Obituaries: K

West Peoria - A. Marguerite Witherbee Karls, 85, of West Peoria, formerly of Wonder Lake, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Manor Care Health Services in Peoria. Born June 14, 1919, in Galesburg to Ezra and Grace Mae Catton Williams, she married Lawrence Witherbee on Jan. 13, 1962, in Galesburg. He died July 1, 1978, in Woodstock. She later married Joseph Karls on March 4, 1980, in Ringwood. He died June 29, 1980, in Wonder Lake. She also was preceded in death by two sons, James L. Day and J. Larry Day; two sisters; two brothers; and one great-grandson. She worked as a waitress in the Peoria area for many years. Services will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. The Rev. Nolan Harwood will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Windridge Cemetery in Cary. Memorials may be made to West Peoria Fire and Rescue, Peoria Animal Welfare Shelter or any charity. (Peoria Journal Star, Jul. 7, 2004, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)

PEORIA - Alice B. Kennedy, 80, formerly of Peoria died at 4 p.m. Monday, May 11, 1992, at Maole Lawn Homes in Eureka.

Born Sept. 7, 1911, in Brimfield to Harry and Viola M. Keefer Pacey, she married John Kennedy in September 1932. He died Feb. 20, 1964, in Peoria. Two brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Gloria) Severns of Metamora; one brother, Willard Pacey of Peoria; two sisters, Eleanor Celmer of Montgomery and Mrs. Harry (Margaret) Brown of Peoria; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.

Private services will be Thursday at Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. The Rev. James M. Sandy will officiate. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

BRIMFIELD - Kay Ashley Kingdon, 62, of 212 E. Calhoun died at 5:56 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at her residence.

Born Dec. 10, 1940, in Peoria to Burton N. and Elizabeth A. Short Ashley, she married Frank L. Kingdon on Nov. 28, 1994, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. He survives.

Also surviving are one son, Scott (and Laura) Cecil of Perryburg, Ohio; one daughter, Marsha (and William) Dietemyer of Elmore, Ohio; one stepson, Randy (and Bev) of Brimfield: one stepdaughter, Debbie (and Larry) Blackburn of Brimfield; two brothers, David (and Diana) Ashley of North Aurora and Brian (and Debbie) Ashley of Piedmont, S.C.; one siter, Sue (and Robert) Ashley-Lankin of East Peoria; two grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood. The Rev. Don Blasing will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the BYE Ambulance or to the Central Illinois Cancer Treatment Center.

BRIMFIELD - Carrie M. Kingdon, 81, of Brimfield died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1992, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

Born May 18, 1910, in Peoria County to Frank and Dolly Tucker Slayton, she married J. Lester Kingdon on Dec. 5, 1928, in Brimfield. He died Feb. 14, 1966. Three sisters also preceded her in death.

Surviving are two sons, Frank and Ralph, both of Brimfield; two sisters, Ruth Morton of Elmwood and Mary Baughman of Yates City; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at her church, the Rev. Jean Carmean officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Patterson Funeral Home, Elmwood. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.

BRIMFIELD - Mildred A. Kingdon, 98, formerly of Brimfield, died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003, at Rosewood Care Center of Peoria, where she was a resident.

Born March 4, 1904, in Princeville to Gilbert and Rosa Bush Mendenhall, she married Willis E. Kingdon on Aug. 15, 1923, in Peoria. He died in May 1963 in Peoria.

She also was preceded in death by one son, Willis F., one daughter, Jo Ann Hudson, and three sisters.

She worked in the parts department at Caterpiller Inc. for 26 years, retiring in 1970.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Woolsey Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria, where visitation will be one hour before. Cremation has been accorded. Private burial of ashes will be in Brimfield Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Brimfield Community Dream Scholarship Fund, in care of Una Hartman, 323 Clinton St., Brimfield, IL 61517.

BRIMFIELD - Phyllis Mae (Reinhart) Kingdon, age 78, formerly of Brimfield, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2007, at her home surrounded by her family in Amboy, Wash.

Phyllis was born July 4, 1928, in Brimfield,, to Martin & Ida Reinhart. Phyllis married John F. Kingdon in Brimfield, Ill., on Jan. 15, 1947. They were happily married for 60 years.

Phyllis loved to cook and enjoyed traveling, camping, western and musical movies, John Wayne and the Lawrence Welk show. She also enjoyed time spent with her family.

Survivors include her husband, John Kingdon; daughter, Cheryl Stockman of California; son, Steve Kingdon of Caifornia; son, David Kingdon of Washington state; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Phyllis went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, so we are having a Celebration of Life Service on July 21, 2007, at 2 p.m. at Vineyard Community Church, 1320 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the American Heart Association in her memory.

BRIMFIELD - Willis F. "Bud" Kingdon, 66, of rural Brimfield died at 3:47 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 1992, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

Born March 4, 1926, in Brimfield to Willis E. and Mildred Mendelhall Kingdon, he married Ruth M. Plack on March 16, 1947, in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother of Peoria; one daughter, Mrs. John (Karen) Miller of Yates City; one son, Ronald of Brimfield; two sisters, JoAnn Hudson of Peoria and Lois Mae Anderson of Medina, Ohio; and four grandchildren.

He was a farmer, retiring in 1991. A World War II Marine veteran, he was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Brimfield, Brimfield American Legion Post 452 and served on the Brimfield Cemetery Board for more than 25 years.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at his church. The Rev. Paul Hoecker will officiate. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.

Benjamin Kneer

Benjamin Kneer [First name is actually Benedict...correction and photo by John Melton], one of the old and respected citizens of this vicinity, died at the home of his son, Joe Kneer, near Williamsfield, on Friday night, November 17. The funeral services were held in Brimfield at St. Joseph's church Tuesday morning and the remains were laid to rest in Cavalry cemetery, by the side of his wife, who died many years ago. (Brimfield News, Nov. 23, 1911, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Erhard Kramm Dies After Long Illness (May 4, 1837- June 11, 1918)

Erhard Kramm a resident of Peoria for 64 years died at 9:30 o'clock last evening at his residence, 1110 North Madison Street after an illness of some duration.

He was born in Germany and lived there until 1837 when he was 17 years old when the family came to America. In 1854 he came to Peoria where he established a retail and wholesale coal business. His marriage to Miss Emilie Caquelin of Ottawa Illinois took place in this city in 1863.

Mr. Kramm was a member of the Masonic order and was a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Peoria. He was universally regarded as a man of highest principals and fine character and leaves hosts of friends to mourn his loss.

He is survived by four sons, Harold Kramm of Indianapolis, and Charles Kramm, Dr. Erhard Kramm Jr., and Dr William Kramm all of Peoria.

Funeral services will take place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Winzler Chapel with Rev. F.B. Bess of the German Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be made in Springdale Cemetery. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Mary Kocak)

CHILLICOTHE - Ezra Ralph Krey, 83, of Ocala, Fla, since 1976, formerly of Chillicothe, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000, at Harborside Healthcare in Ocala.

Born March 7, 1916, in Elmwood to John and Lucy Krey, he married Gladys J. Lawson. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Ralph (and Nancy) of Edelstein and Kevin of Chillicothe; one daughter, Linda (and Randy) Stisser of Kewanee; three stepsons, Dean Hatley of Dunnellon, Fla., Terry Lawson of Irving, Texas, and Jimmy Lawson of Plano, Texas; two stepdaughters, Sherry Englebrecht of Peoria and Peggy Rushing of Des Moines, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

He worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for 31 years, retiring as a machinist in Mossville in 1978. He owned an agricultural trucking service in the Tri County Area from 1955 to 1970.

He served on the Rainbow Lakes Volunteer Fire Department in Florida for 15 years.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. The Rev. Nollan Harwood will officiate. Cremation has been accorded, and burial of ashes will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Fero Funeral Home in Dunnellon was in charge of arrangements.

In Akron township, July 15, 1888, of dropsy, etc., John Kumli, aged 69 years and 5 months.

Timothy Landers died at his home on the Greenewalt farm northeast of Oak Hill last Thursday. His remains were taken to Chillicothe, Ill., his former home, for burial, funeral services being held at St. Edward's Church in that city on Saturday at ten o'clock. He leaves a wife and five children. Mr. Landers purchased the farm where he died, about a year ago, coming here from near Chillicothe. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Jan. 21, 1909, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Joseph Lazisky, 32, former resident of Bartonville, died Sunday morning in Phoenix, Ariz., following a brief illness.

A son of Frank and Cassie Lazisky, he was born in Athens, Ill., Nov. 27, 1908. He had been employed for a number of years as a telegrapher for the Postal Telegraph company and more recently for the Shapiro Brothers company in Arizona.

Surviving are his mother, 503 Garfield avenue, Bartonville; a brother, Marion, Bartonville; and six sisters, Della, Cassie, Frances and Camille Lazisky, all of Bartonville; Mrs. Walter Shradick, East Peoria, and Mrs. Carl Goetz, Peoria.

Funeral services will be held at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the Wilton mortuary for Joseph Lazisky, above, 32, formerly of Bartonville, who died Sunday morning at Phoenix, Ariz. Further services will be held at 9 a.m. at St. Boniface church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Friday afternoon and night. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Pat Schneider)

Marion I. Laziky, 58, of 22 Alexander Ln., Bartonville, died at 10 p.m. Monday at his home.

Born Nov. 23, 1907, in Petersburg, a son of Frank and Cassie Chernevski Lazisky, he was married to Lois Struebing Oct. 30, 1948.

She survives with his mother of Bartonville; one daughter, Miss Camille Lazisky, at home; and six sisters, Mrs. Ellen Sneden, Misses Della and Cassie Lazisky and Mrs. Frances Sommer, all of Peoria, Mrs. Camille Lindquist of Evanston and Mrs. Evelyn Goetz of Bartonville.

A veteran of the Coast Guard in World War II, Mr. Lazisky worked at Hiram Walker and Son, Inc., for 32 years.

Services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Stone Mortuary, Bartonville, the Rev. Raymond Krutz officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Peoria. Friends may call at the mortuary from 5 to 9 p.m. today. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Pat Schneider)

Cassie M. Lazisky, 75, of 1116 Moss Ave. died at 12:50 Thursday (Dec. 27, 1990) at Methodist Medical Center.

She is survived by five sisters, Ellen Cashen, Della Lazisky, Frances Sommer, and Evelyn Goetz, all of Peoria, and Camille Lindquist of Newport Beach, Cali.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, with Franciscan Friars officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services at the chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Mid-West Affiliate. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Pat Schneider)

Della Lazisky, 79, of Peoria died at 4:55 p.m. Monday, May 31, 1993, at Methodist Medical Center.

Surviving are four sisters, Ellen Cashen, Frances Sommer, and Evelyn Goetz, all of Peoria, and Camille Lundquist of Newport Beach, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Two brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home. The Franciscan friars will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Pat Schneider)

Miss Hattie Learned

Funeral services for Miss Hattie Learned were held Tuesday afternoon at the Trivoli Methodist Church, the Rev. Marshall Semingson officiating. Songs �In the Sweet Bye and Bye� and �At the End of the Road� were sung by Mrs. Dallas Eccless with Mrs. Harry Statler at the organ. Casket bearers were great nephews, Donald, John Holland, Robert and Harold Beetler [or Beetier] and Frank and Gerald Learned. Burial was in the family plot in the Brimfield cemetery.

She was born Dec. 17, 1867 near Brimfield, the daughter of Turrell and Mary Learned. Most of her long life was spent in the vicinity of Brimfield, where she was a frequent visitor after going with her brother George to Trivoli 37 years ago. Since his death she has resided with his son Holland Learned.

She was the last of her family�her brothers Harry and George and her sister Carrie all being deceased. Miss Learned died Saturday August 11, [1956] following a long illness. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

The funeral of N. B. Love, late cashier of the C., B. & Q., occurred yesterday afternoon. The mortuary services were held at Calvary Mission Church, and there were several ministers present. The Rev. A. Z. McGogney, pastor of the church, and the Rev. N. D. Hillis, of the First Presbyterian congregation, conducted the ceremony, which was the most impressive. The "Q" employees were there in force and there was a large assemblage of mourners. Mr. Love was one of the most respected and amiable men in the entire railroad force of the city. He was widely known, and his loss is deeply regretted by all who in any way associated with him. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Obituary

Mrs. J. Ludwig died Mon. morning at 10:30 at her home, 212 North Garfield avenue. She had been a sufferer from heart trouble for the past two years. She was 60 years of age, was born in Germany and came to Peoria in 18(6?) 7. She leaves besides her husband, five children: George, Mrs. Matilda Tobias, August, Henry, all of Peoria, and Mrs. Lena Hagen of Mason City. Arrangements for the funeral are not yet made. (Peoria Journal, Tuesday, Sep. 23, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Fred Luthi

Funeral services for Fred Luthi, 54 years old, 1223 Second Ave., retired farmer, who died Saturday night at St. Francis hospital, will be held at 12:45 p. m. Wednesday at the Winzeler undertaking parlor and at 1:30 p.m. at the Apostolic Christian church, 511 Green St. Burial will be at Springdale Cemetery.

Mr. Luthi was born in West Bend, Iowa, January 16, 1884, and came to Peoria in 1937 from Morris, Minn. where he had engaged in farming for 35 years. He is survived by his widow Mrs. Tillie Luthi, two daughter, Mrs. William Veatch and Miss Eva E. Luthi, both of Peoria, two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Moser and Miss Mary Luthi, both of Morris, three brothers, C. A. West Bend, and John and William Luthi, of Morris and one granddaughter. (Peoria Journal-Transcript, Monday, Dec. 19, 1938, pg. 4, submitted by Janine Crandell)

     Mary Ann McCandlish was born in Morgan county, Virginia, on the 13th day of September, 1819; was married to John Keefer, November 5, 1843, in Bedford county, Pennsylvania.
     There were born to them six children, namely: Fredrick Thompson, Jane Clarise, John William, Francis Dawson, Edward James and Samuel, all of whom survive except Francis D. who died in early manhood at Brimfield.
     From the marriages of her children there were born fifteen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
     They both united with the Methodist church in Kickapoo, Ill. in 1856. Her husband, Mr. John Keefer, died Oct. 8, 1865, at Jubilee, Ill. and the deceased, Mrs. Mary Ann Keefer, died at her home in Brimfield, Feb. 24, 1909, aged 89 years, 6 months and 10 days.
     Leaving the mountains and valleys of their native East, the deceased came with her husband to the, then, sparsely settled West, first living a few years near Hannibal and Palmyra, Missouri. Like Maryland and Virginia had been their home, Missouri was then a slave state and the familiar scene of negro habitations and negro laborers gave to the undeveloped country some of the features of their former home and helped somewhat to wean their affections away from their quiet eastern hills.
     The fame of the broad prairies and fertile lands of Illinois, however, soon won them from their first choice and in the fall of 1851 they removed with relatives to Jubilee township having already selected farms there and where the family of the deceased made their homes for nearly forty years. After leaving the Jubilee home she passed the declining years of her widowhood in the vicinity and village of Brimfield. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother and a kind and generous neighbor. Always a friend of the distressed and ever solicitous to relieve the troubles of others. She was fortunate in all the circumstances of her family relations. Having a kind indulgent husband and dutiful children, she had few of the trials which embitter life and throughout her nearly ninety years her sweet disposition and unruffled nature knew more of smiles than tears. Thus it was hers to live in the bosom of her family and at last to pass peacefully to that mysterious beyond surrounded by her children whose presence and cheerful services had ever lightened the shadows of widowhood and kept fresh her generous, loving and kindly heart to the end. Few have lived to such faltering faith in all mankind and fewer escaped the knowledge of evil which never was known or guessed by her.
     The funeral services were held on Friday following her death, the funeral sermon being preached at 10 a. m. at the residence by Rev. C. D. Shoemaker. The pallbearers were her grandsons, Frank, Fred, Ralph and Claude Keefer, and her two great-grandsons, Rudolph and Lloyd Savage. The remains were tenderly laid to rest by the side of her husband, in the Bramble cemetery in Jubilee township. (Brimfield News, Mar. 4, 1909, submitted by Janet Bledsoe)

Mrs. Henry McCartney

Funeral services for Mrs. Henry McCartney were held Wednesday afternoon from the Johnson Funeral Home, the Reverend T. C. Hargreaves, officiating. "Somewhere" and "Lord, Kindly Light" were sung by Rudolph Savage. Burial was in the Brimfield cemetery and casket bearers were Ralph Carter, Wm. Carter, D. M. Coon, R, E, Carson, Ben German, Joe Covie.

Mrs. McCartney passed away Sunday noon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Peter McGrane in Peoria where she had gone about two weeks ago to spend the winter, as was her custom. She had spent the summer and early winter with her three sons in this vicinity.

A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Catton, Martha Catton was born here June 28, 1871. She married Henry McCartney and until his death in 1934 they farmed near Brimfield.

Surviving are three sons, Joe McCartney of Brimfield; Chester McCartney of Elmwood and Harold McCartney of Oak Hill; also four grandchildren, Mrs. Irl Goudy of Galesburg; Beatrice McCartney of Brimfield, Kay and David McCartney of Oak Hill, the sister, and one brother, Bert Catton of Marshall, Minn.

Card of Thanks

We want to thank our good neighbors and friends for the lovely flowers, cards and other kindness shown us at the time of the passing of our mother Mrs. Martha McCartney.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCartney and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCartney
Mr. and Mrs. Harold McCartney and Family

(Brimfield News, Jan. 1, 1948, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Patterson Funeral Home. Adrian Swindler will officiate. There will be no visitation. Burial will be in Elmwood.

Henry W. McCartney

Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Saturday afternoon March 24, for the late Henry McCartney. Rev. Thomas Spencer conducted the services and hymns were sung by Florence Hamilton and Mrs. E. R. Claybaugh.

Pallbearers were H. A. Coon, Wm. Carter, Sr., George Corner, Henry Memler, Fred Finck and H. A. Blundy, and interment was in the Brimfield cemetery.

The following obituary was read at the service.

William Henry McCartney, son of Robert and Anna McCartney was born in Ohio, March 7, 1860 and died at the Proctor hospital in Peoria March 21, 1934, aged 74 years and 14 days.

In 1868 at the age of eight years, he came with his family to Trivoli, Illinois, where he grew to manhood.

He was united in marriage with Martha Catton February 16, 1898, and to this union were born four sons, Joseph Marsden, Henry Chester, Charles Elwood and Harold Edwin.

Beside the wife and three sons he is survived by two granddaughters, Maxine and Beatrice McCartney of Peoria, three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Johnson of Elmwood, Mrs. C. W. Sander of St. Louis, Mrs. Lena Cole of Glasford. One brother and two sisters preceded him in death.

After his marriage he moved to a farm near Brimfield and has continued to live in and near Brimfield until his death.

His cheery, hopeful disposition made him many friends who with the relatives mourn his passing.

Hope springs eternal in the human breast,
Man never is, but always to be blest.
The soul, uneasy and confined from home,
Now rests and rejoices in a life to come.
A home in heaven! What a joyful thought,
A poor man toils o'er his weary lot,
His heart opprest and with anguish striven,
From his home below at last to his home in heaven.

(Brimfield News, March 29, 1934, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)

Henry Chester McCartney, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCartney, died Sunday, Dec. 15, from an attack of acute erysipelas, aged one month and one day. Funeral services were held at the residence on Tuesday, Dec. 17, conducted by Rev. R. Pacey, the music being furnished by a quartette from the Congregational choir. The remains were interred in the Brimfield cemetery. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their sorrow.

Funeral services for Charles "Tod" McCulley will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. H. H. McFall officiating. Interment was in Fon du Lac cemetery. (Peoria Star, Thursday, April 30, 1931, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Inquest Tomorrow Into Truck Death

Inquest into the death yesterday of Charles McGonagle, 68 years old, 305 Elm St., a W. P. A. laborer, who was injured by a truck in a gravel pit February 28, will be held at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon by Coroner William B. Elliott. Mr. McGonagle, the coroner was told, was working in the pit when he was struck, suffering crushing injuries to a leg. His death [March 9, 1936] was the ninth due to automobile accidents in Peoria County this year. the victim had been a patient at St. Francis Hospital since the date of the accident. The body was taken to the Boland Mortuary. Mr. McGonagle is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Anna Quick, and three sons, Merle of Princeville; William and Leo of Peoria. Burial services will be held in Chillicothe Cemetery. Note: Charles is buried in the Chillicothe, Peoria Co., IL cemetery next to his second wife, May (Barnhardt), and their two sons, William and Leo. He is the son of James McGonagle and Johannah O'Connell, who were both immigrants from Ireland. Charles was first married to Ida Mae Foster who were the parents of Merle McGonagle. Merle was married on October 20, 1920 to Cecelia German in St. Mary's Church in Princeville. (Unknown Peoria newspaper and unknown date, submitted by Sandie Weber)

James McGonagle Dead

Mr. James McGonagle, father of Mrs. M. Aylward, of Walnut Township, whose serious illness was mentioned in last week's Democrat, passed away Friday. The funeral was held at Graettinger Sunday and was largely attended. The services were conducted at the Catholic church by the pastor, Father Kelly. The deceased was a native of Londonderry, Ireland. He came to the United States when only twenty years of age, but after returned to his native land where he was married in 1853 to Julia Casey,
who still survives him. They came to America in 1857 and settled in Pennsylvania, where they lived for a number of years. Later they moved to Illinois. Three years ago Mr. McGonagle came to Emmetsburg with his daughter, Mrs. Aylward, and subsequently made his home with her. The family consisted of eight children. Four are still
living. They are Mrs. Aylward, Patrick McGonagle, of Alta, Illinois, Charles, of Peoria, that state, and Mrs. L. Trunnel, who is also a resident of Illinois. The deceased was a blacksmith by trade and followed the business for 55 years, retiring from hard labor only four or five years ago. He was a frugal, well meaning, upright old gentleman
and Providence permitted him to live to a ripe old age. Mrs. Aylward and family have the sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow. (The Emmetsburg Democrat in Emmetsburg, Ia., December 16, 1903, submitted by Sandie Weber)

Note by Sandra Sabroff Weber, a descendant through Charles. I noted errors in this obituary. James' daughter, Anna, who married Michael Aylward, was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1851. Her obituary follows. The family went from Pennsylvania to Peoria Co. IL 1859 where they are in the 1860 through the 1900 census records. James and his wife Julia both went to Graettinger, however Julia did not like it there. She returned to Peoria Co. IL and is buried in the Catholic cemetery at Kickapoo next to their son David and daughter Hannah. Old family records provided by Laura McGonagle Baxter, grand daughter of James, and a resident of Peoria, state that James and Julia were married in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. These same records state that Julia's maiden name is O'Connell and that is the surname listed on the death
certificates of three of their children (Anna, Charles and Patrick). I believe Julia may have been married first to a Casey. Laura's records also state Julia is the niece of Daniel O'Connell,the Liberator. Using a time frame I believe Julia was a great niece of Daniel O'Connell. James in buried at the Catholic cemetery in Graettinger.

Mrs. Nettie M. McKibben

Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie M. McKibben, 77 of 1511 of W. Fredonia Avenue, who died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mahoney Convalescent Home, will be held at 12 p.m. Monday at the Guass Mortuary.

The Rev. Idris Jones of First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.

Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Mrs. McKibben was the wife of Gilbert M. McKibben. They were married in Peoria April 25, 1909. Born of Brimfield Feb. 15, 1879, she was a daughter of Thomas and Nancy Kellogg Johnson.

After graduating from Brown�s School of Business, Mrs. McKibben taught there for a time before becoming a bookkeeper for the old Avery Co. She had been an active member of First Baptist church for many years and formerly was treasurer of the board of the Florence Crittenton Home. She also held membership in Electa hapater, OES; the Fortnightly Club; the Book Review Club and the Sewing Club.

Surviving are her husband; one daughter Mrs. Charles D. (Evelyn) Ashby of Peoria and one granddaughter. The last member of her family, Mrs. McKibben was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. (Peoria Journal, Feb. 3, 1957, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

Mrs. Mary McKune, wife of Mr. John McKune, of Monica, died at their home in that village on Sunday, June 15, 1902, after a long illness.

Mrs. McKune's maiden name was Mary Jane Yerby. She was born in Oak Hill, Ill., April 16, 1869, and in early childhood came with her parents to Brimfield where the greater part of her life was spent. On Dec. 8, 1892, she was united in marriage to Mr. John McKune, of Monica. To them were born two daughters. The youngest at the age of two years, preceded her mother to the home beyond, her death occurring just four weeks prior to the mother's. The eldest daughter survives and with the father is left to mourn her loss.

Mrs. McKune possessed a king and genial disposition, was devoted to her family and delighted in ministering to the wants of those around her, thus making many warm friends.

The funeral services were held at the M. E. church, Monica, on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. G. Blair, and the body was laid to rest in Brimfield cemetery. (Brimfield News, Jun. 19, 1902, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Obituary: Goldie McNeese

Chillicothe - Goldie B. McNeese, 68, of 118 Pinewood Park, Lot 118, died at 1:58 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 1993, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
   Born July 16, 1924, in Ridgetop, Tenn., to Urban and Alli (Trenary) Hackney, she married Woodrow Wilson McNeese on June 13 1942, in Athens Ala. He died Jan. 10, 1990, in Peoria. One sister and one brother also preceded her in death.
   Surviving are two sons, Dennis and Roger McNeese, both of Chillicothe; three daughters, Linda Long of Peoria, Mrs. Burt (Aundrea Faye) Liesman of Chillicothe and Mrs. Kenneth (Vera) Whetstone of Metamora; three bothers, Bill Oden and Luis Hackney, both of Nashville Tenn. and Grady Trenary of Doraville, Ga.; 14 Grandchildren; and one great granddaughter.
   Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Davison-Fulton Anderson Chapel in Chillicothe. The Rev. Raymond Harrison will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in the Chillicothe City Cemetery.
   Memorials may be made to Rescue 33 of Chillicothe or the American Cancer Society. (Peoria Journal Star, April 29, 1993, submitted by Tracy Kyle)

Died

Mrs. Rebecca McQuown, whose illness was mentioned last week, died at her home in Brimfield January 1, 1901. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Congregational church. Mrs. McQuown was one of the early settlers of this community. A complete account of her life will appear in the next issue. (Brimfield News, Jan. 3, 1901, submitted by Laurie Huey)

Mrs. Rebecca McQuown

    Mrs. Rebecca McQuown died after a brief illness at her home in Brimfield on Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, 1901.
    Rebecca Huey was born in West Alexander, Washington county, Pa., May 2 1824. Here her early years were spent and in this vicinity she grew to womanhood, her parents living a part of this time in Virginia and later removing again to West Alexander, where on Dec. 4, 1843 she was united in marriage to Mr. John McQuown, a native of Pennsylvania. They began housekeeping near West Alexander, where they lived for a number of years and then came west to this state settling in the vicinity of Brimfield. They lived in this vicinity for about eight years and then returned to their native home at West Alexander, where they resided about six years, removing later to near Wheeling, West Virginia, where Mr. McQuown died Oct. 12, 1866.
    Mr. and Mrs. McQuown were the parents of nine children, five boys and four girls. Robert, the eldest son, enlisted in August 1862 in Co. D., 12th Va. Vol. Inf. and served until April 2, 1865 when he was killed in battle at Petersburg. The second son, Alvin, enlisted in the cavalry service and served about a year, being killed in battle at Moorefield, Va., Aug. 7, 1864. Ruth, the youngest daughter, married Mr. James Adams. of Brimfield, and died in Denver, Colo. June 6, 1894. Six children are left to mourn her loss, viz: Mrs. I. N. Hart, of Eldorado Springs, Mo.; Edward McQuown, of Sunnydale, Kansas; Mrs. Alf Whetzel, of Brimfield; Mrs. Elizabeth Pursell, of Brimfield; Wm. McQuown, of Oklahoma, and Virgil McQuown of Mt. Pleasant, Ia.
    In November 1866, Mrs. McQuown left her Virginia home, and with her seven children then living, came to Brimfield, Ill., where her parents and brothers and sisters then resided. Here she has lived ever since, and her life familiar to the many who have known her during these years. A devoted christian mother, a kind hearted and sympathizing friend and neighbor, always working for the welfare of her family and friends, and ever ready to extend a helping hand to others in time of need, she made warm friends of all who knew her.
    Mrs. McQuown professed the christian faith under the preaching of Rev. Jas. Smith in 1871 and united with the Presbyterian church in Brimfield, and remained a faithful member of that church until May, 1900, when she united with the Congregational church in Brimfield. During these many years her christian life was above reproach. Quietly but humbly and reverently she sought to meet her obligations to God and man. She was unassuming, unpretentious and possessed that wisdom which is from above, which is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to [ ] and of mercy and good [ ] and without hipocrisy." Such a life could be no other than one of steady growth. Giving all diligence she added to her faith, virtue, and to virtue knowledge; and to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; and to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
    We extend to all the sorrowing friends our heart felt sympathy and exhort them in the language of the great Apostle. "Sorrow not, even as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, [ ] them also which sleep in [ ] will God bring with him."
    The funeral services were held at the Congregational church on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 2, and on account of the illness of the pastor, Rev. Charles McCluer, were conducted by Rev. J. E. Mercer, of the M. E. church. The body was laid to rest in the Brimfield Cemetery.
    Relatives and friends from out of town who were present at the funeral services were, Mr. W. G. Huey, of Gibson City, Ill., and Mr. Webb Huey, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, brothers of the deceased, and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Jones, of Arlington, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Hart, of Eldorado Springs, Mo.; Edward McQuown, of Sunnydale, Kansas; Virgil McQuown, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hart, of Princeville, and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Radley, of Elmwood. (Brimfield News, Jan. 10, 1901, submitted by Laurie Huey)

At Chillicothe, June 4, 1888, Flora G. McMannamy, aged 17 years, 7 months and 21 days. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 14, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Mrs. Clarence Maher

Florence Gladys Maher, nee Grant, was born Aug. 29, 1899 and died at St. Francis hospital, Peoria, Sunday, Feb. 8, 1920 at 10:35 p.m. at the age of 20 years, 7 months and 9 days.

Florence was the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. K. Grant. She attended the county schools and later the Brimfield high school from which she graduated with the class of 1918. She was selected to give the class prophecy. Those who remember the witty predictions made concerning the future of the members of her class realize how strangely incongruous were the spirit of gladness in those predictions with her own sad fate within two short years. She taught one year successfully, admired and loved by her pupils.

On May 14, 1919 she was united in marriage to Clarence L. Maher and their brief wedded life of nine months was full of happiness. She had everything to live for and her death is full of inexpressable sadness.

She was taken ill with influenza and in a little over a week developed into dread pneumonia.

Florence was a great lover of flowers and next to her devotion to her husband was never so happy as when she was caring for them. Hers was a loveable disposition, thoughtful and kind to all her friends. She and her sister, Hylda were constant companions and with true sisterly affection confided in each other. At the last she suffered intensely but patiently. Every thing possible was done for her but as is so frequently true with that fatal disease her friends were obliged to watch the losing battle and to hear her heartbreaking cry, "help me, help me!" while they were powerless to help.

She leaves besides her grief stricken husband her father and mother, and two sisters, Vera and Hylda.

The sadness of the service was increased by the illness and absence of the mother.

In her early years she was a faithful member of the Methodist Sunday School and there learned lessons of duty and service which did much to shape her life.

"The tomb is not an endless night,
It is a thoroughfare - a way
That closes in a soft twilight,
And opens in an eternal day."

The funeral service was held at the M. E. church Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock and was very largely attended. The sermon was preached by A. A. Waters.

Music was furnished by Mrs. H. O. Cady, Mrs. Addison Pacey, W. W. Harding and A. A. Waters.

The body was laid to rest in the family lot in Brimfield cemetery.

The floral offerings were many and beautiful. As a mark of respect to her memory the high school was dismissed for the afternoon, and the business houses were closed during the hour of service. (Brimfield News, Feb. 12, 1920, transcribed by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)

Stanley Patrick "Stan" Mallery, 72, of Edelstein, Ill., a Caterpillar Inc. design engineer, McComb Chevrolet employee and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died. He was born in Lafayette, Ill. He is survived by wife Mary Ellen, daughters Helen Bloom and Kathy Hornback, sister Shirley Lum and seven grandchildren. Services to be held in Peoria, Ill. Donations suggested to Traveler's Protective Association Deaf Scholarship Fund, Salvation Army or charity. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin, Aug. 1, 2004, submitted by Mallory Smith)

SHOT IN PLAY, WOUND PROVES FATAL TO BOY

CHUM FIRED RIFLE, DIDN'T KNOW IT WAS LOADED

Edward Manges, Jr., 12 years old, 113 Livingston street, and Robert Coates, same age, 121 Livingston street, were playing "cowboy and indian." Edward died at the St. Francis hospital at 8:30 o'clock last night. His brain had been penetrated by a rifle bullet fired by his chum who "didn't know it was loaded."

Returning from school the tow boys decided to go to Coates' home and play. The Coates family occupies upstairs rooms and there was no one else at home when the two youngsters romped and played in the mimic warfare of their favorite pastime. Edward had the only "gun", a wooden affair sowed in the shape of an automatic and painted black.

Robert decided he should have a gun. Slipping into a closet he took his father's .22 caliber rifle. As he sobbed the story to police questioning, "Eddie was down behind a chair like he was hiding in back of a rock. His head was sticking out and I pointed the gun at him and pulled the trigger. I didn't know it was loaded."

Robert ran downstairs and summoned Archie Cape who aided in carrying the wounded boy to his home. A short time later he was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance, but he failed to rally. When first questioned by Detectives Nussbaum and Alberts, Robert insisted that Edward shot himself accidentally. Later he admitted firing the shot and then re-enacted the shooting.

According to the boy, the rifle had been loaned to a friend Sunday. The father of Coates said the youngster had not been in the habit of playing with the rifle. Robert was released to his father and ordered to appear at the coroner's inquest this afternoon.

Edward Manges Jr. was born in Peoria, July 30, 1919, the son of Edward and Margaret Manges. He is survived by his parents and two sisters, Ellen and Vonda Jean. He was a seventh grade pupil at Garfield school.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the South Side Funeral Chapel, Rev. F. K. M??tz, of the Grace Evangelical church officiating. Interment will be in Parkview Memorial Cemetery.

(Son of Edward Manges & Margaret Hamer-Manges)

Died, Tuesday, April 11, 1893, of heart disease, Wm. Marriott, Esq., aged 68 years. the funeral was from the house, the service being conducted by Rev. B. F. Pearson, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this place.

Mr. Wm. Marriott was born in Scopwick, Lincolnshire, England, on aug. 28, 1825, and was therefore in his 68 year. He came to America in 1858 and settled in Peoria county, Ill. There he remained until on the decease of his wife about 15 months ago he came to spend the remainder of his days with his only surviving son Mr. John T. Marriott. Mr. Marriott was in poor health when he came to Wakefield and was immediately placed under the care of the family physician Dr. Winship. For several months past there has been a general decay of the vital powers until on Tuesday afternoon he quietly and peacefully fell asleep.

The deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church of Brimfield, Ill. for more than a quarter of a century and retained his connection with that church to the end. - Wakefield Reporter

ALBERT MARSHALL

WELL KNOWN OLD SETTLERS ARE CALLED TO THEIR REWARD -- Albert A. M. Marshall was born in Coxsackie, New York, May 3, 1838 and died September 7, 1920 at his farm south east of Brimfield. His death, while not unexpected, was sudden. He was the eldest son of Marvin and Lois Marshall, who were among the early settlers of Peoria county, coming from the east and settling on a homestead near Brimfield.

In October, 1858, he was baptized and united with the Baptist church in Brimfield of which he was a member to the day of his death.

January 1, 1867 he was united in marriage with Abby R. Willard, youngest daughter of Alpheus and Maria Willard, early settlers from the east who settled on the farm now owned by Mr. Harry Chamberlain.

Mrs. Marshall died January 15, 1902. After her death Mr. Marshall remained on the farm one year, one of his daughters keeping house for him. At the end of the year he rented the farm and went west to visit relatives and friends. When he returned he lived first with one son and then another, finally going back to Nebraska, where he lived for several years. Returning to the farm he has since made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Horace Moon, to whom he rented the farm, although many times urged by his children to make his home with some one of them.

Mr. Marshall was one of the few remaining pioneers of this vicinity, and the last of his father's family to go, his brothers and sisters having passed away several years ago. He is survived by four sons and four daughters.

Funeral serviced were help Thursday afternoon, Sept. 9, at 2 p.m. at the house and also at the Baptist church. Rev. H. F. Jones of Macomb, Illinois, a former pastor and Rev. Richard Pacey, a lifelong friend of the family conducted the services after which the body was laid to rest in the Brimfield cemetery.

The pall bearers were Messrs. Addison Pacey, L. Hasselbacher, H. A. Blundy, Will Chamberlain, John Kingdon and J. A. Clark.

Those from out of town attending the funeral were Misses Birdie and Cora Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Cowperthwhite, M. L. H. McGarrah and Miss Anna Rynearson of Peoria; E. W. Marshall of Pequot, Minn.; H. F. Marshall and family of Canton; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Marshall of Eureka; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Lightfoot and son of Farmington; and Miss May Hathaway of Yates City. On account of illness, Jane Marshall McGarrah, W. A. Marshall and R. H. Marshall were unable to be present. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

MRS. ABBY M. MARSHALL

Marshall, Abby Russell, was born Nov. 2, 1841 and died Jan. 15, 1902, aged 60 years, 2 months and 13 days.

The subject of this sketch was born near Brimfield, Illinois on the place now owned by Mr. Henry Chamberlain. Her maiden name was Abby Russell Willard.

She was united in marriage to Albert M. Marshall Jan. 1, 1867. To this union were born eight children, three sons and five daughters. All are living and were present with their mother during her last illness except one daughter, Nellie, who died Oct. 15, 1899.

Mrs. Marshall united with the Baptist church in Brimfield during the pastorate of Elder Hazen, August 14, 1859. For more than forty two years she was a faithful and earnest worker in the society. To the church in its social gathering, its public worship, its communion service, its Sunday school work, and all its other interests, she gave her untiring efforts and earnest prayers. Her missionary zeal is deserving of special mention, as she was particularly interested in foreign missions.

For forty two years her life has been one of self sacrifice, one of deep devotion to noble purposes, loyal to her church and consecrated to her Lord. She loved the old hymns; one of her favorites was "I love Thy Kingdom, Lord, the house of Thine above--The church our blest Redeemer saved With his own precious blood."

In all her demeanor she was unobtrusive, full of kindness and love for others. Her friendship was highly appreciated by all those who knew her. In every essential of home life she was truly "wife and mother".

Her last illness was of short duration. She died in peace. The death of such a character is a serious loss to society, to the church, and to the home, but we rejoice in the thought that the impress of her life upon the hearts and minds of others will live through all the ages; and though dead, she yet speaketh.

She leaves besides a host of friends, two brothers, one sister, several children and husband, who today mourn over her unexpected departure. May they all find comfort in the thought that earth's darkness of today will be driven away by the light of 'tomorrow'. They will meet their loved one again.

The funeral services were held at the Baptist church, Brimfield, Ill., Saturday, Jan. 18, at 10:30 a.m., the pastor being assisted by Rev. H. V. Cox, a former pastor of deceased, now of the Baptist church at Farmington, Ill. Rev. Cox spoke very impressively from Gal. 5:22-23 -- The christian graces. Mrs. Marshall leaves behind her many evidences that these graces prevailed in her life. She will be missed on earth but heaven is enriched by her home coming and from the battlements of heaven she will watch for her dear ones left behind and hail their coming with divine exultation.

Those present at the funeral services from abroad were: J. M. Marshall, Cissna Park, Ill.; C. M. Marshall, West Pullman, Ill.; E. R. Marshall and Emerald Fisher, Eureka, Ill.; Mary B. Willard, Marvin Fuller and Anna Rynearson, Peoria, Ill. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

HARRY MARSHALL

     Harry E. Marshall, 79, of 1715 Lydia Ave., a resident here 29 years died at 11:05 this morning [June 6, 1956] at his home.
     A former salesman, for some time he worked for Commercial Solvents, retiring in 1934 when he was injured in an accident. Born in Brimfield June 22, 1877, he was a son of Albert A. M. and Abby R. Willard Marshall. He married Ella May Bishop in Galesburg June 26, 1901.
     Surviving are his wife: four daughters, Mrs. Abby R. Miller, Canton, Mrs. Edith Weir and Mrs. Helen Osterman, both of Peoria, and Mrs. Ruth Brumner, Metamora; two sons, George of Canton and Eugene R. of Peoria. Two sisters, Mrs. June McGarah and Mrs. Stella Cowperthwaite, both of Peoria; 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Three sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Endsley & Son funeral home, 1417 Stanley St. (Peoria). (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

BIRDIE A. MARSHALL

Miss Marshall, teacher, dies � Assisted Principal at Sumner School

     Miss Birdie A. Marshall, retired schoolteacher and former resident of 207 College St., died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday [June 30, 1954] at the Sweeney Convalescent Home where she had been a patient since last Apr 27 when she suffered a broken hip.
     Born in Jubilee Township, Peoria County, she was the oldest of the eight children of Albert and Abby Willard Marshall. After spending her early years on the farm where she was born, Miss Marshall became a teacher in the country schools. Later she came to Peoria and taught for many years art Sumner School where she was assistant to the principal.
     When the open window room was started at Glen Oak School, Miss Marshall was asked to take charge of it. She remained there until her retirement. Many of her former pupils have kept in touch with her through the years, remembering her as a faithful teacher and friend.
Miss Marshall was a member of First Baptist Church and taught in the junior department of the Sunday School there for many years. She and a sister, Miss Cora Marshall have resided together for many years.
     Surviving are three sisters, Miss Cora Marshall, Mrs. Lewis H. McGarrah and Mrs. Earle F. Cowperthwaite; one brother, Harry E. Marshall, all of Peoria and several nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home with the Rev. I. W. Jones of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial will be at Brimfield. Friends may call at the memorial home this evening. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

CORA MARSHALL

     Miss Cora Marshall, 85 of 205 College St., died at Methodist Hospital at 3 p.m. Wednesday [Nov. 23, 1955]. She was admitted at noon.
     A Peoria resident for 50 years, Miss Marshall was born in Jubilee Township, Peoria County, Dec. 17, 1869. She was a daughter of Albert and Abby Willard Marshall. She was an active member of First Baptist Church and was especially interested in the Missionary Society of the church.
     In early years Miss Marshall taught school in the rural districts. Later she was a bookkeeper for Nelson and Finch, produce dealers. For many years she made her home with her sister, Miss Birdie Marshall, who died June 30, 1953.
     Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Jane McGarrah and Mrs. E. F. Cowperthwaite; one brother, Harry Marshall, all of Peoria, and a number of nieces and nephews.
     Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home. The Rev. Iris Jones of First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery. Friends may call at the memorial home this evening. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

RITES SATURDAY FOR MRS. MARSHALL, 76, LIFELONG PEORIAN

Last rites for Mrs. Fredericka Marshall, 76, lifelong Peorian, who died Wednesday afternoon at her home at 617 Malone Avenue, will be held at 1:30 pm Saturday at the residence and at 2 pm at Bethel Presbyterian Church. The Rev. M.C. Maletta will officiate. Burial will be in Springdale cemetery.

Friends may call at the Wilton mortuary this evening and at the residence Friday afternoon and night. Pallbearers at her request, will be members of Bethel church.

Mrs. Marshall had been at home only a few days following a long illiness at St. Francis hospital. She was one of two surviving charter members of Bethel Presbyterian Church, founded 53 years ago.

Born here August 30, 1864, she was a daughter of Eugene and Ellen Dwyer-Griffin. In February 1887, she was married in this city to Frank E. Marshall, who preceded her death here January 3, 1935.

Surviving are four sons, Robert, past county commander of the American Legion, Frank E., Austin C. and Eugene Marshall, all of Peoria; three daughters, Miss Dora Marshall, Mrs. Anna Zanzow and Mrs. Jessie Semmelroth, all of Peoria; four sisters, Mrs. Dora (Medora) Conrad and Mrs. August Krause, both of Peoria, Mrs. Pearl Hemphill, in California, and Mrs. Martha Hamer, Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, John Allison, Everett, Wash., and Charles Allison, in California, and 14 grandchildren.

(Daughter of Eugene Griffin & Ellen Dwyer-Griffin-Allison)

George W. Marshall

Canton � George W. Marshall, 47 of 1035 W. Pine St., an operator at a local service station, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday at Graham Hospital, where he had been a patient since New Years Day [died 1959].

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Murphy Memorial Home where visitation will be after 1 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.

He was born Feb. 22, 1911, in Griffin, Fla., the son of Harry E. and Ella Bishop Marshall. On Feb. 3, 1945, he was married in Peoria to Irene Meyer, who survives. He is also survived by two sons: Bernard 12; and Gilbert 11; a daughter, Cora 9; a brother, Eugene, Rt. 5, Canton; and three sisters, Mrs. Abbie Miller, Rt. 5, Canton; Mrs. Ruth Brunner, Metamora and Mrs. Helen Osterman, Peoria. His parents and a sister, Mrs. Edith Weiss, preceded him in death.

He was a member of Meat Packers Amalgamated Union. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

MISS NELLIE MARSHALL CALLED

     Nellie Marshall died at her home, at Edgewood Farm, three miles south each of Brimfield, Sunday, October 15, 1899, after a brief illness of a few short months.
     Nellie was born October 8, 1883 at the old home, where she lived until God took her to be with Him in that home prepared for her in the land of light.
     Few girls were better known and few girls had a larger circle of friends than did Nellie Marshall. Those who knew her best loved her most. In the Brimfield high school she was a favorite with all, standing well in her classes and always ready to do her part to advance the interest of the school.
     She was a christian, one of a class of six that was baptized into the Baptist church February 21, 1897. Her attachment to the denomination rested upon clear and strong convictions. She loved the church, its ordinances and its worship, with all her heart. A careful reader of the bible, a firm believer in prayer, and every mindful of her secret devotion, though only a �babe in Christ,� she was farther advanced in spiritual growth than many who are older. In the home she was loved by all, and all that loving hands could do to make her happy was done. She bore her affliction like a saint of God, praying �Thy will be done.�
     The funeral services were held at the Baptist church Wednesday morning at 10 o�clock, Rev. H. B. Cox assisted by Rev. R. Pacey, a life long friend of the family, performing the last sad rites.
     Music was rendered by a quartette of friends of the family, Miss Lena Pacy, Mrs. Addison Pacey and Messrs. Eph Herriott and Will Harding, with Miss Mamie Longden at the organ; and Miss Prue Miller sang a solo by request of the family.
     The high school was dismissed for the morning session and the high school pupils attended the service in a body.
     A processional was afterward formed and a large concourse of relatives and fields, accompanied the body to the Brimfield cemetery where the pallbearers of her own selection, Messrs. Winnie Johnson, Leslie Hayes, Ernest Herriott, Joe Mercer, Wheadon Mercer and Herbert Moon bore her to the resting place where she awaits the resurrection of the righteous. �She is not dead but sleepeth.� PASTOR. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

George W. Martin, a conductor of Chicago, died yesterday. The funeral services will be held at the home of G. Sutherland, No. 529 Western avenue, at 10 o'clock Friday. (Peoria Daily Transcript, February 27, 1896, submitted by Janine Crandell)

George W. McGinnis attempted to commit suicide at his residence at 106 Elliot Street about 8:30 o'clock yesterday morning. McGinnis is employed as night watchman at the Great Western distillery, and when he returned to his home he was despondent. After sitting in the house a short time he took his razor and went to the coal shed. After half an hour one of his children was sent to learn the cause of his absence from the breakfast table. The child found his father lying on his back with a gash across his throat. The windpipe was out and life seemed almost extinct. Neighbors were called, but they refused to touch the supposed dead man until the Coroner arrived, an hour later. It was strange that McGinnis was not frozen to death during the hour he was in the coal shed. Coroner Bennett carried McGinnis into the house and summoned a physician who sewed up the cut. McGinnis rapidly improved and last night he was able to speak a few words. The neighbors say that McGinnis has been drinking heavily of late and assign this as the cause of the attempt. (Peoria Daily Transcript, December 20, 1886, submitted by Ginger Moore)

George McGinnis, the watchman at the Great Western Distillery, who made an attempt to commit suicide by cutting his throat a week ago, died at his home on Ellis Street Saturday night. McGinnis' domestic relations were not of the most pleasant nature and one morning upon returning from his home he cut his throat with a razor. The windpipe was severed, and strangely he was soon able to converse and drink milk. His pleasure upon seeing his brother, who had just arrived, is supposed to have hastened his death. The outburst of feeling was very affecting, and almost immediately his throat closed up and death ensued. Although McGinnis showed wonderful vitality, it was not believed that he could live, because his lungs had filled with blood from the wound. (Peoria Daily Transcript, December 27, 1886, submitted by Ginger Moore)

The Verdict

The coroner's jury compiled to inquire into the circumstances attending the death of George McGinnis brought in the appended verdict on Monday afternoon. In the matter of the inquisition on the body of George W. McGinnis, deceased, held at Peoria, Ill. on the 27th day of December, 1886, we the undersigned jurors, sworn to inquire of the death of George W. McGinnis on oath do find that he came to his death by suffocation caused from a wound in the throat made with a razor in his own hand in a fit of passion on the morning of the 19th day of December, 1886, at his residence, 106 Elliott St., Peoria. We the jury arrive at the above verdict after a careful examination of the witnesses and no blame attaches to any other person. John McGinnis Joseph H. Johnson Martin Winter Richard Walah Francis McDermed Clifford King The death leaves the widow and children in indigent circumstances and is the crowning woe in a long list of privations and troubles. It is an unusually distressing crisis. (Peoria Daily Transcript, December 28, 1886, submitted by Ginger Moore)

Died

Daniel Medi, one of the pioneer settlers of Jubilee township, died at his home north east of town last Sunday, Feb. 3d, aged 72 years. He has been in poor health for a number of years and his last sickness was of short duration. He came to this country from France, and at an early day settled in Jubilee township, where he established a comfortable home, and resided until the time of his death. His aged wife survives him. The funeral services were held at St. Joseph's church, of which he was a devoted member, on Tuesday, Feb. 5th, and the remains were laid to rest in Calvary cemetery.

(Brimfield News, Feb. 7, 1895, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)

Died

Mrs. Mary Victoria Medi, widow of Daniel Medi, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Henry, east of Kickapoo, on Thursday, May 23rd, 1895. The deceased was a native of France and was aged 69 years, 4 months and 11 days. The funeral services were held at St. Joseph's church, Brimfield, on Saturday, May 25th, and the remains were laid away in Calvary Cemetery, by the side of her husband, being followed to their last resting place by a large number of relatives and old friends and neighbors.

(Brimfield News, May 30, 1895, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)

Arthur Meehan

Brimfield - Cremation has been accorded for Arthur H. Meehan, 86, or rural Brimfield, who was pronounced dead at 11:51 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 1996, at Maher and Park School roads. Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood was in charge of arrangements. He died after he crashed his car into a drainage ditch. He was born Nov. 4, 1910, in Jubilee Township to Henry and Lena Catton Meehan. Surviving are one brother, Dale of rural Elmwood. He was preceded in death by one brother. He lived near Brimfield most of his life. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 13 years, retiring in 1973.

(Peoria Journal Star, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1996, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)

Dale Meehan

Elmwood - Dale C. Meehan, 90, of rural Elmwood for 60 years, died at 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Born March 20, 1907, in Brimfield Township, Peoria County, to Henry and Lena Catton Meehan, he married Nina E. Cain on July 10, 1932, in East Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Donnie of rural Elmwood and Richard of San Jose, Calif.; one daughter, Barbara Elliott of Bradford; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death. A farmer, he was a member of Peoria County Farm Bureau. Cremation has been accorded. There will be no service. Arrangements are by Patterson Funeral Home.

(Peoria Journal Star, Friday, May 16, 1997, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)

Kenneth Meehan

Elmwood - Kenneth G. Meehan, 77, of 303 N. Magnolia, a long time resident of Elmwood, died at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Brimfield, Ill., to Harold and Wilda (Hoyt) Meehan. Surviving are three daughters, LouAnne (Carl) Stanley, Deon

(Randy) Wilken and Leta Hanks; one son, Edward Meehan; one brother, Berwyn "Buzz" Meehan; one sister, Jane (Dick) Shoop; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Kenneth was a navy veteran.

He worked at Caterpillar Tractor Company before his retirement. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Elwood United Methodist Church or the Elmwood Fire Department. Online condolences are available at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

(Peoria Journal Star, Thursday, June 15, 2006, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)

Nina E. Meehan

Elmwood - Nina E. Meehan, 88, of rural Elmwood for more than 60 years, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Born March 30, 1910, in rural Williamsfield to Howard and Bertha Nelson Cain, she married Dale Meehan on July 10, 1932, in East Peoria. He died May 14, 1997. One sister and one brother also preceded her in death.

Surviving are two sons, Donnie of rural Elmwood and Richard of San Jose, Calif.; one daughter, Barbara Elliott of rural Bradford; one sister, Joanne Wilson of rural Williamsfield; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She and her husband were farmers. She was a member of Peoria County Farm Bureau. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Patterson Funeral Home. Jim Reed will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the funeral

home. Burial will be in Lehigh Cemetery, rural Elmwood. Memorials may be made to BYE Ambulance Service. (Peoria Journal Star, Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)

Funeral services for Mrs. Bridget Megan will be held Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock at the Winzeler Undertaking parlor, with requiem mass at St. Mary's church, at 9 o'clock. Father J. Burke officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery, Princeville, Ill. She was the widow of Daniel Megan of Eldora, Iowa, and resided with her niece, Mrs. Franklin Barthell?, 606 Parkside Drive. (Peoria Star, Thursday, April 30, 1931, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Funeral services for Truman G. Merrill were held in the Tretheway? Funeral Home at Princeville Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in the Chillicothe cemetery.

Mr. Merrill died suddenly early Saturday morning. He had been about his work as usual on Friday. He was 71 years old.

For several years Mr. and Mrs. Merrill resided in Brimfield, moving to Monica about a year ago, when they sold their residence here, to be near their daughters.

The wife, two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Carlson and Mrs. Everett ???, of Monica; two sons, Claude of Brimfield and Everet of Reno, Nevada, also survive.

Genial and an accommodating and willing worker, Mr. Merrill made many friends during his residence here. (Brimfield News, Oct. 19, 1944, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Mrs. Mary Laura Moss, 90, died at her home at 617 North Birch street at 9:30 a.m. today after an extended illness. She had been a resident of Creston? since 1924 after previously living at Conway and L????, Iowa.

Funeral services were held at the Salem Lutheran church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 9. Rev. F. E. Anderson officiated. Burial was at Lenox.

Mary Laura Hamilton was born in Peoria county, Illinois, November 24, 1858. She was the daughter of Edwin and Laura Elizabeth Keefer Hamilton. She was married at Peoria, March 3, 1880, to John Frances Moss, who preceded her in death, Sept.. 19, 1915.

Mrs. Moss is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lois R. Walker? and Mrs. Daisy E. Cole, both of Creston?; a son, Francis V. Moss of Burlington; a brother, Elmer Hamilton of Buffalo, N. Y. and a sister, Martha Backus? of Brimfield; ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. A son, Harry, died in 1883.

Mrs. Moss was a member of the Rebekah lodge. (Brimfield News, Feb. 24, 1949, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Miss Clara Meyer

Services for Miss Clara E Meyer, 94, of 1316 Circle Road, will be at 10 am tomorrow at Wilton Mortuary. The Reverend John Kordewich will officiate, and the burial will be in Springdale Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary from 6 to 8 pm tonight.

Miss Meyer died at 11:25 pm Monday at Parkhill Nursing Center in Chillicothe, where she had lived since December 2, 1971. Born in Peoria February 17, 1878, she was a daughter of Herman and Mary Kuhn Meyer. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving are one brother, Benjamin Meyer, of Peoria, and many nieces and nephews. Four brothers and one sister preceded her in death. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Leslie Utech)

Herman Meyer

Although Herman Meyer is no longer with us, he will long remain in our minds and hearts. Employed at Caterpillar for the past 15 years, he was everybody�s friend. Surviving besides his wife are his mother, Mrs. Mary Meyer, Peoria, and the following children: Herman, Pewaukee, Wis.; George, Bartonville; Mrs. H. J. Lusch, Chicago, and Mrs. A. Schneider, Fredrick and Josephine Meyer and Mrs. Joe Fosco, all of Peoria, three brothers, William H., Ben H., and Edward H. Meyer, all of Peoria; two sisters, Mrs. George Henne and Miss Clara Meyer, both of Peoria, and seven grandchildren.

Mr. Meyer died suddenly at his home, and according to the coroner, death was caused by heard disease. The Rev. Richard Brenner, pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated at the last rites, and the burial was held at the Lutheran Cemetery. (Caterpillar newsletter, unknown date, submitted by Leslie Utech)

Samuel Meyer, a dairyman at 1103 Lincoln Avenue, died very suddenly at 11 o'clock Monday morning after and attack of apoplexy which had struck him two hours before. The deceased was born in Switzerland. He was 66 years, 8 months and 23 days old. He came to America when a young man and for 30 years his home had been Peoria. Here he married Sophia Herold who survives with their one daughter, Mrs. Louise Adams. The funeral will be held on Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the home. The services will be conducted by Rev. F.B. Be?? of St. Paul's Lutheran church. The interment will be in Springdale. (Peoria Journal, Tuesday, Sep. 23, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Will Miller

Will Miller, of Galva, a cousin of the Cady boys and quite well known here died at his home of typhoid fever Aug. 21. Mrs. Miller frequently visited in Brimfield and had many friends here who will learn of his death with sorrow. He was about 23 years of age. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Aug. 20, 1895, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)

The funeral of J. Fred Milliman will be held Friday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Boland Mortuary chapel, with services at St. Mary's Cathedral at 10 o'clock, Rev. Gerald T. Bergan, officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. (Peoria Star, Thursday, April 30, 1931, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Sigmund O. Mittler died yesterday morning at his house, corner of Madison avenue and Jackson street, of enlargement of the heart, after a prolonged illness, aged 46 years, having a wife and three sons. He had lived in Peoria twelve years and been manager of the Union Brewery, a position he held with great efficiency, and he was a genial gentleman, who made many friends. He was born in Semnitz in Hungary, and was for several years assistant cashier of the Anglo-Hungarian Bank in Vienna, of which his brother was cashier, and both were directors and interested in it. The bank failed for $5,000,000 and the family were ruined, but every obligation was paid in full. the brother died of a broken heart, and Sigmund O. Mittler was brought to Peoria by Jacob Woolner, whose wife was his sister, and he set him up in business. He was also the brother of Mrs. A. Samek. (Peoria Journal, Monday, October 19, 1896, submitted by Janine Crandell)

Frank Moizes, one of the best known railroad engineers, died of consumption yesterday. The deceased was 35 years old, and a member of the Engineers brotherhood, though his disease incapacitated him from work. He was formerly in the employ of the T., P. and W. road and leaves a wife and family. The funeral takes place from the residence, 412 Butler Street, tomorrow. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, Jan. 19, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)

The funeral of Herbert A. Moran was held this morning at 8:30 o'clock at the residence, 1206 East McClure avenue, with mass at St. Bernard's church at 9 o'clock. Father Samon officiating. Interment was in St. Mary's cemetery. (Peoria Star, Thursday, April 30, 1931, submitted by Janine Crandell)

At Princeville, July 20, 1888, of contusion of the abdomen, Benjamin F. Merritt, aged 45 years, 9 months, and 19 days.

Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Michael, Formerly of This Vicinity

A number of local relatives from here attended the funeral services Monday for Annette Michael, 10 years old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Michael of 907 Atlantic St., Peoria.

The little girl was born in Worth township March 11, 1921. She had measles which later developed into double pneumonia, causing her death. She is survived by her parents, three brothers, Gerald, Robert and Donald, and three sisters, Leota, Florence and Dorothy. She was a pupil of St. Bernard�s school.

On account of the nature of her illness and because the other children were ill the funeral services were private Monday afternoon at 3:30 at the residence and burial was in St. Joseph�s cemetery.

The family is well known here as they resided near Lourdes until a few years ago. The community sympathizes with the bereaved parents and children in their loss.

REF: Newspaper: The Metamora Herald, March 6, 1931, Page 1; Column 4
Date of Death: March 1, 1931

Source: Microfilm; IL Prairie District Library, Woodford County, IL
& Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916�1950, Peoria County, IL

Transcribed and submitted: Kathleen (kajh76 at yahoo dot com)

Obituary

MORRIS - Cornelia A. Morris, age 83 years, beloved mother of Lew, Bert and Maud Morris. Funeral at Peoria Wednesday. (Chicago Tribune, December 30, 1930, Page 17, transcribed by Susan Gates Davis)

MORRIS--Mrs. O. O., at her late residence in Chicago. Aged 83 years, 6 months.
Funeral services from Wilton's Mortuary at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. (Peoria Star, December 29, 1930, Page 10, transcribed by Susan Gates Davis)

MRS. O. O. MORRIS, 83, IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Mrs. O. O. Morris, 83 years old, a resident of this city for about 50 years, died at her home in Chicago Monday. The body was to arrive at the Wilton Mortuary Tuesday night. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. (Peoria Journal, December 31, 1930, transcribed by Susan Gates Davis)

Orville O. Morris, Nov. 3, beloved husband of Cornelia Morris and father of Lewis H., Bert O., and Maude M. Morris, at his residence, 124 Aberdeen St. Notice of funeral later. Burial at Peoria, Ill. Peoria papers please copy. (Chicago Tribune, November 1914, transcribed by Susan Gates Davis)

ORVE MORRIS

Orve Morris, for many years a resident of Peoria, passed away at his home in Chicago tuesday at 4:15 p.m. He was for many years Spirit Runner at the different distilleries in this city. He was an old soldier of the civil war. He leaves his wife, Cornelia, one daughter, Maud, two sons, Lon and Bert, and many friends among the old settlers of Peoria.
The body will be brought to Peoria, where services will be held and interment will be in Springdale cemetery on Friday. (Peoria Star, Nov. 4, 1914, transcribed by Susan Gates Davis)

Peoria Transcript, Friday, November 6, 1914:
MORRIS--Orville O., at his late residence in Chicago, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1914 at 4:15 p.m., age 78 years.
Funeral from the residence of Mr. F. E. Whitford, 915 Fourth avenue, Peoria, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment in Springdale cemetery. Friends invited. (Peoria Transcript, Nov. 6, 1914, transcribed by Susan Gates Davis)

"The days of our years are three score years and ten, but a small minority reach it." John Kingdon died at his home in Brimfield, Ill., on Sunday night about 9 o'clock, Jan. 31, 1897, aged 70 years, 10 months and 6 days. Mr. Kingdon was born in Devonshire, England, March 25, 1826.

Emigrated to the United States in 1851 and lived in the state of New York until 1855. October 23, 1855, he was married to Miss Mary Down, at Batavia, N. Y. In November of the same year, the newlywedded couple moved west and settled in Jubilee township, Peoria, Co., Ills. Two sons and five daughters were born to them. All survive, except one daughter, Mrs. Ford, who died about one year ago. Mrs. Kingdon has been dead about eight years. Three years ago Mr. Kingdon bought his pretty home in Brimfield, and there lived until his death. He has been in poor health for more than a year past with a complication of stomach and heart trouble from which he suffered very much at times, and finally sank away in death, somewhat unexpectedly. Mr. Kingdon belonged first to the Church of England, and after coming to this country, to the Protestant Episcopal church.

He was a modest, unassuming man, strictly honest, very industrious, indulged in no frivolities and favored no shams. He was a very kind-hearted man, and much beloved by his now bereaved family, a good citizen and a friendly neighbor. He started in life a comparatively poor man, but by his thrift and energy gained a handsome competence. The funeral services were held at the home on Feb. 3, conducted by Rev. Dr. Jordan, assisted by Rev. J. W. Denning. Singing by the Congregational church choir. A large number of relatives, old friends and neighbors were present. The casket was surrounded by beautiful and appropriate floral tributes. The mortal remains were conveyed to Jubilee College cemetery, and interred in the family lot, to await the resurrection morning. May the family be comforted by the sympathy so many friends have for them.

While Peter Meehan was coming from Peoria last Thursday he accidentally slipped and fell from the wagon and received internal injuries that resulted in his death last Tuesday at 10 o'clock A. M. He was also afflicted with pneumonia at the same time. The deceased was born in Ireland and emigrated to New Jersey with his parents. After residing there for a short time they emigrated to Ill., where he resided until death called him home.

A loving wife and large family together with numerous friends mourn his loss. The funeral services were held today at St. Joseph's Church, and the remains were laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.

YATES CITY - Berwyn "Buzz" Meehan, 73, of Yates City died Friday, Feb. 1, 2008, at his residence.

Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood, where visitation will begin two hours earlier. Cremation has been accorded.

Berwyn "Buzz" Meehan, 73, of Yates City, died Friday February 1, 2008 at his residence. Born October 23, 1934 in Peoria, to Harold T. and Wilda I. (Hoyt) Meehan. Surviving are two daughters, Tina Metz of Grapevine, TX, Michelle Meehan of Grandview, MO; one sister, Jane (Dick) Shoop of Elmwood. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Meehan.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 6 pm at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Elmwood. Rev. John Simpson will officiate. Visitation will be held from 4-6 pm Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Mary Shane was born in Berkely Co., West Virginia July 10, 1812. At the age of 24 she came west in company with her father and other members of the family, and resided in Jubilee township but finally removed to Brimfield, as one of its earliest settlers and shortly after was united in marriage to Wm. King. Six children were born to them, one of these and the father are deceased. In 1857 she was again united in marriage to Wm. Merriott who mourns to-day with these five children and other relatives and friends, their loss. Her death, the result of lung fever, took place after a very brief sickness on Sunday morning last when she peacefully passed away at the ripe age of 79 years and six months. In the unavoidable absence of the Pastor (Rev. W. Mason) who has been called to Bloomington, the funeral services were conducted by Rev. J, S. Onion, at the Presbyterian church, of which she was a member, on Tuesday afternoon last and her remains afterward interred in the cemetery west of town.

We desire to return our most sincere thanks to the kind friends and neighbors who sympathized with and assisted us during our late bereavement.

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Murdoch died yesterday, Sept. 8. Funeral services at the house this afternoon at 3 o'clock.

A. Marguerite Karls	Martha McCartney	Peter Meehan
Mary Keefer	William McCartney	Mary Medi
Alice Kennedy	Charles McCulley	Arthur Meehan
Carrie Kingdon	George McGinnis	Berwyn Meehan
John Kingdon	Charles McGonagle	Dale Meehan
Kay Kingdon	James McGonagle	Kenneth Meehan
Mildred Kingdon	Nettie McKibben	Nina Meehan
Phyllis Kingdon	Mary McKune	Mrs. Bridget Megan
Willis Kingdon	Flora McMannamy	Truman Merrill
Benjamin Kneer	Goldie McNeese	Mary Merriott
Erhard Kramm	Rebecca McQuown	Benjamin Merritt
Ezra Krey	Florence Maher	Clara Meyer
John Kumli	Stanley Mallery	Herman Meyer
Cassie Lazisky	Edward Manges	Samuel Meyer
Della Lazisky	William Marriott	Annette Michael
Joseph Lazisky	Albert Marshall	Will Miller
Marion Lazisky	Abby Marshall	J. Fred Milliman
Hattie Learned	Harry Marshall	Sigmund Mittler
Hervey Lightner	Birdie Marshall	Frank Moizes
N. B. Love	Cora Marshall	Herbert A. Moran
Mrs. J. L. Ludwig	Fredericka Marshall	Cornelia Morris
Fred Luthi	George Marshall	Orville O. Morris
Charley McCartney	Nellie Marshall	Mary Moss
Henry C. McCartney	George Martin	Infant Murdoch
Henry W. McCartney	Daniel Medi	more to come...