morning, February
25th, 1884, Isaac B. DAVIDSON, aged 55 years, 9 months, and 24 days.
Mr. DAVIDSON was born in Marion County, Ill, April 30th 1828. While
yet a young man, he went to Jersey County, where in 1850, he was married
to Talitha Ann BEEMAN. In 1852, he moved to, and began the
improvement of the farm on which he most recently died. Hence it will be seen that
was one of the earliest settlers of this vicinity, and had for 32 years
been witness of the changes and progress of the country. His recent illness
was short. On Saturday, a week preceding his death, he returned from Jersey
County, and was taken sick Sunday night following. His condition was not
thought critical until about Friday night when he passed into an unconscious
condition from which no effort of physicians or friends could arouse him,
and he thus quickly passed away. The funeral services took place at the
home, Tuesday, a.m., the 26th, and were conducted by Rev. S. M. CONNER,
who addressed, for a short time, the family and friends gathered there.
To them, some very appropriate words of counsel and comfort were given,
seeking to make the event beneficial to the lives of the living. After
a last good bye look, the body was borne to the Virden cemetery,
followed by a numerous company of relatives, neighbors, and friends, and
left with kind and sympathetic farewells.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by John D Wilson Jr
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: unknown
Obituary: J.J. DAVIS passes away at his home near Woodburn - had
been in ill health for the past 4 years. James Jefferson DAVIS passed
away at his home 3 miles south of Woodburn, Sunday at 11:20 a.m. January
18, 1931, aged 63 years, 7 months, and 26 days, Mr. DAVIS had been
failing in health for the last month. He was born May 23, 1867, near Woodburn
and was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Alfred DAVIS, who have preceded
him. On March 25, 1891, he was united in marriage to Sarah Ann ELLIS.
To this union were born ten children. Those who survive are his widow,
and children, Walter, Clarence, Roy, Harvey, Earl, Raymond, Nellie BULLMAN,
Mary WOOD, of Woodburn, Nettie LAWRENCE and Bessie. He
leaves beside his children, eleven grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters,
Amos of Edwardsville; John of Woodburn; George of Canada; Mrs. Addie ELLIS
of Woodburn; Mrs. Ida EDDINGTON and Mrs. Harriet MOORE of
East Alton. He will be sadly missed by all his children and loved ones. Funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Congregational
Church at Woodburn, Ill. Rev. THORPE officiating. Pall bearers were
Albert OWENS, Paul HOWERTON, Oscar DAVIS, Herbert,
Albert and Victor DAVIS. "A precious one from us had gone. A voice we loved is still.
A place is vacant in our home. Which never can be filled."
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Free Democrat
Date of Obituary: 1-20-1859
Obituary: Near Carlinville, on Sabbath morning, the 18th inst., Lovina,
wife of Thomas DAVIS, aged 34 years.
Submitted 2003 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News Herald
Date of Obituary: November 19, 1913
Obituary: Mrs. Geo. DAVIS Dies At Home Near Hornsby. Mrs. Geo. DAVIS
(Sarah Elizabeth EATON) formerly of Litchfield died at her
farm residence south of Hornsby Tuesday. Mrs. DAVIS was the widow
of the late George DAVIS, who died about three years. She is survived
by two daughters and five sons. The daughters are Blanche and Bertha DAVIS,
the sons, Wesley, Roy, Sherman Osia (Osa) and Harry. Mrs. DAVIS
has a brother Bradford EATON and a married sister, formerly Ella
EATON, both of whom live in Salt Lake City, Utah. The DAVIS
family lived in Litchfield until about 1890 when they purchased a farm
south of Hornsby. At the time that coal was found in that vicinity they
sold the coal rights for the original price they paid for the land. The
funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Note: Sarah Elizabeth (EATON) DAVIS is the daughter of Jeremiah F. EATON and Elizabeth (CLEAVER) EATON B. 31 May 1856.
Submitted 2003 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 1, 1916
Obituary: Mrs. Susan DAVIS passed to the great beyond Monday
morning at the advanced age of 83 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Grandma
DAVIS had been in poor health for several years, and the past two
years has been confined to her bed most of the time, but all her sufferings
she bore with great patience. Susan SUTTON was born in North
Carolina, on Sept. 8, 1832. When but a child, she came to Illinois with her
parents. In early girlhood she confessed her faith in Jesus Christ, and was
baptized, uniting with the Christian church at Round Prairie, later placing her
membership with the Christian Church in Dorchester. She was married twice, first
to William WHITESIDES, deceased, to this union one child was born,
Harvey WHITESIDES, deceased. Her second marriage was to Hiram DAVIS,
whose death occurred in June 1906. To this union three children were born,
Walter (Francis), Lavina (Vina) deceased, and Stephen, who with several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren are left to mourn the loss of a loving
mother. The funeral services were held at her late residence Wednesday
at two p.m. conducted by Rev. J. E. Masters. Her remains were taken to
Litchfield Thursday morning on the train and laid to rest by the side of
Grandpa DAVIS in Elmwood cemetery.
Submitted 2000 by Robert Shultz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 19, 1919
Obituary: Adam DEAHL, son of Andrew and Matilda (SHULTZ)
DEAHL was born near Petersburg, (Allen Co.), Maryland, March 18,
1840, and died at his home in Shipman, Ill., Jan. 18, 1919, age 78 years,
10 months. He was married to Elizabeth SIMON, at Accident, Maryland,
May 19, 1861. To this union was born ten children , five of whom with the
wife and mother, preceded him to the shores of eternity. The other five,
with one exception, Matilda CLARIDY, who lives in Texas, was present
as mourners in the loss of a kind and affectionate father. The other children
surviving are: Mrs. Ella CLOWER, Mrs. Samuel SCHAFFER,
Harvey C., and Royal DEAHL. The deceased migrated from his parental
home in Maryland in the year 1865, landing in Shipman, Nov 7th of the same
year, where he lived out the remainder of a long and useful life. He was a man
of great physical strength and with it a corresponding energy which gave
intelligent exercise to a life of industry and frugality which in due time
resulted in the accumulation of a goodly earthly heritage, much of which
was due to a helpful companionship who a few years ago preceded him to
the other shore. Mr. DEAHL was a man of some goodly degree of
intelligence, and gained some prominence in the community in which he resided. For
the last eleven years he has been the vice president of our village bank in
which as we understand, he was a stockholder from the time of its organization.
He was ever known as honest, a good neighbor and upright citizen, of this
universal testimony is borne. But above all else--brother DEAHL,
as the writer has best known him by name, we have reason to believe had
treasurers laid up in heaven. For what after all, will our material goods
benefit us after the few fleeting years are past if we have nothing beyond
the grave. Then too, with heavenly endowment we will make the proper use
of the earthly, so that even after our decease in empty riches, more likely
go on bringing blessings to future generations. Bro. DEAHL was
a charter member of this congregation of Lutheran Christians, which was
organized in the little red school house still standing in the village
and an elder at the time of his death. He was also the builder of the house
of worship which as you see has recently undergone extensive repairs and
where his body lies in quiet repose, but his spirit has returned to the
God who gave it. He, as we are told, always held firmly to the faith of
gospel truth as taught by the Lutheran creed, and since the writer's accession
to the pastorate, has ever been found in his pew and a helpful auditor
until his last illness forbid. We suppose that has been his habit hitherto.
A good friend and brother has gone from us "for God took him"
and we shall all miss him both in the home and church. May God richly
bless those of his children and relatives left behind and the church from
which he has been taken to the visible church beyond is the earnest prayer of
the writer and pastor.
Submitted 2000 by Robert Shultz
Name of Newspaper: Roca Nebraska
Date of Obituary: September 4, 1886
Obituary: DIEHL: At the home of his son-in-law, Casper MARTIN,
near Roca, Nebraska, Andrew DIEHL, aged 77 years, 8 months and
19 days. Mr. DIEHL was a native of Hesse Darmstacht, Germany; he
came to this country in 1833. Landing at Baltimore and finding no suitable
work he, with a companion, tramped west as far as Somerset county where they
found employment, first near Berlin and afterwards near Salisbury on the
National Road which was then being constructed. In 1835 he was married
to Matilda SHULTZ, daughter of Adam SHULTZ, then living
at the stone house south of Salisbury now occupied by Mr. WELFLEY.
Sometime after, he located in the woods on Keysers Ridge between Grantsville
and Petersburg, where by his energy and industry he succeeded in accumulating
considerable property. In 1865 he sold out and removed to near Shipman,
Ill., and in 1875 he removed with part of his family and located near this
place on raw prairie bought from the Railroad company. Here he found room
for six of his children, three sons and three daughters, who all live on
adjoining lands. Many of your readers undoubtedly knew Mr. DIEHL
and knew him as an honest, true man, with an energy of character and an
indomitable will not often be found. He was a member of the Lutheran Church
from his youth and died in its communion, regarding it as one of God's
favors, that in his long sickness he enjoyed the privilege of its ministry.
His companion in life for more than fifty years, has been confined to her
bed for one year, and is lingering on the border and desirous to depart
and be at rest.
Submitted 2000 by Robert Shultz
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 20, 1912
Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth DEAHL, nee SIMON, was born
April 6, 1845 near Petersburg, Pennsylvania, and died March 12, at her home
in Shipman. She was married to Adam DEAHL on May 19, 1861 at
Accident, Maryland. To this union six daughters and four sons were born,
three daughters and two sons surviving their mother, and there are also
fifteen grandchildren living. She joined the Lutheran church at Love, Maryland,
near Petersburg, Pennsylvania, when she was 16 years old and has continued
a faithful member ever since. She was aged 66 years, 10 months, and 17
days, and will be sadly missed by friends and relatives. Rev. J. E. ZIRGER,
pastor of the Lutheran church, preached the sermon to a large concourse
of people in the Lutheran church here.
Submitted 2000 by Robert Shultz
Name of Newspaper: Unknown, Lincoln , Nebraska
Date of Obituary: 8 Feb 1932
Obituary: George Washington DEAHL was born on a farm near
Cumberland, Md., Aug 3, 1861, and died at the age of
seventy Feb. 5, 1932. He was the son of Andrew and
Matilda DEAHL, prosperous farmers of Maryland, Illinois,
and Nebraska. His schools days were spent at Shipman,
Ill. Mr. DEAHL was also a pioneer farmer owning a well
improved 160 acre farm near Hickman, Neb., and 320 acres
near Red Cloud, also a well improved farm. The years of
his youth were spent on his father's farm in Illinois.
Farming was his main occupation until 1893 when he
engaged in the meat business and in later years he was in
the potato chip business at Lincoln. His illness, caused
by a weakened heart, lasted four months and it is
believed was brought on by shock following a serious
automobile accident in which his grandson, Robert Homer
DEAHL, Lincoln, was hurt. Mr. DEAHL lived an exemplary
life. When eighteen years old he moved from Illinois with
his parents, and lived four years at Fayetteville, Ark.,
six years in Pratt Center, Kas., three years in Wichita,
six years at Salt Lake City, Utah, but always he called
Lincoln his home. On Feb. 12, 1885 he married Hally May
MITCHELL of Medora, Ill. Five children were born to
them, three sons and two daughters, George Grover, Myrtle
Elizabeth, Homer Chauncey, Ive Vera, and Friend Arthur.
Those who survive are Hallie, four children and
grandchildren, one sister, Mary HILLIER of Hickman; John,
Caldwell, Kas., and his younger brother, Chauncey, of
Omaha. Mr. DEAHL was a member of the Knight of Pythias,
Ben Hur, Modern Woodman. His church affiliation was
German Lutheran. Homer and Friend are members of Lodge
No. 19, A. F. & A. M., Lincoln. Last rites were conducted
at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at Castle, Roper & Matthews by
Rev. John J. SHEAFF. The minister said; "There are many
friends waiting for him," and likened DEAHL'S last
journey to a trip across the ocean. "When the ship leaves
there is crying and waving goodbye, but when it reaches
the other shore there is rejoicing." Charles PUTNEY, a
tenor, accompanied at the piano by Miss Cornelis GRANT,
sang. It was a larely attended funeral.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: April 22, 1896
Obituary: Died, at his home west of the city on Thursday, April
16, 1896, Elra P. DEEDS, son of David and Mary A. DEEDS,
aged 43 years, 6 months and 21 days. The subject of this sketch was born
8 miles northwest of this city. When about two years old, his parents removed
to Montgomery county, where they continued to reside some fourteen years,
and then returned to this county which has since been his home. He was
united in marriage to Miss Viola ARNETT June 20, 1877. Two children
were born of this union, Walter S. and Mary S. who together with their
mother, are left to mourn his loss. He was converted and united with the
Baptist church at Charity in this twenty first year. In religion as well
as other matters, he followed his convictions of what he believed to be
right, he was always liberal in his views, willingly according to others
the same privilege he claimed for himself. Mr. DEEDS was an excellent
business man and filled many positions of trust. Among others serving four
years as deputy county clerk under the administration of J. M. VAUGHN,
having charge of the probate business of the county. In every position
he was called to fill, he performed the duties devolving upon him with
credit to himself, and to the entire satisfaction of the people. In fact
in all the relations of this life as husband, father, neighbor, friend
and citizen, he performed his full measure of duty; truly a good man has
gone. The funeral took place from the Baptist church in this city at 10
a.m. on Saturday last; Rev. T. N. MARSH of Upper Alton officiating,
assisted by Revs. DEADRICK and RICE, after which the
remains, the Masonic fraternity and Modern Woodmen, acting as escort, were
conveyed to the city cemetery and there consigned to the grave with the
honors of Masonry in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives
and friends.
Submitted 2000 by Cynthia Leonard
Name of Newspaper: The Staunton
Date of Obituary: Thursday, June 20, 1918
Obituary: Old Witt Resident Dies. J. DEES, one of the pioneer residents of
Witt, died at the home of his grandson, Rev. Clarence HIGHTOWER, at
Mt. Carmel, on Sunday, May 26, at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 13 days.
He had been a resident of Witt for almost fifty years until about two years
ago, when he removed to Hillsboro to make his home with his daughter, Mrs.
W. L. HIGHTOWER, and then later he and Mrs. HIGHTOWER
moved to Mt. Carmel. he was a familiar character in Witt and was highly respected
by the large number who knew him. Mr. DEES was born in Staunton
on December 12, 1832, being a son of Levi and Marjory DEES. He was
united in marriage to Mary J. KINDER June 21, 1855. To this union
were born three children, Lucy A., Samuel Joseph and Sarah J. His wife,
together with Lucy A. and Joseph have preceded him in death. Besides his
daughter, he leaves a brother and sister, James DEES and Addie RENFROW,
seven grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 22 Mar 1913
Obituary: Gustav F DEGLER passed away at his home in this
city Monday, after a lingering illness, at the age of 70 years, 6 months
and 21 days. He had been ailing for the past year, and since December was
unable to be up and around. He was born in Germany in 1842, and in 1865
he was united in marriage to Wilhelmina KNOLL, four children being
born to this union, one preceding him in death. He came to America with
his family in 1870, and made Mt.Olive his home, following mining for a
livelihood, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He is survived
by his wife and three daughters, one son-in- law, two sisters and four
grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted at the Immanuels
Lutheran Church yesterday afternoon, and the remains laid to rest in the
cemetery of the congregation.
Submitted 2014 by Gloria Frazier
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs 11 Aug 1892, p3 c5
Obituary: Modesto Items - Mrs. John M. DELANEY died and was buried Thursday afternoon.
Submitted 2009 by Phil Dennis
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Papers, Carlinville, IL
Date of Death: 2 Aug 1914
Obituary: Boy Drowns at Stead's Park. Raymond DENNIS, ages 19 years, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. H. DENNIS was drownded in the pool at STEAD's Park, near McVey about 4'oclock,
Sunday afternoon. DENNIS was in company with a number of friends rowing on the pond when the
boat capsized in ten feet of water, he alone among the boys was unable to swing and the others were unable
to save him. Their cries for help brought Walter STEAD, owner of the park, who lives a short distance
away, to the scene. He recovered the body from the water and Drs. SIMMONS and HILL of
this city, were summoned and gave all the assistance they could but the lad was beyond resusticating.
The body was taken to the home of his parents, about a mile from the park from whence the funeral
was held Tuesday.
Franklin Boy Drowns. Raymond DENNIS, son of Lee DENNIS, formerly of Morgan County, met a watery grave Sunday afternoon at STEAD's Park, near Girard, when a boat in which he was riding alone capsized. His body was recovered ten minutes later. He was 20 years of age and a farmer by occupation. The body will be brought to Franklin for burial.
Coroner's Report: In the Matter of the Inquisition on the body of Raymond DENNIS deceased, held at Nilwood T. P. on the 2 day of Aug. A.D. 1914. We, the undersigned Jurors, sworn to inquire of the death of Raymond DENNIS on oath do find that he came to his death by Accidental drowning in the Pool at Stead's Park near McVey on the second day of August 1914. signed G. G. ENSLOW, Foreman, H. E. BOSTON, Jas D. STEAD, C. R. HAMILTON, J. D. STUTZMAN, T. R. DENNING.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: March 6, 1901
Obituary: Miss Mary KIDD passed through this city Monday
morning en route to her home in Virden, having been at Chesterfield
during the illness of her sister, Mrs. W. H. DEWS, deceased.
Chesterfield. Death has again visited our community and taken from us Mrs. W. H. DEWS
whose death occurred at her home one and one-half miles west of the place
Sunday, March 3, 1901 at 2:30 p.m. Harriet Isabelle KIDD was born
in Kansas August 6, 1873 and came to this county when but 5 years of age,
living with her parents in Virden. She was married to W. H. DEWS
August 18, 1892 to which union three children were born, two of whom survive
her, John Dale aged 7 years and an infant child. She leaves a husband,
father, mother, four brothers and one sister to mourn her departure. Funeral
services were held from the residence Tuesday at 10 o'clock a.m. and the
remains were interred in the Keller cemetery, Rev. STOWELL
of the Episcopal church officiating. In her death her husband loses a loving
companion, her children a kind and indulgent mother, her parents and brothers
an affectionate daughter and sister, and the community one who was ever
ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. The floral contributions
were profuse, fully attesting the esteem with which she was held by her
many friends. The family have the sympathy of the entire community in
this the hour of their bereavement.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: June 13, 1906
Obituary: Dear Friends, and in particular, the family members of
the deceased, we are here assembled to the order of Divine Providence to
perform the last rites and ceremonies of the church upon Mrs. Silvia MORRIS
DEWS, the loving wife, the tender mother, the cheerful helper, the
intelligent counselor, the loyal friend and diligent worker. Her open hand,
her frank cordiality, her clear insight, her resolute will, has passed
from our sight, but never from our love or our memory. The deceased was
born June 8, 1819 near Thorn-Moor-End, Yorkshire, England. At the early
age of 13 years, she with her parents, four brothers and three sisters,
set sail for American, the voyage occupying three months before they set
foot on this heaven born and heaven protected republic. During that long,
tedious voyage of three months, the mother of that noble family being sick,
Silvia the daughter and loving child of 18 years, and the subject of this
brief obituary, took the place of mother and ministered with ability and
true affection to the pressing needs of loved ones. They came directly
to Macoupin county, where the deceased spent the remainder of her life.
Although enjoying a free and independent life, nevertheless she patiently
endured many and great privations. In the year 1837 she was given in
marriage to Mr. John DEWS, a native of England. To this union,
contracted in the city of Alton, ten children were born. Mary Anna, John, Thomas
and Felix died in infancy. Louise, the eldest daughter being the wife of Charles
TOWSE, died Nov. 23, 1904. Mary F. is a resident of Sterling,
Kansas, Elizabeth A., the wife of John DAMS, is a resident of Chesterfield,
Hanna, the wife of Benson WEISNER, is a resident of Greenfield,
Abiah S. the wife of Mr. James W. HALL, and Wm. H., are also residents
of Chesterfield; also there remains to mourn the dead 23 grandchildren
and 35 great- grandchildren. That these living members of the deceased's
family are God-fearing and devoted to the Christian religion is forcible
evidence of the dead's high regard and entire consecration to the church
of the living God. This fact is further attested by her recorded membership
in St. Peter's church of this place. In the year 1901, Jan. 6th, Bishop
SEYMOUR, of the diocese of Springfield, administered to her the
rite of confirmation, and by which act Mrs. Silvia MORRIS DEWS was
admitted to the communicant relations in the Church of Christ. However
great the character of any Christian or noble the achievements, there is
no act so beautiful, so momentous and far reaching in influence and consequences
as the act of uniting with the One, Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
By that act we profess faith in God, devotion to His cause, loyalty to
His word, obedience to His commands and supreme love to the blessed
incarnation of His son our Lord. Previous to her admittance into the Episcopal
church, the deceased had been a Methodist in religious faith and practice,
discharging every duty therein with the utmost fidelity and that precision of
character so humbly evident in her long and useful life. This profession of
Christianity she endorsed by living in godly simplicity, endearing herself by her
genial graces to the congregation of St. Peter's parish and died in the faith
without a shadow upon her name. It may further be stated, that the deceased
had strong characteristics blended with feminine grace, domestic in disposition,
simple in her tastes, averse to ostentation, sweet and simple in her manners,
devoting her matronly gifts and graces to the raising of her children and
sought no honor but that which came from God. Adversity could not crush,
nor prosperity elate her. The funeral services were held at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. Abiah E. HALL and were attended by a large
concourse of people, those attesting the high regard of all who knew her.
The services were conducted by Rev. R. H. FAIR, Rector of St. Peter's
parish, with that beauty and holy dignity inherent to the Episcopal service.
Peace and perpetual light be thine. Rector R. H. F.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 27, 1914
Obituary: Rhuliff DEY, aged 72 years, died suddenly Monday morning at his
home near Corrington Chapel. He was an old resident of that vicinity and while he had
suffered a paralytic stroke six years ago his death was very sudden. He leaves two
daughters, Miss Hattie DEY, at home; Mrs. Richard ISSACS,
of Gillespie, and three sons, Charles, Orval and Frank DEY, who
all reside in the vicinity of the home farm. The funeral will be held at
the family home Wednesday morning, at 10 o'clock.
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