Knox County, Illinois Obituaries - presented by Illinois Genealogy Trails

Knox County, IL, Obituaries

Charles Lawrence, eldest son of Chief Justice Lawrence of the Supreme Court, died at the residence of his father in Galesburg, Knox Co. (RI Daily Union, Tuesday, 18 July 1871)

M.L. Shaw, railroad agent at Monmouth, Warren Co., died in a train accident there. He was a Civil War veteran, serving with the 17th Ill. Infantry and leaves a wife and two children. (RI Daily Union, Friday, 20 Jan. 1871)

Arthur Merrill, (colored), of Galesburg, Knox Co., was born a slave in Maryland and took part in the Battle of Fort McHenry in the War of 1812. He was captured by the British and pressed into service on one of their vessels on the Potomac to act as a guide but he later escaped. He is now asking for a pension. (RI Daily Union, Saturday, 22 Apr. 1871)

The above deaths were contributed by Kim Torp. Thanks Kim.

Knox County Republican; Knoxville, Illinois; Wednesday, February 7, 1883 GONE HOME Mrs. Althea Owen Sanburn, widow of the late John G. Sanburn, died at her residence in this place, on Tuesday, January 30th. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church on Friday, the 3rd last, the Rev. Mr. Waddle officiating. More than a passing notice is due too the memory of Mrs. Sanburn. She was born in Ontario County, in the State of New York, on the 8th day of November, 1805, about ten miles from where her late husband was born. They both emigrated too the State of Ohio, at an early day, and then too Knox County Illinois, in 1829. Mrs. Sanburn came too this county with her widowed mother and her brother, the late Parnach Owen, who was widely know throughout the county, at that early day, as "Deacon Owen", a pillar of the Presbyterian Church, and a prominent Christian gentleman. They first settled on a farm near where the town of Gilson now stands, afterwards known as the "Gunsall place", where they remained until 1831. Their nearest neighbor was a Mr. Palmer, who lived on Spoon River, and the next nearest neighbors were at Henderson Grove, where her late husband was then residing, and engaged in merchandising. strange as it may appear, though they were born in the same vicinity, in New York, and both moved too Ohio, then too Knox County, Illinois, near the same time, they never met each other until after they were of age and settled in Knox County.

In 1831 she and Mr. Sanburn became acquainted, were married and made their home at his store in Henderson Grove. When they moved too Knoxville, Mr. Sanburn still engaged in selling goods, until the county was organized, when he was elected clerk of the Circuit Court, and appointed postmaster. Mrs. Sanburn had a large experience in pioneer life, and many of the reminiscences were of deep interest too those who have heard them. She was the mother of seven children, all of whom were present at the "old homestead" on the day of the funeral, but two of them who came from Ohio, did not arrive until after the funeral services. Mrs. Sanburn united with the Presbyterian church early in life, and remained a highly respected member, until called too her Home above, her name standing first on the roll of members of the church in this place. She was a Christian lady in every sense of the term, and was so considered by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. If she ever had an enemy, it was unknown too the writer of this article, who has been her friend and neighbor for about forty-seven years. She filled all the relations of life with honor too herself, and satisfaction too the church, her family, her neighbors and acquaintances, and when the summons came too call her Home above, she was ready, her duties performed, she had done what she could. She was only sick about one week, did not appear too suffer much pain, just a calm separation of the mortal from the immortal, when she calmly passed away, too be forever with her dear friends, who had gone before, and Him whom she had served so long and faithfully. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord."
Obituary of Jack "Jackie" Schisler
Galesburg Register Mail, July 31, 2006
Jack Schisler
Mr. Jack Schisler, Abingdon Chapel, 71 of 120 E. Third St., St. Augustine died at 9:10 am Sunday, July 30, 2006 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center ER in Galesburg.
He was born on June 10, 1935 in Knox County too Homer and Nada Mitchell Schisler Sr. He married Margaret Ann Allison on September 25, 1953 in Monmouth. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Dan (and Linda) Schisler and Dave Schisler all of St. Augustine; one granddaughter, Lindsey Schisler of St. Augustine; four brothers, Robert (and Velma) Schisler of Jacksonville, IL, Bradley (and Pat) Schisler of RR 6 Galesburg, Don (and Darlene) Schisler of Abingdon and Homer (and Sandra) Schisler Jr. of Mt. Morris, MI; three sisters, Muriel Derry, Betty (and Elmer) Sickles and Dorla (and William) Dwyer all of Abingdon.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Berlon, Jay, Giles and James Schisler and one sister, Lois Munson.
He had lived most of his adult life in St. Augustine. He worked at the former Outboard Marine Corporation in Galesburg for 32 years retiring in 1983. He later worked at Club 41 Restaurant in St. Augustine.
He was a member of the St. Augustine Christian Church. He was a past board member of the St. Augustine Village Board. He was a former volunteer firefighter and past chief of the St. Augustine Fire Department Unit of the Abingdon Fire Protection District.
He enjoyed going too auctions, was an avid woodworker and was a CUBS fan.
Visitation will be from 5 until 7:30 pm Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at the Hinchliff-Pearson-West Abingdon Chapel with a prayer service at 7:30 pm led by Eleanor Landon. Cremation will follow the visitation. Private burial will be at a later date in the Babbitt Cemetery near St. Augustine.

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Obituary of Calvin N. Thurman

Peoria Journal Star, May 29, 1993, Page: C10

Calvin Thurman

GALESBURG - Calvin N. Thurman, 67, of 178 N. Ivan Ave. died at 3:17 p.m. Friday, May 29, 1993, at Cottage Hospital.

Born May 26, 1926, in Chicago Heights too Pleasant Earl and Mary Elizabeth Peters Thurman, he married Minnie Rose Bollinger on Jan. 6, 1947, in Macomb. She died May 6, 1978. He later married Juanita Peterson on May 26, 1979, in Abingdon. She survives.

Also surviving are one son, Kevin E. of Beardstown; one stepson, David G. Peterson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Melanie Sue Thurman of Thornton, Colo., and Stanzia Jo Weatherford of Peoria; one stepdaughter, Carol A. Bennett of Rialto, Calif.; one sister, Ruby Jean Smith of Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-grandchild. One daughter, Leanna Dale Thurman, and one brother preceded him in death.

He was an electrician for more than 30 years and also was a boiler operator at Knox College, retiring in 1988. A World War II Navy veteran, he was a member of Harry E. Wiles American Legion Post 381 in Abingdon.

Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Galesburg Chapel. The Rev. Herb Willer will officiate. Visitation will be 1 1/2 hours before services at the chapel. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery in Abingdon, where military rites will be conducted by his American Legion Post.

Memorials may be made too American Cancer Society.

Galesburg Reg. Mail; Feb 15, 1933

Local Man in Hospital Following Accident This Morning
A. L. (Link) Thomas, 72, a retired farmer who resided at Victoria, died in St. Mary’s hospital at 10:30 o’clock that afternoon from injuries received two and a half hours earlier in an auto crash at the Cherry and Simmons street intersection in Galesburg. Member’s of his family were at his bedside when the end came, but the victim, apparently suffering from concussion and a probable skull fracture did not regain consciousness following the accident, it was stated. It was states that at the time of the accident, Mr. Thomas was in a car driven by Paul Krans, a young man living in Victoria when the machine was involved in a collision with another driven by Lour C. Dodge, a local high school senior who lives at 100 Allen’s avenue. Mr. Thomas was thrown head first out of the Krans car when a door flew open at the time of the impact, striking the ice covered pavement with great force. The city ambulance was summoned by C. J. Bower, proprietor of a drug store near the scene of the collision and the victim was removed to the hospital but his condition was so serious that all efforts to revive him failed. It was said that he had recently been in poor health and had been coming to the city for treatment. At noon, Coroner G.S. Bower had not set the date for an inquest in the case. Krans and Dodge, both of whom reported the accident to the police, escaped injury. Dodge was driving west and Krans was going north when the collision occurred.
The local paper announces his funeral service. A. L. Thomas- Funeral Held at Victoria Today
Funeral services for Abraham Lincoln Thomas of Victoria who died from injuries received in an automobile accident were held at 2 o’clock that afternoon from the Methodist church at Victoria. Reverend Roy Stocking officiated and was assisted by Reverend Dees. The singers were Mrs. Carl Cree and Mrs. Blanche Peterson who sang "Face to Face", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Tired”. Mrs Stocking played the piano accompaniments. Pallbearers were John Olmsted, Roy Soper, Charles Soper, Robert Soper and Harry Soper. Burial was in the Victoria cemetery. submitted by Rachel Thomas Clark. Thanks!

Died, Jan, 28, 1888, Mrs. Doritha Thurman.

Mrs. Thurman was born in Virginia, April 15, 1799, aged 88 years, 9 months and 13 days. Her parents to Ohio; there she married John G. Thurman and there resided until 1843, when they moved to Knox County, Illinois, and remained in Knox Co., until 1857 when they moved to Iowa living there 2 years, and then returned to their old home in Ill. after the death of her husband she made her home with her son Alexander Thurman, and after his death with Alexander's wife Eliza Thurman. She leaves to mourn for her loss, seven children, 4 boys and 3 girls. She was the mother of 12 children. She was interned at the cemetery one mile west of Maquon.

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Obituary of Marjorie L. Swise Matteson

Peoria Journal Star, January 25, 1996, Page: D5

Marjorie Matteson

FAIRVIEW - Marjorie L. Matteson, 71, formerly of Fairview, died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1996, at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington.

Born May 16, 1924, in Galesburg too Charles and Lether Bollinger Swise, she married Arthur O. Matteson on Nov. 27, 1946, in Galesburg. He died Sept. 23, 1993. She also was preceded in death by one son, Mark Matteson, two brothers and one sister.

Surviving are four daughters, Christina Zumstein of Ellisville, Karen Fairburn of Fairview, Sandra Dahl of Tulsa, Okla., and Rebecca Trejo of East St. Paul, Minn.; and five grandchildren.

She worked at Spoon River Valley High School for 22 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of the Fairview Women's Club.

She was an active member of Coal Creek Bible Church in rural Fairview, where services will be at 11 a.m. Friday. The Revs. Michael Barr and Rodney Ruberg will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 too 8 tonight at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Fairview and one hour before services at the church. Burial will be in Coal Creek Cemetery in rural Fairview.

Memorials may be made too her church, the Christian Service Program or Fairview Rescue Squad.

Obituary of Chloe Thurman
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, Thursday, April 12, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)

Hermon - Miss Chloe Thurman died at the home of her grandfather, Luther Moats, at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening April 4, 1900. The funeral was held in the Christian church Friday at 2 o'clock. Age 12 years and a few months. Rev. Hunter officiated.

Obituary of John Turney
(Galesburg Weekly Republican Register, February 4, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)

(Not the full obituary)

John Turney was born in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, August 23, 1816, and died at his home near Galesburg, Ill., January 24, 1899, aged 82 years, 6 months and 8 days.

His parents were Phillip and Sallie (Bird) Turney, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia respectively. He was united in marriage too Miss Mary A. Ringer, September 19, 1836, at Blandinsville, Preston county, Va. They came too Illinois in 1854, where they have since lived. There have been eleven children born too this union, six of which, five sons and one daughter, have preceded their father too the unseen world. Five sons and their mother are left too mourn his departure.

Obituary of A. Gertrude Sorrells; Peoria Journal Star, March 17, 1992, Page: D7; A. Gertrude Sorrells

GALESBURG - A. Gertrude Sorrells, 84, of 1331 Willard St. died at 11:57 a.m. Sunday, March 15, 1992, at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.

She was born Sept. 11, 1907, near Rushville to John and Amy Dugger Sorrells.

Surviving are two brothers, Everette Sorrells of Ipava and Vilasco Sorrells of Abingdon, and two sisters, Lena Larson of rural Berwick and Vivian Millard of Abingdon. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.

She worked for the government in Washington D.C. for 29 years, retiring in 1970. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of Reformation in Washington D.C.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Larson Funeral Home in Abingdon. The Rev. Jim Snider will officiate. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 tonight at the funeral home. Burial will be in Abingdon Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Knox County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Contributor didn't leave a name.

Obituary of Ross Taylor
(Galesburg Daily Republican Register, January 17, 1917, submitted by Todd Walter)

Ross Taylor an old resident of Yates City was suddenly stricken with heart failure while sitting in a chair in his home at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening, and before medical aid could be summoned he passed away. Mr. Taylor had been slightly ill for the past few days but his condition was not at all serious as he had been able too be up and about his usual work. Tuesday evening he did the chores, ate his supper, and fixed the furnace for the night, after which he sat down too rest. His head sank on his chest and without a word of warning the end came quickly and peacefully.

Mr. Taylor's death is a great shock too the community as he had resided in Yates City for the past 14 years and during that time had made many friends in that vicinity. He was born and raised near Rapatee and at the time of his death was a little over 73 years old.

He leaves too mourn his loss besides his wife, four children, Ralph and Fred Taylor of Yates City, Mrs. Foster, who lives south of Yates City, and Melvin Taylor of Rapatee. Two children, a daughter, Mrs. William Hughbanks, and a son, Elden, passed away a few years ago.

Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Thursday at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon.

Obituary of Mrs. Ross Taylor
(Galesburg Evening Mail, January 28, 1919, submitted by Todd Walter)

YATES CITY - Mrs. Ross Taylor passed away Monday noon at the home of her son, R. W. Taylor, at the age of sixty-six years. She was taken sick about a week ago. She leaves too mourn her loss, three sons. Her husband died two years ago. Her son, Ralph, lives on the farm home at Rapatee, and her son Fred has just been discharged from the army at Fort Dodge. One daughter, Mrs. Norman Foster, lives in Yates City. She also leaves five grandchildren.

The funeral services will be held at the home of R. W. Taylor Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock

Obituary of M. H. Taylor
(Galesburg Paper 1949, submitted by Todd Walter)

M. H. Taylor died at his home in Fairview at six o'clock Thursday morning following an extended illness. He was born September 10, 1885, in Knox county the son of Ross and Euphemia (Brock) Taylor, and lived too be the last surviving member of a family of six children.

Mr. Taylor was married July, 1906, too Lottie Adams and she died in May, 1922. Two children of this marriage survive: Claude B. Taylor of Maquon and Velda Schneider of Louisville, Kentucky.

In 1926 he married Margaret Pierce and she survives with one child, Jane Taylor. A member of the Maquon Methodist church, he farmed most of his life around Rapatee and Maquon - having moved too Fairview upon retirement in 1944. Burial will be in Lyons Cemetery, north of Fairview.

Obituary of Orval Taylor
(Galesburg Weekly Republican Register, April 22, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)

DOUGLAS - Orval Taylor died while on the train approaching Denver, Colo., April 5, and was buried at Albany, Ind., on the 10th inst. He was about 23 years old. His father, Danforth A. Taylor, died in Douglas January 20, 1882, and his mother, Mrs. Katherine Taylor, lives at Albany. Consumption was the cause of his early death. He was well known here and his demise is much regretted by his young associates and friends.

Obituary of Mrs. Wm. Veatch
(Abingdon Argus, Thursday, March 30, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)

Mrs. Wm. Veatch died at her home in this city Wednesday evening March 22 after a protracted illness. She was born in Harrison county, Indiana, August 30, 1826, her maiden name being Elizabeth Saffer. About 1836, her parents removed too Illinois, and settled near Astoria in Fulton county, and on May 17th she was married too William Veatch, who with six children survive her. They came too Abingdon in 1859. The children are: Mrs. Emma Lomax, Miss Adda Veatch, Miss Eda Veatch, Mrs. Jessie Barton and Mr. Arthur Veatch of Abingdon, and Mrs. Carrie Cleveland of Bushnell. Mrs. Veatch was conspicuously domestic in disposition, and was thoroughly attached and devoted too her husband and children. Her chief concern was the affairs of home, which was always bright with her benign bearing, and its appearance made pleasing by her motherly and tender adjustments. She was a thoroughly good woman, and was beloved and respected by all her neighbors. The family have much sympathy in their dire bereavement.

Obituary of Annie Thurman
(Galesburg Weekly Republican Register, January 7, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)

MAQUON - Aunt Annie Thurman, widow of the late Elisha Thurman, who was laid too rest in the Bennington cemetery in Maquon township on Dec. 30, was the first woman married in Maquon township.

Obituary of Margaret Thurman
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, July 14, 1904, submitted by Todd Walter)

Margaret Thurman was born in Highland county, Ohio, Nov. 20, 1823, was the daughter of John G. and Dorothy Thurman, was married too Robert McWilliams August 10, 1841; emigrated too Illinois the same year; settled in Bennington and has remained in Maquon township since, she was the mother of ten children, nine of which survive her, six boys and four girls, one girl dying in infancy. There survive her 37 grandchildren, and 45 great grandchildren. Mrs. McWilliams was highly respected by the people of this community which was attested by the large concourse of people who attended her funeral. The services were conducted by Rev. Killip at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Buck. Messrs. Norris and Walker and Mrs. Long and Mrs. Burnsides were the singers. The interment was in the Maquon cemetery.

Obituary of Martha Thurman
(Galesburg Gazette, May 27, 1904, submitted by Todd Walter)

Martha, daughter of John G. and Dolly Strange Thurman was born in Ohio, February 6, 1835, died near Rapatee May 20, 1904. She came too Illinois with her parents in 1841; moved too Washington county, Iowa in 1854, where she was married too Peter Brown in 1855. They returned too Maquon township, Knox county, the next year where they have resided ever since. They worked together and at her death owned a nice little farm. They were the parents of six children, two having died in childhood; four are living, Elias J., of Hamilton county, Nebraska, Argilvia L., Rapatee, Irvin O., Middle Grove, and Mrs. Sylvia Bridgewater, Maquon; also three brothers, Isaac Thurman Sr., of Laura, Illinois, Benjamin and Pleasant Thurman, of near Dahinda, Illinois, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret McWilliams, a very old lady now near death's door, who lives with her son, Samuel, near Maquon. Mrs. Brown was laid too rest in the Walter's cemetery, west of Maquon where so many members of the old Thurman family sleep. Rev. J. T. Killip conducted the funeral. Singing by Rapatee choir.

Obituary of Ben Thurman
(Galesburg Republican Register, May 16, 1913, submitted by Todd Walter)

MAQUON - Mr. Ben Thurman, a farmer and old resident, 75 years of age died very suddenly at his home near Dahinda Monday afternoon of heart failure. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Wolf church, interment in the Simkins cemetery. Mr. Thurman has many friends and relatives in and about Maquon as he was born and spent his entire life in this vicinity.

(He was a son of John G. and Dorothy Strange Thurman)

Tom Tripplett Dead
(Galesburg's Weekly Mail, December 28, 1905, contributed by Janet Durst)

Succumbs too Pneumonia After Illness Dating Back Six Weeks

Thomas Watson Tripplett, a well-known colored character about the city, died last night at twelve o'clock at 847 West Berrien street after a six weeks' illness. The cause of his death was pneumonia. Three weeks ago he was taken too the hospital but later removed too the residence of Mrs. Tripplett, from whom he was divorced at the June term of court. Tripplett was a plasterer by trade but of late had worked as a laborer. He was born in Missouri but had lived here for a number of years. He is survived by one son, William. The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at two-thirty. Rev. Ferribee in charge.

Obituary - Mrs. Edward Turpin
(Galesburg's Daily Mail, Wednesday, October 2, 1895, contributed by Janet Durst)

Mrs. Edward Turpin (colored) died at her home, 26 North Henderson, this morning after a long illness, aged 38 years. She was born in Galesburg the daughter of Mrs. M. A. Richardson. The mother died several years ago. She was a member of the Second Baptist church. Survivors are the husband, E. P. Turpin, three sisters, Mrs. Jerry Mason, Mrs. E. J. Skinner, Mrs. Ida Richardson, and two brothers, B. E. and F. W. Richardson.

Mrs. Rachel Upp
(Galesburg Evening Mail, Monday, July 6, 1925, pg. 10, contributed by Gayle from Kansasgayle1@wheatstate.com)

Abingdon - Mrs. Rachel Upp

Mrs. Rachel Upp passed away at her late residence, 103 North Jefferson street on Saturday evening at 6 o'clock.
Mrs. Upp had been in poor health for some time but had a stroke of paralysis two weeks ago from which she never fully recovered.
Funeral services will be held from the Congregational church Wednesday, July 8, at 2 o'clock. Interment will be in the Gilson cemetery. (Note: Rachel W. Curry was married too Henry T. Upp Nov. 10, 1867 in Highland Co., OH. She was born Dec. 10, 1843 in Huntingdon Co., PA, the daughter of James Curry and Hannah Armstrong. )

(The Bedford Times Republican, Bedford, IA, Thursday, June 06, 1929, Page 7, cols. 1-2, submitted by Linda Kestner)

Death Record of the County for past week...Bedford and Taylor Co. people who answered the last call. Work of Reaper...Something of the life History of Those Who Have Fallen Before the Scythe of Time.

Mrs. Jennie Vickery

Mrs. Jennie Vickery of New Market died last Friday night in the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. W. Campbell, in Rock Island, Ill. Funeral services were held in the Wetmore Funeral Home, Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. C. F. Smith, pastor of the Methodist church in New Market. Bedford chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, had charge of the ceremony in Fairview cemetery.

Jennie Barnard was born in Vermillion county, Indiana, Aug. 10, 1848. She was reared at Rio, Knox County, Ill., and there was married too Roger E. Vickery, Mar. 14, 1872. They resided at Elmwood, Ill., until 1881, when they moved too a farm in Dallas township in this county. They moved too Bedford when Mr. Vickery was elected sheriff 35 years ago, and returned too the farm in 1909. During the last two years Mrs. Vickery had been a resident of New Market. Mr. Vickery died January 05, 1927. Surviving are Roy E. Vickery of Grand Junction, Colo., son; Mrs. Nell Waterman, who came from Minneapolis three years ago too remain with her parents, Mrs. Ralph Burgess of Minneapolis, Mrs. M. W. Campbell of Rock Island, and Mrs. Oren Harris of San Bernardino, Calif, daughters. There are six grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Mrs. Vickery was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was active in work of the Woman's Relief Corps, Mr. Vickery having served in the Civil war in the Peoria battery of Illinois artillery.

RAPATEE
(London Times, London Mills, Illinois, April 27, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)

On April 5th Alex Taylor fell off the new barn at James Young’s. He was paralyzed and while having the use of his mental faculties could not even feed himself and after two weeks of suffering he died, Friday, April 20. The funeral was held in Oakland school house at 10 a. m. Sunday, April 22, 1900. Rev Snedaker of Fairview in charge. Interment in Uniontown cemetery.

MIDDLEGROVE

Alex Taylor died at his home on the Dikeman place, Friday. Funeral services at the Pepperville school house, Sunday. The remains were interred in the Uniontown cemetery. Mr. Taylor was working on a barn for Mr. Young when the accident occurred which caused his death. He was on a scaffold about eight feet high, falling backward on his head and shoulders causing paralysis from the chest down.

OBITUARY - Mrs. Rachel Upp
(Galesburg's Weekly Mail, Jan. 14, 1904, submitted by Todd Walter)

Victoria: Mrs. Rachel Upp of Victoria died this morning at her home of heart trouble. She was born in New York in 1832 and has lived in Victoria for nearly 50 years. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Emma Hedstrom and Mrs. John Van Buren, both of Victoria, and a sister, Mrs. Maria Johnson of Galesburg. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 11 o'clock from the Methodist church.

Obituary of Mrs. Nancy Wilkin
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, October 25, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)

Maquon - Death has come again into our midst and claimed another soul who has traveled life's uneven path 76 years, in the form of Mrs. Nancy Wilkin, beloved wife of James Wilkin. For 58 years this couple had lived together in peace and contentment, sharing the sorrows and joys of the world alike. Mrs. Wilkins had been in ailing health for some time, and death relieved her of her great suffering Sunday evening, October 21. The funeral services were held at the Housh Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. N. G. Clark, after which the remains were interred in the Simkins Cemetery. There survive her, her aged husband and two sons, John F. of London Mills and Lycurgus of this place.

Obituary of infant of Chauncey D. Woolsey
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, October 25, 1900, submitted by Todd Walter)

Maquon - The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey D. Woolsey died at the home of it's parents, west of Maquon, Monday, October 22, aged six weeks. Mr. Woolsey was in LaPorte, Texas, and the funeral service will not be held until his return, which is expected today (Thursday).

Obituary of Miss Emma Wood
(Galesburg Weekly Republican Register, January 7, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)

WATAGA - The funeral services of Miss Emma Wood were held in the Congregational church at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 2. Rev. Mr. Bedford, assisted by Rev. Mr. Smith, conducted the services. A large number of friends and relatives from Galesburg were present.

Obituary of John Wolf
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, Dec 14, 1899, submitted by Todd Walter)

MAQUON - John Wolf who has been in and out of Maquon during the last fifteen years died Saturday of consumption. He was standing in the restaurant of Tom Longwell's when he was taken with a hemorrhage. He immediately left there and went too the drug store where he lived but a few moments. He had been very poorly all fall but kept up too the very last. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. D.T. Wilson The circumstances connected with his death were quite sad. The deceased had no relatives or near ones present too administer too his wants in his last days. However he had many friends who were kind too him, showed him kindly respect and gave him a nice Christian burial. The funeral services were largely attended.

Obituary of Mrs. Aaron Wier
(Galesburg Weekly Mail, July 14, 1904, submitted by Todd Walter)

MAQUON - The remains of Mrs. Aaron Wier, which were buried thirty years ago in the Cook grave yard, were exhumed this week and placed beside her husband in the Maquon cemetery

Obituary of Mrs. Genie West
(Galesburg Gazette, May 27, 1904, submitted by Todd Walter)

Mrs. Genie West died at her home three or four miles west of Maquon, Saturday morning, May 21, 1904. She was the daughter of Mike Smith and wife of Ned Smith. She was the mother of three children, two daughters and a son, the older daughter preceded her mother too the better land about two years ago. The funeral service was held at the home Monday at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.T. McKillip. She was a consistent Christian woman and loved by very many warm friends. Her remains were laid too rest in the Simkins cemetery.

Obituary - Mrs. Catherine Wallace
(Quincy's Daily Herald, June 6, 1904, contributed by Frank Conners)

Death Ended Her Suffering
Passing Away of Mrs. Catherine Wallace
Died Last Night After Lingering Illness From Asthma and Dropsy, Was Married
Three Times and Survived All of Husbands

Mrs. Catherine Wallace, nee McKee, died at 9 o'clock last night at the house of her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Gray of 213 State street. A combination of asthma and dropsy was responsible for her taking off. She had been in declining health for upwards of a year, and at three different times underwent treatment at the two local hospitals.

The deceased had resided in Quincy off and on for twenty-four years or thereabouts. Several years ago she went too Parsons, Kan., where she visited at the home of a son and six months or so later she proceeded too San Francisco, Cal., where she has another son located. She remained in San Francisco about two years, thence returned too Parsons and subsequently too Quincy. For the past seven months ever since her return, she has been making her home with Mrs. Gray.

Mrs. Wallace was married three times and outlived all of her husbands. Her first helpmeet was James Howey[James was her son, William M was her first husband]; the second a Mr. Chamberlain and the third, a Mr. Wallace. She is survived by five children, three sons and two daughters, all of whom were born by the first marriage. The children are Mrs. Gray, at whose home she passed away; Mrs. Ella Garrick of Chicago; Edward Howey of Atika, Kansas; Quinby Howey of Parsons, Kansas and William Howey of San Francisco. She also leaves three sisters and two brothers: Mrs. Jane Tate and Dr. Lucinda Howey, both of Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. Sarah Vance of Little Rock, Ark.; Edward R. McKee of Memphis, Mo., and Ellick McKee, whose present whereabouts are unknown too Mrs. Gray.

E. R. McKee of Memphis, who is a circuit judge there, was summoned too this city by his sister's death, but was obliged too go too Edina today too adjourn court. He will be back this evening and take the remains too Hendersonville. The body will be laid away at Hendersonville Rice-Blue cemetery], which is a village near Galesburg, in a grave alongside the resting place of the first husband. The other two spouses are buried in this city.

Obituary of Mrs. Mary Ann Whalen
(Galesburg's Register-Mail, February ?, 1960, contributed by Helen Anderson)

Mrs. Mary Ann (Polly) Whalen, 91, of 219 S. Chambers St., died Saturday at 1:30 p. m. at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville.
Funeral rites will be held Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. in the First and Puckett Funeral Home, where friends may call tonight. Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Whalen had been ill four years. She was born May 17, 1868, in Colchester, and lived in Galesburg 28 years. She was married too Patrick Whalen in 1890 in Mystic, Iowa, and he died in 1928.
She was a member of the Mystic Christian Church, and Women's Relief Corps.
Survivors are a son Harry of Galesburg; two daughters, Mrs. George (Lera) Lawton, Avon, and Mrs. E. C. (Doris) McCants, Galesburg; three brothers, Ed Booth, Rivergrove, Weaver and Tom Booth, of Mystic; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.

Obituary of Harry W. Whalin
(Galesburg's Register-Mail, February ?, 1982, contributed by Helen Anderson)

GALESBURG - Harry W. Whalin, 85, 203 Day St., died today at 2:39 a.m. at Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
He was born in Mystic, Iowa, March 15, 1896. He married Marvel Moorman in Centerville, Iowa, June 6, 1921. She died in 1978.
Surviving are one daughter, Betty Botruff of Galesburg; five grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was a Burlington-Northern Railroad conductor for 31 years, retiring in 1961. He was a member of First Christian Church, Alpha Lodge 155 and the United Transportation Union.
Funeral will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call Sunday from 7 too 8:30 p.m. at the chapel. Masonic services are at 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made too the First Christian Church or Helen and Mead's Retiree Hotel, the family said.

Obituary of Mrs. Harry M. Whalin
(Galesburg's Register-Mail, January ?, 1978, contributed by Helen Anderson)

Mrs. Harry (Marvel) Whalin, 74, of 203 Day St., died Thursday, at 4:l0 p.m. at Cottage Hospital.
The former Marvel Moorman was born May 30, 1903 in Mystic, Iowa, and married Harry Whalin on June 6, 1921 in Centerville, Iowa.
He survives with a daughter, Mrs. Russell (Betty) Botruff, Galesburg; two brothers, Willard Whalin, Barstow, Calif., and Dean Whalin, Rockford; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Decker, Rockford; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Whalin was a member of the First Christian Church and the Eagles Auxiliary.
Funeral service will be Monday at 3 p.m. at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel where friends may call Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. An Eagles Auxiliary service will be conducted at 7:30. Rev. J. T. Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made too the American Cancer Society or too the church, the family said.

Last Services Held Sunday

Impressive Funeral for the Late Richard Worthington at the Residence.
(Galesburg's Daily Republican-Register, Mon. eve., June 27, 1910, contributed by Janet Durst)

The funeral services of the late Richard Worthington were held at the family residence, 1064 North Academy Street, at three p.m. Sunday. The house was filled with kindly, sympathizing friends. The casket was covered with beautiful floral offerings, many lovely bouquets were scattered about the room and surrounding the casket on the floor, proving the esteem in which the deceased was held by neighbors and friends. Rev. Moore of the A. M. E. church had charge of the services. He read appropriate scriptural selections, and pronounced a touching eulogy upon the merits and christian life of the deceased, lauding him as a citizen and soldier, as a friend sincere in his friendships, having lived a life free from all harm, a credit too his race and the community.
A large squad of the comrades of Post 45 G. A. R. were present, and after the ritualistic services of the G. A. R. were rendered in the home, Commander C. E. Lanstrum officiating assisted by the comrades. "Asleep in Jesus," "Amazing Grace" and "No Night There" were rendered by Mrs. L. C. Carter, Mrs. Balder, L. C. Carter, Jr., and Harold Carter, with Mrs. S. Hazel as organist. The pall bearers were Jessie Hazel, George McAtee, James Raney, J. Johnson, W. Davis, and S. Harper, all members of Post 45.
From a distance were Mrs. Rhoda Shaw of Peoria, a sister of Mrs. Worthington, and Dr. A. L. Herron, of Milwaukee, an intimate friend of the deceased. [Mr. Worthington was buried in Hope Cemetery in Galesburg. ]

Obituary - J. H. Washington
(Galesburg's Daily-Mail, Wednesday, October 2, 1895, contributed by Jan Durst)

J. H. Washington (colored) died this morning at the home of Matt Searles, 313 West First, aged 70 years. He had been sick a long time with a complication of diseases. He had been a resident of this city for many years, and cook at the Depot dining hall. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and members had charge of the funeral. One daughter survives him, his wife died several years ago.

Obituary - Mrs. Walker
(Galesburg's Daily-Mail, Thursday, March 28, 1895, contributed by Jan Durst)

Mrs. Walker, mother of Mrs. W. Y. Fuld, died at the home of the latter, 7 Public Square, this morning after a long and painful illness. It was about two months ago she fell and dislocated her hip and since on the decline being aged 80 years. She was one of the oldest residents of this city, having come here fifty years ago. She was the wife of Timothy Walker, one of the first city marshals. He died nearly 30 years ago. She was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral will be Saturday from the church.

Obituary
(Galesburg's Evening Mail, March 13, 1922, contributed by Janet Durst)

Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Wilkins of East Galesburg were held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was in Linwood cemetery.

Daniel Williams ( 1782 CT - 22 DEC 1842 IL )
(published in JAN 1843 - unknown newspaper or periodical, cut out & pasted into the Williams family Bible, now in possession (2003) of Richard Williams BURKE of St. Louis, Mo., courtesy of Dan Rathbun, submitted by Pat Thomas)

"In Galesburg, Knox county, Ill. on the 22d ult., of inflammation of the lungs, Mr. DANIEL WILLIAMS, in the 60th year of his age. *handwritten "1842"*
Mr. Williams was born in Connecticut, and came with his father, deacon Asahel Williams, too Exeter, Otsego county, N.Y., who is supposed still too reside there at the advanced age of nearly 90 years. Mr. Williams married Miss Martha Morse, of Burlington, Otsego county, N. York, and soon after removed too the town of Russia, Herkimer county, then a new country, where he continued too reside until he came too Illinois in the summer of 1839. Mr. Williams was distinguished for sound judgment and independence of mind. By his enterprise, industry, and frugal habits, he arose too comparative wealth; and his upright and moral deportment secured for him general respect and confidence.
Though not until recently a professor of religion, he always maintained a high regard for religious institutions, took a lively
interest in sustaining a preached gospel in his town, and made his home the home of ministers and religious people. The influence of his early education was shown, not only in these respects, but also in the fact that he was often the subject of religious impressions. But it was not till the year 1840 in a revival in Galesburg, that he truly embraced the Savior as he thought, and came out on the side of the Lord. He soon after united with the visible church, erected the family alter, and walked in the ordinances of the Lord. For the last year his firm health and vigorous constitution had been somewhat impaired by an affliction of the lungs. He attended very assiduously upon his daughter, Mrs. Gale, during her illness, and for the last two nights she was with us he took no rest. Mrs. Gale died about six o'clock on Sabbath evening, Dec. 11th. After her death he returned with Mrs. Williams too his home under deep affliction. During the night he was seized with a chill, which was soon followed by signs of delirium. His disease proved too be an inflammation of the lungs, which no remedies could remove. He was apprehensive from the commencement, that it would be his last sickness, and he made arrangement of his worldly affairs accordingly.--
His mind was composed in view of death; and as the world receded, and his eyes rested more steadfastly upon the realities of the future, the manifestations of his faith and hope were more interesting. The glories of the Savior, and the spiritual interests of others, occupied both his lucid and wandering moments during the last hours of his life.
For the righteous who thus die in hope, we need not mourn; but the loss of surviving friends is a demand upon our sympathy and prayers. In this case especially will this demand, in behalf of the aged and infirm widow and a little grand-daughter, who remain too occupy that house alone, after two such bereavements, not fail too be appreciated by their numerous christian friends.-- [Communicated.]"

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[* Notes by Dan Rathbun, transcriber, June 2003 ]

* the abbrev. "ult." for ultimo [from Latin - ultimus "last"] ultimo defined as: "in the month preceding the current one" (Webster's Dictionary)

* the "little grand-daughter" refers too Martha Williams COON, dau of Dr. David COON Jr (b 1802 died 29 JAN 1834 Russia NY) & Esther (WILLIAMS) COON-GALE (d 11 DEC 1842 Galesburg, IL). Martha was born at Russia, Herkimer Co., NY circa 1832; living in 1880 census at Chicago, Cook Co., IL [Film T9-199, pg 281B] Martha Williams COON married 13 JUN 1857 at Galesburg, IL too Thomas Scott PHILLIPS, b Phillipsburg, Orange Co., NY on 14 SEP 1823; and he died at Chicago, IL on 21 APR 1886. He was son of William & Sarah (EVERTSON) PHILLIPS. Martha & Thomas had 2 daus in their home in 1880 census, viz: Harriet G., b IL 1862/63; Bertha, b IL 1870/71.

* Daniel WILLIAMS, of whom is the subject of the above obituary, is found in the US Federal Census at Russia, Herkimer Co., NY for the years, 1810, 1820, 1830. He removed too Galesburg, Knox Co., IL in 1839 and found in the US Federal census there for the year 1840. His widowed daughter Esther and her daughter Martha Williams COON went with him & his wife Martha (MORSE) too Galesburg. Esther married there (2nd) too Rev. George Washington GALE (as his 2nd wife) 14 SEP 1840. George & Esther had 1 son, Henry Williams GALE, b 1841 d 1842.

* Daniel WILLIAMS - family group
Daniel, b. __ ___ 1782 in/near Lebanon, New London Co., CT
son of Asahel WILLIAMS & Esther DEWEY.
married __ ___ 180_, Burlington, Otsego Co., NY, too
Martha MORSE, b. __ ___ 1785, Preston, New London Co., CT
dau of ?? STEPHEN MORSE & Lydia BROWN ??
Daniel & Martha WILLIAMS rem too Russia, Herkimer Co., NY
and had:

i. Esther WILLIAMS, b. Russia, NY, 8 DEC 1809
m(1): David COON Jr., M.D. m(2) Rev. George W. GALE
ii. Sherman WILLIAMS, b. Russia, NY, 15 APR 1811
d. Lincoln, Dallas Co., IA, 6 JUN 1885; bur Galesburg, IL
died at home of son Daniel S. & "Belle" (MOTT) WILLIAMS
m. North Stonington, New London Co., CT, 18 OCT 1831
too Sarah Manwaring BRADLEY (6 MAY 1807-12 MAR 1888)
iii. Ann WILLIAMS, b. & d. Russia, NY (aged 18 months)
iv. Mary Ann WILLIAMS, b. Russia, NY, __ JUN 1818
died at Russia, NY, __ JUN 1832

1842 DEC 22 - Daniel WILLIAMS died at Galesburg, Knox Co., IL
1849 MAR 1 - Martha (MORSE) WILLIAMS died at Galesburg, IL

Merwin Webber
(unknown newspaper and date, contributed by Sandy MacDonald)

Yates City – Merwin C. Webber, 69 of Yates City, died Thursday at Cottage Hospital in Galesburg. He was born June 2, 1893 in Monica, a son of Henry and Susan Shane Webber. He married Lela Kay, March 27, 1912.

Surviving are his wife; two children, Mrs. Charlotte Bingamon of Peoria and Ronald Webber of Yates City; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother Orville of Santa Fe, N.M.; and a sister Miss Edith Webber of Pontiac.

Mr. Webber had lived at his Yates City Home for 50 years. He was a member of Yates City Methodist Church. He was a past master of Masonic Lodge No. 448 here, a member of Royal Arch Masons No. 98 and past patron of Yates City Eastern Star Chapter 256. He was Salem Township supervisor for 16 years.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Patterson Funeral Home in Elmwood. Burial will be in Yates City Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Saturday. Masonic services will be help there at 8:00 p.m. Saturday.

DEATH OF EDWARD J. WYMAN
(Galesburg's Register-Mail, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1903, contributed by Mike Osler)

A Prominent Citizen of Persifer Township is Dead -- Was Long a Supervisor.

News was received here today of the death of Edward J. Wyman [Feb. 3, 1903], a prominent farmer in Persifer township and having an extensive acquaintance in the northland. Mr. Wyman was seventy years old. He was born in Vinton county, Ohio, January 10th, 1833, and was the son of Arthur and Anna Salts Wyman. The parents settled in Persifer township in 1853, where Mr. Wyman has since lived. He was married in 1858 too Susan E. Bradford. Mr. Wyman served as supervisor from this township for seven years, and at various times was constable, assessor, collector, and township treasurer. He was a member of the United Brethren church.

Obituary - JOHN WYMAN
(Galesburg's Republican, Jan. 7, 1904, contributed by Mike Osler)

WYMAN-JOHN, one of the old and respected residents of Persifer Twp., died last Sunday [Jan. 3, 1904]. Last summer he met with an accident that produced a paralyzed shoulder and he began from that time too decline. He was aged 72 years and lived in the township for 50 or more years. He acquired a large property. He left a wife and six children. Funeral was held last Thursday afternoon in Maxey Chapel. Rev. Rist of Gilson in charge. Burial in Westfall Cemetery.

Obituary - Mrs. Eliza Walter
(Ulysses Dispatch, Ulysses, Nebraska, Feb. 28, 1900, pg. 3, submitted by Todd Walter)

Mrs. Eliza Walter was born in Knox county, Illinois, on the 9th day of Feb., 1837, and was married too B.S. Walter, her now bereaved husband, on the 2nd day of Feb., 1853. Too this union there was born nine children, two of whom died in early life. She moved with her husband and family too Butler county, Neb. in the fall of 1882, and resided on the same farm where the family now live, till the spring of 1887 when they moved too Colorado, remaining there until the fall of 1897, when they came back too the present home. Mrs. Walter was at the time of her death, 63 years and 5 days old. Her maiden name was Darnell. Three of her brothers have preceded her too the worlds beyond. William Darnell died at the age of 58, Joseph at the age of 67, and James at the age of 65 years, and one girl died in infancy. The other brothers and sisters are still living, Sumner and Mrs. McKee in Butler county and the others in different parts of the U.S. Her own children resides, two in David City, one in Denver, Col., and one near her home, and the remaining three are at home. Mrs. Walter was a good wife, a kind mother and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and seven children and a host of friends too mourn her loss. She was only ill about nine hours. Among some words spoken after she was taken sick were these: "I am going too heaven; I want him too come too."
Funeral services were held at the home of the deceased on Sunday at 10 o'clock, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, by W. A. Baldwin of the Ulysses Christian church, after which the body was taken too the David City cemetery for interment.

Obituary - Bowater S. Walter
(People's Banner, David City, Nebraska, May 8, 1919, pg. 1, submitted by Todd Walter)

Bowater S. Walter died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. James Clark, on Tuesday, April 29, at 5:30 p.m. Afflicted with heart trouble for some time, which caused his demise, and illness since January so serious that he was confined too his bed. At the mature age of 88 years, 7 months and 16 days, after a life of varied experiences, a life profitably spent, he passed on and his remains were laid too rest beside the grave of his wife who had preceded him some nineteen years ago. Birthplace of Mr. Walter was in Harlan (sic, Highland) county, Ohio, but while still a youth he moved with his parents too Illinois. It was here he grew too manhood and his marriage too Miss Darnell took place in Knox county, Illinois. H was a veteran of the civil war, a member of the 86th Illinois Infantry and after a few months service received injuries which rendered him unfit for further service and were of such permanent character as too prove a hindrance throughout his life.
Mr. Walter during his early life was a member of the Masonic Order. Coming too David City from Illinois at an early date, 1882, since which time with the exception of a few years spent on homestead land in Colorado, he had made this city and Ulysses his home. Since the death of his companion he had lived with his children in David City and Ulysses the last two years being spent in the Clark home.
The surviving children are Mrs. James Clark, Mrs. Louis Peschek, and Fred Walter of David City, William Walter of Denver, Colorado, Charles Walter of Los Aminos, Colorado, and J. W. Walter of Fort Collins, Colorado. A daughter, Mrs. Peter Benson died two years ago, and two children died in infancy. Nineteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren are living. And one brother Mr. Carey Walter, resides in Neosha, Missouri.
The funeral services were held on last Thursday afternoon, May 1, at 3:30 o'clock at the residence of James Clark. W. H. Thompson, pastor of the Christian church, conducted the services and a quartet composed of Guy Walling, Hugo Hahn and Mrs. Frank Sellhern and Miss Anna Eller gave the selections, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me", "Abide With Me", and "Rock of Ages" with Miss Phoebe Walden, organist.
The pallbearers were Joe Lichliter, Ike West, C. E. Bennison, Ed McCracken, John Slegger, Hamp J. Hall. Interment was in David City cemetery. (He was Bowater Sumner Walter a son of John W. and Hannah Sumner Walter)

Obituary - Carey Walter
(Neosho News, Neosho, Missouri, Sat. Aug. 2, 1919, submitted by Todd Walter)

Carey Walter, aged 83 years, died at 5 p.m. yesterday at his home, corner of McCord and High Streets. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o’clock and the remains too be taken too the old home of the family at David City, Nebraska, for interment. Deceased has been in poor health for several years and for the past few months had been confined too bed.

(People's Banner, David City, Butler Co., Nebraska, Thursday, August 7, 1919, submitted by Todd Walter)

The body of R. C. Walters was brought here Monday night for burial in the David City cemetery. In the early days of David City R. C. Walters was a familiar figure here and was well known. About twelve years ago the family moved from here too University Place and from there too Neosho, Missouri where they have lived for the past seven years. Mr. Walters had been in poor health for a long time. At the time of his death he was 83 years of age.

The remains were accompanied here by his wife, Mr. and Mrs. C. I. J. Barker and two sons Kay and Don. Funeral services were held from the Coe funeral parlors Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Richards of the Congregational Church.

Besides his wife and daughter, Mrs. Barker, he leaves several nephews and nieces, several of whom live in or near David City. (He was Richeson Carey Walter born near Maquon too John W. and Hannah Sumner Walter)

Obituary - Mrs. Polly Ann Walters
(People's Banner, David City, Butler Co. Nebraska, Thurs., Apr. 7, 1927, submitted by Todd Walter)

Mrs. Polly Ann Walters was born in Ohio, June 19th, 1838 and died at Neosho, Missouri, March 29, 1927 aged 88 years, 9 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage too R. C. Walter and too this union was born two children, one son and one daughter. Mr. Walter and the son preceded Mrs. Walters by a few years too the other world. The daughter, Mrs. Elvira Barker remains too mourn her mother’s death. There are also three grandsons and four great grandchildren.
Deceased has been a member of the M. E. church all her life, uniting in David City in 1888.
The body, accompanied by Mrs. Barker was brought too David City and funeral services were conducted from McVay’s funeral parlors on Friday, April 1st at 2:30.
Burial was by the side of the deceased husband in the David City cemetery. (She was Polly Ann Hall)

LYMAN WALTER LAID TOO REST
(Maquon Tomahawk, Maquon, Illinois, Jun. 7, 1928, vol. 25 #23, submitted by Todd Walter)

DEATH CALLED HIM THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 31, AT OLD HOMESTEAD

Lyman Walter, oldest son of T. R. and Sarah J. Walter was born at the Walter homestead, three miles south of Maquon on November 9, 1862. Here in companionship of his brothers and sisters, he grew too manhood.
On December 19, 1888 he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Boynton. Three sons, Percy L., Cyrus D., and Carlton L., came too brighten this home.
His entire life was spent in the vicinity in which he was born except one year spent in Minnesota, he, with Bess and the boys settled on the old homestead where the remainder of his life was spent.
During his long illness he had the untiring love and devotion of his ever faithful wife, and devoted sons. Nothing that loving hands and faithful hearts could do was left undone, but on Thursday evening, May 31, he quietly fell asleep. Too mourn his passing, he leaves besides the widow and sons, two brothers, Ulysses of Maquon, Bert of Knoxville and three sisters, Mrs Vianna Adams of Peoria, Nora and Laura Walter of Galesburg and a host of other relatives and friends. He lived for those who loved him.
His first and every thought was for his wife and boys. His home was his sanctuary. He was a loyal neighbor, a true friend, a manly man. With us he leaves a very beautiful memory.
Funeral services for Lyman T. Walter were held at the home, south of town, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The home was filled with sorrowing relatives and friends too pay their last tribute of respect too the deceased.
The services were in charge of the Rev. Ira E. Moats, who spoke words of comfort too the bereaved ones.
Many beautiful floral tributes were in evidence. Casket bearers were: H. I. Epley, D.S. Hartsook, F. C. Bearmore, Elmer
Dalton, M. A. Houfburg, and Wilbur Dalton.
Burial was made in the family lot in the Maquon cemetery.
Among those too attend the services from a distance were Mrs. Viana Adams of Peoria; the Misses Nora and Laura Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Woolsey, Mrs. Carson Woolsey of Galesburg, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Shearer, Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Thurman, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shearer and daughters, Elma, Georgia, and Doris, E. V. Stevenson, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Walter of Knoxville; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Brockelhurst of Yates City, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Kinser and daughter, Dorothy, of Peoria.

Oct. 21, 1941
Galesburg Register Mail
Mrs. Anna Welliver, daughter of Olof and Christina (maiden name Hawkinson) Olson, natives of Sweden, was born in Knoxville, March 18, 1859. Later the family moved to North Henderson and later to Aledo where she married James Buchanan Welliver on July 28, 1880.

Anna resided at 81 Bandy Street at the time of her death but passed away in Galesburg Cottage Hospital.
Husband James B. Welliver passed away in 1927. Both are buried in the Welliver family plot located in Mt. Vernon Cemetery, once called Mann Cemetery located in North Henderson, Mercer Co., Illinois. submitted by my good friend Kathy Price.

Rapatee, March 15
Miss Mary Catherine Woods
(Unknown newspaper, March, 1939, submitted by Todd Walter)
Funeral Services for Miss Mary Catherine Woods, 77, who died at her home here March 9, were held in the home Sunday afternoon..... Mary Catherine Woods, only daughter of Tobias and Mary Henderson Woods, was born May 23, 1861, in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania. She was the seventh child of a family of nine children, all having preceded her in death. She came too Illinois with her parents and brothers in 1867, and settled on a farm near Maquon. In March 1892, they moved too Rapatee, where her brother took charge of the grain elevator.

MRS. WESTERGREEN CALLED BY DEATH

(Special to the Republican-Register).
Victoria, Ill., Nov. 20 [1916]-Mrs. Swan Westergreen passed away Saturday morning at her home eight miles southwest of Victoria after a lingering illness.
Mrs. Westergreen, who was 74 years of age, was one of the old residents of that vicinity and her death will be sad news to her many friends. She was well known in that vicinity, having been a resident of Copley township for many years. She leaves to mourn her death five children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Miss Nellie Westergreen, a daughter, has taken care of her during her illness.

Funeral services will he held on Tuesday afternoon at the Maxey church at two o'clock and will be in charge of Rev. A. J. Strandell, of Bethel church, Victoria. He will be assisted by Rev. John T. Killip of the M.E. church. Interment will be at the Westfall cemetery.

**According to the Alfta Parish Records, Betsy Moberg was
born 30 July 1843 in Alfta. She had a sister,also named Brita (Betsy), who was born 6 July 1842 at Alfta, but died 10 September 1842 at Alfta.**