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James Farris Adair, Sr.
OBITUARY
Marcelline, Ill, March 14, 1880
     Editor Whig: Sic. - Were it a common thing, at this day and age of the world, for a man to live to the expiration of almost 94 years, there would not be so much inducement to write. But when we consider that the one referred to was, perhaps, the oldest man in this section of the country, the inducement to write is strong.
     Mr. James F. Adair died at his home, one and a half miles east of Marcelline, on Monday, March 8, at 5 A. M.
     Mr. Adair was born in New Castle county, Delaware, in 1786; but he emigrated to Bourbon county, Kentucky, when but a youth, and was married to Martha Turner, June 4, 1811. From Kentucky Mr. Adair removed with his family to Boone county, Missouri, in 1822 and thence to Adams county, Illinois, in the winter of 1830-31, crossing the river on the ice at Louisiana, Mo., in the latter days of December, and settling on the farm which has since been his home.
     He survived his wife only a little over a year, as she died December, 1878, over 84 years of age. It is said that his father lived to the age of 101. They have had eleven children, and all of whom are living except two, and all being at the funeral except one, Mrs. James, of Denver, Col. William Adair, the oldest, is living in Keokuk, Ia., at the age of 68 years. Mr. Adair has thirty-four of his second, about thirty-four of his third, and one of his fourth generations.
     Politically, he was a whig as long as the party retained that name, and has since been a republican. He never took a conspicuous past in politics, although he adhered very closely to his party, and has been a constant subscriber for THE WHIG almost from its origin until his eyes became so dim he could not see to read.
     He belonged to no society, but I do not think it would be using the slightest egotism in his part to say, that for honesty and morality he was surpassed by none; he was a truly exemplary citizen, and it would be well had we a few more such examples to imitate.           C.F.A.
[source: The Quincy Whig, March 18, 1880, Page 8, transcribed by Debbie Gibson, (My GGGGrandfather)]

Sterling Alexander
Sterling Alexander, 77, Carthage, died at 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, 2005, at Memorial Hospital, Carthage.
He was born Oct. 29, 1927, in Quincy, the son of Ollie Mitchell and Lois (West) Alexander. He married Doris Marie Phillips May 23, 1948, in the Huntsville Methodist Church. She survives.
He is also survived by two sons, Philip and his fiance, Carol, Quincy, Alan (Carla) Alexander, Quincy; two daughters, Dr. Elizabeth Alexander, Des Moines, Iowa, and Janet (Terry) Alexander, Carthage; eight grandchildren, Matthew Alexander, Lori Seymour, Tracey Usherwood, Tim and Cory Alexander, Emily Alexander, Rebecca Fitch and Mark Geissler; four great-grandchildren, Brady, Ariel, and Tatum Usherwood and Cole Alexander; two brothers, James (Carolyn) Alexander, LaPrairie, and Lloyd (Joan) Alexander, Augusta; and one aunt, Ruth Lillis, Golden.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He graduated from Augusta High School in 1945. After high school, he farmed 16 years and then was employed as a salesman for Graham Implement in Carthage. He was an avid fan of antique John Deere tractors. He then managed the Monsanto Ag Center, Carthage. He and Doris owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Carthage from 1973 until their retirement in 1989. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Carthage, and served on many boards and committees. He loved to sing in the choir.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2005, at the First United Methodist Church, Carthage, with burial in Moss Ridge Cemetery in Carthage.
Printy Funeral Home, Carthage, was in charge of arrangements. [Eagle Publications, October 27, 2005, submitted by Sara Hemp]

Robert W. Albright
Robert W. Albright Robert W. Albright, 84, of 403 ½S. 16th, died at 8:19 a.m. Wednesday (March 12, 1980) in St. Mary Hospital. Mr. Albright was born Aug. 2, 1895, in Quincy, a son of James R. and Elizabeth L. Pruellage. He married Dorothy Weisenburger, July 11, 1936. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Western Catholic Union and Elks Lodge. He was an associate of the former Ricker National bank for many years and later was a receiver for the National Banks in this area. He was business manager of Quincy Clinic for five years and also worked as a real estate broker. He owned and operated the Bourne Magazine Agency at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife; and two brothers, Carroll F. of Miami, Fla., and James G. of Downers Grove. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hansen-Spear Funeral Home and 10:30 in St. Boniface catholic Church conducted by Msgr. John Bertman. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
[Source: Quincy Herald Whig, transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Caroline P. Alexis - , 90, passed away on 8th of September 2007 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.
Since a mild stroke in 2003, she lived with her daughter Georgiann Heidbreder and husband John in Quincy, Illinois but had lived most of her life in the area around Carlisle-Harrisburg, PA. She was born on August 3, 1917 in the village of Daphne near Sparta Greece, daughter of Alec and Georgia Panagotacos. She immigrated to the United States in December 1932. She graduated from Johnstown High School in Johnstown, PA and was married for 55 years to her husband Peter who predeceased her.
Caroline, also known as, Calliope, was a life long member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Philoptochos Society, the Daughters of Penelope, the Sts. Anna and Joachim Society, all of Camp Hill, PA, and recently the St. Raphael of Brooklyn Orthodox Christian Mission of Quincy, IL. After she retired from the State of Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dept., she served several philanthropic organizations, working with other Greek women of the community to enrich the lives of others. She delivered Meals on Wheels for nearly 20 years and served as the Orthodox liaison to Christian Church Women United. She was a warm, loving, and caring person who made everyone feel at home. She was well known for her home cooking, especially her Greek dishes and pastries.
Survivors include three children, John Alexis, Esquire of St. Paul, Minnesota and wife Carol, Georgiann Heidbreder and husband, John of Quincy, Illinois and Stella Wagner and husband Michael of Denver, Colorado, and three grandchildren: Jonathan and his wife Ellen, of New Albany, OH, Alex and his wife Eugenia, of New Rochelle, NY, and Nicole Heidbreder, of New York City and four great grandchildren and 12 nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday September 15th at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1000 Yverdon Drive, Camp Hill, PA 17011 by Father Costas Keares. Burial will be in Westminster Cemetery in Carlisle, PA. Visitation will be from 7- 9 p.m. Friday, September 14th at the Neill Funeral Home, 3401 Market St., Camp Hill, PA.
[Published in the Patriot-News from 9/11/2007 - 9/12/2007]

John S. Anderson,
well know Quincy resident is dead. Passes away at home after being confined to bed for nine weeks. First Located here 65 years Ago; very wealthy. Death is caused by complications of diseases--Was Eighty-Seven Years Old--Lived in Huntsville and Mt. Sterling. John S. Anderson, one of the best know residents of Quincy, as well as one of the wealthiest, died at his home, 608 Broadway, last night at 9:35 o'clock, death being due to a complication of disease incident to old age. He had been in poor health for some time and had been confined to his bed for the past nine weeks. The decedent was born in Berlin, Md., February 1, 1827, being eighty-seven years, six months and seven days old at the time of his death. He came to Quincy for the first time about sixty-five years ago. He first engaged in the dry goods business, having been affiliated with Cowles & Brittingham. Later he married Miss Melvina Young, who preceded him in death eighteen years. Soon after his his marriage he and his wife moved to Huntsville, Illinois, where Mr. Anderson engaged in the mercantile business. They then moved to a farm and he raised fine stock. Twenty-five years ago he located in MT. Sterling, where he engaged in the real estate and loan business. He returned to the city in 1901 and continued in the real estate and loan business until his health failed. The only organization to which he belonged was the Masonic fraternity, and while he retained his membership, he had not been active in this order for several years. He is survived by five daughters, all of whom were at his bedside when he died, and one son. The daughters are Mrs. J.T. Clark, of Harrisburg, Illinois; Mrs. G.S. Harris of Galesburg, Illinois; Mrs. B. F. Rea and Mrs. A.J. Jones, both of Portland, Oregon, and Miss Mary Anderson with whom he had made his home for a number of years. The son, H.F. Anderson, of Dallas, Texas, is general superintendent of the Texas lines of the M. K. & T. railroad. He is also survived by one sister, Miss Marie Anderson, of Berlin, Md. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed." Biography
[Source: Obituary of John S. Anderson, in The Quincy Herald Whig newspaper, August 1914 " submitted by Clark Wilson, Gr. Gr. Grandson]

Elder Bastion
     The Fowler Matter explained. Editor Journal: In your notice of the death of Elder Bastion at Fowler, you unintentionally do the church at that place great injustice, and in the same notice give the Quincy church and its worthy preacher undue and unsolicited credit. Mr. Toof is out of the city so I wish to say for him, that the twenty-five dollars he took out with him to assist in defraying the funeral expenses, was not needed, the Fowler church having raised eighteen dollars at once and Dr. Reynolds, of that congregation, having advanced twenty dollars more, making more than was needed for present use. Elder Bastion had only been employed by the Fowler church about two weeks and had been dangerously sick during that time. He was cared for by Fowler church most tenderly. Miss Mary Berrian cared for him and his nurses and friends at her comfortable home, and Dr. Reynolds gave him the best medical care. So the Fowler church has done all that has been done and all that could be done to make his sickness bearable. Elder Bastion had married children living at Sullivan, Ill., where his remains were sent for burial. Of their circumstances I know nothing. If it appears necessary or desirable that the remainder of his expenses shall be raised, Mr. Toof and the Quincy church will do liberally in that behalf. Until then give the good brethren at Fowler full credit, and us none at all. Respectfully, Charles M. Gilmer
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Tuesday, Feb 26, 1884 - transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Mrs. Eulelia (Hogan) Bentrop
Mrs. Eulelia (Hogan) Bentrop, 75, of Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Quincy, died Monday (April 18, 1983) in Albuquerque. She was born Dec. 27, 1907 in Quincy, a daughter of John and Lois Kennedy Hogan. She married Alfred Henry Bentrop Jan. 28, 1932 in Quincy. He died Jan. 29, 1971. She was a member of St. Paul Methodist Church in Albuquerque. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lois Clark of Albuquerque and Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Lakey of Wichita, Kansas; a sister Mrs. Russell Pipe of Peoria; four grandchildren; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenmount Cemetery. The Rev. Jack Newsome conducting. Arrangements are in charge of Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home.
[Contributed by David Bethard]

Alfred H. Bentrop
Alfred H. Bentrop, 64, of 1003 South Twenty-first, died Friday (Jan. 29, 1971)at 1:55 p.m. in St. Mary Hospital. Mr. Bentrop was born April 21, 1906 in Quincy, a son of William D. and Hanna Elligsen Bentrop. He was married to Eulelia M. Hogan Jan. 26, 1932, in Quincy. He was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ and at the time of his death he was merchandise manager at Quincy Hardware and Leather Co.. He had formerly been employed by Tenk Hardware Co. for over 40 years. Mr. Bentrop was a charter member and past president of the American Business Club. He was treasurer of the Tri-County association for the Crippled Children. He was an avid golfer at Westview and was interested in athletics. Surviving are the widow; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Ann Clark of Albuquerque, N.Mexico and Mrs. Richard (Nancy Ann) Lakey of Florissant, Missouri; a brother, Walter of Quincy; two sisters, Miss Mamie Bentrop and Mrs. Ruth Sandifer, both of Quincy, and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, two sisters and his parents. Services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Zehender Robinson Stormer Funeral Home. Dr Edward Kohlmann will officiate. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery. ( Information: Mrs.Lois Ann Suddath Buried Greenmount Cemetery February 1, 1971 Was living at 1003 S. 21st Street, Quincy Illinois)
[Contributed by David Bethard]

George Martin Berblinger
George M. Berblinger Succumbs to Heart Failure
     George M. Berblinger, aged 48, died without medical attendance Sunday morning. The coroner was notified and impannelled a jury. After hearing the evidence a verdict was rendered to the effect that deceased came to his death from heart failure, superinduced by a complication of diseases. A wife and six children survive him.
     Berblinger had formerly been a driver for Campbell Brothers, but on account of illness was compelled to quit work last January. The coroner says it is one of the worst cases of destitution which has come under his notice since he has been in office. The family live at Second and Kentucky streets. Deceased was a nephew of ex-Supervisor Berblinger.
[The Quincy Whig, July 5, 1898, Pg. 3 - submitted by Charla Weisenburger]
     The remains of the man named Berblinger, an account of whose sudden death appears elsewhere in this issue, were buried in Graceland Cemetery yesterday afternoon, after services at the house.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, July 5,1898, Pg. 7 - submitted by Charla Weisenburger]

Margaret Elizabeth Berblinger (Wolf)
     Mrs. Margaret Berblinger, widow of the late George Berblinger and one of the pioneer residents of the city, passed away last evening at 8:30 o'clock at the home of her son, George Berblinger, who resides on a farm about five miles north of Plymouth, Ill. The deceased had not been in good health for some time and was a frequent sufferer - with kidney trouble, which is given as the cause of her death.
     Mrs. Berblinger was 69 years old and for more than half a century was a resident of Quincy. Her husband, George Berblinger, died a year ago last April. He was for many years proprietor of the Farmer's Home at Ninth and Hampshire streets. Four weeks ago Mrs. Berblinger went to Plymouth to visit with her son for several weeks. Besides the son near Plymouth she is survived by one son. Edward J. Berblinger, and one daughter, Miss Caroline Berblinger, both of whom reside at the family home, 416 Vine street.
     Undertaker Frieberg went to Plymouth this morning and returned home with the remains this afternoon. The arrangements for the funeral will be announced later.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Nov. 13, 1906, - submitted by Charla Weisenburger]

Nona Margaret Berblinger
Three-year-old Daughter of Mr. and Mrs J.G. Berblinger Dies of Inflammation of the Bowels
    Nona Margaret, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. George Berblinger, died at the home of her parents, 916 South Tenth street early yesterday morning, death being due to inflammation of the bowels from which the child had suffered since last Friday.
    She was born in Quincy on February 19, 1911, and was therefore 3 years, five months and ten days old at the time of her death. She was enrolled in the primary department of St. John's Lutheran Sunday school and was a general favorite with both teachers and pupils.
    She is survived by her parents, one brother, Clarence, aged 6 years, one sister, Esther, aged 3 months, Mr. Berblinger's mother and Mrs. Berbliger's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Degitz of Adams, Ill.
[The Quincy Whig, July 30, 1914, Pg. 5 - submitted by Charla Weisenburger]

Ettje Marie Bienhoff (Aden)
     Mrs. Ettje Marie Bienhoff nee Aden, was born on the 27th day of October, 1868, in Golden, Illinois. Her parents were Hinrich Menne Aden and Ettja Marie, nee Leners. In early infancy she was received as a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church by Holy Baptism. After she had reached the age of discretion she was instructed in the Way of Salvation and renewed her baptismal covenant on the 6th day of April 1884, on which day she was confirmed by the Rev. G. Eisele.
     On the 17th day of January 1887, she was united in marriage to E. M. Bienhoff by the Rev. Louis von Rague of Quincy, Illinois. For a number of years the family made their home near Goodland, Kansas. Later, They made their home on the farm two miles south of this city where they resided until a few years ago when they made move to Kensington. But city life was not satisfactory to them, and shortly before Christmas of last year, they moved back to the farm. But it was not given her to remain there for any length of time. For some time she had been troubled by gall-stones. Finally, an operation was considered the only remedy. So on last Wednesday evening she went to the Norton hospital with her husband, where she underwent an operation Saturday morning. After the operation, she was considered on the road to recovery, but God willed it otherwise. Last Monday morning, she breathed her last and fell asleep in Him whom she always had loved and confessed as her Savior.
     She leaves to mourn her death her husband, E. HO. Bienhoff; three sons, Henry, Renke and Albert; four daughters, Mrs. Fred Schroeder of Athol, Mrs. Wm. Jenlken of Franklin, Nebraska, and Gertrude and Freda, who are still at home; besides a number of grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
     Mrs. Beinhoff reached the age of 58 years, 4 months and 10 days. She was laid to rest in St. John's Lutheran cemetery this afternoon, her pastor, Rev. Chr. Bunge, officiating.

Who are these like stars appearing,
These, before God's throne who stand?
Each a golden crown is wearing;
Who are all this glorious band?
Alleluia! hark they sing,
Praising loud their heavenly King.
These are those whose hearts were riven,
Sore with woe and anguish tried.
Who in prayer full oft have striven
With the God they glorified;
Now, their painful conflict o'er,
God bid them weep no more.
(Transcribed by Judy Kinney on May 29, 2008 from the obituary collection of Clara Diercks Finton) 

Jennie Bowman
Mrs. Jennie Bowman, 87, 1623 College Avenue, died at the home of a sister, Mrs. M.S. Cabell, 401 York street, Sunday morning at 11:15. Death was the result of a heart attack. Born in Camden, MO, October 21, 1843,, she had lived in Quincy thirty-five years. The husband, Henry Bowman, died twenty-five years ago. Surviving are the sister, Mrs. M.S. Cabell of Quincy, and a son by a former marriage, William Brandon of Quincy. Mrs. Bowman was a baptist and attended the Immanuel Baptist Church.  
[Taken from the Quincy Herald Whig, Dec. 22, 1930, Transcribed by Mindy]

Louis Brackensick
     Louis Brackensick of Bartonville, Ill., died there Sunday morning, the cause of his death being as yet unknown. He had been a resident of Quincy up till about five years ago, when he was sent to Bartonville. His death occurred at the age of 52 years. On receiving word of the death August Stormer and W. H. Brackensick, a brother of the dead man, left for that city. His body will be brought here for burial and is expected to arrive tonight. He is survived by his stepmother, Mrs. Anna Brackensick; four brothers, August, John, Frank and William; one half-brother, Oscar Brackensick, and one sister, Mrs. Ernest Rottman, all of Quincy. His body will be brought to August Stormer's undertaking establishment.  
[Taken from The Quincy Daily Journal, Sep 9, 1912 - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Henry B. Brinks
The funeral of Henry Brinks was held Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the residence 1539 Spring Street and at 9 o'clock from St. Francis Catholic Church. solemn requiem high mass was said. Father Optatus, O.F.M., was celebrant, Father Peter, O.F.M., deacon, and Father Thomas, O.F.M., sub-deacon. Father Hundt, of Burlington, IA, and Father Ferschen, of Palmyra, were in the sanctuary. The adults' choir of the church, of which Mr. Brinks was a member, sang. Interment was in St. Boniface cemetery, where Father Benice was in charge. The casket-bearers were grandsons of Mr. Brinks. George Liesen, Oscar and Edward Brinks, Lucas Liesen and Bernard and Raymond Brinks. Besides Father Hundt and Father Ferschen, those here from out of town were: George Kirchmer, of Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boesing, of St. Louis; Vincent Tegel, of Chicago; and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kreuger, of Palmyra.
[(August 22, 1925) Transcribed by Mindy]

Pauline Agnes brockschmidt
DEATHS DIES IN HOME FOLLOWING ILLNESS OF BUT TWO DAYS
     Miss Pauline Agnes Brockschmidt died at the home, 223 ½ South fifth street, Wednesday afternoon from complications, after an illness of only two days.
     She was born in Quincy February 24, 1888, and was 31 years old at the time of her death. Her early years were spent in St. Mary's parish, where she was christened, received first communion and attended school. Afterward she was a member of St. Joseph Dramatic club of that parish. Later she joined the St. Peter's church, of which she was a devout member. Miss Brockschmidt was a member of the St. Peter's Young Ladies society and also sang in the choir. When 16 years old she was employed as a clerk in the Denning store at 632 Maine street and continued employment there until the time of her death.
     She leaves to mourn her death two sister, Lydia and Myrtle, with whom she made her home since the death of her parents about 20 years ago, and a number of aunts and uncles.
     Funeral services for Miss Pauline Agnes Brockschmidt will be held privately in the home, 223 ½ South Fifth street, at 8:30 o'clock Saturday morning and at 9 o'clock in St. Peter's church. The body may be viewed in the home Friday evening. Interment will be in St. Boniface cemetery. Friends are invited to attend the services in the church.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, June 19, 1919 - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

William Albert Brown
William Albert Brown, infant son of Mr. And Mrs. Bert E. Brown, died in the home, 1007 Kentucky street, at 2 :50 a. m. Sunday from whooping cough, after an illness of four weeks. He was born in Kinderhook, Ill., December 20, 1917. Besides his parents he leaves to mourn his death two brothers, Harry and Harold, three sisters, Florence, Jennie, and Eleanor and his grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. William Moore.  
[Taken from the The Quincy Daily Journal, May 19, 1919, Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Mabel E. Hoyt Burton
BROWNING - Mabel E. Burton, 97, of Browning died at 6:07 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997, at Culbertson Long Term Care Facility in Rushville.
Born Aug. 22, 1899, in Adams county to B. F. and Jennie Mae Bottoroff Hoyt, she married Arlie H. Burton on Feb. 22, 1921, in Quincy. He died on April 15, 1972. One granddaughter; one great-grandson; two brothers, Harold and Earl Hoyt; and one sister, Lois Wier, also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two sons, Gene of Browning and Richard of Durham, N.C.; one daughter, Virginia Combs of Rushville; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was a schoolteacher and had taught at the Browning and Ridgeville schools in Schuyler County and the Hog Jaw School, located south of Augusta.
She was a member of the Central Christian Church in Browning, where she played the organ and piano for more than 70 years. She also was a member of the Schuyler County Home Extension, the Rebakahs and Royal Neighbors.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Central Christian Church in Browning. The Rev. Greg Parker will officiate. Burial will be in Browning Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville.
[Peoria Journal Star, March 14, 1997, submitted by Sara Hemp]

DONNA M. CLOOS
Mrs. Donna M. Gash Cloos, 59, of Buffalo Grove, formerly of Quincy, a former telephone operator for Illinois Bell in Quincy , died Saturday (Jan. 30, 1993) in Highland Park Hospital . Born Oct. 10, 1933, in Mendota, Mrs. Cloos was a daughter of Wesley and Lillian E. Lower Gash. A graduate of Quincy High School , she was an accounts payable clerk for the Levy Co. in Northbrook and had been a telephone operator for Illinois Bell and the Naval Reserve in Quincy . She also had been employed as assistant manager of Aberdeen ¢s Wedding Florist in Arlington Heights . Survivors include her mother; a son, David of Buffalo Grove; two daughters, Christine Hoffman and Dawn Cloos, both of Buffalo Grove ; a brother, Don Gash of Quincy, a sister, Mrs. John (Rita) Damhorst of Oak Forest; and two grandchildren, Rebecca Corey and Caitlin Cloos. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Mary's Church in Buffalo Grove . Visitation will be held 4-9 tonight in the Kolssak Funeral Home in Wheeling . A prayer service will be held 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
[Taken from: The Quincy Paper: Contributed by Pat Esterday]

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