David V. "Swede" Karlson I
     David Vernon "Swede" Karlson David Vernon "Swede" Karlson, 63, of 115 East Martin Street, Litchfield, formerly of Quincy, died at 3:32 p.m. Wednesday (June 1, 2011), in Raymond.
     David was born Nov. 12, 1947, in Quincy, a son of Vernon Lester and Juanita Marie Conner Karlson. On Oct. 29, 1970, he married Ruth Melanephy in San Diego, Calif., and she died July 21, 1990. On April 22, 2006, he married Sandra Mae Higgins in Litchfield. She survives.
David was a 1967 graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He enlisted in the Marines, serving from 1968 to 1974 . David was very proud to serve in the Marines and for his country in Vietnam aboard the U.S.S. Ranger. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 30 years, retiring in 2003. David spent as much time as possible on the golf course. Golfing was one of his true loves. He also bowled on the leagues here in Quincy and Gillespie.
     Survivors, in addition to his wife, include four sons, David V. (Brenda) Karlson II of Newport News, Va., Jon Karlson of Paxton and Chris Karlson and Chuck Karlson of Quincy; a daughter, Katrina (Mike) Blackwell of Quincy; two sisters, Mary Bridgman of Ursa and Barbara Karlson of Quincy; six grandchildren; one great-grandson; four stepchildren, Jeff (Niki) May of Litchfield, Rachel (Mike) Warfield of Louisville, Ky., Todd (Kristina) May of Mount Olive, and Kevin (Kyra) May of Livingston; 11 step-grandchildren, and one step-great grandchild.
    David was preceded in death by his parents.
SERVICES: 3 p.m. Sunday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Disseler conducting. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
VISITATION: 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
ARRANGEMENTS: Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
[Source: Quincy Herald Whig, June 2, 2011 - Submitted by David V. Karlson II]

Juanita Marie Conner Karlson I
     Juanita M. Karlson, 81, 2211 Elm, Quincy, died Saturday, November 30, 2002 at 1:25 pm at the Good Samaritan Home.
She was born November 17, 1921 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Hugh Conner and Mary Ferguson Conner. On October 29,1941, she married Vernon Karlson in Palmyra, MO. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1971. Mrs. Karlson worked for various Quincy restaurants, and then worked for Quincy Specialties Company until her retirement in 1985. She loved to read and do puzzle books.
    Survivors include 4 children, Mary Gravitt and her husband, Allen, Quincy; David Karlson and his wife Nancy, Quincy; George Karlson and his wife Geri, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Barbara Karlson, Quincy; 1 brother, George Conner and his wife, Virginia, Interlachen, FL; 1 sister, Dorothy Merkel, Dallas, Tx; 12 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.
     She also was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Ruth Karlson
     Funeral Services will be 1 pm Tuesday, December 3, at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, Jeff Noble officiating. Burial in Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 pm Monday at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
[Source: Quincy Herald Whig, Dec. 1, 2002 - Submitted by David V. Karlson II]

Edwin R. Kaylor
OBITUARY
     Edwin R. Kaylor died at the home of his sister, at 426 Jersey St., at 6 o'clock last evening. Deceased was 57 years old. He was a private of CO. B. 3rd Missouri Calvary, he leaves a wife, one sister, Mrs. J. A. Root, of this city, and one brother, Mr. R. W. Kaylor of Versailles, Ill.
[Source: The Quincy Daily Journal-August 12, 1897-page 7, transcribed by Debbie Gibson]
DEATH OF EDWIN R. KAYLOR
     Edwin R. Kaylor died at the home of his sister, at 426 Jersey St., at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, August 11.
Mr. Kaylor was 57 years old. He was a private of Company B., Third Missouri Calvary.
     He leaves a wife, one sister, Mrs. J. A. Root of this city, and one brother, Mr. R. W. Kaylor of Versailles, Illinois.
[Source: The Quincy Morning Whig-August 13, 1897-page 8, transcribed by Debbie Gibson]
Special Order.
     The members of John Wood post, No. 96, are hereby ordered to assemble at the southwest corner of Fifth and Jersey streets on Friday, August 13 at 2 PM, to attend the funeral of our late comrade, C. (sic) R. Kaylor.
By Order, A. R. GRAHAM
Commander
[Source: The Quincy Morning Whig-August 12, 1897-page 8, transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Lloyd Henry Keck
CHOLERA MORBUS CAUSES DEATH
Lloyd Henry Keck, Son of John Keck, Dies 14 Months After Mother's Death

     Lloyd Henry Keck, the three-year-old son of John Keck, died Monday afternoon
at 4 o'clock at the Aloysius Orphan's Home. Death was caused by Cholera Morbus.
     The child was born in this city August 20, 1912, and was past three years of age.
The mother died 14 months ago, and the child had been in the Orphan's home for
the past five months.
     Besides the father the child is survived by two brothers, John and Sylvester and
five sisters: Mrs. Lawrence Steinbrecher, Mrs. Edward Steinbrecher, and Delores,
Loretta, and Evelyn.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Feb. 1 1916, Page 10 - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

     The funeral of Little Lloyd Keck was held this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock from the
home of his sister, Mrs. Lawrence Steinbrecher, 1212 North Eleventh street, and at
2 o'clock from St. John's Catholic church. The interment was in St. Boniface cemetery.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Feb. 2, 1916 - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Pauline Kendall
     Mrs. Pauline Kendall, 83, of 128 1/3 South Fourth, died in her home Sunday morning at 3.
     Mrs. Kendall was born in Quincy Dec. 12, 1867, a daughter of William and Wilhelmina Kampman. Most of her life was spent in Quincy with the exception of seven years in St. Louis. Her marriage to Frank J. Kendall took place at Fowler in June 1889. He preceded her in death. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical and Reformed church.
     Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Laura K. Terry of Akron, O., and Mrs. Esther K. Charlson of Quincy; a sister Mrs. Aldina Schachsieck, of St. Louis, and a granddaughter, Miss Francoise K. Charlson.
[Source: Quincy Herald Whig, Monday, Feb. 12, 1951 – transcribed by Debbie Gibson]
Burial is in Greenmount Cemetery
Died Feb. 11, 1951
Stone - Julena
Block M, Lot 017, Section NW, Grave N
http://www.greenmountqcy.com/

Bernard Krebber
     Bernard Krebber, aged 76 years, for more than forty years a resident of Quincy, died at 6:15 o'clock Sunday morning at his home 1016 Adams street. He was born in 1830 and had lived in Quincy over half his life.
     He was a member of the Musician's union and was one of the best known musicians in Quincy. He belonged to St. Mary's Catholic church and to St. Joseph's society.
     Surviving are a son, Joseph, and two daughter, Mrs. John Dunker and Miss Rose Krebber, of Quincy.
[Source: The Quincy Whig, Tuesday, Apr. 6, 1915 - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

St. Boniface Cemetery Block 6, Single Internments, Row 22
J. Bernhard Feb. 27, 1840 – Apr. 4, 1915
A. C. Bernardina June 20, 1845 – Mar. 16, 1892
[Source: St. Boniface Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois Book]

George Lape II
George Lape, II
In memory of George II, Lape, who departed this life Nov. 9th, 1876.

    In this death, a welcome death;
    Farewell father, mother, brothers,
    Farewell friends and neighbors, too,
    My Lord calls and I must go;
    I do not wish to stay,
    Where sin and sorrow, pain and death
    Are constant every day.

    I love my lord and Savior dearly,
    I love my friends and neighbors, too,
    Meet me in that heavenly land,
    Where sin and sorrow never come,
    Where angels sing their heavenly songs
    Around the throne every day.

    There is a crown laid up for me,
     It gives me joy to know
    That my Redeemer loves me,
    And I so long to go.
    A long farewell to earthly friends,
    I die to live again
   In the land of peace and love,
    Where joy never ends, farewell.
[Source: The Quincy Daily Herald; Date Nov 14, 1876; Section: None; Page: 3, Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Mrs. Mary Laughlin
     Mrs. Mary Laughlin of Marceline died Saturday evening at _:15 o'clock in the home of her daughter Mrs. Anderson Seals 304 Lind street where she had been staying for the last six weeks. The daughter of John W. and Matha Adair Richards. Mrs. Laughlin was born in Keene township, April 4, 1848. When she was three years old the family moved to near Marceline where Mrs. Laughlin had lived since.
     On December 25, 1867, she was married to Benjamin F. Laughlin. He died in 1913. Mrs. Laughlin was a member of the Marceline Christian church. Surviving are her daughter; a son, Frank Laughlin, also of Quincy; four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren
[Source: Quincy Herald Whig, Sunday, April 9, 1938 – transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Funeral Notices Laughlin – Funeral Services, for Mrs. Mary F. Laughlin of Marceline, Ill., will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Zehender Funeral Home, 1201 Maine street, and at 2:30 o'clock in the Marceline Christian church. Interment in Keith Cemetery, Friends invited. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday evening from 7 to 0 o'clock.
[Source: Quincy Herald Whig, Sunday, April 9, 1938 – transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Keath Cemetery
Benjamin F. May 1, 1845 – July 26, 1913
Mary Frances April 4, 1848 – Oct. 8, 1938 (Oct. should be April)
Anderson Seals 1858 – 1941
Anna Seals 1869 – 1942
Parents of Mary
John W. Oct. 10, 1825 – Aug. 1, 1907
Martha Ann Mar. 9, 1827 – May 13, 1901
Brothers
Johnnie T. Jan. 12, 1859 – Sep. 30, 1877
James Reason Mar. 10, 1857 – Oct. 26, 1925
New Providence Cemetery, Ursa, Illinois
Son
Frank 1871 – 1954 wife Mollie Harness Laughlin 1873 – 1946
[Source: Cemeteries of Adams County, Vol. III]

Benjamin married Miss Mary F. Richards Dec. 19, 1867 by MG J. W. Sinnock
[Source: Marriages of Adams County, Illinois 1861-1875, Vol II]

Anderson Seals married Miss Anna Laughlin July 4, 1894 cert# 9114
[Source: Marriages of Adams County, Illinois 1891-1899, Vol IV]

Susie Hostetter Lee
Feb 2 1890
Mrs. Susie Lee, wife of Dr. Alexander F. Lee, died at the family residence, Fourth and Jersey streets, shortly before before noon Sunday. Deceased, while up north three weeks ago, was taken sick with a stomach affection which resulted in her death. Mrs. Lee was formerly Miss Susie Hostetter, of St. Louis, and four years ago became the wife of Dr. Lee, who with one son, Byrd, one-year-old, are left to mourn over the grave of a gentle loving wife and tender mother. Deceased was but twenty-three years and fifteen days of age at the time of her death, and the sympathy of the community is extended to the sorrowing and and heart-broken husband and the innocent babe. The funeral will take place from the family residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. Jerry Shea is in Chicago, called there by the death of his brother's wife.
[THE QUINCY DAILY HERALD - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

John Mooney Lewis
     John Mooney Lewis, president of the Quincy Casket company, and one of the city's most prominent residents, died at his home, 1610 Vermont street, Saturday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock, after an illness of a year. He retired from active business six months ago, on account of his illness, nervous prostration.
     Decedent was born in Edinburg, Ind., and was 58 years old when the Death Angel called him. He came to Quincy 35 years ago, and engaged in business two years later, founding the company of which he was president. Shortly before coming to Quincy as a representative of the Cincinnati Casket company, he was married in Indiana to Miss Lulia A. Beck, who survives him.
     Mr. Lewis was a member of the Vermont Street M. E. church, and was a prominent Mason, being a member of Quincy lodge, No. 296, A. F. and A. M. He was also associated with the T. P. A., the Knights Templar, and the K. of P. lodge. He had hosts of friends and was prominent in the social, as well as the business world, and his death is mourned by many.
     Surviving him, besides his wife, are a daughter, Mrs. Alvin Keys, of Springfield, Ill., one sister, Mrs. W. R. Smith, of New Decatur, Ala., who is here to attend the funeral. One daughter, Mrs. J Edward Damerson, died in May, four years ago.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Mar. 29, 1915, Pg. 3 - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]
[Note: Buried in Woodland Cemetery, Quincy, IL, Block 15 Lot 97, Source: Woodland Cemetery Vol. III]

Rebecca Livingston
Rebecca Livingston died Tuesday night March 5th. Funeral from Christian Church Thursday March 7th at 2:30 p.m. Miss Rebecca Hankins was born in Ohio April 10, 1839 and married Mr. B. Livingston Feb. 28, 1857. Leaves husband and 3 daughters. Services by Elder D.R. Lucas. (Following this is a card of thanks by Benj. Livingston).
[Source: Camp Point Journal, Mar. 14, 1889 - Submitted by Diane]
[Note: Evergreen Cemetery, Sec. II, Row 9, buried with husband Benjamin and children Walter and Laura, Cemetery Information from Cemeteries of Adams County, Vol V]

Gesina Lohaus
Mrs. Gesina Lohaus
The death of Mrs. Gesina Lohaus, an inmate of St. Vincent's Home, occurred yesterday morning at 5 o'clock, her death being due to senility. She was born in Germany on June 11, 1822, she therefore being 90 years of age at her death, and was a resident here for about fifty-eight years. Her husband's death occurred about ten years ago. She is survived by no near relatives.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Sep 9, 1912 - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Miss Anna Manning
     After a lingering illness of the past eight months, Miss Anna Manning, of 414 Eighth street, passed to her reward at 8:40 o'clock last evening. Valvular heart disease was the cause of death.
     Mass (sic) Manning was born in St. Louis on February 1, 1881, and at the time of death was 34 years old. She was the daughter of John and Eliza Manning, and had been a resident of Quincy for the past 23 years. For the past 16 years, she had been associated in business with Miss Rose Meyer, of the Ottman Badge company, and took an active part in the business until her illness eight months ago.
     Surviving are her mother, and one brother, John Manning. She was a niece of Mrs. William Conners, and a cousin of Mrs. Anna Bradley, both of St. Louis. The latter had been at her bedside for the past two weeks, and was with her when she died. St. Louis paper please copy.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Mar. 29, 1915, Pg. 3 - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Catherine "Kate" Marriott
Died
     Marriott- In this city, Tuesday at 11:20 a.m. Mrs. Kate Marriott (Catherine Weisenburger), aged 54 years.
     The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock p.m., from the late residence, 411 State street. Friends invited to attend.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Dec. 29, 1892, Pg. 7 - submitted by Charla Weisenburger]

Charles Loren McCune
C. Loren McCune, 82, of 1132 Adams, died at 12:51 a.m. Wednesday (Jan. 30, 1985) in St. Mary Hospital. Mr.McCune was born Oct. 15, 1902 in Marcelline, a son of Huey and Luena Adair McCune. He married irma Sirios Feb. 22, 1925. In Roggen, Colo. She survives Mr. McCune's schooling was at Pryor School in the Ursa area. He was a farmer in the Loraine area for a number of years. His last employment was with Gardner-Denver Co., retiring in 1964 due to ill health. He was a member of the Machinists Union 822. Also surviving are three sons, Loren McCune Jr. of the state of Minnesota, the Rev. George McCune of Winfield, Mo., and Alton McCune of the home, two daughters, Mrs. William D. (Betty) Fortune of Easton, Pa., and Mrs. F.D. (Margaret) Gonterman of Plainville, a brother Russell McCune of Loraine, a sister, Mrs. Mildred Allen of Quincy, 23 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, a grandson, a sister and two brothers. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Curry Funeral Home in Mendon by the Rev. George McCune and the Rev. Jerry McCune. Burial will be in New Providence Cemetery at Ursa. Memorials are suggested to the Adams County Chapter of the American Cancer Society.
 [The Quincy Herald Whig, submitted by Debbie Gibson - Charles is my grandfather]

Irma Alice McCune
Mrs. Irma McCune, 94, of 924 State, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday (October 5, 2003) in her home. Born January 9, 1909 in Roggen, CO.,Irma was the daughter of William and Ida Shelton Sirios. She married Charles Loren McCune February 22, 1925 in Fort Morgan, CO. He died in January 1985. Mrs. Irma McCune was a former member of Payson Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Margaret Wagner of Quincy, Betty Fortune and her friend Bob of Easton, PA.; one son, George McCune of Jonesburg, MO.; 25 grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren; 30 great great grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Sirios and Ed Sirios, both of CO.; and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Yeager and her husband Ray, Mrs. Helen Tureck, and Mrs. Marge Billings, all of CO. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sons, Donald, Loren, and Alton; six brothers; two sisters; a grandson; and a great grandson. Cremation rites were accorded to Mrs. McCune and graveside services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 in New Providence Cemetery by Chaplain Susan Bays. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the graveside services. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice.
[Zehender, Robinson, Stormer, Cookson submitted by Debbie Gibson - Irma is my Grandmother]


Gerald "Jerry" McCune
Gerald "Jerry" McCune, 60, of 2116 Ennis Lane died Dec. 5, 2006, in his home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Hansen-Spear Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
[submitted by Debbie Gibson]

Daniel Green McFarland
SUDDEN DEATH AT CAMP POINT
of D. G. McFarland, A Pioneer of Adams County
He Fell Dead While Talking
To His Daughter's Friend –
Was a Well Known and Highly Esteemed Citizen
     CAMP POINT, ILL., June 28. - Daniel Green McFarland, an Adams county pioneer, and the oldest native resident of Camp Point township, passed away shortly after 8 o'clock yesterday morning. He had been in failing health for some time, and his death, while not entirely unexpected, yet came as something of a shock to his family and friends. He had been under the doctor's care for a day or two, but yesterday morning arose at his usual time, ate a light breakfast and was about the house as usual. While engaged in conversation with his daughter's friend, Mrs. Austin, he suddenly collapsed and with scarcely a struggle expired.
     Mr. McFarland was the last surviving member of a family of thirteen. His parents settled in Camp Point township in the fall of 1832. In July, 1855, he was married to his cousin, Martha, the daughter of Arthur McFarland, of Green county, Ohio. To them were born eight children, of who five are living: George R., John A., Minnie (Mrs. John Harris) Rose and Susie. There are also seven grandchildren.
     Mr. McFarland was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, having united with the congregation at Hebron, something over 35 years ago.
     His wife, who receded him in death, was interred in the cemetery at Hebron, but at his request the remains were removed several years ago to the cemetery at Camp Point. - Only last Sunday Mr. McFarland paid his last visit to his wife's grave. On Wednesday afternoon he will go to his last long rest beside her. The services will be held in the First M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Leo Howard.
Mr. McFarland leaves to his children the legacy of a good name, “rather to be chosen than great riches.” The sympathy of a wide circle of friends is extended to the bereaved family.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, June 28, 1905, Pg. 8-submitted by Mary McCormick, transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Balthaser Meckes
     Balthaser Meckes died at his home, 1605 Elm Street of Bright’s Disease. He was born in Gilmer township, Oct. 15, 1849. He had resided in this city for the past eighteen years. He leaves a widow, three sons and six daughters.
[The Quincy Daily Whig; News and Gossip of a Live City; Nov 8, 1899, submitted by Mary Borowski]

William H. Menne
     William H. Menne, the oldest living tanner in Quincy, and one of the city's best known and most highly respected residents, passed into the last long slumber at 6:45 o'clock last evening, death taking place at the home of his grandchildren, Mr. And Mrs. Fred Sexauer.
     Mr. Menne was a native German, and a great lover of the Vaterland and her doings. He was born there on June 25, 1829, making him 85 years old at the time of demise. Since 1860 he had been a resident of this city, and during his residence had made a host of friends. He was a devout member of the St. John's Lutheran church.
     Surviving him are his wife, who was formerly Miss Christina Stine, their marriage taking place in 1855. Two sons, Louis and William and 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren survive. He was for many years in the employ of the Herman Hirsch Hide company.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Mar. 29, 1915, - Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Francis E. Meredith
     Francis E. Meredith, better known as “Frank,” died at Blessing Hospital Thursday evening, after an illness of eight days of pneumonia following influenza. Francis Meredith was born in Quincy October, 1873, and has always made Quincy his home. He was a member of Lambert lodge of Masons and also of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He was well known in Quincy and for many years was switchman for the Burlington. He leaves to mourn his death his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Meredith, who is on her way home from Columbus, Ohio, and who was not able to reach home before he died; his mother, Mrs. Naomi Meredith, and two sisters, Miss Alice, at home, and Mrs. Margaret Walters of Columbus, Ohio; three brothers, Will of St. Louis, John of St. Joseph, Mo., besides a large circle of friends who are shocked to hear of his death.
[The Quincy Daily Journal, Dec 6, 1918 - transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Martha Meyer
Miss Martha Meyer, daughter of Mrs. Josephine Meyer, of 415 State street. passed away at the family residence Saturday evening. Death was due to lung fever, from which the young lady had suffered for a couple of months. Miss Meyer was born in Quincy 28 years ago and had lived here all her life. She was the daughter of the late Bernard H. Meyer. Miss Meyer was prominent in social and secret society circles in the city. She was a member of Royal Circle No. 44, and president of Esther Lodge No. 10. She was a young woman of ability and one whose many fine traits of character endeared her to all who met her. The mother survives. [The Quincy Daily Journal, Mar. 30, 1903]
The funeral of Miss Martha Meyer occurred this morning at 7:30 o'clock from the residence, 515 (415) State street, and at 8 o'clock from St. Boniface cemetery.
[Quincy Daily Journal, Apr 1, 1903, submitted by Debbie Gibson]

William Meyerand
EXCESSIVE HEAT CLAIMS ANOTHER
WILLIAM MEYERAND STRICKEN WHILE PAINTING HOUSE ON VERMONT STREET.
DEATH INSTANTANEOUS QUESTION AS TO CAUSE
Some doubt Expressed Regarding Actual Cause of Death – Had Worked in Sun All Day and Did Not Heed Warnings.
     The second death in Quincy as a result of the excessive heat of the present summer occurred yesterday afternoon about 3 o'clock when William Meyerand, a painter, residing at 825 South Eigth street, was stricken while working on a house belonging to Barney Coens, at 1105 Vermont street.
     The death came without any warning and when stricken Mr. Meyerand fell from the 16-foot ladder on which he was working and if the heat was not the direct cause of his death, the fall from the ladder was, as life was extinct when witnesses of the accident rushed to the painter's aid.
     According to the story of eye-witnesses of the tragedy, as related to The Journal reporter, who arrived a few minutes after the accident had occurred, Meyerand lost consciousness without warning of what was coming. He is said to have released his hold on the ladder and at the same time dropped the brush from his other hand. Immediately he was seen to swing outward from the ladder and fell backward, dropping some twelve feet and alighting directly on the top of his head.
     Several people rushed to the aid of the stricken man and Dr. W. F. Pearce was called and arrived in a few minutes. The man, however, was beyond aid and the general verdict of both the physician and neighbors was that death had been instantaneous either from the heat or from the effects of the fall.
     WAS WORKING IN SUN.
     Meyerand had been working on the Coens house for three or four days and according to the report of neighbors had been working in the terrific sun all day yesterday. He is said to have been at work on the east side of the house during the forenoon and to have finished there and gone to the west side shortly after noon. One or two persons told last night of having remonstrated with the man for remaining in the sun, but he is said to have scoffed at the idea of the heat being too much for him.
     The widow of the stricken man immediately notified of the sad accident and hastened to the scene of the tragedy where she heard the story of the accident in all its sad details.
    HAD LIVED HERE MANY YEARS.
     Mr. Meyerand was born in Germany on August 22, 1853, being nearly 60 years old at the time of death. He came to this country with his parents when four years old, the family locating in Quincy, and he had made his home here ever since. He was a member of the St. Jacobi church and always took an active part in the affairs of the congregation.
     Besides his widow, he is survived by three daughters, the Misses Laura, Minnie, and Alma, at home, and two sons, William H., of Quincy, and Robert, of Davenport, Ia. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Louis Bitter and Mrs. Anna Charle, both of Quincy, and one brother, Henry Meyerand, of Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Meyerand was a highly respected citizen of Quincy and many friends are left to mourn his untimely death with the surviving relatives.
     Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the family residence, 825 South Eighth street, at 2 p. m., and at St. Jacobi church at 2:30 p. m. Interment in Woodland cemetery. Friends invited to attend.
[Quincy Daily Journal, Tuesday, July 29, 1913, submitted by Debbie Gibson]

Henry Montag
     Henry Montag, a Mendon Township, died Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock from kidney trouble, following an illness of two weeks. He was born in Germany, July 15, 1829, and was 88 years old at the time of death, having resided in Mendon Township since 1851. His wife died about 12 years ago.Leslie
     He is survived by four sons, George, of Paloma; Henry, of lima; Adolph, of Mendon, and John, of Quincy; four daughters, Mrs. William Kertzer, of Mendon; Mrs. August Elligsen, Mrs. Fred Behrensmeyer and Mrs. Andrew Lenz, a Quincy; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Baker, of La Grange; a brother, Adolph Montag, of Denver Colo., and 23 grandchildren..
[Source: The Quincy Daily Journal-January 10, 1918-page 2, transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

William S. Morgan
William S. Morgan William S. Morgan, 60, of Illinois Veterans Home, died at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday (March 12, 1980) at St. Mary Hospital. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
[Quincy Herald Whig, submitted by Debbie Gibson]

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