Elizabeth Ann Moran was born in Baltimore, MD July 27 1834. At the age of four her family moved to Illinois and settled near Springfield. Here she lived until she was seventeen, when her mother died and she came to Brimfield (abt. 1851)and lived with an aunt, and attended the old Academy. A year later she moved to Peoria and lived for seven years with her uncle, Richard Moran. She then returned to Brimfield and shortly after was married to Patrick Richard Needham, Sept 18, 1859.
To this union three children were born: May, who died Sept 18, 1865; Mable who departed this life April 29, 1898; and Mrs. Fred Arber, who survives to mourn her loss. Mrs. Needham was called to mourn the loss of her husband Dec. 20, 1892.
Confessing her dependence upon the divine Savior she united with the First Congregational Church, Dec 5 1897, and by a life of quiet service to others she witnessed a good profession before the world. The enviable mention can be made of her that she was a good neighbor to have and to know her was but to become attached to her.
Her death came as a great shock to the family and her many friends. She appeared as well as usual at Sunday evening and was reclining on a couch when the family bid her good night and retired, expecting her to soon go to her room. When they arose Monday morning she was still reclining on the couch but life had flown. Her death had apparently peacefully taken place soon after she had lain down.
The funeral service was held at her home Wednesday morning conducted by Rev. G. W. Scott pastor of the Congregational church and was very largely attended. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in Brimfield Cemetery. The family desires to sincerely thank the neighbors and friends for kindness and help in their time of sorrow.
(Brimfield News, Nov. 6, 1913, submitted by Donna Carkenord, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Patrick Richard Needham was born in Newport Pratt, Mayo Co., Ireland Dec 6th 1833. At the age of 14 he emigrated to Canada, remaining there several years. In 1854 he removed to Chicago, Ill. and from there came to Brimfield in 1857 where he located.
He was married to Elizabeth Moran, September 18th 1859. Three children were born to them, the eldest, May having died September 18, 1865. Two daughters and his wife survive to mourn him.
In 1861 he enlisted in the Civil War and was promoted to Captain on March 23 1863. He served in Co. I of the Illinois Infantry 108th Reg. He remained in the Army until the striff was ended (m. o. Aug 5, 1865) when he returned to his home in Brimfield where he remained. On December 20, 1892 he departed this life age 59 years old. The funeral services were held at his home conducted by Rev. R. N. Martin. The remains were taken to the cemetery west of town. In charge of G. L. Fort, Post G. A. R. He was laid beside his little daughter who had gone before. (Brimfield News, Dec. 29, 1892, submitted by Donna Carkenord, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Other notes:
Mr. Needham was a blacksmith by trade. He was an adherent of the Roman Catholic
Church, while his wife who was a native of Baltimore, Maryland was a member of
the Congregational Church. Her death occured in Brimfield.
Services for Mrs. Clara Ann Neidhart, 87, who died at 11:30 a.m. yesterday at the home of her son, John Edward Staples, 2126 W. Marquette Ave., will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Davison Funeral Home.
The Rev. Bertram Betteridge of Bethel Presbyterian Church will officiate and burial will be in Swam Lake Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. today.
Mrs. Neidhart had been ill for about a year. She was born in Peoria Sept. 14, 1878, a daughter of William F. and Clara Fitten Leversidge, and first was married to Roy Staples, who died in 1906. Later she was married in 1912 to Bert Neidhart, who also preceded her in death. She was formerly was employed as a seamstress at Szold's Department Store, last working in 1938.
Surviving are her son, John Edward Staples of Peoria; one sister, Mrs. Stella Julian of Creve Coeur; and one granddaughter. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
(unknown newspaper, Jan. 31, 1966, submitted by Pat Schneider)
MRS. BLANCHE L. OAKES
Mrs. Blanche Pursell Oakes passed away on September 1, 1949 at her home, Oak
Place, near Laura, Illinois.
Mrs. Oakes was born on February 9, 1877 near Brimfield, Illinois, the daughter
of the late J. Johnson Pursell and Phoebe Little Pursell. She first attended her
local district school, thereafter the Brimfield High school. At the age of 14
she passed the teacher’s examination, certificate stating “too young to teach.”
Commencing when 17 years old, she taught the Joe Reed district school for two
years after that entering Knox College from which she graduated in 1900 with
honors. During the next three years she taught in the high schools at Elmwood
and Harvard, Illinois. She was assistant principal at the Harvard High school
and was offered the principalship for the succeeding year.
On September 9, 1903 she was united in marriage with Forest M. Oakes.
Immediately afterward they resided at Chickamauga Park, Georgia where Mr. Oakes
was in U. S. Government service. In 1910, they became pioneers at Rogerson,
Idaho which was the trading center for an area over 100 miles wide. They founded
the first church established the first school for this area and continued in the
mercantile business there until 1914. For the next six years they lived at
Omaha, Nebraska where Mrs. Oakes was an active officer and member of the South
Omaha Woman’s Club and of the King’s Daughters Society of the Wheeler Memorial
Presbyterian Church.
She and her husband returned in 1920 to the community of their birth where she
resided until death. During this period, she served many terms as President of
the Williamsfield Women’s Club, part of such time also serving as President of
the French Grove Improvement Society. Her many friends in these and other
communities continually showed their great love and admiration during her final
illness. Throughout this illness which was long and very painful, she was
constant and steadfast in her Christian faith which kept her serene in the face
of the certain death which was impending.
Her life of continuous Christian service included teaching Sunday School classes
in most all of the various localities in which she resided from college years
until the time of her death. She joined the church in her youth and at her death
was member of the Elmwood Presbyterian Church. Her personality was exquisite—she
was beautiful in spirit, speech, manner and person.
Her love and devotion to her family and their affection and adoration toward her
knew no bounds. By example and precept, she constantly inspired both her family
and her countless friends. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Attorney
Loren P. of New York City and Dr. Harold F. of Los Angeles and by two grand
daughters.
---Her Husband and Sons
The memorial services were held at the Presbyterian church in Elmwood on Sunday
September 4 at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend A. H. Dickerson officiating and Reverend
A. H. Schroeder assisting. “Abide with Me” and “No Night There” were sung by
nieces and nephew, Robah, Gertrude Dorothy and William Kellogg accompanied by
Mrs. Elmer Hubbell at the organ. The casket bearers were A. L. Doubet, Adam
McWilliam, Paul Noland, Don Webster, Dan McCoy and John Shaffer.
Relatives and friends attending from a distance included Attorney and Mrs. Loren
Oakes and Ellen Louise of New York City, Dr. and Mrs. Harold Oakes and Marilyn
of Los Angeles, C. G. Oakes of West Point, Mississippi, Miss Anna Oakes of
Bloomington, Mr. And Mrs. Harry Pursell of Kewanee, Mr. And Mrs. Royal Oakes and
Mr. Castle of Bluffs, Ill., Mr. And Mrs. David Drysdale, Mr. Will Chamberlain,
Mrs. Della Kneer, and Steve Cravens of Peoria, Mr. And Mrs. Adam McWilliam and
daughter Jane of Toulon and Mrs. Amy Moore of Canton. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)
Worry Over Moving Blamed in Woman's Death in Chillicothe
Chillicothe, April 29 -- Mrs. Ida May Osburn, 63, of 601 McDowell avenue, wife of Dayton Osburn, died at her home at 8:45 P. M. Saturday from mitral insufficiency following an overdose of sleeping tablets, self-administered., a jury decided at an inquest conducted here this afternoon by Coroner Chauncey Wood at the Weber funeral home.
Mrs. Osburn has been taking sleeping tablets for some time, but left a note indicating that she was despondent over the prospect of having to move, evidence disclosed.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Weber funeral home with the Rev. L. J. Sailor of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in the City cemetery. (Peoria Star, April 30, 1946, submitted by Janine Crandell)
JOHN ONKEN OF NEAR ROANOKE DIES, AGE
72
Funeral services for John Onken, 72, who died Saturday at his home north of
Roanoke, were held at 1:30 p. m. Tuesday at the Vincent memorial home in Roanoke
and at 2 p. m. in the Benson St. Peter’s Lutheran church, the Rev. H. J. Knoploh
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
He was born July 23, 1885 in Germany, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Onken. His
wife, the former Grace Moritz, preceded him in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John Wessel and Mrs. Richard Wurmnest, both of
Peoria; a son, John of Roanoke, and two brothers, John of Chicago and Frederick,
in Germany.
He was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran church west of Benson.
REF: Newspaper: The Metamora Herald, November 22, 1957, Page 4; Column 2
Date of Death: November 16, 1957
Transcribed and submitted by Kathleen (kajh76 at yahoo dot com)
John Onken, Metamoran’s father dies
John F. Onken, 59 of rural Roanoke Died Monday morning in Methodist Medical
Center, Peoria, where he had been a patient three weeks.
Services were Wednesday at Remmert Funeral Home and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
The Rev. Ervin Buhs officiated and burial was in the church cemetery with
Roanoke American Legion Post 463 military rites.
He was born in Roanoke Nov. 16, 1916, a son of William and Grace Moritz Onken.
He married Marguerite “Peg” Wheat at Camp Van Dorn, Miss., April 7, 1944.
Surviving are his wife; two sons, John C. of Metamora and David J. of
Bloomington and two sisters, Mrs. Frieda M. Wessels of Peoria and Mrs. Inez M.
Glass of Peoria Heights.
Mr. Onken had been employed in maintenance for the Illinois Department of
Transportation for seven years.
He was a World War II Army veteran and was a member of Roanoke American Legion;
Metamora Veterans of Foreign Wars; and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made to the church memorial fund.
REF: Newspaper: The Metamora Herald, February 26, 1976, Page 13; Column 1
Date of Death: February 23, 1976
Transcribed and submitted by Kathleen (kajh76 at yahoo dot com)
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WEST PEORIA - Anna H. Pacey, 85, of West Peoria died at 12:16 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, 2007, at OSF St. Clare Home in Peoria Heights.
Born April 27, 1919, in Custer, Ky., a daughter of Larkin and Lennie Givans Ramsey, she married Richard A. Pacey on Jan. 23, 1905, in Peoria. he died in Peoria on Jan. 10, 1986.
She also was preceded in death by one infant granddaughter, two sisters and two brothers.
Surviving are one stepson, Ronald Pacey of Grafton, Wis.; one sister, Dorothy (Dean) Troutman of Princeville; one brother, Kenneth Ramsey of Altamont, Ill.; one sister, Sandra Wendle of Dieterich, Ill.; and two stepgrandsons.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Thursday at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. The Rev. Stephen Barch officiated. Burial was in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
The Wilton Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
(Peoria Journal Star, Sep. 7, 2007, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Lincoln Pacey, of Chicago, came down Saturday to attend the funeral services of his nephew, little Harold Pacey. He returned Sunday evening.
(Brimfield News, Nov.7, 1895, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Mrs. Jane Pacey died Sunday at her home at West Jersey, Illinois, at the age of seventy five years. For over forty years she was a resident in the vicinity of West Jersey and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Her husband died several years ago. The funeral services were held on Tuesday in the M. E. church at West Jersey, the interment being in the village cemetery.
Among relatives from Brimfield in attendance at the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Catton, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Catton, Charles Catton and Ira Catton.
(Brimfield News, Dec. 13, 1900, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Pacey - Laura, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Pacey, died of diptherial fever, February 1st, 1878, aged 7 years and eight months.
(Brimfield Gazette, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Funeral Services For Leland Pacey Are Held Saturday
Leland F. Pacey, 68, who was associated with the publication of Brimfield News for the past 30 years, died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 1964, in Proctor hospital, where he had been a patient for four days.
He was born October 14, 1895, in Brimfield, a son of Addison and Frona Harriott Pacey and was married June 19, 1918 in Brimfield to Caroline Blundy, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Robert Pacey of Brimfield; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Krey and Mrs. Carolee Felton of Princeville and Mrs. Jane Fish of Blytheville, Ark.; 13 grandchildren; and two brothers, Dr. Walter Pacey of Galesburg and Roger Pacey of Washburn.
He was a musician first class in the U. S. Navy during World War I and farmed near Brimfield since 1920.
He was a member of American Legion Post 452, Horeb Lodge AF&A Mohammed Temple, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Peoria, Modern Woodmen of America, and Washburn Saddle Club.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Brimfield Union church, of which he was a member, with Rev. M. Stuckey officiating.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
WASHINGTON - Margaret Ann Pacey, 84, of 404 Hillcrest Drive died at 7:47 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at her residence.
Born Aug. 6, 1918, in Peoria to Herbert and Mabel Straesser Shofe, she married Jack H. Pacey in 1941, in Iowa. He died Dec. 12, 1982.
She was also preceded in death by one brother.
Surviving are one son, Steve (and Mimi) of Morton; one daughter, Mardee (and Paul) Gess of Washington; one sister, Jane Hampy of Washington; one brother, Richard (and Barb) Shofe of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She taught first grade at Central Grade School in Washington for more than 15 years, retiring in 1972.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Deiters Funeral Home, where visitation will be one hour before. The Rev. David Likeness will officiate.
Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
(Peoria Journal Star, Mar. 7, 2003, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Funeral Services For Miss Mildred Pacey Will Be Friday
Funeral services for Miss Mildred Pacey, publisher of The Brimfield News for 30 years, will be held in the Union church in Brimfield at 2 p.m.
Friday with Rev. K. L. Stuckey officiating. Burial will be in the Brimfield cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday evening in the Robert Pacey home in Brimfield and will be held in the church from from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday.
Miss Pacey, a daughter of Addison and Frona Herriott Pacey, was born in Brimfield November 19, 1891.
She taught school in Roanoke and El Paso for a number of years and was assistant superindendent of schools in Woodford county from 1924 to 1928. She then taught school in East Moline for two years.
In 1930, after the death of her father, she assumed management of The Brimfield News, which her father had published for 45 years. In 1960 ill health forced her to suspend publication of the paper, which was purchased and assimilated into The Princeville Telephone. The News was one of the last "hand set" newspapers in the state of Illinois.
She was a member of the Union church in Brimfield and was the church organist for a number of years.
Since her retirement she has made her home in Roanoke Manor in Roanoke. She died in St. Francis hospital in Peoria Tuesday, February 25, 1964, at 3:30 p.m. after having been a patient there for three weeks.
She is survived by three brothers, Leland Pacey of Brimfield, Dr. Walter Pacey of Galesburg, and Roger Pacey of Washburn.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
WASHBURN - Alice R. Pacey, 92, of Maple Leaf Home, Eureka, formerly of Washburn, died at 4:06 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 7, 1995) at the home.
Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Washburn Christian Chruch, the Rev. Bob Jassman officiating.
A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Maple Lawn Home, the Rev. Robert Harnish officiating.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Rice-McKitrick & Newton Mortuary, Washburn Chapel.
Mrs. Pacey was born July 3, 1902, at Brimfield, a daughter of John H. and Frances E. Blundy Kingdon. She married Roger L. Pacey June 28, 1927, in Brimfield. He died Jan. 9, 1991.
Surviving are two sons, Donald R., Elgin, and Richard E., Centralia; two daughters, Barbara Garber, Washburn, and Alice L. Pacey, Placentia, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers.
Mrs. Pacey was a member of Washburn Christian Church and Washburn Women's Club. She was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors.
She taught school in Brimfield and rural Peoria County for several years. She later operated Bell Dairy and Pacey Memorial Home in Washburn with her husband.
(Bloomington Pantagraph, Feb. 9, 1995, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
WASHBURN - The funeral of Roger L. Pacey, 89, formerly of Washburn, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Washburn Christian Church.
The Revs. Bob Jassman and Robert Harnish will officiate. Burial will be in Linn-Mount Vernon Cemetery, Washburn.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Newton Memorial Home, Washburn.
A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Maple Lawn Home, Eureka, with Rev. Harnish officiating. Mr. Pacey, former funeral home owner/operator, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 9, 1991) at Maple Lawn Home, Eureka.
He was born Sept. 7, 1901, in Brimfield, a son of Addison and Frona Herriott Pacey. He married Alice Kingdon June 28, 1927, in Brimfield. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Donald R., Elgin, and Richard E., Centralia; two daughters, Alice L. Pacey, Placentia, Calif., and Barbara Garber, Washburn; one brother, Dr. Walter Pacey, Galesburg; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Mr. Pacey owned and operated Pacey Memorial Home in Washburn for 20 years, retiring in 1977. He also owned and operated the Washburn Locker Plant and Bell Dairy for several years.
He was a member of Washburn Christian Church, Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Peoria; Washburn Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star; charter member of Washburn Lions Club; and 83-year member of Washburn Lodge 421 AF & AM, where he served as past worshipful master.
Mr. Pacey was a former member of Illinois Funeral Directors Association, past president of Washburn school board and past treasurer of Lowpoint-Washburn Unit School District 21.
He chaired the Washburn bloodmobile for several years, served on the Central Illinois Agency on Aging and was an organizer of Washburn Song and Saddle Club.
Memorials may be made to Maple Lawn Home, Washburn Lions Club or Washburn Christian Church.
(Bloomington Pantagraph, Jan. 11, 1991, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
PEORIA - Violet V. Pacey, 95, of Peoria died at 10:06 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at ManorCare Health Services, where she was a resident for the past three weeks.
Born July 6, 1909, in Rockham, S.D., to Herman and Rosa Belau Grabinski, she married Willard L. Pacey on June 6, 1938, in Nashua, Iowa. He died in 1984.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and eight sisters.
Surviving are one daughter, Carole Schlink of Peoria; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She worked for A&P grocery stores and later worked for Mr. Quick before retiring in 1978. She also was a beautician for many years.
She was a member of Madison Avenue United Methodist Church for more than 55 years.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Cumerford-Endsley-Diggle Funeral Home, 428 W. McClure Ave., where visitation will be one hour before.
Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to her church.
(Peoria Journal Star, Dec. 25, 2004, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
GALESBURG - Dr. Walter Pacey, 98, of Seminary Manor, formerly of 1782 N. Broad St., died at 10:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996, at St. Mary Medical Center.
Born Jan 15, 1898, in Brimfield to Addison and Frona Herriott Pacey, he married Marian Macnair on July 23, 1927, in Galesburg. She died March 1, 1964. He married Marion Chidester in 1965 in Galesburg. She died May 13, 1988. Two brothers, one sister and one great-granddaughter preceded him in death.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. Jack W. and Dr. Fred M., and one daughter, Mrs. John (Joan) Boydstun, al of Galesburg; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was a dentist in Galesburg for 52 years, retiring in 1976. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Dentistry in 1923. He was a life member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society and the Prairie Valley Dental Society.
He was a World War I Navy veteran, serving as a musician on the USS Ohio. He was a 72-year member of the American Legion Post 285. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church and Soangetaha Country Club.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Kermit W. Petersen will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the chapel. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Galesburg Cottage Hospital or St. Mary Medical Center.
(Peoria Journal Star, Jan. 3, 1997, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
PEORIA - Willard L. Pacey, 79, of 523 Haunga Ave. died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 1994, at Saint Francis Medical Center.
Born April 17, 1915, in Brimfield to Harry and Mary Viola Keefer Pacey, he married Violet Grabinski on June 6, 1938, in Nashua, Iowa. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Carole) Schlink of Peoria; two sisters, Eleanor Celmer of Montgomery and Mrs. Harry (Margaret) Brown of Peoria; and two grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. He was a World War II Navy veteran.
He was an auto mechanic for Walker & Werner Autobody Shop. He later was a manager at Mutual Wheel Co., retiring in 1978. He was a member of Madison Avenue Methodist Church and was active with the Boy Scouts.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home. The Rev. Bill Lakota-Eastin will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Arrangements are by Richard S. Wilson, funeral director through Cumerford-Endsley Memorial Home.
Memorials may be made to his church, 3201 NE Madison Ave., Peoria 61603.
(Peoria Journal Star, Nov. 1, 1994, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Richard Pacey was born in Scopwick, Lincolnshire, England, May 24, 1839, the youngest son of Brown and Mary Clark Pacey.
At the age of seventeen he with a party of others emigrated to the United States, coming direct to Brimfield, Illinois, arriving here June 16, 1856. His decision to come to this country was made upon the advice of relatives and friends. Having been engaged in farm work in the old country he naturally took up the same line of employment here. In 1861 he with his brother John went west to Chicago and enlisted in Company G, 39th Illinois Infantry, serving three years.
He was united in marriage to Miss Clarissa Blanchard April 18, 1866, at the old Ira Blanchard homestead, three miles north east of Brimfield. To this happy union three children were born; Lulu, Lena and Arthur. Arthur passed away in 1907. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn the two daughters, Lulu, now the wife of D. R. Barr of Galesburg, Lena the wife of S. B. Crane of Roseville, and four grand children, Lorene Pacey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pacey, deceased, and Lauren Barr, Helen and Richard Crane. He was the last of his family in this country, and only one member now survives, a sister, Elizabeth, now living in the old homestead in England.
After his marriage he continued to farm in Jubilee township. In 1878 he went back to England for a visit with his mother and other members of his family, and visited many points of interest in his native land. In 1880 he resumed farming in which he was very successful, and continued in this line of work until 1887. He represented his township as a member of the Board of Supervisors in 1876 and 1877. In the fall of 1887 he left the farm and moved to La Harpe to obtain better educational advantages for his children. At that time he entered into ministerial work in connection with the Northern Illinois Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church. In this connection he supplied three charges in all, Morris Chapel, La Harpe and Ponomah, twelve years in all. He was ordained in 1887, and in 1905 the University of Kansas City conferred upon him the degree of D. D. He served as President of the Northern Illinois Conference for five years in succession. In 1899 he retired from active service in the ministry and moved back to Brimfield. Since then his ministerial work has been in supply only.
His educational advantages in early life were meager, but with a strong will and a rugged determination he fought his way up to whatever measure of success he may have attained by his own sorts, aided and supported in this endeavor by his faithful wife and companion. He was strong in debate, forceful in expression, and possessed an alert and well balanced mind. He was a great reader of the best literature and took an unusually active interest in the bigger affairs of the world up to the last.
He was successful in his business affairs and at the time of his death was President of the Brimfield Telephone Company, with which he had been connected almost from the beginning, and in the building up and extension of which he took great pride.
After an illness of two months during which he was confined to his bed, his long and useful life came to an end on Sunday morning, Feb. 11, 1923, when he calmly and peacefully fell asleep.
The funeral service was held at the M. E. church in Brimfield Tuesday morning at 10:30 with many relatives, friends of the deceased attending. Rev. A. J. Christy of Canton, a brother pastor of Rev. Pacey in the M. P. Conference and an intimate friend of thirty years preached the funeral sermon, using as his text 1 Cor. 13-12. Rev. E. E. Diffenbaugh and Rev. R. A. Harris assisted in the service. A double quartet, Mrs. H. O. Cady, Mrs. E. E. Diffenbaugh, Mrs. H. C. Cady, Miss Pearl Hamilton, Wm. Harding, H. [ ] Bowman, H. C. Cady and Jud Harding, with Mrs. S. H. Nelkirk, piano, sang "Fade, Fade Each Early Joy," "My Faith Looks Up To Thee, " and " Lead Kindly Light." Just before the closing hymn the Relief Corps gave the beautiful [ ] of their ritual as they gathered around the flag draped casket.
The casket bearers were C. C. Carson, Henry Blundy, Henry Memier, Ira Catton, John Rusk and W. E. Kelley.
The body was laid to rest in the family lot in Brimfield cemetery. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1923, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Pacey - Rev. Thomas, was born in Lincolnshire, England, March 8, 1829, and died at his home, after a lingering illness of many months following a severe attack of Lagrippe, in Jubilee Township, Peoria County, Illinois, June 23, 1892, aged 63 years, 3 months and 15 days.
The parents of the deceased were Brown and Mary Pacey, and he was the second son in a family of eleven children. Three died in infancy, four came to this country, the deceased and three brothers, John, Joseph and Richard. John and Richard enlisted in 39th Ill. Vol. Inft. John was wounded at the battle of Malvern Hill, May 16, 1864, was taken prisoner and died in the Libby prison hospital. Joseph now resides in Peoria, and Richard at La Harpe. Of the four who remained in England, William, Mary A., Elizabeth and Eliza, three are living, Eliza having passed away May 31, 1892.
In the spring of 1851, the deceased left Liverpool on a sailing vessel and after an eventful voyage of eleven weeks, landed at New Orleans. After remaining there a short time he proceeded up the Mississippi river and by canal to Chicago. From there he went to Kenosha, Wis., then to Big Foot Prairie, Walworth Co., where he engaged on a farm near Beloit. After three years work on the farm he concluded to improve his early education and entered Wheaton College at Wheaton, Illinois, remaining there two and one-half years, after which he began teaching school in DuPage and Cook counties, making his home in Madison Township, DuPage county. From there he removed to Waterloo, Iowa in 1863, where he remained three years. From there he removed to Peoria County, Illinois, in 1866, where he has since made his home.
Politically he was a staunch Republican; he was in favor of the candidacy of Fremont; was present at the National Convention in Chicago, when Abraham Lincoln received his first nomination and from that time has always voted the Republican ticket. He has long been a member of the Township Central Committee and in the conventions of the party took an active part. He was always ready with voice and vote to support and defend his honest convictions, and although living in a Democratic township has been honored with positions of trust and confidence. He was elected Justice of the Peace in 1873, and was appointed Township Treasurer in 1878, which position he has held continuously ever since.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Hayes, a native of Wiltshire, England, by Rev. Eddy, D. D., Editor of the Northwestern Christian Advocate, at Chicago, Ill., Nov. 5th, 1862. To this union were born seven children, four sons and three daughters, five of whom survive, four sons and one daughter. After a faithful and devoted life the mother entered into rest Jan. [ ], 1888, at the age of 46 years. From this time his daughter, Nellie, has taken the place of mother at home, having tendered faithful and devoted service to father and younger children.
at the age of 21 years he was converted and united with the Wesleyan Methodist church in England. On coming to this country he identified himself with the Wesleyan Methodist church. Here he was licensed as an exhorter, and in 1864 was ordained in the Wesleyan Conference, in Iowa, entered the itineracy, and traveled the circuit for two years, after which he was assigned a charge in Blackhawk county, prior to his removal to Illinois. After coming to Brimfield he united with the M. E. church here, with which he remained identified as a Local Elder until his death. He was acceptable as a preacher, devoted, as a christian, and was ever ready, willingly, to respond to every call of duty. The pastor always felt that he could depend on him in any emergency. He supplied the pulpit at Laura the alternate Sundays when the pastor was at Oak Hill, the other appointment, until his failing strength would not admit of so great a burden. The last time that he was permitted to attend church was Sept. 13th, last, at which time, in the absence of the pastor who was in attendance upon the annual Conference he preached his last discourse from John, 16. 13, "The True Guide."
The funeral took place in the M. E. church Saturday morning, June 25th. In the absence of the pastor who was at Chicago, Rev. D. S. McCown, of Peoria, officiated at the services. The funeral services were very largely attended and the remains were tenderly laid to rest by the side of his wife in Oakland cemetery.
The children are now bereft of both father and mother. May they, in their severe affliction, ever look to Him for guidance and support, who has promised to be a Father to the fatherless.
Card of Thanks
To the many kind friends and neighbors who so generously aided and assisted us during the sickness and death of our father, we tender our most sincere thanks. Their kindness will never be forgotten.
The Children
(Brimfield News, Thursday, Jun. 30, 1892, submitted by Barb Miroslaw, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Former Brimfield Assessor Dies
Brimfield – Thomas Pacey, 76, died at Point Clear, Ala, at 8 a.m.
Thursday [August 6, 1959]. He was a retired railway mail clerk on the Santa Fe,
Chicago to Kansas City run. He also served as township assessor for three terms
in Brimfield Twp.
He lived in Brimfield his entire life except for the past two years. He has made
his home with his son in Point Clear.
He was born in Jubilee Twp. Nov. 21, 1882 a son of Rev. Thomas and Elizabeth
Hayes Pacey. He married Bessy Farnum Oct. 10, 1909 in Brimfield. He graduated
from Illinois Wesleyan law school.
He is survived by his wife and three children, Thomas Jr., Georgetown, SC; a
daughter, Mrs. Miriam Gall, Wilmington, and a son Paul G., Point Clear. He is
also survived by six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.
Funeral serviced will be held in the Taylor Funeral Home in Brimfield, Sunday at
2 p.m. with the Rev. Harriette Gittermann officiating. Burial will be in
Brimfield Cemetery. Visitation will be after 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral
home. (unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)
HANNAH PERRY, 75 YEARS IN CITY, DIES
Miss Hannah Perry, a resident of Peoria for over 75 years, died the Methodist hospital, Wednesday evening at 8:10 o'clock, at the age of 79 years. She formerly lived 507 Hamilton boulevard, but the past seven years she had made her home at the hospital.
She was born in Blackpool, England, July 5, 1853, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Perry, and was a member of the old Reformed Episcopalian church of Peoria. She was a devout follower at the services of the Bacon Memorial mission.
She is survived by the following nieces and nephews: Will Per??, Lombard, Ill.; Alex Buchanan, St. Louis, Mo.; William Buchanan, Peoria; Bessie Buchanan and Jessie? Buchanan, Peoria; Mrs. May L ???, Minnekanda, South Dakota; Florence Buchanan, Charles Buchanan and Robert Buchanan, all of Peoria, besides a brother, George Perry, Lombard, Ill.
Services will be held at the Ga?? Mortuary chapel Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the family plot in Springdale cemetery. The Rev. Frank E. Shult will be presiding.
(Peoria Star, Feb. 23, 1933, submitted by Pat Schneider)
G. R. Phares
G. R. Phares, one of the settlers of this county and a man widely known all over
this part of the country died at the home of his son, G. N. Phares, near Elmwood
Sunday, August 25, 1895. Mr. Phares suffered a paralytic stroke about a year ago
depriving him of the use of his lower limbs, and he has since been confined to
the house the greater part of the time. Old Settler’s Day he was able to be out
and was brought to the grounds in a carriage, where he enjoyed himself in the
society of the companions of his pioneer days. He was of a jovial, ahppy nature,
honest and upright in business, and had many warm friends. He was 76 years, 3
months and 21 days of age. The funeral services were held at the home of his
son, G. N. Phares, on Tuesday afternoon and the remains were laid to rest in the
Elmwood cemetery. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Aug. 20,
1895, submitted by Sandy MacDonald)
Funeral services for Mrs. Cordelia Phelan, 81 years
old, widow of Robert E. Phelan, a resident of Peoria for 52 years, who died at
6:50 p. m. yesterday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Slater, 506 1/2
North Adams St., will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the Wilton
mortuary chapel. The Rev. E. T. Munns will officiate. Interment will be in
Parkview cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday afternoon and
evening.
A daughter of Solomon and Mary Ann Miller, she was born
in Knobsville, Pa., August 24, 1860. She was married in Buda, Ill., May 17,
1887. Mr. Phelan died June 23, 1941.
Surviving besides the daughter are two brothers,
Vincent and Robert Miller of Peoria, four grandchildren and one great
grandchild. (Peoria Journal-Transcript, Friday, Feb. 13, 1942, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Mrs. Cora Plack Funeral Services Are Held Monday
Mrs. Cora Plack, 87, of Brimfield, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday in Fire[ ] House in Peoria.
She was born in Douglas March 6, 1880, a daughter of Martin and Belle Wheeler Simkins, and was married to Jacob Plack February 2, 1904. He died in 1927. She had resided in Douglas until her marriage and most of her life since then in Brimfield.
Surviving are one daughter, Dorothy Plack of Brimfield, and three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Tucker of Brimfield, Mrs. Juanita Collins of Peoria and Mrs. Susan Claypool of Morton.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Paul's Lutheran church with Rev. K. Richard Schlieps of Peoria officiating. Burial was in Lutheran cemetery near Brimfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran church of Brimfield.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Mrs. Elizabeth Plack was born in Germany, March 26, 1853 and passed away July 6, 1928 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Reents in Brimfield at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 10 days.
Her maiden name was Elizabeth Jeide. She was baptised, schooled and confirmed a member of the Lutheran church in her native land. After coming to this country she settled in this county and here she was married in 1875 to Mr. George Plack.
She immediately took up the sacred duty of helping to rear the six children of her husband's previous marriage, being to them a loving mother and as such she was always loved and respected by them. Her wedded life with Mr. Plack was blessed with six children two of which died in infancy and childhood. About thirty five years ago she lost her faithful husband in death.
Mother Plack, like her sainted husband, was a devoted, lifelong member of the church of her faith in this community. After her husband's death she had to struggle against heavy odds in the rearing of her children and the management of the farm. After having turned the care of the farm to others, she, like the loving mother that she was, assisted her children in turn as the need arose. The last four or five years she made her home with her eldest daughter, Mrs. Geo. Reents, in Brimfield. With her she might have lived in rest and quiet but her active nature would not consent to this. Mother Plack could daily be seen helping and assisting in many and various ways. Mrs. Reents in every way tried to lighten her mother's advancing years; she was ever thoughtful of her welfare and showed her patient love and respect.
The last six months saw Mrs. Plack's health rapidly failing; growing weaker day after day until she quietly fell asleep Thursday night to be awakened on the great and glorious day of the general resurrection. Now she is asleep in Jesus, at rest. Yes "there remaineth a rest to the people of God" and she was one of God's people through faith. She has fought a good fight as a soldier of the lord, she finished her course, she has known faith. She is now with Jesus where there is no more sin, pain, sorrow, tears, nor death, but bliss and joy ever more.
Mother was seldom absent from Sunday School and regular preaching services and only then when too indisposed to attend. During her last illness she found much joy in the spiritual food of the Savior's gospel. About seven hours before her end came she strengthened her faith in the savior by partaking of the Lord's Supper and in the strength of this heavenly food she passed through the dark valley of the shadow of death but she feared no evil for her Savior was with her, his staff and rod comforted her. "Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with them, for they shall eat fruits of their doings." Isaiah 3,10." "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth, yea, saith the spirit that they may rest from."
(Brimfield News, July 12, 1928, submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord
)BRIMFIELD - Dorothy L. Plack, 94, of Brimfield died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at OSF St. Clare Home in Peoria Heights.
She was born Jan. 1, 1905, in Brimfield to Jacob and Cora Simkins Plack.
Surviving are several cousins.
She attended Brown's Business College and Illinois State University in Normal. She taught school in Brimfield for seven years and later worked for an insurance company. She retired in 1967. She was a member of Brimfield Lutheran Church.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Brimfield. The Rev. Michael Liese will officiate. Visitation will be one half hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Brimfield Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements are by Patterson Funeral Home, Elmwood.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
(Peoria Journal Star, Feb. 1, 1999, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Henry Plack
Henry Plack, one of the old settlers of Jubilee township, died Monday afternoon
at the home of his son, Jacob Plack, south of Brimfield, where he had been
staying for some time. His wife died a few months ago at their home in Jubilee,
and since that time he has been making his home with his son Lewis, on the home
place. A short time ago he went to visit with his son Jacob, where his death
occurred. He had not been well for several years.
Mr. Plack was born in Germany, January 27, 1829, and died June 22, 1908. The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at the Lutheran church, Jubilee, and were largely attended. Rev. Smith, of Galesburg, conducted the services. The remains were laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery. (Brimfield News, June 25, 1908, submitted by Sandy Louden, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Jacob Plack was born in Jubilee Twp., Peoria Co., Ill., June 30,
1879. He was baptised in early infancy and confirmed in the Lutheran faith March
29, 1896 by Rev. Otto Hohenstein. On Feb. 10, 1904 he entered the holy estate of
matrimony with Cora Simpkins. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Miss
Dorothy.
Mr. Plack, although in poor health for a number of years, died very unexpectedly
Saturday morning, Dec. 26, 1927, reaching the age of 48 years, 4 months, 26
days. He leaves to mourn, besides his faithful wife and loving daughter, three
brothers, John of Brimfield, and George and Lewis, who reside in Minnesota,
three sisters, Mrs. Frank Rewerts of Cottonwood, Minn., Mrs. John Hasselbacher
of Brimfield and Mrs. Harry Sollenberger of Arlington, Ill.
Mr. Plack was an ideal husband and father, an excellent citizen, and in his
death the community suffers a distinct loss, especially to his church of which
he had long been a board member, and of which he was treasurer for a number of
years and at the time of his death.
The funeral services were held at the Lutheran church on Monday afternoon at
1:30 o'clock, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Henry Traub, and was largely
attended. The body was laid to rest in the family lot in the Lutheran cemetery
east of town.
The pall bearers was Chas. Ekena, George Reents, Rudolph Bruninga, George Harms,
John Gerber and Wm. Strieder.
CARD OF THANKS
We sincerely extend our heart felt thanks to the friends and neighbors for the
kindness and help in our time of bereavement.
Mrs. Jacob Plack.
Miss Dorothy Plack.
Mr. and Mrs. John Plack.
(Brimfield News, Dec. 31, 1927, submitted by Sandy Louden, courtesy of Janet
Bledsoe)
Mrs. Mary Plack
Mrs. Mary Plack, wife of Henry Plack, living three miles east of town in Jubilee
township, died Saturday, Feb. 8, from pneumonia.
(Brimfield News, February 13, 1908, submitted by Sandy Louden, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Hanna City - Bonnie J. Polhemus, 73, of 410 N. Carole Ave., Hanna City, Ill., died at 2:58 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born March 22, 1932, in Brimfield, Ill., the daughter of Clifford and Marcella DeVries Cady. She married Clarence W. "Bill" Polhemus on March 21, 1954, in Brimfield. He survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Brad (Diane) of Farmington and Scott (Kathy) of Bloomington; four grandchildren, Jill Kestner of Grand Ledge, Mich., Jennifer Kuzniar of Canton, Jill Probst of Hudson and Joshua Polhemus of Farmington; and two great-grandchildren, Jason Kuzniar of Canton and Allison Probst of Hudson.
Her parents and two sisters preceded her in death.
She was an Avon dealer for over 30 years.
She also was a member of the Hanna City United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for more than 40 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at the Hanna City United Methodist Church. The Rev. Joy Schlesselman will officiate. Visitation will be Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home, and also one hour prior to services at the church on Wednesday.
Burial will be in Smithville Cemetery in Smithville.
Memorials may be made to her church.
(Peoria Journal Star, Dec. 12, 2005, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
POWELL - Patrick, Feb. 7th, 1918, at 4:15 at his late residence, 202 Butler St., aged 81 years and 29 days. Funeral from the above residence Saturday, Feb. 9th, at 8:30 a.m. and St. Patrick's church at 9 a.m. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends invited. (Peoria Star, Thursday, Feb. 7, 1918, pg. 18, submitted by Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
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Patrick Powell, aged 81 years, died early this morning at his home 202 Butler
Avenue. Mr. Powell was born in Ireland but has lived for the great part of his
life in this vicinity. He leaves two sons, William F. of this city and Frank R.
of California and three daughters, Miss Margaret Powell, Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick
and Mrs. William Kaiser, all of this city.
The funeral services will be held at the residence at 8:30 Saturday morning and
at St. Patrick's church at 9. Interment will be in St. Mary's cemetery. (Peoria
Star, Thursday, Feb. 7, 1918, pg. 14, submitted by
Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
Mrs. Ella Silloway Radley Aug.
18, 1931
News of the death of Mrs. Ella Silloway Radley at the family home near Kansas
City last Tuesday Aug. 18, was received here this week. (Brimfield
News, Thursday, Aug. 27, 1931, submitted by
Laurie Huey)
Mrs. Addie Ranson
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie R. Keitenring Ranson were held Saturday
afternoon April 17 from St. John’s Episcopal Church at Decatur, the Reverend
Francis Campbell Gray officiating. Burial was in Fairlawn cemetery at Decatur.
Mrs. Ranson was born here [Brimfield] May 8, 1873 and passed away in St. Mary’s
hospital at Decatur April 15.
She is survived by one son, Richard Ranson of Milwaukee, Wis. and a grandson,
Robert Ranson of Dallas, Texas.
Mrs. Ranson was a niece of the late Mrs. Frank Clark, Sr.
The deceased has maintained throughout her life a lively interest in her home
town and has made very generous donations toward the restoration and upkeep of
the little ? one Church. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by
Sandy MacDonald)
REINHART - MRS. GLADYS O. - Wife of Maynard P. Reinhart of 3342 N. Stanley St. at Proctor Hospital Feb. 14, 1963. Services Saturday 1:30 P.M. Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation Friday 7 to 9 P.M. Memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
PEORIA - Maynard P. Reinhart, 87, of La Mesa, Calif., formerly of Peoria, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego, Calif.
Born March 2, 1915, in Brimfield to Martin J. and Ida Shane Reinhart, he married Gladys O. Harms on July 31, 1937, in Davenport, Iowa. She died Feb. 14, 1963, in Peoria.
He also was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
He later married Donna Mayne in 1964. She survives.
Surviving are two daughters, Joan (and Gary) Eggerichs of Peoria and Joy Reinhart of Denver, Colo.; two step daughters, Linda Harp of El Cajon, Calif., and Sherry (and Denny) Wilcockson of Temecula, Calif.; one stepson, John (and Ester) Mayne of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five sisters, Margaret (and Paul Mulvaney) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Phyllis (and John) Kingdon of Battle Ground, Wash., Bertha (and Donald) Bridson of Brimfield, Willadean (and Rolland) Cady of Canton and Carol (and Gene) Emerick of Yates City.
He was a World War II Army veteran.
He retired as a building supervisor from the U.S. Postal Service in 1976.
He was a former member and deacon of Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria.
A private service was held at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in La Mesa. Cremation was accorded after the services by the Neptune Society in El Cajon, Calif.
Memorials may be made to St. Andrews's Lutheran Church in La Mesa.
(Peoria Journal Star, Jan. 10, 2004, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
BRIMFIELD - Robert M. Reinhart, 76, of Brimfield died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, at Morton Terrace in Morton.
Born Oct. 17, 1924, in Brimfield to Martin J. and Ida Shane Reinhart, he married Mary Anne Maher on Feb. 3, 1968 in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, John and Bobby (and Marilyn), both of Mullan, Idaho; three daughters, Angie (and Jim) Stone of Brimfield, Mary (and Don) LaMaster of Creve Coeur and Roberta (and Mike) Hoch of Mahomet; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Maynard of El Cajon, Calif.; and five sisters, Margaret Mulvaney of Wauconda, Bertha Bridson of Brimfield, Willadean Cady of Canton, Carol Emerick of Yates City and Phyllis Kingdon of Amboy, Wash.
He was preceded in death by one son, two brothers and one sister.
He was a World War II Navy veteran.
He drove a truck for Megan Trucking for many years, retiring in 1989.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood. The Rev. Darlene Reiner will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the B.Y.E. Ambulance Service.
(Peoria Journal Star, Feb. 1, 2001, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
PEORIA - Ruth Evelyn Carson Reinhart, 80, of 926 N. Main St. died at 8:20 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2005, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
Born Feb. 28, 1925 in Brimfield to Ralph E. and Evelyn Harty Carson, she married Robert Reinhart on Sept. 6, 1947, in Brimfield.
Surviving are two daughters, Mary (and Don) LaMaster of Pekin and Roberta (and Mike) Hoch of Champaign; two sons, John Reinhart and Dan (and Marilyn) Maubach, both of Mullan, Idaho; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
A May 1947 graduate of OSF St. Francis School of Nursing, she was a registered nurse for 40 years, retiring in 1987.
She had attended St. Philomena Catholic Church in Peoria.
Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
(Peoria Journal Star, Jun. 4, 2005, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
ELMWOOD - Wilson M. Reinhart, 79, of 206 Daniels died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 1997, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Born April 16, 1918, in Brimfield to Martin J, and Ida Shane Reinhart, he married Rita R. Cahill on Oct. 12, 1940, in Brimfield. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Patricia) Orl of Elmwood; six sons, Thomas of Houston, James of Louisville, Ky., Michael of Yates City, Timothy of Downers Grove, Dennis of East Peoria and Nicholas of Zionsville, Ind.; two brothers, Maynard of San Diego and Robert of Brimfield; five sisters, Mrs. Paul (Margaret) Mulvaney of Waukonda, Mrs. John (Phyllis) Kingdon of Battle Ground, Wash., Bertha Bridson of Brimfield, Mrs. Rolland (Willadean) Cady of Canton and Mrs. Gene (Carol) Emerick of Yates City; 17 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
One brother and one sister preceded him in death.
A World War II Marine Corps veteran, he was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1724, American Legion Post 638. A member of Teamsters Local 627, he was a truck driver, last working for Shissler Seed Co. in Elmwood.
He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elmwood. He was a charter member of Maple Lane Country Club.
He served as a city council alderman for Elmwood for eight years.
Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at his church. The Rev. Thomas Siebert will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, with recitation of the rosary at 8:30 p.m., and 30 minutes before services, all at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Elmwood. Wright and Salmon Mortuary in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to his church or to B.Y.E. Ambulance Service.
(Peoria Journal Star, Oct. 29, 1997, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
At Peoria, June 1, 1888, John Reorden, aged 64 years and 29 days. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 14, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Mrs. John B. Rice Passes Away
Mary Ellen, daughter of Michael and Amanda Canny was born May 29, 1886, near
Canton, IL, where she grew to womanhood and was united in marriage to John B.
Rice of Trivoli, Illinois. For seven years they lived in that vicinity later
moving to Peoria, Illinois where they resided for six years. In 1919 they moved
near Winnebago, Minn.
Early in the year 1927 they purchased their home two miles east of Winnebago
where she passed away at 12:15 p.m., Sunday, October 1929 at the age of 43
years, 4 months and seven days. To this union was born three sons and one
daughter of whom two sons preceded her to the great beyond. She leaves to mourn
her loss her husband and two children, Dale Mayo and Elizabeth Louise. One
sister, Ifama and two brothers Orrie M. and Michael W. Canny, who were all at
her bedside at the time of her departure. Her father and mother and two brothers
have preceded her in death. She also leaves many other relatives. She was a
devoted wife and mother always giving her family her most loving care.
She was converted, baptized and united with the Huntley Baptist Church in July
1921. In 1929 she
transferred her membership to the Baptist Church in Winnebago. She was most
devoted to her church always attending serviced whenever possible and putting
her church next to her family at all times.
Besides her relatives, she leaves a host of friends and neighbors who mourn her
untimely departure and sympathize with the family in their great sorrow.
Her strong faith in God and her glorious hope of eternal life in Christ
sustained her through trials in this life and prepared her to answer her
Master's call.
Funeral serviced were held at the Baptist Church Tuesday forenoon at 11 O'clock,
conducted by Rev. R. E. Cody. The body was taken to Canton, Illinois for burial.
(Transcribers note: Burial was at Brunswick Cemetery).
(Winnebago City (MN) Press Gazette, Oct. 12, 1929, submitted by Linda Rice Langseth)
Mrs. Matilda Richards
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa News
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Cookes funeral home for Matilda Caldwell Richards, daughter of Ezekiel and Eliza Jane White Caldwell, born April 5, 1866 at Brimfield, Ill. She grew to womanhood in that community and married John Richards of the same place July 15th, 1896 (in Burlington, Iowa).
To this union were born two children, Frona Marie and Warren Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. Richards, after their marriage moved to a farm north of New London where they resided eleven years. For the past 29 years they have lived in the vicinity of Pleasant Hill.
Last November Mrs. Richards suffered an attack of influenza from which she failed to fully recover. Her failing health and her sister's death a month previous, weakened her resistance to her last illness, and she passed peacefully away on the evening of June 14th (1937).
She is survived by her husband, John Richards, her son and daughter, one brother and several nieces and nephews. Five sisters and one brother have preceded her into the eternal home.
The funeral was conducted by Rev. Robert G. Alexander. Music was by Bertha Wright, _____, ________, Abraham and Frank Wright. Accompanist, Gladys Campbell.
Burial was in Pleasant Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were Horton Gilbert, Everett Ramey, John Harty, Leslie Farr, Walter Rohde and James Tweedy.
(Brimfield News, June 24, 1937, submitted by Donna Carkenord, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
MARQUETTE HEIGHTS -- Patricia A. Robitski, 76, of Marquette Heights, Ill., died at 4:44 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2006, at her residence.
Born March 22, 1930, in Peoria to Richard A. and Mary Youngman Cashen, she married Francis James "Jim" Robitski on May 26, 1948, in Peoria. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1996.
Surviving are her children, Pamela Guidice of Chicago, Francis Joseph Robitski of Marquette Heights, Connie (Glynn) Goodin of North Pekin and Brooke (Greg) Liles of Marquette Heights; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.
Patricia was a homemaker and was of the Catholic faith.
Her family was the most special thing to her. She loved getting together with her daughters and son and their families, boating, camping or just visiting.
She was very caring and generous, always taking in the orphan or needy animal or person. Giving was her greatest attribute and her determination and strength will be guides for us to follow and live by.
Cremation will be accorded. There will be no services. Woolsey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or TAPS.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.mem.com.
(Peoria Journal Star, submitted by Pat Schneider)
MARQUETTE HEIGHTS -- Francis James Robitski, 70, of 114 Berry Road died at 1:22 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 1996, at his residence.
Born May 26, 1925, in Bloomington to Frank and Louise Wachenski Robitski, he married Patricia Cashen on May 26, 1948, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one son, F. Joseph of Marquette Heights; two daughters, Connie Robitski and Mrs. Greg (Brooke) Liles, both of Marquette Heights; two sisters, Carolyn Bussiere of Peoria and Marian Kurschner of Sunnyland; four step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren.
He served in the Merchant Marines.
He was a sheet metal worker for Sheet Metal Union Local 1 in Peoria for 49 years, retiring in 1986.
He was of the Catholic faith.
There will be no services. Cremation will be accorded. Woolsey Funeral Home in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Saint Francis Medical Center Hospice Program in Peoria.
(Peoria Journal Star, submitted by Pat Schneider)
DEATH
At Peoria, August 2, 1888, of heart disease and dropsy, Johanna Roiffa; aged 49
years, 6 months and 23 days. (Peoria Weekly
Journal, Thursday, Aug. 2, 1888, transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)
Thomas R. Rook, Outstanding Citizen, Succumbs To Pneumonia
Passed Away at His Home at 2:00 P.M. Thursday; Funeral Rites Sunday
Thoms R. Rook, 79, an outstanding citizen of Forrest, died at his home, South Center avenue, at 6:00 p.m., last Thursday, April 14, (1938) following several days illness from pneumonia.
Funeral rites were held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday from the home, Rev. Robert L. Welch, pastor the the First Congregational Church, of which the deceased was a member, officiating, Rev. Joseph Partridge, pastor of the First M. E. church, assisting.
The large attendance of friends and profusion of floral offerings attested to the universal esteem in which Mr. Rook was held as a citizen of this community. Interment was in Forrest cemetery, J. W. Brown, undertaker in charge.
The pallbearers were Irving Waterson, John McMullen, Henry Gunther, M. E. Franey, Fred Rieger and Rikus Hippen, old friends and associates of the deceased.
In the death of Mr. Rook this community has sustained a distinct loss. Possessing all the characteristics that go to form nobility of character, he pursued his way throughout his span of life quietly; just in his relationships with all with whom he came into contact, he will be remembered as a good neighbor and loyal friend. As a farmer of the south east Forrest district for many years, he conducted his affairs with discretion, finally acquiring a competency sufficient to warrant his retirement, and, with his good wife, located in Forrest. He had long been a member of Forrest Lodge No. 614 A. F. and A. M. Athena Chapter O. E. S., and a trustee of the Congregational church.
Mr. Rook was born on a farm near Brimfield, Illinois, October 30, 1859, a son of William and Mary Beckett Rook. On October 15, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Katherine Faragher, who survives. There were no children.
In Attendance At Thomas R. Rook Funeral
The following from out-of-town attended the funeral rites of Thomas R. Rook: Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Lyon of Newman, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Spray, St. Anne, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rook and family, Pontiac, Ill; and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pearson, Normal, Illinois.
Witnessed Funeral Rites
The following friends, residing at a distance, of the deceased attended the funeral of the late Thomas Rook Sunday afternoon: Mr. and Mrs. Vance R. Hayes of St. Louis; Miss Minnie Davis of Danville; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McFadden, of Pontiac.
(The News, Forest, Il., unknown date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
The funeral of Daniel Rowan took place yesterday from St. Mary's Church and was largely attended. The Grand Army of the Republic was well represented, about forty of the local post being present. Prominent among those present were the Hon. George A. Wilson, United States Collector, Col. McClure, Col. Rice, Col. Taylor, Maj. Qualman, Capt. Burt, Capt. Detweiller, the Hon. P. W. Dunne and several prominent county and city officials. There was a solemn requiem mass celebrated by the Rev. B. J. Spalding, which was most impressive to all. After the mass and the remains were sprinkled with holy water, the silent prayers for the dead were read in Latin. The remains were deposited in the beautiful little home of the dead in St. Mary's Cemetery on the bluff. There rests all that was mortal of Daniel Rowan. On all hands we hear nothing but compliments for the noble brotherhood known as the Grand Army of the Republic. These men prove themselves as faithful to the dead as they are attentive to the wants of their living comrades. (unknown newspaper, April, 1887, submitted by Kitty LaPointe)
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Dan Rowan, the well-known government gauger, died at 7 o'clock last evening, of consumption. He had been sinking for months and was resigned to his fate. In by-gone days Dan established a trunk factory in Peoria and did a good business until in an evil hour he entered the arena of politics and ruined his prospects by neglecting everything else. When Dr. Wilson was made collector of internal revenue the deceased obtained a storekeepership, but he has not been able for duty for a long time. Dan Rowan was know to all as a good-hearted genial man, and he had a first-class army record. He served all through the war in the 105th New York, and was a Grand Army man. His age was 41 years, and he leaves a wife and five little ones in needy circumstances, although his life insurance policy is good. The funeral takes place at 9 a. m. on Wednesday from St. Mary's church, and will be largely attended by Grand Army men. (The Peoria Journal, April 4, 1887, submitted by Kitty LaPointe)
Funeral services for Drew Ira Ruark, 50, who died unexpectedly Sunday night at the home of his half brother, Edward McDaniels, 133 Hickory street, will be held Wednesday at Lawrenceville at the home of his sister, Mrs. Ora Winship. The funeral cortege will leave the Wilton mortuary this evening for Lawrenceville. (Peoria Star, April 30, 1946, submitted by Janine Crandell)
PEORIA MAN IS DEAD AT GALVA
John W. Ryan Succumbs at Home Of Sister-Was Prominent In This City-Funeral Will
Be Held Wednesday
John W. Ryan, a well-known resident of Peoria, where
his home had been for 32 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Grace Van
Auken, in Galva, yesterday morning. Mr. Ryan was a soldier in the Civil War and
identified always since with the Grand Army of the Republic. He was past
commander of the Bryner post in this city.
Mr. Ryan had been in poor health for some time, but his
death was not expected at this time. He had gone from his home here to visit and
rest in his daughter's home and was overtaken. He has survived by his wife, Mrs.
Flora R. Ryan of Peoria, and four daughters, Mrs. Grace Van Auken, at whose home
he died, Mrs. Mabel Ewalt, Kewanee; Mrs. Monnie? Rosenthal, Chicago; at Mrs.
Lillian Belcke, Des Moines, Iowa.
The funeral is to be held from the Cumerford funeral
home, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment will be in Springdale
cemetery. (Peoria Journal, Tuesday, Sep 9, 1913, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Elizabeth I.
Roth, 89, resident of St. Joseph's Home in Lacon the past five years, died there
at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.
A former resident of 2622 W. Ardmore, she worked as a
secretary at Caterpillar, Inc., for 18 years before retiring in 1960. She was a
member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and a former
member of Caterpillar Girls Club.
Born July 18, 1898, in Bartonville to George W. and Maria J.
Hill Hermann, she married Frank C. Roth Nov. 22, 1922, in Peoria. He died July
19, 1938. One grandson, three brothers and one sister also preceded her in
death.
Surviving are one son, Lloyd George, and two daughters, Mrs.
Art (Roberta) Jenkins and Mrs. Ronald (Ethel "Babe") Eckstein, all of Peoria; 11
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, George J. Hermann of
Peoria.
Services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in her church
with Franciscan friars officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel,
where a Scripture service will be conducted at 7:30. Further visitation will
begin at 9 a.m. Thursday at the church.
Memorials may be made to the church and/or St. Joseph's Home.
(Peoria newspaper, unknown date, submitted by Carole Martin)
Florence Phares, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Phares died at their home near Elmwood, Sunday morning, after a long and severe
illness. She was about 10 years of age and had always been a very healthy child until about a year ago when she was taken sick with a complication
of diseases. Possessing a cheerful and loving disposition she had the happy faculty of making everybody happy around her and her presence will be
greatly missed in the home. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Elmwood Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock and were
largely attended.
(Brimfield News, May 6, 1897, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Mrs. Samuel A, Pulsipher died last Saturday evening about 6 o'clock after an illness of neuralgia of the stomach. All that medical skill and kind care could do was done to relieve her sufferings, but all to no avail. The deceased was an old settler in this community and leaves many friends to mourn her loss. The funeral services were conducted at the residence on Tuesday and the remains were laid to rest in the Walker Cemetery.
(Brimfield News, Nov. 14, 1889, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Miss Laura Pulsipher died at her home in Southport Monday night, aged about 52 years. Miss Pulsipher has been an invalid for many years. The funeral services will be held today at the home conducted by Rev. W. H. Jordan.
(Brimfield News, Dec. 19, 1895, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Joseph Reed was born April 16, 1825, in Marshall county, West Virginia. He spent his boyhood days and early manhood in the parental home. On Oct. 8, 1850, in company with his sister Rachel, (afterward Mrs. E. J. Sutherland) he left his home for the great west, and after 21 days travel arrived in Peoria county, Illinois, where he made his home with his brother William. On Feb. 24, 1852, he married Elizabeth R. Henderson at West Point, Iowa, and returned to French Grove where he has lived ever since, surrounded by old friends, relatives and neighbors from his old Virginia home.
His marriage to Miss Henderson was the beginning of 47 years blessed companionship, unbroken till the messenger of death came April 15, 1899. To them were born nine children, seven of whom are living, two daughters, Mrs. Alice Pierce and Sarah L. Reed having preceded him to the spirit world. Mr. Reed was always of a cheerful, hopeful disposition, unassuming in manner, kind of heart and constant in friendship. He united with the French Grove Presbyterian church Dec. 29, 1855 but having in a great measure lost his hearing has been deprived of church privileges for several years. Nevertheless his trust in an Over-ruling Providence and the All Wise God and assurance of mercy through Jesus Christ never failed him. His fortitude during his last sickness was characteristic of his whole life, even under the surgeon's knife he did not complain.
The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Charles McClure at the French Grove church, April 17, in the presence of a vast assembly of sorrowing friends and the body was laid to rest in the French Grove cemetery.
Those from a distance in attendance upon the burial services were James Reed and son Joe, of Washington, Iowa; Lester Reed and family of Bradford, Ill.; Jackson Reed, Thomas Reed and Elisha Sutherland of Bloomington, Ill.; Mrs. Geo. L. Weatherwax and Wilbur Moore of Peoria, Ill.
The members of the family extend sincere thanks to all for their expression of sympathy in this, their time of grief.
(Brimfield News, Apr. 20, 1898, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
At French Grove, on the 12th inst., Sarah L. Reed, second daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Reed, in the 20th year of her age.
By request the following poem was read at her funeral, as particularly appropriate to her life, and last wishes, for her family and young friends.
"Let me go, for the morning is breaking;
Let me go, I no longer can wait;
I'll away to the land of the living;
Where I'll wait for you all, at the gate.
"I would stay, but the Master is calling;
And the future is not a dark fate;
No, the "land of the lest" is most radiant;
But I'll wait for you all, at the gate.
"I will come to you at times, from the loveland;
Your sorrow and care to abate;
If the Mater may grant me permission;
And wait for you all, at the gate.
"O, but to grace what debtor!;
Yet angels are round me in state;
And the harpers are harping - I'll join them;
But I'll wait for you all, at the gate."
(Brimfield Gazette, Nov. 17, 1877, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
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