John Geitner, for many years a resident of Princeville, a Civil War veteran, passed away last Saturday night at the home of Robert Taylor Jr., death coming while he was asleep. The first the household knew of his demise was the next morning when he failed to arise.

Mr. Geitner had spent the winter months at the St. Joseph’s home in Peoria and returned to Princeville last Friday to meet old friends here. He was about town all day Saturday and seemed to his usual health. However, that night he stated he was unusually tired, but his friends thought it was from the excitement and fatigue of the day.

John Geitner was born in Baden, Germany, July 21, 1838 and died at the home of his nieces, Mrs. Robert Taylor in Princeville, Illinois, May 3, 1925. He came to this country with his parents at the age of six and settled in Buffalo, New York, where he grew to manhood.

He was married to Miss Barbara Blauser in 1868. To them were born eight children, six of whom besides his wife have preceded him in death. He with six children came to Princeville in 1889, where he has made his home ever since, with the exception of a couple of years spent with his son in Iowa.

He was a member of the First Michigan Cavalry and served his country for about four years in the Civil War.

Those left to mourn his loss are Charles and Henry Geitner, both of Henry, Illinois; six grandchildren, Marie, Genevieve, Leo, Thomas, James and Richard.

Mr. Geitner was a highly respected citizen and had the reputation of being an exceptionally honest and upright man. He was popular with all especially the young people whom he liked to talk, particularly during the past few years when he lived alone here.

Funeral services were held from St. Mary’s of the Woods church Tuesday morning, with Fr. M. J. McKeon officiating. Interment took place in St. Mary’s cemetery.