Submitted 2006 by Kim Woodhouse
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star-Times, Vol. 20 No. 31
Date of Obituary: Thursday, February 11, 1926
Obituary: Mrs. Marie L. SIES wife of Henry SIES,
passed away Monday evening at 10:55 o'clock at her home in
Eagerville following an illness of about eight months. Death was due to
live (sic) trouble and she attained an age of only 21 years, 4 months and
4 days. Mrs. SIES, whose maiden name was BUSSE, was a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest BUSSE of Eagerville. Some five years ago she
was united in marriage with Henry SIES, the ceremony taking place
at Springfield. Three children, all sons, were born of their union. The
funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Zion Lutheran church
in our city, Rev. J.G.F. KLEINHANS officiating. Internment will
be at the Memorial Park cemetery. Those left to cherish the memory of the
young wife and mother are: The husband; three sons, Carl, aged 4, Alvin,
aged 3, and Wilbert, aged 2; the parents, Mr. And Mrs. Ernest BUSSE of
Eagerville; one brother, Thomas, and three sisters, Johanna, Jennie
and Dena, all of Eagerville. Mr. SIES is well known in Staunton and
his many friends here are a unit expressing sympathy in these hours of bereavement.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 24 Feb 1906
Obituary: Mrs. Gertrude SIMMERING died at the home of her
son-in-law J.A. JOHNSON, living about 3 miles south-east of this
city, last Friday, aged 80 years, 4 months and 17 days. Her husband, Jacob
SIMMERING, preceded her in death about 10 years ago. She leaves
to mourn her death three sons and one daughter. The funeral services were
conducted Tuesday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the Kirkland
(Little Jerusalem) cemetery east of here.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 11, 1911
Obituary: Orville SIMMERMAKER, aged about 35 years, died
at his home near Plainview at 1:15 p.m., Friday. He leaves his wife and
two children The deceased was a brother-in-law of J. W. MORGAN of
this city, proprietor of Morgan's livery barn. Mr. SIMMERMAKER's
death was caused by a complication of diseases and he had been ill for
some time. The funeral arrangements have not yet been made.
Submitted 2014 by Sharon Buenther
Name of Newspaper: Medora Messenger
Date of Obituary: January 29, 1904 [Franklin d. January 25, 1904]
Obituary: Pioneer Citizen, F. B. SIMPSON, Dead. Succumbs after Illness with
Heart Disease and Funeral Held on Wednesday is Largely Attended. One of Early Settlers
Was Village's First President, Active in Politics and Prominent Mason. Surrounded by the
members of his family, Franklin B. SIMPSON after an illness of four weeks
passed away peacefully Monday morning at 3:15 o'clock at the residence of Dr. and
Mrs. J. E. WALTON on North Main street. The snapping of the silver cord which
was strained with fearful frequency during the last days of his life was not unexpected.
Heart disease brought the end, which came after a period in which he was oblivious to
his surroundings, except for moments. During the early sufferings from this affliction he
spoke with the comfort and peace of one with assurances of an alter joy and expressed
himself as prepared and ready to go.
Pioneer Resident. A pioneer resident of Medora, Mr. SIMPSON was one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens in the village which his early life had served to promote and his mature years to sustain. He enjoyed an extensive acquaintance, ever making and holding warm friendships with those with whom he came in contact. His generosity was notable. His uprightness in every walk of life was the constant expression of a heart that bore no man malice nor sought to supplant laudible ambitions. He was during the middle years of his life active in politics, an ardent supporter of Democratic principles. Mr. SIMPSON served as the first President of Medora, the incorporation of which as a village was largely due to his efforts. He held the offices of County Coroner, School Director, at various times a member of the village board and under President CLEVELAND's first term was chosen Postmaster of Medora. He was also the first Postmaster here, when the settlement was known as Rhoad's Point, a mere trading point, rough and undeveloped. Mr. SIMPSON was born in Flint Hill, Va., on January 5, 1827, and was at the time of his death 77 years and 20 days of age. In 1836, when he was a boy of nine years, he moved with his parents to Macoupin county, the family settling on a farm at Rhoad's Point, now Medora. At the age of 20 years he was married to Miss Marietta PARKER, the daughter of two early residents. The companion of these many years, together with family of eight grown children, survive him. After many years of active farm life Mr. and Mrs. SIMPSON four years ago moved from the SIMPSON homestead in the northern suburbs and established their home with their daughter, Mrs. J. E. WALTON, in Medora. The occasions of their wedding anniversaries have for several years been celebrated in pleasant manners. Owing to illness, however, no celebration of the event was possible year, which marked the 57th anniversary of their married life, one of constant happiness. The children left to mourn with the widow are Mrs. Andrew STEAD, Mrs. William ?J. BELL, Mrs. John ROBINGS, Mrs. J. E. WALTON, Miss Julia SIMPSON, all of Medora. Messrs. Elmer and Edward SIMPSON of Carrollton, all of whom were constant attendants at the sick bed of their father during his last illness. He leaves, a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. The grandchildren are Mrs. W. A. DAY, Colorado Springs, Col.; Mrs. C. H. DAY, Medora; Mrs. W. A. CLOSE, Carrollton, Ill.; Mrs. F. E. WHITFIELD, Rob Roy ROBINGS, Reba G. SIMPSON, Robie F. ROBINGS, Franklin E. WALTON, Medora; Lynne P. SIMPSON, Levis Leroy SIMPSON, Neil A. SIMPSON, Mary E. SIMPSON, Carrollton. The great grandchildren are Andrew DAY, Nellie DAY, Francis R. WHITFIELD, Medora; Kenney L. CLOSE, Carrollton. Prominent as Mason. Mr. SIMPSON enjoyed among other distinctions that of being the oldest member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 152, A. F. & A. M. Raised to the degree of Master Mason on March 28, 1855, he had since been prominently associated with the order, at all times closely observing its tenents. After 21 years he was elected a life member of the order. The obsequies were held Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from Mt Pleasant Baptist church, the cortege being escorted to the church by the members of the lodge and visiting brethern, marshalled by Hon. A. H. BELL of Carlinville, R. W. Junior Grand Warden of the state. Impressive services over the remains of the departed pioneer were conducted by Rev. T. N. MARSH of Upper Alton, assisted by Rev. Henry DIXON of Rockbridge, Rev. William M. RHOADS of Upper Alton and Rev. Stephen RHOADS of Medora. Funeral Largely Attended. A congregation that completely filled the church auditorium was present. A special choir composed of Mrs. Catherine STONE, Miss. Effie HUNTER, Messrs. E. B. SIMMONS, A. L. EASTHAM and Wiley JOHNSON sang "My Heavenly Home" and "Home to Rest," favorite hymns of the deceased. Eloquent tributes to the memory of the deceased were spoken feelingly by Rev. Mr. MARSH and Rev. Mr. William RHOADS, former associates of him who had always proven himself one of the most noble and upright of men. Many beautiful floral pieces attested the love and respect in which he was held by relatives and friends. Among them was an exquisite bouquet of Easter lillies, sent by Mr. Henry WOOD, president of the Union Dairy company, and a beautiful design from the Masonic lodge, besides a handsome floral offering from his grandchildren. At the close of the church services proper the beautiful Masonic ceremony was carried out by Worshipful Master C. C. CARSON. The interment followed at the Medora cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs. William CHISM, C. W. TIETSORT, D. Q. TROTTER, John CHARNEY, C. H. ADAMS, and T. A.LOOMIS. Among those from a distance who were in attendance at the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer SIMPSON, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. SIMPSON, and Mr. and Mrs. Washington CLOSE of Carrollton, D. Q. TROTTER, of Jerseyville, Edward NORTH of Whitehall, Mrs. William JOHNS, and daughter Lucile, of Jerseyville, A. H. BELL of Carlinville, G. B. LOPER of Chesterfield, Hardin CAIN, William FORWOOD and James RENO of Piasa, Thomas SAVADGE and son of KEMPER, D. W. SIMPSON of Dow.
Submitted 1998 by Shawn Corder
Name of Newspaper: The White Hall Register, Greene County, IL
Date of Obituary: February 22, 1924
Obituary: John SIMPSON, Sr. was born in Yorkshire, England November
5, 1836 and died at home of daughter, Mrs. Best ROSE, White Hall,
February 19, 1924, age 87 years. His parents were James and Eliza SIMPSON.
His father died when he was quite young and his mother passed away a number
of years ago in England. Near the close of the Crimean War, Mr. Simpson
joined the 11th Hssars, taking part in the battles of Balaklava and Inkerman,
coming to America at the age of 18 or 20. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted
in Co. G., 59th Reg. of Ill. and served until the close of the war, taking part in many
important battles. He was wounded in the right knee at Perryville, Kentucky causing
permanent injury, being honorably discharged at close of the war, he returned to Carrollton
and was married to Sara FISH of that place October 17, 1865. Ten children
born. M/Mrs. SIMPSON had lived together 57 years at the time of Mrs. SIMPSON's
death last year. Services held at Rose home, burial in Carrollton
Cemetery.
Submitted 1998 by Shawn Corder
Name of Newspaper: The White Hall Register
Date of Obituary: May 25, 1923
Obituary: Carrollton - Mrs. Sarah Ann SIMPSON, age 77, wife of John
SIMPSON Sr. died at home of her daughter, Mrs. Best ROSE in White Hall
May 23, 1923. She was daughter of Edwin and Eliza EMMERSON FISH, born
in London, England, July 8, 1845. When 5 years old came to America with
parents and had resided in Greene County most of her life. Besides her
husband, who is a veteran of the Civil War, past 86, she is survived by
four children: Anna, wife of George CROWCRAFT, Roodhouse, John
SIMPSON, Jr., Carrollton, Lucy, wife of Best ROSE, White Hall and
Elizabeth, wife of Floyd PINKERTON, Berdan. Mrs. J.A. STOUT of
Trenton, New Jersey is her only surviving sister, service at late home, burial in
Carrollton Cemetery.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty.
Name of Newspaper: Mt.Olive Herald
Date of Obituary: 5 Mar 1926
Obituary: Anton SLAPAK, of White City, was found hanging
from a limb on a tree in the woods near White City by Jim BOYD Sunday
morning. From all appearances he must have climbed into the tree, tied
a rope around his neck and to the limb, and then jumped down. He was 41
years old, and was batching at White City, being separated from his wife
and daughter, who were in East St. Louis, he is survived by several brothers
and sisters. What caused him to commit the act is not known. The funeral
services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Becker's Funeral Chapel.
Submitted 2006 by David Richard
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: Thurs., Jul 22, 1937, page 1, column 6
Obituary: Last Gillespie Civil War Vet Dead at 99. Funeral Services for John
SLAUGHTER To Be Held at Gillespie M.E. Church Tomorrow Afternoon.
John SLAUGHTER, 99, last Civil War veteran and oldest resident of
Gillespie and community, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Francis hospital, Litchfield,
where he has been for several months following a fall at his home. Mr. SLAUGHTER,
familiarly known as Uncle John, was born at Hanover, Germany,
June 22, 1838. At the age of 14 he came to the United States and settled
on a farm near Edwardsville. He enlisted at the beginning of the Civil
War and served until the close of the conflict. With a comrade he was the
first to use a pick and shovel at the siege of Vicksburg, having volunteered
to do the hazardous work. In the beginning of the war he was a member of
Company C, 124th Illinois Infantry and was later transferred to a regiment of artillery.
At the close of the conflict he became a salesman in a large department
store in St. Louis, later going to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was head
of the woolen goods department of Hubell & Flaber Dry Goods Co. It was
there that he fell in love with Julia WORTHWYNE, first cousin
of the late William Howard TAFT, but because he believed the difference
in their station in life would bring unhappiness, he left Cincinnati,
returning to St. Louis, later going to Bunker Hill. There he was employed
as bookkeeper and clerk at the Friedrichsen general store. After an unhappy
marriage, he returned to Cincinnati to find the sweetheart of his youth had died.
For a number of years he had made his home with his son, George SLAUGHTER
in Gillespie and until the past few years enjoyed unusually good health and was
exceptionally active for his age. Surviving relatives are one son, George
SLAUGHTER; a daughter-in-law, five grandsons and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the Methodist Episcopal church, Gillespie, Rev. C. C. DAWDY, pastor
of the church, and Rev. F. L. CROUCH of Carlinville, former pastor of the
Gillespie Baptist church, officiating. Interment will be in the Bunker Hill Cemetery
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: Thurs., Jul 22, 1937, page 4, column 4
Obituary: Gillespie's Last Civil War Vet is Dead. John SLAUGHTER,
aged 99, Gillespie's last civil war veteran, and
oldest Mason in point of membership, in Illinois, is dead. He died at 2:30
p.m., Tuesday July 20th, at St. Francis hospital in Litchfield, where he
was a patient for several months following a fall at his home. at Bunker Hill.
Mr. SLAUGHTER was born at Hanover, Germany, June 22, 1838 and came to
the United States at the age of 14. He settled on a farm near Edwardsville,
where he was employed at the outbreak of the Civil war. He enlisted at
the beginning of the war and served until the close. He became a member of the
Masonic lodge of Bunker Hill, No 157, in 1866.
At the close of the war he became a salesman in Cincinnati, Ohio, later
returning to St. Louis, and then returned to Bunker Hill where he was employed
as bookkeeper and clerk in the FRIEDRICHSEN general store.
For a number of years he made his home with a son, George SLAUGHTER,
in Gillespie, and throughout his long life had enjoyed remarkably good health.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. from the Methodist church,
Rev. DAWDY officiating, assisted by Rev. F. L. CROUCH.
Interment will be in the Bunker Hill cemetery. Besides the son and wife, Mr.
SLAUGHTER is survived by five grandsons and eight great grand-children.
Submitted 1998 by Mark Strohbeck
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: July 16, 1902
Obituary: Died. Abraham M. SMITH, aged 78 years, 3 months and 5
days, died at his home in the eastern part of town on Tuesday morning July
15th, 1902, at 7:30 o'clock, after an illness of some few weeks. A billious[?]
attack contracted some weeks since was the direct cause of death. Abraham
M. SMITH was born in Garvstone, England, April 10, 1824. In 1857
he came to this county, working as a laborer around Bunker Hill for some
years and later engaged in farming. He followed this pursuit until some
nine or ten years ago, when he bought a neat little cottage in town and
has since lived here as one of our citizens. Mr. SMITH was married.
His wife died in this place sixteen years ago. He is the father of five
living children, they are: Miss S. A. SMITH, who has lived with
her father in this place; Isaac and Jacob of Minneapolis, Minn, and James
and William of this place. Deceased held membership with the Church of
England when a resident of his mother country but did not connect himself
with any denomination while living here. Deceased was an honest and industrious
man. He leaves a host of friends who will mourn his loss. Funeral services
will be conducted from the late residence of deceased tomorrow (Thursday)
at 2:00 o'clock p. m.
Submitted 1998 by Mark Strohbeck
Name of Newspaper: Bunker Hill Gazette
Date of Obituary: April 8, 1886
Obituary: Died. At this place, on the 2d inst., from pneumonia, Ann SMITH,
aged 62 years. Deceased was the wife of Abraham SMITH.
She was a native of England, and came to this country with her husband,
and settled at this place in 1855. She was the mother of nine children,
of whom five survive. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a kind neighbor.
The funeral took place from the family residence on Tuesday, Rev. Philip
McKIM officiating.
Submitted 1998 by Mark Strohbeck
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: February, 1922
Obituary: Mrs. Bessie SMITH (nee EDWARDS) was born in
Summerset Shire, England, Feb. 21, 1870, and
departed this life at her home northwest of Bunker Hill, Feb. 7, 1922,
at 10 a. m., aged 51 years, 11 months and 16 days. At the age of 13 years
she, with her parents came to this country and settled near Bunker Hill,
the vicinity of which she has since made her home. At the age of 18 she
was converted and joined the Methodist church at Bunker Hill, where she
kept her membership until August 14, 1910, when she was baptized and joined
the Baptist church at Centerville. On November 12, 1890 she was united
in marriage to James B. SMITH, who survives her. To this union were
born thirteen, namely, Gladys, Cleda, William, James and Edward who died
in infancy and Chas. E. who died in the service of his country at Camp
Taylor, Oct. 14, 1918, those bereft are Mrs. Lily BOHLMEYER, Mrs.
Pearl HUETTE, Mrs. Eva BAKER, Nellie E., Robert J., Nettie
E., and Mildred L., together with one sister, Mrs. Alice EDSALL
and two grandchildren remain to mourn their great loss. Mrs. SMITH's
illness dates from her son's death at Camp Taylor. She felt she could never
be reconciled but with great fortitude she bore up for the sake of her
family. In recent illness she realized she could not get well but was ready
and willing to go, her only regret being in leaving her devoted family.
One outstanding motive of life in Mrs. SMITH was her love of home,
which she made pleasant for her family with flowers and neatness. On account
of frail health, she was not permitted to attend church as much as she
desired, however she was always ready and willing to give and brought her
children up in the fear and admonition of the Lord, always planning and
helping them to be regular attendants of the Sunday School. The name of
mother! sweetest name That ever fell on mortal ear! The love of mother!
mightiest love Which heaven permits to flourish here, The properties it
doth contain-- What pearls of love, what gems of hope-- A mother's heart
beats not in vain. What heart like mother's can forgive The oft repeated
wrongs of youth? What hand like hers can lead us back From sin to innocence
and truth? On, name of mother! sweetest name That heaven allows to flourish
here. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Centerville,
after which the remains were laid tenderly away in the family lot at Bunker
Hill Cemetery. Rev. Fred PEEK of Manchester officiating.
Card of Thanks: We desire to express our appreciation to the many neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted during the illness and burial of our beloved wife and mother and also for the beautiful floral offerings. J. B. SMITH and Family.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: January 31, 1914
Obituary: George SMITH, once a resident of this city, died
of la grippe at his home in Alton, Thursday evening, at 7:25 o'clock. He
was 79 years of age. He leaves besides his wife to mourn his loss four
children, Mrs. Jane HAYES, Wesley, Laura and Arthur SMITH.
The interment will be in the cemetery of this city, Sunday afternoon,
at three o'clock.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: January 9, 1905
Obituary: A Pioneer Passes Away. Died, at his residence west of
Carlinville, Monday, January 9, at 10:10 a.m., Irvin SMITH, aged
73 years, 2 months and 3 days. Mr. SMITH was one of the pioneers
of Macoupin County and up to about a year ago when he moved to Carlinville,
he resided on his farm in the southeast corner of Western Mound township.
He was a son of the late Huriah SMITH, one of the first settlers
of the county. The deceased was a good citizen and neighbor and had a host
of friends who will regret to hear of his death. He leaves to mourn his
loss seven children, namely, Alice, who has always lived with her father,
Mrs. G. W. READER, of Reader; A. J. SMITH, of St. Louis;
George W., who resides west of town; Mrs. Oscar DUCKLES of Chesterfield;
Mrs. WHEELER, of Western Mound and John T. SMITH. Short funeral
services will be held at the residence Wednesday at 9 a.m. after which
the remains will be conveyed to Chesterfield, where formal services will
be held at the M. E. church. Interment in the KIRBY cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: The Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: November 27, 1895
Obituary: Died at the family residence one mile east of Chesterfield
on Friday, November 22, 1895, Mrs. Nancy SMITH, aged 57 years.
The deceased was the wife of Mr. Irvin SMITH and the daughter of
Joel and Middy HUBBARD, who were pioneers of this county. Her mother
will be remembered by many of the older people of this county as the woman
preacher. Mrs. SMITH was the mother of eight children, five daughters
and three sons, all of whom have arrived at the age of manhood and womanhood
and who, together with their father, are left to mourn their great irreparable
loss. She was a good woman and in all the relations of life as wife, mother
and neighbor she performed her full measure of duty. She had been a member
of the Baptist church for many years and had led a true and consistent
Christian life, so that when the summons came to her to lay life's burden
down she was fully prepared for the great change. Her funeral took place
from the family home on Saturday, November 22, at one o'clock p.m., Rev.
D. P. DEADRICK officiating after which the remains, followed by
a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends, were conveyed to
the Kirby cemetery and there consigned to the silent grave.
Submitted 2003 by Audrey Smith
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: 1933
Obituary: William J. SMITH born in England. leaves wife Martha
Maria SKELTON SMITH daughters Carrie and Susie, sons Joseph, George,
Fred, John and Charles.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: July 29, 1911
Obituary: William E. SMOTHERS, one of Virden's
oldest residents, died Thursday night at his home on North
church street in that city, after an illness of almost two
year's duration. He first suffered a paralytic stroke, from
which he partially recovered, but left him in a weakened
condition that he could not overcome. A few days (days) ago he
suffered another attack which left him in a critical condition
to the end. He was aged 63 years. Deceased leaves besides his
widow, one son, William SMOTHERS, near Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, and one daughter, Mrs. Mary SIMPSON of
Pawnee. The funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at
1 o'clock, from his late home, the Rev. O. W. SHIELDS
of the First Baptist church, officiating and interment will be
made in the Auburn cemetery.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin Times
Date of Obituary: January 27, 1870
Obituary: Nilwood - Died - at his residence in Nilwood,
on Wednesday Jan 19th, 1870, of typhoid fever and pneumonia,
David SNOW. He was in his 41st year, a member of the
Methodist church, and a good Christian, and as a citizen he
was well-liked, and was always ready to wait on and attend the
sick. He had his life insured for one thousand dollars, of
which he spoke just before he breathed his last.
Submitted 2008 by Cindy Leonard
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Time
Date of Obituary: March 19, 1897
Obituary: Yesterday afternoon the remains of Mrs.
Louise Alice SOAPES were laid at rest in the city
cemetery. Deceased was born near New Douglas on May 12,
1866. At the age of 14 years she moved with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. James BRIGHT, to Behalto, where she lived for
about six years. In the year 1888 she came to this city. On
September 11, 1889, she was married to Mr. C. W. SOAPES,
to which union three children wer born, one girl and two boys,
all of whom have since died, the girl dying just four years
before her mother and the other two dying during the time
intervening between these two deaths. About 15 years ago
deceased swallowed a tack while at work putting up some
curtains, which lodged in her lungs. It did not cause any
trouble about seven months afterwards when she taken sick with
what the doctors called consumption. About that time in a
severe spell of coughing she coughed up the tack. Since that
time she has been more or less affected with lung troubles.
About five months ago she was taken down consumption, during
which time she was confined to her bed nearly all the time and
was relieved of her sufferings by death at 4:20 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 16, 1897. During her long seige of sickness she
bore her ailments without any words of complaint. She was a
lady that was well liked by all who knew her. The funeral
services were conducted by Rev. J. E. CUNNINGHAM of
the M. E. Church.
Submitted 2002 by Sue Raffurty McMurry and Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: June 26, 1911
Obituary: Heart Disease Caused Demise of Prominent Macoupin Man Saturday Afternoon.
Cicero Jefferson SOLOMON was found dead in the barn at his home in Bird
township, Saturday afternoon about 3:30 o'clock. His death resulted from heart
disease, was very sudden and probably instantaneous. Mr. SOLOMON
was a native of this county, and one of our most respected and
worthy citizens who served out a long and useful life in this
community. Being human, perhaps he erred sometimes, but his
life of usefulness and faithful service to his family, his
neighbors, his friends and the community, in general far
outweighed his mistakes and his memory will endure in many
hearts for the good he did while passing through this world.
He was the second son of James and Easter LAMAR SOLOMON;
was born in North Palmyra Township, October 3, 1848, being
therefore 62 years, 8 months and 21 days of age when he died.
When Cicero was six years old his father removed to Montgomery
County, and with the exception of the four years they resided
there, Macoupin County was his home during all of his life. On
February 25, 1872, Mr. SOLOMON was married to Miss
Harriet KESSINGER, who survives him. Six children were
born to them and five of them survive their father, namely: E.
J. SOLOMON of Peoria, Mrs. R. S. COMER of
Bird Township, Mrs. Frank KERR and Mrs. Jennie TRAVIS
who with her husband, resided on the home place with per
parents. Mr. SOLOMON was a successful farmer and made
somewhat of a specialty of stock raising. He had served as
highway commissioner and school director of his district and
his political affiliations were with the Republican party. He
was an active member of the Baptist church and had been
affiliated with the Masonic order since he was 21 years old,
holding membership here in Carlinville. Funeral services,
which were very largely attended, were held at Charity church
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. I. M. VAUGHN of
Hettick officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery
adjoining the church. The Masonic fraternity took an
active part in the obsequfes and many other people from
Carlinville also attended the funeral. Owing to the suddenness
with which death came upon Mr. SOLOMON, Coroner KARNES
was called to hold an inquest over the body. The evidence
before the jury disclosed that Mr. SOLOMON had known
for sometime that he had a valvular heart trouble and had been
treated for the disease by two physicians. He went to the barn
during the afternoon and shortly afterwards his daughter, Mrs.
Jennie TRAVIS, found him lying on the barn floor,
dead. She called her mother, and also summoned others, but no
human aid could restore Mr. SOLOMON to life. He had
been dead but a few minutes.
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer, Carlinville, IL
Date of Obituary: June 28, 1911
Obituary: Cicero J. SOLOMON's Sudden Death - Heart
Disease Caused demise of Prominent Macoupin Man Saturday
Afternoon. Cicero Jefferson SOLOMON was found dead in
the barn at his home in Bird township Saturday afternoon about
2:20 o'clock. His death resulted from heart disease, was very
sudden and probably instantaneous. Mr. SOLOMON was a
native of this county and one of our most respected and worthy
citizens who served out a long and useful life in this
community. Being human, perhaps he erred sometimes, but his
life of usefulness and faithful service to his family, his
neighbors, his friends and the community in general far
outweighed his mistakes and his memory will endure in many
hearts for the good he did while passing through this world.
He was the second son of James and Easter Lamar SOLOMON
was born in North Palmyra township October 3, 1848, being
therefore 62 years, 8 months and 21 days of age when he died.
When Cicero was six years old his father removed to Montgomery
county, and with the exception of the four years they resided
there, Macoupin county was his home during all of his life. On
February 25, 1872, Mr. SOLOMON was married to Miss
Harriet KESSINGER, who survives him. Six children were
born to them and five of them survive their father, namely: E.
J. SOLOMON of Peoria, Mrs. R. S. COMER of Bird
township, Mrs. Frank KERR of Womac, Jas. SOLOMON
of Bird and Mrs. Jennie TRAVIS who with her husband
resided on the home place with her parents. Besides his
children, the deceased leaves one sister, Mrs. W. A. WRIGHT
of California. Mr. SOLOMON was a successful farmer and
made somewhat of a specialty of stock raising. He had served
as highway commissioner and school director of his district
and his political affiliations were with the Republican party.
At the age of fifteen years he joined the army as a member of
Company K, 7th Regiment, of which Gen. ROWETT was in
command, and served till the close of the war. He was
converted at a meeting held by Revs. T. N. MARSH and
Wm. ROACH at Charity church in the winter of '74, but
did not unite with the church till 1903, when the joys of his
salvation were restored and he joined Charity Baptist church.
Funeral services which were very largely attended, were held
at Charity church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. I. M. VAUGHN
of Hettick officiating. Interment was made in the cemetery
adjoining the church. The Masonic fraternity took an
active part in the obsequies and many other people from
Carlinville also attended the funeral. Owing to the suddenness
with which death came upon Mr. SOLOMON, Coroner KARNES
was called to hold an inquest over the body. The evidence
before the jury disclosed that Mr. SOLOMON had known
for sometime that he had a valvular heart trouble and had been
treated for the disease by two physicians. He went to the barn
during the afternoon and shortly afterwards his daughter, Mrs.
Jennie TRAVIS, found him lying on the barn floor,
dead. Funeral services were held at Charity church, seven
miles northwest of town, Monday afternoon conducted by Rev. I.
N. VAUGHN, assisted by Rev. J. P. CASTEEL. A
quartet consisting of Mrs. Abbie SEAMAN DEEDS, Miss
Sophia SACRE and Miss Mae HOBLIT, with Mrs.
O. C. HARTLEY as organist, furnished the music. The
pallbearers were the six brothers-in-law of the deceased,
Preston W., Chas E., Hayden, William G., John P. and Manning
M. KESSINGER. The Masonic order, of which the deceased
had long been a member, conducted the ceremonies at the grave.
V. H. HEMPHILL, the master of Mt. Nebo lodge,
conducting the services. The funeral was largely attended; in
fact, it looked as if all of Bird township turned out to pay
their respects to the deceased and the family.
Submitted 2000 by Brian Phillips
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Feb 1937
Obituary: Mrs. Mattie SOLOMON. "Deep in our
hearts is a picture Of our dear sister at rest. In memory's
frame we will keep her As one of our very best." As quietly
and unassuming as she had lived her 76 years of usefulness our
friend and relative, Martha VANCE SOLOMON passed away
Friday evening, February 19, 1937. For several years she had
been bothered with heart trouble and the end came without
warning. She was born in 1861 near Palmyra and in 1898 she was
married to J. H. SOLOMON who had been left with four
little children. To these little ones she gave most loving
care and after their father passed away she made a home for
them until they left the home nest for wider fields. For her
they knew only love. "Somewhere back in the sunset, Where
loveliness never dies She lives in a land of glory In her
Father's Paradise." In early life she united with the Baptist
church and remained a faithful member. She leaves her
brothers, Thomas VANCE of Waverly, Henry, Edward and
George of Palmyra and her stepchildren Mrs. Minne BROWN
of Florida; Robert SOLOMON of Bloomington and Lee of
Palmyra with many relatives and friends. "Her gentle ways and
kindly smile are lost to us awhile. Somewhere, sometime, twill
all be right. And so till then we will not say farewell, but
just say goodnight." The funeral was held from the STULTS
funeral home Monday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. Rev. E. L. FAHNESTOCK
officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. The
casket bearer's were Lee SOLOMON, Harold KING,
Paul SHEHERDSON, Harvey SOLOMON, Lester VANCE,
and John TOSH. J.G. WATERS, G. W. ARRAS and
Rev. E. L. FAHNESTOCK with Mrs. S. D. BOYD
accompanist sang 'The Old Rugged Cross" and "God Will Take Care of You."
Submitted 2003 by Patricia A. Crouse
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Journal Gazette & Commercial Star, Mattoon, IL
Date of Obituary: April 24, 1928
Obituary: Miss Doris SPARKS, aged 17 years, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred SPARKS, died at her apartments
at the home of Mrs. Anna HADLEY,
105 Jackson Street, at 8 o'clock on Monday evening after a
short illness. Complications were attributed as the cause
of her death. Miss SPARKS, who was taken suddenly
ill on Sunday morning, became unconscious about 11
o'clock, and never regained consciousness. The funeral
services have not been arranged, but the body will be
shipped to Chesterfield, Ill., in Macoupin county, for
burial. Friends wishing to view the remains may do so by
calling at the Harper Funeral Home, 720 Monroe street,
where the body lies in state, until the funeral procession
leaves for Chesterfield. Miss SPARKS is survived
by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred SPARKS,
sisters, Marjorie and Lillian, and a brother, Donald SPARKS.
Mrs. Margaret SPARKS of Charleston is her
grandmother. There are a number of surviving uncles and
aunts, residing here and in Ashmore. Miss SPARKS,
a member of the Ashmore Methodist church and a well known
and popular young woman, came to Charleston about two
years ago, at which time she secured a position with the
Brown shoe factory. A short time ago her mother, of
Ashmore, came to Charleston and they made their home at
the Hadley home, 105 Jackson street. Her father, employed
in Flint, Mich., was expected to arrive here about May 1
to visit the family, but word was dispatched to him on
Monday afternoon that his daughter was seriously ill, and
he left at once for Charleston.
Note: Doris died at Charleston, IL.
"Doris was my Aunt and a diabetic. The story her sister, Lillian, told me was that she ate a box of chocolates on a Sunday and went into a diabetic coma, dying on Monday. Her mother was in Charleston with her and her father had gone to Flint, MI, to find work. Her sister, Marjorie, my mother, and Lillian and brother Donald were still in Chesterfield staying with relatives. The body was returned to Chesterfield and she is buried in Loomis Cemetery." --Patricia Crouse
From Funeral Book:
Family Record - Alfred Sparks, Father; Rose Sparks, Mother; Lillian
Sparks, Sister; Marjorie Sparks, Sister; Donald Sparks, Brother.
Pall Bearers - Joseph Van Wooren, William Touse, Ansel Barr,
Chester W. Touse, Carl Moore, Wendell Jacoby.
Flower Girls - Faye Jacoby, Dorothy
Duckels, Mary Moore, Mabel Curtis, Myrtle Elmore, Ellen Lee.
Floral Offerings - Mary Hounsley, Dorothy Duckels, Mabel Curtis,
Katherine Banks, Virginia Hall, Leola Banks, Nancy Leach, Mary Moore,
Margaret Malone, Ellen Lee, Lela Sarginson, Roberta Hounsley, Clarisa
Touse, Faye Jacoby, Myrtle Elmore, Olive Wright, Evalena Shoot, Frances
Garman, Doris Shoot, Dcetta Trotter, Juanita Trotter, Claree O'Hair,
Nola Sanderson, Helen Shoot, Dorothy & Margaret Penny, Zola Walton,
Gertrude Jackson, Erlene Cox, Soma Gilbert, Garnet Hawkins, Hazel
Anderson, Hazel Sutherland, Dorothy Toser, Winifred Childress, Esther
Wheeler, Frank Lane, Robert & Neal McLain, Raymond Childress, Riley
Comestock, Wayne Jackson, Wayman Shoot, Wayne Waters, Mrs. & Mr. R.V.
Galbreath, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. & Mr. Hogue & Family, Mrs. & Mr. Carrico,
Mrs. & Mr. S.M. Ford, Mrs. & Mr. Lane, Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Waters, Mr. &
Mrs. Brown & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Parrot & Family, W.R. Walton & Family,
L.C. Trotter & Family, Mr. & Mrs. Kincade, Brown Shoe Co., Charleston
Factory Protective Association, Buick Assembly Welfare Co. Flint, Mich.,
Joe Brooks, Richard Keighley, M.E. Sunday School of Ashmore, Mr. & Mrs.
Chester Monroe, Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Johnson & Bertha, Lewis & Esta Taylor,
Mrs. Carl Lane, Sunday Class of M.E. Church Ashmore, Mrs. & Mr. O.M.
Sparks & Family, Garland Tuzel, Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Fenton, Mr. & Mrs.
D.A. Sparks, Mrs. Sparks & Blanche Charleston Family, Kings Daughters
Class M.E. Church, Nettie Stuvort & Elsie, Ruth Butcher, Edith Austin,
Richard Nichols & Mother, Mr. & Mrs. Chas Baber.
Submitted 2014 by Robert Webb
Name of Newspaper: Elder Peter Long's of Greenville own publication, the Western Evangelist
Date of Obituary: Unknown
Obituary: Death Notice. Brother John SPENCE, a member of Mount Olive Church,
Macoupin Co., Ill., departed this life June 23rd, 1858. Brother SPENCE was an orderly
professor and much esteemed by all that knew him.
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