Obituaries/Death Notices
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HANNA CITY - Marcella L. Cady, 90, of 203 E. Farmington Road, Apt. A, died at 1:10 a.m. Monday Dec. 27, 1999, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home, Peoria County.
Born Sept. 2, 1909, in Brimfield to Henry and Myrtle Friling Devries, she married Charles C. Cady on Jan. 28, 1927, in Brimfield. He died Jan. 27, 1989.
One son, Rolland, also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one son, Murray of Peoria; one daughter, Bonnie Polhemus of Hanna City; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.
She was a member of Union Church of Brimfield.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, Farmington. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate in Peoria.
(Peoria Journal Star, Dec. 28, 1999, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
WITT - Murray L. Cady, 74, of Witt died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital.
He was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Peoria, the son of Clifford and Marcella Cady.
Mr. Cady was a security guard at Peoria Central College.
Survivors: a son, Shawn (wife, Cathy) Cady of Witt; a daughter, Lynn Cady of Witt; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bonnie Polhemus of Hanna City.
No services will be held.
Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home in Witt was in charge of arrangements.
(State Journal-Register, Dec. 30, 2003, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
BRIMFIELD - Robert Pulsipher Cady, 71, of Placitas, N.M., formerly of Brimfield, died at 12:20 a.m. Sunday, June 11, 1995 at his home.
Born May 5, 1924, in Los Angeles to Curtis L. and Irene Pulsipher Cady, he married Kathryn Bessler on June 8, 1947, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Diana "Candy" Frizzell of Aztec, N.M.; two sons, Curtis L. of Madrid, N.M., and David Brian of Albuquerque, N.M.; five grandchildren; and one brother, David of Bolton Landing, N.Y. He was a building contractor and a winemaker at BoKay Winery.
He served as a combat infantryman in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He graduated from Bradley University and received a post graduate degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He retired from the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel.
He was a volunteer with the Sandia Peak Ski Patrol for 15 years.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church in Placitas. Cremation will be accorded by the Sunrise Society of New Mexico in Rio Rancho, N.M. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
(Peoria Journal Star, June 13, 1995, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
PEORIA - Rolland E. Cady, 70, of Peoria, formerly of Elmwood, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 1989, at Bel-Wood Nursing Home.
Born April 3, 1928, in Brimfield to Clifford and Marcella Devries Cady, he married Mary Willadean Reinhart on June 14, 1952, in Peoria. She survives and resides at Sunset Manor in Canton.
Also surviving are his mother of Hanna City; one son, Mark of Peoria; one daughter, Cathy Keefer of Hillsborough, N.J.; one brother, Murray of Peoria; one sister, Bonnie Polhemus of Hanna City; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
His father preceded him in death.
He was a World War II veteran.
He received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Bradley University.
He lived in Elmwood for 25 years, where he was a teacher, coach and counselor at Elwood High School. He then lived for 20 years in Peoria, where he taught at Illinois Central College Peoria Campus. He also taught biology classes at Wildlife Prairie Park.
He was active in Opera Illinois.
He was a volunteer for several organizations around Peoria, including Methodist Medical Center and Catholic Charities.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood. The Rev. Gary Hutton will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation has been accorded.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
(Peoria Journal Star, July 27, 1989, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
BRIMFIELD - Suzanne S. Cady, 66, of Bolton Landing, N.Y., formerly of Brimfield, died Monday, July 26, 1999, at her residence.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., to Samuel Barrett III and Ethel Sterns Stewart, she married retired Major David A. E. Cady. He survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Stewart of Boca Raton, Fla., and Peter of Bolton Landing; two daughters, Missy Cady of Bolton Landing and Sara Stacey of Randallstown, Md.; one brother, Samuel Stewart IV of Yucaipa, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
A 1955 graduate of Ellis Hospital School of Nursing, she was a volunteer with the Red Cross during the Vietnam War, working with wounded military personnel and local residents in the Philippines.
She later was a nurse in psychiatric and correctional health in Florida and New York.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at her residence. Cremation has been accorded. Regan and Denny Funeral Home in Queensbury, N.Y., is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to a local humane society or any charity.
(Peoria Journal Star, July 30, 1999, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
VETERAN AUTHOR PASSES
Was a Prominent Peoria Banker Before Coming West and Had Good War Record.
Capt. Elliot Callender, war veteran, banker, writer, lecturer, died
yesterday morning at his residence, No. 946 Westmoreland avenue, of
paralysis, after three days illness. Funeral services will be held at the
mortuary of Faris, Carmichael & Co., Tenth and Flower streets, this morning
at 9 o'clock, and interment will be made at Peoria next Sunday. Capt.
Callender came to Los Angeles from Peoria three years ago, seeking a milder
climate before coming west. He was president of the Dime Savings and Trust
Bank in Peoria, which succeeded the Commercial National Bank, of which he
was also the head.
Capt. Callender was born in St. Louis seventy-two years ago, entered the
naval service as powder boy at the beginning of the Civil War, and at the
end of the war was a captain in command of the Marmora. He was prominent in
G. A. R. and Loyal Legion circles in Illinois, being chosen commander of
Bryner Post No. 57, G. A. R., Peoria, a number of times. Largely through his
efforts the beautiful Greenhut Memorial Hall for Grand Army use was erected
at Peoria. He was a Republican in politics.
"Travel Pickings," and "Speeches of a Veteran" are the most pretentious of
Capt. Callender's literary efforts, the first book being a record of travels
in England and the continent, and the other a compilation of addresses
delivered before Grand Army and Loyal Legion gatherings. He was a prolific
writer of magazine articles, largely dealing with war topics. He leaves a
widow and three children-Elliot Callender, Jr., of Fresno, Joseph E. of
Chicago, and Mrs. Charles Burflick of Peoria. (Los
Angeles Times, unknown date, submitted by Melvin Slane)
Anna Jane Caldwell was born four miles northwest of Brimfield, Feb. 24, 1893, and died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Caldwell, June 24, 1916, aged 23 years and 4 months.
She attended the Brimfield public schools from the primary grade, graduating from the the high school in 1912. She attended the state Normal University where in 1914 she graduated in the country school department, preparatory to taking up her work of teaching more proficiently. She was received into the Methodist church in Brimfield by her pastor, Rev. H. R. Lackland in Sept. 1907. She was a Sunday school teacher and a worker in the Epworth League. A beautiful christian girl, efficient in service and effective in results. Those who have known her as a friend and associate do not hesitate to speak in praise of her beautiful character, her sweet spirit and her bright, hopeful life.
With strong body, and intelligent mind and a pure purpose, she was equipped for a good and useful life, but disease some two years ago manifested its hold upon her. With patience she bore the suffering, hoping to overcome its ravages and be restored again to health.
Anna was tenderly devoted to her home, one of the most distinctive traits of her character being that of cheerfulness and unselfishness, always looking to the comfort and convenience of others. Happy when she could serve the most the ones about her. The last few months of her life were marked by intense suffering, until the last week, when she slept away peacefully Saturday evening at the close of day.
After a short prayer at the home at 1:30 p.m. Monday, the funeral cortege took its way to the Methodist church, where the funeral service was in charge of Rev. J. B. White. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Addison Pacey, Mrs. Horace Cady and Judson Harding, with Mrs. S. H. Newkirk at the organ.
The pall bearers were Verne Arber, Walter Mulvaney, Raymond Rusk, Leland Pacey, Earl Maher and Willard Weidner, the first three being members of her graduating class of the Brimfield high School.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, June 29, 1916, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Charles Caldwell Dies Suddenly in Ohio
News of the sudden death of Charles Caldwell of Dunkirk, Ohio on Tuesday night reached here Wednesday morning. His father, John Caldwell, his wife and two little daughters survive.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, December 31, 1942, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
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Charles Caldwell
Funeral services for Charles Caldwell who died at his home on S. Main St. Tuesday evening 11:00 p.m. after a sudden heart attack were held Friday January 1 at 2:00 o'clock in M. E. Church, Dunkirk, Ohio with Rev. J. M. Gambill officiating. Interment in charge of the Keiper funeral home was in the Dunkirk cemetery.
Charles Thomas Caldwell, son of John A. and Mary Hodson Caldwell was born near Brimfield, Ill., on June 3, 1894.
He was a World War veteran and after the close of the war came to Kenton, Ohio as watchmaker in the Gilmore Jewelry store. Later he came to Dunkirk where he owned and operated a Jewelry store of his own. He was a member of the M. E. Church, a brother of the Dunkirk Masonic Lodge and also a member of the Board of Public Affairs of this village.
He recently had been associated with the Dunkirk Manufacturing Co. who at present are engaged in building navy trailers for the government.
On February 13, 1925 he was united in marriage to Grace Orth of Dunkirk who with two daughters, Mary Lou and Rosemary at home, his father John Caldwell and an uncle Ira Hodson of Brimfield, Ill. remain to mourn his loss.
"Charlie" as he was known to his many friends and neighbors was a kind and devoted husband and father - he was a man who was ever ready to lend a helping hand and to speak no evil of anyone who was unknown to him. He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends and his neighbors. - Kenton Democrat
(Brimfield News, Thursday, January 28, 1943, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Miss Emmaline Caldwell who passed away Saturday night in a Champaign hospital. Early in the Spring, she suffered an attack of influenza from which she failed to regain her health.
Emmaline Caldwell, youngest daughter of Ezekiel and Eliza Jane White Caldwell was born near Brimfield April 30, 1870 and the early part of her life was spent in that vicinity. She was a member of the Methodist Church here.
After the death of her mother in September, 1906, she went to Philo, Illinois where she has made her home with her cousin Mrs. Addie Lovingfoss.
She is survived by one brother, John Caldwell of Brimfield, and one sister Mrs. Tillie Richards of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa and several nieces and nephews. Four sisters and one brother have preceded her into the eternal home.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Fred Reed. Music was by Mrs. R. E. Claybaugh and Florence Hamilton, accompanied by Evalyn McCowan.
Burial was in Brimfield cemetery. Pall bearers were Chalmer Forney, O. E. Overon, Fred Walliker, Warren Ayers, Henry Memler, Frank Hamilton.
CARD OF THANKS - - We wish to express our appreciation of the kindness of friends and relatives during the sickness and death of our sister. Mrs. Tillie Richards; John Caldwell.
Those from a distance in attendance at the funeral of Miss Emma Caldwell were Mrs. Tillie Richards, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Mrs. Addie Lovingfoss; Mrs. Josie Taylor; Mr. an Mrs. R. Legue of Philo; Roy Shane of Peoria; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shane; Mr. and Mrs. Victor King and Miss Carrie Caldwell of Princeville; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zink and Marie of Monica; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hollis and Mildred; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hollis of Toulon; Miss Bessie McKown; Mrs. Charles Scragges; Mrs. Rhoda Vaughan of Elmwood. (Brimfield News, May 20, 1937, submitted by Donna Carkenord, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Death of Ezekiel Caldwell
Ezekiel Caldwell died at his home northwest of Brimfield on Friday, June 21,
1895, aged 70 years and 4 months. He had not been feeling well for some time
past, but his condition was not deemed serious until about a week before his
death when he became quite ill and grew rapidly worse until the end came. A wife
and eight children, two sons and six daughters, all grown, are left to mourn the
loss of a true husband and father. Mr. Caldwell was a native of West Virginia.
In 1850 he was united in marriage in his native state to Miss Eliza Jane White.
In company with William Murdock and Brownhill Caldwell he came west from
Wheeling in September 1850. Being well pleased with the country here he went
east for his family in the fall of 1851 and was joined by William Reed and wife
and Daniel McCoy and family, the entire party of three families making the
westward journey together, and landing in Peoria on the 16th day of December,
1851
He had been a continuous resident of Brimfield township since 1850. In 1862 he
purchased the quarter section of land where he established a permanent home and
where he resided continuously until his death. Mr. Caldwell never united with
any church. He lived a life full of good deeds, was devoted to his family and
friends, honest, upright and charitable in his dealing with his fellow-men, and
was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him.
A pleasing tribute to his character was made by a near friend who said: "During
nearly a lifetime acquaintance with Mr. Caldwell, I never heard him speak ill of
a fellow man." During the early days his home was a stopping place for all who
passed that way and the tired and hungry wayfarer was always sure of generous
hospitality and entertainment within.
The funeral services were held at the residence on Sunday, June 23rd at 9:30
a.m. and were conducted by Rev. W. H. Stinson of French Grove, the interment
taking place in French Grove cemetery. The services were very largely attended,
there being nearly on hundred conveyances in the cortege following the remains
to their final resting place.
Among those from a distance present at the funeral services of the late Ezekiel
Caldwell last Sunday, were John White of Dana, Ill., a brother-in-law of Mr.
Caldwell and his son Frank; Lewis Caldwell, a brother, from Lisbon, Ill and
Jackson Caldwell, a nephew from Mansfield, Ill. (Unknown
newspaper and date, submitted by Donna Carkenord)
Mrs. Eliza Jane Caldwell
Eliza Jane White was born near Wheeling West Virginia, February 17, 1825 and
departed this life September 17, 1906.
She was married to Ezekiel Caldwell in 1850. She came with her husband to Peoria
County in 1851, where she resided until her death. Mr. Caldwell died June 21,
1895. Eight children, two sons and six daughters are left to mourn the loss of a
kind and true mother. She leaves two sisters in West Virginia and a brother in
Kansas who visited her only a few weeks ago. She also leaves 29 grandchildren
and 11 great grandchildren.
She had been a severe sufferer for years, but bore her lot with great patience,
never uttering a word of complaint. In the community where she lived for so many
years she was held in the highest esteem by friends and neighbors, her kind and
loving disposition endearing her to all.
In January, 1893 she united with the M. E. Church in Brimfield and was a
consistent member to the day of her death.
She was a faithful wife, a model mother, a very desirable neighbor, and earnest
christian and a valuable woman to any neighborhood.
The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the M. E.
Church, the sermon being preached by the pastor, Rev. M. P. Lackland. The
remains were laid to rest in the Brimfield Cemetery.
The pall bearers were six grandsons, Wilbur Forney, George Weatherwax, Jr., Ira
Martin, John Martin, Clarence Caldwell and Roy Shane.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Donna Carkenord)
Jackson W. Caldwell was
born near Wheeling, West Virginia, Oct 12, 1850, and died at Proctor hospital,
Peoria, IL June 20,1913, aged 66 years, 8 months and 8 days.
Mr. Caldwell was the eldest child of the late Ezekiel and Eliza Caldwell and
came to Illinois with his parents in 1851, the year after his birth. The family
settled near French Grove where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to
Miss Ida J. Shane Nov. 18, 1875. To this union seven children were born, namely,
Mrs. Cora A. Hollis, Mrs. Elsie M. Best, Della M., Bertha S. , Clarence E.,
Carrie E. all living and Wilson, who died in infancy. Mrs. Caldwell died July
25, 1901. After the death of his wife, Mr. Caldwell was both father and mother
to the little family. Nothing was left undone that could add to their comfort,
pleasure and happiness, and when the grandchildren came the found in him the
same devoted companion that had so carefully guarded the interest of their
parents. His home was ever uppermost in his mind and he sought with every effort
to make it ideal, coming as near this point as it is possible for a man to do.
His chief happiness was found with children and grandchildren. In many respects
he was an exceptional character; kind, thoughtful of others and ever ready to be
of assistance to others. He disdained everything that he thought to be
dishonorable and his integrity and uprightness were never questioned. A good man
has been called home.
The funeral services were held at the home in Princeville on Monday, conducted
by Rev. Max B. Wiles, and the body was tenderly laid to rest in the Brimfield
cemetery in the family lot by the side of the faithful companion who preceded
him to the other side. The services were largely attended by relatives and old
friends. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Donna
Carkenord)
Death of Mrs. J. W. Caldwell.
Ida Josephine, daughter of Susan and Hiram Shane was born in Jubilee Township,
Peoria County, IL on May 15, 1851. She was married to Jackson Caldwell Nov. 18,
1875. Seven children were born to them, six of whom survive. Mrs. Cora Hollis,
Elsie, Della, Bertha, Clarence and Carrie Caldwell. Wilson, the second child,
died in infancy.
A kind sister, an affectionate wife, a mother devoted to her family, Mrs.
Caldwell will be sadly missed in her home and in the community as well. She was
a noble woman who fulfilled her whole duty toward God and man in a quiet
unostentatious manner, claiming no credit, expecting no praise. But the Father
who seeth in secret will not fail of the reward. In the early morning of July
25, 1901, she heard the call, "Daughter come up higher and calmly, peacefully,
as befitted her tranquil life, she fell asleep.
Of the ten children in her father's family, she was the first to be taken. Four
brothers and five sisters together with her husband and children are spared to
mourn her departure. All were in attendance at the funeral services except
Charles Shane of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
The funeral services were held on Saturday, July 27th at one o'clock at the home
conducted by Rev. H. C. Birch of Hanna City and Rev. Hugh Gibson of Monica. The
remains were then conveyed to the Brimfield Cemetery where they were laid to
rest, the burial service being conducted by Rev. H. C. Birch and prayer being
offered by Rev. J. E. Mercer, pastor of the Brimfield M. E. Church.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Donna Carkenord)
John Alexander Caldwell, son of Ezekial and Jane White Caldwell was born in Brimfield township, Feb. 6, 1863. He wa married March 2, 1892 to Mary Hodson at the home of her parents in Jubilee township. She passed away a number of years ago. To this union were born two children, Anna and Charles, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one brother,
Jackson, and six sisters, Elizabeth Weatherwax, Margaret Shane, Amanda Martin, Nancy Forney, Matilda Richards and Emma Caldwell. Most of his life was spent on a farm near Brimfield, except the last ten years were spent in Brimfield. He is survived by two granddaughters Mrs. Rosemary Carmean and Mrs. Mary Lou [ ] of Dunkirk, Ohio. There are also [ ] great grandchildren
and a number of nieces and nephews. He was a member of the Methodist Church of Brimfield for a number of years. He passed away at his home Sunday, Sept. 17, at [ ] a.m. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Methodist Church, the Reverend Kenneth Redfearn officiating. Hymns "The Old Rugged
Cross" and "Someday We'll Understand" were sung by Rudolph Savage. Burial was in the Brimfield cemetery and casket bearers were Warren Ayers, Thomas Pacey, Roy Bale, M. J. Reinhart, Chalmer Forney, William Dell. (Brimfield News, Thursday, September 21, 1950, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Mary Anna, daughter of William and Anna Hodson, was born in Lincolnshire, England, Oct. 26, 1867, and died at her late home at Brimfield, Illinois, May 19, 1923, aged 56 years, 5 months and 23 days. When about three years of age she came with her parents to America and settled on a farm in Jubilee township, Peoria county, Illinois, in which county the rest of her life was spent. She received her education in the public schools. On March 2, 1892, she was united in marriage to John Caldwell. To this union two children were born, Anna Jane, who died June 24, 1916, and Charles F., of Dunkirk, Ohio.
She united with the Methodist church in Brimfield in 1901 under the pastorate of Rev. J. E. Mercer, and in which church she lived a faithful and consistent life until her death. For several years past she has been in failing health, the nature of her disease toward the last causing her intense suffering, all of which she bore patiently and bravely. She was also a member of the Women's Relief Corps of Brimfield. She leaves to mourn her death her husband, one son Charles, one brother Ira Hodson of near Brimfield, also a number of cousins and many friends.
A good woman has gone to her reward.
Funeral services which were largely attended were held at the Methodist church, Brimfield, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. E. E. Diffenbaugh who spoke from the text Psalm 116: 15. The service of song was rendered by Mrs. A. Pacey and Mrs. H. D. Cady, with Mrs. Diffenbaugh pianist. The following hymns were sung; "There's a Beautiful City," "Thy Will Be Done," and "One Sweetly Solemn Thought." Beautiful floral offerings rested upon the casket.
At the close of the service at the church members of the Relief Corps rendered their beautiful service and paid tribute to the deceased with their spray of evergreen. Six fellow members of the Relief Corps acted as honorary casket bearers, namely; Mrs. Roy Cecil, Mrs. John Kingdon, Mrs. Elmer Hamilton, Mrs.
Casper Strieder, Mrs. Ira Porter and Mrs. Joseph Littlefield. The regular casket bearers were W. W. Harding, S. H. Newkirk, John Kingdon, John Bitner, J. H. Ellis and Wm. Streider. Interment was in Brimfield cemetery. (Brimfield News, Thursday, May 24, 1923, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
MAUDE ELLEN HAMER-CARSON
Mrs. Maude Ellen, wife of Fred Carson, at her home, 104 Auburn Street, Thursday,
September 23rd, 1920, at 3 o'clock pm. Age 34 years. Burial will be in the
Lutheran cemetery.
(Peoria Star, Sep. 25, 1920, submitted by Karen Hamer-Pasquale)
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Mrs. Maude Ellen Carson, wife of Fred Carson; 104 Auburn Street, whose death
occurred Thursday afternoon at the age of 34 years; services at the house a 2 pm
and burial in the Lutheran cemetery.
(Peoria Star, Sep. 26, 1920, submitted by Karen Hamer-Pasquale)
Nellie A. Carson
Funeral services for Nellie A. Carson will be held this afternoon, June 14
[1956] at 2 o’clock at the Taylor Funeral Home, the Reverend Thos. C. Harrison
officiating.
Pall bearers will be John Harty, H. B. Bowman, Geo. Tennery, Burt Hayward, Lyle
Talmage and Raymond Mooney.
Music will be by Rudolph Savage accompanied by Mildred Pacey.
Mrs. Carson died at 7 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Mahoney Nursing Home in
Peoria where she had been a patient for the past ten years.
She was born Feb. 13, 1867 at Brimfield, a daughter of Joseph and Clara Cady
Phares. She married on December 28, 1887 Chas. C. Carson, who served as bank
cashier of the Brimfield State Bank until his death in 1930.
Two sons survive, Frank E. Carson of New York City and Ralph E. Carson of
Brimfield. One son, Charles Carlyn Carson died in 1905. There are four
grandchildren, Chas. Carson of Lynwood, Calif.; Mrs. Betty Talmage of Brimfield;
Mrs. Ruth Reinhart of San Antonio, Texas and Mrs. Patricia Mooney of Atlanta,
Ill. And 12 great grandchildren.
A sister, Mrs. Minnie Tennery resides in Peoria and two brothers Clayton and
Raymond in California. (Newspaper and date unknown, submitted by Sandy
MacDonald)
GALESBURG - Gertrude L. Carter, 76, of Galesburg died at 1:17 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 1999, at OSF Saint Mary's Medical Center.
Born Aug. 29, 1922, in Jubilee Township near Brimfield to George W. and Louise W. Blundy Wagner, she married Earl R. Carter on June 12, 1941, in Bowling Green, Mo. He survives.
Also surviving are one son, Kenneth of Jerseyville; three daughters, Mrs. George (Linda) Knox and Mrs. Robert (Norma) Dewitt, both of Galesburg, and Mrs. Gary (Joyce) King of Hanna City; one brother, George Wagner of Brimfield; two sisters, Helen Hanson of Metamora and Josephine Nelson of Danville, Ind.; 11 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one sister.
She lived near Yates City for 20 years before moving to Galesburg in 1972, where she was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood, where visitation will be one hour before services. The Rev. Kevin Triptow will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Elmwood.
Memorial may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church Radio Ministries or the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center in Quincy.
(Peoria Journal Star, May 25, 1999, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Miss Gloria L. Cashen, 40, a resident of 310 E. Archer Ave., the past six months, was dead on arrival at Methodist Hospital at 10:30 p.m. Monday after being stricken at home.
Coroner Horace Payton investigated and has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Wilton Mortuary, the Rev. Joseph Gordon officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Visitation will be at the mortuary from 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
Miss Cashen was admitted to St. Francis Hospital April 24, 1966 with first, second and third degree burns over her body when her apartment at 107 S. Glen Oak Ave., caught fire.
She was rescued from the flaming apartment by two neighbors. They had carried her to the foot of the stairs before firemen arrived. Coroner Payton said she apparently had recovered from the burns.
She was born June 18, 1926, in Peoria, the daughter of Richard and Mary Youngman Cashen.
Surviving are her father of Creve Coeur; one brother, Robert Cashen of East Peoria; and one sister, Mrs. James (Patricia) Robitski of Marquette Heights.
Miss Cashen had been employed as a waitress for the past 20 years, working at the Mecca Supper Club, the Sazarac and Hotel Pere Marquette. She last worked eight years ago.
(Unknown Peoria newspaper, submitted by Pat Schneider)
Richard A. Cashen Sr., 77, of 1627 W. Virginia died at 2:55 a.m. yesterday at Methodist Hospital.
Born Nov. 3, 1904, in St. Augustine, the son of Richard J. and Estella Tippett Cashen, he married Mary L. Youngman in 1930 in Peoria. She preceded him in death.
He then married Ellen R. Lazisky July 5, 1968, in Pontiac.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Robert W. Jr. of Dallas, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. James F. (Patricia) Robitski of Marquette Heights; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Mitchell and Mrs. June Simkins, both of Peoria Heights; a brother, Eugene J. Cashen of Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He also was preceded in death by a daughter and three sisters.
He was the superintendent for Cashen Painting Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1981. He was a member of Painters Union Local 157.
Services will be at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow at Wilton Mortuary and 9 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, the Rev. Patrick W. Collins officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight.
Memorials may be made to Methodist Hospital cardiac and intensive care units.
(Unknown Peoria newspaper, submitted by Pat Schneider)
Albert E. Catton
Funeral services for a life long resident of this vicinity, Albert E. Catton,
were held at the Methodist church, Sunday afternoon, September 1, 1940,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. A. C. A. Lee. Two hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross"
and "Sweet Bye and Bye" were sung by Rudolph Savage. Burial was in the Brimfield
cemetery. Robert and LeRoy Whittaker, Fred Wyman and Forrest Catton were
pallbearers.
Albert E. Catton, son of William and Anna Pacey Catton was born in Brimfield
township October 31, 1865 and passed away at his home August 29, 1940, at the
age of 74 years, 9 months and 28 days.
He was united in marriage on March 5, 1890 to Katherine Whittaker, who, with an
adopted son, William, who has made his home with them from the age of five,
survives.
Mr. Catton spent his entire life in this community in which he was born. His
interest was chiefly in his farm home, and although he never actively engaged in
them, he was fond of sports. Although for the past year he has not been well, he
has often joined his friends at the croquet court for a game or a visit.
A successful and prosperous farmer, honest and upright in his dealings, Mr.
Catton has lived a life which commands respect and admiration of those who knew
him.
Besides the wife and William, he leaves a number of nieces and nephews who will
sadly miss him. (Brimfield
News, Sep. 5, 1940, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Death of Alfred Catton
Alfred Catton, for many years a resident of the West Jersey cpmmunity and who
for years past has operated the Catton coal mine, died suddenly at the office of
the mine, Friday afternoon before the physician who had been hastily summoned
could reach his side. Mrs. Catton died several years ago, and Mr. Catton is
survived by three brothers who homes are nearby: Carl C., Francis and C. F.
Catton, and a brother, George, whose home is in Wayne City; also by two sisters,
Mrs. Ezra Williams, of Toulon and Mrs. Wiley Plankael, of LaFayette. Funeral
services were held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Methodist Episcopal
church in West Jersey. (Stark County
News, Oct. 20, 1926, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw)
Alfred Catton Suddenly Called By Death; Aged 63 Years
Funeral services for Alfred E. Catton, respected citizen of West Jersey
township, were conducted Monday afternoon at the West Jersey Methodist Episcopal
church, Reverend R. A. Reeves, of Colchester, formerly of West Jersey, conducted
the services and was assisted by Reverend Thomas Spencer, the present pastor.
Three appropriate songs were sung by Miss Mildred Bodine and Dale Bodine,
assisted at the piano by Mrs. Margaret Bodine. The selections were "The City
Four Square," "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." and "Does Jesus Care?"
The impressive service of the Modern Woodmen was conducted at the grave.
The body bearers were Frank Bryan, Jeff Beamer, Ward Hotchkiss, B. A. Fox, M. W.
Orwig, Leslie Swank.
Among those from a distance who attended the services were Al Bentley, Roger
Bentley, Frank Bentley and Burt Bentley, all of Pontiac; M. M. Scott, of Oilman,
and George Catton, of Wayne City.
Sketch of Life
The following life sketch was read at the services:
Alfred E. Catton was born October 10, 1863 in Jubilee township, Peoria county,
Illinois and departed this life October 15, 1926 at his home on the old
homestead in West Jersey township, Stark county, Illinois at the age of 53 years
and 5 days.
December 31, 1889 he was united in marriage to Carrie Josephine Snedeker, of
Stark county, Illinois, she having preceded him in death on June 25, 1908. To
this union were born two children, Melva A. Wilson and John Vern, of Edelstein,
Illinois.
His wife, father, mother and three brothers have preceded him to the Great
Beyond. He leaves to mourn his death two children, four grandchildren, four
brothers, Fred, Francis, and Carl, of West Jersey and George of Wayne City, and
two sisters, Alice Plankael of Lafayette, and Grave M. Williams, of Toulon also
many relatives, close friends, and neighbors.
His life was always a very busy and useful one. His life work was farming and
operating a coal mine. Many people will also recall when he used to run a meat
wagon thru the country where he made many friends and acquaintances. All close
relatives and neighbors knew him as always willing to render assistance to them
in any need. He was always of a jovial disposition, seeing only the bright side
of all dark clouds and rough paths in his life's journey. He has been a worthy
and honorable citizen and those that knew him best loved him most.
(Stark County
News, Oct. 20, 1926, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw)
Obituary
Alfred Catton, farmer and owner of the Catton coal mine at West Jersey, about 15
miles northwest of Brimfield died suddenly last Friday about noon, and before
the arrival of his physician who had been summoned. Mr. Catton was about 65
years old and had spent a short time in Brimfield where he operated a meat
market a number of years ago. His wife passed away a number of years ago. One
son and daughter survive him. For a number of years his cousin, Mrs. Emma Pemble,
has been his housekeeper on the farm, and only a few weeks ago she was stricken
with paralysis, and under the care of a nurse is slowly recovering at their
home. Mr. Catton was a son of the late John Catton and a cousin of the Catton
boys at Brimfield. (Brimfield
News, Oct. 21, 1926, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Allie Mae Snedeker Catton
Mrs. Fred Catton, died at her home in West Jersey Tuesday morning. Funeral
services will be held in the West Jersey Church Friday afternoon at 2:00
o'clock. (Brimfield
News, Feb. 19, 1931, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Hold Rites Today For Mrs. Anna
[Collinson] Catton in Toulon
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Catton, for many years a resident of Toulon and
Stark county, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. D. Alldredge, of
Flint, Michigan, were conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Toulon
Methodist, church, Reverend A. 0. Jones being in charge.
Mrs. Catton has been making her home for some time with her daughter in
Michigan. Mrs. Alldredge accompanied the body of her mother to Illinois,
arriving in Galva Tuesday evening. The funeral cortege arrived in Toulon shortly
before noon today.
The song service was given by Mrs. H. N. Draper and Miss Verna Cooley, Mrs.
Dwain Wallace accompanying at the organ. The selections were "We're Going Down
The Valley," "Sweet Bye and Bye," and "It Is Well With My Soul."
The body bearers were Robert Webster, William S. Newton, E. H. Rennick, Sherman
Packard, George W. Jones, and John V. Colwell.
Interment was in the Toulon cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Catton was born September 6, 1863 on the old homestead in Lynn
township, Knox county, and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alldredge, of
Flint, Michigan, Sunday evening, June 10. At the time of her death she was aged
64 years, 9 months and 4 days. Surviving Mrs. Catton are four children, Mrs.
Will Munro, of Griswold, Iowa; Mrs. A. D. Alldredge, of Flint, Michigan; Miles
Catton, of Chicago; and Franklin Catton, of Victoria. One son, Walter, preceded
her in death. She also leaves two brothers, Oscar and Andrew Collinson, of
Galva; three sisters, Mrs. Viola Hobson, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Martha
Williams, of West Jersey; and Mrs. Ada Collinson, of Victoria, also five
grandchildren. (Stark County
News, Jun. 13, 1928, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw)
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Mrs. Chalmer Forney last week received the sad news of the death of Mrs. Annie
Catton at Flint, Michigan. The funeral service was held at Toulon and the
following from here were in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Forney, Mrs. Ada
Whittaker, Mrs. Charlie Huey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meehan, Herbert Catton and Miss
Mable Catton. (Brimfield
News, June 21, 1928, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
OBITUARY
Mrs. Annie Catton
Mrs. Annie Catton, one of the old and respected citizens of Peoria county, died
at her home in Brimfield, Jan. 11, 1913.
The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the M. E.
church, conducted by the pastor Rev. L. F. Collum, assisted by Rev. R. Pacey.
Had Mrs. Catton lived until today she would have been 84 years of age.
An extended account of her long and useful life will be published in next [ ] of
this paper. (Brimfield News, Jan. 16, 1913, transcribed by Barb
Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
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OBITUARY
Mrs. Ann Catton
Mrs. Ann Catton was born Jan, 16, 1829 and died January 11, 1913, aged 83 years,
11 months and 28 days.
The maiden name of the deceased was Ann Pacey. She was born in Scopwick,
Lincolnshire, England. She was one of a family of six children, George, Thomas,
Ann, Sarah, John and Joseph. They all came to this country in the 50's, except
for Joseph, and settled at Brimfield, Illinois.
The mother died when Mrs. Catton was about eight years of age. Her father's
second marriage was to a widow, Mrs. Clark; she was the mother of a son called
William, he is still living and resides in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. There
was one child born to the second marriage, Richard, he died a few years ago.
A short time after the death of the mother, Mrs. Catton was taken into the home
of the village clergyman, Dr. Oliver, and continued in that home until she was
united in marriage to Mr. Wm. Catton. That home was one of culture and
refinement; and the associations of that home made its impress upon the plastic
mind of Mrs. Catton that was clearly manifest through a long and useful life.
She was united in marriage to Mr. Wm. Catton Oct. 2, 1853, and their wedding
trip was across the Atlantic, with the object and purpose to found a new home in
the United States. They came direct to Brimfield because her brothers, George
and Thomas, were here. The only available assets to begin life and found a home
in a new country, were muscle, energy and grit; but possessed of these, properly
directed, and with the blessings of a Divine Providence, success was assured.
Ten children were born in the home, five sons and five daughters. Five of them,
Mary Elizabeth, Sarah Jane, Elsie Bell, John and James, died in infancy and
early life. The surviving children are Mrs. Matilda Hall, Loraine, Kansas; Ira
C., Charles L., and Albert E. Catton, and Florence B. Grant, all of Brimfield,
Illinois.
The husband and father, Wm. Catton, died March 15, 1889.
Mrs. William Catton was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Catton Sep. 13, 1900,
and his death occurred May 10, 1911.
We can not trace out in detail the church relations of Mrs. Catton and in this
obituary it is uncalled for. In baptismal service she was identified with the
episcopal church and the probabilities are, in that of confirmation also.
However, in the winter of 1855-1856, she with many others, in the greatest
revival that ever blessed Brimfield and its environments, under the pastorate of
Rev. Frank Smith, united with the M. E. church. Afterwards, on account of
difficulties in the church, she with many others, withdrew from membership.
After her marriage with Thomas Catton she again united with the M. E, church and
was a faithful and devoted member until death called her away.
Mrs. Catton was a true and noble woman, modest and unassuming, conscientious and
devoted, a character born of integrity and honor. Selfishness found no abiding
place in her; her whole desire through a ling life was to render service for the
good of others. Such a life needs no eulogy from any one, so, her life is
crowned already, far beyond our poor eulogies.
Give her the fruit of her hands and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Mrs. Catton, comparatively speaking, was a helpless invalid for nearly six
years, but she endured all patiently, always hopeful, even under the severest
disappointments. It seemed so unfortunate that her husband, Thomas, should be
called away when she was so helpless; he was so thoughtful, so kind, and
helpful, ready to render any service that would minister to her comfort and
happiness; that his death to her was a great loss.
The death of Mrs. Catton is a loss to her many friends and relatives. The church
has lost a faithful member , the children a devoted and loving mother. WE bury
her remains in sorrow, but not without hope.
The funeral service was held at the M. E. church Tuesday afternoon at 1:30
o'clock, and were very largely attended. The service was in charge of the
pastor, Rev. L. F. Cullom, assisted by Rev. R. Pacey. The body was tenderly laid
to rest in the family plot in Brimfield cemetery. (Brimfield
News, Jan. 23, 1913, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Died
Arthur Catton, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Catton died at their home in
Brimfield, Wednesday, July 27, 1904, aged 1 year, 3 months and 10 days. He had
not been well for some time past, but only during the last few days had his
condition become serious. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of many friends
in their bereavement.
The funeral services will be held at the home this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Interment in Calvary cemetery. (Brimfield News, Thursday, July
28, 1904, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Youth, 16, Killed In Highway Walk
GALESBURG - A 15-year old youth was hit and killed Friday night by a car while walking home on Rte. 167 from a teen dance at the Victoria homecoming.
Arthur Allen Catton of RR 1, Victoria, was pronounced dead on arrival at Galesburg Cottage Hospital shortly after 10:15 p.m. when he was fatally injured by a car operated by Wayne A. Johnson, 17, also RR 1, Victoria.
No charges have been filed against the driver, pending further investigation. Dr. Richard Bick, Knox County coroner, will conduct an inquest.
Young Johnson told State Trooper William Pollard and Deputy Sheriff Hugh Allison that he did not see Catton until about the time he heard the sound of the impact.
The police reported that young Catton was thrown onto the hood of the car and then off of it as the auto spun around and came to a stop.
Neither the driver of the car nor his passenger, William H. Anderson, 16, of Woodhull, was injured.
The accident victim was born Oct. 18, 1947, at Brimfield, son of Charles Arthur and June Stutler Catton.
He had completed his sophomore year at ROVA High School, Oneida. He was immediate past president of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club and was a Future Farmers of America member for two years. He was a member pf the Victoria Methodist Church.
Surviving besides the parents are a brother, Dennis, 10, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Chalmers Catton of Brimfield, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ivorid Moline of Galva; and his maternal grandfather, Henry R. Stutler of Dixon.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Victoria Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Young officiating. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service at the church. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today in the Schreiner Funeral Home in Brimfield.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Benjamin Eyre Catton
Mrs. Ada Whittaker and Mrs. Lena Meehan of Brimfield,
and Alfred Catton of West Jersey, attended the funeral of the late Ben Catton,
at Fairland on October 10. Mr. Catton lived in Brimfield when a boy and will be
remembered by many. The Tuscola Review says: Benjamin E. Catton Passed away at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Zeke Dilworth, on Wednesday evening, after an
illness of ten days. His many friends were surprised to hear of his death. Mr.
Catton was born in Lincolnshire, England on June 16, 1852, and at the time of
his death was 73 years, 3 months and 14 days of age. He came to America with his
parents in 1855 and settled in Brimfield, Peoria county, Illinois, where they
lived several years, later moving to a farm near Strawn. On Feb. 16, 1875, he
was united in marriage to Margaret Ann Dixon, and to this union was born two
children, a son who died in infancy, and a daughter, Florence, who survives him.
In 1880 he moved to Newman and later to Long View, where he resided until the
death of his wife three years ago. Since that time he has made his home with his
only child, Mrs. Dilworth. Mr. Catton was a man of sterling qualities, a man
that everyone was glad to call a friend. He was always jovial, kind and
considerate. He was ever willing to go out of his way to help a friend and
neighbor. With his wife, he started life in the humble way of most pioneers but
by hard work and a good business judgement he made a success of his work.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, October 22, 1925, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Mrs. Ira C. Catton
Mrs. Ira Catton died at her home north of Brimfield n Monday, about noon, after
a long illness. The funeral services will be held this morning at the M. E.
church at 11 o'clock. Brief services at the residence at 10 o'clock. Interment
in Brimfield cemetery. A more extended notice of the life of Mrs. Catton will
appear next week. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Jan. 14, 1904, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw)
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OBITUARY
Mrs. Ira C. Catton
Catherine Jane Callister, daughter of John and Catherine
Callister, was born near Brimfield, Ill., Oct. 26, 1884, and died at her home
three miles northwest of Brimfield at noon Monday January 11, 1904, being aged
39 years, 2 months and 16 days.
She was married to Ira C. Catton, March 2, 1887. Two children
were born to them, Ira Dale, who lived only one year, and Neva Irene now 12
years of age. Mrs. Catton leaves two brothers, John and Homer living west of
Brimfield, who join the husband and daughter in the sorrows of this inestimable
loss.
All her life having been spent near Brimfield, Mrs. Catton
was well known, and being of a bright and cheerful disposition, as well as kind
and sympathetic by nature she had won the utmost respect and loving esteem of a
large circle of friends. Though not a member of the Methodist church, she was a
regular attendant when her health permitted, and was an active worker in the
Ladies Aid and Missionary societies of the church, and will be greatly missed
therefrom.
The funeral services were held from the M. E. church Thursday
at 11 o'clock, conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. P. Snedaker. Prayer was offered
by Rev. Richard Pacey. The pall bearers were Joan Callister, Homer Callister,
Charles Catton, Albert Catton, U. K. Grant and W. T. Cowley. The music was
furnished by the M. E. choir. Beautiful and appropriate floral offerings
surrounded the casket. The body was laid to rest in the Brimfield cemetery.
Among those who came from a distance to attend the funeral
services of the late Mrs. Ira Catton were: John Catton and family of West
Jersey; Arthur Catton and wife of Toulon; S. P. Wood and wife of Farmington;
Mrs. S. B. Hall, of Frederick, Kansas; Wm. Walker of Peoria; Mrs. Bell Callister
and son, B. Callister, and nephew Will Cook of Roseville, Ill.
Card Of Thanks
We desire to sincerely thank the kind friends and neighbors for their help and
sympathy so freely extended during the time of our recent
bereavement. Their kindness will ever be remembered...Ira Catton and Daughter.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Jan. 21, 1904, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
OBITUARY
Charles Lincoln Catton was born near Brimfield, Ill., July 14, 1863, and died at
his home two miles north of Brimfield, Oct. 8, 1913. He was the
son of William and Annie Catton, both of whom have deceased. Mr. Catton was one
of a family of ten children and is the sixth of that number to
pass into eternity, five having preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Mary Alice Church, Feb. 1, 1888, by Rev. G. W.
Arnold, then pastor of the Brimfield M. E. church. To this union
were born five children, Florence Ethel, Chalmers Leroy, Erma Blanche, Ralph
Frederick, and Forrest Willard, all of whom, together with their
mother, survive the husband and father.
Mr. Catton has been considered a good neighbor, ready to do whatever was
possible in aid of any who might need his services. He was, his
companion gladly testifies, a kind and gracious husband, and to his children he
has been a tender and indulgent father. The home where he has lived
and cared for his loved ones will be, like many another, exceedingly sad and
lonesome for many days to come. It is said of this gracious man that he
would never speak unkindly of any one, could not be induced to do so, doubtless
feeling that human infirmities were altogether too common for
needless criticism. He was a great sufferer for a number of years before his
death, and often remarked to his family that death would be preferable
to life and continuous suffering, He, like so many others, longed for the return
of health but this boon was not to be his while tenting in the house of
clay. His last attack was sudden and severe, when he fell into that dreamless
sleep from which there is no waking this side the river of death. To the
great comfort of those who watched at his bedside and were afraid of a hard
struggle, the moorings which bound him to this life were quietly slipped and he
passed from the harbors of earth into the verities of eternity.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Brimfield on Friday, Oct.
10, at 2 p.m., conducted by the pastor, Rev. L. F. Cullom.
The pall bearers were, John Schelkopf, Geo. Corney, John Kingdon, Joe Schelkopf,
Chas. Carson and Addison Pacey, all old neighbors and close
friends of the deceased. Music was rendered by Mrs. Addison Pacey, Mrs. H. 0.
Cady, and Wm. and Judson Harding. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Oct.
16, 1913, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Memoir.
Mrs. Chloe Catton, nee Whittington, was born in Princeville township, Peoria
county, Illinois, November 29, 1862, and died of consumption, at her
home in Brimfield, May 31, 1903, aged 41 years, 6 months and 2 days.
She was married to James Catton, her now bereaved husband, on December 27, 1883.
Five children were born to them all of whom are living. Mrs.
Catton was a great sufferer during the last months of her life. She desired very
much to live for the sake of her husband and little children, but
before she departed she became fully reconciled to leave them in the hands of
her Heavenly Father, "who is too wide to err, and too good to be
unkind." She bade each one an affectionate farewell and requested them all to
meet her in heaven.
The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Wednesday afternoon, at 1
o'clock, and were largely attended. The funeral sermon was preached
by Rev. J. E. Mercer. Floral tributes, including appropriate designs from the
Fraternal Reserve Life Association, of which the deceased was a
member, and from the M. W. A. surrounded the casket. The remains were conveyed
to Brimfield cemetery where the burial service was conducted
by the F. R. L. A., in accordance with the ritual of the order, and the remains
were tenderly laid to rest.
Card Of Thanks
We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and neighbors, and
all who assisted us in any way whatever, for their aid so generously
extended during the long illness and at the time of the death of our loved one.
Their many acts of kindness will be gratefully remembered...James Catton and Children
(Brimfield News, Thursday, June 4, 1903, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Obituary
Mrs. John [Christena] Catton died at her home at Amboy last Thursday and the
funeral was held Saturday. Mrs. Mary Bassett, Mrs. Henry McCartney and Mrs. P.
E. McGrane were in attendance at the funeral. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Dec. 16, 1926, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Mrs. Cora Belle Catton
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Belle [Turner] Catton, widow of Ira Catton, and a
former resident of Brimfield, were held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the
Cause Mortuary chapel, conducted by Dr. W. T. Smith of First Methodist church.
Burial was in the Brimfield cemetery.
Mrs. Catton died early Thursday morning in the Methodist hospital after an
illness of several months.
Mrs. Catton was born at Elmwood, December 2[ ], 1869, a daughter of Charles and
Margaret Lawrence Turner.
Since the death of her husband fifteen years ago, she had made her home in
Peoria, near her son, Glenn Ford.
Surviving are her son, a grandson, Lieutenant Robert Ford with the Army Air
Force in France, and a step daughter, Mrs. Chalmer Forney of
Brimfield.
Attending the funeral from Brimfield were Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Forney, Mrs. Kate
Meehan and Mrs. Rudolph Savage; from Elmwood, Lillian Van Steele, Mr. and Mrs.
Cliff Waibel and daughter Eloise, and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Van Steele and from
Delavan Mrs. Hylda Barnes.
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We wish to express our deep appreciation of the many expressions
of sympathy from our friends in our bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Ford
and Robert
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Forney
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Mar. 8, 1945, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Mrs. Ellen (Eyre) Catton, widow of the late Holland Catton, and well known here, died Monday after a short illness, at the home of relatives in Iowa, where she had gone a few weeks ago on a visit. The body was taken to Forrest, her old home, where funeral services were held on Wednesday and where the body was laid to rest in the cemetery there. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Feb. 1, 1906, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Ernest E. Catton
Services were held at the graveside in the Brimfield cemetery Thursday evening
for Ernest Edward Catton who was found dead in his home here late Wednesday
evening.
He was last seen Tuesday afternoon and since the neighbors had not seen him
about the place where he lived alone, Wednesday, they went in to see if he were
ill. He was found on his bed with a revolver in his right hand and a bullet
wound in his right ear. It is thought that he had been dead about 24 hours when
found.
Mr. Catton was born here, the son of Joseph and Martha Catton and was 62 years
old at the time of his death.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Martha McCartney, Mrs. Mary Foster of
Brimfield, Mrs. Lizzie McGrane of Peoria and three brothers Bert Catton of
Cottonwood, Minn., Wm. Catton of Scotland, South Dakota, and Jack Catton of
Brimfield. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Jul. 16, 1936, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Word has been received by Joe McCartney of the death of Mrs. Roy [Estella B.] Catton of St. Paul, Minn. Her husband, a former Brimfield resident, passed away last March. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Jun. 1, 1950, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Memoir
Leslie George, son of Joseph and Martha Catton, was born in Brimfield, Ill.,
March 2, 1873, and died at the home of his parents in Brimfield,
Saturday, Aug. 11, 1900, aged 25 years, 5 months and 9 days. He leaves father,
mother, five brothers and four sisters to mourn his loss. For about
three years his health has been precarious, and for the last two months his
strength rapidly failed until the end finally came.
Leslie was a well respected young man, an obedient and loving son in the home,
and kind and obliging among his associates. While not a member of
the church, he was a frequent attendant upon the services of God's house. During
his last illness he gave evidence of a desire to trust in Christ.
The funeral services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. E. Mercer, who
preached an appropriate discourse from Pslm. 110-11 "So teach us to
number our days that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom," being assisted in the
services by Rev. H. B. Ong, and by the choir which rendered the
hymns of the ... in a beautiful and touching manner. There was a large
outpouring of sympathetic friends... The pallbearers were ... Henry Tulley ...
(Brimfield News, Thursday, August 16, 1900, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
George Sherman Catton
Word was received here last week of the death of George Catton, son of John and
Alice Catton of West Jersey. Mr. Catton had lived in the southern part of the
state for a number of years. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Jan. 12,
1936, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Herbert Edward. Catton
Herbert E. Catton, son of Thomas and Jane Catton was born April 23, 1860 at
Brimfield, Illinois, and passed away at the home of his son, Clarence E. Catton
at 8 o'clock Thursday morning, December 31, 1931, from cerebral hemorrhage, at
the age of 62 years, 8 months and 2 days.
He was united in marriage on February 28, 1893 to Martha J. Whittaker was passed
away March 10, 1927. To this union were born three children, Myrtle Dean,
Clarence Edward and Mabel Irene.
When a young man he united with the Methodist Episcopal church.
His entire life was spent in farming in this vicinity until November 13, 1929
when he suffered a paralytic stroke since which time he has been in failing
health.
He leaves to survive him his three children, Mrs. Myrtle Walliker, Monica,
Clarence Catton and Mrs. Mabel Wyman of Brimfield, two
grandchildren, Delwin Dean Walliker and Norman Eugene Catton; two sisters, Mrs.
Ada Whittaker, and Mrs. Lena Meehan of Brimfield and two brothers, Lorado of
Chicago and Franklin of Brimfield. One brother, Arthur, passed away August 16,
1899.
He was a kind and loving father, grandfather and brother, always ready to lend a
helping hand to those about him. Before his illness, he often said in
conversations with his children that the way he tried to live was to do unto
others as he would like them to do unto him.
He passed away without a struggle, just closed his eyes in sleep. Practically
all of his life was spent on the farm northwest of Brimfield where he passed
away.
The funeral service was held Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church at 2
o'clock. The sermon was preached by the pastor, Rev. Thomas Spencer of West
Jersey.
The pall bearers were Ira Martin, E. J. Meehan, C. M. Travis, Ed Myers, John
Cluskey and Orville Tucker.
The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Brimfield cemetery.
Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Lorado Catton, Chicago,
Francis Catton and Fred Catton of West Jersey; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Catton, P.
McGrane, W. T. Walliker and daughter Sadie, and Miss Betty Bessler of Peoria;
Vera Grant of Bradford, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitaker of Toulon, Wm. Meaker and son
Roy of Wyoming; Mrs. Mary Bassett of Mequon; Fred Rumbolt and son Harry of
Edelstein; Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Mahle of Duncan; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gehrig of
Speer.
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Card of Thanks
We desire to extend our heartfelt thanks to the kind friends and neighbors for
their help and sympathy at the time fo the death of our dear father.
The Children
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Jan. 7, 1932, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
HOLLAND CATTON, farmer; P.O. Strawn; was born in Scopwick, Lincolnshire, Eng., Sept. 1, 1822; he left home at the age of 14, and worked three years in a brick-yard; afterward he worked at farming until 1855, when with his family, consisting of a wife and four children, he immigrated to America; here he followed coal digging for twelve years, owning and working a half interest in a mine in Stark Co., Ill., seven years of this time; in 1867, he sold out his interest to his brother, and came to Livingston Co., to the farm on which he now resides. Was married May 27, 1845, to Ellen Eyre, a native of Branswell, Eng.; has six children - Mary, Martha, Ben, Willie, Sallie, Ellen. Owns 240 acres. Republican; Methodist. Has held the office of School Director. Mr. Catton is a thoroughgoing, successful farmer, and is highly esteemed for his high grade of honorable dealings and his fine special qualities, by his neighbors and friends. (The History of Livingston County, Illinois (1878), Fayette Township, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
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Died
Mr. Holland Catton died at his home at Fairbury, Ill., Saturday, October 24. The
funeral services were held on Monday at the M. E. church at
Fairbury and the remains taken to Forrest for interment. The funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. Richard Pacey, of Ponomah, Ill., an old friend of
the deceased. Mr. Catton had been in poor health for a number of years, the
result of an injury to his leg. The limb had been twice amputated, the
second operation taking place about two weeks before his death. Paralysis
followed the operation and caused his death. He has been an intense
sufferer. He resided here many years ago and has many friends among the early
settlers. Thomas Catton, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Holson, Mrs. Flora
Grant and Ira Catton and wife, of Brimfield, attended the funeral.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, October 29, 1896, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
St. Sgt. Holland Catton Air
Crash Victim Over Vils, Austria
Sgt. Holland Catton, 19, was killed in an air crash, July 16, 1945, over Vils,
Austria, according to an official telegram, August 4, by the War
Department to his parents Mr. and Mrs. Everette E. Catton of Brimfield. No
further details have been received to date.
Holland would have been 20 years old had he lived until July 23. He was the
oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Catton and has a brother Dale in the Merchant Marines
and a brother Robert Dean at home. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Aug. 9, 1944, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
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Memorial Services For Holland E. Catton
Memorial services for Staff-Sergeant Holland E. Catton will be held from the
Union Church here at 2:30 DST, Friday afternoon, June 17, conducted by the
Reverend T. S. Hargreaves.
Rolland was killed in a plane accident over Austria, July 16, 1945. He enlisted
in the Air Corps October 13, 1943 and went overseas in January of 1945.
Graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Post 452 in the
Brimfield cemetery. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Jun. 16,
1949, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Mrs. Isabelle Catton
Mrs. Isabelle Maple Catton, widow of James Catton and a former resident of
Brimfield was buried at the Texas cemetery Sunday, February 18. Mrs. Catton who
has been living with her daughter, Phoebe Maple, in Los Angeles, had recently
come to Pontiac for a visit with another daughter Mrs. Maude Edwards and died
there following a stroke. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Feb. 29,
1940, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN CALLED TO HIS
REWARD
James Catton
James Catton was born in Scopwick, England, July 21, 1882. He came to this
country with his parents, Joseph and Martha Catton, now deceased, in May, 1866.
They settled in Brimfield, where he grew to manhood and spent most of his life.
On Dec. 27, 1883 he was united in marriage to Chloey Whittington in Peoria,
Ill., who passed away May 31, 1903.
To this union were born five children all of whom survive him, namely Roy C.
Catton of St. Paul, Minnesota, Mrs. Olive Imes of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Pearl Cook
of Richmond, Ind., Mrs. Beulah Welte of Farmington, Ill., and Duane Noel Catton
of St. Paul, Minn., and four grandchildren.
He was one of a family of ten children all of whom survive him but one, George
Leslie Catton, who died in 1900. Those living are William Catton of Scotland,
South Dakota, Mrs. Mary Bassett of Brimfield, Ill., John Catton of Amboy, Ill.,
Mrs. Anna Grant of Elmwood, Ill., Ernest J. Catton of Brimfield, Mrs. Martha
McCartney of Brimfield, Mrs. Lizzie McGrane of Peoria and Bert L. Catton of
Cottonwood, Minnesota.
He was married again on July 4, 1910 to Mrs. Isabelle Maple of Trivoli, Ill.,
who survives.
He was a member of the Brimfield Camp No. 847, Modern Woodmen of America.
He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Howard Cook at Richmond, Ind.,
at twelve o'clock Thursday, March 10, 1921.
The body was brought back to Brimfield and the funeral held from the Methodist
church at 2 o'clock last Sunday afternoon. Rev. Bradburn officiating. The
interment was in the Brimfield cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to sincerely thank the friends and neighbors at our old home for their
kindness so generously extended at the time of the burial of our dear father,
James Catton.
The Children
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Mar. 17, 1921, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
John Catton, for many years a resident of West Jersey township,
Stark county, Illinois, past away last Saturday at his home, after an illness of
several years. The funeral services were held Monday at 2:00 o'clock in the West
Jersey Methodist Episcopal church and were very largely attended by neighbors
and friends.
Mr. Catton was born in Lincolnshire, England, October 27, 1832, a son of Thomas
and Mary (Clark) Catton, and was reared to the occupation of a farmer under his
father's direction. At the early age of seven years, he began life for himself,
at first receiving only eight cents a day and having to board himself. At the
age of twelve his wages had been increased to sixteen cents a day, and later he
received seven dollars and a half and board for six months. He then began
working by the year for twenty dollars, later receiving twenty-five dollars and
twenty-seven dollars and a half, and for his last year's work in his native land
obtained seventy dollars. Saving enough money to pay his passage, Mr. Catton and
a brother-in-law crossed the Atlantic in 1855, during the year of the Crimean
war, and first stopped at White Pigeon, Michigan, having then only twenty-five
cents with which to pay for breakfast upon reaching that place. He found
employment at Sturgis, Michigan, at fourteen dollars a month and considered
himself rich at once. During his ten month stay at that place he saved one
hundred dollars in gold. He then came to Brimfield, Peoria county, Illinois,
where he took a contract to grab forty acres of land, which he accomplished with
the aid of another man, receiving one dollar and a half a day and boarding
himself. Later he engaged in digging wells for six months, during which time he
cleared four hundred dollars and for the following six months he rented a coal
mine at Brimfield, which he operated by means of hired help but this venture did
not prove a success. Subsequently he rented a mine of Mr. Riggs, which he
operated for seven years during which time he erected a stone house in
Brimfield, in company with another person, which he later traded for one hundred
and twenty acres of land near Algna, Kossuth county, Iowa, but never resided
thereon, although he owned the place for twenty years.
While a resident of Brimfield, Mr. Catton was married at Peoria to Miss Alice J.
Bently of the former place, who was born in Greene county, Pennsylvania, a
daughter of Henry H. and Grace W. (Whatmough) Bently, natives of England, born
near Roachdale, where their marriage was celebrated.
Eight sons and two daughters were the fruits of this union, of whom two sons
have gone on before. Those living are as follows: Arthur, Alfred, George, Fred,
Carl, Francis, Alice (Plankael), Grace (Williams).
Mr. Catton continued to reside in Brimfield until 1873 when he moved to West
Jersey township, Stark county, at first purchasing eighty acres, and in
connection with farming also engaged in mining coal. A few years later he bought
out his brother, and added eighty acres to his place and still later traded his
Iowa land for another eighty acre tract. In this way he added to his original
purchase until he had several hundred acres of good farming and mining land.
During the gold excitement he made a trip to Pike's Peak to dig for the precious
metal, but as he did not meet with wonderful success and got home-sick, he soon
afterwards returned home, satisfied to make his money in a slower but surer way,
upon the farm and in the coal mines. He was an ardent supporter of Republican
principles, having voted with that party since 1860 when he supported Lincoln.
He and his estimable wife were active and prominent members of the West Jersey
Methodist Episcopal church, and leading and influential citizens of the
community and have always had the respect and esteem of all who knew them.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Feb. 21, 1912, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
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John Catton died at his home at West Jersey, the latter part of the week. The
funeral services were held on Monday. Many relatives and friends from here were
in attendance. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Feb. 22, 1912, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
BRIMFIELD - Chalmer L. Catton, 75, a lifelong resident of rural Brimfield, died in St. Francis Hospital, Peoria, yesterday morning.
Services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Union Church of Brimfield, of which he was a member. The Rev. Kenneth Stuckey will officiate, and burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at Schreiner Funeral Home. Brimfield, 4 to 9 p.m. today.
He was born in Millbrook Township May 19, 1891, a son of Charles and Alice Church Catton and married Mabel Whittaker Jan. 21, 1913 in Brimfield.
She survives together with three sons, Vern of Peoria, Chalmer Jr. of Brimfield, and Charles of Canoga Park, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Lindsey of Canoga Park; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Hick of Farmington and Mrs. Blanche Savage of Brimfield; one brother, Forrest of Peoria. One brother, one son, and one grandchild died earlier.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union Church building fund.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Chalmer Catton, Jr., 82, or rural Brimfield, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday, April 13, 2007, at Proctor Hospital, Peoria, IL. Chalmer was born January 28, 1925, in Brimfield Township, Illinois, the son of Chalmer L. and Mabel E. Whittaker Catton, he married Mildred DeWolfe. She preceded him in death in 1976. He then married Mila Cesares on March 17, 1993, in the Phillipines. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, Roger (and Lynne) Catton of Yates City, IL; three granddaughters, Brittany Catton, Kelsey Catton, and Morgan Catton, all of Yates City, IL. His parents preceded him in death. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a farmer for 59 years, retiring in 1997. Cremation rites have been accorded. There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the B.Y.E. Ambulance Service of a charity of the donor's choice.
(Obituary from Hammitt-Hott Home, unknown date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Brimfield - Charles Arthur Catton, 72, formerly of National City, Calif., formerly of Brimfield, died Monday, Sept. 6, 1999, at Friendly Manor in National City. He was born Oct. 5, 1926, in Brimfield to Chalmer and Mabel Whittaker Catton. Surviving are one son, Dennis of Riverside, Calif.; one sister, Shirley Lindsey of Princeville, and two brothers, Vern of Lakeland, Fla., and Chalmer Jr. of Brimfield. He was a World War II veteran. He was a retired welder. Cremation has been accorded. Inurnment will be in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego. There will be no services. Caring Cremation Services in San Diego is in charge of arrangements.
(Peoria Journal Star, Friday, Sep. 10, 1999, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Brimfield - Dale E. Catton, 70, of Brimfield died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born Oct. 30, 1927, in Brimfield to Everett L. and Edith E. Crady Catton. Surviving are one son, Mark of Brimfield; one daughter, Denise Shirk of Peoria; four grandchildren; one brother, Robert of Washington, Ill.; and
Louise Cheney of Brimfield, with whom he made his home. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Catton, and one brother. He worked as an inspector for Hiram Walker & Sons for 18 years. He then was a truck driver for McDougal Hartman Co., retiring in 1983. He was a member of Teamsters' Local 627. He was a Korean War Marine Corps veteran.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hammitt-Hott Funeral Home in Princeville. The Rev. Dr. Gladys Herzog will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the B.Y.E. Ambulance Service or the American Heart Association.
(Peoria Journal Star, Friday, Sep. 25, 1998, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Earl Howard Catton, 64, of 2016 E. Harvard died at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at Proctor Hospital. Born April 2, 1928, in West Jersey to Carl and Myrtle Quine Catton, he married Hannelore A. "Lori" Krause on Nov. 3, 1948, in Augsburg, Germany. She survives, along with two sons, Howard L. of Washington and Michael H. of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Heidi) Hainline of Peoria; one brother, Harvey of Princeville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. He worked in air conditioning and refrigeration at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria for 43 years. He was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1220 and served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wilton Mortuary. The Rev. Gary J. McBrien will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until service time at the mortuary. Entombment will be in Springdale Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association. (Peoria Journal Star, Friday, Apr. 24, 1992, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Funeral Services For Mrs. Catton Are Held Sunday
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Schreiner Funeral Home for Mrs. Mae Catton, who passed away Friday morning in the Belwood Nursing Home. She had been in ill health for several months.
Rev. Kenneth Stuckey officiated at the services. Burial was in the Brimfield cemetery. Pallbearers were Willard Hasselbacher, Wilson Kleinhart, Harold Cecil, Clarence W. Catton, Harold Shane, and Bert Eberle.
She was born in Princeville township May 12, 1880, a daughter of Charles and Sarah Robison Shane. She was united in marriage to Frank F. Catton November 30, 1898 near Princeville. Mr. Catton preceded her in death August 15, 1956.
To this union three chidren were born, Everett Catton and Mrs. Mildred Huey of Brimfield and a son, Laurence Catton, who passed away in Kewanee February 11, 1956.
She was a member of the Brimfield Methodist church.
Surviving are a son, a daughter, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Laura Ward of Blair, Neb.; and two brothers, Fred Shane of Peoria and William Shane of Elmwood. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Eleanor Catton, June 10, 1972, beloved wife of the late Paul Catton; dear mother of Paul (Corinne), Thomas (Patricia) and Judith (Frank) Pagano; grandmother of seven; sister of Albert Lodge. Funeral Tuesday, 8:45 a.m., from John M. Pedersen & Sons Chapel, 4338 Fullerton Ave., to St. Mark' Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Brimfield, Ill. Visitation begins Monday 6 p.m. 235-1610. (Chicago Daily Tribune, Jun 12, 1972, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Peoria - Hannelore A. "Lori" Catton, 70, formerly of 2016 E. Harvard, died at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, July 18, 1996, at the Lutheran Home. Born July 20, 1925, in Wuppertai, Germany, to Helmuth and Marge Crause, she married Earl H. Catton on Nov. 3, 1948, in Augsburg, Germany.
He died April 22, 1993 in Peoria.
Surviving are two sons, Howard of Washington, Ill., and Michael H. of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. Dean (Heidi) Hainline of Peoria; one sister, Inge Meier of Wuppertai; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She worked for Miracle Mart for 25 years, retiring as manager in 1982. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and Proctor Hospital Auxiliary. She was also a member of Salem Lutheran Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Wilton Mortuary. The Rev. Stephen D. Barnes will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the mortuary. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran Home. (Peoria Journal Star, Saturday, July 20, 1996, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Princeville - Harley L. Catton, 77, of Princeville, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Methodist Medical Center Emergency Department, Peoria.
He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Princeville, where services will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. the Rev. Harry Losey will officiate. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the church fellowship hall. Burial will be in Princeville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to his church or to the American Lung Association. Hammitt-Hott Funeral Home, Princeville, is in charge of arrangements.
Born May 8, 1926 in West Jersey, the son of Carl and Myrtle (Quine) Catton, he married Lila M. Johnson on Nov. 4, 1946, in Belton, Texas.
She survives, as do two sons, Larry E. (Marjorie) Catton of Dunlap and Stephen H. Catton of Princeville; two daughters, Mrs. Don (Pam) Diver of Dunlap and Mrs. Terry (Timie Sue) Rasmussen of Princeville; seven grandchildren' and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. He was a World War II Army veteran. He first worked as a section hand for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad for 13 years, then worked for Thermogas as a bulk driver for 25 years, retiring in 1986. (Kewanee Star Courier, unknown date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
WASHINGTON - Helen Juanita Catton, 76, Washington, formerly of Toulon, passed away at 10"52 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Juanita was born July 2, 1931, in Williamsburg, Kan., to Elmer and Ida Mae Hammock Jackson. She married Charles Roy Catton in 1952 in Toulon. He died on Dec. 6, 1992, in Peoria.
Survivors include one son, Ed (Lisa) Catton of Washington; one brother, Elmer (Lottie) Jackson of Tennessee; four sisters, Marie Termot of Michigan, Edith Mae (Chris) Dennis of Oak Run, Ill., Jean (Raymond) Salisbury of Kentucky and Beth Winkler of North Dakota; and four loving grandchildren, Sarah, Blake, Tyler and Chase.
Juanita had been an active member of Sunnyland Church of the Nazarene and also Leisure Acres, where she had been librarian and assisted in bingo games.
One of her favorite pastimes was being a Washington Panther fan and watching her grandchildren play sports.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday at Sunnyland Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Randy Lingenfelter officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mason-White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to her church or the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
(Peoria Journal Star, Nov. 28, 2007, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Washington - Howard L. Catton, 54, of Washington died at 7:36 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, in the emergency room at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born May 12, 1949, in Peoria to Earl H. and Hannelore Buechel Catton, he married Gretchen Y. Yeager on Feb. 11, 1978, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Erin (and Roy) Lane of Morton; one brother, Mike (and Pat) of Peoria; one sister, Heidi (and Dean) Hainline of Dunlap; and two grandchildren. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran. He was an electrician at Caterpillar Inc. for for more than 32 years.
He was of the Lutheran faith. he was a member of Peoria Skeet & Trap Club, National Skeet Shooting Association, National Rifle Association, Tremont Gun Club and Bi-State Sportsman Club.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Wilton Mortuary, where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The Rev. John Bates will officiate. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to any charity. (Peoria Journal Star, Wednesday, October 22, 2003, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Ira Clark Catton, son of William and Ann Pacey Catton was born in Brimfield township June 16, 1861 and died at his residence in Brimfield April 6, 1926 in the 65th year of his age. His parents came from England in 1854 and settled on a farm in Brimfield township, which they developed and improved. They became the parents of ten children, all of whom but two survive, Mr. Albert Catton and Mrs. Ulysses Grant.
Reared on a farm, when he came to maturity Mr. Catton took up the business of farming for himself. Being industrious and a good manager, he was very successful. On March 2, 1887 he was married to Miss Catherine Jane Callister, To this union two children were born, Ira Dale, who died in infancy, and Mrs. Neva Jane Forney.
Mrs. Catherine Catton died January 11, 1904. Though quite young at the time, the daughter took charge of the home, and on her marriage her father resided with her. On October 4, 1912 he married Mrs. Cora Turner Ford, and established a home in Brimfield. Mr. Catton was a man of pleasing personality and fine character, acquaintance with him was a privilege. Successful in his private affairs, he was
interested in the good of the community, and always ready to do his part in the support of every good cause. His domestic relations were of the happiest. He was strongly attached to his two grandchildren, Ira Dale and Miriam Irene Forney, and was deeply bereaved by their early deaths.
He belonged to the Woodman Lodge, and the brothers of the order as mark of respect to his memory attended the service as a body. Although not a member of the church, Mr. Catton was a Christian in truth, principles and practice, and lead a well rounded, kindly, helpful, useful life.
His illness extended over a considerable period and he has been confined to the house since December 22. Throughout that time he has been an excellent patient, cheerful and uncomplaining, and appreciative of the [ ] of the physician and the tender ministrations of his wife and daughter, who have been constant and unfailing in their attentions. He thought much of his friends and was always glad to have them whenever it was thought that they should be admitted.
We are saddened by his passing, but hope to meet him in that land where there shall be no parting. The funeral service was held on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the M. E. church, the sermon being by Dr. [ ], and was very largely attended. The pall bearers were Fred Arber, [ ] Blundy, John Bitner, [ ] Clark, John Rusk and S. H. [ ].
Card of Thanks
We desire to sincerely thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and help during the illness and at the time of the death of our loved one. And also we thank the Croquet club, with which he spent so many happy hours, for their beautiful gift of flowers.
Mrs. Ira C. Catton Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Forney
(Brimfield News, Thursday, April 15, 1926, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Galesburg - June Anne Catton, 77, of Galesburg, formerly of Brimfield, died at 8:33 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. She was born Oct. 4, 1926, in Brimfield to Rex and Violet Moline Stutler. Surviving are one son, Dennis of Riverside, Calif.; Everett Howe of Galesburg, with whom she made her home; one granddaughter; one brother, Bernard Stutler of England; and two stepsisters, Dorothy Erickson of Galva and Betty Youngstrom of Cambridge. She was preceded in death by one son.
She retired as a secretary for the employment development department of the state of California. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood. The Rev. Sharon Treptow will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery in Brimfield.
(Peoria Journal Star, Friday, June 4, 2004, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Mabel Catton, 100, of Brimfield Dies
Brimfield - Mabel E. Catton, 100, formerly of rural Brimfield, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 1994, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Knoxville. Born Oct. 30, 1894, in French Grove to Arthur and Elizabeth Hamilton Whittaker, she married Chalmer Catton Sr. on Jan. 13, 1913, in Brimfield.
He died in 1966 in Peoria. One son, Bernard, one brother, one sister, and one grand-daughter also preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons, Chalmer Jr. of Brimfield, Charles of Riverside, Calif., and Vern of Lakeland, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Shirley) Lindsey of Princeville; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was a member of Union Church in Brimfield. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hammitt-Hott Funeral Home in Princeville. The Rev. Jean M. Carmean will officiate. Visitation will be
one hour before services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church or Good Samaritan Nursing Home.
((Peoria Journal Star, Thursday, December 1, 1994, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Marie M. Catton, 71, of 1019 E. Maywood was pronounced dead at 6:10 p.m. Monday, April 26, 1993, at her residence. Born Jan. 21, 1922, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to John and Molly Dial, she married Neil Catton on May 14, 1969, in Eureka. He died June 2, 1982. She also was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters. Surviving are one daughter, Beverly Pullen of Princeville, and four grandchildren. She was a former sales representative at Sparr Clothing Store in Peoria before she retired. She attended Forrest Hill United Methodist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home, where visitation will be one hour before services. The Rev. Dan Demin will officiate. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Danville National Cemetery in Danville. Memorials may be made to the Peoria Christian Center. (Peoria Journal Star, Wednesday, April 28, 1993, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Paul A. Catton, of Hoffman Estates for 45 years - Paul A. Catton, 75, died Tuesday, Jan. 23. Arrangements are being made by Cremation Society of Illinois, 847-577-6505. (Chicago Suburban Daily Herald, Jan. 26, 2007, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Katherine Whittaker
Catton
Mrs. Kate Whittaker Catton died at Elm Haven hospital in Elmwood Sunday evening.
Funeral services will be held from the Methodist church in Brimfield Thursday
afternoon at two o'clock. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Dec. 2, 1943, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Mrs. Albert Catton
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert Catton were held in the Methodist Church here
Thursday afternoon, the Reverend Chas. E. Dunlevy officiating. Hymns were sung
by Rudolph Savage accompanied by Mildred Pacey. Burial was in the Brimfield
cemetery beside her husband, who passed away in 1940. Pall bearers were John
Schelkopf, John Hines, Joe Carroll, Reginald Walliker, C. M. Travis and Fred
Wyman.
Katherine Whittaker was the daughter of Robert Whittaker and [Frances Parnell]
Whittaker, born in Millbrook township October 2, 1867.
She was married to Albert Catton March 5, 1890 and their golden wedding
anniversary was celebrated before her husband's death in August of 1940. Their
home had always been in this community.
Mrs. Catton died at Elm Haven hospital in Elmwood Sunday. She had been there for
ten days, following a fall at her home north of town.
She is survived by one son, William Catton, in service at Camp Edwards, Mass.;
two brothers, William Whittaker of Toulon, and Roy Whittaker of Laura. A sister,
Mrs. Martha Catton and a brother, Arthur, and her husband preceded her in death.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Dec. 9, 1943, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Frank Catton passed away Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mildred Huey after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 DST, at the Taylor Funeral Home Friday afternoon, with Rev. T. C. Hargreaves officiating. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Aug. 16, 1956, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Franklin T. Catton
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Taylor Funeral home for Frank
T. Catton who passed away Wednesday morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Mildred Huey. He had been in poor health for a number of years. Rev. T. C.
Hargreaves officiated at the services. Burial was in Brimfield cemetery. Pall
bearers were Dale Catton, Robert Catton, Reginald Walliker, Harold Meehan,
Clarence Catton and Andrew Whittaker.
He was born near Brimfield October 21, 1876, the son of Thomas and Jane (Hurd)
Catton. He was united in marriage to Mae E. Shane November 30, 1898 near
Princeville.
To this union three children were born, Everett Catton and Mrs. Mildred Huey of
Brimfield, and a son Laurence Catton who passed away in Kewanee February 14,
1956.
Surviving are the wife, two children, three grandchildren, two great
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Lena Meehan of Brimfield. Three brothers,
Rado, Herbert and Arthur and one sister, Mrs. Ada Whittaker preceded him in
death.
One grandson, Rolland Catton, gave his life July 16, 1945, while in the service
of his country. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Aug. 23, 1956, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
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Funeral services for John Francis Catton, 68, who died while undergoing surgery
at St. Francis hospital in Kewanee Saturday morning, were held Monday afternoon
at West Jersey.
Mr. Catton injured a wrist some time ago and later fractured the same arm. After
infection set in he was taken to the hospital for surgery on the arm Saturday.
He is survived by his wife and the following children: Clifton of LaFayette;
Clarence of Brimfield; Vernon and Gene of West Jersey; Vincent of Castleton;
Leslie, Mrs. Evaline King and Mrs. Lois Chamberlain of Toulon; Mrs. Lela Leadley
of Buda and Mrs. Alice Sturm of Dakota.
Mr. Catton grew to manhood in the West Jersey vicinity. Burial was in the West
Jersey cemetery. (Brimfield News, Thursday, May 25, 1950, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
YATES CITY - Mrs. Nora Catton, 62, of Yates City, died in Graham Hospital, Canton, yesterday afternoon.
She was born in Princeville Nov. 11, 1904, a daughter of Fred and Emma Streitmatter Rumbold and was married to Clarence Catton Feb. 21, 1927.
He survives, along with two sons, Norman of Farmington, and Gerald, at home; four grandchildren; five brothers, Edward and Harry Rumbold, both of Peoria, Fred of Garden Grove, Calif., Floyd of Long Beach, Calif., and Herbert of Princeton; and two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Martha) Gehrig of Princeville and Mrs. Walter (Florence) Rickeman of Chillicothe.
She had resided all her life in the Brimfield and Yates City community. She had been in ill health six years.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Patterson Funeral Home, Elmwood, the Rev. Richard Swain officiating. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Roy [Cleveland] Catton died last week in Florida according to word received by
relatives. The family resides in St. Paul, Minn., and returned there following
his death. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, two sisters, Mrs. Ollie
Johnson and Mrs. Beulah Welt of Chicago, and one brother, Duane of St. Paul.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Mar. 17, 1949, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
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Baby Raymond Eugene Catton died May 5 in Children's hospital in Chicago.
The baby, ill since his birth in Peoria March 1, was the son of Robert Dean and
Helen Lundolph Catton of Elmwood, who survive. He also leaves a
brother Rolland. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Everett Catton of Brimfield and
Mr. and Mrs. John Lundolph of Kickapoo.
Graveside services will be held at Calvary cemetery by the Reverend Thos. C.
Harrison. (Brimfield News, Thursday, May 8, 1958, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Pearl Catton
Word has been received by Joe McCartney of the sudden death in Peoria of Mrs.
Howard Cook, the former Pearl Catton. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Dec. 16, 1948, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Paul R. Catton
Death came suddenly Tuesday morning to Paul R. [Riley] Catton of 915 N.
Sacramento Blvd. in Chicago.
Mr. Catton was born Dec. 6, 1904 in Brimfield to Lorado B. and Katherine Riley
Catton. He married Eleanor Lodge in Salem, Ohio and they have
lived 31 years in Chicago. The wife and three children, Paul J., Thomas and
Judith survive. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Simmons
of Brimfield and Mrs. Dorothy McGilvrey of Kent, Ohio and a brother, Walter
Catton of Chicago. A twin brother and his parents preceded him in
death. There are 3 nieces and 3 nephews.
Visitation will be this afternoon and evening at the Taylor Funeral Home with
recitation of the rosary at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held
tomorrow morning at St. Joseph's church, the Reverend Thos. C. Harrison
officiating and interment will be in Calvary cemetery.
Pall bearers will be Dale Meehan, Harold Meehan, Everett Catton, Ted Simmons,
Jack McGilvrey and Andy Whittaker. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Sep. 25, 1958, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Mrs. Alice Catton died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Florence Hick in Farmington Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the Taylor Funeral Home at 2 o'clock. Elder C. G. Tuland, pastor of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Galesburg will officiate. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Feb. 5, 1959, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
The Brimfield News Brimfield, IL (Peoria Co.) Thursday, February 12, 1959
Mrs. Alice Catton
Mrs. Mary Alice Catton died Wednesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Florence Hick in Farmington.
Funeral services were held here Saturday afternoon at the Taylor Funeral Home.
Pastor C. G. Tuland of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiated. Burial was
in Brimfield cemetery. Pall bearers were grandsons Keith and Richard Savage,
Vern, Charles and J. Catton, Neal Catton.
Mrs. Catton was born June 15, 1867 in Brimfield. She was married to Charles L.
Catton on February 2, 1888. Following his death, Oct. 8, 1913, she resided in
Brimfield for some time before going to Peoria some 30 years ago.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Hick and Mrs. Blanche Savage, three sons,
Chalmer of Brimfield, Ralph F. of Peoria and Forrest of Elmwood, nine
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and two sisters. She was
a member of a prominent pioneer family of this community, the Church family.
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Feb. 12, 1959, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Laurence Franklin Catton, well known Kewanee barber, died unexpectedly of a
heart attack at St. Francis hospital in Kewaunee Saturday night.
He lived at 810 Pine St. and was the past president of Kewanee Barber's Union
and Past President of Kewaunee Aerie of Eagles.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Cavanaught and Schuenaman
Funeral Parlor in Kewanee, conducted by the Rev. Loyal
Thompson and burial was in the Evergreen Memory cemetery there.
Mr. Catton was born in Millbrook township Jan. 23, 1899, a son of Frank and May
Shane Catton. He was married to Lavone Adams in Peoria June
23, 1923.
Surviving are the wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ray Cruse,
also of Kewanee, and two grandsons, also his parents, a brother, Everett Catton
and a sister,
Mrs. Mildred Huey, both of Brimfield. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Feb. 16, 1956, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
A son, Larry Rolland Catton, was born on Saturday, September 24 to Mr. and Mrs.
Dale Catton of Peoria.
The baby who had been in an incubator since its birth, died Tuesday morning.
Burial was in the Brimfield cemetery Tuesday afternoon. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Sep. 29, 1949, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Mrs. Lorado [Catherine] Catton
Funeral services were held here from St. Joseph's church Monday morning for Mrs.
Catherine Margaret Catton, the Reverend Thomas C. Harrison
officiating.
Mrs. Catton died Tuesday afternoon at St. Anne's hospital in Chicago where the
family has resided for many years.
Mrs. Catton was born in Brimfield July 12, 1870, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh Riley. Forty five years of her life were spent in Brimfield.
She taught school in Illinois, Alabama and Ohio.
Her husband, Lorado Catton, also of Brimfield, died in July of 1944. The family
home for a number of years has been in Chicago and since the
death of her husband, her home has been with her son, Walter.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Catherine Simmons of Peoria; Mrs. Dorothy
McGilbrey of Kent, Ohio and two sons, Paul and Walter of Chicago.
There are eight grandchildren - Paul Catton in military service in Newfoundland;
Tommy and Judy Catton of Chicago; Teddy Simmons, in service
in Germany, Danny and Wayne Simmons of Peoria; Wallie and Jackis McGilbrey of
Kent, Ohio.
Two sisters, Mary and Sarah Riley precede her in death.
Burial was in Calvary cemetery and pall bearers were nephews Harold, Dale and
Arthur Meehan, Andrew Whittaker, Jr., Lawrence Catton of
Kewanee and Everett Catton. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Jan. 29,
1962, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
John T. Catton
John Catton died Thursday at Rock Falls where he made his home with a daughter.
Funeral services were held Saturday with burial in the family lot at Amboy. Hi
sisters, Mrs. Henry McCartney and Mrs. Lizzie McGrane of Peoria, accompanied by
Charles and Harold McCartney attended the funeral. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Dec.21, 1944, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Lawrence Edward Catton
Lawrence Edward Catton, eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Catton of West
Jersey, died on Jan. 2 of appendicitis. Funeral services were held at the West
Jersey church Jan. 4 at 2:00 o'clock. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Jan. 8, 1931, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Lorado Butler Catton
The body of Rado Catton was brought to Brimfield from his home in Chicago
Wednesday and burial was in Calvary cemetery. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
Jul. 13, 1944, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
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Lorado B. Catton
Lorado B. Catton, son of Thomas and Jane Herd Catton was born on a farm near
Brimfield May 14, 1872, the third son of a family of six. He received his
education in the district school, Brimfield High, Brown's Business College and
Dixon College.
He was married to Miss Kate Riley of Brimfield July 25, 1901 by Rev. Jas.
Shannon, and to this union six children were born. Twin sons, Thomas and Arthur
Lorado passed away in infancy. Those left to mourn his loss of a kind and loving
husband and father, grandfather and brother are his wife Katie; sons Paul Riley
and Walter Franklyn of Chicago; daughter Mrs. Robert Simmons (Kathryn) Peoria
and Mrs. Robert McGilvrey (Dorothy) of Akron, Ohio; grandchildren Paul Albert,
Thomas Lorado and Judith Ann Catton of Chicago; and John Robert McGilvrey of
Akron; a brother, Frank Catton and a sister, Mrs. H. L. Meehan. Two brothers,
Herbert E. and Arthur M. Catton and a sister, Mrs. Andrew Whittaker preceded him
in death.
Mr. Catton purchased the grain elevator in Brimfield and operated it until 1912,
when he sold and moved south to Greenville, Ala. where he spent seven years.
From there he moved to Salem, Ohio, where he was employed by the Mullins Co.
When he returned to his old home state he located in Chicago where he remained
till the time of his death.
Five years ago he had a cerebral hemorrhage, from which he never fully
recovered. On Friday morning, July 7, he was taken to the Lutheran Deaconess
hospital to prepare for an operation, but he had a fifth stroke on the following
Monday morning and passed away later in the day. At his bedside were his wife,
two sons and a daughter-in-law.
Funeral services were held in the Chapel by Rev. C. Clifford and interment was
in Calvary cemetery near his two little sons, Wednesday with Rev. Thomas
Harrison in charge.
Mr. Catton will be remembered by his friends as strictly honest in all his
dealings, a good neighbor and a kind friend. (Brimfield News, Thursday,
July 20, 1944, submitted by
Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)