Obituaries
DeWitt County, IL
Obituaries
DeWitt County, IL
W. H. ANDERSON, d. Farmer City, Ill. March 20, 1875. [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
Rev. John S. BARGER, (M. E. ) b. Culpepper County, Va. Dec 5, 1802, m. Sarah A. T. Baker, 1827, Came to Ill. 1834, d. Clinton, Ill. Jan. 4, 1877. Ch. John Barger, R. N. Barger, Wm, M. Barger, R. W. Barger. [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
John W. BELL, d. at his res. 6 miles east of Clinton, Ill. March ..., 1871, aged 48 years . [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
Alexander L. BARNETT
submitted by Sue Barnett Gaumer
April 30, 1886
Death of One of the Early Pioneers
ALEXANDER L. BARNETT Joins the Silent Majority
The history of the BARNETT family is an important part of the early history of DeWitt County. They came from Kentucky, and made their first home in what is now called Barnett township—being named in honor of the family. The Barnetts were of Scotch-Irish stock, and settled in Virginia in the beginning of the eighteenth century. The grandfather of Alexander L. BARNETT was born in Virginia in 1754, and during the revolutionary war served as regimental surgeon in the Virginia continentals. Dr. BARNETT was an ardent admirer of the teachings of Thomas Jefferson, and he resolved that his children should not dwell on a soil tainted with slavery. He did not get to this land of freedom himself, but in his will he provided that his sons and their families should carry out his wishes. Two of Dr. Barnett's sons died without issue, and his surviving son, John, was entrusted the carrying out of the Doctor's wishes. The Barnett family had removed from Virginia to Bourbon County, Ky., at the close of the revolutionary war, where they bought seven hundred and ten acres of land. In the Doctor's will it was provided that three hundred and twenty acres of the land should be sold and invested in free soil for the benefit of his descendants, and the remainder of the land was willed to John BARNETT, the father of Alexander L., and his sister's descendants in fee simple. John Barnett was a soldier in the war of 1812. In 1830 he came to Illinois and bought land in this county. Robert F. BARNETT, the oldest son of John, came to this county in 1832 and settled on lands previously entered by his father. Alexander L., the third son, came from Kentucky in 1831, and located in Clintonia Township, on the farm which he owned till the time of his death. John Barnett, the father of the DeWitt county Barnetts, removed to this county years after his sons came here, and spent the remaining days of his life on free soil, carrying out the wishes of the old revolutionary hero, Dr. Alexander Barnett. So intensely opposed were the elder Barnetts to the institution of slavery that they made no effort to bring slaves to this State, although under the existing laws at that time they could have done so.
Alexander L. BARNETT, who died at the home of his son in this city this morning, at half-past three o'clock, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., on the 15th of October, 1810, so that at the time of his death he was seventy-five years, six months and fifteen days old. His death thins out the number of the early settlers of DeWitt County. There is probably not more than two or three now living in the county who were here when Alexander L. Barnett came. The only name of the early settlers we can now recall is that of Judge John J. McGRAW, who for two or three months past has been confined to his home by sickness.
In early life Alexander L. Barnett acquired a fair education, and in his younger days studied the art of surveying. In 1839, seven years after he came to this county, he was elected the first surveyor of the county, which office he held continually for nearly twenty-one years. Although he was the owner of nearly four hundred acres of land, within four miles of this city, he did not give much attention to farming, his professional duties requiring almost his entire time. Even after he went out of office he did the greater part of the surveying in all parts of the county, as the old settlers thought no one as capable as Mr. Barnett. In 1879 he was again elected county surveyor, and held the office till the time of his death. Indeed it might be said that he died in the harness, for when he was taken sick one week ago yesterday he was engaged in surveying near Kenney.
Politically, Alexander L. Barnett was a Democrat till the time of the organization of the Greenback party a few years ago. His first Presidential vote was cast for Martin Van Buren, and he kept faithfully in the ranks till Peter Cooper's candidacy. He never belonged to any church or secret society.
Alexander L. Barnett was a man of vigorous mind and marked characteristics of character. He was positive in his views and would not swerve from what he considered right. He was not dogmatic, and conceded to others the same rights he demanded for himself—the right to exercise his own judgment in religion, politics, and on all public questions. In his dealings with the world he was fair and honorable, but unfortunately for his own pocket he was not exacting in his demands when it came to his own private business. His friendship could always be relied upon, and he was just as tenacious in his dislikes. An open opponent he respected, but he had the utmost contempt for that class of people who go through the world with a "knife up their sleeves." His home was always open for the entertainment of friend or stranger. In his younger days Mr. Barnett was a great hunter, like all of the early settlers, and the habit clung to him through his life. With his dog and gun he enjoyed the hours he could spare from his business. He said that where Clinton now stands he often enjoyed the chase for deer and other game.
A week ago yesterday he was taken sick while engaged in surveying near Kenney. He was brought to Clinton Saturday and taken to his son's (W. B.'s) house. His disease developed into typhoid-pneumonia, and during the greater portion of his sickness he was delirious. His death was not unexpected. The funeral services will take place from the old homestead, three and one-half miles west of Clinton, on Sunday morning at eleven o'clock.
For fifty years he had lived in the old homestead. There all of his children were born. He was the father of twelve children, six of whom with his aged wife survive him. The four sons living are William B., James R., John A., and Alexander. Mrs. Casandra McDONALD and Mrs. Juliet MORROW are his daughters. He had twenty-one grandchildren and one great grandchild.
W. T. BEAN
Died at home in Farmer City, Wednesday, July 5, 1899, 10:30 a.m., W. T. BEAN, 61 years, 3 months, 10 days. Funeral: at home, July 7. Kenilworth Lodge No. 60 K. of P., Popular Camp No. 253, M. W. A. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Anna BEERES
Died in Clinton, on Thursday 28th inst., of sore throat, Anna, infant daughter of C. H. and S. A. BEERES, aged three months. ["DeWitt Courier", 5 Sep 1856 -- TT-- tr by Linda Kingery]
Dillard H. CARLOCK, (Oldest son of John G. Carlock of McLean County, Ill.) d. at the res. of Dr. Starkey, in Waynesville, Ill. Oct. 21, 1874, aged 23 years [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
Thomas CARROLL
Fatal Accident -- A well-digger named Thomas CARROLL, while walling up the well of Dr. DYE, in this place on Tuesday morning last, was overpowered by some inflammable gas, and before any assistance could be rendered he was lifeless...The unfortunate man leaves a young wife and one child to deplore his loss. ["DeWitt Courier", 29 Oct 1856 -- TT-- tr by Linda Kingery]
John F. CASE
Died Jacksonville, IL, Sunday, December 15, 1901 at 5:40 p.m., John F. CASE, aged 57 years, 2 months, 13 days. Funeral: M. E. Church, December 18. Lemon Post No. 211, G. A. R. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Ora H. CLEARWATER
Died at his home in this city Friday, April 13, 1900, at 11:30 a.m., Ora H. CLEARWATER, aged 20 years, 9 months, 25 days. Funeral: M. E. Church, April 15. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
MRS. NANCY COBB
FUNERAL SERVICE SATURDAY
Mrs Nancy Cobb Died Thursday Afternoon In John Warner Hospital
Funeral services for the late Mrs Nancy Cobb will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the new church at Lane. Burial will be made in Rose Cemetery.
Mrs Nancy Cobb, an aged lady of Dewitt county, died Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the John Warner hospital after an illness of several months. She had been in the hospital for treatment since December 24, 1917, and her advanced age of 77 years was against her in her fight for recovery. Mrs Cobb was the widow of the late Whitfield Cobb who died in December, 1904, and she had been a resident of this county in Creek township for the past forty years. She had become one of the well known citizens of the community and of Dewitt county.
There are surviving the following children of Mrs Cobb: Samuel Cobb of Harp township; Archie Cobb of Dewitt; Adolph Cobb of Jenkins Switch; Mrs Covey of Dewitt; Mrs John Jimmerson of Dewitt and Elmer Cobb of Storm Lake, Iowa, formerly of Clinton. Mrs Cobb was a member of the Christian church of Lane in which she worked for many years. She was a kind and a loving mother and a true friend among those who knew her. The remains were taken yesterday to Oakman Chapel to await the funeral arrangements.
contributed by Shayne Pugh
Mary C. CONNELL
Mrs. Connell’s Funeral Monday At Waynesville
Waynesville - Mrs. Mary Catherine Connell, 90, a native and lifetime resident of Waynesville, died Saturday March 21, 1964 at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, Iowa. She had been hospitalized 21 months with a fractured hip. Her funeral was at 2 p.m. Monday at the Waynesville Methodist Church with the Rev. Daniel Buck of Atlanta officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
She was born Feb. 25, 1874 at Waynesville a daughter of James and Barthena Williams Price. She was married Sept. 13, 1899 to Matthew Connell at Waynesville. Since his death Dec. 9, 1949 she had spent the winter months with her daughter, Mrs. Imogene Harney in Clinton, Iowa. Other survivors are a son Ralph P. Connell of Detroit, Mich., one step sister, Mrs. Rose Barnett of Atlanta; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one sister, one brother, two half brothers and four step sisters.
She was an active member of the Christian Church since childhood, and was active in Waynesville Woman’s club and civic work while her health permitted.
Quiram Funeral Home of Atlanta, had charge funeral arrangements.
[Submitted by Ruth Price. *Note*: Mrs. Mary Catherine Connell death date March 21, 1964 was not in the original obituary but was handwritten at the top of the obituary by a relative and I confirmed the death year on her tombstone.]
Durl H. CONRAD
Died, at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. M. H. KNIGHT, on Wednesday, March 30, 1898, at 11:10 o'clock, Durl H., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. CONRAD, aged 1 year & 14 days. Funeral: home of Mrs. KNIGHT, March 31. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
John W. COOPER
Died at home, Farmer City, Thursday, March 3, 1898, 2:30 a.m., John W. COOPER, 56 years, 10 months, 14 days. Funeral: Christian Church, March 4. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards" -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Melissa G. COX
Died at home of her daughter, Mrs. R. C. SMITH, in Farmer City, Friday, Jan. 13, 1899, 12:30 a.m., Mrs. Melissa G. COX, wife of LaFayette COX, aged 74 years, 8 months, & 20 days. Funeral: residence on Blue Ridge, January 15. Burial: Blue Ridge Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mary J. CRAWFORD
Died at her home in this city Sunday, January 9, 1898, at 4:30 a.m., Mary J. CRAWFORD, aged 78 years, 3 months, 7 days. Funeral: M. E. Church, Jan. 11. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Ann DELAY
Died, on the 25th day of January last, after a protracted disease of the lungs, Mrs. Ann DELAY, wife of Mr. James DELAY. The deceased leaves a kind husband and four children, together with a large circle of friends and acquaintances to mourn her loss. She was a devoted member of the M. E. Church, and who, during her life, was known only to be loved and esteemed.
["DeWitt Courier", 8 Feb 1856 -- TT-- tr by Linda Kingery]
W. C. DEVORE
Died at his home in Farmer City 10:17 p.m., Monday, Feb. 6, 1899, W. C. DEVORE, aged 56 years, 1 month, 9 days. Funeral: M. E. Church, February 8. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Sarah J. DONER
Died at home in Farmer City, Saturday, March 25, 1916, 2:10 p.m., Mrs. Sarah J. DONER, 84 years, 6 months, 13 days. Funeral: home, March 26. Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery. . [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mary C. FARMER
Died at her home in Farmer City, Sunday, 6 December 1896, 4:00 p.m., Mary C., wife of Harry FARMER, aged 24 years, 4 months, 16 days. Funeral: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, December 8. Burial: St. Joseph Cemetery, 1 mile south of Farmer City. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
M. J. GARTLAND
Died Bloomington, IL, Thursday, October 12, 1899, 6:00 p.m., M. J. GARTLAND, 36 years & 13 days. Funeral: Sacred Heart Church, October 15. Visitation: home of John DORRIAN. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mrs. Mary E. GARWOOD, ( wife of Col. J. Garwood.) d. Clinton, Ill. Aug. 12, 1871, aged 23 years. [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
Mrs. GATES
Friday, February 8, 1884 - Wapella - Mrs E. Gates, one of the old residents of this place, died last Friday evening, and was buried in Sugar Grove cemetery. Her funeral was preached by Rev. Reed and the services were assisted in by Seward Nelson Post, her husband dying in the service of the United States near Knoxville, Tenn. Her funeral was one of the largest ever held in Wapella. All her children were present except two daughters who live in Minnesota. She was highly respected by those who knew her. [Unknown newspaper; Submitted by Peggy McElfish]
Calvin "Jake" GASTON
The Funeral Of Calvin "Jake" Gaston
WAYNESVILLE - The Funeral Of Calvin "Jake" Gaston, 60, of Beardstown, a native of Waynesville, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.
Michael Peitzmeier will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Waynesville, with full military rites accorded.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Mr. Gaston died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 4, 1989) at Culbertson Hospital, Rushville.
He was born June 17, 1928, in Waynesville, a son of Robert V. "Toots" and Dolly M. Cisco Gaston. He married Jeanie Lisenbee Nov. 12, 1968, in Waynesville. She survives.
Also surviving are his father, Lincoln; six sons, Calvin W., 908 S. East St.; William V., 905 W. Front St.; David L., 1713 W. Illinois St.; and Issac J., 507 W. Grove St., all of Bloomington; Halsey C., Heyworth; and Charles E., Springfield; two daughter St., Bloomington; four stepsons, Larry W. Surratt, Monmouth; Joe D. Surratt, Astoria; Richard D. Surratt, Beardstown; and George H. Surratt, Monroe, La.; two stepdaughters, Shirley Wittler, Camp Point, and Judy Young, Beardstown; one brother, Mannie, Des Moines, Iowa; two sisters, Wanda Morris, Freeport, and Lorine Letterle, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; and 17 stepgrandchildren.
His mother, two daughters, one sister and one brother preceded him in death.
Mr. Gaston was employed as welder for Bectol Mowers, Sibley.
He was a member of Church of Christ, Beardstown, and was an Army veteran.
[The Pantagraph, Bloomington, IL, January 6, 1989 - submitted by Sara Hemp]
Joseph GRABLE
Died at home in Farmer City on Sunday, October 4, 1896, 3:10 p.m., Joseph GRABLE, in 89th year of his age. Funeral: at home on W. Water Street, October 6. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Samuel GRAHAM
Judge Samuel GRAHAM died recently at Waynesville, De Witt County. He was a prominent citizen, and had resided at Waynesville for more than fifty years. [February 7, 1890, submitted by K. Torp]
Hannah HALL
Died, Mrs. Hannah HALL, consort of Mahlon HALL, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. She was an exemplary member of the Christian Church. ["DeWitt Courier", 4 Apr 1856 -- TT-- tr by Linda Kingery]
Clara V. HENDRICK
Died on Tuesday, October 7, Clara Victoria, daughter of John H. and Mary HENDRICK, aged 20 months. ["DeWitt Courier", 15 Oct 1856 -- TT-- tr by Linda Kingery]
Ola Blair HILEMAN
Died at home in Bloomington, Thursday, 21 November 1901, 2:00 p.m., Mrs. Ola Blair HILEMAN, 27 years, 2 months, 16 days. Funeral: Christian Church, November 23. . [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery
A. J. HOGE
Lane Resident Dead
A. J. Hoge of Lane died Tuesday morning at 9:30 of heart trouble. He had been in very poor health for a year or more. His age was about 75 and he was one of the oldest residents of that section. His children are William Hoge, Maroa; Joseph Hoge, Ospur; Charles Hoge, Mrs. Lily Miller, Mrs. Emma Hassinger, Mrs. Rosa Gray, all of Lane. Besides these, the aged wife survives [Daily Review Clinton, Illinois April 12, 1905 - submitted by B. Ziegenmeyer]
A. B. HORN
Died at his home in Farmer City, Friday, 29 September 1899, at 11:40 p. m., A. B. HORN, 56 years and 24 days. Funeral: M. P. Church, October 1. Lodge No. 126, I. O. O. F. Burial: City Cemetery. . [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mildred E HOOKER
Mildred E Hooker, 89, of Clinton died at Crestview nursing center of Clinton at 3:43 am on June 13, 1999. Services will be at 11 am Wednesday at Calvert funeral home in Clinton. Rev Bert McIntosh will preside. Burial will be at Memorial Park cemetery in Clinton. Visitation will be one hour before services at Calvert funeral home in Clinton. She was born in Creek Twp., DeWitt Co. on Oct 19, 1909; daughter of Elmer F Garmire and Alice Miller. She married Richard P "Doc" Hooker on 10-31-1936 in Bloomington and he preceded her in death on March 14, 1988. They were married 51 yrs. She is survived by her sons; Jared (wife Jane) Hooker in Clinton and Robin (wife Jackie) Hooker of Clinton; two daughters, Joan Russell of Decatur and Denise (husband Rudy) Scott of Bradenton, Florida; 12 grandchildren; Jennifer (husband Rob) Matthews of Normal, Jeffrey Russell of Decatur, Michelle (husband Tom) Hobson of Phoenix, Arizona, Eric Hooker, Rich Hooker, Tim Hooker, Joe Hooker and John Hooker, all of Clinton, J. D. Chandler of Bradenton, Florida and seven great-grandchildren; Jade Russell and Kalan Russell of DeWitt, Tracy Lou Ann Hartsock of Globe, Arizona, Cameron Mathews, Duncan Mathews, Erin Mathews and Nolan Mathews of Normal. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Lou Ann Beck and grandson Chris Russell. She was a member of Clinton United Methodist church, she attended Stephens college, Browns business college and Millikin university. She worked for Clintonia Twp. relief prior to her marriage. Memorials may be made to Crestview activity fund or donor's choice.
[Daily Clinton journal 06-14-1999 - Submitted by April Hennes]
Richard P. "Doc" HOOKER
Richard Paul Hooker, 77, 505 N. Center St., Clinton, died at 1:22 am Monday March 14, 1988 at St. Johns' hospital, Springfield. Memorial services will be Thursday March 17, 1988 at 2 pm at Pullen-Boos funeral chapel with Pastor C Don Ferrill officiating. Visitation will be made 1 pm until service time Thursday. Interment will be in Memorial Park cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Dr John Warner hospital lifeline program, the St. John's cardiac intensive center unit or to a charity of the donor's choice. Mr. Hooker was born 04-17-1910 in Dewitt, the son of Dr Henry K and Nellie Mildred (Rockhold) Hooker. He married Mildred E. Garmire 10-31-1936 in Bloomington. She survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jared Garmire Hooker and Robin Kent Hooker both of Clinton; two daughters Joan N. Russell and C Denise Helm both of Decatur; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter. Mr Hooker was a member of the Clinton United Methodist church, a retired locomotive engineer with the Illinois Central gulf railroad, a member of the brotherhood of locomotive engineers and a member of the Clinton Elks Lodge.
[Daily Clinton Journal 03-15-1988 - Submitted by April Hennes]
George HOUSER
Died at his home in Farmer City, Saturday, January 19, 1901, 7:00 a.m., George HOUSER, 72 years, 3 months, 16 days. Funeral: late home, January 20. Burial: Camp Ground Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
James HUBBELL
James Hubbell of Wapella passed away Sept. 1, 1925 Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Infirmities of old age was the cause of death.
He was born in Lewis County, Kentucky, July 11, 1848. He moved to Heyworth, March 1853 from there moved to Wapella eleven years ago. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Cunningham October 25. 1870 and to this union was born 12 children, six of whom preceded him in death. They were sons George, Phillip, James and Franklin; daughters Bessie and Mrs Eliza Lillian (Hubbell) Troxel. He leaves his wife and the following children: Mrs. Sarah Ellen Hedrick, Mrs. Nora Elizabeth Short, Mrs. Cora May Barnett, Ab, Fred and John. He leaves 27 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Sugar Grove church Saturday morning at 10:30 o'clock. Rev William Icenogle, of Wapella, officiating. Burial will be in Sugar Grove cemetery.
[Unknown Newspaper - submitted by Lawrence Hedrick]
Rebecca HUDDLESTON
Died near Farmer City at residence of William MATTOX, Thursday, 27 March 1902, Rebecca HUDDLESTON, 67 years. Funeral: Presbyterian Church, March 28. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Samantha J. HUMPHREYS
Died, in this county, on the 4th inst., Samantha Jane, daughter of William F. and Elizabeth B. HUMPHREYS, aged 3 years, 10 months, and 10 days. ["DeWitt Courier", 15 Aug 1856 -- TT-- tr by Linda Kingery]
B. B. JOHNSON
Died at home in Farmer City, Friday, January 15, 1897, 12:30 p.m., B. B. JOHNSON, 73 years, 11 months, 25 days. Funeral: M. E. Church, January 17. Burial: Camp Ground Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
John JOHNSON
Died, at his home near Greenleaf, two and a half miles southwest of Farmer City, on Thursday, February 4th 1897, at 3:30 o'clock p.m., John JOHNSON, aged 79 years, 2 months and 22 days. Funeral: residence, February 6. Burial: Greenleaf Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Thomas JOHNSON
Died, at his home in this city, Thursday evening, Feb. 10, 1898, at 5:15, Thomas JOHNSON, aged 84 years & 5 months. Funeral: M. E. Church, Feb. 12. Burial: M. E. Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
William H. JOHNSON
Died in Farmer City, Saturday, January 29 (no year given), 8:50 p.m., William H. JOHNSON, 54 years, 3 months, 19 days. Funeral: residence of J. D. GOULD, January 31. I. O. O. F. & D. of R. Lodges. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards" -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mary A. KNIGHT
Died at home 3 miles north of Farmer City, Thursday, December 1915, 10:00 p.m., Mrs. Mary A. KNIGHT, 74 years, 9 months, 11 days. Funeral: M. E. Church, December 19. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Effie Blanche KREPPS
Died at home in Farmer City, Friday, June 11, 1897, 7:40 p.m., Effie Blanche KREPPS, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin KREPPS, 15 years, 12 days. Funeral: Christian Church of Farmer City, June 13. [Source: "Death/funeral cards" -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mrs. Eleanor LEEPER, d. Waynesville, Ill. Jan. 22, 1871, aged 73 years [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
Henry LEWIS
Died at home of daughter, 1 1/2 miles south of Farmer City, Tuesday, December 1, 1896, 10:35 p.m., Henry LEWIS, 97 years, 2 months, 13 days. Funeral: late home, December 3. Burial: Greenleaf Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards" -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
J. B. LEWIS
Died at his home in Holbrook, Nebraska, Tuesday morning, 9 January 1900, J. B. LEWIS, aged 76 years. Funeral: M. E. Church, January 11. Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery at Leroy. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
David MERCER
Died of heart failure, at his home in this city, on Sunday, January 5,1896, David MERCER, aged 73 years, 5 months, 20 days. Funeral: at late residence, January 6. Burial: M. E. Cemetery. . [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
William MORROW, ( Soldier of 1812?) d. Clinton, Ill. May 5, 1875, a. 83 y's. [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
William MUIR
Died at home in Farmer City, 5:30 a.m., Saturday, 25 November 1899, William MUIR, 58 years. Funeral: home, November 26, F. C. Lodge No. 710, A. F. & A. Masons. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards" -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Thomas NEAL
Died at his home in this city, Wednesday, 6 December 1899, at 6:00 p.m., Thomas NEAL, aged 73 years, 8 months, 5 days. Funeral: late home, December 8. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
James O'DONALD, d. Clinton, Ill. 4/19/1875 [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
George C. PAYNE, a boy four miles south of Clinton, was accidentally shot and killed by Frank HENRY, an older boy. HENRY had forbidden the PAYNE boy to go with him hunting. As they separated the gun hammer struck a building and the gun was discharged, the load striking PAYNE in the back and abdomen. HENRY is a youth of thirteen years. [February 7, 1890, submitted by K. Torp]
Death of William PRICE
William M. Price, former Dewitt County treasurer, died 15 minutes after suffering a heart attack at 8 a.m. Tuesday June 2, 1931, at the home of his half-brother, Leo Price, with whom he lived, two miles east of Waynesville. He had been in failing health more than a year.
Mr. Price was born near Waynesville September 14, 1869, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Price, both now deceased. In his early life he was a school teacher and later became deputy county treasurer in which capacity he served for eight years, afterward serving as county treasurer from 1910 to 1914. He was a lifelong Democrat and had taken a very active part in the affairs of that party. He was a member of the A.F. and A.M., Odd Fellows, Elks and Eagles, and was a graduate of Waynesville academy and of a business college at Lexington, Ky. Billie, as he was known to his friends, was of a genial disposition and was a man who easily made a friend of everyone with whom he came in contact. He never married. He is survived by the half-brother, two sisters, Mrs. Myra Griffin, Rose Pine, La., and Mrs. Matthew Connell, Waynesville, and three half-sisters, Mrs. Rose Powell, of Atlanta; Mrs. Taunton Jeffries, of Canada, and Mrs. Cora Short, of Waynesville.
Funeral services were held at the Waynesville Christian church at 2:30 p.m. Friday in charge of Rev. H.S. Mavity. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery at Waynesville, with Masonic services at the grave.
Submitted by Ruth Price. *Note*: William M. Price death date June 2, 1931 was not in the original obituary but was handwritten at the top by a relative and I confirmed this date on the Illinois State Wide Death Index (1916-1950) Data Base.
D___rah RIGGS
Died at home in Farmer City Sunday, 7 May 1899, 7:10 a.m.D___rah RIGGS, wife of R. S. RIGGS, 72 years, 8 months, 6 days. Funeral: residence, May 8. Burial: Greenleaf Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mrs. Jennie ROGERS, d. Clinton, Ill. 8/18/1871, a. 27 y. [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
Harriet RUCKER
Died at home of her son, J. H. MC CORD, southwest of this city on Thursday, 16 September 1897, at 7:45 a.m., Harriet RUCKER, 87 years, 10 months, 9 days. Funeral: at late home, September 17. Burial: Camp Ground Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Julius M. SAMPSON, d. at res. of his son-in-law, Jason Hand, nr. Waynesville, Ill. 3/14/1871, a. abt. 56 y. [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
RANKINS - The Logan County Democrat says, that at Waynesville, DeWitt county, a small boy, the son of Mr. Rankins, was bitten on the knee by a rattlesnake, when only a few paces from the door of their house. The boy was carried home immediately, and in a few minutes every joint in his body was stiffened, and life became extinct. [Illinois State Democrat, Aug. 29, 1860 - submitted by C. Horton]
Will H. STORTS
Died Jasper, Minnesota, Monday evening 16 Aug 1897, Will H. STORTS. Funeral: August 18. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards" -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mrs. Mary D. TAYLOR, ( Wf. of S. H. Taylor,) d. DeWitt Co. Ill. 5/15/1871 a. 35 y. [Compiled from old newspapers by Milo Custer in 1912 - Submitted by Teri Colglazier]
Adam WALLER
Died at hospital at Bartonville, IL, Sunday, December 12, 1915, 8:00 p.m., Adam WALLER, 65 years, 2 months, 16 days. Funeral: M. E. Church, December 15. Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Tilghman WARREN
Died at home one mile west of Parnell, IL, Wednesday, 30 April 1902, 12:30 p.m., Tilghman WARREN, aged 70 years, 2 months, 26 days. Funeral: late home, May 2. Burial: Camp Ground Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
J. G. WATSON
Died at Indianapolis, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. J. GARDINER, on January 9, 1896, at 12:25 p.m., J. G. WATSON, aged 78 years, 7 months, 7 days. Funeral, M. E. Church, Farmer City, January 11. Burial, City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Thomas S. WEEDMAN
Died at his home in Grandin, MO, Monday, 13 May 1901, 7:55 p.m., Thomas S. WEEDMAN, aged 62 years, 4 months, 1 day. Funeral: M. E. Church, May 16. Burial: Camp Ground Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Eliza WELCH
Died at home of son, H. H. WELCH, in Farmer City, Friday, 23 February 1900, 11:00 p.m., Mrs. Eliza WELCH, 81 years, 11 months, 23 days. Funeral: M. P. Church, February 26. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Mrs Charles T. WILLIAMS
Died at her home in Farmer City Tuesday, October 3, 1916, 8:30 p.m., Mrs Charles T. WILLIAMS, 45 years, 2 months, 29 days. Funeral: Christian Church, October 5. Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
John Edward WILLIAMS
CLINTON - John Edward Williams, 75, Clinton, died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday (April 20, 1988) at Dr. John Warner Hospital, Clinton. His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Herington-Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with J. Kent Hickerson Officiating. Burial will be in Mausoleum Park Cemetery, Clinton. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mr. Williams was born Dec. 14, 1912, in Cropsey, a son of Edward and Mattie Harms Williams. he married Glenna White on Sep 2, 1939, in Bloomington. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Kenneth L., Clinton; two daughters, Carole McWilliam, Bloomington and Mary Lou Klaus, Coppell, Texas; a brother Wayne Williams, Colfax; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Williams was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Colfax United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to DeWitt County Heart Fund or Dr. John Warner Hospital.
("The Pantagraph", submitted by Teri Moncelle Colglazier)
William WILSON
Died home in Farmer City, Monday, 27 March 1916, 10:30 a.m., William WILSON, 84 years, 6 months, 13 days. Funeral: M. E. Church, March 29. Burial: Maple Grove Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards " -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
Susan WOOLINGTON
Died at home of son, W. C. DEVORE, Farmer City, 5:25 p.m., Friday, 15 April 1898, Mrs. Susan WOOLINGTON, 80 years, 7 months, 10 days. Funeral: residence, April 17. Burial: City Cemetery. [Source: "Death/funeral cards" -- tr by Linda Kingery.]
©Genealogy Trails