1880 Marshall County Illinois Obituaries and Death Notices

TAKEN FROM THE HENRY REPUBICAN

January 1, 1880

Died in Steuben township, Dec. 13, of diphtheria, Grant H. Crompton, 14.

At Peoria, Dec. 25, after a brief illness, Alonzo Parmerter, about 38, formerly of Henry.

William Barret of Wenona was recently killed while in the employ of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. He was buried at Wenona on Sunday week.

At Pekin, Jan. 3, John O’Hara, 40, brother to Thomas O’Hara of this city.

At Camp Grove, Nov. 17, at the residence of S. A. Clark, his mother, Mrs. Hannah Clark, 69.

At Unionville, Mo., Jan. 3, Mrs. Hattie, 23, wife of Keith Gray, and daughter of Elder W. R. Stowe.

January 8, 1880

At Sparland, Jan. 1, of cerebral hemorrhage, after an illness of nine days, Samuel B. Wollard, 50.

Samuel B. Wollard
The deceased, S. B. Wollard, was buried at Sparland on Saturday. He was born at Fredericksburg, Va., and at the age of 14, removed with his parents to Muskingum county, Ohio, where he continued to reside until 1872, when he removed to Sparland. He was married to Margaret Henslee of Licking county, Ohio, February 13, 1845, who survives him, as also his three children, William S. Wollard, Esq., of Lacon, Mrs. Edmund Stredder of Ellsworth county, Kansas and Mrs. John Doran of Whitefield. For several years (missing remainder).

January 8, 1880

Died in this city, January 5, at the residence of Theodore Smith, a son-in-law, suddenly, Clarrissa, 63, wife of William G. Barnes.

Mrs. W. G. Barnes
Death came suddenly at the residence of Theodore Smith, on Monday morning the summons coming upon Mrs. Smith’s mother, Mrs. Clarrissa Barnes. She had been ailing slightly for several days, but able to be about the house, a part of the time. She was about to rise that morning, when she fell over back on to the pillow; her husband called Mrs. Smith who had just left the room, who came running in, just in time to find her breathing her last. A doctor was summoned whose medical opinion was heart disease. Mrs. Barnes’s native place was Bradford county, Penn., where she married W. G. Barnes in 1836. Has resided in Illinois about 24 years. Their family circle consisted of eight children. Mrs. Theodore Smith and Mrs. Charles G. Smith reside in this city; Mrs. Cyrus Brown and Arthur Barnes are residents of Whitefield; Mrs. Wm. Hailey and Mrs. Dennis Byrnes reside in Kansas. The remains of the other two lie in the church yard in Whitefield, beside which the mother was interred Tuesday afternoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. David, a short service at the house at 9 a. m., Tuesday; a full service at the Center M. E. church in Whitefield at 1 p. m., in which and the interment took place.  We mourn with the friends in their sudden bereavement, in the loss of one of the best of mothers. The aged husband, a cripple, will mourn greatly the loss of an affectionate wife, upon whom he leaned for counsel, car and comfort during his declining days. It is a sad loss to all. Death is mysterious, and let us heed its lessons to be also ready.

Asa Whitney

January 1, 1880

Died in Chicago, Dec. 30, of typhoid pneumonia, Asa, 28, son of John Whitney of this city. Funeral today at 11 a.m. at the family residence.

Taken From the Henry Republican
January 8, 1880

The subject of this notice was the only son of John Whitney, and was born in Fulton county, in this state, June 10, 1851.  The family left the farm and came to henry in the spring of 1859, and after residing in the city several years, removed to their farm adjoining the corporation, where they have since resided. Asa remained at home, working the farm with his father until about the time he was 21, when (March 18, 1872) he secured a situation the store of Pool & Jones, and remained with that firm until January 20, 1875, when being offered a situation in one of the departments of the establishment of Field, Leiter & Co., Chicago, accepted it and remained with that firm until his death which occurred on the 30th ultimo.  The sickness which culminated in his death was of about three weeks duration, commencing in a bilious attack, soon merging into typhoid pneumonia; and although he had the attendance of three of Chicago's skillful physicians, and the care which only an anxious mother and sister know how to bestow, besides numerous friends untiring in their attention and anxiety for his recovery; all were baffled, and death secured him ats its victim.

A few hours before his death, realizing that his end was near, he called his mother, sister and brother-in-law (J. L. Saxton) to his bedside, and with a happy smile, brightening up his face, kissed them good bye, and then naming his many relatives in Henry by nema, sent to each one the same message of remembrance and love. Then after bidding the other faithful attendants and friends farewell, and expressing his willingness to die, and his hope of entering a better world, he asked that his favorite hymn be sung: "Nearer My God to Thee, Nearer to Thee." himself joining in the singing.  One who was present speaks of it as the most affecting scene he ever witnessed.

His body was incased in a beautiful casket and brought home to the family residence, from whence, on January 1st, it was taken to our cemetery, and laid beside his little sister Nellie, who had preceded him some eight years to the "Home of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign."  The remains were accompanied home by a former roommate (Mr. Smith), himself also a cerk in the employ of Field, Leiter & Co., and the esteem in which the deceased was held by his employers is shown by their paying the expenses of this representative of their house, whilst on the sad errand of burying his friend and their faithful clerk. .......... His funeral was largely attended and a very appropriate discourse was preached by the Rev. J. J. Bunnell, pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city. ......

January 15, 1880
Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in Henry township, of diphtheria, Jan. 10, Daffie Dille, 12 years, 8 months, and Jan. 11, Fanny Rebecca, 5 years 3 months, children of William C. and Malinda Guyer.

The Guyer Children

One of the saddest events of the new year was the burial at one time, of two little girls from the family of Mr. W. C. Guyer, on Monday last. Both were stricken with diphtheria on Monday of last week, and though everything was done that love and affection could suggest, by the family and friends for their recovery, in less than one short week both died, one on Saturday and the other on Sunday. Two coffins were provided, but both were consigned to the same grave, the pit being made wide enough to receive both side by side. Rev. Mr. David conducted the funeral, which was solemn and sad, his remarks however being of a comforting character to the mourning family and sympathing assemblage. A son is still quite ill with the same disease, but is getting along comfortably. All but one of the family have had the disease, but have recovered, except the little girls. The interment took place in the new cemetery, the fearful muddy roads prevented them being taken to Sugar Grove cemetery, Whitefield, where other family friends are interred. The affliction is keenly felt by the family, who have the profound condolence and sympathy of the entire community.

At Lacon, Jan. 6, of lung fever, James Fay, shoemaker, 65.

Taken from the Henry Republican

At Chillicothe, Dec. 26, of old age, Eliza, 77, wife of the late Norman Fenn of Lacon.

Mrs. Norman Fenn, one of the early settlers of Lacon, died of feebleness and old age, at the residence of a Mrs. Elizabeth Moffitt, an old friend at Chillicothe, recently, werhe she had gone to spend the winter. Her remains were interred at Lacon. She was the last of the old settlers of that name, highly loved and esteemed, and has gone home to reap the reward of a long and worthy life.

January 22, 1880
Taken from the Henry Republican

Died in Henry township, Jan. 20, of diptheria, Ida M., 6 yrs 9 mos 23 days, daughter of William C. and Malinda Guyer, the third girl removed by death by this disease within two weeks.

Young Ida, the third and only remaining daughter of Mr. W. C. Guyer, the milkman, was removed by that terrible scourge diphtheria on Tuesday last, the three daughters dying within ten days. Medical skill and counsel, and everything that could seemingly be applied, could not arrest the disease, and when aggravated by an attack of croup, rendered her case still more alarming, and finally shut out life entirely. One son has recovered and a second one is getting along and is probably out of danger. There is deep sympathy for the family in this critical and afflictive dispensation upon them. The funeral of the last child was held yesterday afternoon, Rev. C. David conducting the services at the house. The attendance was large.

January 22, 1880

Taken from the Henry Republican

Died in Hopewell township, Jan. 11, of consumption, Mrs. William Boys, 71. A resident of Marshall county over 45 years.

Mrs. Wm. Boys died at her home in Hopewell, on Sunday last of consumption from which she has suffered for many years. She was 71 years of age. Was one of the old settlers of Marshall county, having lived here for over 45 years. She was buried at the Russell graveyard, and considering the weather, the attendance was very large. The services were conducted by Rev. Burns of Phelps Chapel. - Democrat.

January 22, 1880
Taken from the Henry Republican

Old man William White, who settled on Sandy Creek over 35 years ago and who went south some four or five years since, died early this winter at his home in North Carolina. He was over 80 when he left here and some time after moving to Carolina, he married a wife of 65 years of age. When he died he was within a few days of 85 years of age. He has no relatives hereabouts that we know of, but a large list of acquaintances among the older residents of the county - Lacon Democrat.

January 29, 1880

At Cleveland, Ohio, Jan. 22, of inflammatory rheumatism, Fannie, 19, daughter of T. P. Spencer, Esq. and cousin of J. S. and Geo. Burt, Jr. of this city.

February 5, 1880
Taken from the Henry Republican

Died in this city, Feb. 4, of typhoid pneumonia Ephraim Vogelsang, 21 years 10 months 26 days. -- Funeral at the house, corner of Edmond and North streets, on Saturday, at 10 a.m. Rev. J. S. Glendenning will officiate.

Death of Ephraim Vogelsang

The sad duty devolves upon us this week to record the death of Ephriam Vogelsang, that took place last night about nine o'clock, following an illness of only six day's duration. On Tuesday of last week he attended, in his usual health, the lecture of Miss Willard, and receiving the chill of a window near where he sat, he took a violent cold, which on Thursday drove him to his bed, taking the form of typhoid pneumonia, from whence he was unable to rally. Mr. Vogelsand was one of our town boys, born, reared, married and settled in Henry. He was also one of her good boys - genial in disposition, of good habits and exemplary in word and deed; widely known and hightly respected, in all that makes a man and a noble character.

Four years ago he went into the carriage factory of I. Koehler & Co., and from an apprentice rose to the dignity of chief workman in the carriage trimming department. This was followed in October 1878, by leading to the altar and choosing as his wife Miss Bell Miles, the happy couple settling down to life's work in a cottage, corner of North and Edmond streets, the house having already been purchased by Mr. V. in anticipation of this event. Here six months ago a babe was added to the household, adding to the domestic happiness of a pleasant home.

But death comes upon all irrespective of person, and at times dashes the brightest hopes and best prospects of loving hearts. To the bereaved widow and the fatherless child, to all the friends, the warmest sympathy of the community is extended, which, with them, feels the loss fo this worthy young man, cut off at this untimely age. Their grief and loneliness can find consolation in the thought of him who has just entered the heavenly world.

February 5, 1880

At Wenona, Jan. 25, of scarlet fever, Georgie Perry, 4, only son of Charles F. Hoge, of Great Bend, Kan.

At Wenona, Jan. 26, Dennis, 3, son of Henry Ready.

February 5, 1880

Father Patrick Finnegan, aged 95 was buried last Friday at the Catholic cemetery below this city beside the ashes of his wife who died some years ago. He was a very industrious man and very highly respected by his neighbors and friends. He was the father of Patrick and the late Thomas Finnegan.

February 12, 1880

Died in Saratoga township, Feb. 9, Ella C., 22, wife of Frank Coan and daughter of Mr. Cornelius Huffman.

The sudden death of the young wife of Mr. Frank Coan, in Saratoga township, Monday night is an afflictive dispensation, which has cast a gloom over the entire communtity. A happy family is thus destroyed, and a babe, 12 days old, is left motherless. Mrs. Coan surrenders her precious life that she might give life to her offspring. She was the eldest daughter of Mr. Cornelius Huffman, and one of the most accomplished and lovely women on the prairie; a devoted wife, who made home so dear and precious to her husband. We mourn with him in his grief, his desolation, and his disruption. It is indeed a trail hard to be borne. The enterment took place yesterday in the cemtery at Whitefield Center M. E. church, but the funeral sermon was deferred until Sunday a.m., Feb. 22, which will be preached by Rev. H. H. Hitchcock, at the above church.

Died in this city, Feb. 14, Hiram Twitchell, 66

Mr. Hiram Twitchell died on Saturday at his residence in this city, the result of nearly four years of extreme suffering from bodily ailments for which there did not seem to be a cure. He was a native of Bethel, Me., was married at Mariborough, Mass., and had lived in this city about 20 years. His property embraced 20 acres adjoining S. G. Worley's farm in this township and the homestead. He had no children, but in the 37 years of married life had raided two girls and a boy, Mr. George (Hill) Twitchell being the adopted son. He served as city marshal one term, and also township constable one term. He was a quiet man, of strict probity and honesty, respected by every one, and a member of the Congregational church. The funeral was held at the residence, Sunday afternoon, Rev. J. S. Glendenning officiating, the house being well filled with sympathing friends.

Died in Saratoga, Feb. 12, of quick consumption, Ella May, 23, wife of Robert Patterson, Jr., and daughter of Charles McLaughlin.--Robert Patterson, Jr., buried his young wife Saturdy, in Saratoga township. This is the second death in that town within a week, where a young wife is taken, leaving the husband the ward of a young babe.

Milo - The wife of Robert Patterson, Jr., of Saratoga was buried at the Center church cemetery Saturday.

Whitefield Corners - On Saturday, 14th, the last sad rite was paid to the remains of Mrs. Robert Patterson, Jr., of Saratoga, also a young mother, who died on consumption, third or fourth of the family by the same cause. She was sister to Mrs. Spencer Conkling and daughter of Chas. McLaughlin, late of Henry.

Died at Lacon, Feb. 17, of congestive chills, Henry L. Crane, about 67, formerly sheriff of this county, and at present, "storekeeper" of the U.S. Government.

Henry L. Crane of Lacon, a prominent citizen, sheriff of this county some years ago, and still "storekeeper" for Uncle Sam, unless he has recently surrendered his commission died at Lacon, Tuesday at 4 a.m. of congestive chill. The funeral took place at 2 p.m. yesterday. He was a man of property, quiet and unobtrusive, a stalwart republican, useful and beloved, and has gone home with a record of good deeds that will live after him. His age was between 65 and 70.

February 19, 1880
Lacon

There being four funerals since the last issue of your paper. Mrs. John Fay was buried on last Saturday, Mrs. Myers on Sunday, Mrs. James Fay on Monday and Henry L. Crane, the first of the week. Three weeks ago we chronicled the death of James Fay, husband of the lady who was buried on Monday.

February 26 - Mrs. Jamed Fay, who was buried at Lacon last week lost her life by the criminal carelessness of a clerk of a druggist of that city, who in filling a prescription containing opium, put into the compound four times the amount prescribed by the physician, which was not discovered until too late to save the lady's life.

Charles Clemer died of consumption on the 11th inst. The remains were interred in the Blue Ridge cemetery on the 13th.

February 19, 1880

John W. Fair, an old resident of Evans township, died at Ancona two weeks since.

February 19, 1880

Died at Lacon, Feb. 6, of typhoid fever, Lydia, 66, wife of Jacob F. Myers

Lacon - Mrs. Myers was well the Sunday before she was buried and attended the funeral of her sister.

February 26, 1880

Died in Bennington township, Susan E., wife of C. B. Jones, and daughter of John Wineteer of Minonk, formerly of Bell Plain township.

February 26, 1880

Died in Saratoga township, Feb. 16, of neuralgia of the stomach, Emily, 50, wife of Soloman Darby.

We are pained to record the death of Mrs. Solomon Darby, which took place in Saratoga township, Monday, Feb. 16th, following an illness of only five days duration, medical aid proving unsuccessful, and death claimed her as its victim. The deceased was about 50 years of age, leaving a husband and 10 children to mourn her sudden and unexpected death. She was one of Saratoga's finest ladies, was highly respected by all who knew her, both in this community and elsewhere. .. She was a member of the Brethren church, sometimes known as Dunkards; lived a true and consistent life and walked in a manner worthy of imitation.

February 26, 1880

Died a Geneseo, Henry county, Feb. 22, Christopher Alma Stone, 70 years, 4 months 19 days of this city.

Col. C. A. Stone
The rather sudden death of Col. Christopher A. Stone, which was announced by telegraph on Monday morning which had taken place at Geneseo, Henry county, the night previous, produced a profound shock upon the community here, where he was widely know and universally respected. He had submitted to a surgical operation, painful and trying, at the office of a physician; after it he walked a number of blocks to the residence of a friend, Mr. George Godfrey, where he was so overcome that he took to his bed, endured a violent shock as of congestive chill, and congestion of the brain setting in, caused death in two days.

Mr. and Mrs. Culton were at his bedside to soothe his dying pillow; his other two daughters, Mrs. Robert Clark of this city and Mrs. Fish, now of Chicago, and niece, Miss May Culton, attended the funeral. The obsequies took place at Geneseo, Tuesday afternoon, at the Congregational church, Rev. A. Bushnell, pastor, preaching the discourse; he was followed by Mr. W. W. Stetson, in an address of some length, in which he protrayed Mr. Stone's life in Henry. …. The interment was at Oakwood cemtery, where a lot had been procured, and where his wife's remains will be consigned at a future time. A fitting obituary is to be prepared for our next issue ……

March 4, 1880, In Memoriam

Christopher A. Stone, whose sudden death at Geneseo, and whose burial there, we chronicled last week, was born at Elmore, Vermont, in October 1809; was married to Sylvia Stafford in 1833; and lived in Vermont, and in Franklin county, New York, till he moved west to Geneseo in 1857; and has lived there and here ever since, hardly knowing which place was most home to him and beloved by a host of friends, whom he had knit to him by ties of more than kinship in both places. The last time we ever saw him he reached out his big hand to us in passing, saying he was off to pay the boys a little visit - over to Geneseo - boys he called 'em, and boys they are we'll venture, boys at heart, his Geneseo friends, with the frosts of 70 winters perhaps on their heads, as on his, but with the warmth and glow of all the summers in their hearts, and not a stingy, cold blooded one among them. ….

Death, who calls for any mortal, any time and any where he pleases, had a right to call for him there, but it don't seem right to us that he is buried there. He lived longest and he lived last with us. Here was his home, here were his children. Here, in our city of the dead his wife sleep well, and somehow it seems to us more fitting that his body should molder back to dust in the cool, clean sand of Crow Meadow than under the heavy clods they piled above him. ……

We repeat what we said last week. A noble man, ripe in years, has gone home. He has achieved much, has fought the battle of life manfully, and has lain aside the earthly mantle in peace. He was possessed of many virtues, held in high esteem in the community, was warm in his friendship, generous to the poor, social and fraud in his intercourse, and dies lamented by a large circle of friends.

March 4, 1880
Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in Hopewell township, Feb. 17, of lung fever, Anton Meyer, 26. Interment in German cemetery in this township.

March 11, 1880

At Lacon, Feb. 27th, Chester, 1 year 7 months 3 days, son of Chester and Emma E. Griswold.

March 11, 1880

Died at Chillicothe, March 6, of illness contracted from a cold, Mrs. Levi Booth, 57. President white ribbon club, a Baptist, and a daughter of Rebekah.

Sparland --We learn that Mrs. Levi Booth of Chillicothe, an estimable lady, died at that place on Saturday morning. Mrs. Booth kept a millenary store here for several years, the building she occupied was destroyed by the fire and she lost some goods also. She was buried on Monday.

March 18, 1880

John C. Burns, a son of Judge Burns of Lacon, was instantly killed by a T. P. & W., train at Breeds, Monday midnight. Burns was employed as a brakeman on the road and was making his first trip. At Breeds he ran ahead of the train to turn the switch, and in running fell into a culvert running under the track, and before the engineer could stop the train the locomotive was on to Burns and crushed him to death. He was aged about 30 years, married and resided at Peoria. The funeral and interment will take place at Lacon today.

March 25, 1880

In this city, March 21, of lung fever, Barbara, 68, wife of Wenzel Schuck.

March 25, 1880

Died in this city, March 22, of rheumatism of the stomach and heart, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Sinclair.

Death of Mrs. E. C. Sinclair
On Monday afternoon Mrs. E. C. Sinclair was called hence. She had been sick about three weeks with rheumatism of the shoulders, stomach and heart, her attack being violent from the first. After nine days, her symptioms were more hopeful, and her periodic agonies less in frequency and severity. But her heart difficulties gave apprehensions, and her physicians assured the anxious friends that if death came it would be sudden. And sudden it was. Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock, with every good symptom, while her attendant, Mrs. John Black, was momentarily absent from the room, a noise was heard, and in runnning in she had fallen against the wall while sitting in her chair, her body bent forward, and in the throes of death, breathing but three or four times, after being discovered.

The deceased was a native of Philadelphia, where she was reared and spent much of her life. She had been married twice, first to a Mr. Bristow, by whom she had one son, and after his death to Mr. John W. Sinclair, by whom she had two children, a son who lived to the age of 18, and a daughter to that of six. A sister, Mrs. Benjamin Tyre, lives at Colmar, Pa. She had four grandchildren named Bristow, James, the eldest, having lived with his grandmother here for several years. She was the owner of two dwelling houses and an acre lot in the corporate limits of this city, and has considerable personal estate.

Mrs. Sinclair was, in some respects, a remarkable woman. She had mental gifts that qualified her for a prominent and useful life, and she has been for many years a useful woman in the social circles of Henry. October, 1874, she connected herself with the Henry society of the New Church, and in all that promoted its growth and usefulness she took a leading part. She was a teacher in the Sunday school, having a class of seven girls and was always there, if not ill. She was also one of the first to organize the red ribbon movement in Henry, and was one of its most active and efficient workers. Her place will be sorely missed in both organizations.

The obsequies took place at the Christian church yesterday at 10 o'clock, Rev. O. L. Barter officated, assisted by Rev. J. J. Bunnell, who read a portion of scripture, and Rev. Glendenning who made the opening prayer. The edifice was very full, every seat being occupied by old acquaintances who had come to pay the last offices of respect to a valued friend. The remains were interred beside Mr. Sinclair in the new cemetery.

March 25, 1880

At Wenona, March 10, of congestion of the bowels, Dee, 6, adopted son of A. J. Bishop.

March 25, 1880

At Aurora, March 16, Mrs. Abigail Chapman, 81, mother of Jason R., Edwin C. and Sylvestor N. Chapman, of Lacon. She was an old settler of Marshall county, locating at Lacon in 1842. Funeral and interment at Lacon, March 18th.

March 25, 1880

At Watertown, N. Y., Jabez Olmsted, 74, father of Major Royal Olmsted of Saratoga township.

March 25, 1880

Died in Saratoga township, March 11, John T. 19 years, 11 mos 11 days, eldest son of Mrs. Thomas Kelley.

In the death of this estimable young man, we are again made to feel that here is not our abiding home and that God in his infinite wisdom has transplanted the tender plant that bloomed for so short a time into his paradise to bloom evermore. Death has for the fourth time during the past four years entered the home of Mrs. Kelley. First, the husband was taken, after which two others, and again another, which is a bitter trial to the family, he being the stay and comfort of his mother, brothers and sisters. Consumption fastened itself upon him some two years ago, and although all that medical skill and loving friends could devise was done to combat, he gradually grew weaker and weaker, and calmly and peacefully passed to that land where there is not sickness and where partings never come. The funeral services took place on Saturday at the M. E. church, Rev. Jones officiating, where he was laid to rest beside the loved ones who preceded him to the spirit land, and will there remain awaiting the resurrection of the just.

April 1, 1880

Sparland - James Thirkel, a brakesman on a freight train on the C. & A. railroad, fell from a car, while in motion near Streator, and was instantly killed. He was one of the most faithful men in the employ of the company. He will be missed by the people along the line of the C. & A. R.R. He leaves a family at Lacon to mourn his loss.

April 1, 1880

Died in this city, March 27, of consumption, Mary, 21 years 7 months 2 days, wife of John Ransom and daughter of the late Thomas Kenyon.

Local Items - The funeral of Mrs. Ransom was held at the Episcopal church Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. She was a young wife, leaving a babe but a few months old and an inconsolable husband, bereft of a tender mother and wife. A bitter trial are such separations.

April 8, 1880 - Wenona

Samuel Scott's youngest child, about one year of age, has been a little sufferer for the past two weeks from scarlet fever and at the present time there is scarcely any hope of her recovery.

April 8, 1880

Died in this city, April 2, of typhoid fever, Mary, 61, wife of Mahlon Newburn

The funeral of Mrs. Mahlon Newburn took place at the head of Main street on Sunday, Rev. J. S. Glendenning officiating. Quite a large number were present from Putnam county, where Mr. and Mrs. Newburn formerly lived. The daughter from Peoria and three sons from Putnam county were also present. A singular coincidence is the death of two aged women within two weeks of each other, in adjoining houses, the two aged husbands being left widowers. Mr. and Mrs. Newburn were old settlers of Putnam county, locating there in 1842. They came to Henry to reside permanently about a year or so ago. Mr. N. had procured the material and contracted for the building of a back addition to his residence. He will probably go on with it, though death leaves him alone and yet undecided what to do. Mrs. Newburn was an excellent woman and neighbor, and a large concourse of our citizens attended the obsequies and expressed their sympathy with Mr. newburn in his irreparable loss, of her who had shared in his life's work upward of 42 years. The remains were interred in the new cemetery.

April 15, 1880

Died in this city, April 8, of heart disease, Franz Lippert 79 years 10 months 28 days.

Father Franz Lippert, the oldest citizen of Henry, fell from his chair a corpse about nine o'clock on Thursday evening of last week. The cause is attributed to heart disease or apoplexy. He had been wet all day, and ate a hearty supper. He also went to bed without complaining, but about nine got up and went into the kitchen, feeling pain in his limbs, and soon after taking a chair, fell over, and was dead. Had he lived until the 10th of May he would have been 80 years of age. Father Lippert was born in Bavaria, at Esdohl on the Rhine. In 1851 he left Germany with his wife and the five survivors of 11 children and located in Illinois. His children have grown up around him. Lawrence and Adam being well-to-do farmers in Putnam county, one daughter Mrs. Adam Peterman, residing in Henry and another daughter in Henry county, Nicholas, a son, died a few years ago. His wife died in 1871; that year their golden wedding was celebrated, an event the old people enjoyed very much with their many German friends. Mr. Lippert was a fine musician, and though of an age "to hang up the fiddle and bow," he plied the resin with greater zeal than ever, and was always present among the musicians in most of the dances in the place. This was truly remarkable for a man of his age. Father Lippert was highly esteemd, his funeral which took place at the German church Sunday afternoon, being one of the largest ever held in our city. The procession embraced a long line of carriages and buggies.

April 15, 1880

In this city, April 9 of typhoid fever, Bessie Mae, 6, daughter of Fred and Dora Werner.

April 15, 1880

Died at Lacon, April 12 of pneumonia, Rev. John Turbitt, aged near 70.

April 22, 1880

Rev. John Turbitt, who married the widow of the late Dr. George Davis, in April 1875, and has been living with her at her house, in Lacon, since, died of pneumonia, last week Monday, at the advanced age of 68 years. He was a native of Lenavady, county Londonderry, Ireland, and was educated for and was a clergyman of the Presbyterian denomination for many years. He was a man of culture, and possessed literary attainments that others might envy. He was miserly in his disposition, even to almost starve himself and his family, which crippled his usefulness as an man and minister, desolating his peace at home, and prejudicing society against him. The funeral was held at the house, where a large company of friends of the widow and her family met to perform the last rite over the dead. Rev. O. L. Barler of Chicago, was called to officiate, preaching an appropriate discourse. It is said the will bequeaths the bulk of his fortune, form $40,00 to $60,000 to nephews in Ireland, but on account of informatlities and an undue zeal to defeat her statutory rights, Mrs. Turbitt will probably not abide by its terms.

April 22, 1880

At Avon, April 18, Anna M. Dofler, aged 77. Mrs. Dofler lived several years in this city in the family of Samuel Parker, his first wife was her daughter. Of late years she had lived with Mr. Wilson, another son-in-law at Avon, and since Mr. Wilson's death with his children, brother and two sisters who did all they could to smooth and sooth her declining years. All her children and several grandchildren had gone before her to the spirit land. Thus greatly bereaved and greatly afflicted with asthma for over 30 years, she has found rest at last.

April 29, 1880 --The death of Mrs. A. M. Doppler, published in our death column last week, was given as at Avon - should have been Aurora, where she died and where the funeral took place. Mr. Samuel Parker attended the obsequies.

April 22, 1880

At Benton county, Iowa, March 26, of lung fever, William Fritz, 43, formerly of Henry, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Martha (Thompson) Rowe of Whitefield.

April 29, 1880

Died in this city, April 23 of consumption, Rachel Suzanna Orr, 51, wife of John C. Moodey.

Death of Mrs. Moody
Mrs. J. C. Moody, who has been lying very low for many days, surrendered this life on Friday morning. She fell asleep as one literally worn-out. She was born at Greencastle, Ohio, but had lived in Henry since 1860. She has raised a family of nine children, who have grown to manhood and womanhood, and all are useful members of society. How much the children owe of the early impressions and the formation of their characters to their mothers. The best eulogy that we can give is that she was faithful to her husband and children, molding their lives by the precepts that fell like the gentle dew, and by example, leading to all that is loving, noble, elevating and best.

The funeral was held at the M. E. church on Sunday afternoon, the sacred edifice being filled with friends and old acquaintances of the deceased. Rev. E. C. Wayman of Prairie City, her former pastor, was called to officite at the funeral, he bieng assisted by Rev. C. David, and Rev. J. J. Bunnell. Mrs. Moodey was the sister of Mr. N. W. Orr and niece of Father S. C. Worley. Two brothers from Ohio were also present at the funeral. Mrs. Moodey jointed the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Covington, O., in 1846; after she came to Henry, her church relation was for a time with the Presbyterian church, but latterly with the M. E. church.

April 29, 1880

At Parsons, Kansas, April 10, Edward Lewis Barnard, 67, a native of the state of New York, formerly a resident of Henry and one of its earlier settlers.

May 6, 1880

LaPrairie

John Schinck, formerly a farmer, but of late years a merchant, and stock and grain dealer, at Wada Petra, Stark county, died very suddenly last week. The morning of the day of his death was the first time that his place at the table had been vacant for many years. He had been complaining of feeling unwell for several weeks. A few hours before his death he had been taken severly sick, and suffering such pain that he could not lie down. A doctor was summoned who succeeded in relieving him in a measure of his suffering. About 4 p.m., he remarked that he felt like sleeping. The attendants left the room that it might be quiet, returning in 20 minutes they found him dead.

May 6, 1880

Died in LaPrairie, April 22, of congestion of the lungs, Mrs. John Martin, 68.

LaPrairie, April 29, 1880 - The death of Mrs. John Martin, which occurred on Thursday night, was quite unexpected to many of her friends. The progress of the disease for a few days prior to her death had been rapid, and but few outside of the family were aware of approaching dissolution, although she had been for a long time in poor health. She was a worthy wife and mother, a kind and obliging neighbor. For 26 years she has been a member of the Fairfield U. P. church. This bereavement leaves Mr. Martin entirely alone, his children all having married and left the paternal roof. His sons, Samuel and Rev. Thomas Martin, were both at home at the time of her death; also her daughter Mrs. Anderson of Gilman. Samuel came from his home in Iowa in response to a telegram arrived home a few hours only before her death.

May 13, 1880

Personal -- Ebenezer Stowell, father of Calvin Stowell, died last week in Hallock township, Peoria county. He was a veteran Illinoisian, being one of the sturdy pioneers of this county. He raised a large family and leaves a highly respected progeny to mourn his loss and cherish his memory. Calvin will be one of the executors of the estate, which is a large one.

May 13, 1880
Taken From the Henry Republican

Died in Richland township, May 3, of congestion of the brain, Rudolphus Bernard, 10 years, 9 mos. 22 days, youngest son of Silas and Elizabeth Berry.

At Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 23, of scarlet fever, Ralph Herbert, 5 years 9 mos., youngest son of Thomas A. McMorris, formerly of this city.

Obituary
Mrs. Martha Vernalis Dennis, the wife of the writer, departed this life the 8th day of May A.D. 1880, at the age of 26 years and 8 days at our residence in the city of Henry, Ill. Her illness was childbed fever, which lasted but a few days, thus rapidly terminating a short life, which however, had become dear to many as the last few days of her sickness proved. She also leaves a babe 10 days old.

The deceased was born in Saratoga township, Marshall county, of Elder W. R. Stowe and wife, shortly after their removal from the state of Massachusetts in the year 1854. Her parents removing to Henry in the year 1867, the remainder of her life was spent here, with the exception of one winter spent in Normal, McLean county, Ill., in company with her husband. Her marriage to myself took place July 3, 1877, in this city, Rev. E. C. Wayman officiating. .......... A. J. Dennis

May 20, 1880

Died in this city, May 14, of typhoid pneumonia, John A. Hamaker, 59

Mr. John A. Hamaker, who has been ill for some two or three weeks, died about 11 o'clock Friday night of typhoid pneumonia. He leaves a second wife and six surviving children of a family of 10, to mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. Mr. Hamaker was born in Winchester, Va; located in Henry in 1850, and as a carpenter has industriously plied his trade up to the date of his illness. His funeral was very large, the Presbyterian church on Sabbath afternoon being unable to contain the large numbers who desired to be present at the obsequies. Rev. J. J. Bunnell officiated. He was a good citizen and was generally esteemed. Six of his fellow carpenters were the pall bearers, Messrs. Tyler, Roberts, Syphers, Reed, Gaitra, Doty.

May 20, 1880

Died in this city, May 18 of congestion of the lungs, Harry, 8 months, infant son of Alderman Stephen C. and Carrie Brown

Alderman Brown lost his infant son on Tuesday evening, after only a day or two illness. The remains were taken to the family lot at Boyd's Grove for interment yesterday morning. It was a bright child, and is a sore affliction to the family.

May 20, 1880

Died in Henry township, May 13 of cancer, Jane E., 45 years 1 month 3 days, wife of James H. King.

Mrs. J. H. King, who submitted to the removal of a cancer from the breast a few week ago, gradually sank from the operation, and on Thursday forenoon of last week closed her eyes to all that was mortal. The funeral was held at the Congregational church on Friday afternoon, Rev. J. S. Glendenning conducting the religious services. The house was well filled with sympathizing friends. Mrs. King will be greatly missed from her family, leaving Mr. King and two children bereft of an excellent and devoted wife and mother. Mr. King desires us to return his sincere thanks for the many acts of kindness accorded his wife during her illness, and the public for their kind attention in his affliction.

May 27, 1880

Jane E., wife of J. H. King, was born in Vermont in 1835, about seven miles from Montpelier. In 1851 she came to Chicago with her parents and there located. In 1855 was married to me, making 24 1/2 years of wedded life, which has been a happy and glorious union, she being one of those happy and cheerful housekeepers and a king affectionate mother. Her house and home has always been cheerful and happy. About 16 years of her last past life has been spent in Henry township. She has three grand and glorious principles, faith, hope and charity, charity being strong. She could never turn a hungry, wayfaring wanderer from her door without giving something to eat.

As to her illness and affliction, she bore them without a murmur. Her sickness was a cancer of the right breast, which made its first appearance in January, 1879; continued to increase and debilitate her until April 2d, when she was confined to her bed. On consulting Dr. Jones and the Drs. Baker, she desired to have it taken off, and on Tuesday, April 13, she underwent the operation; there was taken from her breast a mass of about six lbs; the wound was closed up and dressed, and she was placed on her bed to all appearance feeling relieved and for the first ten days she felt hopeful and cheerful, and the attending doctor, myself and her friends all felt hopeful of her recovery. But at the expiration of that time the erysipelas set in, and she sank slowly, and on May 13, at one o'clock she passed away. She retained her full senses and was fully aware of her condition during her entire sickness. She departed in full faith of a happy future. She leaves two children of her own and an adopted girl, the oldest 20 years, the youngest nine in October, the adopted girl 14.

Her aged mother was by her bedside from the 3d of April until within 48 hours of her death, when she was poisoned from dressing the sores caused by the erysipelas, which spread repidly and with some difficulty was checked, before it reached her body. She is now recovering slowly, but has a bad hand and arm. We all hope for a speedy recovery for the old lady.

J. H. King.

May 20, 1880

Died at Lacon, May 17, Jesse B. Bane, 68, a resident of Marshall county for about 40 years.

Jesse B. Bane, father of Hon. G. M. Bane, died at Lacon last week, after a long illness. He was a native of Virginia, and a pioneer of the east side of the river. He leaves the record of an honest man, and was very generally esteemed by all who knew him. Four sons and a daughter (Mrs. H. J. DePue) survive him. John S. is a Congregational minister, George M. a lawyer, and Jesse Jr. and Charles are farmers. Rev. W. Tracy assisted by Rev. Springer, conducted the funeral services. The attendance at the obsequies was very large.

May 20, 1880

Died at St. Louis, May 22, Margaret Virginia, 21 years, 7 months, 22 days, third daughter of Dr. John G. and Mary Jane Baker of this city.

May 27, 1880

The remains of Miss Maggie V. Baker arrived from St. Louis on Monday and the funeral rites, conducted by Rev. J. S. Glendenning, solemnized the same afternoon at 5 o'clock. The family were all present but two - J. F. in Colorado, and Miss Kate in Minnesota. The grave was conpletely enveloped in white flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bradford of St. Louis, a brother of Mrs. J. G. Baker, accompanied the remains, Dr. J. G. Baker and wife and Dr. C. M. Baker, and was present at the obsequies.

May 20, 1880

Magnolia - Robert Henry of Evans township died quite suddenly last week. We have known Mr. Henry for about 20 years. He was one of the early settlers of his township and a man much respected.

June 3, 1880

Whitefield

The last sad rites was paid to the deceased child of Robert Patterson. Funeral preached at Center church on Sunday, 30th, by Rev. Hitchcock, and laid in the tomb beside its mother that preceded it but a few months since.

June 3, 1880

Died at Peoria, May 27, of dropsy, Mrs. Mary Griest, 57, formerly of Lacon.

At Wenona, May 25, Mrs. Maria M., 41 yrs., 2 mos. 12 days, wife of E. P. Barker.

June 3, 1880

Obituary

Nathaniel P. Green, who for more than a quarter of a century has been prominently identified with the interests of Marshall county, died at the residence of his brother, Dr. F. S. Green, in Coxsackie, N. Y., May 2, 1880, of cancer of the stomach.  His health had been gradually failing for the past three years, and hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial, and a desire to be under the medical care of his brother, he left home last February, never again to look upon its pleasant surroundings, never again to meet those loved ones around the family altar, to him the dearest spot on earth.

Mr. Green came to Marshall county in 1851, with nothing but a disposition to labor and a fixed determination to succeed, and right well has he fulfilled his mission.  The same year he purchased 80 acres of land; Nov. 21, 1854, he was united in wedlock to Miss Hannah Powell, a young lady of sterling worth, and pure christian character.  By their united industry and economy the 80 acres of barren prairie have increased to 280 acres, and is one of the best improved farms in Marshall county.  He has gone to reap the reward of his labors while here in the Master's vineyard, and leaves behind an abundant estate for those who mourn him as a kind, affectionate husband and a loving, tender father.

In the winter of 1856 he united with the M. E. church in La Prairie, and has ever been an active, earnest christian, and retained his membership in the same church till transferred to the church triumphant.  Strictly honest and upright in all his transactions, ever ready to cheerfully confer a favor or respond to the call of the needy, he leaves a name untarnished, and sacred in the memory of all who knew him.

Mr. Green was born in Coeymans, Albany County, N. Y, Feb. 6, 1826.  Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. D. T. Wilson, assisted by Rev. A. J. Jones, in the M. E. church at Blue Ridge.  The church, though a capacious one, could not accommodate the vast concourse of friends assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the lamented dead.  His remains were deposited in their last resting place by the Masonic lodge of Lawn Ridge, of which he was a member.

June 24, 1880 - Sparland News

We learn of the death on last Friday of William Ryan, an aged, respectable, well-to-do farmer who lived near Camp Grove. He was striken with paralysis and lived but a short time. Funeral last Sunday at Camp Grove.

We learned since Friday the above, the Mr. Ryan was poisoned by mistake taking medicine from a bottle that contained gibsen and whiskey for outward application instead of the medicine he intended to take.

July 1, 1880
Taken From the Henry Republican

Sparland

A boy of Joe Timmons, aged 8, died of diphtheria last Monday evening.

A little child of Jas. Hammet died near Grantville last Friday evening of billous fever.

July 1, 1880

In LaPrairie township, June 20, of old age, James Davison, 83, one of the pioneer settlers of the town.

LaPrairie - James Davidson, father of Richard Davisdon of our town, died on Sunday afternoon, June 20, at the advanced age of 83 years. Funeral services at the M. E. church, Monday service by the pastor, Rev. H. H. Houston. He was a most estimable citizen, respected and honored by all who knew him.

Sparland - John Davidson of La Prairie, aged 83 years, died at his home on last Saturday; was buried Monday.

July 1, 1880

Died in Steuben township, July 1, of old age, Asa Burt, 78, brother of George Burt, Sr. and Mrs. Minier of Whitefield township.

Asa Burt, one of the unfortunate of earth, insane since the age four years, died at the poor farm this morning. For some 20 years he lived with his brother in Whitefield, but for a few years past has been at the poor farm. He lived to almost four score.

July 1, 1880

N. R. Baker, formerly of this city, and carried on business, died the past week at Fort Collins, Colorado. He leaves his children, a daughter married to Cloyd Bryner of Peoria, and a son Frank Baker. Mr. Baker was a genial gentleman and was very generally likes. He left Henry for Peoria, Mr. Geo. Schuster succeeding him here, purchasing his stock. For some years he has been in Colorado.

July 1, 1880

At Lacon, June 27 of consumption, Minnie, 19, wife of Gustavus Moritz, of the firm of Moritz and Martin, Sparland

Mrs. Minnie Moritz

Ever and anon death comes into our midst and takes away the most beautiful and loveable of our friends. He selects his harvest, not only from the old and grayheaded person already ripened from the grave, but he places his withering hand on the choicest of our young friends taking them away in their spring time of happiness and love. Another one was taken away on last Sunday morning, June 27th. Mrs. Minnie Moritz died at the residence of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stock of Lacon, of consumption. Death had seemed near many times before, but she always rallied. On Monday morning a week before she died, she had her first hemorrhage, bleeding quite freely at that time. Then on Sunday morning she began to bleed again, and in a very few minutes she was dead. She was 19 years old Oct. 24, 1879. She was the daughter of Charles H. Baldwin, deceased and Mrs. Mary Stock. She was married last September to Gustave Moritz of Sparland. Although her wedded life has been short, it has been happy in the care of a devoted husband. Mrs. Mortiz had many friends from her kindliness of character. They weep her loss as one gone before them. God makes all things beautiful, and he reaps not only the grass but the floweres.

Sparland - The beautiful and accomplished young wife of Gus Moritz died at Lacon last Saturday night of consumption. We sympathize with Gus in his bereavement. His married life was brief.

July 8, 1880

At Peoria, July 1, of rheumatism of the heart, Fanny B., 19 years, 6 months, 7 days, daughter of William B. and Hattie W. Whiffin, of Lacon.

Miss Fanny Whiffen, only daughter of W. B. Whiffen of the Lacon Democrat, died at Peoria last Thursday, after a week's illness from rheumatism of the heart. She was born in the city of Peoria, and was buried in Springdale cemetery. She was amiable and lovable of her sex, and will be sadly missed at home and in the community. The stricken household have the warmest sympathy of our citizens in this their irreparable loss.

Lacon - In chronicling the death of Miss Fannie Wiffen, only daughter of the editory of the Marshall County Democrat, we feel as if Lacon has lost one of her most amiable and lovable girls just blossoming of womanhood.

July 8, 1880

Died in this city, June 5 of summer complaint, John Wiegand, son of Michael Wiegand

July 8, 1880

At Halstead, Kansas, June 29, of inflammation of the bowels, Joseph Brewer, aged 65, a former resident of this township.

July 15, 1880

Died in this city, July 11 of brain fever, Robert I., son of Frank Coan

At Chicago, July 9 of measles, Susan, 3, daughter of William and Mellisa Miner, and granddaughter of Richard Dikes. Interment in Henry cemetery, July 10.

July 22, 1880

Died at Hennepin, July 18, of congestion of the stomach and old age, Abbie H. Noe, 83 years, 7 months, 3 days, formerly of Henry and mother of Mrs. D. W. Danley.

On Sunday evening the remains of Mrs. Abbey H. Noe were brought to this city, and taken to the residence of Mrs. J. Hyndmarsh for the night.  On Monday at 10 a.m., the funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church, Rev. Homer McVay officiating, assisted by Rev. J. J. Bunnell.  Messrs. Townsend, Hills, Gallaher, Wright, Newburn and Roberts, all old neighbors of the deceased, were selected as pall bearers, and the church was filled with a large circle of the deceased friends who came to pay homage to the venerable friend they had long loved and respected.

Mrs. Noe was a native of New Jersey, moving to Henry in 1851, burying her husband Mr. Benjamin Noe, here within a year after their arrival.  Two daughters and a son constituted the family - Mrs. Josiah McCoy (now deceased), Mrs. D. W. Danley and A. E. Noe of Ohio. She had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years, and was one of the original founders of the church in Henry. She now rests beside her husband in the cemetery here, having completed life's work, and to reap that fruition of a useful, well spent life, hearing the applaudits, "well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord." Mr. D. W. Danley and family, Jacob Robinson and family, and C. L. Loomis and family were the relatives present, Mrs. Leech and son, P. B. Durley and Miss Durley, all of Hennepin, were also present at the obsequies.

July 22, 1880 - Lacon

Died in Lacon, July 19, Ora James, son of J. S. and E. Thompson, aged nine months and 26 days. Ora was a sweet bright child of the best of disposition, affectionate in his nature and stayed with the fond parents, brother's and sister long enough to make himself a warm and firm place in their affections, and then went to join the angels on high, leaving a vacant place sad and sore hearts, in the bereaved home. The funeral took place from the residence at 2 1/2 o'clock p.m. Tuesday.

July 29, 1880

Died at Wenona, July 21, of cholera infantum, Peter Horne, 8 months, son of Charles H. and Ida Fowler.

Wenona - Mr. Charlie Fowler's infant son died on Wednesday last.  The funeral took place from the residence on Thursday.

July 29, 1880

Died at Wenona, July 15, Mrs. Ann Ellison, 68.

At Washington, Ill., July 25, of purpura hemorrhagica, Mrs. Catherine Young, 66, mother of Mr. Howard Young, foreman of this office.

At New Lebanon, Pa., July 16, of dropsy of the heart, Mathias Dilly, 83, father of M. P. Dilley of this city.

At St. Paul, Minn., July 20, of diphtheria, Miss Emma L., 17, daughter of P. H. Green, formerly of this city.

July 29, 1880 - Wenona

Mrs. Jennie Scott Brown, the wife of Clarence Brown, died on Saturday last.  The announcement of this sad event caused a feeling of profound sorrow to all who heard it.  This couple was married about six months, started out in life with the bright prospect for a happy future; but death has robbed him of his dear companion.  He has the sympathy of the entire community in this bereavement.  As a wife, daughter, neighbor and friend she was loved and steemed.  The funeral services was conducted by the Rev. Evans, and the largest attendance that has ever been in Wenona.

August 5, 1880

Died in Henry township, Aug. 3, of paralysis, Isabel, 47, wife of Adam P. Brown

Death has entered the family of Mr. Adam P. Brown, and taken from it one of its chief jewels. Mrs. Brown was buried yesterday from the residence west of the seminary, 22 carriages following the remains to the grave. She has been ailing some time, and attended with paralysis, caused death. Rev. C. David officiated at the funeral. Mrs. Brown was a sister of Hiram Eckles, and a sister of Mrs. William Brown. She was a loving wife, a tender and faithful mother, greatly respected by all her neighbors and terminates with her death a 15 years connection with the M. E. church, of which she was a consistent and devoted christian woman. Her marriage with Mr. Brown dates back 24 years, and two sons and two daughters with the husband and father, mourn for her who was the joy of the household, and their best and truest friend on earth. The community sympathize deeply with the family in this extremity and desolation.

August 5, 1880 - Wenona

On Tuesday of last week, Mrs. A. H. Todd was taken very sick with a congestive chill, after which she became paralyzed, her case being hopeless from the first, died on Saturday morning. The funeral services took place on Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian chruch.

Died, an infant child of Mr. Pushman's on Saturday last.

August 19, 1880

Died at Lacon, August 12, Addison Onyun, 71

August 26, 1880

Died in Saratoga township, Aug. 18, of internal cancer in the breast, Lucinda, 52, wife of Charles K. Lombard

Saratoga - We are sorry to say that Charles Lombard's wife died of cancer last Friday.

Mrs. C. K. Lombard of Saratoga township was buried last Friday.  An excellent woman, devoted wife and tender mother has gone to rest.  It was the largest funeral ever held in the township and so highly was she esteemed by her neighbors, and so deeply did they sympathize with the bereft family, that they turned out en masse for miles around.  Rev. S. H. Brown of Whitefiled conducted the services.

Mrs. Lombard was born in Ware, Me., and where she was married to Mr. Lombard in 1851.  For many years they have lived in the state, and in the township where she died.  Their domestic life has been a sad one, because death has robbed it of five of their eight children. Four of them, in 10 days, were taken away by diptheria.  This was very crushing to Mrs. Lombard, and her grief could hardly be assuaged in all the years after.  This state of feeling was also greatly intensified by death of a son, 16 years old, a year or so after, a beautiful young man, and the pride and idol of his parents. ... Later a cancer made its appearance, doing its fell work.  Last week Wednesday "this mortal put on immortality" - she departed to see her children.  It is a sad blow to Mr. L. even though he realized the inexorable necessity, and in this desolation, disappoinments, sorrow and bereavement he has the heartfelt sympathy of a circle of friends wide as his acquainteance extends. Mrs. Lombard was lady of much culture, and was an uncommonly interesting woman.  She had mental gifts and accomplishements above the average, and excellencies of character and taste that won a place and will be long cherished in the hearts and respect of all who knew her.

August 26, 1880

Sparland

Old Mrs. Andrews died at the residence of her foster son, John Holt, 4 miles west of Sparland on last Friday at 5 o'clock.

September 2, 1880

At Wenona, Aug. 19, Maria, 78, wife of the late Charles Brown, a former resident of Magnolia.

August 26, 1880 - Wenona

Mrs. Maria Brown, one of the oldest citizens of Wenona, died on Thursday last and was buried on Friday. The funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church by Rev. Marrow. The remains were taken to Magnolia for its final resting place. Mrs. John Judd, daughter of the deceased, was in town a part of last week to pay her last sad farewell to her honored and beloved mother.

September 2, 1880

Died in this city, Aug. 29, of membranous croup, Olive Camp, 3, youngest daughter of J. Finley and Olive Baker.

September 2, 1880

At Oakfield, Iowa, Aug. 4, of consumption, Nellie, daughter of I. N. Taylor, formerly of Varna.

September 2, 1880

Near Wenona, Aug. 24, mrs. Daniel Dillon, 37.

September 2, 1880

Near Wenona, Aug. 19, of diphtheria, Norman S. and Margaret Ellen, children of John and Ellen Taylor. The foregoing is peculiarly and because both deaths occurred the same day. The former was 4 years 1 month and the latter 8 month 23 days of age. -- Index.

September 9, 1880

Died in this city, Sept. 4, of whooping cough, Jesse Sharp, 3, second son of M. A. and Maggie Q. Thompson

September 9, 1880

Died in Henry township, Sept. 8, of consumption, Emanuel Brown Emerick, 30. Funeral tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the residence 2 miles west of town.

September 9, 1880

Died in Saratoga township, Sept. 2, John Hallock, 62.

Milo - Died in Saratoga, John Hallock, an old and respected citizen, aged 62 years. Funeral services at the M. E. church in Saratoga, conducted by Rev. Hitchcock.

September 9, 1880

Died at Emporia, Kansas, Aug. 27, of rheumatism, Athiliath, 71 years, 11 months, wife of James Henderson, late of this city.

September 16, 1880

Died in Indianapolis, Indiana, September 15, Manlif B. Wright, 41 of Watseka, county judge of Iroquois county, formerly of Marshall county.

The immediate cause of Judge M. B. Wright's death as now stated, was tetanus or jockjaw, caused from taking cold following the operation for hemorrhoids at the Surgical Institute at Indianapolis. His funeral was in charge of the Knights of Honor of which order he was a member, the bar association acting as pall bearers, and was one of the largest ever held in Iroquois county. The Chebanse brass band headed the procession, playing a dirge as it moved from the house to the church and to the graveyard.  The solemn strains of the dirge, and flags at half mast surmounted with crape, made it a scene of impressive sadness.  

September 16, 1880

At Pontiac, September 5, of heart disease, Mrs. J. L. Causey, aunt of Harry Reeder of Dr. Powell's drug store and sister of Dr. I. H. Reeder of Lacon. Internment at Metamora.

September 23, 1880

In Saratoga township, Sept. 15, of lockjaw, Samuel Camery, 41 years, 7 mos.

Whitefield - Samuel Camery of Saratoga was buried last Friday. He died of lockjaw from the effect of a splinter in his hand.

Samuel Camery died of lockjaw in Saratoga township on Wednesday evening of last week. Some two weeks ago he was working with a scraper on the road, when a splinter from the handle pierced the center of his left hand and broke off.  The wound required lancing at both ends to remove it, to which Mr. C. demurred, preferring to let nature take its course.  The wound healed over, but on last Wednesdy it began to be troublesome, lockjaw set in, and in spite of medical skill, in a few hours he was a corpse.  His funeral took place on Friday, at 10 a.m., at the M. E. church, Rev. W. H. Hitchcock officiating.

September 30, 1880

Died in Whitefield, Sept 18, in spasm, Willie 2, son of George and Emma Hubbard.

September 23, 1880 - The funeral of the child of George Hubbard, in Whitefield township, was held at the family residence on Sunday last.  The attendance was very large of the neighbors and friends, and many went out from this city.  Rev. J. J. Bunnell preached a comforting sermon.  Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard have the sympathy of the community in this suden and unexpected loss.

September 30, 1880

Died in Whitefield township, Sept. 23, of spasms, Ida May, 2 years, 2 months, 3 days, daughter of Roger T. and Mary A. Rowe.

Roger T. Rowe buried a little daughter of the age of two years. It had been feeble from birth and was the subject of much care. It was taken down a few weeks ago with malarial fever supplimented by spasms which proved fatal. The funeral was held at the house last Friday, the Rev. J. J. Bunnell, conducting religious exercises. A large number were present to sympathize with the friends in their cherished loss.

October 7, 1880

Died in Whitefield, Sept. 29, of lung fever and whooping cough, Lydia Mary, 1 year, 10 months, 23 days, daughter of Frederick A., Jr. and Frances Raymond.

October 7, 1880

Died in this city, Oct. 4, after a protracted illness, Zenanna A., 44, wife of Hon. Joseph H. Jones

Obituary
The subject of this sketch, Zenanna Amelia Ranney, was born in Canton, Ill., March 25, 1836. She came to Henry in 1851, residing with her sisters, Mrs. J. L. Jones and Mrs. A. M. Pool, until her marriage with J. H. Jones, which occurred, November 9th, 1853. She and her husband untied with the Christian church in this place, December, 1853, and were both baptised by immersion in the Illinois river, January 1, 1854. Her connection with that society continued until 1876, at which time she changed her relations, by uniting with the Presbyterian church. …. She was ever an active worker in church and sabbath school, which, with her social duties, drew largely on her time and strength; but never to the neglect of her home and her family, where she reigned supreme by love; a model helpmeet. The disease, which has finally robbed this community of one whose memory will ever be fragrant, began its incipient approaches about seven years ago, and human skill, nor loving hands could stay its ravages. ….. The funeral services at the residence, conducted by Rev. J. J. Bunnell, was largely attended, every condition in life being represented, while the procession to the cemetery was exceedingly imposing, testifying the sympathy and sorrow of the community.

October 7, 1880

Died at Loda, Iroquois county, Sept. 26, Ruth Ella, 27 years, 10 months 15 days, daughter of Joseph and Avis Holmes, formerly of Henry.

At Paw Paw, Morgan county, W. Va., of old age, George B. Paskell, 80, father of Geo. F. Paskell, Esq., of the Paskell House.

Saratoga - Mr. R. Faris' child died and was buried last Friday afternoon from the M. E. church. Services conducted by Rev. Houston of La Prairie.

Chas. Hansell, buried a little girl about 4 years old on last Tuesday evening. Cause of death, diphtheria. The funeral services were held at the Lawn Ridge congregational church Sunday. Sermon by Rev. M. S. Hall.

DeWitt Van Ostrand buried his little babe last week at the M. E. church burying ground, sermon by Rev. Seamon

Died in this city, Oct. 22, of lung fever, Mrs. Abigail Scott, 77 years, 6 mos, 15 days, mother of Walter Scott of this city.

Died at Isadora, Worth county, Mo., of throat complaint, John Cowen, 4, son of Royal and Amanda Olmsted of Saratoga township, and grandson and namesake of ex-may J. C. Townsend of this city.

Died near Dunlap, Peoria county, Oct. 27, Alfred Paul, 21 years 4 months 27 days, son of Rev. James and Catherine Flemming, formerly of Saratoga township.

Died near Wenona, October 29 of pneumonia, John Gray, 3 months, infant son of George Robison.

Died in Whitefield, November 14, at the residence of Richard Tremain of consumption, Emma Sophia, 33 years, 8 months, 19 days, wife of Ira Stephens and second daughter of Mr. Tremain.

At Lacon, November 14 of consumption, Ira Niece, 41, brother of J. W. Niece of this city and Mrs. G. W. Reddan of Lacon.

We chronicle elsewhere in its proper place, the death of Ira Niece, brother of Mr. J. W. Niece, the druggist. He resided some time with his brother John the past season, being an invalid, receiving such care and attention as his enfeebled condition seemed to require. Recently he has been stopping with a sister at Lacon, where he died Sunday night of that terrible disease consumption, his brother John being with him. His funeral and burial took place at Lacon Tuesday. He was a native of Indiana, a locomotive engineer by profession, and a stalwart in politics. He enlisted at the opening of the civil war at Terre Haute, Ind., in company I 14th reg. Ind. Vols., serving some six years, being engaged in all of the principal battles of the army of the Potomac, some 23 in number. He was wounded twice. The exposures of the service broke down his health, and he went to Texas after the war in hopes to be benefited It undoubtedly prolonged his life, but consumption finally warned him of his fate, and he came north to have the care of his brother John and his sister Mrs. Reddan, who spared nothing to render him comfortable and his dying couch easy.

November 18, 1880 - Lacon

Death comes in many ways and in solemn and awful character. A gloom was thrown over our whole community last week by the accidental killing of one of our most estimable young men, Truman Rose. He was working at the hotel building, and with his uncle T. H. Rose, was removing some rubbish from the room and street. T. H. Rose was in the third story of the building, and had passed some long scantling from the window to Truman on the ground. He came to the window with a shorter piece of hard wood, and told Truman that he should stand aside because he could not reach; for that one he did so, and not supposing that there was any more coming went to pick this one up. His uncle supposing that he was out of the way threw a block of pine 8x10 and three feet long, which struck him on the head, knocking him senseless. He never was able to speak afterwards, and died in about 13 hours. He leaves a young wife. Truman was much thought of by all of the citizens. He was a hard working, sober, intelligent young man, of sterling integrity, with a pleasant word for all. He attended to his own affairs and left others to attend to theirs. His loss to his own people is terrible, and they have the sympathy of the whole community.

November 18, 1880 - LaRose

Died at his residence in Belle Plain on November 10, Samuel Cox, aged 81 years. Mr. Cox was a native of Virginia, but came to this state some years ago and was a good citizen.

Also November 12, Mrs. Ella Schoonley departed this life, aged 33 years. She has lain long and suffered much, but without a murmer. She came to this county about 12 years ago with her husband from Ohio, and has lived here ever since, except one year in Marseilles. She was a kind neighbor, a true christian and friend, beloved by all who knew her. She leaves her husband and large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

November 18, 1880
Henry Republican

In Whitefield, November 14 of quick consumption, Nellie, 7 months, infant daughter of Fredrick A. Jr. and Frances Raymond.

Frederick Raymond, who but a few weeks ago, buried a child, has been forced to follow another to its little final resting place beneath a grassy mound at the cemetery near this city. This time it is the youngest, a child of seven months, tiny if life, but just as precious to the hearts of those who gave it being, and who have nursed its precious life up to the present. Deep sorrow envelopes the family by their two fold affliction and earthly separation. Rev. J. S. Glendenning attended the funeral service on Monday and many sympathizing relatives and neighbors were present.

November 25, 1880

In Whitefield township, Nov. 23, at the family residence, "Our Mother", Jerusha, 80 years, 4 months, 27 days, wife of George Burt, Sr., and mother to J. Spencer, George Jr., and Clarence E. Burt and Mrs. Cornelia Ellen Losee. Funeral today (Thursday) at 2 pm at the family residence. Rev. J. J. Bunnell, her pastor will officiate. Interment at Sugar Grove cemetery.

The subject of this obituary sketch was "Our Mother," who departed this life on Tuesday afternoon a few moments past three o'clock. Ah! How much comes home to the bereft as he writes that ever recurring, endearing title - those memories of the past, of a mother's care, anxieties, kindly and untiring offices, and the highth and depth of a love that was so generously bestowed upon her children from their birth to her death.

Jerusha Spencer was born in the city of Hartford, Ct., June 27, 1800. She was the second of a family of 11 children, all but one of whom reached maturity and married. From Father Spencer and his wife Mary there is a family connection, quite extensive and in many respects remarkable. The first and second cousins alone number upwards of 100 by a late census. Not one of the family was ever sent to prison, while all were good citizens, and most of them members of churches. This is a proud record for any family, and especially of so great a progeny.

On May 8, 1833, she married George Burt, Sr.; a native of Lansingburg, N.Y., but at that time a leather dealer in Hartford. Five children adorned their hearthstone, four of whom survive - J. Spencer and George, Jr., of Henry, Clarence E. and Mrs. Cornelia Ellen Losee of Whitefield. Elizabeth Reeve, the third child died 20 years ago. The family came to Illinois in 1846, and for 34 1/2 years Father and Mother Burt have occupied the homestead where our good mother has been laid to rest. Great has been the changes of that 34 years. Few remain to recite the privations, hardships and inconveniences of the early settling of this section. Those that do remain are like Mother Burt has been for some time, waiting for "the golden slippers" to mount the stairs of the upper kingdom. Of these venerable in ago and endeared by ties of long association are Mrs. Richard Hunt, Mrs. Samuel Coleman, Mrs. Chauncey Hoyt, Mrs. John Locke, Mrs. F. A. Raymond, Mrs. Frances Gregory, Mrs. Richard Tremain, Mrs. L. A. Jones, Mrs. John Gregory, Mrs. Henry Clift, Mrs. David Culver, Mrs. Orsemus Culver, Mrs. John Clawson, Mrs. W. E. Cook, Mrs. Allen Ford, Mrs. Abijah Lyon, Mrs. W. H. Williams, mrs. Clara Morgan, Mrs. Riddle Taliaferro, and a number of others whose names we cannot now recall. It is blessed to reflect that they all have lived three score and more years, have discharged with womanly fidelity and honor the work of life, and are ready for the decree that shall number them in the circle of the blessed hereafter.

A blessed career has been that of our mother. She was generous to a fault. Sympathy was one of her ruling traits. She never hesitated to help the sick, to aid the poor, or to do any neighborly or kindly service. She gave much time for many years to religious meditation and was a faithful observer of the Sabbath, while by principle and example taught her children to love the Lord, respect his word and to lead holy lives. Much of their success in life is due to a mother's admonitions for temperance, fidelity to duty, for an upright life and for industry.

The western climate seemed to agree with the deceased. From a spare figure she developed into a strong, portly woman. She has had but little sickness in all these years. Blessed with good constitution, she has always had the care of her own house, and its only about three years that she has given up active domestic work, and assigned it to help. Her final sickness commenced August 5th, and from the first she was cognizant of the fact that her life's work was done, and that her end was near. Her physical powers gently relaxed, followed by a giving away of her mental powers so that in the past few weeks she has been indifferent to surrounding objects. Her last hours were peaceful, and the change quiet, as she fell into that deep sleep that knows no waking.

Father Burt, faithful in life, was her patient and constant attendant, day and night, during all her long illness, and watched with intense anxiety and trust the slowly descending sun of her who has been his bosom companion 47 years and upwards. It may be said of them, that so harmonious were their ties of mutual love, that there are no recollections of a harsh word being spoken one to the other in all these years. Thus has life at the hearthstone been peaceful, serene, joyous and blessed - a home frought with all the virtues, the hopes and felicities of devoted love in unity of life.

December 2, 1880

Died in this city, Nov. 19, Ambrose, 3 days, infant son of A. N. and Lillie Green.

In Roberts township, Dec. 1, of consumption, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Jennie, 23, wife of Charles Disosway of Sheldon, and daughter of Mrs. C. C. Broadus. Funeral tomorrow (Friday) at 10 a.m., at the residence of Mrs. Broaddus in Roberts township.

December 9, 1880 - Mrs. Charles D. Disosway

So we try to accept with resignation the summons which called the young and beautiful bride of our esteemed nephew, Charles D. Disosway. We look back only a few short months since we greeted the departed as a lovely bride, the nuptials occurring on New Year's eve last, and now we return from the sad funeral services. Truly death loves a shining mark and swiftly has sped the feathery arrow.

Mrs. Jennie Disosway was born on the old Broaddus homestead, on Sandy creek, near Henry; was the fourth daughter of som five daughters, and first to depart. Not naturally of robust constitution, while waiting and watching at the bedside of her companion, dangerously ill with typhoid fever, when he recovered, she was stricken down with the same disease, returning from near Sheldon, her new home, she lingered under the tender care of mother and sisters; but a complication of consumption and heart disease hastened her departure, and no wonder those strong men, unused to tears, gave vent to the finer emotions of their nature, when they saw the calm, pallid, dead bride enshrouded in her bridal costume, so sweet and restful. Farewell Jennie; while we sympathize with the young husband, fond mother, dear sisters and brother, yet we hope to meet in the purer light of everlasting day on the ever green shore.

Some 15 carriages left the house of Mrs. Broaddus, about 10 o'clock, Friday, Dec. 3, proceeded to the family grounds for interment, being about two miles east of Lacon, where quite a concourse of friends had assembled. Rev. L. Springer, M. E. pastor of Lacon, read the impressive funeral services, when all the mortal of our loved friend was consigned to earth.

December 9, 1880

Died in this city, Dec. 6, of obstruction of the bowels, Willis Thaddeus House, 75 years, 10 months 13 days. For eight years collector at the Lock.

Entered into rest eternal on Monday the 6th inst., Willis Thaddeus House, late of this city. Mr. House was born at Malone, Franklin county, New York, January 24, 1805. During an unusually long and busy life he was a merchant at Rochester, New York; merchant and banker at Constantine, Michigan; salesman for a leading wholesale dry goods house of New York city; merchant and mill owner at Grand de Tour, Ogle county; a merchant at Dixon in this state, and since the opening of the lock and dam at this city to navigation in March 1872, the collector of tolls here.

He was twice married, and for many years a consistent member of the Episcopal church. In common with others he has stood before financial whirlwinds that took everything from him except a serene temper, an indomniable courage and honor; in no one of these was he ever under a suspicion of having lost or abandoned for a moment. Since he has been here he has lead a quiet life, one devoted to every duty; every day was complete in itself; its entries were made and posted, its balances struck and paid, with the close of the day.

On Thursday morning last he visited his physician in his office, and was told by him that his life was short and liable to a sudden ending. From his physician's office he went to his own, wrote up the last of the reports required of the year's business, mailed them, and went to his bed that night sick. That night was the close of a day's, a week's a season's, a life's work, and with it came a realization that for him the hopes of earth were gone, and his were the immortal years.

The funeral cortege left Henry yesterday morning for Grand de Tour, Ogle county, where the funeral services and interment took place during the afternoon, from St. Peters Episcopal church, Rev. Wilkinson a former pastor, conducting the services. Mrs. House, the widow, Miss Nellie Marrh, which embraced the family, accompanied the remains attended by F. S. Potter Esq., and son Ellsworth.

December 9, 1880

In the city, Dec. 5, at the residence of Dr. George Motter, of diptheria, G. W. Clyde, 2 years, 5 months, sone of George B. and Gertrude Hewitt of Opdyke, Jefferson county and grandson of Dr. George Motter.

December 9, 1880

In Whitefield, Dec. 1, infant son of Wilard Mallory, 9 days old.

December 9, 1880

At Chicago, Dec. 2, of heart disease, Minnie, wife of J. Lewis Cook, formerly of Henry. Also an infant son buried with the mother. Interment at Snachwine.

Snachwine - On Saturday last the morning train brought from Chicago J. Lewis Cook, his two daughters Clara and Viola, with all that remained of the dear wife and mother and infant son, she having died suddenly of heart disease on the morning of the 2d inst. Mr. Cook, son of Wm. F. Cook formerly of Henry, went to Chicago after the close of the war, where he married Miss Minnie Blake an English lady, who was loved by all who knew her, and who filled the place of wife and mother second to none. It has been Mr. Cook's sad duty since his residence in Chicago to bring the remains of six members of their family for burial (his father and two sisters having been buried in our cemetery before they left) and there were his only brother Dewitt C. Cook, two half brother Bonham boys, then a beautiful little daughter, and lastly the wife and companion, which is a crushing blow; his grief and anguish was seemingly too great for utterance. The funeral took place at the "Church of Christ", Elder Parker conducting the services on Sabbath at 11 a.m., and those who looked into that beautiful casket and seen those beautiful features of marble whiteness (the mother with her babe folded lovingly in her arms, as if it was too precious to leave behind,) will not soon forget the impression made upon them. Lewis having spent his childhood days in this vicinity, has very many warm friends who sympathize with him, and would were it possible, do anything for him to assuage his grief; but who can only commend him to God "who doeth all things well."

December 16, 1880

Died at Lacon, Dec. 12, William Ford, 76, brother of Allen N. Ford the veteran publisher.

Lacon - On Sunday Mr. William Ford was buried. He had been in poor health for several years but was better all summer. He has past 76 years of active honorable life on this earth.

Local Items - Mr. William Ford died at Lacon on Saturday. He was a brother of Mr. Allen Ford, the editor and has been a resident of that city since 1868. He was a good citizen, a liberal democrat in politics, dying universally respected.

December 16, 1880

Died at Lacon, Dec. 11, of typhoid fever, May S., daughter of Charles Hacker.

December 16, 1880

In Bennington township, Dec. 5, William Halliday, 55, a resident of Marshall county since 1865; a native of W. Va.

December 16, 1880

At Campbelton, Restigouche county, Province of New Brunswick, Nov. 21, Benjamin K. Merrill, 77, eldest brother of Mrs. J. C. Townsend of this city.

December 23, 1880 - Sparland

Joseph Timmons died at his residence on Tuesday of last week of consumption, and was buried on Thursday at the Sparland cemetery. Funeral services were held at the house. Rev. W. H. Hitchcock preached the sermon. The funeral was largely attended, as Mr. Timmons had many friends here. His brother D. C. Timmons and family were up from Peoria.

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