Submitted 2000 by Julie Clark Close
Name of Newspaper:
Date of Obituary: Feb 1931
Obituary: Amanda Catharine, daughter of Samuel
and Margaret E. GATES DAVIDSON was born in
Sangamon County, IL, Oct. 29, 1840; died at her home in
North Otter township, Macoupin County, IL, Feb 23, 1931,
aged 90 years, 3 months and 24 days. When a small child
she came with her parents to Shaws Point where she grew to
womanhood. On Feb. 20, 1862 she united in marriage with
Elder Asa M. STAMPER and to this union seven
children were born, six of whom survive. At the age of 24
years she was converted and united with Upper Grove
Baptist Church, being baptized by Rev. Joel TURNER.
Afterwards she transferred her membership to Buchanan, new
Union, of which she was a faithful member till death. A
loving mother, a faithful companion, a devoted Christian
and a good neighbor has been called to her reward. Even
when her mind would not retain common facts of life and
kindred relationships, yet she was keenly interested in
religious conversation and when asked of her hope she was
ready to tell of her faith in Christ and was always on the
right side of all moral issues. She was preceded in death
by her husband in 1916 and one son John Perry in 1872 at
the age of 3 years. She is survived by five daughters,
Mrs. Fred (Mary "Mayme") STRAUB, Sr., and Mrs.
Elisha (Rena) CLARK of Carlinville; Mrs. Edward
(Crete) HODGES, Mrs. Hurley (Almeda) BIVIN,
Mrs. W. A.(Dena) RIGG of North Otter; one son W.
A. STAMPER of Girard. There were twenty-six
grandchildren, twenty of whom survive; thirty-eight
great-grandchildren of whom thirty-six survive; also one
sister, Emily E. CARRIER of Kingman, Kans., who
with many other relatives and friends mourn their loss,
but not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were
held at Union Chapel, Thursday, Feb. 26 at 11 a.m.,
conducted by Rev. I. M. VAUGHN, assisted by Rev.
Will ENGLAND and interment was made by the side of
her companion in the family lot in Union Chapel
Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Oren and Ira CRUMP,
Estel CLARK, Paul and Harry STAMPER and
Owen BIVIN, all grandsons. Flower girls were: Mrs.
Blanche LOMELINO, Mrs. Faye WALDEN,
Florence CLARK, Grace STRAUB, Ora ENGLAND
and Velma WHEELER. Thos in charge of song service
were Mrs. Johnnie HAYS at the piano Mrs. Owen BIVIN,
Mrs. Paul STAMPER, Andrew MILLER and J.J.
GARDNER. There was a large attendance at the
services.
Note: Another smaller clipping reads: Girard, IL, Feb. 25, 1931 - Mrs. Asa STAMPER, 90, died at her old home seven miles west of Girard on Monday. For many years Grandma STAMPER has lived in this old home and her death marks the passing of one of our oldest dwellers of this community which is well known from the fact that as far back as can be remembered was known as Stamper Hill on the Palmyra road ....
Submitted 1999 by Julie Clark Close
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: about July 1916
Obituary: Rev. Asa Martin STAMPER, son
of Dillard and Margaret ROSS STAMPER, was born
in Bradley County, Tenn., Nov. 5, 1837. He was the
sixth child of a family of nine children. When he was
about 13 years of age, he came with his father's family
to Illinois, of which state he has been a righteous
citizen. He was married to Amanda Catherine DAVIDSON,
Feb. 20, 1862 and of this union were born to them
seven children, two sons and five daughters. He was
converted in 1863, under the preaching of Rev. M. V. KITZMILLER,
by whom he was baptized and he united with Sugar Creek
Baptist Church. He was ordained to the gospel ministry
by the Otter Creek Baptist church in 1877. The council
was composed of Zachariah WATERS, Charles BUSH
and others, some of whom are "land marks" of the faith
and practice to which he has given a long life of
faithful service. He preached his first sermon at
Upper Grove school house, northwest of Virden about 50
years ago. He did his first baptizing 40 years ago in
North Otter Creek near his late home. He has served
many churches as pastor, and held many revival
meetings and through his untiring work hundreds have
been led to Christ. He led an exemplary life, faithful
to his trust, loyal to the gospel of our Lord and
unwavering in its faith. He has fought a good fight,
he has kept the faith, and many shall arise and call
him blessed. After an illness of ten days from a
stroke of paralysis, he answered the call, "Come Ye
Blessed of My Father" and passed from their home here
to his Heavenly home, July 13, 1916, at 5:30
o'clock p.m., aged 78 years, eight months and eight
days. He was preceded in death by his parents, three
brothers, three sisters and one son, John Perry. He is
survived by his faithful wife, Amanda C., one son,
William Asa, five daughters Mrs. Mary A. JENKINS,
Mrs. Lucretia HODGES, Mrs. Amanda BIVIN,
North Otter; Mrs. Lorena (Emily Irena) CLARK,
of Liberty Chapel, and Mrs. Modena RIGG of
Cotter, Ark, one brother, Rev. James STAMPER
of Herrick, one sister, Mrs. May E. GATES of
Centralia, twenty-one grandchildren and seven great
grand children, who with a host of other relatives and
friends mourn their loss, but our loss is His eternal
gain. The night never grew too dark, the weather nor
roads to bad, but what Brother STAMPER would
answer the call and go to assist in sickness or preach
a funeral or lend assistance to his fellow beings in
whatever way he could. He will not only be missed by
the community, his church, but will be greatly missed
by his family, as was their custom to meet at their
home in annual family gatherings, but when they meet
again in those family gatherings there will be a
vacant chair. Funeral services were held at Union
Chapel Saturday, at eleven a.m. conducted by Rev. Fred
PRATT of Palmyra, assisted by Rev. R.J. WATTS
of Girard, and interment in the last addition to Union
Chapel Cemetery. There was an unusually large
attendance at the services. The pall-bearers were Oren
CRUMP, John HODGES, Owen BIVIN,
Frank STAMPER, Estel CLARK and Paul STAMPER,
all grandsons of the deceased.
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: 26 Feb 1908
Obituary: Hettick - Mrs. Dollie STANFIELD
was in her usual health up to February 9th, when she
was taken violently ill. A council of physicians was
held, but to no avail. Her suffering was intense and
finally the Angel of Death called her from the
shores of time to cross over to the shores of
eternal rest. Dottie COLE was born near
Carlinville Oct. 25,1876, and departed this life at
her home in Hettick Feb. 16, 1908 aged 31 years, 5
months and 21 days. She was married to Alva STANFIELD
Dec. 25, 1904. She is survived by her husband and
infant son, father and mother, one sister and one
brother, with many relatives and friends. The
deceased was converted when quite young and united
late in life with the Free Methodist church of this
place under the pastorate of Rev. B.C. JOHNSON,
remaining a consistent member until her death. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.D.COCHRAN,
of Greenville, from the F.M. church, after which the
remains were laid to rest in the new cemetery
northeast of town.
Submitted 2013 by Kim Dupell
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: 28 Oct 1897, p 1, c 3
Obituary: The funeral of B. G. STEAD on Wednesday last was
largely attended. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev. FLORY,
of Girard, assisted by Brothers BUCKLEY and S. F. BRUBAKER.
The remains were interred in the Macoupin Point cemetery
(Montgomery County). The pall bearers were Richard BALL,
of Virden, John BALL, Henry BALL, Clark WATSON,
S. F. BRUBAKER and James BOSTON. Those from a distance
whom your correspondant noticed were Fred BROOKS, of Kane:
Granderson ARMITAGE and wife and Miss Margaret ARMITAGE,
of Morrisonville.
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: Nov 4, 1897, p 1, c 5
Obituary: In our last we had only time to chronicle the death of one of
our most beloved
and highly respected citizens, Ben G. STEAD,
who died at his home near Macoupin Creek church on Tuesday morning of
last week. The news of his death was a great shock to our people, for
scarcely any one knew that he was even sick. Being
then without data we promised this week a history of the deceased, as
far as it could be ascertained, which we now give:
The deceased was born in Yorkshire, England, February 4, 1837, and died
at his home six miles east of Girard on Tuesday, October 26, 1897, and
consequently at the time of his demise had attained the age of 60 years,
eight months and 22 days. In 1841 he came with his parents and family
to the United States, there being seven children, five sisters and two
brothers besides him, he being the youngest. They settled in the
neighborhood where breathed his last, and where he has continually
resided, except when he entered the army of the Union on August 8, 1861,
serving his country until mustered out of service in July, 1865, being a
member of Co. 11., Thirteenth Illinois Infantry. The deceased was twice
married, his first wife being a Miss Anna BROOKS, of Kane,
Greene couty, who bore him six children, two of died in infancy, and
four remaining, William, Walter, Mary and Charles, all living east of
here, and are highly respected. His wife dying on April 9, 1878. he was
again united in wedlock with Miss Anna Maria HECKMANN,
who survives him. The fruits of this union were five
children, some yet of tender age namely Calvin, Arthur, Anna and Letta
May, when with their mother are viewing with breaking hearts the empty
chair at the fireside and homestead.
Of those of his brothers and sisters who came with him from England, the
parents being long since dead, only ... (library said the page had
been ripped into at some point in time and had been "pieced" together
with something that wasn't the rest of his obituary).
Submitted 2013 by Kim Dupell
Name of Newspaper: Girard Gazette
Date of Obituary: 01 May 1941, Thursday, p 1, c 3
Obituary: Last Rites For Walter STEAD Held in Christian Church Here Monday.
Funeral Services for Walter STEAD were held at the Christian church at 2:00 p.m.
Monday, Rev. E. A. MCFARLAND officiating. Interment was in
Macoupin Creek cemetery (Montgomery County). Mr. STEAD died at his
home in Girard, following an illness of three and a half years. Pall Bearers were:
Wyman DECK, J. W. CLEAR, M. C. SHUTT,
H. B. HAMILTON, Earl STEAD, and Dr. T. R. MCKEMIE.
Honorary pallbearers were Clarencee KIME, Ephram LOGAN,
John WARRICK, Gordon FREY, P. C. GIBSON and
Zelmer SCOTT. Flowers were carried by Mrs. C. E. BERRY,
Mrs. Zelmer SCOTT, Mrs. Wm. SCHOTT,
Mrs. Ralph M. WOOLLEY,
Mrs. Warren REDFIELD, Mrs. George BOWMAN,
Mrs. Floyd WROUGHTON, Mrs. Clarence KIME,
Mrs. John WARRICK, Mrs. Fannie LITTLEPAGE,
Mrs. J. W. CLEAR, Mrs. M. C. SHUTT, Mrs. John R. SHARP.
B. Walter STEAD was born near Girard, May 28, 1871, and with the exception of
five years in Litchfield while he was manager of the Litchfield, Barnett and McVey
grain elevator, he spent his life in this community. He served as highway commissioner of Nilwood township
4 years, was owner and operator of Stead's amusement park and race track, and was connected
with the Girard telephone company 20 years. He assisted in organizing
the Oak Leaf country club, and prior to this illness was manager. He was a
conscientious worker and always interested in anything that would
improve the community. He was a member of the Masonic lodge, the Modern Woodmen
camp, and with Christian church. He is survived by his wife Lulu, a daughter Dilcie
BREW, of Havre, Montana, a son, Roy of Tucson, Arizona, two sisters, Mrs. Anna
THABER, Ottawa, and Mrs. Mary VANIMAN, Virden, three brothers,
Clarence, Girard, Arthur, Illiopolis, and Calvin of Rockford. Two brothers and a sister
preceeded him in death.
Submitted 2011 by Kay Stein
Name of Newspaper: The Girard Gazette, Vol. XII, No. 4, pg. 5
Date of Obituary: Thursday, March 6, 1890
Obituary: Mrs. Elizabeth CHERRY STEIDLEY
was born November 15, 1824. Died March 3, 1890,
being at the time of her death in her 66th year.
She was born in Dickerson [sic] County, Tennessee
the same county in which eighty years ago the C.P.
Church was organized. With her parents, at an
early age she removed to Macoupin county, Ill. She
professed faith in Christ when quite young and
joined the C.P. Church. In 1850, Feb. 28, she
united her life with that of Jas. B. STEIDLEY,
and for eleven years was a faithful companion to
him, when in 1861 her husband preceded her to the
spirit world. After his death, she removed to
Girard and allied herself with this congregation.
She was a faithful member and when the old house
became delapidated [sic] and the organization
became almost extinct, she was much concerned and
very anxious for a new house of worship, and the
advancement of our beloved Zion in this place. She
was the mother of four children. Henry M., Harriet,
LaFayette and Wilmer. Henry M. is State S.S.
Evangelist for the C.P. Church, of this state. His
home is in Lincoln. She was the sister of our
townsman, T. C. CHERRY, and also of Mrs.
John F. ROACH. The obsequies were held in
the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Tuesday
afternoon, where Rev. J. E. BLAIR preached
a most appropriate sermon, after which her remains
were conveyed to Girard cemetery and there
laid to rest by the side of her companion of
former days there to rest for all eternity. She
had been a severe sufferer for years and death was
a relief, yet not in the eyes of mankind, for
"life is the sweetest boon." Rest, rest, sister, rest.
Note: Elizabeth's husband was Joseph B. STEIDLEY, not James. Her parents were James Harvey CHERRY, Sr. and Delilah (BRISTOW) CHERRY.
Submitted 2010 by Kay Stein
Name of Newspaper: The Daily Enquirer, Vol. IV, No. 70, p. 4
Date of Obituary: Saturday, October 21, 1899
Obituary: Lafayette H. STEIDLEY, a brother of W. L. STEIDLEY, of
Girard, died at Sioux City, Iowa, on October 5th, aged 45 years. The deceased grew to
manhood in this county and is known to many of our older citizens. He went to Iowa some
twenty-five years ago. The remains arrived in Girard Friday where interment took
place.
Note: The deceased was a son of Joseph B. STEIDLEY and Elizabeth B. (CHERRY) STEIDLEY. The brother referred to was Wilmer L. STEIDLEY. The death date in the obituary conflicts with the date of 17 October 1899 on his tombstone as reported in Tombstone Revelations, Vol. 1, Girard Cemetery.
Submitted 2009 by Betty Moake
Name of Newspaper: State Register Special Service
Date of Obituary: 1917
Obituary: Carlinville, Ill. June 22 - William A. STEIDLEY
died at his home in Denver, Colo., Friday morning after a short illness with
pneumonia. Mr. STEIDLEY was the
oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John STEIDLEY,
and was born on the STEIDLEY farm west of Carlinville Oct. 17, 1848. He was
a prominent business man in Gillespie before moving to Denver, where he has
lived many years. He is survived by his widow, one daughter and three sisters, Mrs.
Flora VALENTINE and Mrs. R. B. SHIRLEY
of this city, who were at his bedside when he died, and Mrs. Burke VANCIL of
Springfield. The funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Marriage record: STEIDLEY, WILLIAM A RICE, MARY F 1875-11-13 05 /113 8611 Macoupin.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: March 6, 1889
Obituary: Girard - Died on last Saturday evening March 2, 1889,
at her residence north of this city, Mrs. Frances STEWART aged 79
years 6 months and 15 days. Funeral took place from the Christian church
on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, after which the remains were entered
in the Girard cemetery.
Submitted 1998 by Mary Ann Stewart Kaylor
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal
Date of Obituary: 22 May 1950
Obituary: Palmyra, May 21 - Mrs. Irettie ROBISON STEWART,
of Hettick, died at 8:15a.m. Sunday at her residence. She was 78 years
old. Mrs. STEWART was born near Greenfield, Feb. 11, 1872. She is
survived by her husband, M. STEWART; two daughters, Mrs. Opal
STRATTON, and Mrs. Marie CONVERSE, both of Hettick;
one son, Ernest STEWART, Mechanicsburg; two sisters, Mrs. Ida
STULTS, Hettick, and Mrs. Miriam RIVES, Alton, and
four brothers, Fred, Clarence, and Kelsey ROBISON, all of
Hettick and Kenneth ROBISON, Manitow Springs, Colo. Remains were
taken to the Stults Funeral home and will be returned to the residence Monday
afternoon. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Gilead Baptist Church
near Hettick. Burial will be in Gilead Cemetery.
Submitted 1998 by Mary Ann Kaylor
Name of Newspaper: Jacksonville Journal
Date of Obituary: November 22, 1877
Obituary: Franklin – On Friday morning of last week, Mr. William STEWART, living
south of Franklin, (but at the time named, stopping with Reuben JONES, Sr.)
complained of feeling stupid and would eat no breakfast; after a time, as he
felt no better a physician was sent for, but he could not ease him and he died in the afternoon
of the same day with congestion of the lungs.
Name of Newspaper: Carlinville Democrat
Date of Obituary: November 29, 1877
Obituary: Palmyra – Mr. William STEWART, also of S. P., died on the 22nd last. He
was 63 years old and leaves many mourning friends.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal
Date of Obituary: August 16, 1928
Obituary: Judge STIRMAN Dies at Home in This City.
Judge Joseph S. STIRMAN, 67, died at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning at his home, 1210 South Fifth street, after an illness
which began last May. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at
the residence, Rev. H. W. MCPHERSON, pastor of First M. E. church,
officiating. Interment will be made in the city cemetery, Carlinville. Members of the
Bullard Bible class of First M. E. church, of which Judge STIRMAN
was a member, will be honorary pallbearers. Active pallbearers will be W. W. MOORE,
Earl K. STUART, Corland B. STUART, J. F. LEONARD,
J. W. TEMPLEMAN, city, and George ARNETT, Carlinville. Judge STIRMAN
was born Nov. 22, 1860 in Owensboro, Ky., where he resided
until 1916, when he came to Illinois. He attended public schools in Owensboro, was
graduated from University of Indiana, and later was graduated from the law department of
Vanderbilt university, Nashville, Tenn. He was admitted to the bar Oct. 27, 1883 and
practiced at law in Owensboro and twice was elected city judge. He was active in church
work and was a member of the official board of Seattle Memorial M. E. church in
Owensboro, and of First M. E. church in this city during the seven years of his residence
here. Decedent married Miss Mattie E. LUMPKIN, May 17, 1892. She was a daughter
of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. LUMPKIN. They resided five years on the LUMPKIN
farm near Chesterfield, after their removal to this state from
Kentucky. Of their three children, James L. died in infancy, and Wilbur F. resides
in Springfield and Joseph S. resides in St. Louis. Besides the wife and two sons, a
grandson, Joseph S. STIRMAN, jr. survives.
Submitted 2001 by Sue Raffurty McMurry
Name of Newspaper: Illinois State Journal
Date of Obituary: December 2, 1937
Obituary: Mrs. Mattie E. STIRMAN Taken By Death at Home - Was born and
Reared in Carlinville; Rites set for Tomorrow. Mrs. Mattie E. STIRMAN,
1210 South Fifth street, died at her residence at 7:30 a.m. yesterday. Born at Carlinville
seventy years ago, Mrs. STIRMAN was educated in the public
schools there and attended Blackburn college. She had been active in community affairs and
was a member of the Methodist church. Funeral services will be held at Metcalf & Lemon
funeral home at 1 p.m. Friday. Rev. Ray GRUMMON will officiate and burial will be in
the Carlinville city cemetery. Mrs. STIRMAN was married to Joseph S.
STIRMAN, Owensboro, KY., May 17, 1892, where they made their home until
1916 when they moved to Springfield. Mr. STIRMAN died nine years ago. Surviving
are two sons, W. F. STIRMAN, Springfield, and J. S. STIRMAN,
Alton; a brother, C. J. LUMPKIN, Carlinville, and two grandchildren.
Submitted 2003 by Kathleen Mirabella
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: About Feb 1, 1925
Obituary: John G. son of William and Elizabeth STOKES,
was born near Nashville, Tenn., July 8th, 1841 and died at the Hospital
Soldiers' Home at Quincy, Ill., Jan. 31th at 1:40 A.M. His wife was Miss
Emeline EDWARDS who died about nine years ago. The surviving children
are Mrs. Mary BEEBE, of Wrights, Ill., Mrs. Lora WHEELER,
of Carlinville, Ill., Mrs. Alice LAWRENCE and Roy STOKES,
of St. Louis, Mo. There are ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He enlisted at Hillsboro, Ill., June 6, 1862 for service in the Union Army
and was discharged at Alton, Ill., October 23, 1862, being a member of
Co. C, 70th Illinois Infantry. He made a profession of religion at about
age of 47 years and united with the M.E. Church at that time. Funeral services
were held at the home of Mrs. Mary BEEBE at Wrights, Ill., Wednesday,
Feb. 4th, at 11 o'clock, conducted by Rev. G.M. HAYES, pastor of
the M.E. Church at White Hall, Ill. Interment was made in Hickory Grove
Cemetery.
Note: John STOKES' children were all born and raised in Macoupin County, Illinois
Submitted 1998 by James Stratmann
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News-Herald
Date of Obituary: August 18, 1915
Obituary: Ferdinand STRATMAN, father of Joseph STRATMAN
of Litchfield, died at his farm residence in Honey Point township, Macoupin
County, early Tuesday night. Mr. STRATMAN was a pioneer settler
of Macoupin County. He was born in Germany, November 11, 1828. He was married
in St. Louis in 1855 to Miss Dina A. BARTMAN of Alton. To this union
were born five children, who survive: They are Joseph of 202 Brown Street,
Charles of Alton, William of Fort Madison, Iowa, John and Anthony STRATMAN.
Mrs. STRATMAN preceded her husband in death on November 27, 1872.
Mr. STRATMAN leaves ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
Father J.T. TELKEN officiating. Interment will be made at Holy
Cross cemetery.
Submitted 2003 by Mary Ann Stewart Kaylor
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: January 1926
Obituary: Mrs. Livona STRATTON Passes to Her Eternal Home. Livona,
daughter of Samuel J. and Lucinda WIGGINS STOUT was born near Hettick,
Illinois, in the Mt. Ragan vicinity, September 7, 1858, living in that
neighborhood her entire life. The end of her allotted time on earth came
Friday a.m., January 8, 1926, at the age of 67 years, 4 months and 1 day.
She was united in marriage Feb. 27, 1879, to John STRATTON, three
sons and two daughters were the fruit of this union. John S., Wyman L.,
Wilbur G., Mattie M. wife of Joseph WILLS and Deborah, wife of Martin
EDWARDS, the latter preceded her in death August 12, 1908, leaving
an infant daughter, Letha, now the wife of William McGEE, who was
reared by the grandparents up to the passing of the husband to the great
beyond January 15, 1919, then the grandmother had the entire care of her.
The subject of our sketch was a member of a family of three brothers and
three sisters, namely, Wm. STOUT, Perry, Okla.; J. W. STOUT
and Mrs. Minnie EYER, Hettick; Mrs. Mattie JACKSON and an
infant brother preceded her to her eternal home. She professed faith in
Christ during a revival meeting held in the Mt. Olive school house when
a young girl and lived for Him, who died that she might have eternal life.
She was a faithful wife and loving mother and a good neighbor, doing what
she could being frail and enduring heart disease for a number of years,
made it impossible for her to attend church services and mingle with her
friends. Besides the above children, brothers and sister named, she leave
to mourn her sudden departure a number of nieces, nephews and a host of
friends. But not as one without a hope of meeting again if all accept and
serve the Master as she did for "God's golden sun is shining Upon
our mother's grave The one we loved so dearly And tried so hard to save
And we lost you, mother, We lost our dearest pal We love you and we
miss you and forever shall. So rest in peace dear mother Your face in heaven's
bower The day when we shall meet you Grows nearer every hour." Funeral services
were held at her late residence at Mt. Ragan, Sunday at 1 p.m., conducted
by Eld. Raymond WALKER, Modesto. Quite a number of relatives and
friends were present to pay their last respects to one held in high honor.
A choir composed of Mr. L. K. SONNEBORN, Miss Lois COX, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy DAWSON rendered a number of appropriate hymns. Casket
bearers: L. C. COLLINS, Fred COOPER, Thomas HUSON,
Romie JACKSON, J. M. STEWART and J. H. ARRAS. Interment
in the Stults cemetery. Stults Bros. of Palmyra undertakers.
Card of Thanks. We extend unto all our gratitude who in any way assisted us during the illness and burial of our loved one, Mrs. Livona STRATTON. The Children and Other Relatives. S
Submitted 2008 by Rick Doty
Name of Newspaper: Staunton Star Times
Date of Obituary: 13 Sep 1912
Obituary: John STREEB died at the home of his daughter at
11:25 p.m. Friday Sept.6th at the age of 81 years. He had been ill for
about four weeks and his advanced age gave no chance for recovery. He was
born in Wurtemburg, Germany, April 20,1831. In 1863 he was married to Anna
Maria HEID. To this union 13 children were born, four of whom are
now living: Henry STREEB, Mrs. Louis JUNG Mrs. Louisa SIMONS
of this city and Mrs. Maggie HAHN of St. Louis. In 1883 his wife
died and in 1885 he was again married, this time to Mrs. Wilhelmina LIPPOLD.
Two children were born to this union, Louis of South Dakota Mrs. Amelia
RUMMER of Mt.Olive. His wife passed away three years ago. Mr. STREEB
lived a useful life, and although he will be sadly missed by his children
yet he felt that his work was done in this world and was not afraid to
go. Besides his children, he leaves four step children, Mrs. Anna HUNSINGER,
Mrs. Herman FRITZ, and Frank and Richard LIPPOLD, 46 grandchildren
and 10 greatgrandchildren. The funeral services were held from the home
of Louis JUNG to the Lutheran church at 2 p.m., Monday Sept. 9,
by Rev. KLEINHANS. A large concourse of the friends of the family
were at the funeral affirming their respect for the departed one.
Submitted 2000 by Kenneth R Doty Jr
Name of Newspaper: Litchfield News-Herald
Date of Obituary: February 10, 1921
Obituary: Mrs. Geo STREET Dies At Hospital. At 5:00 Wednesday Tragedy
Follows Travail Of Childbirth; Infant Dies Also. The cross and crown
of motherhood cost the life of a beautiful young woman here at 5:15 p.m.
Wednesday, February 9, - when Mrs. Goldia Maria BOHLEN STREET, wife
of George STREET, died at St. Francis hospital following the exquisite
travail of childbirth. The little daughter, named Letha Mae STREET,
died also. The two, mother and daughter, will be buried at a double funeral
service at the Union Avenue Christian church here at 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
Rev. Meyer A. MADSEN, pastor of the church, will officiate. Mrs.
STREET was born at Mt. Olive March 6, 1902. Exactly 18 years later
she was united in marriage to George STREET of this city. Eleven
months and three days of married life passed sweetly to the young lovers.
They expected a baby. Nurtured under the tender young heart of the expectant
mother natures allotted time, the little one came into the world at 1:45
yesterday. But the compelling little hands the mother expected to be twined
about her neck were lifeless and still. The little body she expected to
see grow to robust man or womanhood was dead. Soon afterwards, whether
from this knowledge or not, it will never be known, the little mother went
into convulsions. In a desparing effort she was taken to St. Francis hospital,
but the chill dew of death was then almost upon her. She died, leaving
behind the anguished young husband, almost prostrated by the blow, parents
Mr. and Mrs. John BOHLEN of Litchfield, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
John KUNTZ of Sorento, three sisters, Miss Frances BOHLEN
of Litchfield, Edna BOHLEN of Garber, Okla., Mrs. Anna OSBORN,
of Morrisonville.
Submitted 1998 by Mark Strohbeck
Name of Newspaper: Unknown
Date of Obituary: Mar 1940
Obituary: STROHBECK Rites Set for Sunday. Brighton, March 22, (Special) - Funeral
rites for Mrs. Luella STROHBECK, wife of Theodore L. STROHBECK of the
Sterling vicinity, near here, have been set for Sunday. Short services are to be conducted at the
family home at 1 p. m. followed by rites at 2 p. m. in the Congregational Church at Bunker Hill,
and burial will be in Woodburn cemetery. The Rev. James CONNETT of
Brighton will conduct the rites, assisted by the Rev. BURK of Bunker Hill. The body will
be at the family home after 4 p. m. today. Mrs. STROHBECK died Thursday afternoon
at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 30, 1873, daughter of William and Eliza
MILLER EDDINGTON, pioneer residents of the Sterling neighborhood. She was
married to Mr. STROHBECK 45 years ago on Feb. 27, 1895. Beside her husband, she is
survived by the following children: Newell, supervisor of Brighton township, Dewey,
Roy, Kenneth and Mrs. Myrtle GRAUL of Brighton vicinity, Earl of Alton; three
brothers, Hiram, Harvey and Norman EDDINGTON, all of Brighton, and nine
grandchildren. Mrs. STROHBECK's illness was of about a week's duration. She had
been taken ill last Friday night and last Monday, when her condition was found to have
serious aspects, she was moved to the hospital. In her lifetime in the Sterling district she had
become endeared to a wide circle of friends __ a helpful and kindly neighbor and a woman
devoted to the interests of her home and family. Her church membership was with the former
Fosterburg M. E. Church in which she had taken active interest.
Submitted 1998 by Mark Strohbeck
Name of Newspaper: probably Alton Evening Telegraph
Date of Obituary: Sep 1943
Obituary: T.L. STROHBECK, Brighton, Dies Funeral at Bunker Hill 2 p. m. Wednesday -
Following an extended period of declining health, Theodore L. STROHBECK, 73, a
prominent member of the Brighton community, died Sunday at 1:40 p. m. in Alton Memorial
Hospital. He had been a patient in the hospital several times within the last year, and had
returned there Saturday for further treatment. His home for the last 45 years was on a farm
four miles east of Brighton. During much of this period he had had business connection in
Brighton, and also had served many terms as school director. The annual reunion of the
STROHBECK family had been planned for Sunday, but when Mr.
STROHBECK's serious condition became known Saturday, the event
was postponed. STROHBECK was born at Fosterburg, Nov. 20, 1869, the son of
George H. and Johanna STROHBECK. He became a resident of the Brighton
neighborhood on his marriage, Feb. 27, 1895, to Miss Luella O. EDDINGTON of Brighton and
shortly thereafter moved onto the farm which since has been the family home. Mrs.
STROHBECK died March 21, 1940. Surviving STROHBECK are six children:
a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle GRAUL of Fosterburg; and five sons, Earl of Alton, Kenneth
of Bridgeton, Mo., and Roy C., Dewey, and Supervisor Newell H. STROHBECK of Brighton.
He also leaves 11 grandchildren; two brothers, August and William
STROHBECK of Brighton; and a sister, Mrs. Louise LOWE of St. Louis.
The funeral will be at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Congregational church in Bunker Hill,
and burial will be in Woodburn cemetery.
Name of Newspaper: probably Brighton News Date of Obituary: Sept 1943 Obituary: East Side Man Dies - After a lingering illness, Theodore L. STROHBECK, 73, a longtime resident of the East Side, expired at 1:40 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, at the Alton Memorial Hospital, which he had entered the previous day to receive treatment for a heart ailment. He is survived by 6 children: Super. N. H. STROHBECK, Geo. D. STROHBECK & Mrs. Myrtle GRAUL, all of this area, Earl STROHBECK, of Alton, Roy STROHBECK, at home, & Kenneth C. STROHBECK, of Bridgeton, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; 2 brothers: Aug. F. STROHBECK and Wm. C. STROHBECK, of the East Side; one sister: Mrs. Louise LOWE, of St. Louis; nephews and nieces. The decedent was born on Nov. 20, 1869, near Fosterburg, Ill., a son of Geo. H. & Johanna (BRUEGGEMAN) STROHBECK. When he attained manhood, realizing that the family was large, he went to St. Louis, and secured employment as a driver of horse-drawn street-cars on the Bellefontaine line. He returned to this area, & on Feb.27, 1895, he married Miss Luella O. EDDINGTON, and established their home in the East Side, where they remained until their deaths. Mrs. STROHBECK died on Mar. 21, 1940. Besides being a successful farmer, Mr. STROHBECK was interested in business enterprises in town, and he was elected to public office. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational Church in Bunker Hill by the pastor, Rev. M.E. BURKE, followed by the sepulture in the Woodburn cemetery. Six nephews served as the pallbearers: Warren G. & Ralph STROHBECK, Glenn LOWE, Wesley PAUST, Paul SCHEURER and Edw. G. POLSTER.
Submitted 1998 by Lisa Hunt Rawlings
Name of Newspaper: Macoupin County Enquirer
Date of Obituary: October 25, 1893
Obituary: Died, at his residence in South Otter, on Wednesday, Oct.
11, at 6 o'clock p.m., Mr. Levi SURBER, after a long and lingering
illness of more than two years, yet through all of his afflictions he was
very patient and exhibited a great deal of Christian fortitude, expressing
a willingness to be released from suffering. He was born in Tennessee in
1840 and was about 53 years of age at the time of his death. The funeral
was preached at the residence by Rev. J. GIBSON, assisted by Charles
GIBSON of the Dunkard church, of which the deceased was an honored
and respected member at the time of his death, after which the remains
were conveyed in the Crawford cemetery and there consigned to the
tomb to await the resurrection of the just. He leaves a wife, seven children,
one sister and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
Submitted 2006 by Chris Grove Surgis
Name of Newspaper: a Carlinville IL newspaper
Date of Obituary: 1925
Obituary: Miss Loraine F. SURMAN, 35, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. SURMAN of Carlinville, died Thursday at 1:15 a.m., at the home of a sister,
Mrs. Frank BYERS, in Moline. She had been a patient in the hospital at
Davenport, Iowa, for six months. She was born in Carlinville Feb. 28, 1893,
and served for seven years as instructor in the commercial department of
the Moline high school. Surviving are her parents and the following brothers
and sisters; Theodore J. and Ralph of Carlinville; Wm. P. of Vero Beach,
Fla., Hugo, of Springfield; Mrs. H. C. KINCAID, of Los Angeles,
Calif.; Mrs. Frank BYERS, of Moline. Funeral services were held
Saturday at 3 p.m. from the family home on East Main street. Dr. W. M.
HUDSON, of Blackburn college, officiated. Burial was in city
cemetery. The Pallbearers were E. N. NEVINS, R. M. ANDERSON,
Elmer LOEHER, Herbert ALEXANDER, Geo. C. ARNETT and
Walter BUEHRIG. Flowers were carried by Mrs. P. O. LANDON,
Mrs. Fred WILSON, Mrs. R. M. ANDERSON, Mrs. Thomas RYAN,
Mrs. Herbert ALEXANDER and Miss Flora GILLMAN.
Submitted 2002 by Chris Grove-Surgis
Name of Newspaper: Daily Enquirer
Date of Obituary: November 29, 1913
Obituary: B. F. SWANK received the news Saturday of the death
of his son, Harry SWANK, who died in Litchfield early Saturday morning.
Mr. SWANK left at once to join Mrs. SWANK who has been at
the bedside of her son for several days, as he was ill with pneumonia.
He was forty-three years old and well known in this city where he was raised.
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