Brimfield - Keith E. Savage, 90, of 809 Welty Lane, Beloit, Wis., formerly of Brimfield, died Friday, June 9, 2000, at Mercy Hospital in Janesville, Wis. Born Sept. 17, 1919, in Brimfield to Rudolph and Blanche Catton Savage, he married Betsy C. Wolff on Nov. 28, 1946, in Brimfield. She survives.
Also surviving are three daughters, Vicki (and Bob) Pezoldt and Jayne (and Tom) Freitag, both of Beloit, and Gina (and Dave) Stack of Janesville; nine grandchildren; one sister, Eloise (and Jack) Welsh of Peoria; one brother, Richard (and Pat) of Florham Park, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews.
One daughter, Nancy Barrows, preceded him in death. He attended Bradley University in Peoria. He worked for R. G. LeTournou in Peoria, Omar Bakery in Beloit, Lever Brothers in Sycamore and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company in Beloit, retiring in 1981. He also worked behind the counter at Krueger Municipal Golf Course in Beloit. He was a World War II veteran of the 104th Infantry Division, serving in the Battle of the Bulge. Past president of the Optimist Club in Beloit, he also was a member of the National Association of Life Underwriters, and Life Underwriting Training Course. He was also a member of ABC Bowling Congress, Senior Bowling League, Krueger Golf Course Men's Club, and Hole in One Club, all in Beloit. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Redeemer Evangelical Covenant Church in Beloit. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church.
Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery in Beloit. Daley-Murphy-Wisch & Associates Funeral Home in Beloit is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. (Peoria Journal Star, Monday, June 12, 2000, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
John Heenan Savage was born May 1, 1861 at Ireland Falls, Maine, the third child of a family of eight children. When about fourteen years of age he and his brother, Timothy came to Brimfield, Ill. He has lived in this vicinity since that time, residing in town for the last forty-seven years.
Mr. Savage was employed for seventeen years as town marshall and street commissioner. Since that time he has followed the trade of plastering and brickwork.
He was united in marriage to Josephine Lois Hockenberry in 1884, she preceding him in death Ocotber 20, 1912. He leaves to mourn his loss five children: Grace Kelly of Quincy; Rudolph and Herman Savage, Zelah Kreiger and Audrey Savage all of Brimfield. One son Lloyd passed away in October 1917. There are eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He died April 1, 1941 at the age of eighty-one years, eleven months.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. C. A. Lee in the Methodist Church Thursday afternoon. Hymns were sung by L. F. Pacey.
Burial was in the Brimfield cemetery. Pall bearers were Warren Ayers, Fred Dawson, John Marvin, O. S. Tosh, Frank Hamilton and Henry Smith.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank all of our kind friends, neighbors, pall bearers, and those who so kindly provided care, for their many acts of kindness, expressions of sympathy and condolence and for their beautiful floral offerings at the time of our sorrow and the loss of our dearly beloved father.
The J. H. Savage Family
(Brimfield News, Apr. 1, 1941, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Mrs. Josephine Lois Savage was born Nov. 23, 1867, and died Oct. 20, 1912, aged 44 years, 10 months and 27 days.
Mrs. Savage was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hockenbery. She was one of a family of six children, two of them preceded her to the other world. Her parents and three sisters survive her. She lived in Brimfield and vicinity the greater part of her life; receiving her education in the public schools, largely in the old Academy in Brimfield.
She was united in marriage to Mr. John H. Savage Dec. 24, 1887. To this union were born six children, all of whom survive their mother. Mrs. Savage suffered from poor health for many years. About ten weeks ago she became seriously afflicted with appendicitis and was taken to Proctor hospital, Peoria, with the hope of obtaining relief. She was very patient and endured all her suffering heroically, hopeful of recovery to the last.
Death came however, and called her from suffering to reward.
Mrs. Savage was devoted to her family, never tired of ministering to their necessities. She united with the M.E. church in Brimfield during the pastorate of Rev. Mercer, and remained identified with it until called away from the church militant to the church triumphant. The death of Mrs. Savage is a serious loss especially to the home. Father, mother, three sisters, husband and six children mourn her departure.
The funeral service was held at the residence Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Richard Pacey.
(Brimfield News, Oct. 24, 1912, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
November 3 (1961) - Rudolph D Savage, lifelong Brimfield resident, passed away in Proctor hospital.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Leo Schelkopf, 63, Dies; President of Farm Bureau
BRIMFIELD - Leo M. Schelkopf, 63, of RR 1, Brimfield, president of the Peoria County Farm Bureau since 1959, died at 11 p.m. Monday in his home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church at Brimfield, the Rev. Thomas C. Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Schreiner Funeral Home at Brimfield, where the Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m.
Mr. Schelkopf was president of the Monica Elevator Co., served on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors since 1946, and was a member of the Peoria County Agricultural Extension Council, Knights of Columbus, and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church.
He was born April 19, 1903, in Monica, the son of Joseph and Susan McArdle Schelkopf. On Feb. 6, 1937, he married Bernice Blundy, who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Joseph F. of Elmwood, and Lee Schelkopf at home; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Smith of Peoria; and one grandchild.
Two brothers preceded him in death.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
At Peoria, April 15, 1888, of bronco pneumonia, Catherina Scherer, aged 25 days. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
SCHMIDT - Andrew, 8 p.m. Tuesday at his late residence, 1518 Second Avenue, of catarrh of the stomach. Funeral Friday at 2 p.m. Friends of the family invited. (Peoria Star, May 6, 1903, submitted by Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
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Death of Andrew Schmidt
Andrew Schmidt, an old resident of this city, died at his late residence, No. 1518 Second Avenue, Tuesday evening at the age of 66 years. The deceased was a stone mason by trade and came to Peoria about 25 years ago from Germany. He leaves a widow, one son and three daughters - John Schmidt, Mrs. Evans, Mrs. Welsh and Mary Schmidt, all of this city. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
SCHMIDT - Mrs. Dena, Wednesday, April 8, 1914 at 4:15 a.m.
died at her home 1518
Second Avenue, aged 65 years, 1 month, 3 days.
Funeral Sunday, at 1:30, at residence at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,
corner First and Goodwin. Friends invited. Interment at Springdale Cemetery
[North Bluff section, along with her son, William, who died of lockjaw]. Note:
Dena was born March 5, 1849.
(Peoria Star, April 8, 1914, submitted by
Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
Frank William Schmidt died Monday from lockjaw, produced by a wound in his foot made by stepping on a rusty nail. Yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock the funeral service was conducted at the home on Second Avenue and was attended by many of the young friends of the deceased. Note: "Will" was born Sep. 21, 1878 and died Dec. 23, 1894. He was 16 and was buried on Christmas Day, 1894. (Peoria Evening Times, December 26, 1894, submitted by Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
Harold John Schmidt
The funeral of Harold John Schmidt, who died at St. Francis Hospital early
Sunday morning, age 16 years, will be held at his late home, 904 Smith Street,
tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock and at St. Patrick's Church at 9 o'clock.
Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Harold J. Schmidt was a student of Manual High School and ranked high in his
classes. His death was caused by heart failure. He is survived by his parents,
Mr. & Mrs. John Schmidt, two brothers, Ervin and Bernard Schmidt, three sisters,
Bernice, Eleanor, and Katherine Schmidt.
(Unknown Peoria newspaper and date, submitted by
Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
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SCHMIDT, Harold John, died January 14, 1923, at 6:20 a.m. at St. Francis Hospital, aged 16 years. Funeral Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the residence, 904 Smith Street to St. Patrick's Church at 9:00. Friends invited. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery. (Unknown Peoria newspaper and date, submitted by Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
picture to the left: Katherine (Barden) Schmidt and Harold John Schmidt, her son
Obituary John Schmidt, 87, of 1302 W. Smith St.,
died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday [March 24, 1969] at St. Francis Hospital, where he was admitted March
19 after suffering from a fractured hip.
Born in Peoria Sept. 1, 1881, he was a son of Andrew
and Dena George Schmidt, and married Kathryn Barden in Peoria in 1902. She died
here in 1939. He formerly was employed at Caterpillar Tractor Co. prior to
retiring about 20 years ago. He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Miss Cathryn M. Schmidt
of the home address, Mrs. Bernice Perkins of Mossville and Mrs. Eleanor Urban of
Creve Coeur; two sons, John Schmidt Jr. of Berwyn and Donald Schmidt of Peoria;
nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Five children, three sisters and one brother preceded him in death.
(Unknown Peoria newspaper, March 25, 1969, submitted by Debbie Schmidt-Martin)
Sports Figure, Robert Schmitt, Dies at Age 62
Funeral services for Robert E. Schmitt, Sr., 62, of 2001-West Wiswall St.,
widely known worker with boys' groups here and former baseball scout, who died
at 11:45 p. m. Tuesday at Methodist Hospital, will be at 1 p. m. Friday at the
Wilton Mortuary.
The Rev. M. I. Bischoff of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial
will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 9 p. m. today, with the Knights of
Pythias to conduct services there at 8 p. m. today.
Mr. Schmitt, a lifelong Peorian was the father of Robert Schmitt, Jr., baseball
coach at Limestone High School. The elder Mr. Schmitt formerly served as a scout
for the old St. Louis Browns baseball team, and until two years ago was sponsor
of a baseball team in the Journal Star League here. A commercial photographer
for many years at the Hollywood Studios of Peoria, recently had been a sergeant
in the Pinkerton Detective Agency here for three years, being stationed at the
Armour & Co plant.
A son of Emil and Lena Borchers Schmitt; he was born here June 7, 1898, and
married Mary Jewel Cook in Peoria in November, 1920. He was a member and past
councellor of Calanthe Lodge 17, Knights of Pythias and a past president and
secretary-treasurer of the DOKKs.
Surviving are his wife; his son, Robert Schmitt, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Betty
Hauck of Peoria and Mrs. Joanne Carey of Grand Rapids, Mich, and 4
grandchildren.
(Peoria Journal Star, Thursday, June 23, 1960, transcribed by
Anna Petrick)
Jule Schmitt
Mrs. Jule M. Schmitt, 84, of 5624 Custer Court, Bartonville, died at 12:35 p. m.
Tuesday at Methodist Center, where she had been a patient since June 28.
Born July 11, 1896, in Macomb, a daughter of Alfred and Margaret Cooke, she
married Robert Schmitt, Sr., November 8, 1923, in Peoria. He died June 21, 1960,
in Peoria.
Surviving are one son, Robert E. Schmitt, Jr. of Bartonville; two daughters, Mrs.
Harvey (Betty) Hauck and Mrs. Arthur (Joanne) Carey, both of Bartonville, nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Pythian Sisters of Peoria.
Services will be 11: a. m. Saturday at Wilton Mortuary, the Rev. Ben Ling
officiating. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p. m. tomorrow at the mortuary.
Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association.
(Peoria Journal Star, Tuesday, July 15, 1980, transcribed by Anna Petrick)
Mary Margaret Shane, one of
Brimfield's highly respected citizens and widow of the late Frank Shane passed
away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Bale on Tuesday, May 9 [1922] at
8:45 aged 67 years, 7 months and 11 days.
Mrs. Shane was born near Brimfield, Illinois being one of eight children born to
Ezekiel and Eliza Caldwell of Virginia, of whom three survive; namely, John and
Emma Caldwell of Brimfield and Mrs. Tillie Richards of Iowa. The deceased are
her father and mother, her sisters Mrs. George Weatherwax, Mrs. Nancy Forney,
Mrs. Amanda Martin and one brother Jackson Caldwell
On December 21, 1876, she was untied in marriage to Frank Shane of Brimfield,
Illinois. To this union nine children were born, three of whom passed away in
infancy; Mary, Ethel and Vera. Those living are Lester Shane of Galesburg, Roy
Shane of Peoria, Mrs. Cecil Bale of Princeville, Elmer Shane, Mrs. Minnie
Hasselbacher and Mrs. Jennie Savage of Brimfield, Illinois.
Mrs. Shane had been in poor health for nearly a year and was preceeded in death
by her husband only three and one half months before. Funeral services were held
at the Methodist Church, Brimfield in the presence of many relatives and friends
on Thursday afternoon, May 11, 1922 at 2:30 conducted by Rev. E. E. Diffenbaugh
who spoke from the text Ecc. 12.7.
There were many beautiful floral tributes resting upon the casket. Mrs. A. Pacey
and Mrs. S. H. Neikirk and Mrs. Diffenbaugh, organist, sang the following hymns:
"Rock of Ages", "My Faith Looks up to Thee" and "Nearer My God to Thee".
The casket bearers were George Smith, Richard Miller, Lemuel Barrett, George
Wilson, Robert Bale and Ferris Rowcliff. Interment was in Brimfield Cemetery.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Donna Carkenord)
Funeral rites will be
held in California for Donald G. Sherwin, vice president and director of
Caterpillar Tractor Co., who died late Wednesday night at his home in San
Leandro, Calif.
Mr. Sherwin died following several years illness which
necessitated his return to California in 1940. He had resided in Peoria for six
years up to that time. (Peoria Journal-Transcript, Friday,
Feb. 13, 1942, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Joseph De Vere
Sholl, 75 years old, a lifelong resident of this vicinity, died at 1:12 a. m.
today at his home, R. R. No. 3, Peoria, following an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Sholl, who had lived in the same house for 47
years, had been a stationary engineer all his life, retiring in 1927. He had
been for many years associated with the Sholl Brothers mines and for 5 years was
engineer at the Peoria State Hospital.
He was born in Peoria, April 2, 1866, a son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Sholl. He married Miss Ella Howell? in this city, July 4, 1890.
He leaves his wife, six daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Hides
and Mrs. Mary Whalton, both of Peoria; Mrs. Jewell Brock, Mrs. Beatrice Orr and
Miss Dorothy Sholl of Chicago; Mrs. Harriet Zell, Pontiac, Mich.; two sons,
Bryan J. and James of this city; a brother James Newton Sholl, also of Peoria,
and 12 grandchildren. A son and daughter precede him in death.
The body was removed to the Davison funeral home
pending funeral arrangements. (Peoria Journal-Transcript,
Friday, Feb. 13, 1942, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Funeral services
will be held at 9 a. m. tomorrow at St. Joseph's home for Jacob Singley, 70
years old, who died yesterday morning at the home where he had lived for the
past nine years.
The body was removed today from Ziegler-Conners funeral
home to St. Joseph's home and friends may call after 4 p. m. Burial will be in
St. Joseph cemetery. (Peoria Journal-Transcript, Friday,
Feb. 13, 1942, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Chillicothe, May 7, 1888, of cerebro spinal meningitis, Frank W. Sanger, aged 6 years, 7 months and 28 days. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Chillicothe, April 25, 1888, Lena Smith, aged 1 year, 3 months and 21 days. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
At Peoria, February 17, 1888, of paralysis, John Sturm, aged 72 years and 21 days. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, June 7, 1888, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Yesterday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Lucy Schweitzer at her residence, No. 122 Barker avenue. Mrs. Schweitzer was 33 years of age and the wife of Henry G. Schweitzer. She was sick about a week, and her death was very sudden. (Peoria Daily Transcript, February 27, 1896, submitted by Janine Crandell)
CREVE COEUR - Leo T. Shadrick Sr., 84, of 297 W. Morton St. died 2:30 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Born Nov. 5, 1903, in Peoria to James W. and Stella Fitton Shadrick, he married Marjorie I. Sprinkle on Aug. 23, 1957, in Normal.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Leo T. Shadrick Jr., one daughter, Stella A. Mercer, and two stepsons, Michael W. and John R. Wolstenholm, all of Creve Coeur; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Laurie J. Roby of Peoria; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother.
He was a World War II Army veteran and a painter for George Young and Co., retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paper ?angers Local 157 of Peoria since 1946.
Private entombment of ashes will be Monday at Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria. The Rev. Lawrence P. Morrissey will officiate. There will be no visitation.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Creve Coeur Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. (Peoria Journal Star, Jun. 18, 1988, submitted by Pat Schneider)
Daniel Franklin Shane was born on
the old Shane homestead two and one half miles northeast of Brimfield on October
30, 1853 and passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. Joseph Hasselbacher at
Brimfield January 24, 1922 after a brief illness with pneumonia, aged 68 years 2
months and 25 days.
He was one of ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Shane who were among the
early pioneer settlers of this vicinity, coming here from the east.
On December 21, 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. Caldwell of
Brimfield. To this union nine children were born, three of whom have passed
away, namely; Mary, Ethel and Vera. The surviving children are Mrs. Cecil Bale,
Mrs. Minnie Hasselbacher, Mrs. Jennie Savage and Elmer Shane all of Brimfield
and Lester Shane of Galesburg and Roy Shane of Peoria. He is also survived by
four sisters, Mrs. John Flagler of Howard, Kansas, Mrs. Henry Webber of Yates
City, Mrs. Emma Farnum and Miss Lulu Shane of Brimfield and two brothers W. C.
Shane of Peoria and J. F. Shane of Brimfield. Two sisters and one brother have
passed away, Mrs. Ida Caldwell, Mrs. Ella Forney and Charles Shane. There are
twenty-eight grandchildren living and three grandchildren who have passed away.
Mr. Shane spent his entire life in this vicinity being engaged in farming and
for a number of years being in the harness business at Kickapoo and Wada Petra
and in the farm implement business in Monica and Brimfield. He was a kind and
indulgent husband and father, devoted to his family and ever ready to do a kind
act for friend or neighbor.
The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved wife and
children in their time of deepest sorrow.
Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Brimfield on Thursday
afternoon, January 26 at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. E. E. Diffenbaugh. Mrs. H.
O. Cady and Miss Mildred Pacey with Mrs. A. Pacey organist sang the following
pieces: "Abide with Me", "How Gentle God's Commands" and "Jesus Savior, Pilot
Me". On the casket were a number of floral offerings given as a tribute of
esteem.
The casket bearers were Henry Moon, Robert Bale, Charles Savage, L. Hasselbacher,
John Travis and George Fussner. Interment was in Brimfield Cemetery.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord)
Earl Shane
Elmwood, Ill. (Special) Funeral services for Earl Shane, 61 who died at
7:30 p.m. Tuesday at his home in Laura following a stroke, were held Thursday
afternoon at the Laura Methodist church with the Rev. Fred Reed officiating.
Burial was in the Brimfield cemetery.
A son of James F. and Clara (Church) Shane he was born in Brimfield township
Aug. 4, 1884, and married Mabel Hardy in December, 1935. He had been in the
state highway maintainance department for the past 13 years. He was a lifelong
resident of Brimfield township and Laura and a member of the Laura Grange.
Surviving are his wife; one brother, Glenn Shane, Toulon; three sisters, Mrs.
Maude Hasselbacher and Mrs. Ida Reinhart, both of Brimfield, and Bertha Shane of
Peoria; and several nieces and nephews. (unknown paper and date,
submitted by Sandy MacDonald)
Death of a Pioneer. Mrs. Susan L. Shane passes away
Thursday, October 29, 1896
Susan L. Stansbury was born in the City of Baltimore, Maryland on
February 12, 1821 and passed peacefully away after a life full of usefulness and
good deeds at her home in Brimfield, Illinois on October 29, 1896 at the ripe
old age of 76 years, 8 months and 17 days. For a number of years she had been
in failing health and had anxiously looked forward to the end in happy
anticipation of the summons that was to call her to that home above, there to be
united in happy reunion with loved ones who had gone before. Calmly and
peacefully she fell asleep. She had lived her allotted time and was prepared to
go and for her death brought no fear.
Susan L. Stansbury was a daughter of Daniel and Susan (Lyon)
Stansbury. The first nine years of her life were spent in Baltimore after which
the family moved to New York City where they lived four years. They then
returned to Baltimore where they lived a short time and then becoming imbued
with a desire to come West where they thought better opportunities awaited them,
they started with a small colony for the land of promise. They made the long
and difficult journey overland and proceeded that year as far as Zanesville,
Ohio where they remained one year. From Zanesville they resumed the overland
journey to Peoria (then Fort Clark) where they arrived in 1835. At that time
Peoria boasted eighteen houses, including log cabins and all and the population
was correspondingly meager. They remained in Peoria a few months and then came
direct to Brimfield and settled on a piece of land in Jubilee Township about two
miles east of town.
Brimfield then had but three or four houses. On the long trip from the East,
the girls of the party walked a great part of the distance, the wagons being
heavily laden and the weather fine and the writer has often heard the deceased
tell the story of the trip with its hardships and its pleasures, its joys and
sorrows, the difficulties encountered and obstacles surmounted while on the way.
On the 30th day of May, 1839 she was united in marriage at
Brimfield, Illinois to Hiram Shane, a native of West Virginia who had immigrated
to this state a few years before. Shortly after their marriage they entered a
piece of land in Jubilee Township which during all these years has remained in
the family and never changed hands, the Government title being in the possession
of Mrs. Shane at the time of her death. To them were born ten children, four
boys and six girls, all now living and all married but one, and all the
sons-in-law and daughters-in-law still living together for forty living
grandchildren and thirteen living great grandchildren.
Mr. Shane died December 3, 1862 leaving the sorrowing wife to
care for the large family and to fight the battle of life alone. Right well did
she perform the duty, keeping the family together, providing, counseling and
guiding and making for them a home filled with a fond mother's love to which all
could turn in times of adversity and the good influence of which has followed
the occupants thereof down through life. No sacrifice was too great or task too
hard for her if by so doing she thought her children could be benefited thereby.
Her christian experience dates from 1837 in which year she was
converted and joined the Brimfield M. E. Church of which she has remained a
faithful and consistent member, having at the time of her death been a
continuous member of this one church for a period of 59 years, a longer time
than any other living member. The lots on which the M. E. Church stands were
donated by her husband who was present and took part in the ceremony of laying
the corner stone of the present structure.
She was a member of the Old Settler's Association and the oldest
settler in that organization and a prime mover in the organization of this
society and in the annual meeting of which she took a deep interest. The easy
chair presented to her by the Association a few years ago is now in the
possession of Miss Cora Caldwell, a granddaughter who was with her and helped
care for her during her last illness.
For fifty-one years and six months, the farm northeast of town
was her home but about seven years ago she moved to Brimfield where, with her
youngest daughter Miss Lula Shane she has since resided. During the years she
has been an invalid, she has been tenderly and devotedly cared for by this
daughter who has been constantly by her side anticipating her every wish.
Out of a family of nine children but two brothers survive her.
They are Thomas Stansbury of Canton and William Stansbury of Brimfield.
From a vast prairie wilderness, she lived to see this land
subdued, brought to the height of cultivation and made to blossom as the rose.
During her long life she noted these changes that were being wrought and many a
happy hour has been spent by the younger generation in listening to the tales of
early pioneer days as told by Grandma Shane.
The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon at the M. E.
Church conducted by the pastor, Rev. I. W. Denning assisted by Revs. Jordan and
Cox. The floral tributes were very beautiful and appropriate in design. The
church was filled to the doors, all the children and many grandchildren being in
attendance together with a large number of other relatives and old friends. The
remains were tenderly laid away in the Brimfield cemetery by the side of those
of her beloved companion who had preceded her to the other shore. (Brimfield
News?, unknown date, submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord)
Other notes: From the files of the Brimfield News September, 1895 (A Correction)
Mrs. Susan L. Shane received the handsome rocking chair given to the oldest settler at the August 13th, 1895 picnic, instead of L. L. Guyer. The committee, after consulting the history of Peoria County and other old data, concluding that she was the oldest settler present at the picnic who has continuous residence here. Mr. Guyer was so close a contestant that at first the chair was awarded to him, the committee afterwards changing their decision. Mrs. Shane was the originator of the "First Old Settler's picnic" held in Brimfield in 1889. She, with the assistance of Mr. and Mrs. John Church and the late Samuel Snyder, made all the necessary arrangements, attended to the advertising, etc. Each succeeding picnic has grown more and more interesting and the old settlers for miles around now look forward to the date with feelings of pleasure and happy anticipation. The sixth annual meeting surpassed all others and was pronounced by all a magnificent success. As Mrs. Shane has an old arm chair that is quite comfortable, when she is able to occupy it, she would no doubt be glad to have all the old settlers call on her and occupy the new one, that she may derive many hours of pleasure from it in reviewing old times and associations. (Brimfield News?, unknown date, submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord)
PEORIA - Alice K. Shane, 81, of 4521 W. Crost Ave. died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
Born July 29, 1915, in Moline to Alois and Marie VanHecke Staes, she married Orville H. Shane on Oct. 26, 1930, in Rock Island. He died Jan. 12, 1993, in Peoria. One son, Gary, one brother, four half-brothers and one half-sister also preceded her in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Carkenord of Peoria; two brothers, Joseph Staes of Kickapoo and Emiel Staes of Washington; one half-brother, William DeBrobander of Rock Island; four half-sisters, Margaret Sunderland and Leona Mohr, both of Moline, Mrs. Donald (Louise) Williams of Decatur and Rose Olson of Rock Island; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She and her husband owned and operated Pleasant Valley Tap in Peoria for more than 20 years.
She formerly attended St. Mark's Catholic Church in Peoria, where services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The Revs. Robert G. Schladen and David Carkenord will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to OSF Saint Francis Home Health Care.
(Peoria Journal Star, Mar. 31, 1997, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
BRIMFIELD - Donald E. "Gene" Shane, 72, or rural Brimfield died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 1996 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Jubilee Township to Elmer E. and Gertrude Letterman Shane.
Surviving are one brother, Gerald of Peoria; and 12 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
He lived near Brimfield all his life, where he was an active member of the Brimfield Area Men's Club. He worked for Caterpillar Inc., retiring in 1981. He was of the Lutheran faith.
He was an Army veteran.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. The Rev. Michael Liese will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Harrison Hall in Brimfield. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the B.Y.E. Ambulance Service or the American Heart Association.
(Peoria Journal Star, Aug. 1, 1996, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Donayon "Dean" Shane, 70, of Quincy, formerly of Peoria County, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 1994, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Jubilee Township, Peoria County, to Elmer and Gertrude Letterman Shane.
Surviving are two brothers, Gerald of Peoria and Gene of Brimfield; one sister, Margaret Nelson of Dowagiac, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
A graduate of Millikin University in Decatur, he taught music for several years at Liberty High School before retiring.
He was a World War II Navy veteran.
He was of the Lutheran faith.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Swan Lake Memory Gardens. The Rev. Paul Hoecker will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
(Peoria Journal Star, Feb. 5, 1994, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Miss Eva Shane, daughter of W. C. and A. J. Shane, of Peoria, died at the residence of Mr. James King, near Brimfield on Friday morning August 18th. The deceased had been in delicate health for some time, having suffered a severe attack of La grippe which developed into consumption, causing her death. A few weeks ago her parents brought her to Brimfield to visit relatives hoping that the country air would prove beneficial but she gradually grew worse and became so ill that it was deemed best not to try to move her to her home. She was 20 years, 3 mo. of age and an exceedingly bright and amiable young lady, having many friends who sincerely mourn her early death. She united with the First M. E. church in 1886 and during her long illness always talked very cheerful and hopeful for the future. A few days previous to her death she said to her father, "I understand the circumstances. Don't worry about me." The remains were taken to Peoria on the morning train Saturday and the funeral services were held at the family residence on Sunday at 2 o'clock being very largely attended, the beautiful floral tributes being exceptionally fine. The services were conducted at the residence by Rev. Clark of the First M. E. church, and at the cemetery by Lake View Lodge, No. 14, of which she was a member. The remains were laid to rest in Springdale cemetery.
(Brimfield News, Aug. 24, 1893, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Gary A. Shane, 53, of 4521 W. Crost Road died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 1991, at St. Francis Medical Center's emergency room.
Born June 15, 1938, in Peoria to Orville H. and Alice K. Staes Shane, he married Joyce Johnston on May 16, 1959, in Chillicothe.
She survives along with his parents of Peoria; two sons, Michael J. of Hanna City and Patrick O. of Peoria; two daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Donna) Heiser of Mapleton and Mrs. Joel (Annie) Hasse of Virginia Beach, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Carkenord of Peoria; and seven grandchildren.
He worked at Keystone Steel & Wire Co. for 20 years and last worked in the agricultural field.
He was a Marine veteran.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark Catholic Church, the Rev. Robert Schladen officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 tonight at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel with a scripture service at 7:30. Additional visitation will be one hour before the services at the church. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Limestone Rescue Squad or any charity.
(Peoria Journal Star, Nov. 11, 1991, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
PEORIA - Gerald D. Shane, 90, of Independence Village died there at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2005.
Born April 23, 1914, in Brimfield to Elmer E. and Gertrude Letterman Shane, he married Marion F. Hajek on Sept. 23, 1940 in Chicago. He died May 15, 1989, in Peoria.
He was also preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.
Surviving are many nieces and nephews, including Richard (and Linda) Shane of Brimfield and Eleanor (and Russell) Shane of Peoria, who both took care of him.
He was a World War II Navy veteran.
He was an inspector for WABCO for many years.
He was a member of Hanna City Sportman's Club, Radnor Rod and Gun Club and Kickapoo Sportman's Club.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, where visitation will be one hour before. Deacon David Reising will officiate. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Independence Village.
(Peoria Journal Star, Jan. 14, 2005, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Orville H. Shane, 80, of 4521 W. Crost Road died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1993, at Methodist Medical Center.
Born March 12, 1912, in Brimfield to Elmer and Gertrude Letterman Shane, he married Alice K. Staes in 1930 in Davenport, Iowa. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Donna) Carkenord of Peoria; three brothers, Gerald of Peoria, Gene of Brimfield and Dean of Quincy; one sister, Margaret Nelson of Dowagiac, Mich.; six grandchildren; and 11 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Gary, in 1991, three brothers and two sisters.
He was a machinist at Caterpillar Inc. for 40 years, retiring in 1977. He owned Pleasant Valley Tap in Peoria for 30 years and worked as a farmhand in the Brimfield area.
He was a member of Caterpillar Retirees Club.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, the Rev. Paul G. Tolo will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the chapel, Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
(Peoria Journal Star, Jan. 14, 1993, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
WEST PEORIA - Russell E. Shane, 76, of West Peoria passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at his residence.
He was born on Dec. 21, 1929, in Peoria to Harold E. and Dorothy Rook Shane. He married Eleanor Wagner on May 3, 1952, in Kickapoo, Ill.
She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Vicky (Merle) Turner of Brimfield; one son, Paul R. (Veronica) Shane of Texas; seven grandchildren; one greatgrandson; one sister, Delores Carson of California; and five nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He retired from Caterpillar Inc. in 1984.
A funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Kickapoo, with Father Lawrence Zurek, O.F.M. officiating.
Visitation will be one hour before the Mass at the church. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Kickapoo. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Peoria Volunteer Fire Department.
(Peoria Journal Star, Mar. 24, 2006, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
Vera M. Shane, youngest daughter of D. F. and M. M. Shane, died February 26, 1898, of congestion of the lungs, aged 8 months and 25 days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. Denning at the residence four miles east of town, Sunday afternoon and were largely attended. The remains were laid to rest in Brimfield cemetery.
Ere sin could harm or sorrow fade,
Death came, with friendly care,
The opening bud to Heaven conveyed
And bade it blossom there.
Card of Thanks
We desire to sincerely thank the friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy so generously extended during our late bereavement.
Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Shane
(Brimfield News, Mar. 3, 1898, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
W. L. Silberstein Rites Monday
Services for Willard L. Silberstein, 61, of 928 Hamilton Blvd., who died at 9:30 a.m. yesterday at St. Mary's Hospital at Rochester, Minn., where he had been a patient two weeks, will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Gauss Memorial Chapel.
Rabbi Julius Hyatt of Agudas Achim Synagogue will officiate and burial will be in Hebrew Silberstein Cemetery.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 6 p.m. tomorrow at the memorial home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Agudas Achim Synagogue.
Mr. Silberstein was president of Peoria Loan Service, Inc., of West 7th avenue. He was born in Peoria May 2, 1906, a son of Moses and Delia Schwartzberg Silberstein. He was a member of Agudas Achim Synagogue and the board of directors there. Other memberships included Hopkinsville Lodge 27, AF&AM, of Hopkinsville, Ky.; Peoria Consistory, Scottish Rite; Mohammed Temple, Shrine; Standard Club of Peoria; B'nai B'rith; the Zionist Organization and the Travelers Protective Asn.
Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Rose Bergen of New York; three nieces, Mrs. Marvin Goodman and Mrs. Joseph Solls, both of Peoria; Mrs. Charles Sherkow, Milwaukee, Wis.; and one nephew, Robert Silberstein Jr., of Peoria. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Abe Silberstein, and two sisters, Esther Silberstein and Mrs. Leo Newman.
(Peoria Journal Star, 1967, submitted by Pat Schneider)
Ingoldsby W. Silloway
Died at his home in Peoria, Illinois, Monday, Feb. 18, 1907, aged 74 years.
Brief funeral services will be held at the residence, 907 Peoria Avenue,
Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock. Public services will be held Thursday, Feb.
21, 1907 at the Congregational church in Brimfield at 10 o’clock, a.m.,
conducted by Rev. R. Pacey and Rev. A. J. Blair.
Interment in Brimfield cemetery. (funeral card, submitted by
Sandy MacDonald)
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Obituary
Mr. I. W. Silloway, formerly of Brimfield, but for a
number of years a resident of Peoria, died at his home in that city Monday
evening, Feb. 18, 1907, at eleven o'clock. His death was sudden, although his
health has not been good for many years. He was apparently in his usual health
when he retired, but about eleven o'clock his wife was awakened by his heavy
breathing. She tried to arouse him but could not. A physician was hastily
summoned but Mr. Silloway had passed away before he arrived.
Brief funeral services were held at the home in Peoria
yesterday afternoon at 2:30 and the remains will be brought to Brimfield this
morning, where funeral services will be held at the Congregational church at 10
o'clock, the interment being in the family lot in the Brimfield cemetery.
Mr. Silloway was a veteran of the civil war. The news
of his death was learned with regret by his many old friends and comrades, by
whom he was most highly esteemed. (Brimfield News, Feb. 21, 1907, submitted by Laurie Huey)
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Obituary
I. W. Silloway was born Nov. 5, 1832, and died Feb. 18,
1907, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 13 days.
Mr. Silloway was born in Berlin, Washington county,
Vermont. He was one of a family of eleven children, four sons and seven
daughters, only five of the family survive him. They all reside in the eastern
states. Mr. Silloway came to Peoria county, Ill., in the year 1855. After a
short time in the city of Peoria he moved to Brimfield.
He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Huey of
Brimfield, April 22, 1857. To this union were born four children, one son and
three daughters, Mrs. Clara Chamberlain of Peoria, Mrs. Ella Radley of
Fairfield, Iowa, Mr. Arden Silloway of Brimfield, and Mrs. Faye Schleicher of
Peoria. All of whom were present at the funeral.
Mr. Silloway moved to Indianola, Iowa, in the year
1861. He enlisted in 1864 and was assigned to Co. A, 16th Reg. Iowa Vol.
Infantry. This regiment was in General Sherman's command, and Mr. Silloway took
part in all the engagements in that grand campaign from Atlanta to the sea, in
fact was identified with the regiment until after the great parade in Washington
after which he received an honorable discharge. After his discharge from the
service he settled in Yates City, Ill. After four years residence there he moved
to Brimfield and was a citizen of this village for about thirty one years. From
Brimfield he moved to Peoria where he died about 11 p. m. Monday Feb. 18, 1907.
As a citizen Mr. Silloway was highly esteemed. Whenever called upon to render
public service he responded to the situation promptly and vigorously. Dishonesty
and graft were foreign to his nature. His life and character always stood for
that which was best in the home, in society and in the government.
Mr. Silloway united with the Congregational church in
Brimfield in the year 1856. When he resided in Yates City he transferred his
membership to the Presbyterian church in that place. When he removed from Yates
City to Brimfield he transfered his membership to the First Presbyterian church
in Brimfield. In this church he was recognized as one of its leading members,
elected by his brethern as an elder of the church and holding other official
positions, continued identified with it until the church was disbanded in the
year 1900. Mr. Silloway then united with the Congregational church in Brimfield
and continued identified with it until he removed to Peoria, when he again
transferred his membership to the Presbyterian church.
Mr. Silloway's last illness was of short duration. He
retired in the evening, fell asleep, and in a few hours passed away. In his
death the family, the church and the community suffer loss. The bereaved have
the sympathy of a large circle of friends and acquaintances.
Brief funeral services were held at the home on Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. In the
absence of the pastor, Rev. Benson, the services were conducted by Rev. Weston.
Thursday morning the remains were brought to Brimfield, funeral services being
held in the Congregational church at 10 a. m., conducted by Rev. Richard Pacey,
assisted by Revs. Blair and Lackland. The interment being in the Brimfield
cemetery.
The veterans of G. L. Fort Post attended in a body, the following being pall
bearers: Peter Swimm, F. R. Bennett, Eph Herriott, James King, Peter Bower, John
Foulk. The music was furnished by Mrs. E. Yoakem, Mrs. Addison Pacey, Dr. A. J.
Hawkes and Harold Cady. (Brimfield News, Feb. 28, 1907, submitted by Laurie Huey)
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Obituary
One of the old settlers of Peoria county passed away at 12:15
o'clock yesterday morning when Mrs. Lydia Silloway died at her home, 907 Peoria
avenue.
Her maiden name was Miss Lydia Huey and she was born near
Wheeling, W. Va, seventy-one years ago and came to Peoria county when a young
woman. Her marriage to I. W. Silloway, a prosperous farmer took place in this
city nearly fifty-one years ago and for many years the family resided in
Brimfield. Mrs. Silloway was a typical old settler possessing all the sturdy
qualities of the early residents and was a woman highly esteemed by all who knew
her and her family has the deepest sympathy of a wide circle of friends. She is
survived by three daughters and one son, who sincerely mourn the loss of a most
affectionate mother. Brief funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock and the remains will be taken to Brimfield Wednesday
morning for interment.--Peoria Star, Aug. 31
The body, accompanied by a number of relatives and friends,
was brought to Brimfield on the morning passenger train yesterday and funeral
services were held at the Congregational church at 9:30 a.m., conducted by Rev.
Richard Pacey, assisted by Rev. C. D. Shoemaker. The remains were laid to rest
in Brimfield cemetery. (Brimfield News, Sep. 3, 1908, submitted by
Laurie Huey)
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Obituary
Mrs. I. W. Silloway was born December 13, 1836, and died
August 30, 1908, aged 71 years, 8 months, and 17 days.
The maiden name of the deceased was Lydia Huey; she was born
in Ohio County, West Virginia. Her parents with their family moved to Brimfield,
Peoria County, Ill., in the year 1849. Mrs. Silloway was one of a family of
eight children, five sons and three daughters. Four of the family have now
passed away, James and Edward died in the army in November, 1863, Mrs. McQuown
died January 1, 1901, and Mrs. Silloway died as stated, August 30, 1908. The
other children are: William, residing at Gibson City, Ill., John D. at Monmouth,
Ill., Mrs. Jones at Seguin, Texas, and Webster, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. William
and John D. were present at the funeral, the others were not able to come.
Miss Lydia Huey was united in marriage to I. W. Silloway
April 22, 1857. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Clara Chamberlain
and Mrs. Faye Schleicher, of Peoria; Mrs. Ella Radley of Fairfield, Iowa; Arden
Silloway, of Cando, North Dakota. They were all present at the funeral of their
mother. Mr. Silloway died February 18, 1907.
In 1861, Mr. and Mrs. Silloway moved to Indianaola, Iowa. Mr.
Silloway enlisted in the year 1864 and was assigned to Co. A, 16th Reg., Iowa
Vol. Infantry. After his discharge from the service they settled in Yates City,
Ill. After residing in Yates City four years they moved to Brimfield and were
residents of this place for over thirty-one years. A few years ago they moved to
Peoria. When their daughter Faye was married, they made their home with her. It
was at this home that both father and mother died.
Mrs. Silloway was identified in membership with the
Presbyterian church the greater part of her life. She was a modest, unassuming,
conscientious, christian woman, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She
not only lived a devoted, christian life but died in the blessed assurance of a
peaceful immortality. "I have asked not to stay; after the storm comes peace."
Thus she passed to her reward.
In her death the children sincerely mourn the loss of a tender and loving
mother. They have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. The greatest
consolation that can come to the bereaved children in this hour of darkness and
sorrow, not only to Mrs. Schleicher but to all of them, is the loving, tender
care they have given to the deceased.
The body, accompanied by a number of relatives and friends,
was brought to Brimfield on the morning of Sept. 2, and funeral services were
held at the Congregational church, conducted by Rev. Richard Pacey, assisted by
Rev. C. D. Shoemaker. The remains were laid to rest in Brimfield cemetery.
(Brimfield News, Sep. 10, 1908, submitted by Laurie Huey)
Obituary: Rudolph Anthony Smith
Rudolph A. Smith, 82, of 2423 Walden Road, Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of 4715
Egdebrook, died at 1:56 a.m. Tuesday Feb. 2, 1999, at Mercy HOspital in Iowa
City.
Born April 11, 1916 in Coffman, Mo., to Alfred J. and Genevieve (Wolk) Smith,
he married Inez Holland on May 8, 1937, in River Aux Vases, Mo. She died in
1972. He married Bertha R. Kalmbrunn Liesman on June 18, 1972, in Peoria. She
survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Marilyn)Pribble of Coralville,
Iowa, and Mrs. Lonnie (Beverly) Owens of Washington; one stepson Burton Liesman
of Chillicothe, and one stepdaughter, Sandra Herbst of Oklahoma City; one bother
Walter of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; one sister, Dorothy Doza of Festus, Mo.; four
grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandson.
Two grandsons and great-granddaughter preceded him in death.
He was a postal carrier for the u.S. Postal Service in Peoria, retiring in
1978. He was a member of the National Association of Retired Letter Carriers.
A World War II Army veteran, he was a member of American Legion Post 2 in
Peoria.
He was a former member of Moose Lodge and the AM-VETS.
Services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chaple, where
visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday. Cremation will be accorded after the
service. Burial will be in Parkview cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. (Peoria Journal
Star, Feb. 3, 1999, submitted by Tracy Kyle)
Obituary
Mrs. Thomas Pacey received word Saturday at the sudden
death of her nephew Lloyd A. Silloway Of Miles City, Montana. He passed away in
his sleep early Saturday morning.
Lloyd was born here at Brimfield Sept. 16, 1893, son of
Arden and Janette Farnum Silloway. He moved to Cando, N. Dakota, with his
parents when he was thirteen years old, then on to Montana in 1909. He worked on
the Great Northern Railroad from the time he was 16 years old until he retired a
year ago.
He is survived by three aunts, Mrs. Faye Schleicher of
Peoria; Mrs. Lois Marshall of Bozeman, Montana; and Mrs. Thos. Pacey of
Brimfield; and several cousins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Gra[t]es
Funeral Home in Miles City, Montana and burial was beside his parents at
Forsythe, Montana. (Brimfield News, Dec. 2, 1954, submitted by Laurie Huey)
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Mrs. A. W. Smith Funeral Thursday
Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Anna Wright Smith at the Wilton Mortuary chapel Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. E. T. Mur?? officiating.
Mrs. Smith, who was the wife of Aura? Smith, 636? Fishgate street, died at St. Francis hospital Tuesday, aged 64? years. Born in this city on March 10, 1882?, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Fitton, she was married here September 5, 1913, to Aura? Smith, who survives her. Other survivors are two brothers, William and George Fitton, and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Neidhardt and Mrs. Stella Julian?, all of Peoria.
(unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Pat Schneider)
Samuel Snyder was born in Shellsburg, Bedford county, Penn. the 27th day of May 1813 and died at his late home in Brimfield, Peoria Co. IL on the 15th day of May 1889, aged 75 yrs 11 mos and 18 das. He came with his father's family to Peoria Co. IL in 1836 and settled near Brimfield in Jubilee township, where he lived until he married Mary Jane Stansbury, March 14,(12) 1839. He moved the same year with his wife to Booneville, Cooper County Missouri where he lived until he moved to Peoria, IL in 1850, going the same year across the plains to the gold fields of California, remaining here until 1853 when he returned to his family and settled at Brimfield where he has lived until his death. There were born to them eleven children, 7 boys and 4 girls, 4 of whom with his beloved wife (who died in great peace, September 13, 1885) preceded him to their home in heaven. There remain of the children four daughters, viz: Susan A. Fisher, Josephine Walker, Kate O. Walker and Marietta Aten and 3 sons Samuel H., William D. and Frederick H. all of whom but one are present today. Fredrick H. being distant in western Iowa and not able to reach here. There remain of his father's family of ten children only two: William who lives in Boonville, Mo and his youngest sister, Eliza Heryer, she being present to-day. The rest having gone before to that "bourn from which no traveler returns" He was converted and gave his heart to God and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church when a boy in Pennsylvania bringing his membership with him when he came to Illinois and helped to organize and was a member of the first M. E. Church class in Brimfield, he notifying the Settlers of the meeting to organize in his father's cabin and has ever since lived within the fold of the church, being personally identified with the church of his choice in her trials and struggles as well as her triumphs and victories, being class leader , steward and trustee, thereby bearing the burdens and hardships of the frontier church in which faith he lived, devoted to it's doctrines and policy and triumphantly died in the hope of a glorious resurrection. March 25, 1888 he was married in Brimfield, IL to Mrs. Lucy Ellis whom he leaves with the children, grandchildren, brother, sister and friends to mourn. He was a devoted and loving husband a kind and indulgent father, a true and faithful friend. "We shall meet but we shall miss him". Before he died he called his wife, children and grandchildren about his bed and one by one, taking them by the hand, bade them "Good bye" saying, "Meet me in Heaven". (another obit) (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord)
Mrs. Samuel Snyder
Mary Jane Stansbury was born April 23, 1818 in the city
of Baltimore, Maryland and emigrated to Peoria County, IL in 1836; was married
to Samuel Snyder Mar 12, 1839. They soon afterwards removed to Missouri where
she joined the Franklin (Howard county) M. E. Church in 1845, of which she was
an exemplary member until the day of her death which occurred at her home in
Brimfield, Sunday evening, September 13, inst.
Her sufferings were great but she bore them all patiently and
heroically. Her husband, four daughters and three sisters were with her in her
last hours almost every instant and all that loving hearts and
hands could do to alleviate her suffering was done. The record she leaves behind
her is that all who knew her loved her most. She lived in deeds not words.
(Brimfield News?, unknown date, submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord)
PEORIA -- Frances M. Sommer, 85, of Peoria died at 6:35 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, at her residence.
Born June 19, 1919, in Peoria to Frank and Kazimiera Chernewski Lazisky, she married Ronald Sommer on Aug. 5, 1950, in Peoria. He died Sept. 12, 1986.
She was also preceded in death by five sisters, three brothers and one grandson.
Surviving are two daughters, Holly Henderson and Vali Shoff, both of Peoria; one son, Joseph (and Susan) of Bartonville; five grandchildren; and one sister, Camile Lindquist of California.
She was of the Catholic faith.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Compassionate Friends Group at Pekin Hospital.
(unknown newspaper, Sep. ??, 2004, submitted by Pat Schneider)
Ronald V. Sommer, 65, of 1515 S. Western, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday at Proctor Community Hospital, where he had been a patient for two days.
Born May 1, 1921, in Washington, to Joseph and Mabel Miller Sommer, he married Frances Laziski on Aug. 5, 1950, in Peoria.
She survives, along with one son, Joseph of Peoria; two daughters, Mrs. Clifford (Holly) Henderson and Mrs. Randy (Vali) Shoff, both of Peoria; and five grandchildren.
He was a truck driver, working out of Teamsters Local 627, retiring in 1983. He was a World War II navy veteran.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Davison-Fulton Western Chapel, Franciscan Friars officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery and visitation will be one hour before services at the chapel.
Memorials may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital. (Died Sept. 12, 1986)
(unknown newspaper, Sep. ??, 1986, submitted by Pat Schneider)
Gertrude M. Staples, 85, of Rosewood Care Center, formerly of 2126 W. Marquette died at noon Sunday, Oct. 27, 1991, at Methodist Medical Center.
Born Nov. 30, 1905, in Peoria to John A. and Josephine Bherens Ridlbauer, she married John E. Staples on June 14, 1927, in Peoria. He died on Aug. 25, 1991, in Peoria. She also was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
She is survived by one daughter, Clara J. Reeser, and one brother, John A. Ridlbauer, both of Peoria.
She worked for 20 years at the former G&W Co. and later was employed by the former Hiram Walker Distillery until retiring in 1968.
She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Davison-Fulton Western Chapel, the Rev. Bruce Melton officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to her church.
(Peoria Journal Star, submitted by Pat Schneider)
William Stewart, a former resident here, and a relative by marriage, of the Roots, died at his home in Princeville last Saturday. (Chillicothe Bulletin, Sep. 12, 1884, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Ellen M.
Schindler, 93, of 205 Harrison St. in Bartonville died at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in
the Americana Healthcare Center.
Born Aug. 13, 1894, in Bartonville to Edward and Mary
Proud-Stoker, she married Albert Schindler Oct. 24, 1915, in Galesburg. He died
Oct. 17, 1957, in Bartonville. One sister and six brothers also preceded her in
death.
Surviving are three sons, Albert P. of Motley, Minn., Orville
of Bartonville, Harold of Longmont, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Jones of
Peoria and Mrs. Bernice Hoogerwerf of Bartonville; 12 grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren.
She was a World War II Wing Mother and a member of the Golden
Years Club in Bartonville. She attended Bartonville United Methodist Church.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Davison-Fulton
Bartonville Chapel with visitation there from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be
in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Bartonville United Methodist
Church or a charity of the donor's choice. (Peoria newspaper,
April ?, 1988, submitted by Carole Martin)
Funeral services for Miss Etta D Stansbury, 78 who died at Christian Buehler Home at 10 p.m. Wed were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Clusky Mortuary, 202 N. Madison Ave. (Peoria, Illinois) Dr. C. O. Morong, former pastor of the First Baptist Church officiated and burial was in the cemetery at Brimfield.
Miss Stansbury was a retired teacher, had lived at Buehler Home since December, 1937. She was born at Brimfield Dec. 12, 1865 daughter of Daniel and Sarah Elizabeth Burton Stansbury. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Agency, MO where her father died in 1873 after which her mother brought the family back to Brimfield where Miss Stansbury attended school.
After her graduation, she taught school in Peoria and Stark Co. and later in Brimfield school and also taught in Winchester for two years. In 1900 she accepted a position in the city school in Monmouth and was principal of Garfield grade school there until her retirment in 1935. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Monmouth. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Marie Smith of Perry, Iowa, one brother Daniel D. Stansbury of Peoria, five neices and four nephews. Four sisters preceeded her in death. Surviving neices are Miss Muriel Stansbury, Mrs Gladys Buchanan and Miss Sadie Walliker, all of Peoria; Mrs. Elgin Mahle, Princeville, Mrs Gladys Malmgren, Biloxi, Miss. Surviving nephews are Wilton Stansbury with U. S. Coast Guard at Hawaii; Charles Walliker, Princeville; Reginald Walliker, Monica; Fred Walliker, Gilson, IL.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord)
Obituary for Daniel D. Stansbury-The Peoria Star
Funeral services for Daniel D. Stansbury, 78, of 316 Nowland avenue, retired machinist, who died suddenly from an apparent heart attack at his home at 7:30 a.m. Monday after being in failing health for several years, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Covey & Wright mortuary.
Dr. Augus C. Hull of First Baptist church officiated and burial was in Brimfield cemetery.
Mr. Stansbury was born March 3, 1873 at Agency, Mo. He was a son of Daniel D. and Sarah Burton Stansbury and married Ida King in Peoria June 29, 1909. He was a veteran of th Spanish American war. Mr. Stansbury was a former member of the National Association of Machinists, AFL and before his retirement was employed by Hiram Walker and Sons, Inc.
Surviving are his wife; one son, Wilton Stansbury of Peoria; two daughters, Miss Marie Stansbury at home and Mrs. Gladys Malmgren of Canton, one sister Mrs. Marie Smith of Perry, Ia. and one grandson
(Brimfield News, May 10, 1951, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe and submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord)
Obituary for Mrs. Elizabeth Stansbury
Elizabeth Staley was born in Staffordshire, England Feb 3 1840 and died at the home of her son J. E. Stansbury, 222 Armstrong Ave. Peoria, Illinois at 8:45 p.m. Oct 20 1922.
When 16 years of age she left her native country for America, coming to Illinois where on June 29, 1865 at Lewistown in Fulton County she was united in marriage to William E. Stansbury.
Soon after their marriage they came to Brimfield where for nearly half a century until the death of here husband in 1913 they made their home. Upon the death of her husband, Mrs. Stansbury went to Peoria to reside with her son. Here her declining years were happily spent.
For many years she conducted a carpet weaving business in which she was an expert in Brimfield and many gray haired men will remember her for as boys they viewed with wonder the big loom and the flying shuttles which she so deftly handled which they were permitted to see through the open windows of her home. No doubt many homes in Brimfield and throughout the county still contain her handiwork for she wove beautifully and well and her services were always in demand.
She was a member of the Brimfield M.E. Church and a faithful attendant at services during her long residence here. Her bible was her daily companion and she found great comfort and pleasure in its study. Her excellent memory enabled her to quote long passages of scripture at will and she was recognized as one of the best posted bible students in the Sunday School.
The funeral service was held Monday afternoon at the M.E. Church in Brimfield at 2 o'clock conducted by the pastor, Rev. E. E. Diffenbaugh. The body was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the family lot in Brimfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were Herman Griggs, C. W. Winne, Fred Arber, Henry Tully, Ray Bert and Irving Bragg.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Donna Shane Carkenord)
Enola Virginia Stansbury was born April 13, 1863 at Lewistown, Ill and died at her home near Princeville, Sat. July 25, 1898 age 35 yrs, 4 mos and 11 days.
She was married to John A. Sutherland December 29, 1887 in Brimfield, since when she has made her home in Peoria County. Left an orphan at an early age, her life was spent principally in the homes of strangers, all of whom speak of her in the highest terms. She was united with the M.E. Church of Princeville by Rev. J. E. Connor. One child Amy Rachel was born to brighten their home, being at present 3 yrs. old. The bereaved husband, did everything to comfort her. One brother Thomas M. Stansbury of LaHarpe, Il remains to mourn.
A brief service was held at the house the following Monday, July 25 followed by a sermon at the Presbyterian Church at French Grove where the interment took place. Rev. J.E. Connor officiated.
(Brimfield News, July 28, 1898, submitted by Donna Carkenord, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
William, third son and fifth child of Daniel and Susannah Stansbury, was born in New York, April 5, 1828, and died in Brimfield, Ill. early in the morning of Thursday, Apr. 17, 1913, age 85 yrs. and 12 days.
He removed with his parents in early childhood to Baltimore, Maryland and in about 1884 to Peoria, Ill. and later to Brimfield where the larger part of his life was spent.
He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Staley at Lewistown, Ill on June 28th, 1865. He leaves to mourn his death, one son Edward of Galesburg, Ill., one brother of Canton, Ill. five grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Mr. Stansbury had been in failing health for a number of years. His devoted companion has been tireless in her care for the last seven weeks of his life. Granddaughter , Miss Florence has aided the grandmother in his care.
The funeral services were conducted from the home Sat. Apr. 19 at 11 a. m,. by the Rev. L.F. Cullom. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Addison Pacey, Miss Olive Herriott, William Harding and Judson Harding. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Village Cemetery
(Brimfield News, Apr. 24, 1913, submitted by Donna Carkenord, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
Died
March 23, 1878, Jennie, daughter of Sarah Stansbury, aged 15 years, 5 months and 13 days. Mrs. Stansbury and family have the warm sympathies of friends in their bereavement.
(Brimfield News, March 27, 1878, submitted by Donna Carkenord, courtesy of Janet Bledsoe)
BRIMFIELD - Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Stiles, 89, of 314 W. Richmond Ave., Peoria, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Schreiner Funeral Home, Brimfield, the Rev. Kenneth Stuckey officiating. Burial will be in Brimfield Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 9 p.m. today.
A former resident of Brimfield, she died at her Peoria residence Thursday night after a long illness.
She was born at Bryan, Ill., July 1, 1875, the daughter of William and Cornelia Gibbs Kirkpatrick. She first married James Murdoch who died in 1939. She married the second time to Carl Stiles in 1952 in Peoria.
Surviving are her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Doubet and Mrs. Harriett Blundy, both of Brimfield, one sister, Mrs. Stella Greene, Laveta, Colo., three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two stepsons, Paul Stiles of Peoria, and Leo Stiles of Edelstein. Three brothers and one daughter preceded her in death.
(Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Barb Miroslaw)
SERVICE SATURDAY FOR EDW. STOKER, VILLAGE OFFICIAL
Funeral services for Edward Stoker,
street commissioner of Bartonville and a brother of Mayor William Stoker, will
be held at the Wilton mortuary at 1:30 p.m. Saturday with the Rev. F. Alvin Park
of the Bethel Lutheran Church in charge. Burial will be in Parkview cemetery.
[He died Jan. 22, 1936]
Mr. Stoker died suddenly Wednesday evening while attempting to start his car in
front of the Bartonville village hall. An investigation revealed that his death
was due to heart trouble aggravated by the cold and over exertion.
Dr. H. L. Williams, whose office is just across the street,
was called but found the commissioner already dead.
Stoker resided at 217 Buena Vista avenue in the village. He
is survived by his widow, Theresa, two daughters, Mrs. Garnet Eller and
Edwardene; three brothers, William, James T., and Herbert, and a sister, Mrs.
Ellen Schindler, all of Bartonville.
He was born June 27, 1874 in Durham county, Lancashire,
England, and came to the United States when he was seven years old. He had
resided in Bartonville since then. He had been street commissioner for three
years.
Hakes left his home about 11 o'clock to get to work at the
Caterpillar plant where he was employed as an inspector by 11:45 o'clock. He was
standing at Sterling and Rohmann avenues waiting for a street railway bus when
Charles Krieter, 907 Laura avenue, stopped his automobile for him to ride with
him.
They had proceeded only a short distance when Hakes slumped in his seat and fell
against the young man. Krieter drove him to his home and notified Mrs. Hakes,
then took him to the Methodist hospital. He was dead when he was examined there.
An autopsy was ordered by Coroner Elliott to establish the
cause of death. Hakes had not been treated by a physician for four years, and
then only for a minor ailment.
The body was taken to the Gauss mortuary.
(Peoria newspaper, 1936, submitted by Carole Martin)
Herbert (Shag)
Stoker, 51, a farm hand, died unexpectedly at 1:39 p.m. Wednesday of an apparent
heart attack at the residence of William Bonfeldt?, R. R. No. 1, East Peoria,
where he had been employed the past eight years.
Mr. Stoker was born in Bartonville, a son of Edward and Mary
Proud Stoker, and lived there 51 years prior to going to East Peoria. He was a
veteran of World War I and never married.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ellen Schindler, Bartonville,
and two brothers, Thomas Stoker, Clinton, Ia., and William I. Stoker,
Bartonville.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the
Wilton mortuary, and interment will be in Springdale cemetery. The Rev. H. H.
McFall will officiate, and friends may call at the mortuary Friday afternoon and
evening.
An investigation is being conducted by Dr. Robert Dunlevy,
the Tazewell county coroner. (Peoria newspaper, unknown date,
submitted by Carole Martin)
Thomas (Tim)
Stoker, 72, who lived with a niece, Mrs. Garnet Eilers, of 310 Harrison Rd.,
Bartonville, died at 2 a.m. Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Dwight. He had
been a coal miner and resident of Bartonville all of his life.
Mr. Stoker had worked at National Distillers Products Co.,
for two years after retiring from coal mining.
Born there Nov. 7, 1887, he was the son of Edward and Mary
Proud Stoker. Mr. Stoker never married. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ellen
Schindler of Bartonville, and a brother, William Stoker, Sr., former mayor of
Bartonville. Six nieces and 10 nephews also survive. His parents, one sister and
four brothers precede him in death.
He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and was a veteran
of World War I. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Stone
Mortuary with the Rev. Frederick Bunge officiating. Burial will be in Parkview
Cemetery.
Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening.
(Peoria newspaper, unknown date, submitted by Carole Martin)
Ex-Bartonville Mayor William J. Stoker Dies
William J. Stoker Sr., 77, of 201 Harrison St. Bartonville, former mayor of
Bartonville and former coal miner for 47 years, died at St. Francis Hospital at
9:13 a.m. Friday.
Born at Bartonville Nov. 21, 1883, he was a son of Edward and
Mary Proud Stoker, and married Lillian Mutchler in Peoria in 1905. She died
April 28, 1942.
Mr. Stoker formerly served as mayor of the Village of
Bartonville for 12 years and also had been an alderman there for six years.
After retiring from mining, he worked as a watchman at the Laidlaw Wire Co. and
at the Central Illinois Light Co. He attended the Bartonville Methodist Church
and was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge and the Progressive Mine
Workers Union.
Surviving are one son, William R. Stoker, and one sister,
Mrs. Ellen Schindler, both of Bartonville. One sister and five brothers preceded
him in death.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Stone Mortuary in Bartonville. The
Rev. Raymond Krutz of the Bartonville Methodist Church will officiate.
Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Friends may call at the mortuary from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
(Peoria Journal Star, Nov. 4, 1951, submitted by Carole Martin)
Plunge Into Gravel Pit Kills Driver
Mt. Sterling, Ill. The body of
Winfred Stoker, 46, of Muscatone, Iowa, a former Mt. Sterling resident, was
found Sunday in about 25 feet of water in a gravel pit pit near Muscatine by
divers.
Stoker failed to arrive for work at the Muscatine Lock and
Dam Wednesday and had not been seen since Tuesday night.
Car tracks leading to the gravel pit were found Saturday by
police and a car owned by Stoker was found by divers Saturday in the gravel pit.
Police said the car apparently left a curve, went up an
embankment and plunged into the gravel pit. Time of accident was believed to be
about 2 a. m. Wednesday.
Mr. Stoker was born in Peoria, April 1, 1923, a son of
Winfred and Hazel Steck Stoker. He was a member of the Mt. Sterling Baptist
Church. He retired from the Navy June 1, 1962 after 20 years of service.
Surviving are five children: Amy, Nancy, Jack, Laura and
David, all of Mt. Sterling; a half brother, Clayton Moke of Watertown, Wis., and
two half-sisters, Mrs. Henry (Velma) Klingele of Mt. Sterling and Mrs. Orville
(Erma) Hollis of Peoria.
Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Rounds-Sadler
Funeral Home. (Unknown newspaper and date, submitted by Carole
Martin)
Mrs. Nettie Stout died at the Proctor Endowment Home Tuesday afternoon following a long illness.
Mrs. Stout was born in Brimfield January 22, 1879 a daughter of Clark and Nancy A Harrison Brown. She was married to John E. Stout, who preceded her in death.
She is survived by one sister, Margaret Elizabeth Brown, of Proctor Endowment Home and a niece, Mrs. Ila Coburn of Chicago.
Mrs. Stout was a retired registered nurse and she and her sister have made their home for some years at the Endowment. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian church. (Brimfield News, Sep. 14, 1950, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Mary Jane Gaddis Switzer
Mary Jane Gaddis was born on February 9, 1819 in the town of Enniskillen?, county
of Fermanagh, Ireland, and died August 24, 1895 at 11:55 p.m. making her age 76
years, 6 months, 15 days.
She immigrated to America with her parents, the Rev. Wm. Gaddis and wife, also
two brothers and one sister in the spring of 1821, settled in Albany, NY where
she was converted at the age of 18 and joined the M. E. church, of which she has
ever since been a member. In 1837 came to Illinois with her father who was at
that time transferred from Troy, NY Conference. Was married to John W. Switzer
on January 6th, 1841, at Waukegan, Ill. They went to their new home on a farm
near Elgin, Ill. Immediately after their marriage, where nine children blessed
their union, 6 of whom are still living. From then moved to Dowagiac, Michigan,
in 1864, remaining there 8 years, then returned to Illinois, and settled in the
present home, five miles from Brimfield, in Rosefield township, Peoria county
where she, with her husband and a portion of her family spent the remaining
years of her life. Her death was caused by dropsy, superinduced by a weak
rheumatic heart, and she has been in poor health for several years. Scarcely a
year ago her husband preceded her to the better land, both her brothers and two
sisters have gone before leaving but two members of a family of seven, one a
younger widowed sister living in Portland, Oregon, and the other an unmarried
sister, and youngest member of the family, who was in constant attendance upon
her during the last five weeks of her illness. She was a faithful wife, a good
mother, an industrious housekeeper and a kind and charitable neighbor. She was a
great sufferer, but bore all patiently for Christ’s sake. She died trusting in
the Saviour that her father preached for so many years and was frequently heard
to exclaim that she was prepared to go, and that it would be a happy release;
was resigned to the will of the Lord, and was “only waiting here, to hear the
summons, child, enter home”. The last words she was to utter were “Glory to
God,” while her sister sung to her,
“My Jesus I love thee, I know thou art mine, etc.”
Her parents died in 1850-51 and their remains rest in the cemetery at Toulon,
Stark county, Illinois. Her funeral services were conducted at her late
residence at 2 p.m. by the Rev. W. H. Clark, of Brimfield. The interment took
place on Aug. 26, at the Oak Hill cemetery. (Brimfield News,
Thursday, Sep. 5, 1895,
transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)
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Mrs. John W. Switzer
Mrs. John W. Switzer, widow of the late John W. Switzer, died at the home of her
son. Geo. Switzer, in Rosefield, on Saturday, August 24, 1895. The funeral
services were held at the residence on Monday. Mrs. Switzer was one of the
pioneers of that vicinity. (Brimfield News, Thursday, Aug.
20, 1895,
transcribed by Sandy MacDonald)
Drowned
An Elmwood farmer drowned in the Kickapoo-Accidental death
Coroner Bennett returned this forenoon from Elmwood, where he went in response
to an official summons last night. On arriving there he learned that Isaac D.
Taylor, a highly esteemed farmer near that city, had been drowned. He summoned a
jury and held a very searching inquest, which was not completed until after
midnight. It resulted in the following verdict, which tells the brief story:
State of Illinois, Peoria county: In the matter of the acquisition of the body
of Isaac D. Taylor, deceased, held at his residence in Elmwood township on the
21st day of September, A. D. 1887, we, the undersigned jurors, sworn to inquire
into the death of Isaac D. Taylor, on oath do find he came to his death by being
drowned, by accidentally falling from a bridge across the Kickapoo Creek on his
own farm while repairing the same, on the 21st day of September, 1887.
Andrew J. Graham
James H. Kershow
James H. Graham
A. G. Mills
James Briggs
Hamilton Moore.
The coroner says that from appearances it would seem that the deceased was engaged in setting a row of posts or pilings in the water, and in reaching over to place one of these he lost his balance and fell into deep water. He leaves a wife and four children, one son and three daughters, was in well-to-do circumstances, and his domestic relations were apparently of a pleasantest kind. There is not a circumstance pointing to anything else but accidental drowning. The deceased carried extensive life insurance, reported as high as $29,000. (Peoria Weekly Journal, Thursday, September 29, 1887, submitted by Janine Crandell)
Thompson, George Donald
Patriarch of the Thompson family of Minneapolis, MN and Peoria, Illinois
succumbed at age 93 on Friday, April 27th, 2007. Born July 10th, 1913 in Peoria,
George was one of two children to Adrian Leonardo Thompson and Estella Marie
(Murphy) Thompson. George's younger sister, Evelyn K. (Thompson) Davidson Sparks
preceded him in death on April 1, 1999. George was a 10th generation American
descended from one of the oldest families in America. His ancestry. dates back
to the original 1614 Dutch Colonists of New York City, 6 years before the
Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock and includes grandparents who fought in the
American Revolution, War of 1812, The Civil War and WWI.
George attended Franklin and Webster elementary schools in Peoria, IL where he
sang at a city wide concert to the accompaniment of John Phillip Sousa's Band. A
graduate of Manuel High School in Peoria, George lettered in football,
participated in the Glee Club and became leader of the cheerleading squad.
Even while in elementary school George found himself working at assorted jobs
including the Peoria Star Journal where he cut and stacked the newspapers he
needed and then sold them for 3 cents per paper, 5 cents for an Extra Edition.
He later served at the Star as a proof reader. Additionally, he worked at
Moskins Clothing, drove trucks, dug graves and trimmed grass at Memorial
Cemetery, delivered Desotos for Isch Brother and Hackshaw as well as setting the
picking record at Schoff's apple orchard of 146 bushels in day.
In the early 1930's George moved to Minneapolis, MN where he met and married
Frances Mary Rzeszutek on July 10, 1939 who later died on June 16th, 1996. In
Minneapolis, George worked for Direct Service Gas, Northern Pump, Lansing Button
Company and finished his career selling cars at Wynn Stephens Buick. He had an
interim fling running his own business "Southwest Hardware Store".
George is survived by his 3 children, Arthene "Cookie" Rae (Thompson) Brecht and
her husband Dwayne Elwood Brecht of Richfield, MN, Thomas Norton Thompson and
his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Heard) Thompson of McHenry, IL and Terry Gene
Thompson and his wife Jill Ann (Cronemiller) Thompson of Denver, Colorado;
"Cookie's" children, Tracey (Brecht) Bishop, Melissa (Brecht) Nivala and Edwin
Brecht; Tommy's children, Thomas, Michelle, Erik and Nicole Thompson; Terry and
Jill's children, John and David Thompson; his niece and nephew, Marge Pacyna,
Wayne Davidson and 5 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held for George Thompson on Saturday, May 5th, 5:00
PM at:
Washburn-McReavy
Edina Chapel
952-920-3996
West 50th St. & Hwy 100.
(Twin Cities Star Tribune, Monday, April 30, 2007, submitted by Sandy)
Hannah Fletcher, third daughter of John and Caroline Fletcher was born March 27, 1850 at Somercotes England. In 1856 she came with her parents to Illinois, first living in Knox county, and then in Peoria and finally settling in Trivoli where she spent the greater part of her life. When a young girl she became a member of the Methodist Church. During early womanhood she was a teacher in the rural schools. April 6, 1871 she was married to Sidney D. Thompson who died in 1879, leaving her with one daughter. Engaging in the millinery work she also was in 1888 appointed postmistress at Trivoli which office she resigned after 30 years service. In 1920 she came to Elmwood to make her home with Mr and Mrs Owen Cottingham. Mrs Thompson has been a member of the S.C.T.U. for 45 years, also a member of the Elmwood Womans club since its organization, always being interested in civic affairs. She passed from this life Wednesday evening. May 28, 1930 leaving her only daughter, Jessie Cottingham and the oldest sister, Mrs. Sarah Greenhalgh, Chico, California.
Memorial services were conducted by Rev. J W Turner Sunday, June 1st at 3 PM at the Elmwood Methodist Church. Meadames McMullen and Troth and Messrs. Troth and Holmberg sang "Abide with Me", O love that will not let me go" and Crossing the Bar". The casket bearers were A S McDonald, Eugene Cottingham, W A Cottingham of Trivoli, C E Beck of Eden and E Y Wrigley and F. E. Wrigley of Peoria. Interment was at Trivoli Cemetery. Among the out of town friends who attended the memorial services were Robert Francis and wife and J L Bourne and wife, Hanna City, Misses Elizabeth and Ella Hitchcock of Normal; Mrs. Joseph Wrigley, Mrs. F E Wrigley and daughter Mildred, Mrs. R T Graham, Mrs. Millo Prochaska, Lester Graham and wife, Chas Havenden St. and wife and Mrs. Lloyd Turl of Peoria. [NOTE: Hannah's only daughter Jessie J. Thompson was born in 1875. Jessie married Owen Cottingham Nov 27, 1913. Hannah's husband Sidney died June 29, 1879 when Jessie was only 4 years old. I do not know why Sidney died, or have any information about that....unknown newspaper and date for the obit, submitted by Ginger Engler]
Arthur Traeger Funeral To Be Held Friday
Funeral services for Arthur J Traeger, 63, 3108 Western Avenue, former owner of the Peoria Machine Parts Company, 605 Franklin Street, prominent Mason and church worker, who died at 5:45 a.m. at Proctor hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at First Methodist church. Dr. W.T. Smith will officiate and internment will be at Springdale Cemetery. Friends may calls at the Gauss mortuary after 4 o’clock this afternoon.
For Many years Mr. Traeger has been active in First Methodist church, serving as a trustee, member of the official board on the pastoral committee. His Masonic affiliations included Peoria Lodge No. 15; Peoria Consistory, Scottish Rite and Mohammad Temple Shrine. For many years he was director of the Shrine Trumpeters.
Mr. Traeger founded the Peoria Machine Parts Company in 1920 retiring in 1942 due to failing health. More recently he has been associated with Blue Cross hospitalization plan, and his last position was as appraiser for the Farmers Savings and Loan association. Mr. Traeger was a member of the University Club.
A son of Frank and Mary Krider Traeger, he was born in Norwalk, Ohio, March 22, 1883, and married Miss Alma Margaret, sister of Dr. C. W. Margaret, in Peoria October 25, 1905.
Surviving are his wife, and a sister, Mrs. Helena Batchelder of Glendale, California. A son, Cedric Traeger, died in 1930.
It was announced by John M. Elliot, president of the Farmers Savings and Loan association, that the organizations offices will be closed from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday in respect to Mr. Traeger.
(Peoria Journal Jan. 2, 1947, submitted by Harry Lundell)
After Short Illness Death Claims Albert J. Traeger...
Assistant Superintendent of Sewers under Mayor Woodruff Succumbs to Pneumonia
After an illness lasting less than a week, Albert J Traeger, assistant superintendent of sewers for the City of Peoria, passed away at his home, 529 Indiana Avenue.
The dread pneumonia was the direct cause of the tragedy which took away one of the most capable young men in the service of the city government. Death came when Albert was but twenty nine years of age and leaves to mourn a loving wife and two small children, one but two months of age.
Albert Traeger came from one of the best known families to the city and had always enjoyed a wide circle of friends. He was popular among his associates in the city administration where he had been for over two years. He was born on June 11, 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C W Traeger. He graduated from the public schools of the city and then entered his father’s architectural office and studied for several years. In 1910 he entered the office of the superintendent as the first assistant and had held the post up to the time of his sudden death. He was a member of the Modern Woodman and of the K.P.
On June 30, 1909, he was married to Miss Nina Anderson of this city, and from the union two children have been born, both boys, Sydney, who is now two years of age, and James who is but two months. There is also one brother William, three sisters, Misses Minnie, Pearl, and Lillie Traeger, all of this city, who survive him.
The funeral is to be held on Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock, at the residence, 529 Indiana Avenue. At 2 o’clock a service will be held at the Calvary Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. Alexander Lewis will preach the funeral sermon. Internment is to be in Springdale Cemetery.
(Peoria Journal, Oct. 26, 1912, submitted by Harry Lundell)
Mrs. Traeger, 80, Peoria for 70 Years, Is Dead
Mrs. Elizabeth Traeger, widow of the late Charles W. Traeger, architect, and a resident of this city for more than 70 years died at 3:20 P.M. Wednesday, at her home, 107 Hurlburt street following an illness of several months. She was 80 years of age.
She was born in Nieder, Germany, May 12, 1859, a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Grosen-Sauer. She came to America at the age of 9 years. She was united in marriage to Mr. Traeger in Peoria July 27, 1882. The couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in 1932 and it was a joyous occasion for the whole family relationship. Mr. Traeger preceded her in death May 6, 1936.
Mrs. Traeger was a woman devoted to her family and her home. In turn her family, especially her children, gave untiringly of their efforts to make their mother comfortable and happy. She was a devout member of the First Evangelical church, being one of the charter members of the congregation. She was also a member of the Women’s Missionary Society and the Lady’s Fellowship circle of the church. She was truly a woman who enjoyed living for others.
Surviving are her two daughters, Miss Minnie M. Traeger and Miss Pearl M. Traeger, both of Peoria, one son, William H. Traeger, Evanston, Illinois, a sister, Mrs. Henry Oesterly, of Peoria, four grandchildren, Virginia and William Velde and Theodore Traeger, all of Evanston, Ill., and Sidney Traeger, Hamlet, Ind., three nephews, H. Robert Arends, Chicago, Edward Oesterley and Arthur Traeger, both of Peoria, and a niece, Helena Traeger Batchelder, Los Angeles, Cal. One son Albert J. Traeger and a daughter, Lillian Traeger Gauss preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be conducted at the First Evangelical church, First and State streets, Saturday at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. John W. Bishcoff officiating. Internment will be in Springdale Cemetery. Friends may call at Gauss mortuary between 10:00 a.m. Friday and noon Saturday after which time the body will lie in state at the church until time of services.
(Peoria Star, April 11, 1940, submitted by Harry Lundell)
John G
Traeger
John Traeger, the well-known bailiff and
constable, died at his residence last Thursday at 518 Fourth Street. He was born
in Freiberg, Prussia, in 1823 on the 2nd of September; consequently he was a
little over 65 years old. He came to this country in 1847 and settled in New
York State, where he married. He came to this city in 1857, where he was a
deputy marshal. In 1860 he was elected constable and has served continuously
ever since. At the time of his death he was deputy United States marshal. He
leaves a wife and four children, the latter all grown up and married. The
funeral took place Sunday afternoon at half-past one from the house and at two
o’clock from the church. His malady was general failure of the vital powers.
Thus passes away one who was long prominent in public life. His great size, his
wonderful activity, his unfailing humor, his readiness on all occasions to do
his duty made him one of the characters of this city. Several years ago he lost
much of his flesh – so that his best friends hardly knew him. He rallied from
this and recovered his health, but latterly he has been failing away. And so
this is the last of John Traeger. We record his demise with sorrow. (Peoria
Weekly Journal, Jan. 10, 1889, submitted by Harry Lundell)
