Sarah Jane (McCune) Nichols
PASSING OF MRS. NICHOLS PROMINENT WOMAN OF URSA ANSWERS FINAL CALL YESTERDAY EVENING-BURIAL THURSDAY.
     Mrs. Sarah J. Nichols, wife of John P. Nichols, a prominent and wealthy farmer living in Ursa township, passed away at the family home last evening about 7 o'clock, death coming as the result of a stroke of paralysis which she sustained about two years ago, on Mon 8, 1909. She had been a helpless invalid ever since and for the last week had been failing rapidly, until death came to her release.
     Mrs. Nichols was born Sarah J. McCune, in Nicholas county, KY, coming to Adams county with her parents when a child of 3 years. She was married on March 15, 1855, to John P. Nichols, also a native of Kentucky, and to this union was born four daughters, who are as follows Mrs. W. G. Herndon, Mendon, Mo: Mrs. M. I. Thompson of this city; Mrs. J. T. Denson of Minonk, Ill, and Miss Ella at home.
     The funeral services will occur Thursday morning at 11 o'clock from the Christian church in Ursa, of which denomination Mrs. Nichols had been a member since 1854. Interment will be made in New Providence cemetery, north of Ursa.
[transcribed by Scott Markley - Source: The Quincy Daily Journal, Feb. 27, 1911, Pg. 7, Debbie Gibson's GrgrAunt, Scotty's GrgrgrAunt]

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Mary O'Brien
     Mrs. Mary O'Brien, widow of the late Jerry O'Brien, died last evening about 5:20 o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Schwab, 1201 North Fifth street. Mrs. O'Brien had been in poor health for several years and her condition grew worse about eighteen months ago. Dropsy was the cause of death.
     Mrs. O'Brien, when a little girl, came to America with her mother and sister and settled in Quincy. Her mother and sister died many years ago. She was born in County, Kerry, Ireland, and at death was not sure of her age, but she was about 60 years old. Since the death of her husband she has been making her home with her daughter. Mrs. O'Brien was married twice, the first time to Michael Bumster. One son, Robert, detective in the local police department, and a daughter, Mrs. Schwab, survive. Mrs. O'Brien, belonged to St. Rose of Lima church and at death was one of the oldest members of the congregation. She was a regular attendant at church until eighteen months ago.
     Mrs. O'Brien was a true Christian woman, greatly devoted to her home and church and a kind and loving mother. Despite her affliction, she appeared cheerful at all times and was ready for death when the final summons came. She was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends and her death is deplored by all who knew her. The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter Friday morning at 8:30 o'clock. Final services will be held at St. Rose church. Burial will be made in St. Peter's cemetery. The police department will be represented at both services.  
[Taken from the Quincy Daily Journal, August 47, 1912, Transcribed by Debbie Gibson]

Frank J. Peterschmidt
Frank J. Peterschmidt died in his home, 1630 North Twenty Fourth street, at 2:40 o'clock this morning of a complication of diseases due to neuritis. He had been ailing for the last month, but was bedfast only three days. Mrs. Catherine Mary Peterschmidt, his wife died July 5--less than one month ago. Mr. Peterschmidt was born in Quincy sixty years ago, and resided here all his lifetime. He was last employed as a foreman at the Reliable Incubator works, which position he held for twelve years. He was a devoted member of the St. Francis Catholic church. He, however, received his early education at St. Mary's parochial school, Seventh and Adams Streets, later becoming a member of St. Francis' parish. Three children, Miss Francis, ALphonse and Lawrence, all at home, are left to mourn his death. Funeral notice is given elsewhere in the Herald.  
[Taken from the Quincy Herald, August 4, 1919, Transcribed by Mindy]

Clarence Powers
     Maywood, Mo., Sept. 18, - Clarence Powers, 42, of Maywood, died suddenly Monday morning i Central Community hospital at Chicago, where he was visiting a brother.
     Mr. Powers was born May 29, 1920, at Las Vegas, N. M., the son of Mahlon and Naomi Huss Powers. He worked as a truck driver and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the navy as a ship's cook, first class.
     Surviving are two daughters, Betty Jean Powers of Oberlin, Kas., and Naomi Jean of East St. Louis, Ill.; and his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Powers of Quincy; five brothers, Lewis of Long Beach, Cal., Gene of Taylor, John of Springfield, Ill., Leslie of Maywood and Robert of Chicago, and a sister, Mrs. Carol Liming of Hannibal.
     Funeral services and burial will take place in Quincy.
[Taken from The Quincy Herald Whig, Sept. 18, 1962, submitted by Kayla Markley and transcribed by Debbie Gibson]
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