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DIED: - Mrs. C. A. BLANCHARD, wife of the President of Wheaton College, died suddenly at her home in that city, Saturday morning, Feb., of cancer. The funeral took place Tuesday. Deceased was known in Batavia. [Batavia Herald, 15 February, 1894]

(NEW!) Duane A. Bootz II of Bloomingdale
Funeral services for Duane A. Bootz II 23, will be held at 6 p.m. today, at Cypress Funeral Home, 1698 Bloomingdale Road, Glendale Heights. He passed away Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at home. Cremation will be private.
Mr. Bootz had worked for a mail distribution company. He was the son of Karen (Ted) Stevenson and Duane A. Bootz; and stepbrother of Tom and Jen Stevenson.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of services at 6 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
[Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999, submitted by Sara Hemp]

Hiram Bristol
Oldest Citizen of Aurora Dead.
Hiram BRISTOL, died at his home, No. 235 Main Street, Aurora, Sat. June 30, aged 94 years. Mr. BRISTOL was born in Salem, N. Y., March 22, 1800. In 1842 he came west settling near Naperville, on a farm, which occupation he followed until about twenty years ago, when he removed to Aurora. [Batavia Herald, 5 July 1894]

(NEW!) Marie V. Carlson
Date of Obit: October 11, 1991
Marie V. Carlson, 88, of 2917 W. Greenbrier Lane, formerly of 6017 Old Orchard Drive, died at 3:04 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1991, at Proctor Community Hospital.
Born Feb. 1, 1903, in Finspang, Sweden, to Emil and Edla Linquist Pearson, she married Ernest Carlson on Sept. 28, 1929, in Chicago. He died May 1, 1968, in Chicago. One brother also preceded her in death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Marilyn) Gustafson of Peoria; one stepson, Ralph Carlson of Mountain Home, Ark.; one brother, Arthur Pearson,and one sister, Ruth Spangberg, both of Finspang; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Mount Olive Missionary Church. Services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Wilton Mortuary, the Rev.Ray Harrison officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mount Emblem Cemetery, Elmhurst.
[Newspaper Name: Journal Star (Peoria, IL), submitted by C. Horton]

Mr. Dennis Connell
DIED: - At his home in Warrenville, April 11, 1895, Mr. Dennis CONNELL, aged 82 years. The funeral was April 13. Deceased was the father of Mrs. Geo. WATSON and Mrs. NETZLEY, of this city. [Batavia Herald, 11 April, 1895]

Death of Mrs. Sarah CLARK.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 1895, at the Age of 87 Years.
Mrs. CLARK, an old and highly respected lady, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Ad. Weaver, two miles west of this city, where she had been very tenderly cared for in her old age, Saturday, Oct. 12, aged 87 years.
Deceased was a lady of remarkable kind and charitable disposition and greatly beloved by all, for her deeds of benevolence. Mrs. Sarah (CURTISS) CLARK was born at Benson, Rutland Co., Vermont, Mar. 8, 1808.
She was the youngest of a family of nine children of whom all but one lived to the age of 80 years.
In 1835 deceased moved to Ill., and settled in Dupage county, where in 1857 she was married to Simeon CLARK, who lived but a short time after their marriage. After his death, Mrs. CLARK and two maiden sisters moved to Batavia after which they went to Shabbona, Dekalb Co., where they resided until, as they advanced in years and it became necessary to be cared for by younger hands, they one by one returned to be cared for by friends. At an early day she united with the Baptist Church, of which she was a member ever since. In the disposal of her estate she contributed a part of it to the church. The funeral took place from the home Sunday, at 3 p.m. Rev. R. E. Thomas, officiating. The remains were taken to Shabbona, Monday morning for burial. [Batavia Herald, 17 Oct. 1895]

John T. Crane of Naperville
A memorial service for John T. Crane 83, formerly of Chicago, Tuscon, Ariz. and Colorado Springs, Colo., will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, at The Shrine of Remembrance Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs.
Born Nov. 12, 1915, in Maywood, he died Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Inurnment will take place after the memorial service.
Mr. Crane was raised on Chicago's South Side and attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park and Proviso High School in Maywood. Mr. Crane served in the Army during World War II stationed in North Africa and Europe. Mr. Crane had a distinguished service record which included a Purple Heart. Mr. Crane was employed by Hines V.A. Hospital in Hines, Ill. for more than 30 years as a mechanical engineer. He retired in 1974. Mr. Crane spent time in Tucson and Colorado Springs before coming to Naperville recently.
Survivors include his daughters, Kathleen Gomez of Provo, Utah and Nancy (David) Bushnell of Naperville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Smith of San Diego, Calif.; and nephews, Leonard Wilson of Escondido, Calif. and Larry Wilson of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia; second wife, Letha Belle; parents, John and Mary; and sister, Margaret. Arrangements were made by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, Naperville.
[Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999 - Submitted by Sara Hemp]

Daniel ELDREDGE died at the age of sixty-five years, at his home in Freemont, Neb., April 10. Mr. ELDREDGE was a Washington County, N. Y. man, formerly a resident of Eola, a member of the First Baptist Church, of Aurora and well known in Plano and Sandwich, where he has many friends, who will be pained to learn of his death. [Batavia Herald, 28 April 1893]

John Feldott
Fatal Accident
John FELDOTT is Thrown From the Wagon while Horses Are Running. – Meets Instant Death.
A sad and shocking accident occurred at the edge of Batavia, Friday, Oct. 16th, 1896, which resulted in the instant death of Mr. John FELDOTT, one of the old and highly esteemed farmers, of this vicinity.
Friday morning, Mr. FELDOTT was riding to this city, in company with his son, Chris. While near the Johnson farm, just east of Batavia, the horses became frightened and started to run.
The wagon was loaded with milk cans. At being alarmed by the conduct, the old gentleman got out of the seat, and confused among the milk cans, when he suddenly lost his balance, - fell from the wagon, striking his head and breaking his neck, - also receiving a severe scalp wound and breaking his arm. Death of course was instantaneous.
An inquest was held and a verdict given according to the above facts.
John FELDOTT was in his 73rd year and one of the early settlers. His wife preceded him in death several years. Deceased was an honorable, upright man, a kind neighbor and father. He had lived upon his farm in DuPage county, about 4 miles south-east of Batavia, for 44 years. He reared a large family of children, some of them making their home in this city and vicinity. Funeral services were held Monday, from the German Catholic church at Big Woods, and was largely attended. This is a sad and sudden ending of a long and useful life and the afflicted family have the sympathies of their neighbors and friends. [Batavia Herald, 22 Oct. 1896]

Mrs. Truman Jones
DIED: - at Warrenville Sunday morning, Sept. 13th, 1t 7:30, Mrs. Truman JONES, aged 81 years, 6 months and 29 days. Mrs. JONES was the mother of A. T. JONES, of Warrenville, grandmother of Mrs. C. H. HOY, Fred P. MANNING, B. T. JONES, and Mrs. B. M. MCFERRAN. Mrs. JONES was one of the pioneers at Warrenville sine 1837. [Batavia Herald, 24 September 1896]

Death of Mrs. E. S. KLINE
Aug. 28, 1896, Mrs. Elizabeth SKELTON KLINE died at her home, three miles east of Batavia, aged 56 years.
Mrs. Kline was a native of Patterson, N. J., born June 19, 1849. In 1851 she came to Ill., and settled in Batavia, afterward removing to DuPage county. She was married to John KLINE 1858 who died in 1884. Twelve children blessed the union, eleven of whom gathered about the bedside of the bedside of their best earthly friend, their mother, when she was called to leave them; the absent one having passed on before her nine years ago. She was very patient during her illness and trusted in the Savior for help and strength. She was much given to quoting scripture and shortly before she died she repeated, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” She was conscious to the last realizing the end was near. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon; Rev. J. D. Leek of the M. E. Church, officiating. Interment in the west cemetery.
Sleep on thou dearest mother,
Sleep, thy children mourn thy loss.
[Batavia Herald, 3 Sept. 1896]

Anna B. Lemmermann
Funeral services for Anna B. Lemmermann 89, a resident of Naperville for nine years, will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 1117 W. Van Buren, Naperville.
Born Jan. 25, 1910, in Germany, she died, Sunday Aug. 8, 1999, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, at Pinelawn Cemetery in Farmingdale, New York. Mrs. Lemmermann and her late husband owned and operated a confectionery and luncheonette called Licspa in Astoria, Long Island, for approximately 50 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Jane J. Shoup of Naperville; grandchildren, Sandra Ann (Wayne) Stamm of Warenville, Mark Allen (Theresa) Shoup of Elburn and Laura Jean (Jordan) Shapiro of Oak Park; great-grandchildren, Bryan and Nicholas Stamm of Warrenville, Kirsten and Tyler Shoup of Elburn, and Hannah and Mia Shapiro of Oak Park; and sisters, Maria and Rosa, of Germany.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles; parents August and Josphine Jahn; brothers Frantz and Joseph Jahn; and sister Augusta.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until the time of the services at 3 p.m. today, at the funeral home. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999 - submitted by Sara Hemp]

James Donald Orabutt Sr.
66, of Carol Stream, died Sunday, Aug. 8. Arrangements were made by Brust Funeral Home, Carol Stream, (630) 510-0044. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999, submitted by Sara Hemp]

Geo. F. RESSEGUIE
Passes Away Suddenly, While at Work in His Blacksmith Shop, at Warrenville, Tuesday, Dec. 11. -- Found Dead in His Shop. -- Supposed to be Heart Disease. --
A few years ago sudden deaths, from heart disease was seldom heard of outside the cities. To-day they are numerous and frequent, in this and every other section.
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1894, at about 8:30, a.m., Mr. Geo. F. RESSEGUIE, of this city, was found cold in death, in his blacksmith shop, at Warrenville, just as he had been performing his daily labors.
Only a few days ago, O.W. RESSEGUIE visited his father, at his old home, - found him to be in his usual health, and tried to prevail upon him, to come to Batavia to make his home with him, as he was living all alone. But the aged father had been the ever faithful Village Blacksmith at Warrenville, for over 30 years. Things around there were dear to him. His associations and business relations, he could not think of parting with, - so there he preferred to remain, - at the scenes of his old home and workshop, although he was alone, - little thinking that his earthly days were so very few and the time of departure so close at hand. The Physician, after examination, pronounced his sudden death caused by heart disease.
The Coroner’s inquest was held, and a verdict returned, according to the above facts.
Funeral services were held, Thursday, at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. John D. Leek, and the remains interred in the Warrenville Cemetery. Geo. F. RESSEGUIE came to Illinois from Rutland County, Vermont, away back, in the early settlement of this state, where he has resided ever since. At the time of his death he was 78 years of age. Deceased leaves six children, O. W. and S. V. residing in Batavia. [Batavia Herald, 13 Dec. 1894]

William 'Bill' Daniel Schlaiss of Hanover Park
Prayers for William 'Bill' Daniel Schlaiss will be said at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, at Countryside Funeral Home, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Rd.) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. St. Ansgar Church, 2040 Laurel Ave., Hanover Park, followed by a full military ceremonial salute at Ridgewood Cemetery, Des Plaines.
Born Dec. 6, 1949, in Chicago to Ruth (nee Carroll) and Norbert Schlaiss, he passed away Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. A 1967-68 Taft High School graduate, he married his teen love, Sandy Douglas Priami. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1969 serving in the 4th Marine Regiment, 2nd Battalion 4th Marine, Fox company and the 3rd Force Recon under Major Alex Lee. He received the Navy Commendation Medal and a Bronze Star for an ambush and a fire fight. He served our country in Vietnam in an elite force until 1971. Bill coached baseball at Oriole Park in Chicago, and after moving to Hanover Park he continued to coach for five years, for the Hanover Park Baseball Association from 1978-1983. He had also been the head coach for the Pee-Wee Hanover Park Football Association for 10 years and served as a board member. He was awarded the 'Service to the Youth of our Community' award from the village.
He had belonged to the Carpenters Union Local 839 for more than 20 years and was a member of the American Legion Post 76 of Wheaton. He was very active in the help and construction of the Streamwood memorial for all war veterans. He will be truly missed as he was much loved and respected by his wife, children, family, friends, neighbors, co-workers and church parish.
He was the husband of Sandy; father of Scott of Norwood, Ga., Tony (Natalie) Priami of Bartlett, Cathryn (Michael) of Decatur, Marc (Nicole) of Elgin and Frank (Megan) Priami of Hanover Park; proud grandfather of Remington and Daniel; dear brother of Jan (Jim) Race of Stuart, Fla., Karen (Jim) Scanlon of Linden, N.J., John Schlaiss of Chicago, Marilyn (Roger Huff) Leber of McHenry, Liz (Norm) Stober of Elk Grove Village and Debby (Bob) Hanrahan of Chicago; godfather of, Jean Boyle, Amanda Rothgeb and Cory Schaliss, son-in-law of Warren 'Pete' Peterson and the late Lillian; brother-in-law of Robert Douglas and Steve Peterson; dear uncle of 19; and great-uncle of three. Bill had many special relatives and dear friends including, Scott (Sue) Matson of Minnesota and Bill (Joan) Mose of California, with whom he served in Vietnam and are close friends. He was was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. today, at the funeral home. [Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL) - August 10, 1999, submitted by Sara Hemp]

Mr. George Simpson
Found Dead in His Buggy.
The Aurora Beacon says Mr. George SIMPSON, a well known and well to do farmer, residing near Naperville and about 7 miles from Aurora, was found dead in his buggy, Oct. 21. His death is believed to have been caused by heart disease. Mr. SIMPSON was the father of Mrs. H. A. WILSON of Aurora. [Batavia Herald, 29 October, 1896]

Vanda V. WALTERS, nee BULLOCK
Spouse: Earl Walters (deceased)
Parents: Thomas Bullock and Eliza Bullock (nee Eichelman) (deceased)
Year of Birth: 14 June 1915, aged 87
City and County of Birth: Coello, Franklin County,IL
Formerly of Dowell, Jackson County, IL
Date of Death: Wednesday, 18 September 2002
City and County of Death: Wheaton, Du Page County,IL (Windscape Rehab Center)
Place of Internment: Mulkeytown Cemetery
Date of Newspaper: 19 September 2002

DIED - Col. J. M. WARREN died at Warrenville, north of Naperville, May 1st, at age 83. He was a native of Fredonia, N. Y., and came west by team in 1833. He took claim of 60 acres and upon it he built the first house in the village of Warrenville, which was laid out on the claim in 1836. He also built and conducted, in company with Philo Carpenter, of Chicago, a saw-mill. He was the first postmaster in Warrenville and held the office in all twenty-five years. He was formerly a democrat and cast his first vote for Jackson, but had been a republican since the second administration of Lincoln. In 1844 he was elected to the legislature from the Will district, representing DuPage, Will, Kankakee and Iroquois counties, and later was elected to fill a vacancy. Col. WARREN was an uncle of Mrs. W. J. HOLLISTER, of this place. [Batavia Herald, 5 May 1893]

Death of an Old Pioneer.
Mrs. Thos. W. WATSON, Passes Away, Monday, April 27, 1896, After a Long Illness, Aged 71 Years.
Deceased Was a Resident of Warrenville For 52 Years; Much Beloved and Esteemed for her Good Qualities of Heart and Bright Intellect. – She Was The Mother, of Geo. E. WATSON, of Batavia.
Mary Lucretia, wife of Thomas Warren WATSON, died, at Warrenville, DuPage Co., Ills., Monday, April 27, 1896, at the age of seventy-one years, seven months and thirteen days. The funeral was held at the old homestead at Warrenville, Wednesday at two o’clock; Rev. J. D. Leek, of Batavia M. E. Church officiating. Several young friends who had often met to sing with Mrs. WATSON made the occasion very impressive, by singing many of her favorite hymns. Mrs. WATSON was one of DuPage County’s Pioneers, a daughter of Casper M. and Henrietta L. KLINE. She was born in Baltimore, Md., September 14th, 1824, and came to this country with her parents in 1835. April 10, 1844 she married Mr. WATSON, coming with him to Warrenville to make the home in which they have resided for the past 52 years.
Mrs. WATSON was the mother of six sons, three of which survive her: Thos. Theodore, of Buenos Aires, South America; George Edward, of Batavia; and John Henry, of Schaller, Iowa.
Deceased was a good loving wife and mother, and a staunch true friend, having the interest of many at heart, and was a woman of superior natural ability. Intellectually she was far above the average person of her years, and was an agreeable conversationalist. She possessed many excellences of heart and head and enjoys, as she deserves, the respect of a large circle of friends. She had been such a great sufferer for the past three years, that the many friends that gathered at her funeral, from all parts of the country, and those near and dear to her, could through all their sorrow, but feel glad to follow her to the peaceful quiet cemetery, and leave her at rest. [Batavia Herald, 7 May 1896]

Jesse WHEATON
Wheaton’s Founder Dead.
Surrounded by his family and numerous friends, Jesse WHEATON, whom everyone fondly called “Uncle Jesse.” Died after a long and painful illness, at his home in Wheaton, Illinois, on Monday, February 25th, 1895, at 4 o’clock, a.m. His end was a peaceful and happy one and occurred at the ripe age of 82 years. Death was a complication of troubles, chief among which was kidney disease and old age.
His interest in Wheaton led him to use efforts that proved successful to secure a railroad and in 1848, when railroads were rare, he had the satisfaction of hearing the Northwestern locomotive whistle in Wheaton. He was largely instrumental in all the growth and development of his own community in particular. It was he who determined that Wheaton should have a college and his earnestness in that matter is shown in the fact that he, himself, drew the stone for its foundation from Batavia, Ill.
[Batavia Herald, 7 March 1895]