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Name of Newspaper: The Kansas City Star, Kansas City, Missouri
Date of Obituary: Monday, February 28, 1916, P. 2, Microfilm Roll #143
Obituary: The Rev. A. C. RAFFERTY Dead - Injuries in Car Accident Fatal to Baptist
Minister-Teacher (Died February 27, 1916) The Rev. A. C. RAFFERTY, thirteen
years a teacher at the Kansas City Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas side,
died yesterday at his home in Greenwood, MO. He was 84 years old. Death
followed injuries received four weeks ago when a streetcar started before
Doctor RAFFERTY had boarded it at Tenth Street and Grand Avenue.
Dr. RAFFERTY was thrown to the pavement and suffered a broken hip.
Dr. RAFFERTY came to Missouri from Illinois in 1867. He is widely
known as a minister in the Baptist Church. Funeral services will be in
Greenwood at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon. A granddaughter, with whom he
lived, and one son survive.
Name of Newspaper: The Lee's Summit Journal, Lee's Summit, Missouri Date of Obituary: March 2, 1916, P. 4, Col 3 Obituary: The Rev. A. C. RAFFERTY, thirteen years a teacher at the Kansas City Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas side, died Sunday at his home in Greenwood. He was 84 years old. Death followed injuries received four weeks ago when a streetcar started before Doctor RAFFERTY had boarded it at Tenth Street and Grand Avenue. Doctor RAFFERTY was thrown to the pavement and suffered a broken hip. Dr. RAFFERTY came to Missouri from Illinois in 1867. He is widely known as a minister in the Baptist church. Funeral services were held in Greenwood at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Note: Born in 1832 in Daviess County, Kentucky, married Elizabeth Ann Martin in Macoupin County, IL January 22, 1852, was Minister of Carlinville Baptist Church about 1860. Son of James RAFFERTY and Nancy BOOTH RAFFERTY, brother of James RAFFURTY, Mary Ann RAFFERTY REINEKE, and Margaret RAFFERTY READER, and Emily RAFFERTY LUMPKIN.
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Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 27, 1938
Obituary: Mrs. Alice RAFFERTY (Died January 20, 1938)
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice RAFFERTY, 87, who died at
her home near Chesterfield Thursday, were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday at Shiloh church, with Rev. F. I. CROUCH of Carlinville officiating.
Interment was in Shiloh cemetery. Mrs. RAFFERTY, widow of
Joshua RAFFERTY, died at 7 p.m. Thursday after several weeks' illness. She was
born December 6, 1850 near Chesterfield and spent all of her life in that vicinity.
She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Bessie HARMON of St. Louis; Mrs. Mary
TRIPLETT, Mrs. Etta HARMON and Miss Nora RAFFERTY, all of
Chesterfield.
Note: Alice Lendilla JACKSON, daughter of George JACKSON and Mary B. MORRIS JACKSON.
Submitted 2000 by Sue McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Springfield, IL
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Emery RAFFERTY, aged 66, died [Dec 2, 1937] at 3:15 a.m. at his home
near Chesterfield, Dec. 2nd. Mr. RAFFERTY was a well
known farmer of Western Mound township. He was injured
severely a number of weeks ago when struck by a falling
tree while working the timber, and never recovered from the injury sustained.
Decedent was born 3 miles northeast of Chesterfield. He
was a son of Joshua and Alice JACKSON RAFFERTY, and had
spent his entire life in the community where he passed
away. He was married to Miss Mayme HUDSPETH, who
survives. The following children also survive; one son,
Lloyd , and one daughter, Mrs. Jos. GILLICK, of
Chesterfield; his aged mother, Mrs. Alice RAFFERTY, of
Chesterfield; four sisters, Mrs. Mary TRIPLETT, Mrs.
Russell HARMON and Miss Nora RAFFERTY, of Chesterfield;
Mrs. Gail HARMON, St. Louis and one grand-daughter.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from
the Shiloh church. The interment was in the Shiloh cemetery nearby.
Submitted by 2000 Sue McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal, Springfield, IL
Date of Obituary: July 27, 1909, page 6
Obituary: RAFFERTY - Died, at 10 o'clock yesterday
morning (7/26/1909), at St. John's hospital, Miss Hattie RAFFERTY,
at the age of 31 years. The remains were taken to the undertaking establishment
of T. C. Smith's Sons and at 7 o'clock this morning will be taken to Chesterfield.
Interment will be in Chesterfield cemetery. Decedent is survived
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua RAFFERTY, and four sisters,
Mae, Mattie, Bessie and Etta, all of Chesterfield.
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Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: December 1896
Obituary: The Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, Ill., Tuesday, December 15, 1896, Vol. 1, No. 98, Published by James W. LUMPKIN and Clement J. LUMPKIN - "A
telegram was received at 2:30 this afternoon by J. W.LUMPKIN announcing
the death of James RAFFERTY, Sr., near Pleasant Hill, Missouri, this
morning. Mr. RAFFERTY was a former resident of this county and will
be remembered by many of our people.
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, Ill.
Date of Obituary: Wednesday, December 16, 1896, Vol. 1, No. 99.
Obituary: "J. W. LUMPKIN, senior editor of the Enquirer, left
for Pleasant Hill, Mo., last evening to attend the funeral services for his
uncle, the late James RAFFERTY, who died yesterday. He was accompanied
by Joshua RAFFERTY who resides west of the city.
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, Ill.
Date of Obituary: Monday, December 21, 1896.
Obituary: Died, at his home in Cass County, Missouri, on Tuesday, December 15, 1896,
James RAFFERTY, Sr., aged 72 years, 11 months and 21 days. The subject of
the above notice was born in Bath county, Kentucky, on the 24th day of December, 1823.
While yet a child his father removed with his family to Davis county, Kentucky.
When eleven years of age, in company with an elder brother, he journeyed
to the then wilds of Illinois, and located in this county near Chesterfield.
They erected a cabin on the northwest quarter of section six, in what is
now Polk township. The next year, in the spring of 1835, his father arrived
with the rest of the family from Kentucky and proceeded to occupy the log
cabin already prepared for them and brave the dangers and hardships of
frontier life. He remained with his father, engaged in opening up and improving
the farm, until July 18, 1842, at which time he was united in marriage
with Miss Mariah RUSHER, and at once proceeded to improve a farm
near the one now owned by A. H. and M. S. ELDRED. On the breaking
out of the war with Mexico he enlisted in the army, and was with Gen. Winfield
SCOTT on his entry into the City of Mexico. At the close of the
war, on being mustered out of the service, he returned to the farm, and
continued in that business until the fall of 1881, when having sold his
farm, he removed near this city to the place afterwards occupied and owned
by the late John CARR. In the spring of 1882 he removed with his
family to Greenwood, Jackson County, Missouri, having purchased a farm
adjoining that town, where he continued to reside until some five or six
years ago, at which time he removed to a farm situated in Cass County,
Missouri, near Pleasant Hill, at which place he remained up to the time
of his death. He was the father of nine children, five of whom, together
with his aged wife and one brother and one sister, as well as a large circle
of relatives and friends in this county and his adopted state, are left
to mourn his loss. James RAFFERTY was a good citizen, neighbor and
friend. He was an extensive dealer in real estate and at the time of his
death was the owner of about one thousand acres of land in this county
and Missouri. In politics he was a Jeffersonian Democrat; in religion he
was a Baptist. His funeral took place from the family residence on Wednesday,
December 16, the remains being conveyed to Greenwood cemetery
near Pleasant Hill, where they were consigned to the silent tomb, in the presence
of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.
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Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: December 4, 1929
Obituary: Joshua RAFFERTY, one of the pioneers of Macoupin county,
died at his home in Bird Township near Chesterfield, on Saturday, Nov. 30th at
6 o'clock p.m. The deceased had been in failing health for the past three years.
Last summer he had improved somewhat and was able to be about his place,
but about five weeks ago he was taken suddenly worse and he gradually grew
weaker until the end came. The deceased was born on the RAFFERTY homestead,
March 24, 1852 and was 77 years, 8 months and 6 days of age. He was a son of
the late James RAFFERTY and has always resided in Macoupin county.
He received a common school education and devoted his life to farming.
Nearly 60 years ago he was married to Miss Alice JACKSON, the oldest
daughter of the late George JACKSON. He was a member of the Baptist
church and also of the Masonic fraternity. He had been a member of the
Chesterfield lodge since he was 21 years of age. Besides his wife, he is
survived by four daughters and one son, namely Mrs. Gail HARMON
and Mrs. Russell HARMON of Pevely, Mo.; Mrs. A. M. TRIPLETT
of Carlinville; Miss Nora, who is at home, and Emery RAFFERTY who
resides in Western Mound. He is also survived by seven grandchildren; one
brother, John RAFFERTY of Guthrie, Okla., and one sister, Mrs. TAYLOR
of Harrisonville, Mo. The deceased is a descendant of one of the oldest
families in Macoupin county. The original RAFFERTY's came to Macoupin
county at an early day when there was nothing but a path through the prairie
grass between Chesterfield and Carlinville. There was a very large family,
the deceased being a nephew of Mrs. Paschal READER, whose husband
was one of the leading men of Macoupin county before Civil War days. He
was also a nephew of Mrs. John LUMPKIN and Mrs. Frank REINECKE.
The funeral services were held at Shiloh church Tuesday at 1:30 o'clock
and interment was made in Shiloh cemetery. The Masonic order of
Chesterfield had charge of the services at the grave.
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Name of Newspaper: The Times, Pleasant Hill, Missouri
Date of Obituary: June 13, 1924
Obituary: The funeral of James RAFFURTY, Jr., who died at 12:30
noon Wednesday, June 4, 1924, at his home south of town, was held Friday
at his late residence at 11 o'clock. Services were in charge of the Rev.
Mr. ATTEBURY, of Greenwood, and the Rev. Mr. HALL, of
Blue Springs, who is pastor of Little Flock Primitive Baptist Church, of which
Mr. RAFFURTY had long been a member. Interment was in Union
Cemetery, west of Pleasant Hill. The pallbearers were: George JACKSON,
George WARREN, John URQUHART, Joel O'DELL,
Samuel KISSELL and James DINGES. There was a large attendance
at the funeral and many attended the final rites in the cemetery. Mr. RAFFURTY
was the son of James, Sr. and Mariah (RUSHER) RAFFURTY. He
was born May 21, 1857 in Macoupin County, Illinois and died at the age
of 67 years and 14 days. He was reared in Illinois and there married Miss
Laura Essie RANDLE on April 14, 1881, two children being born of
this marriage; Ora A. RAFFURTY, of near Pleasant Hill, and Mrs.
Claude O'DELL of near Harrisonville. Mr. RAFFURTY brought
his family to this region when his parents, who have long since passed
away, came to Cass County. A couple of years or so after he came here (to
Missouri), the first Mrs. RAFFURTY died (March 10, 1884). On December
12, 1902 Mr. RAFFURTY was married again; his second wife being Miss
Henrietta DINGES, who survives. There are also four children of
this marriage surviving; they being Ellis RAFFURTY, of Iowa, who
came home before his father died; Clifford RAFFURTY, Etta and Phillip
RAFFURTY, all of the home address. Mr. RAFFURTY is also survived
by two brothers and two sisters: John RAFFURTY, of Oklahoma; Joshua
RAFFURTY, Macoupin County, Illinois; Mrs. (Etta) Pleas TAYLOR,
residing near Pleasant Hill, and Mrs. Amanda BRICKER, of Greenwood.
In his prime, Mr. RAFFURTY was a fine specimen of physical ruggedness,
but his health began failing by degrees a few years ago and the decline
was steady. His last illness was marked by two periods; one of six weeks
from which he recovered, only to suffer a backset, and the final and closing
period which brought an end to his life Monday of last week, as noted.
Many years ago, while visiting in Kansas, Mr. RAFFURTY was converted
at a meeting conducted at a Primitive Baptist Church and he became a member
of Little Flock Church, south of Pleasant Hill. He followed farming all
his life and was a man of unremitting vigor. Big in the physical body,
he was also genial, was careful of his speech and ranked in all regards
as a good neighbor, which is, in the final analysis, high praise, yet not
praise but rather truth. Industrious, steady, God-fearing, Mr. RAFFURTY
was a good man and a good citizen, one whose death not only brings grief
to a family circle, but deep and sincere regret to the people of the community
where he had lived so long and so well.
Submitted 2001 by Sue McMurry
Name of Newspaper: The Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Oct. 20, 1949
Obituary: Funeral of Miss Nora RAFFURTY Held Friday. Miss Nora
RAFFURTY, 73, died at her home in Carlinville, Wednesday, October
12, at 5:00 a.m. She was stricken with an illness when she was
three years old and had been afflicted as a cripple the remainder
of her life. Decedent was born July 18, 1876 in Chesterfield
township, a daughter of Joshua and Alice JACKSON RAFFURTY.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Bessie HARMAN, St. Louis; Mrs.
Mary TRIPLETT, Carlinville and Mrs. Etta HARMAN, of Springfield;
also several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
parents, one sister and one brother. Funeral services were
conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday from the Shane funeral home in
Girard, Rev. F. L. CROUCH officiated and music was furnished on
the organ. The interment was in Shiloh cemetery. The pallbearers
were Frank LOVELESS, James STULTS, Harry MIDDLEKAUFF,
Joe METCALF, John KEAGY, and Everett ADAMS.
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Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Unknown; Died December 9, 1932
Obituary: Funeral services for Edgar RAY, who died Friday,
were held in the Baptist church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Rev. Frank WHEELER
of Carlinville officiating, assisted by the pastor Rev. Ernest COX
of Springfield. Interment was made in Girard cemetery. Edgar RAY,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander RAY was born near Mulberry Grove,
Ill., June 7, 1887, and departed from this life on Friday, December 9,
1932 at 6:25 a.m. following an illness of several months duration, aged
45 years, 4 months, 2 days. He attended the public school in the class
of 1905, being the only boy in a class of 10 graduates. Part of his life
was spent in his home community, the remainder in Girard. On June 2, 1912,
he was united in marriage to Miss Zenia WHEELER, of Girard of which
union two children were born, namely, Hazel of Evansville, Indiana and
Edgar, Jr., at home. He is also survived by his wife, his mother and father,
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander RAY of Mulberry Grove, one sister, Mrs. Mattie
PALMER, Evansville, Indiana, and one half brother, Walter Elam,
Mulberry Grove. In the year 1925, on April 12, under the ministry of Rev.
A.B. WIMMER, Mr. RAY gave his heart to Christ and united
with the First Baptist Church of Girard. The flower girls were: Mrs. C.E.
HAMMOND, Mrs. Wm. HEINKLE, Mrs. Newt BERKLEY, Mrs.
John WYLDER, Mrs. Glenn STUTSMAN, Mrs. Ralph ANDERSON,
Mrs. Roy McFARLAND, Mrs. Ida NASH, Mrs. Than VanARSDALE
and Mrs. Emma SHEARER. The pallbearers were Newt BERKLEY,
Wm. HEINKLE, Ralph ANDERSON, Glenn STUTSMAN,
Dr. C.E. HAMMOND and Than VanARSDALE.
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Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 28, 1911
Obituary: Paul RAYMOND died suddenly at the home of his daughter
Mrs. A. C SCHREIER in Woodburn June 14, at 10 p.m., aged 66 years
nine months and 14 days. His death came as a shock to his friends and neighbors.
He had not been in good health for several months, but the end came very
unexpectedly. Mr. RAYMOND had been a resident of Woodburn almost
all his life. He was born in Glastonbury, England, and came to America
with his parents when 6 years of age. In 1886 he was married to Martha
T. CULP. To this union seven children were born, all of whom are
living but Ida, who died in childhood. Mr. RAYMOND was a man of
exemplary character and more than ordinary ability for one of his age.
He always carried with him a smile and a kindly word for all. The disappointments
and trials of life never seemed to change his ever pleasant disposition,
and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. But it is a comfort
to his family to know that, even in the midst of the struggle for breath,
his consciousness remained and he whispered, "I am going now; all
is well; my great Judge will soon deliver my soul. He knows me; He knows
all. It is grand. Yes, all is well." Farewell, dear father; sweet
be thy rest. Weary with years and trials, and pain. Farewell until in some
happy place We shall behold thy face again. 'Tis ours to miss thee all
these years, But tender memories of thee we'll keep.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Illinois Journal, Springfield IL
Date of Obituary: May 14, 1931
Obituary: George W. READER, 83, a life long resident of Macoupin
county, died last evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ollie
SAWYER, north of Staunton, after an illness of influenza. Funeral
services will be held at the Huntman funeral home in Staunton at
1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon. Interment will be in the Mayfield
Memorial park at Carlinville.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Weekly, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: May 20, 1931
Obituary: George W. READER. Another one of the
pioneer citizens of Macoupin county has gone to his reward in the
person of George W. READER who died at his home near Staunton,
Wednesday evening, May 13, 1931 at 10:15 o'clock. He was 83 years
of age the 19th of last December. The deceased was a resident of
Western Mound township most of his life and resided on the READER
homestead about three-fourths mile southwest of the village of
READER. Several years ago he moved to the Staunton vicinity where
he continued to reside till the time of his death. His wife,
whose maiden name was Emily SMITH, was a daughter of Irvin SMITH
and resided near Chesterfield. To this union three children were
born - Irvin READER, supervisor of South Otter; Ernest READER of
St. Louis, and Mrs. Nellie SAWYER of Staunton. His wife died
about three years ago. He was the last one of a family of five
children - Mrs. Mattie ORR, Mrs. John HAGAMAN, Mrs. PEEBLES, J.
K. READER, and William READER. The deceased was a descendant of
two of the oldest families of Macoupin county. His father was
Paschal READER, who was one of the most prominent men in Macoupin
county before the Civil War days. He was a leader in his day and
hundreds of people sought his advice. He was very much opposed to
the Civil War and taken prisoner during those trying days. The
mother of the deceased was Margaret RAFFERTY, a daughter of one
of the pioneers of Macoupin county. The wife of the deceased was
a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Huriah SMITH, who were the ______
______ of the Chesterfield vicinity and the first marriage
license in Macoupin county was issued to them. George W. READER
was a man who had many friends not only in the Reader vicinity
where he spent most of his life but also at Staunton. He was an
industrious farmer and was known for his kind acts. Everyone who
ever knew him always had kind words for this generous man. The
funeral services were held at the Staunton Funeral Home, Friday
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock p.m., conducted by Rev. Crouch, after
which the remains were conveyed to the beautiful Mayfield
Memorial Park where they were laid to rest in the family lot with his wife.
Submitted 2007 by M Trover
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Aged Lady Dies At Home Mrs. Polly REED (DOUGHERTY)
was born April 26,1834, died at the Brethren Home in Girard, Wednesday,
January 12, 1910, aged 75 years, 8 months and 9 days. The remains were
taken to the home of J. J. STOWE, where short services will be
held at 8:30 Friday morning, conducted by Rev. D. B. GIBSON. The
remains will then be taken to Franklin, Illinois, where funeral services will
be held in the Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. George HART and
interment made in REED Cemetery. The deceased was the wife of James
L. REED, to which union eleven children were born, five being dead,
six daughters remaining, namely: Mrs. Clara BOLTON, Lyons, Kansas;
Mrs. Lizzie PIKE, Oklahoma; Mrs. Maude PIKE, Franklin;
Mrs. Ella SELF and Mrs. Stella ROTHWELL of Jacksonville,
Illinois; and Phebe at The Home in Girard.
Note: Mary "Polly" Ann was the daughter of John and Mary Ann "Polly" SPIRES DOUGHERTY of Morgan County, IL. She also left behind her sister Nancy Jane DOUGHERTY GIBSON of Girard, IL, and a sister Sarah Ann DOUGHERTY HILL of Morgan Co, IL.
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Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: May 10, 1911
Obituary: Mrs. Mary REICHMANN died at the family home two
miles west of this city, at 1:05 o'clock this morning, after an illness
of about nine weeks duration. She was the wife of John REICHMANN,
a highly respected citizen of this Township for many years. She was a good
woman, an earnest and devoted Christian, and her passing will be sincerely
mourned by her relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. REICHMANN was
born in New York state and was aged 51 years, 4 months and 2 days when
death called her. Besides her husband she leaves two sons, Fred and Theodore.
No other immediate relatives survive her. Her marriage to Mr. REICHMANN
occurred in 1889, and the couple have made their home in this Township
ever since. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock
at the family residence and at 2:30 o'clock at St. Paul's Evangelical church,
Rev. Wm. RIEMEIER officiating. Interment in the city cemetery.
Submitted 2000 by Sue McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: December 22, 1926, P.5
Obituary: Mrs. Edgar REINECKE - (Amanda Ellen WALTON)
- Died December 15, 1926 Mrs. Edgar REINECKE died at her home in
Kemper, Ill., on Thursday, Dec. 16th, aged 64 years. The family used to
reside in Bird near Shiloh church and she will be remembered by many of
our readers. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and two sons.
The funeral was held at the family home Saturday morning. Charles and William
WALTON of this city are half-brothers of the deceased.
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Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: May 21, 1936
Obituary: Resident of Bird Township dies in St. Louis Friday - (Died May 15, 1936)
Another one of the old residents of Bird township has
passed away. Fred REINEKE, who was about 70 years of
age, died at the home of his son, William in St. Louis
Friday. He had been ill for some time, but had just
recently gone to live with his son. The body was brought
to Carlinville and taken to the Wiche Funeral Home on
East First South street and the funeral took place from
St. Mary's church Monday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev.
Father FANNAN, pastor of the church, officiating.
Serving as pall bearers were John WHEELER, Louis MATHIS,
Joe KAUFMAN, Percy WEST, Clarence RASOR and William
KUERSCHEN. Interment was in Old Calvary cemetery.
The deceased is survived by two sons, William of St.
Louis and Harold REINEKE of this city, and there is also
an adopted daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth DREW who resides near
Carlinville. Besides his children, he is survived by
one brother, Edgar REINEKE of St. Louis; three sisters,
Mrs. Henry JONES of East Alton; Mrs. George JOINER of
Bird township and Mrs. Addie KEPLINGER of Modesto.
The deceased was a son of Fred REINEKE, Sr. and his
mother's maiden name was Mary RAFFERTY who was a
descendant of one of the oldest families of the west part
of Macoupin county. On growing to manhood Mr. REINEKE
married Miss ?Mayme? DUNN (Mary) of this city who passed
away about 12 years ago.
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Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 4, 1908
Obituary: Frederick REINEKE, an Aged German American,
Succumbs to Bright s Disease Death has again visited Macoupin county and
claimed as it's victim Frederick REINEKE, one of the pioneer residents
of Bird township, age 79 years, 2 months and 24 days, who died at the home
of his son, Fred, Tuesday morning, February 4, at 2 a.m., of Bright's disease.
The funeral services will be held at Shiloh church, within one mile of
Enos station, Thursday, Feb. 6th. Interment in Shiloh cemetery.
The deceased was born in Brunswick, Germany, November 22, 1828. He emigrated
with his parents to America in 1848, and landed in New Orleans. From there
they removed to St. Louis and Frederick remained with his parents until
his father's death, after which he came to Macoupin county, where he worked
by the month for two years. He afterwards purchased 165 acres in Bird township,
where he continued to reside most of his life. A few years ago he sold
his homestead to Jos. WHEELER and moved to Carlinville, where he
resided until he moved to Woodburn. He was still a resident of the latter
place, but he and his wife had been at his son, Fred's, since the first
of January. On June 4, 1852, the deceased was married to Miss Mary A. RAFFERTY,
a daughter of James and Nancy (BOOTH) RAFFERTY, a sister
of Rev. Alex RAFFERTY, of Greenwood, Mo., and of the late James
and Joseph RAFFERTY, Mrs. Margaret READER and Mrs. John
LUMPKIN. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. REINEKE, of whom are
now living Edgar F., of Chesterfield, Dora, wife of Henry JONES of Reader,
Frederick, Maggie, wife of Geo. W. JOINER and Addie, wife of Edward
KEPLINGER, of Palmyra. Mr. REINEKE was well known all over
the west part of Macoupin county and took a deep interest in all home and
nation affairs. He was a good farmer and started on life's journey with
but a small capital. By hard work and good management he acquired a large
tract of land. "Uncle Frank", as he was familiarly known, was
a friend of everyone, and did more than his share in helping the needy.
He and his wife had been life-long members of Shiloh Baptist church.
Submitted 2000 by Sue McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: February 18, 1925, page 4
Obituary: Comer - Mrs. Fred REINEKE of the Shiloh
neighborhood, died at the hospital in Springfield, Sunday morning.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: February 25, 1925, P. 8
Obituary: Death of Mrs. Fred REINEKE
(Died February 22, 1925?) The death of Mrs. Fred REINEKE which
occurred on Sunday morning at 1:45 at St. John's hospital, Springfield,
following two operations for mastoids, was sorrowful news to her relatives
and friends. She was about 60 years of age. The body was brought to this
city and taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis DARSCHEID. The
deceased was formerly Mary DUNN, daughter of the late Mr. and
Mrs. William DUNN. She is survived by her husband, two sons - William
and Harold, and her niece who is also her adopted daughter, Miss Elizabeth
PHELPS; also five brothers - William, Richard, Joseph, John and
Edward DUNN of this city, and three sisters - Mrs. Louis DARSCHEID
and Mrs. John CUNNINGHAM of this city and Mrs. Joseph ROSENTRETER
of Kansas City. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock Tuesday from St. Mary's
church and attended by many relatives and friends. Rev. Father TOMMEY
officiated. The pallbearers were Luke and Thomas COSTELLO, Pete
FLANNIGAN, Jas. CRUISE, Leo ROBINSON and Clem WEISE.
Interment was in Calvary cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: February 25, 1925, P. 7
Obituary: Shiloh - Quite a number from this part attended the funeral of Mrs. Fred
REINEKE in Carlinville Tuesday morning. The family has the sympathy of the
entire community. Mrs. REINEKE will be greatly missed as she was a kind and loving
neighbor and was highly respected by all who knew her.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date: February 25, 1925, P. 12
Card of Thanks: We wish to thank all who were so kind at the time of the death of our
beloved wife and mother, and specially do we thank Rev. Father TOOMEY, the choir,
those who sent flowers and those who gave the use of their autos. Fred REINEKE
and sons. Elizabeth PHELPS.
Submitted 2000 by Sue McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: November 3, 1911
Obituary: Death of Mary A. REINEKE, widow of the late
Frank REINEKE, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. JOINER
in Bird township at 5:30 a.m. Thursday. Funeral services will be held at
Shiloh Baptist Church Saturday, November 4, at 11 o'clock. (Died December 2, 1911)
Mary Ann REINEKE was the youngest daughter of James and
Nancy (BOOTH) RAFFERTY and was born
in Daviess county, Kentucky, November 7, 1833. If we mistake not, she is
the last one of ten children, who came with their parents to Macoupin county
in 1834 and settled on the old RAFFERTY homestead, two miles this
side of Chesterfield, now owned by Jos. WHEELER. The deceased was married to
Frederick REINEKE, June 4, 1854. They went to housekeeping in Bird township,
where they continued to reside practically all their lives. They afterward
moved to Carlinville and then to Woodburn. Mr. REINEKE died a few
years ago. Mrs. REINEKE leaves to mourn her loss five children, namely:
Edgar F. REINEKE of Chesterfield, Annie Dora, wife of Mr. Henry JONES
of Reader; Fred W. REINEKE of Bird; Nancy M., wife of Geo. W. JOINER
of Bird and Adelaide, wife of M. R. CRUM of Palmyra. Mrs. REINEKE was a
noble Christian woman, who was devoted to her family. She was quiet and unassuming and
did all she could to help bring up her children to make useful citizens. She was kind and
sympathetic and has done more than her share for the needly and afflicted.
Submitted 22 March 1998 by Pam Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: February 16, 1917
Obituary: Highly Respected Staunton Citizen Called Home. Frederick
William [Wilhelm] REINHOLD, one of Staunton's best citizens who
sustained a paralytic stroke Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 9:30 a.m. while at work
in Mine No 14 as reported in last week's paper, continued to grow weaker
until relentless death snatched the chord of life Tuesday at 11:45 p.m.
The venerable gentleman was born at the city of Zwickau in Saxony, Germany
on Mar 30, 1843. There he was reared and confirmed and at the age of 17
years he commenced to work in the mine. Having grown into manhood, he was
married in 1881 [this date is wrong, should be 1864] to Miss Theresa HAMANN
and the happy and congenial union was blessed with twelve children,
nine of them being born in the German home. In 1881 the family decided
to cast their lot in America, landed in New York City and then journeyed
west to Staunton where they have made their home ever since and merited
and gained the highest esteem of all. Mr. REINHOLD followed his
old occupation in the new American home, first working in Mine No. 6 and
then in No. 14, being there every day and as punctual as a clock in the
discharge of his duties, until his busy hands were arrested by a paralytic
stroke. He was one of the oldest, if not the oldest mine worker in spite
of an age of nearly 74 years. In 1914, Mr. and Mrs. REINHOLD could
have observed their golden wedding, but postponed the celebration as he
had the intention to retire first. Now providence has decreed differently.
The funeral will take place from the family home tomorrow afternoon at
2 o'clock, Rev. R. C. LUCKE officiating. Interment will be made
in the City Cemetery. Those left to cherish his memory are the
venerable wife, four sons, Paul of Cerro Gorda, Ill., Max of Shelbyville, Ill.,
Emil R. REINHOLD, since six years alderman of the first ward in
Staunton, and Charles, also a denizen of our city. Mrs. Herman BEYER of
Staunton, Mrs. Gust. SCHUELER of Alton and Miss Selma REINHOLD;
one sister Mrs. Henry FICKERT of Staunton, on brother in Germany,
23 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of more distant relatives
and friends. May he rest in peace!
Submitted 2000 by Pam Robertson Ripplinger
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: January 23, 1930
Obituary: The funeral of Miss Selma REINHOLT who died at
the hospital at Jacksonville late Thursday night, was held on Sunday afternoon
from the Huntamn chapel in our city (Staunton). Rev. A. H. WEGNER
officiated and interment was at the Staunton City Cemetery. Miss
REINHOLT was born in Germany on Nove 12, 1881, and hence attained
an age of 48 years, 2 months and 4 days. When only one year of age she
came to America with her parents (Fredrich Wilhelm REINHOLD and
Therese HAMANN), locating at Staunton. Since a number of years past
the subject of this sketch has been a patient in the hospital at Jacksonville.
Those left to cherish her memory are three brothers Paul REINHOLT
of Decatur, Max REINHOLT of Finley, and Charles REINHOLT of
Staunton; two sisters, Mrs. Martha BEYER of Staunton and Mrs. Hattie
SCHULLER of Alton, as well as other more distant relatives and friends.
Submitted 1998 by Doug Mitchell
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: April 8, 1920
Obituary: Herman REUTER, Sr., for many years one of the highly
respected and esteemed residents of our city, Saturday morning at 8:15
o'clock, passed away at the home of his daughter-in-law, Mrs. William
KASUBKE, at 613 North Easton Street, aged 81 years, 9 months, and 2
days. Mr. REUTER was a native of Germany, having been born in that
country on July 1, 1838. When of mature age he was united in marriage in
his native land with Miss Ernestine MUELLER, and in 1884 the family
came to this country. In 1892 the grim reaper summoned the wife and mother,
and Mr. REUTER later entered upon his second matrimonial venture
with Mrs. Caroline IMMENROTH, who also proceeded him in death about
4 1/2 years ago. He was the father of seven children, of whom four proceeded
him in death. Mr. REUTER, during the active years of his life followed
the vocation of a miner. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at
2 o'clock from the home of Mrs. KASUBKE, with whom he had been residing
for the past several months, followed by the sermon at Zion Lutheran Church,
Reverend J.G.F. KLEINHAUS officiating. Interment was in the Staunton
City Cemetery. Mr. REUTER was an esteemed member of the local
Zion congregation. Those left to mourn the passing of a kind and loving
father and friend are: two sons, Ernest REUTER of our city and Edward
REUTER of England; one daughter, Mrs. Ernest ULLMAN, seventeen
grandchildren and many more distant relatives and friends. May he rest in peace
Submitted 9 Aug 1998 by Doug Mitchell
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: December 18, 1914
Obituary: Max REUTER, one of Staunton's best citizens, met
death in Mine No. 14 of the Consolidated Coal Company, at about 10:30 a.m.,
on last Wednesday. He was last seen by employees of the mine shortly before
that time. It is presumed that Mr. REUTER, who was assistant mine
manager, was killed instantly under a fall of slate where his body was
found. So far as is known, a motorman by the name of Gus MILLER
was the first to discover the pile of slate in a west entry, but before
he could communicate with mine manager HAYES, Robert CROWDER
went into a room nearby and engaged Fred SHARP, and his "buddy"
Charles DIETIKER, assisted by Edward MORGAN, to clean it
up. They began the work a little before one o'clock p.m. and had worked
possibly an hour, when MORGAN discovered a shoe protruding from
the pile of slate. Investigation disclosed the body of REUTER, who
was cold in death and horribly maimed by the fall of slate. It is estimated
that nearly ten tons of slate was in the pile removed from over and around
the body of the unfortunate man. The two men put the body of their friend
and former boss in a car and brought it to the surface about 3 o'clock
p.m. The fall that caused the theath was caused by a slip in the slate
and although there were props at that point, they were broken or swaggered
by the weight of the slate. Coroner KARNES of Carlinville came down
and empanelled the following jury viz. John E. SHARP, Martin A.
KOTIER, Otto ARNDT, F.H. STUCK, and J. BUB,
and their verdict after an investigation was in accordance with the facts
above given. Mr. REUTER was an exemplary citizen: he was born in
Saxony, Germany, but came to this country with his parents many years ago.
Surviving him are his wife, nee HUNSINGER, five children, a father,
and a brother in this city, and many other relatives in Europe, one brother
living in England. He was aged 37 years and 9 days at the time of his death
He was a man who held the confidence of all his acquaintances, was quiet
and sincere, and a strictly home man. He had a nice little residence in
the HUNSINGER addition in this city, and led a quiet, happy life.
About seven years ago, Mr. REUTER, while looking at the unfinished
MEYER building, in this city, slipped and fell off the floor sleepers,
injuring himself severely. He was in the hospital for a long time, but
finally recovered. A few months ago an alarm of fire was turned in from
his residence, but the damage was slight. It seemed ill- luck pursued him,
and finally culminated in his death. The funeral will be held tomorrow
(Saturday) from the home to Zion Lutheran Church, Reverend J.G.F. KLENHAUS
officiating. Interment will be in the city cemetery. Many are the
regrets of the gloom cast over the family at this season of the year, which
is supposed to be the time of peace and happiness.
Submitted 2006 by Catherine Nickens
Name of Newspaper: a Carlinville paper
Date of Obituary: Nov. 28, 1936
Obituary: Funeral rites for Cyrus O. REYNOLDS, who was found dead on a farm
near his home at Hettick at 9 o'clock Friday morning, will be held at the Hettick Baptist church
at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. REYNOLDS, who had been missing from his home
since Wednesday afternoon, is thought to have died of heart failure while tramping over one
of his farms. He was considered one of the wealthiest men in Macoupin county and his
absence prompted a two day search by Sheriff Alva HENRY and a posse of more
than 100 men.
Submitted 2006 by Catherine Nickens
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Nov. 15, 1905
Obituary: David LADLEY, of Palmyra, and his wife and son,
Clinton, attended the funeral of Marion REYNOLDS here Sunday.
Marion REYNOLDS departed this life Friday night at 7 o'clock after a short
illness with lung fever, aged 77 years, 10 months and 21 days. He professed
faith in Christ in 1880 at the Mount Olive school house and lived a Christian
until he was called to meet his God. He was a member of F. M. church here,
being one of the charter members when the church was first started. He
was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves to mourn his loss,
a companion, two children, C. O. REYNOLDS, of Hettick; Wm. REYNOLDS,
of Oklahoma; one brother, James REYNOLDS , of Hettick, and one sister,
Mrs. Jane CRUM, of Missouri, besides many other relatives and friends.
Rev. JOHNSON, of Greenville, who was pastor here for three years,
conducted the funeral services at the F. M. church Sunday morning at 11
o'clock after which the remains were laid in the Joiner cemetery
east of town to wait the morning of the resurrection.
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Susan Ida REYNOLDS, nee DROKE, of Western
Mound township, was born Aug. 8th, 1868, and departed this life at 8:15
a. m., Saturday, Feb. 6th, 1897, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. A.
H. DROKE, of Hettick neighborhood after a stay of three weeks.
She was a sufferer for some time with that dread disease, consumption. She
was married to William M. REYNOLDS Oct. 20th. 1892. The fruits of
this union are two children, Grace three years old and Howard one year
old, both of whom survive their mother and dearest friend on earth. Our
sister was born, married, and died at the old homestead, something which
rarely occurs in ones life. Being intimately acquainted with the deceased
for most fifteen years and she attending a term of school to us, we feel
just in saying her Godly life was an example for all to follow. She became
a child of God at the age of fourteen years during a series of meetings
held in the Baptist church at Bethel, conducted by Revs. Anthony and Alexander.
Shortly after, she was united with the M. E. church here, living
a devoted Christian life. In 1892 she placed her membership in the Free
Methodist church. She leaves a husband, two children, mother, brother,
two sisters and a host of friends and other relatives to mourn her departure.
Her father, Rev. J. W. DROKE preceded sister Ida to the Spirit land
March 4th 1888. She has three sisters gone on before: Emma dying in infancy,
Mattie GAVETT died Jan. 20, 1889 and Janula AULABAUGH
died Aug. 24th, 1896. The funeral service was held at the Free Methodist church
Sunday at 11:30 a. m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. F. ASHCRAFT
assisted by her uncle, Rev. R. F. DROKE, of Waverly. There was a
large congregation present to pay the last tribute of respect to one highly
esteemed in our neighborhood, after which the remains were conveyed to
the Joiner cemetery to await the resurrection.
Submitted 2006 by Catherine Nickens
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: May 16, 1906
Obituary: Wm. REYNOLDS, a former citizen of Hettick, but
late of Oklahoma, who was on a visit in and about Hettick, for a couple
of weeks, returned last Tuesday to his home in Oklahoma. A dispatch was
received at Hettick Friday stating that shortly after he reached home,
he dropped dead. The remains are being sent back to Hettick for
interment.
Submitted 2006 by Bernice Batess
Name of Newspaper: The Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 26 Apr 1924
Obituary: Wife Julie A. HENDRICK. Survived by Willie B. RHOADES.
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